PREVIEWS VOL. XI #8 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS BEST OF THE STAR SYSTEM #5 Our Previews Star System Catalogs are always bursting with cool stuff, from the very best trade paperbacks and graphic novels to videos, games, toys, models, and more! This fifth big catalog features some of the top items from the Star System backlist service. Looking for that perfect Holiday gift? Are friends and family wondering what you would like for the holidays? Hand 'em a copy! It's like having your letter to Santa written for you! Catalog, 8.5x11, FC MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS #10 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 December 2001 through February 2002! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #10 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the October 2001 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #10 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late September 2001 for items on sale in October 2001. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME XI #10 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 DARK HORSE COMICS SUPERMAN/TARZAN: SONS OF THE JUNGLE #1 (OF 3) by CHUCK DIXON, CARLOS MEGLIA, and DAVE STEWART; cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS A tiny space-pod rocketing from a doomed, little-known world crash-lands in mysterious East Africa, interrupting a vicious mutiny off the jungle coast. Who would know that this single anomalous event would disrupt the known course of time and space and set the lives of two legendary heroes on very different paths. Orphaned Kal-El, last survivor of Krypton, is raised by apes to become the mighty Lord of the Jungle. John Greystoke, heir to fortune and privilege, becomes an adventuring wastrel draped in luxury, but not fulfillment. Now fate will draw them together in unexpected ways at the mythical lost city of Opar. Here each man will face great danger…and discover his true destiny! On sale October 17 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: TAG & BINK ARE DEAD #1 (OF 2) 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 deceased 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 DARK HORSE MAVERICK TITLES HARLEQUIN VALENTINE HARDCOVER created & written by NEIL GAIMAN illustrated by JOHN BOLTON In this modern hardcover retelling of a classic commedia dell' arte legend of tomfoolery and hopeless, fawning love, creators Neil Gaiman (Sandman) and John Bolton (Manbat) update the relation of Harlequin and Columbine. A buffoon burdened with a brimming heart, Harlequin chases his sensible, oblivious Columbine around the city streets, having given his heart freely. Consumed with love, the impulsive clown sees his heart dragged about town, with a charming surprise to bend the tale in a modern direction. Gaiman's writing is poetic and as heartfelt as the subject matter. Bolton's art, a combination of digitally enhanced photorealism and dynamic painting provides sensational depth with bright characters over fittingly muted backgrounds. Those who have spent Valentine's Day alone are aware that the cold February holiday can be hard to swallow. Gaiman and Bolton want you to know that all it takes is a steak knife, a fork, and a bottle of quality ketchup! Contains an additional eight-page backup feature on the commedia dell' arte, written by Neil Gaiman with illustrations by John Bolton! On sale November 21 FC, HC, 7"x10", 40 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95 SOCK MONKEY: A CHILDREN'S BOOK TP created, written, & illustrated by TONY MILLIONAIRE Tony Millionaire's Eisner-winning, multi-Harvey-Award-nominated Sock Monkey returns in his first-ever full-length book! A mix of comics and illustrated text, this book tells the origin tale of Uncle Gabby the Sock Monkey and how he came to live with the little girl, Ann-Louise. Have you ever wondered why Sock Monkey seems so creepy and lovable at the same time? Well, here's the answer! From the darkest jungles of Borneo into the tall mansions of Massachussetts comes the woolen monkey, bringing nightmares and cuddly dreams to everyone he encounters. There are stories to be told of musty smells from sea chests in the attic, creaking stairs, and something in the solarium where the orchids grow under their dewy glass jars! "I have finally written the children's book I always wanted to find behind the walls of my grandmother's back staircase," says Millionaire. "Maybe it's a story I remembered, maybe I dreamed it, but whatever it was, it took place a long time ago." On sale November 7 b&w, SC, 6"x9", 80 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 ANCIENT JOE #1 (OF 3) created, written, & illustrated by C. SCOTT MORSE From the abysmal depths of both time and the ocean arises Ancient Joe. Is he a myth? A crazy man? An eternal warrior? Chances are he's all three, but there are a few things we know for sure: he's an impeccable barroom brawler, having bested Ernest Hemingway and many more on various rum-soaked floors; he's a ceaseless lover, following his departed wife into the pits of hell to retrieve her soul; and he's a friend to the local Cubans, who can't tell if he's a god or a man, but don't seem to mind either way. Creator C. Scott Morse (Soulwind, Volcanic Revolver) wraps charm and courage around this Popeye-bodied, tribal-masked, timeless character, and lets the stories roll out like a Havana breeze. Ancient Joe first appeared, to much acclaim, in last year's Dark Horse Maverick anthology, and this new series leaves no doubt as to Morse's ability to transform words and drawings into classic illustrated tales. Features hand-painted covers and lotsa spice o' life. On sale October 31 b&w, 24 pg (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 SCATTERBRAIN HARDCOVER COLLECTION by MIKE MIGNOLA, CRAIG THOMPSON, KILIAN PLUNKETT, JIM WOODRING, SERGIO ARAGONÉS, EVAN DORKIN, STEVE PARKHOUSE, STEVE GUARNACCIA, GREG CLARKE, JAY STEPHENS, DAVE COOPER, & more cover art by CRAIG THOMPSON The American Illustration Award-winning anthology is now finally collected as a deluxe hardcover book! Here in the wild 'n' wacky pages of Scatterbrain is an assembly of comics and children's book talent like no other ever produced. This praised anthology features the monocular adventures of Steve Guarnaccia's award-winning Kid Cyclops, along with delightful tales from the honed, silly minds of Jim Woodring, Sergio Aragonés, Steve Parkhouse, Killian Plunkett, Evan Dorkin, Jay (Jetcat) Stephens, Dave (Weasel) Cooper, and more. Plus, the whole jolly, head-spinning affair is headlined by "Abu Gung" from perennial award-winner Mike (Hellboy) Mignola, and lovingly wrapped in a new cover by Craig Thompson, along with comics and illustrations by this award-winning creator of Good-bye, Chunky Rice. Don't miss it! On sale November 7 FC, HC, 9"x13", 128 pg . . . . . . . . . $19.95 GRENDEL: THE DEVIL INSIDE #2 (OF 3) created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by BERNIE MIREAULT The spirit of Grendel grips the brain with violent, insane fingers and never lets go. Its latest victim, Brian Li Sung, was once a lover of Hunter Rose's granddaughter, Christine Spar. Like a viral infection, she passed the fierceness to Li Sung in the form of vengeful drive, one and the same that led Spar down the path of death. That path, paved with flagstones of vigilante murder, leads Li Sung further into his pit of Brooklyn despair. But can a visit from Regina turn him around? What about a visit from Inspector Wiggins? Yep, the tenacious, red-eyed officer just won't give up. And so, the conflict continues, as do Dark Horse's reprints of these classic Grendel stories. Featuring another great, new cover painting from creator Matt Wagner and more of the thrilling suspense that is Grendel. On sale October 17 FC, 32 pg (2 of 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 USAGI YOJIMBO #52 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI As a thief, all that matters is skill and quarry, and few know this as much as the master thief, Kitsune. While on the road with her new traveling partner, Gen, the lady of pocket picking finds her own pockets picked, which makes her nostalgic. And so begins the story of Kitsune's youth. The daughter of a prosperous merchant fallen on bad times, Kitsune grew up homeless on the street, stealing to survive. Though she is certainly an expert at thievery now, she wasn't always. This is the story of girl learning to use her wits to survive under the tutelage of a kindly street performer. But good times don't stay that way; all it takes is robbing the wrong person before the ground falls away. On sale October 24 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 RELISTS DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: GRENDEL CAP Six-panel hat, black with Grendel logo embroidered on back and signature eyes on front (STAR11008) . . . $17.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE, & RED TP created and written by Matt Wagner; illustrated by John Paul Leon, Tim Sale, Duncan Fegredo, Paul Chadwick, David Mack, Jason Pearson, Chris Sprouse, and more! b&w&red, 200pg (STAR11757) . . . $18.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE & RED 2-SHEET POSTER 2 color sheets (STAR09754) . . . PI GRENDEL CERAMIC SHOT GLASSES Grendel ceramic shot glass (white) (STAR08982) . . . $6.95 Grendel ceramic shot glass (black) (STAR08981) . . . $6.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL TALES TP by Matt Wagner SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10067) . . . $9.95 GRENDEL: PAST PRIME GN by Matt Wagner and Greg Rucka SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR11493) . . . $14.95 GRENDEL TALES: DEVILS AND DEATHS TP by Darko Macan, Edvin Biukovic, and Matt Hollingsworth SC,144pg, FC (STAR02375) . . . $16.95 GRENDEL TALES: THE DEVIL IN OUR MIDST TP by Steven T. Seagle and Paul Grist SC, 136pg, FC (STAR07662) . . . $15.95 GRENDEL TALES: FOUR DEVILS, ONE HELL TP by James Robinson and Teddy H. Kristiansen SC, 168pg, FC (STAR00894) . . . $17.95 GRENDEL TALES: HOMECOMING TP by Pat McEown and Dave Cooper; cover by Matt Wagner SC, 64pg, FC (STAR11494) . . . $7.95 THE LAST TEMPTATION TP by Neil Gaiman and Michael Zulli; based on a story by Neil Gaiman & Alice Cooper brown&cream, 104pg (STAR12459) . . . $9.95 SIGNAL TO NOISE TP by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean SC, 80pg, FC (STAR09766) . . . $14.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: SOCK MONKEY HAT Acrylic knit cap, embroidered logo on back and Sock Monkey on front (STAR09186) . . . $17.95 SOCK MONKEY TP by Tony Millionaire b&w, 96pg, SC (STAR11519) . . . $9.95 SOCK MONKEY BENDY 5" bendable toy, FC, on blister card (STAR13191). . . $9.99 SOCK MONKEY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11660) . . . $19.95 SOCK MONKEY MAGNET SET 7 piece FC, thick magnets . . . $9.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY & MR. CROW SHOT GLASSES FC, graphic on front, logo on back (Sock Monkey) (STAR12361) . . . $6.99 FC, graphic on front, logo on back (Mr. Crow) (STAR12360) . . . $6.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY ZIPPO® LIGHTER FC, chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR12362) . . . $29.99 SPACE USAGI TP by Stan Sakai SC, 296pg, b&w (STAR11076) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: USAGI YOJIMBO BASEBALL CAP Gray cap, Usagi image on front, logo on back (STAR09276) . . . $17.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: THE BRINK OF LIFE & DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Kurt Busiek SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR08246) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: DAISHO TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by James Robinson SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR07519) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: DEMON MASK TP by Stan Sakai SC, 224pg, b&w . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GRASSCUTTER TP by Stan Sakai; introduciton by Will Eisner SC, 256pg, b&w (STAR09937) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GREY SHADOWS TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Max Allan Collins SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR10791) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO LIMITED-EDITION WRISTWATCH Silver etching against black watch face, black leather band, each w/numbered certifiate (STAR12476) . . . $49.99 USAGI YOJIMBO: SEASONS TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Lynn Johnston SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR09180) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SHADES OF DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by William Stout SC, 200pg, (STAR06915) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE #1: USAGI AND DINO 8" Usagi and Dino, fully painted, full-color collector's box w/mini-sketchbook (STAR10805) . . . $79.95 USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE #2: USAGI AND KATSUICHI 8" Usagi and Katsuichi statue, full-color collector's box w/mini-sketchbook (STAR11446) . . . $79.95 ************************* DARK HORSE EXTRA #40 Gather 'round little ghosts and goblins for a spook-tacular Dark Horse Extra! What could be more frightening than a man who's had too much coffee? Check out our Too Much Coffee Man poster previewing the upcoming collection. Jump into the haunting adventures of Faith in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, SpyBoy, and Ancient Joe! Plus, get the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse October title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. Don't get tricked by missing out on this treat — pick up the October Dark Horse Extra! On sale October 3 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI JOSS WHEDON'S FRAY #4 (OF 8) by JOSS WHEDON, KARL MOLINE, and ANDY OWENS; cover by KARL MOLINE Fray fends off an attack from the creep that killed her brother. Barely escaping with her life, she becomes determined to find the monster and stop him… forever! But she's being hunted as well…by a pack of blood-crazed vampires, and by the police led by her own sister. Fray discovers exactly what kind of creature is after her and it's not pretty! Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, continues his blockbuster comics debut, having garnered acclaim from critics and fans for what's proving itself to be the comics event of 2001! On sale October 3 FC, 32pg (4 of 8) . . . $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN NOW BACK IN PRINT! JOSS WHEDON'S FRAY #1 (OF 8) FC, 32pg (1 of 8) . . . $2.99 JOSS WHEDON'S FRAY #2 (OF 8) FC, 32pg (2 of 8) . . . $2.99 *************************** OUTLAW 7 #3 (of 4) by LOGAN LUBERA, KRIS FERIC, and CRAIG YEUNG; cover by LOGAN LUBERA With Ricco Rosovich's mystery solved and Bayman Ford found, the new team of heroes rushes off in search of the manablade with Artemis' bounty hunters and Viggen's devilish troops hot on their heels. When Runecrusher vainly tries to defend Orchard City against the tech-witch and her demonic hordes and the reluctant Bayman gives in to the test of the sword's guardians, the evil Artemis Chill is finally free to coldly put his fiendish plans into action. Will Bayman be able to pass the test of the guardians? Will Artemis' bounty hunters even give him the chance to use the sword if he succeeds? Can the injured Runecrusher stop the next raising of the warhulks, even with Kade-one at his side? There's only one way to find out. Don't miss the next exciting episode of Outlaw 7! On sale October 24 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES #2 by IAN EDGINTON, PACO MEDINA, JUAN VLASCO, and GUY MAJOR; cover by KILIAN PLUNKETT Hunted by the implacable Commander Kharim, the rebels Esau, Seneca, and the legendary, aged a. pe warrior Attar head deep into the uncharted wilds where they find a besieged outpost of apes and humans, masters and servants, fighting side by side in a battle with a primal, ancient evil...one that reveals the dark side to the origins of ape and human alike. On sale October 3 FC, 32pg (Plunkett cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 SICK BIRD: THE TATTOO by Carlos Trillo and Juan Bobillo Jobeth Nightengale Bensen, a beautiful young heiress, has been locked in a brutal asylum by her brother, who wants the family fortune for himself. Brutalized and addicted to drugs as part of her "treatment," Jobeth nonetheless counts the minutes for her chance to escape. When the opportunity comes at last, she flees to New York City, hiding among the lost and forgotten, just another apparent homeless lunatic. On the run from her brother, she reinvents herself by concealing her identity under the name of Bird and drastically changing her appearance, one which catches the eye of the fashion world. Her dramatic look catapults Bird into the dazzling world of the supermodel, but with her face on the covers of magazines, this Bird will not be able to fly for long! Written by Carlos Trillo (Cybersix, Video Noire) and painted by artist Juan Bobillo, Sick Bird: The Tattoo is a tale of greed, beauty, and madness, another essential Venture graphic album, published in a stunning oversized edition in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available for the first time in an English-language edition! On sale November 14 HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12" . . . $14.95 ANGEL #2 (OF 4) by JOSS WHEDON, MEL RUBI, and CHRIS DREIER; cover by MEL RUBI The search for Angel continues as L.A.'s resident vampire with a soul throws down with a walking volcano. Can Angel survive the molten menace long enough to unravel who's behind the bizarre series of attacks? Will Wesley, Cordelia, and Gunn arrive to find Angel, or his ashes? All this plus a fistful of clues, an armor-clad assailant, and a mysterious evil mastermind. This intense, action-packed, new Angel thriller is written by none other than series creator Joss Whedon. Penciller Mel Rubi (Witchblade / Aliens / Darkness / Predator: Mindhunter) brings some of the strangest and most horrific creatures ever conceived to life for this four-part Angel event. On sale October 10 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #38: FALSE MEMORIES PART 4 (OF 4) by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS This October, things just get creepier in this super-spooky Halloween fang-fest. Buffy and the Scooby gang face off against the cadre of crazed, bloodsucking Buddhist monks who hold Dawn captive. The monks know the truth about Buffy's "little sister." When the truth is revealed, can Buffy handle it? This issue brings you the big showdown between Buffy and the invulnerable Vampire Slayer Vampire. You want blood? You got it! This issue concludes the "False Memories" story arc scripted by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe, with art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. On sale October 31 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) (Richards cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYER TP by JOSS WHEDON, TIM SALE, GENE COLAN, P. CRAIG RUSSELL, and others Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the latest in a long tradition of young women who've been trained to give their lives in the war against vampires. We've gotten glimpses of these other women over the years on T.V., in comics, and in books. Now for the first time, the writers from the television series, including the show's creator, Joss Whedon, and one of its stars, Amber "Tara" Benson, present the tales of these girls, with the help of comics' greatest artists. Gene Colan, co-creator of Marvel's Blade and Tomb of Dracula, returns to Dark Horse for the story of a young girl in 1970s New York, battling vampires. Tim Sale, artist of recent epics Batman: The Long Halloween and Superman for All Seasons teams with Joss Whedon for a grim tale of a medieval slayer. American comics legend P. Craig Russell (Dr. Strange, The Ring of the Nibelung) and international rising star Mira Friedmann (Actus Tragicus) also join the stellar lineup. On sale November 14 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER TP RELISTS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BAD BLOOD TP by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11048) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE BLOOD OF CARTHAGE TP by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 128pg, FC (STAR13030). . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS TP by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11415) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DUST WALTZ GN by Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 80pg, FC (STAR08424) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE ORIGIN TP by Chris Golden, Dan Brereton, and Joe Bennett SC, 80pg, FC (STAR10112) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PALE REFLECTIONS TP by Andi Watson, Doug Petrie, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 88pg, FC (STAR12027) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE REMAINING SUNLIGHT TP by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham SC, 88pg, FC (STAR08974) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: RING OF FIRE GN by Doug Petrie and Ryan Sook SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11743) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNINVITED GUESTS TP by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10282) . . . $10.95 ************************* 3x3 EYES: FLIGHT OF THE DEMON TP by YUZO TAKADA, produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The collected editions of the manga horror/action epic finally continue! From a hidden world in the Tibetan highlands comes Pai, a strange and beautiful girl with a difference: three eyes and three hundred birthdays behind her! Sent to Tokyo by a dying anthropologist, Pai must find his son, Yakumo, to help her in her quest... to become human! But when Pai merges Yakumo's soul with that of her immortal supernatural familiar to save his life, the urgency of their mission becomes even greater as Yakumo fights to reclaim his own humanity. Pai and Yakumo discover the existence of a statue that may help end their quest, but to obtain it they'll have to take on the dwellers in the dark, who need the statue to revive a dread demonic lord and bring about an inhuman kingdom of immortal evil! FOR MATURE READERS On sale November 7 SC, 208pg, b&w . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #61: SECRETS PART 4 (OF 4) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS It could be any peaceful morning in Edo. The beautiful Hyakurin's taking care of her hair in the bath; her assistant Shinriji's trying to sneak a peek. But this isn't a casual visit the pair is preparing for. They're off to see Master Sori the painter and his special houseguest — the horribly mutilated immortal samurai, Manji. So far, he hasn't regained consciousness. But will Hyakurin be ready for his first words when he does…? FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 10 b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS! PART XI #3: MYSTERY CHILD PART 1 (OF 8) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS It's not every day you get a call from the creator of the universe! But when the Almighty calls to summon Belldandy's goddess sisters, Urd and Skuld, back home to investigate a problem with the universe's time management program, it can only mean one thing: Keiichi's alone with Belldandy at last! But don't get your hopes up, buddy. Who's this little boy who just appeared out of nowhere in the garden? And why is he treating Belldandy like his long-lost…lover? On sale October 3 b&w, 32pg (1 of 8) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 15: BROTHERS OF THE GRASS TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ The legendary saga of Lone Wolf and Cub passes the halfway mark with this stunning volume. Watch as Ogami Itto, the Lone Wolf, comes face-to-face with his arch-enemy, Yagyu Retsudo, in a tale of dark ambition and political intrigue. Witness the tragic tale of the Women of Sodeshi. Stalk alongside a deep-cover ninja as he chases his brother who has fled his station, while a group of shadow warriors prepare for a suicide mission to find a secret gold mine — guarded by the Lone Wolf! America's best-selling graphic novel series continues to gain legions of fans. Don't miss the largest volume of LW&C yet, for the same low price! FOR MATURE READERS On sale November 28 SC, 352pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB RELISTS 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 *************************** LONE WOLF AND CUB OGAMI AND YAGYU DELUXE ACTION FIGURES Not only has Dark Horse been bringing you the Lone Wolf and Cub graphic novels, but we have been awarded the exclusive North American distribution of these outstanding 1/6 scale figures, which are being produced primarily for the Japanese market. We believe these to be some of the most spectacular figures ever produced! Only 500 figures total have been produced for world distribution. Our allotment is only 200 figures, so allocation may occur. On sale November 28 LONE WOLF AND CUB OGAMI DELUXE FIGURE This is the main character of the saga. He comes complete with a detailed wheeled cart and Diagoro ("Cub") figure, cloth banner with calligraphy, costume accessories (sandals, hat, cloth costume, etc.), and all the swords and other samurai weapons we see in the story, and is highly articulated.This figure stands 12" tall. Ogami Figure . . . $PI LONE WOLF AND CUB YAGYU DELUXE FIGURE This character is Ogami's adversary and started the events that led to Ogami's journey of revenge and redemption. This figure is similarly detailed, both in terms of its articulation and handcrafted fabric costume. It comes with cane, sandals, and detailed weaponry. This figure stands 12" tall. Yagyu figure . . . $PI **************************** Dark Horse special — While supplies last! Each figure ordered on this initial solicitation will come with a previously unavailable hardcover, foil-stamped edition of Lone Wolf & Cub #1. Each copy also contains a bookplate featuring Lone Wolf & Cub and is personally autographed by creator Kazuo Koike. **************************** GUNSMITH CATS SPECIAL by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS They're back! Superstar manga artist Kenichi Sonoda's most popular series returns for one last, special issue! Sexy bounty hunters Rally, Minnie-May, and Misty are back on the hunt for bail-jumping crooks on the lam. But when the trio goes after a young call girl caught with a carload of cocaine, things start getting funky fast. After a car full of thugs tries to gun them down on the street, Rally's target has a better idea: she'll gladly turn herself in — if Rally will be her bodyguard! FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 17 b&w, 32pg (one-shot)…$2.99 SERAPHIC FEATHER TP by HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO, produced by STUDIO PROTEUS In the not-too-distant future, an intact alien starship has been discovered buried beneath the moon's surface, a vessel with awesome technology somehow connected to three powerful "Emblem Seeds" found on Earth. Sunao Oumi, a young man stuck on the moon and trying to work up the funds to return to Earth, takes an assignment to escort two visiting U.N. investigators and is drawn into a web of violence and intrigue as dark operatives try to purloin the Emblem Seeds the investigators have brought with them. But the investigators are more than they seem: Attim M-Zak, a beautiful and mysterious woman with deadly augmented abilities, and Kei, a starry-eyed dreamboat from Sunao's past...whose death brought Sunao to the moon in the first place! FOR MATURE READERS On sale November 28 SC, 232pg, b&w . . . $16.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #17 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Club 9: Country-girl Haruo finds her way through a maze of nightclubs to the door of Club 9, only to have to deal with the club's drama-queen owner, and the chance to meet her favorite cartoonist (and wait'll you see who it is)! Shadow Star: Shiina attends the funeral of her father's wingman, and her friend Akira is visited by a stranger asking about Shiina's shadow dragon! Seraphic Feather: The murderous Guardian has Sunao and Kei cornered, and even Sunao's psychic powers aren't enough to stop it. But when Kei's powers come to life the results are devastating! What's Michael?: The mysterious and hilarious antics of cats continue, as Michael the cat lives on the edge (literally)! 3x3 Eyes: Pai and Yakumo search China for clues to find Pai's homeland, and discover other people with similar goals. FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 31 b&w, 128pg . . . $5.99 STAR WARS #35: DARKNESS PART 4 (OF 4) by JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and RAY KRYSSING; cover by JON FOSTER Quinlan Vos is looking for his missing Padawan, Aayla. Unfortunately, she has fallen in with some bad company — namely a vampiric dark Jedi name Karkko. To make things worse they are all trapped on a lawless prison planet crawling with mutant vampire-like aliens. Quin's pal Villie has a plan to get them off the planet but it doesn't include rescuing Aayla. That's something that Quin won't consider. He must face off against Karkko and rescue his Padawan — or die trying. Make sure not to miss the conclusion of the thrilling Darkness story arc! On sale October 24 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: JEDI QUEST #2 (OF 4) by RYDER WINDHAM, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi are on an escort mission, ensuring that a freighter does not become the next victim to the vicious pirate and slave trader Krayn. But it will take more than Jedi to keep Krayn from his prey. Anakin and Obi-Wan venture into Krayn's ship to keep him at bay. Anakin must fight his hatred of the slaver if he is to finish this mission, but the temptation to stop Krayn may prove to be too much for the young Padawan! On sale October 10 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: TWILIGHT TP by JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and RICK MAGYAR; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos has lost his memory. Not only must he fight to rediscover his past, he must also track down his Padawan, Aayla Secura, who has mysteriously disappeared. With only his lightsaber and a scheming Devaronian named Villie to help him, Quin must face off against deadly gamblers, false Jedi, corrupt officials, and the pull of the dark side if he is to survive! Twilight collects issues 19-22 of the ongoing Star Wars comics series and is Jedi Quinlan Vos' introduction to the Star Wars comics. On sale November 28 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #25: ALBERT STATUE Perhaps the only Alligator known to smoke cigars, and most certainly the biggest perpetrator of misadventures in Okefenokee Swamp, Albert was never much of a wall flower. His vainglorious personality was the perfect counterpoint to the gentle, philosophic Pogo in Walt's Kelly's well-loved comic strip Pogo. He is truly a classic comic character and we are pleased to bring you this statue. Sculpted at Yoe! Studios. This piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies. Statue $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS RELIST CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #5: IGNATZ STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR11787) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #7: MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR11788) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #8: LI'L ABNER STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR11880) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #9: DAISY MAE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR11881) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #10: DICK TRACY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR12089) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #11: BEETLE BAILEY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR12180) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #12: SARGE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR12028) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #14: FLASH GORDON STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR12308) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #13: LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE STATUE 4 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR12307) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #15: TERRY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, limited to 950, comes in litho tin box with pinback button and booklet (STAR12664) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #16: THE DRAGON LADY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, limited to 950, comes in litho tin box with pinback button and booklet (STAR12665) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #17: FEARLESS FOSDICK STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR12666) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #19: DAGWOOD STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13101) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #20: BLONDIE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13102) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #21: SMOKEY STOVER STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies (STAR13205) . . . $49.95 *************************** FUTURAMA PAPER DOLL BOOK Calling all slaves to fashion! The Futurama Paper Doll Book is finally here, and it's bustin' at the seams with haute 30th Century couture! Put Leela in a sassy spacesuit, or Amy in a hot micro mini. You'll have fun dressing — and undressing — your favorite Futurama glama queens! Outfits galore and hours of fabulous fun, for the supermodel inside us all! On sale December 5 Futurama Paper Doll Book . . . $5.99 THE SOPRANOSTM COASTER SET Dark Horse visits the world of the HBOTM hit series The SopranosTM to bring you souvenirs from some of the finer venues in town! We've collected coasters from Satriale's Pork Store, The Bada Bing! Club, Beansies, and the Nuevo Vesuvio restaurant. Each of these 4 coasters are 1/8" thick cork, with full-color laminated tops, 4" square, and come in a color box. On sale December 5 4 full-color coasters . . . $12.99 DHORSE DELUXE 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 October 24 BETTIE X3/PLAIN TEE/INDIGO/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 BETTIE X3/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/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 October 24 CHARLES POSING W/LOGO/BABYDOLL/BLUE S-L…$17.99 CHARLES HEAD SHOT/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 WORLD'S MOST PERFECTLY DEVELOPED MAN/PLAIN TEE/ATHLETIC GREY/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 IN LEOPARD SHORTS/MUSCLE TEE/WHITE/ADULT S-L…$17.99 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 October 3 FUTURAMA POP-OUT PEOPLE #4: "HELL IS OTHER ROBOTS" EPISODE Bender joins The Church of Robotology, and strives to become a better robot, but his circuits can't resist temptation for long. He falls off the wagon and resumes his life of vice and debauchery, eventually winding up in Robot Hell. There he meets the Robot Devil, who plays a mean fiddle and has some nasty tortures in store for our hapless antihero. FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) THE SIMPSONS POP-OUT PEOPLE #4: "TREEHOUSE OF HORROR" EPISODE In this creepy trilogy of terror, we are introduced for the first time to Kang and Kodos, those loveable aliens who are always trying to destroy Earth. Homer imagines himself as the narrator in Edgar Allen Poe's classic poem, "The Raven;" and the Simpsons nearly kill each other when they are possessed by the spirit of a haunted mansion. FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) ALSO AVAILABLE: THE SIMPSONS POP-OUT PEOPLE #1 "CLASSIC COLLECTOR'S SET" FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) FUTURAMA POP-OUT PEOPLE #1: "CLASSIC COLLECTOR'S SET" FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER POP-OUT PEOPLE FC, pop-out characters (Photo). . .$2.99 (each) PLANET OF THE APES POP-OUT PEOPLE FC, pop-out characters (Photo) . . .$2.99 (each) PLAYSET COLLECTOR VIDEO'S PLAYSET COLLECTOR VIDEO VOL. 5: THE TV PLAY SETS The greatest toys from 1950's and 1960's TV! Here they are, some of the best vintage playsets ever made, coveted from collectors around the world! This video puts you in the sets! See all the rare character figures, accessories, and boxes for: "Gunsmoke", "Wagon Train", "Johnny Ringo", "Gallant Men", and much more. Also includes fabulous TV playsets like "The Untouchables", and "F-Troop". Then get a birds eye view on the opening of a mint in box Flintstones Playset. Volume five in the Playset Video Collector series runs 45 minutes and is hosted and produced by Rusty Kern. On sale October 3 Playset Collector Video Vol. 5: The TV Play Sets . . . $21.95 PLAYSET COLLECTOR VIDEO VOL. 6: RETURN TO GLEN DALE A haunting, nostalgic, and evocative tour of the original Marx playset factory. You'll take a guided tour by the factory's former manager, see unpublished photos and sit in on an employee interview. With an eerie, original music score. For the serious collector. The sixth volume in the Playset Video Collector series runs 45 minutes and is hosted and produced by Rusty Kern. On sale October 3 Playset Collector Video Vol. 6: Return to Glen Dale . . . $21.95 DARK HORSE BESTSELLERS APPLESEED: THE PROMETHEAN CHALLENGE TP (BOOK ONE) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR10806) . . . $16 .95 APPLESEED: PROMETHEUS UNBOUND TP (BOOK TWO) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w . . . $16.95 APPLESEED: THE SCALES OF PROMETHEUS TP (BOOK THREE) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR11324) . . . $17.95 APPLESEED: THE PROMETHEAN BALANCE TP (BOOK FOUR) by Masamune Shirow SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR11325) . . . $17.95 AKIRA 1 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 AKIRA VOL. 2 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 304pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" . . . $24.95 AKIRA VOL. 3 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 288pg, b&w . . . $24.95 THE ART OF COMIC-BOOK INKING TP by Gary Martin with Steve Rude SC, 112pg, b&w (STAR07033) . . . $14.95 BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE Figure w/detailed box (STAR11260) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE DRESS-UP MAGNET SET Full-color magnet set (STAR12265) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10342) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE ORNAMENT FC, packaged in a window box . . . $19.99 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: CRY OF THE WORM TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09466) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: DARK SHADOWS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR12025) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: DREAMSONG TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR10275) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: Heart of Darkness TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 240pg, b&w . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: ON SILENT WINGS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09943) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: ON SILENT WINGS II TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR10899) . . . $14.95 DOMINION TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR11014) . . . $16.95 FUTURAMA LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12315) . . . $19.99 GHOST IN THE SHELL TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 352pg, b&w (STAR01697). . . $24.95 GUNSMITH CATS: Kidnapped TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 232pg, b&w . . . $16.95 HARD BOILED TP by Frank Miller and Geof Darrow SC, 128pg, FC (STAR11074) . . . $16.95 HEART OF EMPIRE: THE LEGACY OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT TP by Bryan Talbot SC, 296pg, FC…$29.95 HELLBOY: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS TP by Mike Mignola SC, 176pg, FC (STAR08240). . . $17.95 HELLBOY: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM TP by Mike Mignola FC, 144pg, SC (STAR11164) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TP by Mike Mignola, John Byrne, and Mark Chiarello SC, 128pg, FC (STAR06740) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY: WAKE THE DEVIL TP by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC (STAR06597) . . . $17.95 INTRON DEPOT TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 148pg, FC (STAR10232) . . . $39.95 INTRON DEPOT 2: BLADES TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10295) . . . $39.95 LITTLE ANNIE FANNY VOL. 1 TP by Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder SC, 224pg, FC (STAR12285) …$24.95 MASAKAZU KATSURA'S SHADOW LADY: DANGEROUS LOVE TP by Masakazu Katsura SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR10235) . . . $17.95 OH MY GODDESS!: MISS KEIICHI TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 232pg, b&w . . . $16.95 OH MY GODDESS!: NINJA MASTER! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR12044). . . $13.95 SIN CITY TP by Frank Miller SC, 208pg. b&w (STAR12371) . . . 17 bucks SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR TP by Frank Miller SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR00873) . . . 17 bucks SIN CITY: THE BIG FAT KILL TP by Frank Miller; cover colored by Lynn Varley. SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR11043) . . . 17 bucks SIN CITY: BOOZE, BROADS, & BULLETS TP by Frank Miller SC, 160pg, b&w w/color (STAR08604) . . . 15 bucks SIN CITY: FAMILY VALUES GN by Frank Miller SC, 128pg, b&w (STAR11075) . . . 12 bucks SIN CITY: HELL AND BACK TP by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley b&w and FC, 312pg . . . $25.00 SIN CITY: THAT YELLOW BASTARD TP by Frank Miller SC, 240pg, b&w w/color (STAR11258) . . . 19 bucks STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE TP by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and P. Craig Russell SC, 160pg, FC (STAR08611) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 184pg, FC (STAR00496) . . . $17.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GRASSCUTTER TP by Stan Sakai; introduciton by Will Eisner SC, 256pg, b&w (STAR09937) . . . $16.95 DC COMICS Comics' strangest super-team is back! DOOM PATROL Every once in a while a comic book comes along that changes the way you think about comics. The Doom Patrol did that — twice. First, the initial series introduced the concept of the infighting super-hero team, as well as the grotesque hero. Decades later, the team did a 180-degree turn as its writers introduced the "surreal-hero." Now comics' quirkiest super-team is all set to do it again. DOOM PATROL is an ongoing series written by the wildly imaginative John Arcudi (GEN13, BRASS), who teams up with one of the most refreshing artists seen in a long time, newcomer Tan Eng Huat. Arcudi and Tan bring a new level of energy and excitement to the Doom Patrol, providing a unique twist this time around that nobody saw coming: the team is bought and paid for and becomes corporate! Multibillionaire Thayer Jost is looking to buy his very own superteam to boost his own ego, market his company, and…maybe sell some T-shirts while he's at it. Discovering veteran hero Cliff Steele, formerly known as Robotman, Jost buys Steele's services and leadership skills, as well as the Doom Patrol name. Four new members round out the latest incarnation of the team: Ava, a sullen and intense woman with super-powerful tentacles; Fever, who has the ability to raise temperatures to an alarming intensity; Kid Slick, the frictionless super-hero, who can travel at great speeds and become bulletproof; and Ted Bruder, who has the ability to see sixty seconds into the future. This latest incarnation of the Patrol seems promising at first, but they're barely a team at all, always on the verge of collapse. Can Steele manage to keep things together? Will he even want to? And what has become of the original Doom Patrol? Hints are dropped that will have longtime fans of the series enthralled, while new readers will be hooked on the new team's outcome. Arcudi promises some truly original twists and turns, leaving readers continually guessing as to what comes next, while Malaysian artist Tan's frenetic, highly detailed artwork grows by leaps and bounds with every new issue! Comics' weirdest superteam is back. And they're stranger than ever! This project is supported with a 4-color 22" x 34" retail poster and house and trade ads. DOOM PATROL is an ongoing series edited by Andy Helfer. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 3 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH He's one of the sickest, most insane villains of the DC Universe, responsible for the crippling of Barbara Gordon (the first Batgirl), the deaths of Jason Todd (the second Robin) and Sarah Gordon, and the murders of thousands of others. But it looks like the joke's on the Joker this time as he discovers a terrible truth: He's dying. Only the Joker plans to go out with a bang…determined to have the last laugh… THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH is a 6-issue weekly miniseries tying into nearly every DCU ongoing book for the month of October (with issue #6 coming out the first week of November), plus a Secret Files issue that features a prelude story to the whole event. LAST LAUGH is by the writing team behind the popular ROBIN: YEAR ONE miniseries, Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty, with art by Pete Woods, Rick Burchett, Marcos Martin, Walter McDaniel, Andy Kuhn, Ron Randall, and others, with covers by Brian Bolland (#1 and #6) and Scott McDaniel & Klaus Janson (#2-5). LAST LAUGH begins in the Slab, the maximum security incarceration prison for super-powered criminals, where the Joker discovers his clock is running out. Using the venom that transformed him into the pasty-faced sociopath that he is, the Joker decides to share it with countless other super-villains — ensuring his legacy lives on! The Joker's army of super- powered followers escape the Slab to spread their insanity across the globe! The JLA, JSA, Young Justice, the Titans, and other heroes intervene — only to find themselves contending with "Jokerized" versions of their most deadly foes! Before he breathes his last breath, the Joker's determined to see as many heroes as possible go down with him — especially a certain member of the Batman family….. Each week, the DCU titles that cross over with LAST LAUGH feature a different ("jokey") banner adorning their covers. Plus the entirety of each week's tie-in books share a different cover artist: Walter Simonson (Week 1), Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (Week 2), Tim Sale (Week 3), Jim Lee (Week 4), and Bill Sienkiewicz (Week 5)! By the time LAST LAUGH is over, lives will be altered, a ridiculous amount of property will be destroyed, and a host of brand-new baddies will be introduced to the DCU! This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a website promotion at www.dccomics.com. THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH is a 6-issue weekly miniseries edited by Matt Idelson. The 40-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 3, with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Issue #6 is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores November 7. THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH infects the following issues in October: In stores October 3: THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH Secret Files #1 THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #1 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #83 ORION #19 YOUNG JUSTICE #38 In stores October 10: THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #2 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #22 BIRDS OF PREY #36 IMPULSE #79 NIGHTWING #62 SUPERMAN #175 In stores October 17: THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #3 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #597 BATGIRL #21 DETECTIVE COMICS #763 HARLEY QUINN #13 JSA #29 THE SPECTRE #10 SUPERBOY #93 In stores October 24: THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #4 THE FLASH #179 GREEN LANTERN #143 SUPERGIRL #63 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #119 WONDER WOMAN #175 In stores October 31: THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #5 ACTION COMICS #784 BATMAN #596 JLA #59 ROBIN #95 THE TITANS #34 In stores November 7: THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #6 A new era for the 31st Century… THE LEGION Half their number was lost. The other half was without hope. The Legion of Super-Heroes officially disbanded following the "death" of eleven members. But now these missing heroes have triumphantly returned. How will the 31st century's greatest heroes react to a world they no longer recognize? THE LEGION is a new ongoing series written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and illustrated by Olivier Coipel & Lanning — the same creative team behind the critically acclaimed LEGION LOST maxiseries — that picks up where LOST and the LEGION WORLDS miniseries left off. The missing Legionnaires have returned to find everything they've ever known changed in their absence. Despite appearances, the galaxy has fallen on hard times under new president Leland McCauley. In addition to financial crises, the Milky Way is threatened by increasingly frequent planetary invasions from Robotica — a world of artificial sentients bent on reshaping everything they encounter. With the planets no longer united, the Legionnaires may be the only hope for unity…something McCauley and his super-powered bodyguards, the Oversight Watch, don't want to see happen! A new era dawns as the Legion slowly rebuilds itself with a new structure, new members and a new purpose. But with these changes come new inner conflicts and unexpected surprises — while in the background, a surprising villain lurks and schemes, ready to destroy the Legion before it even has a chance to come back together fully. This project is supported with a 4-color 17" x 22" retail poster and house and trade ads. THE LEGION is an ongoing series edited by Mike McAvennie. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 24 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. JLA: GATEKEEPER In last year's GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #9, a new super-hero named Sala — an incarnation of the Babylonian deity Istar — battled side-by-side with Green Lantern Kyle Rayner against an evil ancient pantheon that has haunted humanity since Sumerian times. While these forces of evil were stopped temporarily, Sala was left trapped in the Babylonian hellworld they came from and Green Lantern vowed to return one day, with help, to rescue her. Kyle keeps his promise in JLA: GATEKEEPER, a 3-issue miniseries in the Prestige Format by critically acclaimed writer/artist Tim Truman (HAWKWORLD, JONAH HEX: TWO-GUN MOJO), featuring painted covers by Truman. Kyle and his JLA teammates — with the help of the mystical powers of the JSA's Dr. Fate — venture through a one-way portal into a prehistoric demon pit to rescue Sala. Meanwhile, the ancient order of gods, monsters and demons has set its sights on a demonic invasion of the Earth. The JLA battles a host of monstrous creatures and deadly new adversaries in the effort to find Sala, but the hard part is managing to stay alive as they journey into the heart of darkness. The JLA soon discovers that this is about more than just saving a friend. It's about saving the world from the terrible, evil forces that dwell in this hellish realm. And if they succeed in their mission, how will they find their way back home? This project is supported with house ads. JLA: GATEKEEPER is a 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries edited by Peter Tomasi. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 17 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE AND DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN The roster of heroes created by living legend Stan Lee and some of the greatest artists in comics gains a new member — one who may be the most powerful of them all — in October, as Lee is joined by artist Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN) to introduce a new vision of Green Lantern. But he's a champion unlike any GL showcased before in comics. To start with, he's been handpicked to be a hero by the Earth itself! Inked by another legendary creator, Dick Giordano (MAN OF STEEL), JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE AND DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN introduces Len Lewis, a brilliant young archaeologist obsessed with uncovering the mythical Tree of Life. Convinced it can be found in Central Africa, he embarks on an expedition to root it out and uncover its secrets. What he doesn't know is that this mission will make him the target of a vast global conspiracy aimed at keeping the tree's location a secret. He also can't imagine that finding the Tree will change his life...forever. Transformed by the Tree's power into the vessel for the Earth's life energies, Lewis is given a grave responsibility: to defend the world from the forces that are dedicated to destroying the planet...not the least of which is the mysterious Reverend Dominic Darrk, who has made his presence known in every JUST IMAGINE... project to date. Rounding out the issue are two covers — the front one by Gibbons, and the back cover by Harvey Award winner Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN) — and a backup "On the Street" tale written by Michael Uslan (with dialogue by Uslan & Lee). This issue's backup tale is illustrated by another legendary team, Greg & Tim Hildebrandt (SUPERMAN: LAST GOD OF KRYPTON). This project is supported with house ads. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE AND DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic-book stores October 17 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION HC J. Scott Campbell's action-packed, sexy and daring CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS creation, DANGER GIRL, has been a bona fide hit from the get-go. Now the complete adventure is yours to own with DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, a 256-page hardcover written by Campbell & Andy Hartnell, with luscious art by Campbell (who provides a new cover) & Alex Garner! Abbey Chase, an expert in rare antiquities and an adventuress of the highest caliber, is recruited by Deuce, leader of the ultra-secret spy group known as Danger Girl. Chase's expertise is needed to assist in the recovery of several mystical artifacts coveted by agents of the sinister Hammer Syndicate, a fascist organization whose final objective is world domination. What part these artifacts play in the equation is unknown, but the Danger Girls will do whatever is necessary to find out. Abbey, accompanied by fellow team members Sydney Savage, Natalia Kassle and Silicon Valerie, along with brash secret agent Johnny Barracuda, navigate a trail fraught with intrigue, betrayal, deception, and, most of all, danger, as they strive to make the world a safer place. This sizzling hardcover collection has it all: the complete saga of DANGER GIRL issues #1-7, and the ultra-rare introductory short story from the NEW HORIZONS VOYAGER PACK (originally polybagged with GEN13 #25) that introduced the Danger Girls. Plus, a comprehensive cover gallery section featuring every single DANGER GIRL cover — including variants by CLIFFHANGER co-founders Joe Madureira and Humberto Ramos. You'll also be wowed by the wonderful sketchbook section (containing material not seen in the J. SCOTT CAMPBELL DANGER GIRL SKETCHBOOK) — with running commentary from the magic pencil of J. Scott Campbell! But that's not all! THE COMPLETE COLLECTION also contains an introduction by Bruce Campbell (no relation to J. Scott), noted actor (Army of Darkness, Xena) and DANGER GIRL fan! This project is supported with house ads. DANGER GIRL is a 256-page hardcover from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS, arriving in comic-book stores October 31 with a cover price of $34.95 U.S. GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET From the pages of TOMORROW STORIES comes one of AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' most intriguing characters: Greyshirt! Who is Greyshirt and how did he come to be? What is the real story behind Indigo City's champion? Where did his career begin? The answers are found in GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET, a 6-issue miniseries from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS, written and illustrated by Greyshirt co-creator Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING, Bratpack). INDIGO SUNSET follows our hero through a variety of adventures, with an added twist: In addition to a 24-page lead story, each issue also contains an 8-page supplement from the Indigo Sunset newspaper (including such comic strips as "Weeping Gorilla!"). The stories and newspaper articles are interrelated, offering a different view of events occurring in the lead stories. Future issues of INDIGO SUNSET feature contributions by some of comics' greatest creators: Russ Heath, David Lloyd, Al Williamson, Dave Gibbons, and Frank Cho! This project is supported with house ads. GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET is a 6-issue AMERICA'S BEST COMICS miniseries edited by Scott Dunbier. The 32-page issue #1 (with no ads) arrives in comic-book stores October 24 with a cover price of $3.50 U.S. THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE CORINTHIAN — DEATH IN VENICE The Sandman created the nightmare known as the Corinthian to be the dark mirror of humanity. But the Corinthian was flawed, and fled to the waking world to indulge in a banal lust to kill. He became so ruthless that, eventually, Morpheus recaptured and destroyed him, but not before the Corinthian's deeds inspired others, known as "serial killers," to follow his bloody path through the waking world. THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE CORINTHIAN — DEATH IN VENICE is a 3-issue VERTIGO miniseries written by Eisner Award-Nominated writer Darko Macan (WEIRD WAR STORIES, Grendel Tales) and illustrated by Danijel Zezelj (EL DIABLO), with painted covers by Dave McKean, detailing what happened before the Corinthian was primed to take on the mantle of the Dark Mirror. Set in 1920 during the opulence that is the annual Italian Carnivale, DEATH IN VENICE exposes the raging social circles of the decadent elite and the notorious working class. The story follows a serial killer-in-training as he searches for the one person who can teach him how to do what he believes he was created to do best: to kill. The man in question is Charles Constantine, a distant relation of John Constantine, but Charles is not a mage like his cousin. He's just an ordinary, trepidatious man haunted by his time served in the World War and now hunted by the terrible nightmare that is the Corinthian. Will it cost him his life, or just his sanity? This project is supported with house and trade ads. THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE CORINTHIAN — DEATH IN VENICE is a 3-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 17 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. WAR STORY: D-DAY DODGERS Last month DC announced the first of four VERTIGO one-shots by writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER, Punisher) that explore the true horrors of World War II. The second of these 64-page Specials, WAR STORY: D-DAY DODGERS, has Ennis collaborating with artist John Higgins (PRIDE & JOY), to deliver a heart-pounding tale of war that will leave readers breathless. It's September 1944, roughly three months after the forces of Operation Overlord stormed the beaches of France on D- Day. While the Allied armies push their way eastward reclaiming France from the Germans and capturing headlines around the world, there are still thousands of war-weary, largely forgotten young men fighting in blood, dust, snow and mud on the Italian countryside. These now thinning regiments in Italy (the people are mostly English, Scottish and Irish soldiers) have been intensely fighting the enemy over the treacherous mountain terrain for months. But they fight another enemy as well — the insidious enemy of political pandering on the home front. Dubbed the "D-Day Dodgers" in England — for being in Italy and "missing" all the action on D-Day — these young men are asked to keep fighting, and dying, while being considered cowards back home. D-DAY DODGERS tells the story of David Ross — a green English officer — and the squadron of battle-scarred vets he is sent to fight with who are facing ever unbeatable odds. Their stories are told against the backdrop of a "suicide mission" to take a nameless hill for matters of political expediency and public relations. D-DAY DODGERS is an action-packed war story that also stands as a moving tribute to the thousands of young men who make the ultimate sacrifice in every war, yet are too often misunderstood and mistreated (when they are remembered at all) by the politicians and people back home. This project is supported with house ads. WAR STORY: D-DAY DODGERS is a 64-page VERTIGO one-shot coedited by Tony Bedard and Will Dennis, and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores October 17 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. FARSCAPE: WAR TORN Farscape, the Sci-Fi Network's hit television series, comes to comics courtesy of WildStorm Productions in FARSCAPE: WAR TORN — a 2-issue Prestige Format miniseries written by Marv Wolfman (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS) with art by Robert Teranishi (STAR TREK: VOYAGER — PLANET KILLER) and featuring stunning photo covers. American astronaut John Crichton, along with his shipmates aboard the sentient spacecraft Moya — Aeryn Sun, D'Argo, Rygel, Zhaan, and Chiana — arrive in a system featuring two different civilizations. Desperate for supplies, Crichton, Zhaan, and Chiana land on the Kylei, a tropical planet populated by a spiritual society. Meanwhile, Aeryn, D'Argo, and Rygel go to the Garangee, a rocky planet with hard, industrious people. The Kylei and the Garangee have been at war over a third world, Tivara. Both claim it is their holy land, a place where infinite knowledge can be gained, knowledge that Crichton and company must have. The Moya's crew must tread a delicate path to avoid fanning the flames of war between the two opposing civilizations, while attempting to gain access to the information that could lead the travel-weary crew back to their homes. WAR TORN, the first of several Farscape comics from WildStorm, also features backup stories, written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Carlos Mota, which delve into the lives of the cast of characters before they found themselves aboard Moya. First up is Chiana, with the story of how she escaped from the oppressive Nebari, and what it ultimately cost her. This project is supported with house and trade ads and a website promotion at www.wildstorm.com. FARSCAPE: WAR TORN is a 2-issue Prestige Format miniseries from WildStorm Productions, edited by Neal J. Pozner. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 24 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: DEATH AFTER DEATH Young Timothy Hunter has managed to lose nearly everything he's cared for since he started messing around with magic, and he's finally come to the only sensible conclusion: Give the magic away. THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: DEATH AFTER DEATH is a 232-page trade paperback collecting writer John Ney Rieber's final story arc from THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #42-50, featuring art by Peter Gross (LUCIFER), Temujin, Jill Thompson (THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK), and Richard Case (HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC), with a cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta. Giving up all his magic, of course, doesn't work out the way Tim thinks it will — what with a war between Heaven and Hell being waged solely around him, and the lives of his family hanging in the balance. Actually, the fate of the entire world is dependent upon Tim's actions — a position that Tim is getting awfully tired of finding himself in, especially since he's already released his magic back into the world. But if he can find the right course to steer through the angels, demons and assorted deities swirling around him, it could mean a reasonably normal life for his father and new stepmother, not to mention himself. DEATH AFTER DEATH proves that you can go home again — just don't expect it to look the same when you get there. This project is supported with house ads. THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: DEATH AFTER DEATH is a 232-page VERTIGO trade paperback suggested for mature readers, arriving in comic-book stores October 31 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. GODDESS TP Six years ago, a unique, fully-painted miniseries from VERTIGO burst onto comics store shelves in a explosion of blood and weird, glowing, green energy. Now GODDESS, by writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER, Punisher) and artist Phil Winslade (WONDER WOMAN: AMAZONIA, Daredevil/Spider-Man), is collected into a single 256-page trade paperback, along with a foreword by Winslade and a collection of never-before-seen sketches and character designs. GODDESS tells the story of Rosie Nolan, a wee Irish girl who suddenly manifests the unlikely ability to perform impossible feats of telekinesis (such as splitting Scotland off from England and moving it a hundred miles north), as well as having an uncannily empathic relationship with animals. After saving the life of sad-sack narrator Jeff at the zoo, Rosie hooks up with him, her overzealous environmentalist friend Mudhawk, and his ticked-off ex-girlfriend Sam. Soon after, the group is on the lam from a rogue CIA agent who wants to capture Rosie's power for the betterment of the United States' government, and a really rogue police constable who has a more personal agenda: bloody revenge. From there, the chase takes them, courtesy of Rosie's uncontrollable, godlike powers, around the globe and up to the Arctic Circle, with mayhem and strangeness trailing in their wake. There, the startling truth about Rosie's abilities is revealed. But who will be left alive to hear it? This project is supported with house ads. GODDESS is a 256-page VERTIGO trade paperback suggested for mature readers, arriving in comic-book stores October 10 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. JSA: DARKNESS FALLS TP Heroes of the present and legends of the past come together to form the Justice Society of America! Now honored as heroes, the new JSA continues to endure the trials that made the Justice Society heroic icons. But as heroes continue, so must evil… JSA: DARKNESS FALLS is a 232-page trade paperback cowritten by David S. Goyer & Geoff Johns, with art by Stephen Sadowski, Michael Bair, Buzz, Marcos Martin, and Keith Champagne, and a new cover by Sadowski & Mark Farmer. Reprinting JSA #6-15, DARKNESS FALLS shows the JSA called upon once again to save the planet from malevolent forces that threaten the very fiber of the universe! But this time it's personal, as the foe they are fighting is a darkness-consumed Obsidian — son of Alan Scott, Sentinel. If that weren't enough, the original super-team also must confront the return of the Injustice Society and face the time-shattering threat of Extant, who killed several members of the original Justice Society during ZERO HOUR. This project is supported with house ads. JSA: DARKNESS FALLS is a 232-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores October 10 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. SUPERGIRL: WINGS Writer J.M. DeMatteis (THE SPECTRE, GREEN LANTERN: WILLWORLD) teams up with artist Jamie Tolagson (The Crow, LEGION WORLDS) to bring an Elseworlds tale unlike any other in SUPERGIRL: WINGS — a Prestige Format one-shot. In WINGS, we meet Matrix — an angel who's lost her way in her mission to care for human souls. Wanting to disassociate herself from humanity, she is taken down a road of self-discovery that ultimately brings her closer to one particular soul — that of Linda Danvers. Along the way, Matrix finds aid (and obstacles) from several other members of the DC Universe, including Elseworlds versions of Zauriel, the Phantom Stranger, Aquaman, Clark Kent, and the Spectre. Unfortunately, it's Linda's association with a man known as Buzz that may lead both her and Matrix down a path from which they may never return! SUPERGIRL: WINGS is sure to appeal to fans of SUPERGIRL, Elseworlds twists on familiar DC characters, beautiful art, and readers of sophisticated entertainment. This project is supported with house ads. SUPERGIRL: WINGS is a 48-page Elseworlds Prestige Format one-shot edited by Mike McAvennie. It arrives in comic-book stores October 10 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Escaping the fate of Argo, Krypton's last surviving city, Kara Zora-El is sent to Earth in a rocket to be reunited with her long-lost cousin, Superman. Under the Man of Steel's guidance, Kara is trained to become one of Earth's greatest heroes! So begins SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume 1, a 228-page hardcover written by Jerry Siegel and Otto Binder, with art by Jim Mooney and Al Plastino and an all-new cover by Frank Miller! Volume 1 showcases the origin and first appearances of the Girl of Steel, reprinting not only the classic Supergirl stories from ACTION COMICS #252-268, but also the time Superman encountered a prototype "Supergirl" from SUPERMAN #123, which preceded ACTION COMICS #252 by eight months! These early adventures of Supergirl show her adopting the secret identity of Linda Danvers and performing her super- heroic actions while hidden away from society, giving her the status of "Superman's Secret Weapon." Supergirl inevitably becomes a public figure, breaking the bonds of the 20th century to fight alongside the Legion of Super-Heroes and Tommy Tomorrow! And let's not forget her adventures with Streaky, the Super-Cat! Featuring an introduction by Dark Horse Comics editor Diana Schutz, SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume 1 is chock- full of charming stories that return us to simpler times, as a 15-year-old girl learns to fly and becomes one of history's greatest heroes! This project is supported with house and trade ads. SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume 1 is a 228-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores October 17 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. BATGIRL: A KNIGHT ALONE TP Once, she could sense an opponent's attack coming. She was the ultimate fighting machine. All that has changed. With her fighting abilities impaired, Batgirl faces her greatest challenge in BATGIRL: A KNIGHT ALONE, a 160- page trade paperback collection written by Kelley Puckett, with art by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella (who provide a new cover), Coy Turnbull, Dan Davis, and John Lowe. Reprinting BATGIRL #7-11, #13 and #14, A KNIGHT ALONE has Lady Shiva returning to Gotham with her usual agenda: find a worthy foe and challenge him or her to a deathmatch. In this case, it's the new Batgirl! But Lady Shiva's not the only force in Gotham City to take notice of Cassandra Cain. A secret government agency is determined to capture Gotham's newest crimefighter and will not stop until she is under their control. With the odds stacked against her, Cassandra continues the never-ending quest for justice. This project is supported with house ads. BATGIRL: A KNIGHT ALONE is a 160-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores October 3 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. MAD: NEUMANISMS Looking for that perfect, idiotic gift for your idiotic friends? Look no further than MAD: NEUMANISMS, a boxed set of MAD goodies that's so much fun, you may just keep it for yourself and tell your friends to get lost! Featuring cover art by Michael Elins, MAD: NEUMANISMS is the ultimate collector's package and includes NEUMANISMS, an all-new 96-page (5 1/2" x 5") hardcover collection of Alfred E. Neuman's classic pearls of idiocy, taking up from where a previous volume — The Half-Wit and Wisdom of Alfred E. Neuman — left off. Written by the Usual Gang of Idiots, NEUMANISMS features all-new illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Sergio Aragonés (FANBOY, Groo)! Also included with MAD: NEUMANISMS in a boxed set is a MAD magnetic word jumble (refrigerator not included) that allows you to make your own stupid "Neumanisms" to confound friends and loved ones. Plus, four MAD full-color postcards (mail carrier not included) allow you to send lame-o catch phrases that are sure to make your correspondents groan. Finally, the MAD: NEUMANISMS set is made complete with the fully posable ALFRED E. NEUMAN ACTION FIGURE, with spinning-head action (the same one offered from DC DIRECT, sans sandwich board). MAD: NEUMANISMS is a boxed set containing a 96-page (5 1/2" x 5") hardcover and action figure. It arrives in comic-book stores October 10 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. (cheap!). Her mind's all that matters… ZERO GIRL TP Writer/artist Sam Kieth's popular ZERO GIRL miniseries was a wild, quirky, and truly original project that delighted fans of Kieth's previous work on The Maxx, while expanding into new territory. Now the hit miniseries is collected in ZERO GIRL, a 144-page HOMAGE COMICS trade paperback written and illustrated by Kieth, who also provides a new painted cover. ZERO GIRL is the story of a high-school misfit coming of age. Young Amy Smootster — weirdness magnet that she is — has never been the most popular girl in school. She can speak to insects and believes that circles are good and squares evil. Awkward and different, she doesn't quite fit into any social circle, and she likes it that way. But strange things seem to happen when Amy is around — the spontaneous appearance of puddles of water, for instance — and it has made her the target of relentless bullies. With the aid of a sympathetic guidance counselor whom she develops a mad crush on, Amy explores the meaning of her surreal abilities and discovers her place in the world. Complementing the storyline are Kieth's inimitable illustrations. Amy's world takes on a quirky life of its own thanks to Kieth's delicately beautiful linework. ZERO GIRL offers a striking visual experience and poignant story sure to thrill longtime fans and new readers alike. ZERO GIRL is 144-page trade paperback from HOMAGE COMICS, arriving in comic-book stores October 24 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. How far should you go for a friend? FOUR WOMEN Earlier this year, Sam Kieth, the mastermind behind The Maxx, delivered ZERO GIRL, a series that was met with universal critical acclaim. Now HOMAGE COMICS is proud to introduce Kieth's latest project: FOUR WOMEN — a 5-issue miniseries written and illustrated by Kieth (who also provides painted covers) that is unlike any told in comics before — and we don't say that lightly! FOUR WOMEN is the story of Bev, Donna, Marion, and Cindy — four friends who start out driving to a wedding together…only they never make it. While driving through the desert, their car breaks down — and from that point, they end up taking an entirely different kind of journey. A journey that leads them to their own Hell and back. A nightmare of mayhem that causes them to question their friendships, their lives, and even themselves. We see their story through the eyes of Donna, as she tries to pull her life back together after the horrors she's seen. But her therapy ends up taking her much further than she ever could have suspected. In the end, FOUR WOMEN has surprise after surprise that will keep you guessing as the mysteries unfold. What dark secret — and terrifying revelation — has bound these women together? And did they all make it back safely or not? FOUR WOMEN is a story about strength, the will to survive, and the endurance of friendship. This project is supported with house ads. FOUR WOMEN is a 5-issue HOMAGE COMICS miniseries edited by Scott Dunbier and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 10 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST For the past few years, DC DIRECT has been a leader in comics-related action figures, statues, PVC sets, posters, and other retail merchandise. Now DC DIRECT is proud to introduce a new line of products: affordable, beautifully-sculpted mini-busts featuring DC's finest characters! Leading the way in this new series of mini-busts from DC DIRECT is the Man of Steel with the CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST — advance-solicited this month and due to arrive in January, 2002. The first series of mini-busts will feature DC's classic characters, beginning with this portrayal of a retro-style Superman, poised in mid-flight. The CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST is approximately 6.25" in length to the tip of his out-stretched hand and 5" wide, standing on a base that measures 5" wide x 4" diameter x 1/4" high, and is packaged in a 4- color box. A CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST will follow soon after, with a release date of March, 2002. Further DC DIRECT busts are planned for release every other month after that for the forseeable future. The CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book shops January 16, 2002. It has a price of $45.00 U.S. THE SANDMAN: THE ENDLESS WALL SCROLL They are the worlds' oldest family, existing since the dawn of time. And it is said they will live long after humanity ceases to be. They are…the Endless. The fan-favorite VERTIGO character the Sandman, and his six powerful siblings, are featured in THE SANDMAN: THE ENDLESS WALL SCROLL — debuting another new product line from DC DIRECT. Featuring art by Mike Dringenberg from a poster that has been out of print for almost a decade, THE ENDLESS WALL SCROLL portrays a gathering of the Endless family, including Dream (the Sandman, Morpheus), Death, Destiny, Desire, Delirium, Despair, and Destruction. THE ENDLESS WALL SCROLL is printed in full color on nylon — and while it's not "endless" in size, it does make a beautiful addition to any wall, hanging approximately 27" high x 40" wide. THE SANDMAN: THE ENDLESS WALL SCROLL is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book shops January 16, 2002. It has a price of $19.95 U.S. BATMAN ARCHIVES Volume 1 HC — NEW PRICE For over a decade, DC's award-winning Archives series has presented classic DC material in attractive, hardcover volumes featuring high-quality paper stock and improved color separations — offering material that hasn't been in print for decades in an easily attainable, affordable format for today's readers. Now one of DC's earliest Archives is made even more affordable with the BATMAN ARCHIVES Volume 1 — offered at a super-low price of only $19.95! That's a whopping 304 pages in hardcover format for less than twenty bucks! BATMAN ARCHIVES Volume 1 features stories written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Batman creator Bob Kane and others, including the very first appearance of Batman and his first several adventures! Volume 1 reprints all the Batman stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-50 (1939-1940), including all the original covers! Also included is a rematch with the Joker and the first appearances of Prof. Hugo Strange, Clayface and Robin, the Boy Wonder! With BATMAN ARCHIVES Volume 1 now available at an irresistably low price, it makes the perfect gift for a friend, or an affordable way to begin your library of DC Archives books! BATMAN ARCHIVES Volume 1 HC is a 304-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores October 3 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. "JOSIE MAC" in DETECTIVE COMICS #763 From acclaimed writer Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN, Pedro And Me) and exciting up-and-coming artist Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR) comes the haunting tale of Josephine MacDonald, a GCPD cop with an extraordinary ability. "Josie Mac" is an 8-part backup serial that begins in DETECTIVE COMICS #763, introducing Josie and her hidden talent. Lost items seem to call out to Josie, seeking their missing owners, and only Josie has what it takes to find them. Her talent is both a blessing and a curse — and right from the start it's going to get her into deep trouble, landing a major stick of political dynamite on her desk in the form of a missing persons case. "Josie Mac" examines the latest addition to the police squad of Gotham City and the terrible burden she must carry. DETECTIVE COMICS #763 is a 40-page issue edited by Bob Schreck, that includes an 8-page "Josie Mac" backup edited by Matt Idelson. It arrives in comic-book stores October 17 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE AUTHORITY #27 The 4-part "New World Order" began with a bang in THE AUTHORITY #22, with a shocking ending that left most of the members of the Authority for dead. Then before "New World Order" could continue, an all-new Authority replaced the old team in the 4-part "Transfer of Power." Now WildStorm Productions presents the continuation of one of the most eagerly-anticipated stories of the year, the long-awaited Part 2 of "New World Order" in THE AUTHORITY #27 — written by Mark Millar (Ultimate X-Men) and featuring the eye-popping artwork of Arthur Adams (Monkeyman & O'Brien). Finally — the shocking truth about what happened to the Authority. The old, original, real Authority, that is. Where are they and what have they been doing all this time? The answer is here...and it ain't for the timid! THE AUTHORITY has become a fan-favorite title for delivering hard-hitting storylines that have readers never knowing what to expect next. "New World Order" is no exception, and the finale is sure to leave fans breathless! THE AUTHORITY #27 is a 32-page WildStorm Productions issue edited by John Layman, arriving in comic-book stores October 3 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH JOKER: LAST LAUGH SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON, SCOTT BEATTY, DAN CURTIS JOHNSON, JERRY ORDWAY, AND JAI NITZ; ART BY PETE WOODS, J.H. WILLIAMS III, PETER KRAUSE, AMANDA CONNER, DAMION SCOTT, TODD NAUCK, MICK GRAY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WALTER SIMONSON In stores October 3. As the Joker plans his greatest escape to date, a shocking discovery makes him speed up his timetable (in a story written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty, with art by Pete Woods). Plus, DEO Agent Chase interviews some of the Joker's past victims in a haunting tale written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by the Eisner-nominated PROMETHEA team of Williams & Mick Gray! Also: learn how one of the pivotal LAST LAUGH characters wound up in the Slab in a POWER OF SHAZAM! "Lost Pages" installment (written by Jerry Ordway with art by Peter Krause) and discover the secrets of the Joker's lethal gas (written by Jai Nitz with art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti)! Rounding out the issue are profile pages showcasing some of the event's key players, illustrated by Damion Scott, Todd Nauck, and more! FC, 64 PG. $5.95 THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #1 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores October 3. While in the Slab, the Joker discovers his clock is ticking. Shilo Norman, the former Mister Miracle and now head of Slab security, knows this is a recipe for disaster, so why won't anyone believe him? The Joker shares the venom that transformed him into the pasty faced sociopath that he is with countless other super-villains — ensuring his legacy lives on! Meanwhile Oracle, the first line of defense, is unavailable, leaving only Black Canary to try and stop a riot of the DCU's most deadly and unpredictable villains. And through it all, where is Batman? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #83 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY WALTER SIMONSON In stores October 3. Will Azrael be able to stop a "Jokerized" Sister Lilhy before she commits a gruesome crime? And why has Lilhy decided to don her own version of the Azrael costume? Is this some kind of joke? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ORION #19 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON, EDDIE CAMPBELL AND PETE MULLINS; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores October 3. The Joker's influence seems to have no bounds, as it spreads even to the deadly designs of the Deep Six! Now Orion has his hands full contending with the Joker-crazed Deep Six member Slig! Plus, a backup feature with a story of Intergang, illustrated by Eddie Campbell (From Hell) & Pete Mullins! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 YOUNG JUSTICE #38 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY WALTER SIMONSON In stores October 3. A "Jokerized" Match sticks it to the team. Unfortunately, the gang really isn't all here, as the aftereffects of this summer's "Our Worlds at War" crossover are felt. With two members leaving, how will the team survive? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE GREATEST JOKER STORIES EVER TOLD TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores October 3. Reoffered to coincide with THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH miniseries, this wild and crazy collection features the greatest stories ever told of the Clown Prince of Crime, ranging from 1939 to 1983. Included is the first appearance of the Joker from BATMAN #1, and the classic Joker tale "The Laughing Fish." (STAR00117) SC, 7X10, 288PG, FC $14.95 ********************* THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #2 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY MARCOS MARTIN AND MARK FARMER; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KLAUS JANSON In stores October 10. A riot in the Slab has led to total chaos. The Joker has taken control of the joint, and Black Canary's the lone hero trapped within its impregnable walls. Batman and Nightwing enter the fray, but the Joker's ready for them. It's the end of The Slab as you know it — it's only a question of who will go down with the ship! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #22 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND MICHAEL GOLDEN; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, JASON PEARSON, JOHN FLOYD, AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores October 10. With the Joker's crazed super-villains terrorizing the DCU, Batman and Spoiler are left to defend Gotham City from a truly twisted new threat, as the Joker's brand of chemical warfare has transformed the creatures of Gotham. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup "The Bottom Line," written by Michael Golden and illustrated by Jason Pearson! FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BIRDS OF PREY #36 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JAMES FRY AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores October 10. Black Canary is trapped in the Slab, outgunned and in way over her head, as she tries to stop a riot started by the Joker. With the Joker's hordes ready to beat the stuffing out of her, what chance does she have to survive, let alone escape? Oh, and did we mention the bomb ticking away in the basement? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #79 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores October 10. A villain who has plagued Max Mercury all throughout his long career returns for a rematch — this time made stronger and crazier due to the Joker's handiwork! Plus, Bart's given up on being Impulse…but has he made the right choice? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #62 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY STAZ JOHNSON AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores October 10. Nightwing busts into the Slab to stop the Joker and his army of Jokerized pals. But Dick realizes he may have gotten in over his head when he has to fight his way through everyone from Frag to Dr. Sivana to Meathead to Leather to Rancor to Riot. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN #175 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS In stores October 10. Extra-sized issue! Exactly one hundred issues ago, the impossible happened: Superman died. Now his killer has returned, deadlier than ever! Make way for the all-new Doomsday Rex! This "Last Laugh" tie-in will slay you! FC, 48 PG. $3.50 ********************* Look for the CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ********************* THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #3 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY WALTER MCDANIEL; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KLAUS JANSON In stores October 17. The Joker's army of superpowered villains has escaped to spread their insanity across the globe. Enter the JLA — but can even the World's Greatest Heroes really hope to contain, let alone stop, the mayhem? Meanwhile, the Joker decides that there's more to life than body counts, and starts planning a legacy that will change the world forever! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.95 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #597 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN.; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 17. What's worse than having a crook in the Oval Office? How about a "Jokerized" crook? As President Lex Luthor blazes a trail of insanity across America, can Superman stop all the bombs and start loving the Baldie? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATGIRL #21 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 17. Batgirl teams up with Spoiler to sweep Gotham City for escapees from the Slab. But will Cassandra be able to adhere to Batman's standing order not to engage costumed villains, when Oracle's clocktower is overtaken by the Shadow Thief? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ********************* Look for the BATGIRL: A KNIGHT ALONE TP and an appearance of Batgirl in SUPERGIRL #63, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ********************* DETECTIVE COMICS #763 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, CLIFF CHIANG AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 17. With Batman out mopping up "Jokerized" pests, Sasha decides to go on solo patrol. But the danger is double for her as she meets up with the knife-wielding new villain Cucilla and…the Huntress! Plus, an all-new 8-part backup serial begins this issue: JOSIE MAC, written by Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN, Exiles) and illustrated by Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 HARLEY QUINN #13 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART PETE WOODS AND MARK LIPKA; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 17. With the world becoming "Jokerized," will this mean Harley is reunited with her one true love? Think again! Instead, the Joker sends two of the strangest villains we've ever seen — Moonrock and Luna — after Harley to bring his wayward honey home. After all, Harley knows the secret of the Joker venom which has been causing havoc all throughout the DCU — and that makes her a threat! With only Poison Ivy around to help, it's time to ruuuuuuuun! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JSA #29 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 17. Featuring art by STARMAN's Peter Snejbjerg! The JSA has disappeared, leaving only the junior team to hold down the fort. It seems easy enough — after all, it's Halloween, and it looks like Jakeem and Star will be spending the night placating kids with candy. Little do they know that Solomon Grundy is Jokerized and is itching for action. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SPECTRE #10 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY CRAIG HAMILTON AND RAY SNYDER; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 17. Hal Jordan thinks that in order to save the world he must tackle the insanity of the Joker. Little does he know that the madness is infectious. In an attempt to enable the Joker's redemption, Hal enters the twisted mind of the villain. To Hal's dismay, the touch of the Joker's skewed consciousness releases the darkest part of Hal's soul....Parallax! Can Hal defeat his past evil self? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERBOY #93 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY AND EDDIE BERGANZA; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 17. Beware, Superboy…the Creeper strikes! And being infected with the Joker toxin has rendered the Creeper unable to laugh! A possible antidote may be to make the Creeper bust a gut, but with all the problems Superboy's endured lately, cracking the Creeper up won't be easy — and getting that "Last Laugh" may prove fatal! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #4 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY ANDY KUHN; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KLAUS JANSON In stores October 24. The fate of the Slab, Shilo Norman, and the rest of the staff is revealed. Far from dead, they're in a very special kind of hell — and their only allies are a bunch of villains. It's a field trip with Mr. Mind! Back on Earth, President Luthor's decided that he's had enough clowning around, and sends out the armed forces to take care of the Joker and his allies...permanently. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 THE FLASH #179 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores October 24. Every time he thinks he's out, they pull him back in — the Pied Piper, that is! As if Piper weren't in enough trouble already, the Joker's venomous plans strike Keystone City, transforming one of the Flash's greatest allies into a lethal, laughing Rogue! Plus, Iron Heights is under siege and a "Jokerized" Deadshot sets his sights on Captain Boomerang! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ********************* Look for the GOLDEN AGE FLASH MINI-STATUE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ********************* GREEN LANTERN #143 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores October 24. One of Green Lantern's original villains returns. Only Grayven, the son of Darkseid, has been "Jokerized" and has decided to become the ruler of New York City! Green Lantern has his hands full chasing down an insane and powerful threat, especially since Grayven's brought some decidedly unfunny toys with him from Apokolips! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ********************* Look for the GREEN LANTERN CORPS: KYLE RAYNER ACTION FIGURE and the GREEN LANTERN CORPS: FATALITY ACTION FIGURE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ********************* SUPERGIRL #63 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores October 24. Looks like a transformed Buzz and Two-Face may have the "Last Laugh" on Supergirl, especially when their bizarre experiment appears to be wiping the floor with her! Fortunately, help is on the way in the form of Batgirl! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #119 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND DEXTER VINES; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores October 24. Featuring the debut of the all-new art team of Yvel Guichet & Dexter Vines! Buy this book or the Superdog dies! When the Eradicator gets "Jokerized," this Kryptonian dogcatcher's gonna take Superman's pooch to the puppy pound in the sky. But not if Superman has anything to say about it. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WONDER WOMAN #175 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ, BRANDON BADEAUX AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores October 24. Extra-sized issue! "The Witch & the Warrior: Girl Frenzy," Part 2 of 3. A magically transformed Superman attacks Wonder Woman, causing an epic battle in the heart of NYC's Time Square! Meanwhile, Wonder Girl confronts a "Jokerized" Giganta, while Circe forces the super-heroines to fight the super-villainesses. Plus, Luthor plots with the Joker, and the new Cheetah and Silver Swan return! FC, 48 PG. $3.50 THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #5 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY RON RANDALL; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KLAUS JANSON In stores October 31. The heroes of the DCU fend off the Joker's happy li'l troopers, while a cure for the Joker's serum is desperately sought. And you know things have got to be bad when Harley Quinn is brought in as the last hope! The Joker starts making his final moves against Batman by going after those closest to him. Will Robin and Nightwing be able to survive against odds that have the whole world reeling? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 ACTION COMICS #784 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores October 31. Superman begins to think Emperor Joker's reign of terror is returning, as Green Lantern falls victim to the Clown Prince's rain. Ha-ha! That's a homonym. We're clever. I think this Joker thing is starting to get to us… FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN #596 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores October 31. As LAST LAUGH continues to roll out "Jokerized" mayhem across the country, Batman must contend with Zeiss, the Russian Mob and a new villain who knows if you've been bad or good — Santa Klaus! And that's no joke! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #59 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY DARRYL BANKS AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores October 31. The world is rocked as "Jokerized" villains are running rampant. As the worst of these are being rounded up, the Justice League has to contend with one of the most threatening attacks yet. Dr. Polaris, under the influence of the Joker, has taken control of the Earth's magnetic axis! With complete madness consuming him, will the already unstable meta-human tip the Earth over just to teach the heroes a lesson? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #95 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JEFF PARKER; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores October 31. The horrific events of LAST LAUGH #5 tie-in as Robin defies orders and heads into Arkham Asylum to try and prevent the Joker from adding to his legion of villains. But the villains know he's coming, and the odds are overwhelming. No problem, right? Uh, right? Is this thing on? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE TITANS #34 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY MIKE COLLINS AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores October 31. "The Cheshire Smile." Just when we thought we'd seen the last of Cheshire, she's back for a final bow — contaminated by the Joker's deadly gas and returning to Titans' headquarters to retrieve her daughter — and give Lian a dose of the Joker's unique brand of "happiness!" Hee hee… FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #6 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND MARK LIPKA; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND Advance-solicited; in stores November 7. It all ends here! The Joker's staked out scenic Gotham Cathedral as the spot to make his final stand against Batman's allies, and he's made sure no other heroes will interfere with his final revenge. Nightwing's decided that the Joker's actions finally need to be stopped — but will he go too far? And what is the fate of Tim Drake? Will he become the second Robin to die at the hands of the Joker? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATGIRL: A KNIGHT ALONE TP WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY DAMION SCOTT, COY TURNBULL, ROBERT CAMPANELLA, DAN DAVIS, AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY SCOTT AND CAMPANELLA In stores October 3. The second collection of BATGIRL reprints issues #7-11, 13, and 14. Batgirl was once able to sense when attacks were coming, making her the ultimate fighting machine. But now she seems to have lost her special talents. And with Lady Shiva in Gotham looking for a worthy opponent to fight, the timing couldn't have been worse. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATGIRL: SILENT RUNNING TP WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT AND SCOTT PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores October 3. Reoffered to coincide with the release of BATGIRL: A KNIGHT ALONE TP, this high-octane collection reprints the first six issues of BATGIRL. Under the tutelage of the original Batgirl, Barbara Gordon, Cassandra Cain hopes to vindicate herself of her past and join the never-ending quest for justice. (STAR12749) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 ********************* BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC — NEW PRICE WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER; ART BY BOB KANE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY KANE In stores October 3. The first BATMAN ARCHIVES collection is reoffered again, at a super-low price of only $19.95! That's a whopping 304 pages in hardcover format for less than twenty bucks! Featuring the very first appearance of Batman, this Archive Edition reprints the Batman stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #27- 50 (1939-1940), including all the covers! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 304PG, FC (NOTE PRICE) $19.95 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #43 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON AND TIM LEVINS; ART BY LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores October 24. Who's out to get Harley Quinn? Batman has to take her on as a sidekick to find out. The answer awaits deep in Harley's history…that is, if she and the Dark Knight survive the traps set for them all over Gotham! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #148 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY BARRY KITSON In stores October 3. The conclusion to the 3-part "Bad," featuring artwork by Barry Kitson (EMPIRE). Batman discovers the true nature of Jordy's "Bad" — the demonic personality lurking within the soul of the gentle, simple-minded giant. But how can Batman exorcise a demon — when the demon itself is capable of acting gentle! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN/LOBO WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY SIMON BISLEY ELSEWORLDS. In stores October 3. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN MINI-STATUE, based on designs by artist Simon Bisley, this Elseworlds one-shot showcases Bisley's unique interpretation of the Dark Knight. In BATMAN/LOBO, you'll wonder how wall-to-wall carnage can be so flat-out funny! Prestige Format. (STAR10979) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 24. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: DARK VICTORY HC (advance-solicited last month), this critically-acclaimed and popular work follows the handiwork of Holiday — a killer who commits murder every single month on special holidays. The Dark Knight is determined to catch the killer, though the identity of Holiday will surprise everyone! (STAR10157) SC, 7X10, 368PG, FC $19.95 ******************** BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #3 WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER In stores October 17. As civil unrest escalates, Orpheus tries to piece together the mystery of who's behind Gotham's recent police shootings. But first, the face- off he tried desperately to avoid…with Batman! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH DETECTIVE COMICS #38 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS; COVER BY BOB KANE AND JERRY ROBINSON In stores October 24. This special Millennium Edition reprint — featuring the first appearance of Dick Grayson, Robin — is reoffered just in time for the release of the BATMAN AND ROBIN: DETECTIVE COMICS #38 LARGE STATUE (solicited in Previews Vol. XI #5). Retailers please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR10730) FC, 64 PG. $3.95 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL AND OTTO BINDER; ART BY JIM MOONEY AND AL PLASTINO; COVER BY FRANK MILLER In stores October 17. The Girl of Steel stars in her first-ever Archive collection, reprinting the Supergirl stories from ACTION COMICS #252-268! Also included is the "first Supergirl" story from SUPERMAN #123 — a prototype version of Supergirl that the Man of Steel encountered eight months prior to the introduction of Kara Zora-El. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 SUPERGIRL: WINGS WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY JAMIE TOLAGSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores October 10. Matrix, an angel, has lost her way in her mission of caring for human souls. Wanting to disassociate from humanity, she is taken down a road of self-discovery that ultimately brings her closer to one soul than any other — that of Linda Danvers. Along the way, Matrix finds aid (and obstacles) from several other members of the DC Universe, including Zauriel, the Phantom Stranger, Aquaman, Clark Kent and the Spectre. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERGIRL TP WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY GARY FRANK, TERRY DODSON, CAM SMITH, AND KARL STORY; COVER BY FRANK AND SMITH In stores October 10. The first nine issues of SUPERGIRL are collected here, as well as the Supergirl story from SHOWCASE '96 #12. When Supergirl — a being known as Matrix — saves the life of teenager Linda Danvers by melding with her permanently, she quickly discovers her life will never be the same again. (STAR07557) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $14.95 ******************** SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II #3 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE ELSEWORLDS. In stores October 24. The World's Greatest Super-Heroes are pushed to their limits as the Prestige miniseries nears its conclusion! In 1986, the Justice League of America must confront the truth that Batman has been driven over the edge. How can Green Lantern Alan Scott and a new Flash and Wonder Woman stop a Dark Knight who has gone completely out of control? Then, in 1997, a new hero stalks the streets of Gotham...but who is Knightwing? And how can Superman come to the new hero's aid while still exiled to the Phantom Zone? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 4) $5.95 SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #62 WRITTEN BY MICHAEL REAVES; ART BY NEIL VOKES AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores October 3. In "Heart of Stone," Superman faces Metallo — one of his arch-enemies who has the potential to be the deadliest, due to his Kryptonite heart! Will Metallo's team-up with Lex Luthor lead to the Man of Steel's demise...or a dramatic doublecross? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: LAST GOD OF KRYPTON WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART AND COVER BY GREG & TIM HILDEBRANDT In stores October 17. Reoffered again, this Prestige one-shot, written by ORION's Walter Simonson, features beautifully painted artwork by the Hildebrandt brothers. Prestige Format. (STAR09588) FC, 48 PG. $4.95 ******************* DC UNIVERSE STAR OF THE MONTH A DC UNIVERSE CHRISTMAS TP WRITTEN BY VARIOUS; ART BY VARIOUS; COVER BY TY TEMPLETON In stores October 31. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN and SUPERMAN ORNAMENTS BOXED SETS, this trade collects 17 of DC's Christmas-themed stories from 1940 to the present day — including a Batman story illustrated by THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKE'S AGAIN's Frank Miller — making this the perfect holiday gift for any comic-book fan! (STAR12090) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $19.95 ******************* DOOM PATROL #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores October 3. Comics' strangest super-team is back! Multi-billionaire Thayer Jost is looking to buy his very own superteam, paying Cliff Steele, formerly known as Robotman, for his services and leadership skills, as well as the Doom Patrol name. With four new members rounding out the team — Ava, Fever, Kid Slick, and Ted Bruder — will the latest incarnation of the Doom Patrol even survive their first mission? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN ARROW #9 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores October 24. All the answers are revealed in the penultimate chapter of "Quiver!" This one has it all, and guest-stars all the key players in Green Arrow's life. If you think you've figured out the mystery to Oliver Queen's reappearance, think again! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 *********************** Look for the GREEN ARROW STATUE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. *********************** GREEN ARROW: THE LONGBOW HUNTERS TP — NEW PRINTING WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MIKE GRELL; PAINTED COVER BY GRELL In stores October 10. The long out-of-print and much-demanded trade paperback returns in a new edition! Green Arrow Oliver Queen decides to give up his trick arrows and settle down in Seattle with his one true love, Dinah Lance, while becoming a true urban hunter. But Ollie's world collides with one of unspeakable violence, and somehow involves the beautiful and mysterious archer Shado. THE LONGBOW HUNTERS is considered one of writer/artist Mike Grell's finest works to date. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 JLA: GATEKEEPER #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TIM TRUMAN; PAINTED COVER BY TRUMAN In stores October 17. The JLA ventures into the depths of a Babylonian hellworld in order to rescue the North African hero named Sala, who is actually an incarnation of the Babylonian deity Istar. But the World's Greatest Heroes soon learn that the hardest part of their journey is staying alive, as they battle a host of monstrous creatures and new adversaries. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 3) $4.95 JLA: INCARNATIONS #6 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY VAL SEMEIKS, ERIC BATTLE, PRENTIS ROLLINS, AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY SEMEIKS AND ROLLINS In stores October 3. Two great tales of the world's greatest superheroes! In the first story, set during the bizarre days of JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL, the League infiltrates the criminal country of Bialya! Booster Gold and Blue Beetle are held captive by Bialyan leader Rumaan Harjavti, leaving the rest of the JLI wondering if they should even bother rescuing them. In the second story, Extreme Justice and the Justice League Task Force return to Bialya to combat their old nemesis, the Queen Bee. But this time, the Queen Bee has brought in reinforcements — the Extremists, some the deadliest foes the League has ever faced! FC, 48 PG. (6 OF 7) $3.50 JSA: DARKNESS FALLS TP WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEVE SADOWSKI, MICHAEL BAIR, BUZZ, MARCOS MARTIN, AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY SADOWSKI AND MARK FARMER In stores October 10. The JSA is once again called upon to save the planet from malevolent forces that may threaten the very fiber of the universe! But this time it's personal, as the foe they are fighting is a darkness-consumed Obsidian — son to Alan Scott, Sentinel. If that weren't enough, the original super-team must also confront the return of the Injustice Society, and face the time-shattering threat of Extant! Reprinting JSA #6-15. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 232PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JSA: JUSTICE BE DONE TP WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON AND DAVID S. GOYER; ART BY STEVE SADOWSKI, SCOTT BENEFIEL, DEREC AUCOIN, MICHAEL BAIR, AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY SADOWSKI AND BAIR In stores October 10. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the JSA: DARKNESS FALLS TP, this trade reprints the lead story in JSA Secret Files #1, plus JSA #1-5. Heroes from the Golden Age team up with the young heroes of tomorrow to revive the first super-team ever! (STAR10947) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ************************ JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN WRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) WITH MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP); ART BY DAVE GIBBONS (LEAD) WITH GREG AND TIM HILDEBRANDT (BACKUP); COVERS BY GIBBONS AND ADAM HUGHES In stores October 17. The legendary Stan Lee joins with the visionary artist of WATCHMEN to present their take on the Emerald Warrior! When archaeology professor Len Lewis embarks on an expedition to discover the fabled Tree of Life, he becomes the target of a global conspiracy...luckily, he's also transformed into the Earth's greatest champion! Plus, an "On the Street" story written by Michael Uslan (with dialogue by Uslan & Lee), illustrated by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 THE LEGION #1 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY COIPEL AND LANNING In stores October 24. A new era dawns for the 31st Century's greatest heroes! The once-lost members of the Legion of Super-Heroes have returned! But the world has changed in their absence into something that they no longer recognize. As the Legion rebuilds from the ground up, with a new structure, new members and a new purpose, will they survive the evil that awaits them? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH LOBO'S BACK'S BACK TP WRITTEN KEITH GIFFEN AND ALAN GRANT; ART BY SIMON BISLEY AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; PAINTED COVER BY SIMON BISLEY In stores October 17. Over-the-top violence, gender-bending body-swapping, and a near-naked Lobo highlight this madcap trade paperback that's reoffered to coincide with the release of the LOBO WITH CYCLE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET. Reserve a fraggin' copy already! (STAR00731) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $9.95 STARMAN: NIGHT AND DAY TP—NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY TONY HARRIS, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY HARRIS In stores October 24. Previously out of print, this much-demanded trade paperback — the second trade in the STARMAN collection — is now back in print, collecting STARMAN issues #7-10, 12-16. (STAR06042) SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $17.95 ************************ SUICIDE SQUAD #2 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART AND COVER BY PACO MEDINA AND JOE SANCHEZ In stores October 10. Sgt. Rock, now a general, is back in action to lead the Squad to justice or to death! After the atrocities in the first issue, it's time to build-up some steadies in the group. The question is: How can the new leader come up with enough heavies to take on a biological weapon that's gone out of control? This issue sparks the beginnings of political intrigue and corporate deceptions from LexCorp to the Presidency. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE DEXTER'S LABORATORY #26 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND CRAIG BOLDMAN; ART BY JOHN DELANEY AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores October 31. Nanobots — they're not just for super-heroes anymore! Now any kid genius can use these microscopic machines to fix your Mom's broken vase, or mask the sound of your squeaky shoes to avoid your stoopid sister. Why, their uses are limitless — so what could possibly go wrong….? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 LOONEY TUNES #83 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN, BARRY LIEBMANN AND BRETT KOTH; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, HOWARD SIMPSON AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores October 3. Writer Keith Giffen, the mad genius behind LOBO and the new SUICIDE SQUAD, lends his talents to Bugs Bunny — because great minds think alike! Plus, it's a ruinous romp when Coyote paints a self-portrait for Roadrunner, and a dance of destruction when Taz meets Tweety Bird! FC, 32 pg. $1.99 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #20 WRITTEN BY SEAN CAROLAN AND JENNIFER MOORE; ART AND COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores October 17. If a tree falls in the forest and nobody sees it, did it fall at all? If you scream in space, can anyone hear you? And if Blossom loses her pretty red bow…is she really the leader of the Powerpuff Girls? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO #53 WRITTEN BY BRETT LEWIS AND JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JOE STATON, JOHN DELANEY, JEFF ALBRECHT AND DAVE HUNT; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores October 10. Scooby and Shaggy face a glowing ghost hundreds of miles above the earth in "Fight or Flight!" Plus, the gang goes from being guests of honor to guests of horror at their old high school, in the very surprising "Prom Fright!" FC, 32 PG. $1.99 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #27 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART AND COVER BY ART ADAMS AND TIM TOWNSEND In stores October 3. Presenting one of the most eagerly-anticipated stories of the year, the long-awaited Part 2 of "New World Order." Finally — the shocking truth about what happened to the Authority. The old, original, real Authority, that is. Where are they and what have they been doing? The answer is here...and it ain't for the timid! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CYBERNARY 2.0 #4 WRITTEN BY JOE HARRIS; ART AND COVER BY ERIC CANETE AND JUAN VLASCO In stores October 24. Yumiko is rescued from her prison and meets the original Cybernary! Mecha Max rebels against his clan masters and delivers Yumiko to the CyberNation buried deep below the city of Gamorra. Yumiko encounters a secret race of cyborgs fighting for freedom. Will Yumiko lead this forgotten people into the light or damn them to utter destruction? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TOMMY YUNE; COVER BY YUNE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores October 3. The Danger Girls' adventures across Asia comes to an explosive conclusion as they finally meet their new arch-enemy, the cybernetic ShoGunner! After Sydney is lost in a brutal jungle battle in the ruins of the Angkor Empire, Abbey and Val reluctantly accept the support of Mei, a beautiful but mysterious operative from Hong Kong, in their pursuit of a lost World War II weapon known only by its fearsome code name: Kamikaze! Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for NOV000556 have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 2) $2.95 DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION HC WRITTEN BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND ANDY HARTNELL; ART BY CAMPBELL, ALEX GARNER AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CAMPBELL CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores October 31. All seven issues of the first volume of DANGER GIRL are collected in this sizzling hardcover that also features the ultra-rare introductory short story from the NEW HORIZONS VOYAGER PACK (originally polybagged with GEN13 #25), a complete cover gallery, an amazing sketchbook section, and an introduction by noted actor and DANGER GIRL fan Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, Xena)! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 262PG, FC $29.95 THE ESTABLISHMENT #2 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores October 24. WildStorm's newest series continues! Old-school gangster Charlie Arrows never imagined that one day he would become one of the good guys. But when a bloodthirsty band of Daemonite and human mercenaries threatens to overrun his home town of Hobb's Bay and butcher its inhabitants, Charlie figures it's time to make a stand. But Hobb's Bay is only a fraction of a far greater whole, and the extent of the role that Charlie has to play is beyond even his comprehension. To discover the truth, the first thing he has to do is die. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FARSCAPE: WAR TORN #1 WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY ROBERT TERANISHI, CARLOS MOTA AND KEITH AIKEN; PHOTO COVER In stores October 24. The Sci-Fi Channel's hit TV show is now a WildStorm comic! John Crichton and the crew of Moya arrive in a system where two different civilizations are in the midst of a war. Moya's crew must tread a delicate path to avoid fanning the flames of the war, while attempting to gain access to the information that could lead the travel-weary crew back to their homes. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 2) $5.95 GEN13 #70 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY RICK MAYS AND KARL STORY; COVER BY WARREN In stores October 17. This issue, we spend some meteorological quality time with Gen13's weather-control diva Sarah Rainmaker, in a self-contained story featuring artwork by guest-artist Rick Mays (Kabuki: Scarab). Luckily for dramatic purposes, she's in a foul mood. So expect plenty of ranting and raving as well as demonstrations of the fact that the average thunderstorm contains more potential energy than a thermonuclear warhead. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE MONARCHY #8 WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores October 17. "Making the Metropolitan," Part 3 of 3. Lost Angel was once a friendly neighborhood super-hero. Now he's just lost, raging and psychotic, twisted into something terrible to suit the plans of Jackson King. He's also the newest member of the Monarchy. The question is: Why? Plus, we visit with an old friend from StormWatch, with whom Condition Red visits to tie up loose ends. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NINJA BOY #3 WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER AND ALÉ GARZA; ART AND COVER BY GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores October 17. Quest for Kali! Nakio and Sake must journey into the mysterious Old Forest to find Kali the Devourer, who may hold the answer to defeating the tyrant Mikaboshi. Nakio, with his ninja skills, along with Sake and his magic wine jug, must battle past the Death Mother Inazami to find Kali. Secrets of the Old Forest are revealed as Nakio journeys to avenge his family. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TALEWEAVER #2 WRITTEN BY LEONARD BANAAG; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO In stores October 17. Featuring a variant cover by Jay Anacleto (Aria)! After being liberated from the slave lords by General Ashur and his forces, Axel Shadowstorm's journey from slave to savior continues. Unsure what Fate and the imposing General Ashur have in store for him, Axel journeys to the city of Redfern with his battered friends. Meanwhile, Ashur leads his troops to the heavily fortified Citadel of the Rift Valley. Inside, General Pontus contemplates the significance of Ashur's arrival. Note: This issue ships with a variant cover. All orders will be comprised of covers by Philip S. Tan & Gary Mayoralgo (50%) and Jay Anacleto (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #28 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores October 3. Final issue of Volume 2! Voodoo stands at a crossroads. As she comes to grips with her past, what roles — if any — will Spartan, Jeremy and the rest of the Wildcats cast play in her future? And as this chapter in the Wildcats' saga ends, keep watching this space as the next — most unexpected — chapter begins! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY RICK VEITCH; COVER BY VEITCH In stores October 24. From the pages of TOMORROW STORIES comes one of AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' most intriguing characters: Greyshirt! Who is Greyshirt and how did he come to be? What is the real story behind Indigo City's champion? Where did his career begin? Find out some answers in this 32-page issue with no ads! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $3.50 PROMETHEA #17 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY WILLIAMS AND JOSÉ VILLARRUBIA In stores October 31. Stacia, the stand-in Promethea, finally confronts the forces of Hell that have taken up residence in (and taken control of) the Mayor of New York. Meanwhile, Sophie and Barbara continue their cosmic road trip and enter the golden region that is home to the Sun God: the Sphere of Souls. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG #15 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE AND AL GORDON In stores October 3. It's the return of the magnificent Val Var Garm, the man of molten lava who so entranced Tesla in issue #8. In this full-length story, Val Var Garm kidnaps Tesla and takes her to his fantastic underground realm. Tom must somehow find a way to rescue her — but does she want to be saved? It's a tale of passion in a story we call "Hearts of Fire!" Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for JUN01010481 have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOMORROW STORIES #12 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY RICK VEITCH, KEVIN NOWLAN, AND JIM BAIKIE; COVER BY VEITCH In stores October 10. AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' first crossover story appears this issue! Alan Moore writes and Rick Veitch illustrates a tasty team-up — Greyshirt and Cobweb — in a dynamite double length story! Also running around this issue is kid scientist Jack B. Quick (illustrated by Kevin Nowlan), and, heaven help us, the First American (illustrated by Jim Baikie)! Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for MAY010517 have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS FOUR WOMEN #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores October 10. Sam Kieth returns with a brand-new HOMAGE COMICS miniseries: FOUR WOMEN — the story of four friends bound together by a dark secret and a terrifying revelation. FOUR WOMEN is a story about strength, the will to survive, and the endurance of friendship. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 ZERO GIRL TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores October 24. Sam Kieth's hit HOMAGE COMICS miniseries of last year is collected in this engaging new trade paperback. Amy Smootster isn't like other teenagers. Besides falling in love with her guidance counselor and trying to survive high school, a whole mess of weirdness is about to fall at Amy's (wet) feet. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #29 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores October 3. "Contrabandolero," Part 2 of 3. The wrong woman can drive the right man to do things he normally wouldn't, as ne'er-do-well gas station attendant Wyley Times finds out. Under the sweltering Texas sun, things really start to heat up between Wyley and a certain smoldering femme fatale, whose champagne tastes are way outta' line with Wyley's beer budget. So when her mysterious companion offers Wyley the chance to make a quick buck, how can he say no? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE: OPERATION BOLLOCK #3 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY CARLOS EZQUERRA; COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores October 10. The quest for Hitler's missing "family jewel" concludes as the battlin' boys from Blighty, their Nazi nemesis, and the American adventurer known as Maryland Smith all fight it out for the hairy little prize! But what's Darcy to do when the power of the Bollock claims one of his own men? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3) $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #8 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores October 17. "The Protector," Part 4 of 4. Harry Kraft shoots it out with Teresa's kidnappers at the Farmer's Market, but the joke's on comedian Joey Leonard, who gets caught holding a drug dealer's bag; and Tim comes clean with an offer the Senator can't refuse. Everybody gets what they deserve — and then some — as Harry's adventure in Hollywood ends with a bang! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ANGEL AND THE APE #3 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY PHILIP BOND; COVER BY ARTHUR ADAMS In stores October 24. The VERTIGO updating of a DC classic continues! After a violent confrontation at NYC's hottest dance club, Angel and Sam finally track down Bambi's killer...or do they? German shepherds, midgets and dermatology: This issue has it all! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.95 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: DEATH AFTER DEATH TP WRITTEN JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY PETER GROSS, TEMUJIN, JILL THOMPSON, AND RICHARD CASE; COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores October 31. Young Timothy Hunter has managed to lose just about everything he's cared for since he started messing with magic, and he's finally come to the only sensible conclusion: Give the magic away. But it doesn't work out the way Tim thinks it will — and the lives of his family hang in the balance. Reprinting issues #42-50. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 232PG, FC $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: THE BURNING GIRL TP WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER AND PETER GROSS; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG AND GROSS; COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores October 31. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: DEATH AFTER DEATH TP, this trade immediately precedes it chronologically — reprinting THE BOOKS OF MAGIC issues #33-41. THE BURNING GIRL is a tale of war, betrayal and ultimately, friendship. (STAR11281) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $17.95 BREATHTAKER TP WRITTEN BY MARK WHEATLEY; ART BY MARC HEMPEL AND WHEATLEY; COVER BY HEMPEL In stores October 31. She will take your breath away — and leave you for dead. Mark Wheatley's and Marc Hempel's powerful, vibrant, sexy thriller BREATHTAKER is reoffered, giving new readers a chance to experience Chase Darrow — a woman whose love is so satisfying and pure…you'd be willing to die for it! "Strong and surprising stuff." — Neil Gaiman. (STAR01035) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $14.95 ************************ CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #6 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY AMANDA CONNOR AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores October 24. "Arms (and Legs) for Hostages," Part 2 of 2. When Angela and Go-Go are trapped inside an African dictator's palace, their covers are blown, their mission is aborted, and the presidential guard is hot on their heels. It's cover-to-cover action (well, okay, some cheesecake, too), capped by a spectacular betrayal! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #8 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY RICHARD CORBEN In stores October 3. Intrepid fact-checker Venus cracks the biggest mystery in San Francisco when she falls into a subterranean cavern that looks like the murdering Knight's lair. But what she finds is even more disturbing than a marauder out of time. Meanwhile, her on-and-off boyfriend, Anton Marx, is trapped in his own hell — a truth and dare strategic salvo pitting sex against secrets that could cost him everything he values. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GODDESS TP WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY PHIL WINSLADE In stores October 10. The hit miniseries from Garth Ennis and Phil Winslade is finally collected, featuring a foreword by Winslade and a collection of never-before- seen sketches and character designs. When Rosie Nolan suddenly manifests the unlikely ability to perform impossible feats of telekinesis, she becomes hunted by a CIA agent and others on a chase around the globe. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 256PG, FC $19.95 HELLBLAZER #167 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores October 24. "Highwater," Part 4 of 4. John Constantine's most controversial adventure comes to a shocking conclusion, as John's own past rears its ugly head and intertwines with with the extreme beliefs of Major Graves. John's never had a problem with the ghosts that haunt his life, but this time the truth the dead hold may be too much for him to bear. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #4 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND BOB WIACEK; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores October 10. Tim and Kalesh leave the White School in an attempt to save her people from the Sardonyx warriors. As they travel across Gemworld, they learn that a mysterious Red Man is behind the death — and his power may be far too much for Tim to overcome. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER #19 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS, DEAN ORMSTON AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores October 3. "A Dalliance with the Damned," Part 3 of 3. Lucifer's arrival in Effrul coincides with a grand ball and a bloody revolution, but the Morningstar isn't interested in either. He has his own agenda, and he isn't here to dance. Meanwhile, damned soul Christopher Rudd must confront both the hatred of Duke Seviram and the almost equally dangerous love of the Lady Lys. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 OUTLAW NATION #14 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN PARLOV AND GORAN SUDZUKA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores October 17. "The Devil Kid" has barely gotten clear of Hell Holes, toting John Law's pistol and a head full of dark confusion, when he comes across sexy young Phoenix artist Lola Todd, with one of her roadkill art installations. Martin is in for a shock: There are worse things to scrape up and bag than gum and fast- food wrappers. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE CORINTHIAN #1 WRITTEN BY DARKO MACAN; ART BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores October 17. An all-new SANDMAN PRESENTS miniseries details what happened before the Corinthian was primed to take on the mantle of the Dark Mirror. Set in 1920 against the decadent, elite social circles of the Jazz Age, DEATH IN VENICE follows a serial-killer-in-training as he searches for the one person who can teach him how to do what he believes he was created to do best: kill. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.50 SWAMP THING #20 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI AND CAMERON STEWART; PAINTED COVER BY GREG STAPLES In stores October 31. Final issue. This chapter in the legend of the Swamp Thing concludes in the search for the tree of life, as Tefé learns the true story of the creation of the world. What will this revelation mean for the future of nature and humanity…and can Tefé handle the truth? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #50 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY MOEBIUS In stores October 10. Spider and his Filthy Assistants begin tearing up the City, hitting place after place and person after person. They're on a mission to rebuild their case and bring down the President. It all culminates in a final conversation with Fred, who, after his brief imprisonment, hates the police enough to even talk to Spider again. And the things he knows might just turn the tide... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WAR STORY: D-DAY DODGERS WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN HIGGINS; PHOTO COVER In stores October 31. The second of four double-sized Specials exploring the true horrors of World War II! D-DAY DODGERS tells the story of the thousands of war-weary, and largely forgotten, young Allied soldiers fighting in the blood, dust, snow and mud of the Italian country side while the world's attention was riveted by the war in France. This action-packed and powerful story stands as moving tribute to the too-often mistreated men fighting in the trenches of any war. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. $4.95 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #411 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores October 3. This issue ties into the DC Universe's month-long LAST LAUGH event! OK, it doesn't really. But that doesn't mean that MAD won't try and get the last laugh in anyway. Featuring more hilarity from the Usual Gang of Idiots! Hoo ha! MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $2.99 MAD XL #12 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores October 10. This whoppin' issue features more "Best of the Web," "MAD Marginals XL," and "Readers' Choice picks." Plus, a sneak peek at the new Spy Vs. Spy book, Don Martin's Dumbest People, and featured writer Tom Koch! MAGAZINE, 96PG, B&W $4.99 MAD: NEUMANISMS WRITTEN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS; ART BY SERGIO ARAGONÉS In stores October 10. Finally, the ultimate MAD gift collection that you can not bother writing home about! This special boxed set comes with NEUMANISMS, a 96-page (5 ˝" x 5") hardcover book featuring the half-wit and wisdom of Alfred E. Neuman, accompanied with all-new illustrations by Sergio Aragonés! Also included are a MAD magnetic word jumble, four full-color postcards, and an Alfred E. Neuman, fully poseable action figure! For more information, see the feature article. BOXED SET $24.95 DC DIRECT CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-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 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 advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for October- released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. MINI-BUST $45.00 GOLDEN AGE FLASH MINI-STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET; BASED ON DESIGNS BY MICHAEL LARK Advance-solicited; in stores February 6, 2002. Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, speeds into life in the GOLDEN AGE FLASH MINI-STATUE. The original Scarlet Speedster — in his distinctive winged helmet — is shown racing into action atop an Art Deco-style base and stands approximately 5 1/4" tall. This is a miniature version of the earlier GOLDEN AGE FLASH STATUE. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GOLDEN AGE FLASH MINI-STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for October-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. MINI-STATUE $39.95 GREEN ARROW STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER; BASED ON DESIGNS BY MATT WAGNER Advance-solicited; in stores January 9, 2002. Green Arrow is back, both in his new hugely popular 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 stands approximately 11 1/4" tall x 7" wide x 5 5/8" 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 advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for October-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 GREEN LANTERN CORPS: FATALITY ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores February 13, 2002. She was one of the deadliest foes ever faced by the Green Lantern Corps! Yrra Cynril swore vengeance on all Green Lanterns when one of their number accidentally destroyed her homeworld. Trained to be the ultimate warrior and assassin, she became Fatality...scourge of Green Lanterns everywhere! Now she's an action figure, with multiple points of articulation, standing approximately 6 1/4" tall and packaged with a fighting staff in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN CORPS: FATALITY 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 October-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI GREEN LANTERN CORPS: KYLE RAYNER ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores February 13, 2002. Kyle Rayner, Earth's current Green Lantern, joins a long line of his distinguished predecessors (including Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and Tomar Re) as an action figure. Featuring multiple points of articulation and standing approximately 6 1/4" tall, the GREEN LANTERN CORPS: KYLE RAYNER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and comes packaged with a Power Battery and a one-size-fits-all Power Ring, in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN CORPS: KYLE RAYNER 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 October- released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI STAR OF THE MONTH LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES PVC SET In stores October 24. Reoffered to coincide with the debut of THE LEGION, this 7-piece PVC set features classic Silver Age interpretations of Legionnaires including: Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy, Mon-El, Braniac Five, and Colossal Boy. Figures range from 3 7/8" to 4 1/8" in height and come packaged in a 4-color window box shaped like the Legion headquarters! Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR09924) PVC SET (x7) $39.95 ************************* THE SANDMAN: THE ENDLESS WALL SCROLL ART BY MIKE DRINGENBERG Advance-solicited; in stores January 16, 2002. The Sandman and his siblings of the Endless are featured on this deluxe wall scroll. Featuring art by Mike Dringenberg from a poster that has been out of print for almost a decade, THE ENDLESS WALL SCROLL shows a gathering of the Endless, including the Sandman Morpheus, Death, Destiny, Desire, Delirium, Despair, and Destruction. THE ENDLESS WALL SCROLL is printed in full color on nylon and is approximately 27" high x 40" wide. Retailers, please note: THE SANDMAN: THE ENDLESS WALL SCROLL 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 October-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. WALL SCROLL, 27x40, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN AND SUPERGIRL STATUE In stores October 17. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC, this beautiful statue captures a classic moment in DC history! Supergirl's first appearance in comics is reproduced in a fully-painted cold-cast porcelain statue (measuring 14.5" wide x 8.75" deep x 12" high), based on the cover to ACTION COMICS #252 where the Maid of Steel emerges from a rocket to surprise Superman! Comes in a 4-color box packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity. Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR13409) STATUE $195.00 ************************* [GRAPHICS: Please create header labeled DC DIRECT SNEAK PEEK] The following items are being previewed this month and will be offered for order in next month's issue of Previews! IMAGE COMICS IMAGE COMICS THE 10TH MUSE #7 (W) Marv Wolfman (P) Roger Cruz (I) Dark Design This is the BIG ONE! The "10th Muse" goes monthly and it is the start of a new story arc. At long last the Muse meets Maxwell Gideon and learns the terrible secrets that caused her to be banished to Earth almost five thousand years before. Also! The truth behind Gideon's millennia-long hunt for her. When all the facts are revealed the Muse has to make one final, tragic decision: she must sacrifice her own life to save the lives of her friends. Don't miss this amazing turning point in the life of Emma Sonnet and the Muse. FC, 32pg $2.95 NOTE: THIS BOOK SHIPS WITH 2 COVERS COVER A: Roger Cruz cover COVER B: Rena Mero photo cover AGE OF BRONZE #12 by Eric Shanower The story of the Trojan War continues as the forces of Agamemnon reach Troy and storm from their ships to the attack. But hold on minute—this isn't Troy! Oops! Where in the world have they ended up and who are these people they're slaughtering? b&w, 24pg $3.50 AVIGON (W) Che' Gilson (A) Jimmie Robinson (Kenny, the below quote italics and maybe bold too.) "I am as proud of Avigon as anything Image has EVER published. I love this book. When creators ask me what I'm looking for in a new comic proposal. I simply tell them I want something THIS good. Something as wonderful as Avigon." * Jim ValentinoImage Comics Publisher Avigon has a problem. She's trapped in a gothic world where androids are sold like cattle, black clouds hide the sun, and the rivers run black with oil. Avigon is in trouble. The Queen wants to buy her, Avigon's creator wants to control her, and politicians want to destroy her. Cast into new worlds beyond imagination, while plunging deeper into her darkest secrets, Avigon has to find a way out. Her only chance is in a strange distant city. But can Avigon keep her secret past from destroying her new life and a hopeful future? Join Che' Gilson's twisted universe of the baroque, and Jimmie Robinson's meticulous artwork of the surreal. Avigon is set an industrial world, with a twist of Tim Burton's NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS and a heavy dose of Japanese anime. Readers of Sandman, Gloom Cookie, and Hellboy, will love the cool look and feel of this epic dark carnival. Experience this cherished neo-classic all over again. Get ready for an all-new graphic novel featuring the world of Avigon later this winter! BW, 56pp $5.95 CREEPS #1 (W) Dan Mishkin and Tom Mandrake (A) Tom Mandrake The creeps are coming for you. They're lurking in the shadows, and they're near enough to touch. They used to be content to stay out of the glare of the city's bright lights. But bad things have been happening-bad things that only the creeps can see. And only the creeps can stop. The creeps are coming for you and they're whispering their names: Eyeball, Gurgle, Booger, Chitter, Breaker, Gelulite and Mrs. Skank. And though you may recoil from them in horror, (italic)they(italic) are not the monsters. And one day soon, your life may depend on them. CREEPS is coming for you from the minds of acclaimed Spectre and Martian Manhunter artist Tom Mandrake and Blue Devil co-creator and Shi writer Dan Mishkin. The Creeps are coming for you in a tale that mixes horror with heroism...and its own weird brand of humor. Their first adventure begins here. Give yourself the Creeps! DISICPLES #4 (W) Chris Dows and Colin Clayton (P) Laurence Campbell (I) Larry Shuput Does Las Vegas spell doom for the Disciples? As two members are at the mercy of the mysterious Mr. Nunsthorpe, the rest of the Disciples fight amongst each other, but is it due to long suppressed hatred or a result of the "Apples of Sodom", an ancient curse spawned from the banks of the Dead Sea? And can a spell that conjures up images of the Rat Pack (Sinatra, Martin, etc) really save the Disciples? The climatic conclusion to the first story arc ends with a fiery bang! FC, 32pg $2.95 FELON #1 Minotaur Press (W) Greg Rucka (P) Matthew Clark (I) Ray Snyder It's the debut issue of the new hard-boiled crime comic written by Greg Rucka (Whiteout, Queen & Country, Detective Comics) and penciled by Matthew Clark (Wonder Woman, Fuzzy Dice). The Felon's just done five hard years for the State, and now she's back on the street with a simple To-Do List: get haircut; grab a shower; eat a burger; and, oh yeah, nail the SOBs who took her money and left her to take the fall. It's not about right or wrong-it's all about the crime. FC, 32pg $2.95 HELLSPAWN #15 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (A) Ashley Wood (Cover) Ashley Wood "Blinded" The battle of the year continues! Miracleman drags the Hellspawn and their battle into an arcane arena where no humans will interfere. Both Hellspawn and hero are faced with a choice they must confront, and in the end an innocent heart will cease to beat. A common truth will be revealed and a long-time lie exposed. The repercussions will change Miracleman, Spawn and the world forever! Prepare to be shocked. FC, 32pg $2.50 IMAGE INTRODUCES: PRIMATE #1 (W) Beau Smith & Kevin Bernhardt (P) By Mitch Byrd (I) Ryan Odagawa (C) Mark Nicholas (Cover) Alex Garner Question: What happens if you piss off an 800 pound Gorilla? What if it's one that has 100 % full throttle use of his brain? Answer: Run like Hell! And then run a little faster! Famed neurologist and anthropologist Dr. Catherine Lim's Primate field lab in Africa is attacked by an elite band of ruthless poachers. All of her study group of chimps, apes and orangutans are stolen or killed, except one. The only survivor is her prize pupil, Bobo -- an 800 pound giant silverback ape. Triggered by the emotional strain of losing loved ones and the use of a secret ancient science, Bobo's brain capacity is opened up to its full 100% use. A giant ape with intelligence – not quite animal, not quite human, but better than either. Follow Bobo's bloody trail of revenge from the jungles of Africa to the streets of New York as he seeks out the poachers who destroyed his home and struggles with a mind so powerful that it now equals the strength of his body. Written and created by popular comic writer Beau Smith (Star Wars Tales) and Hollywood screenwriter and actor Kevin Bernhardt (The Immortals and this year's Amazing Grace). These two creative minds combine to present a blockbuster Hollywood thriller in comic book form. FC, 32pg $2.95 KABUKI VOL 2: DREAMS HARDCOVER EDITION (W/A) David Mack For the first time ever in Hardcover! KABUKI DREAMS presents the long out of print second volume of the Kabuki saga. Now readers who have their Kabuki library stocked with every other Kabuki hardcover or paperback of volume 1-5 can finally ad this missing volume (2) to complete their collection. Much more than the out of print 48p DREAMS paperback, this 128p hardcover volume presents all the very first fully painted Kabuki books (The Kabuki Color Special & Kabuki Dreams of the Dead), but also the entire fully painted Kabuki 1/2, and a BRAND NEW Kabuki story written and painted by David Mack just for this volume. 60 pages more than the out of print paperback, this volume also includes a cover gallery, brand new pages of art, sketches, in depth commentary of layers of the story, and an insightful introduction by Brian Michael Bendis (Powers, Ultimate Spiderman). Also features a brand new dust jacket painting by David Mack, embossed cover, special end pages and more! New Mack fans and older Kabuki readers alike are searching for these early Kabuki stories, and this book delivers with loads of extras and a brand new story! HC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $24.95 LAST SHOT #2 (W)Locke (A)Long Vo "Metal in his Heart"—For a cybernetically enhanced bounty hunter named Revolver, a little peace and quiet is as simple as a 70 mile trek through a burning hot desert. He finds neither when he discovers the mysterious girl with the 6 million waht bounty on her is determined to follow him anywhere he travels-- making them both prime targets for anyone with greed and a gun. It's not long before the most feared bandits of the Nsen desert wastelands surround them and attack with their deadliest maneuver! Guns, attitude, and a small step closer to uncovering the secret behind the girl, the massive bounty, and Nsen's own bloody past. It's hard not to kill someone when you have guns built into your hands. Note: This issue includes a full 24 page story in full color plus a gallery of development sketches and other illustrations. FC, 32pg $2.95 MAGDALENA/ANGELUS #1/2 Top Cow Comics (W) Marcia Chen, (P) Brian Ching, (I) Victor Llamas, (C) Matt Nelson The Angelus is the embodiment of the light; Magdalena is the warrior of the church. Both have fought to destroy the Darkness, but what happens when they are on opposite sides of a battle? Find out in this incredible reprint of the original exclusive and sold out issue. Plus, with an all new cover by Magdalena artist Joe Benitez, this is one issue you'll surely not want to miss! FC, 24pg $2.95 METALLtICA FIGURE ASSORTMENT McFarlane Toys Metallica is being offered in two forms by McFarlane Toys. The first is each band member – Lars, James, Jason and Kirk – as a carded figure complete with instruments. (#12300) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI METALLICA BOX SET McFarlane Toys The second Metallica option is a deluxe boxed set featuring all four band members with complete instruments, and stage and lighting re-creating the band's 1988 And Justice For All tour. (#12170) (CAUT: 4) Set PI MIDNIGHT NATION #11 Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Matt Milla The battle is coming to a head. Will David Grey keep his soul AND be able to save the life of Laurel? The end of their journey is here and all of their hopes and dreams rely on the outcome of this last test. FC, 32pg $2.50 MR. RIGHT #2 (W) Tom DeFalco (P) Ron Frenz (I) Sal Buscema (L) Jack Morelli (C) Bob Sharen Our second issue features TWO complete stories! "General Public!" (11 pages) Cover by Ron Frenz & Sal Buscema When an attempt is made on the life of popular shock jock Conrad Worm, our digital defender suddenly finds himself pitted against General Public, a costumed vigilante who makes war an anyone who panders to the lowest common denominator. Plus: Carlyn Click makes a startling discovery about the psychic link that connects Jeffrey Lopez to Mr. Right. "Professor Pong and His Deadly DOT Commandos!" A flipbook PAINTED cover by Christopher Moeller (the highly acclaimed writer/artist of the JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA graphic novel "A LEAGUE OF ONE") After living in obscurity for years, the inventor of a once-popular video game lashes out against everyone who ever betrayed him--a list that includes Poindexter Click, the man who invented Mr. Right. Plus: Carlyn must make a painful decision about her recent discovery, and Jeff learns that Mr. Right possesses an exciting new super-power. PLUS--bonus TEXT feature-- another installment of our popular HOW TO WRITE COMICS by Tom DeFalco (continued from RANDY O'DONNELL IS THE M@N #2 and #3) "Facing The Blank Page!" Okay, you've got a killer idea but aren't quite sure how to transform it into a saleable story. This column will discuss various ways to begin the process of crafting a story and facing that dreaded blank page. FC, 32pg $2.95 OBERGEIST #6 Minotaur Press (W) Dan Jolley, Tony Harris (P) Tony Harris (I) Ray Snyder (C) Matt Hollingsworth The cataclysmic raid on the FPR compound. The solving of the "stone and wood" riddle. The answer to the central question: Will Jurgen achieve redemption for his countless unspeakable sins? All are here, along with several hundred thousand rounds of ammunition, as Obergeist: Ragnarok Highway reaches its apocalyptic climax! FC, 32pg $2.95 POWERS #15 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A)Mike Avon Oeming POWERS IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE!! After a short hiatus, POWERS returns with a whole new case, a whole new murder, and a whole new direction. One of the greatest supergroups of all time has broken up, and the split is NOT amicable. When the most public member of the group is violently murdered, the suspect list is a who's who of the most flamboyant and popular super-powered figures in the city. It's cops and capes like you've NEVER seen before in the surprise hit from super-hot comic writer and Eisner Award winner Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man titles, Daredevil, Alias) and full-color Art Deco comic artist Mike Avon Oeming (Bluntman and Chronic, Hammer of the Gods). FC, 32pg $2.95 RADIX #1 by Ray and Ben Lai In a society where technological advancement is its only aspiration, the human factor is considered nothing more than a small part of an equation. But Radix changed all that. Follow Valerie Fiores, as she takes the journey to discover the truth about herself, her past, her world, and about... Radix. On a planet called Earth, scientists discover a mysterious force. It's thought that it would lead the human race to a new era. Six major cities throughout the globe combined their efforts in hope to understand it. However, the force grew out of control and five cities where left annihilated in its wake. Now time is running out for the remaining one. They must find a way to contain it before suffering the same fate. The dawn of a new era in evolution... Radix. FC, 32pg $2.95 RISING STARS #18 Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Brent Anderson (C) John Starr Brent Anderson and J. Michael Straczinski continue this best selling saga of the lives of the Pederson specials. Now into the third and final chapter of the series, all pieces of the puzzle begin to come together. Will they indeed change the world? FC, 32pg $2.50 SAM & TWITCH #27 Todd McFarlane Productions (W)Todd McFarlane (A)Ashley Wood (Cover)Ashley Wood "Death Row Confessions" SPECIAL TODD MCFARLANE/ASHLEY WOOD ONE-SHOT Join Sam and Twitch in this special one-shot story as the two detectives are unexpectedly brought in to interrogate a murderer on death row in hopes of convincing him to the release information on where he buried an 8-year-old girl. The two detectives are racing against time to try and uncover the grisly grave, all the while wondering why they are the ones that must gather the information on this murder. Features the special creative team of writer Todd McFarlane and multimedia artist Ashley Wood. FC, 32pg $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #91 by Erik Larsen. THINGS GET NASTY. RAPTURE returns to menace the Savage Dragon! In the war ravaged Chicago, Dragon finds that the deadly domino effect that resulted from killing a fiendish time-traveling foe meant the life of his former lover was spared. The only problem is-- in this Savage World things played out in an entirely different manner-- the super-powered prostitute became a vicious cold blooded killer and the unknowing Savage Dragon is her next intended victim! 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 SPAWN #115 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian Haberlin (Cover) Greg Capullo "The Bridge" Part ll—Driven to the edge by feverish dreams of doomed ancestors and vengeful spirits, a young architect searches for answers in the remote wilderness of Japan. What were the unspeakable crimes of his forefathers, crimes that hound him across the centuries? His quest seems to lead him to a mysterious bridge that spans worlds, and a doorway to unimaginable evil. Is he merely going mad or has he literally brought forth Hell on earth? In the end, only Spawn can know for sure. Part two of two. FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN SERIES 20 ULTRA ACTION FIGURES: CLASSIC II McFarlane Toys Spawn Series 20: Classic II has five carded figures and a deluxe boxed set featuring all-new renditions of classic Spawn comic book characters. Each figure is amazingly detailed and articulated, and sculpted used comic artwork as reference. Spawn VI, Medieval Spawn III, Clown IV, Violator, and Domina. (#11230) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI SPAWN SERIES 20: OVERTKILL DELUXE BOX McFarlane Toys The deluxe boxed set for Spawn Series 20: Classic II is Overtkill. This biomechanical creation is full-on angry and ready for battle. Based on classic Spawn comic book artwork! (#11241) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI TOMB RAIDER #17 Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens, (P) Andy Park, (I) Jonathan Sibal, (C) Jonathan D. Smith "Pieces of Zero" Part 2—Part two of the four-part "Pieces of Zero" continues as Lara Croft finds herself embroiled in matters even she can't comprehend. Though Lara has unearthed many artifacts that have endangered her, never has she found anything that threatens the world as a whole. Is it possible Lara's latest find is so lethal it will somehow unravel the fabric of reality itself? FC, 32pg $2.50 UNIVERSE #3 Top Cow Comics (W) Paul Jenkins, (P) Clayton Crain, (I) Jonathan Glapion, (C) Steve Firchow To some, Hell is a state of mind. To others, it's a place. But Tom Judge now knows the truth: that Hell is right here, right now, and it's coming apart at the seams. As Earth and Hell begin to merge and the Rapture grows ever stronger, Tom meets an old friend who may have important clues as to the nature of the universe, and where Tom fits in to the framework. There may be yet a way to halt the inevitable End of All Things but in doing so, Tom will have to make the most difficult choice of his life FC, 32pg $2.50 WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE #3 (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Rob Armstrong The stakes are raised as Zeph and his companions discover the Empress' true plans for the beleaguered masses of Warlands enslaved population. Zeph is forced to forge an uneasy alliance with a former foe as Science and Magik are pitted against each other in a battle for the fate of the entire planet. FC, 32pg $2.95 WITCHBLADE #52 Top Cow Comics (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Brian Ching (C) Steve Firchow After finding out more of the hidden secrets behind the Witchblade, Sara sets her sights on learning the truth behind its existence and just why she was chosen to become its present day wielder. Plus, after being told her purpose in life, Sara may just change her destiny to prevent a future she doesn't want to see become reality! FC, 32pg $2.50 WITCHBLADE/LADY DEATH SPECIAL Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl, (P) Francis Manapul, (I) Livesay, (C) Jonathan D. Smith Worlds collide in Top Cow's first ever cross-over with Chaos Comics as Lady Death invades the Top Cow Universe in search of Sara Pezzini and the Witchblade!!! Join Witchblade co-creator and co-scribe David Wohl and Top Cow's newest penciling sensation Francis Manapul as they venture from the darkest depths of hell to the streets of New York City in a tale of two women and their tormented souls. The crossover event of the year is here! FC, 48pg $4.95 WITCHBLADE #1: CGC TOP COW COLLECTION EDITION Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl / Christina Z (P) Michael Turner (I) D-Tron (C) Jonathan D. Smith Top Cow and CGC (Comics Guaranty LLC) have joined forces to create what will soon be one of the most sought after collectible series around, the Top Cow Collection. A special number of highly graded select Top Cow comics, graded and distinctly labeled, all being limited to 100 copies or less. The original first printing of Witchblade #1 kicks off this incredible collection with a strictly graded run of 9.4 or higher, limited to only 100 copies! With more classic and hard to find issues from the Top Cow vault being added to future editions of the collection, you=B9ll want to make sure you secure your Witchblade #1 CGC Top Cow Collection Edition today! Retailer note: All orders for the graded Witchblade #1 CGC Top Cow Collection Editions will be filled randomly with grades ranging from 9.4 to 9.8. This edition is strictly limited to 100 pieces, allocation may occur. FC, 32pg PI DYNAMIC FORCES WITCHBLADE PREMIERE DF LIMITED HARDCOVER EDITION Signed by writer extraordinaire Paul Jenkins and artist Keu Cha! Collecting the first storyline by writer Paul Jenkins, this ultimate limited edition will come to your door signed by the writer and the artist who helped to re-define The Witchblade! With an introduction by Jae Lee and a foreword by Paul Jenkins, this is the definitive collection of master writer Paul Jenkins first story! Limited to only 1,500 DF Leather Bound Editions. Also available as an Ultra Limited DF Re-Marked Edition with a Witchblade sketch by Keu Cha on each Tip-In Sheet, limited to only 499 copies in the world! NOTE: The Witchblade HardCover is scheduled to ship in January. REGULAR—HC, FC $69.99 RE-MARKED—HC, FC $99.99 MEDEIVAL WITCHBLADE/LADY DEATH ONE SHOT SIGNED Signed by writer David Wohl and artist Francis Manapul! The hot one shot crossover is here! And DF has the signed edition! Also available as a DF Re-Marked Edition with a sketch by Francis Manapul, limited to only 199 copies in the world! REGULAR—FC $29.99 RE-MARKED—FC $69.99 WITCHBLADE LIMITED KEU CHA "KILLER" LITHO! One of Keu Cha's earliest renditions is featured on this killer litho (and by killer, we're referring to the artwork, but you already knew that, right?)! Showcasing incredible art by ongoing artist Keu Cha! This litho measures 18" by 24", is printed on 80 Lb. Gallerie Silk paper, and will look bbbeeeaauuuutttiiiffful on your wall! Also available signed by Keu Cha. UNSIGNED—FC $19.95 SIGNED—FC $39.95 WITCHBLADE LOVELY LITHO PAIR As the divas of destruction tear loose into their one-shot, DF presents the original art fully painted Medieval Witchblade/Lady Death Litho by Greg "Elektra" Horn, plus the above mentioned Witchblade Keu Cha Killer litho together in this package! $39.99 Suggested Retail Price. MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE/LADY DEATH ULTRA-LIMITED LETHAL LADIES LUNCHBOX Medieval Witchblade meets Lady Death in this lethal crossover and DF is presenting this limited edition lunchbox! Now you can take your two favorite ladies out to lunch every day of the week! And this limited edition lunchbox is perfect for showing off both your Chaos! and Top Cow pride! And with each of these lunchboxes DF is throwing in an extra special goody! How extra special you may ask, why a random limited edition Top Cow comic! $19.99 Suggested Retail Price. NOTE: The Medieval Witchblade/ Lady Death Lunchbox is scheduled to ship in November! Retailer Incentive: Order 2 Medieval Witchblade/Lady Death Lunchboxes and receive two limited edition Top Cow books! TOP COW LIMITED EDITION LUNCHBOX ASSORTMENT! Order this assortment of lunchboxes and you will get 3 Medieval Witchblade/Lady Death Lunchboxes, 2 Aphrodite IX lunchboxes and also a 6th random Top Cow lunchbox at no extra cost! Now that will cover lunch (at least for 2 days!). $99.94 Suggested Retail Price. WITCHBLADE #48 DF EXCLUSIVE RED FOIL EDITION The extremely limited and ultra-exclusive DF limited edition to this ultra hot comic is now available through this offer! But don't miss out as there are only 750 in the world! $14.99 Suggested Retail Price. Limited to only 750 copies. G.I. JOE #1 DF GOLD FOIL EDITION The real American Hero returns in this new series, and DF has the limited Gold Foil edition! $12.99 Suggested Retail Price. Also available signed by writer Josh Blaylock at the suggested retail of $29.99! WITCHLBLADE #25 SKETCH COVER The commemorative penciled sketch cover is available through this special offer! $8.99 Suggested Retail Price. Also available signed by Witchblade Sketch Cover* artist Mike Turner at the suggested retail of just $29.99! LADY DEATH/MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE DF LIMITED EDITION ALTERNATE COVER RE-MARKED EDITION Signed and Re-Marked by painter Greg Horn! The historic first crossover between these 2 cool companies! Lady Death faces off with The Medieval Witchblade! This historic issue is destined to become one of the hottest comics of the year! And to top it off, DF has a cover painted by Greg Horn – who just happens to create a sketch on each cover – and you can choose whether you want the Lady Death head skech or the Medieval Witchblade head sketch! Don't miss out on this sure to be hot collectible edition from Dynamic Forces! $69.99 Suggested Retail Price for Lady Death Re-Marked Edition. $69.99 Suggested Retail Price for Medieval Witchblade Re-Marked Edition. RETAILER INCENTIVE: ORDER ANY 2 COPIES OF THE LD/MW LIMITED EDITION BOOKS AND RECEIVE A RANDOM COMBINATION OF 2 RANDOM LIMITED EDITION CHAOS! AND/OR TOP COW COMICS! LADY DEATH/MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE FULLY PAINTED LITHOGRAPH Signed by painter Greg Horn! The first Top Cow and Chaos! Comics crossover features the first licensed litho featuring both Dames that cause distress! Painted by newcomer Greg Horn, this beautiful Lithograph features Lady Death and Medieval Witchblade riding horseback with spear and sword in hand – wrecking havoc as they go! Measuring 18" by 24" and printed on 80LB Gallerie Silk Paper, this initial premiere crossover litho will be the premiere piece in your collection! $39.99 Suggested Retail Price. RETAILER INCENTIVE: ORDER 3 LD/MW LIMITED EDITION SIGNED LITHOS AND RECEIVE 2 RANDOM LIMITED LITHOS! FATHOM #13 DF LIMITED EDITION COVER Part 2 of the long awaited crossover between Fathom, Tomb Raider and Witchblade! This alternate cover features Fathom, and connects to the DF cover to issue #12! Don't miss out on this 2nd part, as #2's are always harder to get later! $6.99 Suggested Retail Price. Also available signed by Fathom creator/artist Mike Turner at the suggested retail of just $29.99! Gold Foil Edition also available at the suggested retail of just $10.00 each! RETAILER INCENTIVE: ORDER ANY COMBINATION OF 3 FATHOM #13’S AND RECEIVE 3 LIMITED EDITION TOP COW COMICS! FATHOM LIMITED EDITION "CHOPPY SEAS" LITHOGRAPH This limited edition litho measures approximately 18" by 24" and features this rare image of Fathom climbing on top of a coral structure! Printed on 80lb. Gallery Silk paper, this Fathom litho will look fabulous on your wall! $19.99 Suggested Retail. Also available signed by Mike Turner at a suggested retail of $39.95! WITCHBLADE/DARKMINDS DOUBLE PLEASURE PACKAGE Since it's Witchblade Month (and with the upcoming TV series) coming out, and Pat Lee is launching an all new series on Warlands, DF is bringing the original Top Cow/Dreamwave Studios crossover the Witchblade/Darkminds DF Gold Foil Cover - to your door at this special price of just $10.00 each! But that's not all! DF is also adding in the regular cover as a bonus to "double your pleasure" in collecting. So don't miss out on this incredible package! $10.00 Suggested Retail Price. TOP COW #1 "5 STAR" STARTER SET Featuring Universe #1 DF Exclusive Alternate Cover PLUS 4 more random limited edition #1 comics ranging from Midnight Nation to Fathom and more at the introductory price of $14.99! $14.99 Suggested Retail. MARVEL COMICS MARVEL COMICS Max Comics ALIAS #2 painted cover by david mack brian michael bendis/michael gaydos • THE SCOOP: More sizzling crime noir from the red-hot pen of Brian Michael Bendis! • THE SET-UP: Meet Jessica Jones, a former costumed super hero who, unfortunately, 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 superhuman variety? • THE STORY: Following the startling revelations of the end of last issue, Jessica follows a trail of heartache and murder... leading to help from a reluctant ally -- and another wrenching encounter with Luke Cage, Hero for Hire! • THE BUZZ: "Whether you're a comic book fan looking for a mature take on superheroes, or a reader of crime-fiction who has never read a comic book before, ALIAS should please on both counts. A+" -Aint-It-Cool-News.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. 7-59606-05124-3-00211 2.99 U.S. WAR MACHINE #4 cover by chuck austen chuck austen/chuck austen • THE SCOOP: Full-throttle action! Blood-chilling espionage! Bone-breaking action! The weekly wild ride roars on! • THE STORY: James Rhodes thought it was all over when he got fired by Tony Stark -- but now Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. have a whole new job for him: take down A.I.M.! But what is A.I.M.'s monstrous plan? And is even the awesome power of America's most advanced mobile weapons unit enough to stop them? Plus: our first look at the all-new, all-scary... Darkhawk? Believe it! • 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. 7-59606-05166-3-00411 1.50 U.S. WAR MACHINE #5 cover by chuck austen chuck austen/chuck austen • THE SCOOP: Lock and load! The A.I.M. attack is on! • THE STORY: The U.S. War Machine team is assembled for the assault on Advanced Idea Mechanics! But because A.I.M. is seen as such a threat, James Rhodes's squad only had two weeks to train! Well, if they hope to survive, it had better be enough! • 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. 7-59606-05166-3-00511 1.50 FURY #2 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! • THE SET-UP: FURY tells the story of an older, no wiser, and highly p.o.'d Nick Fury who's found himself more or less on the scrap heap and wants nothing more than to go back to the battlefield. The Cold War is over, and the days when S.H.I.E.L.D. and H.Y.D.R.A. engaged in complex games of strategy and espionage with the fate of the world at stake are gone. Or are they? • THE STORY: H.Y.D.R.A. agent Rudi Gagarin has taken over a Third World island with the intent of starting World War Three. He's about to get what he wants -- in spades. • 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! • 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. 7-59606-05165-6-00211 2.99 U.S. WAR MACHINE #6 cover by chuck austen chuck austen/chuck austen • THE SCOOP: It's all-out action in the assault on A.I.M.! • THE STORY: Danger explodes as the U.S. War Machine troop slams into the A.I.M. facility like a runaway freight train! But with members of the group at each other's throats, will James Rhodes have to abort their very first mission? • 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. 7-59606-05166-3-00611 1.50 U.S. WAR MACHINE #7 cover by chuck austen chuck austen/chuck austen • THE SCOOP: Outmanned, outgunned and out of time! • THE STORY: Surrounded by hundreds of A.I.M. soldiers, the U.S. War Machine troop struggles to complete their mission -- or at least escape intact! But what deadly development jeopardizes the entire troop? And is James Rhodes up to the task of leadership -- or will everything crumble around him? • 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. 7-59606-05166-3-00711 1.50 U.S. WAR MACHINE #8 cover by chuck austen chuck austen/chuck austen • THE SCOOP: You won't believe the secrets we're keeping about this issue! • THE STORY: What is Nick Fury's ace-in-the-hole to defeat A.I.M.? And can the U.S. War Machine troop trust Fury's secret weapon -- or does the weapon itself have its own agenda? • 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. 7-59606-05166-3-00811 1.50 X-Men EXILES #5 cover by mike mckone & mark mckenna judd winick/jim calafiore/livesay Hulk smash Exiles! Deep in the Canadian outback waits a destructive force... a certain gamma-spawned destructive force called the Hulk! Can the Exiles save an entire nation from the green goliath's rampage? And will even the super team known as Alpha Flight be able to help? "EXILES is a refreshing mix of the X-franchise, Quantum Leap, Sliders, and WHAT IF?. Go ahead and read it already!" -CaptainComics.net 7-59606-05108-3-00511 (MarvelPG) 2.25 ORIGIN #2 cover by joe quesada paul jenkins/andy kubert • THE SCOOP: The true story of Wolverine continues! • THE STORY: Superstar writer Paul Jenkins delivers a mysterious tale set in the early 1900's that reveals the answers to some of Marvel Comics' most asked questions: Who was the man named Logan? When did he acquire his powers? Who was his family? With art by X-veteran Andy Kubert -- and covers by Marvel EIC Joe Quesada -- this tale is sure to be the hottest book of the year! • THE FORMAT: Each chapter of this six-issue series will be 32 pages, with ads -- printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05155-7-00211 (MarvelPG) 3.50 UNCANNY X-MEN #399 cover by tom raney joe casey/tom raney/scott hanna What is the X-Ranch? The X-Men descend into the badlands of Nevada to uncover the strangest mutant mystery of all! Can they find this so-called X-Ranch before the relentless Church of Humanity does? And who will they find there that will soon be an important addition to their lineup? 7-59606-02461-2-39911 (MarvelPG) 2.25 CABLE #98 cover by igor kordey david tischman/igor kordey A techno-organic flare-up leaves Cable at the mercy of the Shining Path and their sexy leader! Meanwhile, a military man asks for more money, a young boy may hold the future of the Askani movement, and a late-night raid by government forces forces the terrorists to fight in their pajamas! Hey, it's just another day down in the jungles of Peru! 7-59606-01362-3-09811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 CYCLOPS #3 cover by mark texeira & jimmy palmiotti brian k. vaughan/mark texeira/ jimmy palmiotti Scott Summers: a one-eyed man in the kingdom of the blind! Cyclops finds himself lost beneath the Savage Land, struggling against a terrifying new foe! Who are the inhabitants of the caves and how did they get there? What could possibly be waiting for the X-Men's leader in the darkness, and how long can he possibly survive on his own -- and without his sight? And will he be able to save the inhabitants of the caves or will he be forced to save himself? 7-59606-05117-5-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.50 X-TREME X-MEN #6 cover by salvador larroca chris claremont/salvador larroca Gambit: wanted for murder! The sexy scoundrel and Rogue have been captured by the gang known as the Chinese Triad, who believe he's killed their "Godfather"! What will befall these lethal lovers at the hands of the deadly Examiner? And what role will Red Lotus -- the grandson of the Triad crimelord and one of the most formidable martial artists the X-Men have ever faced -- play in their ultimate fate? Meanwhile, Sage stands alone against the true orchestrator of these events -- a figure from the mutants' collective past with a special and lasting hatred for all things X! 7-59606-05109-0-00611 (MarvelPG) 2.99 NEW X-MEN #119 cover by frank quitely grant morrison/ethan van sciver The wild conclusion to "Germ Free Generation!" A new force has entered the human/mutant arena: the Black Kross Elite -- fanatics who have changed themselves into wondrous forms, using the genetic material of their victims! And now they want the new Angel's wings! "Revamps, new creative teams and changes in direction have all been done before and it never feels any different. This book feels different, looks different, and reads different -- and it's all for the better. X-MEN has always been one of the industry's best selling comics. Now, it's finally one of the best comics, period." -ComicBookGalaxy.com 7-59606-01772-0-11911 (MarvelPG) 2.25 ROGUE #3 painted cover by julie bell fiona avery/aaron lopresti/ randy emberlin Believing that her mutant powers will never be harnessed for good, Rogue has left the Xavier School. But little does she know that a fellow student is following her! But before Rogue can be persuaded to return home, our confused hero is put in a situation in which the lives of hundreds depend on her performing a horrifying act! 7-59606-05112-0-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.50 ULTIMATE MARVEL MAGAZINE #11 ULTIMATE X-MEN #10 (by Mark Millar & Adam Kubert), ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #11 (by Brian Michael Bendis & Mark Bagley) and ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #6 (by Bendis & Bill Sienkiewicz) are reprinted in this full-color magazine! 07146-01849-09 3.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN #11 cover by adam kubert mark millar/adam kubert/art thibert • THE LOWDOWN: "Return to Weapon X" rockets on! • THE STORY: The X-Men have been fully integrated into the Weapon X Program -- and are at the center of a conspiracy that could plunge the planet into World War III! What is Colonel John Wraith's insane plan -- and why is Professor Charles Xavier the key to it? Meanwhile, the only X-Man who remains free -- the wild card known as Wolverine -- finds an ally in the soldier known as Nick Fury! • THE BUZZ: "Overall, ULTIMATE X-MEN continues to be a fun read, simply because it preserves the sense of adventure that super hero books are meant to have. It's a book with edge -- but not so much that you cut yourself. Recommendation: Buy It!" - IGN.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads... with a cardstock cover and glossy paper! 7-59606-05047-5-01111 2.25 DEADPOOL: AGENT OF WEAPON X #3 cover by barry windsor-smith frank tieri/georges jeanty/jon holdredge Deadpool's simple life as a hired gun is put to the test again as he's forced to hunt down and kill… someone whose identity we're keeping a secret! We can't tell you who it is, but we will say that it's someone who will test the limits of Deadpool's loyalty to the Weapon X program! Now Wade finds himself stuck between a rock and a lot of automatic weapons! The carnage continues as Frank Tieri -- the man who put the grrr into WOLVERINE -- does a cannonball into the 'Pool! 7-59606-03703-2-05811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 X-TREME X-MEN: SAVAGE LAND #2 cover by kevin sharpe chris claremont/kevin sharpe Okay, so the X-Treme team has rescued a plane-full of refugees -- but will they get them killed in their run to freedom? With the roof of their escape tunnel collapsing all around them, how can they find a safe haven for their refugees in the Savage Land? Especially when the city they choose for their home is under siege by a marauding band of intelligent Velociraptors and T-Rexes? And even if they don't get crushed or eaten, they're also being stalked by an old enemy that they know nothing about -- but who has very special and cruel designs for each and every member of the team! 7-59606-05138-0-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 THE BROTHERHOOD #6 painted cover by glenn fabry x/leonardo manco/jimmy palmiotti Transcript of an Interpol emergency line tape: "My name is Tanya. I am a mutant and a soldier of the Brotherhood. This is a message for Malcolm Reeves, the man who I once thought of as my father. Daddy, you lied to me. Lied about everything. About who I am, about who you are... about my mother! The world is full of too many lies ... too many liars! Today a cell of the Brotherhood lashed out at the liars. Many were killed -- men, women, and even children of the lie. Unfortunate, but this is what the lies beget. The revolution has begun. We will meet again, daddy. And then the lies will end. Long live the Brotherhood. Long live the revolution!" 7-59606-05114-4-00611 (MarvelPG) 2.25 ORIGIN #3 cover by joe quesada paul jenkins/andy kubert • THE SCOOP: This origin you've all been waiting for continues! • THE STORY: Wolverine's tale takes on an added dimension as new details are revealed about the mysterious man named Logan! What new secrets will be revealed in this issue? Everyone is going to be talking about the revelations made in this amazing series -- and this issue's secret could be the one to top them all! • THE CREATORS: No one examines the psyche like Paul Jenkins (PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN, INHUMANS, SENTRY, etc.), so we've teamed 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. 7-59606-05155-7-00311 (MarvelPG) 3.50 WOLVERINE #169 cover by j.h. williams iii frank tieri/dan fraga/norm rapmund Wolverine continues his adventure in Madripoor in the concluding chapter of "Bloodsport!" Logan -- once again going under the alias of "Patch" -- is visited by a foe he hasn't seen in years. But can he save Viper from certain death at the hands of his old adversary? Or will his arranged marriage end in death? 7-59606-02254-0-16911 (MarvelPG) 2.25 X-FORCE #121 cover by mike allred peter milligan/mike allred The new era continues as Peter Milligan (Human Target) and Mike Allred (Madman) kick off a new story arc! To the victor, the spoils -- and to the X-Force, well, double the spoils! After another hard-fought day at the office, the team enjoys some well earned R&R, partying hard, upping the ante on old feuds, and squeezing every dollar's worth out of their fame! Plus: Introducing Lacuna, a mutant who plays by a completely different set of spatio-temporal rules, whose effect on the team is, well. . . uncanny! "The characters may be ugly and unfriendly, but it's like watching a train wreck; I can't keep my eyes off it! A guy who vomits people to death, and an alcoholic alchemist? The Comics Code people probably had a conniption fit!" - ComicBookGalaxy.com 7-59606-01766-9-12111 (MarvelPG) 2.25 X-MEN UNLIMITED #33 painted cover by michael kaluta • THE SCOOP: Bring on the bad guys (and girls)! • THE STORY: They say every dog must have its day... and this day belongs to the dirtiest dogs the X-World has to offer! Prepare yourselves for six totally unscrupulously evil, slime-infested tales (that are just plain wrong and may leave you feeling a wee bit ill), starring all those X-villains you love to hate! Take a wild ride with Sabretooth! Tackle The Blob! Get cozy at The Hellfire Club! Daydream with Mastermind! Vacation with Magneto! And last but certainly not least -- get fixed up with a Sentinel! Each and every story is guaranteed to be a bloodbath filled with murder and villainy of the highest order! • THE CREATORS: And just who are the men behind the black hats? That would be the wicked crew of Steven Grant, Esteban Maroto, Quique Alcatena, Walter Taborda, Mike Collins, Buddy Scalera, Will Pfeifer, and Sean Phillips! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01406-4-03311 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Marvel Knights DAREDEVIL #26 cover by alex maleev brian michael bendis/alex maleev • THE SCOOP: Marvel Knights kick off their 4th huge year by bringing the new red-hot creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev (Batman: No Man's Land) onto the imprint's flagship title! • THE STORY: You dug his four-issue examination of Ben Urich -- now Bendis fixes his microscope directly on Daredevil! What happens inside Matt Murdock when he pulls on the crimson mask? And when the human bomb named Nitro attacks, is the Man without Fear also the Man without Mercy? Plus: who is Mr. Silk -- and what does his appearance mean for the Kingpin? • THE EDITOR SPEAKS: "Alex and Brian are clearly a winning team -- Sam & Twitch showed that," said DD editor Stuart Moore. "When we started talking with Alex, it was just a natural; Brian had more stories about Daredevil that he wanted to tell, but they both really just got excited about working together again. And I think that energy will show on the pages. DD's an enormously important book for us -- it's the foundation that the Marvel Knights imprint is built on -- and I`m thrilled to have it in these guys' hands. Stylistically, this story will be much more focused on Matt Murdock/Daredevil himself than the current Bendis/David Mack four-parter, which is really Ben Urich`s story. The new material will really get into DD`s character and test him in some very difficult situations. Daredevil works best when it's a combination of pulp action and psychological thriller, and that's what Brian and Alex are putting together." • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04706-2-02611 (MarvelPG) 2.99 DAREDEVIL: YELLOW #5 cover by tim sale jeph loeb/tim sale Continuing the new look at Daredevil's early days by the award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale! Daredevil, New York's newest and most exciting hero, is riding on a wave of fame and good fortune. If only that were true for his alter-ego, Matt Murdock! Things heat up between Matt, Karen Page and Foggy Nelson as this spectaclar series nears the end! All this -- and a fight to the finish with the ominous Owl! 7-59606-05093-2-00511 (MarvelPG) 3.50 MARVEL KNIGHTS MAGAZINE #7 This 80-page, full-color magazine reprints THE PUNISHER #7 (by Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon), INHUMANS #4 (by Paul Jenkins & Jae Lee), and DAREDEVIL #7! 71486-03923-09 (MarvelPGplus) 3.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS: DOUBLE-SHOT #1 painted cover by glenn fabry garth ennis & rob haynes/joe quesada & rob haynes • THE SCOOP: Two killer creative teams open up both barrels with two twisted tales starring Daredevil and the Punisher! • THE STORIES: We're celebrating Marvel Knights' 4th huge year with a new series that spotlights the imprint's most popular characters and creators! In "Roots," by Garth Ennis and Joe Quesada, Frank Castle demonstrates why good oral hygiene is so important! Then Rob Haynes writes and draws a DD tale that sees a midnight mission for the Kingpin turn into a bad-luck encounter with Daredevil for one extremely unlucky thug! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this four-part, monthly mini-series will be 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05159-5-00111 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 PUNISHER #5 painted cover by TIM BRADSTREET garth ennis/steve dillon/JIMMY PALMIOTTI From his base on Grand Nixon Island, General Kriegkopf prepares to nuke Brussels – and who can blame him? Now it's up to the Punisher to defeat Kriegkopf's private army, stop the bombing and -- most importantly -- do something about that big Russian guy in the dress! In his own twisted way, Frank Castle may actually perform a useful service to society, but that's of secondary importance as the events on Grand Nixon reach their logical conclusion: complete and total carnage! "Good, violent humor... and the creators still look to be having a grand time." -ComicBookGalaxy.com 7-59606-05113-7-00511 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 ELEKTRA #4 cover by greg horn brian michael bendis/chuck austen More all-out international action with Marvel's sexiest assassin! It's war in Iraq over the mysterious artifact known as the Scorpio Key! And Elektra's right in the middle of it, battling for her life against a surprise enemy! Plus: the espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D. has a new secret -- and it may cost Nick Fury his life! "I gotta admit: I really didn't want to like this book... (but) this comic rocks! Outstanding dialogue stripped clean of normal comic book conventions, straightforward artwork, and a gripping storyline. Bendis proves, once again, he is the master! Grade: A." -Comics Buyer's Guide 7-59606-05132-8-00411 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 GHOST RIDER: THE HAMMER LANE #5 cover by Trent kaniuga & danny miki devin grayson/trent kaniuga/danny miki On the run from the hired killer Gunmetal Gray, time's running out for Johnny Blaze! Barely one step ahead of the mean mother biker who's been paid to end his life, Johnny finally comes face-to-face with the barrel of Gray's shotgun! So how will this lethal encounter reveal the truth of what Ghost Rider has really meant in his life? "No tricky sub-plots, no thumb-sucking introspection, no snarled continuity -- this Ghost Rider is a pedal-to-the-metal, rip-roaring Road Trip from Hell. Recommended." -CaptainComics.net 7-59606-05103-8-00511 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR: 1234 #4 cover by jae lee grant morrison/jae lee The quintessential FF story -- which is also a CSN Hot Pick -- comes to a shocking conclusion! The Fantastic Four's greatest enemies have defeated the Thing's brawn, the Torch's fire, and the Invisible Woman's guile -- but they haven't beaten Mister Fantastic yet! Red-hot creative team Grant Morrison and Jae Lee turn the spotlight on Reed Richards -- and stretch him to new lengths! "Why It's Cool: Two names for ya: Grant Morrison, who wrote kick-ass stories on JLA and MARVEL BOY and is currently writing NEW X-MEN; and Jae Lee, whose pencils blew you away on SENTRY and INHUMANS. Combine those two superstar talents under the Marvel Knights banner, and FF:1234 is as close to a sure-fire hit as you can get." -Wizard 7-59606-05086-4-00411 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Spider-Man ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #14 cover by mark bagley brian michael bendis/mark bagley/art thibert • THE SCOOP: Get ready for the Ultimate version of Doctor Octopus! • THE STORY: He's been in a coma for months thanks to the accident that gave birth to the Green Goblin. But now, possessing monstrous mechanical arms and plenty of attitude, Dr. Otto Octavius lives! You saw a sketch of him in Wizard, now get ready for the real deal! Plus: The first appearance of another major character! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05031-4-01411 2.25 SPIDER-GIRL #39 cover by pat olliffe tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson In the wake of last issue's startling bombshell about her mother, Spider-Girl struggles to get her personal life together while her father, Peter Parker, begins to uncover the secret of the new Spider-Man -- with the help of a former Spider-Woman! Plus: The new Green Goblin takes on Crazy Eight and Funny Face! "The engagingly soapy twists of SPIDER-GIRL keep getting better and better." -IGN.com 7-59606-03503-8-03811 2.25 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 cover by kaare andrews j. michael straczynski/john romita jr./scott hanna A new era continues as red-hot writer J. Michael Straczynski (Rising Stars, Midnight Nation) continues to rock Marvel's flagship title! The most dreaded "what-if?" question asked by fans for decades will finally become a reality! This is the Big One for Peter Parker. The one that will have you talking for the next year! "J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. have given Marvel's veteran hero a new lease on life -- and judging from their first issue's sellout status, fans are eager to see what's in the works." -Comic Shop News 7-59606-04716-1-03611 (MarvelPG) 2.25 PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN #36 cover by humberto ramos paul jenkins/mark buckingham/wayne faucher A piece of recovered webbing, a chart plotting movement, and a stack of police profiles all serve as valuable tools for a particularly resourceful Private Eye tracking down a most elusive quarry: Spider-Man! 7-59606-04717-8-03611 (MarvelPG) 2.25 ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #9: SPIDER-MAN & THE FANTASTIC FOUR cover by jim mahfood brian michael bendis/jim mahfood • THE SCOOP: Spidey meets the First Family of sci-fi action! • THE STORY: It all starts with a field trip to the world famous Baxter Building, the high-tech headquarters of the fabulous Fantastic Four. Yep, it's just another day in the life of young Peter Parker -- until he accidentally unleashes a Skrull invasion! Now it's up to the inexperienced Spider-Man to cram those awful aliens back into the Negative Zone portal! Hey, perhaps Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, Invisible Woman, and the Thing can lend a hand! It's "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" What? That title's been used before? Okay, howzabout "Bendis at the Baxter Building!" And did we mention that this incredible issue also features a look at the offices of Marvel Comics in the Ultimate world? Well it does! • THE CREATORS: Written by Wizard's "Best Writer of 2000," Brian Michael Bendis — with art by Jim Mahfood (Clerks)! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05088-8-00911 2.25 SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB: GENTLEMEN'S AGREEMENT cover by lee weeks bruce jones/lee weeks/joe rubenstein • THE SCOOP: Legendary horror writer Bruce Jones (Creepy, Eerie), penciler Lee Weeks (SPIDER-MAN: THE MYSTERIO MANIFESTO) and inker Joe Rubenstien spin a three-part tale of twists and turns entitled "Gentlemen's Agreement!" • THE SET-UP: TANGLED WEB invites some of today's hottest writers and artists to take a hard look at the shadow that Spider-Man casts over the "friendly neighborhood" and the people who live in it. • THE STORY: In the years that Charlie Clemmens has steered his cab through the city's shadowed streets, he's seen a lot of strange things. But it's what Charlie sees on this rainy, moonlit evening that changes his life forever. See, Charlie knows something a lot of folks would love to know -- a big secret about a certain red-and-blue phantom -- and this knowledge just might save his life! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05106-9-00711 (MarvelPG) 2.99 MUTANT X #1 photo cover howard chaykin & david tischman/lee ferguson/jon holdredge • THE SCOOP: A new series based on the new television show! • THE STORY: Journey to a brand new world where genetic experiments have created a brand new race of human beings! How did they come to exist? Who is responsible for their creation? What dark secret will be revealed to those who wish to find it out? It's not revealed in the TV show, but it's revealed here! Plus: this first double-sized issue includes special behind-the- scenes bonus material from the set of the TV show! • THE CREATORS: Written by Mutant X producer Howard Chaykin with David Tischman (CABLE, American Century)! Penciled by newcomer Lee Ferguson, who is sure to prove himself as one of the greatest artists to emerge from the House of Ideas in a long time! • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this monthly, ongoing series is 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05188-5-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 BLOODSTONE #1 cover by michael lopez dan abnett & andy lanning/michael lopez/scott hanna • THE SCOOP: It's breakneck thrills and titillating chills as Marvel introduces their newest female hero! • THE STORY: Growing up was tough for Elsa Bloodstone. Her mom was a nerdy archeologist, she was constantly moving from place to place searching for the next ancient wonder, and she never knew anything about her father… until today! What do you do when you discover that your dad was the legendary monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone — and that he died doing what he loved best? You take up the mantle and kick some major monster butt … without your mom finding out, of course! Fans of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or Buffy will definitely dig the hot hero called Bloodstone! With Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning providing the never-rest-for-a-moment story, and beautiful artwork by Michael Lopez, this adventure will be a light-hearted romp through the world of horror and the supernatural! And a character design help from Alex Ross never hurts! • THE FORMAT: The debut of this four-part, monthly mini-series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05130-4-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 NIGHTSIDE #1 cover by TOM DERENICK ROBERT WEINBERG/TOM DERENICK • THE SCOOP: Award-winning novelist Robert Weinberg brings an all-new tale of mystery and horror to Marvel! • THE STORY: Her name is Sydney Taine, and by trade, she is a detective. But her investigations -- and her clients -- are far more dangerous than those of an ordinary private eye's. Her work takes her into the darkest corners of society -- to those places and beings that most people don't even know exist. Into the Nightside. She moves in a world of warring factions of supernatural creatures that call themselves "The Others." They appear to be human, but behind the facade lie thirsts, passions, and powers far beyond any normal human's. For you see, they've lived among us since before recorded history. Joining her is her partner Key "Ape" Largo, whose incredible intellect and heart are hidden in a massive body. Together, they stand between us and the forces of darkness that are concealed under the shade of night! In order to best bring this shadowy vision to life, artist Tom Derenick will be illustrating the series in gray tones. The result is a unique and disturbing experience in horror! • WEINBERG SPEAKS: "Sydney Taine is a woman who walks the narrow path dividing good from evil, the gray line that separates the daytime from the nightside. She's a detective and she knows a lot of secrets concerning the living and the undead. But no one knows very much at all about Sydney other than that she solves crimes that ordinary crime solvers can't. The Others avoid the police and politicians at all cost. Taine is one of the few humans they trust, and some of them wonder about her. A few elders speculate behind locked doors that perhaps Taine is yet a third lifeform, a race called the Players. Could all life on Earth, both Humans and Others, be mere pawns in a vast game for unknown stakes played by a select few like Sydney Taine? When asked, Taine laughs and walks away. But she never answers." • THE FORMAT: The debut of this four-part, monthly mini-series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05140-3-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Marvel Universe 100 GREATEST MARVELS #1 • THE SCOOP: We've given you thousands of stories. You've picked the best! Here come the 100 Greatest Marvels Of All Time! • THE STORIES: Heads up, True Believers! In honor of our fantastic 40th Anniversary, we're counting down the 100 best Marvel Comics ever -- and we're reprinting the Top 25 based on your votes! Over 50,000 ballots were sent in to The House, each one hand-counted and tabulated with tenacity by our very own boisterous Bullpen! The results were sealed and guarded by Lockjaw -- until now! What are the top titles that we've ever printed? The voting spanned every era of Marvel majesty -- but we're not saying who came out the winners just yet, gang! The only way to find out is to pick up these handsome reprint collections as we work our way down to what you, the mighty Marvel masses, have deemed the #1, hands-down champion -- the Greatest Marvel Comic Of All Time! • THE DETAILS: In October, we'll publish five mega-sized mags that will each contain four stunning stories, presenting picks #25 through #6... then in November we'll release the Top 5 as separate special reprint editions! This issue contains choices #25 - #22... but what stories are they? Which incredible issues made the cut? Did your vote for Spider-Man put him over the top? Did the Fantastic Four get your nod? And what about the X-Men? The countdown has begun -- get ready for the best of the best! • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this weekly, five-part mini-series is 112 pages, with ads. Each issue features a cardstock cover with a 5th color ink. 7-59606-05184-7-00111 7.50 AVENGERS: CELESTIAL QUEST #2 cover by jorge santamaria & scott hanna steve englehart/jorge santamaria/scott hanna Whole once more, Mantis -- and her Avengers allies -- must take to the stars to prevent Thanos from locating and eliminating the long-hidden Celestial Messiah! 7-59606-05131-1-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #48 cover by carlos pacheco & jesus merino carlos pacheco, rafael Marin & jeph loeb/jeff johnson/joe weems The Abraxas Saga continues, even as the goliath introduced in FANTASTIC FOUR 2001 hunts the FF through the Multiverse! Last issue the Fantastic Four was sent on a quest through the Multiverse to find elements of the Ultimate Nullifier. In issue #48, they… well, we're not telling, since that'd ruin the surprise that leads up to issue #49's stunning conclusion! Suffice it to say, this sci-fi extravaganza continues to build as the FF struggle to defeat a villain on a par with Galactus! 7-59606-04456-6-04811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 THOR #42 cover by tom raney dan jurgens/stuart immonen/scott koblish What tragic event has shaken Asgard to its very foundation? Why may Midgard be without an immortal defender? And will we have to change the title of this comic book? You'll find out when you pick up THOR #40 -- and then see how the repercussions thunder right here! 7-59606-03506-9-04211 (MarvelPG) 2.25 100 GREATEST MARVELS #2 • THE SCOOP: The countdown continues! • THE STORIES: Months ago we asked you: "What are your favorite Marvel comics of all time?" Now, after endless hours of tabulations, discussions and all-out arguments, The House is ready to release the results! This issue contains choices #21 - #18... but what stories are they? The countdown has begun -- so get ready to experience the best of the best! • THE FORMAT: 112 pages, with ads. Each issue features a cardstock cover with a 5th color ink. 7-59606-05184-7-00211 7.50 BLACK PANTHER #37 cover by sal velluto christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond "The Once And Future King" concludes with great tragedy but even greater triumph! Forced out of his self-imposed isolation, T'Challa once again journeys to America and takes up the mantle of the Black Panther! But can the aging, grief-stricken king prevail against a collection of his deadliest villains, led by possibly the greatest threat he's ever faced? "I'll say it before and I'll say it again: BLACK PANTHER is consistently the best title Marvel publishes, and has been for the past few years." -Snap Judgements 7-59606-03876-3-03711 (MarvelPG) 2.25 DEFENDERS #10 cover by erik larsen kurt busiek & erik larsen/erik larsen/sal buscema The Hulk, Dr. Strange, the Silver Surfer, and the Sub-Mariner return to a world enslaved by the horrific Headmen and the Unconquerable Orrgo! And wait'll you see what the freaky foes do to all the people who were mean to them in high school! "Watchmen? Yeah, right. Everyone knows that the post-modern deconstructionist masterpiece of the 21st Century is undoubtedly DEFENDERS!" –That Made Up Reporter From That Newspaper In Connecticut 7-59606-05063-5-01011 (MarvelPG) 2.25 IRON MAN #47 cover by IAN CHURCHILL frank tieri/keron grant/rob stull "The Frankenstein Syndrome" continues, as Iron Man is labeled a heretic -- and targeted for death! As the pressure mounts, and the Armored Avenger is forced to do battle with acolytes of the Church of Yinsen -- each clad in a duplicate of his sentient armor! Plus: we reveal the true architect behind Iron Man's armor gaining life! 7-59606-05063-5-04711 (MarvelPG) 2.25 100 GREATEST MARVELS #3 • THE SCOOP: Here's the next 5 best Marvel comics of all time! • THE STORIES: Months ago we asked you: "What are your favorite Marvel comics of all time?" Now, after endless hours of tabulations, discussions and all-out arguments, The House is ready to release the results! This issue contains choices #17 - #14... but what stories are they? The countdown has bugun -- get ready to experience the best of the best! • THE FORMAT: 112 pages, with ads. Each issue features a cardstock cover with a 5th color ink. 7-59606-05184-7-00311 7.50 CAPTAIN AMERICA #48 cover by dan jurgens & bob layton dan jurgens/dan jurgens/bob layton "America Lost" reaches a chilling conclusion as the identity of the deceased hero that we've hinted at is revealed! But first, join us to see if the Heli-carrier is finally snatched back from the Red Skull! Will Cap succeed, or will he fail when confronted with a hate-crazed Sub-Mariner? Dan Jurgens wraps up his run in grand style... with guest-stars galore! 7-59606-04455-9-04811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 CAPTAIN MARVEL #24 cover by chriscross & anibal rodriguez PETER DAVID/chriscross/anibal rodriguez Yes, it's "Take Your Son To Work Day" in the Negative Zone... and Blastaar has his offspring, Blistaar, along when he goes toe-to-toe with Captain Marvel! Meanwhile, Genis desperately tries to find a rare radiation which may be the only thing that can cure Rick! "You cannot go wrong with this book. This series, much like what Carlos Pacheco and Jeph Loeb are doing on FANTASTIC FOUR, caters to both old school Marvel fans and new readers who want funny, fresh stories. Highly Recommended!" -HeroRealm.com 7-59606-04815-1-02411 (MarvelPG) 2.50 FANTASTIC FOUR: THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE #11 cover by tba The FF's fortieth-anniversary special rockets towards its conclusion! Did the Fantastic Four survive last issue's bout with the Asgardians? Is this the World's Greatest Funeral Magazine? No way! Gearing up for the big finale we bring you Planet Doom -- and the return of the Cosmic Cube-wielding dictator of Latveria! By Erik Larsen and friends! 7-59606-05064-2-01111 2.99 INCREDIBLE HULK #33 cover by j.h. williams iii & mick gray christopher priest/jon bogdanove • THE SCOOP: Run for your lives, it's the 100-Page Monster! • THE STORY: Special guest star Queen Divine Justice (from BLACK PANTHER) renews her acquaintance with the green goliath! But in trying to halt the Hulk's destructive rampage across Wakanda, she'll create an even more perilous situation for the world! Plus: Not one, not two, but three more complete stories! First, an attempt to eliminate the Hulk using time travel backfires tragically on Bruce Banner (from INCREDIBLE HULK #204 by Len Wein & Herb Trimpe), then the challenge of the Crypto-Man leads to the death of the one the Hulk loves most (from INCREDIBLE HULK #205 by Len Wein & Sal Buscema), and finally the gray Hulk encounters a creature that calls into question the true nature of what makes one a monster (from INCREDIBLE HULK #335 by Peter David & John Higgins)! • THE FORMAT: Yep, it's one new tale and three classic stories... for only a buck and a quarter more! 7-59606-04745-1-03311 (MarvelPG) 3.50 MARVEL MASTER PRINTS SET #2 • THE SCOOP: The greatest heroes + the finest artists = a new set of The House's mega-cards! • THE GOODS: Want incredible images to cover your walls? Ready to trade colossal-size cards with your friends? Measuring 6.5" x 10", each collectible card will be laminated on both sides to ensure a long life! This new set includes: Origin #1 by Joe Quesada, Nick Fury by Jim Steranko, The Witches by Mike Deodato, Ghost Rider by Trent Kaniuga, Rogue by Julie Bell, Wolverine vs. Sabretooth by J.H. Williams III, Elektra by Bruce Timm, Ultimate Storm by Lienil Yu, Ultimate Spider-Man by Quesada, and one bootylicious shot of Black Widow! 7-59606-05128-1-00211 1.50 each (s.r.p.) THOR: GODSTORM #2 cover by steve rude kurt busiek/steve rude/mike royer The millennium-spanning legends of Thor continue! As the trolls wage war on Asgard, Thor is trapped on Earth between the machinations of Loki and a raging super-villain empowered by the legendary Godstorm! And, in the present day, the threat of the Godstorm is reborn! Printed on glossy paper with a cardstock cover! 7-59606-05161-8-00211 (MarvelPG) 3.50 THUNDERBOLTS #57 cover by patrick zircher & al vey fabian nicieza/patrick zircher/al vey Graviton strides triumphant across the world -- and there are none left to oppose him! That is, unless Citizen V can convince the pardoned Thunderbolts to jeopardize everything they worked to achieve, and enter the fray! But if they do, the cost will prove higher than they imagine! 7-59606-03566-3-05711 (MarvelPG) 2.25 100 GREATEST MARVELS #4 • THE SCOOP: Did your picks make the list? Find out here! • THE STORIES: Months ago we asked you: "What are your favorite Marvel comics of all time?" Now, after endless hours of tabulations, discussions and all-out arguments, The House is ready to release the results! This issue contains choices #13 - #10... but what stories are they? Which incredible issues made the cut? The countdown has begun -- so get ready to experience the best of the best! • THE FORMAT: 136 pages, with ads. Each issue features a cardstock cover with a 5th color ink. 7-59606-05184-7-00311 7.50 PARADISE X: THE HERALDS #1 painted cover by alex ross alex ross & jim krueger/steve pugh • THE SCOOP: The final chapter of the EARTH X trilogy begins with the prelude to PARADISE X! • THE STORY: To deliver a desperate warning to the Multiverse, the living computer known as X-51 forms a team of champions selected from different realities! Behold the Heralds: Wolverine, resurrected from the Days of Future Past! Deathlok, the Machine Man! Killraven, the Warrior of The Worlds! Bloodstorm, the vampire from MUTANT X! Iron Man 2020, the corrupt nephew of Tony Stark! Hyperion, the last living member of the Squadron Supreme! Spider-Girl, the daughter of Spider-Man! But will this warning come too late? Or not soon enough? What will be the fate of this wild alternate future? • THE CREATORS: Master architect Alex Ross and writer Jim Krueger unite once again-- and are joined by the pencils of Steve Pugh (GENERATION X)! • THE FORMAT: The debut of this monthly, three-part mini-series is 32 pages, with ads. Each issue is printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05169-4-00111 (MarvelPGplus) 3.50 100 GREATEST MARVELS #5 • THE SCOOP: Which cool comics made the list? Find out here! • THE STORIES: Months ago we asked you: "What are your favorite Marvel comics of all time?" Now, after endless hours of tabulations, discussions and all-out arguments, The House is ready to release the results! This issue contains choices #9 - #6... but what stories are they? The countdown has begun -- so get ready to experience the best of the best! • THE FORMAT: 128 pages, with ads. Each issue features a cardstock cover with a 5th color ink. 7-59606-05184-7-00311 7.50 AVENGERS #47 cover by kieron dwyer KURT BUSIEK/manuel garcia/bob layton "The Kang Dynasty" continues! In the midst of global war, at the heart of the siege on the Master of the World's stronghold, it's a romantic interlude between Warbird and the Scarlet Centurion -- possibly the one man she hates most! 7-59606-04458-0-04711 (MarvelPG) 2.25 BANNER #4 painted cover by richard corben brian azzarello/richard corben • THE SCOOP: It's the shocking conclusion to the very first Startling Story, the new imprint that lets the industry's most unique talents -- like writer Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Hellblazer) and comics legend Richard Corben (House on the Borderland) -- cut loose on their favorite characters! • THE STORY: What's one life when balanced against thousands? That's the question that Doc Sampson must answer now that he's got his old friend Bruce Banner down for the count! Who will be the ultimate casualty of war in the escalating battle between Sampson and his own monstrous alter ego? • THE BUZZ: "Why it's cool: For starters, you've got white-hot writer Brian Azzarello doing what he does best: writing stories that explore the human psyche... then you've got veteran penciler Richard Corben's detailed style drawing Marvel's infamous 1,000-pound emerald monster. And who doesn't like to watch the Hulk wreck stuff?" -Wizard 7-59606-05123-9-00411 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 Dynamic Forces ALEX ROSS' MONUMENTAL MARVEL 40TH ANNIVERSARY MONSTER LITHOGRAPH This unbelievable lithograph measures an unprecedented 60" long x 22" high! This is Alex Ross doing what no other creator has ever done before! Alex has painted over 70 characters, both heroes and villains, from some of the most popular overall, to some of each decade's fan favorites, including the 1960's and 1970's and more spanning Marvel's entire 40 year history. $49.99 MSRP Signed by painter extraordinaire Alex Ross. $99.99 MSRP Deluxe re-marked edition with a Head sketch at the base. $199.99 MSRP Limited to only 99 re-marked editions. PARADISE X: THE HERALDS #1 SIGNED Signed by orchestrator Alex Ross, writer Jim Krueger, artist Steven Pugh. Featuring Wolverine, Deathlok, Spider-Girl and many other cool characters. $59.99 MSRP Limited edition. Re-marked edition with a Wolverine head sketch, $89.99! MSRP Limited to only 199 re-marked editions worldwide. Note: This signed comic and re-marked edition comic is shipping in November! ORIGIN #2 SIGNED Signed by writer Paul Jenkins and artist Andy Kubert. $29.99 MSRP Limited signed edition. Origin #2 Dynamic Forces re-marked edition signed by cover artist and Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada and Richard Isanove with a Wolverine head sketch on each cover. $69.99 MSRP MUTANT X #1 SIGNED Signed by writers David Tischman and Howard Chaykin. From the upcoming Marvel TV series, comes the new #1 comic! And Dynamic Forces has it signed by TV writers and comic book scribes David Tischman and Howard Chaykin! $39.99 MSRP Limited signed edition. NIGHTSIDE#1 SIGNED Signed by artist Tom Derrenick. Marvel's new series launches with up-and-coming artist Tom Derrenick. $19.99 MSRP Limited signed edition. DOUBLE SHOT #1 SIGNED Signed by Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada. The new Marvel series has twice the excitement with new art by editor-in-chief Joe Quesada. And Dynamic Forces has the signed version with double the excitement! $29.99 MSRP Limited to 1,500 signed copies. ELEKTRA "WALL OF FIRE" LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Signed by painter Greg Horn. This new lithograph features Elektra's beauty as captured by painter Greg Horn. Measuring 11" x 17," this incredible image features Elektra in all her strength and beauty, but still as deadly as ever! $49.99 MSRP Re-marked by painter Greg Horn. $69.99 MSRP ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #8 SIGNED Signed by artists Mark Bagley and Art Thibert with a Spider-Man head sketch on each cover. $69.99 MSRP Limited signed and re-marked edition. JOE QUESADA'S MARVEL ORIGIN'S LITHOGRAPH This litho is truly one of Joe's most dramatic pieces of artwork ever! Complimented by the incredible colors of Richard Isanove, this limited edition Dynamic Forces lithograph will be a showpiece in any collection. $24.99 MSRP Signed by Joe Quesada and Richard Isanove. $49.99 MSRP Dynamic Forces re-marked edition with a Head Sketch at the base of each lithograph. $89.99 MSRP SPIDER-MAN LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH BY PAINTER DAVID MICHAEL BECK! This "amazing" litho by up-and-coming painter David Michael Beck features his first Spider-Man lithograph. Measuring 18" x 24," this lithograph is printed on 80-pound Gallerie Art Silk stock. $24.99 MSRP Signed by David Michael Beck. $49.99 MSRP Re-marked edition with a Spider-Man head sketch. $89.99 MSRP JOE QUESADA'S ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN LITHOGRAPH By artist Joe Quesada and colorist Richard Isanove. This is the Ultimate Spider-Man lithograph! This lithograph will be an amazing addition to your collection. $19.99 MSRP Extremely limited. Diamond Select ULTIMATE WOLVERINE POSTER A Diamond Select Release! Clawed from the cover of Ultimate X-Men #2, this full-body action image of Wolverine bursts forth from your wall. Wolverine--completely redesigned for a new generation. Gone are the blue and yellows or even the brown and tans, this Wolverine is fresh and new. A former killer for hire, Logan has joined the X-Men to help Xavier in his cause, for now! This image is 24" x 36" and drawn by top artist and editor-in-chief Joe Quesada. Perfect for your bedroom wall, or heck, bub, hang this in your living room and show your love for the mutant that is the best there is at what he does. For the hard core mutants out there pick up the special edition signed and numbered by Joe Quesada himself. Limited to 300 pieces. Poster 5.99- Special edition 14.99 Marvel Trades PUNISHER: CIRCLE OF BLOOD cover by mike zeck • THE SCOOP: The classic adventure by Steven Grant and Mike Zeck is back in print! • THE STORY: Released from prison by the shadowy organization known as "The Trust," the Punisher finds himself amidst a mob war against a host of deadly look-alikes! Frank Castle is armed and dangerous, but can he break the circle of blood? MARVEL MEMO: This item was originally solicited in the July Previews. Please use JUL011570 to order. • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-35394-1-00114 15.95 SPIDER-GIRL cover by pat olliffe • THE SCOOP: Her fans saved her book from cancellation -- now you can join the fun with this collection! • THE STORY: Be there from the beginning as May "Mayday" Parker, the daughter of Spider-Man and Mary Jane, develops amazing powers and struggles to cope with an ever-increasing rogues gallery... not to mention the perils of high school! Tom DeFalco and Pat Olliffe deliver teen drama and super hero excitement as we reprint SPIDER-GIRL #1 - #8, plus her #0 issue! MARVEL MEMO: This item was originally solicited in the July Previews. Please use JUL011572 to order. • THE FORMAT: 208-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10815-2-00111 19.95 SPIDER-MAN VISIONARIES: TODD MCFARLANE cover by todd mcfarlane • THE SCOOP: A great character + a hot artist = a cool collection! • THE STORY: You've heard of Spawn. You've seen his toys. Now see where it all began, with the character that made Todd McFarlane famous! Including the first appearance of Venom! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #298 - #305... now recolored! MARVEL MEMO: This item was originally solicited in the July Previews. Please use JUL011574 to order. • THE FORMAT: 208-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10800-8-00111 19.95 DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN cover by david mazzucchelli • THE SCOOP: One of the definitive tales of DD is back in print! • THE STORY: Karen Page has sold the name of Daredevil's secret identity to the Kingpin! Now, armed with this knowledge, the fat man will take his sweet time destroying every aspect of Matt Murdock's life! Cast into the abyss, Matt must battle back, having learned that "a man without hope is a man without fear"! Reprinting DAREDEVIL #227 - #233. MARVEL MEMO: This item was originally solicited in the July Previews. Please use JUL011569 to order. • THE FORMAT: 176-page trade paperback. 7-59606-35297-5-00115 (MarvelPG) 17.95 THE SENTRY cover by jae lee • THE SCOOP: Collecting the acclaimed saga of Marvel's lost hero! • THE STORY: Imagine waking up to a normal life... a wife, a dog, the works. And then you remember: somehow, the Marvel Universe has misplaced its greatest hero. A champion above and beyond all others. And that champion is you. But why has everyone -- including your friends in the super hero community -- forgotten you? And most troubling of all, are these memories real, or just the hallucinations of a hopeless drunk? Writer Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee, the team behind INHUMANS, weave a new tale that pokes at the shadows under the spandex. Reprinting THE SENTRY #1 - #5, SENTRY/HULK, SENTRY/FANTASTIC FOUR, SENTRY/SPIDER-MAN, SENTRY/X-MEN and SENTRY VS. THE VOID #1. MARVEL MEMO: This item was originally solicited in the July Previews. Please use JUL011571 to order. • THE FORMAT: 240-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10799-5-00111 (MarvelPGplus) 24.95 SPIDER-MAN: TANGLED WEB cover by glenn fabry • THE SCOOP: Marvel unleashes a diverse group of creators on Spider-Man's not-so-friendly neighborhood! • THE STORY: In "The Thousand," Garth Ennis and John McCrea tell the story of a man who tries to reproduce the accident that granted the wall-crawler his amazing powers... with horrific results! Next Greg Rucka and Eduardo Risso climb inside the mind of a soldier in the Kingpin's army... who's been called before the fat man to explain his mistake. Finally, Peter Milligan and Duncan Fegredo spin the tragic tale of the villain known as the Rhi#Collecting TANGLED WEB #1 - 6 in one handy volume! MARVEL MEMO: This item was originally solicited in the July Previews. Please use JUL011573 to order. • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10803-9-00111 (MarvelPG) 15.95 UNCANNY X-MEN: POPTOPIA cover by ian churchill • THE SCOOP: Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN's red-hot relaunch! • THE STORY: A new era dawns for the Children of the Atom -- with Joe Casey (Adventures of Superman) and Ian Churchill (WOLVERINE) at the controls! Get set for a new lineup (did someone say Chamber?), new costumes (leather, baby), new villains (Mr. Clean is a dirty man)... and one shocking kiss (between Jean Grey and Wolverine)! Everyone's buzzing about the X-Men revamp -- now, with this reprint of UNCANNY X-MEN #394 - #399, you can see what all the noise is about! • THE FORMAT: 160-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10801-5-00111 (MarvelPG) 16.95 X-FORCE: NEW BEGINNINGS cover by mike allred • THE SCOOP: You've heard the controversy -- now judge for yourself as we collect Peter Milligan's and Mike Allred's wild examination of celebrity culture! • THE STORY: Sex. Money. Fame. Power. Is this an episode of Behind the Music? No, it's X-FORCE, the book that dares to ask the question: okay, so what if a group of mutants "crossed over" and were accepted as media stars? What if they actually realized Professor X's dream? Hint: it ain't pretty! Reprinting X-FORCE #116 - #120 in one volatile volume! • THE FORMAT: 128-page trade paperback. 7-59606-?-00111 (MarvelPG) 14.95 DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES: FRANK MILLER VOL. 3 new cover by frank miller • THE SCOOP: The concluding volume of the must-have series! • THE STORY: The action, drama and artistic brilliance continue as we reprint DAREDEVIL #183 - #191, plus WHAT IF? #28 ("What If Elektra Had Lived?") and #35 ("What If Daredevil Joined S.H.I.E.L.D.?) -- and as a special treat, an Elektra story from BIZARRE ADVENTURES #28! It's more amazing visuals and gut-wrenching twists from the master of crime noir as Matt Murdock tussles with the Black Widow, collides with the Punisher, and has a sickening showdown with the Hand as they try to kill Stick and resurrect Elektra! Plus: an intro by collaborator Klaus Janson and a new cover by Frank! • THE FORMAT: 272-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10802-2-00111 (MarvelPG) 24.95 FANTASTIC FOUR VISIONARIES cover by john byrne • THE SCOOP: Collecting John Byrne's acclaimed FF run! • THE STORY: Starting at the very beginning of his run, this must-have volume reprints FANTASTIC FOUR #232 - #240. Thrill to the solo adventure of Johnny Storm, P.I.! Duck for cover when Diablo strikes right in the middle of New York City! Blast off into space to face the horror of Ego the Living Planet! Gasp as Dr. Doom makes the FF's dreams come true -- then twists it into a nightmare! It's action, adventure, and sci-fi thrills in a series of stories that capture the essence of the fabulous Fantastic Four! • THE FORMAT: 224-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10779-7-00111 (MarvelPG) 19.95 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL #12 - 21 • THE SCOOP: It's another hardcover collection of some of Marvel's most classic comics! • THE STORY: Reprinting DAREDEVIL #12 - #21 -- some of them for the first time since their original publication! See Daredevil journey to the Savage Land to learn the secret of Ka-Zar the savage, battle side-by-side with the amazing Spider- Man against the mysterious Masked Marauder, and face the multiple challenges of the Ox, the Gladiator, and the Owl! Plus: see Foggy Nelson don a Daredevil costume and charge into battle... surely that's worth a couple of dollars! This collection features some of the earliest and most striking artwork of John Romita Sr. in the Marvel Age -- on what he still considers his favorite series! • THE FORMAT: This hardcover collection is 224 pages. 7-59606-10804-6-00111 49.95 ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP cover by matt wagner • THE SCOOP: The young wall-crawler meets more wondrous heroes in the next red-hot Ultimate collection! • THE STORY: An all-star line-up of industry greats including Brian Michael Bendis (Powers), Matt Wagner (Grendel), Phil Hester (Green Arrow), and Mike Allred (Madman) invade the Ultimate world! Wolverine! Iron Man! The Hulk! Sabretooth! See an inexperienced Spider-Man collide with these crazy characters for the very first time as we reprint ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #1 - #5! Great for new readers unfamiliar with the Marvel Universe -- or for veteran fans who want to see new takes on these powerful personalities! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10807-7-00111 15.95 X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM cover by steve rude • THE SCOOP: Joe Casey and Steve Rude explore the early days of the X-Men! • THE STORY: You've read Casey's bold vision of the mighty mutants in UNCANNY X-MEN, now read his interpretation of the original squad! Collecting issues #1 - #6 of the hit mini-series, this adventure digs deep into the lives of Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Angel and the Beast to reveal new depths to the origins of the first X-Men! Professor X and Magneto stand on opposite sides in the war for evolution -- but which one will draft these powerful young soldiers? Featuring the art of Steve Rude (SPIDER-MAN: LIFELINES), Michael Ryan (CABLE) and Essad Ribic (THE BROTHERHOOD), this saga will please fans of all ages, with its earnest yet modern examination of these gifted, but troubled youths! • THE FORMAT: 160-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10805-3-00111 (MarvelPG) 16.95 X-MEN: E IS FOR EXTINCTION cover by frank quitely • THE SCOOP: Collecting the red-hot relaunch! • THE STORY: A new era dawns for the Children of the Atom -- with the superstar team of Grant Morrison (JLA) and Frank Quitely (The Authority) at the controls! It all starts in the steaming jungles of South America, and it ends at the front lines in the war for our genetic future! • THE BUZZ: "Insightful character interactions, clever dialogue, and the power of new ideas... Hyperbole cannot do this one justice. Grade: A+" -Comics Buyer's Guide • THE FORMAT: 136-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10805-3-00111 (MarvelPG) 15.95 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT BLACK BULL SHADOW REAVERS #3 Cover by GLENN FABRY Alternate Cover by TOM DERENICK Written by PAT McCALLUM and MIKE SEARLE Art by NELSON Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Wizard: The Comics Magazine Editor-in-Chief Pat McCallum, the creator/writer of ToyFare's Twisted ToyFare Theater, teams with InQuest Gamer Editor Mike Searle and artist Nelson (Marvel Knights) for Shadow Reavers, Black Bull Entertainment's latest launch, following the smash-hit Just a Pilgrim. The Warlocks walk the Earth! Fetor and Seize escape the Ashen Realms and bring their jihad to the world of man! Meanwhile, Helen Nightshade comes clean, a secret of Golem revealed and Detective Braxton faces off with the creature the Warlocks send to eat corpses of slain monsters before they can be found by humans! Not for the squeamish! Shadow Reavers features fast-paced, over-the-top action and the in-your-face artwork by Nelson (Marvel Knights), who's called his work on this title "the Fight Club of comics." Get Shadow Reavers #3 on October 17, 2001. FC, 32 pg $2.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #122 Top Cow Productions superstar artist Michael Turner draws a dynamic new image of his most successful creation Fathom on the cover of Wizard: The Comics Magazine #122. In this issue, Turner will showcase dramatic first-look artwork featuring Fathom/Aspen Matthews, Lara Croft The Tomb Raider, Witchblade/Sara Pezzini and whoever else he'd like to do, including characters outside the Top Cow universe. This month's alternate cover is an exclusive world premiere photo of Spider-Man from the forthcoming major motion picture that will hit movie theaters next spring. Find out about the on-location shooting that the "Spider-Man" film cast and crew did in New York City along with a full report on stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. The X-Men titles from Marvel Comics are hotter than ever, but which X-books are better than others? We'll run down all the core titles and the peripheral books as well as assign each a letter grade based on such things as artwork, storytelling and editing. Plus, we'll even get Marvel President Bill Jemas to weigh in on what grade he'd personally give each X-book. Learn all about obvious and not-so-apparent "homages" that appear in every issue of The Planetary from DC/WildStorm. Whether it be Godzilla, Hong Kong action flicks or the Fantastic Four, we'll point out what each one is and provide some nice visual examples of each. With October on the way, it's time for the 10th annual Wizard Halloween Costume Contest! See photos of fantastic homemade comic book character costumes from around the country. Meet the winners and marvel at their creativity and insanity. Wizard Magazine is the only place to get all the news you need to know about your favorite comic books, artists and creators along with information on related media like movies and television. Check out the Top 10 Hottest Comics and find out how comics are trading in the current market place with our price guide which includes data on CGC (Comics Guaranty Corp.) graded books and more. EXCLUSIVES: Fathom #1/2 comic book offer from Top Cow Productions and Image Comics. This exclusive comic will feature a cover and story by creator Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil along with art by Turner protégé Talent Caldwell. FREE X-Men #400 cover poster by Frank Quitely in the polybag! ___ Magazine (Fathom cover by Michael Turner) $4.99 ___ Magazine (Spider-Man movie premiere photo cover) $4.99 WIZARD TOP COW UNIVERSE SPECTACULAR FREE Exclusive Inferno IX #0 comic book drawn by Billy Tan! Wizard Entertainment proudly presents an all-new special-Top Cow Universe Spectacular-with a dazzling Fathom/Witchblade/Dragonfly cover by Michael Turner. Who's Dragonfly? It's Michael Turner's newest creation, which will hit in 2002. See it and find out about it here first. This special-edition Wizard publication will take you inside of Top Cow's ever-expanding world. Start with Top Cow founder and Witchblade TV series executive producer, Marc Silvestri. Visit the set of the new Witchblade TV show and meet actress Yancy Butler. Find out if/when Silvestri will return to comics and hear about his upcoming comic/movie/TV plans. Sit down with Top Cow's highest profile creators, writers J. Michael Straczynski, Paul Jenkins and artist Mike Turner. Learn about the future of Tomb Raider, Witchblade, Rising Stars, Midnight Nation and get a preview of Straczynski's new Dream Police title as we present 6 finished pages from Joe's Comics Presents #1. Preview Top Cow's newest comics including Dragonfly, Inferno, Fallen Angel, Necromancer and more. Find out about Joe Jusko's fully painted Tomb Raider Special. See the amazing new work of artists like Joe Benitez, Keu Cha, David Finch, Gary Frank , Dwayne Turner, Billy Tan, Christian Zanier, Andy Park and more. Get an update on other Top Cow media projects like the animated Fathom movie and The Darkness movie project and tons more. Every aspect of Top Cow's various projects is in this special along with a complete collector's checklist of everything Top Cow has ever published. There's also a special Basic Training art lesson from Talent Caldwell and info on all the newest Top Cow toys. EXCLUSIVES & CONTESTS: FREE Exclusive Inferno IX #0 comic book drawn by Billy Tan with a cover by Dwayne Turner! This comic will feature the collectible first appearance of Top Cow's big 2002 launch! Premiums for Retailers: Receive a copy of the limited-edition Inferno #0 variant for every 25 copies of the Wizard Top Cow Universe Spectacular ordered. Retailers in any of the Wizard overship programs will receive an extra copy of this premium in addition to any that they may qualify for. (Caution: This incentive is not subject to a 90-day cancellations/returns policy.) ___ Magazine (Fathom/Witchblade/Dragonfly by Michael Turner) $4.99 TOYFARE #52 ToyFare: The Toy Magazine presents a metallic clash more thrilling than Battlebots-Gundam vs. Transformers. The two do battle on the cover to ToyFare #52. Inside this issue, we pit the two popular categories of toys against each other in a variety of different categories. Features, articulation, price, durability, scale and much more. With the Harry Potter movie ready to take the world by storm, ToyFare #52 presents all of the new toys from the film along with behind-the-scenes reports on these new figures. Our alternate cover will feature Potter as seen in his first million-selling book. More news on Simpsons figures from Playmates as we present the complete guide to Simpsons playsets. Learn which figures interact with which playsets and which characters say what lines in each location. This will be the ultimate resource for Simpsons fans. What will happen in Twisted Mego Theatre this month? Who knows, but it's certain to be hilarious-don't miss it. This month's specialty toy price guide spotlights Statues and Mini-Busts! ToyFare's MARKETPLACE gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Good Tip/Bad Tip, Regional Reports, a Short Pack Breakdown, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. It doesn't matter if you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine! ___ Magazine (Gundam vs. Transformers cover) $4.99 ___ Magazine (Harry Potter movie toys cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #79 InQuest Gamer #79 presents our Biggest Magic Players Guide ever! Over 40 pages with updated Oracle listings for every single Magic card ever created-that's over 5000 cards! Get the Top 10 cards from Magic's newest set, Odyssey. Add Odyssey killer decks, stumpers, tournament-winning and bargain budget decks to make the Magic player's ultimate gigantic resource! Harry Potter enters the collectible card game world with an all-new CCG from Wizards Of The Coast. Learn how to master this new game. Whether playing Harry or Malfoy, what tricks do you need to be the ultimate wizard? This feature will be packed with information and shots from the new game and the new film. Our countdown to the eagerly awaited "Lord Of The Rings" major motion picture from New Line Cinema continues. See more preview photos from the new film. Find out more about the adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring." InQuest Gamer #79 will also feature post Gen Con 2001 wrap up information and reports from the game manufacturers on the floor of the convention. The InQuest Gamer redesign continues. Every issue now has 100% more Magic Stumpers, 300% more Killer Decks across a wider range of collectible card games and listings for the Top 100 Hottest Magic card prices! Play your best with InQuest Gamer! Get the essential info you need as we provide the most complete news and previews on all of the latest Magic: The Gathering and Dragon Ball Z and Mage Knight price guides. InQuest Gamer is THE ONLY MAGAZINE THAT FEATURES THE MOST COMPLETE MAGIC PRICE GUIDES and resources to put you at the top of your game. ___ Magazine (Harry Potter cover).................................$4.99 WIZARD AUTHENTIC FATHOM #13 DF/WA LIMITED "BLUE FOIL" EDITION Fathom's fantastic crossover continues in part 2 of this 3 part series! And the beautiful blue foil edition is available only from Dynamic Forces and the Wizard Authentic program! Limited to only 999 in the WORLD! $12.99 Suggested Retail Price. WITCHBLADE 50TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION DF/WA LITHO Witchblade hit the 50 mark this past July, and DF is taking the incredible wraparound cover and turning it into a fantastic litho. Just image having this beautiful woman over you, hanging on your wall ,OK - let's stop there! But don't miss out on this incredible piece of memorabelia! $19.99 Suggested Retail Price. Also available signed by artist Brian Ching at the suggested retail of just $39.99! O/A ANGELUS VS. MAGDELENA #1/2 SIGNED The Wizard Exclusive Mail Order version of this extremely hot comic is now being offered through the Wizard Authentic Program by Dynamic Forces! Don't miss out on this limited edition signed piece signed by Brian Ching! Suggested Retail is $19.99! WITCHBLADE #40 DF/WA "FIERY RED" 23KT GOLD CARD This Witchblade gold card is part of the DF "Gold Standard"! The MSRP on these are usually $29.99, but with this month being such a big Witchblade month, we're bringing this baby in at the special introdoctury price of just $14.99! $14.99 Suggested Retail Price. ALEX ROSS' PARADISE X WIZARD EXCLUSIVE COMIC - SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS! The limited edition Wizard insertion is available signed by Paradise X creator/co-writer/artist Alex Ross only through Dynamic Forces and only through the Wizard Authentic program! NOTE: This book will ship signed in November! $19.99 Suggested Retail Price. XENA LIMITED EDITION ALEX ROSS LITHOGRAPH Signed by painter Alex Ross! This is the only time that Alex Ross painted Xena, and it is commemorated on this exciting lithograph! This may be the only chance that you have to get this! $49.99 Suggested Retail Price. O/A MIDNIGHT NATION #1 DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION Joe Michael Straczynski's maxi-series is one of the hottest books in the comics industry today! The first issue is sold out everywhere and went into a 2nd printing! But DF still has a few of the Blue Foil Editions left, so don't miss out, as they are going . . . going. . . (you know what's next!) Limited to only 500 in the WORLD! $14.99 Suggested Retail Price. LADY DEATH: MISCHIEF NIGHT #1 DF/WA EXCLUSIVE BLUE FOIL COVER The Lady Death EXTREMELY limited "Blue Red" Foil cover! 'Nuff Said! Limited to only 499 in the world! $14.99 Suggested Retail Price. LADY DEATH/MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE DF/WA BLUE FOIL COVER Signed by writer Brian Augustyn! Lady Death faces off with The Medieval Witchblade to become one of the hottest collectibles of the year! And to top it off, DF has a cover painted by Greg Horn - who just happens to be painting the covers tone of the other hot femme fatale this month - Elektra! Don't miss out on this sure to be hot collectible edition from Dynamic Forces! Limited to only 199 signed DF/WA Blue Foil Covers! $29.99 Suggested Retail Price. PURGATORI: THE HUNTED #1 Available signed by hot up'n'coming writer Joshua Dysart! Only from Dynamic Forces and Wizard! $19.99 Suggested Retail Price. Limited to only 199 DF/WA Blue Foil Covers! CHASTITY: LOVE BITES #1 DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION The regular issue is sold out, but now you can add the limited DF/WA Blue Foil edition to your collection! $14.99 Suggested Retail Price. Limited to only 500 DF/WA Blue Foil Covers! DARKCHYLDE #0 REMASTERED WIZARD AUTHENTIC BLUE FOIL EDITION The rare #0 issue is being offered this month as a DF/WA limited Blue Foil Edition. Suggested Retail is $12.95! ****************************** COMICS SECTION AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #271 by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 6 of 35 — "If Cerebus Be Bound So Long Cerebus Could Plotz." Which oddly enough, concerns itself with Cerebus being bound so long that Cerebus could plotz. The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 29 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 1 TP Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent black-and-white comic being published today! (STAR00070) SC, b&w $25.00 ******************** ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 3 #44 Marooned! Not a word you want to use to describe your situation, but that's exactly what happens to two of the most beloved SiP friends! Not going to say who, but one certain female goes for an afternoon sail with another certain female, and the two end up marooned on a deserted tropical island. With nothing but their bathing suits and a healthy supply of homemade margaritas, the fearless castaways suddenly find themselves in an uncomfortably intimate situation –– and that's when the sand hits the fan! Find out who ends up with whom in the latest waterlogged issue! b&w, 24pg $2.95 TERRY MOORE'S PARADISE TOO! #4 Oh good grief! Here's the latest collection of cartoons and twisted doodles form the run-amok mind of Terry Moore! Kixie the fairy discovers chocolate, Plato the polar bear ponders the mysteries of life under the aurora borealis, Beeps suffers through a family dinner outing at the local Steak-A-Bob, and Grace buys lingerie through a mail order company with disastrous results. All this and much more from the irresponsible side of Strangers in Paradise creator Terry Moore! b&w, 24pg $2.95 AC COMICS FEMFORCE #114 by Various Ms. Victory and the Femforce join with Yankee Girl to repel alien invaders in Part 2 of "Gorgana at the Gates," written and drawn by Scott Nemmers, and inked by Mark Heike. The Femforce 2001 article outlines the future of the fabulous Femmes, and Synn, the Girl From LSD, trips out to limboland for another encounter with No-Nose Nanette, by Bill Black. Plus, Rio Rita sides with the masked El Diablo to bring down a tyrant in a Golden Age classic by Bob Lubbers. Pin-ups feature giant-size gals! b&w, 44pg $5.95 GREAT AMERICAN WESTERN #6 This issue spotlights a 32-page adaptation of the 1950 Lash LaRue motion picture, King of the Bull Whip! Its drawn by legendary comic book artist, Bob Powell, who brings matinee hero Lash LaRue and his comical sidekick Fuzzy Q. Jones to life in this Western thriller that pits the roving marshal against a whip-wielding masked outlaw, El Azote! Photos and text round out this special collector's item. b&w, 44pg $5.95 MEN OF MYSTERY #34 There's something creepy going on in the AC Editorial offices this October. The super-heroes have been usurped by Weird Men of Mystery, just in time for Halloween! Can true love come to an undying monster? Read "The Beautiful Dead," perhaps the best of all of the Dick Briefer Frankenstein chillers! When a voluptuous blonde creates wholesale murder, Dr. Weir and The Purple Claw discover "The Devil is a Dame" by Ben Brown! Can "The White Spirits" who menace jungle dwellers be from the Great Beyond? It's up to the mighty Jungle Jo and Lura, his buxom mate, to find out in a weird tale by Wallace Wood and Joe Orlando! One of the most bizarre heroes in comics history, Stardust the Super Wizard (from the pages of Fantastic Comics), makes his first appearance in this issue of Men of Mystery! The Claw — black-hearted fiend of civilization — kidnaps Army generals only to be thwarted by costumed hero, The Ghost, by Bob Wood! Can a plastic surgeon perform the miracle of restoring Iron Jaw's hideously deformed face? Read how this villain gets a new puss and solos in his own feature from Charles Biro. This is a truly weird collection of rare Golden Age stories! Cover by Dick Briefer. NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w, 52pg $6.95 THE CRYPT OF THE PURPLE CLAW SET #1 Join Dr. Jonathan Weir (a.k.a. The Purple Claw), star of this month's Men of Mystery Weird Heroes special, for a Halloween grab bag of horror/sci-fi treats! See Doc Weir himself in "The Woman In The Web" and "Web Of Horror," plus 15 more great vintage chillers from the 1940s and 50s — four in full color! Featuring the Magazine Enterprise's Ghost Rider, The Haunted Horseman, Space Patrol, Captain Video, Rocky Jones, Rocky X, and Kenton of Star Patrol — with art by Wally Wood, George Evans, Bernie Kriegstein, Bob Brown, Fred Guardineer, Dick Ayers, Ralph Mayo and others. Scares, frights and monsters aplenty in this big value package. Pack includes one copy each of Purple Claw Mysteries #1, Haunted Horseman 50th Anniversary Edition #1, and Golden Age Men of Mystery Color Giant Supersonic Special Edition #19, bagged together as a set. Set (x3) $19.95 AIRWAVE COMICS I DREAM OF JEANNIE WISHBOOK #1 by Dan DeCarlo, Art Baltazar, Richard Maurizio, Sid Paisiny, & Franco Aureliani Based on the classic TV show I Dream of Jeannie. Jeannie and the whole group return in a brand-new comic after 30 years! In this issue, it's Jeannie and Tony's anniversary. Jeannie makes plans to celebrate with a nice quiet evening with just the two of them. As usual, Tony's job as an astronaut gets in the way. Can Jeannie and Tony have a moment to themselves? Jeannie gets bored and gets a dog, which Tony had forbidden. Find out who the real master is ––the dog or Tony! Color cover photo of actress Barbara Eden, with an alternate cover by Art Baltazar. b&w $2.95 ACETYLENE COMICS VESPER #5 by John LaFleur & Hannibal King Soul Harvest—A fugitive murder suspect shows up at the desk of detective Sabina Reeves, on the eve of Halloween. He's offering to solve not just his own case but also that of writer, Damon Cabot, a missing-person file that's close to a year old. When she learns she must travel to a mountaintop town that shuts down for the winter after Halloween to follow up on the tip, Sabina decides to play it safe… or safer… and don her persona as Vesper! But can even the world's best-trained female agent compete against the supernatural? A stand-alone tale in the Vesper continuity made just for Halloween, featuring guest artwork by Tyson Schroeder and a rock-'em shock-'em cover by the master of October… Dan Brereton! FC, 32pg $2.50 ACG COMICS STAR WESTERN #6 Fess Parker Leather Stocking Issue! Fess Parker, famous for his portrayals of both Davy Crocket and Daniel Boone, is the subject of this issue, featuring his bio and 64 pages of stories featuring — you guessed it! — Boone and Crocket stories! b&w, 64pg $5.95 PROPAGANDA COMICS #1 Enemies of Democracy Issue! A collection of key stories from the first 10 issues of Real Life Comics, featuring some of the most rare propaganda anti-axis stories. The issue starts off with the first Flying Uncle Sam story in the "Story of Democracy." Next, go to the "Rise of the Free French" and then finish with the infamous first exposé of Adolph Hitler "The Emperor of Hate!" A historical collection that will surprise you. The Hitler cover works too! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w, 64pg $6.95 FLYBOYS #1 If you liked the air battles of this summer's blockbuster film, Pearl Harbor, you'll love this giant collection of Air War stories, featuring amazing art from the Demetrio Studios of Spain, as well as such favorites as Dick Giordano and Sam Glanzman! From biplanes to jets, from fighters to bombers, they're all here. Don't miss it! b&w, 64pg $5.95 LANDMARK COMICS STARRING THE BLACK KNIGHT #1 A reprint of the first Black Knight comics story published in 1953 by Toby Press! It stands out in the "Dark Ages" period of comic book history, and also featured one of the last bondage covers of the '50s. A blast from the past, courtesy of ACG Comics! b&w, 32pg $3.50 LANDMARK COMICS PRESENTS: SCOTLAND YARD #1 One of Charlton's rarest comics from 1955, Inspector Farnsworth of Scotland Yard was inspired by the TV series, and remains one of the rarest crime comics from this period. A true landmark for crime comics and nostalgia collectors from ACG! b&w, 32pg $3.50 MILTON CANIFF'S TERRY AND THE PIRATES SPECIAL SERIES TP A special bound publisher's edition of the five-issue run that collects the first year of Milton Caniff's legendary comic strip, Terry and the Pirates! This special binding is limited to a mere 500 copies. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $12.95 TIM TRUMAN'S DRAGON CHIANG/WILDERNESS GRAPHIC ALBUM COLLECTION A great chance to own two classic graphic novels by Tim Truman (Star Wars)! Wilderness is an amazing saga of early 19th century America, historically exact and rich with action as only Truman can produce! The other end of the spectrum is Dragon Chiang, a wonderful story set in a decayed future and featuring the exploits of a rough-and-tumble truck driver. Buy them both and save a few bucks too! Get 'em now before they're gone! Set (x2) $28.95 AIT/PLANET LAR COUSCOUS EXPRESS GN by Brian Wood & Brett Wedele Olive hates her job. She's the sole delivery girl for CousCous Express, the best Middle Eastern delivery in New York City. Olive rides a Vespa. She's undoubtedly the most stylish girl in the neighborhood. Her boyfriend certainly thinks so. He works across town, as a bicycle courier. Everyone loves Olive. Everyone, that is, except the Turkish Scooter Mafia, a collective of fez-wearing, gun-toting scooter enthusiasts who rule the west side. They envy Olive's top-flight vintage Vespa, and her domination of the neighborhood kabob-delivery racket. They want to take over. They're gonna make their move. This delivers straight to you a tale of spicy food, automatic weapons fire, and scooter culture. A hectic, adrenaline-fueled story of love, war, family, and the best hummus recipe in New York. b&w, 88pg $12.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS SHPILKES by Frederick Noland Winner of the Xeric Foundation Grant Award, Shpilkes itself is difficult to describe; a Yiddish name; expressionistic and dark with precious moments of backhanded slapstick humor and a decidedly underground sensibility. Stories include Stagger Lee, the infamous hard-drinking, hard-gambling, and itchy-trigger-fingered outlaw of lore; Cracked Actor, the tale of a long since fallen star; King Curmudgeon, a suburban punk day-in-the-life-of; and the otherworldly Automaton. Noland's art draws the reader in with its intricate settings, his eccentric and humorous characterization of both the familiar and fantastic makes no apologies and takes no prisoners. But more than that, it's entertaining! Does contain naughty language, senseless violence, sexual indiscretion and existential angst. Full-color wraparound cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 PAPER THEATER by Ben Catmull Winner of the Xeric Foundation Grant Award, Paper Theater is a collection of Ben Catmull's self-published short stories. Included are a dream-like story of childhood memories titled "Emily"; A Victorian-era space adventure in "An Illustrated Depiction of the 273rd Day of Interstellar Bathysphere 12"; "Jeff Goes to the Store" in which everything goes wrong on a man's quest for a bottle of whiskey, and more. See Death try in vain to keep zombies dead! Watch a drunken astronaut accidentally fly his rocket down to Hell! Fun for the whole family… except kids and old people. Perfect bound. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $5.00 DIRTY BOXES by Jacob Weinstein Winner of the Xeric Foundation Grant Award, Dirty Boxes is a graphic novel consisting of three stories: "Refuse" is a post- industrial chutes-and-ladders game as if designed by Alexander Rodchenko; "Cleft Mallet" places Huckleberry Finn before a cracked rear-view mirror; and finally, "Egg-Minus" stirs Russian legend, vaudevillian comic strip mayhem, and grimy Berlin realism into a meaty gallinaceous cocktail as three tangentially related narratives are woven around the motifs of love, betrayal, decapitation, and poultry. Tottering between a belly laugh and pretentious slush, Dirty Boxes is a stylistic slumgullion with a deliciously hollow center. Perfect bound. MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w $6.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink PATTY CAKE AND FRIENDS VOLUME 2 #4 by Scott Roberts Carrie Lightly comes to babysit Patty, and trouble follows. Jose gets duded up for a family affair, and Patty helps her dad rake the leaves… sort of. All this and more in the latest 48-page issue of the Big Amoeba award-winning series! b&w, 48pg $4.95 PATTY CAKE VOLUME 2: EVERYTHING NICE by Scott Roberts This second trade paperback collection gathers issues #4-6 of the Permanent Press series from 1995-96, plus rare and never- before-seen pages, including the introduction of sister Sandy. It's 112 pages of Eisner-nominated fun! SC, 112pg, b&w $13.95 Slave Labor HIGHWAY 13 #4 by Les McClaine In October, the leaves turn brown, and the wind begins to chill the bones… and Highway 13 #4 delivers two creepy stories. Rick and Garth must confront an old family legend that soon becomes all too real as they face "The Curse of Clan McEiren!" Will they be able to prevent a fearsome phantom from stealing away the life of an old family friend? And will Garth be able to defeat an old ally turned enemy? Also in this issue, Rick's uncle John Rogers and his two faithful assistants must deal with terrifying treachery as one of them turns against the others in "Dead Men Tell No Tales" Part 2, continuing the peek back at the history of Highway 13. John knows he must deal with the flesh-eating, walking dead, but can he also survive his first confrontation with a vicious werewolf? Les McClaine continues to present horror stories with a heaping helping of humor in this latest instant classic from SLG! b&w $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HIGHWAY 13 #1 by Les McClaine Explore the strange, dark, and amusing side of American Folklore in the adventures of Rick and his werewolf companion Garth in this fun new series from graphic designer Les McClaine. Like On the Road crossed with Scooby-Doo, this duo criss-crosses America's Blue Highways with Rick's well-worn copy of Killingtons Guide to the Unnatural seeking evidence of America's eerie underbelly! In this premiere issue, Rick and Garth must face the spectre of 1950s youths in the form of hot-rodding ghosts terrorizing a small town in "The Speed-Freak Spooks of Silver Valley!" b&w, 24pg $2.95 O/A HIGHWAY 13 #2 by Les McClaine The carnival: a place of fun, laughter, and slavering, bloodthirsty molemen! Rick and Garth, a boy and his werewolf, must stop a carnie kidnapping ring before the kidnappers can deliver their innocent victims to the evil molemen's underground lair. What sinister plans do the molemen have for the kidnapped children? Will our heroes succeed in thwarting the wicked carnies? Find out in part one of our titanic two-parter, "A Tale of Midways and Molemen!" b&w, 32pg $2.95 ****************** THE WAITING PLACE VOLUME 2 #11 by Sean McKeever, Mike Norton, & Jason Alexander Intrusions Part 3––Scott can't wait to get out of Northern Plains. He's ready to pack up and head off to Hollywood, where a better life awaits him. So what's stopping him? Plus, Cullen confronts his brother and Jeffry and Lora come to a decision about their relationship. Also in this issue, part three of the introspective sci-fi drama, Tower, by Sean McKeever and Empty Zone's Jason Alexander. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEACHBUM BERRY'S GROG LOG by Jeff Berry With the Cocktail Nation still reigning supreme, tropical drinks are bigger than ever. The irony is, they've never tasted worse. Tiki bar mixology is a lost art—but Beachbum Berry's Grog Log rescues it. A 20 page introduction traces the history of Polynesian Pop Culture from the '30s through the '70s, then teaches you everything you need to know about how to make the Log's 80 tropical drink recipes. Gathered over the course of seven years' research, many of these recipes have never before been published anywhere—including vintage, "lost" recipes by Don The Beachcomber, Trader Vic, and long-gone Polynesian restaurants from the island of Manhattan to the islands of Hawaii. Profusely illustrated with vintage tiki menu graphics from the '50s and '60s, with cover art by famed Exotica artist Bosko. b&w, 96pg $9.95 O/A LITTLE GLOOMY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL by Landry Walker & Eric Jones Celebrate Halloween with Little Gloomy! It's full to the cauldron's brim with stories featuring all the monsters of classic horror and everyone's favorite gloomy little girl, including the very first Little Gloomy story (seen previously only in mini-comic form)! This special also features two brand-new tales from Spooksville: "Revenge of the Housefly," the story of Simon von Simon's first failed attack on Little Gloomy and friends; and "The Lonely Horror," the sad tale that reveals the origins of the sullen cephalopod, Carl Cthulhu, told in a rhyming storybook style. The special measures 6Ľ" x 7˝". b&w, 24pg $3.50 O/A SQUEE #3–-CURRENT PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez It's coming!! Yes, it's coming at you like a giant sloth intent on flattening you with its revoltingly hairy gut. The sloth thing doesn't happen in this book, but it's still pretty good. This issue sees the return of our adorable anti-christ Pepito. Surely this makes you hungry for this amazing book. More "Meanwhile," and Noodle Boy and all that heartwarming fun that makes you violently ill. b&w, 24pg $2.95 O/A TOXIC PARADISE #2: ZOMBIE-O-RAMA! edited by Landry Walker The zombies are coming! Slave Labor presents Toxic Paradise Volume Two: Zombie-O-Rama! 48 pages of zombies — and nothing but zombies — by the coolest creators in comics! The undead are coming to eat your brains, so you might as well sit back and enjoy these terrifying tales by the likes of Steve Lafler, Jim Hill, Dylan Williams, Belinda Adams, Dan Vado, Eric Jones, Landry Walker, and more! Board up your windows, barricade your doors, and enjoy! b&w, 48pg, $4.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH DREADSTAR TP'S by Jim Starlin Slave Labor reprints the original classic episodes! These gorgeous, painted pages introduced audiences to Vanth Dreadstar and the other characters whose saga continued in the Dreadstar graphic novel and Epic series in the early 80s. VOL. 1: METAMORPHOSIS ODYSSEY (STAR11708)––SC, 112pg, b&w $10.95 VOL. 2: THE PRICE (STAR11950)––SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $12.95 VOL. 3: PLAN M (STAR12712)––SC, 184pg $16.95 HECTIC PLANET BOOK 3: YOUNG & RECKLESS by Evan Dorkin The third collected volume of Eisner, Harvey and Ignatz-award winning creator Evan Dorkin's Hectic Planet series brings readers another unhealthy dose of Dorkin's pop-culture obsessed future of 2074. The Young and the Reckless is a 96-page trade paperback collecting Hectic Planet # 5 and #6, as well as the Vroom Socko: Paid in Full one-shot, and also includes new linking material and art, pin-ups, ska and punk album art from Mr. B's Ballroom, and all-new packaging art. A nifty new addition to the Evan Dorkin library of craziness! (STAR13535) b&w, 96pg $10.95 ******************** AMP COMICS SHADES OF BLUE #4 by Harris & Nacion, & Slayton Remember that teacher who always used to give you a hard time in high school? Well, at least you weren't rookie super-hero Heidi Paige, because her toughest class is taught by her archenemy, Silence! But a failing grade in Shakespeare is the last thing our hero will have to worry about after getting beaten up a few times by her super-powered teacher! b&w, 24pg $2.50 ANARCHY STUDIOS VAMPI #12 by Conway & Lau The final showdown! Kevin Lau's modern-day manga classic finishes its first year with this explosive issue. The elusive ladder –– the cure that Vampi has killed so many for –– is finally within her grasp. And only Endura stands in her way to getting it. Regular edition cover by Kevin Lau; Limited edition cover by Stephen Platt. REG.—FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD.—FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPI T-SHIRT by Kevin Lau The first Vampi T-shirt from Anarchy Studios featuring artwork by Kevin Lau! This black shirt is silk-screened. L-XL $21.95 VAMPI #7-9 LIMITED EDITION SET by Conway & Lau Includes all three of the hard-to-find limited edition covers from the "Underworld" story arc. Featuring cover by J. Scott Campbell, Joe Benitez, and Humberto Ramos. Each issue is limited to 1,500. Set (x3), FC $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPI: METAL TRADING CARD SET #1 by Various A new set of five Vampi trading cards produced using state of the art Metal-Tex technology. Featuring the artwork by Kevin Lau. Only 1,500 sets produced! Set (x5) $9.95 ************** ANDROMEDA ENTERTAINMENT FIRST WAVE #1: PATRIOT OR TRAITOR by James Anthony & Michael Malbrough He was one of the greatest military leaders the GUA had ever known. His strategies have led to victory countless times and brought immense power to the alien conquerors. Joshua (Roger Cross) was a patriot to the GUA long before he had ever heard of a planet called Earth. Long before Subject 117 was selected for the human will experiments, Joshua had seen the evil that corrupted his race and their continuing conquests. It was that evil that planted the seed of rebellion in him through a horrible event that changed his life forever. Joshua's future is revealed through his past in this issue! Also features an illustrated First Wave Season 3 Episode Guide stocked full of secrets and photos from the show. Meet Joshua himself in an exclusive interview to find out how he became involved with First Wave and why his personality is actually the anti-Joshua! Features an incredible photo cover of Roger Cross (Joshua), Rob Labelle (Crazy Eddie), Sebastian Spence (Cade), and Traci Elizabeth Lords (Jordan) by Battlestar Galactica artist Mike Malbrough. b&w, 32pg $2.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS CYBERTRON TRG: AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS RECOGNITION GUIDE VOLUME 3 This special Transformers Guide covers Generation 1 Series 4 in its entirety. This issue features the beginnings of the Headmaster and Targetmaster era, with clear, full-color pictures of all your favorites, from Chromedome to Weirdwolf. It also features variations, character bios and backgrounds, a Series 4 checklist, a full-color accessory guide, and a listing of some of the pick of Transformers secondary merchandising. Add the continuing complete comic and TV guide, and you'll see why this series is more, much more than meets the eye! FC, 96pg $24.95 GOLD DIGGER ORIGINAL ANIMATION VOLUME 1 VIDEO & DVD Straight from the comic pages to the TV screen come the adventures of Gold Digger. Directed and animated by series creator Fred Perry, this is a milestone in animation. This is history in the making! Never before had a comic creator actually done all the animation, backgrounds, and character designs! Be on the forefront of a new animation revolution! Volume 1 chronicles the first adventure of famed archaeologist/fortune seeker Gina Diggers and her werecheetah sister Britanny (also known as Cheetah) as they seek to take on the dragon Dreadwing! Approximate running time: 25min. VHS $19.95 DVD $29.95 GOLD DIGGER ANIME ALBUM VOLUME 1 Companion piece to the Gold Digger OVA, this handsome magazine features articles on the making of the OVA, plus tons of material on Gold Digger the comic, a full OVA script, model sheets, background material and much more. A must for any Gold Digger enthusiast. PC, 64pg $14.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA #9 Antarctic Press continues its series of how-to-draw-manga guidebooks! Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, and Joe Wight continue to present a comprehensive guide in mastering the manga style and will emphasize layout in this issue. Each featured artist will have his own exclusive special comments. Some topics covered in the series are advanced figure study, costumes, mecha, comic storytelling and composition. b&w, 32pg $4.95 MANGAZINE #26 by Joe Wight & Various All the hijinks of Ninja High School, all the action and all the holy heroics of Warrior Nun Areala! Also this month, a How to Draw Manga section! All this, plus extra stories and art to round out the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired adventures in America! Wrap it up in a spectacular cover by Joe Wright (Star Wars: The Manga) and you're got Mangazine! As always, more than 100 pages of comics and new features every month! Magazine, 100+pg, b&w $8.99 MANGA EX #5 by Various & Joe Wight Yet another fully packed 96 pages of comic entertainment and variety from Antarctic Press. Regulars return and new folks may stop by to say hello! Enjoy the mix of over-the-top comedy, two-fisted action, and fantastic adventure presented by the likes of Solomon Russell, Rob Zajavzkowiski, John Gonzales, Ian Wells, Hiro-san, David Hutchison, Holly Daughtery, Kyle Carrozza, and more! b&w, 96pg $6.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #88 by Ben Dunn & Robby Bevard The Battle Chef battle rages on full this issue! Sammie, Solora, and the most skilled battle chef of them all cook it out in competition! However, this is no ordinary episode of Battle Chef –– it's sweeps month, so all sorts of things happen that no one expects! FC, 24pg $2.99 WARRIOR NUN AREALA DANGEROUS GAME #3 by Craig Babiar With only moments to spare and struggling to hold onto dear life, Eleanore finally figures out the whereabouts of Sharpshooter and the antidote that he possesses in order to save her life. But in order to possess the antidote, she must first face-off against Sharpshooter in an all-out, knock-down, drag-out fight. Elsewhere, the enigmatic character known as Messiah is free from the city hospital's psychiatric ward and is out on the prowl in the streets of New York City. As Messiah continues to track Eleanore on what may be her most important mission, you finally learn of his real identity and his connections to Eleanore, as well as his ultimate plan involving her. Don't miss "Angels of a Feather," the third and final shocking installment of Warrior Nun Areala: Dangerous Game! b&w, 24pg $2.99 ANTI-BALLISTIC PIXELATIONS GREMLIN TROUBLE #28 by E.T. Bryan & Elizabeth Bryan The Dark Emperor is triumphant! The most evil object in the world, the Toxic Jingle Generator, is now back in his hands… or more exactly, it's in Candy's hands, and Candy is in his clutches. Cypher, Hex and Fairy Princess Tantium agree to attempt a rescue, but can't agree on anything else! Meanwhile, in the "real" world, Nurse Annette takes complete control of the government, but is faced with an eminent attack by the newly reconstituted Goblin army! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #516 by Various "It Must Be Magic" (by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg): Can Archie's magic act really be that bad, or is it all just an illusion? "The Other Side of the Fence" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): It's the 'mother of all gripe sessions' when the Andrews, Lodge and Cooper moms compare notes on their children! FC, 32pg MSRP: $1.99 ARCHIE & FRIENDS FEATURING JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS #53 by Dan Parent & Rex Lindsey "Bad News Boys": The boy band, Donnie & the Dogs take the expression 'Battle of the Bands' literally and sabotage the girls in the middle of a benefit concert tour. Their nasty tricks just won't stop, until Josie and the girls learn a secret that could lead to the band's swan song! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE DIGEST #185 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #129 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double-digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 BETTY #105 by Various & Stan Goldberg "The Show Stopper" (by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg): Betty takes the stage, but Archie takes the cake... er... pie, when Jughead orders a pizza so delivery boy Archie can enjoy Betty's show! "You Dreamer You" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): Betty meets the boy she's literally been dreaming about, but wakes up to smell the coffee... or in this case, the girlfriend of her dreamboat! "Court Jester" (by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg): Betty tries to distract Archie after he bombs on the basketball court, but her attempts to cheer him up go 'foul' when everything reminds them of the sport! "As Others See Us" (by Webb & Goldberg): Betty learns that her inner and outer beauty... and so much more... are in the eyes of those who behold her! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY #106 by Various & Stan Goldberg "Dinner Date" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): Mirth and mayhem are on the menu when Betty invites Archie to have dinner with her folks! "Santa's Li'l Helpers!" (by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg): Betty, playing elf to the department store Santa, gives him greatest gift of all — she restores his Christmas spirit! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #168 by Various & Jeff Schultz "Thanks For Giving" (by Greg Crosby & Jeff Schultz): Will Betty and Veronica's Thanksgiving meal be a hit or a turkey? Satisfy your hunger with this tasty tale! "The Best of Buds" (by George Gladir & Jeff Schultz): Betty and Veronica prove that it's best to keep your rivals close! "Sleepshopping": Can Betty keep Veronica from shopping in her sleep? "Not So Cheerful" (by Mike Pellowski & Jeff Schultz): Betty and Veronica have a cheer-off to determine which one will have the privilege of cheering for Archie at the pep rally. Go, teens, go! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #125 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE-DIGEST #102 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty and Veronica? A double-digest full of them! Betty & Veronica romp through this double-sized collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #51 by Dan Parent "Make Room for... ???": Who is the mysterious new love of Brigitte's life? That's what Betty and Veronica aim to find out. And when they do, you won't believe the answer! All is hearts and flowers, but not for long! After all, this is an Archie comic, and cupid chaos reigns supreme as Archie spots Betty and Veronica giving Brigitte's beau romantic pointers! FC, 32pg $1.99 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #170 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #81 by Various It's double decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-O-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE-DIGEST #62 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double-digest featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #25 by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Based on the animated series airing on the ABC and UPN networks! "What a Charm-ing Cat": Salem figures a good-luck amulet is the best 'pawn' he can use as he faces off against Sabrina in chess. But this is one of Salem's plans, so before it's through, he's sure to get 'crowned!' FC, 32pg SRP: $1.99 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #103 by Mike Gallagher & Jim Valentino "Freedom Fighters of the Galaxy" Part One: A tribute to the Guardians of the Galaxy, brought to you by the team that most recently brought us their exploits, writer Mike Gallagher and artist Jim Valentino! In an alternate future, Sonic comes back to Mobius after being in space for a thousand years to find the planet in worse shape than when he left it. Teaming up with the decedents of the original Freedom Fighters, our heroes combat an evil so great, they wish the original Robotnik was back! Plus: The return of the Downunda Freedom Fighters, squaring off against the Bunyip in a tale recalling the early days of the Sonic comic series by Mike Gallagher, Dave Manak, and Harvo. FC, 32pg $1.99 VERONICA #120 by Dan Parent "It's Not a Good Thing!": Veronica's throwing a big dinner party — she's got Maggie Stewrich decorating tips, Maggie Stewrich kitchen supplies and even a Maggie Stewrich cookbook. The only thing Veronica doesn't have is Maggie herself to do the decorating and cooking — but you know that won't last for long! FC, 32pg $1.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH Celebrate the sixth season of the hit Sabrina TV show with these back-issues, featuring photo covers of star, Melissa Joan Hart! ONE-SHOT #1––FC, 32pg $1.50 #1––FC, 32pg $1.50 #2––FC, 32pg $1.50 #3––FC, 32pg $1.50 #4––FC, 32pg $1.50 #5––FC, 32pg $1.50 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE EIGHTIES TP by Various By popular demand, the fifth installment of this popular paperback series is finally here, highlighting the wild decade of the '80s! This 96-page trade paperback features the best stories of the 1980s collected into one, high-grade volume. Computers! New Wave! Urban cowboys! Preppies! E.T.! Roller Boogie! Michael Jackson! Cabbage Patch Kids! Break-dancing! Trivial Pursuit! Music videos! It's all here in this amazing volume! Foreword by Diamond Comic Distributors founder Steve Geppi. (STAR13520) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $10.95 BEST OF JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS VOLUME 1 TP The Archie comics that inspired the hit movie! Grab yourself a backstage pass and rock around the globe with the greatest all- girl band the world has ever known! Witness the group's formation and the first time they wore their cat suits! Travel to Tinseltown as the girls shoot their first movie! Help them solve intriguing mysteries and relive the antics that have made them the most popular fictional band in comic and cartoon history! (STAR13522) SC, 96pg, FC $10.95 ************************** ASIAPAC BOOKS THE CELESTIAL ZONE #15 Capturing Mt. Dream-Cloud… Blazing Sun and Xuan Hua Divine felled Mt. Dream-Cloud's Nine Heavenly Swords and forced their way into the fortress. Seeing this, Wang Chan knew that the only option was to retreat. While everyone was fleeing, Wang Chan alone was left to hold up the formidable Blazing Sun… After entering Mt. Dream-Cloud, Chi Xue, the Destroyer of Evil, encounters Moon Monarch and gives chase. But the crafty Moon Monarch lured Chi Xue to where Xuan Hua Divine was waiting. Meanwhile, Xue Wu encounters the spirit of Heavenly Demon, once the most powerful man in the Celestial Zone, who reveals how the heinous Moon Monarch ambushed and murdered him. (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 152pg, b&w $9.95 AVATAR PRESS ***************** Please refer to the Comic Cavalcade listing in the COMICS section for Avengelyne/Shi #1/2 and a preview of next month's Alan Moore's Glory #1. ******************* AVENGELYNE/SHI #1 by Robert Lugibihl & Sean Shaw The most anticipated crossover of the year is here! Two of the most popular women in comics are in for the fight of their lives… against each other! The Earth Angel Avengelyene is drawn into conflict with a renegade sect of samurai warriors who overwhelm her and use her body to capture the spirit of the demon lord Akuma! When Avengelyne's horrible fate appears to Shi in a dream, the fearless warrior woman must use all of her skills to stop this new Angel of Death! The story stands alone for readers not familiar with the characters, yet also looks deeply into the core of each woman as they struggle against this horrific force of terror! Sean Shaw provides the stunningly detailed art and Nimbus Studios works their color brilliance to make this book beautiful. Available in five different cover versions by David Finch, Matt Martin, Sean Shaw, Al Rio, and a wraparound image by Shi creator Billy Tucci! Also available as a special red leather-composite cover is limited to just 700 copies! FINCH COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 MARTIN COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 RIO COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 SHAW COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 TUCCI WRAPAROUND COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 RED LEATHER––FC, 32pg $25.00 ALAN MOORE'S GLORY PREVIEW by Alan Moore & Marat Mychaels Alan Moore's first project at Avatar! This special Preview issue gives you a look at the making of what is sure to be one of the biggest books of the year! From the stunning detail of Marat's pencil work, to sample finished pages from the book, to the creation of the super-star covers, this Preview edition will give you a good idea of the stunning quality and love put into bringing this Alan Moore masterpiece to life! Cover by Marat Mychaels. b&w, 16pg $1.99 AVENGELYNE CONVENTION SPECIAL by Sean Shaw, Rick Lyon, & Patrick Fillion; covers by Carrie Hall & Rick Lyon Now is you chance to get this special edition book previously only available at this summer's major conventions! The Avengelyne Convention Special features preview pages of upcoming Avengelyne books, unseen pin-ups and covers, and has a special section on creating Avengelyne/ Shi! This cover is limited to just 1,500 copies. LYON COVER—b&w, 16pg $5.00 HALL COVER—b&w, 16pg $5.00 RAZOR: BLEEDING HEART #1 WORSHIP COVER by Patrick Fillion Patrick Fillion creates another sexy masterpiece on this luscious special cover! Razor is unleashed in this frenzied one shot special. As her blood lust finally takes over, Razor fulfills her vampiric destiny to become a powerful daywalker! But this special trait has not gone unnoticed by a very powerful satanic cult who promptly dispatches their most powerful minion to capture Razor, the long-missing Hellina! This book serves as the re-launch of Hellina now firmly in the Avatar universe and back in touch with her heart-ripping roots. This special edition is limited to just 1,250 copies. b&w, 32pg $5.95 DEMONSLAYER: RAVE IN STYLE COVER Marat Mychaels turns up the heat on this piece! The hot series spins off this special pin-up book that features tons of all-new ultra sexy pin-ups as well as every cover and rare advertising piece by the artist and creator of Demonslayer Marat Mychaels! You don't want to miss some of the ultra-scarce early Demonslayer promo pieces that are collected here in color for the first time. This is the ultimate Marat Mychaels collection of art and a must have for fans of sexy female art. This special edition is limited to just 1250 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 DEMONSLAYER: RAVE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PRISM FOIL COVER by Marat Mychaels A Previews Exclusive! Demonslayer has been burning up the charts, so don't miss out on our next limited edition Prism foil edition! This Previews Exclusive Prism Foil is limited to just 500 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg $12.95 COVEN: DARK SISTER #1/2 BAD VIBES COVER by Matt Martin Spellcaster's on fire in this sexy special edition of the beginning of the latest Coven saga! Matt Martin is unleashed on this mini-series that introduces Eden, who may just be Spellcaster's black magic sister! In this special prelude to the series, Fantom loses control over her blood cravings with disastrous results while Scratch is losing his faith. It seems the Coven are falling apart. But Spellcaster needs them back together because Eden has brought anarchy to New York! This special edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 AVENGELYNE/COVEN CONVENTION FOILS SET These special Emerald Green Foil Editions were previously only available at this summer's major conventions! Now is your chance to get copies of these ultra-limited books in one handy set. Included are the Emerald Green Foil Editions of Avengelyne: Dragon Realm #1/2 and Coven: Dark Sister #1/2. Each of these special editions is limited to just 400 copies. All sets ship bagged and boarded. Set (x2) $17.95 HENTAI BOX SET BY MAUS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x21) $69.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SNOWMAN "FROZEN GWYNN" COVER TP by Matt Martin Never-before-released sexy variant cover! It is said that to see the Snowman is to die. For generations, the hulking, ice- encrusted behemoth has cut of swath of terror through the Americas, seeking vengeance and the fulfillment of an ancient Indian curse. Now, Avatar finally unleashes the Snowman in a killer, square bound, trade paperback collecting Snowman #0, Snowman: Dead and Dying, and Snowman Squared! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $18.95 ******************* BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #3 by Budd Root Basement Comics presents a very special Halloween issue! They say doorways exist that can take us to an island paradise, to the days of our youth, or to the very pits of Hell. In her search for Harmony, Meriem finds such a door. But even if she gets in, she knows nothing of what lies on the other side… but it's definitely not an island paradise! Also included in this very special issue are tributes to some of the Masters of classic terror and a full-color monster pin-up by Budd, all in a horrific happy Halloween issue just for you! b&w, 32pg $3.25 CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #0 ORIGIN ISSUE ARTHUR ADAMS ALTERNATE COVER by Budd Root Cover by Arthur Adams. Do they need to say anymore? Basement Comics presents the second part of their two-cover alternate set for Budd's Pangaean Sea #0 Origin Special! This issue relaunched Budd's ongoing series, and is a must-have for all readers of Cavewoman as 'Lil takes an amazing and insightful look into Meriem's past and kicks off Budd's best storyline to date! This cover was penciled and inked by Art Adams and was colored by Budd! Limited to only 950 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 32pg SRP: $8.95 CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #2 SPECIAL EDITION COVER by Budd Root Meriem is in New York? It's true! Budd Root provides this unique special edition cover for Pangaean Sea #2, and the Big Apple will never be the same! Limited to only 750 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 32pg SRP: $8.95 TIGRESS TALES #2 SPECIAL EDITION by Mike Hoffman In the second issue of this continuing sci-fi title, Tigress encounters the hideous alien race of slave-masters, the Phaanderites! Also, she discovers the unbelievable secret of her true identity! Don't miss this incredible shock ending! Mike Hoffman provides another spectacular special edition Tigress cover, this great image a reworking of the original Tigress #1 cover, updated for 2001! Limited to only 750 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 32pg SRP: $8.95 KAOS MOON #0 SPECIAL EDITION by David Boller David Boller provides this absolutely stunning special edition cover for the new, full-color Kaos Moon #0! This special #0 issue sets the stage for the launch of the new upcoming full-color series, Kaos Moon: Gates of Delirium! Limited to only 1,000 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. Check out the Tusk Entertainment listings in this issue of Previews for more of his books! FC, 24pg SRP: $9.95 BEYOND COMICS WRITER'S BLOCK #1 by Jim Shooter, Roy Thomas, Mike Baron, & David Neal Miller Three writers are given the same six-page chapter to script without knowing anything about the plot or being allowed to speak to each other. The authors let their muses take them (and you) on a literary trip that only they could craft. b&w, 24pg $3.50 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #47 War-torn mayhem from the worlds of Warhammer! This issue is packed with action and adventure including the explosive finale to Mordheim: Crusade, Interrogator Gravier's desperate plight on the Hiveworld of Fabrikus in Inquisitor: Ascendant, and Ephrael Stern's fight for her life in the evil arenas of Commorragh in Daemonifuge. Plus, there's a whole new adventure in Titan as Princeps Hekate and his crew are denied their most powerful weapon — Imperius Dictatio itself! Contributors include Dan Abnett (Legion Lost), Gordon Rennie (White Trash, Glimmer Rats), Anthony Williams (X-Men, Deadpool) and Paul Jeacock (Slaine). Total War!! b&w, 40pg $2.95 BLIND WOLF COMICS PATRICK THE WOLF BOY'S NEXT HALLOWEEN SPECIAL by Art Baltazar & Franco Aurelianl The little werewolf who is misunderstood by many, but loved by his parents, is back! Patrick the Wolf Boy is ready to begin "Year 2" with this Halloween Special. It's the one night of the year when Patrick can be himself: The howling, the growling, the terrorizing of little "trick-or-treaters." There's even rumors that say the squirrel may be in costume this year. By choice? Or does Patrick have something to do with it? Highly recommended by Art's mom. b&w, 24pg $2.95 BLUE LINE PRO COMICS LITTLE WHITE MOUSE: ENTROPY DREAMING #3 SPECIAL EDITION by Paul Sizer This is it! The cyber-event that LWM fans have been waiting for from the beginning of the series! With the robot body frame completed, Loo now downloads her sister P'heng's digital brain patterns, which have been stored on satellite 713's hard drives. Will all of Loo's hard work these past months pay off and preserve the essence of her dead sister? With a body built of industrial grade steel and CyberDog components, things could go very wrong, very quickly for Loo's creation! Also, Loo's brother Xi and "Filthy" Jake Armani run full-on into a blockade set up by TransGalaxy, led by the disgraced Capt. Autechre, who has a major axe to grind with these two! And a startling connection is revealed between TransGalaxy and the Th'eng family that will lead to more trouble for Jake and Xi! This current series concludes with next issue's powerhouse finale, which will forever alter the life of Loo! Plus, this issue features an awesome full-color techno-pin-up from HyperWerks superstar Karl Altstaetter (Saint Angel, Deity) and an extended sketchbook section. b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 BONGO COMICS FUTURAMA COMICS #6 by Rogers, Lloyd, & Morrison It's the most horrifying time of the year again as the gang at Planet Express prepare for the robot Santa Claus' annual "slay" ride. But President Nixon's head has announced that Santa's been reprogrammed to be nice this Christmas, and to prove it, the robot's going to deliver presents to anybody willing to await his arrival in Times Square on Christmas Eve. Has Santa really changed his evil ways? Or is there a plot afoot more insidious than a movie by Oliver Stone's head? And what does all this have to do with Bender winning a lifetime supply of Olde Fortran? Find out who's really being naughty and nice! Stuffing your stocking early this October! FC, 32pg $2.50 SIMPSONS COMICS #63 by McKean, Ortiz, & Morrison Golf fever has come to Springfield, but Mr. Burns finds the insurgence of amateurs on his beloved putting greens to be an eighteen-hole nightmare. The solution: build his dream course on the only undeveloped property available… the Springfield Nature Preserve! Only three things stand in his way: Lisa Simpson, the Li'l Chickadees, and a blood oath that Mr. Burns swore to uphold many years ago. Teeing off in October! FC, 32pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BART SIMPSON'S TREEHOUSE OF HORROR by Various It's time again for Treehouse of Terror! Prepare yourself to be scared silly by the monstrous talents of the comic industry, both young and old! It's The Simpsons characters scarier than you've ever seen them! Scream with delight as Bongo dishes out a helpful heaping of Halloween horror! #4––FC, 32pg $2.50 #5––FC, 48pg $3.50 #6––FC, 64pg $4.50 ******************* BRIES LOUIS ARMSTRONG GN by Phillip Paquet Louis Armstrong: My Life in New Orleans is the album debut of the Belgian Phillip Paquet. This graphic novel tells about Armstrong's youth and his early days as a musician, a story laced with anecdotes and colorful people. Paquet's moody and elegant illustrations are the ideal accompaniment of Armstrong's words. Perfect for lovers of both jazz and comics! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $12.95 TANGO WITH DEATH by Ulf K. Ulf K. is one of the most exciting young artists in Germany, and this beautiful collection is another introduction to his work. Poetic, funny, sad, and moving little stories about life, death, love, the universe, strange people, and horrible endings executed in a virtuoso clean line style. Take a look at the work of the artist many of the best American cartoonists are raving about. Printed with beautiful production values, this book will quickly become one of your favorites, and you'll find yourself recommending it to other fans of truly great comics. b&w, 128pg $14.95 W THE WHORE GN by Anke Feuchtenberger & Katrin de Vries Anke Feuchtenberger is one of the most challenging and unforgettable young artists currently working in Germany. A well- known illustrator and printmaker, she also loves the comic form. This book collects three of her longer stories: poetic explorations of love, family, relationships, and the difficulties of being a woman. Written by the poet Katrin de Vries and executed in Feuchtenberger's compelling expressionistic style, this book is "feminist" in the truest and best sense of the word, and these stories will make you re-think not only comics about women, but the comics form itself. MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $12.95 BROADSWORD COMICS CRYPT CHICK BASEBALL SHIRT A Halloween Cutie! Jim Balent's Sexy Specter from Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose is the next image to haunt BroadSword Comics' T-shirt collection! This 100% cotton fall fashion top comes in two styles: For the Guys, a white body with long heather grey sleeves; For the Gals, a heather grey body with baby blue ľ sleeves. GUYS—L-XL $23.95 GALS—M $23.95 "ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK" TANK & PANTIE SETS Wear this baby blue sexy set to the beach or the bedroom, it'll be no Trick that it's a Treat! The cotton spaghetti tank sports the Crypt Chick design with a warning of "Enter at Your Own Risk" on the panties! Bottoms offered two ways: G-string or bikini cut. One size fits most (Small to Medium). TANK & G-STRING PANTIE—Set $34.99 TANK & BIKINI PANTIE—Set $34.99 "MY CAT IS BLACK... NOT MY MAGICK!" TANK & PANTIE SET Pretty in Pink! Get out of the broom closet and tell the world your magickal message! This cotton spaghetti tank features the art of Holly Golightly. On the panties, a cute kitty with the message "Familiar Charms!" Bottoms offered two ways: G-string or bikini cut. TANK & G-STRING PANTIE—Set $34.99 TANK & BIKINI PANTIE—Set $34.99 BROKEN HALOS GUNFIGHTERS IN HELL: ORIGINAL SIN #1 LIMITED EDITION by David Barbour & Joe Vigil Gunfighters in Hell returns in this 1,000-copy, limited edition "all-lead" variant edition, with the flesh (color) being stripped away to reveal the bone beneath! In this prequel to the classic Gunfighters in Hell series, the blood of damnation runs deep! For the condemned, some origins are best left untold. But eternity is a very long time, and a six-shooter loaded with hellfire always finds its way through bone to the rotten marrow inside. Hell is a place where secrets die hard, and no good deed goes unpunished. So saddle up, shoot from the hip, and get ready to take a ride through the baddest badlands of them all! NOTE: This is an all-pencil variant. Full color editions are released bimonthly. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $6.66 GUNFIGHTERS IN HELL LEATHER HELL BOOK TP by David Barbour, Joe & Tim Vigil A bullets, blood, and mayhem showdown on the baddest badlands of them all! With two new full-color Gunfighters in Hell series hitting the racks this year (Original Sin and SinBuck) this could be your last chance to add the original out-of-print epic to your library. It's all here, complete in one volume, from the first mind shattering shot to the last! Plus, 10 all-new pages are exclusive to this trade, with an original crossover story for the long awaited sequels! Available in the foil-enhanced leather softcover edition, and the signed edition, limited to a mere 200 copies! MATURE READERS LEATHER—SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w $19.95 SIGNED—SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w (CAUT: 2) $29.95 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #15 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: These come from Italy and occasionally copies have small scrapes or a corner bump. Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 96pg, PC SRP: $19.95 O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #16 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: These come from Italy and occasionally copies have small scrapes or a corner bump. Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 96pg, PC SRP: $19.95 O/A MR. MONSTER: HIS BOOKS OF FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE VOLUME 1 by Michael T. Gilbert This first volume in the saga of Mr. Monster resurrects an obscure Golden Age cartoonist's character named Mr. Monster, and continues his adventures in an all-new version of this creepy, monster-fighting hero! With a healthy dose of contemporary reality and black humor, this volume introduces the character with such tales as "Case of the Reluctant Werewolf," "The Hemo-Horror," "Yellow Death," and "Demon of Destiny Drive." SC, 145pg, FC SRP: $5.99 O/A SANTA: MY LIFE AND TIMES This tale of Santa Claus is told from his own point of view, with artistic and narrative guidance from Will Eisner, lavishly illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz. Sure to become a classic in years to come, this hardcover will be treasured by readers of all ages! HC, 128pg, FC SRP: $14.99 O/A GIRL WATCHER: GLAMOUR GIRL PHOTO MAGAZINE SET This set includes four issues of classic photography magazines, which specialized in 1950s glamour shots. There's no nudity, but lots of great cheesecake bikinis, lingerie, bare backs, suggestive poses, lots of curves exposed just as much as they could get away with. These cool magazines are now 40 years old, stored away safely in a warehouse until recently found. These are unread, but condition can range from very good to just like new. Printed on slick stock, with color covers and excellent, crisp, black-and-white photos inside. MATURE READERS Set (x4) SRP: $19.99 O/A ADULT GN SET #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x4) SRP: $10.99 *************** CAPTION COMICS HELDEN #3 by Ralf Paul The next issue in the cult German comic series, playing in Germany, made in Germany. In Part 3, the mercenary Benwick meets Rohan the elf and Sean the paladin, and starts to find out what this mission is really all about. The heroes equip themselves with all the necessary gear for a dangerous trip to Thuttha, the land of a thousand deaths. On their way to this forthcoming evil, they encounter Tanis, another elf who has lost almost all of his relatives in a horrible massacre. Will he join the party and become a new member of the group of adventurers? See how Ralf Paul reveals the heroes' exploits with his wondrous storytelling and fascinating artwork, more developed and breathtaking in each new issue of this atmospheric fantasy. FC, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 CALVARY COMICS GLORY TO GOD #2 by Stevens, McDaniel, Cariello, Long, & Various An all-new anthology featuring stories from The Bible, historical accounts, and modern-day testimonies. Both moving, and inspirational! RES. from Previews Vol. XI #7 (Jul11980) b&w, 32pg $2.00 CARTOON BOOKS PHONEY'S BIG BONE HUNT SERIES 1 FIGURES At last! Lucius! Stickeater! The Bone Boys! The Stupid, Stupid Rat Creatures! The ultimate Bone PVC figure collection is here! But there's just one catch… you have to hunt for them! It's the newest craze! Cartoon Books brings you Bone collectible PVC's in a hot new counter-top display! Six brand-new sculpts are hidden in Phoney's treasure chest in identical boxes. Some figures are rarer than others! Each case contains two counter displays with a total of 50 hidden figures — and at least two of the super-rare Stickeaters! You'll want to have fun hunting for Lucius (Cartoon Books' most requested figure), Fone Bone, Phoney, and his pals, and the nearly-impossible-to-find Stickeater! (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $2.50Ea. CHAOS! COMICS IMPORTANT NOTE: Chaos! interrupts its normal continuity to bring you "Mischief Nights!" All mini-series will be on hold through October and will resume in November! HALLOWEEN III: THE DEVIL'S EYES by Phil Nutman & Jerry Beck Two years after he was falsely incarcerated at the Smith's Grove asylum, Tommy Doyle escapes and returns to Haddonfield to try to finally solve the mystery of the Myers family curse. Despite news reports that Michael Myers ("The Shape") is dead, Tommy is convinced that the supernatural killer is still alive, and that the Thorn cult can no longer control him. With the aid of his childhood friend, reporter Lindsey Wallace, Doyle prepares for his final confrontation with The Shape — but the shocking truth may kill him! Ships with a 50/50 variant cover. Also available in a Previews Exclusive version! REGULAR—FC, 32pg $2.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—FC, 32pg $2.99 EVIL ERNIE RETURNS #1 by Brian Pulido & Jerry Beck Because the fans demanded it, Evil Ernie, the most anti-social, anti-authoritative and politically incorrect horror character ever, returns to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting world! This important, extra-long, all-new story brings the Evil One back, but creator Brian Pulido won't divulge how, when, where or why! How will Evil Ernie return? To where is he returning? Who are his new enemies? Why is this happening? All these answers and more are to be found in this not-to-be-missed comic, in stores on Halloween 2001! Reserve your copy now! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $3.99 EVIL ERNIE RETURNS #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover painted by David Michael Beck Ever wanted to see what an electric chair can do to a person? This mind-blowing premium cardstock cover for Evil Ernie Returns #1 features the Evil One strapped into the hot seat, getting electrically persecuted! Death penalty or no — this cover is not for the faint of heart! Limited to 1,000 electrifying copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $12.99 EVIL ERNIE RETURNS #1 SUPER-PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Jerry Beck Stop the presses! For those special (read: "psychotic") individuals with a pure taste for ultra-nastiness, Chaos! presents this ultra-rare, ultra-gross super premium Evil Ernie cover! This gut-churner will have 'em running for the bowl! You will be shocked! Limited to only 500 copies worldwide! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $20.00 BAD KITTY: MISCHIEF NIGHT #1 by Kaminski, Batista, Salles, & Hughes There's no treat for this cat! Experience the terror and haunts of Mischief Night as seen from the eyes of Bad Kitty on the mean, dark streets! There's a lot of hysteria on Halloween night, so you just can't fathom the frightening possibilities Kitty will face. Lock and load fans, 'cause this is one fright night that ends with a bang! For true fans of Halloween and of unspeakable horror! FC, 32pg $ 2.99 BAD KITTY: MISCHIEF NIGHT #1 PREMIUM EDITION cover by Adriano Batista Bad Kitty in a dress? Oh yes, Bad Kitty, the woman vigilante, plays dress up and dons a silky lounge singer gown for Halloween! This is one of three Mischief Nights premium covers featuring beauties of Chaos! each wearing a costume on stage. But don't look too excited, she may look like a lounge singer, but this is one cat who doesn't take requests! And, it glows in the dark too! Limited to 2,000. FC, 32pg $12.99 LADY DEATH: MISCHIEF NIGHT #1 by Ostrander, Reis, & Pimentel; colored by Hi-Fi Experience Mischief Night through the eyes of Lady Death! Mischief Night is an event that tells the story of the night before Halloween — a one-shot filled with the gothic overtones, horror, and suspense that only Chaos! can provide! What unspeakable horrors will Lady Death face? Chaos! is tight-lipped, but it's a haunting tale you must read to believe... if you dare! Cover painted by Matt Hughes. FC, 32pg $ 2.99 LADY DEATH: MISCHIEF NIGHT #1 PREMIUM EDITION cover by Adriano Batista French maid anyone? Lady Death plays dress-up and dons a French maid outfit just in time for Halloween! It's part of the Mischief Night premium covers theme, where the beauties of Chaos! each wear a new costume set against a stage backdrop! Lady D is striking as can be — and if that doesn't tickle your fancy, you must be from another planet! Need a bonus?! It glows in the dark, too! Limited to 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg $12.99 PURGATORI: MISCHIEF NIGHT #1 Penciled by Fabiano Neves Just in time for Halloween, Purgatori the Vampire Goddess gets caught in her own tale of Halloween havoc in Chaos!'s big event: Mischief Night! Ironically exiled in Los Angeles (the City of Angels), this one-shot is a disturbing story of frights and sheer terror that's a must-read! What perils will Purgatori encounter this Halloween night? Get the book and find out for yourself! Oh yes, there will be mischief… can you handle it? Cover painted by Matt Hughes. FC, 32pg $2.99 PURGATORI: MISCHIEF NIGHT #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Adriano Batista Your wish is her command! As part of the Mischief Night premium covers theme, Purgatori plays dress up and dons a genie outfit just in time for Halloween! Be gentle with this genie, or your wishes will never come true! And as if that wasn't enough, this cover glows in the dark! Limited to 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg $12.99 INSANE CLOWN POSSE: HALLOWICKED #1 by Jesse McCann & Jerry Beck Hallowicked is here Juggalos! Can we get a freakin' hell yeah?! Prepare for ICP's most insane, ludicrous, vile, and pimp- slappin' Halloween special that doesn't care who gets a face bashin'! Ain't no shame in their game 'cause it's out-of-control clown mayhem featuring Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J on Halloween night, so you know these tow clownz are up to something no good! Horror and terror ain't frontin' our homeboys –– they're just no damn match baby! The clownz got a trick for your treat right here –– so get this insane, ball-crushin', blood-gushin' spooked out Hallowicked issue today! FC, 32pg $2.99 EVIL ERNIE RETURNS #1 SCRIPT by Brian Pulido Celebrate Evil Ernie's 10th Anniversary with the official Evil Ernie Returns #1 script written by Ernie creator Brian Pulido. It's jam-packed with psychotic and gruesome detail from the most violent Evil Ernie story to date! This script treatment is not for the squeamish... unless you can stomach insane story-telling! Recommended for mature readers and fans of politically incorrect comics. Ideal for horror aspiring writers and die-hard Evil Ernie fiends! Script $4.99 EVIL ERNIE RETURNS #1 PREMIUM EDITION SCRIPT by Brian Pulido Get the official Evil Ernie Returns #1 script signed by creator and visionary Brian Pulido! Witness the vivid insane and gory detail of how Evil Ernie returns in this premium limited to 250 copies worldwide! Script $20.00 UNTOLD TALES OF LADY DEATH #1 CHROMIUM SIGNED Brian Pulido signs this exclusive chromium edition featuring Peter Vale's ravishing cover of Lady Death. Presented in mini- bust style, Lady Death's eye-grabbing portrait displays her voluptuous beauty and then some. It's enough to make your heart skip a beat. Comes wrapped in a special chromium cover and limited to 2,500 copies worldwide! Comes bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $15.95 EVIL ERNIE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT art by Steven Hughes Chaos! wants to know if you've been naughty or nice! That's right, fiends, celebrate the holiday of Christmas with Chaos! along with this sweet Evil Ernie Christmas Ornament featuring the image of Evil Ernie: Destroyer #9! Made of pure glass and measuring 3" in diameter, your holiday season just won't be Chaos! without one! Comes in its own special packaging! (CAUT: 4) Ornament $15.00 EVIL ERNIE COLLECTIBLE PLATE art by Steven Hughes Add some evil eye candy to your wall with this awesome Evil Ernie Collectible Plate. The plate is 9" in diameter and features the striking cover image of Evil Ernie: Destroyer #1 and has a gold trim along the edge! Hang this baby on your wall –– 'cause it's guaranteed to turn some heads! Limited to 300. (CAUT: 4) Plate $50.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH: THE RAPTURE #1 PREMIUM EDITION This is the mind-blowing premium edition with art by fan-favorite artist, Arthur Adams! Strictly limited to 5,000 copies, this beautiful edition of Lady Death: The Rapture #1 (with the cover printed on sturdy cardstock) is simply irresistible! FC, 32pg $9.95 O/A CHASTITY: SHATTERED #1 PREMIUM EDITION Chastity, the sweet-but-deadly vampire assassin, is just a tease on this premium cover by Mike Weiringo, Rob Stull, and Jason Jensen! Surrounded by a vibrant background that includes masks and bats, Chastity is positioned in a circular frame ready for action armed with two deadly swords! It's simply a unique cover that you have to see to believe! Printed on cardstock with a special fifth ink and limited to 2,500 copies. FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A HALLOWEEN: BEHIND THE MASK #1 by Nutman, Brewer, & Arnold For the first time ever, the origin of Michael Myers is revealed in Halloween: Behind the Mask! On Halloween night, 1963, six-year-old Michael Myers slaughtered his sister and was sent to the Smith's Grove Mental Hospital. In 1978, Michael escaped and, adopting the identity of "The Shape" (a.k.a. The Bogeyman), returned to his hometown of Haddonfield and committed more murders before mysteriously disappearing. In Halloween: Behind the Mask, Michael returns to Haddonfield to carve out another gruesome chapter in his bloody saga! What happened in Michael's early years in Smith's Grove? Is he a psychotic killer or a supernatural monster? Now readers will go "behind the mask" and learn the secret of the Myers' family curse! Photo cover. FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A HALLOWEEN: BEHIND THE MASK #1 PREMIUM EDITION This premium glow-in-the-dark photo cover of the insidious stalker, Michael Myers, is sure to light up every Halloween fan's collection. This special edition is extremely limited. FC, 32pg $12.95 O/A UNTOLD TALES OF PURGATORI #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Georges Jeanty This glow-in-the-dark Halloween premium cover is sure to set your eyes ablaze! Purgatori is lavishly illustrated by artist Georges Jeanty (Bishop). Extremely limited to 3,333 copies worldwide! FC, 32pg $12.95 O/A UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: PIECES OF ME #1 BLACK DEATH PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Steven Hughes Own this glow-in-the-dark cover featuring a classic image of Evil Ernie by the artist who made him notorious: Steven Hughes! Limited to just 3,333 copies worldwide! Celebrate Halloween in Chaos! style! b&w, 32pg $12.95 O/A UNTOLD TALES OF CHASTITY #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Justiniano Featuring a classic shot of everyone's favorite punk cutie vampire by quintessential Chastity artist, Justiniano! And if that weren't enough, it glows in the dark, too! Limited to 3,333 copies worldwide. FC, 32pg $12.95 O/A UNTOLD TALES OF LADY DEATH #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Steven Hughes This is a classic, featuring the artwork of the man who made her infamous, Steven Hughes! And of course it glows in the dark to brighten up your Halloween! Limited to 3,333 copies. FC, 32pg $12.95 O/A EVIL ERNIE LITHOGRAPH #2 by Jerry Beck This 16" x 20", black-and-white lithograph features all new artwork by Jerry Beck, depicting the infamous "Evil One" crowned as King of the Dead! This one is sure to give you the creeps! Printed on archival quality paper, suitable for framing, comes shrink-wrapped on a cardboard backing. These will go fast! Litho, 16x20, b&w $24.95 O/A THE MUMMY: VALLEY OF THE GODS #1 by Marv Wolfman & Mat Broome The Mummy comes to Chaos!, and it's time for you to unwrap the suspense! The terror begins anew in 1927, as Rick O'Connell returns with his new wife, Evelyn, her brother Jonathan, and the mysterious desert warrior, Ardeth Bay, to face a menace even more deadly than Imhotep! Can they stop what lurks beneath the Valley Of The Gods?! FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A THE MUMMY: VALLEY OF THE GODS #1 VARIANT EDITION by Marv Wolfman & Mat Broome The photo covered edition of The Mummy: Valley of the Gods #1 features Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell from Universal Pictures' blockbuster motion picture, The Mummy Returns! FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A CHYNA II #1 by Steven Grant & Mike Deodato, Jr. Chyna's back, wrestling fans, for some more body-slammin' action! The fate of a state depends on the one witness willing to testify against the mob, and it's up to the WWF's "9th Wonder Of The World" to protect her. Is even Chyna's strength enough to hold off an unstoppable killer? Even if she does, success may mean failure, as deadly games threaten to make her an accessory to murder. Also available with a Previews Exclusive photo cover! REG.—FC, 32pg $2.99 EXCLUSIVE—FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A CHYNA II #1 PREMIUM EDITION David Michael Beck paints a stunning image of the "9th Wonder of the World" herself, Chyna! Standing tall and tough, you just know that this hot female wrestler ain't takin' no lip from no one! Limited to 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A PURGATORI: THE HUNTED #1 by Joshua Dysart & Coy Turnbull Plucked from the very heart of battle against the hellish legions of Asteroth by an unknown force, Purgatori finds herself deposited in modern-day Los Angeles! What God is so powerful that he could make Purgatori his puppet? Little "Muncher" Mikey, eater of women! Join Purgatori on her journey through Los Angeles, a landmark mini-series about cannibals, techno- vampires, fallen angels, zombie hookers, and the redefinition of Purgatori herself! Cover by Romano Molenaar. FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A PURGATORI: THE HUNTED #1 PREMIUM EDITION Get this exotic premium edition featuring the ever-seductive Purgatori, by Mike Wieringo, Rob Stull, and Jason Jensen, depicting the vampire goddess as she is surrounded by deadly serpents and icons of ancient Egypt! This highly detailed cardstock cover is limited to 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg $9.99 ************************ STARS OF THE MONTH EVIL ERNIE: YOUTH GONE WILD TP by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes He's dead! He's psychotic! And he's going to take everyone with him! All for the love of the ravishing Lady Death! This 152- page trade paperback collects the explosive and nearly impossible-to-find, Evil Ernie #1-5, originally published by Eternity Comics! Featuring the first appearance of Lady Death, and her crucial role in Evil Ernie's development. Plus, straight from the Chaos! archives, never-before-seen thumbnail pages from Evil Ernie #1, featuring a completely different introduction to Lady Death and Evil Ernie. (STAR00864) SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $9.95 EVIL ERNIE: REVENGE TP by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Learn new insights into Evil Ernie's tortured past. Collect all four issues of Evil Ernie: Revenge in this cool trade paperback. See the absolute destruction of New York City and watch the frightening outcome as The Evil One and his wise-crackin' buddy, Smiley, are separated! (STAR01278) SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $12.95 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A PURGATORI EMPIRE POSTER by Dorian Cleavenger Feast your eyes on this tantalizing image of the blood goddess Purgatori by up-and-coming super-hot painter, Dorian Cleavenger! Measures 22" x 34" and is suitable for framing! Comes rolled and tubed. Poster, 22x34, FC $7.95 O/A UNDERTAKER POSTER #2 This 24" x 36" poster features art taken from the Undertaker #1 cover with the Undertaker shown with bolts of electricity emerging from his hands! Poster, 24x36, FC $7.95 ******************* CLIB'S BOY COMICS TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #1 by Tom Beland A comic book version of the popular online strip and Ignatz Award-nominated 'zine, True Story, Swear to God, tells the story of how cartoonist Tom Beland met his wife, Lily, at a bus stop in Disneyworld. This is what happens when the wheels of fate start turning and a casual encounter builds into something much more. b&w, 40pg $2.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #102 by Various Elvira finds a lovable little baby on her doorstep, and all is bliss –– until she discovers that the child is really a greedy, soul- sucking monster and it goes off on a rampage. It's all in "Who's Yo Mama?" by Frank Strom, Ronn Sutton, and Bruce Patterson. Also, it's a comedy of bad manners when Elvira's job in a teen sexploitation flick leads her to discover the truth behind their source material in "Austen-tation," by Jo Duffy, Ron Sutton, Terry Austin, and Bob Wiacek. b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #50 by Various The mystery villain's been revealed –– but the true terror of the "House of Fiends" has only just begun! Everyone trapped inside –– human and undead –– becomes a victim. Which star-crossed couple's happiness will be destroyed forever? The heartbreaking answer is all in "After Life –– Beyond Death," written and drawn by Richard Howell, with embellishment by Ricardo Villagran, and featuring a masterpiece of a cover by Howell and the legendary Nick Cardy! b&w, 32pg $2.50 COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL VOLUME 9: MONSTERS ON PARADE by Various Just in time for Halloween! A big-time trick-or-treat goody for all of you who were expecting a rock… this latest entry from the CLI anthology series features a cornucopia of spooky delights to thrill and chill! Leading off is their biggest gun, El Mucho Grande (by Chris Yambar and George Broderick, Jr., with inking by Ken Wheaton), as the towering turnbuckle terror returns to Earth and puts the big smack-down on a certain giant lizard off the coast of Florida! And what's Halloween without chocolate candy? Next up (also from Yambar and Broderick, Jr.) is that futuristic femme fatale, Suicide Blonde in her latest adventure! Also to be found in the goody bag is Spells, the Tale of Three Little Witches (by Yambar and Levi Krause); a tale of The Myth of 8-Opus (by Xeric grant recipient, Tom Scioli); an epic adventure down on the bayou with Robb Bihun's The Hoon; D.J. Coffman gives us his dissertation on the power of Gravity; we'll enjoy a monstrous feast with Art Baltazar's Franks Giving Day; Mike Bocianowski's Chuck, The Ugly American shows us what he's made of (and if that don't scare you nothing will!); and, just to prove that Halloween is really for kids, they'll have some monster-bashin', candy-snatchin' fun with Wes Alexander's Stormfield and George Broderick, Jr.'s Chase Villens – Boy Hero. It's 152 pages of things that go bump in the night! But, order yours today before they're… gone! (Oooh! Scary, kids!) SC, 152pg, b&w $13.95 COMIC CAVALCADE AVENGELYNE/SHI #1/2 by Robert Lugibihl & Sean Shaw The lead-in to the crossover of the year is right here! This all-new special prelude story takes place in 17th century Japan as Shi's ancestor, Yuri Ishikawa, meets the angelic Avengelyne who comes to answer her prayer for help against a mighty demonic foe. The same demon who comes back to haunt them 400 years later in #1! Sean Shaw's stunning art and Nimbus Studios luscious colors make this a book you won't want to miss. Choose from covers by Rob Liefeld, Al Rio, Marat Mychaels, and Matt Martin. Each cover is limited to just 4,000 copies. LIEFELD––FC, 16pg $3.95 RIO––FC, 16pg $3.95 MYCHAELS––FC, 16pg $3.95 MARTIN––FC, 16pg $3.95 FATHOM: KILLIAN'S TIDE #2 BEACH BABE COVER cover by Talent Caldwell Fathom is back and Turner's protégé and breakout artist Talent Caldwell is burning up the charts on this rocking second issue! Talent shows he has the goods on our sexy exclusive cover! This edition is limited to just 4,000 copies, and comes all bagged and boarded. Also available as an ultra rare Ruby Red edition, limited to 500. REG.––FC, 32pg $5.95 RUBY RED––FC, 32pg $29.95 DEMONSLAYER: RAVE SUNBATHE COVER by Marat Mychaels Demonslayer on her sexiest cover yet! The hot series spins off this special pin-up book that features tons of all-new ultra sexy pin-ups as well as every cover and rare advertising piece by the artist and creator of Demonslayer, Marat Mychaels! You don't want to miss some of the ultra-scarce early Demonslayer promo pieces that are collected here in color for the first time. This is the ultimate Marat Mychaels collection of art and a must have for fans of sexy female art. Limited to just 1,250 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 ALAN MOORE'S GLORY PREVIEW TEMPLE COVER Check out our sumptuous exclusive cover on this all-new Alan Moore project! This special preview gives you a look at the making of what is sure to be one of the biggest books of the year! From the stunning detail of Marat's pencil work, to sample finished pages from the book, to the creation of the super-star covers, this preview will give a good idea of the stunning quality and love put into bringing this Alan Moore masterpiece to life! Limited to just 1,500 copies. b&w, 16pg $5.95 COMICS CONSPIRACY GENERIC COMIC BOOK #4 by Miers, Santos, Lean, & Thomas The comic that spoofs comics continues with the most action-packed storyline yet! The Mad Professor and his Lackey are back, and they're taking a giant killer robot out for a test-rampage. Meanwhile, the hero travels to the Big City in search of his super-hero origins, where his quest takes him straight to the doorstep of a major comic book publisher. Don't miss a surprise, unauthorized guest-appearance by the comic book celebrity of the millennium, as they also lampoon "the Man." b&w, 16pg $1.95 COMICSONE.COM SARAI VOLUME 1 #4 GN by Masahiro Shibata In the future, rampant genetic disorders wreak havoc on humankind. Teenagers turn into grotesque monsters when they hit 18, and growing old is no longer a luxury. There's only one kind of warrior who has the power to stop it! Trapped in the frozen north with homicidal animals and equally homicidal yeti, Sarai and Flicker must try to save a victimized shaman girl (and themselves) from certain death! Then, a corrupt baron marries a gorgeous girl for her Old-World wine, and a twisted black market sells children for elixirs of youth — and the two sexy maids are in the middle of everything! MATURE READERS SC, 186pg, b&w $9.95 GOKU: MIDNIGHT EYE #2 GN by Buichi Terasawa Continued from the first volume, a parapsychologist turns to Goku after she captures the image of a ghost on film. Goku is hard-pressed to protect her from a band of Ninjas that want what Yuko's got... and they'll stop at nothing to get it. Then, Goku once again meets his ex-girlfriend Bonny. She's a motorcycle racer taking part in the Paris to Dakar Rally, but someone is trying to kill her, and she's come to Goku for help. Why has she been marked for death? Can Goku unravel the mystery that Bonny's father took with him to his grave...? MATURE READERS SC, 294pg, b&w $11.95 OFFERED #2 GN by Kazuo Koike Diamonds are forever in this volume, because they're what tempt Yu and his band to hightail it to Agarti and snatch the treasure, before Yu's evil half-brother can get his hands on it! The second and final volume in this series brings high stakes and high adventures! Mikhail nabs the map to Agarti, and Yu begins his arduous pursuit; but Yu finds out that he's in for much more than he's bargained for... for Mikhail is a master swordsman and dangles Yu's life out on a thread. Watch out, Yu! Is that your dead father's statue that's come to life? Poisonous snakes, sword-wielding Sheiks and steamy romance all blow through on the desert wind in this gripping conclusion of the Offered series. MATURE READERS SC, 398pg, b&w $14.95 KABUTO VOLUME 2 GN by Buichi Terasawa Five hundred years ago in the Tensho Era of Japan, a man was born who defied the will of a demon; a man who had the gods of good on his side… a man destined to battle evil. His name was Kabuto. Somehow, Kuroyasha Douki, the vile Black Night Demon, escaped his prison in Hell and returned to the earthly plane to wreak vengeance on the family-line of Kabuto. None can escape his deadly magic and masterful skills with the blade; however, the gods of the North, West, East and South band together to help Kabuto stand for justice. With the questionable help of a diabolical talking sword that his own father forged, Kabuto may live another day to see his own sons born! MATURE READERS SC, 298pg, b&w $11.95 WOUNDED MAN VOLUME 2 GN by Kazuo Koike Flash back in time as Keisuke tells Yuko of his painful past and what fuels his desire for revenge. Explore the love Keisuke feels for his high-school sweetheart, Natsuko. And learn the motivations behind GPX's twisted porn industry, and how they find their "perfect" porn stars. Both are locked in a life or death struggle against GPX as they bring in porn stars to try to force them to have sex with various people on camera. Both Keisuke and Natsuko would rather die than be forced into making the film, and GPX starves the two of them in order to make them succumb. When the pain becomes too unbearable, Natsuko bites off her own tongue to prove her love for Keisuke will never be tarnished. Flash forward to Keisuke and Yuko's trip upriver to Galimpo, where gold is to be found, as well as a means to fund his vengeful plans. However, the local natives have other plans for the outsiders who're exploiting their territory… MATURE READERS SC, 400pg, b&w $14.95 REDMOON #2 GN by Mina Hwang Following his encounter, Philar heads back to school. But when he arrives, his teacher punishes him for the previous day's "trouble" by having him run 10 laps. As he finishes the last lap, hardly out of breath, he starts to wonder what really has happened to him. He has changed both physically and mentally. Kitara, daughter of a shaman, uses her psychic abilities to warn Philar via telepathy. But this display of power provokes Lunarena into attacking Kitara; preventing further awakening of Philar's memories. But Sadad has something to say about that. Meanwhile, Philar discovers the full use of his powers and doesn't hesitate to kick some android butt! Overwhelmed with the changes occurring and the flood of memories, he's plagued by nightmares of becoming a "freak" or scientific oddity. Even worse, he ponders if he won't make it.... SC, 196pg, b&w $11.95 JOAN #2 GN by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Emil is the second coming of legendary martyr Joan of Arc. She's adopted Joan's struggles and beliefs, which leads her on a desperate quest for financial support to fight both fronts of the King's war. But there is more to the battle than just armies. A direct encounter with the darkest evil that hides in the castles of France might end Emil's young life... SC, 192pg, b&w $14.95 CPM MANGA THE SLAYERS: SUPER-EXPLOSIVE DEMON STORY #1 by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka The Slayers is one of the most popular Japanese anime series ever imported to the U.S.! The Slayers features some of the most popular characters in the history of anime and manga: the hot-headed, red-haired sorceress Lina Inverse, and the strong and bull-headed adventurer, Goury Gabriev! The Slayers is also one of the funniest Medieval fantasy series every created, with dashing heroes, evil demons, princesses in danger, and wild jokes that everyone will love! And this is where it all began — the first Slayers comics! In this first wild issue, Lina meets Goury for the very first time! It's the beginning of their fabulous adventures, and all the business that the fans have come to love is at it's best here. These lovable heroes are always led astray by their hunger — for lots and lots of food, and for get-rich-quick schemes that never seem to work out! If you like adventure comics, humorous comics, and great fantasy, Slayers is for you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ASTRA #4 by Robinson & Cohn, Oishi, & Tanaka Jerry Robinson: artist on the earliest Batman issues with Bob Kane! Head of his own international cartoon syndicate! And now his manga is brought to America exclusively by CPM! Astra is a funny, sexy science fiction story about the beautiful Princess Astra, heir to the throne of a planet entirely populated by women, who's gone to find a man to help ensure that the women of Eros can continue to reproduce. Astra has encountered Yosuke, a strong and rowdy Earthman, and they've been subjected to tests in the secret labs of the Ministry of Science. Now Astra is still a prisoner, and Yosuke and his brother must figure out how to save her before she's persuaded that one of the evil corporate and government thugs should be the father of all the new citizens of Eros! The story is brought to life by Japanese "Good Girl" comic artist, Shojin Tanaka, creator of Metal Boy and Shibuya Honky Tonk, published in the Weekly Playboy manga anthology. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DARK ANGEL #30 by Kia Asamiya The fight is over. Dark Angel has won a terrible battle with the evil necromancers of the Gairana bandit gang. Dark has spread his wings and become the Phantom Saint he was born to be. Kyo is safe, rescued from her imprisonment by the gang, and Dark and all his friends are victorious. But there is one more revelation to come, and one more quest for Dark to follow. Dark has one last mission to complete… b&w, 32pg $2.95 GEOBREEDERS #32 by Akihiro Ito It's Kagura Security versus the Phantom Cats and the armed-and-dangerous bureaucrat of the Ministry of Welfare, in another blazing Geobreeders adventure! Maki and Mr. Taba try to take Ayagane-Tokyo Tower, while the rest of the gorgeous girls of the Kagura Krew offer tactical support. Phantom Cats are the supernaturals that menace modern society, and the Ministry's goons are just as happy to kill them, the Kagura girls, and anyone else that gets in their way! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT #14 by Ryo Mizuno & Masato Natsumoto A Dark Elf has taken over the beautiful city of Roid. Instead of this being the end of the quest of the brave band led by Spark, it is a new conflict. Their mission to recover the Crystal Ball of Souls must wait, as King Etoh needs their help. Marmo is menacing Roid, and its skeletal warriors are attacking the city's Pharis monastery. The band of heroes fight their way into the monastery, and lead the beautiful and magical Neece into the inner-sanctum, where they confront the Dark Elf! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: DEEDLIT'S TALE #3 by Ryo Mizuno & Setsuko Yoneyama Deedlit the Elf and Parn the Knight have joined with a movement to free an oppressed village from aristocratic overlords. They have met with the townspeople, who have aired their grievances and then retired for the night. But during the long night, Deedlit is suddenly awakened by a scream! One of the villagers has been attacked, and Deedlit and Leylia (of Grey Witch fame) run to his aid. This remarkable new comic series brings together two top Japanese creators: Ryo Mizuno, the popular American convention guest and the creator of all the fabulous Lodoss stories, and Setsuko Yoneyama, the famous shoujo (girls' and womens' comics) artist, creator of the Endless Waltz manga series. Special feature: the issue includes continues an interview with famed voice actress Lisa Oritiz, who is not only Deedlit, but also Lina Inverse from Slayers! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MAXION #23 by Takeshi Takebayashi In this issue, Keishi, the two-faced supernaturally evil student, is preying upon Maki, bringing her down to the ocean's shore to work his magic wiles on her. Then he takes her to a mysterious monastery, where it appears that supernatural forces have overcome Maki, and she has become one of the hypnotized religious fanatics! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 MAXION BOOK 2 TP by Takeshi Takebayashi Maxion is full of action, suspense, and romance, with fabulous, exciting, and sensual art by Takeshi Takebayashi (Time Traveler Ai, Battle Arena Toshinden)! In this second volume of the series, Maki is revealed to have supernatural powers too! She's kidnapped by the supernatural demon Volf, and Shion and Maki combine their powers to defeat him. Then the handsome Yuichiro discovers how deep his feelings for Maki are, as they share their first kiss. Fans who like good-girl art, character driven stories, and supernatural thrills will love Maxion. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $15.95 PRINCESS PRINCE #13 by Tomoko Taniguchi Fan-favorite character, Emma the Angel Bird, returns in her own starring role! In Part 2 of a very special two-part story, the mischievous Emma once again gets involved in the love lives of the heirs to the Kingdom of Gemstone. This is the third of four issues containing never-before-collected stories set in the Princess Prince universe, each one featuring all-new covers, never published anywhere before, specially drawn for CPM Manga by Tomoko! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TIME TRAVELER AI BOOK 2: SEXY PIRATES by Ai Ijima & Takeshi Takebayashi 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was never like this! The beautiful Miss Ai in the year 3994, a world where oceans cover the Earth. Lovely actress Ai Ijima has joined forces with a female Captain Nemo, the beautiful Lenn, to find the mysterious Ship of Light, which may be her only way to escape this future world. But will the Ship of Light destroy all land, and mean the end of everything for both the land dwellers and the ocean dwellers in this divided future world? Laughs and adventure combine as these gorgeous gals in wetsuits –– or swimsuits that show off Ai's famous tan –- save the world! Written by Japanese erotic superstar, Ai Ijima, with gorgeous, sexy, and action-packed art by Battle Arena Toshinden artist Takeshi Takebayashi! (STAR13485) MATURE READERS b&w, 208pg $15.95 ******************** Manga 18 DEMON BEAST INVASION: THE MANGA #2 by Toshio Maeda SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 LA BLUE GIRL: THE MANGA #3 by Toshio Maeda SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 UROTSUKIDOJI : RETURN OF THE CHOJIN #5 by Toshio Maeda SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 CROSSGEN COMICS THE FIRST #12 by Kesel, Di Vito, Hunter, & Lambert Gannish faces a shocking revelation that confirms his darkest suspicions about the existence of others on a par with the First. Persha learns an important truth from Pyrem, and Seahn's efforts to take over House Dexter from the inside gain him a small army. FC, 32pg $2.95 MYSTIC #17 by Ron Marz & Fabrizio Fiorentino Genevieve steps into the spotlight as we follow a day in the life of the new Master of the Nouveau Guild, a day that includes an assassination attempt by a lesser guild attempting to rise to power. FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL #17 by Waid, Eaton, Hennessy, & Quintana Thanks to the machinations of Yala of the First, Sam finds himself in a strange land, at the mercy of a mysterious Sigil-bearer who has his own war to win! Meanwhile, with Sam removed from the playing field, the Union/Saurian war takes a devastating turn! FC, 32pg $2.95 SOJOURN #4 by Marz, Land, Geraci, & Rodriguez With Arwyn and Gareth seemingly safe at least for the moment, the mysterious wise woman Neven relates the tale of Mordath's resurrection and reception of the sigil that gives him his fiery power. Meanwhile, a detachment of Mordath's fierce troll warriors closes in on the escapees. FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #17 by Marz, Cheung, Hillsman, & Ponsor Ethan joins Ashleigh and Exeter as they invade a hidden Raven genetics complex where unspeakable horrors are birthed at the hands of a deranged scientist. But will the dark secrets held by the laboratory tear the three apart? FC, 32pg $2.95 CRUX #7 by Waid, Epting, Magyar, & D'Armata The responsibility for last issue's disaster falls squarely on the shoulders of Capricia — and the rest of the team knows it only too well. What ancient Atlantean alchemy will Capricia unveil in order to regain all that she has lost? FC, 32pg $2.95 MERIDIAN #17 by Kesel, McNiven, Simmons, & Hollowell Sephie and her crewmates continue the active blocking of Cadadorian ships. They spread the word... Ilahn can no longer guarantee protection. Cadador's rule will end. So Ilahn's decided he must demonstrate to Sephie the price of her rebellion, even though she's not the one who will have to pay. And Sephie is reunited with the one person she misses most... FC, 32pg $2.95 RUSE #1 by Waid, Guice, Perkins, & DePuy when a sudden spate of extraordinary homicides and impossible crimes threatens his city, only detective Simon Archard cam separate the guilty from the innocent. Who is he? Where does he come from? All his operatives know for certain about Archard is that he is uncannily gifted and astonishingly intelligent. In fact, one might say inhumanly so. FC, 48pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CROSSGENESIS #1 Witness the beginning of the CrossGen Universe! By popular demand and fan request, CrossGen is making available a limited number of copies of this ultimate CrossGen collectible, CrossGenesis! This is the book that started it all… CrossGen's smallest print-run to date, and the company's first published comic book. Previously only available at conventions and through an exclusive online offer, CrossGen now makes this groundbreaking comic available to fans and collectors who were unable to attend conventions last year! FC, 32pg SRP: $5.00 O/A MERIDIAN POSTER #1 The daughter of Meridian escapes pursuit in this high impact classic cover from issue #4! Poster measures 24" x 36" and is ready for display! FC, 24x36 $6.95 O/A SCION POSTER #1 One of CrossGen's most memorable images, the cover of Scion #6… reproduced in a big 24" x 36" format and ready for your wall! FC, 24x36 $6.95 ******************** STARS OF THE MONTH MERIDIAN VOLUME 1 TP by B. Kesel, Middleton & McNiven, Vines & Ensign Reprinting Meridian issues #1-7, this trade paperback is the perfect introduction for readers who have yet to try this fantastic series. The trade paperback tells the story of 16-year old Sephie, who lives on a world where cities float in the sky and ships travel through the air. Her city, Meridian, is a city with an economy based on shipbuilding and made up of the finest craftsmen. All is well on Meridian until Sephie's Uncle Ilahn comes to visit his brother Turos, Meridian's Minister. Ilahn is the Minister of the sky city of Cadador. All his life he has dreamed of taking control of Meridian away from his brother and ruling the greatest empire on the planet. When both Turos and Ilahn are engulfed in a strange light, both are granted the sigil, the strange mark of power. Unfortunately, that power is too much for Turos to bear and his mark is transferred to his daughter, Sephie. What does the sigil mean? How did they both come to get it? What type of power does it bring? And with Turos out of the way, how can Sephie stop her Uncle from fulfilling his dreams of conquest? Follow Sephie's plight as she is whisked away from her homeland and realizes it is now her responsibility to find her way home to save her people from the oncoming invasion by Cadador. Also included is a complete cover gallery and humorous anecdotes from Barbara Kesel and other creators who have worked on this title. Colored by Mike Atiyeh, Morry Hollowell, and Paul Mounts. Fully painted cover by Steve Rude. (STAR13509) SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 SCION VOLUME 1 TP by Marz, Cheung & Leonardi, Hillsman II & K. Kesel Reprinting the first story arc contained in issues #1-7, this trade paperback is the perfect introduction for readers who have yet to try this action-packed series. The trade paperback tells the story of Ethan, a young prince on the cusp of manhood, who is forced to truly become a man when he is granted the power of the sigil, and his actions during a ritual combat tournament become the catalyst for war. On this world where a medieval façade hides high-tech advancement, follow Ethan and his second, Skink, as they are sent to the dungeon of their sworn enemy, Bron, only to be freed by the mysterious Ashleigh. Hunted by Bron, as well as the bounty hunter Exeter, Ethan tries to find his place in this world now on the brink of war. Does he return to his family and fight in a war he helped instigate, or does he follow Ashleigh and her Underground movement to free the Lesser Races? Ethan never thought his first days of manhood would be so complicated and filled with so much excitement. Loads of action, intrigue and some of the most spectacular battle scenes ever portrayed on the four-color page make Scion a must read for comic fans everywhere. Also included is a complete cover gallery, and humorous anecdotes by Ron Marz, Jim Cheung, Don Hillsman II, and Caesar Rodriguez on the making of this great storyline. Colored by Caesar Rodriguez, Paul Mounts. Fully painted cover by Adam Hughes. (STAR13450) SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 ******************* CRUSADE THE BURNING BLUE # 1 by Billy Tucci Imagine the entire world at war. Imagine the horrific Nazi Empire, dominating all of Europe from the Atlantic to the gates of Moscow. Imagine the thousands of American boys who learned to be men overnight, and paid the ultimate price. Imagine the fear of young pilots warring over the skies bloody skies of Europe. Imagine one of those pilots whirling, soaring and surviving in defense of freedom. Imagine that this valor, this sacrifice, has been forgotten. Now think of this pilot's granddaughter going through a grueling divorce. Think of her beautifully restored Victorian home in foreclosure, and the fear of losing her three- year-old daughter. And think of the grand daughter receiving a phone call. The fighter pilot has just tried to commit suicide. Imagine two struggling worlds colliding. And finding salvation on laughter's silvered wings. Imagine… This black-and-white comic is written and illustrated by Billy Tucci and features cutting edge CGI technology, incredible World War II action scenes, and riveting present day drama. Available with a cover by Tucci, and one CGI. TUCCI––b&w (1 of 2) $2.99 CGI––b&w (1 of 2) $2.99 SOME TROUBLE OF A SERRIOUS NATURE––ANTIQUITIES EDITION by Tucci & DeMott Crusade's ultimate collector's piece –– the antiquities editions are more popular than ever! And to add to your collection, Tucci's directorial debut/comic is now available as an antiquities piece. Complete with handmade cover and limited to 199 copies, each is signed by Tucci. (CAUT: 2) b&w $99.99 SHI LAPEL PIN This solid brass piece is sure to please –– the perfect little accessory! Solid brass, the traditional blood-red symbol rests in a field of pitch black. Featuring a military clutch and epoxy coating, each is individually poly bagged. (CAUT: 4) Pin $9.99 SHI BLACK CAP This time white embroidery on black twill, the new Shi cap will adorn your head or collection with the symbol of Shi. Constructed with pre-curved visors, six panels, adjustable plastic back, sweatband, and sewn eyelets. Perfect for outdoor activities or to add to your collection. (CAUT: 4) Cap $21.99 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING APORIATICA GN by Marcel Guldemond For the first time in one volume are the stories of critically acclaimed writer/artist Marcel Guldemond. From the introspective "In the Dark," to the Xeric Award winning "Under a Slowly Spinning Sun," Guldemond's Aporiatica pushes the boundaries of concepts of self, time, and the nature of reality. SC, 120pg, b&w $12.95 CYDONIA PRESS MUSIC BOX #3 by Donnie Odulio Deimos' first strike on the good forces of Cydonia sends the heroes scattering for survival. Hunted one by one, Deimos' goal of conquering the ancient world will destine its ultimate fall, triggering a mark that will lead to its destruction forever. Meanwhile, Victoria copes with her ordeal, fighting depression and hallucinations of a lost father. The only proof left: a music box. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XI #2 (Feb011983) FC, 24pg (3 of 6) $3.50 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS KANE #33 by Paul Grist Investigative television reporter Dianne Scott is a woman with a problem — someone has been following her. There have been phone calls in the middle of the night. Mysterious gifts arriving on her doorstep, threatening her life. But, she's managed to secure an exclusive interview with the biggest crime boss in New Eden. His name: Oscar Darke! b&w, 24pg $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS LIVIN' LA VIDA DORKA: THE DORK TOWER STRIP COMPILATION VOLUME 1 TP by John Kovalic At last! All of the Dork Tower comic strips from Dragon Magazine, Scrye, Gamespy.com and Interactive Week, collected together in a beautiful trade paperback that just screams "It must be mine!" As a comic strip, Dork Tower has a readership of nearly 750,000 in print alone! From Internet madness to lust for Lara Croft, this is Dork Tower like you've never seen it before: ready for primetime. And now all the comic strips are together at last! Most have never been reprinted before, and all will be sure to elicit howls of laughter from fanboy to mundane alike! Featuring an introduction by the members of the international rock sensation, Garbage! SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.95 DORK TOWER HOLIDAY PACK by John Kovalic Limited edition of 200 packs! This is the ultimate holiday gift for fans and newbies alike! Featuring the Dork Covenant trade paperback (reprinting Dork Tower #1-6) and single copies of Dork Tower #7-14, this fantastic package also features an original sketch by John Kovalic in every pack! It's a great way to get up-to-speed on the series! Pack, b&w $29.95 NODWICK #11 by Aaron Williams "Dungeon Crawl"—Yeagar is a simple man: Sally forth, kill stuff, take the loot, spend it on ale, repeat. Lately, his life's been just a little too complicated, so he and his valiant companions (yes, and Nodwick, too!) embark on a simple dungeon denizen extermination mission. But hark! What's this? Our simple delving into the depths is in danger of running into... plot devices! Can Yeagar manage to keep a little diversion into mindless hack-'n'-slashing from turning into an epic tale of cunning, skill, and heroics (not to mention tedious thought, planning, and forethought)! b&w, 48pg $2.95 PIFFANY PIN by Aaron Williams Forget those "guardian angels" for your lapel. What you need is someone who can duct-tape you back to life after you've been mauled by a rampaging Draco-gorgon! Here's just the thing: The Piffany Pin! This butterfly-backed cloisonne enameled pin measures 1 Ľ" tall, and it's guaranteed to save you if you're ever pounced upon by any mythological creature. Banish the forces of icky-badness today by adorning something you own with the non-naughty, good-thought-filled Piffany Pin! Pin $9.95 PVP #1—SECOND PRINTING by Scott Kurtz It sold out in four weeks, now it's back again! Issue #1 of one of today's most wildly popular comic strips! PvP's huge Internet following (nearly 4 million page views a month) translated into one of the most highly anticipated comic books of the year, and it showed as it sold through the first time around! Meet the inhabitants of the PvP ("Player Versus Player") magazine offices, and you'll never go online the same way again! Cole, Skull, Jade, Francis — all your favorites are here in this side-splitting issue from one of the masters of the form! b&w, 32pg $2.95 POKÉTHULHU: THE ADVENTURE GAME—SECOND PRINTING by S. John Ross & John Kovalic It's an endless summer vacation in the land of the dead. The Pokéthulhu — adorable eldritch monsters from the icy depths of space — run wild in the swamps, the forest, and even the cobwebs and sagging gambrel roofs of the fishing village that you call home. Could more people be talking about it? Here's your chance to restock it at last! From the warped minds of S. John Ross and John Kovalic (Dork Tower) comes Dork Storm Press' buzz-heavy Pokéthulhu, the Role-Playing game. Fast, furious and more fun than a screaming yellow electric rat in a blender, the stars are right for this hilarious game of cute, cuddly cultists! The first printing of 3,000 sold out in a week! It's back at last! b&w, 32pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A POKÉTHULHU T-SHIRT Before the game became an industry sensation there was... the T-Shirt! Offered again for the first time, here's your chance to catch up on the cult hit that is Pokéthulhu! The stars are right, but this T-shirt is so very wrong (for all the best reasons)! Just in time for the second printing of the sell-out Pokéthulhu RPG, how can you possibly be without this shirt for Halloween? Art by John Kovalic of Dork Tower fame. L-XL $19.95 O/A COLLECT CALL FOR CTHULHU T-SHIRT When Cthulhu calls, don't accept the charges! This hilarious t-shirt has gone through numerous printings and has appeared all over the world! Now you can get it again, just in time for Halloween. Can't you feel the Love(craft)? From the severely disturbed mind of John Kovalic (Dork Tower) comes this comedy classic! L-XL $19.95 ********************** DOUBLE EYE STUDIOS BLOOD SHED #2 by Fern Wharton; penciled by D. T. Washington Bloodshed is a sci-fi psychological drama set in the future that chronicles a five-member mutant government team of special operatives led by Special Agent and Profiler Amanda Storm. This team is one of many teams that the Department of Mutant Affairs delegates to investigate mutant crimes such as homicides, terrorism, and technology based crimes. The DMA explores incidents that might be paranormal in nature such as poltergeist phenomena, UFO encounters, and other mutant psi related events like psycho kinesis, precognition, altered states, and astral projection. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. 11 #1 (JAN011948) FC, 40pg $2.50 DRAWN & QUARTERLY COLLIER'S VOLUME 2 #1 by David Collier On the heels of his recent book collection, Portraits From Life, David Collier returns with Volume 2 of his eponymous comic book series! In this feature-length story, "Dennis Was Good and Bad," Collier writes about the tragic life of an old friend. Find out why people like Chris Ware, R. Crumb, and Joe Sacco consider Collier one of the best cartoonists working today! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.50 I NEVER LIKED YOU CURRENT PRINTING by Chester Brown One of the best graphic novels published in the 1990s is back in print in a new "definitive" softcover edition! Aside from a re- colored cover, Chester Brown has re-formatted all 172 pages, changing the black page backgrounds to white! Here, Brown tells the story of his alienated youth in an almost detached, understated manner, giving the book an eerie, dream-like quality. The New York Times Book Review called this "...a minimalist, but haunting, memoir of the artist's troubled adolescence and his mother's progressive schizophrenia." MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w (Note Price) $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUST THE FACTS by David Collier With his inimitably idiosyncratic approach, David Collier tackles a broad range of subject matter in his first collection, from Thomas Edison's bygone phonograph machines to the lost art of hand-lettered display ads. These strips have been culled from numerous publications, including Drawn & Quarterly and The Comics Journal, and they serve as an excellent introduction to the work of this quirky and unusual talent. Features a new introduction by the author. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 100pg, b&w $11.95 O/A PORTRAITS FROM LIFE by David Collier David Collier's popular and well-received comic book biographies are collected together in one complete book! Portraits From Life presents Collier's fascinating look at the lives of six individuals, from "Grey Owl" (recently made into a Hollywood film) to the recent "David Milgaard" story, about a man wrongfully accused of a brutal rape and murder. Also: "The Ethel Catherwood Story," about an eccentric early 20th century Olympic champion; "Humphry Osmond," a compelling look at the man who coined the term 'psychedelic'; and, finally, a look at the early exploits of Richard Collier, the artist's grandfather. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $12.95 *********************** DYNAMIC FORCES ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN DECEMBER 2001 EARTH X: SPIDER-GIRL MEGA-BUST Alex Ross' Earth X trilogy reaches new heights with each new Earth X series! Ripped from the pages of this series comes an exciting new cast of characters presented in an ongoing line of mega-busts. The second bust in this line from Dynamic Forces is Earth X: Spider-Girl. The daughter of the original Spider-Man, May "Mayday" Parker has inherited her father's amazing powers! Alex Ross designed, sculpted and beautifully painted the Spider-Girl bust which is destined to be one of the most collectible items for years to come! Measuring 4 1/2 inches tall this limited edition bust comes in a special edition collector's box and will be numbered at the base. Limited to 5,000. (CAUT: 4) Bust $39.99 EARTH X SPIDER-GIRL BUST PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION Previews Exclusive Variant Bust features a vacuform metallic red paint overlay! This limited edition bust comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by designer/sculptor/painter Alex Ross and Dynamic Forces President Nick Barrucci! Limited to 1,200 DST Exclusive Editions! (CAUT: 4) Bust $60.00 ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN DECEMBER 2001 EARTH X VENOM BUST The third release in this line from Dynamic Forces is Earth X: Venom. Never has Spider-Man faced a more vicious mass of mayhem than the super-brute known as Venom, the man whose intense hatred for the wall-crawler is matched only by the alien symbiote to which he's bonded. Alex Ross designed, sculpted and beautifully painted this Venom bust. Measuring 4 1/2 inches tall, this limited edition collectible comes in a special edition collector's box. Each bust is numbered at the base. Limited to 5,000. (CAUT: 4) Bust $39.99 EARTH X VENOM BUST PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION Previews Exclusive Variant Bust features a vacuform metallic red paint overlay! This limited edition bust comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by designer/sculptor/painter Alex Ross and DF President Nick Barrucci! Limited 1,200 DST Exclusive Editions! (CAUT: 4) Bust $60.00 CRIMSON: EKIMUS BUST! Ekimus is a Grigori, considered to be lesser beings because they had no soul. Rejected and dismissed by God, Ekimus decided to join the powerful and growing army of darkness and fought along side Lucifer as a lieutenant. He is cursed to walk the Earth forever, never finding rest, contentment or companionship. As the progenitor of all vampires with Lisseth — and mentor to Alex Elder— Ekimus passed this curse along to his offspring. This bust of Ekimus is the perfect companion piece Lisseth and stands a glorious six inches high he is sculpted and fully painted by master sculptor Martin Canale. (CAUT: 4) Bust $49.99 DYNAMIC FORCES LIMITED EDITION EKIMUS BUST This limited edition bust comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by creator/artist Humberto Ramos and sculptor Martin Canale! Limited to only 199 internationally! This Dynamic Forces ultra limited bust is going to go fast! (CAUT: 4) Bust $69.99 ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN NOVEMBER 2001 MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE/LADY DEATH TRADING CARDS The historic Top Cow/Chaos! Comics crossover is the crossover event of the year! And Dynamic Forces is teaming up with Comic Images to create the hottest trading card release to accompany this cataclysmic crossover! Twice the fun of any normal trading cards series, this set will feature the best of both worlds — Top Cow and Chaos! Comics! Here are 72 awesome trading cards featuring artwork by Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri, Francis Manapul, Livesay, Romano Molenaar, Talent Caldwell, David Wohl, Greg Horn, Curtis Arnold, Roy Young, Matt Busch, Keu Cha, Andy Park and others! And not only does this series come with some of the best artwork in the industry; it will also come with a randomly inserted signature card in every box plus as an original hand-drawn sketch card in every 3-4 boxes! Plus, Top Cow and Chaos! Comics first-ever six randomly inserted canvas cards (approximately 2 - 3 per box). Each box of cards comes with 36 packs of cards per box and 7 cards per pack! SRP per Pack: $1.99 Box PI MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE/LADY DEATH TRADING CARD BINDER Top Cow's founder ties the binder! Uh, never mind. Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri supplies the artwork being utilized on this once-in-a-lifetime series binder! The regular edition is really sweet, but if you would like both the founding fathers on this limited edition binder, you would want to order the Deluxe Edition featuring not only the fantastic artwork by Marc Silvestri, but also an exclusive signed card by Brian Pulido! Please note that the Deluxe Edition is limited to only 299 units! REGULAR—Binder (CAUT: 4) $19.99 DLX. EDITION—Binder (CAUT: 4) $39.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN LITHOGRAPH by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt Feel the horror as The Bride of Frankenstein meets her groom! The Universal Studios production of The Bride of Frankenstein is, to this day, still recognized as one of the most famous of all horror films, and this painting is a tribute to those Classic Universal Monsters by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt. Featuring a newly created and obviously startled Bride in Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory as the monster looms ominously overhead we realize "The Monster did not die! He lives, and wants love." This beautifully painted lithograph truly captures the integrity of the world's most memorable bride and her groom. A true classic you will appreciate for years to come. Limited edition lithograph measures approximately 18" x 24" and is printed on 80-pound Gallerie Art Silk stock. This lithograph is also available signed by the Hildebrandts. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. 10 #8 (AUG001880) (AUG001881) REGULAR—Lithograph, FC $19.95 SIGNED—Lithograph, FC $59.95 DYNAMIC FORCES: DRACULA "CRIMSON KISS" LITHOGRAPH by Alex Horley His charm is unmistakable. His power is undeniable. His icy stare is mesmerizing. His kiss is crimson—and deadly! Classic movie monsters never die, and the Universal Studios production of Dracula is one of the most famous of all horror films to this day. This painting of Dracula's "Crimson Kiss" by Alex Horley is a tribute to these great movie monsters, which are still carved in our collective memory. Limited edition lithograph measures approximately 18" x 24" and is printed on 80-pound Gallerie Art Silk stock. Also available signed by painter Alex Horley (all the way from Italy)! (CAUT: 4) REGULAR—Lithograph, FC $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, FC $39.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE STAR TREK: FOUR CAPTAINS LITHOGRAPH! Painted by hot up and comer Matt Busch! Just in time for Star Trek's 35th Anniversary, Dynamic Forces brings you the "Four Captains" lithograph, featuring James T. Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, Kathryn Janeway and Benjamin Sisko! Four incredible captains that have been at the helm of Federation Starships! Also available signed by the artist! (CAUT: 4) REGULAR—Lithograph, FC $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, FC $39.99 DYNAMIC FORCES APHRODITE IX RAINBOW CHROME COVER #2 Signed by writer David Wohl! Issue #2's are always harder to get than issue #1's, and this #2 is no different! This sold-out puppy (the regular cover is sold out everywhere!) is now available as a hot "Rainbow Chrome" edition. Don't miss out on this cool signed edition! (CAUT: 2) FC $29.99 DYNAMIC FORCES TOMB RAIDER GOLD FOIL EDITION #1/2 Signed by writer Dan Jurgens! The limited edition #1/2 issue has been released by Top Cow, and DF has the pleasure of offering the extremely limited Gold Foil Edition signed by writer Dan "The Man" Jurgens! (CAUT: 2) FC $24.99 DYNAMIC FORCES UNIVERSE GOLD FOIL EDITION #2 Signed by writer Paul Jenkins! With only 299 of these Aprhrodite IX #2's being created and signed, the few who get this issue will be the lucky ones! (CAUT: 2) FC $24.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE LADY DEATH: MISCHIEF NIGHT "RUBY RED" COVER #1 Chaos! launches a new series of specials this month, and the Dynamic Forces editions are just as special! Also available signed by Lady Death Creator Brian Pulido (limited to only 699 internationally). (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—FC $16.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, FC $29.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE EVIL ERNIE: RETURNS GOLD FOIL EDITION #1 Evil Ernie's back, and he's more devious than ever! Don't miss out on this limited edition commemorating his overdue return! Limited to only 699 in the world! (CAUT: 2) FC $14.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE BAD KITTY: MISCHIEF NIGHT GOLDEN FOIL EDITION #1 This is one cat who has the golden touch and she has more than 9 lives! Limited to only 699 in the world! (CAUT: 2) FC $14.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE PURGATORI: MISCHIEF NIGHT "FIERY RED" FOIL EDITION #1! With Purgatori, every night is mischief night! Only 699 produced for the hungry masses! (CAUT: 2) FC $14.99 EVIL ERNIE 10TH ANNIVERSARY LITHOGRAPH Signed by creator Brian Pulido! This classic image of Evil Ernie is commemorated on this 11" by 17" litho and is signed by creator Brian Pulido! Fans will not want to miss out on this 10th Anniversary piece of Chaos! history! (CAUT: 4) Lithograph $49.99 DYNAMIC FORCES HALLOWEEN LUNCHBOX SAMPLER ASSORTMENT To help introduce retailers and fans to DF's awesome line of lunchboxes, Dynamic Forces is presenting this sampler assortment of random lunchboxes featuring some of comicdom's greatest costumed characters! This assortment of lunchboxes are available at an introductory price of 6 LB's for the price of 5! Featuring The Punisher, Ghost Rider, Elektra, Witchblade, Fathom and a mystery 6th bonus lunchbox! The MSRP for this assortment is $119.94, but retailers and fans can take advantage by getting these 6 LB's for the price of 5 — just $99.95! There will also be a bonus box of Crow trading cards — an additional $71.64 retail value! Assortment $99.95 DYNAMIC FORCES RISING STARS #1/2 WIZARD EDITION PLUS PACK The limited mail in edition is now being offered through this offer with a bonus limited edition Image Comic! Pack $14.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WITCHBLADE/ELEKTRA VARIANT COVER #1 This hard-to-get issue is at a special price for all of those Elektra and Witchblade die-hards! FC $5.00 O/A TENTH ESPERANZA STATUE! This beautiful pose of Esperanza in a pensive mood sits on a 1 ˝" brick wall base. Espy herself measures 5 ˝" high bringing the total height to 7". The total length of the base is 9" long. Limited to 999 statues! Statue $89.99 **************** JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE & DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN SIGNED Signed by one of the greatest artists of our time . . . Mr. Dave (Watchmen) Gibbons! Limited to only 1,999 signed copies! (CAUT: 2) FC $39.99 JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE & DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN RE-MARKED This historic collaboration is also available as a Re-Marked signed version by Dave Gibbons. Limited to only 299 copies internationally! (CAUT: 2) FC $69.99 THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Chuck Dixon! Limited signing! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE HARDCOVER SIGNED Signed by creator/co-writer/artist J. Scott Campbell and writer Andy Hartnell! Limited to only 500 signed copies. (CAUT: 2) HC, FC $69.99 FARSCAPE: WAR TORN SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Marv Wolfman! Limited signing! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 LEGION SIGNED #1 Signed by writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and artist Olivier Coipel! Limited signing! (CAUT: 2) FC $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW HARDCOVER SIGNED Signed by writer Denny O'Neil! The classic storyline as told by Denny O'Neil is available signed through this special offer! There are only a few left, so fans won't want to miss out! Limited signing. HC $99.95 **************** EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A FROM HELL TP by Alan Moore Ten years in the making, at last the collected From Hell, winner of many awards and soon to be a movie. This bedtime graphic novel features the story of Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial murderer of all time. Alan Moore names Dr. Gull as the villain and creates the most compelling and terrifying psychological study ever undertaken in a comic book. All the conspiracies and cover-ups are considered and bound together in this vortex of terror. (STAR10647) MATURE READERS SC $35.00 O/A THE BIRTH CAUL by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell In Neil Gaiman's words, "Alan Moore's The Birth Caul is a stunning piece of poetry, of autobiography, of magic, of invention... lit, as if by flashes of lightning, with moments of recognition." The serious and dark side of Alan Moore surfaces once again in this once-only journey from death back to conception. It will be rendered in a powerful range of painted greys by Eddie Campbell in this all-new graphic novel, reuniting the team of the widely celebrated and much-awarded From Hell. Having analyzed the innards of Victorian London, the pair now turns their scalpels upon modern life. Where did it all go wrong? One-shot. b&w, 48pg $5.95 ***************************** EL CAPITAN BOOKS MURDER ME DEAD #9 by David Lapham This is it! The Triple-Sized Finale! In one, single, awful night, all of Tara's horrifying secrets will be revealed, all of Steven's worst nightmares will be come true, and all the gangsters, violence, blood and pain you can possibly stand will happen before your transfixed eyes! You will watch helplessly, dreading the inevitable, praying for a glimmer of hope. Can Steven and Tara survive this one night and find peace in this dark, insane world where only the guilty are innocent? Witness a terrible act of desperation in this, the final installment of David Lapham's harrowing journey into the dark twisted recesses of the soul. MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $4.95 FALSE IDOL STUDIOS 7 GUYS OF JUSTICE #11 by Brian Joines & Joshua C. Rowe The Nazi Virus storyline continues! With the rest of the team fallen victim to the evil effects of the virus, the fate of Big City rests in the hands of Lord Talon and fellow heroes Dung Beetle and the Human Poop. But can the combined efforts of these heroes prevent the infection of an entire football stadium… especially when the remaining 7 Guys are the ones spreading the virus? Meanwhile, the effects of the Big City hero-killer are felt halfway around the world as a young hero begins the trip home to Big City, seeking revenge and destined for an encounter with the 7 Guys of Justice! b&w, 30pg $2.00 FANBOY PRODUCTIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAN BRERETON'S NOCTURNALS LITHOGRAPH by Dan Brereton Dan Brereton's supernatural team of off-beat heroes, The Nocturnals, make a timely return appearance this October just in time for Halloween in a beautiful full-color lithograph painted by Dan Brereton himself! Perfect for framing, this litho measures 24" x 20" and is printed on sturdy 80lb. paper with a gloss varnish. A simply striking vertical image of all eight Nocturnals — Doc Horror, Gunwitch, Halloween Girl, Polychrome, Starfish, Komodo, Firelion and Raccoon — this was the first time that Brereton had ever painted all eight characters together in a single image! (NCP01-FBY) FC, 24x20 $19.95 ***************************** FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS BLAB VOLUME 12 by Various; Edited by Monte Beauchamp Monte Beauchamp's annual darling of the graphic design and illustration world is back with its most spectacular collection of cutting-edge comics, illustration, and graphic design yet. Blab!'s list of contributors past and present reads like a Who's Who of the contemporary visual art world, including Mark Ryden, Chris Ware, Gary Panter, Joe Coleman, and many more. Blab! is edited and designed by five-time New York Festival of Advertising award-winner Monte Beauchamp, whose work has appeared in Print, Graphis, Communication Arts and American Illustration. Under his guidance, Blab! has grown from a digest-sized B&W fanzine he began over 10 years ago to an annual coffee-table showcase event of impeccable production values and master craftsmanship, an object d'art that has become a standard-bearer in the world of professional graphic arts. Volume 12 features stunning front and back covers by Christian Northeast, as well as a stories by the Clayton Brothers, Northeast, Peter Kuper, Peter Hoey, Lou Brooks, Fred Stonehouse, and children's book illustrator Mike Bartolas, appearing in Blab! for the first time. Blab! stalwarts Gary Baseman, Drew Friedman, Spain, Blanquet, and Walter Minus are also back, along with Blab! newcomer and DEVO frontman Mark Mothersbaugh, who contributes a four-page color story, and several others. MATURE READERS SC, 10x10, 120pg, PC $19.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #239 Apparently, comics creators feel that they have certain rights to their own artwork or writing, control over working conditions and freedom of speech. Are conditions for creators improving, deteriorating or the same as they've ever been? In the second of our special two-issue focus, the Journal looks at present and emerging struggles between creators and corporations, including the recent legal setbacks of Dan DeCarlo and Marv Wolfman. Also featuring an investigation of the ongoing wave of copyright wars and how they could affect the comics industry: Can comics creators get it together? Individual courtroom disputes versus organized struggle. Plus, TCJ continues to provide you with all the groundbreaking news, incisive criticisms, and pithy remarks that have made us the best in the business for 25 years! MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg, b&w $5.95 LUBA #6 by Gilbert Hernandez Hey, with Love & Rockets back and proving that it's better than ever, Gilbert still has the creative stamina to put out another issue of one of his most beloved characters — Luba! In this issue, Luba gets involved with her husband Khamo and his deal with the police to expose drug dealers. And remember in Luba #5 the guy who safely escorted Luba's children Socorro and Joselito home late one night? He's back and he gets intimate with Luba's sister Fritz... and Petra?!! Uh, oh! There's always room for Luba! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.50 NAUGHTY BITS #35 by Roberta Gregory Just in time for Halloween, the ghosts in Bitchy's past come back to haunt her! Marcie has not been seen since Issue #31: wonder what she's been up to? And lesbian couple Barb and Lanie and their little girl Tanya have not appeared since 'way back in Issue #18! Find out how they figure in the plot. And don't be surprised by an appearance from... Kenney, last seen in Issue #19! Plus, also scheduled for this issue, a biographical piece about surrealist painter Remedios Varo (which explains the unique cover!). And more about Roberta, as well! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 PRINCE VALIANT VOLUME 43 by Hal Foster & John Cullen Murphy "Blood & Tears." The greatest adventure epic since Beowulf continues in this full-color series. Hal Foster's Prince Valiant, with its thrilling continuities of a noble knight in the days of King Arthur, began in newspapers in 1937 and continues to this day. Fantagraphics' deluxe, full-color library editions of Prince Valiant were initially intended to end with 2000's Volume 40, the final volume in which Foster was the chief architect of the strip's visual look. Due to overwhelming public demand, however, we are continuing the series, reprinting strips written and roughed-out by Foster and finished by Foster's prodigious assistant, John Cullen Murphy. Murphy, who had been quietly assisting Foster for several years, actively took over the bulk of the drawing chores in 1971 and immediately developed a fan following himself (although, for the most part, your average newspaper reader couldn't discern a difference between Foster and Cullen Murphy's styles). Each volume of Prince Valiant features close to year's worth of full-page Sunday strips. SC, 48pg, FC $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PRINCE VALIANT SLIPCASE This is a must have for collectors of the beautiful classic Prince Valiant series by Hal Foster and John Cullen Murphy. This blue slipcase (to match Prince Valiant's eyes) is solidly constructed with the Prince Valiant logo gold-stamped on the sides and spine. With room enough to hold ten whole volumes, make sure you get four or five slipcases for your bookshelf or display case! As an added bonus, each case comes with an exclusive, full-length Hal Foster interview that original ran in a long out-of- print, 1983 issue of The Comics Journal. This 24-page interview, beautifully illustrated, has been repackaged as a handsome booklet exclusively available through this offer only. Slipcase $24.95 ********************** SAFE AREA GORAZDE SC by Joe Sacco, Introduction by Christopher Hitchens In softcover for the first time, Safe Area Gorazde is Joe Sacco's 240-page opus about the war in the former Yugoslavia. Sacco spent four months in Bosnia in 1995-1996, immersing himself in the human side of life during wartime, researching stories rarely found in conventional news coverage. The book focuses on the Muslim enclave of Gorazde, which was besieged by Bosnian Serbs during the war. Sacco spent four weeks in Gorazde, entering before the Muslims trapped inside had access to the outside world, electricity or running water. The book has been prominently featured in American newspapers. The book also led to Sacco being named a recipient of a 2001 Guggenheim Fellowship. Features an introduction by Christopher Hitchens, political columnist for The Nation and Vanity Fair. MATURE READERS SC, 240pg, b&w $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPOTLIGHT ON THE GENIUS THAT IS JOE SACCO by Joe Sacco The name says it all. Joe Sacco is a genius! Garnering worldwide acclaim with his recent book Safe Area Gorazde and the devastatingly honest Palestine, American Book Award winner Joe Sacco has revolutionized the field of journalism with beautiful cartoon art and unwavering integrity. Spotlight is a collection of Sacco's odds and sods, including previously unpublished work, a weekly strip and early works, annotated with Sacco's wry comments. Get this before they're gone! MATURE READERS b&w, 56pg $4.95 ******************** ZIPPY ANNUAL 2001 by Bill Griffith Bill Griffith's Zippy the Pinhead is a pop culture icon. Born in underground comix, the surrealist character is now one of the most recognizable characters on the newspaper pages, and is currently in production as an animated series to debut on the Showtime Network in 2002. Syndicated since 1986 by King Features, ZIPPY is read in over 200 newspapers seven days a week. Zippy's trademark non-sequitur, "Are we having fun yet?" has become so often-repeated that it is now in Bartlett's Familiar Quotations. His likeness was graphittied on the former Berlin Wall, while Dan Akroyd is rumored to have created his Saturday Night Live characters, the Coneheads, after seeing Zippy for the first time. With Zippy Annual 2001 (a.k.a. "Z2K1"), all of Griffith's hilarious strips from 2000 and 2001 are collected into one place to guide us into the 21st Century. Millennium fever never seemed so, well, absurd. Frivolity is a stern taskmaster, and these brilliant black-and-white dailies and color Sundays (Griffith is a master of color and the printing process of the newspaper page) spotlight Griffith's inimitably existential and surreal sense of humor. "Bill Griffith's nationally syndicated Zippy continually stretches the intellectual bounds of the daily newspaper strip," writes the San Francisco Examiner. Plus, it's damn funny. MATURE READERS SC, 160pg, PC $19.95 Eros Comix ALRAUNE #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 BOFFY: THE VAMPIRE LAYER COLLECTED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pg, b&w $14.95 HEAD OF THE CLASS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, b&w $9.95 S&M UNIVERSITY #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 WERESLUT #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 PRINCESS OF DARKNESS 6-PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x6) $18.80 Eros Mangerotica STARS OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA GN 5: SUPER TABOO VOLUME 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08229) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pg, b&w $19.95 MANGEROTICA GN 8: SUPER TABOO BOOK 2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08956) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, b&w $19.95 ********************** FOOD CHAIN PRODUCTIONS WALKIE TALKIE #2 by Various Three stories — one long and two short — revolve around the fantasies and delusions that pull us through our world. A young girl caught up in an abusive family situation creates narratives of faeries and pirates to regain control of her life again and fight the bigger enemies inside human hearts. Two teenage girls in the deep south fall in love but can only enjoy each other's company late at night on shantytown rooftops. An old man remembers his late partner and — in his journey to an old rendezvous spot — fills his head with fantasies of their reunion. This book is about the personal and the political, and sewing back together the fabrics of fragile lives ripped asunder. b&w, 32pg $2.95 FRIENDS OF LULU STORYTIME This all-ages anthology is scheduled to coincide with Friends of Lulu's annual meeting and the presentation of the annual Lulu awards at Comicon International: San Diego. Contributions include stories from Julie Larson, Leah Adezio and Elayne Riggs, Jesse Yeh, Deborah Ginsberg, Jacque Boivin, Sharon Rudahl, Dave Roman, Talitha Nonveiller, Joan Hilty and Naomi Basner, Drew Boynton and Larry Blake, W.A. Peabody, Tatatiana Gill, Michael Lacombe, Donna Barr, Phil Yeh, and more! SC $9.95 FUNK-O-TRON BATTLE POPE PRESENTS: SAINT MICHAEL #2 by Robert Kirkman & Terry Stevens The prequel to the hit Battle Pope mini-series continues! Love is in the air as Saint Michael goes on his first date… and "dinner and a movie" has never been this difficult! Also: Belaam loses another body part, and Lucifer's ultimate plot is revealed. And there's still enough room for a cameo by everyone's favorite conflict-oriented pontiff (that's Battle Pope for you slower listeners at home)! So look for the mini-series that has everyone saying; "Hey, this isn't Battle Pope…but it's just as cool!" MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 G.T. LABS TWO-FISTED SCIENCE CURRENT PRINTING TP by Various A strong seller since its initial release, G.T. Labs' first book is now back in print! This Xeric winner and Eisner nominee features true stories about scientists, illustrated by acclaimed artists like Mark Badger, Donna Barr, Paul Chadwick, Guy Davis, Colleen Doran, Steve Lieber, and Bernie Mireault, to name a few. Plus, exclusively for this new edition, they've added more background material, re-scanned art, and a new cover illustration by comics legend Gene Colan! Find out why readers and reviewers agree with pros like Will Eisner and Scott McCloud, who say: Two-Fisted Science takes comics to places they've never gone! SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $12.95 FALLOUT TP by J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leo Szilard, and the Political Science of the Atomic Bomb So, you want to learn how to build an atomic bomb? Then this is the book for you. Jim Ottaviani (Eisner-nominee for Two- Fisted Science and Dignifying Science) is not only a comics scriptwriter... he also has a masters degree in nuclear engineering! So buy with confidence: Though not a complete do-it-yourself kit (plenty of assembly required, and batteries — not to mention plutonium! — are definitely NOT included!), Fallout will bring you up to speed on the science and politics of the first nuclear gadgets. On a more serious note, Fallout tells the story of the price the scientists — and future generations — paid for a swift end to World War II. This project, a graphic novel in the truest sense, features art by Steve Lieber (Whiteout, Batman), Vince Locke (The Sandman, Deadworld), Bernie Mireault (Dr. Robot, The Jam), Eddy Newell (Black Lightning), Jeff Parker (Solitaire, Wonder Woman) and a painted cover by famed studio artist Jeffrey Jones! SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $19.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING Price Guides STARS OF THE MONTH O/A OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME #31 by Robert M. Overstreet; Covers by Murphy Anderson & John K. Snyder III Enter a new era of collecting with The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide! The all-new, 31st edition offers a choice of covers by Silver Age legend Murphy Anderson (recreating Bob Kane's cover to Detective Comics #31) and John K. Snyder III (recreating Jack Kirby's cover to Fantastic Four #1), along with an amazing assembly of articles about the comics and their creators. In addition to the best-researched pricing in the hobby, you'll find market reports, key sales, in-depth historical information, tips on grading, and the most complete record of comic books from the 1800s to the present. You'll also find features on the 40th anniversary of Marvel's landmark Fantastic Four #1; Wonder Woman's 60th anniversary; profiles of cover artists Murphy Anderson and John K. Snyder III; a look at the phenomenal Platinum Age success of The Brownies; and the work of the hottest creator in comics right now, writer-artist Brian Michael Bendis! This edition also includes an updated directory of fan websites and much more! Since 1970, only one comic book price guide has been dubbed "the Bible" for casual and die-hard collectors alike. While others have come and gone, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has become the premiere reference source for the hobby, covering more than a century of comic book history! DETECTIVE COMICS COVER—HC (STAR13175) $30.00 DETECTIVE COMICS COVER—SC (STAR13176) $22.00 FANTASTIC FOUR COVER—HC (STAR13177) $30.00 FANTASTIC FOUR COVER—SC (STAR13178) $22.00 **************** EC Comics STARS OF THE MONTH EC LIBRARY COMPLETE VAULT OF HORROR SET Five individual volumes, housed within an illustrated slipcase, collecting the complete run of one of the most gruesome horror series in the history of comics! (STAR06037) Set (x5), b&w $110.00 VAULT OF HORROR "ANNUALS" The horror comic that helped define the genre. Whether you're new to EC Comics or a seasoned fan, these "Annuals" present a perfect way to delve into a world of terror! Meet The Vault Keeper, and lose your mind to terror! VOL. 1 (STAR00838) $8.95 VOL. 2 (STAR00927) $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR01777) $10.95 VOL. 4 (STAR06698) $12.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A CARL BARKS LIBRARY SET VOLUME 1 by Carl Barks The work of Carl Barks, the premier comic book "duck" artist, is collected in these fine, hardcover sets. Each reprints classic stories from the Walt Disney archives. Volume I reprints Four-Color #9-233. (STAR02002) Set $130.00 **************** GRAILWERKS STUDIOS BABEBARIANS: THE ART OF AXEBONE #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL COMIC COVER—PC, 24pg (CAUT: 3) $3.50 PHOTO COVER—PC, 24pg (CAUT: 3) $3.50 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA #1 COMMEMORATIVE EDITION by Ackerman, Sutton, Painted cover by Frank Frazetta The fans have been demanding it forever, and it's finally here. The Original Vampirella #1 reprinted for the first time in its entirety, using the original film from 1969! This 64 page magazine features the first appearance of Vampirella and is replicated to the exact specifications as the original. Magazine, b&w, 64pg $4.95 VAMPIRELLA #4-6 GIANT-SIZE ASHCAN EDITION by Smith & Mayhew Vampirella has returned bigger than ever and here is a preview of what's to come in 2002. New stories written by John Smith and artwork by Mike Mayhew. This magazine-size comic will showcase pages from the series. Limited to only 1,500 copies! b&w, 16pg $5.95 VAMPIRELLA: J. SCOTT CAMPBELL CHROMIUM SHEET by J. Scott Campbell An awesome 14" x 11" wrap-around Chromium cover by J. Scott Campbell. The Savage Dragon, Hellshock, Body Bags, Kabuki, Ash, Monkey Man and O'Brien, Rascals in Paradise, Shi, Painkiller Jane, Madman and others join Vampirella in the first ever crossover of its kind! This uncut chromium sheet will be shipped flat. Limited supply! Poster $9.95 VAMPIRELLA BLOOD LUST #1 & #2 VIRGIN COVER SET by Robinson & Jusko This limited collector's edition of Joe Jusko's painted masterpiece, Vampirella: Blood Lust features a Virgin cover. This set includes Book 1 and Book 2 written by James Robinson and painted by Joe Jusko. Limited to only 500 sets! Set $14.95 VAMPIRELLA: HORROR CLASSICS RARE FOREIGN HC EDITIONS by Various The queen of horror in her most exciting stories ever! This special hardcover book collects Vampirella's most chilling and hauntingly beautiful tales. These foreign language editions are impossible to find and are translated in Italian, German and Spanish. Very limited quantities available. Stories written by Alan Moore, James Robinson, Jeph Loeb, Christopher Priest and Ty Templeton. Artwork by Frank Frazetta, John Bolton, Tim Sale, Bruce Timm, Alan Davis, Gary Frank, Ray Lago and the legendary Jose Gonzalez. Featuring a destined-to-be-classic painted cover by Mike Mayhew. ITALIAN—HC, 64pg, PC $19.95 GERMAN—HC, 24pg, PC $19.95 SPANISH—HC, 64pg, PC $19.95 VAMPIRELLA ORIGINAL ACTION FIGURE This Vampirella action figure is sculpted by Clayburn Moore and includes several exclusive accessories including a base with red moon, crossbow, gun, and a wooden stake. Figure SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA ACTION FIGURE: JULIE STRAIN EDITION This limited edition Vampirella action figure is sculpted by Clayburn Moore and based on Julie Strain. This special figure includes several exclusive accessories including a base, crossbow, removable bat, and two guns, not available with the original figure. Figure SRP: $14.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA DEATH AND DESTRUCTION #1 SATIN EDITION by Tom Sniegoski, Chris Golden, Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover: Fabric The super-rare alternate of Death & Destruction #1 featuring a red fabric cover with the gold Vampirella emblem from her costume. Only 2,000 were produced. FC, 32pg (Note Price) $14.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA & THE BLOOD RED QUEEN OF HEARTS TP by Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Gonzalo Mayo This collection of classic Vampirella stories features her encounters with the seductive Blood Red Queen of Hearts, Vampirella's most infamous nemesis. Painted cover by John Bolton. (STAR02379) SC, 96pg, b&w $9.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA: TRANSCENDING TIME AND SPACE TP by Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Gonzalo Mayo Vampi's early encounters with Dracula are collected from Warren Vampirella magazines #17-23. Art by José Gonzalez. Painted cover by Dave Stevens. (STAR00855) SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA: A SCARLET THIRST TP by J. Gonzalez, R. Nebres, J. Ortiz Classic Warren Vampi short stories with dazzling art by José Gonzalez, Rudy D. Nebres and José Ortiz. Painted cover by Dave Stevens. (STAR00725) SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 HEAVY METAL NAUGHTY ESCAPADES BY ALTUNA HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR13478) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 96pg $18.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ATILA BY SEGURA & ORTIZ HC In a post apocalyptic world, man is destined to meet Atila, a young and beautiful woman. Segura and Ortiz bring this story of darkness and destruction. (STAR12694) MATURE READERS HC, FC $14.95 CHAOS LONE SLOANE BY DRULLIET HC Sloane is dead, torn to shreds by the clause of carthage. Well maybe, according to the legend Yearl has reconstructed and changed his body in a magic vessel. Drulliet is back in his beautiful book! (STAR13252) HC $16.95 REFLECTIONS BY AZPIRI HC A collection of stories from Alfonzo Azpiri, the artist who brought us the Lorna Mouse Club, Lorna and her Robot, Leviathan, and Wet Dreams. (STAR12578) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, FC $14.95 THE WOMEN OF MANARA SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08784) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, the U.K., or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 80pg $16.95 ********************* HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING INCAL #6 by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Zoran Janjetov Continuing the complete epic of John Difool! John's journey takes a turn for the strange when he goes undercover as a pregnant prostitute to solve the mystery of the Red Rings birth rate. Questions are answered by more questions when the conspiracy John is investigating proves to be bigger than imagined. Find out what character dies when faced with "The Insatiable." MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 METABARONS VOLUME 2: BLOOD AND STEEL TP by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Juan Gimenez This second volume of the cult-hit series, The Metabarons, collects issues #6-10 of the comic book series. The Metabarons has continued to receive accolades from comic fans, creators, and retailers alike. The first collection, Metabarons: Path of the Warrior, introduced the series to thousands of new fans. Find out what all the excitement is about in this new collection that focuses on Steelhead, who may be the most ruthless Metabaron in history. By Incal writer Alexandro Jodorowsky, and Leo Roa artist Juan Gimenez. SC, 7x10, 136pg, FC $14.95 EARLY SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN DECEMBER! SON OF THE GUN VOLUME 2: THE PRESIDENT'S DOGS HC by Alexandro Jodorowsky & George Bess Continuing the tale of an assassin's bloody road to redemption. Find out why this book was recommended by Warren Ellis, who said, "This is going to be gleefully warped, genuinely nasty, and very compelling. Like a car crash. The painter, Georges Bess, is hugely gifted." In this chapter, Juan advances his position as the Prime Minister's bodyguard, by killing the man's daughter. Now that Juan has gained this much trust, how will he exploit it? The answer will shock you. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS SC, 56pg, FC $14.95 ********************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE TECHNOPRIESTS BOOK ONE: TECHNO PRE-SCHOOL DELUXE HC by Jodorowsky, Janjetov, & Beltran Albino must undergo many trials before becoming the Supreme TechnoPriest, master of games and virtual reality. From his birth on the Sacred Asteroid, to his violation of the highest cybernetic access levels, he recounts his rise to glory amid the din and clamor of a cosmic struggle. A tale of the power of dreams! (STAR10718) SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $14.95 ********************** ILLUSTRATION STUDIO WORON'S WORLDS #3 SIGNED by Steve Woron Woron's Worlds #3… signed by artists Steve Woron and Fred Rawles — at an unsigned price! This comic continues the collection of Steve Woron's best art works from 1987 to the present. Aside from compiling this female fantasy artist's most acclaimed Betty Page, Barbarian, Fantasy and Romantic Fantasy pieces, it features the next installment of the updated Woron checklist. Also featured in this issue is part 3 of Grunge Bunny, a product of animal testing gone wild, best described as a cross between the Terminator and Lobo! Woron's Worlds #3 will be offered with two different covers; a "tame," all-ages cover of a lady ninja, or an "adult" cover. NOTE: The Adult version is not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS TAME COVER ED.—b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $3.25 ADULT COVER ED.—b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) (CAUT: 3) $3.25 INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP HAMMER OF THE GODS #5 by Oeming & Wheatley It took an extra issue, but all your questions are answered here. Every battle will be fought! Thorr and the Gods of Asgard face down the Giants in a bloody blow-down that lasts for weeks! But will Modi survive? Will Loki offer help or harm? Will you love the great cover by Dave Johnson? Of course you will! b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 IRONCAT VAMPIRE PRINCESS YUI VOLUME 3 #3 To tide over all Vampire Miyu fans comes the tale of her "sister" Vampire Yui by famed artist Narumi Kankinouchi! Yui and Nagi gather their strength, regrouping for another confrontation with the malevolent Shiki who still hunts for the life of an innocent child. b&w, 32pg $2.95 FUTABA-KUN CHANGE! VOLUME 7 #3 All heck seems to have broken loose. Kurin Shimeru, the new secret gender-bending student, wows the school girls in her handsome male form while the scientific sisters Miki, Maki, and Yuki continue wreaking havoc in the classrooms. And yet again, everyone has some reason to chase Futaba down... b&w, 32pg $2.95 FUTABA-KUN CHANGE! VOLUME 5 TP It's time for Futaba to take a crash course in what it really means to be a girl! First he defends his modesty from a panty-shot- hunting camera pervert. Then learns the real deal about menstruation, with a hilarious misunderstanding due to Futana and an egg. And to top it all off, Futaba finds himself/herself on the road to idol stardom! It seems no one can get enough of our favorite gender-bending high school student. SC, 7x10, b&w $15.95 DAHLIA VAMPIRE #6 The compelling tale of the mysterious vampire, Dahlia, reaches its final peak. It seems that China Blue, introduced in the last issue, has a personal agenda. She must stop Dahlia's bloody swath through the male students as she searches for the soul her lost love. Will China succeed? Or even more curious, will Dahlia's search ever end? b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.95 Sexy Fruit OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 8 #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 2 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR13542) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL GN, 208pg, b&w $15.95 *************** KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT ROOMIES! #1 by David Willis Perverse sexual lust abounds in the amazing first issue of Roomies!, the bi-monthly comic book series spinning off from David Willis's ultra-popular Keenspot online comic strip epic. Meet Danny and Joe, an Odd Couple made in Hell! Danny just wants to live out his life in decency. Joe wants to live out his life in the crotches of surrounding coeds. Add in Joyce, the amazingly pure and naive Protestant girl who plans to make Danny hers, and the legendary Roomies! saga begins! This issue collects the first thirty Roomies! strips, plus a twelve-page original story set during Freshman Orientation. b&w, 24pg $2.95 SUPEROSITY #4 by Chris Crosby Cutting-Edge Retro Halloween Special! After Chris makes Halloween costumes based on characters from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, his whole view of reality is shattered! 10-year-old Moneybags Richman (neglected son of Chris's billionaire boss) sends him into shock when he explains that he's never heard of Chris's childhood idol, and refuses to believe that something as silly as "He-Man" ever existed, or was as popular as Pokémon! How could anyone not know about He- Man?! Could Chris's favorite 80s cartoon show be just an elaborate fantasy created by his Pop Rocks-damaged brain? Forty- nine strips with cartoonist's commentary and all-new material will show you why all the cool kids on the internet are achieving Superosity daily! b&w, 24pg $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE COMIC BOOK #60 "Happy Entrails To You"—Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic book on the subject of games and gamers. The principal characters — B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara and the dastardly Black Hands — play numerous characters in their role-playing games. But their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. In addition to the comics, KoDT features articles geared to a gamer's perspective. A fantastic and hilarious slice of (fantasy) life in strips! b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #9 by Plemmons, Brendon, & Brian Fraim Join the misadventures of Knuckles, El Ravager, Zayre and Teflon Billy as they wreak havoc with their unique brand of heroics. In this issue, our 'heroes' force a henchman into a dangerous situation to retrieve a piece of junk. But what will they do when the junk turns out to be a much sought-after magical item, turning their lowly servant into a charismatic lord? Can the Knights adapt to being followers instead of leaders?! Or will they just kill him and get it over with? Find out in the newest episode, "Just for the Helm of It!" KODT Illustrated re-tells the adventures of the Untouchable Trio (plus One) from the perspective of their HackMaster role-playing game characters. Now with new material! b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.99 TONY DIGEROLAMO'S THE TRAVELERS #12 by DiGerolamo, Moreno, & Dunn "Surely you Joust"—Returning to Beastlyville a year after everyone thinks that they're dead, our heroes find their lives turned upside down! Cubby's five wives have left him, Sgt. T.S. is no longer the King's Champion, and Tony the Quick owns the Dock and Swig! Will Cubby find love again? Will the Sarge get his job back? And, where will Shambles get beer?! All this and a jousting match too! (Special appearance by Sir Gawain!) Colors by Magic card illustrator, Kevin Daily. b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.99 LANDWASTER BOOKS RAT LOVE STORY GN by Rich Watson A touching modern day fairy tale about a rat that falls in love with a human woman, and the great lengths he goes to win her love. But love is not always a straight and narrow road, and the story isn't as simple as it seems. SC, 70pg, b&w $7.95 LAST GASP THE EDUCATION OF SOPHIE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 46pg, FC $12.95 NIGHT OF THE TIKI The Art of Shag, Schmaltz, and Selected Oceanic Carvings by Douglas A. Nason Before the Tiki craze, there was a continent made of islands called Oceania in which magic-religious carvings had an important place. Some called "tikis" had great power. In fact they were so powerful that they influenced the future of humanity, starting with the first wave of Tiki madness in America in the 50's when Leroy Schmaltz used his talent to redecorate Southern California, Polynesian style! A generation later, Tikis have once again invaded America, and Shag was their prophet, mixing their mystical imagery with the trappings of 90s lounge culture and retro-chic. Praised by his elders and made a star by his fans, Shag is the latest avatar of the artist who communicates with the Tikis... And so from the earliest Polynesian sculptures to the jet-powered paintings of Shag, this book (and the exhibit it represents) covers the history of Tikis and their interface with the history of humanity. A grandiose endeavor indeed! Available in softcover and hardcover editions. (CAUT: 4) SC—10x8, 120pg, FC $24.95 HC—10x8, 120pg, FC $45.00 LINSNER.COM DAWN SIX SKULLS PRINT Linsner's goddess Dawn floats beyond space and time in a sunset sky, surrounded by the Six Skulls of Ancient Wisdom. "Six Skulls" is the second in Linsner's Dotcom Print Series. It is signed, numbered and limited to 1500 copies. Printed in glorious full color on 100-pound (heavyweight) acid-free paper, the print measures 16"x 20" and is an exquisite addition to any fan's collection! Print $30.00 LITTLE ROCKET PUBLISHING WILD STARS VOLUME 3 #2 by Michael Tierney & David Brewer The handful of Artomiques that escaped the obliteration of their world have spent the last five years in our reality, scheming and manipulating events on a worldwide scale. How can Rosetta Stonewolf's chance encounter with a civil war ghost and his descendant — Sheriff Onery Honorman — affect those plans? Cover by Frank Brunner. Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LONE STAR PRESS ACE OF DIAMONDS #3 by Porzig, Phipps, & de la Rosa Dani Nolan, the Ace of Diamonds, is fed up with her newfound publicity, but that doesn't stop her manager from booking an appearance on the Late Tonight Show! With all this media exposure, it's a wonder she doesn't snap! To make matters worse, a Russian assassin named Psythe has tracked Dani down and she's out for blood! Is this another shadowy connection from her father's hidden past, or an all-new threat? Wraparound cover by Clark Hawbaker. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MEDIA MARKET GROUP ANAL FANTASY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 32pg $4.95 DICKGIRL BRIDE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 28pg $4.95 RAIDERS OF THE LAST ASS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 24pg $4.95 MID-WEST COMIC COMPANY DAWN SKETCHBOOK FOIL EDITION This sketchbook features all-new artwork and concept sketches of Dawn as well as other Linsner creations and projects. As a bonus, each issue will come signed by Joe Linsner. Comes bagged and boarded. Sketchbook SRP: $19.99 NO HONOR #1 TURNER VIRGIN VARIANT COVER Witchblade and Fathom co-creator Michael Turner has provided the pencils on this rare alternate "Virgin" cover edition of No Honor #1. Only 500 copies available! No logo, issue number, or other insignias that take away from Turner's breathless artwork! Comes bagged and boarded. FC SRP: $39.99 NO HONOR PREVIEW BOOK FOIL EDITION Find out what everyone is talking about by getting the inside-scoop straight from the pages of Fiona Avery's inaugural comic book series! Comes bagged and boarded. FC SRP: $9.99 TELLOS #3 VARIANT HEAD SHOT SIGNED SKETCH COVER This rare exclusive features head shots of all four main characters from the world of Tellos. As a bonus, each issue will come signed by series co-creator Todd Dezago. Comes bagged and boarded. FC MSRP: $10.99 TOMB RAIDER #9 VARIANT SKETCH COVER A rare sketched alternate cover of Tomb Raider by series artist Andy Park. This rare gem was previously available only to retailers as a 1-in-25 incentive! Comes bagged and boarded. FC MSRP: $15.99 TOMB RAIDER #13 VARIANT VIRGIN COVER EDITION The "Virgin" cover edition of this rare Tomb Raider Alternate was limited to a mere 500 copies. This particular version features an incredible cover by Andy Park, without a logo, issue number, or other insignias that detract from this beautiful artwork! Comes bagged and boarded, with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC SRP: $49.99 WITCHBLADE #46 VARIANT VIRGIN COVER EDITION Keu Cha created this one-of-a-kind "Virgin" cover edition on this rare Witchblade alternate cover, limited to only 500 copies! There is no logo, issue number, or other insignias that detract from the cover's artwork. Each issue comes signed by Keu Cha, comes bagged and boarded, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. FC SRP: $49.99 MIGHTY GREMLIN ELECTRIC GIRL #8 by Mike Brennan Young Virginia has a close encounter with… the family dentist! Then, what's the Electric Girl to do when she has to deal with a gremlin in love?! Oogleeoog holds the key to a solution, and Virgina's not going to like it! And last, but not least, Blammo goes for a drive in the country! b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLAMMO PLUSH DOLL You've heard the rumors for months — it's finally true! — the long awaited Blammo Doll is here! Now everyone can own their very own cuddly plush toy version of the Electric Girl's faithful companion! Measuring 8 Ľ" long x 6" wide x 6" deep, this is a must for Electric Girl fans and toy lovers alike! (CAUT: 4) Doll $15.00 MOONSTONE VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE:TOREADOR by Rafael Nieves, Paul Mounts, & Vince Locke This is the first in a series of one-shots, based in the noir universe of White Wolf's Vampire the Masquerade role-playing game, telling a unique story of fame and origins within the passionate "Toreador" vampire clan. Jane Fordham, a disillusioned and frustrated actress, is also "Fannie Fang" the exotic hostess of TV's Midnight Theatre. But when a strange man seeks to seduce her into the role of a lifetime, she may face an endless masquerade! What fruit will come to bear from the mingling of these two strangers' desires? And what veil shall be neatly torn away to expose a true and horrible world, one that most think exists only in legend? Cover by Ken Meyer Jr. Squarebound. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $5.95 ROBIN HOOD AND THE MINSTREL by Storrie, Gulick, & Bird In this first book in a series of one-shots, Robin Hood's men chance upon a distraught minstrel, Alan-a-Dale, deep within Sherwood Forest. Alan relates the sad tale of his true love Ellen, whose father has promised her to a man who "has no kindness in him." Robin quickly hatches a mad plan to reunite the two hearts. Will true love and two-fisted longbow action be enough to prevail against the schemes of a wicked lord and his ally, the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham? Verily! Cover by Joel Naprstek. Squarebound. FC, 48pg $5.95 SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CLOWN PRINCE OF LONDON by Joe Gentile & Rich Gulick At the point where deductive reasoning ends, Sherlock Holmes's most shocking investigation begins! Urged by a Mr. Lees, a gentleman possessed of second sight, Holmes and Watson dig deep into the case of a comely young woman found burned in her bed. What Inspector Lestrade mistakes as the open-and-shut misadventure of a sleepy smoker, our heroes perceive correctly as murder! Hidden beneath the facade of genteel Victorian society, they discover a criminal so depraved that we may not speak of his horrible desires in this solicitation. Alas, this may be only a hint at the treachery afoot! Cover by Drew Tucker. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MTS INC. LUCIFER BACK IN BLACK TOWER VARIANT FIGURE From the hot Dark Alliance Figure Series comes the King of Chaos, Lucifer. This limited edition "Back in Black" variant is scarier than hell itself standing 10" tall with a blood-covered hand. Perfect for any figure fan! Figure MSRP: $19.99 HOUSE OF DEAD HIEROPHANT TOWER VARIANT FIGURE This exclusive figure is now available from the red hot House of the Dead video game. It features a rotting head as it would appear in the game, and comes with a Trident and Mofish for complete morbid fun. Figure MSRP: $14.99 WOLVERINE SHI DARK NIGHT JUDGMENT #1 TOWER VARIANT COVER Billy Tucci tackles Wolverine and Shi in this beautifully illustrated first time meeting between the two. Catch all the action with a new cover by Tucci! FC MSRP: $6.95 NINE RINGS OF WU TANG #1 EXCLUSIVE TOWER VARIANT COVER Missed it before? Well, it's back and ready to introduce the Clan's beginning once again. Written by Brian Haberlin and Arron Bullock, this issue sports a tail-kicking cover by Clayton Henry! FC MSRP: $6.95 NBM BONEYARD #4 by Richard Moore Here comes the climax of the first story arc, culminating in a big confrontation between the townsfolk, the denizens of the Boneyard, and Mayor Wormwood, who has now revealed his true horrific identity! He lays out his grand scheme, the real reason he wants the cemetery razed... or does he? The fate of Abbey, Ralph, and the others rests with Paris, who is tempted with anything and everything his heart desires. Can he resist? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 DIXIE ROAD VOLUME 2 GN by Hugues Labiano & Jean Dufaux Fleeing Louisiana into Alabama with her dad's bank robbery cash in pocket, Dixie's family tries to settle down again and make a fresh start. Her Dad's impulses, however, make him incapable of holding onto the money, from generous donations to gambling. Worse yet, he gets robbed... by none other than a crooked cop! Penniless again, Dixie's mother gets another ill- paying usury job that questions one's ability to stay honest, and her dad is compelled to run the same cycle over once more. And then there's that mysterious private investigator closing in on them. Also, Dixie runs into author James Agee and photographer Walker Evans, who chronicled the Depression and the plight of tenant farmers in the South, and a bit of history is made... SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DIXIE ROAD VOLUME 1 GN by Hugues Labiano & Jean Dufaux This road... this road was going to become my only friend, my unique refuge. This road that went straight to the mirages thousands had only left to believe in. "A mirage," my mother says, "is like a golden apple which will never fall... I don't believe her. I'll be under the tree. And the apples will fall." SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 ********************** DRABBLE: "WHO WANTS TO BE A FENDERHEAD?" TP by Kevin Fagan More goofy gags from this perennially popular and inventive strip! SC, 8x9, 128pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ADELE BLANC-SEC GN'S by Jacques Tardi Both originally published at $9.95! Famous tongue-in-cheek horror series spoofing Agatha Christie! Two volumes from which to choose! ADELE & THE BEAST (STAR02909)—SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC MSRP: $2.00 DEMON OF THE EIFFEL TOWER —SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC MSRP: $2.00 O/A CORTO MALTESE: VOODOO FOR THE PRESIDENT GN by Hugo Pratt Originally published at $8.95! The adventures of the famous sailor that made Pratt one of the best-known authors world-wide! (STAR04627) SC, 8x11, 96pg, b&w SRP: $8.95 ********************* ADA LEE VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $9.95 TRANSFORMATIONS OF GWEN VOLUME 2 BY ERIC KROLL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 80pg, FC $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRANSFORMATIONS OF GWEN VOLUME 1 BY ERIC KROLL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 80pg, FC $16.95 ***************** NEW ENGLAND COMICS WORLD WAR 2 #7: AFRIKA KORPS by Ron Ledwell Following Mussolini's defeat at the hands of the British in Egypt, Adolf Hitler stepped in to halt the rout by sending a few "light" divisions into Africa. The Afrika Korps, as the force came to be called, was supposed to halt the British advance and stabilize the line. But its commander, Field Marshal Irwin Rommel, had much greater things in mind. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w, 32pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE TICK COLOR #1 by Silvia, Sandroni, & Toyoshima All-new stories of The Tick and his entire universe in full-length full-color stories! In this debut issue, The Tick chases the villainous Thrakkorzog from his black-and-white world to the alien's other-dimensional homeworld, only to discover that Thrak's dimension is awash in color! After a dramatic battle with Thrakkorzog in his weird universe, The Tick escapes back to Earth through a handy inter-dimensional portal… unwittingly exposing his own universe to the all-powerful comic book force: The Power of Full Color FC, 32pg $3.95 O/A THE TICK COLOR #2 by Silvia, Kazybrid, & Toyoshima Things get somewhat "back to normal" following The Tick's return from Thrakkorzog's alien dimension. But things never stay "normal" for very long in The Tick's universe, as the Earth is being bombarded by meteors from the Moon! The Tick and his super-teammates boldly go where no hero has gone before and find themselves in the furious grip of an exciting full-color three-issue story arc entitled "Rocket Men from the Moon!" FC, 32pg $3.95 *********************** NICKELODEON RUGRATS COMIC ADVENTURES VOLUME 3 #7 Nickelodeon's too-cool toddlers return in their latest issue featuring games, puzzles, and an all-new Rugrats adventures! Magazine format. FC, 32pg $2.95 NINTH CIRCLE STUDIOS SONAMBULO VOLUME 1 : SLEEP OF THE JUST TP by Rafael Navarro Collected for the first time! The original Xeric Award-winning series that started it all! Follow masked wrestler-turned- detective Sonambulo on a lurid trek through the surreal landscape of the subconscious! Non-stop lucha-noir action! Mambo! Plus, a ten-page sketchbook section and an introduction by David Schow of The Crow and Outer Limits Companion fame. SC, 120pg, b&w $15.00 OFF PANEL COMICS S.W.I.P.E.R. #1 A sentinel of the spaceways gathers the Earth's mightiest heroes to battle a devourer of worlds in this, the world's MOST ORIGINAL comic magazine! NOTE: Though the art and story are original, the point of the series is to parody the super hero clichés, yet offer a compelling tale. b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.00 ONI PRESS TROUT #1 by Troy Nixey Not exactly a normal little boy, Trout lives above a turnip factory. He goes on surreal adventures. And when a devilish puppet show comes to town, Trout seems to be the only one not to be taken in by the soul-nabbing show. It's up to him to find the truth and save the town before the traveling entertainers get away for good. b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 MAGIC PICKLE #2 by Scott Morse Forget that other JoJo character! That monkey don't have nothin' on Ms. Wigman! With Weapon Kosher, the magic pickle, in the clutches of the rotten Brotherhood of Evil Produce, it's JoJo to the rescue! But will she be able to save him in time? How will she keep Weapon Kosher a secret from her annoying older brother? Will the Pickle be as effective against that meaning Lu Lu Deederly as he is The Phantom Carrot? Includes a back-up story by Jim Mahfood, starring Smoke Dog! b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 KISSING CHAOS #2 & #3 by Arthur Dela Cruz In issue #2, the kids have been on the road nonstop for days now, and according to the news on the radio, the manhunt for them is only being intensified. This means they are stuck with each other, a harsh reality given that Damien and Raevyn are already starting to get on each other's nerves. Personal conflicts seem like peanuts when the accidental criminals meet the real kind— carjackers with a double-barreled shotgun! Also, more details of the traumatic past that's turned Angela mute begin to come to light. In issue #3, Damien is confronted by an anti-government lunatic who has seen the fugitive kids on the news. Convinced that Damien is just the sort of walk-the-walk hero his cause needs, the militia man attempts to recruit him, and "no" is not an answer in the guy's vocabulary. Meanwhile, Angela's fantasy world begins to unravel, ever so slowly threatening to supercede reality completely. MATURE READERS #2—b&w, 16pg, b&w (2 of 8) $2.25 #3—b&w, 16pg, b&w (2 of 8) $2.25 HOPELESS SAVAGES #3 by Jen Van Meter & Christine Norrie The penultimate chapter to the greatest rock 'n roll adventure. With all the Hopeless-Savage children back in the clan, it's time to start the hunt for their parents in extreme earnest. The best place to being looking? Their back catalogue! It's a journey through punk rock's past, leading them to mom and dad's former management and friend. But are their snakes lurking about in the grass that they have yet to see? b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 JETCAT CLUBHOUSE #4 by Jay Stephens It's autumn! Time for all good kids to run around and jump in piles of leaves and enjoy the changing of the season! What better way than to visit the Clubhouse? Join Jetcat and the gang — Ploppy, Tutenstein, and Oddette — for some outrageous adventure and supercool hi-jinx! b&w, 24pg $3.25 THE GUNWITCH: OUTSKIRTS OF DOOM #3 by Dan Brereton & Ted Naifeh Heliopolis is a smoking shambles, its people scattered and thrashed in the wake of a relentless tied of undead troubles. As the mayhem builds to its peak, the Gunwitch prepares to lead headlong into chaos with both guns firing! The vampire clans are squaring off, and if the townsfold are going to survive the unholy war about to crash down on their heads, our heroic outsider with the big hat is going to be the one to save them. But what of the small child caught in the tug-of-war between soulless bloodsuckers? What of the two tons of Egyptian gold hidden amidst the havoc? And who is that familiar young figure with the jack-o-lantern knapsack sneaking around in the shadows? b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN BOY GENIUS 3: MONKEY TALES #5 by Dan Brereton & Ted Naifeh It's the return of Bezeruul! You know, the big talking gorilla from the first issue. What? You thought we'd throw a character like that away without doing something cool with him? You think the ominous "We may meet again" routine when he departed was just for show? Bezeruul is the only primate in existence who can match Barry Ween neural disrupter for neural disrupter, and when primates clash, planets quake! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLUE MONDAY: ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS #3 by Chynna Clugston-Major Bleu begins losing her mind. Her inability to wrest the video of her in the bath out of the hands of the sweaty boys who took it, and with Clover suddenly acting weird around her, the stress and pressure takes the form of a giant Otter. She can see it and hear it, but can anyone else? Is someone slipping something crazy in her cereal, or has she just watched Harvey one too many times?! To make matters even stranger, Alan asks Bleu out on a date, and she shocks everyone — including herself — by saying yes! Continuing the hyper-charged new series by industry sensation Chynna Clugston-Major! One part screwball comedy, two parts fantasy, 100% cool comics! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 O/A ONI PRESS COLOR SPECIAL 2001 by Various Leading the pack, Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Oeming, and Mike Allred have put their brains in one pan for an all-new Powers short story. "Who Killed Madman?" seeks to get to the bottom of comics' most devastating murder. Who was it? Barry Ween? Kabuki? Nocturnals? Red Star? Kevin Matchstick? Find out in this year's wackiest independent crossover. Also, from Greg Rucka comes a Queen & Country tale, plus Blue Monday by Chynna Clugston-Major. Also, J. Torres' and J. Bone's Alison Dare, plus Phil Hester and Mike Huddleston's The Coffin. Take a sneak peek at upcoming series like Hopeless Savages and Kissing Chaos! FC, 48pg $5.95 O/A GUNWITCH OUTSKIRTS OF DOOM #1 by Dan Brereton & Ted Naifeh Gunwitch, the wild one with the cowboy hat and deadly pistols, is stepping away from his Nocturnal teammates for a new adventure out in no-man's land. Gunny has found himself in a town where undead outlaws go toe to wheel with true Hell's Angels — motorcycle ridin' vampires! The town's deadly Vampire Siren decides Gunny is what's needed to complete his unholy army. But is there enough firepower to compel our hero to join the cause? This spooky mini-series is a mix of Hong Kong kung fu, the American West, and drive-in horror! b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 O/A JETCAT CLUBHOUSE #2 by Jay Stephens Jetcat, Tutenstein, Ploppy, and Oddette are the most fantastic foursome to ever grace the comic book page because they harken back to a time when Saturday morning cartoons were more than just commercials. Back then, candy bars were bigger and cheaper, and comic books were fun! An eight year-old superhero, a mummified boy king, space monkeys, and the world's youngest rock star. It's a combination for happiness! Also features another 2-D episode from the Jetcat cartoon—"Project: Evil!" b&w, 24pg $3.25 O/A RETURN OF ALISON DARE LITTLE MISS ADVENTURES #2 by J. Torres & J. Bone The Blue Scarab's life is in peril! Has his cold-hearted nemesis gotten the better of him? Will Auntie Freeze finally crush the big blue bug? As her dad's life hangs in the balance, Alison Dare takes her friends on a trip down memory lane, spinning the tale of how her parents met and fell in love, and revealing the secret origin behind her father's amazing super-powers! It's a complex, knitted yarn, a treasure chest of all-ages fun, courtesy of scribe supreme J. Torres (Sidekicks) and artist extraordinaire J. Bone (Solar Stella). b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 O/A THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN, BOY GENIUS 3: MONKEY TALES #3 by Judd Winick Barry Ween has faced many fearsome tasks, but the third issue of his latest and greatest series may put him on his most dangerous path yet. Even intergalactic death warriors look small in comparison. That's right—Barry is about to attend his first school dance! Will he have the nerve to ask Sara? And will she even want to go with him if he does? Little does he know, the cheesy music the DJ may play when it's time to slow dance isn't the worst of the threats he'll face that night. There's an Ebola- virus-infected "outbreak" monkey on the loose, and of course, it'll be down to Barry to contain the creature. More hijinx and hilarity from Judd Winick, the Pulitzer Prize-nominated creator of Pedro & Me. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 O/A COFFIN #4 by Phil Hester & Mike Huddleston The final issue! Dr. Ahmad must rescue both his daughter and best friend from the black heart of the Hellertech empire, but to do it, he has to face down the very assassins who murdered him in the first place, assassins now equipped with coffins even more powerful than his own. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) 2.95 *********************** STARS OF THE MONTH ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD AGAIN by Gaiman, Russell, Nixey, & Hollingsworth Innsmouth is a dark and creepy place, brimming with a rich history of magic and evil. Lawrence Talbot is an adjuster who has set up shop in Innsmouth, and he isn't quite prepared when the fat man comes to his office and tells him the world may be ending, and that a certain lupine creature may be the Elder Gods' instrument of destruction. Now, whether he wants to be involved or not, Lawrence is embroiled in the malevolence that is running through the town, and may himself be the werewolf in question. Collecting the popular serial from Oni Double Feature, Neil Gaiman's tale of lycanthropy is appearing in one volume, in color, for the first time. Adapted by P. Craig Russell and Troy Nixey (artist on the upcoming Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham), with colors by Matthew Hollingsworth. Squarebound format. (STAR11202) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 WHITEOUT: MELT TP by Steve Leiber & Greg Rucka The sequel to the highly acclaimed Whiteout has been collected in its very own trade paperback! U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko is all geared up for a sunny vacation, but a crisis at a Russian base calls her back to the Ice sooner than expected. A group of rogue agents has destroyed the base and stolen some precious nuclear cargo, and if Carrie can get it back, it could be her ticket back to the mainland for good! Written by Greg Rucka (Detective Comics) and illustrated by Steve Lieber (Grendel Tales), Whiteout: Melt is sure to please fans of the original series and new readers alike. Nominated for two 1999 Eisner Awards — "Best Writer" and "Best Limited Series!" (STAR11589) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 *********************** PACK RABBIT PRESS VÓX #4 by Leland Purvis Now Comic-Sized! The return of the Brothers Dundee, Box Boy Grows Up, and the true story of Alexander Selkirk: the original Robinson Crusoe! Come see what Jumpbrush Jazz can do for you! b&w, 48pg $4.95 PAKKINS PRESENTS STAR OF THE MONTH PAKKINS' LAND VOLUME 2: QUEST FOR KINGS TP by Gary Shipman & Rhoda Shipman The second volume of the Pakkins' Land Trilogy, "Quest For Kings," is now being made available. This second volume includes brand-new, never-before-seen pages of story and art. The action filled story continues where Pakkins' Land "Paul's Adventure" leaves off. Paul is regrouped with Gus, Mr. Brambles, Shani, and the rest of the gang and plans are made to set out on their greatest adventure yet. This journey leads them deep into the heart of the Eastern Lands, the habitation of the evil Rahsha. In their quest for the lost king of Pakkins' Land (Aryah) they find much more then they expected. (STAR13403) b&w, 128pg $15.95 ****************** POORHOUSE PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH WILL EISNER'S GRAPHIC STORYTELLING by Will Eisner & Various Graphic Storytelling undertakes to discuss the principles of conveying stories and narration with the sophisticated combination of text and imagery. While the comic book medium is the main focus, Graphic Storytelling also recognizes the influence of film and electronic dissemination. (STAR02075) SC, 164pg, b&w $24.95 ****************** RADIO COMIX WEIRDLAND #1 by Will Allison Meet Hayden Evans, your average, underachieving high school boy. On most days, he's usually skipping class and nursing a crush on his beautiful teacher — Eleshira Vilmaril. But when a dangerous new student arrives at the school, Hayden finds out that his teacher isn't what she seems... in fact, she's not even human! This brand-new, ongoing series from the creator of Trouble Express brings action, romance, and a dash of X-Files world-conquering thrills to all fans of manga-style comics! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 FURRLOUGH #106 by Various Furrlough: Your only monthly source of anthropomorphics! Each issue contains a mix of short or serialized stories by some of the best funny animal artists in comics. In this issue: Daphne Lage and Jose Calderon's high fantasy adventure Tall Tails continues to thrill and delight with more intrigue and danger than you can shake a stick at! Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia's adorable, medieval romantic comedy Ebin and May continues with more sweetness and light. Rounding out the issue is another exciting chapter of Erick Melton and William Ruzicka's Time Venturer, with plenty of swashbuckling time travel! Cover by renowned fantasy artist Dark Natasha. b&w, 32pg $2.99 XENO'S ARROW BOOK 2 #5 by Greg Beettam & Stephen Geigen-Miller This issue delves deeper into the harsh reality of Teeko World, as street kid Tal leads Xeno and Okiris into the Forgotten City that lies beneath the urban sprawl of Maggoth Korum. But, just who is the shadowy underworld figure with whom they will rendezvous? And just where has Clemens gone to? All this, plus action, adventure, and Social Darwinism run amok, as Xeno's Arrow: Book 2 rushes towards it's exciting conclusion! b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.99 Sin Factory GENUS #50 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.99 MILK SPOTLIGHT #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 40pg (Note Price) $3.99 WILD ZOO #1—SECOND PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 REBELLION 2000 A.D. #1262-1266 Britain's cult award-winning horror, fantasy and science-fiction anthology comic ignites October with its Autumn Offensive as a host of new stories commence in re-launch issue Prog #1263! Judge Dredd's nemesis the 'Justice Killer' returns in a stunning new multi-part thriller "On the Chief Judge's Service" by John Wagner, with fully painted artwork by Colin MacNeil (Judge Dredd: America)! Can Dredd stop assassin Armon Gill before more citizens fall victim to his murderous crusade? Also making a return are PSI-Judge Anderson in a major new intergalactic series by Alan Grant (Batman, Lobo) and Arthur Ranson (Button Man), and future-war drama Bad Company by Pete Milligan (X-Force, Shade), Brett Ewins (Skreemer) and Jim McCarthy! Plus, there's more tales from the mean streets of Downlode in Sinister Dexter by Dan Abnett, Kev Walker and Frazer Irving, and the mind-melting debut of alien extravaganza, Shakara, by Robbie Morrison and Henry Flint! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE VOLUME 4 #4 The new-look Megazine goes from strength to strength with its fourth fantastic issue! Future lawman Judge Dredd begins an all-new case, while DeMarco P.I. explores the dark side of Mega-City One in "Deep Blue Murder," by Robbie Morrison & Steve Yeowell. Suicide mission specialist Wardog faces his toughest challenge yet as he races against the ultimate deadline! Plus, there's classic thrill-power from the vaults of 2000 AD and cybergothic horrors in Lazarus Churchyard, courtesy of creators Warren Ellis and D'Israeli. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $6.95 REBEL STUDIOS FAUST, LOVE OF THE DAMNED: ACT TWELVE by David Quinn & Timothy B. Vigil Uncompromising anti-hero John Jaspers grapples with the Homunculous, inhuman harbinger of blood-red apocalypse! Journalist Ron Balfour crosses the threshold into true darkness, to assault the unholy mansion-fortress of the otherworldly devil known as M! What strange changes is M going through? And what will happen to Dr. Jade DeCamp now that M has made her his? The devil's harlot, Claire, may have an opinion! Sound like a climax to you? If not, just check out Claire's unique recipe for sex magick bullets! Hot on the heels of the Rebel Studios trade paperbacks, and an internationally distributed feature film, Faust Act 12 is the beginning of the end! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.95 REDLIGHT MANGA TWIN SPARK GIRLS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 200pg, b&w $14.95 BOMBSHELL BOOBIES GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 188pg, b&w $14.95 *********** Check out the Amelia Rules! Litho from Ground Zero in the Prints and Posters section of Previews! *********** RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES! #3 by Jimmy Gownley Amelia thinks she's spending the weekend with her dad, but a change of plans strands her with her strange new friends. The chill of autumn is in the air with the stories: "Love Me Boo," "You're Gonna Lose That Ghoul," and "Loosely in Disguise and Frightened." Not just for kids, this is a great book for anyone who loves classic cartooning. Don't miss out on the book that's been called "Peanuts for the 21st Century." FC, 32pg $2.95 SAMSON COMICS NANOSAUR #1 by Broeker, Bonk, & Conrad Based on the MacIntosh Video Game of the same name, man brings back Dinosaurs at the expense of his own demise. But now the very DNA that sustains the Dinosaur's existence may cause their destruction. Disease is ravaging the evolved Saurians, killing them to the brink of extinction. The only solution for the reptiles is to send one of their own back through time to collect enough DNA from their ancestors to cure the disease. The only problem is that he arrives just before the meteor which will wipe out the Dinosaurs for all time! FC, 32pg $1.99 SEQUENTIAL PUBLICATIONS SEQUENTIAL INTERLUDE I KNOW GOD SMILES ON THESE GOOD TIMES #1 by Hornschemeier The marriage of text and pictures inherent to the comics medium goes on trial separation in this picture book style Sequential interlude. Two seemingly polar opposite narratives run over top of one another: one (the pictorial) of the desperate future and an aging man's struggle within it, the other (the text) of an adolescent romantic memory gone wrong. But the separation of the narratives begins to blur as the stories progress, deconstructing the façade of any simple story and revealing the complex, emotional relationship within. FC, 32pg $2.50 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS KATMANDU #26 by Curtis, Jennings, Sample, & Various It's fall festival time in the Katmandu village. All the tribe is getting ready. There's ghost stories, parading new clothes, and more than a little danger approaching! This issue Lisa Jennings takes over as new Katmandu artist. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 WILD FRONTIER #1 & #2 PACK by Starr, Sonoda, Schwartz, & Various Did you miss them the first time? If so, here they are again at a bargain. On the good spaceship Hightail, the foxy crew is fighting against space rabies! Meanwhile, Ken Singshow is having fun with the Andorozon cast (soon to appear). Pack (x2) $5.00 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES: PARINTACHIN #1 by Hayes & Fillbäch Brothers He lives in Lusiphur's head like a monkey on his back, but what do we REALLY know about Parintachin? In this brand-new miniseries by Drew Hayes and the Fillbäch Brothers, the mysterious Imp finally gets his due. Learn what life is like inside Lusiphur's head and find out what exactly Parintachin does in there all day. Combine the single-most popular supporting character in the POISON ELVES universe (except for maybe the Purple Marauder--but he'll just have to wait...) with the Fillbäch Brothers impish sense of humor and you get one of the most bizarre and fun rides in Poison Elves history. b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $2.95 MONSTER HIGH #1 by Aaron Bordner Indie creator Aaron Bordner follows up his popular "Kreeky Playground" series with a book about the high school experience you never had. The girls of Monster High don't study geometry, English or history. Instead, for Frankie, Lupey, Cleo and Freak, high school is all about learning good old-fashioned mad scientist-type stuff. But when Frankie forgets to study Frankenstein's Journals the night before her big "Reanimation 101" mid-term, she learns that Monster High can be just as tough as regular high school! This Halloween, celebrate the spookiest day of the year with the gals of "Monster High"--just watch out for their fangs, because some of 'em bite b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $2.95 SCARY GODMOTHER #6 by Jill Thompson Halloween has arrived, and you know what THAT means: the Fright Side's residents are throwing the party of the year! At the center of the festivities is the royal wedding of Prince Orson and...Hannah? Sounds like Tinkaree, the new Scary Godmother, doesn't quite understand her official job requirements--but the REAL Scary Godmother and Bug-a-Boo are on their way to put a stop to this nonsense. Will they reach the Fright Side in time to straighten things out? b&w, 24pg (6 of 6) $2.95 AKIKO VOLUMES 1-3 TP'S CURRENT PRINTINGS by Mark Crilley Mark Crilley celebrates the fifth anniversary of the "Akiko" series with new editions of "The Menace of Alia Rellapor" trilogy. It starts with another trip to the planet Smoo, where Akiko finds that the Prince has been taken captive by Alia Rellapor, a villainess of incredible power and mystery. The resulting rescue mission reunites Akiko with her otherworldly pals and leads them on an adventure that's literally out of this world! On top of all that, Mark has painted all-new covers for each volume. VOL. 1—SC, 160pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2—SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 VOL. 3—SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 POISON ELVES: PARINTACHIN T-SHIRT Check out the white logo and image on a 100% cotton black T-shirt illustrated by Drew Hayes! Did you ever want to be like Lusiphur and have a Jester from Hell living in your own head? Well, now you can get darn close with this sinister Parintachin T-shirt. Wearing it may not mean you're possessed, but it sure is an effective signal for telling all those annoying people around you to back off. L-XXL $19.95 SCARY GODMOTHER MOUSE PAD Scare the whiskers off your computer's mouse with this SCARY GODMOTHER mouse pad! Featuring a brand-new computer-themed image by Jill Thompson, this mouse pad will be a frightful addition to your home or office decor. Illustrated by Jill Thompson. Mousepad $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCARY GODMOTHER HC'S by Jill Thompson Who can a child count on for the scariest holiday of the year? Why, a Scary Godmother, of course! This is the story of Hannah Marie, a young girl who gets help from the coolest spooks around! VOL. 1 (STAR06921) $19.95 VOL. 2: REVENGE OF JIMMY (STAR08293) $19.95 VOL. 3: THE MYSTERY DATE (STAR10197) $19.95 VOL. 4: THE BOO FLU (STAR11939) $19.95 O/A BALLADS & SAGAS LIMITED EDITION PORTFOLIO Here are eight 8 1/2" x 11" full color plates illustrated by Charles Vess. The plates come packaged in an illustrated envelope, and are signed & numbered to only 1,500 copies. Essential art for the Vess collector! Portfolio PI MOSAIC PAK Featured in this pak are issues #1-5 of the original Mosaic mini-series by Kyle Hotz. Plus, and Alternate Cover for issue #1 is included, as well as the 32-page black-and-white Mosaic: City Hel Special, also written and illustrated by Hotz. Pak PI SOUND AND VISION INTERNATIONAL ALULA # 3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.95 CALL ME by Marco Albiero (a.k.a. Shudo Poko) In this manga-style tale, the resourceful Sarah has a dream: to be an actress! Unfortunately, her expectations are continually disappointed as no one will take her seriously as an actress, and only see her for her remarkable body. During a screen test, however, she meets Silvia, the owner of an erotic chat service, who asks her to come work for her. Sarah reluctantly accepts. If just so she can avoid her neighbor, an unsociable and mysterious boy. At the agency, Sarah makes fast friends with her partners: a lesbian girl, a boy, and a nun that works there to help her convent! Sarah's codename is "Ursula," and she greets customers on the phone service under this name. One of them, Brian, is a good guy, and Sarah feels immediately at ease speaking with him. Will they meet? And if they do indeed meet, is Sarah in for a surprise? (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ZORAH LADY VAMPYRE #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w, 48pg (3 of 13) $4.95 VARIANT ED.—b&w, 48pg (3 of 13) $4.95 SOUTH JERSEY REBELLION TONY DIGEROLAMO'S THE FIX #4 by DiGerolamo & Fraim Brothers Fix was never the jealous type, until the day a computer virus tried to steal his girlfriend online. When Fix's old high school buddy shows him his new experimental computer lab, Fix accidentally creates a computer virus with his personality. It's the most bizarre love triangle of all time! Who will win Mindy's heart? Fix? Or Fix version 2.0? b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.50 STUDIO FOGLIO GIRL GENIUS #5 by Kaja & Phil Foglio Phil and Kaja Foglio's "Olde-Fashioned Gaslamp Fantasy" with Adventure, Romance and Mad Science! On board the giant airship city, Agatha meets Baron Wulfenbach's students and is treated to a story of the Heterodyne Boys — great adventure heroes from the past — complete with a steam-powered dragon from Mars. FC, 40pg (Note Price) $3.95 STUDIO G 7TH SEA: ABSOLUTION #1 Swashbuckling adventure returns this autumn as 7th Sea: Absolution begins! This four-issue series opens with the marauding of a coastal town by the Black Freighter, a horrific ghost ship that haunts the seas! A wandering swordsman and a lone Musketeer are brought together as the series develops to stop an undead killer from finding his way back to life! Action, adventure, and swordplay abound in this next mini-series event! This first issue is available in a regular edition, as well as a polybagged version, including an exclusive 7th Sea collectible game card available nowhere else! REGULAR—FC, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 BAGGED—FC, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 MURCIÉLAGA/SHE-BAT BILINGUAL FLIPBOOK #3 This 3-issue series features 32-pages in full color with two different stories, one in English and one in Spanish. America's foremost Latin heroine is in full-fighting form as this unique mini-series, written by Todd Samovitz, concludes its three-issue run. This month, the English story is "Sirens In The Night," which was the Spanish story back in issue #1. She-Bat is hearing voices; and they're not the usual ones. A mysterious trio of witches is slowly unraveling our heroine's abilities, and shaking the very essence of her character. How can She-Bat possibly battle the supernatural? The Spanish story is "Friend, Foe, Friend" (presented in English in issue #2). Murciélaga's closest friend, Soliloquy Jones, and her oldest enemy, Seńor Baboso, involve our heroine in a case of corporate thievery that leads to a surprising third player. FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 THE NORM.COM NORM #0 by Michael Jantze Michael Jantze's syndicated comic strip character, "The Norm," moves onto the comic pages with this premiere issue. For the first time, "The Norm" stars in his own comic book with all-new content! And this special issue is a flip-book to boot! Editorial cartoonist (Syracuse Newspapers) Frank Cammuso's newest effort "Tex Laramie's Roundup," is a hilariously decadent slide into television memories of yore. The Comics Journal recently anointed The Norm one of the best-drawn strips in newspapers today. And to distinguish it further, they called it "medium-bending" (we're pretty certain that's a compliment). The Norm is a daily newspaper comic strip syndicated by King Features, Inc. in more than 70 newspapers, and is on the Web at http://www.thenorm.com b&w, 24pg $2.95 TITAN BOOKS THE COMPLETE D.R. & QUINCH TP (2000 AD Presents 5) by Alan Moore & Alan Davis From the dream team of Alan Moore (Watchmen, Promethea) and Alan Davis (X-Men, Avengers, Miracleman) comes a supremely deranged duo! Titan Books is proud (and should be ashamed) to present D.R & Quinch! Outrageous, unrestrained and heavily armed, college students D.R & Quinch gleefully provide irredeemably poor role-modelling for today's youth. Wildly offensive tales of alien slime wars, deranged disaster movies, psychotic girlfriends, and warped war veterans make for a volatile mix of malicious mayhem and deeply dark humor. Totally intense, man! It's classic British sci-fi from the subterranean depths of comics' most innovative minds! Features early (hard-to-find) work by Alan Moore, with art by fan-favorite Alan Davis! Out of print since 1992, this is one of the most avidly sought-after Titan 2000 AD collections! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $14.99 TOKYOPOP PRESS Comics GUNDAM WING: BATTLEFIELD OF PACIFISTS #1 by Yadate & Tomino, & Tokita The definitive explanation of what happens between the Gundam Wing TV series, and the movie, Endless Waltz — only available in this format! A.C. (After Colony) 195, the Gundam boys have put an end to the war, but many humans still attempt to secretly produce weapons for power. Relena Darlian is making her peace effort as a government Minister, while the Gundam boys resort to more radical means when they hear a rumor about an OZ Mobile Doll plant that exists somewhere in space... Story by Katsuhiko Chiba, the writer of the Gundam Wing TV series, Outlaw Star, and The Slayers! b&w, 48pg $2.95 DRAGON KNIGHTS #1 by Mineko Ohkami Meet Rune, Rath and Thats—three warriors with dragon blood running through their veins. They've sworn allegiance to the Dragon Lord Lykouleon, and whenever evil shows up in the kingdom, it's up to the three Dragon Knights to save the day. Evil and eateries beware! The mighty Dragon Knights are on their way home for rest, relaxation, and a good hot meal when an incompetent witch and a one-eyed demon rudely interrupt them. It's no fun fighting bad guys on an empty stomach! Oh well, it's all in a days work when you're the most famous warriors in the land! b&w, 32pg $2.95 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #21 by CLAMP When the lights go out at the school play, Sakura and her friends are trapped in the Dark — the Dark card, that is! Now Sakura must find a way to release Dark's seal, but how do you attack darkness? Meanwhile, Kero recognizes the power of the Moon in Ms. Mizuki. Is she here to help Sakura, or is she behind this latest incident? Sakura won't know for sure until she can find her way out of the darkness, and to do that she must find the light within herself. b&w, 48pg $2.95 CORRECTOR YUI #2 by Kia Asamiya (Creator), & Keiko Okamoto Now that IR has recruited Yui to help him in his quest to defeat Grosser, the pressure is on! The world is in danger of being taken over by the evil supercomputer, Grosser, and only IR and Yui can stop it! One of Grosser's minions, War Wolf, has taken over Galaxy Land's computer, and is about to delete the program, threatening to send all of Galaxy Land and the entire world communications network into chaos! b&w, 48pg $2.95 ISLAND #3 by In-Wan Youn & Kyung-Il Yang One of Miho's students has made a pact with Penjullae, the contract god. Penjullae will grant incredible powers, but at a very high cost: your soul! Miho offers her mysterious "protector," Pan, an obscene amount of money to kill the ancient god and save the girl…. but even Pan's magic might not be strong enough to defeat this demon! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $2.95 MIRACLE GIRLS #13 by Nami Akimoto School's back in session, and the Morgan twins, psychic girls Toni and Mika, are starting high school! Finally, they'll get a break from their creepy science teacher, Mr. Kageura, right? Wrong! Not only did he transfer to the high school, but he's the girls' homeroom teacher. Things start off even worse for Toni when the school's resident beauty queen, Becky Darren, claims ownership of her boyfriend! And don't forget about Mason Templar. He's still trying to get the girls to join Mr. X's secret psychic society. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SAINT TAIL #12 by Megumi Tachikawa Here a Saint Tail, there a Saint Tail, everywhere, a Saint Tail?! It's time for the Saint Paulia "backwards dance," and this year the girls are all dressing up as Saint Tail! The traditional way that the girls ask out boys is by taking the lock off the boy's locker and attaching it to a fence (Don't ask. That's just how they do it at Saint Paulia!). When a nosy photographer takes a picture of one girl taking the wrong boy's lock, only Saint Tail can steal back the film before the girl is humiliated! b&w, 32pg $2.95 SMILE VOLUME 3 #11 The critically-acclaimed Smile is the first all-shoujo anthology in America. This month marks the debut of two new series: Mars (a high school drama, in the tradition of Peach Girl, only much grittier), and Planet Ladder (a magical girl story in the tradition of Sailor Moon). There's something for everyone in the new Smile! Mars—Can two teenagers struggling to deal with adolescence find true love? Kira, a shy high school student, lives only for her art. Rei is a boy who wears his reputation for being a delinquent like a badge of honor. When Kira sees Rei kissing a statue of Mars, it leads her to overcome her fears and ask him to model for her. As the two slowly get to know one another, they discover that they are closer than they could have ever imagined. Find out how tough high school can really be! Planet Ladder—Kaguya just wants to live an ordinary teenage life. Orphaned at the age of four, she was adopted by the Haruyamas, a family that she thought was perfectly ordinary, until now. Now her foster dad is involved in a major bank scandal, the family is receiving threats, and her mom's tarot carts read an ominous fortune for Kaguya. If only she could just get away from this crazy world! When a mysterious prince calls her cell phone, she just may get her wish. Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda)—Are Kiley and Momo finally going to get together? It certainly seems that way now that Momo and Toji refuse to talk to each other. Kiley's been chasing Momo for ages, but now that his chance is finally here, will he get the girl of his dreams, or will his conscience get the better of him? Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi)—Tensions mount at the Black Pearl Tournament when the noble Bakuya must battle the twisted shadow of her missing fiancée. Can she win back the heart of her former lover, or is he lost to the dark side forever? Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.99 Graphic Novels MIRACLE GIRLS VOLUME 3 POCKET MIXX TP by Nami Akimoto Meet Toni and Mika — identical twins as different as day and night. Although they look ordinary, when they unite, these wonder twins produce Miracle Powers: telepathy and teleportation! You would think with their fantastic abilities their lives would be easier, but more trouble lies ahead for the Morgan Twins! The new kid, Mason Templar, just won't leave the girls alone! They've tried to keep their powers a secret, but he seems to be on to them. To make matters worse, the psychic powers that Jackson got from Mika's secret potion seem to be unstable. Now Mason is studying him too! SC, 4x7, 176pg, b&w $9.95 SAILOR MOON STARS VOLUME 3 POCKET MIXX TP by Naoko Takeuchi Everyone's favorite school-girl-turned-superhero, Sailor Moon the champion of Love and Justice, is back again. Battling the Evil Sailor Galaxia for the safety of the Universe. Darien and Sailor Moon's teammates have been destroyed, her advisors turn into ordinary housecats, the outer Senshi have disappeared, and the Sailor Star Lights have been defeated. Only Sailor Moon, Princess Kakyuu and Sailor Chibichibi remain to battle the greatest threat to the universe yet. Can Sailor Moon save her friends and the galaxy? Find out in this, the final episode of Sailor Moon! SC, 4x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 SAILOR MOON VOLUME 11 POCKET MIXX TP by Naoko Takeuchi Luna may be a very special cat but even she has lessons to learn about love. She meets a young but ailing astronomer, Kakeru, who has discovered a comet streaking towards Earth. He names the comet after the mythological Princess Snow Kaguya unaware that it heralds the return of the real Princess Snow Kaguya after 450 thousand years. Join Luna, Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts as they battle to keep Princess Snow Kaguya from ruling the Solar System. SC, 4x7, 176pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MIRACLE GIRLS POCKET MIXX TP'S by Nami Akimoto Meet Toni and Mika-identical twins as different as day and night. Although they look ordinary, when they unite, these wonder twins produce Miracle Powers: telepathy and teleportation. You would think with their fantastic abilities their lives would be easier, but more trouble lies ahead for the Morgan Twins. Volume 1 collects issues #1-4; Volume 2 collects issues #5-8. VOL. 1 (STAR12680)—SC, 4x7, 176pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR13540)—SC, 4x7, 176pg, b&w $9.95 ************** SORCERER HUNTERS VOLUME 6 MIXX MANGA GN by Satoru Akahori & Ray Omishi Two of the Platina Stones have been destroyed and the Sorcerer Hunters are off to find the third Guardian Spirit! Join our wacky group as they once again race headlong into hilarious adventures battling a race of winged people, sorcerers and ninjas. SC, 5x8, 216pg, b&w $9.95 TONY RAIOLA CHARLIE CHAN: CHARLIE CHAN NOTEBOOK by Earl Derr Bigger & Alfred Andriola Here are reprinted Dailies and Sundays that first appeared in the newspapers, running from October 30, 1938 to November, 11, 1939. Contains the adventures serialized as "The Charlie Chan Notebook," "The Donna Grant Kidnapping," "Doctor's Croft Rubies," and "The Wan China Case." SC, b&w $5.95 RADIO PATROL: LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE Pulp fiction from the past. Restored for a new generation, the Lightning Strikes storyline is reprinted from the Dailies running in newspapers between July 31, 1939 through January 13, 1940. SC, b&w $9.50 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS MINIBURGER BOX SET by Stripburger Top Shelf Productions is proud to present Miniburger, the latest release from the internationally renowned comics team from Slovenia, known as "Stripburger." Stripburger is still the only Slovene (multilingual) publisher covering news in comics, theories on comics, and works of Slovene and foreign comic authors. This year, Stripburger wanted to encourage cartoonists to express themselves in the 24-page, 4 1/8" x 5" mini-comic format. A ballot of the five-member Stripburger editorial team made the selection for the Miniburger. The final assortment is an international dirty dozen: five Slovenian (Andrej Stular, Jure Meden, Ciril Horjak, Matej Lavrencic and DYS00), two Italian (Stefano Zattera, and Maicol & Mirco — actually a duo), two Serbian (Mr. Stocca, and Wostok & Ivana Filipovic), one Bosnian (Amir Idrizovic), one French (Pakito Bolino) mini graphic novel, and an English 12-pager (by Luke Canavan). The variety of stories is amazing. They range from classical to surrealistic, to parodies on contemporary art, to stories that take place in the cinema, in the woods and in the computer. 276 total pages of comics, all in English, and all packed in a nice looking box measuring 4 Ľ" x 6" x 1". Don't miss this rare and exclusive mini- comics offering! Box Set $19.95 TUSK ENTERTAINMENT KAOS MOON: THE GATES OF DELIRIUM #1 by David Boller In Full-Color! Creator David Boller returns to produce the first all-new Kaos Moon series in over three years! The Gates of Delirium introduces Kaos Moon's alter-ego, Katja, and her assistant Jules, to the magical city of Bombay, as they are sent there to investigate the existence of a mysterious cult rumored to be distributing what the underground calls the ultimate drug, an extremely dangerous injection of a cobra's venom that induces an incredible high of a near death experience. But hidden behind this ultimate thrill lies an even darker figure; an ancient evil known as Shrasa! Her goal is to steal the souls of the unsuspecting thrill-seekers! How does Kaos Moon fit into all this? And what is her relationship to Shrasa? And who is the mystery caller last seen in the prologue tale in Burning Circle #1? Experience worlds of exotic beauty and captivating dangers as only David Boller can breathtakingly illustrate! FC, 24pg $2.95 VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT EARLY SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN NOVEMBER! VAMPEROTICA DARK FICTION #4 Featuring The Vampress Luxura! This mini-series from delivers more of the heart-pounding photos, comics and gothic art that readers have come to expect from Vamperotica. This issue features the conclusion to the Vampress Luxura story, "Connoisseur!" There's also a special "How to Draw Luxura" section by creator Kirk Lindo. Plus: The "Vamp of the Month" is international adult model and actress Lovette! The special Art feature for this comic is an interview and gallery featuring the art of Axebone! Also available in a Lovette Nude Photo Cover Edition! NOTE: Nude Cover not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS REGULAR—b&w, 32pg $2.95 NUDE—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $3.95 ************** GARDEN OF SIRENS MUSICAL CD Featuring music from the Vamperotica: Tales from the Bloodvault movie! Vamperotica fans already know the quality of the music featured in the Bloodvault movie, and now those songs are available on this CD, along with a few more from one of the awesome Goth bands that provided part of the soundtrack to the movie. Garden of Sirens is an up-and-coming Goth group that creates excellent music. Take this opportunity and judge for yourself.! CD MSRP: $9.99 VAMPEROTICA: TALES FROM THE BLOODVAULT MAGAZINE SET This Encore Set features first printings of Vamperotica: Tales from the Bloodvault magazine Regular and Nude Editions. Each set also contains 2 Vamperotica Trading Cards. One of the magazines in each set will be signed by Vamperotica creator Kirk Lindo! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Nude Cover not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS Set (x2) $6.00 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS EARLY SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN NOVEMBER! HAL FOSTER: PRINCE OF ILLUSTRATORS SC by Brian M. Kane Introduction by James Bama. In the first comprehensive biography of Hal Foster, author Brian Kane examines the 70-year career drawings of one of the greatest illustrators of the 20th century. Foster's work has inspired generations of artists, including Jack Kirby Lou Fine, Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, Joe Kubert, John Buscema, and the great Disney artist Carl Barks, among others. This book features quotes and sidebars from many of these artists. His originals are highly prized works of art, and Prince Valiant continues to encourage new artistic interpretations in a wide variety of mediums. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 176pg, PC $19.95 SPACE COWBOY #1 Prior to their successful line of art books by Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Jeffrey Jones, Michael Kaluta, etc., Vanguard's flagship publication was the avant-garde anthology Tales from the Edge. The Edge premiered a retro sci-fi feature, The Space Cowboy by Vanguard's fearless leader, J. David Spurlock. Though the Space Cowboy popped-up from time to time throughout the 90s, Vanguard is now preparing the first Space Cowboy, three-issue mini-series for December! Space Cowboy creator J. David Spurlock is enlisting the aid of the greatest sci-fi comics artists of all-time to add to the spectacle. Star Wars' Al Williamson, Star Trek's Gray Morrow, Adam Strange's Carmine Infantino, and a cover by all-time fantasy great, Frank Frazetta are all featured in the first issue! In addition to the great stories and art, Space Cowboy features Vanguard's trademark production quality. The big, 48-page comic is printed on all glossy cover stock in glorious black and white and color! A heavy, cardstock cover with matte finished plastic laminated coating is also featured! This fantastic, quality production promises to be one of the most noticeable and enjoyable comics of this or any millennium. Don't miss the history making first issue. Prestige format with cardstock covers. RES. from Previews Vol. X #10 (OCT002275) PC, 48pg (1 of 3) $4.95 VEROTIK THE DARKER HORROR OF MORELLA LIL BLACK WITCH VARIANT COVER by Glenn Danzig; art by Simon Bisley & Ted Naifeh A very limited alternate cover featuring Morella in a parody of a 60's funny book as the "Lil Black Witch." Hot on the heels of Last Summer's Dark Horror of Morella comes The Darker Horror of Morella. Two more tales of the twistedly macabre Satanika villainess, Morella. The first delves deeper into Morella's origin with story by Danzig and art by Biz. The second story is a wicked little bedtime tale with art by Ted Naifeh. MATURE READERS FC $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARTIN EMOND MORELLA PORTFOLIO Four exquisitely rendered erotic illustrations of Verotik's new main Satanika villainess, Morella, all created exclusively for this limited edition portfolio! Emond's last Satanika portfolio is nearly sold-out, and as this edition is limited to a mere 1,000 sets, it should sell out very quickly as well! Emond's work in the comic field has dwindled since he has been doing more record covers and gallery showings, but leave it to Verotik to lure him back to his original comic art roots. The plates in this portfolio are suitable for framing and should quell the appetite of all Emond's starving fans! Printed on high-quality stock. MATURE AUDIENCES Portfolio, 10x13, FC $19.95 O/A BLACK ANGEL REPRINT Continuing Verotik's Golden Age reprint series, Black Angel returns from the 1940's! These stories would cost you a fortune on the back issue market, assuming you could even find them! Cover by Dave Stevens. (STAR04571) FC, 70pg $9.95 O/A PHANTOM LADY Matt Baker's Phantom Lady is well known for its exciting good-girl art and rollicking stories. Verotik collects several of Baker's best for this first of several reprint editions! Cover by Adam Hughes. (STAR04571) SC, 7x10, 64pg $9.95 ******************* VIZ COMMUNICATIONS ANIME ART GALLERY : THE ART OF CERES CELESTIAL LEGEND by Yű Watase The Art of Ceres, Celestial Legend features original artwork by one of the most talented and prolific female comic artists ever Yű Watase. Her works has been recognized worldwide and her reputation for excellence continues in this stunning art book collection. Included is information on nearly every character in this riveting series—Aya, Aki, Toya, Yuhi, Suzumi, and more! You'll find page after page features lush, full-color, full-page artwork as well as beautiful work in black and white of all of your favorite characters from her latest series. Also included are detailed charts on every relationship (and love triangle) within this engrossing storyline. Fans of Yu Watase or Ceres won't want to miss this! SC, 120pg, PC $24.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 4 #11 The greatest shojo and shonen manga! 128 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art, manga features and more! Don't miss this month's original cover by Utena creator Chiho Saito! Fushigi Yugi: Seiryu warrior Amiboshi has ruined the summoning ceremony, but will the Celestial Warriors let him leave alive? Marionette Generation: Kinoko is in the worst situation of her life… she has to go on a date with a creepy otaku! Revolutionary Girl Utena: In the aftermath of the ball, Utena receives her first formal challenge from Juri. Steam Detectives: Narutaki and Detective Onigawara set off to find the rare medicine for Selena's. Can the two flatfoots find the life-saving solution in time? Video Girl Ai: Yota is blowing his chances at a relationship with Nobuko, and this time it's Moemi who wants to help him! Then, Naoto tries out his Gokuraku video. b&w, 128pg $4.95 ANIMERICA VOLUME 9 #10 The best magazine for anime fans! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan and what's arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, model kits and how to build them, anime soundtracks, and Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999 manga. Remember, If It's Anime in America, It's Gotta be Animerica! Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.95 PULP VOLUME 5 #11 The only true adult-oriented manga magazine in America! PULP has 168 pages of sexy, tough, surreal, violent, hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. Cinderalla: Cinderalla's fairy godmother has arrived at last… and boy is she hungry! Dance Till Tomorrow: Sue pulls Suekichi aside to talk about what she's found in the records of their grandfather… sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction! Even A Monkey Can Draw Manga: There's a wide world of erotic comics out there… Pulp's experts make sure you don't get lost! Bakune Young: Renge's one-woman assault on a United States aircraft carrier goes awry, but she's not going down without a fight! Banana Fish: Ash is on the road to recovery at Eiji's apartment, but he seems to be having trouble fitting in with the crowd... Uzumaki: People are being bitten to death by killer mosquitoes in the streets of Kurôzu-cho! What can these murderous insects and the spiral phenomenon have in common? Squarebound. MATURE READERS b&w, 168pg $5.95 BAKUNE YOUNG VOLUME 2 TP by Toyokazu Matsunaga In This Volume: Still holed up in the concrete tourist trap of Osaka Castle, Bakune holds hostage a quivering clutch of elderly sightseers, and, much more valuably, the leader of the Japanese mafia, the "Don of Nippon." Hemmed in by a ring of impatient cops and mobsters, Bakune puts out a call on television asking for "retainers" to come to the castle and serve under him! How long will it be before he realizes the Japanese government has no intention of meeting his 100 trillion yen ransom? Meanwhile, Mr. Shiroyama plans to break the Don's psychic/psychotic daughter, Renge, out of her house arrest. Shiroyama thinks he'll use her to help him get his revenge on Bakune... she thinks she'll use Shiroyama to help her take over her father's job! SC, 4x7, 256pg, b&w $16.95 UZUMAKI VOLUME 1 TP by Junji Ito Kirie Goshima has lived all her life in the coastal town of Kurôzu-cho, a sleepy community where the citizens live quiet lives away from the bustling city. But soon, all that will change. When normal citizens become obsessed with the ever-reducing shape of the spiral, strange accidents begin to happen that have Kirie, and her sensitive boyfriend Shuichi, puzzled and frightened. Now, with the spiral phenomenon spreading and the body count rising, Kirie and Shuichi must fight its growing number of followers or die trying! In This Volume: It all started one overcast day in the town of Kurôzu-cho. When the father of Kirie's boyfriend, Shuichi Saito, became obsessed with spirals, Kirie thought it was just an eccentric curiosity. But weeks later, when Mr. Saito is found inside a circular tub twisted into an impossible spiral shape, both Kirie and Shuichi begin to realize the gravity of their situation. Soon, other townspeople begin to join the list of strange, spiral-related incidents. Will Kirie and Shuichi make it out of Kurôzu-cho alive, or will the spiral claim them too? This graphic novel collects the stories from Pulp Vol. 5 #2 through Vol. 5 #7. MATURE READERS SC, 4x7, 208pg, b&w $15.95 EAGLE VOLUME 21: END OF THE TRAIL by Kaiji Kawaguchi Nominated for four Eisner Awards! Yamaoka scores a point against Grant when he backs the staunch Republican into a corner during a televised debate. Elsewhere, Takashi begins to put the pieces together concerning Nichols' death, Maria's attempted abduction and his own mother's demise. Could Takashi be the next victim in this puzzling string of murder and deceit? b&w, 104pg $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EAGLE VOLUME 3 TP A brilliant tactical turnaround during the first TV debate with Vice President Al Noah, Yamaoka narrowly wins his first primary in the vital state of New York. Now it's off to Texas to capture the second largest state in the country. But how well is an urbanite Asian Senator going to do in the heart of the Lone Star State? Especially when he goes for an unscheduled "town hall" meeting in a ranchers' honky-tonk? Then, the campaign moves to California, the nation's single most important state in the primaries. Yamaoka makes himself known in the Hollywood glamour circles while behind his back VP Albert Noah and his staff plot to derail Yamaoka by digging up a family scandal. (STAR13569) SC, 416pg, b&w $19.95 ************* POKÉMON STICK-AND-PLAY 2 ACTIVITY BOOK Tell your own Pokémon stories with removable vinyl stickers of all your favorite characters! This book comes with tons of removable Pokémon stickers, plus pictures of different settings from the TV series — forests, grasslands, cities, underwater and more — so many that you'll never run out of fun scenes to make. Then, when you want a change, just re-stick them somewhere else! Tell your own stories with all your favorite characters and let your imagination run free! SC, 10pg, FC $11.95 POKÉMON TALES COLLECTIBLE BOARD BOOKS Viz presents two new Pokémon Tales, a series of colorful board books written and illustrated by Japan's greatest artists. Created with the care and attention you expect from any classic children's book, these stories will delight Pokémon-loving kids and parents alike. POKÉMON TALES VOLUME 21: TOGEPI'S TEARS Taking care of Togepi can be a handful… a lesson his friends are learning all too well! When Togepi cries and entire river of tears, the Pokémon follow the stream to their final destination where an adventure awaits! HC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 POKÉMON TALES VOLUME 22: STAR FOR TAUROS Tauros are among the most stubborn and proud Pokémon to roam the Pokémon world. But when they fight amongst themselves, the great constellation of Taurus sheds a tear from the heavens and these brutish loners have to work together to repair the damage done to their home. HC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 *************** POKÉMON ADVENTURES PART 5 #4 by MATO When Yellow helps an injured surfer/trainer after an accident he learns of a local surfing contest with a Dratini as the grand prize and decides to enter. But, as always, there's no rest for the weary and this time Lance of the Elite Four attacks the contestants and takes Dratini! Can Yellow hope to beat a master of Dragon Pokémon with only Pikachu? Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) b&w, 48pg (4 of 4) $4.95 MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY PART 5 #4 by Yumi Tsukirino Spring is in bloom and love is in the air... for Machamp! When this burly Pokémon falls head over heels for Vaporeon, can Pikachu and friends become matchmakers for the two, or will Machamp's lack of suave doom the relationship from the start? Then, Coconut and Hazel learn that Magikarp whiskers can make someone fall in love with the wielder and the race is on to steal Almond's heart! Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) b&w, 48pg (4 of 4) $4.95 INU-YASHA PART 6 #6 by Rumiko Takahashi Moving quickly, Sango dispatches the demonic puppet master controlling Miroku's friend and finally the afflicted monk can begin the road to recovery for his injuries. Back on the road, the group comes to a town whose population has been utterly devastated…but by whom? With a swing of the Tetsusaiga and the crack of splintering wood the culprit is revealed — Sango's brother Kohaku! b&w, 40pg (6 of 15) $2.95 RANMA ˝ VOLUME 18 TP by Rumiko Takahashi In This Volume: Ryoga has been in Hokkaido training for his next encounter with Ranma and this time he's learned a technique that blows the competition away—literally! It's called the Shishi Hôkôdan, or "Lion Roar Shot," and it allows one to emit a ball of destructive ki from their hands, but only if the user has a heart full of sorrow and regret. Can Ranma possibly dig himself into a pit of despair deeper than Ryoga to master this new techinique, or will he taste defeat for the first time? Then, Shampoo's been cursed by a lonely cat ghost to stay a feline forever! The only way to break the spell is to receive a kiss from her beloved before New Years, but one thing stands in Ranma's way—a horde of cats! This graphic novel collects the second half of Ranma ˝ Vol. 9 #6 through Vol. 9 #11. SC, 4x7, 192pg, b&w $15.95 RANMA, PART 10 #7 by Rumiko Takahashi The anniversary of Mrs. Tendo's death approaches, and Akane remembers the good times in her childhood with her mother. Speaking of mothers, Genma receives a letter in the mail from none other than Ranma's mother…and she's coming to visit! In a state of panic, Genma tries to flee with Ranma in tow only to be stopped by Soun. Why is Genma so terrified of his former wife? b&w, 32pg (7 of 11) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MAISON IKKOKU VOLUMES 8-14 TP'S by Rumiko Takahashi The most romantic comedy yet by the creator of Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku tells the story of a young student named Yusaku Godai, and his attempts to get closer to the beautiful manager of his boarding house, Kyoko Otonashi. Maybe his shyness (and youth and inexperience) wouldn't be such a problem if it weren't for the house's other wacky residents, whose only joy in life seems to be meddling in their affairs! SC, 5x7, b&w VOL. 8: DOMESTIC DISPUTE (STAR07134) $16.95 VOL. 9: LEARNING CURVES (STAR07359) $16.95 VOL. 10: DOGGED PURSUIT (STAR07601) $17.95 VOL. 11: DOGGED PURSUIT (STAR08799) $16.95 VOL. 12: HOUNDS OF WAR (STAR09854) $16.95 VOL. 13: GAME SET MATCH (STAR10396) $16.95 VOL. 14: WELCOME HOME (STAR11167) $16.95 ********************** CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND #5 by Yű Watase Aya thought her trip home would help get her life back to normal…she couldn't have been more wrong! While cooking dinner, Aya's mother lunges at her with a kitchen knife in a savage attack on her own daughter! Does the widowed housewife fear her possessed daughter, or is she secretly working for the Mikage family to eliminate the rogue Celestial descendant? b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 DRAGONBALL PART 4 #3 by Akira Toriyama Now each issue is 48 pages long! Taopaipai, the world's most deadly assassin, returns to Karin Tower to take the last remaining Dragon Ball from Upa. Little does the ruthless killer know that Goku isn't dead at all and is in fact on his way down from Karin Tower, stronger and faster from his training there. Has Goku's time on the tower given him the edge he needs to win, or will he become the only man who Taopaipai ever killed twice? b&w, 48pg (3 of 10) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL VOLUME 5 TP by Akira Toriyama In this volume: The battle between Goku and Jackie Chun for the title of "Greatest Martial Artist Under the Heavens" rages on, without either combatant gaining a clear advantage! But wait! Is that a moon we see rising over there? Goku's transformation almost turns the Tenka'ichi Budôkai into a disaster area, that is, until Jackie Chun destroys the moon itself!!! Who will take home the title in this over-the-top battle? Then, Goku sets out alone to look for his Grandfather's DragonBall and soon makes enemies with the murderous Red Ribbon Army. It's Goku versus Colonel White and his legions of cronies at Muscle Tower! Collects Dragon Ball Part 2 #14 through Part 3 #3. (STAR13466) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $12.95 ************** DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 6 TP by Akira Toriyama In This Volume: Freeza and his minions continue their ruthless search for Planet Namek's DragonBall, leaving not a single Namekian alive in their wake! When Kuririn and Gohan attempt a daring rescue of a Namekian child, they become involved in a deadly game of hide-and-seek with the murderous Dodoria. But after escaping one alien brute, Kuririn and Gohan discover they've got another to deal with — Vegeta! The Saiyan they never wanted to see again is back, and like Freeza, he too is searching for the Namekian DragonBalls in a mad quest for immortality. Will Goku make it to Namek in time? And even if he does, can he possible stop both Freeza and Vegeta before either of their ambitions are realized? This graphic novel collects Dragonball Z Vol. 3 #7 through Vol. 4 #2. SC, 4x7, 192pg, b&w $12.95 DRAGONBALL Z PART 4 #11 by Akira Toriyama Now 48 bone-cracking pages long! Like a whirlwind, Goku blows through Reacoom and Butta as if they weren't there, and of the five members of the Ginyu Force, only Jheese and Ginyu himself remain. But Captain Ginyu is more powerful than the rest of the Ginyu force combined! Meanwhile, Freeza pays a visit to the Great Elder of Namek, but not before his faithful bodyguard Nail challenges the intergalactic conqueror to a duel. b&w, 48pg (11 of 15) $2.95 EL-HAZARD PART 3 #4 by Hidetomo Tsubura Through her own will power, Ifurita has been freed of her restrictive circuitry and thus Jinnai's control. With one problem down, Makoto and the gang still have another on their hands—the Phantom Tribe still controls of the Eye of God! But to get to the control center, Makoto and Ifurita will have to go through the second sadistic demon god, Jinnistacia! b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 GALAXY EXPRESS VOLUME 4 TP by Leiji Matsumoto Set in the period after the events of the movie Galaxy Express 999: The Signature Edition, the Galaxy Express 999 manga series follows Maetel and Tetsuro on the start of a new voyage to save the universe from the Ankoku no Shihaisha — the enemy of all life. Meet the legendary Captain Harlock; the icy space pirate Emeraldas; the ever-faithful Conductor; and many more souls wandering the Sea of Stars in one of Japan's most beloved manga series! In This Volume: Due to a space-time flux that prevents food from being transported aboard, a stop on Planet Grotesca turns into a scavenging mission. But on a planet with such abundant crops, why are the people starving to death? Then, Three-Nine enters a region of space known as the "Blank Belt," where the normal laws of physics do not apply. At its core lives the descendant of composer Franz Schubert, a man whose quest in the Sea of Stars is to write the ultimate composition. But he may not finish it if rival composer and space warrior Wormhold has anything to say about it! Plus, a world of infinite holes; a rogue Metanoid; and the return of Harlock's Arcadia! SC, 4x7, 225pg, b&w $16.95 GUNDAM WING: EPISODE ZERO #7 by Katsuyuki Sumisawa & Akira Kanbe As a scholarly boy, Wufei didn't want to become a member of the Dragon Clan, one of Asia's strongest fighting families. But an arranged marriage with one of the clan's most skilled warriors, Meiran, changed his life forever. Can Wufei find the peace in life he is looking for, or will he be forced to mete out justice to the wicked? b&w, 32pg (7 of 8) $2.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK 6 #4 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Unit-03's terrible nature has been revealed and now it's a mad scramble to destroy the aberrant Eva. First, Asuka falls to the beast's crippling blow, then Rei's Unit-00 has to sever its own arm to avoid being devoured, leaving only Shinji in Unit-01 to dispatch the Angel. Can Shinji muster the courage to strike his friend down, or will Gendo have to use his ace-in-the-hole to stop Unit-03? Available in Regular (U.S. format) and Special Collector's Edition (Japanese Format) versions. REGULAR—b&w, 48pg (4 of 4) $3.50 COLL. ED.—b&w, 48pg (4 of 4) $3.50 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 12 #3 by Hitoshi Okuda Garyu's mind control over Ayeka weakens as Tenchi holds the stricken princess in his arms. Now, with Ayeka safely aboard Ryo-Oh-Ki, the real fight can start. Swords clash as Tenchi and Garyu turn Oku II's futuristic cityscape into a raging battlefield, scorching its once beautiful buildings. Can Tenchi beat Garyu on his home turf? b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) (Note Price) $3.50 SILENT MÖBIUS: ADVENT #4 by Kia Asamiya Cornered in her own home by the dark-natured Katsumi, Lebia tries to find out just what happened to her former friend and teammate to spur such a radical change. But when Lebia pulls a pistol on Katsumi, Nemesis' newest agent slashes her within an inch of her life. Meanwhile, Ganossa has his hands full when Rosa assigns two Lucifer Hawks to assassinate him! b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 VIZ IN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2001 Your monthly guide to new releases from Viz Comics, Viz Video, and Viz Music, Viz-In Magazine is North America's manga and anime connection! Don't miss this free monthly full-color poster and sneak peeks at your favorite graphic novels, videos, music, and merchandise. Tabloid MSRP: $0.00 WHAT'S NEXT ENTERTAINMENT SMOKE #3 by Ty Rawls The hit underground comic series from Detroit brings you the third book in the 12-issue Smoke origin story. Issue #3 contains the first appearance of Smoke's nemesis, Villux Voss, and his gorgeous-but-deadly sister, Venux. Visit ESA World Headquarters and see what sparks the conflict in the epic battle between the ESA and an unknown evil organization. Find out more about Smoke's capture, and learn more about his enemies' evil intentions as they operate on Commander Smoke. Will Commander Smoke be able to sue his Menjaro training to resist their mind- and body-altering operations? NOTE: Ships bagged with a copy of issue #1! MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XI #1 (JAN012203) FC, 28pg (3 of 12) $3.25 YOUNG-KINNAIRD PRODUCTIONS THE VILLIKON CHRONICLES #2 by Bryan J. Kinnaird & Roy Young Captain Kort Villikon, a respected soldier, and great military commander, was framed for the horrendous crime of genocide by his archenemy, Malcolm Vismal. Vismal banished his former superior to the prison world of ITASCA, assumed his career and married his wife. Having adapted over several years to his life as an exile, and unaware of the political plans for his exoneration, Villikon roams the deserts of a treacherous planet, alive with villainy — in search of a mysterious vessel responsible for marooning a colony of slaves, yet capable of ushering his escape. Half-sisters, Mystere and Zandora, a penitent criminal trio, and a madman named Epimetheus Von, join Villikon on his quest for liberation — and a fight against a vampirical Porphyrian Hive, a military experiment in terror. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 72pg, FC (2 of 3) $7.99 ZEROMAYO STUDIOS PALEO TALES: LATE CRETACEOUS #5 by Jim Lawson & Peter Laird Predator becomes prey in a prehistoric snowstorm! Old age and an injury force an Albertosaur to flee a stalking Tyrannosaur in this new installment of Paleo Tales. If you haven't seen this book, you should. Artwork this good belongs in the Smithsonian! b&w, 24pg (5 of 6) $2.95 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #87 GEORGE EVANS REMEMBERED! EC legend George Evans passed away recently, and this issue Comic Book Marketplace pays tribute to this consummate professional artist. He made it all look easy, whether in the classic EC horror titles, Aces High, or elsewhere, and his work entertained readers for 50 years. Join CBM for this special remembrance of this great artist. DETECTIVES, INC. MOVIE! He wrote some of the most influential Black Panther stories ever. He added dimension to Killraven. He also drove his editors nuts. More than a quarter century ago, Don McGregor was at the forefront of the creator rights movement. Eclipse published McGregor's Sabre in 1978 - the same year Will Eisner released A Contract With God - and two years later followed with Detectives, Inc. illustrated by Marshall Rogers. Now 21 years later, the Detectives, Inc. movie has been completed and had its first showings. Go behind the scenes in a CBM interview. WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN! In the old days, studios knocked out comics left and right and produced the Golden Age of comics. Now CrossGen Comics has revived this old system and they're using it to develop a whole new universe. We'll take a brief look at how they're updating the tried-and-true methods of days gone by for the 21st century. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE ? Expanded Market Reports ? Nolan's Notebook ? Adventures into Weird Words ? Comic art report by Russ Cochran ? Comic character statues CBM #87—Cover A (George Evans Horror) $5.95 CBM #87—Cover B (George Evans Aces High) $5.95 CBM #87—Cover C (Detectives, Inc.) $5.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES COMIC RELIEF #146 Your favorite funny strips in one magazine including Dilbert, Doonesbury, Life in Hell, For Better or For Worse, Sylvia, and many more. Plus, humor features from Dave Barry and Joe Bob Briggs, to Ask Dr. Science and Weird News. Completely ad- free! (Page One Publishers) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, b&w $4.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #747-750 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, 8-16 pages with CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which includes Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks! "Fab Firsts" — a monthly checklist of all the first issues due for the month — is also included. Sold in both 50-count and 100-count bundles. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1457 Classics Illustrated comics, the book-report writer's best friend, are the spotlight of this issue of CBG. In addition, columnists Tony Isabella, Andrew Smith, Mark Evanier, and Peter David hand in their views. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1458 Halloween horrors! The issue of CBG cover-dated closest to Halloween is traditionally devoted to horror in comics. This year CBG offers both tricks and treats by regular columnists Andrew Smith, Mark Evanier, Peter David, and Tony Isabella. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1459 A focus on fantasy. With a plethora of fantasy-based comics hitting the stands these days, CBG takes a look at what's available. All this, plus columns by Mark Evanier, Peter David, Tony Isabella, and Andrew Smith make this a can't miss issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1460 Mr. Silver Age's Fall Focus. Mr. Silver Age (a.k.a. Craig Shutt) rakes up Silver Age trivia in this special issue of CBG. The finder of obscure stuff is joined by regular columnists Andrew Smith, Mark Evanier, Peter David, and Tony Isabella. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE 1461 What's up with the Spider-Man movie? Although the movie doesn't open until May 2002, CBG provides an update! Columns by Mark Evanier, Peter David, Tony Isabella, and Andrew Smith make this an issue jammed with more neat stuff than you can shake a stick at. Tabloid $3.50 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #138 Now featuring Jim Kreuger's Appendix to Marvel's Universe X each issue, Comics International enters its 11th year of up-to- the-minute, award-winning U.S. comics news coverage – over 20 pages per issue – plus reviews of over 100 current titles, new title previews, close-ups, regular columns on investment tips, comic-to-film adaptations, fantasy news, toy news, international festival guide, US and world store details, publisher index, in-depth Q&A with many answers by top professionals, heated comics debates, internet news overview and reviews, full listings of over 300 coming comics from the top 25 publishers — with full credits and story synopses, top 100 sales on last months comics plus Judge Dredd Megazine editor and Warrior/Marvelman/V for Vendetta co- creator's monthly industry overviews. (Comics International) Magazine, PC $2.25 COMICS REVUE #187 Featuring: Tarzan at the Earth's Core by Burne Hogarth! Also featuring: Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry, Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell, Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff, Barnaby by Crockett Johnson, The Phantom by Lee Falk & Ray Moore, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Krazy Kat by George Herriman, and Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane. (Manuscript Press) Magazine $5.95 FUNNY TIMES OCTOBER 2001 Funny Times features the best cartoons and stories by America's funniest cartoonists and writers. Besides well-known features such as Dave Barry, Molly Ivins, Life in Hell, Lynda Barry, Nicole Hollander, Funny Times also presents the most interesting and funny new talent. The monthly format allows for topical political humor and social satire. (Funny Times) Magazine $2.95 THE GEORGE PÉREZ NEWSLETTER #2 For Pérez fans! This newsletter features articles on Pérez, Pérez news, a Pérez art gallery, trivia, and a DC Comics checklist. Also included is the "Troia" page from DC's Who's Who and a page from Games, as well as an interview with George Pérez, Pérez and writer Kurt Busiek, and Tom Smith the colorist of this issue's cover. (Tony Lorenz Production) Magazine, 48pg, b&w $6.50 JOURNAL OF MADNESS #12 Featuring the Don Martin Dictionary! The best interviews and articles from issues #1-4 are here, plus the all-new Don Martin Dictionary. While Don Martin is no longer with us, he did leave a wonderfully bizarre lexicon. What MAD reader doesn't know what "Glitch" means? But what about "Plort" and 1,000 other words that graced the pages of MAD Magazine? The Don Martin Dictionary contains 1,000 entries with verb tense, meaning, and the issue in which it appeared. Included in this insanely generous reprint edition are interviews with MAD's maddest writer Dick DeBartolo, Spy vs Spy artist Peter Kuper, and MAD morality writer and theologian Dr. Vernard Eller. Articles include an updated MAD in the Post Gaines Era, Antikamnia:Alfred was a Turn of the Century Dope Dealer, Alfred E. Neuman and WW2 Postal Cachets, American Originals: MAD #1 at the National Archive, and much more! Plus, an all new Desperately Seeking Alfred and more original art from Kent Gamble, Steve Boswick, and Marten Jallad. (Tool Publications) Magazine, 60pg, b&w $3.99 SENSE OF WONDER TP Subtitled "A Life in Comic Fandom," Sense of Wonder is the personal, often funny, sometimes poignant recollections of Bill Schelly's years as a comic book collector and fanzine publisher in the 1960s and 1970s. Fandom's leading historian recounts his strange-but-true encounters with Steve Ditko, Dr. Frederic Wertham, Jim Shooter, Bob Kane and more, in this beautifully written, highly readable text. It's all here: the fans, the dealers, the comicons, and more, including a special introduction by Rascally Roy Thomas! Profusely illustrated with 150 photos and illustrations, including rare work by Dick Giordano, Joe Sinnott, Steve Ditko, Neal Adams, Mike Kaluta, Wally Wood, Doug Potter, Dave Cockrum, C.C. Beck, Don Newton, and a knock-out Captain America frontispiece by Jack Kirby and Mike Allred. Makes an excellent Christmas gift! (TwoMorrows Publishing) SC, 224pg, b&w $15.95 SKETCH MAGAZINE #11 Sketch is filled with informational articles, tips, and "how-to's" by successful comic book creators on all aspects of creating comics books from writing, penciling, and inking to coloring and packaging. Bimonthly. (Blue Line) Magazine, FC $5.95 TRIPWIRE MAGAZINE #8 Tripwire turns its focus on Paradise X, the third part of Marvel's Earth X trilogy, with the creators involved. Tripwire will be running tons of character sketches by Alex Ross and writer/co-creator Jim Krueger will be talking about the series, discussing important plot information. Plus, Jim Valentino talks about Image Central and what new projects are coming up in 2002, and Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert spill the beans on Marvel's high profile Wolverine: Origin series. Sounding Off comes from David Mack, Pro Vs Con discusses another pressing comic issue, while there's Outside the Tent, music caricatures from Jim Royal, Phil Wagstaff, and reviews. (Tripwire Comics & Music) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48 Pages, b&w $3.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW #109 This issue features DC Direct action figures, Playmates' Simpsons line, and a G.I. Joe vehicle pull-out guide! Plus, the next installment of Lee's "Best of the '80s." Also, a vintage Hot Wheels review and giveaway, breaking news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe action figure lines, and all the regular AFN monthly features! (Action Figure News & Toy Review) Magazine, FC $5.95 AMAZING FIGURE MODELER #22 Issue #2 is going to throw you a curve, actually, a lot of curves as the second all girl swimsuit edition is unleashed! That's right, lock up grandma and pull down the shades cause these resin babes are sure to get your airbrushes pumpin'! While some of them "Strain" (as in Julie) your creativity, you might need an exorcist to deal with others. Vision Models, Volks, Hard Heroes are coming to the pool party for plenty of high-heeled hijinx! Also profiled are Two Amazine girl kit producers, Mike James of Azimuth Design, and Mike Cusanell of Solarwind Productions. All this, and more great information, instruction, and stunning photos are coming you way in this issue of AFM! (Amazing Figure Modeler) Magazine $7.00 BECKETT SPORTS CARDS MAGAZINES These magazines cover the superstars of sports and sports-card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular players and cards; tips on card collecting; and "Readers Write," a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby's most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#200)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#136)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#140)—Magazine, FC $4.99 HOCKEY (#133)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#87)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#127)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BASEBALL CARD PLUS (#1)––TP, FC $9.99 BASEBALL CARD PLUS (#2)––TP, FC $9.99 BASEBALL CARD ALPHA CHECKLIST (#10)––TP, FC $19.95 BASKETBALL ALPHA CHECKLIST (#3)––TP, FC $14.95 BASEBALL PRICE GUIDE (#9)––TP, FC $19.95 HOCKEY PRICE GUIDE (#10)––TP, FC $19.95 BECKETT DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #12 The latest issue of Beckett Dragonball Z Collector magazine is here! Each issue includes price guides and checklists, new release information, video game tips and tricks, coverage of all characters, contests, web site reviews, merchandise and cartoon reviews, and much more! (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 94pg $4.99 BECKETT POKÉMON COLLECTOR #27 Each issue of Beckett Pokémon Collector offers fresh, creative, and fun articles and columns on the latest and greatest Pokémon products on the market. Fans and collectors will be able to find out not only the value of their collectibles, but also where to find conventions and shows at which they can buy, sell, or trade them, and tournaments where they can play Pokémon! Plus, readers are offered words of wisdom from some of the best and most knowledgeable writers in the toy industry. Monthly. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pg, FC $4.99 BECKETT'S BEST OF DRAGONBALL Z QUARTERLY #3 This brand-new quarterly magazine includes all the best info from the monthly DBZ magazine, plus special surprises! Also includes a complete DBZ timeline, an exhaustive DBZ character guide, collectible card game coverage, cartoon and toy reviews, a free DBZ poster, cool prizes, contests, and more! (Beckett's Publications) Magazine, 116pg, FC $9.99 COLLECTING 007 A brand-new publication from the James Bond Collector's Club which features rare, never-used comic book art on the cover. This all-new issue contains articles on collecting Italian pic-sleeve records, Japanese Flyers, buying an original Q Boat, visiting 007 locations, resin kits, plus, all the latest news and reviews on Bond products. (Diamond U.K.) Magazine $8.95 MARY BETH'S BEAN BAG WORLD VOLUME 5 #1 & #2 Mary Beth's Bean Bag World remains the top source for hot news in beanbag plush collectibles and is now produced under a license from Ty, Inc. This colorful beanbag extravaganza keeps readers coming back for more with the best coverage of beanbag news, events, charities, and contests. Bean Bag World gives readers of all ages loads of color photos and expert advice from Mary Beth Sobolewski, Editor-In-Chief and renowned staff writers such as Claudia Dunne, Peggy Gallagher, Sara Nelson, Janet Leopold, and many more. Don't miss out on the most accurate price guide around. (H&S Media) (CAUT: 4) Vol. 5 #1—Magazine, 148pg, FC $5.99 Vol. 5 #2—Magazine, 148pg, FC $5.99 MARY BETH'S TEDDY BEARS & MORE #112 The publishers of Mary Beth's Bean Bag World and Editor-In-Chief Mary Beth Sobolewski invite you to take a peek at their latest creation, Mary Beth's Teddy Bears & More. This unique publication is created for the true teddy bear connoisseur as well as the serious collector of other handmade plush. The targeted reader is the kind of collector who sees teddy bears as works of art worth investing in and preserving. Mary Beth's Teddy Bears & More provides the reader with a variety of information from the world of teddy bears and other fine plush. (H&S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 SPORTSCARD MARKET REPORT DECEMBER 2001 From collector profiles, auction action, and vintage player perspectives, to a complete and comprehensive price listing of the hottest and most-sought-after rare, out-of-print, and contemporary sports cards in the collectable arena to-date, everything a serious sports card enthusiast and collector needs to keep up with the latest market trends can be found within the pages of Sportscard Market Report. An extensive autograph guide is also included to accurately appraise properly authenticated items. (Odyssey Publications) Magazine $5.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #93 Action Figure Digest #93 features a big wrap-up of the San Diego ComicCon announcements, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter. The co-feature is a special in-depth feature on a great toy line and all the figures and accessories that went unproduced when the line was canceled. AFD's regular departments on new product announcements, international markets, Action News Briefs, and the Star Wars Update are all included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE VOLUME 4 #12 This month, Toy Cars & Models focuses on the National Model and Hobby Show. In addition, it provides comprehensive coverage of the model car hobby without bias toward scale, subject, manufacturer, or material. Each month, Toy Cars & Models offers columns and news stories featuring models made of die-cast, white metal, plastic, resin and more while bringing readers in touch with the manufacturers, distributors and retailers who sell these model cars. Monthly giveaways, reader polls, and an active letters column give readers a chance to participate in their hobby. From model kits to die-cast, Toy Cars & Models will satisfy even the most discriminating collector. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $4.50 TOY SHOP #265-267 Find the toys you want, from vintage tin and character toys to action figures, die-cast cars, model kits and more in each bi- weekly issue of Toy Shop. You'll find classified ads indexed alphabetically by category, making it easy for you to locate items of interest. Through editorial coverage and thousands of ads, Toy Shop puts the entire spectrum of collectible toys at your fingertips twice a month. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.98Ea. TUFF STUFF #12 NOVEMBER 2001 The monthly price guide contains prices for sports cards in singles, packs, boxes, and sets, along with prices for racing, draft picks, limited edition collectibles, and promo cards. Plus, autographs and memorabilia, as well as a Kenner "Starting Line-up" section. Also, lively feature stories, the latest in hobby news, and regular monthly columns from experts in the field. (Krause Publications) Magazine $4.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #290 Dragon Magazine is the only magazine solely dedicated to D&D, so there's no coincidence that it's the finest role-playing game magazine in the industry! This magazine features things that are sure to excite D&D fans. (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 DUNGEON #90 The official source for the third edition of D&D adventures! Dungeon Adventures #89 offers all-new adventures for all levels of play, each complete with maps, NPCs, new treasures and weapons, and more! (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 132pg $5.99 GAMES UNPLUGGED MAGAZINE #12 This full-color, 64-page entertainment magazine is for the adventure game market. Provides current news and reviews, with entertaining features covering a variety of games. Covers role-playing games, card games, board games, miniatures, tabletop miniatures games, novel based on game worlds, game-related accessories, and new SnarfQuest comics! (Dynasty Presentations, Inc.) Magazine $2.99 NEXT GENERATION MAGAZINE #12 DECEMBER 2001 The most complete source for video gamers! Includes articles and reviews on the newest video games, covering the various outlets, including PlayStation, Dreamcast, Xbox, and PC games, along with company and technology news. (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) Magazine, FC $5.99 OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE With faster graphics, better hardware, and the full resources of the largest software company in the world, Microsoft's Xbox will soon be the platform of choice for gamers around the globe. And to provide these gamers with everything they need to know about their new system, Imagine Media is proud to introduce the Official Xbox Magazine. As well as providing news, reviews, and previews covering the whole world of Xbox, the magazine's covermounted DVD will be the source of exclusive playable Xbox game demos. The Xbox is the future of gaming. The Official Xbox Magazine is the future of game magazines. (Imagine Publishing) Magazine $7.99 PC GAMER MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM DECEMBER 2001 The world's best-selling PC games magazine! This is the ultimate strategy and tips guide, with over 392 cheats, codes, and tips for all the latest games. Plus, reviews and previews of games, as well as articles covering everything in the PC game field. This issue comes with a special 2001 calendar from Empire Earth, along with a CD-ROM that has demos of eight games! (Imagine Publishing) Magazine, FC w/CD-ROM $7.99 POJO'S VIDEO GAME REVIEW #110 Things have heated up even more in the video-game market since Sony's PlayStation 2 joined the ranks of top gaming systems such as the original PlayStation, Sega's Dreamcast, Nintendo's N64, and Game Boy. Clearly, consumers need help wading through the vast number of games and systems flooding the market, and Video Game Review will provide all the answers. This exciting, informative magazine includes a buyer's guide, information on gaming networks, game previews, game reviews, gaming tips, and more! (H&S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 132pg, FC $6.99 PSM MAGAZINE #12 DECEMBER 2001 100% Playstation… 100% Independent! PSM Magazine is the place to turn to for everything in the world of PlayStation and PlayStation2! Each issue include the latest news from the U.S. and Japan, software reviews and previews, strategy guides to the hottest games, cheats and codes, letters, and exclusive covers illustrated by some of the comic industry hottest creators! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) Magazine, FC $4.99 SCRYE VOLUME 8 #8 Have your first look at Magic: Odyssey here. Read the final chapter in Scrye's exclusive Mage Knight comics story. Get the lowdown on Lord of the Rings, and other movie and book tie-in games! Scrye is the guide for all Collectible Card Games and Collectible Miniature Games! Get the latest news on games in development in our "On Deck" section; check out the hottest strategies for new releases in "First Cut"; hone your skills for survival in our "Mastyr" section; find stellar new deck combinations from "ScryeLab"; get the big picture in the "Metagame"; check out new ways to play with our "Homebrew" articles; get your deck tweaked in "Deck Aid"; find the rules you need to know in "Cardmastyr"; get the latest rulings in "The Library"; catch the latest reviews in "Player's Choice"; learn the ways of the masters in "Worldbuilders"; and have fun with old games with "Buried Treasure." Contests! Scrye always has the coolest prizes for the most winners! The most thorough and accurate price guides in the industry! Check the value of your cards against our price guides for Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Star Wars, Star Trek, Mage Knight, Dragonball Z, Magi-Nation, Warlord, and many more! Don't miss out on the latest news in "Card Collector Confidential!" Check out the winning decks in the "Winner's Circle!" And plan your gaming schedule with the Scrye Convention and Tournament Calendar! (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 STAR WARS GAMER MAGAZINE #8 Star Wars Gamer brings you new articles and adventures for the Star Wars role-playing game, LucasArts electronic game coverage, and new Star Wars fiction by best-selling authors, all the while exploring new corners of the galaxy! This is the only magazine that puts you in the heart of the Star Wars galaxy! Bimonthly. (Wizards of the Coast) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 102pg, FC $6.99 WHITE DWARF #266 White Dwarf is Games Workshop's premier magazine, crammed with news, gaming articles, pictures of great painted Citadel Miniatures, and much more! Each month, White Dwarf contains all the latest information about the Games Workshop hobby including the latest news releases of Citadel Models, in-depth features on armies, painting guides, modeling tips, rules clarifications, battle reports, and loads more. White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop hobby and always contains news and views of use to beginners and seasoned gamers alike. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Magazine $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES 3D WORLD MAGAZINE #18  3D World is the international magazine for 3D artists. Every issue covers film and game projects from Dinosaur to Myst III: Exile and features tutorials for every aspect of the 3D market. Industry experts line up to tell readers what they should be doing in 3D and how to do it. Every issue also has a CD full of demos and full versions of new software and plug-ins, showreels from both up and coming artists, and established companies along with a lot more. Targeted at people who want hard information about 3D. (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) #18—Magazine $13.95 #19—Magazine $13.95 CULT TIMES #74 The month ahead of cult TV starts here! Plan your viewing with Cult Times' "Out of the Box" –– the indispensable listing guide of cult television programs to watch out for on terrestrial, cable, and satellite. Read interviews with the stars and features on cult shows currently airing in the U.K. Take a light-hearted but informative look at a classic series in the "Instant Guide" and review the highlights of the previous month's viewing in "Times Past." Cult Times is the complimentary magazine to TV Zone, and together they provide the ultimate guide to the many worlds of cult television. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #310 Doctor Who Magazine is the only official source for news, features, interviews, and comic strip action devoted to BBC Television's immortal traveler in time and space! In this issue devoted to the Doctor's arch-enemy, the Master, from the Archive comes, "Terror of the Autons," and a profile of the late actor Roger Delgado. And in the new strip, the Master goes solo in an all-new evil exploit by Scott Gray and Adrian Salmon. (Panini Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.80 DRACULA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL Introduction by Christopher Lee! Dracula is one hundred years old in America. He's actually much older than that, but it was a century ago that Bram Stoker's novel was published in the United States. Seventy years ago, the classic Universal film was produced, that began a series of motion pictures that are as popular today as when they were released. Originally published by Ballantine Books in 1966, this adaptation is far closer to the original work than anything done on stage or screen. Happy Birthday, Count! (Pentagram Publications) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 52pg, b&w $8.99 DREAMWATCH #87 Bring Middle Earth to life in Lord of the Rings, it's Johnny Depp versus Jack the Ripper in From Hell, and get an exclusive interview with Buffy's Sarah Michelle Gellar. Also includes features on K-Pax, Atlantis, Harry Potter, Rollerball, Monsters, Inc., Smallville, The X-Files, Dark Angel, Roswell, and Enterprise! For the top source of news, interviews, and reviews of all things fantasy and sci-fi, turn to Dreamwatch! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 EXTREME COLLECTORS GUIDE SPECIAL FOIL MAGAZINE #12 Extreme Collector's Guide brings readers face to face with only the best and hottest collectibles on the market today. Trading cards from Pokémon, Digimon, Dragonball Z, Harry Potter, WWF and Dungeons & Dragons, to all the newest video games for PlayStation 2, Nintendo 64 and Sony Dreamcast, complemented with expert analysis, collector's hints and price guides. (Celebrity Worldwide) Magazine $7.99 FANGORIA DECEMBER 2001 #209 The world's longest-running horror magazine takes you behind the scenes of the films, TV shows, Halloween theme parks, and events that you're dying to read about! This issue features J.R.R. Tolkien's immortal trilogy made into a live-action movie, Lord of the Rings, and the scoop in it from writer/director Peter Jackson; a look at Dimension's Halloween: Homecoming and the return of Michael Myers; the remake of a William Castle classic, 13 Ghosts; New Line's Bones, starring Snoop Dogg; the battle of an evil double from a parallel dimension in The One; and Fox's From Hell, Alan Moore's graphic novel turned into movie starring Johnny Depp. All this, plus the latest horror news, gossip, and video, DVD, and book reviews! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 10 #5 Only Femme Fatales brings you the latest news, profiles and pictorials on the luscious ladies of horror, fantasy, and sci-fi! (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FLICK MAGAZINE FALL ISSUE VOLUME 2 #1 Flick gives you all the devilicious beauties contained in one amazing issue with features on the sultry Maisumi Max (Vampi model and entertainer), the beautiful Glori-Anne Gilbert (Penthouse model and actress) and the alluring Countess Lilith Stabs (Professional Dominatrix, model and actress) with never before seen photos! A bewitching talk with Jim Balent of Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose, new takes on classic Halloween costumes featuring the enchanting Canadian model Widow, the dark photography of George Vernon, and the mystifying works of Australian based artist, Tim Thompson. Plus, entries of the Great Goth Model Search, Last Call, and Crypt of the Month! (Eh! Productions) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, 32pg, FC $4.95 FORTEAN TIMES #152 Become a student of American iconoclast Charles Fort with this expansive guide to the bizarre. Features news, reviews, and research on strange phenomena, experiences, and curiosities from the intricacies of crop circles to phantom hitchhikers. It's wild, it's funny, it's open-minded yet skeptical — and it's true! (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 HIGH TIMES DECEMBER 2001 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (High Times) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 134pg, FC $4.99 JADE SCREEN VOLUME 1 #1 The Hong Kong movie magazine! From the publishers of Screen Power, the world's official Jackie Chan magazine comes a new bi-monthly publication covering the incredible world of Hong Kong movies. With support form the biggest movie-making companies and names in the business, Jade Screen will be on location for the newest and biggest action films in the East and chatting to all the famous and not-so-famous names in the deadliest and craziest film business in the world! (Screen Power) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 007 MAGAZINE #40 Never Say Never Again/Casino Royale –– double-cover issue! This issue takes a detailed look at the two rogue James Bond movies: at why the entire budget of the 1967 Double-O-Seven spoof Casino Royale, could probably have settled the present Third World debt –– and Sean Connery's 1983 comeback as 007 in Never Say Never Again. Both 24-page articles will be packed with many never-before-seen photographs. (Bond Fan Club) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $16.00 KID POWER SPECIAL FOIL MAGAZINE #13 Finally a magazine that kids between ages 5-10 can call their own! With fun-to-read text, colorful images, premium giveaways, contests, puzzles, and quizzes, Kid Power is the primo source for information on children's television, movies, music and toys. This premiere issue features insightful and engaging coverage of The Rug Rats, Harry Potter, Blues Clues, Pokémon, Dragonball Z, and the ever-adorable Powerpuff Girls! (Celebrity Worldwide) Magazine, FC $4.99 KIDS COLLECTIBLES SPECIAL FOIL MAGAZINE #13 Whether it's trading cards, stamps, action figures or video games, kids love to collect things. Kid's Collectibles offers collectors pricing values and insights into the hottest new releases on the market from Pokémon, Digimon, Dragonball Z, Gundam Wing and Sailor Moon, plus reviews on all the new video game releases from the most popular game systems are also featured. (Celebrity Worldwide) Magazine $5.99 LOCUS #489 The science fiction and fantasy community's journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by noted authors. (Locus Magazine) Magazine, 70pg, b&w $4.95 PENTHOUSE JANUARY 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (General Media Publishing Group) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $8.99 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL PLAYBOY (DEC)––Magazine $4.99 PRESENTS (DEC/JAN)––Magazine $6.99 PRIVATE (#27)––Magazine $6.99 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #68 Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America and is also the oldest one, having been around for nearly 14 years! It is dedicated to keeping fans informed about what is going on in the anime industry and to help them choose the best titles. This issue is offering the second part of the coverage on the classic TV series Gatchaman (aka Battle Of The Planets, announced for release in July from Rhino Home Video). It will also feature several convention & festival reports (particularly on the FantAsia Film Festival and the Montreal World Film Festival) along with the usual "Anime World" articles (The Modern Japanese Music Database Part 12), the review of lots of recent anime