PREVIEWS VOL. XII #7 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS BEST OF THE STAR SYSTEM #6 Our Star System Catalogs are always bursting with cool stuff, from the very best trade paperbacks and graphic novels to videos, toys, models, and more! This sixth big catalog features some of the top items from the Star System backlist service. Looking for that perfect Holiday gift? Are friends and family wondering what you would like for the holidays? Hand 'em a copy! It's like having your letter to Santa written for you! Catalog, 8.5x11, FC MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS #10 (OCTOBER 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 December 2002 through February 2003! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #10 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the October 2002 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #10 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late September 2002 for items on sale in December 2002. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT #10 Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIER PUBLISHERS DARK HORSE COMICS GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE #1 by MASAMUNE SHIROW; translation by FREDERIK L. SCHODT March 6, 2035. Motoko Aramaki is a hyper-advanced cyborg, a counter-terrorist net security expert, heading the investigative department of the giant multi-national, Poseidon Industrial. Partly transcending the physical world and existing in a virtual world of networks, Motoko is a fusion of multiple entities and identities, deploying remotely controlled prosthetic humanoid surrogates around the globe to solve a series of bizarre incidents. Meanwhile, Tamaki Tamai, a psychic investigator from the Channeling Agency, has been commissioned to investigate strange changes in the temporal universe, brought about by two forces, one represented by the teachings of a professor named Rahampol, and the other by the complex, evolving Motoko entity. What unfolds will all be in a day's work...a day that will change everything, forever. Man-Machine Interface, the long awaited-sequel to Masamune Shirow's groundbreaking Ghost in the Shell and one of the most highly anticipated comics series in many years, finally reaches American shores. Featuring 100 pages of new art and story created since its original publication, most rendered in dazzling full color with awe-inspiring digital effects on a level never before seen in the annals of graphic fiction. Shirow has raised the bar for what can be achieved on the page, page after page!. MATURE READERS On sale October 30 FC, 40pg (no ads) . . .$4.99 REVEAL #1 TP featuring PABLO PICASSO, SCOTT LOBDELL, JEFF MATSUDA, JOE CASEY, SEAN PHILLIPS, PETER DAVID, ALEX MALEEV, FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO, and others cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Dark Horse presents a new anthology showcasing what we do best, with a healthy and diverse mix of action-adventure strips by some of the biggest and the best in mainstream and alternative comics creators. In a landmark Buffy story, Scott Lobdell and Jeff Matsuda reveal the first meeting between Angel and Dawn, set before Buffy ever came to Sunnydale, before she and Angel ever met. The X-Men and WildCats team of Joe Casey and Sean Phillips present autobiographics from the mainstream, with a short piece about a comics writer. Peter David and Alex Maleev give us a glimpse into Spyboy's dark future, and Francisco Ruiz Velasco provides a short story spin off from Lone Wolf and Cub 2100, which is featured on the cover by X-Men and Highroads artist Leinil Francis Yu. Also featured are new strips by Dave Land (Star Wars: Infinities) and Craig Thompson (Goodbye, Chunky Rice), and Scott Allie (Star Wars: Empire) and Paul Lee and Brian Horton (Creatures of Habit novel). Hellboy editor Scott Allie interviews Hellboy director Guillermo Del Toro (Blade II) and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola during the early days of production on their Hellboy film. We are also proud to present a special Dark Horse Fine Arts section, with shorts by R. Sikoryak (Drawn & Quarterly) and the Fillbach Brothers (Poison Elves), and, we kid you not, a two-page comic strip by the most important artist of the twentieth century, Pablo Picasso (Guernica). On sale October 2 SC, 64pg, FC . . . $6.95 FRANK MILLER: THE ART OF SIN CITY HC In 1991, visionary creator Frank Miller continued his shakedown of the comics industry when he premiered his visceral and powerfully charged Sin City series. With Sin City, Miller sent a shock wave through the industry and beyond, stunning critics and amazing readers, the after-affects of which are still being felt today. While Miller is primarily praised for his outstanding stories, it is his breathtaking artwork that continues to shine on. To honor the artist and his groundbreaking work, Dark Horse Maverick is pleased to present Frank Miller: The Art of Sin City, a unique and handsomely bound hardcover coffee table book, containing pieces both published and unpublished — some never before seen by the public. Printed on glossy 100 lb. coated paper stock and featuring items ranging from preliminary to sketches to promotional pieces, this beautiful edition holds everything a Sin City fan, or connoisseur of fine art, could ever hope for. • Featuring an introduction by noted comics historian R.C. Harvey SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale November 6 HC, b&w and FC, 128 pgs, 9"x12", 3-piece case binding . . . . . . . . . . . $39.95 MAVERICK "NICHOLAS WAS" CHRISTMAS CARDS created & written by NEIL GAIMAN painted by MICHAEL ZULLI Just in time for those early Holiday shoppers, Dark Horse Maverick is pleased to offer the "Nicholas Was" Christmas Card! Beautifully painted by award-winning artist Michael Zulli (The Last Temptation), open the card and you'll find Neil Gaiman's bleakly charming Yuletide vignette "Nicholas Was. . ." from his short story collection Smoke and Mirrors. Bound in cellophane with six identical cards and envelopes to a bundle, these cards are sure to chase the gloom away from any Scrooge's heart. On sale October 30 FC, 4.625" x 6", 6 cards per pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 GROO: DEATH AND TAXES TP created & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by MARK EVANIER & SERGIO ARAGONÉS The three most inevitable things in the world are death, taxes, and another Groo collection from Dark Horse Maverick. This one is about the other two: Groo and his loyal pooch Rufferto encounter a king who is forever raising the cost of living and an undertaker who drives up the cost of dying. So the kingdom goes to war against … well, they're not exactly sure of that part yet. But they're definitely going to war. What a time for Groo to be trapped in his solemn vow not to kill! And if you think that makes him any less dangerous, you don't know Groo. He's even worse … as the savage warrior, Odoman the Invincible, finds out the hard way. The Eisner Award winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier do it again … and if you're thinking that "it" involves anything other than bringing you some of the best adventures of the world's stupidest barbarian, you'd probably be wrong! On sale November 20 SC, FC, 112 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 USAGI YOJIMBO #61 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI Chizu was once the feared leader of the deadly Neko Ninja Clan, demanding respect and loyalty from those around her. But circumstances have made her a fugitive, and now she's running for her life, hunted by the clan that she used to command. Coming out of hiding to rescue the life of a child, Chizu quickly finds her own life in even more peril than before. Meanwhile, an elite ninja assassination team set their sights on what they believe are the keys to locating the missing woman — a pair of wandering ronin named Usagi and Jotaro! On sale October 30 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 GRENDEL: RED, WHITE, & BLACK #2 created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by DAN BRERETON, PHIL HESTER & ANDE PARKS, ANDI WATSON, & more! The Devil's Reign continues! Matt Wagner and Dark Horse present five more tales guaranteed to make your heart race and your blood run cold. There is only one thing that Hunter Rose — the man behind the assassin's mask of Grendel — holds more precious than his own life, and that is his adopted daughter Stacy Palumbo. But Hunter soon finds himself at odds with Stacy over her new friend, a wolf named Argent, who also happens to be Grendel's most deadly nemesis! Five stories. Five artists. One Vision. From the politics of organized crime to the ancient ethics of the Samurai warrior code and beyond, Wagner and company continue to explore the rich tapestry that is the world of Grendel! On sale October 9 32pg, b&w& r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 AMERICAN SPLENDOR: UNSUNG HERO #3 created & written by HARVEY PEKAR illustrated by DAVID COLLIER This issue marks the conclusion to Harvey Pekar's fascinating and illuminating biography of Robert McNeill. With just a few weeks left in his tour of duty, nineteen-year-old McNeill's only thoughts are of escaping Vietnam's violently surrealistic landscape and returning home to the United States. But to do so, he must stay one step ahead of the enemies who try to take his life, the depression and nihilism that permeate his camp, and the commanding officers who use every loophole they can find to keep him in the bush. On sale October 9 24 pg, b&w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 DEAD TO RIGHTS by MIKE KENNEDY, FRANCISCO PARONZINI, and RANDY EMBERLIN; cover by TIM BRADSTREET Grant City. A sordid playground of crime, corruption, and the rest of greed's twisted offspring. The push-and-pull warfare between law and disorder swings favor on a daily basis, drowning its citizens in a pool of perpetual darkness. But the most dangerous man in Grant City used to carry a badge... Dead to Rights™ tells the story of an undercover cop buried so deep in his mission, he's starting to question the direction of his loyalties. And when fugitive ex-cop Jack Slate tears a bloody path through his territory, things go rapidly to hell. While the game follows Jack Slate's search for his father's killer, this prestige format comic book supplements the plot from an outside character's perspective. Familiar faces reveal additional information about key events in the game, further broadening the scope of this explosive noir adventure. Based on the highly anticipated video game from Namco, Dead to Rights was created in close association with the original development team at Namco, led by the game's creator, Andre Emerson, Dead to Rights is written by Mike Kennedy (Lone Wolf 2100), who adapted the original script for gameplay. With cover art by Tim Bradstreet and interiors by Francisco Paronzini and Randy Emberlin, this 64-page book will also feature production drawings by the game's conceptual art team. On sale October FC, 64pg (one-shot) . . . $5.95 AL WILLIAMSON: HIDDEN LANDS TP by THOMAS YEATES, MARK SCHULTZ, and STEVE RINGGENBERG Al Williamson stand in rarified air, among the titans of the development of comics as an art form. Drawing from the tradition of the heyday of book, advertising, and comic-strip illustration, Williamson brought a command of craft and dynamics rarely seen, before or since, to a field that had largely valued speed over skill. As part of an amazing stable of young artists at E.C. in the 1950's, Williamson helped change the industry forever, but much of his work of the era has remained hidden. Al Williamson: Hidden Lands at last uncovers these gems, stories from his days at Atlas, E.C., Charlton, Harvey, Dell, and more — most of which have never been reprinted until now, plus a wide array of material that has never before been published, including fascinating sketches and works from his career's infancy and photos from the artist's personal scrapbooks. Covered in fascinating depth bby Mark Schultz, Thomas Yeates, and Steve Ringgenberg and gathered extensive, lively interviews with Williamson. Al Williamson: Hidden Lands is an essential volume for any fan of this giant of graphic fiction. On sale November 27 SC, 224pg, b&w, 8 ½" x 11" . . . . $22.95 GRENDEL TALES: THE DEVIL MAY CARE by MATT WAGNER, TERRY LABAN, and PETER DOHERTY While most of humanity has been decimated in the apocalypse, the hunger for sporting events survives and is stronger than ever! It's race time in Indianapolis, and the only thing hotter than the action on the track is the passion boiling outside of the stadium walls. Local Grendel chief Hack has his hands full. Between the volatile visiting Grendel clans tearing up the town, a mysterious vigilante on a Grendel-killing spree, and forces within his own clan that seek to depose him, there's little room for error or emotion. But when he feels himself falling for Dana, the city hospital's headstrong lead physician, he quickly finds things spiraling out of his control. And he's not the only one with problems. Dana's struggling with her delinquent son, desperately trying to keep him away from the very Grendel that she herself is growing ever attracted to. Something's gotta give, in this tragic tale of passion, love, and betrayal. Collecting the six-issue mini-series. On sale November SC, 160pg, FC . . . $19.95 RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!: HUMAN WONDERS #3 (OF 4) by HADEN BLACKMAN and CARY NORD; cover by CARY NORD Human Wonders, the third installment of the Ripley's Believe It Or Not! series focuses on human oddities throughout history. Narrated by the original Siamese Twins, this issue covers human hyperbole's, including the world's fattest twins, and explores the bizarre human afflictions that produce dog-faced boys and elephant men. Though disturbing and stark, Human Wonders attempts to prove how those who appear less than human can actually be so much more than the rest of us. On sale October 23 b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #50: HELLMOUTH TO MOUTH PART (4 OF 4) By SCOTT LOBDELL, CLIFF RICHARDS, and ANDI WATSON; Wraparound cover by PAUL LEE and BRIAN HORTON Scott Lobdell wraps up his first apocalyptic run on Buffy with a special fiftieth issue, featuring more story pages, as well as two backup features: a prose story by Lobdell, with illustrations by Paul Lee; a short comic by Andi Watson; and a wraparound painted cover by regular cover artists Lee and Brian Horton. "Hellmouth to Mouth" concludes as Buffy finally rescues Xander and Dawn from the crew that's nearly destroyed Sunnydale — The Scourge! They soon find that the only thing worse than the Scourge is their secret leader, revealed this issue! Buffy's not just fighting for her friends' and family's life, she's fighting for a chance to live her own life, to be more than a fearless vampire hunter. Who better to have backing her up than former sadistic Slayer Faith and the vampire hunting vampire himself, Angel?! On sale October 30 FC, 40pg (4 of 4) (Lee/Horton cover) . . . $3.50 FC, 40pg (4 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $3.50 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYERS—BROKEN BOTTLE OF DJINN (ONE-SHOT) by DOUG PETRIE, JANE ESPENSON, GENE COLAN, and JEFF MATSUDA Following up the Tales of the Slayers graphic novel, Buffy TV writers Doug Petrie and Jane Espenson return with a tale of two Slayers: One, a young girl slumming through the bleak streets of 1930s New York City, and another, parading through the brighter streets of 1990s Sunnydale. This month marks fan-favorite cover-artist Jeff Matsuda's first story pages of Buffy Summers, both in this book and in Dark Horse's Reveal. Petrie again teams with his dream artist Gene Colan to show a Slayer facing the same creature as Buffy, but sixty years earlier. Two of the most popular writers from the television series team with one of the hot young stars of the comics and animation scene, and one of the greatest horror-comics artist of all time. For the occasion, we sprung for a special format and more story pages than just any old Buffy comic. On sale October 16 FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $3.50 CANNON GOD EXAXXION #10: STAGE TWO PART 2 by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS From the creator of Gunsmith Cats, the animator of Bubblegum Crisis, comes a fantastic new series combining elements of those great Japanese imports, plus tons of anime in-jokes, crazy action, and a sci-fi plot that will knock your pants off! And now we're packing more of Kenichi Sonoda's superior art and story into every 48 page issue! The tension rises as Hoichi's school is the focus of attention. The occupying aliens have figured out that the kid in the gunsuit is connected to Hoichi's high school, and so they've begun a program of weeding out the possible perpetrators. What does it mean? You and Hoichi will find out, and it won't be pretty. Not at all. Find out what will make Hoichi so angry that he will be willing to go to war against the evil aliens, and get back into the giant robot, Exaxxion. MATURE READERS On sale October 16 b&w, 48pg . . . $3.99 OH MY GODDESS! #91: TRAVELLER PART 1 (OF 5) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS It looks like Belldandy's powers are having a little trouble. She can't even make a penny levitate! What's going on? And to make matters worse, members of Keiichi's motorcycle club come for a visit. . . with a bunch of possessions for Keiichi to store, and now the crew is a bit short on space. But not to fear, it's Skuld to the rescue! You know how Skuld likes to create crazy new technologies, well, this time she's made a computer that will alter space! With the click of a makeshift video game controller, the room is twice as large! Now there's space for all the stuff and Keiichi too. But just wait, someone's got to mess it up eventually. It's the start of a fun new storyline in which otaku Matthew Sweet, the pop music star, will make a special appearance! Well, his lyrics will, at least. Join us for the first of five issues in "Traveller." On sale October 2 b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS!: QUEEN SAYOKO TP by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Poor Sayoko! The former queen of Nekomi Tech has never been the same since the goddess Belldandy arrived and stole away the hearts of the student body. Now its time for the annual Campus Queen contest again, and Sayoko wants to win so badly she'd sell her soul—literally—to the demon Mara! With a Demon First Class on her side, Sayoko's dreams just might come true. Can mortal-first-class (well, maybe not first class) Keiichi, Belldandy, and her sister goddesses rescue Sayoko from her own dream before she pays the demonic price and drags the entire campus down with her? Collecting the five-issue mini- series. On sale November 6. SC, 240pg, b&w, 5 ¾" x 8 ¼" . . . $16.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 27: BATTLE'S EVE by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by MATT WAGNER Hooooo doggy! The tension is getting so thick, a dotanuki wielded by the strongest samurai would have a hard time cutting through it! Just two more volumes left until one of the world's most classic pieces of comic-book literature reaches its exciting and emotional conclusion. Two swords remain planted in the ground, awaiting the final duel between the conniving Retsudo and the vengeful Itto, and little Daigoro guards the two blades with his life. Indeed, his life is threatened when a stampede of villagers escaping a burning village almost plow him into the dirt. Impressed townfolk decide to stop and help him, staying for a while on the same beach. For once, Daigoro experiences the joy of being a child, playing with the other children, but that peace won't last long. Yaygu Retsudo, imprisoned in the castle of the shögun, deceives his way to freedom and commands the very last members of the Yagyu ninja to kill Itto! But knowing swords alone won't kill him, Yagyu sends a strange and fascinating weapon to the battlefield, the exploding ninja! • The thrilling epic claws its way to an unexpected conclusion! • A truly influential work. One of the best comic books ever (if not THE best)! FOR MATURE READERS On sale November 27 SC, 300pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 ALSO AVAILABLE: LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN'S ROAD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6"(STAR11783) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 2: THE GATELESS BARRIER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11929) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 3: THE FLUTE OF THE FALLEN TIGER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12325) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 4: THE BELL WARDEN TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12326). . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 5: BLACK WIND TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12634). . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 6: LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12817) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 7: CLOUD DRAGON, WIND TIGER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13112) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 8: CHAINS OF DEATH TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13290) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 9: ECHO OF THE ASSASSIN TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13578) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 10: HOSTAGE CHILD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13691) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 11: TALISMAN OF HADES TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13906) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 12: SHATTERED STONES TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14042) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 13: THE MOON IN THE EAST, THE SUN IN THE WEST TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14486) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 14: DAY OF THE DEMONS TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14742) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 15: BROTHERS OF THE GRASS TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 352pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14652) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 16: THE GATEWAY INTO WINTER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14990) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 17: THE WILL OF THE FANG TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15112) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 18: THE LAST KUROKUWA TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15201) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 19: THE MOON IN OUR HEARTS TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15438) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 20: A TASTE OF POISON TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6"(STAR15649) . . . $9.95 ******************** ASTRO BOY VOLUME 9 TP by Osamu Tezuka; translation by Frederik L. Schodt Osama Tezuka's Astro Boy is the all-time, 100,000 horsepower champion of classic all-ages robot action! Available for the first time in America, these tales are as exciting, touching, and hilarious as when Tezuka crafted them almost half a centruy ago! In this volume: Astro Boy tries to foil a mad scientist's plot to use a robotic Cleopatra to recreate the ancient kingdom of Egypt; Astro tries to solve the mystery of a young ghost appearing on 3D TVs; and Astro joins with the robot Cobalt in a race against time to stop a lost H-Bomb from devastating Japan! On sale Novemner 27 SC, 216pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7" . . . $9.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #26 by MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & TOSHIYA TAKEDA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The year of Shirow in Super Manga Blast! is just getting started, and as fall sets in, it's time to consider how to pass those winter days on the way. But why argue with yourself? Just pick up the new issue of SMB! to warm up your brisk evenings! If Shirow's Appleseed isn't hot enough for you, you're sure to sweat in your seat when you read Shadow Star, as the dragon kids expose weaknesses in their abilities, but is it a weakness in the dragons, or the kids? And over in 3x3 Eyes things aren't exactly cooling off, as Pai, Yakumo, and tough-punching Jake getting ever closer to the secret of the sacred land. Plus, cutey Pai takes a bath. Meow! As always, plenty of action from Seraphic Feather, as the battle rages in the research lab and it looks as if the whole place will collapse, but somehow Apep and Fawn find the time to have a little make-out session. Phew, things are getting ever so spicy in Super Manga Blast!, like the cinnamon in a pumpkin pie! Happy Halloween! MATURE READERS • New material from Ghost In The Shell creator, Masamune Shirow!! • Manga is everywhere these days, but the best is in Super Manga Blast! 128 pages of action, drama, and fun! On sale October 30 b&w, 128pg . . . $5.99 STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #47 by JOHN OSTRANDER, C.P. SMITH, and JASEN RODRIGUEZ; cover by STEVE FIRCHOW Obi-Wan and Anakin have their hands full protecting one Senator Greyshade from attacks by droid assassins, sky-bike riding Dug assassins, and beautiful assassin princesses with diplomatic immunity. Meanwhile, Autem and Omin, the two Senate Guards who are also on the Greyshade assignment, discover a common link among the assassins — a link that strikes a little too close to home for Autem. Action and adventure during the time that the Republic ruled the galaxy and the Jedi were the glue that held the Republic together! On sale October 18 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: INFINITIES — THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK #4 (OF 4) by DAVID LAND, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA, and DAN JACKSON; cover by CHRIS BACHALO Dagobah is a mysterious place. Beneath the heavy canopy of ancient trees lies a strange jungle inhabited by creatures in caves and swamps not seen elsewhere. Dagobah is also home to the greatest living Jedi Master, Yoda. It's here that he has trained young Leia Skywalker to take her rightful place in the Jedi Order. Though she has quickly learned what he's taught her, she is not a Jedi yet. She has two important final tasks to complete. Yoda, too, has a final mission. His home is about to become a battleground, as he faces the fiercest soldier the Dark Side has ever commanded: Darth Vader! In a mortal confrontation on an astral plane, these warriors will clash for the fate of the universe! On sale October 9 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: EMPIRE #2 by SCOTT ALLIE, RYAN BENJAMIN, and CURTIS ARNOLD; cover by BRIAN HORTON The plot against the Emperor and Darth Vader proceeds, but as the conspirators worry about whether either of their targets suspect — and how much they might suspect — they also begin to wonder about each other. Can the cold-blooded killer Gauer be trusted? What about the ambitious Imperial Officer Dezsetes? And who can tell what goes on behind the blank eyes of the cybernetically enhanced Grand Moff Trachta? In the midst of the plots and counter plots, word comes of a new threat — a new, unknown Jedi has emerged to challenge Vader… On sale October 4 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO… VOLUME 3 By ARCHIE GOODWIN, AL WILLIAMSON, CARLOS GARZON, WALLY LOMBEGO, CARMINE INFANTINO, GENE DAY, LARRY HAMA, MIKE W. BARR, WALTER SIMONSON, THOMAS PALMER, and DAVID MICHELINIE Dark Horse Comics presents the latest volume of Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... featuring classic Star Wars stories not seen in over twenty years! Originally printed by Marvel Comics, these stories have been re-colored and are sure to please Star Wars fans both new and old. Volume 3 collects issues #39-52 of the original Marvel run and begins with a re-telling of The Empire Stikes Back and continues past that to adventures such as "Droid World" and "The Last Jedi." Before midi-chlorians… Before Jar-Jar Binks… These are the continuing adventures of Lucas's first star-faring team in a freshly imagined universe. On sale November 13 SC, 376pg, FC . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT — OPEN SEASONS TP By HADEN BLACKMAN, RAMON BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ He was born a poor farm boy on a forgotten planet in the galaxy's Outer Rim. Taken under the wing of a wise mentor after the violent death of his family, he would rise up to lead a band of fighters struggling for survival against a dark force that threatens to wipe them out completely. His name would become known throughout the systems, and his legacy would change the galaxy forever. But his name isn't Skywalker…it's Jango Fett! The Sith have begun the final maneuvering in their quest to take over the galaxy and are looking for the perfect specimen to take part in their secret experiments. Lord Tyranus may've just found a prime candidate in Jango. Recounting Jango's story from his early days on the Fett farm, through the annihilation of the once proud Mandalorian warriors, to his transformation into the galaxy's most feared bounty hunter. Open Seasons offers an in- depth look at the most exciting new character from Attack of the Clones, and details the beginning of the infamous Fett legacy — one that would come back to plague the Rebellion a generation later. On sale November 27 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 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. 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 November 20 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 as 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 available in limited quantities and for the first time in an English- language edition. FOR MATURE READERS On sale November 27 HC, 48pg, FC, 8 3/4" x 11 3/4" . . . $14.95 BOMBSHELL PVC FIGURE "Super-deformed" Bombshell is irked! No-one takes a pint-sized super spy seriously when her belly pokes out and she's oh so gosh-darn cute. But be warned, for this 6" tiny tornado of incendiary excitement isn't to be toyed with. Featuring 3 points of articulation, the Bombshell figure leaps into the 3D world from the pages of Dark Horse's sleeper hit comic, SpyBoy. Ready to smack evil upside the head, this diminutive diva is crackin' heads ol' school style, and lookin' cute doin' it! On sale December 4 6" PVC figure, packaged full-color window box . . . $19.99 MASAMUNE SHIROW 2003 CALENDAR Dark Horse celebrates it's third year of bringing American Anime fans a special Masamune Shirow calendar. We are only bringing in a limited number of calendars, which were designed and printed expressly for Dark Horse in Japan. It is the same high-quality item that Japanese publisher Seishinsha is preparing for release to their market, but we are translating it into English and including U.S. holidays.13 stunning full color illustrations grace this item, which is packaged in an imprinted plastic envelope. Measuring 19 3/4" x 8 1/4" unfolded. On sale November 20 19 3/4" x 8 1/4", full color calendar . . . $24.99 COWBOY BEBOP ZIPPO® LIGHTER Cowboy Bebop is cool, slick, and quick with a light— just like anime hero, Spike Siegel. This official Cowboy Bebop Zippo® lighter by Dark Horse is made using a never-before-seen super-sharp finishing process called Spectrum. So yeah, this is a Cowboy Bebop Spectrum-Finish ZippoTM Lighter, each and every one has a unique finish, and that's all you need to know. On sale December 4 Zippo® Lighter w/spectrum finish . . . $29.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTER #35: TARZAN STATUE Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan has thrilled readers since 1912 when it was first published in a pulp magazine. The story of an English lord that was marooned in the African jungle and raised by apes is known and loved worldwide. Tarzan swung through adventures from the wilds of the African jungle, to the hidden city of Atlantis, and beyond. Hal Foster was hired in 1929 to adapt the story of Tarzan for a daily comic strip and soon had a whole nation eager to read the latest Tarzan adventure every morning. Tarzan remains one of the most beloved and well fictional characters and his story is constantly being retold. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios, this statue comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback button and booklet as extras. This piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. On sale October 16 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 DARK HORSE JOURNALS Everyone needs a place to scrawl their brilliant ideas before they flit like sugared-up three year olds out of their heads. These remarkable journals will safely house your deepest thoughts, nurture your creativity, and keep the dreary world at bay. Choose the fun of a Bettie Page girlie magazine, the fanciful romp of Sock Monkey or the yee-haw of kuties on horsies from Lisa Petrucci, and let your thoughts run free. On sale October 23 BETTIE JOURNAL #1 BETTIE JOURNAL #2 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY LISA PETRUCCI 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 spiral bound journals, 128 pages . . . $9.99 each BETTIE PAGE STICKER PACKS We've taken our popular vinyl Bettie Stickers and made them even more beautiful. Each pack contains 4 Bettie stickers and a flashy header card to make displaying them even easier. And the best part? Buy the pack and save a buck of the combined retail price of the four stickers. On sale October BETTIE STICKER PACK: CLASSIC 4 full color stickers . . . $6.99 BETTIE STICKER PACK: AMUSEMENT 4 full color stickers . . . $6.99 BETTIE PAGE RELISTS BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF HEARTS TP by Jim Silke FC/b&w, 96pg, 9" x 12", deluxe paperback format, coffee-table book (STAR01439) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF THE NILE TP by Jim Silke with additional pinup art by Dave Stevens SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12304) . . . $12.95 BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE Figure w/detailed box (STAR11260) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE FIGURE #2: PHOTO BETTIE 6 1/2" tall, 50's motif, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13250) . . . $24.99 Bettie Page T-Shirts BETTIE X3/PLAIN TEE/INDIGO/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 BETTIE X3/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 HAWAIIAN BETTIE IN HEART CIRCLE/BABYDOLL/WHITE/ADULT S-L…$17.99 HAWAIIAN BETTIE IN HEART CIRCLE/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 DEVIL BETTIE/LONG SLEEVE TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 DEVIL BETTIE/SPAGHETTI STRAP TANK/RED S-L…$17.99 BETTIE IN LEOPARD BIKINI/RAGLAN TEE/WHITE W/RED/YOUTH S-XL…$17.99 BETTIE SITTING IN SAND/ALL-OVER-IMAGE TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XXL…$24.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #1: QUEEN OF HEARTS Full-color box w/trading card (STAR010783) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #2: HAWAII Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10784) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #3: CLEOPATRA Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10785) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #4: BACK IN BLUE Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10786) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER SERIES II #2: LEOPARD BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR12305) . . . $39.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #3: DEVIL BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (OCT000080). . . $39.99 BETTIE PAGE AIR FRESHENERS Hawaiian Bettie (photo) #1, Rose scent . . . $1.99 Queen of Hearts (Jim Silke art) #2, Coconut scent (STAR13670). . . $1.99 Back in Blue (Dave Stevens art) #3, Lemon scent (STAR13669) . . . $1.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET Set of 4 full-color photo coasters (STAR13136) . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE DRESS-UP MAGNET SET Full-color magnet set (STAR12265) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE ORNAMENT FC, packaged in a window box (STAR13093) . . . $19.99 BETTIE PAGE BEACH TOWEL FC, 30" x 60", 100% cotton . . . $24.99 BETTIE PAGE STICKERS Bettie Page sticker #1 (Devil Bettie), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #2 (Black Bettie), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #3 (Leopard Bettie), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #4 (Red Bettie), FC . . . $1.99 (each) ****************** STAR WARS MINI-BUST RELISTS Own a piece of the Star Wars universe! STAR WARS: MACE WINDU MINI-BUST Calm and controlled, Mace Windu is a noble Jedi Master and member of the Jedi High Council. Mace observes the widening divergence in the Republic with great fear, and he worries that there aren't enough Jedi to protect the galaxy during these critical times. 5 1/4" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS: ANAKIN SKYWALKER MINI-BUST It has been ten years since young Anakin Skywalker left his desert home to begin training as a Jedi Padawan. Under the mentorship of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin has become a confident, headstrong apprentice with an impulsive nature and a flair for adventure. 6" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI MINI-BUST Obi-Wan Kenobi is a resourceful Jedi Knight responsible for training Anakin Skywalker in the ways of the Force. Over the last ten years, Obi-Wan has become a mentor and father to young Anakin, but he remains keenly aware of Anakin's naïve and reckless inclinations. 5 1/4" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS: PADMÉ AMIDALA MINI-BUST Now a Senator from Naboo, Padmé Amidala has grown more beautiful and wise since her term as Queen. Frequently caught in the midst of tumultuous circumstances, Amidala strives for a peaceful resolution to the civil strife plaguing the Republic. 5 1/4" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 ******************* MASAMUNE SHIROW RELISTS APPLESEED: THE PROMETHEAN CHALLENGE TP (BOOK ONE) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR10806) . . . $16 .95 APPLESEED: PROMETHEUS UNBOUND TP (BOOK TWO) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR14782) . . . $16.95 APPLESEED: THE SCALES OF PROMETHEUS TP (BOOK THREE) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR11324) . . . $17.95 APPLESEED: THE PROMETHEAN BALANCE TP (BOOK FOUR) by Masamune Shirow SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR11325) . . . $17.95 APPLESEED DATABOOK PACK by Masamune Shirow Issue #1-2, b&w, each book 48pg, SC (STAR11482) . . . $7.00 BLACK MAGIC TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 204pg, b&w (STAR08511) . . . $16.95 CYBERWORLD PORTFOLIO Six 13 1/2"x 10 3/8" color prints . . . $19.99 DOMINION TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR11014) . . . $16.95 INTRON DEPOT LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11684) . . . $19.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 352pg, b&w (STAR01697) . . . $24.95 MASAMUME SHIROW 2002 CALENDAR FC, 19 3/4" x 8 1/4" unfolded . . . $24.99 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 ORION 3RD EDITION TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 272pg, b&w (STAR13440) . . . $19.95 COMPLETE MANGA RELISTS 3 X 3 EYES: BLOOD OF THE SACRED DEMON TP by Yuzo Takada SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR15232) . . . $13.95 3 X 3 EYES: FLIGHT OF THE DEMON TP by Yuzo Takada SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR14681) . . . $16.95 AKIRA BOOK 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 2 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 304pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12977) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 3 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 288pg, b&w (STAR13635) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 4 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 400pg, b&w (STAR10435) . . . $27.95 AKIRA BOOK 5 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 416pg, b&w (STAR14931) . . . $27.95 AKIRA BOOK 6 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 440pg, b&w (STAR15433) . . . $29.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 1 TP by Osamu Tezuka SC, 224pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7" (STAR15434) . . . $9.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 2 TP by Osamu Tezuka SC, 208pg, 4 1/2" x 7", b&w (STAR01283) . . . $9.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 3 TP by Osamu Tezuka SC, 208pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7" . . . $9.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: CRY OF THE WORM TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09466) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: DARK SHADOWS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR12025) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: DREAMSONG TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR10275) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: THE GATHERING TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR14147) . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: THE GATHERING VOL. II TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR14935) . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: HEART OF DARKNESS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 240pg, b&w (STAR13139) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: ON SILENT WINGS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09943) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: ON SILENT WINGS II TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR10899) . . . $14.95 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: GRAND MAL TP by Adam Warren SC, 112pg, FC (STAR01257) . . . $14.95 DOMU: A CHILD'S DREAM 2ND ED. TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR01537) . . . $17.95 DRAKUUN: THE REVENGE OF GUSTAV TP by Johji Manabe SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR09380) . . . $14.95 DRAKUUN: SHADOW OF THE WARLOCK TP by Johji Manabe SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR10114) . . . $14.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BAD TRIP TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR10787) . . . $13.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BEAN BANDIT TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR11498) . . . $16.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BONNIE & CLYDE TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09143) . . . $13.95 GUNSMITH CATS: GOLDIE VS. MISTY TP by Kenichi Sonoda ---SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR08984) . . . $15.95 GUNSMITH CATS: KIDNAPPED TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 232pg, b&w (STAR13160) . . . $16.95 GUNSMITH CATS: MISFIRE TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR00326) . . . $15.95 GUNSMITH CATS: MISTER V TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR14477) . . . $18.95 GUNSMITH CATS: MISTY'S RUN TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 176pg, b&w (STARSTAR15104) . . . $14.95 GUNSMITH CATS: THE RETURN OF GRAY TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 248pg, b&w (STAR07630) . . . $17.95 OH MY GODDESS!: THE ADVENTURES OF THE MINI-GODDESSES TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR11200) . . . $9.95 OH MY GODDESS!: CHILDHOOD'S END TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR15354) . . . $15.95 OH MY GODDESS!: THE DEVIL IN MISS URD TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR13583) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS!: THE FOURTH GODDESS TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 280pg, b&w . . . $18.95 OH MY GODDESS!: LOVE POTION NO. 9 TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR09467) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS!: MARA STRIKES BACK TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR11145) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS!: MISS KEIICHI TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 232pg, b&w (STAR13173) . . . $16.95 OH MY GODDESS!: NINJA MASTER! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR12044). . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS!: THE QUEEN OF VENGEANCE TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR10402) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS!: SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR09940) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS!: TERRIBLE MASTER URD TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR11152) . . . $14.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 3 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR01299) . . . $13.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 5 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR07440) . . . $14.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 6 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR09857) . . . $14.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 7 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR10124) . . . $14.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 8 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR10789). . . $14.95 SERAPHIC FEATHER TP by Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto SC, 232pg, b&w (STAR14712) . . . $16.95 MASAKAZU KATSURA'S SHADOW LADY: THE AWAKENING TP by Masakazu Katsura SC, b&w, 184pg (STAR12330) . . . $15.95 MASAKAZU KATSURA'S SHADOW LADY: SUDDEN DEATH TP by Masakazu Katsura SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR13477) . . . $14.95 SHADOW STAR TP by Mohiro Kitoh SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14504) . . . $15.95 SHADOW STAR: DARKNESS VISIBLE TP by Mohiro Kitoh SC, 182pg, b&w (STAR15578) . . . $14.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST!: THE WILD ONES TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR07031) . . . $12.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST! : LIGHTS AND SIREN! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 120pg, b&w (STAR10419) . . . $10.95 LUNCHBOX RELISTS BONE LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11644) . . . $19.95 CHRIS WARE'S RUSTY BROWN LUNCHBOX FC, embossed metal . . . $19.99 DEVIL GIRL LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12577) . . . $19.99 FLASH GORDON LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12314) . . . $19.99 FUTURAMA LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12315) . . . $19.99 GROO LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10347) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10349) . . . $19.95 INTRON DEPOT LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11684) . . . $19.95 LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 MADMAN LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11005) . . . $19.95 MILK & CHEESE LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" (STAR10355) . . . $19.95 OLIVIA LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" (STAR11006) . . . $19.95 SOCK MONKEY LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11660) . . . $19.95 SPIRIT LUNCHBOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 THUNDERBIRDS LUNCHBOX FC, embossed metal LUNCHBOX, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 ********************* DC COMICS Loeb & Lee on BATMAN monthly! BATMAN #608 Ever since the news broke last spring, fans and readers alike have waited breathlessly for this moment: Jim Lee pencilling Batman! You've seen the sketches and previews in Wizard: The Comics Magazine. You read about it online. You've been awed by the posters and banners at the summer conventions. Now, one of the most anticipated events of the year is here! BATMAN #608 is the start of "Hush" — a 12-part, uninterrupted storyline where superstar artist Lee unleashes his talent on one of DC's greatest icons. Joining Lee is someone who is no stranger to the World's Greatest Detective: writer Jeph Loeb, who has spun such classic maxiseries as the Eisner and Wizard Award-winning BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN and BATMAN: DARK VICTORY, and who now brings his powerful storytelling abilities to the monthly title. Beautifully inked by Scott Williams, "Hush" is a bold new adventure in the life of the Dark Knight, and surely will set a new standard for Batman stories for years to come. The details of "Hush" have been kept tightly under wraps, as it features more surprises than readers can imagine. What we can tell you is that it features a wide array of friends and foes from the Batman cast, including Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, the Joker, Two-Face, Huntress, and — before it's all done — a certain Man of Steel. There will be action, murder, mystery, romance…and death in a story that will keep you guessing right up until the end! This project is supported with a full-color poster, Wizard: The Comics Magazine preview, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BATMAN is an ongoing series edited by Bob Schreck. Issue #608 is 32 pages and arrives in comic-book stores October 23 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. Rescuing a mad world GLOBAL FREQUENCY There are 1001 people on the Global Frequency, connected across a worldwide telecommunications spider web from Nova Scotia to Tasmania. You'll never know when you'll get the call, but when you do you have 30 minutes to save the world. Global Frequency — the last, best line of defense that you have never heard of. And if you're lucky, you never will. WildStorm Productions is proud to present a bold new project from the fertile imagination of writer Warren Ellis (THE AUTHORITY, TRANSMETROPOLITAN). GLOBAL FREQUENCY is a 12-issue maxiseries with each issue drawn by a different, brilliant comics artist suited to that issue. Issue #1 features art by Garry Leach (THE AUTHORITY, Miracleman), and future contributors include Steve Dillon, Gene Ha, Glenn Fabry, and David Lloyd. Brian Wood designs and creates the distinctive covers for all 12 issues. Global Frequency is an independent defense intelligence organization with a thousand and one agents all over the world. Everyone's a potential member but they don't know they're needed until they hear that unusual cell phone tone — and within moments, you might see them leaving their house in a hurry, wearing a jacket or shirt with the distinctive Global Frequency symbol. It's now their time to defend the world! Who's on the other end of the phone line? The call itself comes from Aleph, central dispatcher for the Global Frequency, and she gets her orders from Miranda Zero (not her real name, but the only one you're getting), creator and operator of the organization. Her true identity was erased from the world's records the moment she went into business. And the Global Frequency's mission? It's here to clean up after the 20th century — to keep an eye on the bad, mad things in the dark that the public never found out about. All the black projects, the deranged science, the chilly encounters with the unknown, the Cold War traps — they're all sitting there like landmines. Eventually someone will trip over one of them. The Global Frequency is there to catch them when they fall, and defuse the mines before they explode into mainstream consciousness, causing more pain and horror than they have already. So who will be the next person to answer the Global Frequency? There's only one way to find out… This project is supported with a full-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. GLOBAL FREQUENCY is a 12-issue WildStorm Productions maxiseries edited by Scott Dunbier. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 23 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE FURIES HARDCOVER At the close of the immensely popular VERTIGO series THE SANDMAN, Lyta Hall's young son became the new Dream King. But what became of Lyta herself? Her story unfolds in THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE FURIES — an original 96-page VERTIGO hardcover graphic novel written by Mike Carey (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER), with photo-realistic paintings by John Bolton (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, USER). In the three years since Daniel left to fulfill his destiny, Lyta has suffered greatly from the loss of her only son. Born half-human and half-Fury, Lyta has always connected more with her human side. But now the bloodline that has made her kin to the Furies — a terrifying trio of spirits who exact an inimitable brand of vengeance — has taken over her senses…and her sanity. In an effort to escape her pain and unravel her mysterious heritage before it consumes her, Lyta accepts a job with a traveling theatre troupe on its way to Athens, Greece — the very location where her mother was blessed — or cursed — with the power of the Furies. But the journey ahead proves to be far more harrowing than anything Lyta has encountered, as a series of cruel and familiar mythological figures set their sights on destroying the Furies — and plan to use Lyta Hall as the ultimate pawn. Lyta finally sees the son she thought she lost forever, but is the fateful reunion with the new Lord of Dreams everything she expected? Set in the historically rich city of Athens, the dark netherworld of Hades and the ethereal realms of existence above and in between, this mythological maelstrom of dark secrets and deception chronicles one woman's explosive journey from emotional hell to salvation. This project is supported with a bookmark, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE FURIES is a 96-page VERTIGO hardcover edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores October 30 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN HARDCOVER The eagerly anticipated sequel to BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS is gathered together for the first time with THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN — a 256-page hardcover written and illustrated by Frank Miller with magnificent colors by Lynn Varley. This incredible volume, designed by multiple award-winner Chip Kidd, features an introduction by Miller commenting on returning to the world he created fifteen years ago. The book includes the complete 3-part story, plus sketches, color samples and other never-before-seen material. It's been three years since the events of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and everything is just fine — at least on the surface. What the world at large doesn't know is that it's a total sham. A perfectly choreographed, pretty little world where everything that's ugly, or even potentially disturbing, is all nicely wrapped up with neat little ribbons and swept under the carpet. Only he knows better. He's watched it fester to near-breaking point, and it's time for the only free man left who can effect any real change to bring it all down around their ears once and for all. The Dark Knight returns once again with a vitality unseen since the first years of his war on crime. Together with his army of Bat-soldiers, including Carrie Kelly — formerly Robin, and now the new Catgirl — the Dark Knight wages a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN features appearances by such DC icons as Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, the Atom, the Question, and more. But are they still the World's Greatest Heroes? BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS — NEW EDITION HARDCOVER Over five years since it was last published in hardcover form, one of the most groundbreaking comic-book tales ever created returns in a new hardcover edition, also featuring a dust jacket designed by Chip Kidd! Writer/artist Frank Miller's classic tale BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS — NEW EDITION is a 224- page saga of a dark world and even darker knight. Joined by inker Klaus Janson and frequent colorist collaborator Lynn Varley, Miller reinvented the Batman story with this masterful tale taking place ten years after the Dark Knight retired from crimefighting. But crime itself has not gone away, and the man who was Batman is unable to exorcise the bitter memories of his parents' murders — making the long suppressed voice of his vigilante side aching to break through once more. The Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory, fighting a new generation of crime in Gotham City. And he is not alone — soon he is joined by teenager Carrie Kelly who becomes an all-new Robin to complete the Dynamic Duo. But can they handle the likes of Two-Face and the Joker, when time has only made them crazier and deadlier than ever? And what of a certain Man of Steel, who disapproves of his former crimefighting friend's methods? THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS has been hailed as a comics masterpiece and is one of the most influential stories ever told in this medium. If you've never read this seminal work, then here's your chance to experience it in a handsome new hardcover volume. These projects are supported with a full-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN is a 256-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores October 30 with a cover price of $29.95 U.S. BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS — NEW EDITION is a 224-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores October 30 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. Note: A softcover version of THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN will be available no earlier than April, 2003. DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TRADE PAPERBACK J. Scott Campbell's action-packed, sexy and daring CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS creation, DANGER GIRL, was a bona fide hit from the get-go. Now the complete adventure is yours to own with DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, a 262-page trade paperback written by Campbell & Andy Hartnell, with luscious art by Campbell & Alex Garner! Abbey Chase, an expert in rare antiquities and an adventuress of the highest caliber, is recruited by Deuce, leader of the ultra-secret spy group known as Danger Girl. Chase's expertise is needed to assist in the recovery of several mystical artifacts coveted by agents of the sinister Hammer Syndicate, a fascist organization whose final objective is world domination. What part these artifacts play in the equation is unknown, but the Danger Girls will do whatever is necessary to find out. Abbey, accompanied by fellow team members Sydney Savage, Natalia Kassle and Silicon Valerie, along with brash secret agent Johnny Barracuda, navigate a trail fraught with intrigue, betrayal, deception, and, most of all, danger, as they strive to make the world a safer place. This sizzling collection has it all: the complete saga of DANGER GIRL issues #1-7, and the ultra-rare introductory short story from the NEW HORIZONS VOYAGER PACK (originally polybagged with GEN13 Volume One #25) that introduced the Danger Girls. Plus, a comprehensive cover gallery section featuring every single DANGER GIRL cover — including variants by CLIFFHANGER co-founders Joe Madureira and Humberto Ramos. You'll also be wowed by the wonderful sketchbook section (containing material not seen in the J. SCOTT CAMPBELL DANGER GIRL SKETCHBOOK) — with running commentary from the magic pencil of J. Scott Campbell! But that's not all! THE COMPLETE COLLECTION also contains an introduction by Bruce Campbell (no relation to J. Scott), noted actor (Army of Darkness, Xena) and DANGER GIRL fan! This project is supported with house ads. DANGER GIRL is a 262-page trade paperback from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS, arriving in comic-book stores October 9 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. JLA: TERROR INCOGNITA TRADE PAPERBACK They're baaaaaaaaack! In a new collection featuring the World's Greatest Heroes, some of the JLA's deadliest foes return. During the team's battle with the alien sentergy known as ID (reprinted in JLA: DIVIDED WE FALL), the horrifying White Martians were set loose! JLA: TERROR INCOGNITA is a 144-page trade paperback featuring the epic storyline written by Mark Waid, with art by Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary (who provide the cover) and Mike S. Miller & Dave Meikis. After years of psychic imprisonment the White Martians have returned to wreak vengeance on their captors — the JLA — with a plan to systematically destroy each of our heroes and disable the Earth's ability to create their one weakness: fire! Can even the combined might of the JLA triumph over an army of invisible, super-strong telepaths bent on galactic conquest? Reprinting JLA #55-60, TERROR INCOGNITA also collects THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH crossover issue (written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty with art by Darryl Banks & Wayne Faucher) that featured a "Jokerized" version of Doctor Polaris wreaking havoc on Earth's magnetic poles. Plus, a classic Christmas tale titled "'Twas the Fight Before Christmas" (written by Waid with art by Cliff Rathburn & Neary), in which our heroes learn a most important holiday lesson during a fight with the demon Neron. This project is supported with house ads. JLA: TERROR INCOGNITA is a 144-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores October 9 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE SOFTCOVER One of the grandest, most breathtaking adventures of the JLA unfolds in this 112-page softcover graphic novel written and fully painted by the brilliantly gifted Christopher Moeller (LUCIFER covers). JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE is an epic in which the Justice League is divided against itself in a heartbreaking battle to the death. An ancient, evil dragon awakens from his subterranean slumber once again to menace a world that's forgotten such monsters of flame and guile ever existed. But the new world of today has its own Round Table of protectors in the form of the JLA. When Wonder Woman goes to the infallible Amazon oracle and learns that the JLA is destined to die in battle against the dragon, she must make the most difficult decision of her life — embarking on a terrible, unwinnable quest to thwart fate, putting her at odds with those she loves most. In A LEAGUE OF ONE, Superman, Batman and the rest of the League learn that while some heroes may be Wonder Woman's match, none surpass her. A LEAGUE OF ONE is a sumptuous visual feast, a rich tapestry of storytelling that is poetic in its soaring beauty. This project is supported with house ads. JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE is a 112-page softcover edited by Dan Raspler, arriving in comic-book stores October 16 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. BATMAN: THE DYNAMIC DUO ARCHIVES Volume One HARDCOVER With Batman's 300th appearance in DETECTIVE COMICS, editor Julie Schwartz decided to give Batman and Robin a "new look." In 1964, the sales on these characters — believe it or not — were low and in need of a kick-start. But in the hands of Schwartz's talented team of writers and artists, the Dynamic Duo were revitalized and regained their popularity! By popular demand, DC inaugurates a new Archive series with BATMAN: THE DYNAMIC DUO ARCHIVES Volume One — a 240-page hardcover advance-solicited for arrival in February. Written by Gardner Fox and John Broome, and illustrated by Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella, these celebrated stories have never been collected before! THE DYNAMIC DUO ARCHIVES Volume One gives comics fans the opportunity to watch a new editorial approach grow and mature. This volume reprints DETECTIVE COMICS #327-339 — considered to be the first "Silver Age" adventures of Batman & Robin. Some of the pulse-pounding tales you can expect within include "The Joker's Last Laugh," "The Man Who Stole From Batman," "Batman's Super-Powered Punch," and "Batman Battles the Living Beast-Bomb!" All this, plus an Elongated Man story! SILVER AGE BATMAN & ROBIN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Following the success of the SILVER AGE SUPERMAN & LOIS LANE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET, DC Direct is proud to present the much-demanded Dynamic Duo featured in the SILVER AGE BATMAN & ROBIN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET — advance-solicited to arrive the same week as the BATMAN: DYNAMIC DUO ARCHIVES Volume One! As a child, Bruce Wayne witnessed the murder of his parents and dedicated his life to combating crime as Batman. After Dick Grayson's parents were killed by gangsters, Wayne took the boy in and trained him to become Robin, the Boy Wonder. Now the classic Silver Age look of Batman and Robin is immortalized in this Deluxe Action Figure Set, sculpted by Tim Bruckner. Batman stands approximately 6 1/4" tall while Robin stands approximately 5 3/4" tall. Both action figures feature eleven points of articulation. This set also includes two 1" long Batarangs, a 12" long Batrope with a suction cup, and a (9 1/2" wide x 4 1/4 deep x 3/4" tall) base in the shape of a Gotham City rooftop. Both figures and accessories are packaged in a 4- color window box. BATMAN: THE DYNAMIC DUO ARCHIVES Volume One is a 240-page hardcover. It is advance-solicited for arrival in comic-book stores February 12, 2003 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. The SILVER AGE BATMAN & ROBIN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is advance-solicited for arrival in comic-book stores February 12, 2003. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. SUPERMAN/BATMAN: WORLD'S FINEST — NEW EDITION TRADE PAPERBACK Superman…Batman. Metropolis…Gotham City. Light…Dark. Yin…Yang. They are the World's Finest heroes, and they couldn't be more different. One is a shining beacon of hope and protector to the citizens of the sparkling city of Metropolis. The other hides in shadows and strikes fear into the evildoers who dwell in crime-ridden Gotham City. But they have more in common than they realize. For one, they're both orphans of a sort. These similarities, as well as their differences, are explored in full in SUPERMAN/BATMAN: WORLD'S FINEST — a new edition of the 160-page trade paperback written by Dave Gibbons, with art by Steve Rude & Karl Kesel, and a painted cover by Rude. You also couldn't get two more different villains than Lex Luthor and The Joker. Defeated over and over by their heroic counterparts, the two criminal masterminds decide to make a deal: switch both cities and adversaries — and maybe, they'll be rid of the World's Finest once and for all! Gibbons's masterly script explores the deep psychological contrasts and conflicts that drive each hero in their quests for justice, while Rude's & Kesel's beautiful renderings of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight will take your breath away! SUPERMAN/BATMAN: WORLD'S FINEST — NEW EDITION is a 160-page trade paperback arriving in comic- book stores October 9 with a new, lower cover price of $14.95 U.S. BIRDS OF PREY TRADE PAPERBACK — NEW EDITION The first collection of BIRDS OF PREY stories is back in print, just in time for the new TV series to debut on the WB network! BIRDS OF PREY — NEW EDITION is a 208-page trade paperback featuring a new cover by Matt Haley & Wade Von Grawbadger (which will soon be offered as a DC Direct poster!). In these action-packed stories, Black Canary puts the past behind her — with more than a little help from Oracle — adopting a new costume and a new attitude as she faces threats in an array of international locales. As a rocky partnership develops between the Canary and the wheelchair-bound Oracle — who offers (sometimes unwanted) counsel via satellite uplink — the Canary is assisted by unlikely allies such as Catwoman, the Huntress and Lois Lane! Along the way, the duo face drug smugglers, human slave traders and a man who has wronged not only the Canary, but the Catwoman and Huntress as well! Written by Chuck Dixon (with Jordan B. Gorfinkel), and illustrated by Gary Frank & John Dell, Haley & Von Grawbadger, Stefano Raffaele & Bob McLeod, and Jennifer Graves & Stan Woch, this collection reprints the duo's first pairing in the BLACK CANARY/ORACLE: BIRDS OF PREY one-shot, the 4-issue BIRDS OF PREY: MANHUNT miniseries, and the BIRDS OF PREY: REVOLUTION one-shot. Plus, the BIRDS story from SHOWCASE '96 #3 is also included. Featuring one of the most original and dynamic pairings of crime-fighting heroines, BIRDS OF PREY reveals the intense relationship that still has comics fans talking — and that inspired the TV show! BIRDS OF PREY — NEW EDITION is a 208-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores October 2 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. THE SHAZAM! ARCHIVES Volume Three HARDCOVER With one mighty word — "Shazam!" — young Billy Batson becomes the World's Mightiest Mortal! THE SHAZAM! ARCHIVES Volume Three is a 216-page hardcover continuing the early adventures of Captain Marvel — written by C.C. Beck and others, with art by Beck, George Tuska, Mac Raboy and Pete Costanza. The adventures of Captain Marvel really start hitting their stride in this volume, featuring an introduction by movie producer Michael Uslan and reprinting stories from AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #1, CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #2 & 3, and WHIZ COMICS #21-24 (1941). With the release of the Captain Marvel movie serial, Fawcett Comics began to diversify its top super-hero with a Captain Marvel Club for its readers, merchandise and the comics introduction of characters from the serial. Volume Three finds the "Big Red Cheese" facing his most nefarious foe, Dr. Sivana, who shrinks poor Billy Batson and the lovely Beautia down to insect size, where they face a myriad of microscopic menaces! Sivana also returns in a second tale with a mysterious paralyzing gas to confound our hero, and, just for good measure, a third story as the brains behind a primitive foe that goes by the name of the Beast Ruler. But that's not all! This volume also contains the very first appearance of the Three Lieutenants Marvel and the comics introduction of Whitey Murphy (from the movie serial). Plus, Captain Marvel confronts the menace of a ship-scuttling saboteur, intrigue in a temple in Central America, spies at our nation's capital, ocean- going saboteurs, invading spider men from Mars, pirates, arsonists, and more! As a bonus, a 2-page text piece is included which was the first installment of a prose adaptation of the serial The Adventures of Captain Marvel. THE SHAZAM! ARCHIVES Volume Three is a 216-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores October 30 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. TRANSMETROPOLITAN: SPIDER'S THRASH TRADE PAPERBACK As the ongoing series came to a close in September, discover for yourself why VERTIGO readers rave about writer Warren Ellis's and artist Darick Robertson's series with TRANSMETROPOLITAN: SPIDER'S THRASH — a 144-page trade paperback reprinting TRANSMETROPOLITAN #37-42 and featuring an introduction by filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (p, Requiem for a Dream). The hammer has come down on him, but outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem has managed to stay one step ahead of his detractors — i.e., the President of the United States and his authoritarian lackeys in publishing and law enforcement. After losing his byline, bank account and apartment, Jerusalem and his Filthy Assistants have legged it underground, the better to implement his plan. What plan, you ask? Why, the plan to bring down the President, of course! As Ellis, Robertson and inker Rodney Ramos show you, the stakes are about to become much higher than anything previously hinted at. SPIDER'S THRASH follows Jerusalem and his crew as they prepare for the coming battles, and visits the darkened, forgotten corners of the City and their broken and struggling denizens — desperate for someone to continue telling the truth. This project is supported with house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. TRANSMETROPOLITAN: SPIDER'S THRASH is a 144-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores October 16 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — FORGIVENESS SOFTCOVER Colin Blakeney, 21st-century inventor of the technology that will give the world the transporter and the holodeck, is the victim of a treacherous attack that beams him out of his world and into…forever. So begins STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® FORGIVENESS — a softcover version of WildStorm Productions' acclaimed hardcover, written by bestselling science fiction novelist David Brin (The Postman, the Uplift Storm trilogy, Brightness Reef, Glory Season) and beautifully painted by Scott Hampton (BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES, Black Widow: Breakdown). Three hundred years after Blakeney's disappearance, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701-E detect a stray transporter beam in deep space. On their way to an encounter with the Palami — a hostile race that may be preparing for interstellar war — Captain Picard and his crew have other things on their minds. But when they realize that there's a living being inside the wayward beam, they bring it aboard — and encounter a mystery for the ages! With the sure fictional hand and scientific expertise his legions of readers have come to expect, Brin turns his attention to the universe of Star Trek® — and to the comics medium — for the first time. Hampton's painted artwork on other comics projects has won accolades from fans around the world and has established his reputation as one of the finest painters working in the graphic-novel medium. FORGIVENESS is a masterly work that must not be missed by any fan of Star Trek, arresting comics art or great science fiction. This project is supported with house ads. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — FORGIVENESS is a 96-page WildStorm softcover edited by Jeff Mariotte. It arrives in comic-book stores October 2 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE TRADE PAPERBACK The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie continues as a spine-tingling comic-book saga! RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE is a 144-page trade paperback from WildStorm Productions that continues to adapt the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English! Originally written by Lee Chung Hing and illustrated by Hui King Sum, and translated into English dialogue by Ted Adams & Kris Oprisko (RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE & ICE), BOOK THREE finds Claire Redfield captured and locked in an island prison by agents of the evil Umbrella corporation. But when the Umbrella-created monstrosities on the island get loose, Claire wins her freedom the hard way by battling creature after creature. Encountering another human — a young man named Steve who has his own reasons for hating Umbrella — the two join forces in an effort to get off the island on a stolen plane. But Alfred Ashford, the Umbrella madman who runs the island prison, is quick to follow them. Claire and Steve learn that Umbrella's reach is truly global. This project is supported with house ads. RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE is a 144-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores October 2 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER TRADE PAPERBACK Just when the Authority is at the height of their power, they are shattered and defeated in the blink of an eye. Taking their place is a new team with the same powers, looking vaguely similar, but possessing none of the original team's empathy, kindness, and humanity. How could this happen? And what is the fate of the original team's members? All these questions are answered in THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER — the fourth WildStorm Productions trade paperback collecting THE AUTHORITY #22-29, finishing the book's current run. Featuring stories from Mark Millar and Tom Peyer, and art from Frank Quitely, Dustin Nguyen, Art Adams, and Gary Erskine, TRANSFER OF POWER vividly demonstrates how power corrupts — especially when the people given the power are corrupt to begin with! Government sponsored and approved, focus-group tested, ethnically and politically diverse, the new Authority plays by a different rule book. They are the keepers of the new world order, and pity anyone dumb enough to stand in their way. This "Eye of the Storm" volume also introduces (and shows the final fate of) the ultimate super-powered being, Seth — the nastiest creation ever to be dreamed up in an unaccountable black-ops government lab! This project is supported with house ads. THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER is a 192-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores October 16 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. FABLES #6 VERTIGO's hot new series begins a new 5-part story arc — "Animal farm" — featuring the pencils of Mark Buckingham (THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: MERV PUMKINHEAD — AGENT OF DREAM, Peter Parker: Spider-Man). Buckingham joins regular writer Bill Willingham, inker Steve Leialoha and cover painter James Jean with FABLES #6. Fabletown's Deputy Mayor Snow White is left physically exhausted, spiritually drained, and in need of a big rest — now that her sister's murder has been solved, and the guilty parties have been punished. So she decides to personally drive one errant Colin Piggy back up to the Farm, the remote, upstate annex where the non-human Fables reside. But rest and relaxation will have to wait for our heroine. Something wicked is brewing in upstate New York and Snow White's untimely arrival lands her in the thick of it. While comics fans have been won over by the charm and wit of FABLES, just look at what the critics have been saying: "[Willingham's] juxtaposition of old stories through the eyes of modern society is clever and entertaining." — Fourth Rail. "…instantly compelling, more than enough to make us come back each month." — Cinescape.com. "…a strong addition to VERTIGO's stable, and one that every fan should take a look at." — Snap Judgments. "A real success" — Icomics.com. FABLES is an ongoing VERTIGO series edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #6 is 32 pages and arrives in comic-book stores October 9 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN WALL PLAQUE DC Direct has been a leader in comics-related product, ranging from action figures to statues to posters and much more! Now a brand new product line will be hitting comic-book stores early next year, with the addition of Wall Plaques! From the hit Cartoon Network animated series comes the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN WALL PLAQUE — advance-solicited this month for arrival in January, 2003. This is the first in an exciting new line of fully- sculpted wall reliefs that will also feature Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Superman, and the Flash! The Dark Knight is shown as he appears in the Justice League animated series, in a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain wall relief sculpted by John G. Mathews. The Wall Plaque measures approximately 4 1/2" tall x 8" wide x 2 1/2" deep, and is packaged in a 4-color box. Liven up your walls by collecting all five JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED WALL PLAQUES in 2003! The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN WALL PLAQUE is advance-solicited. It arrives in comic-book stores January 22, 2003 with a price of $39.95 U.S. DOOM PATROL #13 They're comics' strangest super-team…and they're about to get even stranger… The Doom Patrol has gone through their share of weird and deadly adventures — from the final tragic mission of the original group, to the current incarnation's first outing as a corporate super-team! But nothing's prepared them for what happens in DOOM PATROL #13, the first of a 2-part story featuring the wild and visionary drawings of guest-artist Seth Fisher (GREEN LANTERN: WILLWORLD, THE FLASH: TIME FLIES)! Joined by regular writer John Arcudi and artist Tan Eng Huat (who returns to interior art duties with issue #15) on covers, Fisher illustrates a tale that will have fans talking. Robotman finds a tie-pin in a strange antique box — a pin that once belonged to Dr. Niles Caulder, the chief of the original Doom Patrol. And once Robotman makes the connection, he and the entire modern-day team are transformed into…the original team?!? Old and new fans alike will be dying to know what this means for the future of comics' beloved team of super-misfits! DOOM PATROL is an ongoing series edited by Andy Helfer. Issue #13 is 32 pages and arrives in comic-book stores October 2 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. The return of Kara Zor-El! SUPERGIRL #75 With her personal journeys ended — no Earth Angels, no Chaos Streams, no demons to fight — Linda Danvers now can claim to be the one and only Supergirl, right? Wrong! When a spacecraft crashes down outside Leesburg, Supergirl races over to the destroyed craft to look for survivors, and finds...Supergirl?!? Fifteen-year-old Kara Zor-El makes her debut again for the first time in SUPERGIRL #75, written by Peter David and featuring the new art team of Ed Benes (GEN13, CODENAME: KNOCKOUT) & Alex Lei, and cover artist Rob Haynes! No hoaxes. No imaginary stories. No Elseworlds here. This is Kara Zor-El, and Linda Danvers — no stranger to conflicts with duality — becomes immersed in a mystery that will shake her very identity and existence. Who is this young girl wearing the "S"? Where did she come from, and how does she have more powers and abilities than Linda? Is this part of a larger dilemma, and if so, who else is involved? Linda's going to have more than her share of questions over the next several months, and she very well may not like the answers, nor will she like the fates that await both her and Kara. SUPERGIRL #75 is a great jumping-on point for the next stage of Supergirl's life, a story for which writer David plans on pulling out all the stops. Two Supergirls. One outcome. The question to ask: Which one? This issue is supported with house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. SUPERGIRL is an ongoing series edited by Mike McAvennie. Issue #75 is 32 pages and arrives in comic-book stores October 23 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #775 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, STEFANO GAUDIANO, JIM ROYAL, AND RICK HOBERG; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores October 2. In this extra-sized issue, writer Greg Rucka ends his historic run on DETECTIVE with Batman turning up the heat on Checkmate in an effort to squeeze them for information on the fate of Sasha Bordeaux. But when an unexpected agent shows up in Gotham City, will Bruce's life ever be the same? Plus, Part 3 of "The Hunt," by John Francis Moore, Stefano Gaudiano & Rick Hoberg — leading directly into next month's BATMAN: FAMILY weekly event! FC, 48 PG. $3.50 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #160 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores October 9. "Loyalties," Part 2 of 3. James Gordon has been kidnapped and brought back to his hometown of Chicago to be tortured into revealing the name of the last surviving eyewitness to a grisly murder. The witness: his niece, Barbara! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #34 WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND DANIELLE DWYER; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, C. SCOTT MORSE AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores October 16. Part 1 of "Tabula Rasa." A savage attack on an innocent woman triggers a development in the life of the Dark Knight. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne is confronted by his old nemesis Bane who brings startling information about the late Thomas Wayne! Could this be the beginning of the strangest Dynamic Duo ever? Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "The Delusions of Alfred Pennyworth," written by Danielle Dwyer and illustrated by C. Scott Morse (Magic Pickle). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #608 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores October 23. Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their much-anticipated run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." What's this new storyline about? Like the title says, it's a secret that's best kept under wraps for now. But Killer Croc is sure to be a part of the puzzle. What we can tell you is that Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose… For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ******************************* Look for an appearance of Batman in BATGIRL #33 and HARLEY QUINN #25, plus the BATMAN OVERSIZED POSTER BY ALES ROSS, the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED BATMAN WALL PLAQUE and THE SILVER AGE BATMAN & ROBIN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #95 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores October 9. Azrael's madness leads him into battle with one of his oldest foes! The Demon Biis has returned. Will Jean Paul defeat him or turn him into the newest disciple of St. Dumas? And how does Two-Face fit into the picture? Join Azrael's growing legion of acolytes in a battle to save our souls! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 BATGIRL #33 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores October 9. Batman enlists Batgirl to help him apprehend a dangerous new metahuman. But the metahuman is merely the first step in a wider investigation to find a mysterious figure named Alpha. Unfortunately for Cassandra, the only person with info on Alpha is the one man she never wanted to face again: her father, the deadly assassin David Cain! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS HC—NEW EDITION WRITTEN BY FRANK MILLER; ART AND COVER BY MILLER AND KLAUS JANSON In stores October 30. Writer/artist Frank Miller's classic, and one of the most groundbreaking comic-book stories ever, returns in a new hardcover edition featuring a dust jacket designed by multiple award-winner Chip Kidd! Ten years after the Dark Knight has retired from crimefighting, he finds himself unable to exorcise the bitter memories of his parents' murders — making the long suppressed voice of his vigilante side aching to break through once more. The Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory, fighting a new generation of crime in Gotham City. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $24.95 THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY FRANK MILLER; COVER BY MILLER In stores October 30. Frank Miller's sequel to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS is gathered together for the first time. Designed by Chip Kidd, this hardcover features an introduction and commentary by Miller on returning to the world he created fifteen years ago, and includes the complete 3-part story, plus sketches, color samples and other exciting material. The Dark Knight returns once again to wage a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 256PG, FC $29.95 BATMAN: THE DYNAMIC DUO ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX AND JOHN BROOME; ART BY CARMINE INFANTINO AND JOE GIELLA; COVER BY INFANTINO AND MURPHY ANDERSON Advance-solicited; in stores February 12, 2003. By popular demand, DC inaugurates a new Archive series, starting with editor Julie Schwartz's celebrated "new look" to Batman. These celebrated stories have not been collected previously and give fans an opportunity to watch a new editorial approach grow and mature. This debut volume collects the first thirteen adventures plus an Elongated Man story, all from the pages of DETECTIVE COMICS #327-339. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 ******************************* Look for THE SILVER AGE BATMAN & ROBIN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #55 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores October 30. Batman finds himself caught in a deadly quarrel between mobsters, each claiming the other kidnapped his wife. He's got to help them out — or risk a full-fledged mob war. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN: HAUNTED KNIGHT TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 23. Reoffered in time for Halloween! Before BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, before BATMAN: DARK VICTORY, award-winning creators Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale set their sights on the Dark Knight creating the three Halloween-themed tales collected in this volume. Featuring the Scarecrow, Mad Hatter, Penguin, Poison Ivy, and the Joker! (STAR10277D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME OVERSIZED SC WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores October 9. The second entry in the acclaimed series of tabloid one-shots by the award-winning team of Dini and Ross features the Dark Knight and his war on crime — both on the streets of Gotham and in its shining corporate towers. For any one man to end crime is a near-impossible task. For Batman, it is his life work…an all-consuming obsession. (STAR10280D) SC, 10X13, 64PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* BIRDS OF PREY #48 WRITTEN BY TERRY MOORE; ART BY AMANDA CONNER AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores October 16. Barbara Gordon, granted the gift of full mobility, saves the young girl Madison (a.k.a. Heartache) from a kidnapping attempt, and learns that the "gift" may be more of a curse than a blessing! Meanwhile, Canary finds herself in hot water with an underground liberation movement that seems bound and determined to capture Heartache. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BIRDS OF PREY TP — NEW EDITION WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY GARY FRANK, MATT HALEY, STEFANO RAFFAELE, JENNIFER GRAVES, JOHN DELL, BOB MCLEOD, WADE VON GRAWBADGER, CAM SMITH, STAN WOCH, AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY HALEY AND VON GRAWBADGER In stores October 2. The first collection of BIRDS OF PREY stories is back in print, just in time for the new TV series to debut on the WB network! This volume collects BLACK CANARY/ORACLE: BIRDS OF PREY, containing the very first adventure where Oracle seeks out Black Canary as her partner in globe-trotting adventure. Plus, BIRDS OF PREY: MANHUNT, BIRDS OF PREY: REVOLUTION, and the BIRDS story from SHOWCASE '96 #3. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $17.95 CATWOMAN #12 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores October 23. Selina presents a very special gift to the East End in grand fashion while Slam Bradley displays his darker side. Holly rocks to her favorite band while a very deadly plan is put into motion, one that targets not just Catwoman, but Selina Kyle as well! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GOTHAM GIRLS #3 WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES In stores October 16. Harley Quinn gets control of a chemical formula everyone wants, which means that nothing goes as planned — not even for her best pal Poison Ivy. And Detective Reneé Montoya is hot on everyone's trail… FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.25 HARLEY QUINN #25 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY CARLO BARBERI AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores October 9. Batman guest-stars as the moment fans have waited for since issue #1 arrives at last! The Joker returns with something less than romance in his heart. Harley may have renounced him, but did she really mean it? And given that this is the Joker, you know nothing is going to be as it seems, as he launches a scheme that will have readers and Batman guessing until the end. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #74 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores October 9. The conclusion of the 4-part "Something About Mary." Mary's flight takes her to London, where she faces the most dangerous villains of her long journey: Lady Vic and Brutale! Can Nightwing save Chief Redhorn's wife from two of the world's most dangerous assassins? It's a pulse-pounding conclusion that can't be missed! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #107 WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY KEVIN LAU In stores October 16. The giant, creepy creature known as Charaxis hits town…or does he? Before he was transformed into Charaxis, he was Killer Moth. Now, his legacy is running about town, and mystery abounds as a series of crimes is committed simultaneously…by the same man! Meanwhile, Spoiler receives a piece of news that will change her life forever, and an old pal of Tim Drake's returns. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #187 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND MARK FARMER; COVER BY FERRY AND DEXTER VINES In stores October 2. "Ending Battle" Part 5 of 8! The hunt for the mastermind behind the stalking of Clark Kent's friends and family continues! Superman returns to a Metropolis turned into a prison by the new Master Jailer. But that's not all — guarding the gates of that prison are deadlier versions of the Prankster, Bizarro, Metallo, and an all-new, female Puzzler. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ****************************** Look for SUPERMAN: ARRIVAL IN SMALLVILLE STATUE and POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES II: SUPERMAN & CLARK KENT, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ****************************** ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #609 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores October 9. "Ending Battle" Part 6 of 8. On the trail of the man responsible for the attacks on his friends and family, Superman is attacked by an armada of all-new villains. Can the Man of Steel stand up to the sheer number of adversaries against him?!? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #131 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY BRANDON BADEAUX AND MARK MORALES; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO In stores October 16. "Ending Battle" Part 7 of 8. Facing the combined might of Mongul, (an intelligent) Bizarro, Master Jailer, and Silver Banshee, Superman doesn't stand a chance to get to Lois before she finds the unexpected visitor at her doorstep, and pays the ultimate price for her secrets. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #796 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY DAN JURGENS AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores October 23. The shocking conclusion to the 8-part "Ending Battle." How far can Superman be pushed as he confronts the man behind it all? Plus, the return of Superman's traditional yellow S-shield! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #75 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; COVER BY ROB HAYNES In stores October 23. Featuring the debut of the new art team of Ed Benes & Alex Lei, and an all-new direction for Supergirl! With her personal journeys ended — no Earth Angels, no Chaos Streams, no demons to fight — Linda Danvers can now claim to be the one and only Supergirl, right? Wrong! When a spacecraft crashes down outside Leesburg, Supergirl races over to the destroyed craft to look for survivors, and finds...Supergirl?!? Linda Danvers becomes immersed in a mystery that will shake her very identity and existence. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERMAN/BATMAN: WORLD'S FINEST TP—NEW EDITION WRITTEN BY DAVE GIBBONS; ART BY STEVE RUDE AND KARL KESEL; PAINTED COVER BY RUDE In stores October 9. Due to popular demand, a new edition of this collection featuring Superman & Batman is available again! When Lex Luthor and the Joker make a deal to switch cities and adversaries, they just may get their wish of ridding Metropolis and Gotham City of Superman and Batman forever! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG. FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH OVERSIZED SC WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores October 9. The first entry in the acclaimed series of tabloid one-shots by the award-winning team of Dini and Ross features the Man of Steel. As the holiday season approaches, superman reflects on the poverty suffered throughout the world and decides to use his vast power to feed the starving and impoverished masses. (STAR08454D) SC, 10X13, 64PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* DC UNIVERSE BIG DADDY DANGER #3 WRITTEN BY ADAM POLLINA; ART AND COVER BY POLLINA AND TYSON MCADOO In stores October 2. The no-holds-barred maxi-series continues! Think Big Daddy Danger's relationship with his son couldn't get any worse? Well, is it a bad sign that Little Danny Danger's in Big Daddy's opponent's corner for the big wrestling match? It sure is, especially when that opponent is none other than Daddy's brother, Diablo X! Who's gonna cry "uncle" now? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 9) $2.95 DOOM PATROL #13 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART BY SETH FISHER; COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores October 2. Part 1 of a 2-part story by guest-artist Seth Fisher (THE FLASH: TIME FLIES)! Robotman finds a tie-pin in a strange antique box — a pin that once belonged to Dr. Niles Caulder, the chief of the original Doom Patrol. And once Robotman makes the connection, he and the entire modern-day team are transformed into…the original team?!? For more information, see the Feature Article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH ENEMY ACE: WAR IDYLL SC WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY GEORGE PRATT; PAINTED COVER BY PRATT In stores October 2. Reoffered to coincide with the ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC and ENEMY ACE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE, this gorgeous, critically- acclaimed graphic novel is written and painted by George Pratt. In a small German sanitarium, a reporter who saw combat in Vietnam interviews the once- celebrated World War I German Ace, Baron Hans von Hammer. (STAR00103D) SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* THE FLASH #191 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY KOLINS In stores October 30. Hawkman guest-stars in this standalone issue! The Winged Wonder joins the Fastest Man Alive as they tackle the fairytale horrors of Brother Grimm! Trolls and dragons descend on Keystone City, and Hawkman and the Flash must trust one another long enough to rescue its citizens! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN ARROW #18 WRITTEN BY BRAD MELTZER; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores October 30. "The Archers Quest," Part 3 of 6. Who says you can never go home again? Arsenal and Green Arrow take a trip to their old estate — and hopefully this trip won't lead to the morgue. While searching for a mystery item, Ollie discovers a new resident in the Arrowcave! Solomon Grundy smash! It's the best fight you'll see this year! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************************* Look for an appearance of GREEN ARROW in THE POWER COMPANY #9 and THE SPECTRE #22, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* GREEN ARROW SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK, DAN CURTIS JOHNSON AND SCOTT MCCULLAR; ART BY DIEGO BARRETO, KELLY YATES, PHIL HESTER, ANDE PARKS, ROBIN RIGGS, MICK GRAY, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores October 23. The secrets of the Emerald Archer are revealed in a bullseye-piercing double-sized one-shot! In the lead story, discover the history of Oliver Queen - both before and after his death (written by Judd Winick with art by Diego Barreto & Robin Riggs). Plus, Ollie discovers that the government is keeping tabs on super-heroes in the form of the D.E.O. (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III, with art by Kelly Yates & Mick Gray). Rounding out this Special are a look at Ollie's astounding arsenal, and profile pages showcasing Green Arrow, his allies, and his enemies illustrated by the fan-favorite team of Phil Hester & Ande Parks; and more! FC, 64 PG. $4.95 GREEN LANTERN #155 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores October 9. Green Lantern pleads with the Flash and the JLA to help him go back in time and avert his personal tragedy — which leads his peers to confront him about the ethics of heroism, and the line of violence that Kyle may have crossed. Now, only the wisdom of Hal Jordan as the Spectre can save his soul. This issue heralds big changes for the coming months and features the unexpected return of a long-absent hero. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT #3 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART AND COVER BY MARSHALL ROGERS AND JOHN CEBOLLERO ELSEWORLDS. In stores October 23. Kyle Rayner isn't the only Green Lantern in Old New York City anymore. Now that Irish gangleader Alan Scott has gotten his hands on the secret Green Lantern, he's using it to siphon the Emerald energy to bring down the defender of the immigrant masses. "Boss" Tweed and his cronies approve. But how long will it be before Scott turns his power on them? Prestige Format. FC, 48PG (3 OF 3) $5.95 HAWKMAN #8 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores October 2. Guest-starring the Atom! It's time for some "Small Talk," as Hawkman's old friend from the JLA stops by to visit the Winged Wonder. Plus, Hawkgirl continues to search for her parent's murderer. But solving the mystery might make her the killer's next victim. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************************* Look for an appearance of Hawkman in THE FLASH #191 and the POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES II: HAWKMAN & HAWKGIRL 2-figure set, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* JLA #73 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores October 9. "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 5 of 7. As the past and present paths of the Obsidian Age converge, Nightwing, Green Arrow, and the rest of the new JLA are forced to confront an eons-old horror. The creature born from the depths of Atlantis continues to leech the Earth of its water, proclaiming itself the ruler of the realm as it fends off the new League, which has little hope of standing up to this adversary. But when a message from the past reaches the League in the present, a green ray of hope lights the way to a very unlikely ally. Can the new JLA stand where its predecessors fell? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #74 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores October 23. "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 6 of 7. Certain that they are facing the prophesied "Destroyers," the Ancients use every power at their disposal to kill the JLA. Unable to reason with these battle-hardened warriors who are convinced they're saving the planet, the JLA has no choice: kill or be killed! If the JLA falls here, who will free Aquaman? Who will save the Atlanteans? Who will save the future? The answer comes in the form of a surprising comrade in arms, who may finally pierce the veil of mystery surrounding "The Obsidian Age," which concludes in next month's double- sized 75th issue! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ******************************* Look for an appearance of the JLA in GREEN LANTERN #155, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE SC WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER; PAINTED COVER BY MOELLER In stores October 16. A stunning fully-painted adventure of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes! 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. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: RIDDLE OF THE BEAST HC WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; PAINTED ART BY CARL CRITCHLOW, SIMON DAVIS, GLENN FABRY, JON FOSTER, RAFAEL GARRES, DOUG ALEXANDER GREGORY, ALEX HORLEY, HERMAN MEJIA, JIM MURRAY, ANDREW ROBINSON, LIAM MCCORMICK SHARPE, GREGG STAPLES, SAVERIO TENUTA, JOHN WATSON, AND MARTIN T. WILLIAMS; DESIGNS BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA; PAINTED COVER BY JUSTIN SWEET ELSEWORLDS. In stores October 16. Reoffered to coincide with the softcover release of JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE, this fully-painted hardcover features a fantastical recreation of the JLA! In a universe of darkness, a world without a name struggles to heal itself after generations of war. And against murderous odds, a solitary boy must lay claim to his heritage, and topple walls of ignorance and fear in order to save his home. (STAR14651D) HC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $24.95 ******************************* JLA: TERRA INCOGNITA TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID, CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY BRYAN HITCH, MIKE S. MILLER, DARRYL BANKS, CLIFF RATHBURN, PAUL NEARY, DAVE MEIKIS, AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY HITCH AND NEARY In stores October 9. In a new collection reprinting JLA #55-60 and featuring the World's Greatest Heroes, we discover that some of the JLA's deadliest foes — the White Martians — have returned with a plan to systematically destroy each one of our heroes and disable the Earth's ability to create their one weakness: fire! Plus, THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH crossover issue that featured a "Jokerized" version of Doctor Polaris wreaking havoc on Earth's magnetic poles, and a classic Christmas tale titled "'Twas' the Fight Before Christmas." For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA VOLUME 8: DIVIDED WE FALL TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY BRYAN HITCH, J.H. WILLIAMS III, JAVIER SALTARES, PHIL JIMENEZ, TY TEMPLETON, DOUG MAHNKE, MARK PAJARILLO, MIKE S. MILLER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores January 2. Reoffered to coincide with JLA: TERRA INCOGNITA — this volume reprints JLA #47-54. The JLA faces the twisted fairy-tale nightmare of the Queen of Fables and the world-altering Dr. Destiny, in a manner they never had to before: questioning the trustworthiness of their comrades! With the League desperately trying to pick up the shattered remnants of their loyalty, an escaped alien "sentergy" called ID invades Earth. (STAR14872D) SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $17.95 ******************************* JSA #41 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores October 16. Hourman sees a horrible future — an attack on the Tyler Company, his father's business, which may be the catalyst to the unravelling of time itself. The JSA assembles to take on Black Barax, a villain once fought by the original JSA, as he arrives in the present ready to wreak havoc. Plus, Captain Marvel and Black Adam have a "heart-to-heart" that takes an unexpected turn. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #12 WRITTEN BY CHRIS SEQUEIRA; ART BY MIN S. KU AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY AND PAUL NEARY In stores October 2. The comic based on the hit Cartoon Network series continues as the icy heart of villainy is revealed! You'll want to grab a sweater and light a fire as Mr. Freeze, Captain Cold, Killer Frost and a chilling cabal of icy super-villains attempt a hostile takeover of a small African nation. Can the League stop them in time or will they be the first victims of the "Cold War?" FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LAB RATS #7 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores October 2. An interplanetary adventure begins! Rocketed into the depths of space, the Rats find a world utterly devoid of life. But there's something on that planet that's stalking our intrepid explorers...something they find strangely familiar. Are the Rats being haunted...by themselves? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LEGION #13 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY OLIVIER COIPEL, KEV WALKER AND LANNING; COVER BY COIPEL AND LANNING In stores October 23. In the tense minutes before the Legion's final clash with Robotica for the fate of the galaxy, we glimpse the thoughts, fears and aspirations of many of the individuals surrounding the Legionnaires and the United Planets. This is set against an eerie backdrop in which the Robotican leader's origins are revealed to Brainiac 5, and how those origins will forever alter the future! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE POWER COMPANY #9 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores October 16. Green Arrow guest-stars in the conclusion of the 2-part "Power Loss!" The story that shakes up the Power Company takes an unexpected turn! Josiah Power has fallen, and the Company is facing enemies from every direction...enemies who threaten the very life and livelihood of the Company! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE SHAZAM! ARCHIVES VOLUME 3 HC WRITTEN BY C.C. BECK AND VARIOUS; ART BY BECK, GEORGE TUSKA, MAC RABOY, AND PETE COSTANZA; COVER BY BECK In stores October 30. The adventures of Captain Marvel really start hitting their stride in this third Archive volume, featuring an introduction by movie producer Michael Uslan and reprinting AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #1, CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #2 & 3, and WHIZ COMICS #21-24 (1941). Captain Marvel faces his most nefarious foe Dr. Sivana in three adventures! Plus, the very first appearance of the Three Lieutenant Marvels, the introduction of Whitey Murphy (from the movie serial) and much, much more! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 216PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE OVERSIZED SC WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores October 9. The third entry in the acclaimed series of tabloid one-shots by the award-winning team of Dini and Ross stars Captain Marvel, as he makes wishes come true for the children of a local hospital. But our hero takes a direct hand upon meeting a boy who has been injured by domestic violence. Deeply affected by the encounter, our story shows just how human the World's Mightiest Mortal truly is. (STAR12211D) SC, 10X13, 64PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* THE SPECTRE #22 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND DENNIS JANKE; COVER BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores October 2. Guest-starring Green Arrow and the Martian Manhunter! Hal Jordan finds himself blissfully married to Carol Ferris in a parallel world where he was never Green Lantern or the Spectre. But will a visit from some "old friends" destroy his newfound paradise? Meanwhile, Hal's greatest nemesis, Sinestro, has reformed as a spiteful spirit of destruction, and sets his sights on Hal's nearest and dearest. FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE TITANS #46 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER AND BARRY KITSON; ART BY PETER GRAU AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ In stores October 30. In their search for the reasons behind their visitations by the long-dead spirits of their past, Jesse and Damage are joined by the other Titans — only to discover an imposing complex under the desert. And within it, the true source of the ghosts that haunt the desert above. FC, 32 PG. $2.75 WONDER WOMAN #186 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores October 30. Wonder Woman is trying to track down the male Cheetah, while Troia is still on the trail of Angle Man. Their two quests come together when they uncover Barbara Minerva, the original female Cheetah, who is harnessing the power of the Furies for revenge against the man who stole her power! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH OVERSIZED SC WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores October 9. The fourth book in the best-selling and multiple award-winning series by Paul Dini and Alex Ross finds the Amazon Princess at an impasse. To advance her mission in Man's World, Wonder Woman must seek the counsel of the only one she can trust. Just as her lasso reveals falsehood and fabrication on the part of her enemies, Wonder Woman comes to uncover the truth behind who she is, what she represents, and the task ahead of her. (STAR14585D) SC, 10X13, 64PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* YOUNG JUSTICE #50 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores October 2. The extra-sized conclusion of the 4-part "Fighting MAAD!" Young Justice, along with an assembled cadre of other teen heroes, invade the island of Zandia, home of Agua Sinn Gaaz, the man who killed Empress's father. Can the rest of Young Justice keep Empress from exacting the ultimate revenge on him? FC, 48 PG. $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH YOUNG JUSTICE: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN TP WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID AND DAN CURTIS JOHNSON; ART BY TODD NAUCK, ALÉ GARZA, LARY STUCKER, AND CABIN BOY In stores October 2. Reoffered to coincide with the historic release of YOUNG JUSTICE #50, this trade paperback reprints the first seven issues of YOUNG JUSTICE as well as a story from YOUNG JUSTICE SECRET FILES #1. Robin, Superboy and Impulse are joined by Arrowette, Wonder Girl and Secret to form a teen team supreme! (STAR11975D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE DEXTER'S LABORATORY #32 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH AND JOHN ROZUM; ART BY GARY FIELDS, SCOTT ROBERTS AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores October 23. The whole family goes camping, with a little help from Dexter's nature-proof tent! Plus, it's a shock when Dexter's rival Mandark turns into a jock! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #95 WRITTEN BY CHUCK KIM, SHOLLY FISCH AND EARL KRESS; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, MIKE DECARLO, OMAR ARANDA, ALBERTO SAICHANN, AND NEAL STERNECKY; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores October 2. Monsters and madmen move in next door to Tweety and Sylvester; Daffy Duck pitches gadgets to Coyote; plus two sporting football tales starring Bugs and Pépé le Pew! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #31 WRITTEN BY JENNIFER MOORE AND SEAN CAROLAN; ART AND COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores October 16. Sugar, spice, and…shaving cream? The Gangreen Gang frames the Powerpuff Girls for a bunch of nasty Halloween pranks in "Trick or Beatings"! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #65 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND TERRANCE GRIEP JR.; ART BY JOE STATON, HORACIO OTTOLINI, KAREN MATCHETTE, AND DAVE HUNT; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores October 9. The final showdown begins in Part 7 of "The Dragon's Eye!" In Peking's Imperial Palace lies the heart of the Dragon's Eye — the last piece of a rare and dangerous gem for which a mysterious thief will stop at nothing to own. It's up to Scooby and the gang to stop him! Plus, Shaggy and Scooby get scared "on the air" at a haunted radio station! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM 21 DOWN #2 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JESUS SAÍZ AND PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JOE JUSKO In stores October 2. The new WildStorm series tying into events of the new GEN13 continues! Recruited by FBI Agent Mickey Rinaldi, Preston Kills reluctantly begins his quest to discover the origin of his powers and uncover the secret of the mysterious entity called Herod. But that quest into the wilds of suburbia may be over before it even begins when Mickey and Preston meet another of Herod's creations, Harmony — a young woman they find themselves, quite literally, willing to kill for. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER TP WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR AND TOM PEYER; ART BY FRANK QUITELY, DUSTIN NGUYEN, ARTHUR ADAMS, GARY ERSKINE, TREVOR SCOTT, RICHARD FRIEND, JASON MARTIN, DEREK FRIDOLFS, AND TIM TOWNSEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND FRIEND EYE OF THE STORM In stores October 16. Just when the Authority is at the height of their power, in the blink of an eye they are shattered and defeated. Taking their place is a new team with the same powers, looking vaguely similar, but possessing none of the original team's empathy, kindness, and humanity. How could this happen? And what was the fate of the original team's members? All questions are answered in this fourth trade paperback collecting THE AUTHORITY #22- 29. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE AUTHORITY: RELENTLESS TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores October 16. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER, this trade paperback reprints the first eight issues of the fan-favorite series. Born from the ashes of StormWatch, the Authority asserts itself as the WildStorm Universe's most powerful super-team. (STAR11085D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $17.95 ******************************* AUTOMATIC KAFKA #4 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 16. The world of Automatic Kafka is both familiar and strange — twisted memories of a childhood spent surrounded by adults you could never understand. Just any old blockhead can live in it but it takes more than man's best friend to maneuver through it…trust us. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 BLACK SUN #2 WRITTEN BY MARC ANDREYKO; ART AND COVER BY TREVOR SCOTT EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 16. The new "Eye of the Storm" mini-series continues! Maggie Sun is suspended from the force for disregarding her father's orders. But will a minor detail like that keep her from investigating the strange killings plaguing Hong Kong? If you think so, you don't know Maggie! Even when the case takes on a decidedly familial twist, she's on it. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG (2 OF 6) $2.95 DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP WRITTEN BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND ANDY HARTNELL; ART BY CAMPBELL, ALEX GARNER AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CAMPBELL CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores October 9. All seven issues of the first volume of DANGER GIRL are collected in this sizzling collection that also features the ultra-rare introductory short story from the NEW HORIZONS VOYAGER PACK (originally polybagged with GEN13 Volume One #25). Plus, a complete cover gallery, an amazing sketchbook section, and an introduction by noted actor and DANGER GIRL fan Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, Xena)! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 262PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GEN13: STARTING OVER TP WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND JIM LEE; ART BY CAMPBELL, LEE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CAMPBELL AND ALEX GARNER In stores October 9. Reoffered to coincide with J. Scott Campbell's DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP, this volume reprints GEN13 Volume One #1-7. STARTING OVER includes some of Campbell's early artwork that shot him into comics superstardom. (STAR09853D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* GEN13 #2 WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART AND COVER BY ALÉ GARZA AND SANDRA HOPE In stores October 9. The new ongoing series starring the next generation of Gen-Actives continues! Herod strikes once more — and Gwen Matsura is marked for life. Desperate to understand what has happened to her and to learn how to control a power that seems to have a life of its own, Gwen finds herself drawn to Ethan York, another of Herod's chosen ones. But before these two new super-beings can begin to explore their mysterious link, they must first survive a deadly subterranean battle with New York City's most dangerous criminals: the Triad. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 GLOBAL FREQUENCY #1 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY GARRY LEACH; COVER BY BRIAN WOOD In stores October 23. A new maxi-series from the fertile mind of Warren Ellis! There are 1001 people on the Global Frequency, connected together across a worldwide telecommunications spider web from Nova Scotia to Tasmania. You'll never know when you get the call, but when you do you have 30 minutes to save the world. Global Frequency — the last, best line of defense that you have never heard of. And if you're lucky, you never will. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.95 OUT THERE #14 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores October 30. "The War in Hell," Part 2 of 6. With Draedalus dead, his minions run amok in every realm, there's a battle royale in the Draedrealm — as the townspeople face off with Gask, Skink and the other imps, who seem to be taking their leader's death personally. Back on Earth, Becky faces a different threat. Someone left behind when the kids traveled to El Dorado City will reveal his true nature. Fortunately, both the kids and Becky have allies. But will they recognize them in time? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 POINT BLANK #3 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY COLIN WILSON; PAINTED COVERS BY SIMON BISLEY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 9. Guest-starring THE AUTHORITY's Jack Hawksmoor and Midnighter! Dead men tell no tales, but what if you're in a coma? The truth about Lynch's dirty little secret is starting to come out. Who is Holden Carver and what did Lynch have hanging so high over his head that no one else could see it? Cole Cash is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But will it be the laser sight on a sniper's rifle? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE TP WRITTEN BY LEE CHUNG HING; TRANSLATED BY TED ADAMS AND KRIS OPRISKO; ART AND COVER BY HUI KING SUM In stores October 2. The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie continues as a spine-tingling comic book saga, as WildStorm Productions adapts the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English! Chris arrives on Umbrella's zombie-infested island to rescue his sister, Claire. Meanwhile, Claire and Steve have already escaped from the island, but not from Umbrella's clutches! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY LEE CHUNG HING; TRANSLATED BY TED ADAMS AND KRIS OPRISKO; ART AND COVER BY HUI KING SUM In stores October 2. Reoffered to coincide with RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE TP. After barely surviving her experience in Raccoon City, Claire Redfield searches for clues that will help her learn the whereabouts of her missing brother, Chris. To her horror, she discovers the evil Umbrella Corporation has headquarters outside of Raccoon City. (STAR15907D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* THE RESISTANCE #2 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JUAN SANTACRUZ AND FRANCIS PORTELA; COVER BY CHRISTOPER SHY, JESUS SAIZ, AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores October 30. The new sci-fi WildStorm series continues! Where do you go to enjoy what little life has to offer when you know you could be dead in the morning? Brian Strumm discovers the answer in the Orphanage — a vile, dangerous, decadent place where the outlaw Strayz gather to blow off steam and make plans for the desperate revolution. But Brian will find he may not make it through the night when he encounters the mysterious Version Mary — a woman whose body is her temple…and her most deadly weapon. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION®—FORGIVENESS SC WRITTEN BY DAVID BRIN; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY SCOTT HAMPTON In stores October 2. Best-selling science-fiction author David Brin tackles his first-ever Star Trek project — and first-ever graphic novel — collaborating with acclaimed painter Scott Hampton. Captain Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E spot a stray transporter beam in deep space carrying a living being inside. When they bring it aboard, they encounter a mystery for the ages! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STAR TREK® SPECIAL #1 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB, STUART MOORE, ANDY MANGELS, MIKE MARTIN, IAN EDGINTON, JEFF LANG, AND CHRISTOPHER HINZ; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, JOHN LUCAS, PAUL NEARY, GORDON PURCELL, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, AND CARLOS MOTA; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores October 2. Reoffered to coincide with the release of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — FORGIVENESS, this exemplary array of Star Trek tales is by a wide variety of creative talents, and features all of the popular characters from all four Star Trek TV series! Prestige Format. (STAR12356D) FC, 64 PG. $6.95 ****************************** STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #4 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART AND COVER BY WHILCE PORTACIO AND SCOTT WILLIAMS EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 9. Following their harrowing trial-by-fire, the new members of StormWatch are settling into their new headquarters — in the basement of the United Nations! As the hunt for Ivana Baiul begins, a new member of the team is activated, and he may hold the key to locating one of the world's most dangerous terrorists. Except a certain team of super-beings might stand between StormWatch and bringing down the bad guy! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THUNDERCATS #3 WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN; VARIANT COVER BY JOE MADUREIRA In stores October 16. The hotly anticipated mini-series based on the popular '80s cartoon continues, with a variant cover by Joe Madureira! The struggle to explore and establish New Thundera isn't without risks for our heroes. When one of the Thunderkittens is kidnapped by Mumm-Ra the Everliving, the stage is set for a battle to the finish between Lion-O and Mumm-Ra — the Sword of Omens versus the Sword of Plundarr. Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (50%) and Joe Madureira (50%). FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #3 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 30. Grifter and Agent Wax's discovery of the hypothalamic chamber leads to an unlikely alliance with CC Rendozzo. But will this volatile partnership yield the results each seeks? Meanwhile, Spartan continues his quest for corporate world domination, drawing Dolby and Garfield further into his web. But to what end? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK ART AND COMMENTARY BY ARTHUR ADAMS, HILARY BARTA, GENE HA, KEVIN NOWLAN, ALEX ROSS, CHRIS SPROUSE, RICK VEITCH, AND J.H. WILLIAMS III; COVER BY VARIOUS In stores October 23. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK POSTER (solicited in Previews Vol. XII No. 5). This fantastic book features a myriad of sketches, illustrations and concept drawings, showing how the characters from the ABC books sprung to life! This book is a visual treat for any fan of the comics form! Prestige Format. (STAR14841D) FC, 48 PG $5.95 THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. II #4 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores October 23. While felonious friends Mr. Hyde and Captain Nemo lend their most needed aid in the defense of London and Mother England, Allan Quatermain and our Miss Mina head for a strange and memorable meeting on South Downs. For your further reading pleasure, and at no additional cost to you, dear reader, the publisher has most generously included an amusing almanac of fantastic places. No Ads. FC, 32 PG (4 OF 6) $3.50 PROMETHEA #23 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY WILLIAMS In stores October 30. An extra-special issue featuring eight additional pages! It's th