PREVIEWS VOL. XII #9 SEPTEMBER 2002 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #11 (NOVEMBER 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 January 2003 through March 2003! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #11 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the November 2002 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #11 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late October 2002 for items on sale in January 2003. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT #11 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 VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #51: VIVA LAS BUFFY PART 1 (OF 4) by SCOTT LOBDELL, FABIAN NICIEZA, CLIFF RICHARDS, and WILL CONRAD; cover by PAUL LEE and BRIAN HORTON The Buffy monthly takes a bold new direction under the guidance of former X-Men writers Lobdell and Nicieza. It's 1996, and Buffy Summers has just accepted her role as the Vampire Slayer. After the destruction of her high school, she flees to Las Vegas to sort out her life. Meanwhile, Watcher Rupert Giles wonders why on Earth his Slayer hasn't arrived in Sunnydale. The comic takes you where the TV show never did, back to the roots of everything, in the summer before Buffy arrived in Sunnydale. And there's a tall, dark, and handsome stranger keeping an eye on her during those dangerous nights in Vegas. The saga of the Slayer begins again with a new direction for Dark Horse's monthly series! On sale November 27 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) (Lee/Horton cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Maverick PUBO #1 (of 3) created, written, & illustrated by LELAND PURVIS Leland Purvis, the Xeric Award-winning creator of Vox (which Sequential Tart called "the standout new entry onto the [small press] scene this year"), takes a more lighthearted approach with a hilarious story about a bizarre misfit. The victim of an unusual — and one can only assume pointless — medical experiment, Pubo finds himself at the mercy of the animals and few humans in the deep dark woods of the Pacific Northwest. And he'd probably be just fine, if he weren't such a grumpy little bastard. But his natural, primal inclinations combine with his big-city, gruff demeanor, and it might turn out that there's nowhere for a little guy with a big head to fit in. On sale November 13 b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) . . . $3.50 THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG COMPLETE LTD. ED. HC adaptation created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL The Eisner Award-winning series, finally collected in one volume, presents one of the grandest stories of Western civilization, now one of the most explosive epics in the history of comics. Giants plot against gods, who in turn tear human lovers apart, while the lives of great warriors are ruined, and murder after murder is committed in the name of love and gold. This new high point in Russell's distinguished twenty-five year career as a true artist's artist includes behind-the-scenes production art, notes on the adaptation by the artist, and a signed and numbered frontispiece. It's the epic as it was meant to be read, in the final, permanent, yet limited edition. Elegant hardcover edition, limited to 500 numbered copies, each signed by the artist. On sale November 6, 2002 HC, 424 pg, FC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79.95 THE GROO ODYSSEY TP created & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by SERGIO ARAGONÉS & MARK EVANIER Pack your bags with four classic tales of Groo, including "One Fine Day," the much-talked-about story in which Groo actually manages to wreck a town without even appearing in the story. You may also enjoy "The Idol," "The Captain of Chinampa," and an episode about the homeless situation we call "The Mendicants." It all makes for an exciting Groo Odyssey from the award-winning duo of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale December 11, 2002 SC, 96 pg, FC …………………. $12.95 GRENDEL: RED, WHITE, & BLACK #3 (OF 4) created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by ZANDER CANNON, MIKE HUDDLESTON, PHIL NOTO, MICHAEL AVON OEMING, & ASHLEY WOOD The Devil's influence spreads throughout the city like ripples on a pond, leaving a path of shattered dreams and destroyed lives in its wake. Only it's not just the Mafia, hitmen, and urban scum who feel Grendel's heat. Before long, those on the periphery — the doctors, lawyer, hotel employees — are also pulled into the Devil's sinister web. Meanwhile, Grendel's alter-ego Hunter Rose finds his relationship with his adopted ward Stacy slipping through his bloody fingers. He may be able to eradicate his enemies, but he's helpless to hang on to those he loves. Wagner and company continue their exploration into Grendel's twisted psyche and the seductive pull it holds over all who encounter it as, once again, Wagner's razor-sharp scripts are brought to life by an outstanding line-up of comics' hottest artists. NOTE TO RETAILERS: HARSH LANGUAGE AND VIOLENT SCENES On sale November 13 SC, 48 pg, b&w&r (3 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 USAGI YOJIMBO #62 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI In their travels together, rabbit ronin Usagi and his young companion Jotaro always seem to find trouble, whether they're looking for it or not. And while Usagi's had his share of run-ins with the supernatural, Jotaro's about to get a crash course in dealing with superstitious fears, both real and imagined. Finding themselves in a village cruelly controlled by a former samurai, the two are quickly hired to rid the area of this barbarous master. The key to solving their dilemma could lie in the surrounding forest. The only problem is … those woods are cursed! On sale November 27 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 GRENDEL RELISTS There are dark places in this world where men fear to tread, but none darker than the heart of the Devil himself, Grendel! Whether it's as a cold-blooded assassin or as a violent dogma spreading across the world like a virus, Grendel's influence extends far and wide, and leaves no life untouched. Venture into this shadowy world, if you dare, but know this: once you start down this black path, there's no turning back! GRENDEL CYCLE by Matt Wagner FC, 64pg (STAR01825) . . . $5.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL'S LEGACY TP by Matt Wagner and Arnold & Jacob Pander FC, 328pg . . . $29.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL TALES TP by Matt Wagner SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10067) . . . $9.95 GRENDEL: PAST PRIME ILLUSTRATED NOVEL by Matt Wagner and Greg Rucka SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR11493) . . . $14.95 GRENDEL: WAR CHILD TP by Matt Wagner and Pat McEown SC, 304pg, FC . . . $24.95 GRENDEL TALES: DEVILS AND DEATHS TP by Darko Macan and Edvin Biukovic SC,144pg, FC (STAR02375) . . . $16.95 GRENDEL TALES: THE DEVIL IN OUR MIDST TP by Steven T. Seagle and Paul Grist SC, 136pg, FC (STAR07662) . . . $15.95 GRENDEL TALES: HOMECOMING TP by Matt Wagner, Pat McEown, and Dave Cooper SC, 64pg, FC (STAR11494) . . . $7.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE, & RED TP written by Matt Wagner; illustrated by John Paul Leon, Tim Sale, Duncan Fegredo, Paul Chadwick, David Mack, Jason Pearson, Chris Sprouse, and more! b&w&r, 200pg (STAR11757) . . . $18.95 GRENDEL LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 GRENDEL PVC SET 7-piece full-color PVC set . . . $39.99 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE & RED ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte-black lighter w/red-and-white design (STAR08983) . . . $29.95 GRENDEL CERAMIC SHOT GLASSES Grendel ceramic shot glass (white) (STAR08982) . . . $6.95 Grendel ceramic shot glass (black) (STAR08981) . . . $6.95 GRENDEL STICKERS Grendel Sticker #1 — Grendel logo, FC . . . $1.99 Grendel Sticker #2 — Grendel Cycle logo, FC . . . $1.99 Grendel Sticker #3 — Rose, FC . . . $1.99 Grendel Sticker #4 — Mask, FC . . . $1.99 ********************* DYLAN DOG: ZED by TIZIANO SCLAVI and BRUNO BRINDISI It's the return of Europe's greatest paranormal investigator Dylan Dog! Join Dylan and his sidekick Felix as they investigate a strange portal to a beautiful yet deadly otherworldly dimension called ZED. It's up to Dylan and Felix to figure out the mystery before the world of ZED kills again! On sale November 13 b&w, 96pg (one-shot) . . . $5.95 KISS #4 by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by MEL RUBI Sparks fly and personalities clash as the team tries to get life back to normal. The Beast King continues to undergo treatment which should return him to his old charming self. In the mean time, Gene and Paul pay a visit to an old nemesis who now lies comatose in a mental institution. Trouble breaks loose as a robotic double of the Demon wreaks havoc on the city. Plus, more action ensues as The Celestial and the Beast King do battle with a new foe that goes by the name of "The Detonator." Joe Casey writes, and Mel Rubi draws the action-packed fourth issue of the hard rockin' new Kiss series from Dark Horse! On sale November 20 FC, 32pg (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 SHINOBI: THE RISE OF HOTSUMA (ONE-SHOT) by SCOTT ALLIE and PACO MEDINA The legendary Shinobi returns! Shinobi was a quarter-crunching arcade monster in the late 80's. Sega is proudly bringing the old-school classic back this November on Playstation 2, updating the game with next-generation graphics, new combat techniques, and unlimited gameplay freedom. Shinobi: The Rise of Hotsuma presents the untold story of Hotsuma and his battle with his brother Mortisune to take control of a cursed blade and become leader of a clan of ninjas. The events in the comic directly lead up to the start of the game, as Hotsuma begins his battle through the demon-filled streets of post- apocalyptic Tokyo. Ultra-talented Paco Medina (Planet of the Apes, Suicide Squad) handles art duties, with Scott Allie's adaptation of an original screenplay provided by Sega. The comic will also feature production sketches, interviews, behind-the- scenes info, and more! On sale November 6 FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.99 SUPERMAN/ALIENS II: GODWAR #4 (OF 4) by CHUCK DIXON, JON BOGDANOVE, KEVIN NOWLAN, and DAVE STEWART; cover by JON BOGDANOVE and KEVIN NOWLAN While Orion seethes, seeking vengeance on Darkseid for unleashing a Parademon/Alien horde on the New Gods, Superman attempts to focus on their mission — to find and incapacitate the alien queen at the heart of this horrific infestation. Brainpower, as much as physical battle, bested the ravenous creatures in Superman's first encounter, but will the combined skills of Superman and the "gods" of New Genesis be enough to overcome hundreds of Darkseid's Apokolips-Aliens hybrids? And what will be the final fate of Orion, victimized by an alien face-hugger? Can even a New God withstand the shrieking birth of a chestburster? On sale November 6 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 SPYBOY VOL. 5: SPY-SCHOOL CONFIDENTIALTP by PETER DAVID, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN What IS it about SpyBoy that's so darn cool? The slick costume? The cutting-edge motorcycle? The stylin' goggles? Yes, yes, and yes! But that's not all! He's the only teen that could break into Fort Knox, yet fail his math test. He's "man" enough to take on a gang of thugs armed to teeth without breaking a sweat, yet shy enough that he'd trip over a raisin when he asks a girl to the prom. While SpyBoy is a dashing — and deadly, if need be — secret agent, Alex Fleming, his alter ego, has about as much street cred as your grandmother. But all that's about to change when Fleming runs for...class president?! And there's more than enough for his SpyBoy guise to take on, too, when he, SpyGirl and spy-wanna-be Butch take on the roughest, toughest hombre ever to bathe in the Rio Grande...Hanging Chad! Not a discerning fan of Dark Horse's coolest sleeper hit?! Shame on you! Go out and buy the previous collections, right now, before Peter David smacks you! Only then can you enjoy this newest collection: an EXTRA thick volume that features not three, but FOUR issues of the SB series! Wow! You must be dreamin', fan boy! On sale December 18 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 ALSO AVAILABLE SPYBOY VOL. 1: THE DEADLY GOURMET AFFAIR TP by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee SC, 80pg, FC (STAR13010) . . . $8.95 SPYBOY VOL. 2: TRIAL AND TERROR TP by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee SC, 80pg, FC (STAR13489) . . . $9.95 SPYBOY VOL. 3: BET YOUR LIFE TP by Peter David, Pop Mhan, Carlos Meglia, and Norman Lee; SC, 80pg, FC . . . $9.95 SPYBOY VOL. 4: UNDERCOVER, UNDERWEAR TP by Peter David, Pop Mhan, Sunny Lee, and Norman Lee SC, 88pg, FC (STAR15161) . . . $9.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 10 TP by Osamu Tezuka; translation by Frederik L. Schodt With the Metropolis animated feature a critically-acclaimed must-see, and with the upcoming Sony Astro Boy film readying for 2003 release, the works of Osamu Tezuka are being enthusiastically discovered and re-discovered by American audiences. Tezuka is the unquestioned creative wellspring for the modern anime and manga industries, the influence of his genius now pervading popular culture around the globe, and Astro Boy is the quintessential Tezuka work — innovative, exciting, hilarious, and even heartbreaking. Few works of graphic fiction — or any fiction, for that matter — offer so much fun and humanity that appeals to so many different ages. In this volume: Astro battles the mighty (and really BIG!) Garon; Astro must solve "The 100 Million Year Old Crime;" and Astro is stolen! On sale December 26 SC, 216pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7" . . . $9.95 ALSO AVAILABLE: by Osamu Tezuka ASTRO BOY VOLUME 1 TP SC, 224pg, b&w, 7" x 4 1/2" (STAR15434) . . . $9.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 2 TP SC, 208pg, 4 1/2" x 7", b&w (STAR15590) . . . $9.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 3 TP SC, 208pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7" (STAR15832) . . . $9.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 4 SC, 216pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7" (STAR15969) . . . $9.95 ******************** CANNON GOD EXAXXION #11: STAGE TWO PART 3 by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Action! Drama! Suspense! Fury! Cannon God Exaxxion packs it all into 40 pages this month, starting from our hero laying on top of a pile of his dead schoolmates, to his cute little crush, Akane, being abducted by alien robots, to an emotional gun battle with another alien robot (and more dead schoolmates), to a rush back to the giant robot, Exaxxion, racing to save it from imminent destruction. It looks like those Riofaldian aliens have something up their sleeves — something big and powerful. We'll have to see how it does against the tough teen and his giant robot. It's all packed inside the pages of Cannon God Exaxxion, now with more pages for your reading enjoyment! MATURE READERS On sale November 20 b&w, 40pg . . . $3.50 CANNON GOD EXAXXION: STAGE 1 TP by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS You'd be in shock, too! Let's say you're Hoichi Kano, typical high school student. Earth has been taken over by what seems to be a kindly, co-existing race of aliens. Your brilliant — and depraved — grandfather, whom you haven't seen in years, shows up to deliver a sexy android AND an integrated, armored, nearly indestructible gun-suit for your personal use. And just in time, because a ball-shaped robot with razor blade arms has just sliced through a wall like soft butter. Think that's a bit of a culture shock? Wait until you find that our alien friends aren't quite as friendly as we thought and that this mechanical monstrosity is just the tip of the invasion iceberg! From Gunsmith Cats and You're Under Arrest! creator, Kenichi Sonoda, comes Cannon God Exaxxion! Collecting issues #1-8 of the series. FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 4 SC, 208pg, b&w . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BEASTS TP by Hiroaki Samura; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS After traveling a long and perilous road together, Rin and her immoral bodyguard, Manji, have become separated, Rin risking life and limb in her pursuit of her family's murderer, the ruthless Anotsu Kagehisa, leader of the outlaw Itto-Ryu sword school. Manji is slowly recovering — and reassembling — after being dismembered by Itto-ryu thugs, and has set off to find Rin. Meanwhile, both friends and enemies are also assembling. Manji's ally, the beautiful assassin Hyakurin has put a lot of Itto-ryu swordsmen under the dirt, but the tides are turned when she falls under the hands of a group of Itto-ryu killers who will go to any length — and spare no agonies — to get her to talk. Collecting issues #66-72 of the ongoing series. FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 18 SC, 192pg, b&w . . . $14.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE #2 by MASAMUNE SHIROW; translation by Frederik L. Schodt March 6, 2035 — four and half years since cyber-cop Matoko Kusanagi joined with an artifical intelligence and quit the 9th Police Squad. Now, a hyper-advanced cyborg called Motoko Aramaki — a fusion of multiple entities and identities — heads the investigative department of the giant multi-national, Poseidon Industrial, deploying remotely controlled humanoid surrogates around the globe as on-the-ground agents. When a herd of specially-bred pigs used to clone human organs for transplant are slaughtered, Motoko dispatches herself through cyberspace and utilizing surrogate cyborgs at far-flung locales to do the heavy lifting, Matoko hunts down the attackers, battling online and on the ground, but there may be more to the mystery than meets the eye…even the all-seeing eye of artificial intelligence. No work of graphic fiction you've ever experienced can prepare you for the mind-warping journey that is Man-Machine Interface. • Special deluxe format with no interior advertising! FOR MATURE READERS On sale November 27 FC, 32pg (no ads) . . . $3.50 LONE WOLF 2100 #5 by MIKE KENNEDY and FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO Having fled the corporate armed forces of Cygnat Owari through the bowels of Southeast Asia, young Daisy and her synthetic protector Itto find refuge in the last place anyone would dare look for them: Ground Zero. Once a bustling suburb of Taipei, the haunted walls of Sungshan, Taiwan are now scorched with the images of the War Spore's first victims. And it is here amongst the ghosts that the Warrior and child find a moment of Peace. As Itto takes stock of their situation, he analyzes the new directives that have merged so completely with his original programming — a mysterious bundle of code known only as "Bushido." But this moment of peace proves to be as fleeting as summer snow... Lone Wolf 2100 continues the saga inspired by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima's seminal manga series Lone Wolf and Cub. On sale November 27 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 28: FALLING TREE by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by GUY DAVIS What exactly needs to be said in solicitation copy for the VERY LAST VOLUME OF LONE WOLF AND CUB? It's the moment you've all been waiting years and years to read. It's the end of the long path the ronin father and son have been on since the boy's birth. Through unimaginable violence and bad weather, across hundreds of miles of blood-soaked roadbeds, over years of tragedy and anguish, to this final 320 pages of still-epic story, Itto and Daigoro have kept us holding on to what little hope exists in a world where honor is all but forgotten and warriors are obsolete. It's a bloody battle all the way to the finish, with dramatic twists and turns right up to the final page. Stay with us as we conclude the translation of what will always be considered one of the finest examples of comic-book mastery ever created, Lone Wolf and Cub. FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 26 SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" …$9.95 OH MY GODDESS! #92: TRAVELER PART 2 (OF 5) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Well, you have to hand it to Skuld. When it comes to out-of-this-world inventions and mind-boggling scientific discoveries, she's got it all over her sisters and that lovably clueless lug Keiichi. Need a robot sidekick? Check! So maybe he develops a little glitch that gives him emotions, no big deal. Want to give an inanimate store greeting doll a sentient personality? Gotcha! So what if she exceeds her programming and rejects her role in the household? Worse things have happened, right? Looking for a little extra space in that storage room? Skuld's got you covered. Does it matter that the device she created, if used the wrong way, creates a room infinitely wide? It does if Keiichi and a powerless Belldandy get lost in that room and have no idea how to find their way out! Oh, Skuld. You shoulda stuck with fixin' robots! On sale November 6 b&w, 24pg (2 of 5) . . . $2.99 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #27 by MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & TOSHIYA TAKEDA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Just in time for Thanksgiving, another full-course, plates-piled-high and cups-overflowing helping of everyone's favorite anthology, Super Manga Blast! First we start with a What's Michael? appetizer. The portion's small, but it's enough to get you ready for the feast! We follow that with a hearty bowl of Shadow Star, wherein Hoshimaru, surrounded by military helicopters, has a mid-air face off against a very cute, yet very deadly Dragon Princess. Next up, a heaping plate of 3x3Eyes! Your eyes will go wide and your mouth will water when you see Yakumo and Pai venture deeper into the Sacred Land and deal with all of the nasties blocking their route. While that might be enough to satiate even the hungriest manga fan's appetite, don't fold your fork in your napkin just yet, 'cause there's a healthy helping of Shirow's Appleseed Hypernotes on the way. And what would a manga feast be without dessert? Be sure to save room for Club 9, 'cause you wouldn't want to miss out on such a sweet treat! MATURE READERS On sale November 27 b&w, 128pg . . . $5.99 STAR WARS: EMPIRE #3 by SCOTT ALLIE, RYAN BENJAMIN, and CURTIS ARNOLD; cover by BRIAN HORTON In part three of "Betrayal," Darth Vader has landed on a distant world to track down a mysterious Jedi. But, instead of a Jedi Knight, he is confronted by a cadre of bounty hunters who have come to the conclusion that ganging up on — and defeating — the Sith Lord will bring them fame and fortune. Boy, are they in for a wake-up call! Meanwhile, on Coruscant, the ranks of those plotting to kill Emperor Palpatine are thinned as the co-conspirators begin targeting each other. On sale November 6 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #48 by JOHN OSTRANDER, C. P. SMITH, and JASEN RODRIGUEZ; cover by STEVE FIRCHOW Obi-Wan and Anakin's lightsabers are working overtime as they are confronted by assassins on all sides — a beautiful princess with a penchant for deadly toys and exotic martial arts; a radio-pathic alien with specially-constructed battle droids; and a crazed Dug on a speeder bike. Meanwhile, the two Senate Guards assigned to the case are making disturbing discoveries about the person who hired the assassins. For one of the Guard's, "family ties" may be a noose that drags him to death and disgrace! On sale November 20 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 DHORSE DELUXE T-SHIRTS BETTIE PAGE DHORSE DELUXE T-SHIRTS Dark Horse expands its popular and lush line of Bettie Page shirts with a few hot selections for the winter. We've hand-picked some different styles specially for cooler weather, and infused them with that all-over glow that is Bettie Page. On sale November 27 LEOPARD BIKINI/LONG SLEEVE TEE/GRAY/ADULT M-XL…$19.99 XXL…$19.99 BETTIE "WARHOL"/SHORT SLEEVE BABYDOLL/WHITE W/BLACK/ADULT S-L…$17.99 **************** CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #36: MING THE MERCILESS STATUE Emperor of the planet Mongo, Ming the Merciless is the embodiment of pure evil. Relentless in his quest for domination and in his pursuit of Flash Gordon and Dale Arden, his vicious cunning and sadistic cruelty are enhanced by Alex Raymond's masterly depictions of realistic emotion. A symbol of corruption and oppression, Ming has inspired a host of nefarious science- fiction and comic-strip heavies. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios, this statue comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback button and booklet as extras. Collector's note: this piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. On sale November 6 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 COWBOY BEBOP MINI BUSTS: SPIKE SIEGEL & FAYE VALENTINE In an imaginary future world of 2071, the collapsed society of Earth has taken to the stars. Cultures and races have been tossed together like a crazy salad of strange ingredients, as have notions of freedom, justice, and love. Standing tall in this confused landscape is Spike Siegel — the hero (or is it anti-hero?) of Cowboy Bebop. And how could we forget the leading lady bounty hunter of Cowboy Bebop, Faye Valentine?! Cowboy Bebop has set the anime world on fire with a top-selling series of dvds from Bandai Entertainment and manga comics from Tokyopop. Dark Horse is pleased to announce the first in a series of limited-edition mini busts sculpted by fan favorite (and mini-bust legend) Sam Greenwell. On sale February 19 SPIKE SIEGEL 5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color box, limited to 3,500 . . . $45.00 FAYE VALENTINE 5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color box, limited to 3,500 . . . $45.00 FUTURAMA BRAIN SLUG SQUISHY TOY This is no ordinary squishy toy! Take it out of the lovely packaging and throw it hard against the wall! Delight as your new Brain Slug splatters, and then slowly reforms into its original shape! Repeat ad infinitum! Brain Slug Fun Facts: The Brain Slug is a parasitic alien life-form, consisting of a clear, carbon-based gelatinous material. This wily being requires a host body to survive, as it has no brain of its own (unfortunately, one attached itself to Fry's brain and subsequently died of starvation). Once attached, the brain slug controls all of its host's thoughts, turning them into a zombie-like creature incapable of emotion or intelligent conversation. Perhaps you know someone who fits this description. If so, report them to the local authorities immediately! On sale February 12 Squishy toy in full-color window box . . . $9.99 ALSO AVAILABLE FUTURAMA: BENDER BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card (STAR12762) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA HORRIBLE GELATINOUS BLOB SQUISHY TOY Tough 'n' rubbery on the outside, gooey 'n' sparkly on the inside! Squishy toy, packaged in a window box . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA: KIF KROKER BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA: LEELA BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card . . . $9.99 HELLBOY: B.P.R.D. COFFEE MUG Straight from the offices of the Bureau For Paranormal Research and Defense comes this austere, functional, and official B.P.R.D. coffee mug. Keeping the world safe from paranormal threats requires an alert mind — keeping a fresh cup of joe at hand is important. This black, porcelain coffee mug is emblazoned with a different B.P.R.D. logo on each side. On sale December 11 Black mug w/B.P.R.D. logo . . . $9.99 HELLBOY STICKER PACK Embrace the pack mentality. Get four killer Hellboy stickers in a handy to display, hard to ignore package. Buy the pack and save a buck of the combined retail price of the four stickers. The stickers are still sold individually. On sale December 11 Sticker pack, contains four stickers . . . $6.99 GENTLE GIANT AND DARK HORSE UNITE TO BRING YOU STAR WARS MINI-BUSTS Gentle Giant Studios, Dark Horse Comics, and Lucasfilm continue the line of Star Wars mini-busts. Using the cutting-edge technology of three-dimensional scanning, Gentle Giant Studios scans the actors, models, costumes, and props to assure 100% realism. Making these statues the closest one can come to owning a piece of the Star Wars universe. Due to Dark Horse's successful handling of the Star Wars license for over 10 years, we were chosen by Gentle Giant to be the exclusive sales agent for these products. Due to the high demand these busts will be produced in quantities of 3,500 each, we will allot the majority of these sure-to-be-in-demand mini-busts to the customers of Previews. On sale November 20 STAR WARS: DARTH VADER MINI-BUST Darth Vader, is a Dark Lord of the Sith responsible for wiping out the Jedi and executing the Emperors evil bidding. Feared by rebels and Imperials alike, Darth Vader is a terrifying union of man and machine hidden beneath black robes and forbidding armor. 6" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS: YODA MINI-BUST The oldest member of the Jedi Council, Yoda is a wise and cautious Jedi Master. For more than 800 years, Yoda has witnessed government, commerce, and culture progress throughout the galaxy. 4" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $50.00 DHORSE DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE Dark Horse is teaming up with today's finest outré artists to create a collection of cool stationery sets. Email may be de rigueur, but the art of the letter is still considered top form in socializing from afar. Tim Biskup. Originally from California, Biskup was raised on Disneyland, Ratfink, badly dubbed Japanese sci-fi movies, punk rock, skateboarding, and underground comics. But it was his obsession with the art of Mary Blair that led him to consider a career in animation. This career has involved him in countless cartoons, including his own short "Freddy Seymore's Amazing Life" for Nickelodeon, and he is currently Background Supervisor for Cartoon Network's "Time Squad." It is the culmination of these activities and influences that have shaped his work. Seonna Hong is an emerging artist from the Los Angeles art and animation community. Her inherent love of the aesthetic and her unwavering discipline continue to be the foundation of her craft. In 1999, after several rewarding years of teaching art to children, Seonna made the transition into animation and has loved it ever since. Her current projects include Teacher's Pet with Gary Baseman and the Powerpuff Girls movie. She also continues to exhibit her paintings in galleries and auctions and was recently published in The Truth Show book. Tony Millionaire grew up in the seaside town of Gloucester, Massachusetts where his grandparents taught him to draw ships and old houses. After thousands of Sunday afternoons gazing at his grandfather's collections of old newspaper comics, he picked up a pen and started drawing monkeys with striped tails and top hats. His work has been published by Dark Horse and Fantagraphics and has been animated for Saturday Night Live. He now lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter. Shag (Josh Agle) is a product of the sprawling suburbs of Los Angeles, California. He's intrigued with the slick commercial art and advertising of the late '50s and early '60s and strives for a tight, clean and well-crafted appearance to his work. Though he considers himself more an illustrator than a "fine artist," galleries in the US, Europe, Australia and Japan have hosted solo exhibitions of his art. Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. DH Deluxe Stationary Exotique: Tim Biskup . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationary Exotique: Seonna Hong . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationary Exotique: Tony Millionaire's Sock Monkey . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationary Exotique: Shag's Calypso . . . $4.99 DHORSE DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE RELISTS DH DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE: COOP Coop You don't need us to tell you Coop is the hottest artist in the alternative scene and has created hundreds of rock-posters and record covers for your favorite bands. Hell, yer rusty ol' beater probably has one of his devil stickers in the back window right now! www.coopstuff.com/ Stationery Set $4.99 DH DELUXE STATIONARY EXOTIQUE: SHAG'S SUPERSONIC DH DELUXE STATIONARY EXOTIQUE: SHAG'S TIKI DH DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE: SHAG: DANGEROUS WOMEN DH DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE: SHAG: NIGHT OF GHOULS Shag is intrigued with the commercial art and advertising of the '50s and '60s and strives for a tight, clean appearance to his work. Though he considers himself more an illustrator than a "fine artist," galleries in the US, Europe, Australia, and Japan have hosted solo exhibitions of his art. www.shag-art.com/ Stationery Set $4.99Ea. DH DELUXE STATIONARY EXOTIQUE: MARTIN'S COWBOTS N' CACTUS Martin Ontiveros creates illustrations and paintings in a flat, silkscreen style. He has illustrated four volumes of Dav Pilkey's (Captain Underpants, Big Dog and Little Dog) Ricky Ricotta series and recently exhibited in "The Truth Show." www.thetruthshow.com/ontiveros.html Stationery Set $4.99 DH DELUXE STATIONARY EXOTIQUE: LISA PETRUCCIA'S KICK-ASS KUTIES Lisa Petrucci is obsessed with pin-ups and pop culture. Her paintings are reflective of various interests — from collecting sleazy vintage men's magazines and watching sexploitation cinema from the '50s & '60s, to the toys, dolls, television shows, comics, and collectibles from her childhood. www.lisapetrucci.com/ Stationery Set $4.99 DH DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE: SHEPARD FAIREY Shepard "OBEY GIANT" Fairey has turned the urban landscapes of the world into art galleries with his poster and sticker crusade and taken over your local skate store with his line of clothing. 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This year, the two groups engage in a world-shaking adventure that results in an all-out slugfest — so colossal that only a 96-page hardcover can contain it! JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE, advance-solicited this month for arrival in December, is an epic that fans have been clamoring for! The talents of acclaimed writers David S. Goyer (JSA) & Geoff Johns (THE FLASH, Avengers) combine with the powerhouse art team of Carlos Pacheco & Jesús Meriño (Avengers Forever, Fantastic Four) for a tale with real, dramatic impact on the lives of the two popular super-hero teams. Villains from the rich histories of both groups hatch an insidious scheme that lays waste the heroes and the world they defend. But of course, these are no ordinary heroes... What starts as a friendly get-together between the JLA and JSA degenerates into a destructive mêlée…and from the ashes rises a villainous uber-team made up of select members from each team. What's made these heroes of virtue turn into agents of vice? And who can possibly stop them once they get really mad? It's up to the remaining members of both teams to save the day. But they'll have to defeat their friends to do it! Before our heroes clash in VIRTUE & VICE, be sure to catch the exciting prelude in JLA/JSA SECRET FILES #1 this November! Fan-favorite artist Steve Sadowski returns to the exploits of the JSA, joining Goyer & Johns for a tale that reveals surprising connections between the two teams. Plus: AQUAMAN writer Rick Veitch offers a peek at the new series in a short story illustrated by Dietrich Smith; and a brief preview of JLA/AVENGERS with art by George Pérez! All this and profiles of some of the two teams' newest members, allies, and more! This project is supported with a full-color poster, a preview in Wizard: The Comics Magazine, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE is a 96-page hardcover edited by Dan Raspler. It is advance-solicited to arrive in comic- book stores December 4 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. Note: A softcover version will be available no earlier than June, 2003. JLA/JSA SECRET FILES #1 is a 64-page one-shot edited by Ivan Cohen arriving in comic-book stores November 6 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. 10 years after the comics event of the era SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM A decade ago, the unthinkable happened: Superman, one of the most widely recognized icons on the planet, was killed at the hands of the unstoppable force known as Doomsday. Superman's death was not only a major shock to the populace of the DC Universe, but to the rest of the world as well. Now the man behind that infamous story — Dan Jurgens — returns to the Man of Steel for a reflective look into the event that had a major impact in the comics world as well as the media. SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM is a 4-issue weekly miniseries written and pencilled by Jurgens (Thor), with inks by Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assasin), taking place in the present day while flashing back to that tragic event. The story begins in DAY OF DOOM #1, where we meet Ty Duffy — a new reporter for the Daily Planet assigned to do a story on the anniversary of Superman's death. Duffy starts by interviewing those who suffered through Doomsday's rampage, beginning with former JLA members Booster Gold and Blue Beetle. Meanwhile, the Man of Steel himself is investigating some random accidents that may not be so random after all — and they seem to be happening along the same path that led Doomsday to Metropolis… Then, in DAY OF DOOM #2, the Planet's new reporter continues his interviews, this time widening his subjects to the ordinary civilians who were there that day and the horrors they saw. It wasn't just Superman who died that day. Duffy also interviews the Prankster and other lower-tier villains who tried to take credit for that day's tragedy. Meanwhile, Superman continues to investigate more mysterious accidents, as the clues to an emerging threat become clearer. In DAY OF DOOM #3, Duffy interviews a priest and gets the perspective of those who must go on. How lucky do the living feel after massive tragedies? When's the next time this will happen — and will it be worse, especially after yet another massive accident occurs? Finally, in DAY OF DOOM #4 (advance-solicited for arrival December 4), Duffy explores the ways we can restore hope and how we can make the best of troubled times. But that proves difficult when all hell breaks loose — the mystery of who is causing the accidents along Doomsday's path is revealed, and a deadly new threat emerges from the ashes of destruction! Will tragedy once again befall Metropolis's most famous icon on the anniversary of his death? This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM is a 4-issue weekly miniseries edited by Eddie Berganza. Issues #1, 2 and 3 are 32 pages and arrive in comic-book stores November 13, 20, and 27, respectively. The 32-page issue #4 is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores December 4. All issues have a cover price of $2.95 U.S. MEK Tattoos, piercings, even brandings — each of these fetishes began as an underground subculture and have exploded onto the mainstream of today. So what will be the hottest next trend among the youth of the future? Mechanical enhancements. Elective cyborging. A bizarre technology used for effect that is called simply MEK. MEK is a 3-issue miniseries from HOMAGE COMICS, brought to you by the imaginative mind of writer Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, PLANETARY, GLOBAL FREQUENCY), and featuring the crisp art of Steve Rolston (Queen & Country) & Al Gordon (TOM STRONG). Sarissa Leon, one of the progenitors of MEK culture, has returned home to Sky Road to find the city overrun with these technological marvels — her "cyborg children." But these aren't your clean-lined cyborgs of videogames and popular movies. These are weird, spiky, buzzing, sexy, scary, transgressive people. Like any youth culture in its early iteration, it's kind of unsettling... Now Sarissa has found her former lover RJ Coin — another one of the original MEK developers — shot to death. She's determined to find out who is responsible and the reasons he was murdered. But will she have the strength to follow the trail to its conclusion? This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. MEK is a 3-issue HOMAGE COMICS miniseries edited by Ben Abernathy. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic- book stores November 13 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. THUNDERCATS SOURCEBOOK WildStorm Productions scored a hit with its revival of the ultra-popular '80s sensation Thundercats, with a successful #0 issue and 5-issue miniseries. Now everything you ever wanted to know about these Cats is available to you in the THUNDERCATS SOURCEBOOK — a 32-page one-shot chock-full of facts, stats, and, best of all, eye-popping artwork by WildStorm's finest! Written by THUNDERCATS writer Ford Lytle Gilmore, this invaluable volume will take you deep into the world of everyone's favorite felines, supplying crucial data on the likes of Lion-O, Cheetara, Mumm-Ra, the Thunderkittens, Snarf, and so much more! Every major character is profiled in this extensively illustrated extravaganza! And just wait until you hear some of the stellar artists who have lined up to do the profile pinups: Jim Lee, Arthur Adams, Alé Garza, Kaare Andrews, Humberto Ramos, Dustin Nguyen, Ed McGuinness…and that's just the beginning! Fans never have seen such an array of popular artists tackling such a beloved cartoon property. This one's sure to add to the huge Thundercats following. Don't be left out! This project is supported with house ads. THUNDERCATS SOURCEBOOK is a 32-page WildStorm Productions one-shot edited by Jeff Mariotte, arriving in comic-book stores November 13 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. WAR STORY: THE REIVERS North Africa, 1942: The stillness of the desert night is shattered as a British SAS patrol charges onto a German airfield, destroying everything in sight. Two heavily armed jeeps — filled with the British army's "best of the best" — tear up and down rows of aircraft, machine-gunning them into scrap metal, cutting down any guards foolish enough to get in the way. Then the shadow raiders speed back into the desert darkness, leaving chaos and death in their wake… This is how award-winning writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER, HITMAN, Punisher) begins his latest round of hard-as- nails stories of war. The first set of four WAR STORY tales garnered huge acclaim, and now Ennis is back with WAR STORY: THE REIVERS — the first of four 64-page VERTIGO one-shots that show all the bloody action, black humor and deadly horror of war the way it really is. THE REIVERS — illustrated by Cam Kennedy (2000 A.D.)— is everything you've come to expect from one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comic-book writers of our time. The SAS are the original Special Forces: the toughest, deadliest crews, usually fighting deep behind enemy lines and using whatever means necessary to get the job done — never taking prisoners. THE REIVERS tells the story of one such SAS unit fighting Germans in the North African desert during World War II. A unit led by two young officers: Barclay, a by-the- numbers soldier who just wants the job done right, and Nixon, a reckless breakneck who seems to revel in the chaos of war. Their struggle for control of the unit ultimately determines the success or failure of their missions, and literally the life or death of the men in their charge. THE REIVERS is the first of four hard-hitting, stand-alone issues by Ennis followed by J FOR JENNY (art by David Lloyd), CONDORS (art by Carlos Ezquerra) and ARCHANGEL (art by Gary Erskine) — unforgettable tales of war in all its horror, power and glory. This project is supported with a full-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. WAR STORY: THE REIVERS is a 64-page VERTIGO one-shot edited by Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores November 13 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. VERTIGO POP!: LONDON Rocky Lamont — rock 'n' roll legend — has seen it all. Fame, fortune, a virtual harem of adoring groupies, mind- bending drugs... But now, after nearly forty years at the forefront of pop royalty, Rocky has turned 60 and his youth is gone. Or is it? Get ready for the latest VERTIGO series to touch upon world pop culture, VERTIGO POP!: LONDON — a 4-issue miniseries brought to you by two popular Brits of the comics world, writer Peter Milligan (HUMAN TARGET: FINAL CUT, X-Force) and artist Philip Bond (ANGEL & THE APE, KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND). When a long-forgotten gift from an Eastern guru may hold the key to restoring Rocky's vigor, the rock star leaps at the chance. But at what unholy price? And what does all of this mean for a handsome but talentless young street-singer? Truly a man out of time, Rocky is an aging relic of an era when rock was a celebration of youth, and now he is at odds with the music of the disenfranchised contemporary youth scene. The people surrounding him only serve as constant reminders of the youth that has slipped away from him: the former "white witch" ex-wife who now hates his guts, a bodacious and whip-smart young trophy wife with a lot more on the ball than anyone realizes, his randy privileged daughter, and a drug- addicted would-be "next big thing in rock" all figure into Rocky's quest for restored vitality and the shocking means by which he intends to achieve his wish. LONDON takes the reader on a journey into the jaded world of rock 'n' roll's fading elder statesmen and the desperate, ferocious attempt to hold on to what once was. Youth and popularity may fade, but why go gracefully into that good night? This project is supported with house ads. VERTIGO POP!: LONDON is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Karen Berger and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores November 6 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. JLA: SECRET ORIGINS OVERSIZED SOFTCOVER They are the multiple award-winning creators behind SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, and WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH. Next year, writer Paul Dini and painter Alex Ross will unite once again for JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. But first, they present a special prelude: JLA: SECRET ORIGINS — a 48-page oversized (10" x 13 1/2") one-shot featuring all your favorite heroes together! SECRET ORIGINS features an all-star lineup of DC's greatest icons: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, the Atom, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, Plastic Man, and Captain Marvel! It contains a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the members of the Justice League and how they became the heroes they are today, as interpreted by Ross and Dini. This graphic volume reprints the double-page origins of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel (a popular feature from their previous collaborations), and includes eight all-new origin spreads, plus an original 5-page framing sequence focusing on the team's commitment to helping humankind through all forms of adversity. Plus: exclusive interviews with the creators, reprintings of classic Alex Ross artwork, as well as preview art and sketches for the upcoming JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE — all in an oversized format that's a feast for the eyes! Also solicited this month, for arrival in February, is the JLA: SECRET ORIGINS BY ALEX ROSS POSTER, featuring Ross's amazing cover art on a 24" x 36" poster! This project is supported with a postcard, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. JLA: SECRET ORIGINS is a 48-page oversized softcover (10" x 13 1/2") coedited by Charles Kochman & Joey Cavalieri. It arrives in comic-book stores November 13 with a cover price of $7.95 U.S. JLA: SECRET ORIGINS BY ALEX ROSS POSTER is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores February 26 with a price of $7.95 U.S. BATMAN: FAMILY In the wake of "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive," Batman is busily attempting to reconstruct his life. But between a spiking crime spree that could leave countless innocents dead, and a newly arrived vigilante whose violent methods border on the extreme, the Dark Knight must rely on his extended "family" more than ever before. BATMAN: FAMILY is an 8-issue weekly miniseries beginning in late October, written by John Francis Moore (DETECTIVE COMICS, X-Force), with art and covers by Stefano Gaudiano & Rick Hoberg. The saga begins in the extra- sized BATMAN: FAMILY #1: THE TRACKER, where we discover that in Bruce Wayne's long absence, Wayne Enterprises has been slowly slipping from his grasp. Now, as Batman squares off against an enemy who will stop at nothing to wrest his legacy from him, he must also contend with the deadly new vigilante who's recently arrived on the scene (featured in the backups of DETECTIVE COMICS #773-775). But this potential rival will be needed as an ally, as a wave of new villains begins terrorizing Gotham! The following week, in BATMAN: FAMILY #2: ATHENA, readers will meet the mysterious leader of the new wave of criminals who vows vengeance on Batman for very personal reasons. Athena begins her assault by targeting the Spoiler, who recently lost her gig as a member of BIRDS OF PREY. Will Spoiler prove to be the weak link in Batman's family of allies? Then, in BATMAN: FAMILY #3: BUGG & DR. EXCESS, get ready for two new terrors! Bugg has eyes everywhere in Gotham, watching, recording, learning — with the heroes of Batman's circle in his sights. And what Bugg learns, Dr. Excess uses with terrible results. But what is their involvement in a spate of bizarre incidents in which normal people are transformed into raging psychotics? Black Canary aims to find out, and she's not alone as the vigilante Orpheus returns to help safeguard the city. In BATMAN: FAMILY #4: SUCIDE KING, prepare for the ultimate terror — a killer so fearless he won't hesitate to sacrifice his own life to kill and maim. Now, the Suicide King is after the heads of organized crime in Gotham City — but not for heroic reasons. This deadly minion faces pursuit on two fronts, as the Huntress and D.E.O. agent Cameron Chase are on to him. Too bad for them! When this issue is over, Huntress will no longer be a help to Batman or a threat to Gotham's newest menace! Then in BATMAN: FAMILY #5: FREEWAY, meet the right-hand man to Gotham's newest crime lord. Freeway pulls strings, manipulates people, and gets things done, regardless of who gets hurt. Now he's targeted Robin, and Freeway isn't a man known to fail. When Robin falls into his trap, the identities of all the Bat-heroes are in danger, and this time acrobatics won't be enough! The weekly action concludes in December, as more of Batman's family faces a growing "family" of menacing villains. This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BATMAN: FAMILY is an 8-issue weekly miniseries edited by Matt Idelson. The 48-page issue #1 is retrosolicited, arriving in comic-book stores October 30 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Issues #2, 3, 4, and 5 are 32 pages and arrive in comic-book stores November 6, 13, 20, and 27, respectively, with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. each. BATMAN: ABSOLUTION HARDCOVER "No miracles, no mercy. Above all…no redemption." Ten years ago, an attack on Wayne Enterprises by the Children of Maya — a group of urban terrorists — left behind blood and bodies and a furious Bruce Wayne…determined to bring those responsible to justice! He is, after all, Batman. How long could these killers possibly elude him? BATMAN: ABSOLUTION is a 96-page original hardcover written by J.M. DeMatteis (THE SPECTRE) and lushly painted by newcomer Brian Ashmore that finds the Dark Knight — after a decade of frustration — in India. Having stalked his prey across the United States and Europe, Batman's sources tell him the architect behind the Wayne bombing, Jennifer Blake, is now in hiding there. In the course of a harrowing journey that takes him from the Taj Mahal to the hidden temple of a great Indian saint, Batman finds all his precious concepts of crime and punishment, justice and retribution, God and man, turned inside out. His health will be shattered, and he will be near death…finding himself at the center of a literal firestorm during which he must question whether any human being can truly change — and whether a mass murderer could possibly be worthy…of absolution. This project is supported with a bookmark, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BATMAN: ABSOLUTION is a 96-page hardcover coedited by Matt Idelson & Dennis O'Neil, arriving in comic-book stores November 27 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE TRADE PAPERBACK Gideon Brood and his eclectic band of Desperadoes return in a collection of the 5-issue HOMAGE COMICS miniseries that was nominated for International Horror Guild and Bram Stoker awards! DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE is a 128-page trade paperback from acclaimed writer Jeff Mariotte and legendary artist John Severin (who provides a new cover), featuring an introduction by Brian Keene — horror writer, novelist and Stoker Award-winner (for the nonfiction Jobs in Hell). QUIET OF THE GRAVE picks up the story of the Desperadoes — Brood, Jerome Betts, Abby DeGrazia, and Race Kennedy — as they relax in the small town of Luttrell in the Arizona Territory following the events of their first appearance in A MOMENT'S SUNLIGHT. With a price still on their heads for an accidental shooting in New Mexico, however, their peace is naturally short-lived. When Brood must kill a young would-be bounty hunter, his anger with the danger he's put his friends in forces him to try to leave them behind. Of course, neither Brood nor his friends give up on anything easily, and soon Race and Abby are hot on his trail, while Betts searches for his new object of affection…now the bait in a real hunter's trap. But while a chance encounter with a slick-talking treasure hunter reunites them in time to turn the tables on their hunter, what waits for them back in Luttrell is much, much worse — and bullets just won't kill it. This project is supported with house ads. DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE is a 128-page HOMAGE COMICS trade paperback, arriving in comic- book stores November 20 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. Meanwhile, 15 years later… ZERO GIRL II Amy Smootster and Tim Foster are back! And they're pretty much where they left off. But this time the obstacle to their affections is of an entirely different sort. Sam Kieth, the popular writer/artist of FOUR WOMEN, The Maxx and Wolverine/Hulk, is back with another 5-issue miniseries featuring the wild, quirky, and truly original concept that proved to be a critical hit! ZERO GIRL II continues the misfit adventures of Amy and her unusual and strange abilities. When we last saw Amy, she was coming of age in high school — where her habits of talking to insects and leaving spontaneous puddles of water at her feet weren't exactly winning any friends. Amy's mad crush on her counselor Tim wound up going nowhere, and readers were left pondering whether the two would ever wind up happily ever after. Now, several years later, Amy is trying to use Tim's stepdaughter to get to the man she still hasn't let go of. This, ironically, forms an unintentional triangle for a woman whose life has been dominated by circles and squares. What else would you expect from Zero Girl? ZERO GIRL II offers a striking visual experience and poignant story, where the only thing you can be certain of is to expect the unexpected. This project is supported with house ads. ZERO GIRL II is a 5-issue HOMAGE COMICS miniseries edited by Scott Dunbier. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores November 6 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. JSA: THE RETURN OF HAWKMAN TRADE PAPERBACK He was one of the greatest heroes who ever lived — until his disappearance left a gaping void in the DC Universe. Now Hawkman's triumphant return is the only thing that may change the tide of an epic war between the JSA and the omnipotent soul-eater of the planet Thanagar — Onimar Synn. The Winged Warrior's return to DC continuity is collected in JSA: THE RETURN OF HAWKMAN — a massive 256-page trade paperback reprinting JSA #16-25 that includes the epic "Injustice Be Done" saga that rocked the members of the DCU's Original Super-Team and led into the "Return of Hawkman" storyline. Written by David S. Goyer & Geoff Johns, with art by Stephen Sadowski, Steve Yeowell, Rags Morales, Michael Bair, and others, THE RETURN OF HAWKMAN finds the JSA attacked by Johnny Sorrow and the newly formed Injustice Unlimited! The JSA is pushed to the limit as the assault from Injustice Unlimited comes hard and fast from many places at once. Before the members of the Justice Society can get their bearings, Hawkgirl discovers her shocking true connection to the Hawkman lineage and her role in the search for the missing hero. It's non-stop action, JSA-style! This project is supported with house ads. JSA: THE RETURN OF HAWKMAN is a 256-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores November 27 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. HARLEY QUINN #26 From breaking free of her former puddin', to starting her own group of henchmen, to visiting the shining city of Metropolis and the dark pits of Hell — everyone's favorite Cupid of Crime has had her share of zany adventures! Now the unpredictable Harley Quinn faces even greater challenges, while getting an all-new creative team to boot! MTV and movie writer Andy Lieberman (Crazy Cool, The Jon Stewart Show) hops aboard with HARLEY QUINN #26, bringing along the amazing artistic talents of Mike Huddleston (The Coffin, Cable) & Troy Nixey (BATMAN: THE DOOM THAT CAME TO GOTHAM)! The action explodes as Harley finds herself moments from a very watery death. Meanwhile, she's wanted for the murder of a GCPD officer and the late cop's partner, Bishop, is going to bring her in, no matter who gets in the way. Somehow, Harley's gotten herself into a fix again, and she barely has any time to get herself out of it! All the action, all the intrigue, and 100% more rubber ducks. It's a new take on Harley Quinn, and it starts now! HARLEY QUINN is an ongoing series edited by Matt Idelson. The 32-page issue #26 arrives in comic-book stores November 13 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Time lies when you're having fun! FOREVER MAELSTROM It's the question you've been asking since reading the headline at the top of this article: "Who is Forever Maelstrom?" He's an erudite 21st-century professor at Princeton who packs lecture halls with his unique perspective on history. He's an overmuscled lothario whose exploits take him around the world and through the timestream. He's also the title character in FOREVER MAELSTROM, a time-spanning, outlandish 6-issue comic-book adventure from writers Howard Chaykin & David Tischman (AMERICAN CENTURY, GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT) with stylish art by John Lucas (SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL) and Eduardo Barreto (SUPERMAN: SPEEDING BULLETS) and dazzling covers by Lucas, inked by John Cassaday (PLANETARY, Captain America)! In FOREVER MAELSTROM #1, we meet "the Paul Bunyan of time" as he inspires Ben Franklin, drinks with Hemingway, gives dating tips to the Marquis de Sade, and breaks…uh, bread with Queen Victoria. But just as we begin to get a handle on his time-tripping exploits, a mysterious villain known as Praetor launches an attack on time itself. With the fabric of past, present and future unraveling and reknitting simultaneously, and alternate timelines collapsing onto each other with unbelievable results, only Forever has any hope of mending the damage. But he'll need the help of an assortment of colorful characters, including his faithful talking timberwolf (don't ask) and a group of teenaged mutant heroes! Forever must gather five mystical gems scattered among different timelines to bring back the 21st century he remembers. But that's not going to be easy. Forever must beat his foe to the jewels while winning motorized chariot races in a wholly modern Roman Empire, dodging velociraptors in the days of knights, surviving a world where all gods are created equal, escaping a robot-ruled New York, and, most unlikely, keeping his raging libido under wraps! We'd say time is running out, but, honestly, we don't have the time! This project is supported with house and trade ads. FOREVER MAELSTROM is a 6-issue miniseries edited by Mike Carlin. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores November 20 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — FUGITIVE Volume One TRADE PAPERBACK Bruce Wayne is missing. Indicted for the killing of Vesper Fairchild (shown in the BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER TP), Bruce is sent to Blackgate Prison…only to escape, launching a citywide manhunt. Now one of the most electrifying storylines of the year continues in BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — FUGITIVE Volume One, a 160-page trade paperback collecting all the relevant elements from the first half of the groundbreaking "Fugitive" event. Featuring the writing talents of Chuck Dixon, Ed Brubaker, Devin Grayson, and Kelley Puckett, Volume One's impressive lineup of artists includes Scott McDaniel (who provides a new cover), Roger Robinson, Rick Leonardi, Damion Scott, Trevor McCarthy, Phil Noto, William Rosado, Dave Ross, Sean Philips, and more! Reprinted in their entirety are the following issues: BATMAN #601 & 603, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #27-28, BATGIRL #27 & 29, BIRDS OF PREY #41 & 43, and NIGHTWING #68- 69. Batman now has gone to ground — renouncing his true identity and operating deeper in the shadows than ever before. It falls to his extended family — Nightwing, Robin, Oracle, Batgirl, Spoiler, and Alfred — to figure out who really did commit the murder. While the clues point to a possible setup, no one can deny that those same clues might point to Batman's actual guilt. This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — FUGITIVE Volume One is a 160-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores November 20 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. BATMAN: YEAR TWO — FEAR THE REAPER — NEW EDITION TRADE PAPERBACK Why doesn't Batman use a gun in his war on crime? And what happens when he meets Joe Chill — the man who murdered his parents? The Dark Knight's second year on Gotham's streets found him still fresh as a crimefighter, forging relationships with Commissioner Gordon and others while facing some of the most difficult decisions of his life. Due to popular demand, the long out-of-print and controversial storyline, "Batman: Year Two," is collected again — and now includes the follow-up one-shot sequel! BATMAN: YEAR TWO — FEAR THE REAPER is a 176-page trade paperback collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #575-578 written by Mike. W. Barr (who provides a new introduction), and featuring the artwork of Alan Davis & Paul Neary and Todd McFarlane & Alfredo Alcala. This new edition also collects BATMAN: FULL CIRCLE, by Barr, Davis and inker Mark Farmer. In "Year Two," Batman ends up in violent conflict with Gotham City's first vigilante, the scythe-wielding Reaper — now a brutal killer. Batman has no choice but to make a desperate alliance with Joe Chill to bring the Reaper down! Then in FULL CIRCLE, the Reaper is back — spreading his menace and madness throughout Gotham! Batman must confront the secrets of his parents' murders once again — at the risk of his own sanity… This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN: YEAR TWO — FEAR THE REAPER — NEW EDITION is a 176-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores November 13 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. Hometown boy makes good SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS TRADE PAPERBACK The writer/artist team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale — best known for their award-winning work on BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN and BATMAN: DARK VICTORY — took a groundbreaking look at the Man of Steel in SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS, which told the story of Clark Kent's physical and emotional journey from the plains of Smallville to the concrete canyons of Metropolis. Now the popular, Eisner Award-nominated miniseries is collected in one striking volume, the SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS trade paperback. Combining Loeb's and Sale's masterly storytelling with sumptuous blue-line color by Bjarne Hansen (all of whom were nominated for Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS follows Clark's tenuous first steps toward the realization that even his great power has limits...and that, ultimately, the most powerful man alive is only a man. Leaving Smallville behind, he meets the woman he will one day marry, earns the hatred of his deadliest foe, and learns the lessons that will transform a simple farmboy into the greatest champion of justice the world has ever known. This project is supported with house ads. SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS is a 208-page trade paperback. It is retro-solicited, arriving in comic-book stores October 30 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURES Due to popular demand, DC Direct presents its latest line of action figures based on current interpretations of the Man of Steel and his friends & foes — advance-solicited this month for arrival in March. Look, up in the sky...and over on the toy rack! It's Superman, and he's the first in a new series of figures that also includes Bizarro and Brainiac 13, solicited this month. Supergirl, the Cyborg Superman and Doomsday will be offered in the months to come. Rocketed to Earth from the doomed planet Krypton, the infant Kal-El was reared by Smallville farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent to become the mighty Man of Steel, Superman! Now the World's Greatest Hero comes to life in the SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE, standing approximately 6 1/2" tall and featuring an incredible 21 points of articulation! The line of figures continues with Bizarro, an imperfect copy of Superman with a twisted sense of logic. Created from a biological scan of Superman, but without benefit of the Man of Steel's unique Kryptonian DNA, Bizarro is a twisted parody of the world's most famous super-hero. The SUPERMAN: BIZARRO ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 6 5/8" tall and also features an incredible 21 points of articulation. From out of the future, Brainiac 13 is the living computer bent on claiming our Earth as his own...starting with the city of Metropolis, whose computers and systems it has upgraded and placed under its own control! This menacing nemesis of Superman is now available as the highly detailed SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC 13 ACTION FIGURE, standing approximately 7 1/4" tall and featuring 11 points of articulation. All three figures come packaged with an "S" Shield display base in 4-color resealable packaging. The SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE, SUPERMAN: BIZARRO ACTION FIGURE and SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC 13 ACTION FIGURE are all advance-solicited, sold separately and arrive in comic-book stores March 19, 2003. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. Every picture tells a story… I, PAPARAZZI SC Jake "Monster" McGowran is a modern-day bounty hunter armed with a camera. As one of New York City's paparazzi, he's brutal and ruthless as he stalks his prey, pursuing celebrities at any cost to obtain the perfect picture and the top- dollar paycheck. But what happens when McGowran stumbles across something vast, horrifying and impossible to explain? It could be his ticket to fortune, or the last shot he ever takes. I, PAPARAZZI is a 96-page VERTIGO softcover version of 2001's hardcover by two of the amazing talents who brought you the astonishing VEILS — writer Pat McGreal (CHIAROSCURO) and photo artist Stephen John Phillips (IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE, 20/20 VISIONS). Joined by state-of-the-art digital designer Steven Parke (IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE), I, PAPARAZZI is a visual tour de force, delivering a hallucinatory, psychological thriller — an edgy combination of social satire and eerie suspense in the vein of Fight Club and American Psycho. I, PAPARAZZI recounts one night in the life of "Monster" McGowran. One night when he captures just the right photo at exactly the wrong time. One night in which he unexpectedly finds himself swept up in a brief and passionate love affair with a beautiful fashion model who guards a tragic past. One night that takes a left turn into weirdness when he's beaten to a pulp by the bodyguards of an inscrutable young movie star. Monster goes after the star with a vengeance, vowing to ruin the actor with a few well-placed, scandalous shots. After tracking him to the most exclusive party in town — featuring some surprising cameos by renowned film, music and comics celebrities — Monster accidentally uncovers something strange, secret and clearly not meant to be discovered. Something that slithers into every nook and cranny of day-to-day existence. Something that wants to protect itself and keep its agenda under wraps. Something that must stop McGowran from developing the roll of film in his camera…at any cost. This project is supported with house ads. I, PAPARAZZI is a 96-page VERTIGO softcover edited by Karen Berger and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores November 6 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. THE INVISIBLES: THE INVISIBLE KINGDOM TRADE PAPERBACK Award-winning writer Grant Morrison's wholly original, uniquely subversive VERTIGO series THE INVISIBLES is complete. Now, the final, massive volume of his magnum comics opus is collected in THE INVISIBLES: THE INVISIBLE KINGDOM — a 288-page trade paperback reprinting all twelve issues of the third volume of THE INVISIBLES. Featuring a brand-new cover from the incomparable Brian Bolland (whose original covers for the series are also included), this volume is illustrated by a healthy stable of some of comics' finest artists: Frank Quitely, Chris Weston, Jill Thompson, Philip Bond, Sean Phillips, Cameron Stewart, Ashley Wood, Mark Buckingham, Michael Lark, Warren Pleece, Jay Stephens, Steve Yeowell, John Ridgway, Steve Parkhouse, Rian Hughes, Paul Johnson, the Pander Bros., Dean Ormston, John Stokes, and even one page of pencils by Morrison himself! What is the final fate of the Conspiracy? What becomes of the Invisibles? And where did they come from? All this and more is revealed in THE INVISIBLE KINGDOM — the greatest meta-collection ever to come out of the New World DisOrder! Download it now! This project is supported with house ads. THE INVISIBLES: THE INVISIBLE KINGDOM is a 288-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores November 13 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume Nine HARDCOVER The comprehensive, multiple award-winning collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, continues with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume Nine — a 204-page hardcover reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from July 2 to December 31, 1944. At this point in time, Eisner had been spirited away by the United States Army for the duration of World War II. But while he was gone, the Spirit strips were executed by the more-than-capable members of Eisner's staff: writers Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk, and legendary artists Lou Fine and Jack Cole! Together they produced the further adventures of The Spirit, Ebony, Commissioner Dolan and Ellen: a mysterious murder at the circus (with a Bengal tiger tossed in for good measure); a Leading Lady facing death in the footlights; the secret of a sinister shipwreck; the return of the super-spy Satin; the frightful Dread Dragon Society; the mysterious Metal Monsters; the murder of society climber Miss Meda; and much more! Plus, this hardcover features a portfolio section of artwork produced by Eisner for the Army during WW II! THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume Nine is a 204-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores November 6 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume Four HARDCOVER The fun and adventure continues with a new volume of the award-winning series featuring everyone's favorite pliable hero! PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume Four is a 216-page hardcover written and illustrated by the legendary Jack Cole who really hits his stride in this era as Plas and Woozy's hijinks become even more outrageous! The silliness begins with a mysterious murder in Woozy's boarding house and moves on to Woozy being hired as a store detective to foil (with the help of Plas) a tsunami of shoplifting. Then the diabolical Dr. Dratt and his "illuminating gas" give the daffy duo a run for their money. Next, Plas and Woozy assist a nutty professor in establishing a claim to a radium mine in the Arctic. If that weren't enough, our heroes also investigate the murder at The Home for the Aged (though in Cole's hands, it's more of an asylum), assist millionaire Cyrus Van Rooten in settling an old score with a tribe of Indians, get mixed up in a mystery in a maniacal medical school, and visit Futura, a city of the future that's still plagued by crime! And that's not all! Reprinting POLICE COMICS #40-49 and PLASTIC MAN #3 (1945-46), this volume features a half-dozen more adventures, including the first Woozy Winks solo story and an unusual Plastic Man prose story. Plus, an introduction by renowned European comics historian Andreas Knigge! PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume Four is a 216-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores November 20 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. DIVINE RIGHT BOOK TWO TRADE PAPERBACK In DIVINE RIGHT BOOK ONE, we learned what happens when an ordinary guy ends up with the WildStorm Universe's most coveted secret. Now in the 192-page trade paperback DIVINE RIGHT BOOK TWO, the adventures of Max Faraday — slacker pizza-delivery guy turned omnipotent super-being — are about to reach the crescendo from where there's literally no turning back. In the second volume of artist/creator Jim Lee's and scripter Scott Lobdell's saga of the ultimate super-hero, we witness the amazing tale of Faraday's rise to godlike power and awareness, and his tragic downfall. Reprinting DIVINE RIGHT #8-12 and the one-shots DIVINE INTERVENTION: WILDCATS #1 and DIVINE INTERVENTION: GEN13 #1, BOOK TWO collects the entire "Divine Intervention" storyline, featuring additional art by Carlos D'Anda and others. Featuring a virtual Who's Who of heroes of the WildStorm Universe, this volume is topped with a new cover by Lee, and contains a collection of sketches, preliminary designs and alternate cover art. This project is supported with house ads. DIVINE RIGHT BOOK TWO is a 192-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores November 6 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. WILDCATS: STREET SMART TRADE PAPERBACK It was the first new book to be released by WildStorm Productions under the auspices of DC Comics. Now a 160-page trade paperback, WILDCATS: STREET SMART reprints the first six issues of WILDCATS Volume 2, topped with a striking cover by Travis Charest! Written by Scott Lobdell (HIGH ROADS) with Joe Casey (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), and illustrated by Charest & Richard Friend with additional art by Bryan Hitch, Carlos D'Anda, Scott Benefiel, and others, STREET SMART opens six months after Grifter walked away from the remains of the WILDC.A.T.S. Reuniting with his former teammates, there's little time to reminisce as our heroes — significantly changed in their short time apart — embark on a globe-trotting journey that takes them to Venice, Miami, Detroit, Ireland, Los Angeles, and New York in an unforgettable adventure. Also included in this volume is a cover gallery that displays not only all of Charest's dazzling covers from the series, but also the variant covers from WILDCATS Volume 2 #1 by Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Joe Madureira, Humberto Ramos, Simon Bisley, and Arthur Adams! This project is supported with house ads. WILDCATS: STREET SMART is a 160-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores November 13 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. BATMAN: FAMILY BATMAN: FAMILY #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART AND COVER STEFANO GAUDIANO AND RICK HOBERG Retro-solicited; in stores October 30. An 8-issue weekly miniseries event begins! In Bruce Wayne's long absence, Wayne Enterprises has been slowly slipping from his grasp. Now, as he squares off against an enemy who will stop at nothing to take his legacy from him, Batman also must contend with a deadly new vigilante who's recently arrived on the scene. But this potential foe is needed as an ally when a wave of new villains begins terrorizing Gotham! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 8) $2.95 BATMAN: FAMILY #2: ATHENA WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART AND COVER STEFANO GAUDIANO AND RICK HOBERG In stores November 6. Meet the mysterious leader of the new wave of criminals who vows vengeance on Batman for very personal reasons. She begins her assault by targeting the Spoiler who recently lost her gig as a member of BIRDS OF PREY. Will Spoiler prove to be the weak link in Batman's family? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 8) $2.25 BATMAN: FAMILY #3: BUGG & DR. EXCESS WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART AND COVER STEFANO GAUDIANO AND RICK HOBERG In stores November 13. Get ready for Bugg and Dr. Excess! Bugg has eyes everywhere in Gotham, watching, recording, learning — with the heroes of Batman's circle in his sights. And what Bugg learns, Dr. Excess uses with terrible results. But what is their involvement in a spate of bizarre incidents in which normal people are transformed into raging psychotics? Black Canary aims to find out, and she's not alone as the vigilante Orpheus returns to help safeguard the city. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 8) $2.25 BATMAN: FAMILY #4: SUICIDE KING WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART AND COVER STEFANO GAUDIANO AND RICK HOBERG In stores November 20. Who is the Suicide King? He's the ultimate terror — a killer so fearless he'll scrifice his own life to kill and maim. Now he's after the heads of organized crime in Gotham City but not for heroic reasons. This deadly minion faces pursuit on two fronts, as the Huntress and D.E.O. agent Cameron Chase are on to him. Too bad for them! When this issue is over, Huntress no longer will be a help to Batman or a threat to Gotham's newest menace! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 8) $2.25 BATMAN: FAMILY #5: FREEWAY WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART AND COVER STEFANO GAUDIANO AND RICK HOBERG In stores November 27. Meet Freeway, the right-hand man to Gotham's newest crime lord. He pulls strings, manipulates people, and gets things done, regardless of who gets hurt. Now he's targeted Robin, and Freeway isn't a man known to fail. When Robin falls into his trap, the identities of all the Bat-heroes are in danger, and this time acrobatics won't be enough! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 8) $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #776 WRITTEN BY PAUL BOLLES AND NANCY GAGNÉ; ART BY WILLIAM ROSADO, MICHÉL GAGNÉ, AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY BRIAN EWING In stores November 6. Batman tries to stop a cop with a vendetta from ripping Gotham apart. But how can he do that if he's lying unconcious in the Batmobile? Plus, a new 4-part backup feature, "Spore," is the Batman story we promise will shock every reader. It really is the story you thought you'd never see, written by Nancy Gagné and illustrated by renowned children's book and indie comix artist Michél Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbit). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #161 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores November 13. "Loyalties," Part 3 of 3. In the streets of Chicago, Batman is a fish out of water; in a town more corrupt than even Gotham, he must race against the clock to prevent the murder of his friend Jim Gordon…and Gordon's niece Barbara. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #35 WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND BRIAN AZARELLO; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, JIM MAHFOOD AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores November 20. Part 2 of "Tabula Rasa." Gotham's newest villain, the woman known as Pix, is hunting down the men who destroyed her life while Bane and Batman are left following the trail of bodies. Meanwhile, Batman is still reeling from Bane's stunning revelation last issue. Will this change Bane's status as a villain? Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Cornered," written by Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and illustrated by Jim Mahfood (Ultimate Marvel Team-Up). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #609 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores November 27. Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee continue their run on BATMAN with Part 2 of the 12-part "Hush." Lying near death, Batman must turn to the least likely person from the Bat family for help: the Huntress! Meanwhile, Catwoman continues to hunt down the mysterious individual responsible for wreaking havoc in their lives — a path that leads her back to Poison Ivy. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #96 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores November 13. Batman guest stars as Azrael, with a mob of supporters at his side, leads a siege against Two-Face! Azrael's super-powered, newly violent ways are beginning to exact a heavy price. Now the Dark Knight, feeling responsible for all that Jean Paul has become, swears to take him down...by any means necessary. Say your prayers! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 BATGIRL #34 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores November 13. Batgirl is a lot of things: a martial arts master, a world class athlete — but not a detective. Not yet. But she aims to learn the craft at the side of the master…Batman. In this issue, Batgirl tags along with Batman on the investigation of a brutal murder of a father and small child. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: ABSOLUTION HC WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY BRIAN ASHMORE In stores November 27. A lushly painted original Batman hardcover! Ten years after an attack on Wayne Enterprises by a group of urban terrorists, Batman discovers the architect behind the bombing is in hiding in India. But, in the course of a harrowing journey that takes him from the Taj Mahal to the hidden temple of a great Indian saint, Batman will find all his precious concepts of crime and punishment, justice and retribution, God and man, turned inside out. He will find himself questioning whether any human being can truly change — and whether a mass murderer could possibly be worthy…of absolution. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $24.95 BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — FUGITIVE VOL. 1 TP WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER, CHUCK DIXON, DEVIN GRAYSON, AND KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL, ROGER ROBINSON, RICK LEONARDI, DAMION SCOTT, TREVOR MCCARTHY, PHIL NOTO, WILLIAM ROSADO, DAVE ROSS, SEAN PHILIPS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores November 20. Convicted of killing Vesper Fairchild, Bruce Wayne is sent to Blackgate Prison…only to escape, launching a citywide manhunt. Now Batman has now gone to ground — renouncing his true identity and operating deeper in the shadows than ever before. It falls to his extended family — Nightwing, Robin, Oracle, Batgirl, Spoiler, and Alfred — to figure out who really did commit the murder. While the clues point to someone possibly setting Batman up, no one can deny that they also might implicate Batman of actually being guilty of the crime. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER? TP WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER, CHUCK DIXON, GREG RUCKA, DEVIN GRAYSON, AND KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, RICK LEONARDI, STEVE LIEBER, TREVOR MCCARTHY, SCOTT MCDANIEL, ROGER ROBINSON, DAMION SCOTT, PETE WOODS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores November 20. Reoffered to coincide with the release of BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — FUGITIVE VOL. 1, this trade paperback reprints BATMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE, DETECTIVE COMICS #766-767, BATGIRL #24, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #25-26, and BATMAN #599-600, plus relevant portions of NIGHTWING #65-66, BIRDS OF PREY #39-40 and ROBIN #98-99. When Bruce Wayne is discovered with the murdered Vesper Fairchild in his arms, a chain of events begins that results in the Batman mythos altered forever. (STAR 15970D) SC, 7X10, 264PG, FC $19.95 ***************************** BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #56 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores November 27. A riddle is left for the Batman that seems…wrong somehow. Who's stealing the Riddler's schtick? And who's going to get to the copycat first: Batman or a mad-as-heck Riddler? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: YEAR TWO — FEAR THE REAPER TP — NEW EDITION WRITTEN BY MIKE W. BARR; ART BY ALAN DAVID, TODD MCFARLANE, PAUL NEARY, ALFREDO ALCALA, AND MARK FARMER; COVER BY DAVIS AND NEARY In stores November 13. A new edition of this highly-requested collection of BATMAN: YEAR TWO also includes the one-shot sequel, BATMAN: FULL CIRCLE. This chronicling of the Dark Knight's second year of crimefighting finds Batman in violent conflict with Gotham City's first vigilante — now a brutal killer. Now Batman has no choice but to make a desperate alliance with his parents' murderer! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $17.95 BIRDS OF PREY #49 WRITTEN BY TERRY MOORE; ART BY AMANDA CONNER AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores November 20. Oracle and Canary piece together the mystery of who is behind the kidnapping attempt on the genetically altered girl, Madison, and realize that in the wrong hands she could become a weapon of mass destruction. Keeping her safe becomes a lot more work than either of them bargained for, and a whole lot more deadly! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #12 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY J.G. JONES Retro-solicited; in stores October 23. Cameron Stewart takes over the art chores as we begin a devastating new arc in the life of Selina Kyle! Selina sets out to give something back to the neighborhood, but a new wave of crime brings her even closer to her roots than she ever imagined. And if that weren't enough, wait'll you learn the startling secret one of our supporting cast members is carrying. Plus, hold on to your seats as a surprise character appears to shake things up! This issue's got it all, including Slam Bradley, Leslie Thompkins, and even Bruce Wayne! Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #13 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores November 27. 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 #4 WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES In stores November 20. Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn think they've succeeded in stealing Ivy's plant formula back from the chemical company that stole it first. But it's good girls vs. bad girls as Detective Renee Montoya finally catches up to — and teams up with — Batgirl! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.25 HARLEY QUINN #26 WRITTEN BY ANDY LIEBERMAN; ART AND COVER BY MIKE HUDDLESTON AND TROY NIXEY In stores November 13. Introducing the brand new creative team behind the adventures of the cupid of crime! Harley Quinn finds herself in more than a spot of trouble, moments from a very watery death. Meanwhile, she's wanted for the murder of a GCPD officer, and the late cop's partner, Bishop is going to bring her in, no matter who gets in the way. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #75 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores November 13. Extra-sized 75th issue! With Mary Redhorn's journal now with the Feds, Blüdhaven is rocked to the core when mass indictments come down for the upper echelons of Blüdhaven politics all the way down through the city court judges and BPD — sending a mass ripple effect through the infrastructure of Blüdhaven. With the city's police department in chaos, street gangs try to assert themselves, making for a very long night for our hero. Added to the mix is a new rooftop vigilante with a familiar costume. FC, 40 PG. $2.95 ROBIN #108 WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY KEVIN LAU In stores November 20. Drury Walker, the man known as Charaxis, is running around committing multiple crimes in Gotham, faster than Robin can keep up with him. Meanwhile, Charaxis is holed up downtown. What the heck is going on? Even an able assist from Nightwing can't keep Robin from getting in over his head. Meanwhile, Spoiler learns a horrible secret that will turn her life in a far, far different direction. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM #1 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY JURGENS AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores November 13. A 4-issue weekly miniseries event begins! Ty Duffy, a new reporter for the Daily Planet, is assigned to do a story on the anniversary of Superman's death. Duffy starts by interviewing those who suffered through Doomsday's rampage, beginning with some members of the JLA: Booster Gold & Blue Beetle! Meanwhile, the Man of Steel himself is investigating some random accidents that may not be so random after all — and they seem to be happening along the same path that led Doomsday to Metropolis… For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM #2 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY JURGENS AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores November 20. Part 2 of the 4-part weekly event! The Planet's new reporter continues his interviews concerning the day Doomsday killed Superman, this time widening his subjects to the ordinary civilians who were there that day and the horrors they saw. It wasn't just Superman who died that day. Duffy also interviews the Prankster, and other lower-tier villains who tried to take credit for that day's tragedy. Meanwhile, Superman continues to investigate more mysterious accidents, as the clues to an emerging threat become clearer. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM #3 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY JURGENS AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores November 27. Part 3 of the 4-part weekly event! Duffy interviews a priest and gets the perspective of those who must go on. How lucky do the living feel after massive tragedies? When's the next time this will happen — and will it be worse, especially after yet another massive accident occurs? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.95 SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM #4 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY JURGENS AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. The conclusion of the 4-part weekly event! Duffy explores the ways we can restore hope and how we can make the best of troubled times. But that proves difficult when all hell breaks loose — the mystery of who is causing the accidents along Doomsday's path is revealed, and a deadly new threat emerges from the ashes of destruction! Will tragedy once again befall Metropolis' most famous icon on the anniversary of his death? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN TP WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS, LOUISE SIMONSON, JERRY ORDWAY, AND ROGER STERN; ART BY JURGENS, JON BOGDANOVE, TOM GRUMMETT, JACKSON GUICE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY BOGDANOVE AND DENNIS JANKE In stores November 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM, this trade paperback depicts one of the most tragic moments in comics history, as the unstoppable Doomsday kills the Man of Steel, Superman! Reprinting SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #17-19, SUPERMAN #73-75, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #496 & 497, ACTION COMICS #683 & 684, and JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #69. (STAR 10826D) SC, 7X10, 168PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #188 WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART BY PASCAL ALIXE AND RAY SNYDER; COVER BY TOM RANEY AND SCOTT HANNA In stores November 6. A special issue focusing on Lois Lane, by guest-writer Chuck Austen (Ultimate X-Men) and guest-artists Pascal Alixe (LEGION LOST) & Ray Snyder. Lois reflects on her life with Superman. She's married to the most powerful man in the universe, so how does this affect her daily life? How does she cope with the possible death of her husband each and every day? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #610 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KILIAN PLUNKETT In stores November 13. Superman is in over his head emotionally as he helps a young boy in Guatemala deal with his critically ill mother while Clark Kent works undercover to investigate a mining operation that will be the beginning of bringing down President Luthor. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #132 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY JOHN LUCAS AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO In stores November 20. Superman has saved the city of Metropolis from numerous threats recently, that the citizens celebrate by throwing a big parade in his honor. Meanwhile, an actor portraying the Man of Steel gets his wish to become Superman when Mr. Mxyzptlk arrives for the festivities. The real Superman wants no part of the Imp's hijinks, but we begin to understand the bond that Mxy feels towards Kal-El. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #797 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY RENATO ARLEM AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY In stores November 27. Superman's back in therapy, this time trying to come to grips with his execution of General Zod in the pocket universe. How will he cope with his fears of doing it again with the new General Zod? Will he be forced to kill again? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #76 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; COVER BY ROB HAYNES In stores November 20. Linda Danvers, a.k.a. Supergirl, has met Kara Zor-El, a.k.a Supergirl...but is she the real deal? Linda's not sure, so she brings Kara to Metropolis to meet a real Kryptonian. Unfortunately, a lot of strange things in the big city are keeping the Man of Steel preoccupied...though they may tie in to the mystery behind Kara's arrival! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH SUPERGIRL TP WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY GARY FRANK, TERRY DODSON, CAM SMITH, AND KARL STORY; COVER BY FRANK AND SMITH In stores November 27. Reoffered to coincide with the SUPERGIRL MINI-STATUE (offered in Previews Vol. XII, #6), this trade paperback collects SUPERGIRL #1-9, plus the Supergirl story from SHOWCASE '96 #12. Supergirl's life changes forever when her body merges with a young girl named Linda Danvers, and really strange things start happening in the town of Leesburg. (STAR 07557D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $14.95 ********************************* SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE Retro-solicited; in stores October 23. The Eisner Award-nominated miniseries by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale — following the Man of Steel from Smallville to Metropolis — is collected in a trade paperback! Young Clark Kent leaves the wheatfields of Kansas behind in this moving story, making friends, enemies and hard choices along the way. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $14.95 DC UNIVERSE BIG DADDY DANGER #4 WRITTEN BY ADAM POLLINA; ART AND COVER BY POLLINA AND TYSON MCADOO In stores November 6. Wrestling's greatest hero faces his greatest threat yet! Defeated in the ring for the first time, Big Daddy receives another blow as his own son betrays him! What mysterious hold does the dreaded Diablo X hold over young Danny Danger? And what fearsome menace does the ultimate heel have in store for the whole world? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 9) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH A DC UNIVERSE CHRISTMAS TP WRITTEN BY VARIOUS; ART BY VARIOUS; COVER BY TY TEMPLETON In stores November 27. Reoffered just in time for Christmas, this trade collects 17 of DC's Christmas-themed stories from 1940 to the present day — including a Batman story illustrated by THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKE'S AGAIN's Frank Miller — making this the perfect holiday gift for any comic-book fan! SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $19.95 DEADMAN COLLECTION HC WRITTEN BY NEAL ADAMS, BOB HANEY, JACK MILLER, ARNOLD DRAKE, ROBERT KANIGHER, AND DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY ADAMS, CARMINE INFANTINO AND GEORGE TUSKA; COVER BY ADAMS In stores November 13. Everyone's favorite dead super-hero is featured in this massive, deluxe slipcased hardcover reoffering — reprinting STRANGE ADVENTURES #205-216, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #79, 86 & 104, AQUAMAN (Volume One) #50-52 (selected stories), and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #74. This volume contains the complete collection of Neal Adams' Deadman and much more. Retailers please note: Consult your order form for a special ordering incentive. HC, 7X10, 356PG, FC $75.00 ********************************* DOOM PATROL #14 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART BY SETH FISHER; COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores November 6. The conclusion of a 2-part story by guest-artist Seth Fisher (GREEN LANTERN: WILLWORLD)! Monsters are invading the planet, and only the Doom Patrol can stop them! But our current group are finding themselves trapped in the bodies of the original team — so how are they gonna stop the monsters when they don't know how their own powers work? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #192 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY KOLINS In stores November 27. "Run Riot," Part 1 of 3! It had to happen eventually: Gorilla Grodd explodes out of his prison cell, but he's still trapped in Iron Heights — along with some of the worst villains in the DCU, including Dr. Alchemy, Peek-A-Boo, Tar Pit, and Double Down. It's a riot that the Flash might not be able to contain before it gets even worse! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores November 27. Reoffered to coincide with the first chapter of "Run Riot" in THE FLASH #192, this one-shot serves as a prequel to that storyline. When an outbreak of a deadly disease threatens the prison's population, only the Flash and Piper can quell both the epidemic and the ensuing riot. But what is the mysterious warden's role in all of this madness? Prestige Format. (STAR 13945D) FC, 48 PG $5.95 ******************************** FOREVER MAELSTROM #1 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY JOHN LUCAS AND EDUARDO BARRETO; COVER BY LUCAS AND JOHN CASSADAY In stores November 20. A time-jumping ladies' man is reality's only hope in an outlandish miniseries from the creators of AMERICAN CENTURY! His name is Forever Maelstrom. His expertise in world history — honed by traveling through centuries to befriend the world's most historic figures — may be all that stands between order and anarchy when an evil madman derails time itself! With alternate timelines running roughshod over each other, only Forever and a motley crew of misfits can gather the devices necessary to restoring the world he once knew. But time, as ever, is fleeting... For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 GREEN ARROW #19 WRITTEN BY BRAD MELTZER; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores November 27. "The Archers Quest," Part 4 of 6 — guest-starring the JLA! Ollie runs into trouble with the League — and most importantly, has his first major confrontation with Kyle Rayner, Earth's Green Lantern. Green Arrow and Green Lantern have it out over issues of trust, while Wally West, the Flash, shows that he's faster than a speeding Arrow. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #156 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores November 13. It's the moment you've been waiting for! John Stewart is back in the saddle again as Earth's new protectorate. Let's just say that he's not easing back into the job. John must learn to confront his past while he contends with the crimes of today. Sentinel lends a hand as this veteran Lantern discovers his new roles and the potential for an ultra-violent future. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 HAWKMAN #9 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores November 6. Guest-starring the JSA's Dr. Fate! Hector Hall takes his father, Hawkman, on a trip through his past and future, warning him of his ultimate destiny. Meanwhile, Hawkgirl struggles with her own past as she revisits the horrible secret she's been keeping from everyone since she left Austin, Texas. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #75 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE, YVEL GUICHET, DARYL BANKS, TOM NGUYEN, MARK PROPST, AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY MAHNKE AND NGUYEN In stores November 20. The Earth-shattering "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" concludes in a double-sized issue! Two teams of JLAers find themselves face to face with the monster that has stolen Atlantis and holds their fate... as well as the fate of the time-tossed King of the Seven Seas. The heroes of the JLA and its star-studded replacements duke it out with the Ancients in a no-holds-barred free-for-all, as they try to find their teammate Aquaman and discover the secrets that will save his Atlantean society...or erase it from Earth forever. These shocking events will leave a scar across the JLA and their allies permanently, making room for a big change in the line-up as heroes rise and fall — leading up to next month's debut of AQUAMAN #1! FC, 64 PG. $3.95 JLA/JSA SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER, GEOFF JOHNS, RICK VEITCH; DAN CURTIS JOHNSON, J.H. WILLIAMS III, JIM BEARD, RICH HEDDEN, AND VARIOUS; ART BY STEVE SADOWSKI, PHIL WINSLADE, KELLY YATES, SCOTT KOLINS, CLEMENT SAUVE, TOM MANDRAKE, DIETRICH SMITH, MICHAEL BAIR, PATRICK GLEASON, ANDREW PEPOY, MICK GRAY, SERGE LAPOINTE, KEITH CHAMPAGNE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO In stores November 6. The prelude to the most anticipated team-up of the year! Artist Steve Sadowski returns to the exploits of the JSA, joining David S. Goyer and Wizard Fan Award-winning writer Geoff Johns to reveal surprising connections between DC's two greatest super-teams (inked by Andrew Pepoy), setting the stage for the explosive JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE hardcover. Plus: Metamorpho returns to life (written by Rich Hedden with art by Phil Winslade); the JLA and the JSA fight over which team gets a member of Young Justice (written by Jim Beard with art by Clement Sauve & Serge LaPointe); and Chase uncovers the secret behind the mole hunt that has weaved through this year's Secret Files issues (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Kelly Yates & Mick Gray). Also: AQUAMAN writer Rick Veitch offers a prelude to the new series in a short story illustrated by Dietrich Smith; and a brief preview of JLA/AVENGERS with art by George Peréz! All this plus profiles of some of the two team's newest members, allies, and more! FC, 64 PG. $4.95 JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE HC WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. What starts as a friendly get-together between the JLA and JSA degenerates into a destructive melee…and from the ashes emerges a villainous uber-team made up of select members from each group. What's made these former heroes of virtue turn into champions of sin? And who can possibly stop them once they get really mad? Now it's up to the remaining members of both teams to save the day. But they'll have to defeat their own friends to do it! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS TP WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY, BERNARD SACHS AND SID GREENE; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores November 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JLA/JSA: SECRET FILES #1 and the JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE HC, this trade paperback collects the earliest JLA/JSA crossovers, reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #21-22, 29-30, 37-38, and 46-47. Our heroes battle the Injustice Society, the Crime Syndicate of Earth-Three, the evil Johnny Thunder, and the Anti-Matter Man! (STAR 16062) SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* JLA: SECRET ORIGINS OVERSIZED SC WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores November 13. Multiple award-winning creators Paul Dini and Alex Ross unite once again to bring you this oversized (10" x 13 1/2") one-shot featuring DC's greatest icons: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, the Atom, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, Plastic Man, and Captain Marvel! This graphic album includes eight all-new double-page origin spreads, plus a brand-new 5-page framing sequence. Also included: exclusive interviews with the creators, reprints of classic Alex Ross artwork, as well as preview art and sketches for the upcoming JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. SC, 10X13, 48PG, FC $7.95 JSA #42 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores November 13. Thrown back into the 1940's, Mister Terrific and Hawkgirl must team up with a past hero from the JSA to stop the time traveler known as Black Barax from wreaking havoc. Who is this hero that can stand in the way of this destructive force? Why, the original Mister Terrific, of course! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JSA: THE RETURN OF HAWKMAN TP WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEVE SADOWSKI, STEVE YEOWELL, RAGS MORALES, MICHAEL BAIR, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MORALES In stores November 27. Hawkman's much-anticipated return to DC continuity is collected in this 256-page trade paperback reprinting JSA #16-25, that also includes the epic "Injustice be Done" saga that rocked the members of the DCU's Original Super-Team. The JSA is pushed to the limit, as an assault from Injustice Unlimited comes hard and fast from many places at once. And before the JSA can even catch their bearings, Hawkgirl discovers her shocking true connection to the Hawkman lineage, and her role in the search for the missing hero. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 256PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JSA: DARKNESS FALLS TP WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEVE SADOWSKI, MICHAEL BAIR, BUZZ, MARCOS MARTIN, AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY SADOWSKI AND MARK FARMER In stores November 20. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JSA: THE RETURN OF HAWKMAN, this trade paperback immediately preceeds it, reprinting JSA #6-15. The JSA is once again called upon to save the planet from malevolent forces that may threaten the very fiber of the universe! But this time it's personal, as the foe they are fighting is a darkness-consumed Obsidian — son to Alan Scott, Sentinel. If that weren't enough, the original super-team must also confront the return of the Injustice Society, and face the time-shattering threat of Extant! (STAR 15897) SC, 7X10, 232PG, FC $19.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #13 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY MIN S. KU AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores November 6. Introducing the character find of the year...All-Star! This normal girl from the suburbs may just have exactly what it takes to become the Justice League's newest member...or it's first casualty. Find out what it takes to be one of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes in "Local Hero." FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LAB RATS #8 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores November 6. Final issue. In deep space, on a mysterious "haunted" planet, the Lab Rats experiment enters its deadliest phase yet. But what will pose the biggest threat — a mysterious alien marauder or Earth-born bureaucracy? And will any of the Rats survive this final trial? LAB RATS goes out with a bang! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LEGION #14 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores November 27. It's the Legion's final battle with Robotica, as the race looks to evolve...and it looks like they have a Legionnaire on their side! Can the heroes convince their teammate's actions are in error...or will it be they who seal the fate of the human race by preventing the Robotican race's evolution? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JACK COLE; COVER BY COLE In stores November 20. The fun and adventure continues with a new volume of the award-winning series featuring everyone's favorite pliable hero! Reprinting POLICE COMICS #40-49 and PLASTIC MAN #3 (1945-46), this volume features an introduction by renowned European comics historian Andreas Knigge, and is loaded with wacky, outrageous adventures of Plastic Man and his pal Woozy Winks — including the first Woozy solo story and an unusual Plastic Man text story! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 216PG, FC $49.95 THE POWER COMPANY #10 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores November 20. With Josiah Power out of the picture, the only way the Power Company can survive is if Manhunter, Skyrocket and Witchfire put their anger aside and heal the company. But they've practically been at each other's throats! Can they work together and save the firm? Do they even want to? Plus: More on Dr. Cyber, the arrival of some very unusual and dangerous clients, and amidst the chaos…the search for new members begins! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE SPECTRE #23 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND DENNIS JANKE; COVER BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores November 6. The epic conclusion of the 3-part "Return of Sinestro!" It's Sinestro versus Hal Jordan in the rematch of the decade! Everyone's favorite magenta-skinned evildoer is out for blood…but with the Silver Age Green Lantern & JLA down for the count, who can possibly stop him? Enter…the original Spectre! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE TITANS #47 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER AND BARRY KITSON; ART BY PETER GRAU AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ In stores November 27. Things start to fall apart for the Titans. After saving a far-off universe, the Titans settle down to deal with the problems around them and among them. If getting by in a demolished headquarters wasn't bad enough, then there's the disintegration of the marital relationship of Tempest and Dolphin to consider. But what about that blip on the radar screen...signaling the return of a founding Titans member? FC, 32 PG. $2.75 WONDER WOMAN #187 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores November 27. Cat fight! Wonder Woman, Wonder Girl and Troia are caught in the middle of the male Cheetah and the Fury-powered female Cheetah, as they ferociously fight in Brazil! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 YOUNG JUSTICE #51 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores November 6. It's the aftermath of the attack on the island nation of Zandia from our extra-sized 50th issue. Empress discovers a special "gift" left for her by Agua Sin Gaaz, the man who murdered her parents. Too bad it's a gift she can't return. Meanwhile, Zand herself brings an end to the battle still raging on the island. FC, 32 PG. $2.75 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 9 HC WRITTEN BY MANLY WADE WELLMAN, WILLIAM WOOLFOLK AND WILL EISNER; ART BY LOU FINE, JACK COLE AND ESINER; COVER BY EISNER In stores November 6. The comprehensive, multiple award-winning collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, continues with this 204-page hardcover reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from July 2 to December 31, 1944 — featuring writers Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk, and legendary artists Lou Fine and Jack Cole! Plus, a portfolio section of artwork produced by Eisner for the Army during WW II! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 204PG, FC $49.95 CARTOON CARTOONS #14 WRITTEN BY GORD ZAJAC AND TOM WARBURTON; ART BY MAXWELL ATOMS, FRANK HOMISKI, KIM ARNDT AND ROB SMITH; COVER BY ATOMS AND HOMISKI In stores November 27. Get Grim and Evil with the Kids Next Door! This issue's got two big tales based on Cartoon Network's newest original shows, featuring a wild trip to the underworld with Grim and a top-secret peek at the Kids' amazing treehouse headquarters! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #96 WRITTEN BY RURIK TYLER, SHOLLY FISCH AND FRANK STROM; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, MIKE DECARLO, LEO BATIC, RUBEN TORREIRO, NEAL STERNECKY, AND JOHN BEATTY; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores November 6. Daycare worker Daffy Duck is up to his tailfeathers in rugrats; Wile E. Coyote poses as a cop to lay the law on Roadrunner; and Bugs preys on Elmer's insomnia to ensure he'll be way, way too sweepy to hunt wabbits. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #32 WRITTEN BY IVAN VELEZ, JR.; ART BY CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores November 20. Are they really ready — for this jelly? As the Girls nab a burglar in the Professor's lab, a little bit of Chemical X makes a very big jelly-jar monster! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #66 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY JOE STATON, HORACIO OTTOLINI, AND VINCE DEPORTER; COVER BY STATON In stores November 13. "The Dragon's Eye" concludes! At the "haunted fortress" of Kwaidoon, China, the gang faces off against a master thief who's determined to use the Dragon's Eye gem to conquer the world! Plus, a carnival's star attraction disappears, so Scooby joins the circus to save the day! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM 21 DOWN #3 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JESÚS SAIZ AND PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JOE JUSKO In stores November 6. The supernatural suspense continues as life becomes infinitely more complicated for Preston and Mickey. Simmering tensions between them are magnified by the approaching hour of Harmony's judgment. Alone in the forests of Bear Mountain, Preston struggles with the morality of his decision to help Mickey and the inevitable arrival of Herod. Will he be able to stop Herod from passing judgment or will Herod take him as well? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AUTOMATIC KAFKA #5 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores November 20. Introducing the Constitution of the United States...and he's as American as baseball, apple pie and carpet bombing! Automatic Kafka fights for his celebrity as his TV ratings plummet, while the Constitution fights a one-man war for truth, justice and fast food restaurants on every corner! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 BLACK SUN #3 WRITTEN BY MARC ANDREYKO; ART AND COVER BY TREVOR SCOTT EYE OF THE STORM. In stores November 20. Just when Maggie Sun, stripped of badge and gun, thought life couldn't get any worse, it kicks her when she's down. With her father in the hospital and a bizarre black pearl (that wasn't a gift from her boyfriend after all) acting strangely, the last thing she needs is a startling revelation about her family that shatters everything she has ever believed. So, of course, that's what she gets. Isn't life grand? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.95 DIVINE RIGHT BOOK TWO TP WRITTEN BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY LEE, CARLOS D'ANDA, RICHARD BENNETT, SCOTT WILLIAMS, ALEX GARNER, TOM MCSWEENEY, AND MARK IRWIN; COVER BY LEE In stores November 6. The adventures of Max Faraday — slacker pizza-delivery guy turned omnipotent super-being — reach a crescendo point, as we witness the amazing tale of Faraday's rise into god-like power and awareness, and his tragic downfall. Reprinting DIVINE RIGHT #8-12 and the one-shots DIVINE INTERVENTION/WILDCATS #1 and DIVINE INTERVENTION/GEN13 #1, BOOK 2 collects the entire "Divine Intervention" storyline, plus a collection of sketches, preliminary designs, and alternate cover art. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DIVINE RIGHT BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY JIM LEE; ART AND COVER BY LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores November 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of DIVINE RIGHT BOOK TWO, this trade paperback collects DIVINE RIGHT #1-7. Max Faraday, an underachieving student who spends all his time on the internet, inadvertently receives the Creation Equation — a formula capable of tapping the limitless power of the universe. Now, all who seek the Creation Equation — including I.O., the Coda Sisterhood, and the evil Cardinal Lazarus — will stop at nothing to wrench its secrets from Max. (STAR 15238D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $17.95 ***************************** GEN13 #3 WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART BY ALÉ GARZA AND SANDRA HOPE; COVER BY GARZA In stores November 13. The NYPD investigation into Ethan York comes dangerously close to revealing the truth about his and Gwen's mysterious abilities, as another newly-powered teen enters the scene. Herod strikes for the third time, and Ja'nelle Moorhead finds herself transformed from the overweight class dork into a breathtaking seven-foot beauty with growing telepathic abilities. But with her parents, the Secret Service and the mysterious Megan Ford of Victory Comics after her, Ja'nelle finds herself wishing to be the "ugly duckling" once more. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GEN13: A CHRISTMAS CAPER WRITTEN BY TOM MCWEENEY; ART BY MCWEENEY AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY MCWEENEY In stores November 27. Reoffered just in time for the holidays, this adorable animated-style one-shot finds five Gen-Active tots waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve — only a dastardly dictator has set his sights on Kris Kringle as well! Prestige Format. (STAR 10252D) FC, 48 PG $5.95 ******************************* GLOBAL FREQUENCY #2 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; COVER BY BRIAN WOOD In stores November 27. Warren Ellis's hot new maxiseries continues! There are 1001 people on the Global Frequency, and Lana Kennedy is one of them. She has thirty minutes to stop Alphabet City, in the borough of Manhattan — the heart of New York City — from becoming ground zero for an alien virus' invasion. To do that she must use all her intelligence, skill, creativity, and, maybe most importantly, empathy. But will it be enough when the blood starts running? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 12) $2.95 POINT BLANK #4 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY COLIN WILSON; PAINTED COVER BY SIMON BISLEY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores November 13. The fog is clearing, and we can almost make out the villain's face. Cole Cash, a.k.a. Grifter of the Wildcats, has let his whole world unravel trying to find the man who shot his old teammate John Lynch. Finally, through the gunfire and the smoky haze of secrecy that has always shrouded Lynch's life, Cole may have found the truth. Lynch didn't know the whole story, but he knew most of the players and he was hot on their trail...until they killed him! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.95 THE RESISTANCE #3 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JUAN SANTACRUZ AND FRANCIS PORTELA; COVER BY CHRISTOPHER SHY, FRANCIS TSAI AND DAVID MICHEAL BECK In stores November 27. The blistering pace continues in the third issue of this techno sci-fi adventure epic! Following the explosive conclusion of last issue, and realizing his partner Agro Wilcox attempted to turn him into a chalk outline, GCC agent Joe Hicks finds himself bruised, bloodied and surrounded by the same people he was hired to kill. Meanwhile 300 floors above in the restricted penthouses, Manhattan GCC leader Chamberlain and his radioactive assistant Sampizi plot the destruction of the Resistance, with the introduction of street-legal smart drugs. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #5 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART AND COVER BY WHILCE PORTACIO AND SAL REGLA EYE OF THE STORM. In stores November 13. StormWatch finally meets the Authority! Santini sends his team into Chechnya in pursuit of Dhul Fiqar, one of the world's most notorious super-powered terrorists. The only problem? The Authority has declared Chechnya under their protection and they won't appreciate StormWatch hunting on their property. The first meeting of these two groups is going to send shockwaves through the WildStorm Universe! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THUNDERCATS #3 WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART BY FRANCISCO HERRERA AND CARLOS CUEVAS; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN; COVER BY JOE MADUEIRA Retro-solicited; in stores October 30. Thundercats action in the classic style continues as Lion-O leads an expedition to acquire needed Thundrillium supplies from the Caverns of the Moon — and the Lunataks take advantage of their absence to attack the Cat's Lair! Low on Thundrillium to power weapons, with most of their strongest warriors away, how will those left behind in New Thundera survive? And will whoever's in that approaching refugee ship really change the lives of the Thundercats forever? Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (50%) and Joe Madueira (50%). This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 THUNDERCATS #4 WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN; VARIANT COVER BY UDON In stores November 27. 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 Udon (50%). FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.95 THUNDERCATS SOURCEBOOK WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART BY JIM LEE, ARTHUR ADAMS, ALÉ GARZA, KAARE ANDREWS, HUMBERTO RAMOS, DUSTIN NGUYEN, ED MCGUINNESS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ADAMS In stores November 13. Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Thundercats, drawn by your favorite artists! This invaluable volume is chock full of facts, stats and eye-popping artwork — supplying crucial data on the likes of Lion-O, Cheetara, Mumm-Ra, the Thunderkittens, Snarf, and so much more! Every major character is profiled in this extensively illustrated extravaganza! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #4 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores November 27. The unlikely teaming of Grifter and Wax with C.C. Rendozzo yields suprising results as they locate the missing FBI agent. And he's a familiar face from the not-so-distant past! Meanwhile, Dolby continues his rise in the HALO organization, advising Spartan on a new, more visible method of selling the HALO brand. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 WILDCATS: STREET SMART TP WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL AND JOE CASEY; ART BY TRAVIS CHAREST, BRYAN HITCH, CARLOS D'ANDA, SCOTT BENEFIEL, RICHARD FRIEND, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CHAREST In stores November 13. Six months after Grifter walked away from the remains of the WILDC.A.T.S., he reunites with his former teammates — but there's little time to reminisce as our heroes embark on a globe-trotting journey that takes them to Venice, Miami, Detroit, Ireland, Los Angeles, and New York in an unforgettable adventure. Reprinting WILDCATS Volume 2 #1-6, this volume includes a cover gallery that not only displays all of Charest's dazzling covers from the series, but also the variant covers from issue #1 by Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Joe Madureira, Humberto Ramos, Simon Bisley, and Arthur Adams! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WILDCATS: VICIOUS CIRCLES TP WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores November 13. A trade paperback of Joe Casey and Sean Phillip's first six issues of WILDCATS Volume 2 contains issues #8-13 — featuring the "Kenyan" storyline, and the reintroduction of Ladytron and Void. (STAR 12587D) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* HOMAGE COMICS DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE TP WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN SEVERIN In stores November 20. Collecting the International Horror Guild and Bram Stoker Award-nominated series from writer Jeff Mariotte and legendary artist John Severin! Picking up the story of the Desperadoes — Gideon Brood, Jerome Betts, Abby DeGrazia, and Race Kennedy — we discover a price is still out on all their heads for an accidental shooting in New Mexico. When Brood must kill a young would-be bounty hunter, his anger with the danger he's put his friends in forces him to try and leave them behind. But a chance encounter with a slick-talking treasure hunter reunites them in time to turn the tables on their hunter. Only what waits for them back in Luttrell is much, much worse — and bullets just won't kill it. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DESPERADOES: A MOMENT'S SUNLIGHT TP WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores November 20. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE TP, this trade paperback collects the first miniseries by Jeff Mariotte (COUNTDOWN) and John Cassaday (PLANETARY, Captain America) that mixed classic Western adventure with supernatural horror. (STAR 09165D) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $16.95 ******************************* MEK #1 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY STEVE ROLSTON AND AL GORDON In stores November 13. Mechanical enhancements — or MEK — are the new fetish of the future. But when Sarissa Leon — one of the progenitors of MEK culture — returns to her home to Sky Road, she discovers the city over run with these technological marvels, and her former lover shot to death. Sarissa's determined to find out who is responsible and the reasons why he was murdered. But will she have the strength to follow the trail to its conclusion? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.95 ZERO GIRL: FULL CIRCLE #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores November 6. Meanwhile, 15 years later... Amy Smootster and Tim Foster are back, and pretty much where they left off! But this time the obstacle to their affections is of another sort. Amy is trying to use Tim's stepdaughter to get to him. This, ironically, forms an unintentional triangle for a woman whose life has been predominantly dominated by circles and squares. What else would you expect from Zero Girl? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #40 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores November 6. "Night of the Payday," the fourth in a series of standalone issues, focuses on Lono — the sadistic Ex-Minuteman for whom everything has a price and who's proven time and time again the only side he's on is his own. Taking on a seemingly easy job for an obscenely large sum of money, Lono finds that there really is such a thing as a "can't miss" gig. Trouble is, it's somebody else who won't be doing the missing…and Lono is squarely in his sights. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #20 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING AND DIGITAL CHAMELEON; PAINTED COVER BY JIM SILKE In stores November 20. "Coming Home" Part 4 of 5. Harry Kraft finds an ally in his plan to frame a pair of crooked cops, but his wife's double-dealing could cost Harry his freedom. Artie and Ethlie do a figure-eight when they go ice skating, Beth breaks in a new boyfriend, and McFadden plays it safe when he empties his safety deposit box. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 FABLES #7 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores November 13. "Animal Farm," Part 2 of 5. Something truly horrible has happened up at the Farm, and this time there's no Bigby Wolf on hand to investigate — no one to find answers to all of the deadly questions that keep mounting. Why is there an unmarked grave in the woods, and who's in it? Why is Reynard the Fox on the run from everyone from Shere Khan to the Bandarlog Host? Why is Snow White in deadly peril and by whom? Why's the monkey drunk and what has that got to do with the sudden prophecies of doom from the Forsworn Knight? And finally, what's with all of the guns? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FIGHT FOR TOMORROW #3 WRITTEN BY BRIAN WOOD; ART BY DENYS COWAN AND KENT WILLIAMS; COVER BY DAVE CHO In stores November 27. The peace of the temple is shattered when Little Brother, looking to impress Cedric, ventures out one night and goes too far, getting beat up in the process. But the crucial information he gathered is enough to send Cedric to the depths of North Brooklyn only to uncover some disturbing side effects of the underground fighting circuit he's been involved with that he is all to familiar with. What was just a simple quest to locate his lost girlfriend has become a fight to save lives. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.50 THE FILTH #6 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND GARY ERSKINE; COVER BY CARLOS SEGURA In stores November 20. In "The World of Anders Klimaaks," the streets of Los Angeles are overrun with giant, destructive zombie sperm! Can the hand stop lunatic hardcore director Tex Porneau from creating the ultimate sex and death epic? And what happens when the police finally catch up with Greg Feely and Little the Graves in his Garden? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 13) $2.95 HELLBLAZER #178 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores November 27. "Red Sepulchre," Part 2 of 4. With Gemma Constantine in the palm of his hand, Domine Fredericks is in a position to dictate terms to John: so now he's moving to eliminate the rest of the competition. As sorcerous warfare erupts on the streets of London, Constantine struggles desperately to find out what game is being played out, and whether he himself is prize or pawn. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #17 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO In stores November 13. Iolanthe of the Theena Sidhe has been studying humans ever since leaving the Faerie Realm five years ago. She has watched the way we live and die, full of bewildered fascination at the curious things we mortals do. No one fascinates her more than the man named Ash Walker, whose solitary path seems full of secrets and sorrow. But now war has come, leaving a trail of death from the streets of London to the forests of Kent — and Ash Walker lies broken and bleeding in Iolanthe's arms. And at last she understands there is a price to be paid for exploring the landscape of human behavior... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE INVISIBLES: THE INVISIBLE KINGDOM TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY PHILIP BOND, WARREN PLEECE, SEAN PHILLIPS, JAY STEPHENS, STEVE YEOWELL, JILL THOMPSON, JOHN RIDGWAY, STEVE PARKHOUSE, ASHLEY WOOD, RIAN HUGHES, PAUL JOHNSON, MICHAEL LARK, CHRIS WESTON, ARNOLD PANDER, JACOB PANDER, CAMERON STEWART, MARK BUCKINGHAM, DEAN ORMSTON, FRANK QUITELY, AND JOHN STOKES; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores November 13. The final, massive volume of award-winning writer Grant Morrison's magnum comics opus is collected in this 288-page trade paperback reprinting all twelve issues of the third volume of THE INVISIBLES. What is the final fate of the Conspiracy? What shall become of the Invisibles? And where did the both of them come from? All this and more is revealed in the greatest meta-collection ever to come out of the New World DisOrder! Download it now! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 288PG, FC $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE INVISIBLES: KISSING MISTER QUIMPER TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON, IVAN REIS AND VARIOUS; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores November 13. Reoffered to coincide with THE INVISIBLES: COUNTDOWN TO THE MILLENNIUM TP, this trade paperback collects THE INVISIBLES Vol. 2 #14-22. Featuring stories by THE FILTH creative team of Grant Morrison and Chris Weston, KISSING MISTER QUIMPER offers a most tantalizing peek into the secret conspiracies that rule the world. (STAR 10604D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 I, PAPARAZZI SC WRITTEN BY PAT MCGREAL; ART AND COVER BY STEPHEN JOHN PHILLIPS AND STEVEN PARKE In stores November 6. Now in softcover! This hallucinatory, psychological thriller recounts one night in the life of "Monster" McGowran, one of New York City's paparazzi. A night that takes a left turn into weirdness when he's beaten to a pulp by the bodyguards of an inscrutable young movie star. But when Monster plans his revenge, he accidentally uncovers something strange, horrifying and not meant to be discovered. For more information, see the feature article. (STAR 14245D) MATURE READERS SC, 8X11, 96PG, FC $19.95 VEILS SC WRITTEN BY PAT MCGREAL; ART BY STEPHEN JOHN PHILLIPS, REBECCA GUAY AND JOSE VILLARRUBIA; COVER BY PHILLIPS AND VILLARRUBIA In stores November 6. This gorgeous softcover — by I, PAPARAZZI's Pat McGreal and Stephen John Phillips, with digital art by Jose Villarrubia and painted art by Rebecca Guay — takes place in the evocative setting of a harem. "Splendid writing…really capture[s] the essence of a Victorian period novel." — Will Eisner. (STAR 10220D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* LUCIFER #32 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores November 20. "Inferno," Part 4 of 4. The Inferno story arc concludes with Lucifer and Amenadiel finally clashing in the arena. The fate of Effrul and the sovereignty of Hell hang in the balance, and the Morningstar is all out of options. Unless in the vast web of betrayals and double bluffs there's one man in Hell who keeps his word… MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MIDNIGHT, MASS #8 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JESUS SAÍZ AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores November 20. Secrets! Secrets! Secrets! This is it! The final issue of MIDNIGHT, MASS, in which we find out who those pale men really are and what connection they have to Jenny. Adam and Julia are forced to make some serious decisions about their lives and how they will continue their work as Paranormal Investigators. Don't miss the surprising conclusion! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (8 OF 8) $2.50 VERTIGO POP!: LONDON #1 WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores November 6. Rocky Lamont — rock 'n' roll legend — has seen it all. Fame, fortune, armies of adoring groupies, mind-bending drugs. But now, after nearly forty years at the forefront of pop royalty, Rocky has turned sixty and his youth is gone. Or is it? A long-forgotten gift from an Eastern guru may hold the key to restoring Rocky's vigor, but at what unholy price? And what does all of this mean for a talentless young street-singer? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 WAR STORY: THE REIVERS WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY CAM KENNEDY; COVER DESIGN BY TERRY MARKS In stores November 13. A new batch of WAR STORY tales from Garth Ennis begins. THE REIVERS tells the story of an SAS (Special Forces) unit fighting Germans in the North African desert during World War II. A unit led by two young officers: Barclay, a by-the-numbers soldier who just wants the job done right, and Nixon, a reckless breakneck who seems to revel in the chaos of war. Their struggle for control of the unit ultimately determines the success or failure of their missions, and literally the life or death of the men in their charge. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. $4.95 Y — THE LAST MAN #5 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores November 20. The shocking conclusion of the 5-part "Unmanned." Yorick and Agent 355's search for the one woman who may be able to save the human race comes to a close, but with a less-than-happy ending. Elsewhere, one of Yorick's closest friends takes a horrific first step towards becoming the last man on earth's greatest enemy. Plus, a monkey misbehaves. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 MAD STAR OF THE MONTH THE MAD GROSS BOOK TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores November 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE MAD MONSTER BOOK OF HORRIFYING CLICHÉS, this regurgitation of the finest disgusting material from MAD Magazine has gags guaranteed to make you gag. Plus, as a special bonus, you'll receive a 16" x 21 1/2" pull-out poster that will make you sick every time you look at it! SC, 8X10, 160PG, PC $9.95 ******************************* MAD MAGAZINE #424 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores November 6. Yup, it's that time of year again (Turkey Time!), where we stop everything to give thanks: Thanks to all those movies this year that were ripe for parody. Thanks to all the celebrities, sports figures and politicians for being there to make fun of. And thanks to you, our loyal readers, for buying twenty copies each of this issue of MAD MAGAZINE. We're sure the karma wheel will come back your way eventually… MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $3.50 DC DIRECT Retailers, please note: Unless otherwise specified, the following items are manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final products may differ from images shown. These items are advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Some of these products may also be offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. AQUAMAN WATERGLOBE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER In stores November 20. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the CLASSIC AQUAMAN STATUE (offered in Previews Vol. XII, #6), this waterglobe sports the classic look of Aquaman in his orange and green costume. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue featuring the King of the Seven Seas stands approximately 11" tall with base (14 1/2" tall with trident) x 7" wide x 6 1/2" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. WATERGLOBE $79.95 ******************************* BATMAN BY JIM LEE POSTER ART BY JIM LEE Advance-solicited; in stores February 26, 2003. Superstar artist Jim Lee begins his run as BATMAN's regular artist with issue #608 — an event that calls for a celebration! The cover to that landmark issue is a dark and dynamic look at the Dark Knight. And now the renowned artist's interpretation of the character is a stunning full-color, 24" x 36" poster! POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 BIRDS OF PREY POSTER ART BY MATT HALEY AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER Advance-solicited; in stores February 26, 2003. The BIRDS OF PREY — it's not only a successful monthly comic book series, it's also an exciting new live action series coming to The WB this Fall! Now a beautiful full-color 24" x 36" poster is yours to own, featuring the art from the cover of the BIRDS OF PREY — NEW EDITION TP, by Matt Haley & Wade Von Grawbadger! POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 GREEN LANTERN ABIN SUR POWER BATTERY REPLICA Advance-solicited; in stores March 12, 2003. Continuing our exciting line of famous Green Lantern Power Battery replicas, we're proud to bring you the first one used by Green Lantern Hal Jordan! When Abin Sur, Green Lantern of Sector 2814, crash-landed on Earth, the alien was fatally wounded. He willed his mighty power ring to seek out a man both honest and fearless to replace him...and the man it brought him was test pilot Hal Jordan. Destined to become the greatest member of the intergalactic Green Lantern Corps, Hal took possession of Abin Sur's Power Battery — against which the miraculous Power Ring needed to be recharged once every 24 hours. Now an astonishing replica of Abin Sur's Power Battery stands approximately 10 3/4" high x 7 1/2" wide x 7" deep , with a light up feature (operating on a 30 second timer) when the Power Ring touches the face of the lantern. Packaged in a 4-color box, this replica includes four AA batteries and 1 extra light-bulb. PROP $249.95 JLA: SECRET ORIGINS BY ALEX ROSS POSTER PAINTED ART BY ALEX ROSS Advance-solicited; in stores February 26, 2003. Award-winning painter Alex Ross has wowed fans again and again with his collaborations with writer Paul Dini. Now the cover to their latest project, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS (solicited elsewhere in this issue of Previews), is available as a 24" x 36" poster! This full-color poster includes Ross's peerless interpretations of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), the Flash (Barry Allen), Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, the Atom, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, Plastic Man, and Captain Marvel! It's a rare opportunity to own one of the greatest gathering of heroes by one of comics' greatest artists. POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: AQUAMAN MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY JOHN G. MATHEWS Advance-solicited; in stores March 26, 2003. DC Direct's JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED MAQUETTE series has been flying off the shelves, so to keep up with popular demand we introduce a special eighth member to the line-up! The brooding King of the Seven Seas joins teammates Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, and Hawkgirl. Featuring the super heroes as they appear in the exciting new WB animated series on the Cartoon Network, these statues are based on models designed for the series as the definitive models on which to base their drawings and products. The AQUAMAN MAQUETTE stands approximately 9" high x 4 1/4" wide x 4" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. MAQUETTE $89.95 THE LITTLE ENDLESS STATUE SET SCULPTED BY BARSOM; DESIGNED BY JILL THOMPSON Advance-solicited; in stores February 26, 2003. Individually, they are known as Dream, Delirium, Destruction, Death, Destiny, Desire and Despair. Together, they are the seven siblings who comprise the Endless, a family of conceptual entities. From the pages of Neil Gaiman's award-winning SANDMAN series comes this limited edition set, featuring individual statues of the "little" versions of the Endless (based on designs by Jill Thompson), each on its own base with a unique design motif. The statues — which range in size from approximately 4 1/2" to 6 1/4" high, on bases ranging in height from 1" to 2 1/2" — can be displayed together or separately, and are packaged in a 4-color box. STATUE SET (X7) $195.00 SILVER AGE BATGIRL MINI-BUST SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores March 19, 2003. Our popular line of mini-busts continues with this dynamic depiction of a Silver Age Batgirl! Librarian Barbara Gordon — daughter of Gotham City's police commissioner — was on her way to a costume party, dressed as a masked Batgirl when she chanced upon a crime in progress! Without thought for her own safety, Barbara helped save the day and eventually became a hero worthy of the name Batgirl. Now, the auburn-haired heroine is brought to life in this limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust standing approximately 5" wide x 4" deep x 4 3/4" high. Packaged in a 4- color box. MINI-BUST $45.00 SUPERGIRL ANIMATED STATUE SCULPTED BY BARSOM; DESIGNED BY TY TEMPLETON Advance-solicited; in stores February 5, 2003. From the hit Superman Animated Series on Cartoon Network comes the blonde Maid of Might! Supergirl bursts into the scene, caught in mid-flight, soaring above the Daily Planet as a stunning statue. This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, stands approximately 8" high x 8" wide x 3" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. STATUE $99.95 SUPERMAN #233 POSTER ART BY NEAL ADAMS Advance-solicited; in stores February 26, 2003. It is considered one of the all-time classic images of Superman! From the cover of the legendary SUPERMAN #233 (June, 1969) by superstar artist Neal Adams, the Man of Steel bursts free from chains forged of Kryptonite in the landmark story that marked the beginning of Superman's modern era adventures. This full-color, 24" x 36" poster makes a nice addition to any wall. POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores March 19, 2003. The new line of Superman action figures is here! Rocketed to Earth from the doomed planet Krypton, the infant Kal-El was raised by Smallville farm couple Jonathan and Martha Kent to become the mighty Man of Steel, Superman! Now the World's Greatest Hero is a beautifully-sculpted action figure, standing approximately 6 1/2" tall and featuring an incredible 21 points of articulation and an "S" Shield display base. Features 4- color resealable packaging. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI SUPERMAN: BIZARRO ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores March 19, 2003. "This am terrible!" — which is just the Bizarro way of announcing good news. The line of Superman action figures continues with Bizarro, an imperfect copy of Superman with a twisted sense of logic. Created from a biological scan of Superman, but without benefit of the Man of Steel's unique Kryptonian DNA, Bizarro is a twisted parody of the world's most famous super-hero. Bizarro stands approximately 6 5/8" tall and features an incredible 21 points of articulation and an "S" Shield display base. Features 4-color resealable packaging. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI SUPERMAN: BRANIAC 13 ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores March 19, 2003. From out of the future, Brainiac 13 is the living computer bent on claiming our Earth as his own...starting with the city of Metropolis, whose computers and systems it has upgraded and placed under its own control! This menacing nemesis of Superman is now a highly-detailed action figure, standing approximately 7 1/4" tall and featuring 11 points of articulation. This figure comes with an "S" Shield display base. Features 4-color resealable packaging. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI ************************* IMAGE COMICS AGE OF BRONZE #15 by Eric Shanower BW 24pp $3.50 Ongoing quarterly series In stores the week of November 6th. The Concept Age of Bronze presents the ancient and thrilling tradition of the world-famous Trojan War's freshly retold for the 21st century. All the drama of the time-honored story unfolds before your eyes, all the familiar people and events - the beautiful Helen - the wily Odysseus - the noble Achilles - and the deadly Trojan Horse. All the comedy, all the tragedy, all the wide canvas of human drama unfolds within the pages of Age of Bronze. This Issue Sacrifice: Part 6—At last the summons goes out from High King Agamemnon for the great army to reassemble to attack the city of Troy. But after all the death and disaster of the first expedition, many of the kings don't want to try again. Meanwhile, Kalchas, the Trojan seer, pleads for the life of his daughter, and a wild and very smelly beggar threatens to kill Agamemnon's newborn son, Orestes, unless Agamemnon produces Achilles immediately. ATHENA INC. AGENTS ROSTER #1 (W) Brian Haberlin (I) Jay Anacleto (Cover) by Jay Anacleto FC 48pp $5.95 One shot special In stores the week of November 6th. The Concept Athena Inc., the blackest of black ops, has come up with the perfect operative. She can't be caught. And even if she could be, there is no way to link her to any action because she doesn't even know she's an agent. Heck, she doesn't even look like their agent. She was hailed as a success - that was until the genetic trigger that enables her to switch personas began to break down. Now she can switch forms more or less on her own. And is now she's a threat to the security of Athena Inc. and must be dealt with. This Issue Following on the success of the regular ATHENA INC. series comes ATHENA INC. AGENTS ROSTER #1. Join us in an exploration of agents that exist now in the agency and those to come. The most stunning JAY ANACLETO art yet combined with entertaining stories about the agents told in a new and exciting fashion. A book not to be missed by fans of Anacleto and of great comic illustration. DEFIANCE #5 (W) Douglass Barré (A) Kano Kang and Zack Suh (Cover) Kano Kang and Zack Suh FC 32pp $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series. In stores the week of November 13th. The Concept Ivan's got a message from Hell: Satan's coming to earth, and he's not paying attention to traffic lights or pedestrians. There's only one person who can stop the Devil from bringing Hell to Earth... and it's not necessarily who you think! Before this story is out, three choices will be made, and three fates sealed. Oh, and this time we promise... scrambled eggs will be eaten. This Issue BEGINNING A NEW STORY ARC! "The Scabbard" - Part One of Four Now that Ivan's got his message through, there's only one more thing to do... find the one person who can do something with the information... and the sword that comes with it. Together with rebel hellion Cleo, Ivan needs to find the hidden daughter of the Devil before her twin brother finds him. Oh, and we do some more horrible things to the bald guy, too. Can't forget that. G.I. JOE #12 (W) Josh Blaylock (A)Kevin Sharpe (I) John Larter (Cover) Joe Benitez FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of November 13th. The Concept G.I. JOE is the code name for America's daring and highly trained special mission force. It's purpose: to defend freedom against COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. This Issue Everything comes to a head, and it's Action Action Action! It's hard enough for G.I.JOE to stop the renegade Battle Android Trooper (BAT), but will the DREADNOKS and the ALLEY VIPERS be too much for our favorite task force to handle? Of course not, but it'll be fun to watch them take the bad guys out. G.I. JOE: FRONTLINE #2 (W) Larry Hama (A) Dan Jurgens (I) Bob Layton (Cover) Dave Dorman FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of November 6th. The Concept G.I.Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I. JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, is full of action action action. This Issue The G.I.Joe flash back story continues! As the Joes attempt one FINAL mission to deliver a top secret weapon in Downtown Manhattan, DESTRO arrives to stop them. Cobra wants the new technology the Joes have, and will stop at nothing to get it! This fast-paced high action story is by none other than G.I.Joe godfather LARRY HAMA. GOLDFISH: THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY HARDBACK COLLECTION by Brian Michael Bendis BW 272pp $49.95 Hardcover graphic novel. In stores the week of November 20th. The Concept Before Powers, before Alias, before Ultimate Spider-Man was the award winning crime graphic novel that put Brian Michael Bendis on the map. To celebrate Goldfish's tenth anniversary Image is releasing this limited edition hardback collection. Goldfish is the story of an enigmatic grifter with a heart of gold, who returns to his old haunts to find his old flame, Lauren, practically running the city's underbelly, and his oldest friend and ex-partner in crime, Izzy, a police detective. But GOLDFISH has come back for one reason and one reason only, for his son. This high quality hardback collection features the entire graphic novel, high grade paper stock, a GOLDFISH prose story written by Bendis, a retrospective look at the creation of the novel, and an introduction by Matt Wagner (Grendel, Mage.) This edition is limited to its one time initial orders and is the only place to get this long sold out crime series. An essential buy for the your comic book library. NOTE: this graphic novel matches the format of the Torso hardback definitive collection. A beautiful set for the Bendis collection. GUARDIAN ANGEL #4 (W) Jonathan Peterson (A) Aron Wiesenfeld (I) Kevin Conrad (Cover) Aron Wiesenfeld FC 32pp $2.95 Four issue finite series. In stores the week of November 13th. The Concept Years ago, Christian Angelos, last of the warrior Archangels, mysteriously disappeared. Now the forces of Hell are assembling and Heaven desperately needs its agent. Unfortunately, Angelos has resurfaced, only this time as a Hollywood star with no memory of his prior life. Worse, his enchanted lance-the only weapon capable of killing archdemon Daemon Malecent - is missing. It's time for GUARDIAN ANGEL, Heaven's last line of defense, to rediscover his mission and battle again! This Issue: The critically acclaimed epic that's taking the comic world by storm reaches its all-action finale! Held prisoner by Daemon Malecent, Christian Angelos finally remembers the missing piece of his lost memory and fights to recovers his enchanted lance. This issue is literally Hell on Earth as one heroic angel must turn back an entire legion of the Underworld as they invade our world. With an action ending beyond belief, you don't dare miss this comic! HELLSPAWN #19 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (A) Ben Templesmith (Cover) Ben Templesmith FC 32pp $2.50 Ongoing monthly series. In stores the week of November 20th. The Concept Featuring the same core character as the long-running Spawn comic book, Hellspawn mires the protagonist in a dark, foreboding world of grime and dirty secrets. While Spawn highlights a battle between the dark and the light, Hellspawn is struggling mightily to keep the blackness at bay. This book is the stripped-down ugly essence of Todd McFarlane's Hell-born creation. This Issue "The Killing Hand, Part 3" The dead keep coming back and they have murder on their minds when an old nemesis of the Hellspawn slips from the grips of Hell. No power -hell-born or natural-can stop this killer. Spawn will have to use his wits and his instincts to defeat this demented psychopath before the streets are littered with the bodies of the innocent. This is the final showdown and someone is going to die. IMAGE 10TH ANNIVERSARY LINE McFarlane Toys A Previews Exclusive! 2002 is the 10th anniversary of Image Comics. To celebrate this milestone, several of the Image founders got together and decided it would be cool for McFarlane Toys to release a series of action figures of four of the original Image Comics heroes. Thus, the 10th Anniversary Line was born and sculpted with a mix of comic artwork reference and our sculptors' fine-honed sense of detail. Spawn, Savage Dragon, Shadowhawk, & Ripclaw of (Cyber Force). This item ships 12 per case, no guarantee of mix. (#80610) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI KABUKI: SCARAB #1-8 OFFERED AGAIN (W) David Mack (A) Rick Mays BW 32pp $2.95 each Fans of David Mack's Kabuki take note: If you are looking for the Scarab series in periodical form, this is your last chance to get them. Stock on most of the issues to this series is close to being sold out. We're offering the remaining of these books for one final time. Kabuki: Scarab picks up right where KABUKI: METAMORPHOSIS left off, and answers all the mysteries left dangling from that series. And SCARAB is still a SELF CONTAINED story, so even new readers can start with it. KABUKI: THE GHOST PLAY (W/A) David Mack Cover by David Mack FC 32pp $2.95 One-shot special In stores the week of November 13th. This Issue: A brand new full issue length Kabuki story painted by David Mack. This is the newest Kabuki art fully painted by David Mack. Previously only available as a bonus in the new Dreams HC collection, we are making this story available to readers who are looking for the new story in single issue format. BONUS FEATURE: Also included in this book is an in depth interview with David Mack about his new upcoming painted Kabuki series. Featuring a brand new fully painted cover by David Mack. LADY PENDRAGON SPECIAL (W) Matt Hawkins, John Stinsman (A) John Stinsman, Michael Turner, Marc Silvestri and more! (Cover) painted cover by Star Wars and Indiana Jones movie poster painter Drew Struzan. FC 64pp $7.95 Prestige format one-shot In stores the week of November 27th. This Issue Celebrating Lady Pendragon's launch in November '98, Image Comics presents the first original Lady Pendragon story in over two years. Sci-Fi, fantasy, action and adventure rolled into one as Jennifer Drake, Merlin, Guinevere and the cast of the original series return for a special story that may change the mythology forever. Morgan Le Fey and Mordred return in a story that tears the temporal plane asunder. A spring-board for a new Lady Pendragon series that will be launching in 2003, the woman who freed Excalibur in the modern age returns to unleash a whole new Dark Age upon us all. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1 (W) Val Staples (A) Emiliano Santalucia (I) Marco Failla FC 32pp $2.95 Four issue finite series. Cover A by Emiliano Santalucia Cover B by J. Scott Campbell Cover C by Earl Norem In stores the week of November 27th. The Concept: In a realm where sorcery meets science, The Masters of the Universe set forth to protect all of Eternia from the evil onslaught of Skeletor and his evil forces. It's an epic tale of good versus evil, where there is new danger and suspense at every turn. The story we all loved from the 80's is reborn and relaunched for a new era. This Issue: Skeletor continues his struggle in obtaining the secrets of Castle Grayskull. However, new danger looms when a sinister plot is devised by other evil forces. And it all centers around an object in the possession of the least likely candidate. Will the heroic warriors of Eternia discover the truth before the forces of evil hatch their plans? MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: BASKETBALL SERIES 2 McFarlane Toys # 70410 McFarlane Toys put the ball in play with our first series of NBA action figures. Now we're backdoor cutting and waiting to throw down the lob pass. Our second series of NBA superstars features an increased set size from six players to nine. What hasn't changed is our stunning attention to detail. Each figure comes in official team uniform and base. Antawn Jamison, Kwame Brown, Elton Brand, Shaquille O'Neal, John Stockton, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Francis, Ray Allen, and Tracy McGrady. This item ships 12 per case, no guarantee of mix. (#80610) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MUTANT EARTH #4 (W) Stan Winston and Francis Takenaga (I) Philip (Taleweaver) Tan Cover A by Simon Bisley Cover B by Philip Tan Back cover both issues Jay Anacleto FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly four issue finite series. In stores the week of September 20th. The Concept Trakk came into a world bathed in blood. He travels the scorched remains of the earth to find the Helmet of Kyldran, rumored to hold the very balance between good and evil. Others-some not of this world- seek its awesome power as well. On this ruined planet, hope is the most precious gift of all, and a timeless warrior can only be saved by the subtleties of his own humanity. This Issue The veil of mystery surrounding the Helmet of Kyldran grows ever darker as Vaquoul and Gallowz's minions scramble to uncover its awesome, legendary might. But the task is not as easy as it once was, for the human resistance has found their deliverer. All their hopes and their dreams for a peaceful world now rest in the violent maelstrom that rages within Trakk. Can one man truly alter the course of destiny? The answer will come at the explosive conclusion to Stan Winston's wildly popular first foray into comics. Old debts will be paid...and future adventures will be made in this finale to Trakk's first mini series. Bonus Feature: Realm of the Claw- Louden Harrison is a man who has it all...or so he once thought. The powerful Sabyr has thrown down the gauntlet in the Realm, but his rampage won't be without challenge if the beautiful Kaela has anything to say about it. This is the final pre-series episode before the Claw comes to you as its own, full-fledged title! NOBLE CAUSES: FAMILY SECRETS #2 (W) Jay Faerber (P) Ian Richardson & Matt Wendt (I) John Wycough & Ed Herrera Cover A by Mike Avon Oeming Cover B by Steve Lieber FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly, four-issue finite series. In stores the week of November 6th. The Concept When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land-an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super- heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue Following Liz's public relations faux pas, Gaia scrambles to do some quick spin control, while Rusty tries to find the source of the information leak ... with his fists. Meanwhile, Doc lets his guard down in front of Liz, and Frost gets some leverage to use against Gaia in his quest to learn who his father is. Newcomer Matt Wendt pencils the back-up story, which chronicles Krennick's infatuation with Zephyr. PARADIGM #3 (W)Matthew Cashel (P)Jeremy Haun (I)Jeremy Haun (Cover)Jeremy Haun BW 40pp $3.50 Ongoing monthly series. In stores the week of November 6th. The Concept A soap-opera charting the final generation of mankind where every scene counts and the status-quo of times past is forgotten. A comic-series that allows the everyday to take the forefront of gonzo world-changing events. An epic tale of an ensemble cast that attempt to remember the past in a new world where passions, under-city dwellers, trolls, fairies, conspiracies, and talking cats thrive. Paradigm is an experiment-in-progress. This Issue A dizzying journey through a)drunken conversations concerning God, cheating girlfriends and frat parties, b)seedy alleyways, and c)the seamy underworld known only as the metro. IN this issue: Andrew Dreiser attempts to save the world. Chris Howells discusses "private matters". And Zeke Moore loses his last cigarette. All this and the introduction of true liberation. POWERS #26 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series. In stores the week of November 13th. The Concept Heroes glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire. Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battle over the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, Homicide Detective Christian Walker does his job. Walker is teamed up with spunky rookie Detective Deena Pilgrim to investigate murders specific to superhero cases. investigations that takes them from the seediest underbelly a city has to offer, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. From super hot and EISNER award winning team of Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man titles, Daredevil, Alias) and full color, art deco comic artist Mike Avon Oeming (Bastard Samurai, Hammer of the Gods). This Issue: THE SELLOUTS part 2—Walker and Deena go on a field trip to New York City to investigate the dirty underside of one of the seventies classic super teams. Murder, scandal, law suits, sex tapes, innuendo feed a decades long feud between some of the world's greatest superheroes. Brace yourselves! It is superheroes like you have NEVER seen them. SAVAGE DRAGON #105 by Erik Larsen FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series. In stores the week of November 27th. The Concept Former police officer Dragon fights to make the world a better place and dang it - that's a good thing. Who's going to argue with that? Heck, I'd like a better world myself. One with more thick, creamy shakes! This Issue He has the power - the power to transform everything he touches to chocolate! He's the Candyman and his power is more deadly than you'd ever suspect (and fattening too, come to think of it). Our usual tangle of action, romance, laffs and wacky hijinks. Dragon eats a hamburger! A nice self-contained issue. A great jumping on place for new readers! SPAWN #128 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane FC 32pp $2.50 Ongoing monthly series. In stores the week of November 27th. The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This Issue: "Loose Threads, Part II"—While Spawn tracks down a resurrected enemy through the tunnels beneath New York, he is troubled by resurfacing memories of his past life as Al Simmons. Could the secret behind these revelations be buried beneath a top-secret government facility? Meanwhile, two government agents question Wanda about why anyone would want to steal her late husband's corpse from its grave. TECH JACKET #1 (W) Robert Kirkman (J) E.J. Su (C) Val Staples (Cover) E.J. Su FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly In stores the week of November 20th. The Concept The Geldarians are a race of incredibly intelligent, yet physically weak and fragile beings. To compensate for their frailty they have invented the "Tech Jacket," a vest that every Geldarian is equipped with upon birth. Each jacket grows and matures with its host, specializing in tasks that the host will find most useful. A fully developed Tech Jacket is considered to be one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. Zack Thompson, through an event of sheer chance, has come to possess a Tech Jacket of his own. Now it appears that the fate of the entire universe rests on his shoulders as he learns that with infinite power comes infinite responsibility. This Issue ORIGIN ISSUE! In the far reaches of space, past any regions known to man, a war rages on. The Geldarians, a peaceful race, have been defending their home world against the violent and savage Kresh for nearly a millennium. When it begins to look as though neither side can gain the upper hand, the Geldarians dispatch a scout team to search the neighboring galaxies for civilizations that may aid them. Disaster strikes and one of the scout ships is forced to crash land on earth. When mild mannered teenager, Zack Thompson comes across the wreckage... things really get interesting. TOP COW EVO #1 (W) Silvestri/Wohl (P) Marc Silvestri (I) Batt (c) Steve Firchow An ancient evil has been unleashed that has already claimed the life of Lara Croft and left NYPD detective Sara Pezzini desperately looking for answers. All hope seems lost as the conclusion of the Endgame crossover looks also like the end of mankind! But a new team has arrived on the scene, from another place and time. They are EVO-and they could be mankind's saviors-or our CONQUERORS! Hopefully they can make up their minds before it's too late...for ALL OF US! FC 32 pages $2.99 one-shot BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #5 (W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Wilson Tortosa (c) Shane Law and Udon When several prominent businessmen commit suicide in extremely violent fashion, the police see these as open and shut cases- but Chief Andersen doesn't and he dispatches the team to find out the mysterious connection to Spectra. Meanwhile, while running a diagnostic test on the God Phoenix, Tiny makes a startling discovery. FC 32 pages $2.99 continuing series BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #1: CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE COVER (W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Wilson Tortosa (c) Shane Law and Udon Battle of the Planets, the hit series of the summer made its smashing debut at the Wizard World convention. To help commemorate this historic event, a limited number of exclusive #1 issues were created and are now made available for the first time!! With an illustration by series artist Wilson Tortosa, this incredible exclusive will not last long. Allocations may occur so make sure to pick yours up today! FC 32 pages net $8.00 Please inquire about pricing. WITCHBLADE #61 (W) David Wohl (P) Francis Manapul (I) Jason Gorder (c) Steve Firchow Endgame may be over, but Sara's problems are just beginning as an old nemesis returns that could prove more troublesome than Irons or Nottingham or any other villain she's ever faced. That's right-her sister Julie is back and that means TROUBLE! FC 32 pages $2.99 continuing series TOMB RAIDER JOURNEYS #8 "MOKO" (W) Fiona Avery (P) Manny Clark (I) Marlo Alquiza (c) Tyson Wengler Lara's about to discover the hard way to the Underworld in Issue #8. She meets up with a secret Maori tribe in New Zealand and convinces them to allow her passage to the underworld in pursuit of the thief of the Dream Spear. There's only one problem ... and that is with the passage of time in the Maori world ... Lara finds it hard to account for any chronology as visions, battles and strange rituals pour past like rapids in a raging river. Will Lara Croft be able to master the dream time and chase the thief of the Dream Spear? Cover by Dave Finch and Art Thibert! FC 32 pages $2.99 continuing series TOMB RAIDER: THE GREATEST TREASURE OF ALL PRELUDE (W) Dan Jurgens Art by Joe Jusko The wait is almost over for one of the most ambitious painted projects in all of comics! But, you can get a small taste of what's to come in this great Prelude Edition comic of the Greatest Treasure of All!! Featuring a fully scripted portion of the complete story, this amazing issue is sure to leave you clamoring for more!! Limited quantities are available, allocations may occur. FC 16 pages $4.99 one-shot special THE DARKNESS VOLUME 2 #1 (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dale Keown (c) Matt Milla The wait for the return of the Darkness is over! Jackie Estacado is back...but can't remember anything after the fire that took the life of his Uncle, the Mafia boss, Frankie Francetti. As the rest of the family waits to see if Jackie will take his Uncle's place, Jackie is consumed by the things he can't quite remember...things that wait for him in the deepest depths of the DARKNESS!! FC 32 pages $2.99 continuing series THE DARKNESS VOL. 2 #1: EXCLUSIVE HOLOFOIL EDITION (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dale Keown (c) Matt Milla Jackie is back!! To help celebrate the return of everyone's favorite Darkness wielding hitman, Top Cow is releasing this exclusive Holofoil Edition cover, featuring art by original series creator Marc Silvestri!! Grab yours while you can!! FC 32 pages $5.95 continuing series THE DARKNESS TP VOL I: COMING OF AGE (W) Garth Ennis (P) Marc Silvestri (I) BATT (c) Steve Firchow Previously sold out, the first Darkness trade paperback returns with an all new cover by series creator and artist Marc Silvestri! Compiling the first 6 highly sought after issues of the acclaimed Darkness series, fans can find out for themselves why Jackie is the most loved (and hated) hitman around!! If you missed out on this great book the first time, now's your chance to pick one up and find out what all the excitement's about!! FC 176 pages $14.99 TPB **************************** TORTURED SOULS 12-INCH LUCIDQUE AND TALISAC McFarlane Toys Clive Barker's Tortured Souls in 12-inch scale! These figures created quite a stir when released in 6-inch scale in 2001. Now they're back, double-sized and ready to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting. This item ships 4 per case. 12-inch Lucidique (#90435) or Talisac (#90434). (CAUT: 4) Figure PI VIOLENT MESSIAHS: LAMENTING PAIN #2 OF 4 (W) Joshua Dysart (A) Tone Rodriguez FC 32pp $2.95 Bimonthly, four issue finite series. Cover A by Tone Rodriguez Cover B by Christian Gossett (Alternate) In stores the week of November 27th. The Concept Rankor Island is a carnival of social ills, a tilt-a-whirl of manic violence, vigilante justice and police-corruption . . . the end harvest of civilization. Through this madness staggers Lieutenant Cheri Major and Detective Earnest Houston, two cops unwittingly on the verge of discovering the unseen forces that imprison us all. VIOLENT MESSIAHS is a sci-fi mystery, love story, about criminal politics, man's search for individuality, and the nature of violence. This Issue Thrown too soon into a new investigation an unstable Lieutenant Cheri Major is led into Scalpel's dimly lit world of control and submission. Never more alone than now, our protagonist hangs bound in the dark, Scalpel's prisoner. Here Cheri will learn that she and the mysterious killer have something in common, an obsession with the now legendary vigilante Citizen Pain. Fetish, isolation, mystery... Violent Messiahs. MARVEL COMICS Marvel Knights DAREDEVIL: THE TARGET #1 (OF 4) Painted Cover By Glenn Fabry Kevin Smith (w)/Glenn Fabry (p & i) Kevin Smith returns to Marvel Knights -- and to the character that first brought him to Marvel! There's unfinished business in Daredevil's life: a psychopath called Bullseye who killed a woman that Matt Murdock loved -- and now it's payback time! It's the greatest grudge-match of the year, and it features artwork (and painted covers) by PREACHER's Glenn Fabry! 32 PGS. W ADS/FC/CARDSTOCK COVER/MARVEL PG...3.50 DAREDEVIL #39 Cover By Alex Maleev Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Manuel Gutierrez (p & i) Part two of "Trial of the Century"! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.99 ELEKTRA #16 Painted Cover By Greg Horn Greg Rucka (w)/Joe Bennett (p)/Danny Miki (i) A new story arc begins! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG plus ...2.99 ELEKTRA #17 Painted Cover By Greg Horn Greg Rucka (w)/Joe Bennett (p)/Danny Miki (i) The new story continues just two weeks later! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG plus ...2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #7 Cover By John Cassaday John Ney Rieber (w)/Trevor Hairsine (p & i) A new story arc begins! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.99 PUNISHER #19 Painted Covers by Tim Bradstreet Garth Ennis (w)/Steve Dillon (p & i) A standalone issue! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PGplus..2.99 each ALIAS #16 Painted Cover By David Mack Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Michael Gaydos (a) A new story begins here! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING 2.99 ULTIMATE DAREDEVIL & ELEKTRA #1 (OF 4) Cover By Salvador Larroca Greg Rucka (w)/Salvador Larroca (p) The ultimate couple gets the ultimate treatment! She is the sophisticated yet sheltered daughter of a diplomat. He is the scrappy yet idealistic law student. Both are on a collision course -- and when Elektra Natchios meets Matt Murdock, sparks will fly! 32 PGS. W ADS/FC/CARDSTOCK COVER/MARVEL PG...2.25 X-Men ULTIMATE X-MEN #24 Cover By Adam Kubert Mark Millar (w)/Kaare Andrews (p) Part 4 of "Hellfire & Brimstone"! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES......2.25 ULTIMATE X-MEN #25 Cover By Adam Kubert Mark Millar (w)/Adam Kubert (p)/Danny Miki (i) The chilling conclusion to "Hellfire & Brimstone"! 48 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES......3.50 NEW X-MEN #134 Cover By Frank Quitely Grant Morrison (w)/Ethan Van Sciver (p)/Norm Rapmund (i) In a world without Magneto, will the biggest threat to the X-Men come from… within? Find out when Xavier's dream faces its most unexpected and devastating challenge in the form of Kid Omega! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 UNCANNY X-MEN #415 Cover By Steve Uy Chuck Austen (w)/Sean Phillips (p) Standalone story! It's a prelude of things to come – and a glimpse into the true origin of Nightcrawler! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 X-TREME X-MEN: X-POSE #1 (OF 2) Painted Cover By Rodolfo Migliari Chris Claremont (w)/Arthur Ransom (p) From new teams to new threats, last year has turned the X-Men's world upside-down – now two TV journalists investigate the modern state of mutantkind! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.99 X-MEN UNLIMITED #39 Cover By Chris Bachalo Karl Story & J. Torres (w)/ Jason Pearson & Keron Grant (p & i) X-MEN UNLIMITED goes monthly – with an all Ororo issue! From the pages of X-TREME X-MEN, Storm roars into the spotlight with stories by the teams of Karl Story & Jason Pearson, J. Torres & Keron Grant and more! 48 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......3.50 X-STATIX #5 Cover By Paul Pope Peter Milligan (w)/Paul Pope(p & i) It's a self-contained story – featuring art by Paul Pope (TANGLED WEB #15)! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 EXILES #19 Cover By Mike McKone & Jon Holdredge Judd Winick (w)/Mike McKone (p)/Jon Holdredge (i) Morph decides the fate of the Exiles…yikes! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 WEAPON X #3 Cover By Georges Jeanty Frank Tieri (w)/Georges Jeanty (p)/Dexter Vines (i) Zero hunts Sabretooth! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 WOLVERINE #183 Cover By Esad Ribic Frank Tieri & Matt Nixon(w)/ Sean Chen & Ryan Bodenheim (p)/ Tom Palmer (i) It's 2 stories in 1 double-sized issue! First the ongoing team of Frank Tieri & Sean Chen deliver another hard-hitting tale – then Ryan Bodenheim, winner of last year's New Talent Search, draws his first story for Marvel! 48 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......3.50 AGENT X #5 Cover By UDON Gail Simone (w)/Alvin Lee & UDON (a) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 SOLDIER X #5 Painted Cover By Igor Kordey Darko Macan (w)/Igor Kordey (p) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 MEKANIX #2 (OF 6) Cover By Celia Calle Chris Claremont (w)/Juan Bobillo (p)/Marcelo Sosa (i) Kitty Pryde is back at school – but so are mutant-haters! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 WOLVERINE: NETSUKE #3 (OF 4) Painted Cover By George Pratt George Pratt (w & a) Wolverine goes samurai in this fully-painted story by George Pratt (Enemy Ace: War Idyll)! 32 PGS. WITH NO ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......3.99 X-MEN ICONS: CHAMBER #4 (OF 4) Cover By Chris Bachalo Brian K. Vaughan (w)/Lee Ferguson (p)/Norm Rapmund (i) Concluding the adventure from the pages of UNCANNY X-MEN! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.99 Spider-Man ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #30 & #31 Covers by Mark Bagley Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Mark Bagley (p)/Art Thibert (i) Two issues this month! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES......2.25 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #47 Cover By Frank Cho J. Michael Straczynski (w)/ John Romita Jr. (p)/Scott Hanna (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN #50 Cover By Mark Buckingham Paul Jenkins (w)/Mark Buckingham (p)/ Wayne Faucher (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #20 Cover By Dean Haspiel Zeb Wells (w)/Dean Haspiel (p & i) Go "Behind the Mustache" when writer Zeb Wells and Eisner-nominee Dean Haspiel spotlight J. Jonah Jameson! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/CARDSTOCK COVER/FC/MARVEL PG......2.99 SPIDER-MAN: LEGEND OF THE SPIDER CLAN #2 (OF 3) A MARVEL MANGAVERSE STORY Cover By Skott Young Kaare Andrews (w)/Skott Young (p) Manga Spidey returns – and he's brought Manga Daredevil with him! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.....2.25 SPIDER-MAN'S GET KRAVEN #6 (OF 7) Cover By Joe Quesada Ron Zimmerman (w)/John McCrea (p)/James Hodgkins (i) 32 PGS. WITH NO ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 SPIDER-GIRL #53 Cover By Pat Olliffe Tom DeFalco (w)/Pat Olliffe (p)/Al Williamson (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES......2.25 Marvel Heroes TRUTH #1 (OF 6) Cover By Kyle Baker Robert Morales (w)/Kyle Baker (a) In the tradition of ORIGIN, Marvel reveals the shocking secret history of Captain America! In 1940 there was a man who had many of the same qualities as Steve Rogers – save for one, the color of his skin – and TRUTH is his story! This six-issue monthly miniseries -- guaranteed to challenge preconceptions -- features the distinctive digitally painted art of award-winning artist Kyle Baker! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/CARDSTOCK COVER/MARVEL PG.....3.50 THE ULTIMATES #10 Cover By Bryan Hitch Mark Millar (w)/Bryan Hitch (p)/Andrew Currie (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/CARDSTOCK COVER/FC/MARVEL PG ...2.25 THE CALL OF DUTY: THE BROTHERHOOD #6 (OF 6) Cover By David Finch Chuck Austen (w)/David Finch (p)/Art Thibert (i) Marvel continues its big launch of 2002 with a new series exploring the lives of New York City's firefighters! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.25 THE CALL OF DUTY: THE PRECINCT #5 (OF 5) Cover By Tom Mandrake Bruce Jones (w)/Tom Mandrake (p & i) Marvel continues its big launch of 2002 with a new series exploring the lives of New York City's police officers! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.25 THE CALL OF DUTY: THE WAGON #4 (OF 4) Cover By Danijel Zezelj Chuck Austen (w)/Daniel Zezelj (p & i) Marvel continues its big launch of 2002 with a new series exploring the lives of New York City's EMS workers! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.25 MARVILLE #3 (OF ?) Cover By Greg Horn Bill Jemas (w)/M.D. Bright (p) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 CAPTAIN MARVEL #3 (OF ?) Painted Cover By Alex Ross Peter David (w)/ChrisCross (p & i) Marv's got a new attitude, so it's time for a new look – designed by Alex Ross! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG....2.25 ULTIMATE ADVENTURES #3 (OF ?) Cover By Kaare Andrews Ron Zimmerman (W)/Duncan Fegredo (p & i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/CARDSTOCK COVER/MARVEL PG 2.25 INCREDIBLE HULK #47 Cover By Kaare Andrews Bruce Jones (w)/Stuart Immonen (p)/Scott Koblish (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.25 FANTASTIC FOUR #63 Cover By Mike Wieringo Mark Waid (w)/Mike Wieringo (p)/Karl Kesel (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG....2.25 AVENGERS #60 Cover By Kieron Dwyer Geoff Johns (w)/Kieron Dwyer & Rick Remender (p&i) It's the extra-sized conclusion to "World Trust"! 40 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...3.50 THOR #56 Cover By Tom Raney Dan Jurgens (w)/Joe Bennett (p)/Jack Jadson (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG....2.25 IRON MAN #61 Cover By Mike Grell Mike Grell (w, p & i) Mike Grell writes, pencils and inks the conclusion to "In Shining Iron"! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.25 BLACK PANTHER #51 Cover By Andy Kubert Christopher Priest (w)/Dan Fraga (p)/Larry Stucker (i) A brand-new direction begins with "Black & White" part 1! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.50 THUNDERBOLTS #74 Cover By Juan Bobillo & Marcelo Sosa Fabian Nicieza (w)/Manuel Garcia (p)/Al Vey (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.....2.25 EDEN'S TRAIL #1 (OF 6) Cover By Steve Uy Steve Uy & Chuck Austin (w)/Steve Uy (a) It's a brand-new anime adventure of sci-fi action in the widescreen MarvelScope format! On a faraway planet, a simple girl from a small corner of the galaxy finds herself in sole possession of the secrets of the universe! Follow her thrill-packed quest to discover the truth in this six-issue series plotted & illustrated by newcomer Steve Uy (cover artist of UNCANNY X-MEN and X-MEN ICONS: ICEMAN)! If you dig Final Fantasy, then you'll love EDEN'S TRAIL! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.....2.99 MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT #1 (OF 4) Painted Cover By Joe Jusko Rob Haynes & Marlan Harris (w)/Rob Haynes & Kia Asamiya (a) In the tradition of TALES TO ASTONISH, it's two classic characters in one cool comic! First, it's The Hulk by writer/artist Rob Haynes (DAREDEVIL: NINJA) – then it's Thor by writer Marlan Harris and internationally-acclaimed artist Kia Asamiya! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.....2.99 PARADISE X #7 (OF 13) Painted Cover By Alex Ross Alex Ross & Jim Krueger (w)/ Doug Braithwaite (p)/Bill Reinhold (i) Spotlighting the Punisher! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/CARDSTOCK COVER/FC/MARVEL PG ..2.99 AVENGERS ICONS: THE VISION #4 (OF 4) Computer Generated Cover By Brian Haberlin Geoff Johns (w)/Ivan Reis (p)/Joe Pimentel (i) Straight from the pages of AVENGERS, the spooky synthezoid sails into the spotlight! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG....2.99 SHANG-CHI: MASTER OF KUNG FU #3 (OF 6) Cover By Paul Gulacy Doug Moench (w)/Paul Gulacy (p)/ Jimmy Palmiotti (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING 2.99 KILLRAVEN #2 (OF 6) Cover By Alan Davis Alan Davis (w & p)/Mark Farmer (i) Continuing the all-new sci-fi thriller by the great Alan Davis! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.....2.99 B-SIDES #3 (OF 3) Painted Cover By Sam Kieth Brian David-Marshall (w)/Brett Weldele (p & i) The new heroes from New Jersey meet the legendary FF! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.....2.99 Hardcovers THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 1 HC Cover By Kaare Andrews Bruce Jones & Brian Azzarello (w)/ John Romita Jr., Lee Weeks & Richard Corben (p) Still available! A Marvel legend is reborn in an oversized hardcover! This massive volume collects the stories that revitalized the green goliath: INCREDIBLE HULK #34 - #43 and BANNER #1 - #4! "They said it couldn't be done, but Marvel has proven the skeptics wrong and made INCREDIBLE HULK a top-selling title. Bruce Jones has created an intriguing 'Fugitive'- esque story that has fans counting the days for the next issue." –Wizard, The Comics Magazine 352 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...29.99 CAGE HC Cover By Richard Corben Brian Azzarello (w)/Richard Corben (p & i) Still available! The urban avenger is updated for the 21st Century as we present the entire MAX series as an oversized hardcover! "Think John Singleton meets Hero for Hire… and any book illustrated by Richard Corben is a publishing event." – Comic Shop News 128 PGS./FC/PARENTAL WARNING...19.99 DAREDEVIL/ELEKTRA: LOVE & WAR HC Painted Cover By Bill Sienkiewicz Frank Miller (w)/Bill Sienkiewicz (a) Still available! Now in one deluxe hardcover, two epic tales of devotion and death -- ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN and DAREDEVIL: LOVE AND WAR! 328 PGS./FC./MARVEL PG..29.99 Trade Paperbacks ORIGIN TP Cover By Andy Kubert Paul Jenkins (w)/Andy Kubert (p) Collecting the best-selling – and controversial -- mini-series that pulled back the curtain on Wolverine's mysterious past! At long last, all is revealed about comicdom's most popular character! "ORIGIN is a cross between Great Expectations and Jane Eyre… it may join the immortal pantheon of books like Watchmen and Maus, stories that are always mentioned by fans as proof that comics can be literature." –Comics Buyer's Guide 160 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...14.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 3: WORLD TOUR TP Cover By Adam Kubert Mark Millar & Chuck Austen (w)/ Adam Kubert, Essad Ribic & Chris Bachalo(p) Still available! To win humanity's trust, The X-Men take their first-ever, world-spanning field trip as we collect ULTIMATE X-MEN #13 - #20! "ULTIMATE X-MEN has that dark edge that only Mark Millar's best Authority stories once enjoyed." – Comics International 192 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...17.99 X-FORCE VOL. 2 TP Cover By Mike Allred Peter Milligan (w)/ Mike Allred, Darwyn Cooke & Duncan Fegredo (p) Milligan and Allred turn the idea of conventional, "mainstream" comics on its ear as they explore the ideas of race, sexuality, class, and our fame-obsessed culture! Collecting X-FORCE #121-129, the issues that The New York Times called "a witty blast of media criticism disguised as a garish spin-off of the X-Men." 224 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...19.99 X-FORCE VOL. 1: NEW BEGINNINGS TP Cover By Mike Allred Peter Milligan (w)/Mike Allred(p) The first hit volume – collecting X-FORCE #116 - #120 -- is now back in print! 128 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG+...14.95 CABLE VOL. 2: THE END TP Cover By Igor Kordey Darko Macan & David Tischman (w)/Igor Kordey & Mike Huddleston (p) Still available! The one-man-army heads to the world's hotspots to spread peace - and he's not afraid to back up his message with bullets! Collecting CABLE #101 - #107! "CABLE remains as strong as it's ever been, and definitely as beautiful to look at, as Igor Kordey delivers some of the most unusual and intense visuals to be found in super hero comics." – TheFourthRail.com 160 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...14.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 4 TP Cover By Mark Bagley Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Mark Bagley (p) Still available! The Green Goblin returns as we gather ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #22 - #27 in one handy volume! "Brian Michael Bendis 'gets' everything that makes Spider-Man – and Peter Parker – such a fun character, and he (and Mark Bagley) capture the mood every single time!" –AintItCoolNews.com 160 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...14.99 SPIDER-MAN: QUALITY OF LIFE TP Cover By Scott Sava Greg Rucka (w)/Scott Sava (p) Still available! Spider-Man squares off against the lethal Lizard in this CGI spectacular! 112 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...12.99 PUNISHER: ARMY OF ONE TP Cover By Tim Bradstreet Garth Ennis (w)/Steve Dillon(p) The bullet-spraying volume – reprinting PUNISER (vol. 2) #1 - #7 -- is back in print! 160 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG+...15.95 AVENGERS FOREVER TP Cover By Carlos Pacheco Kurt Busiek (w)/Carlos Pacheco (p) The saga that launched CAPTAIN MARVEL – and delivered some of the greatest Avengers art -- is back in print & still available! 296 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...24.99 AVENGERS: THE KANG DYNASTY TP Cover By Kieron Dwyer Kurt Busiek (w)/Kieron Dwyer, Manuel Garcia, Brent Anderson, Ivan Reis & Alan Davis (p) Still available! Earth's Mightiest Heroes fight for the freedom of the world in AVENGERS (vol. 3) #41 - #55 and AVENGERS ANNUAL 2001! 384 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...29.99 MARVEL MANGAVERSE VOL. 2 TP Cover By Ben Dunn Ben Dunn & Kevin Gunstone (w)/Ben Dunn (p) Still available! Take a Manga-influenced look at The Fantastic Four, The Avengers and more as we reprint MARVEL MANGAVERSE #1 - #6! 144 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...12.99 ***************************** DIAMOND SELECT TOYS MARVEL UNIVERSE PUNISHER BUST A Diamond Select Release! This high-energy bust was inspired by Tim Bradstreet's covers to the hit Marvel Knights Punisher series! Mix a little photo-realism from Tim Bradstreet, a little John Woo-inspired action, and top it off with Gabriel Marquez's expert sculpting, and you get one kick-butt bust! Caught in mid-turn with handguns brought to bear, the Punisher strikes fear in the hearts of drug dealers and members of La Cosa Nostra everywhere. This bust measures 6" in height and is the second in DST's Marvel Universe line, and is limited to 5,000 pieces. Each box includes exclusive original art by Tim Bradstreet, inspired by the bust itself. Each bust comes with full-color hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Guaranteed on sale in December 2002. Bust $45.00 MARVEL SELECT: ULTIMATE CAPTAIN AMERICA A Diamond Select Release! Toy Biz and Diamond Select join forces to take a crack at the first character from the runaway Marvel hit, The Ultimates! Sculpted by Shawn Nagle, this new action figure measures 7" in height and is based on the 1945- look of Captain America as featured in the first issue of The Ultimates. The figure comes complete with a brick wall base, an American flag, and a removable helmet and bandolier. Highly detailed and featuring limited articulation, this figure will not be available in mass-market outlets, and is meant for the discriminating Marvel collector. All Marvel Select figures are in scale with one another and can be displayed with other Marvel Select figure accessories if desired. Captain America is the fourth figure in Diamond Select's line of monthly specialty market figures! Deluxe blister card packaging. Guaranteed on sale in December 2002. Figure $18.99 ROGUES' GALLERY: THE VULTURE BUST A Diamond Select Release! The inmates of the Art Asylum are back, and this time they've turned their attention to the terror from above, The Vulture! The design team at Art Asylum has a new take on the bust this month with the wings of the Vulture serving as the base, creating a hovering effect for the aged Spider-Man foe. As expected, no detail has been spared - from the detailed feathers to the wrinkles on his face and his sunken chest - this is The Vulture as only Diamond Select and the inmates of Art Asylum could render him! Limited to a 6,500-piece production run, and featuring a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Guaranteed on sale in December 2002. Bust $45.00 AVENGERS & ADVERSARIES: IRON MAN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Leading off the third set in Diamond Select Toys' series of 8" Avengers & Adversaries resin statues...Iron Man! Each statue is designed to square off with their most frequent foe but also can be posed with other companion pieces from the line. Mounted on an ancient temple stairway base, Iron Man advances, his arm raised as he readies to fire his repulsor ray and bring the nefarious Mandarin to his knees! Iron Man is decorated in special metallic paints to give his armor a realistic, shiny look, and is sculpted in perfect detail by Tony Cipriano. Measuring over 8" in height from the base of the stairs to his head, and limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide, each statue comes with full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A new piece in the line will be released every other month, guaranteed! Guaranteed on sale in December 2002! Statue $75.00 ULTIMATE CAPTAIN AMERICA BUST A Diamond Select Release! Second in the line of Ultimates bust from DST! Who better to follow up Iron Man than the Sentinel of Liberty himself, Captain America?! Lost in the latter days of WWII while foiling a Nazi rocket scheme, the patriotic hero was reborn in the present day, released from a block of ice and tapped to lead the world's premier superhero team, The Ultimates! Presented in his modern-day costume, this bust stands over 7" tall and was sculpted by Andy Bergholtz. Limited to a total of 7,500 pieces worldwide, the box features new original art by series artist Bryan Hitch, based on the finished piece. Each bust comes complete with a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authentically. Also available as a Special Edition, limited to 500 pieces. Standard Edition guaranteed on sale in December 2002! REGULAR—Bust $50.00 SPECIAL ED—Bust $70.00 THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL STATUE A Diamond Select Release! First in an all-new line! Diamond Select has once again teamed with the inmates of the Art Asylum to bring fans a piece only they would be crazy enough to attempt! This piece is the first in a new 1/6th scale line of hyper- detailed, high-quality statues, and is in scale with previous Marvel full-sized statues. The famous image from Marvel's first graphic novel - and the storyline that proved to fans everywhere that anything can happen in the Marvel Universe - was chosen to lead off this line. Jim Starlin's classic image was based on the timeless sculpture — Michelangelo's Pieta. Could there be a better inspiration for this museum-quality piece? Every detail is here: from the folds in Death's cloak to each strand of hair on Captain Marvel's head. Make room on your shelves, True Believers; DST and the Art Asylum are here to bring those classic covers and images to life! Limited to 4,000 pieces worldwide, each accompanied by a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Guaranteed on sale in December 2002! Statue $150.00 DAREDEVIL COVER POSTER-JOE QUESADA A Diamond Select Release! Daredevil is sure to be Marvel's next big hit movie, so you had better get ready for the Valentine's Day debut excitement! Long before Ben Affleck thought about putting on the classic red outfit of the guardian of Hell's Kitchen, Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada, and David Mack were bringing this character back to the forefront of the Marvel Universe. This classic image of Daredevil, drawn by movie star (the "Pizza Guy" from Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back) and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, this poster comes printed on 100lb stock and is ready to display! Guaranteed on sale in November 2002! Poster, FC $5.99 ************************* WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT Black Bull Entertainment BEAUTIFUL KILLER #3 Painted art and cover by PHIL NOTO Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI Black Bull proudly presents the conclusion to this year's surprise hit series Beautiful Killer by writer Jimmy Palmiotti and artist Phil Noto. Brigit discovers powers that she never knew she had and finally confronts the person who ordered her parents killed. Will Brigit survive the encounter that she was trained her whole life to face? See this spectacular series come to a close with jaw-dropping painted artwork and cover by Noto. FC, 32pg $2.99 JUST A PILGRIM: GARDEN OF EDEN TRADE PAPERBACK Cover by J.G. JONES Written by GARTH ENNIS Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Garth Ennis' fantastic second Just A Pilgrim mini-series, Garden Of Eden, from Black Bull Entertainment is collected into a handy new trade paperback with a dazzling cover by J. G. Jones. Get into the fun of the complete series that featured Dr. Christine Page, Cameron, young Maggie, the vile Sliders and the changed Pilgrim.Return to Ennis' hopeless, yet fascinating, post apocalyptic world brilliantly illustrated by artist Carlos Ezquerra. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $12.99 Wizard Entertainment WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #135 Wizard: The Comics Magazine #135 presents an exciting 5-page preview of Marvel Comics' Ultimate X-Men vs. The Ultimates mini-series by artist Chris Bachalo and writer Mark Millar! Marvel's top 2 best selling Ultimate teams meet for the very first time in the pages of Wizard #135. Don't miss this preview! In addition to fantastic comic previews, Wizard is the very first magazine reporting from the set of the new Hulk movie directed by Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Get an exclusive report with pictures from the film, as we speak to the stars and crew behind this ambitious production before anyone else. Superman artist Ed McGuinness draws an exciting Hulk on the cover to this issue! Behold all-new photos from the Daredevil movie, which opens in February. See Ben Affleck in action as Daredevil/Matt Murdoch along with the lovely Jennifer Garner as the assassin, Elektra in our exclusive Daredevil movie photo gallery. Red- hot artist, Greg Horn, creates a dazzling new movie Daredevil/Elektra cover to this issue. Back in comic books, Daredevil will battle Bullseye in an new series written by Kevin Smith. We sit Smith down, on the set of his latest film Jersey Girl, for an in-depth Wizard Q&A interview. Get information on his Amazing Spider-Man series, his new film, his shelved Brave And The Bold (Batman & Green Arrow) series, how he feels about being out-sold by the Transformers and that new Dardevil/Bullseye book. Look at the fantastic career of Bill Finger. One of the co-creators of Batman's most enduring characters and concepts is profiled in a special feature of this amazing talent that is often overlooked. Wizard Magazine is the only place to get all the news you need to know about your favorite comic books, artists and creators along with information on related media like movies and television. Check out the Top 10 Hottest Comics and find out how comics are trading in the current market place with our price guide, who includes data on CGC (Comics Guaranty Corp.) graded books and more. Magazine (Movie Daredevil/Elektra cover by Greg Horn) $4.99 Magazine (Hulk cover by Ed McGuinness) $4.99 WIZARD ANIME INVASION #5 Wizard Anime Invasion #5 presents a Dragon Ball GT series episode guide! These episodes have never been seen in America and make up the next set of shows that will come after Dragon Ball Z! Learn about the new characters, returning favorites and see why this new show is totally different only in Anime Invasion. DBZ's Vegitto appears on the cover to this month's Anime Invasion. Cowboy Bebop is one of the hottest new anime properties around and this issue of Anime Invasion features a special Solar System guide with complete information on all of the bizarre settings and planets from this Toonami hit! Cowboy Bebop's Spike Spiegel appears on the alternate cover to this issue. The Yu-Gi-Oh mania continues and in this issue of Anime Invasion presents a special Yu-Gi-Oh price guide with all of the hottest cards (American and Japanese) along with action figures and more. This issue of Anime Invasion also gets you the latest news and info on this winter's anime DVDs! Get the scoop on all of the newest releases from your favorite studios and creators along with where the coolest anime Easter eggs are hidden on these discs. Hot on the release of Masune Shirow's Ghost In The Shell 2 Man-Machine Interface hits, Anime Invasion #5 presents a special feature on this sequel to the groundbreaking first series. Track your Manga comic book collection in our updated and expanded Manga Price Guide. All of the best books are here, along with some hot titles that you may have missed. Anime Invasion has it all—Star Blazers, Kinnikuman, Evangelion, Dragonball Z, Pokémon and Trigun along with the best anime news, Websites, videos, toys, games, Japanese TV and more. It doesn't matter if you're new to anime or are a longtime fan—this magazine is the one to get! Magazine (Dragon Ball Z Vegitto cover) $4.99 Magazine (Cowboy Bebop cover) $4.99 TOYFARE #65 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #65 presents our super-powered pre-holiday season spectacular! Preview the hottest new figures from this season and well into 2003! New Lord Of The Rings The Two Towers, Bioncles, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets, G. I. Joe, He-Man, Star Wars, The Simpsons and much more! As The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers hits theaters, see all of the exciting new figures coming from Toy Biz. Behold the Gollum, a new Gandalf, hobbits, orcs, Sauron, Saruman and many others. We will premiere one of these new Two Towers figures on the cover to this issue. Filmmaker Kevin Smith is a huge toy fan and this month he's happy to unveil a new line of Jay And Silent Bob figures in this issue of ToyFare. Smith talks to us about the hottest toys out today, what he has, and what his company, View Askew, is doing to make sure his new figures kick butt! As Transformers popularity continues its tremendous resurgence, we take you behind-the-scenes and reveal the secret truths behind these toys. Learn about how the American Transformers were actually a series of different toy lines in Japan that were repackaged under one brand. Get info on the Japanese cartoons and foreign comic books that inspired many on the modern Transformers that we know and love. Twisted ToyFare Theatre will make you laugh out loud with another episode of insanity. Get your dose of Mego mania right here! This month's Specialty Price Guide features Kubricks and mini-action figures. This category of tiny toys is exploding in a huge way across the world. Find out with photos and prices how hot toys from Marvel Comics like Spider-Man, Simpsons, Mickey Mouse and others are trading today in the marketplace. ToyFare's MARKETPLACE gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine. Magazine (New Jay & Silent Bob toys cover) $4.99 Magazine (New LOTR toys cover) $4.99 Magazine (New Bionicles/Simpsons/Harry Potter toys cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #92 InQuest Gamer #92 ranks the newest Marvel Heroclix miniatures from the all-new expansion to the red-hot game. WizKids' follow-up to the super-successful Marvel HeroClix hits this month, and we show everything. Who's the fastest, best in combat, toughest, the most overall most powerful figure? Get all the important info for the next 150 figures, to keep you at the top of your game, along with photography to help you complete your collection. As huge change hits the Magic Extended Season in November—Ice Age Block and earlier are now relegated to Type I status. InQuest Gamer #92 will ask the experts to evaluate the new scene. Find out what's the biggest card leaving the environment? What color gets hosed? Which will be the next card to hit the watch list? How does Odyssey Block fit in? What will be the dominant deck type? Get additional information on "What's Out" (biggest cards removed and what it means to the environment) and "Dominant Deck" (as voted on by the pro players). Decipher's new Lord Of The Rings The Two Towers game hits in time for the film and our Lord of the Rings Nitpicker's Guide will get you all of the details you might have missed. Did you see Legolas walk above the snow in the Caradhras scene? Did you know the Fellowship book ended before Boromir died? This month's specialty price guide focuses on Lord of the Rings collectible card game. See complete lists--every single card! -- For Decipher's three existing Lord of the Rings sets, plus a full checklist for the new Two Towers expansion! Yu-Gi-Oh is red hot! Preview the next expansion Magic Ruler coming from Upper Deck. Check out our complete Yu-Gi-Oh card price guide and complete lists of all the Yu-Gi-Oh CCG cards sets that have been released and trace the latest price changes. Get this crucial Yu-Gi-Oh preview information ONLY in InQuest Gamer! Play your best with InQuest Gamer! Get the essential info you need as we provide the most complete news and previews on all of the latest Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh and Mage Knight price guides. InQuest Gamer is THE ONLY MAGAZINE THAT FEATURES THE MOST COMPLETE MAGIC PRICE GUIDES and resources to put you at the top of your game. Magazine (Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers cover) $4.99 WIZARD EXCLUSIVES AVENGERS #4 WIZARD ACE EDITION Wizard ACE Editions are back with another one of the most requested Marvel comics that fans have asked to get an ACE of— Avengers #4, with the very first appearance of the post World War II Captain America by writer Stan "The Man" Lee and artist Jack "King" Kirby. FC SRP: $13.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: PRINCESS UNMASKED EXCLUSIVE Standing proudly at 6 inches tall, this limited edition Princess figure is sculpted without her helmet. She was originally offered in ToyFare magazine and comes with a mini-motorcycle from Diamond Select Toys. Complete your Battle Of The Planets collection with this figure in an exclusive collector box. Figure PI O/A AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #14 WIZARD ACE EDITION This Wizard ACE features the very first appearance of the GREEN GOBLIN. Just in time for the new Spider-Man DVD, artist Steve Skroce illustrates a dramatic all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring Spidey and the Green Goblin. In addition to the classic tale of the Goblin's first appearance by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, this limited ACE Edition will feature additional pages with a special Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strip. FC SRP: $13.99 O/A WIZARD TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTERS EDITION At last, the first ever TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperback! This 104-page book collects the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazines monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the strips, this book will present a feature on the origin of the series along with the very first Twisted Mego Theatre story ever and the Top 10 Greatest TMT Moments! Plus, learn about the coolest stories that we were forbidden from printing in ToyFare. See hilarious outtakes from the making of TMT. Filmmaker and toy fan Kevin Smith writes the introduction to this landmark collection. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $9.99 WIZARD AUTHENTIC AND DYNAMIC FORCES THE DARKNESS #1 DF/WA EXCLUSIVE BLUE FOIL COVER The Darkness returns! Top Cow brings back their bad boy – The Darkness! But what has happened in the last year since his disappearance? Where has he been? This first issue delves in to those questions, and many more, and introduces the art of Dale Keown to the world of The Darkness! REGULAR MSRP: $16.99 CGC 9.8 UNSIGNED GRADED EDITION PI SIGNED BY WRITER PAUL JENKINS MSRP: $29.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #1/2 DF/WA BLUE FOIL COVER The smash hit series Battle of the Planets gets the 1/2 treatment and Dynamic Forces and Wizard Authentic are combining forces to offer an ultra-rare Blue Foil Edition of this exclusive 1/2 story!Limited to 5,000 Blue Foil Covers! REGULAR MSRP: $16.99 CGC 9.8 UNSIGNED GRADED EDITION PI AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #14 WIZARD ACE EDITION SIGNED Signed By Artist Steve Skroce! The first appearanbce of the Green Goblin is re-presented here as a Wizard ACE Edition! Featuring a brand-new acetate cover by Steve Skroce (fresh from his work on the Matrix sequels) who also signs this Wizard Authentic Edition! FC MSRP: $49.99 G.I. JOE: FRONTLINE #1 DF/WA BLUE FOIL COVER Devil's Due latest and greatest G.I Joe series is being brought to you by the team supreme of Larry Hama, Dan Jurgens and Bob Layton. Devil's Due mastermind Josh Blaylock brings in the heavy-duty talent of original G.I Joe writer and co-creator of many of the Joe's - Larry Hama with Dan "the Man" Jurgens and Bob Layton handling the art!This special DF/WA Blue Foil Edition is a special limited edition of this new G.I. Joe series! Limited to 1,980 Blue Foil Covers! REGULAR MSRP: $16.99 SIGNED BY DAN JURGENS MSRP: 19.99! XIN #1 DF/WA EXCLUSIVE COVER EMERALD GREEN FOIL EDITION A jam-packed adventure series kicks off right here and Dynamic Forces is proud to offer an exclusive Blue Foil Cover featuring an all-new piece of art by Udon Studios! From the high grounds of an ancient land, a lone warrior fights to regain his place among the gods. This is Xin, who ran from his respected duties only to return and lay claim to the major seat of power. His way is blocked by his former allies, the 8 Saints, and the one who replaced him. The fate of the world hangs in the balance of their battle! KEVIN LAU pencils and co-plots with UDON STUDIOS' ERIK KO, JAY FAERBER (Noble Causes) scripts, with colors and backgrounds by Udon's Omar Dogan and lettering by Comicraft. REGULAR MSRP: $16.99 CGC 9.8 GRADED EDITION PI SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT ACETATE "CEL" LITHO The super-sexy cover of Wizard #130, featuring Spidey and the Black Cat, is now available as a special Acetate "Cel" Lithograph thanks to Dynamic Forces and Wizard Authentic! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on 100 lb. Gallery Art Silk Stock Litho, this Lithograph is a must-have for your collection! REGULAR MSRP: $40.00 SIGNED BY ARTISTS TERRY AND RACHEL DODSON MSRP: $89.99 COMICS SECTION AAA MILWAUKEE PUBLISHING LAUGHTER OF THE DAMNED #1 by Douglas Paszkiewicz A dark humor tour de force! In this issue, you'll meet Voodoo Joe, a witch-doctor who lives in the suburbs and hires himself (and his army of zombies) out for odd jobs! Also making an appearance are The Fat Guys: three obnoxious bullies who — in this episode — pretend to have disabilities in order to beg for beer money. And finally, meet a small, lonely boy who is in such need of friends that he settles for a washed-up clown, a vampire, and a Satan worshipper! We can't describe how despicable, twisted, and bizarre this book is, nor how much it will make you laugh. Recommended for fans of The Arsenic Lullabies, Squee!, and Clerks. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.65 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #284 by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 19 (of 35) "Still Chasing YHWH III"—Don't believe the hype! It's a sequel! We know you're getting tired of hearing this, but Cerebus continues his commentaries on the sacred tests, while Konigsberg's love life — which had been looking so promising up until the last page of last issue — hits rock bottom. And for Konigsberg, that's really saying something. The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 16 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 ABBANE INK FACTS OF LIFE #1 by Toc Fetch Winner of a Xeric Foundation grant. A teenage son in Lower Utopia ponders a letter from his Animal-father telling him about life, love, and the Not-animal-powers (women). b&w, 16pg $2.95 ABLAZE MEDIA LIMITED TOZZER & THE INVISIBLE LAP DANCERS GN Tozzer is an 11-year old boy living in a trailer park, somewhere in the southern states of America. He's obsessed with becoming an illusionist, and dreams of leaving his trailer to make a name for himself in the glamorous world of simulated magic. Finding out about an audition at the Boarboils School of Drama in Hollywood, he goes there to enter the painful selection process. But after he's accepted, he finds getting to Boarboils was easy. Now he has to solve the mystery of the vault before the school explodes. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 5x8, 80pg $8.95 ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME III #55 by Terry Moore In Part 2 of the 3-part "Girl Trouble" story, Francine's former fiancé, Brad, wants Francine back. His famous brother, Griffin Silver, has come to pay Francine a visit and petition on his brother's behalf, but things get complicated when Griffin falls in love with Francine, and Katchoo won't come out from under the bed! Find out why in the second part of "Girl Trouble!" b&w, 24pg $2.95 TERRY MOORE'S PARADISE TOO #11 by Terry Moore Kixie strips romp across the pages in this latest collection of Paradise whimsy! Kixie the fairy doesn't want Grace to date anybody for fear of having to share her strawberry cake with a "big oaf" in the house. When Kixie finds out that Grace is having a guy over for dinner, the kid gloves come off — no more Missus Nice Fairy! Hilarious cartoon fun from Terry Moore! b&w, 24pg $2.95 AC COMICS FEMZINE #2 Hold on to your drool cups, guys, as the ultra-buxom Fanny Phantom bursts onto the scene and out of her costume! This former stripper has been done-over as a costumed crime-fighter by the sorceress, Morgan LeFey, to rival Yankee Girl, who guest-stars along with Fighting Yank! After Fanny is transformed into a 70-foot-tall giantess, she is captured by the evil Panda, who uses her incredible body as the mold for an army of giant-sized Commie call girls! In the second story, the overly endowed Blonde Bomber enters the castle stronghold of Sadana to free enslaved girls, only to become a bound victim herself! Trussed up, spanked, and thrown into a rat pit, the Bomber endures inhuman tortures to turn the tables on her evil mistress! Both features are newly written and illustrated by Bill Black. Plus: A photo tribute to beautiful screen actress, Lois Hamilton, makes this book a visual delight! MATURE READERS SC, 8x7, 44pg, b&w $9.95 BEST OF THE WEST #32 This issue: The Haunted Horseman comes to grips with "The Tyrant of Tombstone" in a thriller by Dick Ayers! After being severely beaten in his alter ego, the Durango Kid faces down a killer in a "Duel To The Finish!" by Joe Certa. Trap follows trap as only death offers a way out for Redmask, who must traverse "The Doom Trail!" by Frank Bolle. "Guns Talk Loud In Spooktown!" much to the chagrin of The Lemonade Kid, in a story by Bob Powell. Finally, the masked marshal, Black Diamond, meets the treacherous Blue Toad in "Pastures of Death!" by Al Luster! Cover by Frank Frazetta b&w, 44pg $5.95 IRISH OF THE JUNGLE #1 As a tribute to gorgeous pin-up queen, Irish McCalla — who portrayed Sheena on TV in the 1950s — this book portrays Irish as a jungle gal herself. In the savage African jungle, Irish combats giant reptiles and conniving white hunters in a thrilling, full- color adventure! The story is by Bill Black, Brad Gorby and Mark Heike. Color episodes of the Golden Age Sheena are also included, as drawn by Robert Webb in the Fiction House title, Jumbo Comics. Black-and-white photos of Irish McCalla's jungle and modeling careers round out this sexy action babe collection! SC, 8x10, 44pg, PC $9.95 GOLDEN AGE CLASSIC PROFILE PACK #2 Fawcett Publications was one of the most successful comics publishers of the 1940s and '50s, and this thrill-packed collection brings you 16 great full-story reprints, every one originally produced by that storied company. Includes Spy Smasher, Bulletman, Ibis the Invincible, Nyoka the Jungle Girl, and more! This pack contains one copy each of America's Greatest Comics #3, and Men of Mystery #14 and #30, bagged together as a set. Pack (x3), b&w $20.85 JUNGLE DREAMGIRLS PAK #1 This amazing collection features some of the best jungle babe stories ever published, culled from the annals of the companies for which the term "good girl art" is synonymous — Fiction House, Fox Features, plus a smattering of contemporary GGA goodies! 21 full pin-up style stories in all, including 7 starring the queen of them all, Sheena, along with Tiger Girl, Nyoka, Camilla, Taanda, Tangi, Judy of the Jungle, Cave Girl, Princess Pantha and Tara! Pack includes one copy each of The Golden Age Sheena, Queen of the Jungle TP, and Jungle Girls Comics #6, #9, #10, and #15, bagged together as a set. Pack (x4), b&w $24.95 VINTAGE VARIETY COLLECTION #1 If you're a Golden Age maven who yearns for something unusual, check this out: 22 different characters, representing 15 separate 1940's publishers — all in one bargain-priced pack! The Black Terror, Frankenstein, Green Lama, Ibis, Midnight, Phantom Lady, Rocketman, Son of Sinbad, and many more, all in crystal-clear, full-story reprints, with art by such talents as Eisner, Kubert, Baker, Robinson, Meskin, Tuska, Cole, and more! Pack includes one copy each of Golden Age Men of Mystery #6, #8, #18, and #23, bagged together as a set. Pack (x4), b&w $26.95 ACG COMICS THE ADVENTURES OF JOHN DOE #1 Edited by Pete O'Shea New editor Pete O'Shea opens the ACG vaults to propose a celebration of the common man and writer/editor Richard Hughes. Hughes, perhaps the most prolific writer in the history of comics, kept in his personal files a series of favorite stories he wrote for the original ACG. In a Twilight Zone-type setting, Hughes writes about the little guy and his capacity to rise to the occasion and prevail in the strangest circumstances, much like Will Eisner did later in his wonderful graphic novels. The Adventures of John Doe is a collection of these feel-good stories that he held in such great esteem. In these uncertain times, it's good to be reminded that the real superheroes are all around us. Cover by Ogden Whitney. b&w, 64pg $5.95 ACG'S HEROES UNLIMITED #1 A special collection of never-before-reprinted Golden Age hero tales! Penned by the creator of Herbie the Fat Fury, Richard Hughes, these are some of his favorites taken from his personal collection. From Wonder Comics #2 comes the origin story of the Grim Reaper, along with The Commando Cubs by Bob Oskner, and the first story of Pilot Adventurer Cowboy Sahib by Leonard Starr (from Soldier of Fortune comics)! Shot from original proofs, this is by far the best Golden Age ACG collection yet! All this, plus a new Sam Glanzman super-hero cover (his first since Flyman in 1941). It's an event, don't miss it! b&w, 64pg $5.95 SATURDAY MATINEE WESTERN #1 A vivid collection of your favorite cowboy heroes from the fifties, including Lash Larue, Rocky Lane, Andy Devine, Wild Bill Hickock, Tom Mix and a lot more! A celebration of yesteryear's western heroes! b&w, 64pg $5.95 SUMMER LOVE #1 A special reprint of Summer Love (Giant) #47, featuring the Beatles-inspired story and cover! One of the rare rock-and-roll- inspired comics of the sixties, now available again! Shot from the original proofs, it's a guaranteed collectible from the ACG/Charlton archives! b&w, 64pg $5.95 ACID COLORS RAPTURE #3 by Matt Brown & Robert Ryan Something no longer quite human arose out of the flames. A transformation had been slowly taking place, but it wasn't until a recessed moment that he realized the monster that had emerged was in fact himself. Now he had to acknowledge that this hidden revelation was more than just a possibility. It was the evil truth. But would his only friend and companion believe him? Or would she turn on him? MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.75 ADHESIVE COMICS TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN MAGAZINE #17 TMCM #17 takes your radio apart and then puts it back together with only a small handful of leftover parts! Is radio dead? Is Internet radio the answer? Why does listening to commercial radio make me feel like there's nothing holy left in the world? What will happen if I pour coffee in my radio? TMCM #17 grapples with issues such as why Clear Channel Communications is more evil than most oil companies, and why "This American Life" is more important than the bible. Plus, more new comics than you could carry with three wheelbarrows! b&w, 64pg $4.95 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT MYTH ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 GN by Asprin & Foglio, Foglio, & Sale Skeeve is an apprentice wizard. Aahz is a demon summoned by Skeeve's master. Now the Master is dead, Aahz has lost his magic, and somebody out there is responsible for the whole mess. This is the first of a two-volume comic collection based on Robert Asprin's hit Myth Adventures novels, available in both softcover and hardcover editions! Originally published by Donning Starblaze in the nineteen-eighties, this popular pair of graphic novels has been out-of-print for many years. SC, 8x11, 112pg, FC (1 of 2) $19.95 HC, 8x11, 112pg, FC (1 of 2) (CAUT: 4) $27.95 AIT/PLANET LAR STARS OF THE MONTH ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: SPACE 1959 TP by Larry Young & Charlie Adlard The fast-paced prequel to AiT: Live From the Moon is available in one volume, including the entire three-issue story, a gallery of all six covers by series artist Charlie Adlard and Kieron Dwyer (Avengers), and special surprise pin-ups! Introduction by award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (Astro City)! Featuring a new cover by Kieron Dwyer designed by Brian Wood. (STAR11671) SC, 72pg, b&w $7.95 BADLANDS: THE UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY by Steven Grant Comic book author Steven Grant thinks comics are paper movies. Have you ever wondered what a film version of his award- winning Badlands might be like? Well, you can't head down to your local metroplex and buy a ticket just yet, but you can do the next best thing: pick up a copy of his un-produced Badlands screenplay. It's all here: the tale of intrigue, conspiracy, sex, and murder... and the guy who really killed Kennedy... fashioned for the screen by the author himself. Cover by Brian Wood. (STAR16010) SC, 5x8, 152pg, b&w $9.95 ***************** ALABTROSS EXPLODING FUNNY BOOK GOON #2 by Eric Powell How many times have you thought to yourself that there just wasn't enough cannibalism in comics today? This issue features the debut of Buzzard, the creature that feeds on the flesh of the dead! It's an all-out finger lickin' good confrontation between the Zombies and the Buzzard, and the Goon's caught in the middle! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS KRAMERS ERGOT VOLUME 3 TP Edited by Sammy Harkham Kramers Ergot is Sammy Harkham's new comix anthology showcasing the very best new cartoonists in comics. Stories range from the light-hearted and whimsical, to the existential and psychosexual, to the surreal within the nostalgic. The cartooning styles are varied, but all are held together by an acute aesthetic sense of book design and long-lastingness. Contributors include: Anders Nilsen, Mat Tait, Neil Fitzpatrick, Sara Varon, Stefan Gruber, Mark Burrier, Zack Soto, Hans Rickheit, Kathleen Lolley, Ben Jones, Sammy Harkham, Joe Grillo, and Luke Quigley. A book like no other: A smartly designed, well-crafted collection of emerging talents in the field of alternative comics. Squarebound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $8.95 STAR OF THE MONTH 9-11: EMERGENCY RELIEF GN by Various The terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington DC on September 11th touched people worldwide, and cartoonists have turned to art to express their grief. 9-11: Emergency Relief is a comic book project to benefit the American Red Cross featuring some of the comic world's leading talents. From legendary creators such as Will Eisner to hot new talents such as cover artist Frank Cho, artists from all areas of the cartooning world have joined together in this community effort. Scheduled for a January 2002 release, 9-11: Emergency Relief is a collection of these cartoonists' personal non-fiction accounts of their experiences related to the tragedy. Contributors include Jeff Smith, James Kochalka, Mark Wheatley, and more. (STAR14976) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $14.95 ********************** AMAZE INK/SLG PUBLISHING Amaze Ink PATTY CAKE & FRIENDS VOLUME 2 #7 by Scott Roberts Patty's grandparents from Holland are visiting, but why is Sandy's nose all out of joint? Later Patty and Sandy trade dream stories, to see whose is weirdest. All this and more in this long-running fan favorite and Eisner nominee for all ages! b&w, 48pg $4.95 Slave Labor Graphics SKAGGY THE LOST #1 by Igor Baranko Pifitos creator, Igor Baranko, returns with this 4-issue mini-series about Vikings who sail to Central America in the 11th century in search of gold. Experience an epic Pre-Columbian culture-clash, filled with humor, warfare, and mystical visions, depicted in the fantastic art style of Baranko and centering around a slightly incompetent, but highly-motivated Viking named Skaggy. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg (1 of 4) $3.50 EVERYTHING CAN BE BEATEN by Chancre Scolex & Crab Scrambly First time in Previews! Follow the adventure of IT as he discovers a door out of his monotonous life beating kittens and into an exciting new world where all sorts of new things can be (and generally are) beaten! This full-color 6" x 5" storybook tale of discovery is written, with layouts, by Mr. Chancre Scolex (sometimes known as Jhonen Vasquez) and vividly painted by Mr. Crab Scrambly. NOTE: Previously offered on Previews Update #536) MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $3.95 ************************ STARS OF THE MONTH JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC HC––-NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez Slave Labor reprints the popular Johnny the Homicidal Maniac hardcover collection for the latest members of this rising star's fan base! (STAR12966) HC, 7x10, 168pg, b&w $35.95 SQUEE #1 by Jhonen Vasquez This series features familiar faces from JTHM, but focuses on poor little Squee. As in JTHM, there will be appearances by Happy Noodle Boy, Wobbly Headed Bob, and the Meanwhiles. (STAR14181) b&w, 24pg $2.95 PIFITOS: AN UNKNOWN POEM OF HOMER GN by Igor Baranko When a blind boxer and an old man visit the estate of Pifitos, little does he realize that they will send him on a journey to become the new Hero of Greece in this epic tale, a rollicking send-up of Greek mythology in all its bawdy glory! (STAR13374) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $9.95 ********************* MY MONKEY'S NAME IS JENNIFER #5 by Ken Knudsten Jennifer and Kaitlin's troubles grow deeper when they are wanted for Piracy as this offbeat surprise hit series continues its unexpected plot twists. b&w, 24pg $2.95 NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES #3 by Serena Valentino & FSc Our doll narrator, Annabelle, finds herself back in New Orleans where Dominique's story began. This issue focuses on Dominique, and how she became the "monster" she is today. Having been sent to an ominous nunnery in New Orleans, Dominique finds herself wrapped in terrifying nightmares and unspeakable horrors. Learn Dominique's tale as Annabelle revisits the past in this disturbing story of wicked nuns and monsters in the attic. b&w, 24pg $2.95 PRIVATE BEACH #7 by David Hahn Road Trip! Responding to an ad in the newspaper, Trudy agrees to deliver a car to another state by driving it cross-country. Along with her twin sister pals Sharona and Siobhan, Trudy embarks on a road trip odyssey in which the girls encounter circus folk, Fabergé Eggs, ghosts, and a few other surprises. Road trips can be fun, but they can also be tense and exhausting, and this trip will test the limits of the girls' friendships. Nominated for an Eisner Award for "Best New Series" of 2001, Private Beach is the story of normal people living a hair's-width outside of ordinary lives. b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PRIVATE BEACH VOLUME 1: FUN & PERILS IN THE TRUDYVERSE TP by David Hahn Follow Trudy, Sharona, Sam Murphy, and friends on what has been called 'a slice-of-life story turned on its edge.' Trudy Honeyvan is an eccentric obsessive/compulsive college dropout who enjoys goofing off with her friends and frequenting coffee shops. After a night of hard partying and hard liquor, Trudy hears a voice in her head....the voice of what she thought was an imaginary friend from childhood. (STAR16082) SC, 88pg $12.95 THE CAT WITH A REALLY BIG HEAD… AND ONE OTHER STORY THAT ISN'T AS GOOD by Roman Dirge Attention Lenore fans: Roman Dirge is back with an all-new storybook-format tale! This time, it's the tragic story of a cat named Cat, and his misfortunes in life due to his enormously oversized head. (STAR16060) Digest, 36pg, b&w $2.95 LENORE VOLUME 1: NOOGIES TP—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Volume 1 collects issues #1-4 of this triple-Eisner nominated series. Includes other Lenore-related tidbits, art, and introduction. (STAR09903) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 O/A LENORE #5 & #6 by Roman Dirge Complete your run of Roman Dirge's cult favorite series, featuring the cute little dead girl and all of her friends! #5 (STAR14557)—b&w, 24pg $2.95 #6 (STAR14560)—b&w, 24pg $2.95 PHOENIX SQUARE TP by Paul Barlow Troy is reunited with his long-lost sister Lucinda, and together they take up residency at Phoenix Square. Soon Troy must confront Pygmalion, Master of the Arts and Creator of Life; fight the terrifying Wolf-Man; and escape the clutches of the wretched and ruined Mr. Mycroft in his Warehouse of Terror. (STAR14499) SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $16.95 SLOW NEWS DAY TP by Andi Watson When Katharine Washington leaves California to travel to England to work on a newspaper, she's expecting more than the small and troubled Wheatstone Mercury she discovers. Here she enters the world of office politics, the bottom line, personal and professional strife, and lost hamsters. (STAR16046) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $16.95 ********************* AMERICAN MULE ENTERTAINMENT RETRIBUTORS: BLOOD AND GUTS #3 by Adam, Wallenta, & Peov The people of Earth are left with nothing more than memories of their beloved heroes and the villains they did battle with so often in the name of justice. All that's left is memorabilia to purchase in the name of the lost. It's up to the Retributors, the sole survivors of truth and justice, to expose the lies and deceptions perpetrated on the common men and women who have fallen victim to the corporate predators out to control the masses and drain them of their hard earned dollars, all in the name of profit. Can the heroes defeat the one enemy the people can't seem to live without? Find out in this series conclusion! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 AMP COMICS SHADES OF BLUE #10 by Harris & Nacion, & Slayton Heidi finally gets to talk to her secret crush Jack about life, love, and their superpowers. Meanwhile, Marcus has what may be the worst day of his life. Will Heidi be there to help her friend, or will she be too busy with Jack to notice? This issue is a must- read for longtime fans, and a great jumping-on point for new readers. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ANARCHY STUDIOS XIN: LEGEND OF THE MONKEY KING #1 by Lau, Faerber, & Udon Studios A jam-packed adventure series kicks off right here! From the high grounds of an ancient land, a lone warrior fights to regain his place amongst the gods. This is Xin, who ran from his respected duties only to return and lay claim to the major seat of power. His way is blocked, however, by his former allies — the 8 Saints, and the one who replaced him. The fate of the world hangs in the balance of their battle! Kevin Lau pencils and co-plots with Udon Studios' Erik Ko; Jay Faerber (Noble Causes) scripts, with colors and backgrounds by Udon's Omar Dogan and lettering by Comicraft. Ships in two covers editions by Kevin Lau and fan-favorite artist, Joe Madureira! KEVIN LAU COVER—FC, 32pg $2.99 JOE MADUREIRA COVER—FC, 32pg $2.99 XIN #1 ALPHA PREVIEW COLLECTOR'S EDITION by Faerber, Lau, & Udon Studios This limited Collector's Edition of the XIN #1 Alpha Preview was only available at Wizard World Chicago, and was also sent to retailers for promotional use. It features artwork by creator Kevin Lau, as well as concept sketches and an interview with the entire creative team. Only 1,000 available — never to be offered again! FC, 24pg SRP: $9.95 XIN: LEGEND OF THE MONKEY KING #1 GOLD FOIL EDITION by Faerber, Lau, & Udon Studios This edition of the premiere issue of XIN is limited to only 500 copies, each featuring a gold foil enhancement. Each copy ships with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg $29.95 XIN: LEGEND OF THE MONKEY KING #1 ROYAL BLUE EDITION by Faerber, Lau, & Udon Studios This edition of the premiere issue of XIN is limited to only 100 copies and is enhanced with Royal Blue foil! Each copy ships with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg $29.95 XIN: LEGEND OF THE MONKEY KING POSTER by Kevin Lau & Udon Studios This special poster commemorates the launch of the XIN series and fans can get their very own for a low price. Artwork by Kevin Lau with colors by Udon Studios. This poster measures 22" x 28" and comes wrapped and rolled. Poster, 22x28, FC $4.95 KEVIN LAU SKETCHBOOK SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION Offered for general sale for the first time ever! This special issue was only available through the Vampi Fan Club… until now! Includes never-before-seen artwork by Kevin Lau. Limited to only 150 signed copies, each with a Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPI #3 DELUXE EDITION PAT LEE COVER by David Conway & Kevin Lau In Part 3 of "Switchblade Kiss," the mysterious Ladder is almost within Vampi's reach, and she moves closer not only to her goal, but to the ultimate confrontation with the deadly Archangel as well! Cover by Pat Lee (Darkminds), limited to only 2,000 copies! FC, 32pg $9.95 **************** ANGRY NAKED COMICS MONKEY MAN UNLEASHED #2 by D.J. Coffman & Brian Lynch Partying with celebrities! Hanging out with beautiful women! All night orgies! Has Monkey Man gone Hollywood? Oh, yeah. But when a killer robot is threatening the world's supply of Internet dorks, will Monkey Man flip a middle metal claw to Hollywood and resume his savage ways? Or is it possible to resume said savage ways and still participate in all-night orgies? All questions are answered in this issue! b&w (2 of 3) $2.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS GOLD DIGGER #37 by Fred Perry An AP Core Title! Dreadwing the dragon-lich, returns to his ancient lair to summon his minions for the final battle against the last resistance in the Realm of the Undead, but finds Fauntleroy, a dragon trapped in a human body, has set up shop in his absence. A struggle over the lair quickly begins, and when Fauntleroy sees he's going to lose, he has the gall to dial up Gina and beg for her help! FC, 24pg $2.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA #20: NINJA HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL by Various NHS Month! Antarctic Press continues its series of How To Draw Manga guidebooks! Artists like Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Rod Espinosa, Joe Wight, and David Hutchison continue to present a comprehensive guide in mastering the manga style and will emphasize layout in this issue. This month, celebrate 15 years and 100 main title issues of Ninja High School with an all-NHS How to Draw special! NHS creator Ben Dunn leads the way in showing you how to draw the characters that started Ameri- manga! b&w, 32pg $4.95 LUFTWAFFE 1946 #3 by Ted Nomura & Various This latest title in the long-running Families of Altered Wars series — started in 1986 — will refocus on the popular Luftwaffe: 1946 storyline as its main feature, with all-new art and stories. In the main feature, Mika Oberlicht tries to convince Hitler that the swastika is actually an Alien Alliance symbol and that for misusing it, he must face trial in a galactic court. Meanwhile, she herself faces an SS hit squad bent on killing her in order to stop her from preventing the Holocaust! In Tigers of Terra, Reina is shot down over the other side of the planet and discovers that on this world, the American Indians still roam the land and have now acquired a nuclear bomb. The Tigers of the Luftwaffe section features the pilots of the rocket squadron and their suicide plans for the manned V-1 units. All this, plus additional works by Magnette of Belgium and the Miranda/Mercado team of Spain. b&w, 48pg $5.95 MANGAZINE #38 by Various All the hijinks of Ninja High School; all the action of the Families of Altered Wars saga; all the outlandish exploring of Gold Digger; and all the holy heroics of Warrior Nun Areala! All this plus more makes the biggest package of anime- and manga- inspired adventures in America! Wrap it up in a spectacular cover by Joe Wight, and you've got Mangazine! Squarebound. SC, 7x10, 100+pg, PC $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #100 by Ben Dunn An AP Core Title! NHS Month! At long last, after years of anticipation, Antarctic Press proudly presents the book that started it all — the first and longest-running American manga, by the Godfather of American manga, Ben Dunn, the man who founded Antarctic Press, the home of American manga! The man who brought you Mangazine, Mighty Tiny, Silver Cross, Tiger X and Warrior Nun! The artist on Robotech, Speed Racer, Captain Harlock, Project: A-Ko, Gigantor, Airboy, Scout, and more! From the man who brought Marvel the Mangaverse comes Ninja High School's long-awaited 100th issue! This is the big, grand slam finale, where it all ends and it all begins. The love triangle between Asrial, Jeremy, and Ichi is resolved completely, once and for all, and old rivalries come to a head. Some will live, some will die, and it won't be anything like you expect. Featuring four different covers by all the major artists in the Ninja High School mythos: Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Rod Espinosa, and Robert DeJesus. For anyone who has ever been a fan of Ninja High School, this is the issue not to miss! COVER A/BEN DUNN—FC, 48pg $4.95 COVER B/FRED PERRY—FC, 48pg $4.95 COVER C/ROBERT DEJESUS—FC, 48pg $4.95 COVER D/ROD ESPINOSA—FC, 48pg $4.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL 100TH ISSUE POSTER by Ben Dunn NHS Month! Celebrate and relive 100 issues of NHS with this great oversized poster featuring over 80 NHS characters, all drawn by creator Ben Dunn! Perfect for that spot on your wall next to the Quagmire High School diploma! Poster, 22x34, FC $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK VOLUME 2 TP by Ben Dunn NHS Month! Attention, class! Your new textbook for this year is in, and it's a doozy! Here's another 600 pages of laughs and adventure with Jeremy, Ichi, Asrial and the Quagmire crew, collecting Ninja High School #21-40, and starting off with a tale which proves that yes, you can have too much of a good thing! A.P.'s mega-trade paperbacks continue to please, and you can find out one more reason why with the new NHS Textbook! SC, 7x10, 600pg, b&w $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NINJA HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK VOLUME 1 by Ben Dunn What's better than a brick of 25 Ninja High School issues in one volume? It's a titanic text of ticklish tales, trials, and tribulations of Jeremy, Asrial, Itchy Koo, and the rest of the NHS cast. Antarctic Press' large collections are a huge success, leaving fans clamoring for more! This monster volume collects issues #1-3 ½ and #4-23 of the black-and-white NHS series. (STAR14613) b&w, 600pg $49.95 *********************** NINJA HIGH SCHOOL LOGO EMBROIDERED CAP NHS Month! Due to popular demand, A.P. brings back the NHS Cap for a return engagement! This high-quality headgear features the NHS logo — in Japanese! (Don't worry, they've included the English translation too.) Show the world your trans- Pacific taste in comics with the multi-lingual magnificence of this noggin' topper! (CAUT: 4) Cap $19.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL 2002 by Ben Dunn & Various NHS Month! Back for more fun in the sun, the popular NHS Swimsuit annual is a bucket-load of stories and pin-ups featuring characters based on Ben Dunn's popular series, all in their beachwear best! See your favorite AP artists or fans drawing all their favorite NHS characters in this summer fun issue. b&w, 48pg $4.50 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL T-SHIRT NHS Month! A perfect match to our embroidered cap, this snazzy black shirt features the Ninja High School logo in both English and Japanese! Get 'em both to assemble your own Ninja High School school uniform! L-XL $17.99 XXL $18.99 WARRIOR NUN AREALA #12 by Craig Babiar An AP Core Title! Dissension: Part 2 — Chaos begins to culminate as a rampaging Areala is hunted through the halls of the St. Illumine Church, after being charged for the attacks on several Magic Priests. Through extensive investigation, the church's supercomputer Gabriel has concluded that Ariel has been infected with a techno-virus by agents of Ivan Seethe. Once introduced into the body, the virus slowly takes over the victim's central nervous system, transforming them it into a living, breathing machine controlled by Seethe himself! Now precious moments begin to waste away as Father Gomez and the Magic Priests hunt down Areala in a desperate attempt to save her from a virus that could ultimately strip her of her humanity! b&w, 24pg $2.99 ANTI-BALLISTIC PIXELATIONS GREMLIN TROUBLE VOLUME 5 TP by E.T. Bryan & Elizabeth Bryan Prince Frothbar plots with the Dark Emperor to steal the Toxic Jingle Generator in exchange for ruling Fairyland. And the effects of love's first kiss on Gremlin/Stormfairy Cypher are not what she anticipated! Completes the Gremlin Trouble story with issues #26-30! SC, 7x10, b&w $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GREMLIN TROUBLE VOLUME 1 TP by E.T. Bryan & Elizabeth Bryan Gremlin Trouble depicts the unique techno-fantasy adventure story best described as "good-natured weirdness!" Volume 1 collects the "Fun With Electricity" trilogy in Gremlin Trouble issues #1-6. Volume 2 collects issues #7-12, and Volume 3 collects issues #13-18. VOL. 1 (STAR11536)—SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $14.95 VOL. 2 (STAR11537)—SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $12.95 O/A VOL. 3—SC, 7x10, 148pg, b&w $12.95 **************************** ARCADE COMICS YOUNGBLOOD BLOODSPORT #2 by Mark Millar & Rob Liefeld The Youngblood team is ripped apart in the newest chapter of Youngblood: Bloodsport! Story and script by best-selling superhero writer, Mark Millar (Ultimates, The Authority), with art by Youngblood creator, Rob Liefeld. Ships with three different covers in an equal ratio by Rob Liefeld, with returning cover artists Frank Quietly (New X-Men) and Andy Park (Tomb Raider)! Also available as a Special Edition (featuring exclusive cover art and foil lettering, limited to 1,000 copies) and as a Museum Collection Edition (featuring new cover art printed on the finest museum stock parchment with archival inks, uniquely embossed, hand-numbered, and limited to 1,000 copies). Both editions are also available with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. REG.––FC, 32pg $2.99 FOIL ED.––FC, 32pg $9.99 FOIL ED. SIGNED––FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 MUSEUM COLL.––FC, 32pg $100.00 MUSEUM COLL. SIGNED––FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $125.00 YOUNGBLOOD #1 SAN DIEGO CON 2002 LIMITED EDITION by Millar, Liefeld, & Various The book that launched Arcade Comics! This special edition was made exclusively for the 2002 Comic Con International, but it is now available through this special offer through Previews. With "first looks" featuring the new Youngblood: Bloodsport series, as well as other properties currently in development, this is a collector's item that is not to be missed. Also available in a signed-and-numbered edition. REGULAR––b&w, 24pg $9.99 SIGNED & NUMBERED––b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 RE:GEX #1 ASHCAN MUSEUM EDITION by Jeph Loeb & Rob Liefeld The Museum Collection welcomes the fan favorite title, RE:GEX with this special miniature museum edition. This specialty ashcan-sized book features new cover art printed on the finest museum stock parchment, with archival inks. Each edition is uniquely embossed and hand-numbered, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Also available in a signed & Re- Marked edition by Rob Liefeld as well. REG.––b&w, 16pg $59.99 SIGNED & RE-MARKED––b&w, 16pg (CAUT: 2) $79.99 ARCHIE COMICS ALL-AMERICAN BOY!!! ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES TRADE PAPERBACKS Archie Andrews made his debut in Pep Comics #22 in 1942, and for over 60 years, the light-hearted and comedic exploits of Archie and the gang have entertained generations of readers. More than simple high school high-jinx, Archie Comics also commented and reacted to the pop culture and fads of the various eras. Archie Comics' Archie Americana Series collects some of the best adventures of America's oldest comic book teenager! Set the Wayback Machine and get ready for a slice of American Pie with these trade paperback collections, perfect for any age! BEST OF THE 40s (STAR11042)—SC, 7x10, FC $11.95 BEST OF THE 50s (STAR15493)—SC, 7x10, FC $10.95 BEST OF THE 60s (STAR01270)—SC, 7x10, FC $9.95 BEST OF THE 70s (STAR08202)—SC, 7x10, FC $9.95 BEST OF THE 80s (STAR13520)—SC, 7x10, FC $10.95 ************************* ARCHIE #530 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg In "Santa Saga," Archie's latest stint as a department store Santa may be his last if another bratty kid annoys him! Will the true spirit of Christmas prevail? FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.19 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #65 by Various All new stories featuring Archie and some of his wackiest friends. You never know who'll drop by to add to the hilarity! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent. FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.19 ARCHIE'S MYSTERIES #25 by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz (Formerly Archie's Weird Mysteries.) It's a bold new direction for the mystery-loving teens! "Teen Scene Investigators": This issue introduces a brand new concept: Archie and his friends as forensic detectives! When arcade games start disappearing from a popular cinema chain, the top forensic investigators are put on the case — as soon as they finish introducing forensics to Riverdale High's students on Career Day, that is! Enlisted to help, Archie and his friends soon realize they have forensic specialties of their own: given his exploits in the previous 24 issues, Archie takes the lead as chief crime scene investigator; Chuck uses his formidable talents as a forensic artist; Dilton applies his scientific aptitudes as the chemist; Betty is an all-in- one photo-analyst, linguist, and caster; Veronica sees dollar signs as the financial investigator; and Jughead takes a bite out of each investigation as the "foodologist" — as long as he doesn't eat the evidence! Each thrilling story contains real forensic science to intrigue and enlighten, and a special crossword puzzle in each issue reinforces what's been learned. It's C.S.I. in high school, and a must for the millions fascinated by forensic fact and fiction alike! FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.19 ARCHIE DIGEST #194 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #139 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 BETTY #120 by Greg Crosby & Stan Goldberg "The Good Deed": Reluctant to return a missing dog for fear of being late for a movie, Betty finally convinces Archie that good deeds bring rewards. And right she is — all the convincing Archie needs is the gorgeous woman who lost the dog! FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA #182 by Various "The Gift of the Giver" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz): In this poignant Christmas tale, Veronica gives piles of money to charity to show Betty she can be giving, too... but it all backfires when Betty feels compelled to donate her entire gift-buying budget to charity as well! How will Veronica deal with this new guilt? Will the spirit of Christmas guide her to do the right thing? "Strictly Ornamental" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz): Betty comes up with her own festive fashion — by making a dress out of a tree skirt and Christmas ornaments! "Angel Babes" (by Mike Pellowski & Jeff Shultz): Betty, Veronica, and Kim fantasize about being "Arnie's Angels" when they catch the high-action flick about beautiful agents on TV. "Rich Pitch" (by George Gladir & Jeff Shultz): This silly sequel to Betty & Veronica #131's "Gifts for the Rich," takes another look at the 'Big Bucks' catalog — featuring more useless appliances for the rich and bored! FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #111 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 JUGHEAD #148 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Gift Rift": Look who's become a fashionable fluff ball… Hot Dog! A freeze-wave has made it necessary for Jughead to purchase his cold canine a sweater. But what's this? Veronica has just received an expensive "exclusive Eve St. LeSnob" sweater for Christmas... and it looks just like Hot Dog's sweater!? Can you see where this thread is going?! FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.19 LAUGH DIGEST #180 by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #39 by Bill Golliher & Holly Golightly "Internet Threat": Grounded for using her powers frivolously, Sabrina discovers a way out: the Internet! Changing herself and Salem into computer files, they e-mail themselves to Hawaii... or so they think! They actually end up in the "land of lost e- mails," a limbo from which even their magic may not save them! Are they destined to be deleted messages? FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #117 by Various In "Tortoise and the Hedgehog" (by R. Chacon, Art Mawhinney, & Jim Amash), Sonic's childhood friend, Tommy Turtle, hasn't been seen since Dr. Robotnik first took over. Now he's back and already in trouble! Sonic goes to help but finds some old enemies in his way. What's a hero to do? Holy Matrix! See in "CyberRace" (by Benny Lee, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash) what Robotnik and Snively have to do to download to their new bodies after their old ones have been destroyed! Then, check out "Ultimate Power Part 3" (by Ken Penders & Dawn Best) as Knuckles confronts Mammoth Mogul... and Dimitri's life is at stake! Place your bets as the Chaos-infused contest is about to begin! Featuring a rollicking cover by Spaz and Ribeiro! FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.19 VERONICA #134 by Various "Peace of Mind" (by Dan Parent): Veronica attempts to tame her testy inner diva by taking up yoga, but when she spots Archie flirting with her yoga instructor, she goes from tranquil to tantrum in seconds flat! "Working Girl" (by Bill Golliher & Dan Parent): Veronica is bored stiff on 'Go with your Parents to Work Day' — until she decides to 'liven-up' her father's office! Who knew work could be such fun?! "Lure of the Arcade" (by George Gladir & Dan Parent): Veronica scores the high score when Mr. Lodge enlists her help to conceive female-friendly arcade games! FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN SONIC THE HEDGEHOG RE-LISTS It's double the action in these classic over-sized Sonic specials! These 48-page specials are jam-packed with the action and intrigue Sonic fans have come to expect! O/A SONIC PRESENTS KNUCKLES CHAOTIX SPECIAL—CURRENT PRINTING #1 FC $2.25 O/A SONIC IN YOUR FACE SPECIAL #1—CURRENT PRINTING FC $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES: MECHA MADNESS SPECIAL #1—CURRENT PRINTING FC $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES: BATTLE ROYAL SPECIAL—SECOND PRINTING FC $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES SPECIAL #1—CURRENT PRINTING FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #2 BRAVE NEW WORLD FC $2.00 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #3 SONIC FIRSTS FC $2.00 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #4 RETURN OF THE KING FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #6 FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #7 FC $2.25 ****************** ARTCODA PRODUCTIONS THE WARRIOR BUGS #5 by Vang, Barr, & Blakeborough After finding out that he cannot return to his own time, Scorpius forms a temporary pact with the Warrior Bugs to destroy the Assassins. Scorpius's reason for forming a pact with the Warrior Bugs becomes clear as he leaves the battle scene to rescue the other Poison Society. Meanwhile Kohn faces Fay-Din in a one on one battle to the death. FC, 32pg $2.95 ATTA BOY I HATE CARTOONS #2 by Various I Hate Cartoons returns with a second installment, bursting with genre-bending artists and a full-color section by Mark Martin (Fish!). Exploring cute and strange themes, this issue is peeks at odd-looking birds with schemes, bees obsessed with growing moustaches, and made-up toys from the 60s that never should exist, twisted piles of cute fish with problems. Plus, sinister activity pages! Filled with disturbed and sugar-filled demented comic stories, the infamous miscreants who contribute to this issue include Andy Ristaino, Attaboy, Mark Martin, Chris Hicks, Eric Talbot, Gobler Toys, Kevin Slattery, Annie Owens, Aaron Tompkins, Alex Pardee, William Bredbeck, Jen Cooper, and more! Features 16 pages in full-color! MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, PC $6.95 I HATE CARTOONS RAWK BUTTON 4-PACK Here's four super-cool 1" Rawk Buttons featuring four Attaboy characters as seen I Hate Cartoons, Gush, and yumfactory.com. Enclosed in a polybag with a punched hang tag, these buttons are attached to a full-color display card. Pack (x4) $4.95 AVATAR PRESS WARREN ELLIS' SCARS #1 by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Warren Ellis serves up his long-awaited brilliant crime opus, Scars, with the stunning art of Jacen Burrows (Dark Blue, Bad World)! John Cain has been working Homicide long enough that he has become hardened to pretty much anything… even wrenching personal loss. But on this day, it all gets to be too much. Today, he gets assigned something that finally breaks through his defenses: a child killing that hits horribly close to home. Until now, he's been a good cop; a cop who goes by procedure because it's the best way to ensure that scum get sent to prison. Today, he makes the parents of the victim a chilling promise: He will find the killer using any means necessary… and the killer will not get away with it — no matter happens. How much of a monster do you have to become to hunt monsters? Available in Regular and Wraparound cover editions, both by Jacen Burrows. MATURE READERS REGULAR—b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND—b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $3.95 WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: THE BODY ORCHARD #5 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer are at the top of their game as the action kicks into overdrive and everything comes to a head in the penultimate chapter of The Body Orchard! Combat Magician William Gravel is a man hunted by two countries: America wants him for a spate of strange killings with an S.A.S. signature; Britain wants him dead for abandoning his duties… he assumes. But, as he closes in on the weird S.A.S. team that's killing U.S. military figures, their true reason for aiming for him becomes clear... Available in Regular and Wraparound cover editions, both by Mike Wolfer. MATURE READERS REGULAR—b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND—b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $3.95 ENNIS & MCCREA'S DICKS 2 #3 by Garth Ennis & John McCrea It is obvious that those deviantly-twisted bollocks, Garth Ennis and John McCrea, hold nothing sacred as this issue turns into an insane Star Wars parody! Yes, it's like a religion, and to mock the mighty Lucas is too suffer eternal fiery damnation, but really, this series has already guaranteed that for all involved! However, the best thing about America is that Ennis & McCrea can get away with totally offensive crap like this series! Dougie and Ivor have stolen the space shuttle, and it all pretty much goes downhill from there. Keeping proud traditions alive, this issue is available in a Regular, as well as an amazingly "Offensive" cover, both by McCrea! MATURE READERS REGULAR—b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $3.50 OFFENSIVE—b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $3.95 THRESHOLD #49 by Marat Mychaels & Juan Jose Ryp Spanish super-star Juan Jose Ryp serves up the first of many short stories with his two sassy women, Monique and Denisse. High-class beauties with a taste for the best in life, they explore the sexy underbelly of the world. Demonslayer continues her extended run in Threshold with some unusual demon trouble. It seems that there are some unexpected visitors underneath Vatican City, and Jaclyn may be the only one who can help. But when her old foe Irkala turns out to be behind it all, and Michael gets captured, the sparks really start to fly! Writer Robert Lugibihl and Italian artist Ivan Abraini finish out their tale of Coral returning from the depths only to encounter Pandora! Threshold continues with its quarterly schedule as the longest running American anthology. Available in four cover editions, including: Demonslayer by Marat Mychaels, Pandora Regular and Nude by Juan Jose Ryp, Demonslayer Adult by Marat Mychaels. Published quarterly. NOTE: The Nude Cover editions are not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS DEMONSLAYER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 PANDORA—b&w, 48pg $4.95 DEMONSLAYER NUDE—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 PANDORA NUDE—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 JUNGLE FANTASY PREVIEW—WILD COVER EDITION Cover by Juan Jose Ryp You don't want to miss this scorching new cover from rising star Juan Jose Ryp! The book that every Jungle Girl fan has been waiting for is here! This special preview book gives fans a sneak-peek at the awesome dinosaur carnage, crazed cavemen, and bikini-clad women inside the regular series that launches soon! This bi-monthly series will be filled with all-new stories and will feature such top name creators as Al Rio, Sean Shaw, and Ron Adrian! It features the fan-demanded return of Fauna, new characters created by Al Rio, and much more! Jungle Fantasy: welcome to the wild side of comics! This special edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. b&w, 16pg $5.95 TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH FINCH NUDE COVER #1 Cover by David Finch For the first time ever, see David Finch's stunning cover as he originally intended, as a nude cover! You don't want to miss the first ever nude art from Finch! Fans of horror rejoice, because Vigil is back and better than ever! The final pages are simply some of the finest of Tim Vigil's illustrious career! This special edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. NOTE: The Nude Cover edition is not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1of 3) $6.00 DEMONSLAYER: PATH OF TIME BONDAGE COVER #1 by Marat Mychaels Demonslayer is unveiled in her most revealing variant yet, a demonic bondage cover! This special book traces the demon fighters through the path of time. Get the first look at Demonslayers from all the ages, as much more is revealed about the legacy than ever before! This special edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $6.00 DEMONSLAYER: PATH OF TIME PRISM FOIL COVER #1 by Marat Mychaels This limited Prism foil edition ships bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. And is limited to just 400 copies! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $12.95 SHI: POISONED PARADISE ANGEL OF DEATH EDITION #1 Cover by Al Rio Al Rio provides this masterful variant cover for the all-new, smash-hit Shi series! Poisoned Paradise is the first of Billy Tucci's all-new stories of Shi through the ages and is set in the Feudal times of warlords, samurai, and wandering Ronin! The time period is brought back to life with the luscious artwork of Karl Waller and vibrant colors by Nimbus. This special edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $5.95 SHI: POISONED PARADISE ANGEL OF DEATH RUBY RED FOIL EDITION #1 Cover by Al Rio Al Rio's stunning new cover is available in this limited Ruby Red foil cover edition, limited to just 500 copies. Each ships bagged and boarded for protection. FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $8.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' ATMOSPHERICS GN by Warren Ellis & Ken Meyer Warren Ellis and painter Ken Meyer unleash a totally re-mastered version of this terrifying alien tale that has been out-of-print for many years and never-before-collected into one graphic novel. She's in a hospital. Except it may be a police station. She's been traumatized. Or she's been arrested. She's the only living witness of a cattle-mutilation-style attack on humans. Or she's a multiple killer who has a psychotic reaction to heroin use. Who may not survive discovering who she really is. (STAR16086) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.95 WARREN ELLIS' DARK BLUE GN by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Violent, disturbed cop Frank Christchurch has too many problems. He has a partner who's convinced he's mentally ill; a commanding officer on smack; and a killer whom noone else seems to want to catch. The pressure of his savage life is triggering murderous outbursts and hallucinations. (STAR13064) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $8.95 Tidalwave Studios 10TH MUSE VOL 1 TP by Marv Wolfman & Ken Lashley The very first 10th Muse collection! Now is your chance to catch this acclaimed comic from the beginning! The nine daughters of the immortal gods Zeus and Mnemosyne each had conquered their own particular art. However, it was obvious that one was missing. In a modern world, overrun by greed and violence, who would inspire ordinary people to believe in justice? Shortly after graduating law school, Emma Sonnet traveled to Europe with two of her friends, and during the trip, she mysteriously disappears. Eight years later, after everyone has given up hope for her return, Emma resurfaces as a district attorney in San Francisco. However, she's not the girl who went missing those years ago. She's much more. Gifted with amazing powers and abilities, she is The 10th Muse! Available in a Regular cover edition by Roger Cruz, as well as a Photo cover edition featuring Rena Mero as the 10th Muse! REGULAR—SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $13.95 PHOTO—SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $13.95 THE 10TH MUSE #3 by Darren Davis & Roger Cruz Unexpected twists haunt The 10th Muse as fellow superheroes are dying. Trident from the super-team The Odyssey is being hunted down by a group of people, and seeks out the help of The 10th Muse. What he does not know is who and why these people are after him. The secrets behind Trident's past will start to unravel and he will never be the same after this. Randy Green's Dollz and the rest of the Odyssey also guest-star in this suspense-filled issue! Available in three cover versions by Roger Cruz, Randy Green, and Keron Grant. Bi-monthly. COVER A: ROGER CRUZ—FC, 32pg $3.50 COVER B: RANDY GREEN—FC, 32pg $3.50 COVER C: KERON GRANT—FC, 32pg $3.50 BLACK TIDE #3 by Debbie Bishop & Mike Miller Redemption: Can we forgive ourselves the deeds of our past? Haunting visions of the dead and undead plague Justin as memories of his battles flood back. Some very unexpected secrets are revealed when Kaila, out of empathy, tells him forbidden truths and leads him into the hidden realm of the Draconian Warriors. Atlantis plunges further into turmoil pitting our heroes against each other in a fight that could start a second war. Available in two cover versions by Mike Miller and Sean Murphy. Bi-monthly. COVER A: MIKE MILLER—FC, 32pg $3.50 COVER B: SEAN MURPHY—FC, 32pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 2 COVER A PARK #1 Cover by Andy Park The 10th Muse is the story of Emma Sonnett, a lone hero sets forth to seek out justice. A district attorney by day and the Muse by night, The 10th Muse features Greek Mythology set in modern day world, and this special first issue heats up the action right away! If you've never bought The 10th Muse before, don't fail to read this issue! Because after this, nothing will ever be the same again. FC, 32pg $3.50 ******************* BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN PREHISTORIC PIN-UPS BOOK 3 by Budd Root This book features a new set of pin-ups and commissions that Budd has recently done of Cavewoman, almost all of which have never seen print before now. See pages and pages of spicy and erotic artwork, some in full-color! Includes a special section of artwork penciled by Frank Cho and inked by Budd that was auctioned off to help the Saving Baby Jordan Foundation. MATURE READERS PC, 32pg $4.50 TANLINES: PIN-UPS BOOK SPECIAL EDITION #1 by Devon Massey Hot on the heels of Meriem's Gallery and Cavewoman Raptor, this book features over 24 sexy images, some in full-color! Showcasing fierce Amazon woman, luscious jungle girls, bronzed beach bunnies and even a few images of the best of all — Meriem Cooper, aka Cavewoman! This exotic and spicy mix of pinups will please every Cavewoman collector as well as those who just like images of erotic women! Limited to 750 copies worldwide. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Bagged and boarded. MATURE READERS PC, 32pg MSRP: $8.95 CAVEWOMAN HE SAID SHE SAID ONE SHOT SPECIAL EDITION by Demetrios Moyles Devon Massey lends his considerable talent toward making this special edition cover for the Cavewoman: He Said, She Said one-shot! Newcomer Demetrios Moyles gives fans a real treat with this special issue of adventure and mayhem in the jungle with Meriem and Bruce both telling a tale of their adventure—with vastly different points of view! Limited to 750 copies worldwide. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Bagged and boarded. b&w, 36pg MSRP: $8.95 CAVEWOMAN BATTLE SCENE MERIEM PRINT by Budd Root When most kids Meriem's age were in high school, she was in a constant struggle for life and death in the jungle. This great art print features one just moment with a young Meriem and Harmony in the midst of a group of dead raptors. This limited edition Cavewoman art print is 11" x 17" and printed on high quality paper stock, housed in a large gray collector's envelope with graphics and is absolutely suitable for framing. Limited to only 500 art prints! Print, 11x17, FC MSRP: $16.00 OCTAVIA #1 by Mike Hoffman A mysterious, white-haired beauty haunts the dungeons of the Marquessa Octavia's remote Spanish Castle, complete with a 16th century dungeon stocked with authentic instruments of torture and a modern scientific laboratory. When a bevy of gorgeous fashion models visit for a magazine photo shoot and Octavia's precious solitude is interrupted, her mad experiments may turn deadly upon her hapless visitors! b&w, 24pg $2.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S OCTAVIA PRINT by Mike Hoffman Hoffman delivers yet again with this sexy and erotic rendering of his latest femme fatale, Octavia. Here she is caught emerging from a swirling cloud of ghostly vapors, phantom skulls, bubbling lab equipment, and wriggling tentacles on a monster-sized 11" x 14" art print. Limited to only 500 copies! Print, 11x14, FC MSRP: $16.00 TIGRESS TALES SPECIAL EDITION GOLD FOIL COVER #4 by Mike Hoffman Tigress and Madame Tarantula each continue their own tales in this special gold edition of Tigress Tales #4! With an incredible cover by Mike Hoffman, this book is limited to only 250 copies worldwide. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Bagged and boarded. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $11.50 TIGRESS TALES SPECIAL EDITION #5 by Mike Hoffman Mike Hoffman does it again with this great special edition cover to issue #5! Tigress' increasingly strange adventures continue with her odd new companions on an unidentified planet that just might be…Earth? Limited to only 450 copies worldwide. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Bagged and boarded. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S SQUID GIRL BLUE FOIL COVER #1 A beautiful half-human and half-squid girl takes on the supreme leader of the world in a submarine battle that will rock the Seas! This awesome sea blue foil special edition is limited to only 250 copies worldwide. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Bagged and boarded. b&w, 24pg SRP: $11.50 FANTASTIC STORIES SPECIAL EDITION #3 Don Marquez provides this great special cover for the continuing adventures of Fantastic Stories! Two stories and a portfolio of provocative beauties, issue three totally delivers! Limited to only 450 copies worldwide. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Bagged and boarded. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 BEYOND COMICS, INC. CIVILIAN JUSTICE #1—HOLOFX COLLECTOR'S EDITION by Graig Weich, Adam Meyerhoff, & Various Signed by creator Graig F. Weich! Born out of tragedy, a new war has presented itself by evil terrorists. Clint Martinson is the only man in his family not to become a fireman or policeman, for he as a dream of becoming a musician, which his family does not support. When the only love he has in his life, his girlfriend Sarah, is lost in the WTC attacks, Clint decides there is nothing left for him to live for… but he cannot let her memory, along with the other victims, die in vain. So this man, this Civilian, will rise up and take justice into his own hands to represent the emotion of a nation and make a difference in the real world (by donating a percentage of the profits of this book to the relief funds in NY in real life!). Available in Unsigned and Signed versions. NOTE: Cover art may vary from pictured art. UNSIGNED—FC, 32pg $14.95 SIGNED—FC, 32pg $19.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #61 Games Workshop's all-action comic set in the worlds of Warhammer! The comic goes from strength to strength with strips from Dan Abnett (Legion, X-Men), Colin MacNeil (Batman, Judge Dredd, Predator) and many more. In Lone Wolves, the tyranid menace stalks the beleaguered and battle-weary guardsmen on a desolate ice planet. Only the howling fury of the mysterious Space Wolves can give them a glimmer of hope! b&w, 40pg $3.50 INFERNO! MAGZINE #33 The bi-monthly magazine of fantasy and adventure set in Games Workshop's worlds of Warhammer In this issue, the hero of Graham McNeill's Nightbringer novel, Captain, Uriel Ventris, makes a welcome return as he battles against the tyranid threat. The gruesome Witch Hunters Tale is told in Tales From the Ten-Tailed Cat, loyalty is pushed to the limit in Mitchel Scanlon's Forever Loyal and Sandy Mitchell pens the awesome Fight or Flight. b&w, 68pg $6.95 BLUE LINE PRO COMICS LITTLE WHITE MOUSE: PERFECT COLLECTION VOLUME 1 HC by Paul Sizer See how it all began with this Limited Hardcover edition of Little White Mouse: Perfect Collection #1, collecting the very first series as Loo's stranded epic begins in lost space! (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $24.95 LITTLE WHITE MOUSE: OPEN SPACE SIGNED LITHOGRAPH #1 by Paul Sizer See the high-flying Loo in all her glory with her very first limited edition lithograph! Printed on high-quality stock, this lithograph will make a great addition to any fan's collection. Comes signed by series creator Paul Sizer. (CAUT: 2) Litho, 11x17, FC $9.95 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON #10 by Bates, Berna, Simone, Loyo-Gonzales, and Sandoval The bad boy of Springfield is back with more hilarious hi-jinks and madcap menace. First, Bart concocts a "mature" plan to acquire a special Krusty the Clown video, but it will requires looking a little older and depending on the kindness of the Retirement Castle residents. In another story, Milhouse becomes the talk of the town when he hosts his own Springfield Elementary tell-all talk show. No secret in Springfield is safe. And as a bonus, witness the origin of Itchy & Scratchy's fearsome feud. Bart Simpson is too cool for school in November! FC, 32pg $2.50 FUTURAMA COMICS #10 by Rogers & Delaney By some divine instrument of destiny or by the bestowing of an innate talent by the powers that be, Fry, Leela, Bender, and Scruffy find themselves representing the Earth on the Olympic swurling team under the tutelage of hall of fame swurling coach Vic Lebruteski. But what is really behind their newfound abilities, and what exactly is in it for the coach and Planet Express. It appears that they will soon be putting their lives on the line in front of an universal arena that is out for blood. Capture the spirit of the games in November! FC, 32pg $2.50 SIMPSONS COMICS #76 by Boothby & Morrison The Simpsons serve up Shakespeare "bard-boiled" when the PTA and students of Springfield Elementary perform, measure by measure, virtually every one of the Immortal Bard's plays in one midsummer night. From "Romeo and Juliet" to "Julius Caesar" and "Richard III" to "Troilus and Cressida," there will be much ado about nothing as all of Springfield participates in a comedy of errors that proves that all's well that ends…quickly. So get on board as Bart does the Bard. Tragic Comedy As You Like It in November! FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BIG BOOK OF BART SIMPSON TP by Matt Groening & Bill Morrison Bart Simpson: Troublemaker? Juvenile joker? Menace to society?! How about just plain old "kid"? Featuring stories from the first four issues of Bart Simpson, see Bart at his best in school, at the zoo, in space, being cloned, in love, as Bartman, and just doing what America's most famous underachiever is known for — getting in over his head, and finding his way out of trouble with class and flair, sometimes, a little less for wear! (STAR15971) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $11.95 ******************** BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT BIZARRE COMIX #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, b&w $14.95 MIRANDA'S ASSIGNMENT GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w $19.95 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #17 by Jim Balent Cold Spell! The snow has fallen and all is quiet in Salem's Witch Hallow. Tarot and Raven take a well-deserved break and relax in their outdoor hot tub. But they soon find out that big trouble comes in a small package, when Raven harshly shoos away a pesky frost fairy. Their winter wonderland soon turns into a bellowing blizzard! Also available in a Deluxe Edition, featuring the two Sister Witches, Tarot and Raven Hex, together for the first time in a 6 ½" x 10" black-and-white litho, signed by the artist and limited to 500. The comic book and litho come bagged and boarded together. REGULAR—FC, 32pg $2.95 DELUXE—FC, 32pg (CAUT : 2) $19.99 JIM BALENT'S TAROT: MAGICKAL MISCHIEF LITHOGRAPH SIGNED by Jim Balent The Second of Jim Balent's black-and-white, large poster lithos features Tarot with two of her pumpkin friends! Measures approximately 17" x 24", and includes a broad black border with lovely white lettering of the litho's title. Each is signed by Balent and numbered to a limited run of 500. (CAUT : 2) b&w, 17x24 $25.00 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A FORMS OF DESIRE: EROTIC PHOTOGRAPHY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 112pg, b&w SRP: $19.99 O/A AGENT PROVOCATEUR: A CELEBRATION OF FEMININITY SC by Joseph Corré & Serena Rees Originally published at $29.95! Soft and curvaceous, mysterious and provocative, the female form has an extraordinary power over us — and after centuries of social and political change, femininity and sexuality can now be flaunted unashamedly. By looking at evocative representations of women throughout history — corsets, '50s pinup gals, striptease, and lingerie — this book describes the changes in attitude toward the female form. Within are selected works by Eric Stanton, John Willie, Elmer Batters, Allen Jones, Milo Manara, Irving Klaw, Gil Elvgren, and others as well as images of Bettie Page, Marilyn Monroe, Tempest Storm, and other famous women. The authors are also founders of London-based Agent Provocateur, a shop devoted to exquisite, tantalizing, and glamorous lingerie. Chapters include Fashion, Fantasy, Striptease, Sexuality — you get the drift. Nicely illustrated. Included is a provocative facsimile letter about a 1921 shopping trip for undies to "drive all the boys wild." More than 200 images. Published by Carlton in 1999. MATURE READERS SC, 9x11, 192pg, PC SRP: $17.99 O/A HORROR OF THE 20TH CENTURY: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY HC by Robert Weinberg Originally published at $60.00! The author is a well-respected expert of both pulps and genre books. Weinberg looks at the writers, actors, illustrators, publishers and filmmakers of the last 100 years who made your flesh creep. Chapters and illustrations closely examine pulps, digests, paperback art, hardcover fiction, and even good coverage of comic books. Lots and lots of classic examples in a large format. As a collector of some 25,000 horror-related materials, Weinberg is uniquely qualified to tell about the birth of the first gothic novel, histories of Edgar Allen Poe and other classic authors, and movies beginning with the silent era. Weinberg is a prolific author who also has worked in the television and film industries. This massive coffee-table book includes 450 color illustrations, from the same publisher as the outstanding Science Fiction of the 20th Century and Pulp Culture. Embossed dust jacket. Published by Collectors Press in 2000. HC, 10x13, 256pg, FC SRP: $29.99 O/A ILLUSTRATION ART AUCTION: NOVEMBER 1999 Originally published at $24.00! Fully illustrated auction catalog from the prestigious Illustration House in New York, owned by the legendary Walt Reed, featuring artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Packed with well-known artists and a wonderfully broad spectrum of work. Mostly color images from illustrated children's stories, magazines, novels, comic strips, pin-ups, pulp covers, calendars, advertisements, and more. Includes storyboards from Chuck Jones; Charles Adams' cartoons; John Held, Heinrich Kley, David Levine, Thomas Nast, Al Hirschfield, Jean-Michel Folon, Will Pogany; pin-ups by Gil Elvgren, Rolf Armstrong, and Enoch Bolles; and covers by Robert McGinnis. 205 reproductions. Published by Illustration House in 1999. SC, 8x11, 96pg, PC SRP: $9.99 O/A ILLUSTRATION ART AUCTION: MAY 2000 Originally published at $30.00! Fully illustrated auction catalog from the prestigious Illustration House in New York, owned by the legendary Walt Reed, featuring artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Packed with well-known artists and a wonderfully broad spectrum of work. Mostly color images from illustrated children's stories, magazines, novels, comic strips, pin-ups, pulp covers, calendars, advertisements, and more. Some highlights are works by George Herriman, Jessie Wilcox Smith, Howard Pyle, James Montgomery Flagg, Charles Dana Gibson, Alberto Vargas, Andrew Loomis, Anton Otto Fischer, and Kay Nielsen. 180 reproductions. Published by Illustration House in 2000. SC, 8x11, 182pg, PC SRP: $9.99 ******************* CARBON-BASED COMICS LOST TALES OF ERIN by Bill Knapp The myths and legends of Ireland have captivated audiences for thousands of years. In this comic, three such legends weave together the fabric of Irish blarney to tell one interconnected tale of love. So draw yourself a Guinness, throw another brick of peat on the hearth, and transport yourself back to a time when kings ruled, dragons dispensed justice, and magic brought two people together. b&w, 24pg $2.95 CARTOON BOOKS BONE #51 by Jeff Smith The first wave of attacks is over — how bad are the casualties? Did any of our enemies get inside the city? Our heroes take stock and make two (stupid, stupid) discoveries! Only five issues left in this critically acclaimed one-of-a-kind series. Who knew Armageddon would be so much fun? b&w, 24pg $2.95 CG ENTERTAINMENT THE RED STAR VOLUME 2 #1 by Christian Gossett and Bradley Kayl; Digital paint by Snakebite Team Red Star, nominated for Five Eisner Awards in two years for their groundbreaking action series The Red Star, re- launches the hit series from their new home: CG Entertainment! There's no better time than now, and no better place than this all-new CGE first issue, to jump aboard the pulse-pounding adventures. Join the Heroes of The Red Star in this new adventure, a quest to wage war upon Archangel: Prison of Souls, and to liberate Captain Marcus Antares — the one man with the power to put an end to thousands of years of conflict. The Red Star introduced readers around the globe to a bold new world of comics' action; a world of endless war fought with brutal weapons and powerful sorcery. That action kicks into overdrive with the launch of this second volume of stories. The Red Star's graphic style has influenced the entire industry. When it began in June 2000, no other computer-generated comics series was in production… anywhere. Since its success, though there have been many imitators, The Red Star stands alone. FC, 32pg $2.95 CrossGen Comics CRUX #20 by Dixon, Epting & Magyar, & D'Armata Zephyre, Verityn, and Geromi are in deep trouble as Ganish and Yala continue their deadly game. They must call on the other Atlanteans for help. But what nasty surprise is Aristophanes preparing for them on their return? FC, 32pg $2.95 CRUX VOLUME 2 TP by Waid, Epting & Johson, Magyar & Pennington, D'Armata & Cox Six peaceful Atlanteans went into stasis when their fellow Atlanteans attempted Transition to a higher state of being. They slept for a hundred thousand years before being awakened to find their world overrun by aliens and the humans that they had pledged to mentor gone. Unwilling warriors, they have survived their first few battles against creatures from another universe, but now internal division threatens their harmony. Enter the Jakata, a ritual designed to unite them. When a mysterious sighting draws them halfway around the world, the Atlanteans leave as one group...but come back without one of their members. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $15.95 EDGE #8 by Various This month's Edge cover series, Sigil, features two installments (Chapters 27 & 28), in which hundreds of years of war boil down to a cosmically powered death match between Samandahl Rey and Khyradon. On the world of Scion (Chapter 28), war is no less complex for all its medieval trappings. From medieval fantasy adventure we turn to the kung fu high jinx of Way of the Rat (Chapter 5), in which Boon and Po Po are on the run from assassins. And what of Mystic (Chapter 26), where every guild has its own special brand of enchantment? Giselle's tour of the magical world of Ciress takes her to the land of the Shaman Guild, where she must face down here deepest darkest fear… a giant bird? There are no birds, but plenty of gargoyles, in the Victorian-edged mystery series Ruse! Finally, a double shot of The First (Chapters 21 & 22), in which Pyrem flies off to rescue Ingra, the leader of House Sinister, and we learn the strange life story of the wicked Seahn. Edge #8 is 192 pages of epic battles and devious schemes, all for the deceptively low price of $11.95. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $11.95 THE FIRST #25 by Kesel, Smith, & Hunter A NEW BEGINNING! If you've ever been curious about The First but didn't know here to start, this is the issue for you! The First #25 is your gateway to all the majesty and machinations of CrossGen's leading citizens, as new series penciler Andy Smith takes the reins of the book he was destined to draw. This special issue defines the players and the powers of CrossGen's most cosmic saga. This is a key episode for new readers and faithful fans alike! FC, 32pg $2.95 FORGE #8 by Various Forge #8 is proud to present "Baby Memi vs. The Negation," Chapter 10 in the Negation saga! Also this month, comics legend Rudy Nebres teams up with regular series writer Tony Bedard to bring us the self-contained story Negation: Lawbringers! In Crux (Chapter 17), the newly awakened Atlantean Aristophanes finds himself alone in the Negation Universe – and kicks major Negation butt! There's a double-shot of Sojourn (Chapters 13 & 14), in which Bohr the troll takes a star turn with murder on his mind, while Arwyn and Gareth take their quest to the catacombs of Ankhara. Meanwhile in Meridian (Chapter 28), Sephie's defeat of Uncle Ilahn leads not to joy, but sadness and self-doubt. In this month's installment of Route 666 (Chapter 2), Cassie Starkweather just can't seem to convince anybody that there are spirits out to steal her soul! It's war in The Path (Chapter 7), as Shinacea invades with only the remnants of Nayado's samurai to stop it. Will Obo-san step between the warring armies? Find out in Forge #8, 192 pages of continuing comics stories spanning the entertainment spectrum – all for the low, low price of just $11.95. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $11.95 MERIDIAN #30 by Kesel, McNiven & Simmons, & Hollowell Sephie's been on the wrong side of the law. As a pirate, she used force to change the waves of trade. So what happens when she finds herself on the other side of the diplomatic equation when refugees from Torbel come to Cadador - armed and ready to take the island for their own. Since Ilahn of Cadador let Torbel fall, they feel it's only fair that they be given the island of Cadador in payment for their tragedy. Does Sephie side with the pirates, or the island she now governs? FC, 32pg $2.95 MERIDIAN VOLUME 4 TP by Kesel, McNiven & A. Smith, Simmons & Farmer, Hollowell & Cox On a fantasy world of floating islands and flying ships, 16-year-old Sephie faces the cost of rebellion-her pirate forces find themselves facing off against an explosive projectile weapon of a kind never before known on Demetria! It's only the first of many trials the young Sigil-Bearer faces as she returns home to Meridian to face the changes that occupation by Cadadorian soldiers have forced on her beloved home. Sephie's Uncle Ilahn, her only living relative and deadliest enemy, lies in wait. The inevitable clash between them will cost Sephie more than she could ever dream... SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $15.95 MYSTIC #30 by Bedard, Fiorentino, & Ryan Taking a break from her magic lessons in far off lands, Giselle returns home to Nouveau City for a visit with her sister, Gen. Little does she know that her greatest admirer awaits her — Domo, a masterless demon who's convinced that Giselle is the dark mistress he's waited all eternity for! You always hurt the one you love…and Domo's sure got a thing for Giselle! FC, 32pg $2.95 NEGATION #12 by Bedard, Pelletier, Meikis, & Rochelle Obregon Kaine and his band of fugitives have joined forces with an army of powerful berserkers, and between them they have cornered the fiercest General in the Negation's imperial fleet. Boy, are they in trouble! The mayhem continues as our heroes fight for their lives – and for the key to invading the Negation Throneworld itself! FC, 32pg $2.95 THE PATH #8 by Marz, M. Smith, Pennington, & Atiyeh The vast Shinacean army has been turned back with Obo-san's help, but now he faces a decision that will chart the course of nation. Does he dare plot a rebellion to remove a mad emperor from the throne? Meanwhile, the Emperor Mitsumune is less than pleased with General Ryuichi's failure to obtain the Weapon of Heaven, and comes up with a devious plot of his own. FC, 32pg $2.95 ROUTE 666 #6 by Bedard, Moline, Dell, & Bell Cassie and her new ally Berkely confront Gunnar Melchior, the son of the ghastly psychiatrist who Cassie slew in self-defense. Driven by a single-minded need for vengeance, Gunnar brings the power of the National Bureau of Investigation to bear against our fugitive heroes. But a warning from her grandfather's ghost leads Cassie to question this new turn in her struggle…and uncover a truth even worse than she feared. FC, 32pg $2.95 RUSE #14 by Beatty, Guice, Perkins, & DePuy Simon's ruse is discovered — Emma rises from the dead, and the Wreckers are revealed to be hiding more secrets than bounty within their lair, a treasure trove leading to something much more insidious... the return of a formidable foe. FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #30 by Marz, Fern, & Paris Ethan and Ashleigh return to the Sanctuary Isle to find it the target of an attack by freebooters who see the island as easy prey now that the Raven and Heron Kingdoms no longer protect it. Will the dream of a free land for the Lesser Races end in blood and flames? FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL #30 by Dixon, Eaton, Hennessey, & Crossley Sam must find how way home from the remotest part of known space. The crew of the Bitterluck must deal with the mysterious return of Roiya as well as a Saurian weapon that may destroy their ship. And Tchlusarud battles for supremacy over his homeworld on Tcharun. FC, 32pg $2.95 SOJOURN #17 by Marz, Lopresi, & TBA As the Ankharan rebels agree to a desperate plan to rid their land of the troll occupiers, Arwyn and Gareth are captured. But the sadistic troll governor has more than a simple execution planned for his prisoners. Will the quest end in an inescapable deathtrap? All this, and the location of the Second Fragment is revealed! FC, 32pg $2.95 WAY OF THE RAT #7 by Dixon, Johnson, Ryder, & Garcia Boon is the hero of Zhumar but pride comes before a fall and Judge Xain is ready to take all the advantage he can. Will Boon be able to hold onto his newfound magic before the Judge takes it away. Boon is a hero to everyone but Po Po is sure his student is still a fool. After winning so much is Boon heading for a fall? FC, 32pg $2.95 EDGE HOLIDAY GIFT PACK HO! HO! HO! A stocking stuffer too big for your everyday stocking. Three epic volumes… one of two signed prints… all for one great price! The Edge Holiday Gift Pack contains Edge #1-3 plus special limited edition black-and-white signed print, wow! 768 pages of CrossGen Comics in chronological order, including story arcs from Ruse, Scion, Mystic, Sigil, The First, and Saurians. You'll also get one of two randomly inserted limited edition classic prints signed by both the penciler and inker. These black and white line art prints measure 6 ½" x 10", and are reproduced on high quality illustration paper (Ruse print signed by Butch Guise and Michael Perkins; Scion print signed by Jim Cheung and Don Hissman, II). CrossGen is making a list and checking it twice, so don't be left off! Pack (x3 w/Print), FC $29.85 FORGE HOLIDAY GIFT PACK What a deal!! The Forge Holiday Gift Pack contains Forge #1-3 and a special limited edition black-and-white signed print. A whopping 768 pages of cutting edge CrossGen Comics in chronological order, including story arcs from Sojourn, The Path, Negation, Crux, Meridian, and Saurians. You'll also get one of two randomly inserted limited edition classic prints signed by both the penciler and inker. The prints are black and white line art, 6 ½" x 10" and reproduced on high quality illustration paper (Sojourn print signed by Greg Land and Drew Geraci; The Path print signed by Bart Sears and Mark Pennington). One of these prints will be inserted into each gift pack, guaranteed. This special is limited and will never be offered again. What are you waiting for…if not for you, give it to a friend or loved one! A GREAT GIFT! Pack (x3 w/Print), FC $29.85 SOJOURN STARTER PACK Don't miss this value-added special pack featuring one of the hottest comic series in the business. This set contains the first four chapters of Sojourn, including the 64-page Sojourn Collected Edition (containing Sojourn Prequel and Sojourn #1), Sojourn #2 & #3, totaling 128 full-color pages for only $8.75! That's over a 10% discount! These books are hard to find folks, get the whole set NOW while you still can! Pack (x3), FC $8.75 STARS OF THE MONTH EDGE #4 Fantastic artists like Butch Guice, Mike Perkins, and Laura DePuy, the art team responsible for the fourth installment of Ruse! Edge #3 also carries two chapters each of The First (13 & 14), Mystic (18 & 19), and Sigil (19 & 20). Speaking of Sigil, this volume of Edge presents the first volume of the Saurian mini-series Unnatural Selection. Anchoring this enormously entertaining edition of Edge are chapters 18, 19, and 20 of Scion. Part medieval adventure, part sci-fi epic, Scion is a textbook example of the genre-diversity that is CrossGen's hallmark. (STAR15973) SC, 7x10, 272pg, FC $9.95 THE FIRST VOLUME 2 TP by Barbara Kesel & Various Collecting The First #8-13, plus almost 30 pages of back-up stories, this volume continues the personality politics of the "First," gods of the CrossGen Universe in the process of being deposed from that self-proclaimed role because of the creation of the Sigil-Bearers. Anxiety over the powerful new arrivals has ruptured the fault lines in the social structure of the First, causing Ingra, Leader of House Sinister, to make a bold move to begin her planned takeover of House Dexter. Seahn has collected together the unhappy second-born, ready to demand that they be given equal status to the First. Persha, Ingra's daughter, sneaks over to House Dexter to meet Pyrem, her father and Leader of that House. And Gannish the Truthseeker visits a small blue-green globe and learns a frightening truth about the reality of the First. (STAR15941) SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 FORGE #4 Includes a double-dose of Crux (chapters 9 and 10), The Path (chapters 2 and 3) by Ron Marz and Bart Sears, Negation (chapters 4 and 5), Meridian (chapters 21 and 22), Sojourn (chapter 7), and the second installment of Saurians: Unnatural Selection! (STAR16066) SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC $11.95 RUSE VOLUME 1: ENTER THE DETECTIVE TP by Waid, Guice & Johnson, Perkins & Neary; Colored by DePuy & Lambert Collectin the first six issues of Ruse! As the world's greatest detective, Simon Archard long ago lost interest in crimes that present to him absolutely no challenge… but when a sudden spate of extraordinary homicides and impossible events threatens the gas-lit streets of Partington, only Archard and his partner Emma Bishop can separate the guilty from the innocent. Sherlock Holmes meets the X-Files—Ruse mingles the Victorian detective genre with equal helpings of suspense and comedy. (STAR15987) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $15.95 ********************* CHAOS! COMICS LADY DEATH/EVIL ERNIE #1 by Pulido, Molenaar & Wong, & Broeker Because the fans demanded it, Chaos!'s two icons meet for the first time in over two years! In fact, this is the first time since the fateful Armageddon event! Will they meet as friend or foe? In this story, for once and for all, creator Brian Pulido will resolve the question fans have wanted to know for years: Was Evil Ernie Lady Death's pawn? Was it true love? The answer may surprise you! A not-to-be-missed issue! This issue takes place in continuity and picks up after Lady Death: Dark Alliance #5. FC, 40pg $3.50 LADY DEATH/EVIL ERNIE #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Steven Hughes & Jason Jensen Gear up Chaos! fans — this is the landmark crossover you've been begging for as Lady Death meets up with Evil Ernie! Collect this timeless primo cover by the great duo from years past featuring artist Steven Hughes and colorist Jason Jensen. Limited to 3,000 copies, and printed on cardstock. FC, 40pg $9.99 LADY DEATH/EVIL ERNIE #1 SUPER PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Steven Hughes & Jason Jensen Own this super premium featuring a classic image of the Diva of Death and the "Evil" one by fan-favorites Steven Hughes and Jason Jensen. Originally used as a Chaos! Fiend Club image — it captures the excitement this crossover will offer! Limited to just 1,000 copies and printed on cardstock. FC, 40pg $20.00 LADY DEATH/EVIL ERNIE #1 FOIL EDITION Cover by Steven Hughes & Jason Jensen Like your comic covers with foil to give it some zest? Then own this edition, which features the Lady Death/Evil Ernie #1 Premium cover with foil application! Limited to only 200 copies worldwide. FC, 40pg $20.00 EVIL ERNIE: MANHATTAN DEATH TRIP #1 by Brian Pulido & Gerardo Sandoval Evil Ernie, the most anti-social, anti-authoritative, and politically incorrect horror character returns in this all new, untold tale! This important, extra-long story details Evil Ernie's apocalyptic conquest of New York City. Can the biker gang leader Jake lead his crew out of the city — and rescue his socialite Mother — before the city crumbles? Recommended for mature readers… and the insane! Not for the squeamish. You have been warned! Cover by Steven Hughes and Jason Jensen. 28 pages of story & art. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $3.50 EVIL ERNIE: MANHATTAN DEATH TRIP PREMIUM EDITION #1 Cover by Justiniano & Brett Smith Chaos! fan-favorite artist Justiniano (Chastity: Theater of Pain, The Omen) illustrates this wild premium cover for the untold tale of the "Evil" one's Manhattan Death Trip! Limited to 3,000 copies. Cardstock cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $9.99 EVIL ERNIE: MANHATTAN DEATH TRIP SUPER PREMIUM EDITION #1 Cover by Justiniano & Jason Jensen For the discerning Evil Ernie fiend, Chaos! presents this super premium cover edition by Justiniano and Jason Jensen! Features a quintessential image of Evil Ernie that's limited to just 500 copies worldwide and printed on cardstock. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $20.00 EVIL ERNIE: MANHATTAN DEATH TRIP SCRIPT #1 by Brian Pulido Exclusive Cover! Eager to know what goes into writing a psychotic story like Evil Ernie: Manhattan Death Trip #1? Explore the script from the mind of writer and creator Brian Pulido as Black Label presents every nail-biting page of Manhattan Death Trip #1! You can't get any more detailed about the story than this! Recommended for mature readers and ideal for aspiring horror writers. Limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $4.99 EVIL ERNIE: MANHATTAN DEATH TRIP SCRIPT PREMIUM EDITION #1 by Brian Pulido All-New Premium Cover! Brian Pulido signs his very own script for the "Evil" one! Strictly limited to only 250 copies worldwide, be one of a select few to add this to your treasured collection, 'cause its been certified by its creator! Only from Pulido's Black Label! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $20.00 EVIL ERNIE: THE HORROR #1 SUPER PREMIUM Cover by Tim Vigil Tim Vigil (Faust) illustrates this gore-fueled cover as mutilated heads surround Evil Ernie. Just who do these heads belong to? If you haven't caught "The Horror" — find out! Limited to 500 copies and printed on cardstock. b&w, 40pg $20.00 PURGATORI: SANCTIFIED #1 by Brian Pulido & Fabiano Neves In the heated aftermath of the Trick or Treat storyline, Purgatori, the demonic Vampire Goddess, finds herself at odds with the world. She is being hunted-down by House Danton, while she is pursuing the mysterious blood sect. It's a dark, roller-coaster race to a mysterious artifact that can control all vampires! Who will get it? It's not to be missed — see for yourself! Cover by Steven Hughes and Jason Jensen. FC, 32pg $2.99 PURGATORI: SANCTIFIED PREMIUM EDITION #1 Cover by Jack Jadson, Rob Lean, & Blond As writer Brian Pulido sanctifies Purgatori in an all-new story, make sure to own this classic, exclusive premium cover by Jack Jadson! Limited to 3,000 copies and printed on cardstock. FC, 32pg $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHASTITY: RE-IMAGINED #1 by J. Palmiotti & Gray, & Toledo Chastity's origin is "Re-Imagined!" This gothic tale of terror by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (Superboy, Deadpool) set in 1854 reveals how a young girl named "Purity" boards a ship for the New World. She awakens to a new "life" among the undead, only to be used as a tool for a woman bent on vengeance against her former lover, Vlad the Impaler! Purity must establish her independence — but can she? FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A CHASTITY: RE-IMAGINED #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Joyce Chin Using various special techniques including pencil, watercolor, and ink... it's the Chastity you know and love... but "Re- Imagined!" Limited to only 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A THE DWELLING #1 by Brian Pulido & Brian Denham A Black Label Graphics Release! Aaron and Emily, a pair of introverted procrastinators, discover a cave outside the dustbowl town of Amado, Arizona. Inside, they encounter The Dweller, an ancient evil that bends their minds and forces them to live their fears. Though they escape to town, The Dweller pursues them relentlessly, eroding their confidence, putting paralyzing fear into everyone who crosses his murderous path. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 O/A THE DWELLING #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover penciled by Adriano Batista Beware: The Dweller is waiting for you! He knows your fears. He knows your weaknesses. An ancient evil is about to be awakened — but what will become of those who disturb him? Limited to only 1,000 copies. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $9.99 O/A LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE #1 by Ostrander, Reis, & Pimentel The entire Chaos! Universe collides in a huge company-wide event! Brace yourselves as Chaos! presents this 5-issue critical story arc! Lady Death, Purgatori, Chastity, Bad Kitty, Jade, Bedlam, Gallows, Vandala, Oblivia, and many more Chaos! stars are featured in this epic event! What could bring all these mortal enemies together? Three words: an ancient evil! Who is the enemy returning to Earth disguised as the new Messiah? How does this affect Lady Death? FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE #1 PREMIUM EDITION Painted Cover by David Michael Beck Accomplished industry vet David Michael Beck (G.I. Joe cover artist) paints this premium cover showcasing the striking and unyielding power of Lady Death! Limited to only 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A LADY DEATH: RE-IMAGINED #1 by Bradley J. Kayl & Eddy Burrows Re-discover Lady Death as Chaos! proudly "Re-Imagines" her crucial origin! Embark on a sensational adventure as the exciting talent of Team Red Star brings Lady Death: Re-Imagined to life! This tale of the Templar Knights and the Spanish Inquisition is set in medieval Europe, in the year 1300. Faith, the daughter of the Grand Inquisitor, must overcome her father's treachery as he seeks the Holy Grail. FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A LADY DEATH: RE-IMAGINED #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Joyce Chin Artist Joyce Chin (Superman, The Nocturnals, Xena) spices up this Lady Death premium with her eclectic cover style of mixed media, including pencils, watercolor, ink, and markers. Limited to only 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A PURGATORI: RE-IMAGINED #1 by Dan Jolley & Fabiano Neves Re-discover Purgatori as Chaos! proudly "Re-Imagines" her crucial origin! It's a different time and a different place as writer Dan Jolley (Obergeist) tells a tale set during the Salem Witch Trials. A young servant named Sarah is lost in love and later branded as a witch. She meets a mysterious Indian shaman and seeks revenge as the cold, remote Vampire Goddess! FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A PURGATORI: RE-IMAGINED #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Joyce Chin What do you get when you have pencil, watercolor, ink, colored pencil, and markers? Mixed media artwork by artist Joyce Chin! Limited to only 3,000 copies! FC, 32pg $9.99 ******************** CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP ALIEN LEGION PIECEMAKER TP The spectacular follow-up to Alien Legion: Force Nomad, Piecemaker collects seven more issues in the Alien Legion saga. In stunning full color, Force Nomad resumes duty in a series of far-flung combat zones. The volatile Jugger Grimrod confronts his violent past, while Tamara faces a surprising future amid the always-perilous present that is the daily bread for Force Nomad of the Alien Legion. SC, 208pg, FC $19.95 CLIVE BARKER'S TAPPING THE VEIN TP This Eisner-nominated anthology mini-series brings the best of Clive Barker's short stories to the comics medium. Barker's stories are brought to a stunning visual realization by comics greatest artistic talent: John Bolton, Craig Russell, Klaus Jansen, Tim Conrad, Bo Hampton, Stan Woch, Hector Gomez, and more. Collected in this edition are such horror classics as "Skins of the Fathers," "Human Remains," "In the Hills, In the Cities" "Down Satan," "How Spoilers Bleed," "The Madonna," "Pig Blood Blues," "The Midnight Meat Train," and more. SC, 256pg, FC $21.95 SUPREME: THE STORY OF THE YEAR TP The acclaimed Alan Moore run of Supreme collected in trade paperback at last! This is the first of two volumes, and contains Moore's groundbreaking "The Story of the Year" arc in its entirety. Alex Ross provides a stunning cover to create the supreme graphic novel of the season. Moore is widely acclaimed as one of the best writers in comics, and his superior talent and imagination are on full-display in his work on Awesome Entertainment's Supreme. Reprints issues #41-51, 52A, and 52B. SC, 332, FC $26.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #115 by Howell, Cool, & Leialoha Disaster threatens the Broadway opening of the new musical about Ahmenquikstep, the dancing Pharoah, it'll take all of Elvira's show-biz savvy (and witchcraft) to save the day! It's all in "Broadway Sorcery of 2002", a magical mystery tour extravaganza by Richard Howell, Anna-Maria Cool, and Steve Leialoha! Also, Elvira joins up with Leonard Nimrod to solve the mystery of why alien forces are robbing the earth of… coffee, in "Trouble Brewin'," by Frank Strom, Chuck Frazier, and Louis Lachance! Photo cover. b&w, 32pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK VOLUME 2 TP This volume is an incredible collection of sexy, silly, satirical sashays by Elvira, including material by Kurt Busiek, Paul Dini, James Fry, Terry Austin, Dave Cockrum, and more! Every line approved by Elvira herself as being witty and/or curvaceous enough for her. Elvira photo covers. (STAR14320) SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** SOULSEARCHERS #57 by David & Howell, Purcell, & DeMulder If the rest of the world finds itself embroiled in turmoil caused by people annihilating each other over ancient grudges, imagine how crazed such thinking can become when it hits Mystic Grove, the center of weirdness. Janocz finds himself at the flashpoint of a gypsy inter-tribal grudge match which goes back generations — and as the only member of his tribe left, it's kill or be-killed. It's all in "Last in Tribe!", written by Peter David (with Richard Howell), with energetic art by Gordon Purcell (Star Trek, The Night Stalker), and Kim DeMulder (Swamp Thing), and featuring a stunner of a cover by Amanda Conner and Bruce Patterson. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COLD WATER PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A ME AND EDITH HEAD by Sara Ryan & Steve Lieber First time in Previews! A 2002 Eisner nominee for "Best Short Story!" Katrina wants to star in the class play, but is stuck doing costumes instead. Her home life is awful, too. Working on the play, she finds answers to her other problems as well. Previously listed in July 24th Dateline (PU#534). b&w, 6x9, 16pg $2.00 ******************** COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND CBLDF HOLIDAY GRAB BAG The Holiday season is here, and the CBLDF has a stocking stuffer that will please every comics fan on your list… and raise money to defend the field in the new year! The Holiday Grab Bag boasts 10 comics from top publishers, as well as a signed comic and copy of Busted!, the Fund's news magazine. Surprise yourself, surprise your friends, and keep comics safe with the CBLDF Holiday Grab Bag! Grab Bag $5.00 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND: AMANDA CONNER CAT GIRL T-SHIRT—NEW PRINTING "Who you tellin' to shut up?" Not infamous artists Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti! The art team that scandalized the industry with The Pro is back with a new printing of their best-selling comics-loving cat-girl t-shirt! She's ready to rumble to protect her right to say and read whatever she wants. That's why she's down with the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, comics' first and best defense against the forces of censorship and repression. Stand strong with Conner and Palmiotti with this cool new shirt from your friends at the Fund. Full-color image on black tee in men's, women's, and baby-doll sizes, 100% cotton, 100% censorship-free. (CAUT: 4) MEN—L-XL $20.00 WOMEN—M-L $20.00 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND: LITTLE GLOOMY T-SHIRT "Censorship is scary," says Little Gloomy, which is why the CBLDF has been defending the comics community against it since 1986. It's also why Little Gloomy co-creator Eric Jones has created this stunning new image to benefit the Fund. Everyone's favorite Goth girl runs from the shadowy censorship monster on this full-color t-shirt, available in both adult and baby doll varieties. The new 100% cotton Little Gloomy shirt will make the day of your favorite spooky friend! (CAUT: 4) MEN—L-XL $20.00 WOMEN—M-L $20.00 COMIC CAVALCADE JUNGLE FANTASY PREVIEW—NATURAL BEAUTY COVER EDITION Cover by Matt Martin Matt Martin serves up this sultry exclusive new cover for the book that every Jungle Girl fan has been awaiting! This special preview book gives fans a sneak-peek at the awesome dinosaur carnage, crazed caveman, and bikini clad women inside the regular series that launches soon! This edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. b&w, 16pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TALES OF THE DARKNESS #½ — SIREN EDITION Cover by Marc Silvestri The original Top Cow master himself, Marc Silvestri, provides this sexy exclusive cover for the special "Siren" edition of Tales of The Darkness #½! This neo-classic issue features two stories, including one by the killer team of Garth Ennis and Marc Silvestri! Limited to 4,000 copies, each shipped bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg $5.95 ********************* TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH #1—AL RIO COVER EDITION Cover by Al Rio Artist extraordinaire Al Rio provides this beautiful exclusive new cover! This special edition is limited to just 1500 copies. Also available is a Green Foil version of Rio's variant cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $5.95 TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH #1—AL RIO ALIEN GREEN FOIL #1 Cover by Al Rio Al Rio is an art God! This special Convention-only Green Foil Edition is now available through Previews, bagged and boarded and limited to just 500 copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $13.95 COMICS CONSPIRACY B.A.B.E. FORCE #3 by Miers, Elton, Silva, & Kushin The Brotherhood of the Mask may look and act like professional wrestlers, but they're really the shock troops of yet another global conquest scheme. They highjack the airwaves during prime time WWGL wrestling and broadcast a mind-control wave that leaves Helga Chaos in control of the world for as long as she can maintain ratings. Even B.A.B.E. Force and their Mysterious Leader are affected by the televised hypnosis. It falls to a few isolated agents in the field to break off from their individual missions and save the planet. b&w, 32pg $2.95 COMICSONE BRIDE OF DEIMOS GN #3 by Etsuko Ikeda & Yuuho Ashibe During the New Year period Minako takes Hagoita to a play. Accidentally he discovers one of the actresses has a dormant ghost named Osichi living within her. Who is this strange apparition and the lost love she seeks? What will happen when she reveals herself? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON GN #1 by Wang Du Lu & Andy Seto Prepare to be thrust into ancient China's turbid world of martial arts. The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon comic begins several years before the blockbuster movie of the same name, and chronicles the events well beyond those in the film. New characters, weapons, and detailed Kung Fu action sequences are coming your way this fall in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon! SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 HEAVEN SWORD & DRAGON SABRE GN #3 by Louis Cha & Wing Shing Ma From a boy to a man. This volume depicts WuJi's ascension into manhood. Poison seems to be the byword for this volume… SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 THE LEGENDARY COUPLE GN #2 by Louis Cha & Tony Wong Yung Huang and Jing Guo take their daughter and Kuo Yung back to Peach Flower Island. To no one's surprise, Kuo Yung doesn't get along with the other kids and it's off to Clan Zen where, the Zen masters may be able to help him. In the interim, the Mongolian raiders attack and Jing Guo helps to fight them off. And Kuo Yung wonders off to see what all the raucus is about at the Ancient Tomb. His answer comes in the form of a beautiful woman, but who is she? SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 MEGA DRAGON & TIGER GN #2 by Tony Wong A friendly day at the open market turns sinister when the military starts rounding up young children for "Special Training." Butterfly's (a friend of Tiger Yin) little brother is one of the unlucky children, but Tiger Yin steps up to rescue him. This leads to an all out war with the nefarious Single-Minded Arhat! In the wastelands Dr. Yin's hidden safe house has been compromised by none other than the mighty Fire Lord himself, and bad things are sure to follow. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 SAINT LEGEND GN #2 by Andy Seto The mythological epic presses on. Poseidon has succumbed to the Soul Parasite and is now transformed into the 4th Sin: Revenge. Holy Vagabond attempts to save the seven astral forms expelled by the Soul Parasites, but can he stifle his own evil nature struggling to get out? Also, The High Scholar comes to Iron Crutch's aid but who's gonna aid The High Scholar? SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 STORM RIDERS GN #8 by Wing Shing Ma Join us in this action tale of honor and revenge. Wind and Gudu-Ming engage in a terrifying battle with the Ho-Tien Dog. Uncle Ho and his children come to the rescue and the Ho-Tien Dog retreats. Before he can return, Uncle Ho takes Wind and Gudu-Ming to hide in a cave, completely unaware that the cave is the home of the infamous Flame Kylin. Plus a mysterious man with a tattoo joins the fight to destroy the killers from Tien Chi meanwhile a hideous old man saves Cloud. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 STORM RIDERS: THE MOVIE DVD The biggest comic book hit in China is now one of the most talked-about full-feature films in the US. Storm Riders: The Movie is adapted from Wing Shing Ma's long-running comic book series available from ComicsOne. This wonderful epic is presented in its original uncut format offering Cantonese or Mandarin language options with bright clear English subtitles. A fantastic compliment to your Storm Riders collection! NOTE: Compatible with all region DVD players. DVD SRP: $24.95 WEAPONS OF THE GODS GN #4 by Tony Wong The drama and kung fu action continues! Blackheart Nan learns of his mother's affair with Guji. And for the battle ahead, Zhong Bei teaches Tian Wen his legendary Limitless Freedom kung fu. Afterwards Zhong Bei sends both Tian Wen and Thunder Bei to rescue Snow from the menacing Earth Lord. Meanwhile, Snow encounters a young and skilled fighter, just not skilled enough to save them both. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 WILD 7 GN #7 by Mikiya Mochizuki After the hijacking incident, Hiba begins to search for the main suspect, General Ghost. The search leads Hiba to the Philippines where General Ghost has bribed local law enforcement to work against Hiba and the Wild 7. A fight ensues, during which Hiba severely injures his left hand. Will Hiba be able to make his escape using only one hand to operate his motorcycle? SC, 5 x 7, 185pg, b&w $9.95 ***************** CPM MANGA DARK ANGEL VOLUME FIVE: LEGEND OF THE SACRED BEAST II TP by Kia Asamiya The enigmatic angel, Dark has been sidetracked from his quest. He needs to rescue his fairy companion, Kyo and retrieve his sword from the ruthless and evil forces known as the Gairana. Dark will need to focus his strength and skills in order to overcome this deadly threat, but even if he succeeds, he still must come to grips with his ultimate destiny...in the far off realm of Oukoku! SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $15.95 SLAYERS SUPER-EXPLOSIVE DEMON STORY VOLUME 2: LEGACY OF THE DRAGON GOD TP by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka Through painstaking research, Lina Inverse has found the root of all evil in the world... and it all has to do with the mysterious metal known as Orihalcon. Thieves, bandits, and mages from everywhere want to get their hands on this mystical element, and only Lina and her swordsman companion Gourry stand between the powerful substance and the certain destruction of the world. Can our heroes find out all of the secrets of Orihalcon — before they are destroyed by the greedy forces which surround them? And who... or what... is the mysterious blue-skinned sorcerer known only as Zelgadis? SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SLAYERS SUPER-EXPLOSIVE DEMON STORY BOOK 1: LEGEND OF DARKNESS TP Despite her tender age, 15-year-old Lina Inverse is already a master sorceress, known throughout the land for her skills and power...and the fact that her heroic deeds are usually more destructive than the foes she battles against! Teamed with Gourry Gabriev, a swordsman supreme who is dumb as a stump, Lina travels the land in search of fame, fortune, and free food. (STAR15993) SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 **************** Manga 18 UROTSUKIDOJI BOOK 3: THE CHOJIN RETURNS TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $16.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: THE ILLLUSTRATED WARRRIOR #5 by Craig Shaw Gardner & Billy Tucci The hunter has become the hunted. Yoshitora arrives from Kyoto just in time to save Ana from the Nara behemoth, Gojira. The master Sohei then passes on to Ana the ancient Sohei armor her mother had forsaken, as she attempts to halt the Nara assassins hired to deliver the head of "Shi" to Yakuza crime lord, Masahiro Arashi. Lead by the lethally beautiful Tomoe, the Nara cut a murderous swath through New York as they search for their quarry. And unbeknownst to both Ana and Tomoe, the two friends are on a collision coarse that could destroy their lives! Shi: The Illustrated Warrior combines the best aspects of New York Times best-selling author, Craig Shaw Gardner's novelized verse, and Shi creator Billy Tucci's dynamic and richly detailed illustrations. b&w, 32pg (5 of 7) $2.99 VICTORIA CROSS #½ — LIMITED EDITION PHOTOGRAPH COVER This special edition of Billy Tucci's latest femme fatale's first issue is limited to a printing of a mere 299 copies! Each issue comes signed by creator Billy Tucci, along with cover model Lauren Steffens ("Mabel" in Tucci's film, Some Trouble of a SeRRious Nature). This special edition includes a color introductory story, background history, character descriptions, and much more! PC $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI CRUISER MUG Perfect for your morning coffee or a cool drink on a long drive, this pearlescent mug is topped with a red lid and decorated with the face of Shi! This insulated 16oz. cup has a closable lid, double lined walls, and is designed to fit most car cup holders. Mug $8.99 O/A SHI HOLIDAY ORNAMENT Now Shi fans can decorate with Shi for the holidays; a snow-white ornamental ball with festive red decoration. This beautiful glass ornament measures 3 ¼" in diameter and features Shi in all her glory. Ornament $16.99 *********************** CURTIS COMIC BARCHETTA VOLUME 1 #5 by Seongkyu Lee "Kill" is a criminal who lives to fight. "Barchetta" is the name of the weapon he has attached to his arm. He's going to need it when he's offered immunity from his crimes if he can defeat the evil pope who is reigning over the village. Because at the same time another band of people are marching into the village! A fast-paced western-style fantasy comic that will have you reeling! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLOODY SCHOOL VOLUME 1 #4 by Seonmo Yang & Kyongwon Yoo This is a school horror story involving vampire students. The chairman of the school, who is also a vampire, has created and fostered a group of four vampire students as the "Four Bloods." The leader of the group, Josh, is the chairman's favorite. The group's rebel, Ray, disregards the group's rules and indiscriminately kills female students for blood. When the bodies are found, the police start to investigate the school and the cases of increasing missing students. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 TESP VOLUME 1 #5 by Jihoon Park & Takyoung Lee This is a story of super-powered kids fighting a group of evildoers who want to rule the Earth. Max is the leader of the evil group and is super-strong. But the kids under his training are getting stronger by the day. Who will have the last laugh? b&w, 32pg $2.95 ETERNAL MIRAGE VOLUME 1 #5 by Miro In the city of the Pope, 100 boys and girls comprising the Centurion System are trained to fight against an evil tribe. But the tribe invades the training ground one day and annihilates the whole Centurion System, including its leader, Irian. But one mysterious man and his assistant resurrect Irian using sorcery. b&w, 32pg $2.95 EXTREME VOLUME 1 #5 by Haeryong Chong & Ha Chae Sean is a genius when it comes to inline skating. He looks like an easy-going, care-free guy, but there is a sad secret behind this facade. He's skating to find someone. b&w, 32pg $2.95 INTO THE STORM VOLUME 2 #1 by Jihoon Park & Takyoung Lee Ryan is an average kid with a below-average school performance. His grades are always at the bottom. And he constantly gets into fights with others. But he's a great race car driver. His dream is to be the best. But it seems as though something is always standing between him and his dream! What's a dreamer to do? b&w, 32pg $2.95 KNIGHT GUNNER VOLUME 1 #4 by Kiho Jeon & Jeongwook Ko A legendary knight who has the gift for handling both the sword and gun! Only Isle Grindt can save Jerusalem from its tragic war. He was born and raised in Jerusalem, the "Holy Land," which has been the battleground between the Crusaders and the Natives. One group wants to revitalize the Holy Land, while the other is fighting to stay in charge! Isle's father, Philip, and uncle, Stern, had been allies and war heroes. But a certain "incident" drove them to take opposite sides of the Crusaders and Natives. Who will Isle favor? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 MINOS VOLUME 1 #4 by Jongil Kim Flying Ax invades Demons' territory in search of General Black Sword, who has a reward on his head. When Black Sword's subordinate, Lea, find out that Flying Ax is the one who had killer her brother, she attacks him. Lea with Black Sword then takes down Flying Ax. When Demons oppose Lea's decision to return to her hometown, they plot to kill her. But will her decision to spend the night in a nearby hut prevent her untimely demise? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 MOON VOLUME 1 #5 by Yoojeong Lee Earth is under the attack of aliens. And as a result, people have been relocated to live on the moon! There are three girls born on the moon on the same day, the same hour. They become members of the Pink Club. They fight against other gangs to widen their territory. One day, they will rule the moon. Or, so they think. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 PANDEMONIUM VOLUME 1 #5 by Jeongtae Lee Lemai is a bionic cyborg that belongs to CPR, which is assigned to fight a group of resistants. These resistants are beastmen, though. So CPR has its hands full! As the fight goes on with the beastmen, Lemai is getting suspicious of the real reason behind his battles! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 PSI VOLUME 1 #5 by Yongha Hong & Dongsan Kim Psi is murdered while trying to save his girlfriend. But he's been resurrected! And there is this sexy web magazine reporter that is following the mysterious serial murder cases involving PSI and others! This cyber horror masterpiece will keep you on the edge! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 SLASHER VOLUME 1 #4 by Jinwoo Lee & Chulhee Lee A brutally slashed female body is found on a rainy night near the railroad. On the chest of the corpse is an inscription "XII." A rookie cop in charge of the case, Sia, realizes that this murder is a continuation of serial killings that had stopped 4 years ago. All the victims' bodies form that case also had numbers inscribed on their chests. The nature of the killings get progressively more gruesome as the killer seems to enjoy torturing and mutilating the bodies with increased frequency. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ZERO TAKER VOLUME 1 #4 by Yoonyul Choi A neo-city jointly controlled by the U.S. and Japan must have their "creatures" destroyed! These creatures — mutant humans that resulted from an unidentified new virus—will be met by the new countermeasure, Zero Taker. The new line of defense, Zero Taker must not only save the human race from the creatures, but also face the conspirator of yet another group! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING JOHNNY NEMO VOLUME ONE TP by Milligan, Ewins, & Dillon After a ten-year hiatus, Johnny Nemo is back! New London's ultra-violent private investigator of the future returns in a book crowded with junkies, fascists, scheming billionaires, and gorgeous women galore. How's a P.I. to cope with all this? By killing as many people as possible of course! Collecting seven rarely seen Nemo stories as well as a "Time for Nemo," a brand new story written especially for this collection! Nemo is old-fashioned mad, violent fun for the morally bankrupt degenerate in all of us. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $12.95 DEMENTIAN COMICS STYLISH VITTLES: I MET A GIRL by Tyler Page Falling in love for the first time can lead you on an amazing journey of self-discovery that forces you to question everything about yourself. For Tyler, this journey takes him through his past, present, and future — from the core of his very being to the far reaches of the Universe, and back to his life in comics, trying to figure it all out. I Met a Girl is the beginning of that journey. Tyler imagines his last year of college will be about partying with friends, making memories and producing his senior art show before graduating into the real world and the struggle to find his own artistic voice. Then he meets Nanette and everything changes. Witness the birth of a life in comics. SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $15.00 DEUX GRAPHICA STUDIO ASTIKA #3 by Muñoz & Mantella, Taborda, & Francia Year 2100. The new world created as a consequence of the events narrated in Genome is here. Rig will have to face the danger of the Guptra, the most lethal weapon of the Nastiko faction; the secret card held by tyrant Siva. Once again, Orissia and a highly trained team of Astiko warriors commanded by Rig Godavari will unleash their talents for combat. Are they simple human talents? Or has humanity changed far more than what the Kuru has told Rig? The Deux Universe saga keeps growing and the Astika world offers a new chance to introduce us to a technological reality worth the best "mechas" of the anime art. Amazing third chapter of the new Indian Empire. Regular cover by Walther Taborda ; Alternate cover by Juan Bobillo. FC, 32pg $2.99 GENOME #3 by Muñoz & Mantella, Rearte & Taborda, & Francia Anael. A woman? A messenger from Heaven? A visitor from Hell? Regardless of her origins, Anael has arrived at Saint Joan City to fulfill a mission. And this mission will bring her into confrontations with Joe Doe, the young man with no past, and to Martin Generis, the man behind the project of the human genome. Meanwhile, Liv and the group of youngsters close to Joe Doe will have to adapt to the new times that are running — an era when a once quiet city has become a place overrun with plasmatic vampires and beings with supernatural powers. In November 2002, a man defied God's creation. And no matter what language is used to pronounce His name, everywhere in the world, humanity will have to pray, begging for His forgiveness. We are not dealing with the end of the planet itself… but the end of Man as we know him has arrived. Consequences: Chapter 3 of Joe Doe's story. Regular cover by Gabriel Rearte; Alternate cover by Julián Aznar. FC, 32pg $2.99 DHJ PUBLISHING CHRISTIAN ZANIER'S DARK CITY ANGEL #2 by Christian Zanier & Marvin Mariano Christian Zanier's Dark City Angel continues! Being reprimanded for her reckless tactics during the apprehension of EXXCOPP, Michelle has been involuntarily reassigned to the murder case of two board members of Red End Industries, Dark City's largest corporation. Although it seems like a routine assignment, Michelle's involvement runs deeper than she realizes. Brilliantly penciled by Christian Zanier and beautifully rendered by colorist extraordinaire, Marvin Mariano, Draxhall Jump continues with their tradition of excellence. FC, 32pg $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER: THE LORD OF THE RINGS SPECIAL by John Kovalic The three-time Origins Award-winning Dork Tower has made a name for it with its The Lord of the Rings parodies and online commentaries. This giant-sized comic collects all of The Lord of the Rings material from the comic books and online strips, and includes a brand-new 10-page story, "The Death of Gandalf Part 3." b&w, 32pg $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH HEART OF DORKNESS: THE COLLECTED DORK TOWER VOLUME 3 TP by John Kovalic Collecting every Dork Tower comic strip from issues #13-17 of the award-winning humor series! Gasp at the romantic adventures of every fanboy Matt, as he's torn between Gilly the Perky Goth and his ex-girlfriend Kayleigh! Watch as Igor and Carson spar over computer systems, comic books, and Renaissance Fairs! Lord of the Rings movie strips are collected for the first time! (STAR16102) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.99 ***************** CARSON THE MUSKRAT CLOISONNÉ PIN Forget those guardian angels for your lapel. What you need is a guardian muskrat. Straight from the pages of Dork Tower comes the Casron the Muskrat pin. This butterfly-backed cloisonné enameled pin is 1 ¼" tall and is guaranteed to radiate muskrat love. Banish the forces of non-muskrat evil today by adorning yourself with your very own Carson. Pin $9.99 PERKY ANKH CLOISONNÉ PIN Possess the power of Perky! This butterfly-backed cloisonné enameled pin is 1 ¼" tall, as worn by Gilly the Perky Goth in Dork Tower. Banish the forces of darkness today by adorning something you own with the super cool jewelry no Perky Goth should be without! Pin $9.99 NODWICK #18 by Aaron Williams "Grim Fairy Tales"—Adventuring in a land of dragons, fairies, and magic should be the norm for our heroes, but something seems amiss when they find themselves dealing with Sleeping Beauties, Trolls under bridges, and gnomes that can spin straw into gold! Will Nodwick and company escape this land of fantasy and return to their own? And who's behind their farcical fairy tale, anyway? Pick up Nodwick #18 and find out! b&w, 32pg $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THE NODWICK CHRONICLES VOLUME 2: OF GODS & HENCHMEN TP by Aaron Williams The hapless hench-hero and his employers match wits with ancient gods of evil, travel to alternate dimensions, meddle with powers beyond those of mortal men, delve into dark dungeons, and more! As an added bonus, the "Rest Index Peace," listing every brush Nodwick's had with death! Collects Nodwick #7-12. (STAR16110) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.99 ******************* PS238 #0—STUDENT HANDBOOK by Aaron Williams For the past few months, Dork Storm Press readers have been seeing comics about a special school for the offspring of superheroes. Well, the definitive student handbook for ps238 is here! Collecting the best and most essential ps238 strips — along with dossiers on key faculty, students, and historical information about the school — issue #0 paves the way for the launch of issue #1 in February. Be sure not to miss out on the already critically acclaimed world of ps238! b&w, 32pg $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH PVP: THE ONLINE COMIC STRIP COLLECTION VOLUME 1: STRIPTEASE TP by Scott Kurtz Over 300 classic strips! Join Cole, Brent, Jade, Francis, and the ever-lovable Skull in the comic strips that introduced them to the world. (STAR16111) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.99 ******************* WILD LIFE: THE CARDINAL COLLECTION By John Kovalic Re-released after 15 years! Dork Tower fans, this is where it all began. Carson the Muskrat's very own comic strip. Hundred of samples from John Kovalic's critically acclaimed comic strip are here. And, not only does The Cardinal Collection gather up the very best Wild Life strips from Kovalic's University of Wisconsin days, but marks the beginning of a series or re-release of previous Wild Life collections! Limited edition of 1,000 copies. SC, 132pg, b&w $7.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY PALOOKA-VILLE #16 by Seth Palooka-Ville begins its second decade with this new issue! Seth continues with Part 3 of Clyde Fans, his epic story covering a 40-year period in the lives of two brothers and their failed fan manufacturing company. The story here moves to the 1960s: Simon's disastrous career as a salesman is over and Abe struggles to maintain the business. RES. from Previews Vol. XII #4 (Apr022221) FC, 24pg $4.75 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CLYDE FANS PART ONE TP by Seth This thick, 72-page comic book collects Part One of Seth's ambitious Clyde Fans story. Part One focuses on Abe, the surviving brother, as he reminisces about the art of selling and the downfall of his second-generation business. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 72pg, PC $7.95 ******************** CLYDE FANS PART TWO TP by Seth Collects Part Two of the Clyde Fans story, originally serialized in issues #13-15. At Clyde Fans storefront, Seth documents the lives of two brothers who ran the once-successful electric fan company. The year is 1957: After one more disastrous attempt at being a traveling salesman, Simon Matchcard returns to the office, defeated. Simon is pensive and soft-spoken, and even after studying manuals on the art of selling, he still can't seem to clinch that final deal. In the eyes of his brother Abraham, he is a failure. Beautifully printed in two colors on ivory tinted paper with thick card-stock covers. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 72pg, PC $9.95 DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 VOLUME 1 TP by Pat Lee & Chris Sarrachini This reprints Generation 1 #1-6, as well as some additional material. Included in the book are all of the covers, as well as a special preview on the upcoming Generation 1 book (12 pages). The triumphant return of the Transformers to Earth, with the awesome art of Pat Lee, and the wondrous writing of Chris Sarrachini. The Transformers are used as tools for evil, with brutal consequences. What happens when the Decepticons wake up from their slumber and realize that they were used as tools? Can the Autobots overcome their disillusionment at being used as weapons in time to save Earth? SC, 168pg, FC $17.95 TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA #5 by Sarracini, Raiz, Armstrong, Wang & Yeung Dreamwave continues to bring you the newest and most exciting Transformers title to date — Transformers: Armada! In this issue, Megatron unleashes a sinister attack on planet Earth in his desperate attempt to capture the Mini-Cons and take over Cybertron. And you won't believe who wants to join him! Just who will fall prey to the lure of the Decepticons? Pick up Transformers: Armada #5 to find out! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS GENESIS ART BOOK by Sebatien Clavel The first-ever official Transformers art book: Genesis! The Transformers universe is rich with a host of fantastic characters, all of whom have been portrayed in various forms over the years… and this high quality art book is the ultimate collection of them all! Featuring 200 pages of official and exclusive art, this must-have volume will include: Hasbro box art from Gen 1 to Armada; original Takara Transformers box art from Japan; Hasbro and Takara concepts sketches of never-before-seen designs; new and original Dreamwave art by Pat Lee and James Raiz; Draxhall Beast Machines and Transtech designs; original and brand-new CGI stills from Mainframe; a gallery of original Transfomers art by a host of professional artists from around the world; and much, much more! Featuring an all-new, exclusive painted cover by Pat Lee, Transformers: Genesis will first be offered in this prestigious collector's edition hardcover (with dust jacket), limited to 10,000 copies! HC, 9x12, 200pg, FC $29.45 TRANSFORMERS: THE WAR WITHIN #2 by Simon Furman & Don Figueroa Cybertron: four million-plus-years before the Transformers came to Earth. As the Autobots prepare for a mass, planet-wide exodus, deep underground, Megatron lays the foundations of future mass-destruction. Go inside one of the darkest, most labyrinthine minds in all creation, as the terrifying truth behind the Decepticons and the war to end all wars is revealed. Be warned: this issue will challenge everything you ever thought you knew about Transformers! FC, 32pg $2.95 ARKANIUM #3 by Easton, Thomas, Stull, & Walker Rowan and Shing, exhausted after their vicious battle with each other in issue #2, are now confronted with the assembled might of the Children of the Damned! Meanwhile, the U.S. government dispatches a special agent to defuse the potential political fallout from the theft of the Arkanium scrolls. This agent, Commander Marissa Wheeler, has a deep and sinister connection to one of our heroes that may destroy his life. As the battle reaches a fever pitch, and Rowan and Shing stand on the verge of defeat, a sacrifice is made, a sacred place is lost, and the destructive power of the scrolls is made painfully obvious. Issue #3 is an action packed battle-fest that features the amazing abilities of the Children of the Damned for the first time! FC, 32pg $2.95 FATE OF THE BLADE #4 by Sarracini, Yamen, Sander, & Bergkvist Mya's quest to track down her brutal attackers continues with the fourth installment of Dreamwave's newest hit, Fate of the Blade! There's a new drug lord sweeping through Los Angeles. What he doesn't realize however is that Mya is hot on his trail! With thugs, pimps and thieves at every corner, the only question is: can Mya stay alive long enough to find him? Don't miss out on this wild and twisted sci-fi ride! MATURE READERS. FC, 32pg $2.95 LIMBO CITY #3 by Brian Augusytn & Brett Booth Angel detective Sam Angelo tries to resolve the mysteries surrounding a bitter billionaire's life — while trapped in the 1930s and fighting for his life against gangsters and jealous prizefighters. Meanwhile back in the metaphysical city itself, the psychic tsunamis that threaten to rend Limbo City's already fragile reality to shreds accelerate. If that weren't enough, in a place where time has no meaning, a ticking clock begins on Sam's next and most impossible case yet — can he save the soul and life of a woman who lies trapped between life and death? FC, 32pg $2.95 WARLANDS VOLUME 3 #1 by Augustyn, Guerrero, & Jimenez A new quest begins. New heroes and villains arrive on the scene. A threat to the whole of Warlands is launched from the world's dark heart itself. The fabled exploits of the Banished Knights are now a dim memory, but the freezing future of the Age of Ice is still to come. A new band of heroes goes in search of the power that spreads dark conflict across the globe — and the fate of an ancient sage, who may have held the key to a world's survival. Along the way, powerful antagonists, strange allies and bizarre creatures will be encountered. And, don't count the race of vampires out of the equation just yet... Featuring a stunning triple gatefold cover by Mateo Guerrero! FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE #½ by Sarracini, Raiz & Lee, & Armstrong; colors by Dreamwave The rebel's mission to restore peace and justice in Warlands continues in this, the exciting finalé of the two-part story that began in Warlands: Age of Ice #0! The whereabouts of a hidden village secretly manufacturing weapons for the rebels have been discovered... and by the worst possible of villains! Can the villagers possibly prepare for the merciless assault that will follow? Will they have the strength to win knowing that if they fall, the entire rebel cause may soon crumble with them?! This issue will ship with two covers in equal ratio by James Raiz & Pat Lee. NOTE: This story concludes the two-part story begun in Warlands: Age of Ice #0. The covers of both issues join together to create one lavish double-splash page action cover! FC, 24pg $2.25 ****************** TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION 1 INCENTIVE COVER POSTER by Pat Lee Well, this comic book has been much sought-after, and Dreamwave thought they'd give everyone a chance to own this awesome image! Given as an incentive to retailers that ordered a certain number of comics, this image features Devastator and Superion battling it out. Is there anything cooler than two giant robots fighting?! If there is, we can't think of it! Pick this up now as part of the collection for issue #1 covers… collect them all! Poster, 26x39, FC $6.95 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION 1 HOLOFOIL COVER POSTER by James Raiz The final cover to the set, the holofoil cover surprised everyone with its rarity! An epic battle above Cybertron, this image really had nothing to do with the story — it was just totally awesome to look at! Art by James Raiz, the regular penciller for Transformers: Armada, this was the first Transformers piece that he drew. That completes the set for Issue #1 covers… do you have them all yet? Poster, 26x39, FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DREAMWAVE 2002 FALL PREVIEW BOOK Previously offered in Previews Update #530! This book showcases the releases scheduled for later in the year, including Arkanium, Transformers: The War Within, Necrosis, Warlands Volume 3, Sandscape, Limbo City, and Fate of the Blade. Each four-page story is unique to the preview book, and will not appear on the first issues of the series. (5249) SC $1.00 O/A TRANSFORMERS ARMADA #1 by Sarracini, Raiz, Armstrong, & Wang Optimus Prime and Megatron are back, but wait until you see their new designs! Plus, new Autobots and Decepticons! Old and new fans alike will revel in these updated versions of the classic transforming robots. Now you can explore the future of robots in disguise! Featuring a stunning triple-gate cover by James Raiz! FC, 32pg $2.95 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH TRANSFORMERS: SOUNDWAVE POSTER Whether you're an Autobot fan or Decepticon fan, you have to love Soundwave! Brought to life by the stunning art of Pat Lee, this poster features Soundwave and all of his tapes, including Rumble, Ravage, Lazerbeak, and more. Have the most loyal of Decepticons protecting you today. (STAR16050) Poster, 27x39, FC $6.95 TRANSFORMERS: STARSCREAM POSTER by Pat Lee It's everyone's favorite backstabber, brought to life by the wonderful art of Pat Lee. Have Starscream smirking at you while you work, play, and even sleep! Everyone loves to hate him, even his fellow Decepticons. Is Starscream simple misunderstood, or really that annoying? It doesn't matter, the art is awesome! (STAR15998) Poster, FC $6.95 ******************* DUMM COMICS BIG PANTS MOUSE #2 by Gabe Swarr The much anticipated second issue of Spumco director Gabe Swarr's Big Pants Mouse is finally here. This issue offers no fewer than seven stories of the Pack Rat with Enchanted Loin Coverings, using his dimension-spanning pants to bake the greatest pie in the whole history of pie making, and various surreal applications. You will not soon forget the horrors of Big Pants sleepover with Little Buttface. And introducing Lucky Linus: the Unlucky Linus. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DYNAMIC FORCES CAPTAIN AMERICA 15-INCH HEAD BUST Released to coincide with the 60th Anniversary of Marvel's Mightiest soldier, the full-size Captain America 15" Head Bust is the perfect companion to our previously released Spider-Man Full Size Head Bust, and a perfect tribute to World War II's most decorated warrior! Designed by artist Alex Ross and sculpted and painted by Mike Hill, Captain America is captured here in perfect detail –– he's so life-like, you'll swear you'll catch him breathing! Every crease, every crevice, every wrinkle is here, down to each and every piece of chain mail on his costume! This bust captures the essence of the hero, from Captain America's experiences as a soldier during World War II, to his adventures with the Avengers in '60's and right through to his rebirth of today! Measuring 15" x 10" and bigger than any other bust that has ever come out to date, the Captain America Full-Size 15" Head Bust will be strictly limited. Scheduled to ship in December 2002. Introductory pricing—usually $350.00! (CAUT: 2 & 4) Bust $295.00 DYNAMIC FORCES WHITE QUEEN 8-INCH BUST Inspired by the Frank Quitely art that graced the cover of New X-Men #116, Dynamic Forces, along with sculptor Gabriel Marquez and painter Dan Lane, has created the first ever White Queen Bust. Limited to only 1,500, this beautiful bust is a true work of art, capturing all of the malicious beauty of Emma Frost, once a sworn enemy of the X-Men and now a powerful ally of everyone's favorite mutants! Standing tall at 8" (her other measurements are a well-guarded secret) the Dynamic Forces White Queen Bust is a must-have for your collection! Scheduled to ship in December 2002. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Bust $89.99 DYNAMIC FORCES BELASCO BUST Continuing our series of Earth X busts, designed and overseen by Alex Ross himself, Dynamic Forces now unleashes the "devil" himself –– Belasco! Since he first menaced the X-Men and robbed Illyana Rasputin of her innocence and childhood, the dread lord of the Netherworld has been a powerful force of evil in the Marvel Universe! Now, he practices his devilish tricks in the world of Earth X, and for the first time ever, he comes fully to life as an Earth X Bust from Dynamic Forces! Designed by Alex Ross, sculpted by Pablo Viggiano and painted by Viggiano and Rodolfo Laborde, Belasco stands just under 5" in height, atop his uniform Earth X base, and full of the detail and quality you've come to expect from all of our Earth X release! Strictly limited to 1,000 production units, Belasco will menace your collection with his devilish deeds for millennia to come! Scheduled to ship in December 2002. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Bust $49.99 DYNAMIC FORCES RHINO 9-INCH "BIG" BUST Continuing our new line of "BIG" bad boy busts, featuring the biggest of the bad from the Mighty Marvel Universe, the Rhino is captured here by designer Juan Bobillo, designer/sculptor Martin Canale and painted by Alejandra Jorquera in full destructive force! Standing 9" tall and almost 9" wide and strictly limited to 750, the Rhino is as massive as his namesake and prepared to wreak havoc on you collection! Scheduled to ship in December 2002. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Bust $149.99 DYNAMIC FORCES TOP COW FAN CLUB Just in time for Top Cow's 10th Anniversary! And all Top Cow Fans are invited to join in on the occasion! From the creation of Witchblade, The Darkness, Fathom, Aphrodite IX and the rest of the Top Cow Universe to the recent smash success of Battle of the Planets, Top Cow is an artistic powerhouse! This fantastic Premiere Fan Club from Dynamic Forces features the following exclusive items: a Dynamic Forces Exclusive Witchblade #1/2 Foil Edition –– featuring the limited edition Top Cow story; a Dynamic Forces Exclusive Battle of the Planets #5 "Perfect 10" Fan Club Exclusive Alternate Cover; a certificate of fan club membership with your exclusive fan club membership number with Top Cow's Marc Silvestri's signature on the certificate; an exclusive Fan Club Membership card; an Exclusive Fan Club Lithograph by Clarence Lansang and featuring the beautiful women of Top Cow –– not available anywhere else; the first issue of the quarterly Top Cow Newsletter featuring interviews with Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald as well as all the latest Top Cow news and reviews; an exclusive Darkness six-card set (which comes in a collector's box with a Certificate of Authenticity) featuring artwork from Dale Keown, Marc Silvestri and more; a collector's edition box to hold your premiere Top Cow Fan Club items! (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—Set PI PREMIERE—Set PI G.I. JOE LITHOGRAPH SNAKE EYES VERSUS STORM SHADOW: THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN By artist David Michael Beck! Featuring newly commissioned, all-original art by David Michael Beck! The Ultimate Showdown lithograph pits the two deadliest fighters of the G.I. Joe and Cobra teams against one another in a duel to the death! Once allies, now forced combatants on the opposite sides of justice, the two ninjas –– Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow –– have been captured by the incredible talents of painter and G.I. Joe cover artist David Michael Beck! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on 100 lb. Gallery Art Silk Stock litho, this second lithograph in the ongoing G.I. Joe lithograph series is your only chance to view this Ultimate Showdown lithograph! Also available in a special Re-Marked edition! REGULAR—Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.99 RE-MARKED—Lithograph, 18x24, FC $99.99 G.I. JOE CLASSIC SNAKE-EYES IMAGE WALL SCROLL Arguably the coolest member of the G.I. Joe team, the lone warrior Snake-Eyes is presented here on a brand-new Dynamic Forces wall scroll! Standing against the symbol of his ninja clan (the same clan that lays claim to Storm Shadow), this high- quality, wall scroll measures 27"" x 34"" in-between two dowels and will make an excellent addition to any room in which you hang it! Wall Scroll $16.99 G.I. JOE CLASSIC STORM SHADOW IMAGE WALL SCROLL Arguably the coolest member of the dreaded Cobra team, the lone warrior Storm Shadow is presented here on a brand-new Dynamic Forces wall scroll! Standing against the symbol of his ninja clan (the same clan that lays claim to Snake Eyes), this high-quality, wall scroll measures 27" x 34"" in-between two dowels and will make an excellent addition to any room in which you hang it! Also available in a set with both Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow wall scrolls! Lithograph $16.99 Wall Scroll Set $29.98 DF EXCLUSIVE THE DARKNESS ALTERNATE COVER #1 Special introductory pricing—normally $7.99! The Darkness returns! Top Cow brings back their bad boy – The Darkness! But what has happened in the last year since his disappearance? Where has he been? This first issue delves in to those questions, and many more, and introduces the art of Dale Keown to the world of The Darkness! Each issue features a Certificate of Authenticity, and is bagged with a holofoil DF seal! Also available signed by writer Paul Jenkins! (CAUT: 2) REG.––b&w $6.99 SGN.––b&w $19.99 DF EXCLUSIVE XIN ALTERNATE COVER #1 by Udon Studios A jam-packed adventure series kicks off right here and Dynamic Forces is proud to offer an exclusive cover featuring an all- new piece of art by the talented group at Udon Studios! From the high grounds of an ancient land, a lone warrior fights to regain his place among the gods. This is Xin, who ran from his respected duties only to return and lay claim to the major seat of power. His way is blocked by his former allies, the eight Saints, and the one who replaced him. The fate of the world hangs in the balance of their battle! Kevin Lau pencils and co-plots with Udon Studios' Erik Ko scripting along with Jay (Noble Causes) Faerber; colors and backgrounds by Udon's Omar Dogan and lettering by Comicraft. (CAUT: 2) FC $6.99 DYNAMIC FORCES INCREDIBLE HULK PREMIER LUNCHBOX The Rampaging Hulk is presented on one side of this lunchbox in mid-lunge, as he smashes furiously at the ground on the flip side! Measuring 7 ½" x 6" x 2", these lunchboxes have a normal MSRP of $14.99, but DF is bringing these to you at the Introductory Price of just $10.00 each until November 30th! Limited edition of only 1962 lunchboxes being made (the year that the Hulk first appeared in Marvel Comics)! (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES DAREDEVIL PREMIER LUNCHBOX With incredible artwork by current Daredevil artist Alex Maleev, DF's Daredevil lunchbox is a collector's dream! Measuring 7 ½" x 6" x 2", these lunchboxes have a normal MSRP of $14.99, but DF is bringing these to you at the Introductory Price of just $10.00 each until November 30th! Limited edition of only 1964 lunchboxes being made (the year that Daredevil first appeared in Marvel Comics)! (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox $10.00 DAWN SIX-CARD SET Joseph Michael Linsner's Dawn is one of the most popular characters in comics today and his art is truly divine! The Definitive Dawn trading card series is sold out completely from Dynamic Forces, so to give fans their Dawn fix, we're bringing together 6 new cards featuring awesome images by Joseph Michael Linsner! Featuring six classic images of the beautiful Dawn as illustrated by her creator –– Joseph Michael Linsner in one boxed set! This exclusive six-card set features a collector's box and Certificate of Authenticity! But don't wait, with only 1,000 sets in the world! Set (x6) $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES SPIDER-MAN: ALONG CAME THE GOBLIN LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH This CGI image from the movie features Spidey scaling a New York skyscraper, searching for the Green Goblin! This awesome image features Spider-Man from the perspective as he is climbing up the wall and the Green Goblin swings around behind him on his Goblin Glider! Measures 18" x 24", printed on 80lb Gallerie Art Silk Stock. (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.99 DYNAMIC FORCES SPIDER-MAN/GREEN GOBLIN LITHOGRAPH Incredibly painted by artist John Watson, this amazing lithograph depicts Spidey and the Green Goblin, caught in mid-battle, against the backdrop of New York City! Measuring 18" x 24", and printed on 80 Lbs. Gallerie Silk Stock, this incredible lithograph will be an item that you will treasure forever! (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 18x24, FC $24.99 SPIDER-MAN: THE MOVIE WALL SCROLL LOCKED IN BATTLE WITH THE GREEN GOBLIN The Wall-Crawler we all know and love has made it to Hollywood and the Big Screen! The Spider-Man Movie is a bonafide blockbuster and Dynamic Forces keeps the Spidey product swinging with the addition of this new wallscroll, featuring art from the feature film! This fantastic movie image features the Spider-Man, caught in the arms of his most treacherous of foes – The Green Goblin, above the buildings of New York City! Measuring 27x 34", in-between two dowel rods, this cloth masterpiece will be the ever-lovin' addition to your collection! Wall Scroll, 27x34, FC $16.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN MOVIE STORY BOARD ART LITHOGRAPH By Bernie Wrightson! Spider-Man film producers tapped legendary artist Bernie (Swamp Thing, Batman, Frankenstein) Wrightson to produce a series of storyboard images for the upcoming Spider-Man film. Now, Dynamic Forces, in conjunction with Wrightson and Sony Pictures, brings these images to life in the form of high-quality lithographs! This amazing Wrightson image, capturing the wall-crawler in the amazing detail only Wrightson could provide, will literally leap off of your wall thanks to the high-quality production process that DF uses for all of their lithographs. Lithograph $16.99 O/A THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN MOVIE STORY BOARD ART LITHOGRAPH FEATURING GREEN GOBLIN BY BERNIE WRIGHTSON Spider-Man film producers tapped legendary artist (Swamp Thing, Batman, Frankenstein) Bernie Wrightson to produce a series of storyboard images for the Spider-Man film. Now, Dynamic Forces, in conjunction with Wrightson and Sony Pictures, brings these images to life in the form of high-quality lithographs! This eerie Wrightson image, capturing Spider-Man's greatest foe –– the Green Goblin –– in detail and expertise that only Wrightson could provide, will literally leap off of your wall thanks to the high-quality production process that DF uses for all of their lithographs. Lithograph $16.99 ****************** DF EXCLUSIVE LADY DEATH/EVIL ERNIE #1 RUBY RED FOIL EDITION Because the fans demanded it, Chaos!'s two icons meet for the first time in over two years! In this story, creator Brian Pulido once and for all resolves the question fans have wanted to know for years: Was Evil Ernie Lady Death's pawn? This issue — featuring ruby red foil enhancement — takes place in continuity and picks up after Lady Death: Dark Alliance #5! (CAUT: 2) FC $16.99 DF SPIDER-MAN ACETATE LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Signed by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt! Greg and Tim were so pleased with the Wolverine and Sabretooth Acetate Cel Lithograph that DF created for them, that they asked that we create another one! Featuring the wall-crawler swinging through the city, protecting the average citizen from the bad guys, this Spider-Man Acetate "Cel" Lithograph measures 18" x 24", and will be an item that you will treasure forever! (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 18x24, FC $89.00 DF GAMBIT 8-INCH BUST Originally created for Mr. C's Comics and Collectibles, Dynamic Forces is offering a small number of the original production in this limited offering! Standing 8" tall, atop an "X" base, the mutant Cajun was brought to life by sculptor Martin Canale. Limited to only 1,000 production units worldwide, this "dynamic" Gambit Bust is the only one ever produced! (CAUT: 4) Bust $129.99 DF ORIGIN HC Signed by Stan "The Man" Lee! The Origin hardcover, collecting all six issues of the best-selling mini-series, is now available signed by the Man who started it all –– Stan Lee! (CAUT: 2) HC, b&w $249.99 SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer/artist Dan Jurgens! A decade ago, the unthinkable happened: Superman, one of the most recognizable comics icons on the planet, was killed by the hands of the unstoppable force known as Doomsday. Superman's death was not only a major shock to the populace of the DC Universe, but to the "real world" as well. Now the man behind that infamous story — Dan Jurgens — returns once more to the Man of Steel, for a final look into the event that had a major impact in the comics world as well as the media. To celebrate this momentous anniversary, Dynamic Forces is offering a special, limited signing by writer/artists Dan Jurgens! Superman: Day of Doom #1 is also available as a re-marked edition featuring a superman head sketch by writer/artist Dan Jurgens! (CAUT: 2) SGN.––FC $19.99 REMASTERED––FC $69.99 JLA: SECRET ORIGINS SIGNED EDITION Signed by painter Alex Ross! They are the multiple award-winning creators behind Superman: Peace on Earth, Batman: War on Crime, Shazam!: Power of Hope, and Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth. And now writer Paul Dini and painter Alex Ross unite once again to bring you JLA: Secret Origins — a 48-page oversized (10" x 13 1/2") one-shot featuring all your favorite heroes together! A prelude to next year's epic JLA: Liberty and Justice Special, Secret Origins features an all-star lineup of DC's greatest icons: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, the Atom, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, Plastic Man, and Captain Marvel! Artist Alex Ross will be signing a limited number of this special JLA oversized one-shot for Dynamic Forces! (CAUT: 2) FC $49.99 JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Geoff Johns! What starts as a friendly get-together between the JLA and JSA degenerates into a destructive melee… and from the ashes rises a villainous uber-team made up of select members from each group. What's made these former heroes of virtue turn into champions of sin? And who can possibly stop them once they get really mad? Now it's up to the remaining members of both teams to save the day. But they'll have to defeat their own friends to do it! Hot writer Geoff Johns will be signing a limited number of this historic pairing of the these two super-teams for Dynamic Forces! (CAUT: 2) HC, FC $49.99 BATMAN #608 CGC GRADED 9.8 EDITION Signed by artist extraordinaire Jim Lee or writer Jeph Loeb! Jim Lee draws Batman monthly! Batman #608 is the start of "Hush" — a 12-part uninterrupted storyline where superstar artist Lee unleashes his talents on one of DC's greatest icons. oining Lee is someone who is no stranger to the World's Greatest Detective, writer Jeph Loeb — who has spun such classic maxi series 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 will surely set the standard for Batman stories for years to come. Now you can get this great issue signed by either Jim Lee or Jeph Loeb! If you're a HUGE fan, then you'll want to jump on the DF "Dynamic Duo Package," which features a signed copy of each, with matching numbers on the limited signing, and a bonus signed DC book, at no extra cost! Each of these signed Batman #608's is available signed by either fan favorite writer Jeph Loeb or fan- favorite artist Jim Lee. (CAUT: 2) REG.––FC PI SGN.––FC PI MARVEL COLLECTOR PLATE: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN by Alex Ross Dynamic Forces is proud to present our inaugural line of Collector Plates featuring fantastic images and art from Marvel Comics! Their first offering features the incredible "Head Behind the Shadows" painting by artist Alex Ross. Each porcelain plate, measuring 10 3/8", features the full-color Ross image, complimented by a gold border accent around the rim! Each plate will be boxed, and limited to a total production run of 1,962 plates (in honor of Spidey's year of creation)! (CAUT: 4) Plate $49.99 MARVEL COLLECTOR PLATE: GREEN GOBLIN AND GWEN STACY This second Collector Plate offering features the incredible Alex Ross image that graced the cover of Marvels #4, depicting one of the turning points in the life of Spider-Man — the Death of Gwen Stacy! Each porcelain plate measures 10 3/8" and features a gold border accent around the rim! Each plate will be boxed, and limited to a total production run of 1,973 plates (commemorating the year this storyline saw print)! (CAUT: 4) Plate $49.99 DAREDEVIL: THE TARGET #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by Richard Isanove! The Man Without Fear stars in a brand-new Mighty Marvel mini-series and super-star artist/colorist Richard Isanove is singing a limited number of copies for Dynamic Forces! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 THE TRUTH #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by artist Kyle Baker! Think you know everything about Captain America and the Super-Soldier program? You will, after reading this groundbreaking new series by writer/artist Kyle Baker – who signs this historic first issue! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 SPIDER-MAN LITHOGRAPH: FOUR GENERATIONS OF ARTISTS In the 60's and 70's you had John Romita Sr. –– the definitive Spider-Man artist. In the 80's John Romita Jr. took over for his father and then the 90's introduced Mark Bagley's pencil work on the wall-crawler and Alex Ross's masterful painting of the arachnid! But they've never all appeared in one piece of Spider-Man history as momentous as this new Dynamic Forces lithograph! This massive lithograph features all four of these "amazing" creators and one gigantic image measuring 14" high x 40" wide. This lithograph is also available signed by all four creators (plus colorist Jose Villarubia! REG.––Lithograph, 14x40, FC $59.99 SGN.––Lithograph, 14x40, FC (CAUT: 2) $149.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA ACETATE CEL LITHOGRAPH By artist John Cassaday! Featuring the "pure" cover image to the incredible (and smash, sold-out, hit) Captain America #1, this acetate cel lithograph is a must-have for your collection! Measures 18" x 24", and will be an item that you will treasure forever! (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 18x24, FC $39.99 SPIDER-MAN 8-INCH PETER PARKER REVEALED BUST Spider-Man, trapped by the bonds of the Green Goblin as the two enemies are locked in mortal combat, is captured here as an amazing 8 ½" bust –– the most amazing Spidey Bust ever produced! Dynamic Forces presents their most classic encounter, available for the first time, and set for release of the Spider-Man movie! Based on classic designs and art by the legendary John Romita Sr., and sculpted by the ridiculously talented Greg Aronowitz, this Bust depicts the Wall-Crawler, unmasked, as he appeared in issues #39 and #40 of The Amazing Spider-Man! Set for release to coincide with the DVD/video release of the blockbuster Spider-Man, this bust is a must-have for your collection! Scheduled to ship in November 2002. (CAUT: 4) Bust $149.99 GREEN GOBLIN 8" "NORMAN OSBORNE REVEALED" BUST The Green Goblin is Spider-Man's oldest and most deadly foe. The true definition of an "arch-nemesis." Presented here, locked in mortal combat with Spider-Man, Dynamic Forces presents the greatest Green Goblin bust ever produced! Based on classic designs and art by the legendary John Romita Sr., and sculpted by the insanely talented Greg Aronowitz, this bust depicts the Green Goblin, unmasked as he appeared in issues #39 and #40 of The Amazing Spider-Man! Scheduled to ship in November 2002. (CAUT: 4) Bust $149.99 EDICIONES LA CUPLUA FRENCH KISS #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 8x12, b&w, 100pg $9.95 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH STRAY BULLETS HC'S by David Lapham Collects David Lapham's critically acclaimed continuing series, Stray Bullets. Features never-before-seen scripts, character sketches, and photographs. These stories follow, with startling realism, the lost lives of Joey, Frank, Orson, Beth, Scott, Nina, Led, Sonny, Rose, and Virginia, as they try to survive in an unjustified world where all are sorry heroes and unsuspecting victims. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR13233)––HC, 9x12, 244pg, b&w $34.95 VOL. 2 (STAR10020)––HC, 9x12, b&w $34.95 VOL. 3 (STAR13831)––HC, 9x12, b&w $34.95 ****************** ENJETI COMICS SPRINGBALL #2 by Shanth Enjeti Springball's origin revealed in this issue! While Springball battles the freakish Dr. Freug, Sally Bartlett seeks help from Springball's friend, Midge. As always, the cover tells how the story will end, so if you want to know how Springball got pinned beneath the mechanical clutches of a giant worm, you'll have to read it! FC, 22pg $2.95 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 4: H.P. LOVECRAFT by Various H.P. Lovecraft stories illustrated by Richard Corben, Rick Geary, Matt Howarth, J.B. Bonivert, Mark A. Nelson, R.K. Sloane, S. Clay Wilson, Maxon Crumb, George Kuchar, Chris Pelletiere, Steven Cerio, Ashley Wood, Jeff Remer, Lisa Weber, Onsmith Jeremi, Devon Devereaux, Dominique Signoret, Stephen Hickman, John Coulthart, Skot Olsen, Kellie Storm, Allen Koszowski, Jeffrey Johannes, Gerry Alanguilan, Pete Von Sholly, Arnold Arre, Rafeal Avila, Andy Ewen, Jim Nelson, and Tom Sutton. Published by Tom Pomplun. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS COMICS JOURNAL #249 In November, The Comics Journal proudly presents an extensive interview with the multi-award winning British cartoonist, Raymond Briggs! The author of such classics as When The Wind Blows, The Snowman, and Ethel & Ernest, will hold forth on his life, art and career in comics, children's books, illustration, and animation. Also included will be an interview with Debbie Drechsler, the brilliant author of the deeply moving graphic novels Daddy's Girl and Summer of Love! This is not an issue to miss, unless you don't like really good comics. Cover by Raymond Briggs. MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg, b&w $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BLAB! VOLUME 11 edited by Monte Beauchamp America's premier anthology of cutting-edge comics and illustration art! Sporting front and back covers by acclaimed painter Mark Ryden (Juxtapoz, Screaming Trees), this volume features 10 extra color pages, and welcomes 10 new artists. It also features the return of BLAB!'s most popular favorites. (STAR12306) MATURE READERS SC, 112pg, PC $19.95 EIGHTBALL CARICATURE: NINE STORIES TP—NEW PRINTING by Daniel Clowes At the same time he was exploring the adventures in Ghost World, Dan Clowes created a cycle of dramatic, funny, and touching short stories, including "Caricature" (an undisputed modern classic, about a traveling caricaturist), the semi- autobiographical "Blue Italian Sh*t" and "Immortal, Invisible"; the wry super-hero take-off "Black Nylon," as well as the full- color "The Gold Mommy" and "Green Eyeliner!" (STAR15565) MATURE READERS SC, 102pg, PC $16.95 EIGHTBALL: LIKE A VELVET GLOVE CAST IN IRON TP by Daniel Clowes Collects all 10 chapters of Eightball's terrifying and fascinating journey into madness. As Clay Loudermilk attempts to unravel the mysteries behind a snuff film, he finds himself involved with an increasingly bizarre cast of characters. (STAR15974) SC, 120pg, b&w $19.95 ***************** EVIL EYE #10 by Richard Sala This is the landmark 10th issue of the Eisner-nominated series, and the horror-thriller serial "Glass Scorpion" is about to reach its bloody climax! Just when it seems Kasper's night can't get any worse, he finds himself trapped on the dark stairway of the campus clock tower. Below a hooded, ax-wielding maniac slowly approaches. And above lies the laboratory of the freakish, gland-stealing science professor, Ibex. And what of the remaining pirate girls? They're in the tower too, but where?! As tense as this situation is, nothing will prepare any of them for the horror that awaits them in the tower's top room! Will Judy Drood, Girl Detective, reach Kasper before it's too late? Meanwhile, Goth waif Peculia wanders into a very strange masquerade party. Those are masks, aren't they…? b&w, 24pg $3.50 HYSTERIA IN REMISSION: THE COMIX & DRAWINGS OF ROBERT WILLIAMS SIGNED AND NUMBERED HC by Robert Williams Limited to 1,000 copies, this signed deluxe hardcover collects Williams' comix and drawings. Collects all of Williams' contributions to such legendary underground anthologies — most of which have been out of print for over 25 years. Also included are scores of never-before-published works, including the full-color storyboards for a proposed animated ZAP movie, along with numerous cartoons from Williams' early years at L.A. City College. Plus, the seminal Cootchy Cooty Men's Comics, all of Williams' hot rod art done for Ed "Big Daddy" Roth's studio, and the rare, two-color strip "Yama Yama." (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS HC, 9x12, 288pg, PC $75.00 THE NIMROD #7 by Lewis Trondheim Ever wonder what it's like to sit in on an editorial meeting at L'Association, the French publishing house Lewis Trondheim co- owns? Wonder no more, as we get to witness a meeting of the six principals that turns into a drunken tussle with a toilet brush. Also, little Lewis discovers the joys and pitfalls of thievery; older Lewis battles the bulge; and a store visit turns into a nausea- inducing debacle when Lewis's friends gross him out with explicit talk of medical emergencies. Plus, a special cameo by Moebius! With this issue The Nimrod expands to 32 pages, adding a eight pages of short features to the regular 24-page autobio story! b&w, 32pg $3.95 KRAZY & IGNATZ 1927-28: LOVE LETTERS IN ANCIENT BRICK TP by George Herriman; Edited by Bill Blackbeard In 2002, Fantagraphics embarked on a publishing plan to reintroduce the Krazy Kat strip to a public that has largely never seen it: this volume is the second of a long-term plan to chronologically reprint strips from the prime of Herriman's career, most of which have not seen print since originally running in newspapers 75 years ago. Each volume is edited by the San Francisco Cartoon Art Museum's Bill Blackbeard, the world's foremost authority on early 20th Century American comic strips, and designed by Jimmy Corrigan author, Chris Ware, who may well go down as the best cartoonist of the 21st Century. In addition to the 104 full-page black-and-white Sunday strips from 1927 and 1928 (Herriman did not use color until 1935), the book includes introductions by Blackbeard, vaudeville historian Ben Schwartz, and reproductions of rare Herriman ephemera from Ware's own extensive collection, as well as annotations and other notes by Ware and Blackbeard. SC, 10x12, 120pg, b&w $14.95; LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #6 by Los. Bros. Hernandez The latest issue of Love & Rockets reintroduces one of Gilbert's wackiest characters... Roy! This cover-featured tale is the mother of all Roy epics, as he is wrongfully imprisoned and then caught in a hellish jailbreak. Plus Julio's dad lays it down in this issue's installment of "Julio's Day"; Dr. Fausto explores the mysterious case of "Rosario X"; beloved Danish comedian Dirk Passer stars in a classic "Peterson" adventure; and a new chapter of the Beto/Mario adventure epic, "Me For the Unknown." Over on the Jaime side of the fence, after last issue's Penny Century extravaganza, Maggie, Hopey, and Ray are back for three new stories! Deluxe paper, cardstock covers. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 PRINCE VALIANT VOLUME 46: THE SUNKEN TREASURE by Hal Foster & John Cullen Murphy Fantagraphics' deluxe, full-color editions of Prince Valiant run chronologically. Volume 46 features the years 1976 and 1977, reprinting some of the very last strips written and roughed-out by Foster (who passed away in 1982). The strips are finished by Foster's prodigious assistant, John Cullen Murphy, who had been quietly assisting Foster for several years and actively took over the bulk of the drawing chores in 1971, immediately developing a fan following himself — initial plans to end the series around 1971 were changed due to overwhelming fan demand, and there are no plans to end the series now. Each volume in the series presents close to a year's worth of strips per volume in an oversized format showcasing the strip's spectacular color pages. SC, 10x13, 48pg, FC $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PECULIA GN by Richard Sala Peculia, the intrepid heroine, is a precocious and rebellious adventurer who fearlessly wanders through a world filled with zombies, monsters, and more, assisted only by her trusty butler. In addition to collecting all the "Peculia" stories to date, this collection also includes a brand-new six-page, painted color story in which Peculia happens upon a sinister doll shop. The Peculia collection (serialized in the pages of Sala's regular comic, Evil Eye) is an excellent introduction to Richard Sala's idiosyncratic universe of noir-ish mystery, suspense, and occasional whimsy! SC, 7x10, 104pg, PC $12.95 O/A EPILEPTIC VOLUME 1 TP by David B. Epileptic is author David B.'s story of his brother's battle with epilepsy — but it turns into a penetrating and sometimes lacerating self-examination on the author's part, as he delves into his own complex emotions and his family's troubled history, as well as his own youthful fantasy life. MATURE READERS SC, 160pg, b&w $24.95 ************************ LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #1-4 PACK by Los. Bros. Hernandez All the beloved characters from the first series of L&R are present: Maggie, Hopey, and all those Hoppers residents. Plus a continuing tale of political intrigue by Mario & Gilbert called "Me for the Unknown." The first four issues are packed together for your ease of reading. Viva Los Bros.! MATURE READERS Pack (x4), b&w $15.75 Eros Comix HOW TO DRAW COMICS THE EROS WAY #1 by Tony Libido SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL PC, 40pg $4.95 YOUNG WITCHES VOLUME 5: THE LEGACY #5 by F. Solano Lopez & Pol SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 ALICE IN SEXLAND #7 by Mashumaro Jyuubaori SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 HEAD #3 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 DILDO #1 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 THE SEXUAL POSITIONS OF THE KAMA SUTRA #1 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 HOUSEWIVES AND HOT MOMS AT PLAY VOLUME 1 GN by Rebecca SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, b&w $9.95 LUNA GN by Fotis Georgeles & Fotis Pehlivanides SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pg, FC $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EROS GN 51: BOFFY THE VAMPIRE LAYER by Bruce McCorkindale SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pg, b&w $14.95 O/A EROS GN 48: HERE COME THE LOVEJOYS by Bruce McCorkindale SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pg, b&w $18.95 O/A SLUT GIRL #1-6 SET by Isutoshi SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x6), b&w $23.50 ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH XXX FILES COLLECTION TP by Cris Peterson & Dan Schaefer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) (STAR16056) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 88pg, b&w $14.95 ********************** FELIX COMICS FELIX'S WAY OUT CARTOON LAFF-A-PALOOZA #1 by Various It's Felix to the rescue! Your favorite Felix characters are having problems, and it's up to good old Felix to save the day! The King of the Blobs is looking for a change –– he wants to see what it's like to be a regular Joe in "Make Room for Gulpo." What happens when a guy who's who schtick is shouting "Va-Voom" gets laryngitis? What has 34 legs and sells cookies like there is no tomorrow? Whatever it is, Roxanne has enlisted its help in getting her beloved Rock Bottom! Speaking of love, it seems that Felix's Magic Bag has also been struck by Cupid's arrow. That's right, the Magic Bag is in love! Plus, all the usual assortment of puzzles, games, and pin-ups! b&w, 32pg $2.50 FIERY STUDIOS VÖGELEIN #5 by Jane Irwin The mini-series draws to a close as the confrontation between Vögelein and the Duskie reaches a fever pitch… and concludes! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $3.00 FLAGSHIP PRODUCTIONS DAN FLAGG: A LEGEND'S RETURN GN by Don Sherwood & Various U.S. Marine Vince Hanson blames two U.S. bombings on North Korea, leading to an American outcry for response. The CIA, however, suspects that Hanson planted the bombs himself. The legendary leatherneck Dan Flagg, a hero of battle and top Marine troubleshooter, has contently retired to a rancher's life. He is asked to come out of retirement to establish facts to prove that the young Marine is not responsible for the bombings. SC, 128pg, PC $29.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK GRADING GUIDE––NEW EDITION By Robert M. Overstreet and Arnold T. Blumberg There's never been as much attention paid to the grading of comics as there is today. With the advent of independent certification, grading concerns have come to the forefront in a way never before seen. In discussions with collectors, retailers and the Overstreet advisors, it became clear that a new edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Grading Guide was needed. This book is the answer to those many requests! Learn in detail what you need to know in order to understand grading, explore the concerns surrounding restoration, and see beautifully detailed examples of each type of defect and books in every grade. Lavishly illustrated, this book is a "how to" symposium for those new to grading and a thorough, handy reference for experienced enthusiasts. (CAUT: 4) SC $24.00 STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 32 by Robert M. Overstreet The most respected price guide in the business is back! In addition to the traditional features such as pricing, market report, key sales, and numerous other insights into the marketplace, the Overstreet Guide #32 also includes a new look at Superman. Available in the standard softcover format (featuring a Silver Age master Murphy Anderson's recreation of Action #1), or in the big, big spiral-bound format (featuring a Spider-Man cover by Alex Ross). SUPERMAN SOFTCOVER (STAR15372) $22.00 BIG BIG (STAR15376) (CAUT: 2) $35.00 HAKES PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 4TH EDITION "The Definitive Visual Guide and Checklist" returns with a new edition and power-packed exploration of the phenomenal history of comic character collectibles. Presented in a format larger than The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide with more than 900 pages, this book is the definitive visual guide and checklist for character toys! This edition includes more than 13,000 photo illustrated entries and more than 39,000 prices in 360 unique categories! It's all in here! Toy Story, Uncle Scrooge, Spider-Man, Superman, Small Soldiers, Superhero Resins, Batman, Muhammad Ali, Disneyana, Roy Rogers, Buck Rogers, KISS, Mickey Mouse, The Lone Ranger, Puppet Master, Elvis, The Phantom, X-Men, Charlie Chaplin, The Cisco Kid, Donald Duck, Captain Marvel, Laurel & Hardy, Howdy Doody, Planet of the Apes, MAD, Hopalong Cassidy, Captain America, Toy Guns, and more! Many rare and one-of-kind collectibles are included and thousands of new toys have been added since the previous edition! All this and more! (STAR15977) SC $35.00 PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUME 3 & 4 HC'S Ernie Gerber's fantastic photo-journals are a serious collector's dream come true and they're also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics Volumes 3 is a 11" x 14" hardcover book that illustrates the lavish history of Marvel Comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color! Volume 4 features all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961 — the beginning of Marvel's heyday — through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #1! VOL. 3 (STAR00178)––HC, 11x14 $29.95 VOL. 4 (STAR00179)––HC, 10x14, PC $29.95 EC NEW DIRECTION SET 1: IMPACT HC Featuring "Master Race," one of the most acclaimed early comic book accounts of the Holocaust, by Bernie Krigstein! Impact also features the work of Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, George Evans, and others! This volume collects all five issues of this EC series. (STAR01392) HC $20.00 NEW DIRECTION SET 1: M.D. HC M.D. could just as well have meant "Medical Drama" as the EC crew jumped into the arena which has been a mainstay throughout the history of radio and television with these taut tales by Joe Orlando, George Evans, Reed Crandall, Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, and others. If you don't think a comic about surgeons, nurses, and patients could hold your attention, you owe it to yourself to check out a medical practice with an EC twist — M.D.! (STAR01391) HC $20.00 THE LITTLE LULU LIBRARY VOLUME VI HC Marge's Little Lulu transmogrified into one of the all-time great comic book series, thanks to the comic genius of John Stanley! This hardback set is similar to the EC Library in format, and reprints story pages in brilliant, large-size black and white (covers used are in full four color). Extensive editorial and biographical data are sprinkled throughout the volumes. This three-volume set is in its own decorative slipcase and includes issues 68-87. (STAR02525) Set $130.00 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MICKEY MOUSE IN COLOR DELUXE EDITION This is simply one of the greatest books for a Mouse collector ever published! The best Mickey strips and comic book stories, in a deluxe format! Eight complete, unedited daily and Sunday newspaper sequences from the 1930s are reprinted here in full color and in full newspaper size. Featured is a 60-year retrospective of Mickey Mouse in the comics, including interviews with Carl Barks (the Duck Man) and Floyd Gottfredson (who drew the Mickey strip from the early 30s through the 60s)—even a 7" vinyl record of a conversation between Barks and Gottfredson! Big (12 1/2" by 16") Limited, Signed, numbered edition of 3000. HC, 13x16, FC $250.00 ******************* HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA #15 by Faerber, Matthew, & Clark "The Pack" Part 4. Vampirella is caught up in a hunting pack of werewolves who are not quite what they seem. A camping expedition is threatened by the danger in the woods, and Vampirella is caught in the action, suspected by the police and targeted by the beasts. Available with a regular cover by Amanda Conner, a limited cover by Tony Harris, and a photo cover. Limited to 1,500. REG.—FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD.—FC, 32pg $9.95 PHOTO—FC, 32pg $9.95 PANTHA #1/VAMPIRELLA #7 TEXEIRA GOLD FX CHROME COVER EDITION Due to a production error about 100 exist of this rare comic of Vampirella #7/Pantha #1 featuring a super gold chrome cover by fan-favorite Mark Texeira. FC, 32pg $39.95 VAMPIRELLA #7-10 LIMITED COVER EDITIONS SET This set includes all four hard-to-find limited edition covers from the Hungry Ghosts story arc. Limited to 1,000. Features covers by Greg Hildebrand, Amanda Conner, Dawn Brown, and Alex Horley. Set (x4), FC $29.95 VAMPIRELLA LIVES SIGNED DELUXE GOLD HC by Ellis, Conner, Palmiotti, & Quesada This edition of Vampirella Lives features a gold embossed cover and each copy will be autographed by artists Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Also includes a lithograph plate by Joe Quesada. This limited hardcover edition contains Vampirella Lives #1-3 plus an epilogue written by Warren Ellis and artwork by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Limited to 150. (CAUT: 2) FC, 88pg $29.95 VAMPIRELLA RETRO #1-3 SET art by Jose Gonzales This set includes all three issues of the Vampirella Retro series. Each issue re-presents the original Vampirella series in retro black and white. Art by the famed Jose Gonzales, and featuring the painted cover by Rascals in Paradise artist Silke. Presented with a deluxe heavy-stock cover. Set (x3), b&w $9.95 HEAVY METAL INNOCENT IMAGES HC Includes 96 pages of pin-ups by various cover artists from the Spanish publications of Kiss and Viper Magazine. HC, 96pg, FC $19.95 SERPIERI SKETCHBOOK II HC Includes drawings of Druuna and characters from Serpieri's other books. HC, 80pg, PC $22.95 HIPPY COMIX Carnal Comics TRIPLE-X CINEMA: A CARTOON HISTORY TP by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08028) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $14.95 Cherry Comics OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHERRY #19 by Larry Welz SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A CHERRY #22 by Larry Welz & Mark Bodé SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.00 ********************** HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING METABARONS: ALPHA/OMEGA GN by Jodorowsky, Charest, Moebius, & Gimenez Travis Charest, Juan Gimenez, and Moebius all come together in this must-have Metabarons special! Metabarons: Alpha/Omega is a celebration of the series' past, as well as a look into its future. Featuring short stories as well as missing pages from Incal and Metabarons, all written by Metabarons creator, Alexandro Jodorowsky, Alpha/Omega is an important history lesson for any fan, new or old. This is the first-ever published Metabarons material by Travis Charest, in a story that leads into his upcoming projects featuring the characters. Also appearing in the story, "The Crest of the Castaka," by Jodorowsky and Gimenez, tells the origin of the tattoo that adorns the chest of every Metabaron, as well as pages by Moebius and Gimenez that have never seen print in America. Metabarons: Alpha/Omega is the perfect place for new Metabarons fans to see why the series has gained such critical acclaim from creators such as Warren Ellis. And Travis Charest fans are sure to turn out en masse to see what is sure to be some of the best work in his already illustrious career. Cover by Charest. Prestige Format. (CAUT: 2) FC, 48pg $9.95 METAL HURLANT #3 by Various; Cover by Gerald Parel The international comics revolution continues this month as Promethea artist J.H. Williams III joins Metabarons writer, Alexandro Jodorowsky, for a story about a vampire trying to extinguish the sun in, "Eucharist Sun." Then, Legion Lost artist Pascal Alixe illustrates the adventures of a police precinct in a city overrun with monsters, and nothing is ever as it seems in, "Monster Police Department." Also in this issue is the continuation of Megalex by Jodorowsky and Pin-Up Girls From Around The World artist, Fred Beltran, as well as some more Pin-Up excitement from Beltran! (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS PC, 48pg $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SON OF THE GUN VOLUME 4: SINNER AND SAINT HC by Jodorowsky & Bess Juan is dying, literally crucified for his sins. How can there be any atonement for his life? A life in which murder was the least of his crimes? This series has shocked fans with its disconcerting ability to mix grim reality with artistic beauty! (STAR15994) MATURE READERS HC, FC $15.95 ************************ I BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS: RIVERWOLF Riverwolf is a collaborative illustrated-music project brought to you by Thieves & Kings creator, Mark Oakley, and accomplished Top-10 playlist singer/song-writer, Anthony Davis, ("After the Fall"). This package includes ten song tracks inspired by the comic book series, as well as a brand new, 12-page fully water-colored story, (Oakley's first ever), in a 5" x 5" book-style (non-jewel case) CD package entirely illustrated and designed by Mark Oakley. A very beautiful project. Watch for the upcoming animated music video! CD $16.50 ICARUS PUBLISHING TEA CLUB #2 by P.M.B.Q. It's the exciting second episode of Tea Club, and the weekend is finally here! After her first hectic Tea Club meeting, all Hana Neko wants to do is relax, sip some oolong, and chat with her friends. But with the first Tea Club Ceremonial Battle looming right around the corner, Mr. Bear has different plans for his Tea Club protégé… whether she likes it or not! It's a battle of wills between Catgirl and Bear! Cute catgirls, outrageous manga-style humor, and a giant, talking bear — what more reasons do you need to check out this book? b&w, 32pg $2.99 IDW PUBLISHING MAGE KNIGHT: STOLEN DESTINY #2 by Todd Dezago & David Cabrera Based on the groundbreaking collectible miniatures game, Mage Knight! The Land of Mage Knight continues to unfold as the young warrior Jason confronts his mysterious abductor, begging for answers that will be a long time coming... if at all! Thrust into a world of constant battle and continuous danger, he strives to keep up with his captor as they confront evil and corruption in all its many forms. Meanwhile, Skyros goes looking for his errant ward, believing Jason to have returned to the Black Powder Rebellion... but what he finds there is an even more horrible fate! Cover by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets). FC, 32pg (2 of 5) $3.50 LURID #2 by Paul Lee & Adam Huntley Comic veteran Paul Lee and hot new artist Adam Huntley bring you two intertwining stories. Follow the further adventures of our wayward stripper Christine and learn why they make strippers get licenses. Then, meet Omar, owner and proprietor of Club Lurid, La Habra's finest "Gentlemen's Club." Think being the owner of a strip club would be a great job? Nothing but naked girls and money, right? Guess again. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 IDW/ASHLEY WOOD CON POSTER #2 by Ashley Wood Sold by IDW at their con appearances, this unique poster is now available to comics fans who couldn't make it to a show. Featuring characters from IDW Publishing and Ashley Wood's Popbot, this poster is a beautiful addition to any wall! MATURE AUDIENCES Poster, 12x36, FC $15.00 INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP LIBERTY MEADOWS: BIG BOOK OF LOVE SPECIAL EDITION HC WITH PRINT by Frank Cho When the Big Book of Love was first released, the demand for the Deluxe Limited Edition far exceeded supply. But now you have a chance to own the same material as the Deluxe Edition! When the 9-11 tragedies caused the cancellation of several trade shows, a special signed promotional print by Frank Cho was left in limbo. This high-quality color print is the same image as in the Deluxe Editions (but not bound into the book) and suitable for framing! You'll also get the same bookmark from the Deluxe Edition, all in a first printing of the original Big Book of Love! This is a great collection of the first year of the story in a fancy, high-quality art book. All the art was newly scanned and retouched to show it at its best on slick art-quality paper. Also, every Sunday strip has been colored to take best advantage of the slick printing. If that wasn't enough, then get ready for a new Liberty Meadows story — a new eight-page story in full-color! In fact there is new art peppered throughout this magnificent collection. Get the entire 1997 run of Liberty Meadows! Limited to 500 copies! HC, 9x12, 112pg, PC $49.95 MARC HEMPEL'S NAKED BRAIN #3 by Marc Hempel WARNING: Reading this book at more than a page at a time will result in unrestrained laughter! Only Marc Hempel could fill page after page with these funny and disturbing comics and gag cartoons, because his name is in the title! All this and Tug & Buster, Victim Victoria, unseen sketchbook pages, an incredible fully-painted front cover and lots more — all from the manic mind of America's most beloved semi-obscure cartoonist. Bonus: Free Toy Inside! (Assembly and mutilation of comic book required.) b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 IRONCAT DARK DIMENSION ZERO VOLUME 1 TP From acclaimed horror manga artist [Name not given] comes a tale of love and death, demons and gods. Dark Dimension Zero is the story of young Zero, a half-devil/half-god who has been given the duty of claiming the souls of the living once their time has come. In the first tales included in this collection, Zero comes for a young girl who has plunged off the side of a building going after the most precious possession in her life… a book; we learn about Zero's past; Zero encounters a young man who refuses to let go of his previous life because of a woman he loved; and Zero's half sister, Lucia, comes to the human world takes the life energy of a young boy in return for granting a man the health of his daughter. SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $16.95 FUTABA-KUN CHANGE! VOLUME 7 GN Futaba's secret is out, and now he has to do some major damage control if he wants to keep Misaki in his life! But just as things start smoothing out, a new complication enters the scene in the form of Kurin Shimeru, Futaba's distant relation from his parents' home island. Like Futaba, Kurin has the same gender-bending abilities. Unlike Futaba, Kurin uses her abilities for selfish reasons, careless of the havoc she wreaks creates in her gorgeous male form. Then there's the little problem of a past promise Futaba's father made: Kurin Shimeru is Futaba's fiancee! What will Futaba do?! Can he find a way out of this engagement and keep his love for Misaki alive? SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 VAMPIRE YUI VOLUME 5 #3 Nagi and Madoka continue their battle as Senju watches over Sei's sleeping body within the lake. However, the serpent spirit Jagiri's hold on Madoka seems to be slipping, allowing visions of Yui to enter Madoka's remaining human consciousness. Will Madoka ever be free of Jagiri's control? Will Yui wake up from her sleep within the lake? b&w, 32pg $2.95 YOU & ME VOLUME 1 #5 A landlord has never had it so rough! Clad in armor to battle his sneaky residents for rent, Mr. Ohya faces a new challenge in Yuu. Although Yuu wishes to help his landlords in cleaning the building, his ghostly companions have learned his secret power (so secret, even Yuu doesn't know himself!) of super-strength when his glasses are removed. Can the building survive the carnage as its inhabitants duke it out?! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Sexy Fruit EDEN VOLUME 1 #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 HEARTCORE #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 9 #8 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FUTABA-KUN CHANGE! VOLUME 1 GN Studio Ironcat's first graphic novel collects the first volume of the wildly popular and hilariously zany manga Futaba-kun Change! All six issues are reprinted in one spiffy volume. (STAR10868) SC, 6x9, 192pg, b&w $15.95 VAMPIRE PRINCESS YUI VOLUME 1 TP by Narumi Kakinouchi From esteemed artist Narumi Kakinouchi, who brought you New Vampire Miyu, comes the gothic tale of Vampire Princess Yui, a young half-human/half-vampire who does not yet understand her fate. Yui has been sick for some time and doesn't know why. It turns out that it is because of her cravings… for blood. Join Yui as she learns of her vampiric heritage, her relation for the vampire Miyu, and the mysterious Nagi, a young man who is not quite human himself… (STAR14078) SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $17.95 ****************** JAY COMPANY COMICS FATHOM WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO 2002 LIMITED PREVIEW EDITION by Michael Turner Jay Company presents a new line of micro premium editions! Fresh from its debut at the 2002 Wizard World Chicago, The Fathom Preview Edition is packaged with a brand new black and white cover, with art by Talent Caldwell. Limited to only 500 copies worldwide, every book comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed a bag and board. b&w, 22pg MSRP: $19.99 TOMB RAIDER: JOURNEYS #2—SAN DIEGO COMIC CON LIMITED EDITION by Fiona Avery & Drew Johnson; Cover by Andy Park Jay Company presents a new line of micro premium editions! Fresh from its debut at the Comic Con International 2002: San Diego, Tomb Raider: Journeys #2 is packaged with a brand new black-and-white cover, with art by Andy Park. Limited to only 500 copies worldwide, every copy includes a Certificate of Authenticity, and comes bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg MSRP: $19.99 TOMB RAIDER #25: END GAME JAY COMPANY EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER EDITION by John Ney Reiber & Michael Turner Top Cow Studios has some special twists in store for our intrepid Tomb Raider as guest penciler Michael Turner returns for this special anniversary issue. But can it be Lara Croft's last? This special Endgame crossover features a brand-new cover, exclusive for Jay Company, limited to only 3,500 copies! All copies come bagged and boarded, and include a Certificate of Authenticity. Also as a Premium Foil Edition, with a micro-print-run of just 1,000 copies! (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC, 32pg MSRP: $6.99 FOIL—FC, 32pg MSRP: $19.99 WITCHBLADE #60: ENDGAME FOIL EDITION by David Wohl & Francis Manapul The newest Top Cow crossover, Endgame, kicks it into high gear with this special edition of Witchblade #60! Limited to only 1,000 copies, this special premium foil edition comes bagged and boarded. Also available in a special Signed Edition! (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC, 32pg MSRP: $12.99 SGN.—FC, 32pg MSRP: $19.99 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT L33T: COMICS FOR GAMERS #8 by Various Some of the best gaming-related comics team up under one cover in L33T: Comics For Gamers! In this issue, more funny animal gaming with Ront & Mewn; the geeky gang's all here in Multi-Platform Gaming League; comical RPG-style fun with Adventurers!; the never-lagging satire of Newshounds; a peek into Greg Dean's own Real Life; and a gaggle of other kick-ass "comics for gamers!" b&w, 48pg $4.95 KENZER & COMPANY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: BLACK AND WHITE #5 by Jeff Limke & Rod Pereira Tinélith, a half-elf thief; Benni, a half-orc fighter; Snibb, a gnome wizard; and Bernleough, a human cleric, have escaped through the back-roads of southwestern Nyrond in an attempt to avoid capture for Tinélith's theft of government scrolls from a government messenger returning to Rel Mord, the capital of Nyrond. Last issue, Rel Mord's Commander of the City Guardsmen, Grakin, captured the travelers, only to let them escape as part of an elaborate plan to frame the group as rebels carrying plans to overthrow the Nyrondan monarchy. As they escaped, the thorns of a poisonous plant scratched Snibb. As we join the group, they have made it to the town of Beetu in southern Nyrond… b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.99. KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #73 Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic book on the subject of games and gamers — ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara may play different characters in different games, their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. In addition to the comics, KoDT features articles about and for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A fantastic and hilarious slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a funny, wonderful celebration of the gaming culture. Share a copy just once and a new reader is born. Guaranteed! b&w, 96pg $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #16 by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim Turned evil by a cursed ring, the beautiful barbarian Zayre sets in motion the first stage of her plan to rule the Wurld! Can her comrades, El Ravager, Knuckles, and Teflon Billy, find a way to stop the most dangerous opponent they've ever faced — or will they even notice? Don't miss the penultimate issue of the most surprising K.ILL storyline ever, in "The Evil Among Us!" b&w, 24pg $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: EVERKNIGHTS #3 by Tony DiGerolamo & Manny Vega The South Paw Guild returns to claim Lefty III and mysteriously disappear with him, but this time the Everknights are determined to find out the deal. Can they save Lefty III from the strange world of the South Paws? Who is Lefty III? Who is Lefty Prime? What is the secret of the Leftys? Find out in this all-Lefty special, "It's a Left, Left, Left, Left, Left, Left World!" It's Left-acular! b&w, 24pg $2.99 SPACEHACK #2 by Doug Curtis All-new! You've begged! You've pleaded! Now the beloved SpaceHack strips you've seen in the Knights of the Dinner Table comic magazine become a story of their own! Join the three-issue mission of Captain Queeze and his intrepid (and more than a little insane) crew in this amazingly funny mini-series! b&w, 24pg (2 of 3) $2.99 STARS OF THE MONTH KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: TALES FROM THE VAULT VOLUME 1 TP Tales from the Vault is a compilation of all the Knights of the Dinner Table single-page strips that have appeared in various publications. (STAR09798) SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 1 TP All of the best craziness collected for you in convenient collectible softcovers! The original stories have been enhanced with additional footnotes and a cleaner visual presentation for your reading pleasure. Extra goodies include humorous bits of KoDT trivia. Full-color cardstock covers. (STAR09879) SC, 96pg $9.95 ***************** KING HELL PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE MAXIMORTAL COLLECTED EDITION #1 by Rick Veitch The Maximortal tells the origin of the ultimate heroic idea made flesh, and it's hidden impact on 20th century history. Beginning with a thunderous explosion over the Siberian subcontinent, through the atomic devastation of Hiroshima and beyond, The Maximortal is a true epic told through the astonishing stories of the human beings caught in its ever-widening wake. This volume reprints the first seven issues of the "King Hell/Tundra" series in a deluxe black-and-white format, along with Veitch's meditation on the archetype, "Curse of the Superman," as an afterward. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $14.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH RABID EYE: THE DREAM ART OF RICK VEITCH The Collected Rare Bit Friends Volume 1 by Rick Veitch Veitch's dream life, as recorded in the first eight issues of Rare Bit Fiends, takes readers on a multidimensional mind-mulching roller-coaster-ride of panel art, after which they'll never think of dreaming (or comics) in quite the same way again! Also includes "Understanding Rare Bit Fiends," an enlightening explanatory trip through the history, science, and magic of dreaming as well as Veitch's unique and personal perspective on the nature and importance of the dream function. (STAR01450) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 196pg, b&w $14.95 POCKET UNIVERSE: THE DREAM ART OF RICK VEITCH The Collected Rare Bit Fiends Volume Two by Rick Veitch Welcome to Pocket Universe, in which Veitch combines the ultimate in post-modern storytelling with his bravura Crowquill and ink illustrations to recreate the deepest levels of dreaming as a startling and subtle set-piece of sensational psycho-art. Building on the drumbeat one-page dreams from the companion volume, Rabid Eye, Veitch composes a single sweeping mindscape that carries the reader along hypnotically, unfolding through the vistas of the unconscious with all the magic and mystery of dreaming itself. Are art and life one? Includes "It's Not Where It's Going, It's Where It's Coming From: Confessions Of A Dream Artist" by Veitch. (STAR02121) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** K.O. COMIX SUCCESSORS #2 by Russ Kazmierczak & Brent Otey Taking place 10 years before the previous issue, Ferrah Monet was an average high school adolescent, smitten by the varsity team quarterback. When she discovers their relationship was just a one-night stand on the same day she acquires superpowers, things get a little psycho. This issue contains a six-page backup story introducing Lookalike, who experiences a distinctly different type of identity crisis. b&w, 26pg $3.00 KNOCKABOUT COMICS FIRKIN COLLECTION VOLUME 1 by Tym Manley & Hunt Emerson SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pg, FC $16.99 LAST GASP STAR OF THE MONTH TINTIN COMPLETE COMPANION HC NEW PRINTING by Michael Farr & Hergé An overview of the world famous comic character and his adventures through the 23 titles of the complete oeuvre, the Complete Companion contextualizes Hergé's work, replacing it in its historical period by showing side by side the drawings and the references used by the artist to establish believable backgrounds and realistic details. Includes sketches in the 500 illustrations presented. (STAR15996) HC, 205pg $29.95 **************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROBERT CRUMB'S ZAP COMIX NEW PRINTINGS #4-7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL From Previews Vol. XII #8, page 312 ZAP COMIX #4 $3.95 ZAP COMIX #5 $3.95 ZAP COMIX #6 $3.95 ZAP COMIX #7 $3.95 ZAP COMIX #8 $3.95 **************************** LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER #29 by Carla Speed McNeil Magri White has a whole world inside his head. That's his job. He hasn't slept in 20 years for fear of turning it all sideways. And then he woke up. For 20 years he'd been half-crazy with fatigue toxins. Yesterday he fell asleep. Today he woke up, and can't remember half the details of his treasured dream world, Elsewhere. The Elsewhere Corporation isn't going to be pleased. "Dream Sequence" concludes in this issue of the multiple-Eisner-nominated series, Finder! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: THE PHANTOM WINGS OF DEATH LIMITED SIGNED AND NUMBERED PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Joseph Michael Linsner's line of hugely successful, self-published dotcom prints continues with Dawn: The Phantom Wings of Death. Both Linsner's Goddess figure and her consort, Death, take on a sleek, spectral and somewhat futuristic look for this harvest season appearance. This dazzling display of Linsner's multi-media artistry is printed on high-quality 100-pound art stock paper, and is signed and numbered. This offering limited to 1200 copies. Dawn: The Phantom Wings of Death is sure to please any Goddess worshipper or fan of classic "good girl" pinup art, such as that of Vargas, Petty, Frazetta, Olivia, Hughes, Stevens, Royo, or Cho. Presented in a 16" x 20", standard framing size. (CAUT: 2) Print, 16x20, FC $30.00 STAR OF THE MONTH DAWN: PIN-UP GODDESS by Joseph Michael Linsner Thirty-two pages of Linsner doing what he does best — Dawn! The Horned God, Darrian Ashoka, and the entire cast of colorful characters come to life in over two dozen cover-quality paintings exploring and illuminating Dawn's world. Part classic cheesecake, part mystic journey, the spirits of Alberto Vargas and Joseph Campbell come together in this Linsner- created artistic manifesto! More than a pin-up book, more than a comic book — it's a complete cosmic rebirth experience! (STAR13847) FC, 32pg $2.95 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A I LOVE NEW YORK by Joseph Michael Linsner Joseph Linsner was raised in Queens, New York, and from his apartment he could see the Twin Towers. On September 11th, 2001, New York City was attacked, and those buildings he had always thought of as 'eternal' were destroyed. The unthinkable had happened and he knew that his country would never be the same. How does one react to such an overwhelming crime against humanity? Writer/artist JML gives his personal viewpoint on a tragedy that has affected a nation, a world, and a boy who grew up in New York. Fully painted color covers. A portion of the profits from this book will go to the American Red Cross. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ******************* LITTLE ROCKET PUBLICATIONS COMPLETE WILD STARS COLLECTION by Tierney, Simons, Gil, & Brewer You want action? This 10-book bagged collection contains 70 gunshots, 65 explosions, 12 crashes, and 4 worlds destroyed as the fate of not only Earth, but reality itself hangs in the balance. This one-time-only offering includes rare first printings from the 1980s Wild Stars that were saved specifically for this collection! As an additional bonus, the first issue of the Wild Stars future history chronicles Force Majeure: Prairie Bay is also included. Limited to 500 editions. Covers by Frank, Brunner, & Tom Smith! (CAUT: 4) Collection $21.95 OFFERED AGAIN WILD STARS VOLUME 3 #7 by Michael Tierney & Dave Simons Eighteen years in the making! Every character returns and every plot thread is answered! The war against the Wild Stars by the planet destroying Brothan concludes. The Artomiques succeed in their search for Adolf Hitler. The secret of the time-traveling Keltic War Chief's actions in the past is told and the mystery of his connection to Divemaster Carlton MacKanaly and the space-faring Mack Mendez continues his campaign of revenge bombings — leading to one of the most surreal primary election days ever seen! b&w, 64pg (7 of 7) $5.95 MAD SCIENCE MEDIA COMICULTURE #2 by Various More pages, same price, same great quality! Featuring 10 all-new stories of all-different genres by comics pros who love comics! Includes the second chapters of four serials which started last issue: Don Hudson's wild women of the wild west return in "Gunpowder Girl & the Outlaw Squaw." It's supernatural-horror-noir with "The Lost Tribe" by Benjamin Raab, Allen Gladfelter, and Jeff Zornow. The violent crime series "Joey Berserk & Claire" by Steve Buccellato heats up and "An Alien Ate My Brain" by Marc Siry just gets weirder! Also in this issue, Part One of the off-beat "Rubber Sheets" by Brian Buccellato and one-shot stories by Kluas Janson, Rob Tokar, Jessica Wolk-Stanley, and others. Comiculture also features articles, interviews, and reviews about comics and pop culture. MATURE READERS Magazine, 80pg, FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMICULTURE #1 by Various An all-new anthology magazine featuring eight stories that run the gamut of genres. This first issue features a western, romance, humor, crime-noir, supernatural horror, and an autobiographical story, to name a few. Many of the stories are multi- episode serials, but each issue also includes self-contained stories. The average story is eight pages long. Plus, articles about comics and pop culture. This issue features an inking article by Klaus Janson and an article about breaking into comics. Cover by Walter Simonson. MATURE READERS Magazine, 64pg, FC $6.95 **************** MID-WEST COMIC COMPANY MID-WEST COMIC CO. NOTE: All comics come bagged and boarded for protection. INFERNO! #2—GOLD FOIL 2002 CONVENTION EDITION Marc Silvestri, writer/artist of Inferno, has created this convention exclusive limited edition alternate cover. Only 2,000 copies were printed, each featuring a prismatic gold foil stamping. FC, 32pg SRP: $9.99 INFERNO! #2—WIZARD WORLD 2002 VIRGIN COVER EDITION Only 500 copies were printed of this "Virgin" cover variant! This version features no logo, issue number, or any markings on the cover that would take away from the beautiful Marc Silvestri artwork, created specifically for Wizard World 2002: Chicago! FC, 32pg SRP: $29.99 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE PREVIEW BOOK First Transformers, then Thundercats, now He-Man and the Masters of the Universe return in this all new Image series! This limited edition Preview book showcases story concepts and sketches from the upcoming series. Don't miss out on your chance to get a sneak-peek at the return of this nostalgic '80s hit TV series, sure to be one of 2002's hottest new comics! PC SRP: $9.99 WITCHBLADE #8 TURNER SIGNED EDITION The Mid-West Comic Co.'s "Bargain-Priced Signature Series" offerings continue with Witchblade #8, signed by series creator and artist Michael Turner! Each issue has been hand-signed by Mr. Turner and includes a Certificate of Authenticity to prove it. This is not an easy issue to find, let alone signed on the cover by Top Cow superstar Michael Turner! FC, 32pg MSRP: $15.99 MISC! MAYHEM PRODUCTIONS SUPERCAR #0 by Wilson, Wolff, & Barnett III Based on the classic 1960s Supermarionation television series Supercar created by Gerry Anderson (Thunderbirds, Fireball XL5)! The Marvel of the Age roars into the 21st century in this new comic series. Mike Mercury and the rest of the original cast (even Mitch the monkey!) square off with the evil Masterspy, who is bent on making Supercar and her secrets his own. FC, 32pg (0 of 5) $2.95 CLASSIC SUPERCAR CAST BLACK T-SHIRT The entire Supermarionation cast from Gerry Anderson's classic TV production are featured in full-color on this screenprinted black 100% cotton T-shirt! (CAUT: 4) M-XL $17.95 XXL $19.95 MOONSTONE BOOKS MOONSTONE NOIR: BOSTON BLACKIE GN by Stefan Petrucha & Kirk Van Wormer; Cover by Tim Seelig "Film noir" drips right onto the comics page! Moonstone launches its new line of crime books with an all-new, all-original classic! He's a safecracker, an ex-con, but as always, Boston Blackie is misunderstood. At an extravagant costume ball, a jewel heist goes horribly wrong. The five-year-old son of the wealthy Greene family disappears, is presumed dead, and all fingers point to Boston Blackie as the main suspect! The body is never found, and seven years later BB is still haunted by what happened that night. He's drawn back into the case, and finds that his memories, and the truth of what happened that night, lay deep and distorted in a watery grave. A crackling, desperate tale by Stefan Petrucha (The X-Files), with art by Kirk Van Wormer (Vampirella)! Squarebound. b&w, 48pg $5.50 LEGACY OF THE INVISIBLE MAN GN by Dave Ulanski & Art Nichols; Cover by Doug Klauba Inspired by the H.G. Wells classic, the legend of the Invisible Man that once haunted the small English town of Iping is revisited. Nearly 100 years after the passing of the insane genius, his long-hidden journals are rediscovered, their secrets unlocked. The books make their way from proper old England to Birch Station, Indiana... where their new owner attempts to recruit the aid of the great-nephew of the legendary Invisible Man, and perhaps duplicate the experiments from a century past. But that which is unleashed upon the unsuspecting town is not only a new disappearing mystery antagonist... but quite possibly another madman, as well. Are they necessarily one and the same, or is more going on here than meets the eye? Will the intentions of the Invisible Man be carried out... or will the authorities of Birch Station see through him before it's too late? Squarebound. FC, 48pg $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MR. NIGHTMARE'S WONDERFUL WORLD VOLUME 1: THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY TP by Dave Ulanski It's time to break out some meringue-classics for a spin on the turntable, so put on your favorite dancing pants and get ready to bust a move as we return to Mr. Nightmare's Wonderful World! The round-headed wonder is back, collecting the story of the Keeper of Dreams and his posse of insane cosmic guardians. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $18.95 ************************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHANTOM: THE SINGH WEB by Ben Raab & Fernando Blanco Since 1936, he has been thrilling his newspaper audience worldwide. Now, welcome the comics return of the first costumed adventure hero, The Phantom! The bloodthirsty Singh Brotherhood is one of the Phantom's oldest foes. Deep within the Bengali jungle lies their most revered and evil treasure, The Singh Web! (STAR15986) FC, 48pg $6.95 ************************** NBM WILL EISNER'S SUNDIATA by Will Eisner In this tale from the land of Mali, the ruler Sumanguru cannot satisfy his ambition enough. When he encounters the Gray Rock of Evil, his powers are multiplied manifold. Now able to manipulate the elements, he goes on a rampage of conquests. However, the rock is devious, and prepares an enemy for him… one he knows Sumanguru will pay no heed to: a crippled child. The latest in Will Eisner's on-going series of adaptations. This hardcover is available in Regular and Limited Signed Edition (quarterbound with real cloth, and including a tip-in plate with special art signed by the grand master, limited to 300). REGULAR—HC , 8x11, 32pg, FC $15.95 LIMITED EDITION—HC, 8x11, 32pg, FC $50.00 STARS OF THE MONTH WILL EISNER'S THE LAST KNIGHT An Introduction to Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes; adapted by Will Eisner Will Eisner continues his series of adaptations of classic tales with this humorous rendition of Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote. Quixote was quite a gentleman, man of honor and idealist, even if he was a couple of cards short of a complete deck… attacking windmills as the enemy. It is his selflessness and gallantry that makes the "Man of La Mancha" a legend as retold to us by his faithful friend and servant, Sancho Panza. A touching story in beautiful color available in Softcover, Hardcover, or in a new Deluxe Signed and Numbered Hardcover Edition, with a tip-in plate signed by Eisner and limited to 300 copies. SC (STAR11061)––8x11, 32pg, FC $7.95 O/A HC––8x11, 32pg, FC $15.95 O/A DLX.––8x11, 32pg, FC $50.00 WILL EISNER'S MOBY DICK Adapted by Will Eisner The story of a dangerously obsessed man. Obsessed with seeking vengeance against a great white whale that pushes him and his reluctant crew in a quest across the seven seas. Obsessed with pitching his boat against a formidable beast against all odds and oblivious to the great risk to life and limb. Available in Softcover, Hardcover, and a Deluxe Limited Signed Edition, quarterbound with real cloth, and including a tip-in plate with special art signed by Eisner. Limited to 300 copies. SC (STAR14456)—8x11, 32pg, FC $7.95 HC (STAR14031)—8x11, 32pg, FC $15.95 O/A DLX—8x11, 32pg, FC $50.00 WILL EISNER'S THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG by Will Eisner There once lived a fair and popular prince who was transformed by the spiteful wizard into a frog. The only way he could become his handsome self again was to be kissed by a princess out of true love, which the frog-prince actually succeeds, albeit with great difficulty, in pulling off! Discover a charming whimsical new side to the great master! Now available in Hardcover, as well as a Deluxe Signed Edition Hardcover, with a tip-in plate signed by Eisner and limited to 300. HC (STAR10361)––8x11, 32pg, FC $15.95 O/A DLX.––8x11, 32pg, FC $50.00 *********************** DUNGEON #3 by Lewis Trondheim & Joann Sfar With his first adventure under his belt, where Herbert the Timorous Duck barely got away with luck and a heck of a lot of fast talking, it becomes clear to the Dungeon Keeper that his valiant soldier talks big but walks well... kinda small. Especially when the fiery-haired giantess Sonia the Huge comes to steal a crown which he was to guard and basically makes a carpet out of him! Herbert is now assigned to training to become a ferocious warrior... with more than his mouth. Bimonthly. b&w $2.95 LI'L SANTA HC by Lewis Trondheim & Thierry Robin By the creator of Dungeon and Oddballz! You have no idea what Santa must go through, all the way up there at the North Pole, until you read this suspenseful, fully silent graphic novel! Besides the huge yearly job that faces him, the North Pole is no friendly place! Santa must use all his best cunning to make all the world's kids happy. A light, delightfully original album for Christmas that will amuse all ages. HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $14.95 REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST VOLUME 2: WITHIN A BUDDING GROVE Adapted by Stephane Heuet Now in trade paperback! Proust, now a teenager, describes his first separation from his mother, a vacation taken in a high class beach resort in Normandy. Besides the fleeting visions of young girls, he also keenly observes, without acidity but detached amusement, the petty sophistry of the French upper class in its genteel environs, safely removed from the lower ones. An important social question is to know whether the pane of glass will always protect the feast of the marvelous beasts and if the obscure people peering at them through the night will not come and pick them out of their aquarium and eat them. SC—8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 O/A HC—8x11, 48pg, FC $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST VOLUME 1: COMBRAY The best-selling comics adaptation of the great classic of French literature that scandalized the French establishment as reported on the front page of the New York Times! Step back into a world of insightful reflection as Marcel Proust is brought back through the legendary magic of the smell of a Madeleine, to his youth in a small town of France. SC (STAR13826)—8x11, 72pg, FC $13.95 O/A HC—8x11, 72pg, FC $19.95 ***************************** Eurotica/Amerotica MINERVA VOLUME 1 SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $9.95 SIZZLE #16 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 48pg, b&w $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIZZLE #9, #14 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #9—Magazine, 48pg, b&w $4.95 #14—Magazine, 48pg, b&w $4.95 O/A I CAN SEE YOU COMIN'! SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $11.95 ********************** STAR OF THE MONTH WONDERS BY MAROTO SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR16001) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 64pg, b&w $13.95 ********************** NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE TICK'S BIG XMAS TRILOGY #1-3 The Tick and his friends celebrate Christmas this year in blazing style with a three-issue Tick Christmas spectacular trilogy… and all three issues will ship on the same day! The covers, by fan-favorite Sean Wang, form a gorgeous panoramic three-part "triptych" and feature most of the heroes, villains, and supporting characters who have appeared in The Tick's 16-year history! Racked together, the three issues of The Tick's Big Xmas Trilogy are sure to be the most eye-catching covers on store racks in November and December! The story is appropriately "epic" for a three-part Christmas extravaganza! In it, the Tick, the Yuletide season's favorite son, discovers that the Christmas Spirit appears to be on the wane in The City this year. He decides to boost the supply of Christmas cheer by staging a Christmas Pageant, and getting everyone involved. Even The City's costumed super-villains agree to participate, although with Chairface Chippendale and The Terror highlighting the "evil cast," it may not just be seasonal good will at work! A saga too big for one comic — heck, too huge even for two comics! — The Tick's Big Xmas Trilogy is a tale of such breathtakingly epic scope that it requires three whole issues to relate — which makes a lot of sense since it's a trilogy! #1—FC, 32pg $3.95 #2—FC, 32pg $3.95 #3—FC, 32pg $3.95 FAMOUS NAVAL BATTLES OF WW2 #2 The Battle of the Java Sea, while not as famous as the Battles of Midway and Coral Sea, constituted a major confrontation in the Pacific theater during World War II. It may remain "mysterious" to many military and WW2 buffs, but it had far-reaching consequences on the course of the Second World War. This issue reveals the details behind this pivotal naval conflict. b&w, 32pg $3.75 NEW SUIT NEW THING VOLUME 2: SECRETS The theme this time for the anthology series is "Secrets." Dash Shaw (Love Eats Brains) tells the story of a famous Hollywood actress and alleged shoplifter in his complex narrative. Noted author/artist Phoebe Gloeckner (A Child's Life, The Diary of a Teenage Girl) presents a story of a secret that is both more and less than it seems. June K.'s (Prologue) story details the subtle complexities of what is unspoken between two close friends who are soon to be separated. Jim Higgins (New Thing) and Jim Campbell (Out Damn P., Meathaus) examine the effects of unlimited love on both a couple and reality itself. Shannon Brady does a haunting version of "Blue Beard". And Katja Tukiainen (Post from India) provides a tale and the cover. Also, a story by a special creator whose identity is … a secret! SC, 8x6,104pg, b&w $9.95 NICE ONE ENTERTAINMENT GET CARTER! THE LAST DRAGON SCOUT #3 by Boey, Hinds, & Tan The Melch return! This time, Carter's caught in the middle as they face off with The Master of the Flying Guillotine, who's now out to seize his PowerViscos too! What's more, Tracy Dubois, the obnoxious superstar TV host of Gossip Minutes, homes in on the mayhem as Officer Ramona Parkway and Transquad blasts onto the scene. More truths are revealed about Mao Ying, when she astonishingly plays savior to the Last Dragon Scout and his DragonProtect, Bowbalee The Magnifique. Also, tensions continue to rise between the parents of Mao Ying and her fiancé Raven Low. And who are the mysterious hooded Fraterne Dragonnaire? It's all hitting the fan in the thundering third issue! Bi-monthly. (CAUT: 4) FC, 28pg $2.95 NITE OWL COMIX MAX HAMM FAIRY TALE DETECTIVE #1 by Frank Cammuso From the pages of EXPO 2001 comes the first full-length fairy tale noir Max Hamm mystery. There are a million bedtime stories in the naked city. This is one of them. When Max's partner, Humpty Dumpty ends up dead, it doesn't take a scratch and sniff to smell something rotten. And if Max learns the truth, a lot of important people — including Mother Goose — will end with egg on their faces. Because in Storybookland, dreams die hard. Fully painted. Prestige Format. SC, 48pg, b&w $4.95 ONI PRESS QUEEN & COUNTRY: DECLASSIFIED #1 by Greg Rucka & Brian Hurtt It's the first ever Queen & Country spin-off series! Set in the mid-80s, Declassified focuses on Paul Crocker as a young secret agent about to learn some of the hard lessons that will make him a lifer in the spy business. A botched escort of a defecting enemy agent out of Berlin has put Crocker's abilities to do his job into question, and when he receives terrible news about another agent back home, he even loses confidence in himself. When he leaves his nice home, his new wife, and the complacent world of desk jockeys and paper pushers behind him to meet another defector in Prague, will he be saying good- bye to them for good? Can he make the tough choices that will keep him alive? An off-shoot of Greg Rucka's Eisner- nominated series, Declassified is a whole new facet of an already multi-leveled comics story. Plus, Brian Hurtt makes a return engagement to Queen & Country, following his groundbreaking collaboration on Skinwalker. Cover by Scott Morse (Elektra). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 THREE DAYS IN EUROPE #1 by Antony Johnston & Mike Hawthorne Jack loves his wheeling-and-dealing job as an ad exec. Jack also loves rock-and-roll — especially the band Q.E.D. Thirdly, Jack loves Jill. And Jill loves her job at the modern art gallery. She loves the unique visions. Most of all, Jill loves Jack. But love isn't always easy and things have been off between the couple for a while. Fortunately, Jack has the perfect solution! He's planning the holiday of Jill's dreams—Paris over Valentine's Day, with passes to an invite-only gallery showing of a French Modernist painter. Jill knows nothing about this holiday--it will be a complete surprise. And Jack will be surprised that Jill's been busy, too. She's booked them both a secret trip to London with tickets to an ultra-exclusive Q.E.D concert. Of course, as luck would have it, both trips are scheduled to start the same night! Written by the award-winning writer of Frightening Curves, Antony Johnston, and illustrated by newcomer Mike Hawthorne (Grendel: Red, White, & Black), Three Days in Europe is a hilarious romp over three days, two continents, and one tumultuous relationship! Features a cover by Mutant, Texas artist J. Bone. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) $2.95 JINGLE BELLE'S COOL YULE TP by Dini, J. Bone, Rolston, Morrison, Smith, Aragones, Clugston-Major, & Various Sometimes, life hands you a raw deal. For instance, being Jingle Belle, the daughter of Santa Claus, can't be the easiest thing in the world. Here's the one guy in charge of bringing joy to children around the globe, so what's a self-aware young girl going to do when he neglects her happiness? Well, get even, of course! And have a little fun in the process! Jingle Belle is tired of sitting on the sidelines, and she's going to get her old man to notice her or ruin his life in the process. And whether that's enlisting the Grim Reaper as a department store substitute Santa, joining the local hockey team, or just cutting out to party with the cool kids, Jingle Belle is prepared to do it. This rib-tickling new collection of long and short stories by Paul Dini teams him with some of the finest artists in comics today—including Sergio Aragones (Groo), Bill Morrison (Roswell, Simpsons Comics), Stephen DeStefano (Bizarro Comics), Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother), Steve Rolston (Pounded, Mek) and Jeff Smith (Bone), as well as a special crossover with Chynna Clugston-Major's Blue Monday and the Eisner-nominated Mighty Elves one-shot drawn by J. Bone (Mutant, Texas)! This holiday treat sports a fancy new cover by Samurai Jack and Powerpuff Girls character designer Lynne Naylor and a snazzy color summer-vacation story by Dini, DeStefano, and Laura Allred (X- Force). SC, 120pg, PC $13.95 JINGLE BELLE'S WINTER WINGDING ONE-SHOT by Dini, DeStefano, Cervone & Brandt It's Paul Dini's annual Christmas celebration, and he's invited Santa's bratty daughter again. Jingle Belle may be the coolest thing in the North Pole, but that's sort of like being the handsomest guy in comics (if you get my self-deprecating drift; we ain't models for a reason!). This means a life filled with ho-ho-humdrum, so what's a girl to do but stir up a little trouble? Makes it hard, though, when Mrs. Claus sits down to write her yearly holiday letter. How does one sugarcoat her daughter's many arrests, mishaps, and hang-ups? And she's got plenty to explain this year when Jing starts an all-girl band with Tashi, Polly Green, and Texas supergal Ida Red! The main story is by Dini and Warner Bros. animators Tony Cervone and Spike Brandt, with an eight-page Santa Claus story by original Jingle Belle artist Stephen DeStefano and a rock-and-roll cover by Blue Monday's Chynna Clugston-Major! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JINGLE BELLE: NAUGHTY & NICE TP by Dini, DeStefano, & Marvit Collecting the popular miniseries and the Oni Double Feature short story under one cover, Naughty & Nice is the book to have this holiday season, or any time of the year! Also features a new, 8-page prose story by series creator Paul Dini, with full-color painted illustrations by Sparks creator, Lawrence Marvit. (STAR12039) SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $8.95 ******************* ONE PLUS ONE #3 by Neal Shaffer & Daniel Krall Eddie is starting to follow David's plans. He's learned all the card tricks, and he's now ready to ante up at the big boys' table. This is no ordinary game, though. This is the hardcore game, attended by the toughest and sharpest players in the criminal underground. Eddie has to play it just right, enough to draw the desired amount of attention from the guys in charge. See, David's idea is that Eddie will show he has the skills and end up in service to the boss, and then when he's earned the boss' trust, Eddie will go in for the big score. But is David guiding Eddie in this direction because he wants to help him, or because he knows it will be Eddie's downfall? One Plus One reaches its sweet middle. A tense thriller from newcomers Neal Shaffer and Daniel Krall, One Plus One is setting a new standard for psychological stories in comics. Cover courtesy of Powers co- creator Michael Avon Oeming. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 KISSING CHAOS: NONSTOP BEAUTY #2 by Arthur Dela Cruz Ashley isn't aware of the little time bomb ticking away in her e-mail inbox. To her, the document Angela sent her is just a list of names…but to the mystery men who've been looking for it these past couple of months, it's the key to the dark recesses of their operations. As they lurk in the shadows, Ashley sets up a meeting with a guy she doesn't know, but who is all too familiar to the readers of Oni's previous Kissing Chaos series. I mean, since it was Everett who had the document stolen from him in the first place, stands to reason he wouldn't just let it slip away. Skinwalker's Arthur Dela Cruz returns to the comic that made him an underground sensation and an Eisner Award Nominee. Kissing Chaos: Nonstop Beauty is an original trip through the side of our lives where nothing is ever put straight. Digest sized. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) $2.95 JASON & THE ARGOBOTS #3 by J. Torres & Mike Norton Jason knew earthquakes had been causing tremendous difficulties for nearby Shimmer City, but, hey, that's not his problem-- or at least it wasn't. You see, while the seismic activity was destroying buildings and sending the city's citizens into a general panic, it was also unearthing a mysterious mechanized giant, one with a cockpit perfectly sized for a kid like Jason! Now Jason has more than just a robot pal, he has a responsibility to protect his home and his family from alien criminals like GoGo Diablo who see the quake-ridden metropolis as ripe for the picking! It's more mechanized madness by J. Torres (Sidekicks, Copybook Tales) and Mike Norton (The Waiting Place, G.I. Joe)! b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ONI PRESS COLOR SPECIAL 2002 by Various They're out of their terrible twos, and, well…now, they're just obnoxious three year-olds! It's Oni's third annual color celebration, and they're cranking up the heat! This jamboree has a bevy of Oni debuts, ranging from Warren Ellis' "The Operation" (art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks), and "Buddha Master & Angst Man," featuring writers Christian Gossett and Bradley Kayl (Red Star) and artist Aaron Horvath; to "Deep Sleeper," Phil Hester and Mike Huddleston's follow-up to The Coffin. They're also new stories by Steve Rolston and Sabrina (Technoorganic: Mechanized Fate), Neal Shaffer & Daniel Krall (One Plus One), Christine Norrie (Kung Fu Spacegirls), Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin), and a special prose prequel to Shot Callerz by Gary Phillips, with spot illustrations by Brett Weldele. And if that weren't enough (and it was) the fabulous Mike Allred is wrapping it up in a gorgeous cover! FC, 48pg $5.95 O/A SPACEMAN ONE SHOT by Mike Allred & Lawrence Marvit Rocketing out of the pages of The Atomics … it's Spaceman! The latest creation from the fevered pen of Mike (X-Force) Allred is a space-faring adventurer out to save the universe, or at least his portion of it. Extra-dimensional animation! Expect all the regular thrills, spills, and goofball chills, as Mike has thunk up a tale of weird aliens, cosmic castles, and swashbuckling fun. Joining Mike Allred is Sparks creator Lawrence Marvit (Monsters Inc.), who pencils ancillary characters, lays out the book, paints the backgrounds, and designs the aliens! Mike inks and draws Spaceman, with Laura Allred adding the finishing colors. FC, 24pg $2.95 ********************* STARS OF THE MONTH MAGIC PICKLE TP by Scott Morse When Weapon Kosher, the Magic Pickle, erupts from the bedroom floor of little Jo Jo Wigman, she has to answer a lot of questions! What's the Magic Pickle's connection to the Brotherhood of Evil Produce? What is "Dill Justice"? How did Danny Johnson get to be so cute? Eisner-nominated creator Scott Morse has all the answers! (STAR16074) SC, 128pg, b&w $11.95 SOULWIND III: THE INFAMOUS TRANSIT VAGRANTS by Scott Morse It's time for Nick to head back to earth. Interstellar espionage reaches a new level when a stow-away onboard their ship sets his sights on Soulwind, the legendary sword Nick has taken possession of. On top of that, Nick's got a few other things to deal with, as the father he never knew takes him on a tour of the past... and the future. (STAR11804) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $8.50 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIDEKICKS: THE SUBSTITUTE ONE-SHOT by J. Torres & Takeshi Miyazawa Most kids love substitute teachers. It's a chance to relax, kick back, and get away with hijinks that wouldn't be tolerated by your regular teacher. Sure, this student body has superpowers, but this is still a high school and a substitute teacher should mean a period off! But the administration of Shuster Academy think the fill-in instructor might be the thing that keeps the teens in line and out of trouble! But can a reformed super-villain maintain classroom order? b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A HOPELESS SAVAGES GROUND ZERO #2 by Van Meter, O'Malley, & Norrie Zero has really blown it this time. In her interview with a TV documentary crew, she spilled the beans about her crush on Ginger—exposing herself to him and the world! After talking with siblings Arsenal and Twitch, she decides she has a couple of options ahead of her. She could break into the crew's van and steal back the tape, or she could get the rest of the Dusted Bunnies together and woo Ginger before the interview in question has a chance to air! Cover by Harley Quinn illustrator, Terry Dodson! b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 O/A ST. SWITHIN'S DAY CURRENT PRINTING by Grant Morrison & Paul Grist There's a young man walking the streets of London. He's not sure why he's going to do what he's going to do. He just knows he is going to do it. Anger? Fame? A girl? A whim? The incessant rain? There are plenty of reasons to choose from. In the end, it really doesn't matter—does it? All that does matter is that someone is going to die. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A ALISON DARE, LITTLE MISS ADVENTURES #1-3 by J. Torres & J. Bone It's the return of everyone's favorite kid adventurer! Alison has traveled to the Sultanate of Shahrazad with her mother, the world famous archaeologist Dr. Dare. When she stumbles across a magic lamp, Alison suddenly finds herself with a mischievous genie ready to do her bidding! #1—b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 #2—b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 #3—b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 *************** OUTCROSS OUTCROSS MAGAZINE #2 From comic books to movies and everything in-between Outcross magazine continues to offer a fresh take on entertainment in every way. Issue two features an interview with hot comic book writers Christina Z. and Brian Michael Bendis. Mr. Bendis talks about his upcoming MTV Spider-Man project, updates on Sony's Powers movie, and more! Along with the shocking conclusion to the first Brimstone Blues and Inc. story arcs! Outcross also introduces a new story by Pat Pungpee! Quarterly. Magazine, 96pg, b&w $5.95 PENNY FARTHING PRESS ZENDRA VOLUME 2 #5: WICKED WISH by Montiel, Buelna, Moore, & Garcia Halle discovers the identity of The Presence and learns the real circumstances behind Tau's betrayal. Aleph's plot to lure the young woman to the heat of the planet reveals the underlying conflict between Humans and the Aesirians. And destroys a bond of trust. Featuring a vivid cover by Richard Bennet, this issue promises psychological warfare at its best. FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ZENDRA VOLUME 2 #1: WINDMILLS OF THE WORLD by S. Moore, Montiel, & Buelna In Zendra 1.0, Halle found a place where she felt unconditional acceptance and respect. Abathor was no longer a danger, and Zendra was once again invisible to the universe and the Jekkaran Empire. In Zendra 2.1: Windmills of the World, however, the stability of the planet and its inhabitants is shaken from the very core of Zendra itself. Like the first mini-series, Zendra 2.0: Heart of Fire sizzles with enough action and artistry to keep readers guessing and coming back for more. A digitally-painted cover by acclaimed artist Keu Cha and brilliant writing by Stuart Moore re-launch this captivating sci-fi adventure! FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 **************** THE VICTORIAN #17 by Wein, Aubin, Moussa, & Chuckry Painted cover by Eirich Olson! As Aden's true identity comes to light, her father Claude Ballare, vows to exterminate the woman's closest friend. Aden, however, does not realize what danger she has unwittingly cast onto Eudora. Featuring a painted cover by Eirich Olson and scripting by Len Wein, this exciting installment of The Victorian moves readers closer to Ballare's maniacal plan. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEROBEAR & DECOY: FIELD TRIP #1 by Mike Kunkel & Courtney Huddleston Who are your friends when you're a crime-fighting duo with secret identities? Other super-secret crimefighting teams, of course! Penny-Farthing Press and Astonish Comics team up to present a two-part adventure featuring Decoy (and Officer Luck) and Herobear and the Kid! With plenty of action, mystery, bad guys, and a little bit of whimsy mixed-in for grins, Field Trip lets readers explore a world where a ten-foot tall polar bear and a shape-shifting alien can exist. The shared, imaginative pencils and scripting of Mike Kunkel and Courtney Huddleston and the dynamic spot coloring of Mike Garcia make this two- part story an unprecedented event in the comics industry. Don't miss the chance to experience childhood wonder all over again! FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 O/A DECOY: STORM OF THE CENTURY #1 by Scalera, Huddleston, & Moussa In a world where madmen rule the city and police chiefs are on the take, the phrase "pull my finger" takes on an entirely different meaning. Yes, folks, that loveable shape-shifting alien and his rookie cop friend Bobby Luck are back. In Decoy: Storm of the Century, the duo unite once again to fight crime, crack jokes at each other's expense, and face a forgotten threat deep beneath the flooded streets of Dolphin City. As added bonus, the four-part mini-series features painted covers by Joe Chiodo and Decoy's origin back story. Look for side-splitting one-liners from writer Buddy Scalera (Deadpool), and eye- pleasing visuals from penciller Courtney Huddleston. FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 *********************** PETER FOUR PRODUCTIONS SPECWAR #5 by Lauria, Docherty, Lopez, Harris & Martin The SPECWAR Team is back in their compound in the United States for some downtime and training. The Senior Chief decides to return to a local club to settle a feud with the townies from Issue #2. However, after he and the others wipe the club clean, they have to face the music. Or do they? What secret does the Senior Chief have on Admiral Wallens that can keep him and the rest of the Team out of trouble? Could it be a secret from their shared past? A secret that could rock the walls of the entire Special Operations Community? MATURE READERS FC $3.25 RADIO COMIX BUREAU OF MANA INVESTIGATION #5 by Christina Hanson & Ed Garcia As the magic slowly returns to Nivarria, the Bureau of Mana Investigation has been set up to deal with the rising wave of magic-based crimes. In this issue, Amark and Tahee come to an uneasy alliance to escape the Demon Lands. Soon, they realize their best chance of getting back home to Mega-Shammark lies hidden within the demon palace of Bylon, and they're off to sneak into Sheilba's home. Meanwhile, Tarloom and the Lady of Tippikarie make a strange deal of their own as they concoct evidence of Amark's 'death' to appease Lord Sheilba. Exciting and dramatic urban fantasy for fans of Shadowrun, Finder, or Dominion: Tank Police, from the popular Furrlough team of Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia! b&w, 32pg $2.99 FURRLOUGH #119 by Various Special 11th Anniversary issue! Furrlough: Your Only Monthly Source For Anthropomorphics! Inside you'll find the great story-telling you've come to depend on over the years, with more romantic adventure in "Ebin and May" by Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia. Also, Roz Gibson's "Jack Salem" continues with more dark suspense-filled drama, and a manga-style adventure by Erick Melton and William Ruzicka, plus a gorgeous cover by Japanese artist, Dr. Comet. b&w, 32pg $2.99 Sin Factory AMY'S ADVENTURES #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $4.99 BIG FUNNIES #7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $4.99 MILK #32 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.99 REBEL STUDIOS STAR OF THE MONTH FAUST COMMUNION EDITION VOLUME 3 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR16065) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ******************* REBELLION 2000 AD #1316-1319 Britain's award-winning horror, fantasy, and science fiction cult anthology comic, 2000 AD, features some of the most talented writers and artists in the business! The Autumn Offensive steps up the pace as Captain Jack Dancer and his crew battle zombie pirates in The Red Seas: Under the Banner of King Death by Ian Edginton (The Establishment) and Steve Yeowell (The Invisibles); Asylum Hunter Marshall Holt discovers dark goings-on in Asylum by Rob Williams (Cla$$ War) and Boo Cook; and future hit-men Sinister Dexter have an out-of-this-world experience, courtesy of Dan Abnett and Simon Davis! Plus, there's more tales from the mean streets of Mega-City One in Judge Dredd by John Wagner, Carl Critchlow, and Ian Gibson, and more alternative history stories in Past Imperfect! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE VOLUME 4 #18 by Various 100 pages of non-stop action every four weeks from the worlds of 2000AD and Judge Dredd! This issue: Judge Dredd: Badlander reaches a dramatic conclusion (3 of 3) by John Wagner & John Ridgway; Young Middenface jumps the jail in the last episode of A Parcel of Rogues (3 of 3) by Alan Grant and Patrick Goddard/Dylan Teague; justice is finally done in The Bendatti Vendetta: Vendetta in Light (6 of 6) by Robbie Morrison & John Burns; and meet the vampire goddess' ultimate incarnation in Durham Red: the Scarlet Apocrypha (7 of 7) by Dan Abnett and Mark Harrison. Plus, more of the secret history of 2000AD in Thrill-Power Overload!; plus two classic Thrills released from Tharg's vaults! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.99 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES #9 by Jimmy Gownley A trip back to the Big Apple reveals missing pieces of Amelia's past. What was her life in New York like? Who were her friends? And what is the secret connection between Tanner and Amelia's Father (Eew, gross! It's nothing like that! Sheesh!) This issue has all the hilarious fun you expect from Amelia, combined with some production effects that pay tribute to an American Film Classic. (No fair guessing by the cover!) It's hip. It's cool. It's in color! FC, 24pg $2.95 ROLLING THUNDER PRESS DAVE DORMAN'S WASTED LANDS #0 Enter the world of Dave Dorman's The Wasted Lands with this 24-page introduction book. Beginning in early 2003, Dorman fans and comic readers alike will have the opportunity to explore the world and characters first introduced in the pages of Rail, the 48-page graphic novel published by Image Comics in 2001. This "preview book" features Dave Dorman's vision as shown through model sheets, full-color paintings, and commentary by the artist. This book features many never-before-published illustrations as well as examples from the early development of The Wasted Lands in 1994 through the Heavy Metal story published in 1997 as part of the magazine's 20th anniversary. FC, 24pg $2.95 SADDLE TRAMP PRESS HOLLIDAY #2 by Dave Samuelson & Jason Wright Doc has sided with Ringo to battle the Horsemen. But can Ringo and Doc put aside their differences long enough to go through this conflict with the Horsemen? Facts about Ringo's past are revealed, and Doc faces off against one of the Horsemen. b&w, 24pg (2 of 3) $2.50 SECOND 2 SOME STUDIOS FADE FROM BLUE #4 by Myatt Murphy & Scott Dalrymple The "comic for everyone" continues! Iya faces next-morning-regret when she does the unthinkable as Marit's desperate hunt for the truth begins to wear her down. Plus, a girl's-day-out turns ugly when Christa and Elisa push the boundaries of decency on the streets of Manhattan. Tragically sad… irresistibly funny… the story of four half-sisters with one remarkable past continues! b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $1.50 FADE FROM BLUE #1—SECOND PRINTING by Myatt Murphy & Scott Dalrymple Here's your chance to snag a second printing of the sold-out series everyone is talking about! Meet Elisa, Christa, Iya, and Marit; four half-sisters that share more than just one missing polygamist father. Drawn together by the sudden, unexpected deaths of their mothers, the four form their own family in order to survive. Read the series that reviewers say "contains more story and better art than three-quarters of comics on the stands costing three times as much!" b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $1.00 FAR FROM SAINTS #1 by Myatt Murphy & Scott Dalrymple What happens when an idiot's life falls apart, leaving him stranded at a copy-shop in the middle of nowhere? He must be at his new job… as God! Meet Dorian and the rest of the Saint's Room gang. Will he choose his fated role as the new Almighty, or go back to the ulcer-inducing world of high finance? Join the God Squad in this quirky story that collects the debut team-up of Fade From Blue's creative team of Murphy and Dalrymple! b&w, 32pg $1.50 TWO OVER TEN VOLUME 1 TP by Murphy, Rhoads, & Dalrymple Grab the trade that collects all five issues of the hit mini-series Two Over Ten (including an extra 18 pages of bonus art never published before!) Casey O' Beirne was the girl once responsible for keeping humanity from unraveling. Now she has to fix a world that's no longer right. At half the price of other trades this size, can you afford not to buy one? SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $8.99 SERVE MAN PRESS RUNNERS: BAD GOODS #1 by Sean Wang From Sean Wang, the writer and artist of Tick and Arthur, comes Runners, a new sci-fi/space adventure series that's part Star Wars, part Smokey and the Bandit, and all fun! Roka Nostaco and his motley alien crew of smugglers have a very important run to make. But unfortunately for them, it will take them through a shady sector of space where outlaws run wild. Of course, the job goes south from the start, as a marauding band of space pirates attacks and tries to steal their cargo… and it only gets worse from there! The action kicks off in this premiere issue! b&w, 24pg $2.95 SHADOW PLANET ENGINE # 3 by Tim Tyler; Cover by Paul Gulacy The battle against Surveyor 16 comes to a startling finish as the secrets of the Engines are finally revealed... and with the news, comes lurking doom for the cosmos! The real legendary paladin, Korsair, returns from the dead! Too bad he brings with him a curse that even a demon would hate! The incredible Mr. Eight takes out an asteroid field, and discovers a new emotion... fear! What could possibly have the star-powered Eight on edge?! All this, plus Frankenstein's Creature encounters a monstrosity not so unlike himself... and in the shadows, "It" is waiting! Engineered by Tim Tyler. Cover by Paul Gulacy (Batman, Master of Kung Fu)! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ENGINE #1 SIGNED SKETCH EDITION by Tim Tyler The complete 40-page first issue, signed and packed with a signed original head sketch of an Engine character, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 4) b&w, 40pg $9.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS SHANDA THE PANDA #36 by Curtis, Palmer, Crusoe, Loomis, Clark, & Brock The storyline that's been brewing since Shanda #1 comes to a dramatic conclusion this issue! Double R and Trixie meet in court to fight out their divorce. Readers have been wondering for some time why Trixie opposed the action, and we find out why. The story doesn't end the way you think it will! Plus: Medics by Jon Crusoe and Jerry Loomis and more Cedar Rabbits PD by Dennis Clark and Joyceanna Brock! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 KATMANDU #28 by Curtis, Ashryn, Phillips, Garcia, & Moore It's a new adventure as Liska finds trouble brewing in her tent! Her eldest daughter is getting too serious with a young warrior… the next daughter is forming attachments also, and Shaygin can't keep up with all of it! How can the cast-off girl called "Patches" prove to be the solution? Also: Oona The Cave Girl by Mark Moore, and lots of surprises! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 HERE COMES A CANDLE TP—SPECIAL PRICE by Mary Hanson-Roberts This 228-page trade paperback by Mary Hanson-Roberts is being offered again at a special price for the holidays (and also to pave the way for The Humpty Dumpty Chronicles, coming next month!). This epic combining the French Revolution and Mother Goose, has been praised by Stan Sakai, Linda Medley, Dan DeCarlo and Roberta Gregory. SC, 7x10, 228pg, b&w MSRP: $20.00 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT BANZAI GIRL LIMITED EDITION SKETCHBOOK by Jinky Coronado & Wilson "Wunan" Tortosa Banzai Girl's dazzling artist duo — Wilson "Wunan" Tortosa (Battle of the Planets) and model/writer/artist Jinky Coronado — are taking fandom by storm! With a feature story in Wizard, Banzai Girl has become one of the sleeper hits of 2002! To celebrate, Sirius has scoured the hundreds of pages of presentation pieces, personal commissions, and behind-the-scenes sketches and designs that Jinky and Wilson have created while developing Banzai Girl over the past two years, in order to bring you this big, beautiful, sexy Banzai Girl Sketchbook! Presented in a black-and-white format, the sketchbook packs in more than thirty pages of illuminating illustrations, plus a full-fledged photo gallery of Jinky at work and at play, including Wilson and Jinky together! What's more, the beautiful back cover offers a sexy, sassy art montage that surrounds a yummy photo of Banzai Girl in school! Limited to 2000 signed & numbered copies. (CAUT: 2) b&w, 32pg $7.95 DOGWITCH #2 by Daniel Schaffer Shrieking Violet Grimm's supernaturally unstable condition is exposed when she botches a series of spells and accidentally gives birth to a horde of screaming habdabs. What are habdabs, you ask? They're like doll-sized Violets… with even more attitude than their mommy! At first, these miniscule sword-wielding doppelgangers are fun — and even help exterminate the mutant swarm of bugs infesting Violet's house — but as they begin to run rampant, Violet realizes that Cronenberg-style mind- control is the only way to stop them! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A POISON ELVES COLOR SPECIAL #1 by Drew Hayes The first full-sized, full-color Poison Elves issue ever! An all-new 16-page story starring Lusiphur's ex—that sexy sorceress, Hyena. This tale is the launching point for an all-new, full-color Hyena mini-series, called Hell Hath No Fury. Also included are two rare stories from Lusiphur's past. The first, entitled "The Crow," retells Poe's "The Raven" and appears here in color for the first time! The second, "Riders," first appeared in the hard-to-find Poison Elves Fan Edition, and is written and drawn by Drew and hand-colored by fan favorite cover artist Janine Johnston. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A SOLAR STELLA ONE-SHOT by Jason Bone Move over, Barbarella! Solar Stella is here, and she's taking over! Her mission? The complete exploration of space! Kind of a big job for just one gal, but she does her best. How? By changing into (and out of) as many revealing outfits as possible! Solar Stella is a sexy sci-fi/adventure strip, with more cheesecake than you can shake a raygun at! Brought to you by comicdom's latest rising star, Jason Bone — whose name will from now on be synonymous with the resurgence in good-girl art! B&w, 32pg $2.95 ****************** EMPTY ZONE POSTER #1 by Jason Alexander Jason Alexander's stunning painting for the cover to Empty Zone: Conversations With The Dead #1 is now available as a poster! This haunting image, that features Corinne in front of a looming black shadow, is printed on heavy stock paper and comes rolled in a plastic tube. Poster, 19x25, FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BALLADS AND SAGAS LIMITED EDITION PORTFOLIO A different kind of cross-over from Sirius and Green Man Press! Acknowledged fantasy master, Charles Vess, has combined resources with Sirius Entertainment to produce this exquisite collection of frameable art prints, collected together in an embossed, illustrated envelope. Art direction was prepared and directed by Mr. Vess. Each portfolio is also signed and numbered by the artist. Eight full-color plates! Strictly limited to 1500 copies. This special Etched Edition, has an original etching by Mr.Vess, prepared on tipped-in hand-made paper. Limited to 100 copies! Portfolio, FC MSRP: $25.00 O/A TOMBSTONE GIRLS PORTFOLIO by Brom Brom! Hot on the heels of his best-selling Darkwerks collection, Brom helps to launch the most gothic, exotic and erotic, comic series of the year; Robb Horan's Tombstone Girls! Six original pieces by this fantasy master re-introduce Lithe, Shakti, Waif, Queen Mother Tara, and more! Limited to 1,500 copies, signed and numbered by Brom. Portfolio, 6pg, FC $30.00 STAR OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES VOLUME 7 TP by Drew Hayes Drew collects over 300 pages (comprising issues #26-39) of his Poison Elves series to wrap up the massive "Sanctuary" Assassin's Guild storyline. Relive Lusiphur's one-man killing spree as he cuts down every single cop in Mandratha related to the death of his lover, Cassandra. (STAR13824) SC, 304pg, b&w $19.95 ************ SLEEPING GIANT COMICS THE BROCCOLI AGENDA SC—LIMITED SIGNED BOOKPLATE EDITION by David Yurkovich Yurkovich's absurdist tale of a man's obsession over broccoli combines storytelling genres of crime, super-hero, mystery, horror, and humor. This edition includes a new, signed-and-numbered bookplate and is limited to 300 copies. Introduction by CSN's Cliff Biggers. SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $7.95 SPILLED MILK CICI #4 by Smart, Hall, Leisten, & Sotelo The Garbage Collector has finally caught up with CiCi, and he is unprepared for what she has in store for him! Her superior nanotechnology buys CiCi and Max time in their return to Mile High Technologies, so they can end this bounty hunt once and for all. They successfully infiltrate MHT and come full circle as the story continues from where it started in issue #1. CiCi comes face-to-face with one of the many dormant clones that are her twins and soul mates in every way, which solidifies all of her questions regarding her existence. Don't miss the exciting conclusion in which questions are answered, and the foundation is laid for another thought-provoking series. Regular wraparound cover by Monte Moore. Variant cover by Andy Park (Front) and John Nguyen (Back). MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 STUDIO G MURCIÉLAGA/SHE-BAT #3 by Dærick Gröss, Sr. & Rafa Lopez In City of Blood, we see that Murciélaga has always been a thorn in the side of street gangs. But now the turf wars are escalating. What's more, her prime suspect, the crime lord, Señor Baboso… is missing. So, now whom does she fight? Who is turning the City of Angels into a City of Blood? Plus: A Rhesus (Reiki Warriors) back-up story written by 7th Seas: Absolution writer, jim pinto. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.95 TCZ STUDIO THE CELESTIAL ZONE #22 At Snow Plum Ridge, Wei Qi meets Blazing Sun. Due to the transfer of his strength to the Moon Monarch, Blazing Sun's fighting ability is now greatly reduced. In addition, through Wei Qi's study of Xuan Hua Tian Yuan's strategy, he significantly improves his prowess. How will this clash turn out? A distance away from Wei Qi and Blazing Sun's battle, Xuan Hua Heavenly King lies in wait for an opportunity to take advantage of the battling duo in order to claim credit for himself. Moon Monarch instigates Rabbit and Little Body General to extract from Xiao Hao Zi the latest news about Chi Xue and company. When Jade Rabbit finds that Xia Hao Zi no longer of any use to her, she makes an attempt for his life. Moon Monarch, who was to be stationed at Moon Shadow Peak, makes an unexpected appearance at Snow Plum Ridge. What is her real motive? San San, Yuan Yuan, and Sister Xu from Mt. Dream-Cloud rushes to Snow Plum Ridge on hearing about the attack. As they enter Snow Plum Ridge, they meet Xue Wu and are appalled at what he was doing… (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 152pg, b&w $9.95 TEENAGERS FROM MARS TEENAGERS FROM MARS #4 by Rick Spears & Rob G. It's a date. Macon and Madison hook up and hit the movies to see the classic, The Atomic Dead. After helping Max and the gang sneak in, Macon gets into an altercation with the usher. The usher proceeds to beat Macon savagely until Madison comes to his rescue. From there, the night spins into a mess of bear-skin-rug-love, magic musket balls, and dumpster diving for pornography. It's another wild night in Mars, so come on and tag along with the unstoppable Teenagers From Mars. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (4 of 8) $2.99 THE COMIC.COM STAR OF THE MONTH BEOWULF TP The critically acclaimed Beowulf trilogy collected in a single volume. The greatest of all Viking warriors, Beowulf steps up to face all man-eating monsters — including the swamp-fiend Grendel, Grendel's amphibious mother, and the legendary firedake. Fully painted. Includes a prologue, featuring several pages of new artwork, depicting the rise of the Geatish clan and the funeral of the first great king, Beow. (STAR12133) MATURE READERS SC, 120pg, FC $15.95 ************** TITAN JUDGE DREDD: INNOCENTS ABROAD GN by Garth Ennis, Greg Staples, & Bill Sienkiewicz Innocents Abroad features the welcome return of the Emerald Isle's Judge Joyce, on the trail of some bank robbers in Mega City One –– only to discover just how far out of his depth he is. Also includes "Babes in Arms," the hard-hitting proof that "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." With short stories "The Rough Guide to Suicide" (a classically sharp satire on self- help books) and "Blind Mate." (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $14.95 ROGUE TROOPER VOLUME 1: FUTURE WAR GN by Gerry Finley-Day, Dave Gibbons, Colin Wilson, & Cam Kennedy On Nu-Earth, a planet so poisoned with chemical weapons that everyone must wear breathing apparatus to survive, the North and the Southers are waging a seemingly endless war. But they tell tales of a blue-skinned man who needs no respirator; a man with a talking helmet, backpack, and gun; a man who knows no allegiance but to his own mission. The last survivor of the massacred Genetic Infantrymen (G.I.s). (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 128pg, b&w $16.95 TRANSFORMERS: FALLEN ANGEL GN by Simon Furman; Geoff Senior Galvatron has yet again managed to jump back into Earth's past, but it looks like this time his circuits are really fried, as he initiates a plan to harness an explosion of unimaginable destructive power, and to make himself a god. Now, it will take the combined power of the Dinobots, Ultra Magnus, Rodimus Prime, and the Decepticons to stop him and save Earth –– not to mention a certain crazy bounty hunter from the future named Death Head. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 136pg, FC $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRANSFORMERS: TARGET 2006 GN by Simon Furman, Geoff Senior, et al Never-before-collected and never-before-published in the U.S., this reprint of the extremely hard-to-find Transformers U.K. comic material collects the "Target: 2006" from Transformers (U.K.) #78-88, which ties-in directly to the events of the DVD smash-hit Transformers: The Movie! Ultra Magnus, Autobot leader in 2006, is torn between two missions: to help his fellow Autobots in a last-ditch strike, or to confront Galvatron, who has returned in time to 1986 with deadly plans for the future! Add Megatron, Starscream, and a cast of thousands into the mix, and you've got a recipe for all-out Transformers action! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 136pg, FC $19.99 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH THE COMPLETE BALLAD OF HALO JONES VOLUME 1 TP by Alan Moore & Ian Gibson Alan Moore's epic tale of one woman's search for her place in a galaxy out of control! Cover by Ian Gibson. (STAR13990) SC, 9x12, 192pg, b&w $19.99 THE COMPLETE D.R. & QUINCH GN by Alan Moore & Alan Davis The classic adventures of the supremely deranged alien juvenile delinquents, D.R. & Quinch! Cover by Alan Davis. (STAR14688) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $14.95 TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 3: PRIMAL SCREAM PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC by Furman, Senior, & Delbo The death of a hero... the return of an old foe... and the awakening of the gods! When Ratchet, Autobot chief medic, is kidnapped, a desolate Optimus Prime must find it within himself to continue the eternal battle against the Decepticons. Meanwhile, some old friends have returned to the fray... and so has an old, old enemy! And unbeknownst to all of them, their battles have woken Primus - creator of the Transformers. Unfortunately, Primus' scream upon waking has awoken an enemy from before time — an enemy who will not rest until all are destroyed — Unicron! This Previews Exclusive hardback edition featured a variant cover by artist Dave Gibbons! (STAR15961) HC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $24.99 ************************** TOKYOPOP Comics CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #34 by CLAMP Valentine's Day is coming up, and Sakura celebrates by making chocolates for her friends and family (and of course for Kero too!). When Sakuara has one extra treat, she seizes the opportunity to reunite her father with her estranged great-grandfather. With fifth-grade crushes and maybe a few Clow Cards, it's gonna be a magical Valentines Day! b&w, 48pg $2.99 Graphic Novels CARDCAPTOR SAKURA: MASTER OF THE CLOW VOLUME 2 TP by CLAMP Love is in the air in Tomoeda! Sakura's been hard at work sewing together a handmade teddy bear for her crush, the much- older Yukito. Li Syaoran has been busy making a bear of his own, but who would he rather give it toYukito or Sakura? When the mysterious sorcerer Eriol shows up to put Sakura through another test, things get "beary" difficult for our young heroine. Perhaps this crisis will help the lovestruck kids realize where their true feelings lie. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA ANIME BOOK VOLUME 10 TP by CLAMP A CardCaptor's journey comes to an end! Now that Sakura has captured the last card, she must pass one final test before she can be named Master of the Clow. If she fails, the disaster that Kero prophesized will come to pass, and to make things worse, none of her friends are allowed to help! It will take a brave heart and clever use of the magical Clow Cards for Sakura to prove her worthiness. SC, 5x7, 144pg, b&w $14.99 STARS OF THE MONTH CARDCAPTORS ANIME BOOK VOLUME 4 TP by CLAMP When Sakura Avalon opened the mysterious Clow Book in her dad's library and released the cards inside, she inadvertently signed on for the challenge of a lifetime! Join Sakura as she faces Mist at play, helps Kero find a new friend, and meets her grandfather. (STAR16059) SC, 5x7, 148pg, FC $14.99 ************************ DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 5 GN by Mineko Ohkami Dragon Knights is a thrilling fantasy epic that incorporates aspects of modern society and medieval sensibilities in one quick- paced, action/adventure story that features the lithe, beautiful boy warriors Rath, Rune, and Thatz (the Dragon Knights) and their role in a cataclysmic battle between the virtuous legions of the Dragon Lord and the insidious hordes of the demon, Nadil. But the Dragon Tribe collectively is all battling inner demons as well (literally in some cases). SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.99 LUPIN III VOLUME 1 GN by Monkey Punch James Bond meets The Thomas Crown Affair, manga-style! This is the first time Monkey Punch's original, classic series has been published in the U.S.! A little smug and extremely suave, daring, debonair and, above all, flashy, international master thief Lupin III comes from a long line of high-stakes bandits, all committed to stealing from the rich and giving to themselves! Fortunately, he tends to avoid robbing society's virtuous and, instead, targets some pretty shady characters. But still, Interpol is hot on his trail! Lupin III includes a cast of unforgettable characters: Daisuke Jigen—an ex-mafia hit man with a somber demeanor and a trademark black fedora; Goemon Ishikawa—a swordsman of samurai heritage who mysteriously fades in and out of Lupin's exploits; Fujiko Mine—master thief, she's the object of Lupin's affections and his greatest competition for the big scores; and Inspector Zenigata of Interpol, who longs to capture Lupin and his crew. Follow Lupin, his friends, his foes, and lovers through these highly entertaining, daring, and often times hilarious, capers! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 MARS VOLUME 7 GN by Fuyumi Soryo A bad boy can change a good girl forever…While coping with her mother's collapse, Kira is attacked by Masao for her affect on Rei. Also, Kira and Rei deal with change, illness, deceit and something from Kira's past that she hasn't told Rei about. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 MIRACLE GIRLS VOLUME 7 GN by Nami Akimoto Toni and Mika teleport back in time a thousand years, where they come face-to-face with the legendary twin queens of Diamas to unravel the Legend of the Twin Queens. In a story of revenge, murder, castles and dark forests will the girls powers once again save the day or…? Find out in this dramatic volume of Miracle Girls! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 MONSTERS, INC. VOLUME 1 GN The Disney/Pixar hit is now available as Manga! Based on the worldwide blockbuster movie, the Monsters, Inc. manga follows scare-master Sculley and his assistant Mike on their duty of scaring the human children of the world to power their monster city. But when one small girl ends up giving them a big scare back, it becomes their job to return her to her bedroom — and the Monsters, Inc. factory back to normal! Plus: A page of collectible Monsters, Inc. stickers! SC, 5x7, 104pg, FC $7.99 PLANET LADDER VOLUME 4 GN by Yuri Narushima An orphaned girl holds the key to peace in an ancient war between the planets! Kaguya cannot explain why people identify her as the "girl of Ananai" and the "Princess of Choosing," but she decides to use her power to rescue this multidimensional world that she cannot yet escape. In Bambi's company, Kaguya arrives in the fourth world, Telene, in hopes of finding a favorable reception with its ruler. However, in the midst of everything, Emperor Kura moves closer to his less-than-honorable intentions with Kaguya. Will this hinder Kaguya's plan to save a universe she has been thrust into against her will? SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH PLANET LADDER VOLUME 2 GN by Yuri Narushima Kaguya is lost and confused in a strange new land with no one by her side except her mysterious and silent robot companion, Gold. But when she stumbles into the realm of a strange and beautiful woman named Bambi, Kaguya finally learns about the universe crumbling around her and the motives behind the raging warlords who hunt for her day and night. Now, Princess Kaguya must discover the reason for her royal title in this warring world, and the role she is destined to play in creating peace in the battle-scarred universe. (STAR16080) SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 ***************** REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 1 GN & DVD by Sora Inoue & Reiji Saiga At Real Bout High School, the teachers don't break up fights, they grade them! A brand-spanking-new Real Bout High School package for the holidays! With two completely different stories in one convenient gift package — that includes the very first Real Bout High School Graphic Novel and DVD for the special low price of $29.99! Follow Samurai Girl through two separate adventures! In the Manga, Samurai Girl Ryoko is the top fighter and most popular student around… or is she? Things change when the uncouth fighter Shizuma Kusanagi transfers in from Kansai. He may not have the grace of Ryoko, but his amazing fighting abilities could make him the most dominant martial artist at Daimon High. Principal Todo encourages rivalry between the competitors, setting up a dangerous "K-Fighting" tournament where even the teachers can join in and settle once-and-for- all just who is the top dog on campus. In the DVD (Approximate running time: 100 minutes), Samurai Girl is in for the fight of her life when she is transported to an alternate dimension and must defeat a myriad of evil adversaries! Slipcase Set (GN & DVD) $29.99 STAR OF THE MONTH REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 2 GN by Reiji Saiga & Sora Inoue In a school where the martial arts are standard curriculum, it takes more than great grades to rise to the top of the class. As rival students at Daimon High throw down their best moves in all-out K-Fight battle, the action in the ring heats up more than ever. Samurai Girl Ryoko is set on breaking bones as a Samurai Nurse, but there are plenty of challengers ready to knock her out for good! And with teachers entering the ring to duke it out, all bets are off! Who has time for homework when there's a battle to catch? Launching in authentic manga format –– right-to-left! Don't miss Real Bout's favorite Samurai Girl, Ryoko's butt- kicking adventure on DVD. 100% digital animation! From the makers of Gatekeepers and Blue Submarine #6. The soundtrack CD will also pump you up for the graphic novel adventures! (STAR15954) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 ***************** WISH VOLUME 3 GN by CLAMP When the Angel Kohako first came to Earth, she didn't expect to stay for more than a few days. But when she was rescued by the doctor Shuichiro, to whom she promised a wish, her plans were thrown out the window. Now, God is wondering what happened to his servant, and orders Kohaku to return. But when the time comes to leave, Kohaku doesn't want to abandon her human companion. Is this the wish that can't be granted alone? Heaven and Hell are already in turmoil after an archangel and devil had an affair. Once her angel kinsmen take her home, Kohaku must face the prospect of never seeing Shuichiro again… SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ANGELIC LAYER VOLUME 1 GN by CLAMP In the distant future, the most popular sport in Japan is Angelic Layer. Contestants use fighting dolls that they hatch and raise from eggs, called "Angels," and battle them in an arena. 12-year-old Misaki has entered the tournament with her doll Hikaru, and together they plan to take the sport by storm! (STAR16005) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.99 CORRECTOR YUI VOLUME 4 POCKET TP by Keiko Okamoto When Yui was first transported to Com-Net to become Corrector, her mentor I.R. thought there was a mistake. Now it turns out he was right! Yui's best friend Haruna was meant to be the Corrector, but through a mix-up, Yui became corrector instead! All is well, though, when Haruna gets a Corrector suit of her own, and she's so charming that all the Corrector programs instantly take a liking to her. Something's not right though… Why would Haruna encourage the Corrector programs to fight each other? Could it be the work of the evil Grosser? (STAR16059) SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 GTO VOLUME 2 GN by Tohru Fujisawa Former gangster Onizuka is ready to put aside his punkish ways and join the working world as a teacher. All that stands between him, a regular paycheck, and dozens of hot girls to flirt with is the big teaching exam. Oh, wait… he accidentally used his study book as toilet paper! Now, without credentials, the only place he can land a job is at the Holy Forest Academy where he only barely gets hired after humiliating the Vice Principal. He'll have to use his street smarts to deal with students and faculty alike if he's ever going to become a Great Teacher. Don't miss the anime series the manga spawned! It's in the Videos section! Find out why GTO is one of the most popular series ever in Japan across three mediums: manga, anime, and live action! (STAR16023) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 KODOCHA VOLUME 1: SANA'S STAGE GN by Miho Obana; adapted by Sarah Dyer What is Kodocha? It's the smash-hit comedy series from Japan about what happens when child star Sana Kurata tries to "fix" the problems of everyone around her. And there are a lot of problems to solve. Her classroom's been overrun by bullies, her teacher's being blackmailed, and the girl's live in terror, all because of the tyrannical rule of the demon child Akito Hayama. There's going to be a Rumble in the Jungle Gym when these two strong personalities collide! Printed in the original right-to- left format, readers can experience in the way the author intended! (STAR16030) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.99 PEACH GIRL VOLUME 5 POCKET GN by Miwa Ueda The riveting high school drama of love, betrayal and acceptance! Sae, the world's worst "best friend," is back with a vengeance! Now that Momo and Toji are finally happy together, Sae will do whatever it takes to break them up, and her latest scheme is her nastiest ever. For Momo's birthday Toji made plans for he and Momo to have a special night alone. But if Sae gets her way, she'll be the one kissing Toji, not Momo! (STAR16079) SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 PRIEST VOLUME 1 GN by Min-Woo Hyung It's Sergio Leone meets Spawn when an Old West priest sells his soul to a devil to get revenge! Ivan Isaacs was once a priest. Devoted to his faith, he would have given up anything for it. Then the establishment he believed in turned on him, sending him headlong into Hell. Now, he's back. With the priesthood now corrupt with demons, the undead and black prayers, he has returned with the help of the demon Belial, a voice in the darkness who offered Ivan a chance at vengeance, in exchange for his soul. With his six-shooter, a Bowie knife at his side, and the white collar of his former life adorning his neck, he is a pale rider, lost in a barren wild west where past and future collide. (STAR16081) SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 SAINT TAIL VOLUME 5 POCKET GN by Megumi Tachikawa For months now, the aspiring young detective Asuka Jr. has been hot on St. Tail's trail. At first he thought he was doing it for justice, then because it was a game with a worthy foe, but now he's beginning to realize that his feelings may be more complex. Of course he's also got feelings for Meimi (not knowing that they're one in the same). Can he finally confess his feelings, and if so, for which girl? (STAR16084) SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 SKULL MAN VOLUME 2 GN by Shotaro Ishinomori & Kazuhiko Shimamoto As the Skull Man assumes the identity of his dead grandfather, Ryusei Chisato, a young reporter, Satsuki Katsuragawa, begins investigating the connection between his previous identity, Tatsuo Kagura and the Skull Man. The Skull Man has no qualms about shutting her up, but first he must deal with a new villain, Parasite Green who possesses a drug that seemingly allows him to control people's minds, and it may have helped Green turn the Skull Man's own partner, Garo, against him. The final deathbed collaboration by manga legend Shotaru Ishinomori, creator of Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider, and the Legend of Zelda comics. Traditional "super-hero" based graphic novel. (STAR16045) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 ***************** TONY RAIOLA LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE: THE BUSINESS OF GIVING Collecting dailies from 1929! Newspaper strips never before published! Includes "The Pro and Con," from 6/12/1929- 9/19/1929; and "The Man of Mystery." SC, 88pg, b&w $9.50 LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE: THIS SURPRISING WORLD Collecting dailies from 1929! Includes four stories never before published from 3/4/1929-5/11/1929! SC, 88pg, b&w $9.50 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS PINKY & STINKY MOCCA ART FESTIVAL POSTER by Brett Warnock & James Kochalka Top Shelf Productions' Brett Warnock and James Kochalka designed the Pinky & Stinky poster for the first ever Mocca Art Festival that took place in New York City on June 23, 2002. Not only is it a really cool Kochalka collectible, but it also commemorates this historic and extremely successful small press convention. Limited edition. Poster, 14x22, FC $10.00 STARS OF THE MONTH PINKY & STINKY GN by James Kochalka Pinky and Stinky are fat little piglets, but just because they're cuties doesn't mean they're not brave astronauts! They embark on a daring mission to be the first pigs on Pluto, but things go horribly wrong as soon as the journey begins. Crash landing on the moon, they find themselves playing a pivotal role in the American space program. This is an unabashedly fun book, like Star Wars mixed with Pokemon –– if you can believe that! Packed with action, adventure, and cute little cuties! (STAR16037) SC, 8x8, 208pg, b&w $17.95 DOUBLECROSS: MORE OR LESS GN by Tony Consiglio Tony Consiglio's Doublecross is one of the funniest and longest-running mini-comics in the biz. Whether you've been lucky enough to see it before or not, here's your chance to grab a cool collection of the best parts of the entire Doublecross saga. Telling a complete story, this hilarious excerpt has us heading to Queens, New York to get a glimpse of Tony's family life, odd jobs, and soon-to-be girlfriends — well, more or less. (STAR15939) SC, 6x9, 64pg, b&w $4.95 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THREE FINGERS GN by Rich Koslowski Through a series of never-before-seen interviews and rare photos, documentary-maker Rich Koslowski reveals the horrifying true story behind the Cartoon industry and our most celebrated cartoon actors — the story that Hollywood doesn't want you to see. Told in the same style as a Ken Burns documentary, with interviews of 'toon stars today as well as historical "file footage" of the "early years," this work of fiction will forever change the way you think of those beloved characters in the white gloves. SC, 9x11, 144pg, b&w $14.95 *********************** VAMPEROTICA VAMPEROTICA: LUST FOR LUXURA #1—PREMIUM EDITION by Kirk Lindo From the original press run of Vamperotica: Lust For Luxura #1, this premium cover edition features a 3D digital cover! At long last the origin of Vamperotica's resident Diva of flesh and blood will now be told! Luxura was not born a vampire… she was turned! It begins with Luxura as a human in a small village on the outskirts of the Roman empire. Long time fans of Vamperotica will surely want to read this story. The art and story are brought to you by Vamperotica's founding father, Kirk Lindo. This issue also has an extensive and reader-friendly "The story so far…" section, to get readers old and new alike, caught-up with the "Red Reign" storyline. Another reader-friendly section will be the "Kirk Lindo's Vamperotica Notes" section, aimed at giving readers inside hints and a clearer view of the dynamics between all the characters involved in the "Red Reign" saga. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPEROTICA: DARK AGES TP This trade paperback collects issues #1-3 of Vamperotica: When Darkness Falls! It features all of the excellent Vampress Luxura stories (featuring art by Kirk Lindo, Stephen Sandoval, and others) that appeared in the series, plus the popular "Vamp of the Month" features, with photos of Cynder Moon, Leslie Culton, and Stormy Waters! Also included is an Art of Kirk Lindo gallery with new images. (STAR16052) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $7.95 ****************** VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS THE EDGE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Various Everybody wants to co-op the term "Cutting-Edge." But to truly be cutting-edge, one must push the envelope and test the boundaries of conventional thought. This book is filled with stories by, and about, the world's greatest cutting-edge artists. These are tales from The Edge! This collection celebrates the 10th anniversary of Vanguard's flagship cutting-edge comics anthology, The Edge, with a softcover tour-de-force packed with new works by the world's greatest artists! These top artists have riveted the world with their visionary contributions to the worlds of fine art, comics, film, and illustration. Best-selling author Neil Gaiman, Smithsonian Institute's Marshall Arisman, The Sandman cover artist Dave McKean, award-winning Time Magazine illustrator Barron Storey, groundbreaking Elektra: Assassin graphic novelist Bill Sienkiewicz, Marilyn Manson poster artist Justin Hampton, award-winning writer/director/producer Brian McDonald, Kabuki creator David Mack, Mosquito Coast author Paul Theroux, and comics innovator Steranko, all contribute to this tome! Contents include: "Mr. X" by Gaiman & McKean, "Beyond the Clash" by Storey, "Frogs" by Steranko, "Sex on the Brain" by Hampton & McDonald, "Endangered Species Cook Book" by Arisman & Theroux, and The Edge's master of ceremonies, J. David Spurlock, provides "Stone Cold Fever", a tale of a rock star caught in a dimensional vortex of excess. All this, plus Kabuki creator David Mack; Matrix artist Bill Sienkiewicz, and more! MCKEAN COVER ED.––SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $19.95 STERANKO COVER ED.––SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $19.95 JOE SIMON'S THE COMIC BOOK MAKERS HC by Joe & Jim Simon Readers have been enchanted with the Golden Age of comics through Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. The Comic Book Makers tells the real stories of the era, written by a participant of the age. After creating Captain America, Simon became Marvel's (Timely) first editor-in-chief and teamed with Jack Kirby to produce Captain America and various comics, and produced the first Captain Marvel comic book. With Young Romance and Young Love, Simon & Kirby created the entire genre of romance comics. Simon created and published Sick Magazine, the original Spider-Man, The Prez, Brother Power, The Geek, and edited for Fox, Archie, Harvey, and Crestwood. In his book, Simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself be accused of a gruesome murder, the horror artist who was periodically released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing deadlines, the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose subcommittee investigated comic books as a cause of juvenile delinquency, and dozens of other fascinating personalities. Joe co-wrote The Comic Book Makers with his son Jim Simon, who grew up knowing many of the great artists, writers, and publishers. Also available as a limited deluxe edition signed by Joe Simon, which comes with a bonus portfolio of pages with a never-before-publishd Simon and Kirby story, only available in the deluxe slipcased edition. Limited to 600 copies. RES. from Previews Vol. XII #2 (Feb022680 & Feb022681) REG.––HC, 8x11, 200pg, PC $34.95 DLX.––HC, 8x11, 200pg, PC (CAUT: 2) $49.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STERANKO'S SPIRIT OF AMERICA PRINT In the wake of terrorist death and destruction, America has rallied with a renewed sense of patriotism and a powerful resolve to protect the nation's freedom. Heralded for his spectacular patriotic covers and action panoramas, Jim Steranko delivers the definitive image of the classic patriotic hero in The Spirit of America, a breathtaking vision celebrating the legend of comics' fighting Sentinel of Liberty. The painting has now been produced exclusively as a superb 18" x 24" limited edition print signed-and-numbered by the artist and reproduced on high-quality 100-pound archival matte paper stock. In a joint venture with Marvel Comics, Vanguard Productions, and Diamond Comic Distributors, Steranko has pledged a 100% donation to WTC charities with a goal of $100,000! Celebrate the spirit of America! REG.––Print, 18x24 MSRP: $29.99 DLX.––Print, 18x24 MSRP: $59.99 *************** STAR OF THE MONTH KERRY GAMMILL'S DRAWING MONSTERS & HEROES FOR FILM & COMICS SC—NEW PRINTING compiled & edited by J. David Spurlock This book reveals Gammill's exodus to fulfill another lifetime desire: to work on monster films. In the last few years, Gammill's name — while missed from comics — has become familiar to Hollywood as a conceptual artist on Stephen King's Storm of the Century TV mini-series, Virus (1999), Species II (1998), Can of Worms (TV 1999), Dean Koontz's Phantoms (1998), Stargate SG-1 TV series, and The Outer Limits TV series. The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel, DC, and Hollywood. (STAR13263) SC, 7x10, 128pg, PC $15.95 *************** VIZ COMMUNICATIONS SHONEN JUMP VOLUME 1 #1 Shonen Jump is the official English-language edition of the popular Japanese magazine. Printed in the original right-to-left Japanese format, but completely translated. In this volume: Yu-Gi-Oh! (by Kazuki Takahashi): The never-before-seen origin behind the anime and trading card game! A loner, a wimp, a kid always with his head in some game — that's what they called Yugi Mutoh. Dragonball Z (by Akira Toriyama): Planet Namek has been destroyed, and Goku is feared dead. But the diabolical Freeza survived the blast, and rushes towards Earth yearning to destroy it. Yu Yu Hakusho (by Yoshihiro Togashi): Yusuke Urameshi was a teen delinquent with a string of fights under his belt, until an unpredictable accident changed his life... by ending it! When he died trying to rescue a little kid from a speeding car, the afterlife didn't know what to do with him! One Piece (by Eiichiro Oda): In a world of pirates, one man wants to become the greatest of them all: Monkey D. Luffy, who gained strange powers from eating the cursed Gum-Gum Fruit! One Piece is like Sergio Aragones meets Akira Toriyama meets Yellow Submarine! SandLand (by Akira Toriyama): In search of a way to end the drought, Sheriff Rao asked the King of the Demons for his help. Squarebound. Monthly. (CAUT: 3) SC, 7x10, 256pg, PC $4.95 VIZKIDS THE ADVENTURES OF HAMTARO VOLUME 1: A HOME FOR HAMTARO TP by Ritsuko Kawai Based on the huge book series from Japan and the animated series now being shown on Cartoon Network! Ten-year-old Laura gets a new hamster upon moving to a new town! In this book, through a series of misadventures, she and Hamtaro learn to love and take care of each other. This is the first of six books following the adventures of Hamtaro and pals, combining stories and pictures in innovative ways. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. SC, 80pg, PC $9.95 HAMTARO, LET'S PLAY! VOLUME 1 TP by Ritsuko Kawai Full-color games, puzzles, and original Hamtaro picture book stories! Stick-'n'-Play reusable stickers that can be put on the pages in different spots! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity for kids to learn all they can about the lovable creature, Hamtaro, by using their imaginations and their hands! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. SC, 16pg, FC $11.95 HAMTARO POSTCARD BOOK by Ritsuko Kawai This first-ever Hamtaro Postcard Book contains stickers and various holiday greetings, including birthdays and Christmas, all featuring original artwork by the series' original artist, Ritsuko Kawai. Features 12 postcards, four text pages, and one sticker page. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. SC, 16pg, FC $10.95 DRAGON BALL PART 5 #6 by Akira Toriyama Round Two! With a sudden flurry of blows, Goku catches Tenshinhan off guard and nearly beats him — but lets him stay in the ring rather than finish the fight so soon. Furious at being an object of mercy, Tenshinhan strikes back more angrily than ever — and finds himself winning! Or is he really? (CAUT: 3) b&w, 48pg (6 of 7) $2.95 MEDABOTS PART 4 #3 by Horumarin All paths lead to Select Corps Island! Ikki, Metabee, Dr. Aki, and everyone gathers on the Select Corps remote island for a final showdown against Dr. Meta-Evil and the Rubberobo Gang! b&w, 40pg (3 of 4) $2.75 MEDABOTS PART 4 #4 by Horumarin The final showdown against Dr. Meta-Evil! Metabee and the Dr. Meta-Evil's ultimate medabot called Last have a no-holds- barred Robattle duel to the death! During the Robattle, Last struggles with issues of loyalty to Dr. Meta-Evil versus thinking for himself. Should Medabots be sentient and independent? b&w, 40pg (4 of 4) $2.75 MEDABOTS VOLUME 3: THE MEDAFORCE! TP by Horumarin In the third volume, Salty and Ikki meet a talking bird who asks them to take him to Dr. Aki, the father of Medabots. They go to the Medabot Corporation, and Metabee gets himself into a raging ro-battle with an experimental flying medabot. If Metabee wins, he'll get some flying medaparts of his own! Then, Koji throws a party and everyone's invited — a perfect opportunity for the Rubberobo Gang to cause some trouble! SC, 136pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MEDABOTS VOLUME 1: A BOY AND HIS 'BOT TP by Horumarin The Medabots anime series on Fox Kids is now available as manga! This series takes off with the super-charged battling adventures of a group of kids and their unique, high performance pet robots, the Medabots! Fueled with artificial intelligence and a specialized arsenal of unique weapons, Medabots compete against each other in exciting Robattles. In this first volume, Ikki dreams of becoming a champion Medafighter and competing in the World Robattle Tournament. But first, he has to get a Medabot. Ikki eventually does manage to get his own, but Metabee is a ten year old model and hardly listens to a thing Ikki says, but does help Ikki to foil a couple of thieves from robbing Ikki of his Rare Medal. (STAR16076) SC, 144pg, b&w $9.95 **************** MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY VOLUME 7: FROM THE HEART TP by Yumi Tsukirino Shôjo (girls') comic artist Yumi Tsukirino takes on the Pokémon universe and centers it around the tragi-comic romantic adventures of a new Pokémon trainer, love-struck Hazel! Clefairy thought it would be a shoe-in for an art contest at the fairgrounds… until the painter Pokémon, Smeargle, upstaged everybody! Can Clefairy's friends help the distraught Pokémon get out of its funk? Then, Almond's trip to the Cave of Slumbers results in his being put into a deep sleep! Can Hazel, Coconut, and their Pokémon friends save him? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. SC, 168pg, b&w $13.95 ZOIDS #10 by Michiro Ueyama Van and the Republic President arrive at a border city that has been under attack. However, ace pilot and Prozen Knight, Hanna Hanna, is determined to see the peace negotiations break down. And in Hanna's hyper-powerful Death Stinger, she has the power to do it! Can Caesar's shields stand up to the Death Stinger's massive charged particle cannon? SC, 72pg, b&w $5.95 ZOIDS: NEW CENTURY GN by Makoto Mizubuchi This graphic novel of ZOIDS (ZOIDS/Zero in Japan) is the Pokémon-esque version of ZOIDS. Bit is a scavenger when, during an officially sanctioned ZOID battle, he helps out one of the ZOID Tournament teams. They grudgingly invite Bit to join their team, and he starts to pilot the "untamable" Liger Zero — a very powerful ZOID. As a member of the Blitz team, Bit seems a little overconfident, but when he pilots the awesome Liger Zero, the reason for his confidence is proven in every ZOID league battle! Team Blitz is well on its way to making it into the league championships, but they are about to the meet their greatest challenge in Team Backdraft, a group that will break every rule and try any dirty trick to win! Bit must rely on his wits and his ZOID to see the battle through to the end! SC, 120pg, b&w $9.95 THE ALL-NEW TENCHI MUYÔ! PART 2 #2 by Hitoshi Okuda A meteorite impact brings strange life forms to Earth, right near the school where Sasami herself has been thinking of going to class! Wielding high-tech alien catching devices, the Tenchi gang goes to investigate the potentially dangerous invaders! b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 BANANA FISH VOLUME 7 TP by Akimi Yoshida The smell of gunsmoke still clings to Eiji and Ash from their violent breakout of Papa Dino's compound in New Jersey. Ash arranges for a shipment of small arms, even while hacking into Dino's money-laundering network to enrich himself and make Dino appear to be embezzling from his partners in crime! Can Ash and Eiji ever be anything more than comrades-in-arms, or are they lost somewhere among the schemes for power surrounding the frightful mind-control drug code-named "Banana Fish?" MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 BASTARD!! #12 by Kazushi Hagiwara "Empress!": Part 2 (of 4)—Castle Metallicana still stands, but as the rain pours down and Arshes Nei's forces regroup, its besieged defenders have bought precious little time. Finding herself alone again with Dark Schneider, Princess Sheila confesses her love for him. But Arshes Nei is on her way to blast the entire castle apart, and the fortuneteller beldame of Metallicana has predicted a terrible future — one in which Dark Schneider lies dead, his heart torn out!!! MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $3.95 BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: LAST ORDER PART 1 #3 by Yukito Kishiro Alita must help the children of Tiphares find out what is happening to the population of adults. The adults find they have all had their brains replaced with microchips, and when they find out, they are unable to deal with the reality of not being human any longer. How can Alita aid the kids in the meantime? b&w, 32pg $2.95 THE BIG O PART 3 #1 by Hitoshi Ariga The master criminal Beck is broken out of prison by his accomplices and his girlfriend — driving a robot looking almost exactly like the Big O itself! Soon, the pseudo-O is implicated in a number of high-profile crimes and embarrassing incidents, designed to destroy the real Big O's reputation. And the true goal of Beck's scheme is to expose Roger Smith's secret... that he is the pilot of the Big O! b&w, 48pg (1 of 4) $3.50 CERES: CELESTIAL LEGEND PART 4 #2 by Yû Watase Chidori Kuruma has journeyed across Japan to ask Ceres to help fulfill her hospitalized younger brother's dream of flying. However, Aya and Yuhi are in for a big surprise when they discover that Mikage International has assigned Toya to be the little boy's doctor. Why would this boy hold such special interest for the Mikage Clan? b&w, 48pg (2 of 4) $3.50 EL HAZARD VOLUME 3 TP by Hidetomo Tsubura The forces of Roshtaria are not faring well in the battle for the Eye of God as a war on two fronts develops: on one side the Bugrom, the other, the Shadow Tribe and their two powerful demon gods. The Phantom Tribe have kidnapped Princess Rune Venus, but then Jinnai and the Bugrom snatch the Princess right back. Meanwhile, Ifurita must defeat her own demons before Jinnai forces her to kill Makoto! Will Ifurita obey orders as she is programmed to do or will she believe in herself and act out of her own consciousness? SC, 184pg, b&w $15.95 EVEN A MONKEY CAN DRAW MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Koji Aihara & Kentaro Takekum This Viz graphic novel is the English-language translation of the notorious best-selling series that blew the lid off the comic- book industry in Japan. This volume includes material formerly serialized in the alternative manga anthology PULP, plus pages of entirely new goodies! Now you too can learn the secrets! This mock-instructional tome is actually a hilarious parody in graphic-novel form of those books that seek to advise one on "how to draw manga." Now even a completely untalented, artistically uninclined novice such as yourself can learn what it takes to properly use a pen, create characters, license ancillary rights for anime and toy manufacturing, and become rich, famous, and sexually potent beyond one's wildest dreams! SC, 152pg, b&w $15.95 FIREFIGHTER!: DAIGO OF FIRE COMPANY M VOLUME 1 GN by Masato Soda In the sleepy town of Medaka-ga-hama, Daigo has just passed the near-impossible exam to enter the brotherhood of firefighters, and his beautiful former-teacher, Ms. Ochiai, will certainly be impressed by his new uniform! Even in the quietest section of Tokyo, disaster can strike! When a fire breaks out in the high school, 18-year-old Daigo must face the flames and his fears to make certain that his favorite teacher makes it out alive. Of course, he'll first have do is get over his childhood fear of fire! Also available in a special Collectors' Edition, which is printed in the original right-to-left Japanese format. REG.––SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 COLLECTOR'S ED.––SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 INU-YASHA PART 7 #4 by Rumiko Takahashi While Sessho-maru recuperates from the battle with Inu-Yasha, a young girl appears and helps him by feeding him. She ends up dying suddenly, however, he ends up bringing her back to life by using the Tenseiga sword to do so. Meanwhile, Inu-Yasha and friends are attacked by a heard of man-eating wolves led by Koga. b&w, 40pg (4 of 8) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MARIONETTE GENERATION VOLUME 3 TP by Haruhiko Mikimoto From the character designer for Robotech and Gundam! Lunch's origins are revealed! Is the sentient doll a new type of life, or is she some sort of space/time anomaly? Then, Lunch's consciousness is transferred into a human girl in Tokyo who is having some trouble with her boyfriend and the only thing Lunch can do is play dumb! Plus, Izumi gets involved in a strange mind- meld; and Kinoko must go on a date with a creepy otaku! Ewww! (STAR15947) SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w $15.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 VOLUME 5 TP by Kazuhisa Kondo The official manga adaptation of the classic mecha anime! Operation Odessa, the Federal Force's campaign to take back the mineral-rich regions of Eastern Europe, has begun. The Federation and Zeon clash in a titanic struggle for supremacy, and the crew of White Base find themselves struggling for victory — and their own survival — amid the chaos. Then, when White Base puts in to port in Belfast, Amuro and the crew receive a most unwelcome visitor! (STAR15949) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 6 TP by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto In 2015, Earth faces a terrifying last judgment from mysterious giant "Angels." To combat the Angels, the secret organization NERV creates the Evangelions — massive humanoid robots that can only be piloted by a select few teenagers. Now, with technology on their side, NERV seeks to defy prophecy and battle the forces of heaven with the fate of mankind in the balance… but who are their true enemies? During a lull in fighting, Commander Ikari and Ritsuko prepare for the delivery of Unit-03 while Shinji tries to adjust to normal life. But Unit-03 harbors a terrible secret, one that may force Shinji to choose between friendship and duty. (STAR16077) SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 **************** PROJECT ARMS PART 1 #3 by Ryoji Minagawa A secret organization is after Ryo Takatsuki and Hayato Shingu because their arms can transform into deformed superweapons. They discover that there are two other people whose bodies do the same and decide to seek them out so that they can all team up against the secret organization that is hunting them down. b&w, 40pg (3 of 16) $3.25 RANMA ½ PART 11 #9 by Rumiko Takahashi The water from the magical teapot has Ranma trapped in his female form, and Ryoga and Mousse are still desperate to help. They eventually get a hold of a water bucket, pour on themselves, and in turn freeze themselves as their animal forms! Can Ranma take on Mint, Herb, and Lime on her own? b&w, 32pg (9 of 11) $2.95 RANMA ½: FEMALE RANMA FIGURINE This little devil is sure to look great in any fan's collection! Representing the girl-Ranma version from the hit anime, you'll want to be the first to snag this hot item! Male Ranma, Akane, and other friends are coming soon! This pre-painted, 1/8th scale statue comes complete with base and is ready to display right out of the box. (CAUT: 4) Figurine $69.95 SILENT MÖBIUS: BLOOD PART 11 #5 by Kia Asamiya Things aren't going so well for the A.M.P. — Ganossa has gained the upper hand in the battle against Rally Cheyenne, the cyclotron has been fully restored, and Project Gaia is about to be completed. This means that the gateway between Earth and Nemesis will soon be opened. Meanwhile, Lum Cheng is about to go one on one against Katsumi Liqueur. b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 SILENT MÖBIUS VOLUME 9: TURNABOUT TP by Kia Asamiya The supernatural science-fiction thriller by Kia Asamiya! In this volume, with Yuki in the hospital and Katsumi now an agent of Nemesis, the A.M.P.'s numbers are dwindling. But Rally, determined not to let mankind's last hope fade away, recruits a new member to the cause — sorceress Lum Cheng, wielder of Gesso, King of Blades. Then, Lum Cheng is attacked in her own apartment and Lebia must face down a Lucifer Hawk in the A.M.P.'s computer core! SC, 184pg, b&w $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SILENT MÖBIUS TP'S by Kia Asamiya The supernatural science-fiction thriller by Kia Asamiya (Steam Detectives, Martian Successor Nadesico) returns! Meet the A.M.P. (Abnormal Mystery Police), six young women skilled with psychic and super powers, prepared to do combat with the worst demons, dragons, and megadynes that 2026 Tokyo has to offer! VOL.1 (STAR08932)––SC, 6x9, b&w $16.95 VOL.2 (STAR09207)––SC, 6x9, b&w $16.95 VOL.3 (STAR09290)––SC, 6x9, b&w $16.95 VOL.4 (STAR10919)––SC, 6x9, b&w $15.95 VOL.5 (STAR11982)––SC, 6x9, b&w $16.95 **************** SPIRITED AWAY VOLUME 5 TP Original story by Hayao Miyazaki In this last volume, No-Face reveals his true nature, Sen escapes from his wrath and, with two new friends, makes for Swamp Bottom in search of Yu-baba's sister. Meanwhile, Haku revives and goes off in search of Sen. After