PREVIEWS VOL. XI #10 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #12 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 February 2002 through April 2002! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #12 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the December 2001 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #12 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late November 2001 for items on sale in February 2002. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME XI #12 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 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE PUBLISHERS DARK HORSE COMICS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HAUNTED #1 (of 4) by JANE ESPENSON, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JULIO FERREIRA; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS It's only been a couple days since graduation Buffy's lost Angel, and now she's losing two of her best friends. Cordelia is moving to L.A. to become an actress and Xander's getting ready to depart for parts unknown. The whole Scooby gang has to deal with all this emotional junk. Meanwhile, signs of Faith stir among the charred rubble of what used to be Sunnydale High. It seems that the ghost of one of Buffy's recently deceased enemies has a bone to pick with her. How can Buffy kill something that's already dead? On sale December 19 FC, 32pg (Richards cover) (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE MAVERICK TITLES SIN CITY 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION created, written, & illustrated by FRANK MILLER In commemoration of Sin City's 10th birthday, we present this handsome, hardcover edition of the first Sin City collection. Limited to a run of only 500 slipcased and shrink-wrapped sets, this collection will include a beautifully bound printing of the first, self-titled Sin City tome, along with an additional 64-page, spiral-bound collection of never-before-seen preliminary sketches and pencil layouts from all the various Sin City series, and a signed, high-quality, framable print of Frank Miller's ultimate antihero, Marv — who's hard as a rock and wrapped tighter than the bodies at the city morgue. This exclusive anniversary package is a once-in-a-lifetime collectible. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale December 19 b&w, 208 pg, w/framable print and 64 pg sketchbook . . . . . . . . . . . . $175 GROO: DEATH AND TAXES #1 (OF 4) created & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by SERGIO ARAGONÉS & MARK EVANIER The three most inevitable things in the world are death, taxes and another Groo miniseries from Dark Horse. This one is about the other two: Groo and his loyal pooch Rufferto encounter a king who is forever raising the cost of living and an undertaker who drives up the cost of dying. The Eisner-winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier do it again … whatever "it" is. On sale December 26 FC, 32 pg (1 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 GROO: MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD TP created & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by SERGIO ARAGONÉS & MARK EVANIER There's no accounting for taste. That must be why so many accountants are buying Groo collections! This trade paperback collects the latest and greatest adventures of Groo, the world's stupidest barbarian. In a savage land of another era, a goodly segment of the world has long been under the heavy thumb of the evil, power-mad despot known as Pipil Khan. The tyrant wants nothing more than to name an heir and shuck his mortal coil, but one thing stands in his way: Groo! It seems Khan just can't rest easy until Groo is out of the way. He'll give his kingdom to the one of his sons who can accomplish this. One of them has a foolproof plan how to do it. Unfortunately for him, it may be that no plan is foolproof enough to thwart Groo. EisnerAward-winning cartoonist Sergio Aragonés and "World's Greatest Soccer Mom" Award-winning wordsmith Mark Evanier bring you more moronic mayhem from the barbarian who made "mulch" a household word. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION on sale January 23 FC, 112pg ………………….$13.95 GRENDEL: WAR CHILD TP created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by PAT McEOWN Back in print after most of a decade, Matt Wagner's Eisner Award-winning tale of the post-holocaust Grendel-ruled planet in ruins remains vital and entertaining. The Grendel-Khan, Orion Assante, is dead, leaving his only son as heir, a political pawn for the Khan's widow. The passing of the Khan, the military ruler of the earth, left the world warrior society in fragments, the once-controlled planet shattered into rival clans and apocalyptic zombies. But the Khan left a paladin behind to protect his only son from political ping-pong, a half-man, half-machine weapon of ultimate destruction: Grendel-Prime! Upon kidnapping the rightful heir from his mother's "protection," Prime begins a high-speed chase, ending the lives of many and ultimately deciding the fate of the tattered world. As it did when first printed, Grendel: War Child features dynamic pencils by Patrick McEown and dynamic colors by Bernie Mireault. Additionally, this new printing will feature a brand new painted cover by Grendel creator Wagner himself. Vivat Grendel! RETAILER ADVISORY: FOR MATURE AUDIENCES On sale December ? FC, 304 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 USAGI YOJIMBO #53 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI In feudal Japan, when a samurai had a justifiable reason for revenge, the government could issue an adauchi, official consent for vigilante justice. In this issue of Usagi Yojimbo, our sword-wielding hare encounters just such a samurai on the hunt for four ronin who killed his father. But unfortunately for the angry son, three of the renegade samurai have joined a vicious gang. With the help of Usagi's twin swords of fury, the son might have half a chance, but these guys are one tough bunch. Will Usagi and the young samurai make it out alive? Has Usagi made another one of his brash decisions in helping the young man? Catch the action in Usagi Yojimbo #53! On sale December 19 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 ANCIENT JOE #3 (OF 3) created, written, & illustrated by C. SCOTT MORSE The first chapter in the surreal life of Ancient Joe draws to a close! Joe finds himself face to face with a roadblock on the road to his wife's salvation that he hoped he wouldn't have to encounter: El Diablo! But is the legendary devil of Latin America all he's cracked up to be — or just the most neurotic personality Joe has yet to face? Ghosts, brimstone, mystery, and rum flavor the tall drink of water that is Ancient Joe #3, wrapped in fully painted covers, but the sentiment in this surreal tale is what will make the readers' journey all worthwhile. on sale December 26 b&w, 24 pg (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.50 DARK HORSE EXTRA #42 Tis' the season to pick up Dark Horse Extra! Nothing says "Seasons Greetings" like a strip from the upcoming BPRD series, inspired by the pages of Mike Mignola's Hellboy! Have a Happy Groo Year with the hilarious one-shot from Sergio Aragonés! And why not chase that eggnog with a little caffiene? Don't miss the conclusion of Shannon Wheeler's Too Much Coffee Man! Plus, get the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse December title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. Celebrate good tidings with the December Dark Horse Extra! On sale December 5 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI SPYBOY VOL. 4: BOMB APPETITE TP by PETER DAVID, POP MHAN, SUNNY LEE, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN SpyBoy is comics' newest teen superhero with a curfew. Or, super-spy to be exact. This volume takes SpyBoy, a.k.a. Alex Fleming, on his most dangerous missions to date. Flying high above ground, he faces a death-defying plummet with bad guys hot on his tail, and nothing but a handful of new super-spy gadgets to save him. If he survives, he'll have his hands full with the shark-like Slackjaw. So where the dickens is his cute-but-deadly partner, Bombshell? She's fighting for her own life in an action-fueled chase through the desert sands of the Middle East. Then it's off to the hyper-sensory streets of Tokyo and the debut of Japan's own teen spy...SpyGirl! All of Bombshell's incendiary expertise still may not be a match for this cunning young martial arts master! On sale January 9 SC, 88pg, FC . . . $9.95 SUPERMAN/TARZAN: SONS OF THE JUNGLE #3 (OF 3) by CHUCK DIXON, CARLOS MEGLIA, and DAVE STEWART; cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS The stunning Elseworlds series by Chuck Dixon (Robin) and Carlos Meglia (Star Wars: Underworld) comes to its heated, action-fueled conclusion! Kal-El, Lord of the Apes, and gentleman adventurer John Greystoke find the magnificent Lost City of Opar…and are about to fulfill their true destinies! Along with Metropolis reporter Lois Lane and her street-smart friend Jane Clayton, our legendary heroes court unspeakable danger…possibly more than they can handle. In the city ruled by the sinister seductress, La, it's wise to watch your back! When Kal-El's life is threatened by a mysterious meteorite, Greystoke faces a lesson in nobility that will affect the very core of his being. Both heroes will be changed forever…if they survive! On sale December 19 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) . . . $2.99 JOSS WHEDON'S FRAY #6 (OF 8) by JOSS WHEDON, KARL MOLINE, and ANDY OWENS; cover by KARL MOLINE After a crushing turn of events, Melaka's back on her feet, taking the fight into the pits of the city, the rat-infested warren she calls home. But are these street-urchin vamps behind the recent murder that set Fray over the edge? Entertainment Weekly made Fray Winner of the Week when it debuted, helping the first printing of the book to sell out. As Joss Whedon and his art team of Karl Moline, Andy Owens, and Dave Stewart take Fray into its last act, comics readers are in for all the twists and turns they've come to expect from Joss's TV shows. On sale December 5 FC, 32pg (6 of 8) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES #4: BLOODLINES PART 1 (OF 3) BY DAN ABNETT, IAN EDGINTON, and POP MHAN; cover by GUY DAVIS The quest for answers continues, as Esau, Seneca, Attar, and Crow flee from the vicious pursuit of Scarak and his ape soldiers. When they make a stand in a snowy forest, all seems lost as one of them is severely wounded and left for dead, and the others are quickly outnumbered. A mysterious forest legend, a warrior in black armor, may provide a rescue…but will he be saving our heroes for a worse fate? The "Bloodlines" story arc begins here, as new Apes co-writer Dan Abnett (Legion Lost) joins the team and unearths even more bone-chilling mysteries! On sale December 5 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Davis cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 ANGEL #4 (OF 4) by BRETT MATTHEWS, JOSS WHEDON, MEL RUBI, and CHRIS DREIER; cover by MEL RUBI A hijacked Angel comes to grips with his past — figuratively and literally — as he finally learns the depth of the connection between himself and Perfect Zheng. Will either survive their deadly dance ten thousand feet above Los Angeles? Don't miss the stunning conclusion of this four-part Angel event, written by Brett Matthews and series creator Joss Whedon, and featuring pencils by comics sensation Mel Rubi (Witchblade / Aliens / Darkness / Predator: Mindhunter). On sale December 12 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #40: LITTLE MONSTERS PART 1 (OF 3) by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by JEFF MATSUDA Buffy's mom is dead. Emotions in the Scooby gang are running high, and lots of little things are causing lots of little problems. Somehow, the fight against the forces of darkness doesn't seem so crucial, anymore. Somebody should have told that to the three deformed, green demon-children that decide to drop by Buffy's house unannounced. On sale December 26 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Matsuda cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CREATURES OF HABIT GSA by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, PAUL LEE, and BRIAN HORTON You're invited to the sickest party in Sunnydale. DJs will be mixing up some body- moving grooves, smart drinks will be available at the bar, and we'll be giving up a virgin sacrifice for the blood goddess. An old friend of Spike is in town, and he's getting every teenager in Sunnydale to trip the light fantastic at some very special, underground raves. He has a plan that could mean big things for vampires everywhere, and Spike agrees to help him out. Everyone who is anyone is rolling at these after- hour parties, including a whole posse of vampires. Buffy and the Scooby gang are going out and getting down to put an end to what's become a euphoric feeding frenzy for some the baddest baddies in town. On sale January 30 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $17.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL MANJI DELUXE ACTION FIGURE We are pleased to follow up the smash hit MegaHouse super deluxe 12" figures of Lone Wolf and Cub with another fantastic release — Manji from Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal. This is the main character from the Eisner Award-Winning saga. The figure comes complete with a hancrafted cloth costume, removable sandals, eight different swords and other samurai weapons that we see in the story. The Manji figure is hyper-articulated and represents the state of the art of both dollmaking and action figure construction. Only 400 of these figures have been created. We are fortunate to have secured 100 of them for our customers. 12" tall, packaged in a window box complete with instruction booklet . . . $PI BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #63: HUSK (ONE-SHOT) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Anotsu's trip to Kaga has taken an unexpected and unpleasant turn. Ibane, the head of the Shingyoto-ryu sword school, may be a master martial artist — but it's becoming increasingly clear that he has some trouble with telling the truth. Anotsu can't deny that Ibane's men are worth adding to his Itto-ryu gang, and that Ibane's daughter Hisoka holds a strange, seductive attraction… FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 12 b&w, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.99 THE DIRTY PAIR: RUN FROM THE FUTURE TP by ADAM WARREN and RYAN KINNAIRD The Lovely Angels are back, and cybercreeps of the universe had better be on their best behavior...for all the good it'll do 'em! Professional "Trouble Consultants" Kei and Yuri travel to Nimkasi Habitat, a remote crime-plagued space colony located beyond the civilized confines of the United Galactica. Given 100 minutes to extradite 50 assorted terrorists and technocriminals from this deep-space hellhole, the Dirty Pair plan to clean the CPU clocks of all available gangsters, thugs, and swindlers — and still have time to polish their bikinis! Based on the popular animated series from Japan, The Dirty Pair is packed with crazed action, cyber-punk ambience, and side-splitting laughs, courtesy of writer/artist Adam Warren, whose dazzling, manga-influenced art and rapid-fire pop-culture satire have gained legions of fans in the West and widespread critical acceptance in Japan. Includes special bonus story, "Start the Violence," plus a pinup gallery featuring Adam Warren and guest artists Adam Hughes, Bruce Timm, Brian Stelfreeze, and Humberto Ramos. On sale January 2 SC, 136pg, b&w . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS! PART XI #5: MYSTERY CHILD PART 3 (OF 8) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS This "mystery child" seems like such a darling little boy — but as far as Keiichi is concerned, this flaxen-haired boy is a boyfriend's worst nightmare! Not only is this kid getting to go to sleep with Belldandy, but he's going to take a bath with her! Keiichi's nightmare is only beginning, as the boy invades Belldandy's dreams to get her to remember him… On sale December 5 b&w, 32pg (3 of 8) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 17: THE WILL OF THE FANG TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ The epic journey of Ogami Itto and Daigoro continues in this stunning volume! A female yakuza and her band are ordered to catch Lone Wolf and Cub, but the authorities aren't counting on a woman's heart. Meanwhile, the Yagyu have called in Japan's most deadly bounty hunters, and offer an even greater reward — can the Lone Wolf trust anyone around him, when the lure of wealth tempts even seemingly harmless peasant folk? And with Daigoro feverish and near death's door, can Lone Wolf and Cub make it through a winter gale to safety? FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 30 SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB RELISTS LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN'S ROAD TP SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11783) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 2: THE GATELESS BARRIER TP SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11929) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 3: THE FLUTE OF THE FALLEN TIGER TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12325) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 4: THE BELL WARDEN TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12326) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 5: BLACK WIND TP SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12634) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 6: LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD TP SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12817) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 7: CLOUD DRAGON, WIND TIGER TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13112)) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 8: CHAINS OF DEATH TP SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13290) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 9: SHADOWS, ECHOES TP SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13578) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 10: SEPARATE PATHS TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13691) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 11: TALISMAN OF HADES TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 *********************** CANNON GOD EXAXXION #2: STAGE 1 PART 2 (OF 8) by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS You would be in shock, too! Let's see, the Earth was taken over by what seemed to be a kindly, co-existing race of aliens; your perverted, genius grandfather, whom you have not seen in years, shows up to deliver a sexy android AND an integrated, armored gun-suit for your personal use; and it's just in time, because a ball-shaped robot with razor blade arms has just sliced through a wall like soft butter. What to do? Well, how about kicking some robotic alien butt? Sound good? It is. From Gunsmith Cats creator, Kenichi Sonoda, comes a tale of vicious betrayal and youthful determination — not to mention sexy androids, crazy techno-violence, and giant robots with the power to destroy huge battleships in the blink of an eye. FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 19 b&w, 24pg (2 of 8) . . . $2.99 WHAT'S MICHAEL? VOLUME 5: MICHAEL'S FAVORITE SPOT TP by MAKOTO KOBAYASHI; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Winner of a New York Library Book Award and a Parents' Choice Award and described by Wizard magazine as "Japan's version of Garfield, Heathcliff, and Krazy Kat all rolled into one," What's Michael? is one of manga's most delightful exports to the States, a one-of-a-kind blend of screwball fantasy mixed with slice-of-life hilarity that has audiences on both sides of the world rolling in the aisles. You've seen comics and you've seen cats, but you've never seen anything quite like What's Michael? On sale January 16 SC, 88pg, b&w. . . $8.95 STAR WARS #37: THE STARK HYPERSPACE WAR PART 2 (OF 4) by JOHN OSTRANDER, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA; cover by JON FOSTER Iaco Stark has cut off the hyperspace lanes to Republic ships and the remnants of the Republic Army and Navy are stranded with the Jedi Tyvokka, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Troiken. Meanwhile, Tholme and his Padawan discover the truth about the scarcity of bacta. The worst is yet to come in this installment of the Stark Hyperspace War. On sale December 26 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: JEDI QUEST #4 (OF 4) by RYDER WINDHAM, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN The exciting finale to a series bridging the events between Star Wars: Episode I and Episode II! A disguised Obi-Wan Kenobi infiltrates the slaver Krayn's spice factories on Nar Shaddaa to free his Padawan. Amidst the processing of spice and cruel working conditions, Anakin befriends some slaves and plants seeds of revolt. Imprisoned and forming an alliance with the mysterious Siri, Anakin's only hope for freedom lies in his ability to convince his fellow slaves that Krayn's rule over the spice factories can be shattered by the unity of the masses. Art by fan-favorite Pop Mhan (SpyBoy)! On sale December 12 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS TALES #10 featuring GARTH ENNIS, JOHN MCCREA, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, CHRISTIAN READ, CHRIS SLANE, MIKE KENNEDY, FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO and others; cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Ever wondered what it would be like to be a stormtrooper? Working for the Empire, never sure where you're going next, following orders without question, ready to lay down your life for the Emperor? Writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, Hitman) and penciller John McCrea (Hitman, Superboy) take us on a journey that shows in agonizing detail what it's like for those troops in white. Also in this issue are New Zealand newcomers Christian Read and Chris Slane offering the story of a Sith Lord, a lightsaber, and a bit of innovation... This and MUCH, MUCH more in an all-new, action-packed Star Wars Tales! On sale December 12 FC, 64pg (Francis Yu cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 STAR WARS: TALES VOL. 1 featuring RON MARZ, CLAUDIO CASTELLINI, TIM ZAHN, PETER DAVID, KILIAN PLUNKETT, JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, RICK LEONARDI, DAVE COOPER, and others; cover by TSUNEO SANDA Collecting the first four issues of the quarterly anthology smash sensation, Star Wars Tales contains thrilling stories featuring Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Emperor Palpatine, C-3PO, R2-D2, Lando Calrissian and a cast of thousands! Tales explores every corner of the Star Wars galaxy and keeps readers coming back for more! Star Wars Tales Volume I is sure to delight fans both young and old! On sale January 2 SC, 224pg, FC . . . $19.95 ARTS FESTIVAL POSTERS by WILL EISNER, PAUL CHADWICK, TONY MILLIONAIRE, and FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO During the third week of June 2001, Dark Horse Comics co-sponsored "Comics: An Original American Art Form," as part of the annual Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In addition to a huge display of original comics art, this celebration of comics featured speakers Will Eisner, Harlan Ellison, and Paul Chadwick. To publicize the show, Dark Horse published four full-color posters, one each by Will Eisner (The Spirit), Paul Chadwick (Concrete), Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey), and Francisco Ruiz Velasco (Battle Gods). Each poster measures 24" x 32" and is printed on heavy stock. Now, Dark Horse is making these rare works of art available to comics fans everywhere. Pick your favorite(s) or buy one of each, but hurry before they're all gone! On sale December 5 FC, 24" x 32" . . . $10.00 (each) CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #29: ALLEY OOP STATUE V. T. Hamlin's prehistoric cave-man, Alley Oop, was a denizen of the Kingdom of Moo. Ruled under the inept hands of King Guzzle and his nagging wife Queen Umpateedle, the kingdom is beset with enemies, both from within and without. Fortunately, Alley Oop and dinosaur mount Dinny are there to save the day. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios, this statue comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback button and booklet as extras. This piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. On sale February 6 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY DOLL Sock Monkey has continued to delight an ever-growing army of fans, so we have asked ourselves: where the heck is an actual Sock Monkey with the distinctive styling of Gabby? The answer? Right here at Dark Horse! We have commissioned a special edition of a real Sock Monkey! This satrical simian is a full 22" from the top of his hat to his toes. Comes with a custom color hang tag that quickly sets the Millionaire monkey apart from the pedestrian crowd of "regular" sock monkey dolls you might have seen elsewhere. Gadzooks! Accept no imitations. On sale December 12 22" plush doll . . . $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: SOCK MONKEY HAT Acrylic knit cap, embroidered logo on back and Sock Monkey on front (STAR09186) . . . $17.95 SOCK MONKEY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11660) . . . $19.95 SOCK MONKEY T-SHIRTS: Sock Monkey head shot/Babydoll/Lavender/Youth/S-L…$17.99 Sock Monkey head shot/Babydoll/White/Adult/S-L…$17.99 DANCING MONKEY/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 DANCING MONKEY/PLAIN TEE/SAND/ADULT/ S-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 SOCK MONKEY SIDE SHOT/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 SOCK MONKEY SIDE SHOT/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 CROW/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 CROW/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY ZIPPO® LIGHTER FC, chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR12362) . . . $29.99 SOCK MONKEY MAGNET SET 7 piece FC, thick magnets (STAR13274) . . . $9.99 ******************** POP-OUT PEOPLE Futurama! Simpsons! Dark Horse continues its line of fun Pop-Out People! 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. FUTURAMA POP-OUT PEOPLE #6: "MY THREE SUNS" EPISODE The crew is sent to deliver a package to the Planet Trisol, where Fry accidentally drinks the planet's emperor. According to Trisolian custom, Fry is promptly made the new emperor. Fry takes the coronation oath, and is nearly killed by a mob of angry Trisolians when they discover that the previous emperor is still alive in Fry's stomach. At the last minute, Fry is rescued by Leela, but must endure a severe beating in order to force the old emperor out of his body through his tear ducts. FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) SIMPSONS POP-OUT PEOPLE #6: "ITCHY AND SCRATCHY LAND" EPISODE It's the violentest place on Earth! Things go from mayhem to morbid when the Simpsons visit Itchy and Scratchy Land! Homer and Bart are arrested for assaulting the park's costumed characters, and Marge has to bail them out of the park jail. Then the Simpsons must do battle with an army of Itchy and Scratchy robots run amok, until Lisa discovers the secret behind their deadly demeanor! FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) HOLIDAY MODEL STOCK-UP SALE! Recently repriced for the holiday shopping season! AUSTIN POWERS SHAG-A-DELIC COLD-CAST STATUE 12" cold-cast statue, fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (APR992532). . . $50.00 DR. EVIL DIABOLICAL COLD-CAST STATUE 12" cold-cast statue, fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR10286) . . . $50.00 THE WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #1: LIZ fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR09181) . . . $17.50 THE WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #2: SY fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR09301) . . . $17.50 THE WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #3: ARTIE fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR09407) . . . $17.50 THE WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #4: KAREN fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR09840) . . . $17.50 THE WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #5: LENA fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR) . . . $20.00 THE X-FILES™ AGENT MULDER STATUE 12" cold-cast figure, fully painted, packaged in full-color box (STAR08617) . . . $99.95 THE X-FILES™ AGENT SCULLY STATUE 12" cold-cast figure, fully painted, packaged in full-color box (STAR08616) . . . $99.95 THE X-FILES MOVIE ALIEN STATUE 7 1/2" cold-cast figure, fully painted, packaged in full-color box . . . $99.95 THE X-FILES™ PARANORMAL COLLECTION — THE FLUKEMAN 10" cold-cast figure, fully painted, packaged in full-color box (STAR03138) . . . $125.00 BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN COLD-CAST KIT 15" cold-cast kit, (assembly and painting required) (STAR01361) . . . $75.00 THE INVISIBLE MAN COLD-CAST KIT 9" tall cold-cast kit, painted box art by Den Beauvais (assembly and painting required) (STAR01363) . . . $62.50 THE MUMMY COLD-CAST KIT 9" cold-cast kit, painted box art by Den Beauvais (assembly and painting required) (STAR01367) . . . $75.00 THE WOLF MAN COLD-CAST FIGURE KIT 10" cold-cast kit, painted box art by Den Beauvais (assembly and painting required) (STAR01370) . . . $75.00 ALIEN 3 COLD-CAST MODEL KIT 1/8 scale model, 10 piece, unpainted kit, full-color box by Den Beauvais (STAR) . . . $75.00 MONKEYBONE STATUE 8" tall on base, fully painted, packaged in a full-color box . . . $45.00 TITAN A.E. DREJ STATUE 12" tall on a custom base, full-color box (STAR11809) . . . $75.00 PRODUCT RELISTS ACTION FIGURES AND STATUES BEETLE BAILEY BOOK AND FIGURE SET b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8" (STAR12169) . . . $10.95 BEETLE BAILEY BOXED PVC SET 7 PVCs, packaged in a full-color box (STAR12171) . . . $34.95 BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE Figure w/detailed box (STAR11260) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE FIGURE #2: PHOTO BETTIE 6 1/2" tall, 50's motif, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13250) . . . $24.99 THE BIG GUY & RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT STATUE 12" tall fully painted, packaged in a full-color box (STAR10135) . . . $125.00 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) . . .$49.99 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) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #15: TERRY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, limited to 950, comes in litho tin box with pinback button and booklet (STAR12664) . . .$49.99 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) . . .$49.99 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) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #19: DAGWOOD STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #20: BLONDIE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #21: SMOKEY STOVER STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13495) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #22: WIMPY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13307) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #23: BLUTO 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13308) . . . $49.99 FLAMING CARROT ACTION FIGURE 6" figure w/pogo stick, stink bomb, and lighted flame on his head (STAR10480) . . . $11.95 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY SOFT VINYL FIGURE 13 3/4" tall, fully painted, soft vinyl figure, packaged in window box (STAR13505) . . . $59.99 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® HURLOON MINOTAUR STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 14" high, packaged in a full- color box (STAR10039) . . . $125.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SERRA ANGEL STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, packaged in a full-color box (STAR08290) . . . $125.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SHIVAN DRAGON STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 22" high, packaged in a full- color box (STAR08986) . . . $195.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SPIRIT LINK STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 14" high, packaged in a full- color box (STAR09454) . . . $125.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW'S MORNING STAR STATUE 12" tall, fully-painted and packaged in an illustrated box (STAR10489) . . . $150.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW'S REQUIEM STATUE: 22" tall on base w/wings and hand-painted (STAR11825) . . . $150.00 SARGE BOOK AND FIGURE SET b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8" (STAR12051) . . . $10.95 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA BRONZE 19 1/2" tall, cast in solid bronze on polished granite base, limited-edition . . . $3, 600 STAR WARS DARTH VADER BRONZE STATUE 14" tall, cast in solid bronze on solid black granite base, limited-edition . . . $3000 STAR WARS RANCOR BRONZE STATUE 15" tall, cast in solid bronze on black Spanish marble base, limited-edition . . . $3000 USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE #1: USAGI AND DINO 8" Usagi and Dino, fully painted, full-color box w/mini-sketchbook (STAR10805) . . . $79.95 USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE #2: USAGI AND KATSUICHI 8" Usagi and Katsuichi statue, full-color box w/mini-sketchbook (STAR11446) . . . $79.95 LITHOGRAPHS, PORTFOLIOS, & POSTERS 300 LIMITED-EDITION LITHOGRAPH Full color, printed on Strathmore Bright white deckle-edge acid-free paper. Shrink-wrapped with oyster white backing board Black Wavy E-Flute Corrugated Envelope with gold-foil stamping, and signed by both Frank Miller and Lynn Varley (STAR08969) . . . $300.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #3: MIHO b&w, 24" x 36" (STAR09820) . . . 20 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #5: AVA b&w, 24" x 36" (STAR09822) . . . 20 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT SERIES II #1: DELIA b&w&blue, 24" x 36" (STAR11144) . . . 25 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT SERIES II #2: MARY b&w&red, 24" x 36" (STAR11438) . . . $25 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT SERIES II #3: GILDA b&w&gold, 24" x 36" (STAR11437) . . . 25 bucks TATTOOS PORTFOLIO 6 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" full-color plates, packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage (STAR11868) . . . $19.95 HATS DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: THE BIG GUY CAP Brushed cotton w/ adjustable buckle, embroidered logo on back and Big Guy on the front (STAR09872) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: DEVIL CHEF HAT Bucket style hat, brushed cotton w/ embroidered logo on back and Devil Chef on front (STAR09355) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: FRANK CAP Cuffed knit hat, embroidered logo on back and Frank on the front (STAR09784) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: GRENDEL CAP Six-panel hat, black with Grendel logo embroidered on back and signature eyes on front (STAR11008) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: ODDETTE CAP brushed cotton w/ velcro back closure, embroidered logo on back and Oddette on the front (STAR09184) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT CAP Brushed cotton w/ adjustable buckle, embroidered logo on back and Rusty the Boy Robot on the front (STAR09185) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: SOCK MONKEY HAT Acrylic knit cap, embroidered logo on back and Sock Monkey on front (STAR09186) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN HAT Cuffed knit hat, embroidered logo on back and Too Much Coffee Man on the front (STAR08976) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY BASEBALL CAP One size fits all, black/red/yellow, embroidered logo (STAR09192) . . . $14.95 MARTHA WASHINGTON P.A.X. BASEBALL CAP On size fits all, army green, embroidered logo (STAR09803) . . . $14.95 LUNCH BOXES BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10342) . . . $19.95 BONE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11644) . . . $19.95 DEVIL GIRL LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12577) . . . $19.99 FLASH GORDON LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12314) . . . $19.99 FUTURAMA LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12315) . . . $19.99 GROO LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10347) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10349) . . . $19.95 INTRON DEPOT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11684) . . . $19.95 LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 MADMAN LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11005) . . . $19.95 MILK & CHEESE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" (STAR10355) . . . $19.95 OLIVIA LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" (STAR11006) . . . $19.95 SOCK MONKEY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11660) . . . $19.95 SPIRIT LUNCH BOX (NEW) FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 SHOT GLASSES BEETLE BAILEY SHOT GLASS SET 3-glass set in custom box, each with character image and logo (STAR11673) . . . $19.95 THE DIRTY PAIR ZIPPO® LIGHTER AND SHOT GLASSES Kei shot glass, FC, art on front, logo on back (STAR13310) . . . $5.99 Yuri shot glass, FC, art on front, logo on back (STAR13309) . . . $5.99 DRAKUUN SHOT GLASS Clear glass shot glass w/FC image on one side and logo on the other a (STAR09474) . . . $5.95 GHOST JADE SHOTGLASS Jade green shotglass, illustration by Brian Apthorp and Gary Martin (STAR11143) . . . $6.95 GRENDEL CERAMIC SHOT GLASSES Grendel ceramic shot glass (white) (STAR08982) . . . $6.95 Grendel ceramic shot glass (black) (STAR08981) . . . $6.95 GUNSMITH CATS SHOT-GLASS SET 3-glass set in custom box, each with character image and logo (STAR10230) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY SHOTGLASS Clear shot glass w/ red & white art, Hellboy on one side, logo on the other (STAR09241) . . . $5.95 SIN CITY SHOT GLASS 1.5 oz clear glass w/ red-and-black illustration and logo (STAR06693) . . . 5 bucks T-SHIRTS AND WATCHES DARK HORSE DELUXE T-SHIRTS BOMBSHELL T-SHIRTS: MINI BOMBSHELL W/GRENADE/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/PINK/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 BOMBSHELL W/KANJI/BABYDOLL/PINK/ S-L…$17.99 BOMBSHELL W/KANJI/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/PINK/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 MINI BOMBSHELL W/GRENADE/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 BOMBSHELL W/KANJI/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 SHY MINI BOMBSHELL/BABYDOLL/WHITE/ S-L…$17.99 ANGRY MINI BOMBSHELL/SPAGHETTI STRAP TANK/PINK/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 ANGRY MINI BOMBSHELL/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/ORANGE/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 ADAM WARREN'S DIRTY PAIR: KEI AND YURI/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 KEI AND YURI/RINGER TEE/WHITE&BLACK/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 KEI & YURI W/FLOWER/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 KEI & YURI W/FLOWER/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 KEI W/LOGO/BABYDOLL/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 KEI W/LOGO/SPAGHETTI STRAP TANK/WHITE/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 KEI W/LOGO/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 YURI W/LOGO/BABYDOLL/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 YURI W/LOGO/SPAGHETTI STRAP TANK/WHITE/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 YURI W/LOGO/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 SOCK MONKEY : SOCK MONKEY HEAD SHOT/BABYDOLL/LAVENDER/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 SOCK MONKEY HEAD SHOT/BABYDOLL/WHITE/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 DANCING MONKEY/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 DANCING MONKEY/PLAIN TEE/SAND/ADULT/ S-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 SOCK MONKEY SIDE SHOT/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 SOCK MONKEY SIDE SHOT/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 CROW/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 CROW/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 NEVERMEN T-SHIRTS: NEVERMEN 4 PANEL/PLAIN TEE/ASH/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 NEVERMEN 4 PANEL/PLAIN TEE/NAVY/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 NEVERMEN SILHOUETTE W/HAT/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 NEVERMEN X3/PLAIN TEE/CHARCOAL/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 HELLBOY WRISTWATCH Analog quartz, water-resistant dial, brass casing, black leather band, packaged in a black-matte wood box, certificate of authenticity (STAR10685) . . . $49.95 OH MY GODDESS! WRIST WATCH FC, vinyl (STAR08991) . . . $14.95 RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT WATCH Full-color watch in aluminum box, limited to 1,000 pieces (STAR12826) . . . $49.95 USAGI YOJIMBO LIMITED-EDITION WRISTWATCH Silver etching against black watch face, black leather band, each w/numbered certifiate (STAR12476) . . . $49.99 ZIPPOS 300 ZIPPO® LIGHTER High-polish brass-finish, engraved w/Spartan helmet and logo (STAR08825) . . .$29.95 ALIENS ZIPPO® LIGHTER 3-color Zippo® lighter with gun metal finish (STAR12259) . . . $29.99 ALIEN: NOSTROMO ZIPPO" LIGHTER Black matte lighter with brass etching . . . $29.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #1: QUEEN OF HEARTS Full-color box w/trading card (STAR010783) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #2: HAWAII Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10784) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #3: CLEOPATRA Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10785) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #4: BACK IN BLUE Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10786) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER SERIES II #2: LEOPARD BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR12305) . . . $39.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #3: DEVIL BETTIE (NEW) Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (OCT000080). . . $39.99 DARK HORSE ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black-matte Zippo® lighter with color-etched logo (STAR08977) . . . $24.95 DRAKUUN ZIPPO® LIGHTER 4-color, silver Zippo® lighter (STAR09716) . . . $29.95 FLAMING CARROT ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte-white finish (STAR08824) . . . $29.95 GHOST ZIPPO" LIGHTER Matte white Zippo® illustrated by Adam Hughes (STAR11007) . . . $29.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE & RED ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte-black lighter w/red-and-white design (STAR08983) . . . $29.95 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 MADMAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Four-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR09480) . . . $29.95 SIN CITY: KADIE'S CLUB PECOS ZIPPO® LIGHTER High-polish chrome lighter w/ red-and-black illustration and logo (STAR06820) . . . $29.95 SPYBOY SPYLIGHT high-beam flashlight that fits into metal Zippo® casing (STAR11073) . . . $24.95 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY ZIPPO® LIGHTER FC, chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR12362) . . . $29.99 ZOMBIEWORLD ZIPPO® LIGHTER Illustrated logo design, brushed chrome finish (STAR09216) . . . $29.95 MISC. 300 EARRING AND LAPEL PIN ---300 Earring (STAR08967) . . . $13.95 300 Lapel pin (STAR08968) . . . $12.95 BABE RUTH LIMITED-EDITION PAINTED BASEBALL Limited to 714 baseballs, each hand signed and numbered, packaged in a ready-to-display plastic cube (STAR13134) . . . $59.99 BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT MAGNET SET 4 full-color magnet in polybag w/header card (STAR11953) . . . $8.00 BETTIE PAGE AIR FRESHENERS Hawaiian Bettie (photo) #1, Rose scent . . . $1.99 Queen of Hearts (Jim Silke art) #2, Coconut scent (STAR13670). . . $1.99 Back in Blue (Dave Stevens art) #3, Lemon scent (STAR13669) . . . $1.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET Set of 4 full-color photo coasters (STAR13136) . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE DRESS-UP MAGNET SET Full-color magnet set (STAR12265) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE ORNAMENT FC, packaged in a window box (STAR13093) . . . $19.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SUPERNATURAL DEFENSE KIT Slipcase w/deluxe, hardcover "Claddagh" ring, vial of "holy" water with silver flakes, and gold cross (STAR10675) . . . $19.95 CHARLES ATLAS MAGNET SET FC, 8-piece magnet set (STAR13142) . . . $12.99 DARK HORSE COFFEE MUGS Gray mug with black logo (STAR12031) . . . $7.95 Matte-black mug with gray logo (STAR12030) . . . $7.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER POP-OUT PEOPLETM FC, pop-out characters with custom 2-sided diorama (Photo) (STAR13846) . . . $2.99 FUTURAMA: BENDER BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card (STAR12762) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA: KIF KROKER BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA: LEELA BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA POP-OUT PEOPLE™ #1: CLASSIC SET FC, pop-out characters with custom 2-sided diorama (STAR13870) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES POP-OUT PEOPLETM FC, pop-out characters with custom 2-sided diorama (Photo) (STAR13796) . . . $2.99 THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: RHINEGOLD WATER GLOBE 5 1/2" tall on base, multi-colored flakes, plays "Ride of the Valkyries" (STAR12346) . . . $99.99 SIMPSONS POP-OUT PEOPLE™ #1: CLASSIC SET FC, pop-out characters with custom 2-sided diorama (STAR13871) . . . $2.99 SIN CITY COASTER SET 4 full-color coasters featuring: Marv, Goldie, Dwight, and Nancy (STAR11873) . . . $13.00 SIN CITY MAGNET SET 8 pc., b&w&red magnet set (STAR11802) . . . $8.00 SOCK MONKEY MAGNET SET 7 piece FC, thick magnets (STAR13274) . . . $9.99 TRADE PAPERBACK RELISTS IN-STOCK TRADE PAPERBACKS 3 X 3 EYES: CURSE OF THE GESU TP by Yuzo Takada SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR06154) . . . $12.95 3 X 3 EYES: HOUSE OF DEMONS TP by Yuzo Takada SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR01279) . . . $12.95 THE ADVENTURES OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT TP by Bryan Talbot SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR10337) . . . $16.95 AKIRA BOOK 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 2 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 304pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 3 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 288pg, b&w (STAR13635) . . . $24.95 ALIENS: OUTBREAK TP by Mark Verheiden and Mark A. Nelson SC, 176pg, FC (STAR02131) . . . $17.95 ALIENS: SALVATION AND SACRIFICE TP by Dave Gibbons, Peter Milligan, Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, and Paul Johnson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR13130) . . . $12.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: ETERNAL TP by Ian Edginton and Alex Maleev SC, 88pg, FC (STAR10057) . . . $9.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR VS. 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Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and Mark Heike; cover by David Michael Beck SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11520) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL — ACTS OF WAR TP by Randy Stradley, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC…$12.95 STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND TP by Mike Baron, Edvin Biukovic, and Eric Shanower SC, 144pg, FC (STAR09586) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: MARA JADE — BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND by Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 144pg, FC (STAR10242) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: OUTLANDER TP by Timothy Truman, Tom Raney, Rick Leonardi, and Al Rio SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: PRELUDE TO REBELLION TP by Jan Strnad, Anthony Winn, John Nadeau, Robert Jones, and Jordi Ensign SC, 144pg, FC (STAR11181) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI — MANGA #1-4 by Shin-ichi Hiromoto issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09865) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09908) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR10078) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR10243) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI — THE SPECIAL EDITION TP by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06007) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Kilian Plunkett, P. Craig Russell, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR06262) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE — EVOLUTION TP by Steve Perry, Ron Randall, and Tom Simmons SC, 120pg, FC (STAR10788) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: SPLINTER OF THE MIND'S EYE TP by Terry Austin and Chris Sprouse SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06008) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC TP by Tom Veitch and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR00803) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — DARK LORDS OF THE SITH TP by Tom Veitch, Kevin J. Anderson, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR01533) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE FALL OF THE SITH EMPIRE TP by Tom Veitch, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR07846) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE FREEDOM NADD UPRISING TP by Tom Veitch, Tony Akins, and Denis Rodier SC, 56pg, FC (STAR09176) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SITH TP by Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 144pg, FC (STAR06792) . . . $16.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — REDEMPTION TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, and Andrew Pepoy SC, 112pg, FC (STAR13830) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE SITH WAR TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 152pg, FC (STAR01917) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: VADER'S QUEST TP by Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10502) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — BATTLEGROUND TATOOINE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07594) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — BLOOD AND HONOR TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09890) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — IN THE EMPIRE'S SERVICE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09297) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—MASQUERADE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin; cover by Terese Nielsen SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11521) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — THE PHANTOM AFFAIR TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Darko Macan, Edvin Biukovic, and various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07194) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — THE WARRIOR PRINCESS TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Tolson, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR08514) . . . $12.95 SUPERMAN VS. THE TERMINATOR: DEATH TO THE FUTURE TP by Alan Grant, Steve Pugh, and Mike Perkins SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12215) . . . $10.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' TARZAN OF THE APES TP adapted by Russ Manning with Gaylord DuBois SC, 104pg, FC (STAR09278) . . . $12.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' TARZAN THE UNTAMED TP adapted by Russ Manning with Gaylord DuBois SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10391) . . . $11.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN'S GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED TP by Shannon Wheeler SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR08167) . . . $10.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN'S PARADE OF TIRADE TP by Shannon Wheeler SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR10415) . . . $12.95 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 (STAR13194) . . . $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: 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 WHAT'S MICHAEL? — MICHAEL'S MAMBO (VOL. 4) TP by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR07441) . . . $5.95 WILL EISNER'S SHOP TALK interviews by Will Eisner; illustrations by Kirby, Caniff, Kurtzman, and more b&w, 250pg . . . $19.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS — BLOOD AND SHADOWS TP by John Wagner, Ian Edginton, Davidé Fabbri, and Mike Deodato, Jr. SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12744) . . . $11.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS — SLAVE TP by John Wagner, Joyce Chin, Mike Deodato,Jr., Clint Hilinski, Fabiano Neves, and Walden Wong SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11968) . . . $9.95 XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS: WARRIOR WAY OF DEATH TP by John Wagner, Joyce Chin, and Walden Wong; SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11526) . . . $9.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST!: THE WILD ONES TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR07031) . . . $12.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST! : LIGHTS AND SIREN! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 120pg, b&w . . . (STAR10419) $10.95 ********************** DC COMICS THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN In 1986, a groundbreaking miniseries took the industry by storm, revolutionizing forever the way people envisioned the comic-book medium. Now, acclaimed writer/artist Frank Miller is set to do it again, with the most anticipated comics sequel of all time… THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN is a 3-issue epic miniseries — each issue a whoppin' 80 pages in Prestige Format — masterfully written and illustrated by Miller and featuring the magnificent colors of Miller's collaborator, Lynn Varley. It's been three years since the events of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and everything is just fine. Perfect, in fact. At least on the surface. What the world at large doesn't know is that it's a total sham. A perfectly choreographed, pretty little world where everything that's ugly, or even potentially disturbing, is all nicely wrapped up with neat little ribbons and swept under the carpet. Only he knows better. He's watched it fester to near-breaking point, and it's time for the only free man left who can effect any real change to bring it all down around their ears, once and for all. It's not gonna be pretty. But at least it'll be honest. The Dark Knight returns once again — trimmer, more streamlined, and with a vitality that hasn't been seen since the first years of his war on crime. Together with his army of Bat-soldiers, including Carrie Kelley — formerly Robin, and now the new Catgirl — the Dark Knight wages a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost. But to fight this war successfully, he must first return to being the World's Greatest Detective and discover what has become of his former allies who were once the World's Greatest Heroes. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN features surprising appearances by such DC icons as Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, the Atom, the Question, and more. But are they still the World's Greatest Heroes? Frank Miller and Lynn Varley bring their unique and often controversial talents to bear in creating an amazing new tale of the Dark Knight and the finest heroes the world has ever known. The multi-award-winning team of Miller and Varley have delivered — together and separately — some of the finest tales of our time with BATMAN: YEAR ONE, 300, Sin City, Elektra Lives Again, RONIN, Give Me Liberty, and Hard Boiled. Be there to witness what may be their finest work to date, as THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN sets a new standard for comics. Editor Bob Schreck on his relationship with Frank Miller & Lynn Varley: "I have had the extreme pleasure and honor of knowing and working with Frank and Lynn for several years now. From Sin City to Martha Washington to The Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot, each project is approached with a wide-eyed enthusiasm that's as infectious as it is exhilarating. This return to Batman is no exception. They are pouring their hearts and souls onto each and every page and it shows! Together, once again, they are turning the world on its ear, and challenging everything we take for granted with these enduring characters that we 'think' we know so well. From concept, to art style, to coloring and packaging, this book benefits from the 15 years of experience these two comic book mavericks have under their belts since they first made headlines with THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. Buckle up, folks!" This project is supported with an extensive promotional campaign. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN is a 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries edited by Bob Schreck, with each issue 80 pages and released monthly in six- week intervals. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 5 with a cover price of $7.95 U.S. Retailers please note: DC offers special graduated release options for this project. For complete details, please see your Diamond Order Form and Diamond Dialogue. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE The Dark Knight returns...again! In celebration of the long-awaited sequel to the classic Frank Miller tale THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS comes THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE. Based on designs by Miller, and sculpted by William Paquet, this hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue features a stunning rendition of Batman with his sidekick, Catgirl (a.k.a. Carrie Kelley) perched on his shoulder. Best of all, you won't have to wait too long to display this handsome, Limited Edition statue in your home, as it is set to arrive in comic-book stores the same day as THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1! This statue is approximately 13 1/4" tall and 5 3/4" deep overall, on a base that is 7" wide x 5" deep, and it is packaged in a 4-color box. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE arrives in comic-book stores December 5, with a retail price of $195.00 U.S. Retailers, please note: This is a Limited Edition statue of only 7,500. Allocations may be necessary. DEADMAN Boston Brand has survived the rigors of the recent DEAD AGAIN miniseries. And after hanging around the fringes of the DC Universe for over 30 years, everyone's favorite dead acrobat finally gets his own ongoing series: DEADMAN, written by Steve Vance (DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN, SUPERMAN, INC.) and illustrated by newly discovered artist Josep Maria Beroy. Boston Brand is a (dead) man with a mission: to hunt down and capture the deadliest villains on Earth. These villains once were residents of Nanda Parbat, a secret Himalayan paradise, where they were gathered in order to prevent them from committing any more evil acts. But with the death of the keeper of Nanda Parbat, the residents were set free. Imagine: over 300 years' worth of the planet's most corrupt beings, set free at once on an unsuspecting world. Only Deadman and his detective friend Max Loomis even know of their existence — and only they can hope to stop them! Issue #1 updates readers on Deadman's previous adventures while embarking on the first of his new ones: an investigation into the mysterious death of a legless band leader in Cairo — and the discovery that his body itself, being returned to the States for its final rest, holds a secret that threatens to unleash a new kind of horror on the Earth. DEADMAN stars a very different kind of super-hero. While his roots might be in the mystical domain of Dr. Fate and the Phantom Stranger, his nature makes him the sort of down-to-earth character that readers will find both funny and fascinating. It's a change of pace from traditional fare, and with writer Vance and exciting new artist Beroy, DEADMAN will be sure to convince readers that being dead has its advantages... This project is supported with house and trade ads. DEADMAN is an ongoing series edited by Andy Helfer. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 12 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. DC FULL COVERAGE! Heroes so cool, they don't need logos! The DC Universe has characters that are among the most recognizable icons in the world. And to prove it, this December features a special cover event we're calling DC FULL COVERAGE!, offering a fun new way to look at DC's stars — with many FULL COVERAGE! issues serving as great jumping-on points! Almost all of December's ongoing DCU books showcase a dynamic depiction of the book's stars on the top half of the book, with the title of each book cleverly incorporated within the artwork on the bottom half (the title is also in type in the upper corner, so no matter how a book is racked, readers can identify their favorite titles easily). The end result makes for an arresting display of DC's signature characters. In addition to a bold new artistic representation on the covers, almost every DC FULL COVERAGE issue features a self-contained, entry-point story — making December the perfect opportunity for new readers to try DCU titles! Catch the following DC FULL COVERAGE! books in December: ACTION COMICS #786 * ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #599 * AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #85 * BATGIRL #23 * BATMAN #598 * BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #45 * BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #24 * BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #150 BIRDS OF PREY #38 * DETECTIVE COMICS #765 * DOOM PATROL #3 * THE FLASH #181 * GREEN ARROW #11 * GREEN LANTERN #145 * HARLEY QUINN #15 * IMPULSE #81 * JLA #61 * JSA #31 * JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #2 * THE LEGION #3 * NIGHTWING #64 * ORION #21 ROBIN #97 * THE SPECTRE #12 * SUICIDE SQUAD #4 * SUPERBOY #95 * SUPERGIRL #65 * SUPERMAN #177 * SUPERMAN ADVENTURES # 64 * SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #121 * THE TITANS #36 WONDER WOMAN #177 * YOUNG JUSTICE #40 * * "Stand-Alone " issues HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY Enemies in their midst They've traveled millions of miles and suffered unimaginable losses. But now the alien-born inhabitants of the city called Haven must face the greatest challenge of all — finding a new home — in the 9-issue HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY. From the same creative team that introduced the Havenites and their city in JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL (solicited in last month's Previews), writers Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus & Matthew P. Schuster and artist Ariel Olivetti reveal the origins of Earth's newest immigrants in THE BROKEN CITY. Why did the people of Haven leave their homeworld, taking their city with them? How did they get their diverse powers? Who — or what — are they fleeing? And will it come looking for them? The answers begin to unfold in HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #1, as the heroes of the JLA learn more about the Havenites and their champions, the Alliance. Fleeing the alien tyrant known as Anathema, the people of Haven made incredible sacrifices and suffered devastating torments as they made their escape. But the war for freedom is far from over, as the city of Haven is home to other villains (all possessing incredible powers) and traitors to the Alliance's noble ideals. And even if those villains are defeated, how will the city of Haven be treated by its new homeland? And how will the United States, headed by Lex Luthor, a man who hates the alien Superman, treat an entire city of super-powered aliens seeking refuge? HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY is a 9-issue maxiseries edited by Mike Carlin. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 19 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. EVERQUEST: THE RUINS OF KUNARK A storm is coming to the world of Norrath… Sony Online Entertainment's award-winning EverQuest is the most successful online fantasy role-playing game ever — with over 400,000 subscribers! Now WildStorm Productions is proud to present a brand new tale of this amazing world in EVERQUEST: THE RUINS OF KUNARK — a Prestige Format one-shot by cowriter/penciller extraordinaire Jim Lee (JUST IMAGINE…WONDER WOMAN), who is a big fan of the game, along with cowriter Brad McQuaid (cocreator of the game), and inker Dan Norton (NINJA BOY)! Lee and McQuaid have crafted an original story containing characters and events featured in the multiplayer online game — setting the stage for an adventure through the world of EverQuest. Journey to the land of Kunark alongside High Elven Princess Firiona Vie, as she and her comrades-in-arms must stop an unholy alliance. The great Elven Armies stand ready to defend the realm, but will they be enough to vanquish the rising darkness that threatens all of Norrath? THE RUINS OF KUNARK is the first of several projects by WildStorm featuring characters from the world of EverQuest. Look for more projects featuring characters and events from the online game in the future, by some of the most talented creators in the industry! This project is supported with a co-op ad slick and house and trade ads. EVERQUEST: THE RUINS OF KUNARK is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited by Aaron Watanabe. It arrives in comic-book stores December 5 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. JLA #61 featuring THE POWER COMPANY preview "A brand-new beginning!" • "A bold new direction!" • "A new era of greatness!" You can use every phrase imaginable — and it still won't be enough to describe the excitement for JLA's brand-new creative team of writer Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS) and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL artists Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen, who begin their run with the extra-sized JLA #61 — which also features a free 16-page preview of THE POWER COMPANY! Fresh from the cataclysm of "Our Worlds at War," the new minds behind the JLA (and the team that brought you The Elite in ACTION COMICS #775) raise the bar on adventure in the DC Universe, by combining the interpersonal dynamics of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes with both new and old adversaries. Kelly, Mahnke & Nguyen push the heroism of the League to its limits! But for the JLA, a new creative team means no time to catch their collective breath — in this standalone tale celebrating DC FULL COVERAGE! month. An emergency arises and the JLA is ready for action, prepared to put their lives on the line for humanity. But what were the League members doing in the two minutes before the alert went out? How do the members of the League juggle their personal time with the demands of duty? To celebrate this issue, JLA #61 includes an extra 16-page preview (at no extra cost!) of the DCU's newest super-team: THE POWER COMPANY. Brought to you by fan-favorite writer Kurt Busiek (Avengers, Marvels, KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY) and artists Tom Grummett (SUPERBOY, Section Zero) & Wade Von Grawbadger (STARMAN), THE POWER COMPANY explores the business of super-heroing as you've never seen it before. This preview leads into January's 7-issue Power Company event, followed by an ongoing THE POWER COMPANY series in February. A new creative team, two exciting stories, an extra-sized issue, the debut of a new super-team, and the World's Greatest Super-Heroes (all under one great iconic cover) mean that JLA is going to be the book everyone's talking about! JLA #61 is a 48-page issue coedited by Dan Raspler & Peter Tomasi, arriving in comic-book stores December 26 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. JUST IMAGINE… STAN LEE AND JERRY ORDWAY CREATING THE JLA Your favorite re-imagined heroes... together in one adventure! Throughout the second half of 2001, readers have marveled at comics legend Stan Lee's takes on DC's most legendary heroes in the JUST IMAGINE... series of one-shots. Aided by some of the greatest artistic talents in the field today, Stan has introduced all-new characters bearing the names of Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, and Green Lantern. But beyond Stan, what links these heroes? And what threat could require them to band together for the first time? Artist Jerry Ordway (THE POWER OF SHAZAM!, Maximum Security) joins Stan to answer all these questions — and more — in JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE AND JERRY ORDWAY CREATING THE JLA, a Prestige Format one-shot that closes out the first wave of JUST IMAGINE... stories, as our heroes face the menace of the mysterious Dominic Darrk! Darrk's machinations have been in the works since long before an alien policeman became Earth's Superman, before a falsely convicted prisoner became the masked avenger known as Batman, before...well, you get the idea. As Darrk's plans are revealed for the first time, so too are the connections between the origins of some of Earth's greatest heroes...but which of the JUST IMAGINE... heroes is unlike the others? And even if these very different heroes can survive working together, can they survive the incredible final battle against Darrk? Like all the previous JUST IMAGINE... one-shots, this issue features two covers — one by the interior artist (in this case, Jerry Ordway) and the other by Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN). Unlike the others, there is no backup "On the Street" story, as this tale is so big that Stan and Jerry needed every page they could get! This project is supported with house ads. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE AND JERRY ORDWAY CREATING THE JLA is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic-book stores December 12 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE The fourth and final entry of the VERTIGO one-shots by writer Garth Ennis that explore the true horrors of World War II arrives in December in the form of WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE — a 64-page Special teaming Ennis (PREACHER) with artist David Lloyd (V FOR VENDETTA), who illustrates this book in the same moody, evocative style that made him famous. It's Christmas time again as the men of the British Destroyer Nightingale guard a convoy of merchant ships steaming through the icy waters of the Arctic Sea, desperate to reach the ports of Russia and resupply the starving Red Armies. After dodging and repelling German attacks from both above and below the water, word comes from British intelligence that the dreaded U-boat Tirpitz is now stalking the same frigid waters. Knowing the convoy is hopelessly outmatched, the orders come to scatter the convoy and hope for the best. This desperate decision proves tragic as, one by one, the Nightingale's fellow ships are destroyed. Somehow, Nightingale survives the attacks and reaches the safety of a home port. But the crew's joy is tempered by the superstitious belief that they are now a cursed ship — shunned by the rest of the navy as bad luck and a "ship of the damned." It is this knowledge that drives this book's action as the Nightingale — along with her crew of both baby-faced recruits and battle-tested officers — steams deeper into the hellish jaws of war in a quest for redemption of their lost souls. NIGHTINGALE — while packed with plenty of high-seas action — is ultimately a gut-wrenching tale of how in war, more than anywhere else in life, the icy hand of fate is inescapable and redemption so often comes at the price of human life. This project is supported with house ads. WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE is a 64-page VERTIGO one-shot coedited by Will Dennis and Tony Bedard and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores December 19 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERSTRADE PAPERBACK The Eisner-nominated VERTIGO series LUCIFER has thrilled and engaged readers with compelling storylines, an impressive array of fine artists, and its charismatic lead character — appealing to fans of both THE SANDMAN and THE DREAMING. Following the success of DEVIL IN THE GATEWAY (LUCIFER's first collection), a second trade paperback arrives in December: LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS — by writer Mike Carey, artists Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly and Dean Ormston, and cover painter Duncan Fegredo. Reprinting the storylines "The House of Windowless Rooms" and "Children and Monsters" from LUCIFER #5-13, LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS follows Lucifer Morningstar on his quest to reclaim his wings from a Hell not his own, and the consequences which unfold as a result of that quest's outcome. These events bring Lucifer into contact with enemies new and old, as well as unexpected allies in the form of cabaret star Jill Presto, hybrid angel Elaine Belloc, and the living Tarot deck known as the Basanos. All of these forces become embroiled in an apocalyptic showdown that stains Heaven itself with blood, opening a shocking new chapter in the history of Creation. This project is supported with house ads. LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS is a 208-page VERTIGO trade paperback suggested for mature readers, arriving in comic-book stores December 19 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK From the pencils of America's Best Artists come the origins of AMERICA'S BEST COMICS! From PROMETHEA to TOP TEN to TOM STRONG to TOMORROW STORIES, the ABC titles boast some of the finest artists in the industry! Now you can witness how these amazing artists brought all of the colorful ABC characters to life in the AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK — a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot featuring art and commentary by Arthur Adams, Hilary Barta, Gene Ha, Kevin Nowlan, Alex Ross, Chris Sprouse, Rick Veitch, and J.H. Williams III! This fantastic book features a myriad of sketches, illustrations, and concept drawings. And for fans of the comics form, this book promises to be the visual treat of the holiday season. You'll find the first drawings of Tom Strong, his family and many of their supporting characters, all beautifully delineated by Chris Sprouse. Then thrill as J.H. Williams III unveils early poses of Promethea. Gasp as Kevin Nowlan cuts it to the Quick (Jack B. Quick, that is). Stare in wonder at Gene Ha's arresting renditions of Top Ten! Laugh uproariously as you see how Hilary Barta gave Splash Brannigan his unique look! Wonder in amazement over Rick Veitch's early sketches of Greyshirt! Plus, see early designs from Arthur Adams's new feature in TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES, Jonni Future! This project is supported with house ads. AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK is a 48-page AMERICA'S BEST COMICS one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited by Scott Dunbier. It arrives in comic-book stores December 12 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOLUME 6 HARDCOVER DC Comics continues its comprehensive, Eisner Award-winning collection of Eisner's most famous creation, the Spirit, with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 6, a 224-page hardcover reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from January 3 to July 27, 1943. Volume 6 brings back the heady, frantic days of World War II, when Will Eisner, like so many young Americans, was called upon to serve his country. For the duration of the war, his creation, the Spirit, needed to be passed along to his assistants. But what a Who's Who of assistants it was: Lou Fine, one of the most highly respected draftsmen ever to have worked in comics; Jack Cole, creator of Plastic Man and one of comics' true geniuses; noted novelists Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk; and many others! In their capable hands, with America embroiled in the conflict, the Spirit began to take on Axis foes as well as the usual cast of colorful thugs, crooks and killers. Volume 6 also features an introduction by Eisner describing his work for the Army and his role in the development of comics as an educational tool — including an 8-page gallery of his military comics' work during and after the war years! THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 6 is a 224-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 12 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 HARDCOVER Imagine your two favorite heroes — Superman and Batman — together in one exciting adventure after another! After battling crime separately for over a decade, the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight (along with Robin, the Boy Wonder!) joined forces in the pages of WORLD'S FINEST COMICS to become the world's greatest super-team! Now more of their early adventures together are featured in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS Volume 2 — a 216-page hardcover by writers Edmond Hamilton, Bill Finger and Dave Wood, and featuring the artistic talents of Dick Sprang, Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Ray Burnley, and Charles Paris, with an introduction by noted comics writer/editor Tom Peyer (THE AUTHORITY, HOURMAN). The most powerful being in the universe teamed with a two-fisted costumed detective wasn't the most logical pairing of heroes (unless you considered sales figures!). But if these stories lacked anything in believability, they more than made up for it in sheer fun and excitement! Presented in Volume 2 are sixteen super team- ups from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #86-101 — including the 1958 classic "The Origin of the Superman/Batman Team." Other tales include: Batman and Robin with super-powers and Superman with none; the mysterious Lightning-Man; Luthor teaming with the Joker to bedevil our heroes; a super-powered Batwoman; Superman dumping his former partners to join up with the enigmatic Powerman; Robin's becoming the boss of Superman and Batman; and much more! WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES Volume 2 is a 216-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 5 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART TRADE PAPERBACK "I always thought only Kryptonite could hurt Superman, not a broken heart." The Man of Steel has faced countless adversaries and thwarted numerous catastrophes…but Superman's greatest challenge lies in his own home. SUPERMAN: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART is a 224-page trade paperback about one of the most difficult times in his career: his problems with the love of his life, Lois, and an ultimate battle with one of his deadliest enemies. Written by Joe Kelly, Jeph Loeb, Mark Schultz, J.M. DeMatteis, Stuart Immonen, and Jay Faerber, with art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen (who provide a new cover), Ed McGuinness, Kano, Yanick Paquette, Immonen, Pablo Raimondi, and a host of other top talents, 'TIL DEATH DO US PART collects SUPERMAN #155-157, THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #577-578, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #99-100, and ACTION COMICS #764-765. Superman's hometown of Smallville has changed a bit in his absence, and he is called back to his hometown to defend it against eco-terrorism, lake demons and other threats. But the problems back home at the Kent household are all that the Man of Steel can think of. And no matter how fast and hard Superman tries to catch his ladylove, a chasm widens between him and Lois that may be too wide for the Man of Steel to bridge. Could one of Superman's deadliest foes be the reason for Clark and Lois's marital woes? And as if all that weren't bad enough, could the World's Greatest Hero really be coming down with…a cold? 'TIL DEATH DO US PART delivers a feast of action, mystery and suspense that you can't afford to miss! This project is supported with house ads. SUPERMAN: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART is a 224-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores December 26 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. MR. MAJESTIC TRADE PAPERBACK He may be one of the most powerful characters in the WildStorm Universe. He's saved the world from total destruction more than once. He's also centuries old. WildStorm Productions is proud to present the galaxy-spanning adventures of their cosmic champion in MR. MAJESTIC, a 176-page trade paperback collecting the first six mind-blowing issues of MR. MAJESTIC — written by Joe Casey (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, WILDCATS, Uncanny X-Men) & Brian Holguin (Spawn), and featuring the stellar, career-making art of SUPERMAN penciller Ed McGuinness (who provides a new cover) & inker Jason Martin (Battle Chasers). As a special bonus, this trade also includes the hard-to-find Majestic story from WILDSTORM SPOTLIGHT #1 by writer Alan Moore (PROMETHEA, TOP TEN, WATCHMEN) and artists Carlos D'Anda (BRASS) & Richard Friend (STEAMPUNK) — in which our hero travels to the end of space, time and reality! MR. MAJESTIC has it all: a time-bending tot; an intergalactic prison break; a harem of seductive outer-space ultravixens; and the most ambitious, largest-scale game of hide-and-seek in the history of the entire known and unknown universe! Join Mr. Majestic — with special guests Ladytron and Junior Majestic — on this tale of starfaring high adventure! This project is supported with house ads. MR. MAJESTIC is a 176-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores December 5 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE DC DIRECT is proud to present its first-ever line of maquettes, beginning with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE — advance-solicited this month for arrival in March, 2002! This exciting line of maquettes features all the super-heroes of the Justice League as they will appear in the exciting new WB Animation series debuting on the Cartoon Network in November! Throughout 2002, DC DIRECT will produce a range of maquettes from the Justice League Animated series, including Martian Manhunter, Superman, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, the Flash, and Batman…all at an affordable price! Maquettes are statues usually produced exclusively for the artists and animators of a series as the definitive models on which to base their drawings. Now, DC DIRECT makes such maquettes — sculpted by Karen Palinko — available to fans. The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, overall approximately 9 1/8" high x 2 7/8" wide on a 3 1/2" diameter base, and is packaged in a 4-color box. The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores March 13, 2002 with a price of $89.95 U.S. SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 HARDCOVER FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE He was the tough, grizzled, combat happy leader of Easy Company, and the ultimate war hero. And now his recent appearances in "Our Worlds at War" and as the leader of the new SUICIDE SQUAD has brought much demand for his earliest World War II adventures. Immerse yourself in the first nineteen hard-hitting stories featuring quintessential war hero Sgt. Rock, collected in SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES Volume 1 — a 240-page hardcover that's advance-solicited for arrival in April, 2002, to coincide with the arrival of the FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE! SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES Volume 1 reprints stories from G.I. COMBAT #28 and OUR ARMY AT WAR #81-96, featuring tales written by Bob Kaninger & Bill Haney, with art by Joe Kubert (seen by many as the definitive Sgt. Rock artist), Jerry Grandinetti, Russ Heath, Mort Drucker, Ross Andru, and Mike Esposito. Kubert also supplies a brand-new cover for this volume, as well as the introduction. Volume 1 includes an early "prototype" version of Rock as well as his actual first appearance. These blistering tales of war bring you right to the forefront of the conflicts in World War II, as Sgt. Frank Rock proves there's no other fighter quite like him anywhere. Scheduled to arrive at the same time as the Archive edition is the FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE, blasting your way from DC Direct. Standing approximately 6 1/2" tall, the SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and comes with a removable helmet, a machine gun that he can hold, and two hand grenades, and is packaged in a 4-color blister pack. SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES Volume 1 is a 240-page hardcover, advance-solicited and arriving in comic-books stores April 24, 2002, with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. The FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-books stores April 24, 2002. Please check with your retailer for pricing information. 3 NEW VERTIGO STORYLINES Three of the hottest new titles from VERTIGO begin new storylines in December, marking great entry-points for new readers! First up is 100 BULLETS #31, which is Part 1 of the 6-part "The Counterfeit Detective," written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Eduardo Risso, with painted covers by Dave Johnson. Meet Milo Garret, L.A. private eye and a man without a face. Not that he's anonymous — lots of losers and deadbeats know him — but Milo recently had an accident that left his face on the floor and his head a mass of bandages. When Agent Graves informs Milo that what happened to him was no accident, he jumps at the chance to even the score. What he didn't figure on was where he would land.. Then in LUCIFER #21 — written by Mike Carey, with art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly and a painted cover by Christopher Moeller — the 3-part "Paradiso" begins, as thousands pour into Lucifer's newly christened cosmos. Some are curious, others desperate, but all have one thing in common: They've been mysteriously drawn to the Devil's paradise. Meanwhile, on Earth, British schoolgirl-come-hybrid angel Elaine Belloc tests out her wings. And deep in the Nevada desert, the living Tarot deck begins to scheme a nasty plan against its favorite adversary. Finally, in AMERICAN CENTURY #10 — written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman, with art by Marc Laming & John Stokes and a painted cover by Glen Orbik — the 4-Part "White Lightning" begins. Anti-hero/adventurer Harry Kraft's knee-deep in rednecks, working for the public good in North Carolina — where the locals like their stock car racing fast and their liquor home-brewed. Hot rods and hot babes have Harry hot under the collar in this steamy new storyline. 100 BULLETS #31 is edited by Will Dennis, arriving in comic-book stores December 5. LUCIFER #21 and AMERICAN CENTURY #10 are edited by Shelly Bond, and arrive in comic-book stores December 5 and December 19, respectively. All three VERTIGO issues are 32-pages, suggested for mature readers, and have a cover price of $2.50 U.S. each. OUT THERE #7 The hottest new ongoing series from CLIFFHANGER! continues with the start of a brand-new storyline! The 6-part "The Road to El Dorado" begins in OUT THERE #7, written by Brian Augustyn with art and cover by superstar artist Humberto Ramos & Sandra Hope. It's a new day and Zach, Jess, Casey, and Mark are still recovering from the tragic events that have engulfed them, as their hometown of El Dorado City is now gone. The four teens, along with Reverend Becky and Abel, have taken to the road in the Grace Church bus. But as they drive the backwoods of the California and Nevada desert, our heroes can only wonder about the unique and special powers they were granted. It's a great responsibility placed on their shoulders, and they'll use their gifts in order to bring their home back to where it used to be. Only Draedalus' goblin underlings can provide some clues, offering some kind of key to the limbo that El Dorado City is in. But first, our heroes must find the goblins to get any answers. Does El Dorado City even still exist, somewhere in the dark realm? Can our young heroes get back to it and save their friends and families? As their quest begins they find sanctuary in the town of Purgatory — a sad speck of dust that is home to Max Ostrow, the comic-book creator behind the prophetic "Damn Nation." But Purgatory is also infested by the hordes of Draedalus! OUT THERE #7 is a 32-page issue from CLIFFHANGER! PRODUCTIONS edited by Scott Dunbier, arriving in comic-book stores December 26 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. DC FULL COVERAGE!: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #150 WRITTEN BY J.M DEMATTEIS; ART BY TREVOR VON EEDEN AND JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores December 5. Featuring a DC FULL COVERAGE! cover! "Grimm," Part 2 of 5. Robin's investigation into the mysterious Mother Grimm continues, while Batman finds himself the victim of her perilous potions. Where does Grimm come from? And what are her plans for the innocent children of Gotham? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DETECTIVE COMICS #765 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, CLIFF CHIANG AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JOHN MCREA In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Wanna' know how to make Batman mad? Not his normal grim, gritty mad. But really mad. Wanna' know how? Break into James Gordon's house. That's what one band of robbers ends up doing. And they're gonna' be sorry! Plus, the third chapter of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #24 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, MIKE WIERINGO, JOHN FLOYD, AND KARL STORY; COVER BY ROBINSON In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Batman's life has been rough of late, but now it's Bruce Wayne's world that's thrown on its ear. Both Batman's and Bruce Wayne's inner circles become smaller and smaller. And why would Bruce Wayne be buying a handgun? Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Urban Legend," by the Tellos team of writer Todd Dezago (IMPULSE) and penciller Mike Wieringo (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), with inker Karl Story (BATMAN). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATMAN #598 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! It's Christmas in Gotham City…and that means the return of Santa Klaus! And he's got presents for all the naughty boys and girls of Gotham. Pointy presents. Exploding presents. You'd better be good, for goodness sake… FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #85 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND CARIELLO In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! A new villain makes his debut as Azrael makes a startling discovery! When a crazed former soldier begins brutally executing policemen and other members of "the establishment" he deems evil, only Azrael stands a chance of stopping the rampage. But the results of their encounter have startling repercussions for both men. Plus, Jean Paul begins to experience a radical change. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATGIRL #23 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! In BATGIRL #8, Cassandra did the unthinkable: She sucker-punched the unbeatable Lady Shiva during combat. Now Shiva returns to Gotham for the inevitable rematch — a battle to the death — while Batman and Oracle ponder Batgirl's fate. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #45 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON AND TIM LEVINS; ART BY LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Arkham Asylum's in full lockdown, and one of its doctors is missing. It's up to Batman to find out which baddie's in charge, in "Running The Asylum." FC, 32 PG. $1.99 BIRDS OF PREY #38 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JAMES FRY AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Dinah infiltrates a high-tech research facility to save some computer technicians from a mysterious intruder — one whose secret may just mean the end of Black Canary! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HARLEY QUINN #15 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Fresh in her new Metropolis digs, Harley Quinn begins her brand new — gasp — day job! Yes, that's right folks, she's going legit! Well, not exactly. Harley begins an advice column for the Daily Planet — and given her mental state, well, lets just say love's about to become a battlefield! Meanwhile, she's keeping busy at night with her partner in crime, Poison Ivy. And look for the new supporting cast of Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, and a cameo by Clark Kent. Hey! What is this, a Superman book?!? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 NIGHTWING #64 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY TREVOR MCCARTHY AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY MCCARTHY AND KARL KESEL In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! "On a Christmas Evening," Nightwing faces a phony filching Santa, gun-toting gangbangers and a heart-wrenching letter from an innocent child. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #97 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Oops! We did it again! Teen mania infects Gotham as pop diva Normandy comes to town. And with her, bodyguard-to-the-stars Joe Hollywood. Can Joe and Robin save the teen sensation from a deadly stalker? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC FULL COVERAGE!: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #177 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! What's Santa got in his bag for Superman this year? A brand-new Toyman, made in Japan, that's who. And he's looking to add Metallo to his collection of giant robots! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #599 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR. In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! A Russian submarine's sunk in the ocean! Will Superman get to it before the seamen inside die? The answer may surprise you, as one sailor may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #121 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! The deck is loaded against Superman as he faces a more powerful than ever version of the Royal Flush Gang — and they've converted all the local Metropolis gangs to their suits. What tricks can the Man of Steel do to win this one? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #786 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY FERRY AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! This issue features the debut of new Super-penciller Pascual Ferry (who will alternate story arcs with Duncan Rouleau)! Superman is kidnapped by aliens seeking his aid against the threat of a newly revamped Kanjar Ro. There's only one problem: The planet is under a red sun. Faced with insurmountable challenges, the Man of Steel discovers what really makes a man super. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERBOY #95 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND DAN DIDIO; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY MCCREA In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Superboy's new responsibilities in his Suicide Slum apartment building aren't exactly everything he dreamed of, so he decides to bag it for one night and check out the local nightclub. Unfortunately, when the Kid hits on an attractive, yet strange female at the club, he meets up with several other individuals who are more than happy to hit back! Watch out — here come the Slaughterhouse Six! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #65 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! When children from a school for the hearing-impaired start becoming ill, Supergirl learns the cause lies with a nearby factory — one that also has a link to her own past. Even with her powers, however, she may not be able to do anything to stop it, unless she and the children find a way to make themselves heard! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #64 WRITTEN BY JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue, guest-starring Batman Beyond! How is it possible that the Man of Steel is teaming up with Terry McGinnis, the Batman of the future? For some reason, we suspect Brainiac may be involved… FC, 32 PG. $1.99 DC FULL COVERAGE! DOOM PATROL #3 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! The Doom Patrol is out of work…and it's only their third issue! But even being unemployed doesn't stop them from getting into trouble — or participating in the most peculiar fight scene in recent memory — with the villain known as GOMZ! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #181 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! The core of Iron Heights' power grid is energized by a former prisoner named Fallout. But Fallout has broken free of Keystone's horrifying penitentiary and wants to wreak havoc on the Flash's home city! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN ARROW #11 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue, as a new story arc begins for Green Arrow! With issue #10's conclusion of the "Quiver" storyline, Oliver Queen's got a whole new world to rediscover, and he's more then ready to get started. The best-selling team of Kevin Smith, Phil Hester and Ande Parks sets the stage for Ollie's redefined presence in the DC Universe! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #145 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY EAGLESHAM In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! It's the end of an era for Kyle Rayner, and the beginning of something far more dangerous than he's ever had to deal with. The Guardians of the Universe created the Green Lanterns to maintain order and peace, while their polar opposites, the Qwardians, believed only in bringing about disorder and chaos. Now their champions — Kyle and Nero — battle for control of the greatest source of power either of them has ever had access to. To the victor go the spoils, but the prize may prove too grand for either man to handle. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 IMPULSE #81 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Impulse meets the irrepressible and slightly cracked super-hero Captain Saturn…who thinks that Impulse is his long-lost sidekick! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #61 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY AND KURT BUSIEK; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE, TOM GRUMMETT TOM NGUYEN, AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY MAHNKE AND NGUYEN In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue, featuring a brand new creative team! Plus an extra 16-page preview of THE POWER COMPANY at no extra cost! The exciting team of Joe Kelly, Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen jump on board, as an emergency arises and the members of the JLA ready themselves for action, prepared to put their lives on the line for humanity. But how do they juggle their personal time with the demands of duty? Plus, Kurt Busiek, Tom Grummett & Wade Von Grawbadger debut DC's super-team THE POWER COMPANY! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.25 JSA #31 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! In "Making Waves," a familiar face is found drowned in the middle of New York City, and the JSA discovers Batman lurking at the scene. The Justice Society want to get to the bottom of this mystery, but the World's Greatest Detective has plans that don't include the JSA. This story will mean the end of the membership for a veteran JSAer, as a former member returns! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #2 WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! The comic based on the brand new Cartoon Network show continues as the Justice League must find a way to defeat a strange magical cult that is targeting the treasures of museums around the world. To succeed, the League needs the Martian Manhunter, but is he too torn by his feelings of alienation from his new teammates to help? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE LEGION #3 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! After being rescued by former colleagues from an ambush ordered by President McCauley, the Legionnaires are brought to the one place they'll not only be safe, but also can rebuild the future's greatest super-team. This place could very well be the most incredible Legion headquarters ever! And be sure to be sitting when you get to the shocking last page! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ORION #21 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores December 19. Featuring a DC FULL COVERAGE! cover! Orion is held captive while his energy is being slowly leeched away by Arnicus Wolfram. Arnicus is one of the world's richest men — older than most mortals from living on borrowed life energy. In Orion, he's found a fountain of youth and plans to siphon from it forever! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SPECTRE #12 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY RYAN SOOK In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! "The Spectre of Christmas." The Phantom Stranger! Santa! Charles Dickens! Guest stars don't get any bigger than this. Our own friendly ghost joins in the ultimate team-up, as Hal Jordan takes on an evil Scrooge hell-bent on the destruction of Christmas, and ultimately, the hopes and dreams of all humanity. The Spectre must face demonic gargoyles and a blood-thirsty Victorian mob in order to save the world from an encroaching storm of darkness and despair. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUICIDE SQUAD #4 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY PACO MEDINA, RUSS HEATH AND JOE SANCHEZ; COVER BY MEDINA AND SANCHEZ In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! In "Need to Know," classic Sgt. Rock artist Russ Heath illustrates a flashback sequence, returning to the character he helped make unforgettable, in this special tale that begins to answer the question of what Rock has been up to since 1945. When his government sends him up against his old enemy the Iron Major, Rock must get help from a most unlikely source: the Suicide Squad! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #36 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY PETER GRAU AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY KIA ASAMIYA In stores December 26. Featuring a DC FULL COVERAGE! cover! The Wildebeests are on the loose, and it's up to the D.E.O. kids — aided by Beast Boy and Flamebird — to stop them! But who are the Wildebeests working for, and is what they're doing necessarily bad? Also, the murderer of Liberty Belle's fiancé is discovered, and the implications for Libby's and Jesse Quick's relationship run deep. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #177 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! While the Amazons build a new Paradise Island after the effects of "Our Worlds at War," Wonder Woman pays her last respects to her mother. But will Diana finally let her rest in peace? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 YOUNG JUSTICE #40 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue, with a look at Christmas Past with the team! Back when Arrowette was still a member, Wonder Girl wore a silly wig, and Impulse still ran, there was a time when Saint Nick was in trouble, and only Young Justice could save him! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DC UNIVERSE BATMAN: THE ANKH #2 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores December 26. Robin has been captured by Khatera and her very familiar henchman. Batman is hot on the trail, but can he make it before death strikes? And what terrible bargain must Batman make to save Robin's life? This time the bad guys win. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 2) PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #5 WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER In stores December 19. The thrilling conclusion to ORPHEUS RISING finds Batman and Orpheus at the end of their trail, as they go after the cop killers and try to stop a riot from blowing Gotham apart! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH BIZARRO COMICS HC WRITTEN BY CHRIS DUFFY, KYLE BAKER, ARIEL BORDEAUX, IVAN BRUNETTI, EDDIE CAMPBELL, MARK CRILLEY, JEF CZEKAJ, EVAN DORKIN, BOB FINGERMAN, ELLEN FORNEY, SAM HENDERSON, DYLAN HORROCKS, CHIP KIDD, JAMES KOCHALKA, ANDY MERRILL, PAUL POPE, ANDI WATSON, AND VARIOUS; ART BY STEPHEN DESTEFANO, JESSICA ABEL, BAKER, GREG BENTON, BORDEAUX, DAVE COOPER, CRILLEY, DORKIN, HUNT EMERSON, FINGERMAN, FORNEY, DEAN HASPIEL, HORROCKS, JOHN KERSCHBAUM, JASON LITTLE, TONY MILLIONAIRE, PAT MCKEOWN, BRIAN RALPH, JAY STEPHENS, CRAIG THOMPSON, WATSON, BILL WRAY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MATT GROENING In stores December 12. Reoffered again, this one-of-a-kind hardcover boasts a host of comics' most innovative writers and artists contributing their unique takes on the characters populating the DC Universe — including the Eisner Award-winning short story "Letitia Lerner — Superman's Babysitter" by Kyle Baker and Liz Glass. (STAR13560D) HC, 7X10, 240PG, PC $29.95 ***************************** CATWOMAN #2 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY DARWYN COOKE AND MIKE ALLRED; COVER BY COOKE In stores December 26. The Feline Fatale's new series continues! Catwoman investigates a string of serial murders down in the slums, leading her into the heart of the Gotham Police Department and an encounter with a face from her past (which should be quite familiar to longtime Catwoman fans). Catwoman may have overcome her recent struggles, but is she really ready for what's waiting for her in the dank streets of Gotham? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY FRANK MILLER; COVER BY MILLER In stores December 5. The most eagerly-awaited sequel in comics begins! Three years after the events in THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Batman knows the world is nowhere near the perfect little place it pretends to be, and he sees the cracks in the system that have been neatly covered up. It's time to find where all the heroes have gone, and the Dark Knight is the right man for the job. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 80 PG. (1 OF 3) $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS TP WRITTEN BY FRANK MILLER; ART BY MILLER AND KLAUS JANSON; COVER BY MILLER In stores December 5. The award-winning, critically-acclaimed universal classic is offered once again, just in time for the release of the eagerly-awaited THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN! Frank Miller's epic is a must-have in every comics reader's collection. "…probably the finest piece of comic art ever to be published in a popular edition." — Stephen King (STAR06045D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $12.95 BATMAN YEAR ONE TP WRITTEN BY FRANK MILLER; ART AND COVER BY DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI In stores December 5. Following the overwhelming success of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Frank Miller collaborated with artist David Mazzucchelli (Daredevil: Born Again) on another classic tale of the Dark