PREVIEWS VOL. XII #7 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE HALLOWEEN ASHCAN 2002 Archie & Friends and The Shield Give trick-or-treaters something new and original this year: Comics! Archie and the gang celebrate Halloween in style, and legendary patriotic hero, The Shield, makes the scene and saves the day (as usual)! This 16-page, full-color mini-comic is available in bundles of 25, and will ship several weeks before Halloween. Perfect for buying in bulk so that you can hand it out when someone (or something) comes knocking at your door...! Bundle (25) $3.00 PREVIEWS #9 (SEPTEMBER 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 November 2002 through January 2003! 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ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS STAR WARS: EMPIRE #1 by SCOTT ALLIE, RYAN BENJAMIN, and CURTIS ARNOLD; cover by BRIAN HORTON Beginning a new ongoing series set during the era when Emperor Palpatine held the galaxy in his iron grip! Even as Rebel forces make their first tentative attacks against the Empire, a plot is brewing within the ranks of those the Emperor and Darth Vader count as loyal to their cause. A small cabal of disaffected Imperial officers have targeted their masters for death, with the goal of taking over the Empire themselves. But in the midst of a conspiracy that includes hired assassins and a private army, there are those who have no intention of sharing power with their co-conspirators… On sale September 4 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #46 by JOHN OSTRANDER, TBA; cover by STEVE FIRCHOW An important Senate vote is immanent, and a Senator from a small system is suddenly in possession of two things he never expected to have: the power of a "swing" vote, and a death threat! At the insistence of the Supreme Chancellor, Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker are ordered to help protect the Senator — along with the Senator's regular team of Senate Guards. Ordinarily, four stalwart protectors would be more than enough to ensure the Senator's safety, but as the Jedi and the Guards discover, this situation is far from ordinary… Star Wars: Republic, and its sister title Star Wars: Empire, are now the flagships for Star Wars continuity comics! On sale September 18 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 GRENDEL: RED, WHITE, & BLACK #1 (OF 4) created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by JILL THOMPSON, TOM FOWLER, JIM MAHFOOD, ANDY KUHN, & STAN SAKAI The Devil has risen again. Drawing from a deep well of creative talent, Grendel creator and writer Matt Wagner has assembled a breathtaking ensemble of artists to illustrate another round of stories about that most deadly of assassins — Hunter Rose. From corpulent politicians to opportunistic street thugs, no one is safe from the Devil's watchful eye or his deadly blades. This time out Wagner and company present the many faces of Grendel, showing his first contact with the powerful Ciccone family and painting a compelling portrait of the Devil's sweetly sinister influence over a child's imagination. Collecting five tales drawn by some of comics' most gifted storytellers, this issue launches a miniseries that's sure to please both long-time Grendel readers and newcomers alike. MATURE READERS On sale September 11 b&w&red, 48pg . . . $4.99 MAVERICK FLOOD!:A NOVEL IN PICTURES created, written, & illustrated by ERIC DROOKER Dark Horse Comics is proud to be reprinting this American Book Award winner, Flood!, a powerful graphic novel by the socially and politically conscious illustrator Eric Drooker, frequent cover artist for the New Yorker and contributor to World War III Illustrated. Flood! is a modern novel written in the ancient language of pictures, and its expressionist graphics hold a film noir edge. Long out of print and now at its tenth anniversary, Flood! conveys all the joys and sadness that intermingle in our large cities … and gives us a look at a possible future. This edition features a new introduction by historian and poet Luc Sante, a new cover by Drooker, and a complete redesign. This reprint of Flood! will coincide with the release of Drooker's follow-up graphic novel, Blood Song: A Silent Ballad, from Harcourt Brace. On sale October 2 SC, 160pg, b&w . . . $14.95 BILLI 99 TPB created by SARAH BYAM & TIM SALE written by SARAH BYAM; illustrated by TIM SALE World War III hit, and nobody noticed. Lost amidst the crooked politicians and corrupt corporate practices of the late 20th century, the American Dream became polluted and drowned out, replaced instead with an ever-growing chasm between the "haves" and "have-nots." No one is more aware of this than Billi Chadam. Daughter of honest industrialist Ray Chadam and heiress to the multi-billion dollar Chadam International empire, Billi finds herself in a whirlpool of murder and corporate espionage, framed for her father's death, and on the run from those who are supposed to be her allies. But Billi has a secret, one she shared with her father before he was taken from her. By night Billi dons the mask of the Sword of Toleado, a blade- wielding vigilante bringing hope to the oppressed and striking fear in the oppressors. There's more to saving her city than sword-waving heroics can accomplish, though, and before the tensions between her company's employees and the city's on- the-take police force reach a boiling point, Billi must set the balance right, no matter what the cost. • Collecting the acclaimed and out-of-print miniseries by writer Sarah Byam and Tim Sale, Eisner Award-winning artist of Batman: The Long Halloween and Daredevil: Yellow. On sale October 9 SC, 200pg, b&w . . . $14.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE, & RED TP created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by TIM SALE, JOHN PAUL LEON, DUNCAN FEGREDO, PAUL CHADWICK, DAVID MACK, JASON PEARSON, CHRIS SPROUSE, and more! When dealing with the Devil, the least he'll take is your soul! Acclaimed Grendel creator Matt Wagner crafts a series of tales that spotlights those the Devil has influenced and intimidated, a grim grimoire of punishment and revenge illustrated in stark black, white, and blood-red that brings together a virtual who's who of talented artists, including John Paul Leon (Earth X), Tim Sale (Spiderman: Blue), Duncan Fegredo (Jay & Silent Bob), C. Scott Morse (Ancient Joe), Bernie Mireault (Dr. Robot), Paul Chadwick (Concrete), Tim Bradstreet (Maximum Black), David Mack (Kabuki), Guy Davis (Sandman Mystery Theatre), Teddy Kristiansen (House of Secrets), Jason Pearson (Body Bags), Woodrow Phoenix (Sugar Buzz), Troy Nixey (Trout), and Chris Sprouse (Tom Strong), and more! This trade edition also collects the very first black-white-and-red Grendel story, the long out-of-print "Devil's Vagary," written by Wagner and illustrated by Dean Motter (Mister X), and features a full-color painted cover by Matt Wagner, with a matte and spot gloss finish. MATURE READERS b&w&red, 200pg (STAR11757) . . . $18.95 AMERICAN SPLENDOR: UNSUNG HERO #2 (OF 3) created & written by HARVEY PEKAR illustrated by DAVID COLLIER Harvey Pekar continues his character study of Vietnam veteran Robert McNeill. Far more than a typical war story, Pekar and McNeill journey through the nuances of the experience, dissecting what it meant for Robert to be a black man in an already racially charged environment, and his interactions with the influences — both friendly and unfriendly — that surrounded him. Once again, Harvey Pekar masterfully illuminates a subtle aspect of the human condition that few others are willing or able to tackle. On sale September 11 b&w, 24pg . . . $3.99 ANOTHER CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT 3RD ED TP by ANDREW VACHSS When Another Chance to Get it Right debuted in 1993 on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dark Horse was deluged with phone calls as people tried to find the book. Now, eight years later, Dark Horse is offering the acclaimed book in an updated version that features the original 13 short stories, poetry, and allegory, is a celebration of the potential of parenting. The beautiful illustrations add a dimension to the book that is rarely seen in the parenting genre, making it as much inspirational as it is instructional. The updated edition is 30% larger than the previous editions, with 20 never-before-seen pages of prose and illustrations wrapped in a new cover by Geof Darrow, conceptual designer for the motion pictures The Matrix I, II, and III. On sale September SC, 88pg, b&w, 7 1/2 x 10 1/4 . . . $11.95 HARD LOOKS 3RD ED. TP by ANDREW VACHSS Andrew Vachss' writing has been described as "red-hot and serious as a punctured lung" (Playboy), "hypnotically violent...made up of equal part broken concrete block and razor wire" (Chicago Sun-Times), and "short and choppy, like the ticking of a time bomb" (Seattle Post-Intelligencer). In this graphic novel, dozens of comics writers and artists bring to life 20 of Vachss' trademark life-at-ground-zero stories. This new edition of Hard Looks contains all of the stories from the first Dark Horse edition as well as Half Breed, a never-before-published prose story by Vachss, the opening round in a new series, with illustrations by Geof Darrow, conceptual designer for the motion pictures The Matrix I, II, and III; Darrow also provides a new cover illustration. On sale October SC, 250pg, b&w, 6 x 9 . . . $19.95 FORT: PROPHET OF THE UNEXPLAINED #4 (OF 4) by PETER M. LENKOV and FRAZER IRVING; cover by FRAZER IRVING Charles Fort and his alien companion Yhir come face to face with a brutal otherworldly killer determined to stop it's bloody reign of terror. But will Fort be able to stop the "Lurking Horror" from continuing on it's deadly rampage and save the city of New York — and possibly the WORLD? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to Fort: Prophet of the Unexplained! On sale September 11 b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 KISS #3 by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU The Catman's bestial rampage ends just in time for Kiss to confront a foe from their old days as the world's greatest superheroes. Joe Casey (writer of X-Men, Superman, and WildC.A.T.S.) and Mel Rubi (penciller for Dark Horse's hit Angel series) give you a superhero book to top them all, with the most outrageous rock icons of all time. Cover by High Roads and X- Men artist Leinil Francis Yu! On sale September 25 FC, 32pg (Francis Yu cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 GO GIRL! TP by TRINA ROBBINS and ANNE TIMMONS Back in the day, Janet Goldman was an honest-to-goodness flying superhero, the far out Go-Go Girl. But Go-Go Girl eventually hung up her costume — well, put it away in a dresser drawer — and now her teenage daughter, Lindsay, has inherited Mom's flying powers, donned her old costume, and become the teenage superheroine sensation Go Girl! Now she's fighting crime and righting wrongs...with an occasional leg up from the now semi-retired Go-Go Girl. Pouring the classic charm of comics of the past through a subtle modernist filter, series creator/writer Trina Robbins and artist Anne Timmons have crafted an all-ages delight, garnering critical praise and a coveted Lulu Award. The GoGirl! collection includes pinups by Barb Rausch, Steve Leiber, Lea Hernandez, Sergio Aragonés, and others and bonus features, including material never before seen in the GoGirl! series. On sale October 16 SC, 136pg, b&w, 6 x 9 . . . $15.95 SUPERMAN/ALIENS II — GODWAR #3 (OF 3) by CHUCK DIXON, JON BOGDANOVE, KEVIN NOWLAN, and DAVE STEWART; cover by JON BOGDANOVE and KEVIN NOWLAN Like all true heroes, Superman tries to protect life — all life — even in the pitch of battle. But Superman has rarely seen a scourge like the Aliens. While a few of these creatures may not be a match for one with Superman's near limitless powers, a few hundred of them unleashed like rats in the otherwordly utopia of New Genesis DOES pose a considerable problem. What's worse, these aren't just any Aliens, but the scions of Darkseid's Parademons, used as willing hosts for their master's devious machinations. But even THIS is not the ultimate horror. Darkseid has his sights set on a certain brooding inhabitant of New Genesis...and has saved the most insidious role for him! On sale September 4 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) . . . $2.99 CAIN TP by RICARDO BARREIRO and EDUARDO RISSO Tossed into the gutter and left for dead at birth, Cain was never supposed to make it, his existence seen only as an obstacle for the insidious inheritance scheme concocted by his ruthless mother. But Cain survived, if you can call the cards dealt him living, subjecting him to a hand-to-mouth existence on the streets, in reform school, in mental hospitals. But even with the deck stacked against him, lady luck leads Cain toward the truth of his legacy, the claim to his birthright...and the targets for his retribution. A gutwrenching dystopian tragedy, Cain features the acclaimed, hard-edged graphics of Eisner Award winner Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets, Video Noire) and the taut scripting of Ricardo Barreiro (oftime collaborator with Juan Gimenez). Cain is another landmark Venture graphic album, featuring the top creators of graphic fiction from around the globe, available in limited quantities and for the first time in an English-language edition. FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 30 SC, 96pg, b&w, 6 3/4 x 9 3/8 . . . $9.95 THE FOUR KILLERS VOL 1: THE BARRETT BROTHERS HC by CLAUDIO NIZZI and JOE KUBERT Tex Willer, known as Night Eagle amongst the Navajo, is a Texas Ranger and a forthright defender of the downtrodden and oppressed. His job is a hard as the Texas plains: to uphold the law where there is no law, in the vast, violent territories of the Old West. In The Four Killers, Tex takes the trail of a quartet of ruthless outlaws who have taken the lives of a family close to Tex, a family to whom the Ranger can now provide only retribution. Created by Claudio Nizzi, more than half a billion Tex graphic albums have been sold worldwide, illustrated by a who's who of top artists. And now, American comics icon Joe Kubert takes up the reins as illustrator, providing his signature grace, grit, and power to this legendary graphic-fiction series. The Four Killers is another essential Venture graphic album, featuring the finest comics the world has to offer, available in limited quantities and for the first time in an English-language edition. FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 23 HC, 48pg, FC, 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #49: HELLMOUTH TO MOUTH PART 3 (OF 4) by SCOTT LOBDELL and CLIFF RICHARDS cover by BRIAN HORTON and PAUL LEE Continuing her journey through Hell, Buffy finally runs into the cavalry — in the form of Angel, Faith, and Oz. Now it's up to this tensely reunited team to save the hordes of Hell, and return Sunnydale to the real world. Writer Scott Lobdell (X-Men, High Roads) is really heating things up in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Don't miss the wide-screen, big budget Buffy spectacular that you couldn't fit on your TV screen! On sale September 25 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Horton/Lee cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DEATH OF BUFFY TP by FABIAN NICIEZA, TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, and CLIFF RICHARDS Buffy is dead. Her friends are trying to get on with their lives. Between them, there is enough anger, frustration, loss, guilt, and tragedy to resurrect an ancient demon. Things aren't looking too good for Willow, Xander, and the gang. A lovelorn demon has been set free into our dimension, and its food is the grief of Buffy's nearest and dearest. If that's not bad enough, a horde of demonic reptilian sorcerers plan to resurrect their fallen comrade and paint the town blood red. Can Buffy's friends face the threat without a Slayer to defend them? Willow finds that she can learn a great deal from these reptilian mystics. And if there's going to be one resurrection, why can't there be TWO? On sale October 16 SC, 120pg, FC . . . $15.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: WILLOW AND TARA — WILDERNESS #2 (OF 2) by AMBER BENSON, CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, and AJIT JOTHIKAUMAR; cover by AJIT JOTHIKAUMAR Don't go into the woods. An evil lurks in the shadows of the forest; it whispers through the trees, hides behind rocks and under dead leaves. Any creature, great or small, with tooth or horn or claw can kill, and will, when Greenjack comes to call. Willow, Tara, and Dawn stumble upon a patch of cursed earth and into an enchanted forest. Can they make it out before Greenjack catches them? o Amber Benson, the actress who portrays "Tara" on television's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, teams up with novelist Christopher Golden to bring you the latest adventures of the winsome witches, Willow and Tara! On sale September 11 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) (Jothikaumar cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 CANNON GOD EXAXXION #9: STAGE TWO PART 1 by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Cannon God Exaxxion is back! And now it's stacked from front to back! We've decided to start printing Kenichi Sonoda's fantastic series in double issues so you'll get more fighting action, more cute girls, and more shocking drama in every issue. It's 48 pages of bullet shells larger than tanks, tension thick as a brick, a sexy android girl who turns into a rocket-bike, and even a spicy pin-up! Hoichi was a normal Japanese teen-age boy until the day Aliens decided to take over the Earth. Now he's the only hope to save the planet. Fortunately he's got the help of his mad scientist grandpa, a team of sexy android ladies, and a giant robot armed to the teeth with the biggest cannon shells ever! But don't imagine that Kenichi Sonoda would let it be an easy fight, nor that all you'd get is cardboard characters and typical situations. Cannon God Exaxxion is full of colorful characters, harsh drama, and conflict only a teenager can create. It's a comic book that wraps super-hero tension, teen drama, giant robot action, brutal war, and silly sexiness all in one. It's Cannon God Exaxxion. MATURE READERS On sale September 16 b&w, 48pg . . . $3.99 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 8 TP by OSAMU TEZUKA Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy has for fifty years represented the best in all-ages graphic fiction and is regarded universally as the launching pad for the worldwide manga and anime explosion. Filled with humor, action, drama, and humanity — not to mention robots! — Astro Boy will remind you why comics first grabbed your heart and imagination. In this volume, Astro remains stranded in the 20th century, but he's certainly not laying about! Astro must save the Earth from a voracious Martian fungus — and save the intelligent organism from the hydrogen bomb — all the while having to begin the fight for robot's rights and to keep robots from fighting each other! o The classic and endearing adventures of Astro Boy will soon be captured on the big screen in a feature film by Sony Pictures! In early 2001, the animated adaptation of Mr. Tezuka's Metropolis hit movie theaters nation-wide, earning rave reviews and introducing mass film-going audiences to the exhiliarating appeal of this legendary creator's work. On sale October 30 SC, 200pg, 4 1/2 x 7, b&w . . . $9.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #72: BEASTS PART 7 (OF 7) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS From the dark recesses of her memory comes the story of Hyakurin, full of tragedy, blood, and mystery. Learn how Hyakurin came to be the killer she is today. Reel with the knowledge of why she killed her husband. And gasp as you find out. . .who she works for…Maybe! But what's important is that she's been rescued from the torturous grasp of those Ittö-ryu outlaws. Now she's resting with Giichi by her side and wandering through the past, darkly. It's another issue of mysteries revealed and brutalities uncovered. Strong characters, slowly revealing their true nature, and a setting that takes its time showing you the gritty back alleys. More of what you've come to expect from award-winning, long running series, Blade of the Immortal. FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 11 b&w, 32pg (7 of 7) . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS! XII #2: LEARNING TO LOVE PART 3 (OF 3) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Sometimes being a girl is the pits. And that works for robot girls as "well." Get it? "Well"? Well, if you don't, you will when you read the last chapter of Learning To Love, in which the oddly expressive yet expressionless robot, Banpei, continues his courtship of the "welcome" girl, recently rebuilt into a robot by Skuld. She's the newest member of the Oh My Goddess! family, and boy is she a tough one. In order for Banpei to even be friends, he's gonna have to help her ascend from the depths of her own self-doubt, rock by rock. It's 40 pages of fun filled mechanical mania! On sale September 4 b&w, 40pg (3 of 3) …$3.50 OH MY GODDESS!: FINAL EXAM TP by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA This final "remastered" volume restores the "lost" Oh My Goddess! stories, presenting the full early storylines of student Keiichi Morisato's life with Belldandy, an honest-to-goodness, full-on goddess. That wish-come-true was looking pretty good there for awhile with the sweet and beautiful Belldandy – until her sexy sister Urd crashed the party with the intent of helping move her sister's Earthbound love life into the fast lane. But goddesses or no goddesses, Keiichi's daily life goes on, however the mundane motions of daily life tend to take unpredictable twists when supernatural siblings are in the mix! Note: includes material from the previously published 1-555-Goddess. On sale October 2 SC, 152pg, b&w . . . $13.95 SHADOW STAR: SHADOWS OF THE PAST TP By MOHIRO KITOH Shiina Tamai is an awkward, self-conscious teenager, struggling with school and self-esteem. But her daily travails become of secondary importance when she encounters and bonds with an extraterrestrial shape-shifting creature, one of a menagerie of spaceborn entities now on Earth, including terrifying Shadow Dragons, flying beasts of vast and lethal powers. And a new creature has emerged, an etheral flying "angel," but one whose wide, sparkling eyes and graceful wings mask even greater dangers — which become painfully apparent to any who encounter her! On sale October 9 SC, 144pg, b&w . . . $13.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 26: BATTLE IN THE DARK TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by MATT WAGNER One could believe the old adage about the grass being greener on the other side. But, if you're referring to the "other side" of the Sanzu, the river between life and death, chances are it will be white, the color of a samurai's death robes. And a lot of that "grass" was probably dispatched by the hand of Itto Ogami. The Yagyu "grass," spies planted for years in local citizenry, has been on the move, gathering in Edo for a final battle. The ronin Itto Ogami has walked a path of demons with Daigoro at his side, on a quest of vengeance and death that has shaken the very foundations of the samurai caste and the shögunate. No one has been able to stop him, not even the crafty, Abeno Kaii and it looks like he's about see his final day, but he won't go out without a battle of wits! Only three more volumes until the long-awaited conclusion of Lone Wolf and Cub. And when it's over, you'll only want to read it again. FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 30 SC, 312 pg, b&w, 4" x 6" …$9.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #25 by MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & TOSHIYA TAKEDA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Shirow is back!! The long awaited return of Masamune Shirow, creator of Ghost in the Shell, Intron Depot, and Dominion is back with more material from another fan-favorite title, Appleseed, featured exclusively in Super Manga Blast! Yes, Deunan and Briareos are back again when we print the never-before-published-in-America Appleseed Hypernote. For the next year we'll be printing not only more of the same funny, sexy, action-packed Appleseed stories you've enjoyed in the past, but also sketches and specs of the many landmates, robotic weapons, and cityscapes from the series. Also in this issue, Haruo continues her counseling of star pitcher Koji Uryu in Club 9, Shiina runs to the rescue of the captured Akira in Shadow Star, M-Zak continues her nasty battle with the enigmatic aliens in Seraphic Feather, and there's more family hi-jinks in store for the lovable cats in What's Micheal? It just keeps getting better in Super Manga Blast!, and we have no intention of letting up. • New material from Ghost In The Shell creator, Masamune Shirow! • Everything great about manga in one, 128 page comic. FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 25 b&w, 128pg . . . $5.99 STAR WARS: INFINITIES — THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK #3 (OF 4) by DAVID LAND, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA, DAN JACKSON; cover by CHRIS BACHALO Han Solo is as skilled, clever, and resourceful as they come, but this time even HE may have bitten off more than he can chew. With Jabba the Hutt's bounty on his head, there doesn't seem to be a place in the known galaxies where he can hide for long. But, Han Solo is smart. That's why he comes clean and plans to pay Jabba back what's owed from a botched smuggler's run. Enter a shrewd Devronian with a taste for money that decides Solo's a prize that's too good to pass up. And since this mercenary is working for Jabba directly, it doesn't bode well for Solo and Chewie. What fate will await them in the dark, odorous prison-depths of Jabba's palace? And what infamous, uninvited guest will drop by and completely alter the chase for the last living Skywalker? Containing more twists and turns than you'd ever expect and culminating in an uncanny battle between two of the most famous — and infamous — living Jedi ever to pick up a lightsaber. This series features incredible covers by Chris Bachalo (Steampunk). Don't miss the most startling take on The Empire Strikes Back you'll ever see! On sale September 11 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS TALES #13 Featuring FABIAN NICIEZA, JASON HALL, TIMOTHY II, JIM KRUEGER, HADEN BLACKMAN, BOB HARRIS, JEROME OPENA, LUCAS MARANGON, SANFORD GREENE and others! cover by TIM BRADSTREET He's bald. He's bad. His lightsaber is purple. He's MACE WINDU! Make sure not to miss out on this stunning tribute to the badest Jedi Council member to ever have his midiclorians counted! Featuring "The Secret of Tet-Ami" by Fabian Nicieza and Timothy II, "Children of the Force" by Jason Hall and Lucas Marangon, "The Sith in Shadow" by Bob Harris and Jerome Opena, and MUCH MORE! Featuring a cover by Tim Bradstreet! On sale September 4 FC, 64pg (Bradstreet cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 DESTINATION MARS VHS/DVD This ambitious production captures the essence of 1950's sci-fi classic films: it comes complete with Martian Women, Flying Saucers and a 50's typical Doomsday Weapon story line. It has the look and feel of an actual 1950's movie, and is being billed as a "lost-film" that has been recently recovered and restored. Once the production was complete, the movie underwent a film- look process, which gave the video an aged film appearance. "I have been shooting digital documentaries for over four years" says producer Christopher Patton, "This picture looks amazing…the average person won't know that it was shot on digital video, or for that matter, that it isn't an actual film from the 1950's!" On sale September 25 VHS . . . $19.99 DVD . . . $24.99 FELIX THE CAT ORNAMENT We've worked closely with Yoe! Studio to create this adorable, hanging Felix the Cat ornament. Portrayed in one of his trademark poses, the sculpture really captures the spirit of Felix and proves once again why he is one of the most enduring of all pop-culture icons. The ornament is approximately 4" tall. The ornament is also freestanding and eye and string can be removed for display. Packaged in a full-color box. On sale November 20 full color ornament . . . $19.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL STICKER COLLECTION Pay homage to Hiroaki Samura's graphic masterpiece Blade of the Immortal with these stickers. Each full color, vinyl sticker portrays a piece of the beauty, art, and power of this gripping story. Each sticker is UV coated to ensure the image will never fade. On sale October 17 Blade of the Immortal Sticker #1 (Manji Jumping) . . . $1.99 Blade of the Immortal Sticker #2 (Manji and Rin) . . . $1.99 Blade of the Immortal Sticker #3 (Manji with Moon) . . . $1.99 Blade of the Immortal Sticker #4 (Superdeformed) . . . $1.99 DHORSE DELUXE LONE WOLF & CUB T-SHIRTS As the saga of Lone Wolf & Cub lengthens and their story unfolds, the shirts that you wear begin to grow old. Two new shirts appear and are a sight to behold, with colors and graphics so strong and so bold. To pass up this purchase would be foolish indeed, for these are the shirts that you truly do need. Celebrate the epic samurai journey of Lone Wolf & Cub with one of these 100% cotton t-shirts. FULL MOON/PLAIN TEE/BLACK M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 OGAMI & DIAGORO WALKING/PLAIN TEE/BLACK M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 POPEYE PVC SET Popeye the Sailor Man and all the folks from Thimble Theatre are here! Perfectly captured in 4" of pure plastic, these seven figures are a set to display with pride. Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto, Wimpy, Swee' Pea, Jeep, and Pappy are all pre-painted and come packaged in a custom color window box. Eat your spinach! On sale November 27 7 piece Popeye PVC Set . . . $39.99 SHIROW INTRON DEPOT COASTER SET American Anime fans, rejoice! Masamune Shirow's (Intron Depot, Ghost In The Shell) beautiful cyber-women are now available in this set of four full-color, thick and sturdy coasters. Each is 4" square, about 1/8" thick cork with very nice laminated tops, and the set comes packaged in a full-color box. On sale November 27 4" square, 1/8" thick, full color coasters . . . $12.99 ALSO AVAILABLE MASAMUNE SHIROW'S MORNING STAR STATUE 12" tall, fully-painted and packaged in an illustrated box (STAR10489) . . . $150.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW'S REQUIEM STATUE: 22" tall on base w/wings and hand-painted (STAR11825) . . . $150.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW 2002 CALENDAR FC, 19 3/4" x 8 1/4" unfolded . . . $24.99 INTRON DEPOT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11684) . . . $19.95 ************************ THE SIMPSONS: BLINKY THE FISH SQUISHY TOY It's Mutastic!!! At long last, Springfield's unofficial mascot, Blinky the mutant radioactive fish, has been given his due. Dark Horse serves him up in all his three-eyed glory, with a super squishy body, sparkle-infested goo interior, and a light-up plutonium rod floating in his highly radioactive gut. Ewww. On sale September 18 Blinky The Fish Squishy Toy . . . $9.99 OTHER SIMPSONS AND FUTURAMA TOYS ALSO AVAILABLE! FUTURAMA HORRIBLE GELATINOUS BLOB SQUISHY TOY Squishy Toy, packaged in window box (STAR15436) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA: BENDER BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card (STAR12762) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA BENDER MASK Gray full size plastic mask w/elastic string (STAR14391) . . . $5.99 FUTURAMA: KIF KROKER BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card (STAR14040) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA: LEELA BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card (STAR14000) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA PAPER DOLL BOOK Futurama Paper Doll Book (STAR14944) . . . $5.99 ********************* COMPLETELY STAR WARS RELISTS CLASSIC STAR WARS: IN DEADLY PURSUIT TP (BOOK ONE) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 196pg, FC (STAR00802) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE REBEL STORM TP (BOOK TWO) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01135) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: ESCAPE TO HOTH TP (BOOK THREE) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01536) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE EARLY ADVENTURES TP by Russ Manning and Archie Goodwin; cover by Al Williamson SC, 240pg, b&w (STAR06287) . . . $19.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: HAN SOLO AT STARS' END TP by Archie Goodwin and Alfredo Alcala SC, 80pg, FC (STAR06994) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE — MANGA #1-4 by Hisao Tamaki issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08067) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08243) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08500) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08610) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE — THE SPECIAL EDITION TP by Bruce Jones, Eduardo Barreto, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06001) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — DEATH, LIES, & TREACHERY TP by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy SC, 144pg, FC (STAR07444) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — ENEMY OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Ian Gibson, John Nadeau, Jim Amash, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10240) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTERS TP by Timothy Truman, Mark Schultz, Randy Stradley, Andy Mangels, John Nadeau, Mel Rubi, and Javier Saltares SC, 112pg, FC (STAR11865) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA TP featuring Darko Macan, Brent Anderson, Igor Kordey, Jan Duursema, Dave Gibbons, Dusty Abell, John Nadeau, Martin Egeland, Kilian Plunkett, and Rafael Kayanan; cover by Sean Phillips SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12583) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE TP by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and P. Craig Russell SC, 160pg, FC (STAR08611) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE II — COUNCIL OF BLOOD TP by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and Randy Emberlin SC, 160pg, FC (STAR10309) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 184pg, FC (STAR00496) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE II TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 168pg, FC (STAR01200) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCE RISING TP by Mike Baron, Terry Dodson, and Kevin Nowlan SC, 160pg, FC (STAR07452) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES — JEDI KNIGHT GSA by William C. Dietz and Dave Dorman SC, 128pg, FC (STAR10241) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES — REBEL AGENT GSA by William C. Dietz and Ezra Tucker SC, 128pg, FC (STAR09292) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES — SOLDIER FOR THE EMPIRE GSA by William C. Dietz and Dean Williams SC, 128pg, FC (STAR08867) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL TP by Ron Marz, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyar; SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13379) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS — THE KALARBA ADVENTURES TP by Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, Bill Hughes, Ian Gibson, and Andy Mushynsky SC, 200pg, FC (STAR01093) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS — REBELLION TP by Ryder Windham and Ian Gibson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06002) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: EMISSARIES TO MALASTARE TP by Tim Truman, Tom Lyle, Robert Jones, Jan Duursema, Walden Wong, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 132pg, FC . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE'S END TP by Tom Veitch and Jim Baikie SC, 56pg, FC (STAR06910) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK — MANGA #1-4 by Toshiki Kudo issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08808) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09293) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09294) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09295) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK — THE SPECIAL EDITION TP by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06000) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE GRAPHIC NOVEL by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR09296) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ADVENTURES TP by various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10790) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE — MANGA #1-2 by Kia Asamiya issue #1, SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR10590) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR10716) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE TP by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard SC, 160pg, FC (STAR02334) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: INFINITIES — A NEW HOPE TP by Chris Warner, Drew Johnson, Ray Snyder, Al Rio, and Neil Nelson SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15263) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JABBA THE HUTT — THE ART OF THE DEAL TP by Jim Woodring, Art Wetherell, and Monty Sheldon SC, 104pg, FC (STAR07860) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT TP by Ron Marz and Tom Fowler SC, 64pg, FC . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY — LEVIATHAN TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and Mark Heike; cover by David Michael Beck SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11520) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL — ACTS OF WAR TP by Randy Stradley, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC (STAR14022) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND TP by Mike Baron, Edvin Biukovic, and Eric Shanower SC, 144pg, FC (STAR09586) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: MARA JADE — BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND by Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 144pg, FC (STAR10242) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: OUTLANDER TP by Timothy Truman, Tom Raney, Rick Leonardi, and Al Rio SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13188) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: PRELUDE TO REBELLION TP by Jan Strnad, Anthony Winn, John Nadeau, Robert Jones, and Jordi Ensign SC, 144pg, FC (STAR11181) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI — MANGA #1-4 by Shin-ichi Hiromoto issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09865) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09908) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR10078) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR10243) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI — THE SPECIAL EDITION TP by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06007) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Kilian Plunkett, P. Craig Russell, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR06262) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE — EVOLUTION TP by Steve Perry, Ron Randall, and Tom Simmons SC, 120pg, FC (STAR10788) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: SPLINTER OF THE MIND'S EYE TP by Terry Austin and Chris Sprouse SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06008) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES VOL. 1 featuring Ron Marz, Claudio Castellini, Tim Zahn, Peter David, Kilian Plunkett, John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Rick Leonardi, Dave Cooper, and others SC, 224pg, FC (STAR15089) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC TP by Tom Veitch and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR00803) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — DARK LORDS OF THE SITH TP by Tom Veitch, Kevin J. Anderson, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR01533) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE FALL OF THE SITH EMPIRE TP by Tom Veitch, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR07846) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE FREEDON NADD UPRISING TP by Tom Veitch, Tony Akins, and Denis Rodier SC, 56pg, FC (STAR09176) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SITH TP by Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 144pg, FC (STAR06792) . . . $16.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — REDEMPTION TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, and Andrew Pepoy SC, 112pg, FC (STAR13830) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE SITH WAR TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 152pg, FC (STAR01917) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TWILIGHT TP by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyar; cover by Andrew Robinson SC, 96pg, FC (STAR14964) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD — THE YAVIN VASSILIKA TP by Mike Kennedy and Carlos Meglia; cover by Carlos Meglia SC, 120pg, FC . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: VADER'S QUEST TP by Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10502) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — BATTLEGROUND TATOOINE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07594) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — BLOOD AND HONOR TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09890) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — IN THE EMPIRE'S SERVICE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09297) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—MASQUERADE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin; cover by Terese Nielsen SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11521) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — THE PHANTOM AFFAIR TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Darko Macan, Edvin Biukovic, and various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07194) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — THE WARRIOR PRINCESS TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Tolson, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR08514) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: ZAM WESELL TP by Ron Marz and Ted Naifeh SC, 64pg, FC (STAR15420) . . . $5.95 ********************** DC COMICS Based on the hit TV show! SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC Before he donned a red cape, before he became a mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet in Metropolis, the man who would become Superman was just a teenager struggling with emerging powers in a small town. The WB took that legend of a young Clark Kent from the DC comics and made it into the hit television series Smallville. Now the story comes full circle as DC Comics proudly presents SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC — a 64- page one-shot chock-full of new stories and information straight from the continuity of the TV show! The drama and excitement begin when Smallville writer/supervising producer Mark Verheiden (Fighting American) pens the lead story "The Beast," featuring art by Roy Allan Martinez (WONDER WOMAN). What do you get when you mix Kryptonite and dinosaurs? A teenage raptor with a taste for Smallville students! Clark's powers are put to the test as he struggles to contain the creature while not revealing his super-abilities to Lana and the rest of Smallville High. Then Smallville writer/producer Michael Green teams up with artist John Paul Leon (Universe X) for a day in the life of Lex Luthor, as we go inside the mind of Smallville's richest resident. What makes Lex tick? And why does he really want to stay in Smallville? Rounding out the issue are exclusive photos, plus interviews with the cast and production team behind the TV series. Also, an in-depth look at the making of the first season pilot, and a special preview of season two! With a photo cover of the cast, it's the one comic Smallville fans won't want to miss! This project is supported with house and trade ads, a co-op ad slick, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC is a 64-page one-shot coedited by Eddie Berganza & Tom Palmer, Jr., arriving in comic-book stores September 18 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. A New Generation of Gen-Actives GEN13 A decade after making a huge splash in the comics world, WildStorm's Gen-Active teen team-supreme is about to have a bold new chapter in its history unveiled. Get ready for all-new characters! New adversaries! New locales! New dangers! New excitement! Get ready for…the latest incarnation of GEN13 — a new ongoing WildStorm Productions series written by fan-favorite writer Chris Claremont (X-treme X-Men, Fantastic Four) and illustrated by white-hot artist Alé Garza (NINJA BOY, E.V.E. Protomecha) & inker extraordinaire Sandra Hope (OUT THERE). "You will be judged." With these four words — spoken in the dark of night by a mysterious being known only as Herod — brothers Dylan and Ethan York find their lives irrevocably, terribly changed. Where once their biggest challenge was to keep their family together, now one brother has been given incredible abilities — and the two teens find themselves in a world filled with unknown dangers and mysterious enemies. They know that in order to survive they must find the others Herod has changed before it is too late. A new team of Gen-Actives will rise, capturing the imagination of the current generation of comics readers the same way the first Gen13 team did. This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. GEN13 is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by Bob Harras. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores September 11 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. What would you do with only a year to live? 21 DOWN Preston Kills has an incredible gift — a gift of second sight given to him by the mysterious Herod when Preston was a boy. There's just one catch: the gift will kill Preston when he turns 21, meaning he has only an all- too-brief year left to live. 21 DOWN is a new ongoing series from WildStorm Productions, tying into events from the new GEN13 (though it may be read and enjoyed independently). Written by Jimmy Palmiotti (Beautiful Killer, SMALLBOY) & Justin Gray, with art by Jesus Saíz (JLA: BLACK BAPTISM, MIDNIGHT, MASS) & Palmiotti and painted covers by Joe Jusko, 21 DOWN explores the life of a young man whose clock is ticking. Judgment day is a year away, and while Preston tries to live his life as normally as he can, he knows that it will get more intense and out of control from here on out. When a mysterious woman called Mickey Rinaldi appears at Preston's door, his world is turned upside-down — as Mickey presents the idea that he might be able to save himself. Self-preservation can make people do some crazy things. For Preston, facing a death sentence challenges his sense of morality. He must choose: take the easy path and wait for death, or get out there and try to make something happen, even if it means failure. Now he has no other option but to seek the truth…about the mysterious Herod who granted him powers and about himself. Keep your fingers crossed for Preston. In the wild and crazy adventures that await him, he'll need all the help he can get… This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. 21 DOWN is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by Bob Harras. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores September 4 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. THE RESISTANCE The year is 2280. Things are not good. Fighting for survival is an everyday struggle against the Global Control Commission. In order to overcome the odds, there must be…THE RESISTANCE. In THE RESISTANCE — an ongoing WildStorm Productions series written by Jimmy Palmiotti (Beautiful Killer, SMALLBOY) & Justin Gray, with art and covers by promising newcomers Juan Santacruz & Francis Portela — low-tech characters try to survive in a high-tech society that would rather terminate problems than deal with them. In the future, the government controls every birth — and any life that isn't approved is eradicated! Brian Strum is a kid whose existence has been hidden from the government for his entire life. To them, he is a non- person — an unsanctioned birth. Worse, he is a threat to the common good of humanity — a parasite on Earth's precious, dwindling resources. Now Brian's existence has been exposed and he finds himself marked for death. His only salvation? A small band of resistance fighters called the Strayz, determined to fight for their right to live — even if it kills them. This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. THE RESISTANCE is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by Bob Harras. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE HARDCOVER Edgar Allan Poe was driven by demons. A poet and a storyteller, he was haunted by dark moods and darker thoughts, resulting in disturbing stories of high complexity, supernatural terror and exquisite mental turmoil. But were the demons that drove him real? That possibility is explored in the 96-page VERTIGO hardcover IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE — written by award-winning novelist Jonathan Scott Fuqua (The Reappearance of Sam Webber) and featuring the photographic art team behind VEILS and I, PAPARAZZI: Steve Parke & Stephen John Phillips. When a lost diary purported to be written by Poe falls into the hands of Sterling Tuttle, the Poe scholar uncovers a side of the writer that few people ever suspected. In the diary, the voice of the long-dead author reaches out from beyond the grave to give a chilling account of his tortured life. Haunted by the ghosts of his tragic past and the burden of relentless alcoholism, Poe soon finds that his creativity may depend on actual demons who have an unsavory agenda of their own… Based on a few of Poe's published works, IN THE SHADOW combines actual events in the writer's life with Fuqua's well-researched theories, creating a mysterious drama wherein tragedy and fate intersect. With chilling photographs that invoke the fear that Poe wrestled with, Park & Phillips break the traditional boundaries of framed panels and create a graphic novel that explodes with original, unforgettable visuals. This project is supported with house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE is a 96-page VERTIGO hardcover edited by Karen Berger and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. FIGHT FOR TOMORROW VERTIGO continues to put its unique spin on an ever-expanding range of genres by drawing on the best elements of kung fu fighting, Hong Kong action, and Fight Club intensity with FIGHT FOR TOMORROW — a 6- issue miniseries that will knock you out of your seat. Critical favorite writer Brian Wood (Pounded, Channel Zero) teams up with penciller Denys Cowan (THE QUESTION) and inker Kent Williams (DESTINY: A CHRONICLE OF DEATHS FORETOLD) for this action-packed tale of a young Buddhist monk turned kung fu street brawler. The first issue cover is by Jim Lee, with future covers by Bill Sienkiewicz, Frank Cho and more! Kidnapped as a small boy, Cedric Zhang was bought and raised to fight in competitions for the benefit of his owner and the other local clan bosses. He quickly formed a tight and lasting bond with Christy, one of the young clan nurses. They helped each other survive in this grim and violent environment, until escaping as young adults with the help of a journalist and relocating to New York City. Then, in the middle of the night, Christy runs away — disappearing with no warning or explanation. Cedric's life, only now starting to approach normalcy, is again thrust into chaos and pain. With the help of a local Buddhist girl and her hoodlum little brother, a desperate Cedric immerses himself in the violent and corrupt New York City underworld in an effort to locate the missing Christy, and finds himself back in the same horrible world he spent his life trying to escape. This project is supported with house and trade ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. FIGHT FOR TOMORROW is a 6-issue VERTIGO miniseries coedited by Heidi MacDonald & Zachary Rau and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. BLACK SUN Hong Kong: It's one of the grandest cities in the world with over two thousand years of secrets! But Maggie Sun is about to learn why some secrets are best left hidden in BLACK SUN — a 6-issue mature-readers miniseries from WildStorm Productions' "Eye of the Storm!" Written by Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer Marc Andreyko (Jinx: Torso, Sam & Twitch) with stunning art and covers by Trevor Scott (THE AUTHORITY) using cutting-edge digital techniques, BLACK SUN is an action thriller that will leave you breathless! Issue #1 features a variant cover also by Scott. While investigating a bizarre waterfront crime, young hotshot police detective Maggie Sun discovers it isn't just another petty theft. In fact, a hellish centuries-old plot is about to be unleashed by the Demon Lord Azuras. With the help of a mystical black pearl, Maggie alone has the power to battle Azuras and his demon minions. But does the answer to defeating Azuras lie in her own family's dark past? Will Maggie defy fate or will she succumb to the fearsome demon lord, damning herself and the rest of the world? This project is supported with house and trade ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BLACK SUN is a 6-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries coedited by Aaron Watanabe & Jeff Mariotte and is suggested for mature readers. The 40-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores September 18 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Note: Issue #1 will ship with two covers. Both covers are by Trevor Scott and will ship in a 50/50 ratio. This project is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA They are archaeologists of the impossible — tracking down evidence of a vast array of super-human activity that the world never knew. They are the members of Planetary, better known as…Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince?!? The mystery team of the WildStorm Universe collides with the World's Greatest Heroes of the DC Universe in the most unexpected way this September. PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one-shot in the Prestige Format, written by PLANETARY's Warren Ellis (THE AUTHORITY, TRANSMETROPOLITAN) and illustrated by Jerry Ordway (JUST IMAGINE…JLA, THE POWER OF SHAZAM!). TERRA OCCULTA introduces a world very much like the one Planetary operates in — yet completely different. It is an Elseworld ruled by the Four — strange and powerful people who compile technology, dark secrets and hidden information, keeping it for their own sinister benefit. But the members of Planetary have formed their secret league to uncover all the dirty business of the Four — all the secret history they've kept hidden from the world in the last hundred years. The world is a strange place, and the trio that is Planetary is determined to keep it that way. But if Kent, Wayne and Prince are Planetary, then who are the Four? Find out in the crossover and Elseworlds event of the summer! This project is supported with house and trade ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one-shot in the Prestige Format edited by Scott Dunbier, arriving in comic-book stores September 11 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN TRADE PAPERBACK Sirs and Madams: We are delighted to bring you, due to popular demand of the general comics-reading populace, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN trade paperback, collecting all six chapters of the exciting Victorian adventure periodical in one exceptional trade paperback. This handsome 192-page tome is masterfully written by Mr. Alan Moore, author of such classic works as WATCHMEN, From Hell and the award- winning AMERICA'S BEST COMICS line of pictorial novels, and superbly illustrated by Mr. Kevin O'Neill, artist of Marshall Law and LOBO. Thrill once again to the derring-do of our stalwart chums — Allan Quatermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll & Edward Hyde, and Hawley Griffin, the indisputable Invisible Man — as they band together to face sinister threats to Britain. This full-length novel recounts the first-ever mission of The League, from the time each member is recruited, to the finale in which their dashing and heroic demeanor saves the day as they defeat a set of most dastardly (if we do say so ourselves) villains. This irresistible volume also will contain the complete text feature "Allan and the Sundered Veil" with accompanying illustrations by Mr. O'Neill, as well as all the covers for the original series. As a special bonus, we are pleased to announce the addition of a sketchbook section giving a rare glimpse into Mr. O'Neill's unique artistic process. THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN is a 192-page AMERICA'S BEST COMICS trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores September 4 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. SKREEMER Even before the advent of VERTIGO, DC Comics began stretching the boundaries of comics with a series of groundbreaking titles that brought mature sensibilities to the traditional graphic narrative form — titles like HELLBLAZER, SWAMP THING, and SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN. Now, VERTIGO is proud to present SKREEMER — a 176-page trade paperback collecting the 6-issue miniseries that was among those early pioneering books. This cult favorite was created by writer Peter Milligan (X- Force, ENIGMA) and artist Brett Ewins (2000AD), with assistance from a young, up-and-coming artist named Steve Dillon — who later went on to much acclaim with his work on HELLBLAZER, PREACHER and Punisher. SKREEMER tells the story of the rise and fall of a gangster king in a future America — a land descended into anarchy and warlord rule, where gangster "presidents" vie for territory and control of resources. It is into this world that a boy named Veto comes — a boy who's the greatest "skreemer" assassin the presidents have ever seen…and the greatest threat to their stranglehold on power they have ever known. Around Veto orbits a constellation of people, and this is their story as well — the story of what happens when Veto decides to fight against destiny, to fight against the future he can see all too clearly. His actions ripple through all those around him, backwards and forwards in time, echoing the James Joyce classic Finnegans Wake which Milligan weaves through the narrative, leading to a conclusion that is both tragic and uplifting. This project is supported with house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. SKREEMER is a 176-issue VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores September 4 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES Volume One HARDCOVER The WORLD'S FINEST title has been best known for its teaming of Batman and Superman together in action. But what many comics fans don't know is that both heroes appeared in that title in solo adventures for many years before they ever were paired together. Now the first seventeen tales of Batman (and Robin) from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS — most of them unseen for over 60 years with only two ever reprinted since they originally appeared — are collected in the first BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES Volume One! This 240-page hardcover volume features an introduction by famed cartoonist and comics historian R.C. Harvey. With Volume One, a rich vein of seldom-seen comics history is now re-presented for fans both old and new. Showcasing the classic early work of Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, and others, these stories feature such milestones as the first appearance of longtime Bat-nemesis the Scarecrow and the last appearance of the early, rotund Alfred. Reprinting stories from WORLD'S FAIR COMICS 1940, WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #2-16, this Archives volume presents Batman and Robin at their most exciting! This project is supported with house and trade ads. BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES Volume One is a 240-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores September 18 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. It's always darkest... BATMAN: DARK VICTORY TRADE PAPERBACK In BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale (SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS, Spider-Man: Blue) took a haunting look at the early days of Batman's career, revealing a Gotham caught between mobsters and freakish criminals...a Gotham whose defenders — James Gordon, Harvey Dent and the vigilante called Batman — were changed forever by the year-long hunt for the serial killer known as Holiday. Loeb and Sale then returned to the Dark Knight's early days in a staggering follow-up to THE LONG HALLOWEEN with BATMAN: DARK VICTORY — an epic sequel now collected as a massive 392-page trade paperback. DARK VICTORY contains all thirteen issues of the maxiseries, plus the #0 issue from Wizard: The Comics Magazine, and a cover by Sale! DARK VICTORY showcases some of the Dark Knight's deadliest foes, including Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze and the Joker, and introduces Batman's most trusted ally, Robin. As Gotham completes its journey from a city run by organized crime to one run by lawless freaks, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city's greatest defender while facing multiple threats, including the seeming return of Holiday. But, as readers of THE LONG HALLOWEEN remember, more than one person was responsible for Holiday's murders, so the question remains: Who is committing Holiday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth? This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN: DARK VICTORY is a 392-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. TOR Volume Two HARDCOVER "Joe Kubert has established an unsurpassed standard of art and story in the adventure genre of comics. His work belongs on everyone's bookshelf." — Will Eisner Joe Kubert is a living legend. For over 50 years he has been one of comics' finest draftsmen; his work on HAWKMAN, SGT. ROCK, ENEMY ACE, TARZAN, the comic strip The Green Berets, and the more recent, award-winning Fax From Sarajevo have earned him accolades around the world from comics fans and professionals alike. Presented in TOR Volume Two — a 144-page oversized (8 1/2" x 11") archive-quality hardcover — are eight more adventures of one of Kubert's most legendary creations. Tor: the saga of a noble yet uncompromising primitive man attempting to survive alone in a savage world of dinosaurs, disasters and devious men. In addition to all eight Tor stories from the 1950s —TOR #3, 4 & 5 — this volume also features a foreword by Joe Kubert dealing with the early years of his career and the creation of Tor. Plus, an insightful introduction by comics writer and historian Roy Thomas; original Tor backup features, including the youth-oriented Danny Dreams stories; and a 27-page portfolio section with commentary by Kubert containing unseen sketches, pages, animation art, and other developmental material! This volume is the second of a 3-volume set spanning over three decades of creativity, and collecting every Tor story ever published! This project is supported with house and trade ads. TOR Volume Two is a 144-page oversized (8 1/2" x 11") hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. Haven and Earth JLA/HAVEN: ANATHEMA Since the alien city called Haven collided with the Earth, the Havenites have struck an uneasy peace with the people of the United States. Now the people of Haven are asking America to leave the city alone, as the heroes of the Alliance prepare for an invasion by the woman who doomed them to their current plight: the monster known as Anathema. But Anathema's assault has many levels, as enemies within both Haven and the U.S. Army betray the best interests of Havenite and American alike, leaving the city only one hope — the heroes of the Justice League of America. It's all in the JLA/HAVEN: ANATHEMA one-shot. Created by the HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY team of cowriters Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus & Matthew P. Schuster and artist/cover painter Ariel Olivetti, ANATHEMA is the Prestige Format bookend to the maxiseries event that began in last year's JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL. As months of Anathema's cunning plans come to fruition, Valadin and the Alliance seem caught unawares by the depths of her treachery. Faced with an army of super- powered soldiers, betrayed by their closest allies, the Alliance and the JLA must band together to stand against the full fury of Anathema. But how will the battle to come shape Haven's ultimate destiny? JLA/HAVEN: ANATHEMA is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic-book stores September 18 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES TRADE PAPERBACK The Fifties! A decade like no other, and one where a certain Man of Steel enjoyed some of his most outrageously fun tales ever. Come witness the sheer excitement and raw jubilation of this era with the stories presented in SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES — a 192-page trade paperback. Featuring the writing talents of Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, and others, with art by Al Plastino, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, and others, this volume reprints stories from SUPERMAN (first series) #65, 79, 80, 96, 97, and 127; ACTION COMICS #151, 242, 252, 254, and 255; WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #68 and 75; SHOWCASE #9, SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND, LOIS LANE #8; ADVENTURE COMICS #210; and SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #13! The tales contained in this collection feature some important milestones in Superman's history: the first appearances of Supergirl, Krypto and Titano the Super-Ape; the first Kryptonian villans; Superboy's last day in Smallville; Superman's big brother; Superman's Super-Magic Show; the battle with Bizarro & the Bride of Bizarro; the new team of Superman and Robin; and much, much more! This project is supported with house and trade ads. SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES is a 192-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores September 18 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: "Ending Battle" Superman's best-kept secret is that of his alter ego, Clark Kent. But when some of the Man of Steel's most deadly foes start targeting those closest to Clark, that means big trouble for the World's Greatest Hero. "Ending Battle" is an epic 8-part storyline that runs through all the Superman books in the months of September and October (the numbered triangle system will reappear on the covers for the duration of the storyline to help readers keep track of reading order). First, in SUPERMAN #186 (written by Geoff Johns with art and cover by Pascual Ferry & Cam Smith), a revamped Master Jailer and Neutron attack the Capitol aiming for Pete Ross and Lana Lang, and Superman must dispose of the two while uncovering clues to the mysterious mastermind behind the attacks. Then, in ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #608 (written by Joe Casey with art by new regular artist Derec Aucoin), the attacks continue, as Atomic Skull arrives at the Kent farm. Meanwhile, a host of super-villains start attacking people associated with Clark's childhood in Smallville. The following week in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #130 (written by Mark Schultz with art by Brandon Badeaux & Mark Morales), the Daily Planet is attacked by Evilstar and his Starlings while a more powerful Terra-Man and Rock attack the Steelworks, forcing Lois to decide if her duty as a reporter comes before her duty to Superman. Finally that month in ACTION COMICS #795 (written by Joe Kelly with art by Duncan Rouleau & Marlo Alquiza), Superman confronts the man he believes is behind the attacks on his friends and family. But soon he's faced with the return of some unexpected foes… "Ending Battle" continues the following month in all the regular Superman titles — and the conclusion, plus the revelation of who is behind the attacks, is sure to shock readers! SUPERMAN #186, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #608, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #130, and ACTION COMICS #795 are all 32-page issues edited by Eddie Berganza. They arrive in comic-book stores September 4, 11, 18, and 25, respectively, with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. each. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Volume One HARDCOVER They were a secret team of super-technology powered policemen assembled by the United Nations to combat tyranny and evil worldwide! Now this fondly remembered comic book of the '60s gets the quality- reproduction treatment in T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Volume One — a 248-page hardcover advance- solicited for arrival in December, with introductions by writer Robert Klein and movie producer Michael Uslan. The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. (The Higher United Nations Defense Enforcement Reserves) Agents feature the mighty Dynamo and his Thunder Belt; Noman, the multi-bodied living android and his cloak of invisibility; and Menthor and his psionic helmet. These three agents forged together to counter the evil worldwide menace of the Warlord and his minions! The driving force behind T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS was the legendary writer/artist Wally Wood, of E.C. fame. Joining Wood were some of his friends in the comics business, and what friends! — artists Gil Kane, Reed Crandall, Mike Sekowsky, George Tuska, Dick Ayers, Mike Esposito, Dan Adkins, and John Giunta, plus writers including Len Brown and Larry Ivie. At last, old fans and new can see what started it all! Volume One collects in their entirety the first four issues of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS (1965-66) — completely restored and recolored — from the series' spectacular 20-issue run. Future volumes will continue to collect issues of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS, along with its companion titles DYNAMO and NOMAN. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE Also advance-solicited this month, and arriving the same day as the Archives in December, is the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE from DC Direct! Dynamo, the star of the series featuring the adventures of a super-powered group of agents working for the United Nations, has been transformed into a beautiful hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, standing approximately 9 1/8" tall x 6 3/4" wide x 4 7/8" deep. Serious T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents fans will want to take advantage of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Volume 1 HC & DYNAMO STATUE SPECIAL OFFER that gives you both exciting items for almost $25 off individual pricing! These projects are supported with house and trade ads. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Volume One is a 248-page hardcover with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE has a price of $149.95 U.S. The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Volume One HC & DYNAMO STATUE SPECIAL OFFER has a price of $175.00 U.S. These items are advance-solicited and arrive in comic-book stores December 4. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — THE GORN CRISIS SOFTCOVER During the Dominion War, as seen in the last two seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®, there was one Federation starship notably absent from the action — the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E. Where were Captain Jean-Luc Picard and crew, and why weren't they in the thick of battle? Best-selling authors Kevin J. Anderson (Dune: House Corinno, The Saga of the Seven Suns) and Rebecca Moesta (Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Little Things) answer that question in the softcover edition of WildStorm's fully painted Star Trek graphic novel STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — THE GORN CRISIS. As the name reveals, the Enterprise-E was off in another part of space, dealing with a rogue force of Gorn (the lizard creatures from the original series) trying to use the distraction of the Dominion War to launch their own attack against Starfleet, in revenge for the way they were treated by Captain James T. Kirk and crew a century before. With beautifully painted art and cover by Igor Kordey (New X-Men, Cable), this stunning book takes us deeper into the world of the Gorn than we've ever been, giving new insights into one of the most popular alien races from the original Star Trek series. This project is supported with house ads. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — THE GORN CRISIS is a 96-page WildStorm Productions softcover edited by Jeff Mariotte, arriving in comic-book stores September 11 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. DV8: NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT TRADE PAPERBACK The world of Gen-Actives isn't all video games and adolescent crushes, as attentive readers of WildStorm know all too well. For every happy gang of Gen13 pals created by International Operations, there's a pack of borderline psychopaths meant for the really nasty work — and who better to tell their stories than writer and cheerfully borderline personality Warren Ellis (PLANETARY, TRANSMETROPOLITAN)? Welcome to DV8: NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT, a 176-page WildStorm Productions "Eye of the Storm" trade paperback collecting DV8 #1-6 as well as DV8 #1/2 (originally co-published with Wizard: The Comics Magazine). Featuring art by Humberto Ramos, Juvaun Kirby, Michael Lopez, Kevin West, Sal Regla, and others, NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT tells the charming yet horrifying tale of power-mad, former I.O. bigwig Ivana Baiul's personal super-powered team, DV8. Team members such as Threshold, Bliss, Frostbite, Evo, Sublime, Powerhaus, and Copycat try to adjust to the world outside the Genesis Project. Can any of them interact with a population they've been trained to regard as inferiors, especially with their myriad social and psychological dysfunctions? Can they still function as a team in a real society while under Ivana's control, especially when their leaders — brother and sister Threshold and Bliss — are more screwed up than any of them? The answers to all these questions — and the refreshing craziness of security head Sideways Bob — will make for a tale you won't soon forget! This project is supported with house ads. DV8: NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT is a 176-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #774 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY STEVE LEIBER, STEFANO GAUDIANO, MARK MCKENNA, AND RICK HOBERG; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores September 4. Unwilling to accept the news that Sasha is dead, Batman conducts his own investigation. But when the clues lead him to the ultra-secret government agency known as Checkmate, will even Batman escape alive? Plus, Part 2 of "The Hunt," by John Francis Moore, Stefano Gaudiano & Rick Hoberg. FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #159 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores September 11. "Loyalties," Part 1 of 3. A madman takes over a Gotham church, and only Batman can bring him out before the house of God is reduced to a pile of smoldering rubble. But the madman's capture begins a journey of discovery for Lieutenant Jim Gordon, one which takes him back to the streets of Chicago, for a confrontation with a scandalous past he thought he'd left behind forever. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #33 WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND DARWYN COOKE; ART BY MIKE COLLINS, BILL WRAY AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores September 18. New writer Scott Beatty begins his run! The man who broke Batman's back — Bane — comes to town and makes a startling statement! It's a fact that, at first, Batman can't seem to deny, causing the Dark Knight to team up with his long-time enemy to destroy the last of the Lazarus Pits. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "The Monument," written by Darwyn Cooke (CATWOMAN: SELINA'S BIG SCORE) and illustrated by Bill Wray (MAD MAGAZINE). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #607 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores September 25. Part 2 of a 2-parter! Deadshot is back in Gotham! And he's hot on the trail of his most dangerous quarry ever…a target so foul, so menacing…we can't tell you who it is! Can Batman stop the DC Universe's most fearsome assassin from turning Gotham City into a war zone? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ***************************** Look for the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN MAQUETTE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ***************************** AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #94 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores September 11. Azrael's irrational behavior provokes a former ally into recruiting an old foe to take revenge on Jean Paul Valley. But can even Biis stand up to Azrael's super-strength and berserker fury? Also, an international mission turns Azrael into a celebrity! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 BATGIRL #32 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DAMION SCOTT AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores September 11. It's an all-star DCU issue, as Batgirl joins forces with Robin, the Spoiler and GREEN ARROW's Connor Hawke to find Eddie Fyers. But even if they can locate Connor's longtime partner, can they save him, and the world, from the diabolical Agrippina and her Roman Legion cult? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: DARK VICTORY TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores September 25. The popular maxiseries that served as a follow-up to BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN is collected in this massive trade paperback, by the award-winning team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale. Contains all thirteen issues of the maxiseries, plus the #0 issue from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 392PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores September 25. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: DARK VICTORY TP, this critically-acclaimed and popular work follows the handiwork of Holiday — a killer who commits murder every single month on special holidays. The Dark Knight is determined to catch the killer, though the identity of Holiday will surprise everyone! (STAR10157D) SC, 7X10, 368PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #54 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores September 25. As a crime spree unfolds, a writer tries to get into the minds of Batman and his quarry — and only gets in the way. Will the writer get the story he's looking for, or will she become the story? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER, EDMOND HAMILTON, FRANCE HERRON, DAVID VERN REED, DAVID WOOD, AND JOE SAMACHSON; ART BY DICK SPRANG, SHELDON MOLDOFF, BOB KANE, CHARLES PARIS, STAN KAYE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MOLDOFF In stores September 4. Reoffered to coincide with the BATMOBILE REPLICA: 1950s EDITION and SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP, this volume showcases a decade in which the Caped Crusader charted through bold new territories and new kinds of adventures! Sixteen tales exemplify the light-hearted time of sci-fi crime-fighting, featuring appearances by Robin, Batwoman, Bat-Mite, and Ace the Bat-Hound! (STAR15595D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER; ART BY BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, DICK SPRANG, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY KANE In stores September 18. The first seventeen solo adventures of Batman (and Robin) from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS — most of them unseen for over 60 years with only two ever reprinted since they originally appeared — are collected here! Showcasing the classic early work of Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang and others, these stories feature such milestones as the first appearance of long-time Bat-nemesis the Scarecrow and the last appearance of the rotund Alfred. Featuring an introduction by famed comics historian R.C. Harvey! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 BIRDS OF PREY #47 WRITTEN BY TERRY MOORE; ART BY AMANDA CONNER AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores September 18. Critically-acclaimed creator Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise) writes a 3-issue arc! Meet Heartache — a genetically-gifted young woman who can alter and correct problems in any person she touches. Imagine what happens when it's Barbara's hand she holds, and the gift of mobility is granted once again to Oracle! This arc features the artistic talents of Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti (CODENAME: KNOCKOUT). FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #11 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores September 25. Cameron Stewart takes over the art chores as we begin a devastating new arc in the life of Selina Kyle! Selina sets out to give something back to the neighborhood, but a new wave of crime brings her even closer to her roots than she ever imagined. And if that weren't enough, wait'll you learn the startling secret one of our supporting cast members is carrying. Plus, hold on to your seats as a surprise character appears to shake things up! This issue's got it all, including Slam Bradley, Leslie Thompkins, and even Bruce Wayne! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY ART BY MICHAEL AVON OEMING, CAMERON STEWART, ERIC SHANOWER, CLIFF CHIANG, JAVIER PULIDO, AND MIKE MANLEY; COVER BY STEWART In stores September 11. The many lives of DC's Feline Fatale are explored in a spectacular one-shot with a lead story pencilled by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers)! In addition to the lead (inked by Mike Manley), CATWOMAN scribe Ed Brubaker writes all of the stories in this Special, including a Slam Bradley tale, as well as one focusing on a new villain featured in an upcoming storyline, both illustrated by new CATWOMAN artist Cameron Stewart! Plus, Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) draws a 2-page story investigating the rumors of Holly's death; and profile pages spotlight Catwoman and her supporting cast, courtesy of artists Stewart, Javier Pulido, and Cliff Chiang. FC, 48 pg. $4.95 GOTHAM GIRLS #2 WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES In stores September 11. In the hot new series based on the WB Online webtoon, the female stars of the animated Gotham universe duke it out! Detective Renée Montoya, investigating the theft of a mysterious chemical compound, follows the deadly trail of Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, while Ivy tries to convince Catwoman and Batgirl that they should cooperate with her (fat chance)! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.25 HARLEY QUINN #24 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY CARLO BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores September 11. Harley Quinn is back from Hell! The tragically disembodied troublemaker is wreaking havoc across Martian Manhunter's hometown, and the Manhunter's finding out that it's hard to stop the spirit form of one of the DCU's most random villains without being able to touch her. The Manhunter calls on the aid of the magician Zatanna to wrangle the slippery spirit, but even their combined efforts may not be much help once Harley figures out how to possess people at will! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #73 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores September 11. Part 3 of the 4-part "Something About Mary." Chief Redhorn's wife Mary goes to France, via a high-speed train. It should be a simple ride for Nightwing…but when a cadre of gun-toting Blüdhaven cops climb aboard, they bring new meaning to the term "bullet train!" FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #106 WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY KEVIN LAU In stores September 18. Batman returns to try and reconcile with Robin, but their tender professional moment is broken as a new villain hits the scene with a bang, hijacking the Batmobile! It's blowout action, new gadgets, and a surprise development or two as Robin enters the most turbulent phase yet of his career! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ******************************* Look for an appearance of Robin in BATGIRL #32, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #186 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY AND CAM SMITH In stores September 4. The 8-part "Ending Battle," running through all the Superman books for two months, begins! The Man of Steel's deadliest villains are targeting those closest to Clark Kent. When a revamped Master Jailer and Neutron attack the Capitol aiming for Pete Ross and Lana Lang, Superman must save his friends while uncovering clues to the mysterious mastermind behind it all. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ******************************* Look for the SUPERMAN WALL SCROLL, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #608 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores September 11. "Ending Battle" Part 2 of 8, featuring the debut of regular artist Derec Aucoin and cover artist Kevin Nowlan. The inexplicable attacks on Superman's friends and family continue, as Atomic Skull arrives at the Kent farm. Meanwhile, a host of super-villains start attacking people associated with Clark's childhood in Smallville. Where will the villains strike next? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #130 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY BRANDON BADEAUX AND MARK MORALES; COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY AND CAM SMITH In stores September 18. "Ending Battle" Part 3 of 8. The Daily Planet is attacked by Evilstar and his Starlings, while a more powerful Terra-Man and Rock attack the Steelworks, forcing Lois to decide if her duty as a reporter comes before her duty to Superman. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #795 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores September 25. "Ending Battle" Part 4 of 8. Superman confronts the man he believes is behind the attacks on his friends and family. But soon he's faced with the return of some unexpected foes… For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC WRITTEN BY MARK VERHEIDEN AND MICHAEL GREEN; ART BY ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ AND JOHN PAUL LEON; PHOTO COVER In stores September 18. The WB's hit TV series is now a 64-page comics extravaganza, featuring two all-new stories based on the continuity of the show! What do you get when you mix Kryptonite and dinosaurs? A teenage raptor with a taste for Smallville students! Plus, a day in the life of Lex Luthor — what makes him tick? And why does he really want to stay in Smallville? Rounding out the issue are exclusive interviews (and photos) with the cast and production team behind the TV series, an in-depth look at the making of the first season pilot, and a special preview of season two! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 SUPERGIRL #74 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores September 18. This is it! Linda Danvers' quest to find the Earth Angel essence that was Supergirl reaches a startling climax...though it may not end exactly as she hoped, especially when one of her traveling companions is killed by the Demon Mother, Lilith! Can Linda re-merge with Supergirl? Should she? Or is there another answer? Prepare for the end of this major storyline, and the beginning of a shocking new direction for Supergirl with issue #75! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS HC WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores September 25. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: DARK VICTORY TP, this hardcover collected Jeph Loebs' and Tim Sale's popular miniseries. Young Clark Kent leaves the wheat fields of Kansas behind in this moving story, making friends, enemies and hard choices along the way. Told through four different points of view over four seasons. HC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $24.95 SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP WRITTEN BY OTTO BINDER, JERRY COLEMAN, BILL FINGER, EDMOND HAMILTON, AND VARIOUS; ART BY AL PLASTINO, WAYNE BORING, CURT SWAN, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY BORING In stores September 18. The Man of Steel's most outrageous tales from the Fifties are collected here, including some important milestones in Superman's history: the first appearances of Supergirl, Krypto, Titano the Super-Ape, and the first Kryptonian villans! Plus, Superboy's last day in Smallville; Superman's big brother; Superman's Super-Magic Show; the battle with Bizarro & the Bride of Bizarro; the new team of Superman and Robin; and much, much more! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN IN THE SEVENTIES TP WRITTEN BY ELLIOT S. MAGGIN, JACK KIRBY, CARY BATES, ROBERT KANIGHER, DENNIS O'NEIL, PAUL LEVITZ, AND LEN WEIN; ART BY CURT SWAN, KIRBY, DICK DILLIN, MURPHY ANDERSON, WERNER ROTH, BOB OSKNER, DICK GIORDANO, VINCE COLLETTA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY NEAL ADAMS In stores September 18. Reoffered to coincide with the release of SUPERMAN IN THE FIFITIES, this trade paperback features stories spanning from the realistic to the ridiculous — collecting some of the Man of Steel's greatest adventures during the 1970s. (STAR11867D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* DC UNIVERSE *********************************************** Look for dozens of DC characters featured in the HeroClix™: Hypertime game by WizKids™, offered elsewhere in Previews. *********************************************** BIG DADDY DANGER #2 WRITTEN BY ADAM POLLINA; ART AND COVER BY POLLINA AND TYSON MCADOO In stores September 4. The slam-bang wrestling maxiseries continues! A secret mission takes Big Daddy away from his son, Danny Danger, and into the clutches of some old foes from the wrestling ring. Meanwhile, the dejected Danny has a run-in with some neighborhood toughs, but gets advice on getting even from an unexpected source. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 9) $2.95 DOOM PATROL #12 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores September 4. The Patrol battles the demon Raum in hell for the souls of thousands of innocents…not to mention themselves! And the team finds unlikely allies in its battle, as well as a shocking revelation or two about their own immortal essences! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #190 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY JUSTINIANO AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY SCOTT KOLINS In stores September 25. Another Rogues spotlight! This issue, take a look into the life, origin and current status of the Pied Piper! Many of the other Rogues' lives center around this updated villain, including Trickster-turned-FBI agent James Jesse, and all-out Rogue Heat Wave! All this, and yes, the Flash too! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN ARROW #17 WRITTEN BY BRAD MELTZER; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores September 25. "The Archers Quest," Part 2 of 6. In the second part of New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer's run on GREEN ARROW, Oliver Queen and Roy Harper (Arsenal) are together again! Green Arrow must pick up the pieces of his past and reconcile with his future. The classic bow-slinging duo confront the Shade over matters of death, but not for the reasons you think. Also, the return of the Arrowcave! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #154 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores September 11. One of the most important people in Green Lantern's life has been attacked and left for dead. Kyle's about to discover that even with the most powerful weapon in the universe, he can't always protect those closest to him. Now that one of his inner circle is at death's door, Green Lantern is forced to examine just how vicious human beings can be. And no matter what actions he takes, both Kyle, and his legacy as Green Lantern, will begin to change with this issue. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT #2 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART AND COVER BY MARSHALL ROGERS AND JOHN CEBOLLERO ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 25. The residents of the slums of New York's Lower East Side have found a new hero in the form of the Green Lantern. As Kyle Rayner uses his newfound powers to clean up the poverty-ridden streets, Tammany Hall's finest, officer Hal Jordan, instigates a labor riot the likes of which New York has never before seen! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) $5.95 HAWKMAN #7 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND TIM TRUMAN; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores September 4. James Robinson writes the first "Lives Past" issue, showing the former lives of the Winged Wonder. It's back to the Old West, where we get a glimpse into the St. Roch of yesteryear, along with a look into the life and times of a gunslinger by the name of Nighthawk! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #71 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores September 11. "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 3 of 7. With the World's Greatest Super-Heroes defeated, a new JLA has assembled. But does the new team have what it takes to protect the world from the ancient evil that destroyed their predecessors — when they can't even stop fighting among themselves? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #72 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores September 25. It's the return of a king! Part 4 of the 7-part "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman." This is the moment comics fans have been waiting for! Unfortunately, this king's revival in the past spells doom for the present, as the time-lost band of Leaguers falls to the new Atlantean dictator. Welcome to the Obsidian Age. The past ends now…. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ******************************* Look for an appearance of the JLA in PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE HC WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER; PAINTED COVER BY MOELLER In stores September 11. A stunning fully-painted adventure of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes is reoffered again! An ancient dragon unleashes its fury upon the modern world, and the JLA attempts to stop it — but Wonder Woman discovers that the League surely will perish unless she fights alone. (STAR12191D) HC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $24.95 ****************************** JLA: DESTINY #4 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 4. The most powerful warriors on the planet have had enough. Captain Thunder, Wonder Woman, Midnight, the Flash, and the Marksman have set out to destroy the man who killed one of their own. And in their need for revenge, they've lost sight of the big picture. Listen closely, and hear the last silent scream of Destiny. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) $5.95 JLA/HAVEN: ANATHEMA WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores September 18. The World's Greatest Super-Heroes rejoin Earth's newest champions as the dread Anathema launches her assault on Haven! Now that the heroes of the Alliance have come to think of Earth as their home, they'll stop at nothing to defeat the woman responsible for their years of suffering. But will they pay the ultimate price in the battle that is to come? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 JSA #40 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores September 18. The grandson of a super-villain known as the Shadower has taken hostages to force Dr. Mid-Nite to perform surgery on his dying grandfather. If Mid-Nite isn't successful, the hostages will die. Only Captain Marvel and the Star-Spangled Kid have the slightest chance of stopping him…or do they? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #11 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY MIN S. KU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY AND RICK BURCHETT In stores September 4. Returning from an adventure in the far future, the Flash and special guest-star, the Atom, discover that the villainous Chronos is tampering with history. But when the two heroes notice that Chronos is trying to undo a terrible tragedy, will they stop him or help him? It's a special issue about living with the past and living for the future. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LAB RATS #6 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores September 4. The conclusion of the Rats' time-travel adventure guest-starring Superman! Catapulted fifty years into the future, the Lab Rats face an alien invasion that may spell the end of the world! Is it possible that their journey through time is somehow responsible for dooming the Earth? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LEGION #12 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores September 25. The Legion has found the one world that might have the weaponry necessary to defeat Robotica and retake Earth. Unfortunately, the only chance they have to use those weapons lies in defeating the legendary figures guarding them! Meanwhile, on Earth, Brainiac 5 matches wits with Robotica's leader, who Brainy is discovering is no slouch in the brains department either! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************************* Look for a new set of LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ACTION FIGURES, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* THE POWER COMPANY #8 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores September 11. Green Arrow guest-stars in "Power Loss," Part 1 of 2! Up until now, the Power Company has been a team of fractious personalities and diametrically opposed motivations, held together by the skill and diplomacy of one man...Josiah Power. Now, as the Power Company partners pursue success in very different ways, an attack occurs that removes Josiah from the playing field, leaving the team leaderless. Everything changes for the Company, starting now — and it may not be a change they can survive. FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE SPECTRE #21 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND DENNIS JANKE; COVER BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores September 4. Monsieur Stigmonus and Carol Ferris return as the disparate threads of the Spectre's life begin to draw together. After the Spectre's trip to space revealed just what sort of haunting hold the villain Sinestro had over him, Stigmonus drags Sinestro's undead soul back to the realm of the living...and this time Hal's arch-nemesis will leave much more than just mental scars. FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE TITANS #45 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER AND BARRY KITSON; ART BY PETER GRAU AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ In stores September 25. In the middle of the desert, the former Titan named Damage calls out for the assistance of the Titans — and Jesse Quick comes to the rescue. But are the strange voices in the desert that are haunting Damage merely ghosts…or something much more dangerous? FC, 32 PG. $2.75 WONDER WOMAN #185 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores September 25. The adventure in the '40s continues! It's a day in the life of the Golden Age Wonder Woman, as the disguised, time-displaced Diana tries to track down a Nazi saboteur in Washington D.C.! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 YOUNG JUSTICE #49 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores September 4. Part 3 of the 4-part "Fighting MAAD." The team's new leader heads an army of young heroes to invade Zandia, the island of super- villains that houses the murderer of someone very close to the team. All the action and chaos leads into next month's extra-sized issue #50! Don't you dare miss it! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE STAR OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 11 VOL. 2 TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO, ED BRUBAKER, KURT BUSIEK, MIKE CAREY, WILL EISNER, NEIL GAIMAN, GEOFF JOHNS, PAUL LEVITZ, JEPH LOEB, MICHAEL MOORCOCK, DENNIS O'NEIL, AND VARIOUS; ART BY SERGIO ARAGONÉS, CHRIS BACHALO, KYLE BAKER, LEE BERMEJO, DARWYN COOKE, GLENN FABRY, DAVE GIBBONS, DAVE JOHNSON, PHIL JIMENEZ, JOE KUBERT, JIM LEE, SCOTT MCDANIEL, CARLOS PACHECO, HUMBERTO RAMOS, EDUARDO RISSO, WALTER SIMONSON, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores September 4. The greatest writers and artists in comics join together to create a volume reflecting on a tragedy that changed the world. Featuring dozens of profoundly moving, contemplative — and possibly controversial — contributions about the events of September 11 and their aftermath, including an ASTRO CITY story, and a Neil Gaiman-written story featuring Death of the Endless. 100% of the publishers' profits and the compensation that would otherwise be paid to the writers and artists from the sales of this book are being donated to various September 11-related relief organizations. (STAR14692J) SC, 8X11, 224PG, PC $9.95 ****************************** T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY WALLY WOOD, LEN BROWN AND LARRY IVIE; ART BY WOOD, GIL KANE, REED CRANDALL, MIKE SEKOWSKY, GEORGE TUSKA, DICK AYERS, MIKE ESPOSITO, DAN ADKINS, JOHN GIUNTA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WOOD Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. One of the most fondly remembered comic books of the '60s gets the quality-reproduction treatment, reprinting T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1-4 (1965-66). The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. (The Higher United Nations Defense Enforcement Reserves) Agents feature the mighty Dynamo and his Thunder Belt; Noman, the multi-bodied living android and his cloak of invisibility; and Menthor, and his psionic helmet. These three agents forged together to counter the evil worldwide menace of the Warlord and his minions! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 248PG, FC $49.95 ****************************** Look for the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE, plus a special combo offer of the ARCHIVES and DYNAMO STATUE at a nearly $25 savings, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ****************************** TOR VOL. 2 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOE KUBERT; COVER BY KUBERT In stores September 25. Eight more adventures are collected of one of Joe Kubert's most legendary creations, Tor — the saga of a noble yet uncompromising primitive man attempting to survive alone in a savage world of dinosaurs, disasters and devious men. Reprinting Tor #3, 4 & 5 (from the 1950s), this oversized volume also features a foreword by Joe Kubert dealing with the early years of his career and the creation of Tor. Plus, an insightful introduction by comics writer and historian Roy Thomas; original Tor backup features, including the youth-oriented Danny Dreams stories; and a 27-page portfolio section with commentary by Kubert containing unseen sketches, pages, animation art and other developmental material! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 8X11, 144PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TOR VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOE KUBERT; COVER BY KUBERT In stores September 25. Reoffered to coincide with the release of TOR VOL. 2, this hardcover presents the first collection of Joe Kubert's legendary creation, Tor! Reprinting One Million Years Ago #1 and 3-D Comics #1-2, this oversized archive-quality volume also includes a foreword by Kubert, an introduction by Roy Thomas, a portfolio section of unseen sketches and storyboards, and much more! (STAR13753X) HC, 8X11, 144PG, FC $49.95 ****************************** CARTOON CARTOONS #13 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER, JENNIFER MOORE & SEAN CAROLAN; ART BY MATT JENKINS, ROBERT POPE, DAVE HUNT, AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY C. MARTIN CROKER In stores September 25. Space Ghost decides it's his lucky day, and nothing's gonna' change his mind about it — not even Zorak's violent efforts to prove otherwise. Plus, Brak interviews people on the street, asking the blissfully stupid questions that only Brak can ask! This is going to cause problems when he tries to interview an angry cosmic villain! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #94 WRITTEN BY DAVID CODY WEISS, EARL KRESS AND JAMES DEMING; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, MIKE DECARLO, JOHN COSTANZA, WALTER CARZON, AND HORACIO OTTOLINI; COVER BY MONA KOTH In stores September 4. It's more "Duck Amuck"-style frenzy as Daffy begs the sadistic penciller of this comic to please, please not put him in another "Moby Dick" story! Plus, a hypnotic hat turns Taz into Bugs, Bugs into Daffy, Daffy into Elmer, and Elmer into…well, you'll see. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #30 WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM AND BRONWYN CARLTON; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores September 18. Bubbles causes troubles in Townsville! First, she gets a chain letter that spells pure mayhem for anyone who doesn't answer it! Then, she agrees to help Mojo with a project to earn some spare change. But is this project really just a home for "adorable baby animals, cute little puppies, cuddly tiny kittens, and precious petite possums?" Well, duh. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #64 WRITTEN JOHN ROZUM AND SCOTT CUNNINGHAM; ART BY JOE STATON, HORACIO OTTOLINI, ANTHONY WILLIAMS AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores September 11. "The Dragon's Eye" continues! Adrift in the Sea of Japan, Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. battle a flying beast from Japanese myth! Plus, things really steam up when a demon haunts a spa! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM 21 DOWN #1 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GREY; ART BY JESUS SAÍZ AND PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JOE JUSKO In stores September 4. A new WildStorm series debuts, tying into events of the new GEN13! Preston Kills has an incredible gift — a gift of second sight given to him by the mysterious Herod when Preston was a boy. There's just one catch: the gift will kill Preston when he turns 21, meaning he has only an all-too-brief year left to live. When a mysterious woman appears at Preston's door with the idea that he might be able to save himself, his world is turned upside-down! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AUTOMATIC KAFKA #3 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 18. In a world of bizarre images, none come close to those of Automatic Kafka as a TV game show host. You think reality TV is a kick? Forget everything you know and partake in the madness. You'll be glad you did! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 BLACK SUN #1 WRITTEN BY MARC ANDREYKO; ART AND COVER BY TREVOR SCOTT EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 18. A new "Eye of the Storm" miniseries begins! While investigating a bizarre waterfront crime, hotshot police detective Maggie Sun discovers a centuries-old hellish plot that's about to be unleashed by the Demon Lord Azuras. With the help of a mystical black pearl, Maggie alone has the power to battle Azuras and his demon minions. But does the answer to defeating Azuras lie in her own family's dark past? For more information, see the feature article. Note: Issue #1 will ship with two covers. Both covers are by Trevor Scott and will ship in a 50/50 ratio. This issue is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 40 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 DV8: NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY HUMBERTO RAMOS, JUVAUN KIRBY, MICHAEL LOPEZ, KEVIN WEST, SAL REGLA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY RAMOS AND REGLA EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 25. WildStorm Productions collects fan-favorite writer Warren Ellis's work on DV8 #1-6, plus the Wizard #1/2 — featuring power-mad, former I.O. bigwig Ivana Baiul's personal super-powered team, DV8. Can these misfits interact with a population they've been trained to regard as inferiors, especially with their own myriad social and psychological dysfunctions? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STORMWATCH: FORCE OF NATURE TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY TOM RANEY, PETE WOODS, MICHAEL RYAN, AND RANDY ELLIOTT; COVER BY RANEY AND SANDRA HOPE In stores September 25. Reoffered to coincide with the release of DV8: NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT, this trade paperback collects Warren Ellis' debut storyline on another WildStorm team book STORMWATCH — which was the precursor to the fan-favorite series THE AUTHORITY. Reprints STORMWATCH Volume 1 #37- 42. (STAR10456D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 ****************************** THE ESTABLISHMENT #13 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores September 18. Final issue. Out of space, out of time, with entropy encroaching at the heat death of the universe, the Establishment convinces the legendary Majestic and the vampiress Our Lady Eurcrastia to help them prevent Orwell from re-programming the vast God-machine that was the WildCATS' Hadrian. Orwell's aim? To kick-start a new universe in his own image! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13 #1 WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART AND COVER BY ALÉ GARZA AND SANDRA HOPE In stores September 11. A decade after making a huge splash in the comics world, WildStorm's Gen-Active teen team-supreme is back with new characters, new adversaries, new locales, new dangers, and new excitement! Brothers Dylan and Ethan York find their lives irrevocably, terribly changed, when a mysterious being known only as Herod gives one of the brothers powers. The two teens find themselves in a world filled with unknown dangers and mysterious enemies, and they know that in order to survive they must find the others Herod has changed before it is too late. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HIGH ROADS #6 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores September 4. How could six issues have flown by so quickly?! Don't ask Osha and Sir Arthur Bombridge — they're too busy crossing steel with a small army of sword-wielding Nazis. And forget about asking Sloan, who owes her "ex" another spanking for having booted her all those months ago. How about U.S. Army officer Nic Highroads? How can he talk when he has to plant the explosives that are the world's last chance against the man-made horror that is Morpheus' Necklace? FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JERRY ORDWAY ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 11. They are archeologists of the impossible — tracking down evidence of a vast array of super-human activity that the world never knew of. They are Planetary, better known to you as…Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince?!? The mystery team of the WildStorm Universe collides with the World's Greatest Heroes of the DC Universe in the most unexpected way in this not-to-be-missed one-shot! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 POINT BLANK #2 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY COLIN WILSON; PAINTED COVERS BY SIMON BISLEY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 11. The mature readers super-hero noir spectacular continues! It's a cold, bleak world that Cole Cash — a.k.a. Grifter of the Wildcats — finds himself wandering through. John Lynch, his old mentor/adversary from Team 7 days, lies in a hospital bed, near death. Now Grifter must sort out the facts in a giant web of deceit and betrayal. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 THE RESISTANCE #1 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GREY; ART AND COVER BY JUAN SANTACRUZ AND FRANCIS PORTELA In stores September 25. A new WildStorm series debuts! The year is 2280 and things are not good. Brian Strum is a kid whose existence has been hidden from the government for his entire life — he and others like him are seen as a threat to the common good of humanity, a parasite on Earth's precious, dwindling resources. Now Brian has been exposed and he finds himself marked for death. His only salvation? A small band of resistance fighters called the Strayz, determined to fight for their right to live — even if it kills them. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — THE GORN CRISIS SC WRITTEN BY KEVIN J. ANDERSON AND REBECCA MOESTA; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY IGOR KORDEY In stores September 11. The softcover version of WildStorm's first Star Trek graphic novel explains where Captain Picard and the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E were during the Dominion War. Featuring the writing talents of sci-fi novelists Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta and the artistic brush of the amazing Igor Kordey (New X-Men). For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $17.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #3 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART AND COVER BY WHILCE PORTACIO AND SCOTT WILLIAMS EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 11. The hard-hitting military action continues! The new StormWatch has engaged in battle with the super- powered extremists who have taken the United Nations hostage...but the arrival of an uninvited super-hero is making it hard for the team to do its job. Even worse is the deliberate interference of a shadowy quasi-governmental agency. What else can go wrong for StormWatch? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THUNDERCATS #2 WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN; VARIANT COVER BY JIM LEE In stores September 18. The highly anticipated miniseries based on the popular '80s cartoon continues! To aid in his continuing quest to destroy the Thundercats once and for all, Mumm-ra solicits the help of past allies Slythe and the mutants — vowing that their stupidity will not interfere with his plans again. When the mutants attack Lion-O, Tygra and Hachiman while bringing down the Feliner ship, the stage is set for the battle royale every Thundercats fan has been waiting for! Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (50%) and Jim Lee (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #2 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 25. The newest version of WildStorm's premiere team book continues! What does a post-Civil War legal decision have to do with Jack Marlowe's plans for the Halo Corporation — plans involving leveraged buyouts, efficiency experts and Chinese manufacturing plants? And what does this have to do with Grifter and Mister Wax in the bowels of Detroit? Sophisticated corporate intrigue mixes with edge-of-the-seat suspense! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores September 4. Ladies and Gentlemen, the hour is at hand, the object of your desire has arrived! The award-winning series by Mssrs. Moore and O'Neill is available in a handsome softcover edition. Thrill to the immortal adventures of Mina Harker, Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, the Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll, and last but not least...Mr. Hyde. This marvelous band of adventurers is recruited by the Empire in her hour of need, to discover the secret of White Chapel...and the nefarious plans the sinister Doctor has for it. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. II #3 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores September 25. A traitor in their midst! Oh, most foul of fates. Can one of our champions truly be so black of heart? Hurry, dear reader, before our most talented illustrator's hand freezes from the horror of it all! And, lest you forget, our fantastic almanac continues. No Ads. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH PROMETHEA BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III, MICK GRAY AND CHARLES VESS; COVER BY WILLIAMS AND GRAY In stores September 18. The first six issues of the acclaimed series are collected in this reoffered trade paperback, featuring the incredible, genre-bending tales of the imagination by writer Alan Moore and artists J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray, with one passage by guest-artist Charles Vess. See why PROMETHEA is one of the most talked-about series! (STAR13586D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* TOM STRONG #18 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE AND KARL STORY In stores September 18. It's the startling conclusion to our 3-part epic adventure! Tom Strong, along with the Weird Rider and the Family Strong, fight a raging battle against a fearsome and brutal invasion force. Guest-starring many of Tom's allies from the past. This is not an issue to be missed! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 VERTIGO 100% #4 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE In stores September 11. The steamy affair between busboy John and gastro stripper Daisy hits the skids as the former cassanova chokes and a pair of girl's underwear finds a new home. Futuristic boxing pro Haitous finds out the painful truth about why the girl of his dreams — and her child — would prefer if he dropped off the face of the earth and onto a passing planet. MATURE READERS B&W, 48 PG. (4 OF 5) $5.95 100 BULLETS #39 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores September 25. "Ambition's Audition." The third in a series of six stand-alone stories pulls back the curtain and sheds some light on Benito Medici, the unwilling heir to a seat on The Trust. Benito's ruthless father Augustus seems to have cemented The Trust's agenda. But is it really a self-serving one that drives him? And is Benito's blasé attitude simply a mask for his own agenda — one that may compromise all that Augustus has worked for? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #19 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY LUKE ROSS AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY JIM SILKE In stores September 18. Part 3 of the 5-part "Coming Home." Harry Kraft's honeymoon in Chicago is cut short, as he's forced to say "I do" to his wife's proposal. But can he divorce himself from Beth's deadly plan in time to save his own skin? Artie has a heart-to-heart with his parole officer; the crooked cops engage in brutal honesty; and Ethlie falls in love with chicken chow mein. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #17 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores September 25. "Amok in America" Part 2 of 3. Angela forces a stunning revelation from her mother that has dire consequences for her immediate future. Meanwhile, Damon makes a fateful decision. And Go-Go finally gets out of the pool! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE CRUSADES #19 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WIESENFELD In stores September 4. Venus Kostopikas finds herself thrust back to Medieval times, and she's not alone. What phenomenon is causing residents of San Francisco to drink mead, don armor, and joust one another in what's supposed to be the most civilized city in North America? Venus comes closer to the inner circle of the new Round Table that's indoctrinating knights into the ancient codes of combat and chivalry and thrusting them into the modern world. But will Venus break the story or become just a bloody footnote? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 FABLES #5 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY LAN MEDINA AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores September 11. The conclusion to the 5-part "Legends in Exile," where ancient pacts, old grudges and clever ruses are brought to light. Rose Red's body has been found, and the identity of her murderer, or murderers, has been revealed. Now Bigby Wolf, Fabletown's sheriff, shows us how he put the clues together to solve the foul crime. Also, Prince Charming has auctioned off his royal titles and gets his first taste of his life to come…as a penniless nobody. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FIGHT FOR TOMORROW #1 WRITTEN BY BRIAN WOOD; ART BY DENYS COWAN AND KENT WILLIAMS; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores September 25. VERTIGO presents a new miniseries that draws on the best elements of kung fu fighting, Hong Kong action, and Fight Club-style intensity! Kidnapped as a small boy, Cedric Zhang was bought and raised to fight in competitions, but managed to escape to New York City. Now Cedric's life again is thrust into chaos and pain when he immerses himself in the violent and corrupt NYC underworld in an effort to locate a missing friend — finding himself back in the same horrible world he spent his lifetime trying to escape. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.50 THE FILTH #4 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND GARY ERSKINE; COVER BY CARLOS SEGURA In stores September 4. Grant Morrison's newest series continues! In this issue, it really hits the fan as Slade meets the decidedly odd Otto Von Vermun and they attempt to survive crossing a literal wasteland. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 13) $2.95 HELLBLAZER #177 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores September 25. "Red Sepulchre," Part 1 of 4. Back in the Smoke for the first time in two years, John has walked into the middle of an ugly range war between rival groups of magicians. Like it or not, he's going to have to choose a side; and it would help if he knew which faction wants him dead. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #15 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY JON FOSTER In stores September 11. Lily continues to mess with Eden's head, the Walkers get aid just when they really need it, and Tim receives a timely warning as his showdown with deadly necromancer Arawn Kruder draws near. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 IN THE SHADOWS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE HC WRITTEN BY JONATHAN SCOTT FUQUA; ART AND COVER BY STEPHEN JOHN PHILLIPS AND STEVEN PARKE In stores September 25. When a journal purported to be written by Edgar Allan Poe falls into the hands of Poe scholar Sterling Tuttle, the voice of the long-dead author reaches out from beyond the grave to give a chilling account of his tortured life. Haunted by the ghosts of his tragic past and the burden of relentless alcoholism, Poe soon finds that his creativity may depend on actual demons that have an unsavory agenda of their own… For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH I, PAPARAZZI HC WRITTEN BY PAT MCGREAL; ART AND COVER BY STEPHEN JOHN PHILLIPS AND STEVEN PARKE In stores September 25. Reoffered to coincide with the release of IN THE SHADOWS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE, this hallucinatory, psychological thriller recounts one night in the life of "Monster" McGowran, one of New York City's paparazzi. A night that takes a left turn into weirdness when he's beaten to a pulp by the bodyguards of an inscrutable young movie star. But when Monster plans his revenge, he accidentally uncovers something strange, horrifying and not meant to be discovered. (STAR14245D) MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $29.95 ******************************* LUCIFER #30 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND CRAIG HAMILTON; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores September 18. "Inferno," Part 2 of 4. Lucifer arrives in Hell for his duel with Amenadiel only to find an unholy alliance of angels and demons forming against him. But his most dangerous enemy may be closer at hand, and the rekindling of an old relationship brings dangers of its own. If Mazikeen's and the Lilim's quest fails, the Morningstar may not even live to enter the arena. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MIDNIGHT, MASS #6 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JESUS SAÍZ AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores September 18. "The Four Sisters," Part 3 of 3. Julia and Adam Kadmon are up to their necks in it again as they track down the thief who has stolen some of their most dangerous artifacts. As they unravel the secrets of the Four Sisters, they end up in a Mexican stand-off with St. Elmo's Hound, a bloated ancient Egyptian spirit and a possessed housekeeper. This issue the Kadmons must sink or swim! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 8) $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH PREACHER: DEAD OR ALIVE — THE COLLECTED COVERS HC TEXT BY GARTH ENNIS AND GLENN FABRY; ART AND COVER BY FABRY In stores September 25. Reoffered again, this hardcover collection features every PREACHER cover painting by artist Glenn Fabry (THE AUTHORITY: KEV), with running commentary by PREACHER writer Garth Ennis and Fabry. (STAR11978D) MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $29.95 SWAMP THING VOL. 1: SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY STEVEN BISSETTE AND JOHN TOTLEBEN In stores September 4. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN SC, this volume contains issues #21-27 of Alan Moore's acclaimed run on SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING. Included among these stories is "The Anatomy Lesson," the story that forever redefined the long- established character. (STAR11550D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* SKREEMER TP WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY BRETT EWINS AND STEVE DILLON In stores September 4. The cult pre-VERTIGO classic miniseries featuring work by Peter Milligan and Steve Dillon is finally collected. In a land descended into anarchy and warlord rule, where gangster "presidents" vie for territory and control of resources — a boy named Veto rises to become the greatest "skreemer" assassin the presidents have ever seen…and the greatest threat to their stranglehold on power they have ever known. This is the story of what happens when Veto decides to fight against destiny, to fight against the future he can see all too clearly. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $19.95 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #60 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores September 18. Warren Ellis' and Darick Robertson's acclaimed VERTIGO series comes to an end. This is it. It's all over. This is the final episode; in which Mitchell Royce takes a trip to Spider Jerusalem's final resting place. TRANSMETROPOLITAN ends as you might expect — and how you wouldn't possibly expect. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 VERTIGO POP: TOKYO! #3 WRITTEN BY JONATHAN VANKIN; ART AND COVER BY SETH FISHER In stores September 4. Anarchy in Tokyo! Maki brings a Japanese fast-food joint to its knees in a hail of flying seaweed burgers, then kidnaps Hike from his own kidnappers while the ketchup is still dripping from the walls. Steve and the young yakuza Ryuji must somehow work together across their mutual language barrier to find Hike before the gang boss Igarashi gets to him...unless Ryuji kills Steve first. Meanwhile, Maki merrily leads Hike to meet the one group of people he doesn't exactly want to see right now — his adoring Japanese fan club! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.95 Y — THE LAST MAN #3 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores September 18. VERTIGO's new monthly sci-fi thriller continues! Trapped inside an impenetrable bunker, Yorick Brown — the last man on Earth — struggles