PREVIEWS VOL. XI #12 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #2 (FEBRUARY 2002) 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 April 2002 through June 2002! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #2 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the February 2001 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #2 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late January 2002 for items on sale in April 2002. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT #2 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 VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS ASTRO BOY VOLUME 1 TP by OSAMU TEZUKA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Dark Horse proudly presents another of the crown jewels of international graphic fiction — Astro Boy! Created by the late Osamu Tezuka, a revered animator and cartoonist — who created over 150,000 pages of comics in his career! — and considered the Walt Disney of Japan, his Astro Boy was the first manga series to be adapted to animation and became a worldwide phenomenon, making Astro Boy the Mickey Mouse of anime — a jet-powered, super-strong, evil-robot-bashing, alien-invasion-smashing Mickey Mouse, that is! Exciting, whimsical, and touching, Astro Boy hearkens back to the classic era of comics and animation, featuring stories that readers young and old will enjoy. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this landmark series, never before available in America, each volume featuring over 200 pages in an affordable and convenient pocket-sized format as currently collected in Japan! On sale March 27 SC, 224pg, b&w, 7" x 4 1/2" . . . $9.95 SPYBOY/YOUNG JUSTICE #1 by PETER DAVID, POP MHAN, TODD NAUCK, NORMAN LEE, JAMIE MENDOZA, and CLEM ROBINS; cover by POP MHAN The spy-villain organization of S.K.I.N.S. (Supreme Killing Institute) might have a new ally in the form of the nation of Zandia, a country populated entirely by criminals. They have both been approached by the deadly duo of REMbrandt, the artist of dreams, and Annie Mae, the diminutive Japanese crime boss. They've hatched a plan to control the dreams of their victims and give these incarnations physical form. Only SpyBoy and company, and Young Justice, have experience to deal with these threats. They'll have to join forces if they hope to defeat this deadly alliance, and discover REMbrandt's true identity! Extra! The front and back covers of SpyBoy/Young Justice #1-#3 stack to form one awesome poster featuring all the members of the two teams, battling bad guys from their collective rogue's gallery! On sale February 6 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN — THE AURORIENT EXPRESS #1 by MIKE KENNEDY and LUCAS MARANGON; cover BY LUCAS MARANGON A luxury cloud cruiser has slipped out of control and is sinking into the thick atmosphere of Yorn Skot, barreling at breakneck speed around the planet in a slowly decaying orbit. Fortunately, two of the Jedi's finest are in the area — Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi! They've only got 84 minutes to board the runaway cruise ship, restore control, and save the suspicious collection of filthy rich passengers from a cloudy grave! But it won't be easy — the ship doesn't WANT to be repaired, and the systems themselves seem to repel their every effort! Thrills and chills abound on board "THE AURORIENT EXPRESS"! On sale February 27 FC, 32pg (1 of 2) . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE MAVERICK TITLES MIKE MIGNOLA'S B.P.R.D. #2 by MIKE MIGNOLA, CHRIS GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, and RYAN SOOK; cover by MIKE MIGNOLA Abe Sapien, Roger the Homunculus, and Johann Kraus carry Liz Sherman's body into the center of the earth to find her stolen fire. Guided by the directions of a dead gnome, the BPRD is about to unearth a buried city, and learn what's in store for the world above. Continuing the groundbreaking spin-off of Mike Mignola's critically acclaimed Hellboy! On sale February 27 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) . . . $2.99 JOSS WHEDON'S FRAY #7 by JOSS WHEDON, KARL MOLINE, and ANDY OWENS; cover by KARL MOLINE In case there was any doubt that the demons were back to get us… When Fray decided to take up the mantle of the VAMPIRE Slayer, she didn't expect anything like this. Now, it's taking the combined forces of all her street-gang friends and the city police just to get this thing's attention! As if she hadn't made enough enemies in the last six issues…now every one of them is calling her out on the carpet this issue. On sale February 20 FC, 32pg (7 of 8) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES #6: BLOODLINES PART 3 by DAN ABNETT, IAN EDGINTON, PACO MEDINA, and JUAN VLASCO; cover by ERIC POWELL It's the battle that was bound to happen! The battle that will spark a new war between the ape nation and the collaborative ape- human resistance. But some allegiances — and destinies — are still left undefined. Will Attar, the once imposing military captain, return to Derkein to try to stop the bloodshed before it starts, even if it costs him his life? And, will Esau, the human rebel leader, stand at Seneca's side, or make an unpredictable move to bolster solely human forces, and rid the planet of their ape overlords...forever!? Extra! This issue features a second amazing cover by a surprise artist! On sale February 6 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Powell cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Surprise artist cover) . . . $2.99 THE IGUANA TP by CARLOS TRILLO and ROBERTO MANDRAFINA The most feared man in the history of the corrupt police state of La Colonia was the Iguana, an unstoppable assassin of monstrous cruelty, debased appetites, and nearly superhuman abilities. Now, he is seemingly dead, but his foul influence still permeates the landscape, inspiring as much terror and loathing in death as in life. When a beautiful and ambitious American tabloid journalist travels to La Colonia to investigate the Iguana's apparent death, she herself becomes entangled in his legacy of savage transgressions and perverse desires, and even a Pulitzer Prize may not be able to wipe away the stain on her soul. Written by CyberSix creator Carlos Trillo and illustrated by Roberto Mandrafina, and the sequel to The Big Hoax, The Iguana is a brutal satire, as disturbing as it is sardonic. Not for the faint of heart, The Iguana is another essential Venture graphic album, published in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available for the first time in an English-language edition! On sale February 20 SC, 88pg, b&w 7" x 9 1/2" . . . $10.95 OTTO PORFIRI: RED MOON TP by FRANCO SAUDELLI Private eye Otto Porfiri may look a little overstuffed, but don't push him too far. His placid nature can turn to fists of fury quicker than the ex-soccer star could put one past a diving goalkeeper. And he'll need those knuckles as his latest list of cases leaves him double-chin-high in sleazy sex clubs, sideshow freaks, nazi punks, phony psychics, and kill-crazy lunatics — you know, the usual! Gorgeously illustrated and written with razor wit by Franco Saudelli, Otto Porfiri: Red Moon is another can't- miss Venture graphic album, published in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available for the first time in an English- language edition! On sale March 27 SC, 88pg, b&w 7" x 9 1/2" . . . $9.95 ZACHARY HOLMES CASE 1: THE MONSTER by CARLOS TRILLO and JUAN BOBILLO When the hideous Frankenstein's monster is imprisoned after an apparent rampage in the streets of London, who will come to his defense? Holmes, that's who — indomitable detective and paragon of justice, Zachary Holmes. Zachary Holmes? Well, sure, he's only a kid and his assistant, Watson, is a mouse, but the bobbies still depend on him to solve their toughest cases. And this one's tougher than most, able to break chains like jackstraws and toss wagons like tin toys! But Holmes is as fearless as he is young, and the truth will not evade his relentless gaze for long! Available for the first time in an English-language edition! On sale February 6 HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12" . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #42: UGLY LITTLE MONSTERS PART 3 by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by JEFF MATSUDA The Scoobies get attacked by more ugly, foul-smelling, creepy, little, green monsters. They seem to really hate Buffy, and the little buggers are becoming a bigger problem than anyone expected. It looks like one of Buffy's friends might be related to the menace, but how? And why? This issue marks a revelation for one of the Scoobies. Don't miss it. Scribes Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe continue to knock Buffy fans out with their evil genius, and Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel have become THE favorite artists of Buffy fans just like you! On sale February 27 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Matsuda cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HAUNTED #3 by JANE ESPENSON, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JULIO FERREIRA; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS The recently deceased former Mayor of Sunnydale has got more than a few bones to pick with Buffy Summers. And it looks as if he'll have to go through several skeletons (as well as a few corpses in various states of decay) before he's satisfied. Now, on top of dealing with her nightmares about a certain raven-haired, trash-talking former Slayer, she's got a body-snatching, blood-sucking poltergeist stalking her every moment she's awake. But there's something strange going on beneath the University campus in Sunnydale, and the maleficent mayor is not going to like what he finds. On sale February 20 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Richards cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 ANGEL: STRANGE BEDFELLOWS AND OTHER STORIES TP By CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNEIGOSKI, CHRISTIAN ZANIER, and ERIC POWELL The largest book of Angel stories yet, this volume completes the collection of Angel Volume 1, featuring stores set in the first season of the hit television series. It sees the evolution of the team of vampire hunters from the very beginning, through the death of sidekick Doyle. The title story, drawn by Rising Stars artist Christian Zanier, features a vampire brothel, in which the bloodsucking madam tries to lure Angel into unholy congress with his own kind. This volume also features the first solo Cordelia story, in which she and her haunted apartment defend themselves against a demonic intruder. Collecting issues #4, #10, #11, and #17 of the ongoing series, plus a story previously available only in T.V. Guide! On sale March 13 SC, 104pg, FC . . . $12.95 3 X 3 EYES: BLOOD OF THE SACRED DEMON TP by YUZO TAKADA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Everything changes in this volume of 3x3 Eyes, one of Japan's most popular and longest-running series! The zombie teenager Yakumo has been searching for Pai, the girl he loves, for years. When he finds her, she's in big trouble! The amnesiac Pai has forgotten all about her inhuman heritage and mystical powers, and an evil group of supernatural Puppet People are on the hunt for her! Can Yakumo use his new special attack moves to rescue Pai and restore her memories? Or will she run from him — and the truth — as well? Collecting the popular story arc from Super Manga Blast! #8-11! FOR MATURE READERS On sale March 6 SC, 144pg, b&w…$13.95 AKIRA BOOK 6 TP by KATSUHIRO OTOMO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The explosive finale to one of graphic fiction's greatest achievements is here! The mad psychic colossus Tetsuo, the world's military, and the remaining psychics of The Project face off — with the child psychic god, Akira, the wild card — in what may not only decide the fate of mankind, but may determine the next step in human evolution! This long-awaited volume — a staggering 440 pages — features the impossible-to-find final chapters of Akira, never before collected in the U.S., presented as they were intended to be seen in their original, stunning black and white! Featuring a revised translation and top-quality art reproduction, this is the final edition of one of comics' definitive works, a six-volume epic of over two thousand pages. Katsuhiro Otomo's entire masterpiece is finally available — only from Dark Horse! Features the hardest-to-find chapters of Akira, never before collected in America! On sale March 20 SC, 440pg, b&w…$29.95 CANNON GOD EXAXXION #4: STAGE 1 PART 4 by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Aliens colonize Earth using amazing nanotechnology and a giant robot! Worse yet, the only hope for Earth's survival is a teen boy with an attitude and his mad-scientist grandfather. But gramps produces an impregnable gun-suit and a well-endowed android assistant for the teen and the fight is on! However, a little fight adds up to a lot of destruction. Heck, the muzzle blast from the gargantuan robot's gun is enough to wreak havoc, but what happens when that bullet hits its target? Sayonara, Mt. Fuji! FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 20 b&w, 24pg (4 of 8) . . . $2.99 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #65: SKIN PART 2 by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Having made it through the stressful Sekisho, Rin must decide how to proceed. Should she follow Anotsu to Kaga? And where in Kaga? And so, hoarding her money, she strikes out across Japan alone, a dangerous prospect. Can she trust the "kindness" of others? Meanwhile, Manji is making shifty deals on his own with the fabulous Magatsu, if he can restrain himself from getting in a duel with the estranged Ittö-ryü bad boy. Each divergent path has a drama of its own in the continuing, award-winning saga that is Blade of the Immortal. FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 13 b&w, 40pg (2 of 2) . . . $3.50 OH MY GODDESS! PART XI #6: MYSTERY CHILD PART 4 by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Much to Keiichi's chagrin, this little blonde boy continues to stand between the two star-crossed lovers in their rare opportunity for love. For a little kid, he sure brings a lot of trouble to the fragile ego of our young mechanic. Not only has the brat enjoyed sleeping in the arms of the beautiful Belldandy, but he's charmed his way into Chihiro's heart as well. But Keiichi's got his suspicions, and pretty soon the "little boy blonde" will meet his match. . . when an old friend pops in for a visit! On sale January 16 b&w, 32pg (4 of 8) . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS!: CHILDHOOD'S END TP by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS It's the latest volume of one of America's most popular Japanese comics! Several favorite characters face new challenges in this brand-new collection. Skuld, the youngest of the three goddesses living with college student Keiichi, may be a whiz at inventions, but her immaturity usually gets the better of her. Can she learn the simple joy of riding a bicycle — and deal with her first crush on a boy? Campus queen Sayoko doesn't believe in goddesses — but when she's possessed by a demon, Belldandy and Urd have to convince her they have powers…without blowing their secret! Also, readers are introduced to the tough-but-sexy Chihiro Fujimi, former head of the school motor club! She's back in town, and nothing will be the same! Collecting all six issues of Oh My Goddess! Part VIII! On sale March 13 SC, 216pg, b&w…$15.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 19: THE MOON IN OUR HEARTS TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by GOSEKI KOJIMA The Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series continues! The time for delay is past. Itto Ogami and Daigoro are headed for Edo, to face Retsudo of the Yagyu once and for all! Stalked by bounty hunters and killers after their reward money, the Lone Wolf now faces deadlier enemies still. Retsudo has called out the nation's most accomplished rifleman, and dispatched a cannon-laden man of war, to intercept the father and son as they navigate treacherous cliffs and the high seas of Japan! FOR MATURE READERS On sale March 27 SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #19 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Dark Horse's premier manga-mag marches on! In Seraphic Feather, witness the outcome of our heroes' battle with the deadly android Sentinel! Haruo's ditching her dorm-room ghost for a new pad in Club 9, and making some other big changes, too! Shadow Star gets creepy, as Shiina and Akira track down a teenager to a room full of huge puppets — shaped like dragon children! Pai and Yakumo run into big trouble in China as they search for Pai's past — and run into more than they bargained for! And in What's Michael?, you won't believe your eyes as a dog and a cat…go on a date?! Don't miss any of the manga action, from America's best manga publisher! FOR MATURE READERS On sale Februray 27 b&w, 128pg…………$5.99 STAR WARS #39: THE STARK HYPERSPACE WAR PART 4 by JOHN OSTRANDER, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA; cover by JON FOSTER While Tholme and Quinlan Vos try to make their escape from Thyferra, the Republic forces on Troiken stage a desperate battle against the overwhelming might of the Stark Collective. Can Plo Koon, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Adi Gallia rally the troops? And can they get Senator Valorum back to Coruscant before the Republic surrenders to Stark's demands? Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to the Stark Hyperspace War. On sale February 20 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: JEDI VS. SITH TP by DARKO MACAN, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by RAMON F. BACHS According to legend, the Sith always number two — a Master and an apprentice. It was not always this way. A thousand years ago the Sith were many and they battled endlessly with the Jedi Army of Light. Lord Kaan ruled the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness and sought the destruction of Lord Hoth and his Jedi followers. Recruited into the war by a scout, three friends venture onto the battleground and march into destinies far greater and different than any of them could have ever imagined... On sale March 13 SC, 144pg, FC . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER — CROSSBONES #2 by HADEN BLACKMAN, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover BY J. H. WILLIAMS The solo adventure featuring Nym, the rowdy alien mercenary from LucasArts' Starfighter video game, continues in part two of the Crossbones limited series. After accepting a mission to hunt down the deadly pirate Sol Sixxa, Nym travels to the planet Maramere — located in the heart of a massive Trade Federation operation. After dodging the Trade Federation, Nym does a bit of wreck diving in Maramere's watery depths, searching for clues to Sol Sixxa's whereabouts... On sale Feb 13 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) . . . $2.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET #2 Now that you've had a chance to soak up our first set of popular Bettie Page coasters, Dark Horse is here to offer you another round. This time we've asked Bettie's most famous photographer Bunny Yeager to give us something special, and boy did she deliver! We're proud to feature these four hand-colored, never-before-seen images of Bettie frolicking at the amusement park in nothing but a bikini and a smile. Now there's something you can drink to. Cheers! On sale May 8 Four coasters, 4" square, 1/4" thick, full color, package in a full color box . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX #2: AMUSEMENT How does Dark Horse top the success of our first Bettie Page lunch box? How about Bettie Page frolicking in an amusement park, clothed only in a teeny-tiny yellow bikini. And perhaps we should mention that the hand-tinted photos that adorn this lunchbox were taken by the remarkable Bunny Yeager and have never been published before. You want this box, you need this box, and you will buy this box! On sale May 8 FC, embossed metal lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10342) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET Set of 4 full-color photo coasters (STAR13136) . . . $12.99 ********************* CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #30: THE YELLOW KID The Yellow Kid by R. F. Outcault is considered to be the first modern comic strip. The Yellow Kid, know also as Mickey Dougin, was an Irish immigrant living in the Lower East Side slums of New York. This street-wise urchin and his pals from Hogan's Alley took the whole country by storm at the end of the nineteenth century. Their rowdy and rambunctious adventures both entertained and delivered searing social commentary. Hugely popular, The Yellow Kid's smiling face and yellow nightshirt soon appeared across the nation — in Vaudeville, magazines, toys, and all kinds of household products. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios, this statuette 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 April 3 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 THUNDERBIRDS LUNCH BOX Thunderbirds are GO! The Year is 2065. On an island somewhere in the Southern Pacific lies the headquarters of the top secret organisation, International Rescue. Their mission… to save the world from disaster. Gerry Anderson's supermarionation television action series is now celebrated on this fine, full-color, embossed metal lunch box from Dark Horse Comics. F.A.B. On sale January 23 FC, embossed metal lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 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. On sale January 30 FUTURAMA: "PUT YOUR HEAD ON MY SHOULDER" EPISODE Romance blossoms at Planet Express when Fry and Amy start dating. Things heat up around the office, until their relationship cools down. But when the hovercar they're in crashes on one of Jupiter's moons, Fry is decapitated, and his head is transplanted onto Amy's body. Wacky fun ensues, as Amy and Fry both try to score on Valentine's Day! FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) SIMPSONS: "LIFE ON THE FAST LANE" EPISODE Marge takes up bowling after Homer gives her a bowling ball for her birthday. She takes lessons from Jacques, the local pro and womanizer, and finds that their relationship is progressing beyond just strikes and gutterballs. Jacques' romantic ways nearly steal away Marge's heart, but at the last minute she returns to Homer, the man she truly loves. FC, pop-out characters . . . $2.99 (each) ********************* POP-OUT PEOPLE RELISTS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER POP-OUT PEOPLE FC, pop-out characters (Art) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Photo) . . . $2.99 FUTURAMA POP-OUT PEOPLE FC, pop-out characters (Classic set) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Love's Labours Lost in Space) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Hell is Other Robots) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Classic set) . . . $2.99 JURASSIC PARK III FC, pop-out characters (Art) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Photo) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES FC, pop-out characters (Art) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Photo) . . . $2.99 SIMPSONS POP-OUT PEOPLE FC, pop-out characters (Classic set) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (A Fish Called Selma) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Treehouse of Horror) . . . $2.99 DC COMICS THE POWER COMPANY You met them in the pages of JLA #61. You got to know them in last month's POWERSURGE one-shots. Now it's time to witness the DCU's newest super-firm in action! Join writer Kurt Busiek (The Avengers, ASTRO CITY) and artists Tom Grummett (SUPERBOY, Section Zero) & Wade von Grawbadger (STARMAN) as they get down to business with THE POWER COMPANY — an ongoing series that promises to be the super-team everybody will be talking about, and featuring a cover for issue #1 painted by Andrew Robinson (JSA, STARMAN). Josiah Power is a man with a mission, a once-successful lawyer whose career was ruined due to emerging super- powers, and who has now found a new direction in life. Together with Skyrocket, Manhunter, Striker Z, Bork, Witchfire, and Sapphire, Josiah has formed the Power Company — a full-service professional super-hero firm that has partners, associates, billable hours, pro bono work, support staff, and more. But not all the members of the Power Company are there for the same reason. Some are out to do good and save lives, while others want to make as much money as possible. One member wants glory and fame, and another just wants a good, steady job. And when the Power Company has to confront the mysterious machinations of Doctor Cyber, the team may find itself out of business before they've had a chance to set up shop! This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a website promotion at www.dccomics.com. THE POWER COMPANY is an ongoing series edited by Peter Tomasi. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores February 13 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. BATMAN: "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" — Month Two The most shocking storyline to hit Gotham City since "No Man's Land" continues this month throughout most of the Batman-related titles. First is DETECTIVE COMICS #767, written by Greg Rucka and featuring the exciting debut of new series penciller Steve Lieber (Whiteout), with inks by Mick Gray (PROMETHEA)! Will Sasha say Bruce committed the murder in order to get out of jail? That same week in NIGHTWING #66 (written by Chuck Dixon with art by Rick Burchett & Rob Leigh), Dick and Barbara dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding Bruce Wayne's arrest, as Lockhaven erupts into fiery chaos! BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #26 (written by Devin Grayson with art by Roger Robinson & John Floyd) shows that not everyone who loves Bruce thinks he's completely innocent! In ROBIN #99 (written by Chuck Dixon with art by Pete Woods & Andrew Pepoy), Alfred goes undercover to investigate a suspect in the Bruce Wayne case, and Robin and Spoiler join forces once more! Finally, in BIRDS OF PREY #40 (written by Dixon with art by Rick Leonardi & Jesse Delperdang), Black Canary picks up an unwanted sidekick in the Spoiler, while Oracle begins to learn the secret that may have led to the murder. Robin arrives just in time as the case against Bruce Wayne takes a dramatic turn, leading directly into BATMAN #600 — the first part of "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" (see related article)! Catch the following "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" issues: In stores February 13: ? DETECTIVE COMICS #767 ? NIGHTWING #66 In stores February 20: ? BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #26 ? ROBIN #99 ? BIRDS OF PREY #40 BATMAN #600 — "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" While BIRDS OF PREY #40 may be the final chapter of "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?", it's just the beginning of another new twist to Batman's mounting problems. BATMAN #600 is a special double-sized anniversary issue igniting a new storyline that ushers in a new era for the Dark Knight: "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive"! In the 32-page lead story (by the regular creative team of Ed Brubaker, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owen), all the members of Batman's hand-picked team finally catch up with him for the first time since the events of BIRDS OF PREY #40. Convening in the Batcave, they confront Batman for his alleged crime, and for evading the criminal justice system. Dick Grayson is pushed to his limits by Batman's betrayal of someone close to him, making Grayson an orphan once again. Batman's behavior is so disturbing that it only adds to doubts of his innocence — resulting in Batman and Nightwing going toe-to-toe in an amazing display of combat between teacher and student. Will Batman make his long transition into Gotham's guardian complete by getting rid of his closest confidant? This issue also features backup stories celebrating the glory of this enduring character, with all-new "forgotten" tales of Gotham's Dark Knight. "The Mystery of the Black Bat" (written by Brubaker with art by James Tucker) is an homage to the works of Bill Finger and Dick Sprang. "Joker Tips His Hat" (written by Ed Brubaker with art by Stefano Gaudiano & Eric Shanower) is an homage to the "new look" Batman defined in the mid-to-late '60s by Carmine Infantino and others. The final backup, "The Dark, Groovy, Solid, Far-Out, Right-On and Completely With-It Knight Returns," (written by actor/comedian Patton Oswalt with art by Sergio Aragonés) is a humorous look at Batman done in a style reminiscent of the '70s humor book PLOP! The "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" storyline will run in only a few Batman-related titles every month, culminating in July's BATMAN #605. In order to more easily follow the "Fugitive" storyline, each tie-in issue will carry a unique "puzzle piece" graphic in an upper corner of the cover to signify it as part of the story. When put together, the pieces ultimately form the cover image to BATMAN #605. Look for "blacked-out" puzzle pieces in the next several months of Previews to clue you in on "Fugitive" tie-ins! This issue is supported with house and trade ads and a web promotion at www.dccomics.com. BATMAN #600 is a 64-page issue edited by Bob Schreck, arriving in comic-book stores February 27 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BYRNE CREATING ROBIN 2001 saw the launch of one of the most unexpected projects in comic-book history, as legendary comics creator Stan Lee introduced his take on some of the greatest names of the DC Universe. With art by luminaries spanning from Joe Kubert to Jim Lee, these issues saw the debut of Stan's distinctive versions of Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Green Lantern, the Flash, and their team, the JLA. In February, the second wave of JUST IMAGINE... one-shots begins, introducing five bold new characters from the mind of Stan Lee, beginning with a teen hero whose name is the only thing you'll recognize about him in JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BYRNE CREATING ROBIN! Illustrated by Byrne (SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II, X-Men: The Hidden Years) with inks by his X- Men collaborator, Terry Austin, JUST IMAGINE...ROBIN co-stars Stan Lee's version of Batman. But would we do something as traditional as putting together a new version of the Dynamic Duo? Not likely! An orphan gifted with great agility and intellect, the boy who would one day become Robin fell prey to the mysterious machinations of Reverend Dominic Darrk, who now orders him to attack Batman. Will the reluctant Robin find the strength to defy Darrk's commands? And what are Darrk's ultimate plans for him? The answers begin to unfold here! Rounding out this issue are two covers — one by Byrne & Austin, the other by award-winning WONDER WOMAN cover artist Adam Hughes — and a backup "On the Street" story written by Lee and Michael Uslan, with art by the legendary John Severin (DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE). Subsequent issues will introduce Stan's versions of Shazam (illustrated by Gary Frank), Catwoman (illustrated by Chris Bachalo), Aquaman (illustrated by Scott McDaniel), and Sandman (illustrated by Walter Simonson). All this sets the stage for the knockdown-dragout final installment, which we just had to call CRISIS, co-starring all the heroes introduced in the JUST IMAGINE... one-shots and illustrated by John Cassaday (PLANETARY, Captain America)! This project is supported with house ads. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BYRNE CREATING ROBIN is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic-book stores February 13 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. BATGIRL #25 Lady Shiva is known to be the premier martial artist in the DC Universe. She is unbeatable in combat — and if you face her, chances are you won't survive for a rematch. And yet Cassandra Cain, Batgirl, faced Lady Shiva in BATGIRL #8 — and managed to sucker-punch the great fighter and walk away alive. But Shiva promised to be back for another fight, and this time…it really is to the death! BATGIRL #25 is a special extra-sized issue that may be Cassandra's last. Written by Kelley Puckett with art and cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella, it's the rematch fans have been clamoring for — but the outcome won't be what anyone expects! In SECRET FILES GUIDE TO THE DC UNIVERSE 2001-2002, we saw Lady Shiva preparing for this fight, and in BATGIRL #23 Cassandra trained hard…but is Batgirl really ready? Who ends up as the #1 martial artist in the DC Universe after this? Or, to put it another way: How strong is Cassandra's death wish? This issue is supported with house ads and a web promotion at www.dccomics.com. BATGIRL #25 is a 40-page issue edited by Michael Wright, arriving in comic-book stores February 6 with a cover price of $3.25 U.S. HELLBLAZER: GOOD INTENTIONS TRADE PAPERBACK John Constantine has done hard time in prison for the death of his friend Richard "Lucky" Fermin, but his penance isn't finished yet. The trials of prison life are nothing compared to the horrors Constantine encounters in HELLBLAZER: GOOD INTENTIONS — a 144-page trade paperback collecting the second story arc by acclaimed writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and his first collaboration with artist Marcelo Frusin, featuring a new cover painting by Tim Bradstreet. It's time for Constantine to pay his respects to "Lucky" Fermin's kin out in the hills of West Virginia and tell them exactly what went wrong. But in the little town of Doglick, Constantine finds things happening that not even he could ever expect and also discovers that whether he likes it or not, he's involved in them as well… up to his neck. Reprinting HELLBLAZER #151-156, GOOD INTENTIONS provides a stark demonstration of paving the road to Hell and shows that there's plenty of evil in the world that isn't magical in the least. This project is supported with house ads. HELLBLAZER: GOOD INTENTIONS is a 144-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores February 13 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. S.C.I.-SPY Sebastian Starchild, like all great secret agents, is a stubborn lone wolf with a penchant for the ladies and a knack for saving the world — or in his case, the universe. He's got a flashy ray gun, a floating cyber sidekick, and a galaxy-hopping starship. In short, he's a new kind of secret agent for a new era of comics readers. S.C.I.-SPY is a 6-issue, genre-bending VERTIGO miniseries brought to you by the team behind BATMAN: OUTLAWS and GREEN LANTERN: DRAGON LORD — writer Doug Moench and penciller Paul Gulacy — who are joined by inker Jimmy Palmiotti (The Punisher). S.C.I.-SPY combines fast-paced sci-fi action, political intrigue, sexy twists, and just a dash of tongue-in-cheek humor. After the destruction of Earth, humans were forced to travel the galaxy in search of new star systems to terraform and colonize. Millions of light-years away, the Arcturus system is a planetary cluster of awesome magnitude ideologically split between the inner world inhabited by cybernetically enhanced "beautiful" people and outer worlds rife with crime and searching for autonomy and respect. This interplanetary Cold War has had its minor conflicts and espionage for years, but recent activities have escalated into outright acts of sabotage, piracy and terrorism. Motherbank, the disembodied, all-powerful leader of the inner worlds — and head of their intelligence agency, Special Covert Investigations (S.C.I.) — directs her best agent, Sebastian Starchild, to deal with the threat before a full-scale war erupts. Aided (under protest) by sexy and deadly super-spy Isis Nile and by his own trusty cybernetic sidekick, Orb, Starchild is off to battle space pirates, stop a legion of world-eating hungerbugs, and uncover an intergalactic mystery. It's a mystery so deep and dark that it threatens not only to destroy the placid utopias of the inner worlds, but also to solve Starchild's own unsuspected origin and reveal the shocking truth about Earth's actual fate. This project is supported with house and trade ads. S.C.I.-SPY is a 6-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores February 6 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. JLA: SHOGUN OF STEEL In another time and place — an Elseworld, if you will — a rocketship blasted off from an exploding planet Krypton and landed not in Smallville, Kansas, but rather war-torn, 14th-century feudal Japan. It was a time of great strife caused by a mysterious and oppressive dictator feared throughout the land of the rising sun: the indestructible "Shogun of Steel!" JLA: SHOGUN OF STEEL is a 64-page Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot written by Ben Raab (LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN) and featuring the stunning artistry of Justiniano (BEAST BOY). When the baby from Krypton grows into a man, Hoshi, he is convinced by a ragtag band of warriors — Elseworlds versions of the Flash, Hawkman, and Batgirl, among others — to join a rebellion against the oppressive and cunning "Shogun of Steel." Together with Hoshi, these warriors journey far to the Shogun's impregnable Fortress of Solitude, but what they face is far deadlier than any of them could have imagined — and the shock of the Shogun's connections to Hoshi's origins may be too great for Hoshi to bear. Raab and Justiniano pull out all the stops in this Elseworlds epic that offers a surprising twist to the familiar myths of the Man of Steel and the World's Greatest Heroes! This project is supported with house ads. JLA: SHOGUN OF STEEL is a 64-page Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot edited by Joey Cavalieri, arriving in comic-book stores February 6 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. History in the Making… THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE TRADE PAPERBACK In the wake of the universe-shattering events of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, the main creators of that company- changing event — writer Marv Wolfman and penciller George Pérez — were called upon to restructure and reorder the history of the DC Universe. Joined by inker Karl Kesel, they had the unbelievable task of unifying the decades-long accumulation of historical facts from multiple Earths into a cohesive whole for a new history of the single-universe DCU. Now that project, THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE, returns in a new 104-page trade paperback edition — featuring an all-new painted wraparound cover by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME)! Narrated by Harbinger (a central figure from CRISIS), THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE brings readers back through time and space to the dawn of creation, and continues to the end of recorded history — as Harbinger reveals "the history of heroism." Featuring an appearance by virtually every character in the DC Universe at that time (circa 1986), this unusual project (featuring a combination of beautiful art with prose) laid the foundation for all to come from the new DCU. The CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS trade paperback — already in its second printing — has been an unanticipated sales phenomenon. And now THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE — with its first new printing in 13 years — is sure to capitalize on that success, at it makes the perfect sequel and bookshelf companion piece to CRISIS. This project is supported with house ads. THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE is a 104-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores February 20 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. FARSCAPE: WAR TORN Farscape, the Sci-Fi Channel's hit television series, comes to comics courtesy of WildStorm Productions in FARSCAPE: WAR TORN — a 2-issue miniseries written by Marv Wolfman (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS) with art by Robert Teranishi (STAR TREK: VOYAGER — PLANET KILLER) and featuring stunning photo covers. American astronaut John Crichton, along with his shipmates aboard the sentient spacecraft Moya — Aeryn Sun, D'Argo, Rygel, Zhaan, and Chiana — arrive in a system inhabited by two different civilizations. Desperate for supplies, Crichton, Zhaan, and Chiana land on the Kylei, a tropical planet populated by a spiritual society. Meanwhile, Aeryn, D'Argo, and Rygel go to Garangee, a rocky planet with hard, industrious people. The Kylei and the Garangee have been at war over a third world, Tivara. Both claim it is their holy land, a place where infinite knowledge can be gained, knowledge that Crichton and company must have. Moya's crew must tread a delicate path to avoid fanning the flames of war between the two opposing civilizations, while attempting to gain access to the information that could lead the travel-weary crew back to their homes. This project is supported with house and trade ads. FARSCAPE: WAR TORN is a 2-issue miniseries from WildStorm Productions, edited by Neal J. Pozner. The 48-page issue #1 (with no ads) arrives in comic-book stores February 6 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. Enter a world where technology defines you. ROBO DOJO First came the action-packed series NINJA BOY, followed by the otherworldly adventures in the TALEWEAVER miniseries. Now a third series proudly debuts as one of WildStorm Productions new "Pacific Rim" titles, ROBO DOJO — a 6-issue miniseries written by Marv Wolfman (FARSCAPE: WAR TORN, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS) with art by Greg Lane (Robotech: Covert Ops) & Richard Bennett and covers by Michael Golden, set in a world where science is science fiction and state-of-the-art is history. Join the members of Team Alpha as they enter the Mega Mecha Science Academy — a.k.a. "Robo Dojo" — the world's premier robotics and technology institute. The brightest young minds from around the globe are invited to develop their "robojin" — giant, powerful robotic constructs designed for everything from Mars exploration to deep-sea rescue. But others have something else in mind for Team Alpha and their robojin. And what threat does the nefarious Team Omega represent to their chances of winning the mysterious Platinum Project? Every issue of ROBO DOJO features a backup story: NANOBOTZ, written by J. Torres & Conor Libby with art by Dario Brizuela & Vince Russell. The evil boy billionaire Garreth Axton is threatening to destroy Techno City, and it's up to the Nanobotz — miniaturized heroes — to stop Garreth and his mechanical menaces. The tiny titans of Techno City are quickly on the scene, but will even their prodigious powers be enough to stop a plague of robo-locusts? This project is supported with house and trade ads. ROBO DOJO is a 6-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries, edited by Aaron Watanabe. The 40-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores February 13 with a cover price of $3.50 U.S. Subsequent issues will be 32 pages with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #8 MAGIC & MYSTERY: TIM HUNTER ACTION FIGURE Since relaunching the adventures of Timothy Hunter, the team of writer Dylan Horrocks and penciller Richard Case — now joined by inker Steve Bird — have received universal praise for their work on the VERTIGO series HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC and their fresh take on classic fantasy themes. For new readers who want to get in on the magic, an ideal jumping- on point begins in HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #8 — kicking off a 4-part storyline that explores the science of magic. Tim Hunter has finished his school days and thinks he has all the answers, but he's soon going to learn that there's a world of mystery and mysticism that his schooling hasn't prepared him for. Back in London, Tim discovers what Nick, Ash Walker, Iolanthe and even Mr. Lily have been up to for the past five years. But even more alarming, he meets Dr. Fabien — a scientist who claims to have isolated the gene that causes evil behavior. If Tim decides to be tested, will he want to know the answer? Also this month, look for the MAGIC & MYSTERY: TIM HUNTER ACTION FIGURE — advance-solicited for release in June, 2002. The TIM HUNTER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/4" tall and comes packaged with an owl in a 4-color blister pack. HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #8 is a 32-page VERTIGO issue edited by Heidi MacDonald and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores February 13 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. The MAGIC & MYSTERY: TIM HUNTER ACTION FIGURE is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores June 5. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. STARMAN: A STARRY KNIGHT TRADE PAPERBACK STARMAN: A STARRY KNIGHT is the seventh collection of the critically acclaimed STARMAN series, co-written by Eisner Award-winning writer James Robinson and JSA's David S. Goyer, and featuring the art of Peter Snejbjerg, Steve Yeowell, Wade von Grawbadger, and Keith Champagne. Reprinting STARMAN #47-53, A STARRY KNIGHT features a painted cover by Tony Harris. Starman, accompanied by his comrade Mikaal and a Mother Box-produced hologram of his father, Ted Knight, begins a galaxy-spanning quest with one near-impossible goal: to find the brother of his lady love, Sadie. But an encounter with a mysterious Dark Colossus sends our reluctant hero spiraling through time and space — to share adventures with the Legion of Super-Heroes, to visit the long-dead planet Krypton (where he meets the father of Superman), and to the planet Rann where he battles alien invaders alongside the legendary Adam Strange! With the lives of his friends on the line, STARMAN: A STARRY KNIGHT pits Jack Knight against impossible odds on a journey that he hopes finally will lead him back into the arms of his beloved Sadie. This project is supported with house ads. STARMAN: A STARRY KNIGHT is a 192-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores February 27 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. "Flash of Two Worlds" and more! THE FLASH ARCHIVES Volume 3 HARDCOVER The first appearance of the Barry Allen Flash is one of the most important moments in comics, as it marks the birth of the Silver Age! Now another history-making milestone of the Silver Age can be seen in THE FLASH ARCHIVES Volume 3 — a 224-page hardcover reprinting THE FLASH (first series) #117-124, which includes the "Flash of Two Worlds" story (from #123) that reintroduced the Golden Age Flash and first mentioned the concept of an "Earth-Two!" Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox, and featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson, Volume 3 also features an introduction by DC Executive Vice President & Publisher (and longtime fan) Paul Levitz on the impact "Flash of Two Worlds" had on the fledgling world of organized comics fandom. No other story influenced the landscape of the DC line of comics over the next two decades more than THE FLASH #123, establishing the parallel-world concept that was prevalent in the DCU for decades — until the arrival of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS in 1985 which brought back a single universe. But that story isn't all that's great about Volume 3! Drawing upon one of the greatest Rogues Galleries in all of comics, the issues collected herein feature some of the Flash's finest foes — including the return of the Mirror Master and the Trickster, and featuring the first appearance of Captain Boomerang! Plus, more of The Flash's greatest allies and co-stars: Kid Flash and the Elongated Man! It's no wonder the Silver Age Flash is one of the most fondly remembered series in the history of the medium! THE FLASH ARCHIVES Volume 3 is a 224-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores February 6 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. JSA #33: "Stealing Thunder" A vicious, mind-controlling villain has succeeded in his lifelong goal: he's conquered the world. Now the heroes who once protected us from this villain are his army to command. There is no free will, no free thought…and no more JSA. Prepare yourself for the return of the Justice Society of America's greatest adversary, the Ultra-Humanite, in JSA #33 — beginning a 5-part epic entitled "Stealing Thunder." Cowritten by returning writer David S. Goyer (STARMAN) & Geoff Johns (THE FLASH), "Stealing Thunder" features art by Leonard Kirk (SUPERGIRL) & Keith Champagne (STARMAN), with additional art on #33 by Keith Giffen & Al Milgrom, and covers by Rags Morales. A handful of underground heroes remain untouched by the Ultra-Humanite: a band of rebels led by perhaps the least likely JSA associate. Rising from the ashes with the help of Sand, the villainous Icicle and several other members form the "all-new, all-different" JSA. Discover the new Crimson Avenger's terrifying connection to the original; the new abilities and powers of the revamped Hourman; and witness the final fate of one of the original JSA members. Watch the team that started it all as they set out to free their fellow heroes and take back our world! JSA #33 is a 32-page issue edited by Peter Tomasi, arriving in comic-book stores February 20 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. DIVINE RIGHT BOOK ONE TRADE PAPERBACK What happens when an ordinary guy ends up with the WildStorm Universe's most coveted secret? The surprising answers are found in DIVINE RIGHT BOOK ONE — a 176-page trade paperback collecting the first seven issues of the hit series, written and pencilled by the acclaimed Jim Lee (X-Men, WILDC.A.T.S., JUST IMAGINE…WONDER WOMAN), with inks by Scott Williams. Max Faraday, an underachieving student who spends all his time on the Internet (when he's not delivering pizzas), comes across something completely unexpected. He inadvertently receives the Creation Equation — a formula capable of tapping the limitless power of the universe. Now, all who seek the Creation Equation, including Internal Operations (I.O.), the Coda Sisterhood, and the evil Cardinal Lazarus, will stop at nothing to wrench its secrets from Max. Max, his sister Jenny, and his lowbrow roommate Devan Lawless find themselves confronted by assassins, ancient warriors, and demons at every turn. Not even the local burrito joint is safe! In order to survive, Max needs the help of the Fallen — a band of warriors sworn to keep the Creation Equation out of the wrong hands — plus an assist from GEN13's Lynch and Fairchild! This project is supported with house ads. DIVINE RIGHT BOOK ONE is a 176-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores February 27 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. TOM STRONG BOOK TWO HARDCOVER From the fearsome depths of a fiery volcano to the furthest reaches of space! From Terra Obscura to the very ends of time! From a Central American jungle to alternate dimensions! This book has something for everyone, but that's not unusual for TOM STRONG! Alan Moore's Eisner Award-winning TOM STRONG series receives a second collection with TOM STRONG BOOK TWO — a 192-page hardcover from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS! Written by Moore, BOOK TWO features art by Chris Sprouse & Al Gordon, with additional art by Kyle Baker, Hilary Barta, Paul Chadwick, Russ Heath, Pete Poplaski, and Alan Weiss, and a cover by Sprouse and Jose Villarrubia! Tom Strong, aided by wife Dhalua and daughter Tesla, is the protector of Millennium City. Along with faithful companion Solomon, a highly advanced ape, and Pneuman, their robot-valet, the Strong family fights to keep the world a better place! BOOK TWO reprints TOM STRONG issues #8-14 and features the likes of Tom Strange, Warren Strong, time travel, other dimensions, and interstellar family trips! It's another must-have from ABC! This project is supported with house ads. TOM STRONG BOOK TWO is a 192-page AMERICA'S BEST COMICS hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores February 6 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #3 The "grand finale" to comics' most eagerly-awaited sequel arrives in February — courtesy of master storytellers Frank Miller & Lynn Varley — in the form of THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #3. Let's be honest — you don't want to know what really goes on in this issue before you get a chance to watch it unfold for yourself. So let's just say that it's our humble opinion you aren't going to be disappointed! Miller and Varley bring their considerable talents to bear on the Batman epic of the decade! Because THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #3 contains so many shocking surprises, we'll offer you more "sneak peak" art from issues #1 & 2 instead. Enjoy! THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #3 is an 80-page Prestige Format issue edited by Bob Schreck arriving in comic-book stores February 27 with a cover price of $7.95 U.S. BRUCE WAYNE: MURDERER?/FUGITIVE DETECTIVE COMICS #767 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA In stores February 13. "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 8 — featuring the debut of new penciller Steve Lieber (Whiteout)! Is Sasha going to say Bruce committed the murder in order to get out of jail? Plus, chapter 5 in the "Josie Mac" backup serial, from writer Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN) and artist Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #66 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores February 13. "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 9! As Dick and Barbara dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding Bruce Wayne's arrest, Lockhaven erupts into fiery chaos! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #26 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON, CYRUS VORIS AND CHRIS BACHALO; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, BACHALO, AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores February 20. "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 10! As Bruce Wayne languishes in prison on a brutal murder charge, his closest allies try and come to terms with the horrific reality of the situation. Only…not everyone who loves him thinks he's completely innocent. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Bruce Wayne is Batman!," written by Cyrus Voris & Chris Bachalo, with art by Bachalo (STEAMPUNK). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 ROBIN #99 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND PEPOY In stores February 20. "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 11, guest-starring the BIRDS OF PREY. Bruce Wayne stands accused of murder, but Robin's got to rescue a close friend. The secret behind Kip's strange behavior is revealed, while Alfred goes undercover to investigate a suspect in the Bruce Wayne case and Robin and Spoiler join forces once more! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ************************ Look for the CLASSIC ROBIN MINI-BUST and the JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS ROBIN ACTION FIGURE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ BIRDS OF PREY #40 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores February 20. "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 12! Black Canary picks up an unwanted sidekick in the Spoiler as she investigates the crime for which Bruce Wayne is accused. Meanwhile, Oracle begins to learn the secret that may have led to the murder, and Robin arrives just in time as the case against Bruce Wayne takes a dramatic turn. All that, and some disturbing news for Blue Beetle, too! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN #600 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER WITH PATTON OSWALT; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL, STEFANO GAUDIANO, JAMES TUCKER, SERGIO ARAGONES, ANDY OWENS, AND ERIC SHANOWER; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores February 27. Part 1 of "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" kicks off in this special 64-page issue! Bruce Wayne is suspected of committing murder and is confronted by his allies in the Batcave — resulting in Batman and Nightwing going toe-to-toe in an amazing display of combat between teacher and student. This confrontation ends with a shocking betrayal by Batman and a startling new direction for the Batman titles! Plus, backup stories round out this issue featuring the talents of Stefano Gaudiano & Eric Shanower, James Tucker, and Patton Oswalt & Sergio Aragonés. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN #1 — CHROMIUM (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, BILL FINGER, PAUL GUSTAVSON, GEORGE SHUTE, TED RAYE, GUY MONROE, AND GEORGE PAPP; ART BY BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, SHELDON MOLDOFF, GUSTAVSON, RAYE, AND PAPP; COVER BY KANE AND ROBINSON In stores February 27. Reoffered to coincide with the release of BATMAN #600, this special Millennium Edition reprint is the first comic dedicated exclusively to the Dark Knight — featuring a chromium cover! This classic 1940 issue pitted the Dynamic Duo against the menaces of the Joker, Catwoman (referred to as "the Cat"), and Professor Hugo Strange. Also included: a 2-page retelling of Batman's origin. Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR12463D) FC, 64 PG. PI ************************ DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #152 WRITTEN BY J.M DEMATTEIS; ART BY TREVOR VON EEDEN AND JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores February 6. "Grimm," Part 4 of 5. If you thought Mother Grimm was bad for Batman's and Robin's health, wait until you meet Cyanide! She's the flip side of Mother Grimm's "goodness," and she's out for blood! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #87 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND CARIELLO In stores February 13. An assignment for Sister Lilhy leads Azrael to encounter a new foe. Will Jean Paul's mysteriously increased strength be enough to deal with a new metagene-enhanced menace? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATGIRL #25 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores February 6. Extra-sized issue! This is it! It's the fight fans have been clamoring for since issue #8. It's the rematch between Batgirl and Lady Shiva…to the death! In issue #23, Batgirl trained hard for this…but is she ready? Who ends up as the #1 martial artist in the DC Universe? Let's put it this way: How bad is Cassandra's death wish? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $3.25 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #47 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON AND TIM LEVINS; ART BY LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores February 20. When the criminal doesn't match up with the crime, Batman makes the rounds in Gotham's underworld and learns there may be a crook in the long arm of the law. FC, 32 PG. $1.99 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN: OUTLAWS #1-3 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND CHARLES YOAKUM In stores February 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of VERTIGO's S.C.I.-SPY miniseries, this hit 3-parter — featuring Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Huntress, and Batgirl — is also by the S.C.I.-SPY creative team of Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy! Prestige Format. #1 (STAR 11413)—FC, 48 PG. $4.95 #2 (STAR 11532)—FC, 48 PG. $4.95 #3 (STAR 11702)—FC, 48 PG. $4.95 ************************* CATWOMAN #4 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY DARWYN COOKE AND MIKE ALLRED; COVER BY COOKE In stores February 27. It's the climactic finish to the strangest case in Catwoman's career. Catwoman finds herself face-to-face with the serial killer she's been pursuing, but he's like nothing she's ever seen in her adventurous life! A battle royale ensues, as Catwoman must take one heck of a drastic measure to stop the threat — and save her own life! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #3 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY FRANK MILLER; COVER BY MILLER In stores February 27. The "grand finale" to comics' most eagerly-awaited sequel. Let's be honest — you don't want to know what really goes on in this issue before you get a chance to watch it unfold for yourself. So let's just say that it's our humble opinion you aren't going to be disappointed! Frank Miller and Lynn Varley bring their considerable talents to bear on the Batman epic of the decade! Prestige Format. FC, 80 PG. (3 OF 3) $7.95 HARLEY QUINN #17 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores February 13. At last, at long last, because absolutely no one demanded it! A certain man dressed in red and blue and endowed with tremendous abilities we could only describe as super, swoops onto the scene! That's right, it's…Bizarro? Am confused? Don't be! Finally, someone who'll appreciate Miss Harleen's humor! But what could the Man of…well, something, want with our petite criminal half-mastermind? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #179 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND JEPH LOEB; ART BY ARIEL OLIVETTI; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores February 6. Featuring co-author Geoff Johns (JSA, THE FLASH) and guest-artist Ariel Olivetti (JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL). A new African-American hero emerges in New York as Superman deals with a crime in Harlem. The Man of Steel is forced to reconsider what makes a hero. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ************************ Look for the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: SUPERMAN MAQUETTE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #601 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY PETE WOODS AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY JOHN PAUL LEON In stores February 13. "Cult of Persuasion" Part 1 of 2. You met disgruntled factory worker Cole Parker in issue #598 — he had the will to defeat Superman, but not the power. Someone's changed all that, and now the Man of Steel has a deadly new enemy who's come to cut him down to size...literally! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #123 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND DEXTER VINES; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores February 20. "Gangs of Metropolis" Part 1 of 3. The various factions in Metropolis unite as the B13 technology runs amok. Superman and Steel are caught in the middle of Metallo, LexCorp, Talia, the Cyber-Moths, and the environmental group Caeloss — as a turf war erupts in the bowels of the City of Tomorrow. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #788 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY AND CAM SMITH In stores February 27. "Jikei Ketsuki: Mercy, Love & Blood" Part 1 of 2. Japanese heroes Byakko and Gunshin fight justice on their own terms and run smack into Superman — who doesn't agree with their ideals. Can the Man of Steel convince them that killing is wrong before more lives are lost at the hands of Sakki, a villain who can turn any opponent's anger into a weapon? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERBOY #97 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND DAN DIDIO; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY KILIAN PLUNKETT In stores February 27. Wipeout, leader of the Slaughterhouse Six and extremely jealous boyfriend of Trixie, decides he's going to take his frustrations out on The Kid. He better get in line, though — Superboy's learning he's made more than enough enemies since moving into Suicide Slum, the biggest of whom could well be Trixie herself! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #67 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DIEGO BARRETTO AND ROBIN RIGGS; COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND RIGGS In stores February 20. The Demon Etrigan delightedly tries to play all sides against each other. He becomes aware that Supergirl is threatened by the mysterious captor of the Earth Angel, by Buzz's wavering loyalties and by the demon worshippers who'd like to turn Supergirl into The Demon's bride! Plus, the Bizarro Supergirl shows up in Leesburg, and her presence serves as a threat to Linda Danvers' secret I.D.! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #66 WRITTEN BY EVAN DORKIN AND SARAH DYER; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO, WAYNE FAUCHER AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores February 6. Final issue. "Power Play," Part 2 of 2. Livewire has been a pawn in a game that's brought Lex Luthor into a pact with Darkseid, who has transported them — along with the Man of Steel — to Apokolips! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 STARS OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: ENDGAME TP WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY, JEPH LOEB, STUART IMMONEN, MARK MILLAR, AND MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY BUTCH GUICE, ED MCGUINNESS, IMMONEN, DOUG MAHNKE, GERMAN GARCIA, KANO, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores February 27. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SUPERMAN POSTER (solicited in Previews Vol. XI, #9), this trade paperback collects the beginning of penciller Ed McGuinness' run on SUPERMAN, including the cover image that inspired the poster! (STAR12539D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES TP WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL, LEO DORFMAN, EDMOND HAMILTON, AND OTTO BINDER; ART BY CURT SWAN, AL PLASTINO, GEORGE PAPP, JIM MOONEY, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER, WAYNE BORING, JOHN FORTE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SWAN AND PLASTINO In stores February 20. Reoffered to coincide with the SUPERMAN: DEPARTURE FROM KRYPTON STATUE (solicited in Previews Vol. XI, #9), this collection offers some of the best Superman tales of the '60s — including a retelling of his origin, blasting off from Krypton in a rocketship! (STAR10127D) SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $19.95 ************************ DC UNIVERSE DEADMAN #3 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY JOSEP MARIA BEROY AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY BEROY In stores February 13. The latest adventures of everyone's favorite dead hero continue! Deadman learns that crime lord Duroc's latest shipment of drugs contains an ingredient that will turn users into homicidal maniacs — and the only way he can stop it is by becoming one of them! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DOOM PATROL #5 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores February 6. Forget the Doom Patrol — this is where the Doom Force takes its place in the super-hero-team pantheon. But even though Robotman and the gang are still out there fighting crime, it'll take the combined might of both the Force and the new new Doom Patrol (Metamorpho, Elongated Man, Dr. Light, and Beast Boy) to even challenge the might of Master Chinese demon Nao Yut and his six demon pals! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH FLASH COMICS #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, SHELDON MOLDOFF AND VARIOUS; ART BY HARRY LAMPERT, MOLDOFF, DENNIS NEVILLE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MOLDOFF In stores February 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the GOLDEN AGE FLASH MINI-STATUE (solicited in Previews Vol. XI, #8), this true Golden Age classic features not only the debut of the first Flash, but also the first appearances of Hawkman, Johnny Thunder, and more! (STAR11470D) FC, 64 PG. $3.95 ************************ THE FLASH #183 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores February 27. The original Trickster retired long ago…but there's a newer, younger Trickster in Keystone City who's got a 21st-century bag of tricks — all of them with the aim of making Flash's life miserable! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE FLASH ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC WRITTEN BY JOHN BROOME AND GARDNER FOX; ART BY CARMINE INFANTINO, JOE GIELLA AND MURPHY ANDERSON; COVER BY INFANTINO In stores February 6. The third volume in the adventures of the Silver Age Flash reprints THE FLASH (first series) #117-124, which includes the "Flash of Two Worlds" story (from #123) that reintroduced the Golden Age Flash and first mentioned the concept of an "Earth-Two!" Featuring an introduction by DC's Paul Levitz on the impact "Flash of Two Worlds" had on comics fandom. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 228PG, FC $49.95 GREEN ARROW #13 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores February 27. One of the hottest DC titles begins its second year with a bang, as the newest story arc continues — featuring the father/son team- up of Oliver Queen and Connor Hawke. The two Green Arrow's will have a lot of catching up to do… FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************ Look for the JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ GREEN LANTERN #147 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS In stores February 6. Wheelchair-bound former Green Lantern John Stewart confronts his deepest, darkest secrets — a twisted journey through the psyche of a man who has had it all and lost it all. Meanwhile, the current Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner, spreads his newfound wings into near-godhood. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ************************ Look for the GREEN LANTERN SINESTRO POWER RING PROP, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN: NEW JOURNEY, OLD PATH TP WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DARRYL BANKS, MARK BRIGHT, DALE EAGLESHAM, RICH FABER, ANDY SMITH, JORDI ENSIGN, AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY BANKS AND SMITH In stores February 13. Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN LANTERN CORPS: KYLE RAYNER and FATALITY ACTION FIGURES (solicited in Previews Vol. XI, #8), this trade reprints GREEN LANTERN #129-136 — which includes the return of Fatality in a battle with Kyle. (STAR13947D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $12.95 ************************ HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #3 WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores February 20. A reporter's visit to Haven offers more insights into the crash-landing that altered the landscape of the DCU! Learn how the Havenites have been changed by their arrival, and the plans that the president and his closest advisors have for America's newest city. Plus, a cameo by Superman and the debut of Hank Velveeda! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 9) $2.50 THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE TP WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY GEORGE PÉREZ AND KARL KESEL; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores February 20. This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, returns in a new trade paperback edition — featuring an all-new painted wraparound cover by Alex Ross! Narrated by Harbinger (a central figure from CRISIS), HISTORY brings readers back through time and space to the dawn of creation, and continues on to the end of recorded history — as Harbinger reveals "the History of Heroism." Featuring an appearance by virtually every character in the DC Universe of that time! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS TP WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY GEORGE PÉREZ, DICK GIORDANO, MIKE DECARLO, AND JERRY ORDWAY; PAINTED COVER BY PÉREZ AND ALEX ROSS In stores February 20. Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same after this earth-shattering saga that saw the deaths of many heroes and redefined the DC Universe forever. This trade paperback is reoffered to coincide with the release of THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE, which explores post-CRISIS continuity. (STAR12226D) SC, 7X10, 368PG, FC $29.95 ************************ IMPULSE #83 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores February 13. Impulse encounters a foe within the walls of his own school who is capable of creating fearsome monsters out of thin air! It's up to Bart to discover his new adversary's secret(s)! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #63 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores February 27. "Golden Perfect," Part 2 of 3. The Lasso of Truth is severed. Now it seems that the very concept of truth itself has been fractured beyond repair — and the heroes of the Justice League must contend with a world capriciously redefined by the dreams and fears of the human race. Only Rama Khan of Jarhanpur seems to hold the key to their survival, but with the League stretched beyond its capacity, and Wonder Woman's spirit broken, can even the World's Greatest Super-Heroes stand and fight? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA: SHOGUN OF STEEL WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART AND COVER BY JUSTINIANO ELSEWORLDS. In stores February 6. A rocketship from an exploding planet Krypton lands not in Smallville, but rather war-torn 14th century feudal Japan. When the baby from Krypton grows into a man, Hoshi, he is convinced by a ragtag band of warriors — Elseworlds versions of the Flash, Hawkman, and Batgirl, among others — to join a rebellion against the oppressive and cunning "Shogun of Steel." For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $6.95 JSA #33 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK, KEITH GIFFEN, KEITH CHAMPAGNE, AND AL MILGROM; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores February 20. "Stealing Thunder," Part 1 of 5. The Ultra-Humanite is back and the earth is now under his complete control. Alone in a world gone mad, Sand and Icicle must put aside their differences to defeat an army of DC's greatest heroes. This story introduces a whole new JSA, and features the return of Hourman and the debut of the new Crimson Avenger! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BYRNE CREATING ROBIN WRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) AND MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP); ART BY JOHN BYRNE AND TERRY AUSTIN (LEAD) AND JOHN SEVERIN (BACKUP); COVERS BY BYRNE AND AUSTIN (FRONT) AND ADAM HUGHES (BACK) In stores February 13. The road to CRISIS begins here as Stan Lee teams up with John Byrne & Terry Austin to present his take on Robin! An orphan gifted with great agility and intellect, the boy who would one day become Robin fell prey to the mysterious machinations of Reverend Dominic Darrk, who now orders him to attack Batman. Will the reluctant Robin find the strength to defy Darrk's commands? Plus, a backup "On the Street" story by Michael Uslan (with Lee), illustrated by the legendary John Severin (DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE). For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: A LONELY PLACE OF DYING TP WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY GEORGE PÉREZ, JIM APARO, TOM GRUMMETT, MIKE DECARLO, AND BOB MCLEOD; COVER BY PÉREZ In stores February 13. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BYRNE CREATING ROBIN, this milestone trade paperback collects BATMAN #440-442 and NEW TEEN TITANS #60-61 — featuring the first appearance of the current-day Robin, Tim Drake. SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $5.95 ************************ JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #4 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY MIN S. KU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY KU In stores February 13. In "World War of the Sexes," the Justice League must find out why Wonder Woman's Amazon sisters have turned against the world…starting with all the men! Can the League stop the female warriors before they conquer the planet? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE LEGION #5 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores February 27. Earth's moon is targeted as the latest stage of human evolution. Sadly, the Legion may not be around to stop it, after the latest attack from the galaxy's most powerful political figure! If there's one thing he's going to learn, however, it's never to count the Legion out! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************ Look for the MAGIC & MYSTERY: MORDRU ACTION FIGURE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ ORION #23 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores February 20. A young teen and her ratty guardian cross paths with the angriest New God, Orion — and he's got reason to be angry! A crime syndicate had him captured and maimed…and now he demands vengeance! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE POWER COMPANY #1 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores February 13. DC's newest super-team debuts in its own ongoing series! When the Power Company has to confront the mysterious machinations of Doctor Cyber, the team may find itself out of business before they've had a chance to set up shop! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH PULP FICTION LIBRARY: MYSTERY IN SPACE TP WRITTEN BY EDMOND HAMILTON, GARDNER FOX, LEN WEIN, PAUL LEVITZ, AND VARIOUS; ART BY JACK KIRBY, FRANK FRAZETTA, JOE KUBERT, ALEX TOTH, BRIAN BOLLAND, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MITCH O'CONNELL In stores February 20. Reoffered, this jam-packed trade paperback collects the best science-fiction stories from more than fifty years of DC comics! Featuring appearances by such beloved characters as Adam Strange, the Atomic Knights, Space Cabby, Tommy Tomorrow, Captain Comet, and more! Reprinting 32 stories from such legendary series as MYSTERY IN SPACE, STRANGE ADVENTURES and MY GREATEST ADVENTURE! (STAR10017D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 ************************ THE SPECTRE #14 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY CRAIG HAMILTON AND JIM ROYAL; COVER BY RYAN SOOK In stores February 6. Can a vicious predator control his own blood-lust? A monstrous vampire-lord isolates himself in a prison of his own devising to try to safeguard others — and to desperately attempt to cleanse his own miserably blackened soul. But the Spectre of God's vengeance might have other plans for the murderous fiend, and not even Hal Jordan can stand in the way. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************ Look for an appearance of the Spectre in YOUNG JUSTICE #42, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ STARMAN: A STARRY KNIGHT TP WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON AND DAVID S. GOYER; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG, STEVE YEOWELL, WADE VON GRAWBADGER, AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; PAINTED COVER BY TONY HARRIS In stores February 27. Starman, accompanied by his comrade Mikaal and a Mother Box-produced hologram of his father, Ted Knight, begins a star-spanning quest with one near-impossible goal: to find the brother of his ladylove, Sadie. But an encounter with the mysterious Dark Colossus sends our reluctant hero spiraling through time and space. Reprints STARMAN #47-53. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STARMAN VOLUME 6: TO REACH THE STARS TP WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON AND JERRY ORDWAY; ART BY TONY HARRIS, PETER KRAUSE, GARY ERSKINE, MATT SMITH, MIKE MAYHEW, WADE VON GRAWBADGER, RAY SNYDER, AND DICK GIORDANO; PAINTED COVER BY HARRIS In stores February 27. Reoffered to coincide with the release of STARMAN: A STARRY KNIGHT TP, this trade paperback immediately precedes it and reprints STARMAN #39-45 and THE POWER OF SHAZAM! #36 — where Jack Knight prepares for his ultimate trip to the stars. But first he goes toe to toe with Captain Marvel, and asks for help from the JLA! (STAR13232D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 ************************ SUICIDE SQUAD #6 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART AND COVER BY PACO MEDINA AND JOE SANCHEZ In stores February 13. A super-powered society appears mysteriously on an island in the Pacific and all that they desire is peace…at the cost of the world's freedom. A new Squad is assembled to take this power-mad society out. But it's easier said than done; there's a reason this book is called SUICIDE SQUAD. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #38 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY BARRY KITSON AND RICH FABER; COVER BY KITSON In stores February 20. While a young metahuman faces death in the DEO Orphanage's hospital, the Titans make their final stand against Epsilon. This issue promises a conclusion that will leave at least one member of the Titans forever changed! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #179 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ, JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores February 27. Wonder Woman's quest leads to Skartaris, where she confronts the new Villainy, Inc., that's out to subjugate this world. Only the Amazon Princess can bring peace to the land of Warlords and kings. Plus, the Troia backup continues as Donna begins her own quest — to find the new Cheetah. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 YOUNG JUSTICE #42 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores February 6. Guest-starring Hal Jordan, the Spectre! Finally, the Secret's true origin is revealed! The Spectre takes Suzie back to relive moments of her past with some surprising revelations and connections to another DCU character. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE DEXTER'S LABORATORY #28 WRITTEN BY BOBBI JG WEISS AND SCOTT ROBERTS; ART BY JOHN DELANEY, GARY FIELDS AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores February 27. For you, dear reader, this one time only — a guided tour of the boy genius' genius brain! Plus, Dexter's evil rival Mandark gets a little help and a lotta' love from an evil assistant! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 LOONEY TUNES #87 WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM, DAVID CODY WEISS AND EARL KRESS; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, WALTER CARZON, JOHN COSTANZA, AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores February 6. In which we learn the sordid secrets of superstars Sylvester and Tweety; Bugs Bunny writes a monster into a favorite fairy tale; and the stork delivers a big Tasmanian Devil surprise to the Three Bears. FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #24 WRITTEN BY IVAN VELEZ, JR.; ART BY CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores February 20. Lonely Mojo Jojo builds himself a monster bride for Valentine's Day! Will the Girls have the heart to stop him…and her? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO #57 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH AND TERRANCE GRIEP JR.; ART BY JOE STATON, DAVE HUNT AND KAREN MATCHETTE; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores February 13. As a celebrating crowd rings in the Chinese New Year, Scooby gets in the middle of a freaky kidnapping! Plus, a pop star gets a spooky scare at his homecoming concert in Puerto Rico! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 WILDSTORM DIVINE RIGHT BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY JIM LEE; ART AND COVER BY LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores February 27. Max Faraday, an underachieving student who spends all his time on the internet, inadvertently receives the Creation Equation — a formula capable of tapping the limitless power of the universe. Now, all who seek the Creation Equation, including I.O., the Coda Sisterhood, and the evil Cardinal Lazarus, will stop at nothing to wrench its secrets from Max. Collects DIVINE RIGHT #1-7. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $17.95 THE ESTABLISHMENT #6 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores February 20. The returning heroes have become media darlings. Having missed out on the last fifty years of history, everyone wants to know what they think of our modern world. However, not everyone is convinced they're quite who they say they are — especially Mister Pharmacist — which is why the Alexandra's ship's doctor, Dr Rosemary, is quietly trying to kill him. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FARSCAPE: WAR TORN #1 WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY ROBERT TERANISHI AND KEITH AIKEN; PHOTO COVER In stores February 6. The Sci-Fi Channel's hit TV show is now a WildStorm comic! John Crichton and the crew of Moya arrive in a system inhabited by two different civilizations in the midst of a war. Moya's crew must tread a delicate path to avoid fanning the flames of the war, while attempting to gain access to the information that could lead the travel-weary crew back to their homes. For more information, see the feature article. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 2) $4.95 GEN13 #74 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; COVER BY WARREN In stores February 20. In the shattering finale of the 4-part "Think Like a Gun," Fairchild and her Gen13 teammates face a final, cataclysmic reckoning with their robotic guardian, Anna — now reprogrammed to carry out a dead man's apocalyptic last wish. This story climaxes with a nasty and somewhat shocking plot twist! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 KINDRED II #2 WRITTEN BY BRETT BOOTH; ART AND COVER BY BOOTH AND SAL REGLA In stores February 13. It's out of the frying pan and into the fire, as Grifter and Backlash fight "tooth and claw" with the latest breed of Kindred. Unless they can set aside their shared past, these two heroes may not have a future. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50 THE MONARCHY #11 WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART AND COVER BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH In stores February 20. In issue #10, Chimera made its move against our reality. Now it's time for Trelane and company to take their surgical strike to the heart of Chimera itself, for a second confrontation with The Higher Power. Meanwhile, Hank Bendix returns with a startling revelation about the missing head of The Monarchy. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ROBO DOJO #1 WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN, J. TORRES AND CONOR LIBBY; ART BY GREG LANE, DARIO BRIZUELA, RICHARD BENNETT, AND VINCE RUSSELL; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores February 13. Extra-sized first issue! At the Mega Mecha Science Academy, the brightest young minds from around the globe are invited to develop their "robojin" — giant, powerful robotic constructs designed for everything from Mars exploration to deep-sea rescue. But others have something else in mind for Team Alpha and their robojin. Plus, a backup — NANOBOTZ — features the miniaturized heroes of Techno City! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $3.50 STEAMPUNK #11 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND RICHARD FRIEND CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores February 6. It's the end of the "X" storyline — and for Cole Blaquesmith and friends it's a time of fateful decisions and inevitable confrontations. Will Vicki choose Cole over Faust? Has Laslo joined Mambutu's posse? Will Fiona find Cole? And how, exactly, is Fiona alive? You'll find the answers to these questions, the secret to Stonehenge, and more — as we barrel toward issue #12! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TALEWEAVER #6 WRITTEN BY LEONARD BANAAG; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO In stores February 27. It all comes down to this as the renegade Helian forces and Empyrean army wage war over The Citadel. The clash of steel rings out and Axel the Taleweaver will have much to recount...if he survives the day. Can even his mystic power help the Helian League win The Citadel and take another step closer to freedom from the Empire? FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET #4 WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH; ART BY VEITCH AND JOHN SEVERIN; COVER BY VEITCH In stores February 13. This issue will bring a chill of "Recognition" as we see the fabulous Star of Indigo sapphire throughout the ages. With flashbacks featuring art by the legendary John Severin, we travel back to many lands and times, to fully explain the historical significance of this loveliest of gems…all so we can understand why two of Indigo's most accomplished cat burglars are planning parallel heists. Plus, the latest edition of the Indigo Sunset newspaper in this issue with no ads! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $3.50 PROMETHEA #19 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY; PAINTED COVER BY WILLIAMS In stores February 27. In our earthly realm, there are interesting developments between Grace and Stacia, as the FBI continues its investigation into Promethea. Meanwhile, Sophie and Barbara reach the absolute furthest ends of the universe, the blue Jupiterian fourth sphere of the Tree of Life, but who will they encounter? Featuring some breathtakingly beautiful fully-painted sequences by J.H. Williams III. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG #16 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE AND KARL STORY In stores February 20. Beginning a multi-part storyline that will include the return of some exciting characters from past issues! Featuring the return of the Modular Man — who is now master of Venus — and the Strongmen of America. Plus, the introduction of a mysterious "Space Cowboy" who is on his way to Earth, just ahead of an advancing alien armada. Is he the point guard of an invasion? Or something else? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG BOOK TWO HC WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, AL GORDON, KYLE BAKER, HILARY BARTA, PAUL CHADWICK, RUSS HEATH, PETE POPLASKI, AND ALAN WEISS; PAINTED COVER BY SPROUSE AND JOSE VILLARRUBIA In stores February 6. From the fearsome depths of a fiery volcano to the furthest reaches of space! From Terra Obscura to the very ends of time! From a central American jungle to alternate dimensions! This book has something for everyone! Reprinting TOM STRONG #8-14, and featuring the likes of Tom Strange, Warren Strong, time travel, other dimensions, and interstellar family trips! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TOM STRONG BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, AL GORDON, ARTHUR ADAMS, DAVE GIBBONS, GARY FRANK, AND JERRY ORDWAY; COVER BY SPROUSE AND GORDON In stores February 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of TOM STRONG BOOK TWO HC, this first collection allows you to catch up with AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' foremost science hero — reprinting the first seven issues of TOM STRONG. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $14.95 ************************ HOMAGE COMICS FOUR WOMEN #5 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores February 6. The dramatic conclusion to Sam Kieth's chilling series answers many of our questions, as Donna comes clean with her therapist. Have you guessed what really happened in the car on the way to the wedding? In that car, on that day, would you have fought for survival or friendship? Forgiveness sometimes comes from the place you least expect it. Even through a locked door…if you're lucky. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #33 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores February 27. Part 3 of "The Counterfeit Detective." As private eye Milo Garret continues his investigations into who scarred him for life, that same life takes a decidedly different turn. When a tough-talking gal with a chip on her shoulder and the money to prop it up hires Milo for a special job, the payday's too good to refuse. That, and Milo figures there may be a bonus in it... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #12 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY LUKE ROSS AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY GLEN ORBIK In stores February 20. Part 3 of the 4-Part "White Lightning," featuring guest-pencils by Luke Ross (X-Man). Harry Kraft rides shotgun with uptight ATF Agent Gilmore after Sheriff Falk is mortally wounded in a gun-blazing car chase with local moonshiners. Harry and Gilmore are dead set on nailing the bad guys, if they don't kill each other first. The Korean War hits home as Wallace Pitt mourns the death of his son, and Lorelei makes a decision that will change her relationship with Harry forever. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #10 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY YANNICK PAQUETTE; COVER BY TOMAS GIORELLO In stores February 27. "Undressed to Kill" Part 1 of 3. Angela Devlin heads to Paris, on the trail of a fiendish Russian slavemaster. But who apprehends whom? Plus, Go-Go is confronted with the truth about his origins! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #12 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores February 6. The second Crusade ends in a heartstopping showdown! Venus fights for her life in the Knight's hidden enclave, Detective Petronas fights to crack the mystery of the Knight before his rank is pulled, and the Knight himself fights a force that could stop his crusades once and for all! Could it actually be radio raven Anton Marx who has the only words of sanity that can calm his quaking city? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN #4 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY GILBERT HERNANDEZ; COVER BY HERNANDEZ In stores February 13. Tension mounts in Foxy's strip club as Daisy dances and Detective Garcia continues his effortless search for his missing partner, Detective Gideon. As The Mystery Girls prepare for an all-out attack, gangster wanna-be Sammy holds Joe Hook at gunpoint. And precocious little Echo reveals what's underneath her eyepatch…which will blow everyone's mind — especially Mike Chang's — if anyone can find him. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.50 HELLBLAZER #171 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores February 27. "Ashes and Dust" Part 2 of 5. As the investigation into John Constantine's murder continues, one thing becomes exceedingly clear: Nobody's certain exactly what happened. An array of bizarre witnesses each has different takes on what they saw — or what they thought they saw — which leaves investigators scratching their heads and sifting through clues. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER: GOOD INTENTIONS TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores February 13. It's time for Constantine to pay his respects to "Lucky" Fermin's kin out in the hills of West Virginia, and tell them exactly what went wrong with his death. But in the little town of Doglick, WV, Constantine finds things happening that not even he could expect, and also discovers that whether he likes it or not, he's involved in them as well…up to his neck. Reprints HELLBLAZER #151-156. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #8 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY JON FOSTER In stores February 13. Part 1 of the 4-part "The Evil Gene" — an ideal jumping-on point for readers. Back in London, Tim finds out what Nick, Ash Walker, Iolanthe and even Mr. Lily have been up to for the past five years. But even more alarmingly, he meets Dr. Fabien — a scientist who claims to have isolated the gene that causes evil behavior. If Tim decides to be tested, will he want to know the answer? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************ Look for the MAGIC & MYSTERY: TIM HUNTER ACTION FIGURE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ LUCIFER #23 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores February 20. In Part 3 of the 3-part "Paradiso," the Basanos's bloody assault on Lucifer's cosmos culminates in a direct confrontation and a battle to the death. But for once the Morningstar finds that the trump cards have been dealt to someone else. Hybrid angel Elaine Belloc and the obnoxious imp Gaudium form an alliance in the amazing conclusion to this storyline. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE MYSTERY PLAY SC WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JON J MUTH In stores February 13. Reoffered, this tense psychological thriller by New X-Men and INVISIBLES writer Grant Morrison and MOONSHADOW painter Jon J Muth is a descent into a hallucinatory world of guilt and sacrifice. Accusation and suspicion threaten to tear a small English town apart when the actor playing God in a local religious play is brutally murdered. (STAR01111D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 80PG, FC $9.95 ************************ OUTLAW NATION #18 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN PARLOV AND GORAN SUDZUKA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores February 20. All bets are off as events overtake Story Johnson and he has to confront the vicious truth of Old Asa's spiteful genocide. There's no more time for hiding in a fog of fine words: It's going to take hard thinking, fast footwork and considerable luck to save the Johnson spirit from extinction now. Just as well Story has Nurse Dolores along to stiffen his resolve. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE THESSALIAD #2 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY SHAWN MCMANUS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores February 13. The dark fantasy quest continues as Thessaly — a practical but deadly witch — and her annoying ghost sidekick, Fetch, ride the ever- changing Allegorical Subway. Each stop not only reveals a dangerous challenge between gatekeeper and traveler but also boasts cameos from some surprising characters from THE SANDMAN. Plus, ritual magic rules as the homeless gods who are hunting Thessaly get closer to their prey. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50 ************************ Look for THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS SIGNATURE SERIES PRINT, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ S.C.I.-SPY #1 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY GULACY In stores February 6. Sebastian Starchild, like all great secret agents, is a stubborn lone wolf with a penchant for the ladies and a knack for saving the world — or in his case, the universe. He's got a flashy ray gun, a floating cyber sidekick, and a galaxy-hopping starship. In short, he's a new kind of secret agent for a new era of comics readers. In the genre-bending first issue, Starchild is off to battle space pirates. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #53 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores February 13. Part 2 of the 3-part "The Cure," She's the last surviving witness to presidential sexual misconduct. And the only thing between her and a bullet in the brain is a crazed journalist with: (A) a degenerative brain disease, (B) a drug habit that could kill a pack of rhinos, or (C), the physical strength of a small, drunken rat. (The answer: (D) All of the above). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #415 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores February 6. We're in the mood for looooove, simply because you read us! This Valentine's Day, get your sweetheart a year's subscription to MAD Magazine! On second thought, scratch that. This relationship might be a keeper. What do you mean you don't have a sweetheart? MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC/B&W $2.99 MAD XL #14 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores February 13. Another jam-packed issue of MAD XL contains the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers' Choice picks, and other fun features! MAGAZINE, 96PG, B&W $4.99 DC DIRECT CLASSIC ROBIN MINI-BUST DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores May 8. Continuing the line of DC Direct mini-busts that began with the CLASSIC SUPERMAN and CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUSTS! Now, Robin joins his classic Golden Age mentor as a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-bust, featuring the Boy Wonder loading his slingshot to use against the crooks threatening the safety of Gotham City! The CLASSIC ROBIN MINI-BUST stands overall with base approximately 4 1/2" tall x 5 1/4" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC ROBIN MINI-BUST is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. MINI-BUST $45.00 GREEN LANTERN SINESTRO POWER RING PROP SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL Advance-solicited; in stores June 26. The series of Green Lantern Power Ring Props continues with the GREEN LANTERN SINESTRO POWER RING PROP! Once one of the greatest of the Green Lanterns, Sinestro of Korugar was corrupted by his power and was stripped of his ring by the Guardians of the Universe. But a yellow Power Ring from the anti-matter universe of Qward returned Sinestro to power...and made him one of the greatest threats the GL Corps and the universe has ever faced! Sinestro's ring is faithfully recreated in yellow-coated metal, set in a base against a fully sculpted, cold-cast porcelain bust of the villain himself standing approximately 5" tall on a 3 1/2" diameter base. The ring is removable from the base but is not intended to be worn. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN SINESTRO POWER RING PROP is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PROP $89.95 JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores June 19. The stupidity just keeps on coming with a new entry in the line of JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS GREEN ARROW! MAD MAGAZINE's resident moron straps on a bow and arrow to fight the bad guys as the Emerald Archer, Green Arrow. This ridiculous action figure features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/8" tall, and comes packaged with a golf bag-quiver, an extra set of hands, a bow that looks like a fishing rod, and a plunger arrow. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS ROBIN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores June 19. The world needs heroes! Unfortunately, the best we can do is MAD MAGAZINE's own gap-toothed idiot, with the ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS ROBIN ACTION FIGURE! Battling The Joker is gonna be the least of Batman's worries with this "hero" fighting at his side! This moronic action figure features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/8" tall, features a cloth cape and comes packaged with a sling shot and a lollipop emblazoned with the "Bat-signal." Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS ROBIN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: SUPERMAN MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Advance-solicited; in stores May 22. DC Direct continues its line of cold-cast porcelain maquettes with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: SUPERMAN MAQUETTE! Maquettes are statues designed for the series and usually produced exclusively for the artists and animators as the definitive models on which to base their drawings. Now DC Direct is making these special maquettes available to fans. Superman stands approximately 9" high x 4 1/2" wide on a 3 1/2" diameter base. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: SUPERMAN MAQUETTE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. This maquette may be sold in other outlets simultaneously with comics specialty shops. MAQUETTE $89.95 MAGIC & MYSTERY: MORDRU ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores June 5. Mordru...the Dark Lord! A cruel being of immeasurable magical power, Mordru conquered the sorcerer's world of Zerox and plotted the conquest of the galaxy. In a great battle, Mordru met defeat at the hands of the Legion of Super-Heroes by trapping him underground. Contained, but never truly defeated, the threat of this maniacal mage re-emerges in this stunning action figure — featuring multiple points of articulation and standing approximately 7" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The MAGIC & MYSTERY: MORDRU ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI MAGIC & MYSTERY: PHANTOM STRANGER ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores June 5. He walks the mystic planes in search of troubled souls to whom he can offer assistance. He is just a stranger — a being whose origins are shrouded in mystery and antiquity but whose heart is on the side of aiding mankind. The PHANTOM STRANGER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/2" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The MAGIC & MYSTERY: PHANTOM STRANGER ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI MAGIC & MYSTERY: TIM HUNTER ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores June 5. From the pages of VERTIGO's HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC comes the original young mage in training, Tim Hunter! Destined for greatness in the realm of the mystic arts, Tim Hunter travels the world of the mundane and the supernatural in search of wisdom. The TIM HUNTER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/4" tall and comes packaged with an owl. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The MAGIC & MYSTERY: TIM HUNTER ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS SIGNATURE SERIES PRINT Advance-solicited; in stores May 22. DC Direct continues its line of SIGNATURE SERIES prints with the stunning THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS PRINT, featuring art by Yoshitaka Amano from THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS graphic novel. This print, featuring Morpheus, is signed by Amano and Sandman writer Neil Gaiman. Numbered and double-matted, this prints measures approximately 16" x 22" (with an image area measuring 10 1/2" x 14 1/2"), and includes a certificate of authenticity. Retailers, please note: THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS SIGNATURE SERIES PRINT is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PRINT, 16X22, FC $99.95 [GRAPHICS: Use header labeled DC DIRECT SNEAK PEEK] CATWOMAN ANIMATED STATUE SCULPTED BY BARSOM; BASED ON DESIGNS BY TY TEMPLETON Pre-solicited; in stores June 12. Continuing DC Direct's series of female characters inspired by Batman: The Animated Series! Her safe-cracking chores finished, Catwoman takes a moment to relax with a feline friend and admire the loot from her latest job. The CATWOMAN ANIMATED STATUE is a hand-painted resin statue, standing approximately 7 1/2" tall x 5 1/8" wide x 5 7/8" deep and comes with a resin jewel hanging on a black string. Perfect for display along with DC Direct's other Gotham Girls: BATGIRL, POISON IVY and HARLEY QUINN ANIMATED STATUES. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The CATWOMAN ANIMATED STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for March-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE $99.95 IMAGE COMICS THE AGENCY #6 Top Cow Productions (W) Paul Jenkins (P & I) Kyle Hotz (c) Matt Nelson The Concept: The Agency is a team of special operatives, built and trained to handle the cases the police can't. But when the Agency is called in, the do it on THEIR terms at THEIR price, or they don't do it at all. This Issue: The Agency catches up with God's Man and the final show down ensues! If you thought God's Man was crazy before, wait until things hit critical level! Don't miss the final explosive double-sized issue of Agency! In stores the week of February 20th. FC, 48pg (6 of 6) $4.95 APHRODITE IX #4 Top Cow Productions (W) David Wohl (P) Clarence Lansang (c) Steve Firchow The Concept: Aphrodite IX is an android without a past. Struggling to find out who she is in the dark world of the future, she must fight for her life, facing enemies from all directions. This Issue: Who is Aphrodite IX, where does she come from, and what is the REAL reason she was created? The shocking answers to these questions and many others will be revealed in the long-awaited DOUBLE-SIZED climactic conclusion to the first story arc of the critically-acclaimed Top Cow series. Join Witchblade's David Wohl and Overkill's Clarence Lansang on a voyage into the soul of the woman known only as Aphrodite IX. In stores the week of February 27th. FC, 48pg $4.95 BANISHED KNIGHTS #2 (W) Adrian Tsang (A)Alvin Lee The Concept: The vampire hordes of Datara have long been a plague up the people of Warlands, their thirst for blood and evil ways a threat to their way of life. But amongst the vile hordes of vampires, on creature of the night has a chance to save his soul from the evil ways of his people, but the road will not be easy... This Issue: After grudgingly agreeing to accompany Belmiro on his quest to escape the mysterious sickness that seems to be infecting the haggard remains of their entire race, the pair begin a journey to a remote part of Datara in order begin the grisly task of waging a war of survival against their own kind. Greyson soon finds out however, that he and Belmiro aren't the only ones intent on killing vampires. Bi-Monthly. In stores the week of February 6th. NOTE: This issue will ship with 2 covers. Cover A by Alvin Lee & Cover B by Pat Lee. FC, 32pg $2.95 DEFIANCE #1 (w) Douglass Barré & Joey Lee (A) Kano Khang & Zach Suh THE MESSENGER Part 1 (of 4)—Concept: In the not-so-distant future, Earth and Hell stand on the precipice of war. Only one man has any hope of stopping it... and he barely remembers the message he was raised from the dead to deliver! With a pair of exiled demons as his only allies, can the Messenger stop the Devil from claiming the mortal world as his own? This gripping science-horror thriller follows Earth's last chance in the face of infernal domination. When conformity only leads to damnation... it's time for Defiance! This Issue: Sent back to Earth by a mysterious Lord of Hell, the Messenger not only has to make it past the government forces that have surrounded the Infernal Gate, but he's got to face the Dwellers on the Threshold! Can a battle weary demon and her overeager apprentice get him through safely? Or will he just give up and enjoy one last meal of scrambled eggs in the face of oblivion? Bi-Monthly. In stores the week of February 6th. FC, 32pg $2.95 FATHOM #14 Top Cow Productions (W) Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil (P) Michael Turner (I) Jonathan Sibal (c)Peter Steigerwald The Concept: There are two worlds. The one we know, and the one below. Aspen Matthews was a marine biologist who, in a failed experiment, discovered that she is actually a water nymph, able to live and thrive beneath the water. This Issue: Aspen, Lara, and Sara must rescue Cannon and escape Vana's icy eadquarters. It's going to take everything they've got. And Cannon's having trouble holding on to reality. Has Vana permanently damaged him? Find out as the tumultuous conclusion to Aspen's entanglement with Vana, joined by Tomb Raider's Lara Croft and Witchblade's Sara Pezzini, comes to an explosive end!! In stores the week of February 29th. NOTE: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. RES. from Previews Vol. X #6 (JUN001006) FC, 32pg $2.50 G.I. JOE: M.I.A. #1-2 (W) Josh Blaylock (A) Steve Kurth (I) John Larter (Cover) David Beck The Concept: Cobra has set forth plans to unleash legions of microscopic nano-machines upon the country, and only members of the former G.I. Joe task force can stop them. The team comes out of retirement, with a few new faces to help them — but don't think Cobra has let their guard down. This series stars Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, Duke, Flint, Destro, Cobra Commander, and all of the old characters you loved in the 80s, with a modern twist. This issue: Don't miss out on the surprise hit of the year! Reprinting in their entirety SOLD OUT issues #1 and #2. If the first two issues flew out of the comic shop doors before you strolled through them, now's your chance to snag them in this collected, double-sized comic. In stores the week of February 27th. FC, 48pg $4.95 IMAGE COMICS - THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK by Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, & Jim Valentino The Concept: Ten years ago, a group of the most popular creators in comics founded Image Comics. Established with the intent of better controlling their creative destinies, the four remaining partners are now celebrating their tenth year in a business that some said wouldn't last six months. To celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Image Comics, the four remaining founders are taking the opportunity to thank the fans and the characters that made them a success. In stores the week of February 27th. HC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $24.95 IMAGE INTRODUCES... THE LEGEND OF ISIS #1 (W) Darren G. Davis (A) R.V. Valdez (I) Rick Ketcham What if you were a god and you never existed? On the eve of her wedding night, Isis the Egyptian goddess is torn from the ancient world of powerful pharaohs and dark gods. Isis is thrust into a future which worships technology money and power. To her astonishment, she has been erased from history. Join Isis as she fights to reclaim her identity, redeem her past and establish a new legacy. In stores the week of February 13th. FC, 32pg $2.95 LAST SHOT #3 (W) Locke (A) Long Vo The Concept: Meet Revolver. He's a cybernetically-enhanced bounty hunter with 3 million dollar guns built into his hands. Killing is Revolver's only honest chance at life. Six million dollars is the largest bounty ever placed for one single job. A simple task - get a girl from one end of the continent to the other — alive. But what happens when the ultimate killer has to protect a mysterious girl's life? This Issue: "Angel of Death" Revolver and L3n board the gigantic three story intercontinental steam-powered express train that will take them across the frontier wasteland directly to Nolem city. It's not long before a shadowy figure begins making his way to the front of the train, leaving a trail of dead bodies in his wake. Guns blaze and bodies drop nonstop until finally Revolver stands face to face with the source of all this carnage-the Shadowgunner himself! Bi-Monthly. In stores the week of February 13th. FC, 32pg $2.95 LITTLE RED HOT: BOUND THREE ISSUE SET In stores the week of February 20th. MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: NBA SERIES 1 McFarlane Toys Fresh from its success with ultra-detailed hockey and football action figures, McFarlane Toys makes the leap to the hardwood of basketball for its first series of NBA-licensed action figures. Featuring six of the game's greatest players, McFarlane's Sports Picks: NBA Series 1 is sure to be a — ahem — slam dunk. * Allen Iverson (Philadelphia 76ers guard, #3) * Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers guard, #8) * Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves forward, #21) * Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs forward/center, #21) * Vince Carter (Toronto Raptors guard/forward, #15) * Jason Kidd (New Jersey Nets guard, #5) This item ships 12 per case, no guarantee of mix. (#70400) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MIDNIGHT NATION #10 Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jonathan Sibal (c) Matt Milla The Concept: Detective David Grey is a man "In-between." His soul does not belong to him anymore, but he plans on getting it back if it's the last thing he ever does. That in mind, he sets out on a quest for his eternal self, searching the darkest recesses of America to find that which will make him whole again. This Issue: At last: David comes face to face with the man who stole his soul, the man he has traveled three thousand miles on foot to confront...only to discover that his is not the only life on the line. He may recover his soul, but the price may be more than he wants to pay! In stores the week of February 13th. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #6 (JUN011301) FC, 32pg (10 of 12) $2.50 OBERGEIST: THE EMPTY LOCKET Minotaur Press (W) Dan Jolley (P) Tony Harris (I) Ray Snyder The Concept: Jürgen Steinholtz was once a doctor of death, carrying out the genocidal wishes of one of the most evil men to walk the earth. But in a strange twist of fate, one of Jürgen's victims showed him the error of his ways, and forever cursed him to make right the wrongs he had committed. This Issue: Delve into the heart and mind of the protagonist of Obergeist, Jürgen Steinholtz, in this companion chronicle of his life from his days as an infantry soldier in World War I to his assignment in Mengele's secret death camp. The heartbreaking secret, that not even Jürgen knew, is exposed in "The Empty Locket." In stores the week of February 13th. b&w, 32pg $2.95 RADIX #2 (W/A) Ray & Ben Lai, Brian Reber Concept: In a society where technological advancement allows the human race to live in utopia, a secret exists that has the power to change existence forever. The inhabitants' only memory is of the past three years, yet no one seems to care or want to find out what occurred before then. Four would-be heroes will have to forge an alliance to solve the mysteries of their world, their pasts, and their powers. This Issue: Val Fiores finds herself comatose after taking a hit protecting the prime minister during an assassination attempt. During which she experienced a vision of what she believes to be her past. After regaining consciousness, she's told that there was no evidence of an attack. Val decides then to take the investigation into her own hands, but is she ready for what she's about to discover? Bi-Monthly. In stores the week of February 13th. FC, 32pg $2.95 RED STAR #8 (W) Christian Gossett and Brad Kayl (A) Christian Gossett Concept: Since it's inception, the critically acclaimed, award-winning title The Red Star" has used the power of high-concept fantasy and state of the art computer imagery to tell the story of Russia's defeat in Afghanistan. In a parallel world of sorcery and military might, yet very much like our own, the visionary creative team behind this action-packed war saga tackles another chapter taken from the headlines of our time: Russia's bitter and bloody war against Chechnya. This issue: As the War in Nokgorka continues, Sorceress-Major Maya Antares, through a deadly encounter with the vicious rebel fighter Makita, discovers the true fate of her husband, Captain Marcus Antares, who has been missing in action and declared dead since the War of Al'Istaan. This is the issue Red Star fans have been waiting for since issue #1 and represents a key turning point in the series! Bi-Monthly. In Stores the week of February 20th. FC, 32pg $2.95 RISING STARS #18 Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P & I) Brent Anderson (c) John Starr The Concept: 113 people are born with superpowers, granted by a comet that crashed into their hometown before they were born. Rising Stars is the story of the lives and times of these "Specials," following their victories, their defeats, and their struggles - both with the world at large and with within their own ranks. This Issue: Brent Anderson and J. Michael Straczynski continue this best selling saga of the lives of the Pederson specials. Now into the third and final chapter of the series, all pieces of the puzzle begin to come together. Will they indeed change the world? In stores the week of February 6th. NOTE: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #8 (AUG011153) FC, 32pg (18 of 24) $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #96 (W/A) Erik Larsen The Concept: The planet Earth has gone through a startling transformation! The domino effect caused from killing a deadly time-traveling foe has forever changed the world the Dragon lives in! Trapped in this savage world, the former police officer must cope with the strange new earth he unwittingly created and try to repair the damage he's caused! It ain't no picnic, Chester! This Issue: The CREATOR has unleashed an army of super-powered freaks on the Savage World! Using his powers to radically alter living beings he's helped change the inhabitants of the planet in strange and horrific ways! Nobody has dared face him — nobody that is — until the Dragon! But not only does the Creator wield unimaginable power but he commands a legion of super-powered freaks! This won't be easy! In stores the week of February 20th. FC, 32pg $2.95 SPAWN #119 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This issue: A SEASON IN HELL: Part III—Old foes with new agendas are tormenting Spawn, drawing him down a road he may not be prepared to travel. Only Spawn's one-time mentor, Cog, now dying, can offer insight into the complex web being woven. Will revisiting the mistakes he made as a man relieve the pain that haunts Spawn in death? Or are some wounds too deep to ever heal? In stores the week of February 27th. FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN RELISTS Some of the most important, groundbreaking and action-packed issues of several Todd McFarlane Productions books are being offered again. Don't miss them. SPAWN: BLOOD & SHADOWS TP This annual features the award-winning work of creative team Ashley Wood and Paul Jenkins. The story and art are both beautiful and disturbing, a portrait of human depravity and urban terror. And Spawn in the background, a hell-born avenging angel. Prestige Format. (STAR09637) SC, 7x10, 56pg, FC $4.95 SPAWN: BLOOD & SALVATION TP With the creative team of artist Ashley Wood and writer Alan McElroy, this annual tells the apocalyptic tale of the Daniel Llanso, Hellspawn! Prestige Format. (STAR10412) SC, 7x10, 56pg, FC $4.95 O/A SPAWN, THE UNDEAD #1 "A Face in the Crowd"—An extension of the core Spawn comic book, Undead focuses on one-shot issues and an urban horror theme. Issue #1 features an alcoholic fighting a losing battle. Written by Paul Jenkins (Peter Parker: Spiderman, Witchblade, Universe); art by Dwayne Turner and Chance Wolf. FC, 32pg $1.95 O/A SPAWN, THE UNDEAD #2 The Door to Nowhere. An extension of the core Spawn comic book, Undead focuses on one-shot issues and an urban horror theme. Issue #2 features a dabbler in the occult who's on the road to Hell. Written by Paul Jenkins (Peter Parker: Spiderman, Witchblade, Universe); art by Dwayne Turner and Chance Wolf. FC, 32pg $1.95 O/A SPAWN, THE UNDEAD #3 My Soul to Keep. An extension of the core Spawn comic book, Undead focuses on one-shot issues and an urban horror theme. Issue #3 tells the tale of Eve Riley, a woman haunted by her violent past. Written by Paul Jenkins (Peter Parker: Spiderman, Witchblade, Universe); art by Dwayne Turner and Chance Wolf. FC, 32pg $1.95 *********************** TEKKEN FOREVER #2 (W) Dave Chi (P): Paco Diaz The Concept: Tekken Forever is based on the #1 fighting game Tekken from Namco. This Issue: The next installment of the Tekken saga continues. The King of the Iron Fist Tournament has begun, and Jin feels the Devil Gene slowly taken control over him. The awesome power of Jin is felt by his father Kazuya, who then decides to enter the tournament to test his son's ability. Knowing that Kazuya would not be able to resist such power, Heihachi sets up a trap that will allow him to kill both Jin and Kazuya so that he may abstract the "Devil Power" from them. Meanwhile, the mysterious character "Unknown" is capturing the loved ones of all the current competitors of this year's Iron Fist, and adding their power to her own. Bi-Monthly. In stores the week of February 6th. NOTE: This issue will ship with two covers: Cover A by Paco Diaz, Cover B by Sigmund Torre. FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 THE 10TH MUSE #10 (W) Marv Wolfman (A) Roger Cruz (Cover) Roger Cruz Cover A by Roger Cruz Cover B by Mutli Cover Cover C by Chris Bachalo The Concept: A lone hero sets forth to seek out justice. Emma Sonnett is the title character in this saga, who is a district attorney by day and the Muse by night. Greek Mythology set in a modern day world. This Issue: He calls himself The Guardsman, and he has come to Earth to enlist the services of five very special protectors to defeat an unstoppable force known only as Overthrow. To protect the Earth these five heroes come together to form The Odyssey, this planet's newest and greatest superhero team. But there is more to both The Guardsman and Overthrow than even the Odyssey know, and what is at stake is a greater menace than any this planet has ever faced before with far greater ramifications. If you've never bought The 10th Muse before, don't fail to read this issue. Because after this, nothing will ever be the same again. Introducing The Odyssey: The 10th Muse, Orion The Hunter, Trident, Isis, and Atlas. EXTRA: You met him in The 10th Muse #9, now Orion the Hunter gets his own solo story in the back pages of The 10th Muse! This time he is on the hunt for Medusa. Written by Scott Davis and penciled by Deon Nuckols. Bi-Monthly. In stores the week of February 27th. FC, 32pg $2.95 TOMB RAIDER: JOURNEYS #2 Top Cow Comics (W) Fiona Avery (P) Drew Johnson (I) Jay Leisten (C ) Jonathan D. Smith The Concept Artifact hunter extraordinaire Lara Croft is on the adventure of a lifetime, out to track down the Spanish Armada of 1550. Journeys is a twelve issue adventure spanning the seven seas, full of swashbuckling adventure like you've never seen! This Issue: Washed ashore in a foreign land, Lara Croft finds new adventure and a subterranean city of gold. A land lost to the most ravenous explore