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