PREVIEWS VOL. XII #10 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #12 (DECEMBER 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 February 2003 through April 2003! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #12 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the December 2002 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #12 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late November 2002 for items on sale in February 2003. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT #12 Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS MIKE MIGNOLA'S B.P.R.D. COLLECTION by MIKE MIGNOLA and others Last spring's sensational miniseries Hollow Earth, by Mike Mignola, Chris Golden, Tom Sniegoski, and Ryan Sook, revealed the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense's struggle to save agent Liz Sherman, and their struggle to deal with life without Hellboy. That story is collected here with rare Hellboy related stories, long sought after by fans of the Mignola's hit comic, which is soon to be a major motion picture! Reprinted here for the first time are the first solo Abe Sapien comic, Drums of the Dead, by Brian McDonald and Derek Thompson, as well as the short stories "Abe Sapien versus Science" and "Lobster Johnson: Killer Inside My Skull." If these names mean nothing to you, you've been missing out on the greatest adventure saga comics has to offer. If you do know these names, then this is the collection you've been asking for. On sale January 15 SC, 120pg, FC . . . $17.95 Maverick REID FLEMING/FLAMING CARROT CROSSOVER #1 (OF 1) created by BOB BURDEN & DAVID BOSWELL written by BOB BURDEN; illustrated by DAVID BOSWELL & BOB BURDEN Come take a spin in the sturdiest, dirtiest milk truck you've ever seen, as Flaming Carrot, Iron City crime fighter and founding member of the Mysterymen, and the World's Toughest Milkman, Reid Fleming, roll right through the traffic jam that is popular culture. Whether it's going toe-to-toe with the unholy trinity of Fabio, Pavarotti, and Christopher Walken on the TV game show Celebrity Standoff, or pillaging the vaults of the Major Motion Picture movie studios, Fleming and the Carrot find more than their share of high jinks and mayhem on their madcap journey of comedy and cognitive dissonance. See, you're getting smarter already! On Sale December 26 SC, 32pg, b&w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION USAGI YOJIMBO: THE SHROUDED MOON TP & LTD. ED. HC created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI Throughout his journeys across feudal Japan, rabbit ronin Usagi has faced many dangers, crossed paths with some who have become his sworn enemies, and forged bonds of friendship stronger than any threat that might cross his path. Collected here are six tales featuring those companions Usagi holds dear. "Showdown" finds Usagi traveling with master swordsman Gen, as the two disrupt the dueling influences of a pair of corrupt families. Neko ninja clan leader Chizu finds herself betrayed and on the run in "Escape!" In "Three Seasons," Usagi is forced to defend himself with the most unlikely of weapons. The beautiful thief Kitsune's tragic history is revealed in "The Shrouded Moon" and "Kitsune's Tale." And in "Lesson in Courtesy," a hot- headed young Usagi incurs a debt that takes nearly a lifetime to repay! Once again, Stan Sakai masterfully weaves together the many threads of intrigue, adventure, humor, and heart in another endearing Usagi Yojimbo collection. Special introduction by Capt. Carrot & his Amazing Zoo Crew creator Scott Shaw! On sale January 8 SC, 184 pg, 6"x9", b&w . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 On sale January 22 LTD. ED. HC, 184 pg, 6"x9", b&w w/dust jacket and individually signed and numbered tip-in plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56.95 SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION ISOLATION AND ILLUSION: COLLECTED SHORT STORIES OF P. CRAIG RUSSELL TP created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL Since the 1970s, P. Craig Russell (Murder Mysteries, The Ring of the Nibelung) has created some of the most sophisticated and lavishly drawn stories ever to hit comics shops. Dark Horse is proud to present a rare sampling of the work spread over his long career, including early masterpieces like "Dance on the Razor's Edge" and "The Starship Remembrance," along with more recent adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft's "From Beyond" and O. Henry's "Gift of the Magi." If you're a lover of fine illustration and masterful storytelling, these long out-of-print stories are an essential addition to your comics collection. On sale January 2 SC,120 pg, FC . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 GRENDEL: RED, WHITE, & BLACK #4 (OF 4) created & written by MATT WAGNER; illustrated by CLIFF CHIANG, FAREL DALRYMPLE, DARICK ROBERTSON, JOHN K. SNYDER III, & MICHAEL ZULLI It's the Devil you don't know that proves to be most deadly, and in this, the explosive finale to this compelling series, the light is shined on the never-before-seen moments in Hunter Rose's life. During the few short years Rose terrorized the city as his alter-ego Grendel, he left a trail of tragedy and a sinister legacy that echoes throughout following generations. From the early first sightings of the nefarious Devil to his final breath on a rooftop with his nemesis, writer/creator Matt Wagner and his team of artists illuminate the life of Hunter Rose and the death of Grendel. From start to finish, these stories will set your heart racing and blow you away! NOTE TO RETAILERS: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND HARSH LANGUAGE On sale December 11 SC, 48 pg, bw&r (4 of 4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 NOW BACK IN PRINT! USAGI YOJIMBO: GRASSCUTTER I TP created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI When the fates place Grasscutter, the lost sword of the Gods, in the hands of Usagi Yojimbo, the masterless samurai becomes the focus of a deadly struggle for possession of the dread blade. Multiple Eisner Award winner! SC, 256pg, b&w (STAR09937) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: THE BRINK OF LIFE AND DEATH TP created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI Exorcising demons and fighting off ninja is all in a day's work for Usagi Yojimbo, as the rabbit ronin walks the thin line on the brink of life and death in this powerful collection of exciting tales. SC, 200 pg, b&w (STAR08246) . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 ************************* KISS #5 by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by MEL RUBI It's robot madness as our mad scientist sets in motion his plan for the ultimate revenge against the boys of KISS. Internal troubles are more dangerous, as the Starchild takes a psychedelic journey into the Celestial's alien mind to save him, and the Demon's evil robotic double has infiltrated the Simmons Foundation to take on the Beast King. Joe Casey writes and Mel Rubi draws the action-packed fifth issue of the hard rockin' new Kiss comic! On sale December 18 FC, 32pg (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!: STRANGE INVADERS #4 (OF 4) by HADEN BLACKMAN and CARY NORD Strange Invaders, the fourth installment of the Ripley's Believe It Or Not! series takes a close look at otherworldly visitors to our planet. Join the Flatwoods Monster — an alien said to have visited the Earth in 1952 as it takes us on a tour of the strange and bizarre! Featuring topics including Atlantis, The Great Pyramids, The Face on Mars, as well as a menagerie of famous and infamous aliens throughout history! On sale December 18 b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 MAC RABOY'S FLASH GORDON VOL. 1 TPB by MAC RABOY Dark Horse is proud to present this collection of Mac Raboy's run on Flash Gordon. Continuing Dark Horse Comics' tradition of fine reprint books, this tome is the first ever collection of Flash Gordon work by Raboy. Beginning his comics career in 1940, after taking government-funded drawing classes, Emanuel 'Mac' Raboy drew comics for the Harry "A" Chesler Studio and for Fawcett Publications. He's perhaps best known for his work on Captain Marvel, Jr. and the Green Lama in the 1940s. In the Spring of 1948 he signed on with King Features to illustrate the 'Flash Gordon' Sunday page, following in the footsteps of his idol, Alex Raymond, and drawing the strip until his death in December of 1967. On sale January 15 SC, 256pg, FC. . . $19.95 SPYBOY/YOUNG JUSTICE TP by PETER DAVID, NORMAN LEE, JAMIE MENDOZA, POP MHAN, and TODD NAUCK; cover by POP MHAN and TODD NAUCK The deadly duo of REMbrandt, the artist of dreams, and Annie Mae, the diminutive Japanese crime boss who looks like a child but is hundreds of years old, has hatched a plan to control the dreams of their victims and give these nightmarish incarnations physical form. Only SpyBoy, his spy-pals, and the Young Justice team have experience with these threats. They'll have to join forces if they hope to defeat this villainous alliance, thwart a plan to bring about international chaos, and discover REMbrandt's true identity. Super-teens unite in this first ever inter-title crossover featuring both creative teams from Dark Horse's SpyBoy and DC Comics' Young Justice! Featuring a new jam-cover by Mhan and Nauck. On sale January 2 SC, 80pg, FC . . . $9.95 TOOTH FAIRY (ONE-SHOT) By JOE HARRIS and CHARLIE ADLARD Dark Horse Comics is proud to publish the comic book prequel to this fall's horror film hit-in-the-making! The Tooth Fairy: The Tragic Life of Matilda Dixon serves as a prologue to the film, recounting the century-old events that set a horrifying cycle of violence in motion. The movie stars Emma Caulfield (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and is slated for January 2003 release. The comic book is written by Joe Harris (X-Men) and drawn by Charlie Adlard (The X-Files). The comic focuses on a defining moment in the history of Port Fairy, a small fishing village. Matilda Dixon, a once-beautiful, now-disfigured widow has developed a special relationship with the children of Port Fairy. They bring her their recently shed baby teeth in exchange for coins. However, the mask-clad Dixon's familiarity with the town's children alarms their parents, and when two children go missing a lynch mob gathers to make Matilda pay… In The Tooth Fairy: The Tragic Life of Matilda Dixon, Joe Harris and Charlie Adlard have crafted a horrifying yet heartbreaking tale of loss and loneliness. The claustrophobic small-mindedness of Port Fairy conjures up images of the Salem witch trials and the tragic ending of the book sets the stage for the vengeance and neo-gothic horror of the upcoming Tooth Fairy film. On sale January 1 FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #52: VIVA LAS BUFFY PART 2 (OF 4) by SCOTT LOBDELL, FABIAN NICIEZA, and CLIFF RICHARDS; cover by BRIAN HORTON and PAUL LEE "Viva Las Buffy"! Before Buffy ever arrived in Sunnydale, she did a little stint in Vegas. Not exactly doing what we have her pictured here, but we couldn't resist … Frightened and confused by her new-found powers as the Slayer, Buffy has picked up and left her mom and little sister behind. Hiding out in Sin City is no way to avoid trouble, though, especially when the city's gentle citizens are being terrorized by just a few of the many bodies buried without headstones in Vegas's seedier strips. Perfect for Christmas! On sale December 26 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Norton/Lee cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 ALSO AVAILABLE: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: AUTUMNAL TP by Chris Boal, Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 80pg, FC (STAR14936) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BAD BLOOD TP by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11048) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE BLOOD OF CARTHAGE TP by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 128pg, FC (STAR13030) . . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS TP by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11415) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DUST WALTZ GN by Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 80pg, FC (STAR08424) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FOOD CHAIN TP by Doug Petrie, Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, Christian Zanier, and others SC, 168pg, FC (STAR13996). . . $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE ORIGIN TP by Chris Golden, Dan Brereton, and Joe Bennett SC, 80pg, FC (STAR10112) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OUT OF THE WOODWORK TP by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 112pg, FC (JAN020036) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PALE REFLECTIONS TP by Andi Watson, Doug Petrie, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 88pg, FC (STAR12027) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PAST LIVES TP by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Cliff Richards SC, 96pg, FC (STAR14727) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE REMAINING SUNLIGHT TP by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham SC, 88pg, FC (STAR08974) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: RING OF FIRE GN by Doug Petrie and Ryan Sook SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11743) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE AND DRU TP by James Marsters, Christopher Golden, Ryan Sook, and Eric Powell SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13673) . . . $11.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYERS TP by Joss Whedon, Tim Sale, Gene Colan, P. Craig Russell, and others SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15013) . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNINVITED GUESTS TP by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10282) . . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SUPERNATURAL DEFENSE KIT Slipcase w/deluxe, hardcover "Claddagh" ring, vial of "holy" water with silver flakes, and gold cross (STAR10675) . . . $19.95 ************************ 3X3 EYES: KEY TO THE SACRED LAND TP by YUZO TAKADA, produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Pai, the beautiful 300-year-old amnesiac mystic, and her companion-cum-immortal slave, Tokyo student Yakumo Fujii, search China for ancient relics to provide clues to the location of Pai's hidden Tibetan homeland, where Pai's memories can be restored. But the two are not the only ones in search of these objects. Both the dashing relic-hunter Jake McDonald and the nefarious Choukai, are trying to get their mitts on a certain mystic incense burner. And when Choukai traps Pai within a sorcerous binding circle, Yakumo is torn by the fateful decision of whether or not to pay the artifact as ransom to free Pai and by doing so, dooming Pai's memories and his own chance of returning to his mortal existence. FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 2 SC, 136pg, b&w…$13.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 11 TP By Osamu Tezuka; translation by Fredrick L. Schodt Fifty years after his creation, Astro Boy continues to lead the manga and anime charge, his adventures still fresh and exciting as when first crafted by master storyteller/cartoonist/animator Osamu Tezuka. In this volume: Astro Boy must help a robot bomb escape his creators and prevent earth from being destroyed; Astro battles a deadly underground tank controlled by an evil general bent on world conquest; a famous police detective enlists Astro to help him to solve a murder—with the detective's father as the prime suspect! On sale January 22 SC, 216pg, 4 ½" x 7", b&w . . . . . . $9.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #74: FALL FROST PART 2 (OF 6) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Nastier opponents and meaner battles are the two things that come to mind when trying to describe this story arc. You'd think by now Manji would have sliced his way through the most sinister personalities of feudal Japan. But instead of thinning out the vicious herd, removing the worst and most depraved, he's only shaken loose the meanest characters. And it looks like Manji and Magatsu are in for a killer collision with one of the baddest. They've been hunting down Shira, but they're not the only ones on the prowl. The hunters have become the hunted and Shira has nothing but dishonorable intentions for his prey. The fuse is burning fast on this confrontation and it's anyone's guess who will be left standing after it explodes. FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 11 b&w, 32pg (2 of 6) . . . $2.99 CANNON GOD EXAXXION #12 by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS So you think it would be cool to control a giant, anti-matter powered robot? You think you can handle the ramifications of killing innocent bystanders in a struggle to keep an entire planet from being overrun by deceptive colonizing aliens? Like they say, with power comes responsibility, and young Hoichi is discovering exactly how difficult it can be to deal with his newfound heroism. From Kenichi Sonoda, creator of the fantastic GUNSMITH CATS, comes the exciting and dramatic story of giant robot wars, but with a solid anchor in reality. Cannon God Exaxxion goes way beyond comics conventions, anime stereotypes, and typical storylines. And it promises to keep delivering for years to come. Get in on the action, because it just gets better and better. FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 18 b&w, 48pg . . . $3.99 GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE #3 by MASAMUNE SHIROW; translation by Frederik L. Schodt Cyborg cyber-agent Matoko Aramaki has dispatched a humanoid surrogate — call her "Clarice" — to investigate an apparent terrorist attack on a herd of genetically-engineered pigs designed for human organ cloning. And no sooner does the surrogate hit the ground in a vehicle assembly plant halfway around the world than she's wrangling a herd of a different kind — no- nonsense security cyborgs bent on sending her to the cyber-scrapheap. But when Clarice/Matoko jacks into the brain of the facility's supervisor and breaks through network firewalls into the level 6 "ghostline," Motoko discovers that the pig slaughter may have been only a strike against a deeper conspiracy — and yet another hidden enemy! • Special deluxe format with no interior advertising! FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 18 FC, 32pg (no ads) . . . $3.50 LONE WOLF 2100 #6 by MIKE KENNEDY and FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO Rumors of Sanctuary lead Itto and Daisy on a perilous journey across the open Asian desert in hopes of escaping the mercenary tracker Prescott and his deadly band of Vapor Fist Soldiers. But the enemy behind them is not as immidiate as the enemy in front of them…When they cross paths with a nomadic tribe of cyborg outcasts, they learn many new lessons in survival, including the importance of finely-tuned paranoia… On sale December 26 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS! #93: TRAVELLER PART 3 (OF 5) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Skuld labs, the folks who first brought you such magnificent modern marvels as the knowledgeable and nomadic greeting girl automaton, are proud to announce their latest invention. If your house is just too small, and your closets are busting at the hinges with your collection of Banpei marionettes, have we got the must have item of the year for you! We're excited to announce Skuld Lab's head designer Skuld's latest discovery, an extra-dimensional infinite room. You'll never run out of room again! You'll be the envy of all you friends as you accumulate more and more stuff.What do you get the man who has everything? A place to put it and finally that place is here. Like most ideas it works really well on paper, but the reality is an infinite nightmare in which Belldandy and Keiichi are trapped. How do you find the door out of a room that has no walls? It does give these two love birds a chance to be alone however. Keiichi, you lucky dog! On sale December 4 b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) . . . $2.99 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #28 by MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Let's face it your Aunt Eleanor isn't going to get you anything you want for the holidays. It will probably be another sweater, like the one last year that she found at a garage sale. And your siblings aren't gonna do much better with the piece of crap they grabbed at the dollar store at the last minute. It's time to take matters into your own hands and get what you really want! This year the frustration will the soothing knowledge that you can retreat to your room having already purchased the one thing you really wanted, 128 pages crammed so full of manga goodness. It's like opening 128 presents you really want. With an Appleseed Hypernotes story that's never been published in English, the brightly wrapped Club 9, Shadow Star which is always the perfect fit, Seraphic Feather that wont clash with anything in your wardrobe and the always tasteful 3x3 Eyes you'll be set. FOR MATURE READERS • Newly translated material from Ghost in the Shell creator, Masamune Shirow! • Highspeed action, sweeping romance, charming comedy. . . Super Manga Blast! has something for everyone! • Still the best manga bang for your buck — 128 pages of story and art for only $5.99! On sale December 18 b&w, 128pg . . . $5.99 STAR WARS: EMPIRE #4 BY SCOTT ALLIE, RYAN BENJAMIN, AND CURTIS ARNOLD; COVER BY BRIAN HORTON A proposition is made for Lord Vader and a powerful young Jedi to join forces and overthrow the Emperor. But this offer comes from the young Jedi to the Dark Lord of the Sith! Meanwhile, the Emperor and his elite Royal Guards are facing other would-be usurpers — the secret, traitorous cadre of Imperial officers and their loyal Stormtroopers! This story reveals the events in the days and weeks just prior to A New Hope. On sale December 4 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #49 by JOHN OSTRANDER and JAN DUURSEMA; cover by RYAN BENJAMIN The Clone Wars begin here! With the Battle of Geonosis, the galaxy is officially plunged into war. As the Jedi Council struggles with their new role as leaders of the Republic's clone army, other Jedi operatives have taken on the job of intelligence gathering. On a vast space station known as "The Wheel," Jedi knight Aayla Secura is searching for a notorious gun-runner who can help her intercept the Separatist's latest secret plans. But spying is a dirty business, and operatives are often more expendable than the information they possess. Is this what being a Jedi has come to? With this issue, Star Wars: Republic jumps into the as yet unrevealed events in the time period between Episode II and Episode III — the Clone Wars! If you're wondering what happens next after Attack of the Clones, this is where you find the answers! On sale December 18 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS TALES #14 Featuring STAN SAKAI, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, RAMON BACHS, RAUL FERNANDEZ, JASON HALL, CHRISTIAN READ, CLAYTON HENRY, and others; cover by PAT LEE Who shot first? Han or Greedo? Depending on which version of Star Wars: A New Hope you watch either answer is correct. Now, for the first time in Star Wars Tales #14, the question goes before a court of law! Han Solo is sued for the wrongful death of Greedo by the Rodian's mother in "The Emperor's Court!" Also featured is Stan Sakai's tale of a young Anakin Skywalker in "Urchins" and a unique look at the battle of Endor in "We Were Stormtroopers." Plus much, much more! Featuring a cover by Dreamwave's Pat Lee! On sale December 4 FC, 64pg . . . $5.99 STAR WARS: TALES VOLUME 3 TP Featuring RON MARZ, RICK LEONARDI, TERRY AUSTIN, DAVE MCCAIG, JAY STEPHENS, GARTH ENNIS, JOHN MCCREA, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, MIKE KENNEDY, FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO, CHRISTIAN READ, CHRIS SLANE, JASON HALL, CHRISTINA CHEN, BRETT MATTHEWS, VATCHE MAVLIAN, KIA ASAMIYA, JON FOSTER, AMANDA CONNOR, LEINIL FRANCIS YU, CHRIS BRUNNER, JAN DUURSEMA, KEVIN RUBIO, and RICK ZOMBO; cover by TSUNEO SANDA Collecting issues nine through twelve of the quarterly anthology smash sensation! Star Wars Tales Volume 3 features the thrilling Vader versus Maul story "Resurrection" as well as comics sensation Garth Ennis' take on the life of a Stormtrooper in the riviting "Trooper." Tales has explored every corner of the Star Wars galaxy and kept readers coming back for more! Collected for the first time into one prestigous volume, Star Wars Tales Volume 3 is sure to delight fans both young and old! On sale January 2 SC, 224pg, FC . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO....VOL. 4: SCREAMS IN THE VOID TP by CHRIS CLAREMONT, CARMINE INFANTINO, WALTER SIMONSON, THOMAS PALMER, RON FRENZ, ALLEN MILGROM, MICHAEL FLEISHER, JOE BROZOWSKI, and others Dark Horse Comics presents the latest volume of Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... featuring classic Star Wars stories not seen in over twenty years! Originally printed by Marvel Comics, these stories have been re-colored and are sure to please both new and old Star Wars fans. Screams in the Void collects issues 54 to 67 of the original Marvel run, along with Star Wars Annual #2. These stories take place after The Empire Strikes Back, as Han Solo's friends continue to search for their lost scoundrel – and Lando Calrissian joins Luke, Leia, Chewie, and the droids on their continuing, galaxy-spanning adventures. Also highlighted are several tales focusing on Luke Skywalker and such classics as "Coffin in the Clouds," "The Mind Spider," and "Serphidian Eyes." Introduction by Geoff Johns! On Sale January 22 SC, 376pg, FC . . . $29.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #37: EUGENE THE JEEP STATUE Weirdly cute, this yellow, dog-sized critter was a gift to Olive Oyl from her Uncle Ben. Segar described Jeep's magical powers as being the result of having a "fourth-dimensional brain." Able to answer questions regarding the past, present, or future, he was, unlike other Segar fantasy creatures, a good little guy with a happy-go-lucky demeanor. Jeep lived on a diet consisting entirely of orchids. He had the power to disappear and re-appear in a different location, making him one of the earlier comic- strip advocates of teleportation. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios, each statue comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback button and booklet as extras. Each piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. • Classic Comic Characters — Winner of the 2002 Eisner-Award for Best Comics Related Merchandise. See our complete list of available statues in our relist section or our full color ad on the Previews inside back cover. On sale December 4 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 FELIX THE CAT COASTER SET Felix adorns this charming set of four coasters, purrfect for any occasion. Each coaster is 4" square, about 1/8" thick cork with very nice laminated tops, and the set comes packaged in a full-color box. On sale January 29 Felix Coaster Set 4 full color coasters, 4" square, 1/8" thick cork, laminated tops . . . $12.99 DHORSE DELUXE JOURNALS Each journal features a color cover and specially designed endpapers. On sale January 15. TIM BISKUP JOURNAL Biskup's beautiful illustrations and design ethic are already a part of our Stationery Exotique line, and now we're happy as clams to be able to bring you this original journal design by Biskup as well. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journal, 128pg . . . $9.99 COOP JOURNAL Coop is not only busy designing another hot and fast stationery set for us, but in the meantime, we're putting the pedal to the metal with this slick new Coop-designed Journal. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journal, 128pg . . . $9.99 OBEY JOURNAL 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. OBEY your impulse and pick up a journal right away. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journal, 128pg . . . $9.99 ********************** ROCCO VARGAS STATUE We are pleased to offer to U.S. and Canadian collectors the definitive sculptural version of one of the all-time great European comics characters, Rocco Vargas. Created by the great Daniel Torres, the intrepid Rocco is an interstellar adventurer, noted bon vivant, sophisticated lady's man, and two-fisted tough guy. His exploits take him on a space age tour of the galaxy, with alien adversaries (and a dame!) in every port. This outstanding sculpture, meticulously sculpted under the direct supervision of Mr. Torres, was completely handcrafted in his native Spain. No expense was spared to create this piece, which is limited to only 500 pieces for worldwide distribution. Measuring approximately 11" on its polished chrome metal base, this elegant cold- cast porcelain, hand painted work of art will lend panache and a hell-bent-for-leather sensibility to discriminating libraries and display cases everywhere. On sale December 11" tall on chrome base, limited to 500 pieces . . . $350.00 DHORSE DELUXE T-SHIRTS: OH MY GODDESS! Adorn yourself with the beautiful goddesses from Kosuke Fujishima's fun-filled, manga romp Oh My Goddess! Unleash the goddess within and bedazzle all who cross your path! The shirts have been designed to capture the power and beauty of a Goddess First Class (unlimited). On sale January 15 URD/BABYDOLL/FUSCIA S, M, L . . . $17.99 ANGEL/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M, L, XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 SKULD/PLAIN TEE/DUSTY BLUE/ADULT M, L, XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 SKULD/BABYDOLL/WHITE S, M, L . . . $17.99 4 HEADS/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M, L, XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 4 HEADS/WOMAN'S TEE W/CAP SLEEVES/WHITE S, M, L . . . $17.99 COMPLETE PRODUCT RELISTS Action Figures & Statues BEETLE BAILEY BOOK AND FIGURE SET b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8" (STAR12169) . . . $10.95 BEETLE BAILEY BOXED PVC SET 7 PVCs, packaged in a full-color box (STAR12171) . . . $34.95 BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE Figure w/detailed box (STAR11260) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE FIGURE #2: PHOTO BETTIE 6 1/2" tall, 50's motif, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13250) . . . $24.99 THE BIG GUY & RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT STATUE 12" tall fully painted, packaged in a full-color box (STAR10135) . . . $125.00 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #5: IGNATZ STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 750 (STAR11787) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #7: MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 750 (STAR11788) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #8: LI'L ABNER STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR11880) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #9: DAISY MAE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR11881) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #10: DICK TRACY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12089) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #11: BEETLE BAILEY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12180) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #12: SARGE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12028) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #14: FLASH GORDON STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12308) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #13: LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE STATUE 4 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12307) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #15: TERRY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12664) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #16: THE DRAGON LADY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12665) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #17: FEARLESS STATUE FOSDICK STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12666) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #19: DAGWOOD STATUE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13492) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #20: BLONDIE STATUE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13491) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #21: SMOKEY STOVER STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13495) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #22: WIMPY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13307) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #23: BLUTO STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13308) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #25: ALBERT STATUE 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR14981) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #26: NANCY STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR14036) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #27: SLUGGO STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR14038) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #28: ALLEY OOP STATUE 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR15139) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #29: LITTLE NEMO STATUE 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR15140) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #30: THE YELLOW KID 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR15332) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #31: SHMOO STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR16180) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #32: LITTLE LULU STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #33: TUBBY STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 . . . $49.95 THE DIRTY PAIR STATUE 10" tall, prepainted . . . $175.00 FLAMING CARROT ACTION FIGURE 6" figure w/pogo stick, stink bomb, and lighted flame on his head (STAR10480) . . . $11.95 GREEN GOBLIN™ BRONZE STATUE 10" tall bronze statue w/removable mask, limited to 250 pieces . . . $300.00 GUNSMITH CATS: RALLY AND MINNIE MAY ACTION FIGURES Rally Action Figure 6 1/2" tall, 12 points of articulation (STAR15149) . . . $14.99 Minnie May Action Figure 6" tall, 10 points of articulation (STAR15193) . . . $14.99 GUNSMITH CATS STATUE 8" tall, fully painted and assembled (STAR14603) . . . $150.00 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY SOFT VINYL FIGURE 13 3/4" tall, fully painted, soft vinyl figure, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13505) . . . $59.99 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® HURLOON MINOTAUR STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 14" high, packaged in a full- color box (STAR10039) . . . $125.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SERRA ANGEL STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, packaged in a full-color box (STAR08290) . . . $125.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SHIVAN DRAGON STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 22" high, packaged in a full- color box (STAR08986) . . . $195.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SPIRIT LINK STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 14" high, packaged in a full- color box (STAR09454) . . . $125.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW'S MORNING STAR STATUE 12" tall, fully-painted and packaged in an illustrated box (STAR10489) . . . $150.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW'S REQUIEM STATUE: 22" tall on base w/wings and hand-painted (STAR11825) . . . $150.00 MONKEYBONE STATUE 8" tall, fully painted and assembled (note price) . . . $45.00 PLANET OF THE APES LIMITED-EDITION ATTAR STATUE 12" tall, fully painted, limited-edition, packaged in a full-color collectors box (STAR13914) . . . $150.00 PLANET OF THE APES LIMITED-EDITION THADE STATUE 12" tall, fully painted, limited-edition, packaged in a full-color collectors box (STAR14616) . . . $150.00 SARGE BOOK AND FIGURE SET b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8" (STAR12051) . . . $10.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS GROO PVC SET Seven-figure PVC set . . . $39.99 STAR WARS MINI-BUST: ANAKIN SKYWALKER 6" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS MINI-BUST: MACE WINDU 5 1/4" tall, fully-painted minibust (STAR15958) . . . $45.00 STAR WARS MINI-BUST: OBI-WAN KENOBI 5 1/4" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS MINI-BUST: PADMÉ AMIDALA 5 1/4" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE #1: USAGI AND DINO 8" Usagi and Dino, fully painted, full-color box w/mini-sketchbook (STAR10805) . . . $79.95 USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE #2: USAGI AND KATSUICHI 8" Usagi and Katsuichi statue, full-color box w/mini-sketchbook (STAR11446) . . . $79.95 Lithographs, Portfolios, & Posters 300 LIMITED-EDITION LITHOGRAPH Full color, printed on Strathmore Bright white deckle-edge acid-free paper. Shrink-wrapped with oyster white backing board Black Wavy E-Flute Corrugated Envelope with gold-foil stamping, and signed by both Frank Miller and Lynn Varley (STAR08969) . . . $300.00 AKIRA PORTFOLIO Six 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" color prints in folder . . . $19.99 ARTS FESTIVAL POSTERS FC, 24" x 32" (The Spirit) . . . $10.00 (each) FC, 24" x 32" (Concrete) . . . $10.00 (each) FC, 24" x 32" (Battle Gods) . . . $10.00 (each) FC, 24" x 32" (Sock Monkey) . . . $10.00 (each) CYBERWORLD PORTFOLIO Six 13 1/2"x 10 3/8" color prints (STAR14983) . . . $19.99 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #5: AVA b&w, 24" x 36" (STAR09822) . . . 20 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT SERIES II #1: DELIA b&w&blue, 24" x 36" (STAR11144) . . . 25 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT SERIES II #2: MARY b&w&red, 24" x 36" (STAR11438) . . . $25 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT SERIES II #3: GILDA b&w&gold, 24" x 36" (STAR11437) . . . 25 bucks LUIS ROYO'S CHAINS PORTFOLIO Six 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" color prints in folder . . . $19.99 TATTOOS PORTFOLIO 6 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" full-color plates, packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage (STAR11868) . . . $19.95 Lunch Boxes BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX #1 FC, embossed metal lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX #2: AMUSEMENT FC, embossed metal lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR15235) . . . $19.99 BONE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11644) . . . $19.95 CHRIS WARE'S RUSTY BROWN LUNCH BOX FC, embossed metal (STAR15237) . . . $19.99 DEVIL GIRL LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12577) . . . $19.99 FELIX THE CAT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 FLASH GORDON LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12314) . . . $19.99 FUTURAMA LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12315) . . . $19.99 GROO LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10347) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10349) . . . $19.95 INTRON DEPOT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11684) . . . $19.95 LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR13905) . . . $19.99 MADMAN LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11005) . . . $19.95 MILK & CHEESE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" (STAR10355) . . . $19.95 OLIVIA LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" (STAR11006) . . . $19.95 SOCK MONKEY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11660) . . . $19.95 SPIRIT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 THUNDERBIRDS LUNCH BOX FC, embossed metal lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR15226) . . . $19.99 Shot Glasses BEETLE BAILEY SHOT GLASS SET 3-glass set in custom box, each with character image and logo (STAR11673) . . . $19.95 THE DIRTY PAIR SHOT GLASSES Kei shot glass, FC, art on front, logo on back (STAR13310) . . . $5.99 Yuri shot glass, FC, art on front, logo on back (STAR13309) . . . $5.99 DRAKUUN SHOT GLASS Clear glass shot glass w/FC image on one side and logo on the other a (STAR09474) . . . $5.95 FLAMING CARROT SHOT GLASS Clear glass shot glass w/FC image on one side and logo on the other (STAR08978) . . . $5.95 GHOST JADE SHOTGLASS Jade green shotglass, illustration by Brian Apthorp and Gary Martin (STAR11143) . . . $6.95 GRENDEL CERAMIC SHOT GLASSES Grendel ceramic shot glass (white) (STAR08982) . . . $6.95 Grendel ceramic shot glass (black) (STAR08981) . . . $6.95 GUNSMITH CATS SHOT-GLASS SET 3-glass set in custom box, each with character image and logo (STAR10230) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY SHOTGLASS Clear shot glass w/ red & white art, Hellboy on one side, logo on the other (STAR09241) . . . $5.95 SIN CITY SHOT GLASS 1.5 oz clear glass w/ red-and-black illustration and logo (STAR06693) . . . 5 bucks TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY & MR. CROW SHOT GLASSES FC, graphic on front, logo on back (Sock Monkey) (STAR12361) . . . $6.99 FC, graphic on front, logo on back (Mr. Crow) (STAR12360) . . . $6.99 T-Shirts & Watches DARK HORSE DELUXE T-SHIRTS BETTIE PAGE T-SHIRTS: BETTIE X3/PLAIN TEE/INDIGO/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 BETTIE X3/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 HAWAIIAN BETTIE IN HEART CIRCLE/BABYDOLL/WHITE S-L…$17.99 HAWAIIAN BETTIE IN HEART CIRCLE/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 DEVIL BETTIE/LONG SLEEVE TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 DEVIL BETTIE/SPAGHETTI STRAP TANK/RED S-L…$17.99 BETTIE IN LEOPARD BIKINI/RAGLAN TEE/WHITE W/RED/YOUTH S-XL…$17.99 BETTIE SITTING IN SAND/ALL-OVER-IMAGE TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XXL…$24.99 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL T-SHIRTS: ANOTSU, MANJI, & RIN/PLAIN TEE/WHITE M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 MANJI & RIN/PLAIN TEE/BLACK M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 FLASH GORDON T-SHIRTS: MING THE MERCILESS/PLAIN TEE/BLACK M-XL . . .$17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 WE'RE TRAPPED!/PLAIN TEE/WHITE M-XL . . .$17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 FLASH ALONE/PLAIN TEE/RED M-XL . . .$17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY T-SHIRTS: BPRD - BUREAU FOR PARANORMAL RESEARCH AND DEFENSE/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 RED HELLBOY WITH FIRE/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT TEE M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY TRIPTYCH/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY ICONS/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB T-SHIRTS: ITTO OGAMI JUMPING W/SWORD/PLAIN TEE/WHITE M-XL . . .$17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 OGAMI & DIAGORO WALKING/PLAIN TEE/BROWN M-XL . . .$17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 OGAMI & DIAGORO BY MOONLIGHT/PLAIN TEE/BLACK M-XL . . .$17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 OGAMI & DIAGORO SIDE SHOT/PLAIN TEE/BLACK M-XL . . .$17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN T-SHIRTS: COFFEE CUP WITH WINGS/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 SKULL WITH COFFEE CUP/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 COFFEE CUP STAIN/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN W/LOGO/PLAIN TEE/ASH/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY WRISTWATCH Analog quartz, water-resistant dial, brass casing, black leather band, packaged in a black-matte wood box, certificate of authenticity (STAR10685) . . . $49.95 OH MY GODDESS! WRIST WATCH FC, vinyl (STAR08991) . . . $14.95 RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT WATCH Full-color watch in aluminum box, limited to 1,000 pieces (STAR12826) . . . $49.95 USAGI YOJIMBO LIMITED-EDITION WRISTWATCH Silver etching against black watch face, black leather band, each w/numbered certifiate (STAR12476) . . . $49.99 ZIPPOS 300 ZIPPO® LIGHTER High-polish brass-finish, engraved w/Spartan helmet and logo (STAR08825) . . .$29.95 ALIENS ZIPPO® LIGHTER 3-color Zippo® lighter with gun metal finish (STAR12259) . . . $29.99 ALIEN: NOSTROMO ZIPPO" LIGHTER Black matte lighter with brass etching (STAR13311) . . . $29.95 HBO: BAND OF BROTHERS ZIPPO® LIGHTER STANDARD AND COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS Standard edition, black matte finish, olive green logo (STAR14987) . . . $39.99 Collector's edition, high-polish chrome, engraved logo w/gold inlay . . . $100.00 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #1: QUEEN OF HEARTS Full-color box w/trading card (STAR010783) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #3: CLEOPATRA Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10785) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #4: BACK IN BLUE Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10786) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER SERIES II #2: LEOPARD BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR12305) . . . $39.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #3: DEVIL BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR13097). . . $39.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #4: RED BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR13497). . . $39.99 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL ZIPPO® LIGHTERS Black and red on chrome zippo® lighter (STAR10111). . . $29.95 Laser-etched brass on black-matte zippo® lighter (STAR10110). . . $29.95 DARK HORSE ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black-matte Zippo® lighter with color-etched logo (STAR08977) . . . $24.95 DRAKUUN ZIPPO® LIGHTER 4-color, silver Zippo® lighter (STAR09716) . . . $29.95 FLAMING CARROT ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte-white finish (STAR08824) . . . $29.95 GHOST ZIPPO" LIGHTER Matte-white Zippo® illustrated by Adam Hughes (STAR11007) . . . $29.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE & RED ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte-black lighter w/red-and-white design (STAR08983) . . . $29.95 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 MADMAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Four-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR09480) . . . $29.95 SIN CITY: KADIE'S CLUB PECOS ZIPPO® LIGHTER High-polish chrome lighter w/ red-and-black illustration and logo (STAR06820) . . . $29.95 SPYBOY SPYLIGHT high-beam flashlight that fits into metal Zippo® casing (STAR11073) . . . $24.95 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY ZIPPO® LIGHTER FC, chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR12362) . . . $29.99 ZOMBIEWORLD ZIPPO® LIGHTER Illustrated logo design, brushed chrome finish (STAR09216) . . . $29.95 Miscellaneous BABE RUTH LIMITED-EDITION PAINTED BASEBALL Limited to 714 baseballs, each hand-signed and numbered, packaged in a ready-to-display plastic cube (STAR13134) . . . $59.99 BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT MAGNET SET 4 full-color magnet in polybag w/header card (STAR11953) . . . $8.00 BETTIE PAGE AIR FRESHENERS Back in Blue (Dave Stevens art) #3, Lemon scent (STAR13669) . . . $1.99 BETTIE PAGE BEACH TOWEL FC, 30" x 60", 100% cotton (STAR15878) . . . $24.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET Set of 4 full-color photo coasters (STAR13136) . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET #2 Four coasters, 4" square, 1/4" thick, full color, package in a full color box (STAR15766) . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE DRESS-UP MAGNET SET Full-color magnet set (STAR12265) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE ORNAMENT FC, packaged in a window box (STAR13093) . . . $19.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" FC, embroidered patch (STAR16058) . . . $4.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SUPERNATURAL DEFENSE KIT Slipcase w/deluxe, hardcover "Claddagh" ring, vial of "holy" water with silver flakes, and gold cross (STAR10675) . . . $19.95 CHARLES ATLAS MAGNET SET FC, 8-piece magnet set (STAR13142) . . . $12.99 DHORSE DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE DH Deluxe Stationary Exotique: Shag's Supersonic (STAR16184) . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationary Exotique: Shag's Tiki (STAR16185) . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationary Exotique: Martin's Cowbot n' Cactus (STAR16187) . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationary Exotique: Lisa Petruccia's Kick-Ass Kuties (STAR16186) . . . $4.99 DARK HORSE COFFEE MUGS Gray mug with black logo (STAR12031) . . . $7.95 Matte-black mug with gray logo (STAR12030) . . . $7.95 DARK HORSE STICKER COLLECTION Bombshell sticker #1 (Shy mini-bombshell), FC (STAR15310) . . . $1.99 (each) Bombshell sticker #2 (Angry mini-bombshell), FC (STAR15443) . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #1 (Devil Bettie), FC (STAR15175) . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #2 (Black Bettie), FC (STAR15176) . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #3 (Leopard Bettie), FC (STAR15177) . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #4 (Red Bettie), FC (STAR15178) . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Sticker #5 — Leopard print, FC (STAR15387) . . . $1.99 Bettie Sticker #6 — Ocean, FC (STAR15388) . . . $1.99 Bettie Sticker #7 — On a pony, FC (STAR15389) . . . $1.99 Bettie Sticker #8 — Yellow bikini, FC (STAR15390) . . . $1.99 Bunny Yeager sticker #1 — Beach, FC . . . $1.99 Bunny Yeager sticker #2 — Kneeling in bikini, FC . . . $1.99 Charles Atlas sticker #1 (posing on yellow), FC (STAR15179) . . . $1.99 (each) Charles Atlas sticker #2 (posing on red w/sword), FC (STAR15180) . . . $1.99 (each) Charles Atlas sticker #3 (Charles Atlas on blue background), FC (STAR15181) . . . $1.99 (each) Charles Atlas sticker #4 (Charles Atlas in white trunks), FC (STAR15182) . . . $1.99 (each) Grendel Sticker #1 — Grendel logo, 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COLLECTOR'S VIDEOS Vol. 1: Collector's Guide to Marx Playsets, 45 min, VHS video, full color . . . $21.99 Vol. 2: The Playset Spectaculars, 50 min, VHS video, full color (STAR15213) . . . $21.99 Vol. 3: The Combat Sets, 45 min, VHS video, full color . . . $21.99 Vol. 4: Peacetime Sets, 45 min, VHS video, full color . . . $21.99 Vol. 5: The TV Play Sets, 45 min, VHS video, full color (STAR14997) . . . $21.99 Vol. 6: Return to Glen Dale, 45 min, VHS video, full color (STAR14998) . . . $21.99 Vol. 7: Epic Times, 45 min, VHS video, full color (STAR15254) . . . $21.99 Vol. 8: The Space Sets, 46 min, VHS video, full color (STAR15255) . . . $21.99 THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: RHINEGOLD WATER GLOBE 5 1/2" tall on base, multi-colored flakes, plays "Ride of the Valkyries" (STAR12346) . . . $99.99 SHAG COASTER SET 4 piece, full color coaster set packaged in a tin . . . $12.99 SIMPSONS POP-OUT PEOPLE FC, pop-out characters (Classic set) (STAR13871). . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (A Fish Called 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Mark Young, Steve Duin, and Mike Richardson; introduction by Harlan Ellison HC w/dust jacket, 256pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11" (STAR14037) . . . $34.95 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: GRAND MAL TP by Adam Warren SC, 112pg, FC (STAR01257) . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: AUTUMNAL TP by Chris Boal, Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 80pg, FC (STAR14936) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BAD BLOOD TP by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11048) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE BLOOD OF CARTHAGE TP by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 128pg, FC (STAR13030) . . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS TP by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11415) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DUST WALTZ GN by Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 80pg, FC (STAR08424) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FALSE MEMORIES TP by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15880) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FOOD CHAIN TP by Doug Petrie, Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, Christian Zanier, and others SC, 168pg, FC (STAR13996). . . $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE ORIGIN TP by Chris Golden, Dan Brereton, and Joe Bennett SC, 80pg, FC (STAR10112) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OUT OF THE WOODWORK TP by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 112pg, FC (STAR15560) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ TP by Christopher Golden and Logan Lubera SC, 80pg, FC (STAR15561) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PALE REFLECTIONS TP by Andi Watson, Doug Petrie, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 88pg, FC (STAR12027) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PAST LIVES TP by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Cliff Richards SC, 96pg, FC (STAR14727) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE REMAINING SUNLIGHT TP by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham SC, 88pg, FC (STAR08974) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: RING OF FIRE GN by Doug Petrie and Ryan Sook SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11743) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE AND DRU TP by James Marsters, Christopher Golden, Ryan Sook, and Eric Powell SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13673) . . . $11.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYERS TP by Joss Whedon, Tim Sale, Gene Colan, P. Craig Russell, and others SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15013) . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNINVITED GUESTS TP by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10282) . . . $10.95 COMICS BETWEEN THE PANELS HC by Steve Duin and Mike Richardson HC, 500pg, FC w/photos (STAR08507) . . . $49.95 THE DARKNESS BEHIND HC by Stefano Casini HC, 48pg, FC (STAR13324) . . . $14.95 DIGIMON: DIGITAL MONSTERS TP adapted by Dark Horse Comics, Daniel Hdr, Andy Kuhn, Nigel Dobbyn, and Ryan Hill SC, 88pg, FC (STAR12167) . . . $9.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: A PLAGUE OF ANGELS TP by Adam Warren and Toren Smith SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR01289) . . . $12.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: SIM HELL 3RD ED TP by Adam Warren SC, 128pg, FC . . . $14.95 DISNEY'S ATLANTIS THE LOST EMPIRE Adapted from the animated feature film by Greg Ehrbar; by Claudio Sciarrone, Sonia Matrone, and Matteo De Benedittis FC, 56pg (STAR13567) . . . $6.95 DOMINION TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR11014) . . . $16.95 DOMU: A CHILD'S DREAM 2ND ED. TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR01537) . . . $17.95 DRAKUUN: THE REVENGE OF GUSTAV TP by Johji Manabe SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR09380) . . . $14.95 DRAKUUN: SHADOW OF THE WARLOCK TP by Johji Manabe SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR10114) . . . $14.95 FLAMING CARROT COMICS: FLAMING CARROT'S GREATEST HITS TP by Bob Burden SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR07613) . . . $17.95 FLAMING CARROT COMICS: FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD! 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THE TERMINATOR: DEATH TO THE FUTURE TP by Alan Grant, Steve Pugh, and Mike Perkins SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12215) . . . $10.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' TARZAN OF THE APES TP adapted by Russ Manning with Gaylord DuBois SC, 104pg, FC (STAR09278) . . . $12.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' TARZAN THE UNTAMED TP adapted by Russ Manning with Gaylord DuBois SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10391) . . . $11.95 THE TENTH: BLACKOUT TP by Tony Daniel SC, 128pg, FC (STAR10139) . . . $14.95 TONY DANIEL'S F5 TP by Tony Daniel, Romano, Rich Bonk, Marlo, and Kevin Conrad SC, 128pg, FC (STAR15997) . . . $14.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN'S AMUSING MUSINGS by Shannon Wheeler b&w, 144pg (STAR15312) . . . $12.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN'S GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED TP by Shannon Wheeler SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR08167) . . . $10.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN'S PARADE OF TIRADE TP by Shannon Wheeler SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR10415) . . . $12.95 THE TOWERS OF BOIS-MAURY VOL. 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VOLUME 5: MICHAEL'S FAVORITE SPOT TP by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR15489) . . . $8.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS — BLOOD AND SHADOWS TP by John Wagner, Ian Edginton, Davidé Fabbri, and Mike Deodato, Jr. SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12744) . . . $11.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS — SLAVE TP by John Wagner, Joyce Chin, Mike Deodato,Jr., Clint Hilinski, Fabiano Neves, and Walden Wong SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11968) . . . $9.95 XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS: WARRIOR WAY OF DEATH TP by John Wagner, Joyce Chin, and Walden Wong; SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11526) . . . $9.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST!: THE WILD ONES TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR07031) . . . $12.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST! : LIGHTS AND SIREN! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 120pg, b&w (STAR10419) . . . $10.95 ZACHARY HOLMES CASE 1: THE MONSTER HC by Carlos Trillo and Juan Bobillo HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12" (STAR15370) . . . $14.95 ZACHARY HOLMES CASE 2: THE SORCERER HC by Carlos Trillo and Juan Bobillo HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12" . . . $14.95 DC COMICS The return of the King! AQUAMAN Banished from Atlantis! Branded a traitor! Every denizen of the deep programmed to deliver him a death sentence… It's Aquaman as you've never seen him before! The King of the Seven Seas makes his long-anticipated return to monthly comics with AQUAMAN — a new ongoing series that combines the talents of acclaimed storyteller Rick Veitch (GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET, Brat Pack), hot young penciller Yvel Guichet (JLA, BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN), inker Mark Propst, and stunning cover artist Alex Maleev (Daredevil, BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND), to deliver an exciting new era in the life of the underwater crusader. The aftermath of the epic JLA storyline "The Obsidian Age" has left Aquaman hated by his former subjects and exiled from the life-giving ocean he once called home. The king they called Orin is judged guilty of high treason for crimes committed during "The Obsidian Age." His sentence: death. Left to perish on an exposed reef, Aquaman discovers — to his horror — that all the creatures of the sea are instructed to attack him without mercy, and that he must now turn to other bodies of water for sanctuary. In a mysterious freshwater lake he finds refuge and much more, as he is granted amazing new powers and a brand-new mission in life! The oceans may be off-limits, but the Lady of the Lake has presented him with his true destiny. AQUAMAN presents a refreshing new take on this classic, fan-favorite character — delivering amazing new adventures that readers never expected to see, and surprises as only Veitch can provide! This project is supported with a full-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. AQUAMAN is an ongoing series edited by Dan Raspler. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 11 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. The '80s sensation returns! ROBOTECH An alien spacecraft crash-lands in the South Pacific. Over the next ten years, scientists study and adapt the alien technology into powerful "mecha" — much needed in a large, looming interplanetary war into which the Earth is unwillingly drawn… Welcome to ROBOTECH — a new #0 issue and 6-issue miniseries from WildStorm Productions featuring characters from the wildly popular animated series! Debuting with two issues in December, this highly anticipated return of Robotech features stories from the Macross Saga — focusing on the original cast of characters: Roy Fokker, Rick Hunter, Lynn Minmei, Claudia Grant, Henry Gloval, and the arrival of the SDF-1. First up, Tommy Yune — the man behind DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE and SPEED RACER: BORN TO RACE — teams up with co-writer Jay Faerber (Noble Causes, THE TITANS) to bring you a special 12-page story in ROBOTECH #0. And getting just one fan-favorite artist wasn't enough for this important tale, so we've got four: Jim Lee (BATMAN), Lee Bermejo (BATMAN/DEATHBLOW: AFTER THE FIRE), Alé Garza (GEN13), and Carlos D'Anda (RESIDENT EVIL) — all combining their talents in a "jam" story that needs to be seen to be believed! After a rescue mission, Captain Rick Hunter comes across Roy Fokker's Veritech, set to be dismantled. The sight of Roy's "old bird" takes Rick back to the day Roy left Pop Hunter's Air Circus to fight in the world war. If that doesn't whet your appetite for Robotech excitement, this issue also features a special pinup section featuring the eye-popping artwork of Adam Warren, Kaare Andrews, Randy Green, Long Vo, Dustin Nguyen, and Keron Grant! Plus, a text piece by Yune (who provides the cover) exploring Robotech's past, present, and future! Then, just two weeks later, it's ROBOTECH #1 — the beginning of a 6-issue monthly miniseries written by Yune & Faerber and featuring art by Long Vo (X-Men: Evolution, Last Shot: First Draw) & Udon, a cover by Yune, and a variant cover by Steve Skroce (Wolverine). In issue #1, Ace fighter pilot Roy Fokker has gone to war and is making himself a legend through his tenacity and raw ability. But skills in the air alienate him from his comrades, as he often outlives his wingmen. His next mission, though, tests even his ability and brings him into conflict with someone familiar to any Robotech fan: Captain Gloval! And there's a new challenge on the horizon for both of them...one that's about to crash onto Macross Island! This project is supported with a full-color poster, house and trade ads, a co-op ad slick, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. ROBOTECH #0 is a 32-page WildStorm Productions one-shot edited by Ben Abernathy, arriving in comic-book stores December 4 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. ROBOTECH is a 6-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries also edited by Abernathy. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 18 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with Tommy Yune (50%) and Steve Skroce (50%). GOTHAM CENTRAL They are Gotham City's finest! And living in the shadow of the Dark Knight just makes the detectives of Gotham's police force determined to prove they have what it takes to enforce the law in a city rife with criminals…with or without Batman's help. GOTHAM CENTRAL is a powerful new ongoing series that debuts with two issues in December! Masterfully written by Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS, Queen & Country) & Ed Brubaker (BATMAN, CATWOMAN), and beautifully brought to life by artist Michael Lark (BATMAN: NINE LIVES), GOTHAM CENTRAL focuses on the daily grind of the police detectives of Gotham — taking readers to a part of Batman's world they've only glimpsed before. Fan favorite characters like Renée Montoya, Crispis Allen, Maggie Sawyer, and Commissioner Aikens (the man who replaced James Gordon) are joined by an expanded cast of both familiar and new faces. Readers learn just how difficult it is to solve crimes and prevent murders in Gotham, especially when the biggest obstacle is Batman! In issue #1, a tense drama begins in rapid-fire fashion with the all too familiar cry of "officer down!" — and the race is on to stop a major Batman villain while solving the crime before the Dark Knight intervenes. But between the emotion of losing one of their own and the labyrinth of clues left behind, the chances of success for Montoya, Allen and Co. don't look good… Then three weeks later in issue #2, the detectives' best lead to solving the murder of their fellow officer has reached a dead end, and time is running out. When they discover the killer's real target, can they hope to arrive in time? Issue #3 follows in January only two weeks later, and then the title maintains a regular monthly schedule, with Rucka and Brubaker writing solo on alternating story arcs thereafter. This project is supported with a full-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. GOTHAM CENTRAL is an ongoing series edited by Matt Idelson. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 4, and issue #2 arrives in comic-book stores December 26. Each issue is 32 pages with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. WAR STORY: J FOR JENNY "No enemy aircraft will fly over the Reich territory." — Herman Goering It's late 1943, and with the war now turning towards victory for the Allies, great firebombing raids are being launched against German cities and industries. The Americans bomb by day and the British by night — up to a thousand bombers at a time hitting cities like Hamburg, Bremen and Berlin, razing them all. But no matter how tough you are as part of a bombing crew, sooner or later you find yourself wondering who is underneath you when you drop the mother lode… Writer Garth Ennis returns for another hard-hitting tale of war in WAR STORY: J FOR JENNY — a 64-page VERTIGO one-shot reuniting Ennis with legendary artist David Lloyd (V FOR VENDETTA, WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE), with a cover designed by Terry Marks. The Americans may have had the B-17 Flying Fortress, but the English had the Lancaster bomber — a built-to-spill flying tank that was loaded to the gills, punching Swiss-cheese holes in German industrial facilities. Jenny is one of Britain's tough-as-leather Lancaster bombers, and this is her tale — as her crew wreaks havoc on cities all across Nazi Germany. J FOR JENNY — the second tale in the latest wave of WAR STORY one-shots — shows the very human side of war, living up to the brutal realism and in-your-face storytelling that made the first WAR STORY chronicles such a hit. This project is supported with house ads. WAR STORY: J FOR JENNY is a 64-page VERTIGO one-shot edited by Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores December 11 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: LADY CONSTANTINE "I have, in my time, found little use for convention — especially insofar as it involves being dictated to by men..." — Johanna Constantine The year is 1785, and Johanna Constantine is a woman way ahead of her time. Ancestor of HELLBLAZER's John Constantine, and herself a dabbler in the shadowy world of the occult, Johanna finds herself embroiled in a desperate battle to locate the world's most coveted — and deadliest — mystical prize. An infernal box which, if opened, could reveal the secrets of the universe, or unleash all the savage powers of Hell...or both. HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: LADY CONSTANTINE is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries written by Andy Diggle (2000AD) with art by award-winning artist Goran Sudzuka (OUTLAW NATION), and super-sexy painted covers by Phil Noto (BIRDS OF PREY, Beautiful Killer). After being hired by British Secret Intelligence to hunt down the box, Johanna must enlist the aid of allies both human and otherwise if she is to seize the prize from an ancient and unstoppable foe — as the very fate of the world hangs in the balance. And being a Constantine, she knows that if you play with Hellfire, you're liable to get burned... LADY CONSTANTINE combines the horror of HELLBLAZER, the wit and charm of THE SANDMAN and the otherworldly imagination of SWAMP THING in a sweeping supernatural action-adventure. Johanna Constantine: magician, adventurer, rogue. She may be many things, but she's no lady... This project is supported with house ads. HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: LADY CONSTANTINE is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 18 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. THE AUTHORITY: SCORCHED EARTH WildStorm's most powerful super-team, the Authority, has faced alien threats, rogue super-humans and even the Earth itself in its quest to protect the planet. But can even the powerhouse members of this group stop an oncoming supernova? The widescreen action and intense characterization you've come to expect from the Authority continues in THE AUTHORITY: SCORCHED EARTH — a 48-page Eye of the Storm one-shot brought to you by writer Robbie Morrison and artist Frazer Irving. Both creators are best known for their phenomenal work on 2000AD and are on the fast track to comics stardom! Topping this one-shot is a gorgeous cover painted by Ashley Wood (AUTOMATIC KAFKA). In SCORCHED EARTH, the birth of a new being has caused the Sun to rapidly age, causing a potential supernova five billion years early! While the easy solution would be to kill the newborn entity, the consequences of such an action could spell doom for the entire solar system! Will the return of a long-forgotten ally turn the tide of battle? Will our heroes prevail against incredible odds? Or is mankind doomed to extinction? SCORCHED EARTH is a one-shot that will be on fire, as the story — and its creators, Morrison and Irving — are sure to be talked about for some time to come! This project is supported with house and trade ads. THE AUTHORITY: SCORCHED EARTH is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one-shot edited by Ben Abernathy and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores December 18 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. BATMAN/ALIENS II They're the most dangerous creatures in the universe. Relentless and bloodthirsty, these Aliens will stop at nothing to sate their constant hunger. But in the human hero known as Batman, they may have met their match again. BATMAN/ALIENS II is a 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries written by Ian Edginton (Aliens vs. Predator: Eternal), with art by Staz Johnson (ROBIN, CATWOMAN) & James Hodgkins (JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY), that finds a Gotham City construction crew uncovering a sealed vault that houses an unspeakable horror. Eighty years ago, an expedition to the South Pole uncovered a crashed spaceship — a spaceship containing the savage Aliens. Now, after years of lying dormant in hibernation, a nearly desiccated Alien escapes into the modern world. And it's very, very hungry! Now the Alien has been unleashed upon an unsuspecting Gotham City. And only one man has a chance of stopping this murderous beast — the Dark Knight Detective known as Batman! This project is supported with house and trade ads. BATMAN/ALIENS II is a 3-issue Prestige Format Elseworlds miniseries edited by Michael Wright. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 26 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. Copublished with Dark Horse Comics. BATGIRL: YEAR ONE Barbara Gordon is currently known throughout the DC Universe as the information powerhouse called Oracle. But before that, she was better known to the world as Batgirl! The creators of ROBIN: YEAR ONE return with another look into the past of one of comics' most popular characters! BATGIRL: YEAR ONE is a 9-issue miniseries written by Chuck Dixon (Way of the Rat, BIRDS OF PREY, NIGHTWING) & Scott Beatty (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS), with art and covers by Marcos Martín & Alvaro Lopez (BIRDS OF PREY, ROBIN). Barbara, following her chance meeting with the Boy Wonder at the end of ROBIN: YEAR ONE, aspires to become a vigilante herself. But between the skepticism of Batman and the watchful eye of her adoptive father, James Gordon, she's finding entry to the hero biz difficult at best. And in her first time out of the gate, she must take on Killer Moth! Laugh if you want, but there's a reason they call him "Killer" — and this is one enemy who'll come back to haunt Barbara! YEAR ONE tells the full story of Barbara Gordon's rise as a super-hero, chronicling the lessons she learned and the powerful choices she made that continue to make her one of the most captivating characters in comics today. This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BATGIRL: YEAR ONE is a 9-issue miniseries edited by Matt Idelson. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 18 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1 (1967) 80-PAGE GIANT During the 1960s, 80-Page Giants were a popular comics format that contained a fistful of stories in one jam-packed issue for a modest price. Most of DC's iconic characters had an 80-Page Giant, save for one curious exception: Wonder Woman. That is…until now! Rescued from the vault of lost annuals, WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1 (1967) is an 80-page one-shot collecting four of the Amazon Princess's classic adventures! First up is a tale that is considered one of her best Golden Age escapades: "Villainy Incorporated," reprinting WONDER WOMAN (first series) #28. This story inspired the recently concluded serial in the current incarnation of WONDER WOMAN. Also included are "Eagle of Space" from issue #105, "Wanted: Wonder Woman" from issue #108 and "Revolt of Wonder Woman!" from issue #144! With the writing talents of Robert Kanigher and Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston, and the fine art of Ross Andru, Mike Esposito and Golden Age great Harry G. Peter, this is one Annual you don't want "lost" again — so don't be caught without it! This project is supported with house ads. WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1 (1967) is an 80-page one-shot arriving in comic-book stores December 18 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. April 2003 is… SUPER FRIENDS MONTH! "Their mission: To fight injustice. To right that which is wrong. And to serve all mankind!" Relive those fond memories of the Super Friends in April, 2003 — as DC Comics brings you a slew of new goodies for "Super Friends! Month" — items that you won't be able to pass up! If you grew up watching the Saturday morning adventures on TV, then you'll be happy to stroll down memory lane with the SUPER FRIENDS! TRUTH, JUSTICE AND PEACE! trade paperback — a 144-page follow-up to last year's successful collection, starring Superman, Batman & Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Wonder Twins, and others. Written by E. Nelson Bridwell, this volume showcases the art of Ramona Fradon, Bob Smith and Vince Colletta — with a dynamic cover portraying the Super Friends by legendary artist Alex Toth! TRUTH, JUSTICE AND PEACE! reprints material from SUPER FRIENDS #10, 12, 13, 25, 28, 31, and 37, plus the backups from #29 & 36 — featuring appearances by the likes of Supergirl, the Demon, Swamp Thing, the Global Guardians, TNT & Dyna-Mite, Man-Bat, Bizarro, Solomon Grundy, Felix Faust, Black Orchid, Gorilla Grodd, and more! Then look out for an exciting new series of Super Friends DC Direct product starting in April! First up is the SUPER FRIENDS!: SUPERMAN AND LEX LUTHOR DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET — featuring articulated action figures of the Man of Steel and his archenemy as they appeared on the classic animated show. Then get set for the SUPER FRIENDS!: WONDER WOMAN AND CHEETAH DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET — featuring figures of the Amazing Amazon and her feline-inspired nemesis. Both Deluxe Action Figure sets include Super Friends logo bases, a variety of cool and fun accessories (see DC Direct listings for full details), and are packaged in newly designed, full-color window boxes. Four more SUPER FRIENDS! DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SETS are scheduled for release in 2003! Still want more Super Friends? Then be sure to catch the SUPER FRIENDS!: BATMAN MAQUETTE — the first in a line of five limited-edition Super Friends maquettes due in 2003, based on the character designs of the animated show. This cold-cast porcelain maquette stands approximately 8 3/4" tall x 5" wide x 4 1/2" deep and is packaged in a full-color box. Plus, no Super Friends fan's wall is complete without the SUPER FRIENDS! POSTER, showcasing the exciting artwork of Alex Toth (comic-book great and character designer for the original Super Friends animated show), originally published as the cover for 1976's LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION #C-41. This 24" x 36" poster features a cheerful depiction of the Super Friends and is perfect for framing! Finally, look for upcoming news about Super Friends from Warner Home Video! With so many Super Friends items in April, you'll be in nostalgia heaven! "Super Friends! Month" is supported with a full-color poster and house ads. SUPER FRIENDS!: TRUTH, JUSTICE AND PEACE! is a 144-page trade paperback, advance-solicited and arriving in comic-book stores April 2, 2003, with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. SUPER FRIENDS!: SUPERMAN AND LEX LUTHOR DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET and SUPER FRIENDS!: WONDER WOMAN AND CHEETAH DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET are both advance-solicited and arrive in comic-book stores April 2 and 30, 2003, respectively. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. The SUPER FRIENDS!: BATMAN MAQUETTE is advance-solicited, arriving in comic-book stores April 9, 2003, with a price of $89.95 U.S. The SUPER FRIENDS! POSTER is advance-solicited, arriving in comic-book stores April 23, 2003, with a price of $7.95 U.S. BIRDS OF PREY #50 With the debut of the much anticipated Birds of Prey live-action TV series on The WB! this fall, exciting changes are in store for its comic-book inspiration! BIRDS OF PREY #50 is the debut of a 6-issue run by a creative team that will take the lives of Black Canary and Oracle to new heights! Critically acclaimed creator Gilbert Hernandez, Time Magazine's "Hot Pick for comics creator of 2001" (along with his brother Jaime, for their legendary comic Love and Rockets) hops on board as writer, with Casey Jones (Excalibur) providing art and Phil Noto continuing on covers. In issue #50, a perfect jumping-on point for new readers, we discover that Black Canary's had it! After one exhausting adventure after another, she's ready for some "Dinah downtime." First stop: the hairdresser's to get her roots done and to mull over the fact that she's…growing younger? But before you can say "Silver Age," Canary's abducted by an apelike creature in protective body armor. After a fierce battle, the creature turns out to be Java — the caveman bodyguard of industrialist Simon Stagg (and longtime DCU readers know that if Stagg is around, a certain DCU fan-favorite character is sure to be close by). The normally slow-witted Java appears even more deluded than usual, mistaking Canary for his unrequited love, Sapphire Stagg! Meanwhile, Barbara is "bothered" by an old acquaintance… The action and adventure continues for our pair of heroines, with an added touch of unpredictability! BIRDS OF PREY is an ongoing series edited by Lysa Hawkins. Issue #50 is 32 pages and arrives in comic-book stores December 18 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. BIRDS OF PREY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET The upcoming Birds of Prey TV show has inspired DC Direct to create action figures of the comic-book versions of the characters! The BIRDS OF PREY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET features The Huntress, Oracle and Black Canary packaged together so that all the action and excitement of these beautiful crusaders for justice can be yours! BLACK CANARY — wearing her latest costume from the BIRDS OF PREY comic book — features twelve points of articulation, stands approximately 6" tall and comes with a removable belt. THE HUNTRESS features twelve points of articulation, stands approximately 6" tall and comes with two crossbows (each approximately 1" long and 1/2" wide) and a soft vinyl, non-removable cape. ORACLE features seven points of articulation and sits approximately 4 3/4" tall in a wheelchair (the figure and wheelchair are one piece), that features functioning wheels and a laptop computer. The set also comes with two bases (approximately 5" wide x 2 3/4" deep) featuring the BIRDS OF PREY logo and is packaged in a 4-color window box. The BIRDS OF PREY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores March 5, 2003. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. Will Eisner's THE NAME OF THE GAME SOFTCOVER Following the success of MINOR MIRACLES (the first original addition to DC's Will Eisner Library), one of comics' most influential and groundbreaking storytellers presents the 176-page softcover version of the acclaimed, Eisner Award- winning THE NAME OF THE GAME. Written and illustrated by Will Eisner, THE NAME OF THE GAME is a tumultuous generational saga of a wealthy Jewish family's assimilation into New York society, spanning the first half of the 1900s. It's also the story of the American Dream, and the game of marrying for social advantage. With this book, the author relates in modern form the classic fairy tale story of the pauper's hope of advancement by marrying into royalty. Conrad and Alex Arnheim are two rich sons who inherited their family's successful garment business, and over the years, they each, in turn, destroy the family legacy. Conrad, the adored eldest son, grows up to be a ruthless businessman and womanizer, true to no one but himself. Alex becomes a life-long alcoholic, destroying himself and those who love him. An emotionally rich tale, THE NAME OF THE GAME delves into the lives of the many people who are connected to the Arnheims, painting a compelling picture of life, family, religion, and social status from the turn of the century through post- World War II America. This project is supported with house and trade ads. THE NAME OF THE GAME is a 176-page softcover edited by Karen Berger, arriving in comic-book stores December 26 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. "Cycles," Part 1 Y — THE LAST MAN #6 "...this book blew us away..." — Wizard: The Comics Magazine Critics and readers have been raving about the new VERTIGO series that takes a look at what the world would be like if the entire male population died out…save for one man and his pet monkey. Y — THE LAST MAN #6 begins an all-new 5-part story "Cycles," and is the perfect jumping-on point for new readers who are just hearing about this exciting new series. Written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan, Jr., and painted covers by J.G. Jones, Y #6 reveals more about the mystery of why the men may have died out — while throwing more puzzling questions into the mix. In "Cycles," Yorick Brown and his companions embark on an important quest. Riding the rails across a radically transformed America, the last man on Earth is pursued by several competing factions, including the deadly Daughters of the Amazon. Meanwhile, things get worse for Hero, Yorick's missing sister. Fans have been won over by this refreshing new series — and just look at what some critics have to say: "This is easily Vertigo's best offering since LUCIFER, and possibly even PREACHER. Yes, it's that good." — RevolutionSF.com. "Vaughan introduces a far-flung and quirky cast of characters, builds tension very effectively and sets up a status quo where literally anything could happen next." — The Fourth Rail. "This book is going to be the next big thing... Get in on the ground floor now. You won't be sorry." — Ain't It Cool News. Y — THE LAST MAN is an ongoing VERTIGO series edited by Steve Bunche and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #6 is 32 pages and arrives in comic-book stores December 18 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. SWAMP THING: DARK GENESIS — NEW EDITION TRADE PAPERBACK He has become a modern legend, this mysterious creature of the Louisiana bayou. Feared as a monster, hailed as a god, by turns wonderfully benevolent and pitiless in his wrath, the Swamp Thing has carved his unique niche in the American Landscape. Writer Len Wein and legendary horror artist Bernie Wrightson, the original creators of the most complex creature in comics, brought the "Swamp Thing" to life in an 8-page story from HOUSE OF SECRETS #92. Now that classic story, plus the first ten issues of SWAMP THING Volume One, are reprinted in a new edition of SWAMP THING: DARK GENESIS — a 240-page VERTIGO trade paperback. In DARK GENESIS, learn the astonishing secret of Swamp Thing's "birth"; share the forbidden passions of Anton Arcane and the measureless sorrow of the Patchwork Man; shiver to the timeless horror of the witch named Rebecca Ravenwind and of a tortured Scottish werewolf. These eleven stories are not merely acknowledged classics of the comics field; they are an incredible reading experience, and the ideal introduction to the many-faceted creature known as Swamp Thing. SWAMP THING: DARK GENESIS is a 240-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores December 11 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. No More Happily Ever After… FABLES: LEGENDS IN EXILE TRADE PAPERBACK Her apartment's a bloody crime scene. Her body's nowhere to be found. And it's not a simple case of murder. What horrifying thing has happened to beloved fairytale character Rose Red? You'll be surprised to learn the answer, as VERTIGO's new hit series gets its first collection with FABLES: LEGENDS IN EXILE — a 128-page trade paperback collecting the first five issues of the sold-out, critically acclaimed, fan- favorite title. Created and written with predatory wit by Bill Willingham (Coventry, THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: MERV PUMPKINHEAD — AGENT OF DREAM), LEGENDS IN EXILE features the art of Lan Medina (Aria, WONDER WOMAN SECRET FILES), Steve Leialoha (THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: PETREFAX) and Craig Hamilton (THE SPECTRE). This collection also includes a new FABLES prose story by Willingham and a new painted cover by James Jean. When a group of fairytale characters are exiled from their respective homelands, they're forced to take up secret residence in modern day New York City. But life in the "real" world among the "mundanes" isn't easy for these displaced refugees — especially after their community is rocked by the apparent murder of Rose Red. The primary suspect in Red's death is her latest boyfriend, Jack — an unrepentant rascal who's caused no end of trouble for the Fable community since his beanstalk-climbing days. It's up to Deputy Mayor Snow White and a reformed Bigby Wolf, Fabletown's one-man police force, to sniff out whodunnit to Snow's estranged, party-girl sister. Can the reluctant partners solve the mystery of Rose Red's murder without killing one another in the process? This project is supported with house ads. FABLES: LEGENDS IN EXILE is a 128-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores December 11 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET TRADE PAPERBACK From the pages of TOMORROW STORIES comes one of AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' most intriguing characters: Greyshirt! Who is Greyshirt and how did he come to be? What is the real story behind Indigo City's champion? Where did his career begin? The answers are found in GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET, a 224-page trade paperback collecting the 6-issue miniseries from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS, written and illustrated by Greyshirt co-creator Rick Veitch (AQUAMAN, Brat Pack). The savage and startling origin of Greyshirt is revealed in a decades-spanning epic, as Veitch takes the character he co- created with Alan Moore and gives him greater depth and purpose. INDIGO SUNSET follows our hero through a variety of adventures, with an added twist: Each 24-page chapter is supplemented by an 8-page installment from the Indigo Sunset newspaper (including such comic strips as "Weeping Gorilla!"). The chapters and newspaper articles are interrelated, offering a different view of events occurring in the lead chapters. INDIGO SUNSET also features contributions by some of comics' finest creators, including Russ Heath, David Lloyd, Al Williamson, Dave Gibbons, and Frank Cho! This project is supported with house ads. GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET is a 224-page AMERICA'S BEST COMICS trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores December 11 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. PROMETHEA BOOK TWO TRADE PAPERBACK The second volume of the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning series PROMETHEA is every bit as good as, if not better than, the first volume — and we don't make that statement lightly! PROMETHEA BOOK TWO is a 176-page trade paperback from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by J.H. Williams III, Mick Gray, and José Villarrubia, with a cover pencilled by Williams and painted by Villarrubia. BOOK TWO follows Sophie Bangs, the latest in a long line of Prometheas, on a winding journey of discovery as she continues to learn the secrets of the Immateria...and herself. Her transcendental adventure brings young Sophie to realms of magic and wonder that none have experienced before. Collecting PROMETHEA issues #7-12, BOOK TWO contains such fan-favorite stories as "Rocks and Hard Places," where Sophie learns about the Promethea named Bill, and "Sex, Stars, and Serpents," where Sophie learns some…er…valuable lessons. Moore — the most lauded writer in the history of comics — and the fan-favorite art team of Williams & Gray combine their talents for a unique vision in comics that Entertainment Weekly has given an "A-" — describing the creative team as "seemingly hell-bent on reinventing the art of comics storytelling." This project is supported with house ads. PROMETHEA BOOK TWO is a 176-page trade paperback from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS, arriving in comic- book stores December 11 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK FOUR TRADE PAPERBACK The most faithful adaptation of a video game ever seen in comics comes to a shattering conclusion in this volume, translated into English (from the original Hong Kong manga) by Ted Adams and Kris Oprisko (RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE AND ICE). RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK FOUR is a 144-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback originally written by Lee Chung Hing and illustrated by Hui King Sum that finds Chris Redfield tracing his sister Claire to Antarctica, where she and Steve have run afoul of the insane Alexia Ashford. Of course, landing in the midst of an Umbrella base and actually rescuing his sister are two different things — even for someone who's tangled with as many of Umbrella's sinister creations as Chris. And not only are there monsters to battle, but Alexia has an evil plot of her own, which ties into long-hidden secrets of her upbringing. Before this tale is over, everyone is changed, for better or for worse… This project is supported with house ads. RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK FOUR is a 144-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores December 4 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. THE J. SCOTT CAMPBELL DANGER GIRL SKETCHBOOK NEW PRINTING The first time we offered this sought-after volume, it was an instant sell-out — so don't let it slip through your fingers twice! Fans thirsting for more of artist J. Scott Campbell's juicy artwork now have a second chance with THE J. SCOTT CAMPBELL DANGER GIRL SKETCHBOOK — a 64-page Prestige Format one-shot of glorious Campbell DANGER GIRL art and other goodies that fans won't be able to live without. This jam-packed collection includes tons of behind-the-scenes material, such as ultra-rare production drawings from the DANGER GIRL video game, action figures and PVCs. Plus, there are breakdowns for DANGER GIRL pages, rarely seen covers, two amazing Danger Girl animation flip-books that run along the inside corner flaps, and many more enticing treasures to discover and drool over. The DANGER GIRL SKETCHBOOK is a treat for any and all who appreciate terrific comic-book art — and especially helpful for the aspiring comics artist who desires a glimpse of those cool behind-the-scenes secrets that we always hear about but have never gotten to see…until now! This book is printed on two different stocks of paper — one glossy, the other matte — to enhance your viewing experience. With approximately half of the sketchbook in color and the rest in black-and-white, the art in the DANGER GIRL SKETCHBOOK — some created exclusively for this volume — amply proves why Campbell is one of the most sought-out artists in the business! THE J. SCOTT CAMPBELL DANGER GIRL SKETCHBOOK is a 64-page CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS Prestige Format one-shot arriving in comic-book stores December 26 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. THE FLASH: THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN — NEW EDITION TRADE PAPERBACK During Mark Waid's popular run on THE FLASH, the fan-favorite writer penned the now-classic story "The Return of Barry Allen" — featuring the miraculous reappearance of the Scarlet Speedster of the Silver Age! Now the previously sold-out collection of this storyline returns in a new printing of THE FLASH: THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN — a 192-page trade paperback by Waid and artists Greg LaRocque & Roy Richardson. This fast-paced volume reprints THE FLASH #74-79, where current Flash Wally West faces his uncle Barry — seemingly back from the dead — with open arms. But what is the incredible secret behind his reappearance? The RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN features a host of other super-speedsters, including Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick, the reintroduction of Johnny Quick, and the first reappearance of the zen master of speed, Max Mercury! Capping off this volume is a sensational cover by Brian Bolland — an homage to the cover of SHOWCASE #4, Barry Allen's first appearance! THE FLASH: THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN is a 192-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores December 4 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: "Lost Hearts" Metropolis reporter Lois Lane may have won Superman's heart, but she was not the Man of Steel's first love. Growing up in Smallville, young Clark Kent believed that one day he would marry his high school sweetheart, Lana Lang. Now, as adults, Lana has suddenly disappeared, and Superman is determined to find her. Before it's over, their relationship will take an unexpected turn. "Lost Hearts" is a 4-part storyline running through all the Superman books in December, with chapters alternately written by Geoff Johns and Joe Kelly, and featuring stunning painted covers by John Van Fleet! In SUPERMAN #189 (with art by Pascual Ferry), Lana answers a call for help from the slums of Washington D.C. and mysteriously vanishes! Her husband, Vice President Pete Ross, calls Clark Kent to help. But this might not be a job for Superman, as he realizes there are darker forces at work. Then in ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #611 (with art by Dwayne Turner & Danny Miki), Superman — who has been forced to go underground in his quest for Lana — encounters a mysterious young woman calling herself Girl 13. Does she hold a clue to Lana's disappearance, or will her presence drag Superman further into the underworld? In SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #133 (with art by Tom Raney & Scott Hanna), Superman is gravely affected by the things he's seen and has given in to despair. Could the world be losing its greatest hero? Finally, in ACTION COMICS #798 (with art by Ferry), the search for Lana ends, but not as you'd expect. Will the two lost souls of Lana and Clark rekindle the romance from their childhood in Smallville? And what key does Girl 13 have to saving them? SUPERMAN #189, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #611, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #133, and ACTION COMICS #798 are all 32-page issues edited by Eddie Berganza. They arrive in comic-book stores December 4, 11, 18, and 25, respectively, with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. each. BATMAN: FAMILY BATMAN: FAMILY #6: THE TECHNICIAN WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY STEFANO GAUDIANO AND RICK HOBERG; COVER BY HOBERG In stores December 4. The weekly miniseries continues! His name says it all: The Technician creates weapons for Athena's super-villain group, and he's also inserted himself into Gotham's underground, unleashing a panoply of new weaponry to the crime families that tear the city apart. Batman's caught wind of the arms escalation, however, and he wants it stopped, now! But the G.C.P.D. is running its own investigation, and Detectives Montoya and Allen are looking to break the case themselves. Which means goodbye Batman and hello Matches Malone! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 8) $2.25 BATMAN: FAMILY #7: MR. FUN WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY STEVE LEIBER AND STEFANO GAUDIANO; COVER BY GAUDIANO AND RICK HOBERG In stores December 11. On the outside, he's all that's wholesome — the all-American man, sadly out of time. In reality, it's his victims who are out of time. Mr. Fun has been assigned a surprising target, and it's up to Batgirl and Nightwing to stop him. Batman, meanwhile, discovers a deadly clue to Athena's past, but he may be too late as Athena and her gang are about to put their master plan into action! FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 8) $2.25 BATMAN: FAMILY #8: BLACKOUT WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART AND COVER BY STEFANO GAUDIANO AND RICK HOBERG In stores December 18. BATMAN: FAMILY concludes in an extra-sized issue! Batman and his "family" launch an all-out assault on Athena and her "family." But even if they win the battle, can they hope to save Gotham from a long and deadly night? All secrets are revealed, all scores settled — and when it's over, Gotham will be shaken to its very core, with the future of Wayne Enterprises determined once and for all! FC, 48 PG. (8 OF 8) $2.95 DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #777 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, MICHEL GAGNÉ, AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores December 4. The new creative team of writer Ed Brubaker, artists Tommy Castillo & Wade von Grawbadger, and cover artist Tim Sale debuts! In "Dead Reckoning," Part 1, someone is picking off Gotham's Rogues — starting with one of Killer Moth's ex-henchmen who's decided to pick up the mantle now that his former boss has become Charaxis. At the scene of the crime, a clue is found, one of Two-Face's marred coins…except this time, both sides are marred. Plus, Part 2 of the 5-part backup feature, "Spore," written by J.C. Gagné and illustrated by renowned children's book and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #162 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY ROGER LANGRIDGE In stores December 11. "Auteurism," Part 1 of 2. Once, he was a star...then he was a drunk. Now, he's poised to get to the top once again. But to do it, he'll need the Joker's help! A truly unusual 2-part Batman story by writer John Arcudi (DOOM PATROL) featuring the unique art of Roger Langridge (Fred the Clown). FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #36 WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND MIKE MIGNOLA; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, TROY NIXEY AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores December 18. Guest-starring Robin and Nightwing! Bane has made a startling claim, and this issue we learn the truth about his parentage once and for all. First, he and Batman must stop Gotham's newest villain, Pix, whose quest for vengeance already has spilled blood. And wait until you see the suprising decision Batman makes about Bane's fate! Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Gotham Gasworks," written by Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and illustrated by Troy Nixey (Trout, HARLEY QUINN). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #610 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores December 26. Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee continue their run on BATMAN with Part 3 of the 12-part "Hush." Even Arkham can't hold Killer Croc, or at least that's what Batman and Amanda Waller want him to believe. It seems tracking Gotham's most voracious reptile is the only way to find out who stole the 10 million clams. The problem is keeping Croc contained. The streets burn in this City of Shadows as Catwoman turns up the heat. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #97 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores December 11. The countdown to Azrael's ultimate destiny is ticking away, so the time is right for...a new costume? What strange twist causes the fading angel to don this familiar — yet different — costume? And what strange path is his dementia leading him down now? There's an avalanche of answers this issue! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 BATGIRL #35 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores December 11. Batgirl helps Batman hunt for the mysterious killer code-named Alpha. What she finds is a guy with amnesia — wanted by several gun- running goons of Gotham — who has planted a nuclear weapon in Gotham City. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATGIRL: YEAR ONE #1 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART AND COVER BY MARCOS MARTÍN AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores December 18. The creators of ROBIN: YEAR ONE return with a look into the past of another of comics' most popular characters! Barbara Gordon, following her chance meeting with Robin at the end of ROBIN: YEAR ONE, aspires to become a vigilante herself. But between the skepticism of Batman and the watchful eye of her adoptive father James Gordon, she's finding the hero biz to be an uphill battle! And in her first time out of the gate, she must take on Killer Moth! For more information, see the feature article. For a signed version, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews! FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 9) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ROBIN: YEAR ONE TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART JAVIER PULIDO, MARCOS MARTIN AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA; COVER BY PULIDO AND CAMPANELLA In stores December 18. Reoffered to coincide with the release of BATGIRL: YEAR ONE #1, this trade paperback recounts the earliest adventures of Dick Grayson, the first Robin. Batman gave Robin purpose, but the evil of the world would shape Grayson's destiny. YEAR ONE is the tale of Robin's tragic beginning that shaped him into one of the world's greatest heroes! Collects the 4-issue miniseries. (STAR15479) SC, 7X10, 200PG, FC $14.95 ****************************** BATMAN/ALIENS II #1 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY STAZ JOHNSON AND JAMES HODGKINS In stores December 26. A Gotham City construction crew uncovers a sealed vault housing an unspeakable horror! Eighty years ago, an expedition to the South Pole uncovered a crashed spaceship — a spaceship containing the bloodthirsty Aliens. Now, after years in hibernation, a nearly desiccated Alien is unleashed upon the modern world. And it's very, very hungry! Only one man has a chance of stopping this murderous beast — the Dark Knight Detective known as Batman! For more information, see the feature article. Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 3) $5.95 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #57 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores December 26. Riddle me this! Bent on proving he's the smartest of all villains, the Riddler goes one-on-one with Robin, preying on the teenager's worst fears. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BIRDS OF PREY #50 WRITTEN BY GILBERT HERNANDEZ; ART BY CASEY JONES; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores December 18. Critically-acclaimed creator Gilbert Hernandez and artist Casey Jones begin a 6-issue run! Black Canary's had it! After one exhausting adventure after another, she's ready for some downtime. But first she's abducted by an apelike creature in protective body armor — the caveman bodyguard of industrial entrepreneur Simon Stagg! Meanwhile, Barbara is "bothered" by an old acquaintance… For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************************* Look for the BIRDS OF PREY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* CATWOMAN #14 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores December 26. Catwoman's world is falling apart! As her good works in Gotham crumble, readers learn which close friend of Selina's was behind the recent destruction. And Slam Bradley meets with a most unfortunate fate, knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door. All of this is pushing Holly to the edge, and time is running out for her sanity. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GOTHAM CENTRAL #1 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores December 4. The detectives of Gotham's police force star in their own ongoing series! A tense, driven story begins in rapid fashion with the all-too familiar cry of "officer down" — and the race is on to stop a major Batman villain while solving the crime before the Dark Kinght intervenes. But between the emotion of losing one of their own, and the labyrinth of clues left behind, the chances of success for Montoya, Allen and co. don't look good… Continued in issue #2 in three weeks. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GOTHAM CENTRAL #2 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores December 26. Picking up where issue #1 left off, the detectives' best lead to solving the murder of one of their own has turned up dead, and time is running out. When they learn the killer's real target, can they even hope to arrive in time? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GOTHAM GIRLS #5 WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES In stores December 18. The action-packed miniseries concludes! As the clock runs out on gaining possession of a dangerous chemical, Batgirl finds herself torn between fighting and feeling — for Harley's loneliness, Poison Ivy's protectiveness, and Catwoman's love of danger. But she and Detective Reneé Montoya have to come down on the side of the law. Can they do it in time? FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.25 HARLEY QUINN #27 WRITTEN BY ANDY LIEBERMAN; ART AND COVER BY MIKE HUDDLESTON AND TROY NIXEY In stores December 11. Harley gets down to business in her guise as a psychiatrist, but the parade of troubled folks she encounters make her look sane! Meanwhile, Harley's still wanted for the murder of a police officer, and she's got some very hot stolen goods on her to boot! Plus, don't miss her all-new (sort of) costume, and delight as she gets shot not once, but twice! All the action, all the drama and a few jokes thrown in for good measure! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #76 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY MIKE LILLY AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores December 11. As the powers that be in the Blüdhaven P.D. crumble to the ground, the heat intensifies on the clean cop cabal, who are unknowingly relying on Nightwing to vigilantly keep them from getting framed — or killed — by the remaining corrupted forces in the 'haven. Lots of bullets a'flyin'! Featuring the guest-art team of Mike Lilly (The Punisher) & Andy Owens (BATMAN). FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #109 WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY KEVIN LAU In stores December 18. It's the final showdown with Charaxis, but he's not the only threat waddling around Gotham! Even with guest-stars Nightwing and Oracle, Robin's got his hands more than full with the giant, aforementioned bug, and a very real, very deadly threat that imperils Spoiler. And learn at last what's been troubling her lately. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #189 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY; COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores December 4. "Lost Hearts," Part 1 of 4 begins, continuing throughout all the Superman books this month! Lana Lang answers a call for help from the slums of Washington D.C. and mysteriously disappears! Her husband, Vice President Pete Ross, calls Clark Kent to help. But this might not be a job for Superman, as he realizes there are darker forces at work. Featuring guest cameos by Batman and Power Girl! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #611 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores December 11. "Lost Hearts," Part 2 of 4. While searching for Lana, Superman — who has been forced to go underground in his quest — encounters a mysterious young woman calling herself Girl 13. Does she hold a clue to Lana's disappearance, or will her presence drag Superman further into the underworld? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #133 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY TOM RANEY AND SCOTT HANNA; COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores December 18. "Lost Hearts," Part 3 of 4. Gravely affected by the things he's seen on his search for Lana Lang, Superman has given in to despair. Could the world be losing its greatest hero? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #798 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY; COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores December 26. The conclusion of the 4-part "Lost Hearts!" The search for Lana ends, but not as you'd expect. Will the two lost souls of Lana and Clark rekindle the romance from their childhood in Smallville? And what key does Girl 13 have to saving them? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #77 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; COVER BY ROB HAYNES In stores December 18. Linda Danvers, a.k.a. Supergirl, gets a gig as a substitute art teacher at the local high school, while Kara Zor-El, a.k.a. Supergirl, takes the opportunity to experience life firsthand as a normal Earth teenager. The girls better enjoy the moment, because The Fatalist is coming — and he's out to eliminate Supergirl! Of course, now he has a choice of targets... FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: THE SUNDAY CLASSICS—1939-1943 TP WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL; ART BY JOE SHUSTER; COVER BY PETE POPLASKI In stores December 4. Reoffered in time for the holidays, this handsome, 4-color paperback edition of the sold-out hardcover collects the first three years of the Siegel and Shuster Superman Sunday comic strips from 1939 to 1943! This stunning volume includes an introduction by Roger Stern and reprints the Siegel and Shuster Look magazine feature "How Superman Would End World War II." (STAR11134) SC, 12X9, 192PG, FC $19.95 SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR VOLUME ONE TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB, JOE CASEY, MARK SCHULTZ, JOE KELLY, AND PETER DAVID; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, MIKE WIERINGO, DOUG MAHNKE, KANO, RON GARNEY, LEONARD KIRK, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores December 11. Reoffered to coincide with the release of AQUAMAN #1, this massive first volume of last year's epic crossover event reveals the fate of Aquaman and his mysterious disappearance before returning in "The Obsidian Age." Reprints SUPERMAN #171-172, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #593-594, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #115-116, ACTION COMICS #780-781, SUPERGIRL #59, and JLA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. (STAR16263) SC, 7X10, 264PG, FC $19.95 DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #1 WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY ALEX MALEEV In stores December 11. It's Aquaman as you've never seen him before! The aftermath of JLA's "The Obsidian Age" has left Aquaman hated by his former subjects and exiled from the life-giving ocean he once called home. Battered and left to perish on an exposed reef, Aquaman discovers — to his horror — that all the denizens of the deep are instructed to attack him without mercy. But though his beloved ocean is off-limits, a mysterious freshwater lake may give him more than just sanctuary. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BIG DADDY DANGER #5 WRITTEN BY ADAM POLLINA; ART AND COVER BY POLLINA AND TYSON MCADOO In stores December 4. With the forces of hell overrunning every corner of the globe, Big Daddy Danger decides to take the battle to their home dimension! Now he must face the demons' champion in pitched combat for no less than the fate of the world! Hell's a poppin' as Big Daddy Danger faces what may be his final bout! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 9) $2.95 DOOM PATROL #15 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores December 4. It starts with a dream...and ends with a curse, as Robotman's dim memories finally send him over the edge! Unfortunately, he vents his anger and frustration on his fellow Doom Patrol members! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #193 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY KOLINS In stores December 26. "Run Riot," Part 2 of 3! The Flash battles to save the lives of everyone in Iron Heights — villains and heroes alike — as he takes on Grodd! Meanwhile, Hunter Zolomon gets the brunt of one of Grodd's horrible attacks. And at the end of it all, Grodd…well, that would be telling! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE FLASH: THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN TP — NEW EDITION WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY GREG LAROCQUE AND ROY RICHARDSON; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores December 4. The previously sold-out collection of this now-classic story returns in a new printing! Current Flash Wally West faces the return of his uncle and predecessor, Barry Allen — the Silver Age Flash! But what is the incredible secret behind the return of the beloved hero, once presumed dead? Featuring a host of other super-speedsters, including Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick, the reintroduction of Johnny Quick, and the first reappearance of the zen- master of speed, Max Mercury! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $12.95 FOREVER MAELSTROM #2 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY JOHN LUCAS AND EDUARDO BARRETO; COVER BY LUCAS AND JOHN CASSADAY In stores December 18. Time is running out...and in...and sideways as the twisted, millennia-spanning miniseries continues! As timelines fold in on themselves, only Forever and his pals — including a band of strange, teenaged mutants — have any hope of making things right. But first they're going to have to survive a 21st-century Roman Empire, where turbo-charged chariot races are to the death! Romance, road races and really bad puns abound! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 GREEN ARROW #20 WRITTEN BY BRAD MELTZER; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores December 26. "The Archers Quest," Part 5 of 6 — guest-starring the JLA! The Archer's Quest continues as New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer take us deeper into the Green Arrow rabbit hole. Green Arrow and Arsenal are still on the hunt. But for what? We're not telling! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #157 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY JAMAL IGLE AND SCOTT ELMER; COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores December 11. In "Girl Talk," Jade and Troia — longstanding rivals in love for Kyle Rayner — must put aside their differences to hold back a menace of chilling proportions. But when our heroic ladies move to put out a fire, they find a Killer Frost in heat. Featuring the guest-creative team of Jay Faerber, Jamal Igle & Scott Elmer. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 HAWKMAN #10 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY MORALES In stores December 4. The Hawks journey to Tibet in search of a kidnapped Speed Saunders. Together, Hawkman and Hawkgirl battle their way through a herd of monstrous, giant Yeti to meet their mysterious guide in an all-out attempt to rescue Kendra's grandfather — from an evil force that not only may destroy Speed, but also the Hawks themselves! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #76 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores December 26. The JLA finally has a moment to catch its breath, as the aftershocks of "The Obsidian Age" slowly begin to fade. But once one of the Leaguers announces that he'll be taking an extended leave of absence, others soon follow, and when the dust settles, the new nine member line-up is confronted with an embarrassing question: "Where's Plastic Man?" FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JSA #43 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores December 18. Thrown back into Ancient Egypt, Hawkgirl, Captain Marvel and Mister Terrific team up with the "JSA B.C.": Prince Khufu, Teth-Adam, and the powerful mage, Nabu. Our time-lost heroes must convince these ancient heroes to trust them and prevent a murderous dictator from taking control of Teth- Adam's homeland of Kahndaq. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #14 WRITTEN BY MATT MANNING; ART BY JOHN DELANEY AND JOHN K. SNYDER III; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores December 4. For months it's been rumored that Aquaman may be joining the animated adventures of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, so readers will be shocked to find the Sea King fighting for the League's very defeat! It's an Aqua-adventure you won't soon forget! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE LEGION #15 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY KEV WALKER AND LANNING; COVER BY KILIAN PLUNKETT In stores December 26. Welcome to Timber Wolf's first few days in the Legion fold! Relationships both personal and galactic are strained, one Legionnaire contemplates a leave of absence, a long-overdue memorial takes place, and Brin's first official mission goes awry — and not just because he's on the mission with a jealous husband and father in Ultra Boy! He sure could use some super-menaces to fight right about now... FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE POWER COMPANY #11 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores December 18. Who is the Power Company's newest member? In the wake of losing Josiah Power, the Company recruits an established DC Universe hero. But is it Firestorm? Superboy? Batgirl? Booster Gold? The Haunted Tank? Find out here, as the Company takes on a reborn terrorist cell! Plus, discover Manhunter's newest scheme to drum up business, and see Witchfire discover something about her powers that will change her forever! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE SPECTRE #24 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY LEW LAROSA AND DENNIS JANKE; COVER BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores December 4. Guest-starring a host of DCU characters! The Spectre and some old friends reunite to celebrate his niece's birthday. With people like Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, and Zauriel on the guest list, you can be assured that this won't be an ordinary party. And who's behind the mysterious package left in the corner? FC, 32 PG. $2.75 SUPER FRIENDS!: TRUTH, JUSTICE & PEACE TP WRITTEN BY E. NELSON BRIDWELL; ART BY RAMONA FRADON, BOB SMITH AND VINCE COLLETTA; COVER BY ALEX TOTH Advance-solicited; in stores April 2. Timed for "Super Friends Month" in April, 2003, this collection features more of your favorite stories inspired by the Saturday morning animated show! Volume 2 reprints material from SUPER FRIENDS #10, 12, 13, 25, 28, 31, and 37, featuring appearances by the likes of Supergirl, the Demon, Swamp Thing, the Global Guardians, TNT & Dyna-Mite, Man-Bat, Bizarro, Solomon Grundy, Felix Faust, Black Orchid, Gorilla Grodd, and more! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 THE TITANS #48 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY BARRY KITSON AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ In stores December 26. "Murder By Consensus," Part 1 of 3. Starfire makes her dramatic reappearance on the American super-heroic scene…by going on a rampage in a vain attempt to destroy every satellite dish in America. The Titans have no choice but to stop her. But what happens to America if they succeed? FC, 32 PG. $2.75 WONDER WOMAN #188 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores December 26. It's the end of an era, as writer/artist Phil Jimenez bids a fond farewell to Wonder Woman — in a "Day in the Life" issue that will bring a smile to longtime Wonder Woman fans! And as we get further insight into the life of Trevor Barnes, will he end up as Wonder Woman's new beau? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1 (1967) WRITTEN BY WILLIAM MOULTON MARSTON AND ROBERT KANIGHER; ART BY H.G. PETER, ROSS ANDRU, AND MIKE ESPOSITO; COVER BY PETER In stores December 18. Rescued from the vault of lost annuals, this 80-page one-shot collects four of the Amazon Princess's classic adventures! First up is a tale that is considered one of her best Golden Age escapades: "Villainy Incorporated," reprinting WONDER WOMAN (first series) #28. Also included are "Eagle of Space" from issue #105, "Wanted: Wonder Woman" from issue #108 and "Revolt of Wonder Woman!" from issue #144! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 80 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD ANNUAL #1 (1969) WRITTEN BY BOB HANEY, JACK KIRBY AND DAVE KALER; ART BY GEORGE ROUSSOS, CARMINE INFANTINO, JOE SIMON, STEVE DITKO, CHARLES PARIS, KIRBY, AND ROCKE MASTROSERIO; COVER BY DICK GIORDANO In stores December 18. Reoffered to coincide with the WONDER WOMAN LOST ANNUAL, this "lost" 80-Page giant presents classic team-ups of Martian Manhunter & Green Arrow (THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #50), Batman & the Flash (THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #67), The Boy Commandos, Sandman & Sandy, the Guardian & the Newsboy Legion (DETECTIVE COMICS #76), and Captain Atom & Nightshade (CAPTAIN ATOM #85 — first series). (STAR13498) FC, 80 PG. $5.95 ******************************* YOUNG JUSTICE #52 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores December 4. It's the Real World done Young Justice-style! Will the gang take up an offer of $2 million to allow cameras to broadcast their every move? Meanwhile, Secret learns some startling secrets about her dad. FC, 32 PG. $2.75 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE NAME OF THE GAME SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores December 26. One of comics' most influential and groundbreaking storytellers returns with a softcover version of last year's Eisner Award-winning hardcover, telling the tumultuous generational saga of a wealthy Jewish family's assimilation into New York society spanning the first half of the 1900s. It's also the story of the American Dream, and the game of marrying for social advancement. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 8X11, 176PG, FC $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MINOR MIRACLES SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores December 26. Reoffered to coincide with the softcover release of IN THE NAME OF THE GAME, this graphic novel was Will Eisner's first original work for DC! These four tales recall the magic of everyday miracles as Eisner returns to the New York City of his youth. (STAR11934) SC, 8X11, 112PG, B&W $12.95 THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores December 11. Reoffered to coincide with THE SPIRIT MINI-BUST (solicited in Previews Vol. XII no. 7), this first-ever full-color hardcover edition of Will Eisner's The Spirit reprints the earliest weekly comics featuring lawman Denny Colt, from his debut on June 2, 1940 through the end of that year. (STAR11179) HC, 8X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 ******************************* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #33 WRITTEN BY CHUCK KIM; ART BY MIKE MANLEY; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores December 26. Dexter's latest plan to get Dee-Dee out of his laboratory — sending her on a wild-goose chase to the Center of the Earth — works! But when he has to go fetch her for dinner, he discovers a magical all-girl city where his sister is the queen of everything — and boys are executed on sight! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #97 WRITTEN BY EARL KRESS, SHOLLY FISCH, SCOTT CUNNINGHAM AND FRANK STROM; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, MIKE DECARLO, WALTER CARZON, HORACIO OTTOLINI AND NEAL STERNECKY; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores December 4. A special holiday issue jam-packed with shenanigans! Adventures starring the Three Bears, Stupor-Duck, Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam are topped off with a lot of mayhem and a little tinsel! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #33 WRITTEN BY SEAN CAROLAN & JENNIFER MOORE, SHERYL SCARBOROUGH & KAYTE KUCH; ART BY CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores December 18. Special Mojo Jojo spotlight issue! Mojo gets stuck between a rock and a fuzzy place in "Like It or Lumpkins." And then the monkey clones his big-brained self in "Eenie Meanie Mini Mojo"! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #67 WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM; ART BY JOE STATON, DAVE HUNT, ANTHONY WILLIAMS AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores December 11. Scary Christmas, one and all! The Mystery Inc. gang investigates the haunting of an unhappy fellow named Ebenezer Scrooge. Plus, it's Scooby-Doo on ice, in a spooky skating story! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM 21 DOWN #4 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JESÚS SAEZ AND PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JOE JUSKO In stores December 4. In the wake of the terrifying events at Bear Mountain, Preston returns home with more questions than answers regarding Agent Mickey Rinaldi and her Genie initiative. Seeking the advice of his friend Sam, Preston attempts to explain his problem when he receives an urgent call regarding another grisly murder, one that may be tied directly to Herod. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE AUTHORITY: SCORCHED EARTH WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART BY FRAZER IRVING; PAINTED COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores December 18. The Authority returns in an intense new one-shot! The birth of a new being has caused the Sun to rapidly age, causing a potential supernova five billion years early! While an easy solution would be for the Authority to kill the newborn entity, the consequences of such an action could spell doom for the entire solar system! Will the return of a long-forgotten ally be enough? Will our heroes prevail against incredible odds? Is mankind doomed to extinction? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $4.95 AUTOMATIC KAFKA #6 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores December 18. Now that Automatic Kafka has discovered his drug of choice, it's time to indulge in more carnal pleasures...with a former teammate! Introducing Helen of Troy, holy purveyor of toxic sex-magic. Also, a child's nightmares leads to the arrival of a former $tranger$ adversary. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 BLACK SUN #4 WRITTEN BY MARC ANDREYKO; ART AND COVER BY TREVOR SCOTT EYE OF THE STORM. In stores December 18. Maggie Sun may be in trouble with her father and the Hong Kong police force, but she discovers that when she has only herself to rely on, she can fend for herself just fine! In addition to an amazing revelation about her own abilities, she has to face new knowledge about her family history — knowledge that threatens everything she's ever believed! And those Wrist Dragons prove to be more than just toys…much more! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.95 GEN13 #4 WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART BY ALÉ GARZA AND SANDRA HOPE; COVER BY GARZA In stores December 11. Something evil stalks the hallways of one of New York's greatest hospitals. And Ethan, Gwen and Ja'nelle realize its intended victim is none other than Hamza, the comatose fourth Gen-Active teen. Will their newfound abilities be enough to stop this creature? And why do they believe that it may hold the key to the being called Herod? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 GLOBAL FREQUENCY #3 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY GLENN FABRY AND LIAM SHARPE; COVER BY BRIAN WOOD In stores December 26. Two hours ago the world's first truly bionic man woke up and didn't like what he saw in the mirror. Two-hundred-plus bodies later, Miranda Zero and the specially-chosen field experts from Global Frequency are on a collision course with a nuclear-powered cyborg programmed to get his kicks…from killing people. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 12) $2.95 THE J. SCOTT CAMPBELL DANGER GIRL SKETCHBOOK—NEW PRINTING WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL; COVER BY CAMPBELL CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores December 26. A new edition of this previously sold-out, jam-packed collection features rare DANGER GIRL sketches, filling this 64-page one-shot to the brim! Included are ultra-rare production drawings for the Danger Girl video game, action figures and PVC's. Plus, there are breakdowns for DANGER GIRL pages, rarely-seen covers, and many more enticing treasures to discover and drool over. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 OUT THERE #15 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores December 26. The entire town of El Dorado City — bricks, boards and human occupants — has been transported to the mystical wasteland of evil Draedalus's domain. While the trauma of this bizarre exile weighs heavily on the townsfolk, somehow they're surviving. But are they being cared for, or kept like laboratory rats? Meanwhile on Earth, Becky struggles with her injuries after Megan's attack and the loss of the four teens. Haunted by her failures, she receives a visit from a very surprising ghost. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 POINT BLANK #5 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY COLIN WILSON; PAINTED COVER BY SIMON BISLEY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores December 11. The grand finale of this gripping miniseries! You know the old saying: "Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger?" That's not always true. After months of pursuing leads, Grifter finally finds out what happened to John Lynch — and what his connection to Holden Carver was. Don't miss this thrilling conclusion that leads into the newest Eye of the Storm title, SLEEPER #1, on sale in January! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.95 RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK FOUR TP WRITTEN BY LEE CHUNG HING; TRANSLATED BY TED ADAMS AND KRIS OPRISKO; ART AND COVER BY HUI KING SUM In stores December 4. The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie concludes its spine-tingling comic-book saga, as WildStorm Productions adapts the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English! Chris Redfield traces his sister Claire to Antarctica where she and Steve have run afoul of the insane Alexia Ashford. Of course, landing in the midst of an Umbrella base and actually rescuing his sister are two different things — even for someone who's tangled with as many of Umbrella's sinister creations as Chris! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 THE RESISTANCE #4 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JUAN SANTACRUZ AND FRANCIS PORTELA; COVER BY CHRISTOPHER SHY In stores December 26. After discovering that recycled DNA is being used to manufacture humanoid cattle, Resistance fighters Surge, Version Mary and Brian Sturm decide to take down the Helios-Carrier and expose the horror of what the general population is eating. Unfortunately, the 150 GCC agents and Androids onboard have other ideas. Meanwhile, the GCC is preparing to unleash the new nano-drug Lust on the unsuspecting citizens of Manhattan. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 ROBOTECH #0 WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE AND JAY FAERBER; ART BY JIM LEE, LEE BERMEJO, ALÉ GARZA, CARLOS D'ANDA, ADAM WARREN, KAARE ANDREWS, RANDY GREEN, LONG VO, DUSTIN NGUYEN, AND KERON GRANT; COVER BY YUNE In stores December 4. Robotech lives, in this prelude special containing a 12-page story illustrated in "jam" style by Jim Lee, Lee Bermejo, Alé Garza, and Carlos D'Anda! After a rescue mission, Captain Rick Hunter comes across Roy Fokker's Veritech, set to be dismantled. The sight of Roy's "old bird" takes Rick back to the day Roy left the Pop Hunter's Air Circus to fight in the world war. Plus, a pin-up section featuring the eye-popping artwork of Adam Warren, Kaare Andrews, Randy Green, Long Vo, Dustin Nguyen, and Keron Grant! And Tommy Yune discusses Robotech's past, present, and future! For more information, see the feature article. For a signed version, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ROBOTECH #1 WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE AND JAY FAERBER; ART AND COVER BY LONG VO AND UDON; VARIANT COVER BY STEVE SKROCE In stores December 18. The highly-anticipated return of Robotech is here in an all-new 6-issue miniseries! Ace fighter pilot Roy Fokker has gone to war and is making himself a legend through his tenacity and raw ability. His skills in the air also alienate him from his comrades, as he often outlives his wingmen. His next mission, though, will test even his ability and will bring him into conflict with a face familiar for any Robotech fan, Captain Gloval! But there's a new challenge on the horizon for both of them...and it's about to crash onto Macross Island! For more information, see the feature article. Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with Long Vo & Udon (50%) and Steve Skroce (50%). For signed and re-marked versions, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews! FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #6 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART BY WHILCE PORTACIO AND SAL REGLA; COVER BY PORTACIO AND SCOTT WILLIAMS EYE OF THE STORM. In stores December 11. The 3-part saga guest-starring The Authority concludes! StormWatch finds itself between a rock and hard place...and another hard place! The plot within the United Nations to eliminate StormWatch is revealed, while the ground team finds itself squaring-off against the Authority, Chechan super-terrorists, and now the Russian Army. Could their day get any worse? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THUNDERCATS #5 WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN; VARIANT COVER BY RICK MAYS In stores December 18. The first Thundercats miniseries concludes! Lion-O has to do battle with Grune the Destroyer, armed by Mumm-Ra with the Sword of Plundarr, when Grune challenges Lion-O for the very throne of Thundera itself! The struggle that ensues when these mighty warriors meet brings WildStorm's first smash-hit Thundercats miniseries to a powerhouse conclusion — and sets the stage for more adventures to come! Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (50%) and Rick Mays (50%). FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #5 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores December 26. Could anything possibly get worse for Grifter? A botched mission, his legs shredded in machine gun fire...and the return of Agent Orange! After nearly getting killed in their first meeting, will our hobbled hero stand a chance? Also, the sinister secret of the family that has been housing Orange... it'll blow you away! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET TP WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH; ART BY VEITCH, FRANK CHO, DAVID LLOYD, RUSS HEATH, JOHN SEVERIN, HILARY BARTA, AL WILLIAMSON; COVER BY VEITCH In stores December 11. Who is Greyshirt and how did he come to be? What is the real story behind Indigo City's champion? Where did his career begin? This collection of the 6-issue miniseries reveals the savage and startling origin of Greyshirt in a decades-long epic, with each 24-page chapter supplemented by an 8- page installment from the Indigo Sunset newspaper (including such comic strips as "Weeping Gorilla!"). Plus, contributions by some of comics' finest creators, including Russ Heath, David Lloyd, Al Williamson, Dave Gibbons, and Frank Cho! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. II #5 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores December 26. In this issue, a League member dies! As Allan and Mina meet a mysterious doctor and witness his miraculous experiments, the Martian attack of London intensifies. Meanwhile, serious scores are settled once and for all. Plus, for your reading pleasure, an additional almanac feature takes you to even more fantastic places. FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) NO ADS $3.50 PROMETHEA #24 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores December 26. Everything goes wrong. It sounded good on paper: Sophie is back on Earth and back as Promethea. All is right in the world, all are happy...except, perhaps, for the person who has taken her place. It's a battle of best friends who both happen to be Prometheas. Also, new information is revealed about several Prometheas from the past. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 PROMETHEA BOOK TWO TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III, MICK GRAY AND JOSÉ VILLARRUBIA; PAINTED COVER BY WILLIAMS AND VILLARRUBIA In stores December 11. The second trade paperback of the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning series PROMETHEA collects issues #7-12. Find out why Entertainment Weekly has given this series an "A-" — describing the creative team of Alan Moore, J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray as "seemingly hell-bent on reinventing the art of comics storytelling." For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PROMETHEA BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III, MICK GRAY AND CHARLES VESS; COVER BY WILLIAMS AND GRAY In stores December 11. Reoffered to coincide with the release of PROMETHEA BOOK TWO TP, the first six issues of the acclaimed series are collected here — featuring the incredible, genre-bending tales of the imagination by writer Alan Moore and artists J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray (with one passage by guest-artist Charles Vess). See why PROMETHEA is one of the most talked-about series! (STAR13586) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* TOM STRONG #19 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE AND LEAH MOORE; ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, HOWARD CHAYKIN, SHAWN MCMANUS, KARL STORY, AND STEVE MITCHELL; COVER BY SPROUSE AND STORY In stores December 11. A trio of tales in this issue, including a look at the final days of Tom Strong's arch-villain, Saveen, illustrated by Shawn McManus. Plus, Tom takes a wild romp through the 1970s courtesy of artist Howard Chaykin. And artist Chris Sprouse brings it all home with a story of Tom in the present. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS MEK #2 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY STEVE ROLSTON AND AL GORDON; COVER BY ROLSTON In stores December 11. Sarissa Leon has returned to the city that spawned her and the latest, controversial craze sweeping the nation...Mek. She's investigating the murder of her former lover, RJ Coin, in an apparent black-market Mek deal gone sour. But is all as it seems? How far is Sarissa prepared to go to get the answers she seeks? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.95 ZERO GIRL: FULL CIRCLE #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores December 4. Amy Smootster continues to be pursued by Nicky, Tim's stepdaughter, who shows an alarming proclivity for squares. Meanwhile, Nicky's mom is all jacked up, with a big square head and a truck full of microwaves! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #41 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores December 4. "A Crash." This fifth in a series of standalone issues shines the spotlight where it's needed most: directly into the black eyes of Agent Graves. What is it that drives this mysterious man? Is it a quest for justice, or perhaps something deeply personal? And what does he hope to gain? Moving between the corridors of power and the back alleys of the underworld with an unshakeable confidence, Graves appears to be in complete control — to everyone but The Trust. It may be Graves' game, but does he really hold all the cards? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #21 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LANNING AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY JIM SILKE In stores December 18. "Coming Home" Part 5 of 5. Blackmail, theft, arson, destruction of private property, assaulting a police officer, and impersonating a ghost. These are just a few of the crimes committed, as Harry Kraft's return to his hometown of Chicago comes to an explosive — and deadly — conclusion. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #19 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY MARK A. ROBINSON AND ANDREW PEPOY; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores December 4. "Fleshback '69: Queen, Castle, Pawn." Finally: the origin of the Kevins! In this "Fleshback" to 1969, the original Kevin teams up with sizzling superspy Godiva Priestly to save the lives of the British Royal Family…and unknowingly lays the groundwork for his own peculiar brand of immortality. Featuring the sizzling pencils of newcomer Mark A. Robinson! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 FABLES #8 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores December 18. "Animal Farm," Part 3 of 5. The Fables at the Farm are now in open revolt, and the always practical, always proper Snow White finds herself at the top of the radicals' hit list. Her adversaries number in the hundreds, while her only ally seems to be the crass and wily Reynard the Fox. Together, to get to the truth, the two fugitives have to make their way to the caves beyond the Valley of the Sleepers. But first they have to survive crossing the tall grass, which inhabits sleeping giants and belongs to the ravenous Shere Khan. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FABLES: LEGENDS IN EXILE TP WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY LAN MEDINA, STEVE LEIALOHA AND CRAIG HAMILTON; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores December 11. VERTIGO's hot new series gets its first collection. When a group of fairytale characters are exiled from their respective homelands, they're forced to take up secret residence in modern day New York City. But life in the "real" world among the "mundanes" isn't easy for these displaced refugees — especially after their community is rocked by the apparent murder of Rose Red. It's up to Deputy Mayor Snow White and a reformed Bigby Wolf, Fabletown's one-man police force, to sniff out whodunnit to Snow's estranged party-girl sister. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: MERV PUMPKINHEAD — AGENT OF DREAM WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores December 11. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the FABLES: LEGENDS IN EXILE TP, this hilarious one-shot — also written by FABLES's Bill Willingham — features everyone's favorite pumpkinhead as a daring super-spy Agent of Dream…or is that all just in his head? Prestige Format. (STAR11938) MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $5.95 ********************************* FIGHT FOR TOMORROW #4 WRITTEN BY BRIAN WOOD; ART BY DENYS COWAN AND KENT WILLIAMS; COVER BY NATHAN FOX In stores December 26. Cedric Zhang can never escape his past. He and Little Brother's street gang take to the streets to rescue the victims of Sivan's underground fighting ring — only to find out it's far, far worse than they could have imagined. Cedric must face himself and his past before he can take down Sivan. The fight continues... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.50 THE FILTH #7 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND GARY ERSKINE; COVER BY CARLOS SEGURA In stores December 26. The Libertania — an experimental utopian ocean-going community. A mega-liner with a population of 100,000, its own government and its own army. A floating city of tomorrow for people who want to escape the rat race of dry land life. What happens when the Libertania declares war on the world? And what happens when Ned Slade and the officers of The Hand arrive on the scene too late to prevent the President of the USA from being given 34DD breast implants? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 13) $2.95 HELLBLAZER #179 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores December 26. "Red Sepulchre," Part 3 of 4. The bond that ties Constantine to the red sepulchre is revealed at last. But John is caught between two evils: a demon imprisoned in dead flesh and the sadistic mage named Josh Wright. To get both himself and his niece Gemma free, he may have to sink a knife into an old friend's back. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: LADY CONSTANTINE #1 WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART BY GORAN SUDZUKA; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores December 18. The year is 1785, and Johanna Constantine — ancestor of John Constantine — finds herself embroiled in a desperate battle to locate the world's most coveted and deadly mystical prize. An infernal Box which, if opened, could reveal the secrets of the Universe, or unleash all the savage powers of Hell...or both. After being hired by British Secret Intelligence to hunt down the box, Johanna must enlist the aid of allies both human and otherwise if she is to seize the prize from an ancient and unstoppable foe — as the very fate of the world hangs in the balance. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SANDMAN: THE DOLL'S HOUSE TP WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores December 18. Reoffered to coincide with HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: LADY CONSTANTINE #1, this extraordinary collection reprints THE SANDMAN #8- 16, "The Doll's House" — which includes the first appearance of Johanna Constantine. Follow young Rose Walker's remarkable adventure featuring a dazzling array of characters. (STAR09372) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 232PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #18 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO In stores December 11. Mr. Lily is a man on a mission. His goal: the restoration of Paradise on Earth. From the trenches of World War I to the Gestapo's torture chambers, from the secret vaults of the Vatican to the sunken halls of Atlantis, Lily's quest has consumed his every waking moment for the better part of a century. Now, with Tim Hunter at his mercy, the prize is at long last within his grasp. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 LUCIFER #33 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY DEAN ORMSTON; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores December 18. In this standalone issue, the dying owner of a Manhattan convenience store is caught in the crossfire of a robbery. His savior is a beautiful young woman whose hunger for life is matched only by a terrifying need for something only he can give. When he follows this strange woman into a terrifying world of darkness, like Lucifer, he learns that sometimes there is no such thing as having nothing left to lose. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SCENE OF THE CRIME: A LITTLE PIECE OF GOODNIGHT TP WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY MICHAEL LARK AND SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY LARK In stores December 4. Reoffered to coincide with the release of GOTHAM CENTRAL #1, this trade collects the hard-boiled VERTIGO hit featuring GOTHAM CENTRAL's Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark. "A consistently excellent series…one of a kind." — Comics International (STAR10917) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $12.95 ******************************* SWAMP THING: DARK GENESIS TP—NEW EDITION WRITTEN BY LEN WEIN; ART AND COVER BY BERNIE WRIGHTSON In stores December 11. Back in print by popular demand, this trade paperback volume features the 8-page origin story of Swamp Thing from HOUSE OF SECRETS #92, plus the first ten issues of SWAMP THING Volume One. Featuring the writing talents of Len Wein, and the incredible art of legendary horror artist Bernie Wrightson, this volume contains the secret of Swamp Thing's "birth," the forbidden passions of Anton Arcane, the measureless sorrow of the Patchwork Man, and much more. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $19.95 VERTIGO POP!: LONDON #2 WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores December 4. The latest VERTIGO POP! miniseries continues. Over-the-hill rock legend Rocky Lamont's plan to recapture his lost youth moves forward, leaving behind a trail of the lowest deceit imaginable. As the hapless would-be rock star Sean is brought into Rocky's glamorous world, his ambition blinds him to the fact that he is being prepared for a fate possibly worse than death. And the apple of Rocky's eye — his lovely daughter, Zoe — reveals a hidden dark side that could spell trouble for her unwitting daddy... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 WAR STORY: J FOR JENNY WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY DAVID LLOYD; COVER DESIGN BY TERRY MARKS In stores December 11. The second tale in the latest wave of WAR STORY one-shots shows the very human side of war, as the firebombing raids of late 1943 continue with relentless fervor. The Americans bomb by day and the British by night — up to a thousand bombers at a time hitting cities like Hamburg, Bremen and Berlin, razing them all to the ground. But no matter how tough you are as a part of a bombing crew, sooner or later you find yourself wondering who is underneath you when you drop the motherload… For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY DAVID LLOYD; PHOTO COVER In stores December 11. Reoffered to coincide with WAR STORY: J FOR JENNY, this previous entry in the WAR STORY series is also illustrated by the inimitable David Lloyd. The crewmembers of the Nightingale are the only survivors of a vicious attack at sea, and they're now under the superstitious belief that they are a cursed ship — shunned by the rest of the navy as bad luck and a "ship of the damned." (STAR14757) MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. $4.95 ******************************* Y — THE LAST MAN #6 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores December 18. A new story arc begins with Part 1 of the 5-part "Cycles." In this perfect jumping-on point for new readers, Yorick Brown and his companions embark on an important quest. Riding the rails across a radically transformed America, the last man on earth is pursued by several competing factions, including the deadly Daughters of the Amazon. Meanwhile, things get worse for Hero, Yorick's missing sister. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #425 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores December 4. It's the holiday season, and you know what that means! It's time to give the gift that keeps on giving. No, we're not talking about that! Who do you think we are? Sheesh! We're talking about MAD MAGAZINE! It's on everybody's holiday list, so why bother fighting the crowded lines at the department stores? Get a copy of MAD for everyone you know! In fact, get a copy for everyone you don't know too! MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $3.50 MAD XL #19 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores December 11. More Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, a Readers' Choice poll winner, a MAD Moldy Oldie, and a special creator of the month highlight this holiday fun issue! MAGAZINE, 96PG, B&W $4.99 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 December-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. STAR OF THE MONTH BAT-SIGNAL PROP In stores December 4. In time for the holidays, DC Direct reoffers this reproduction of the well-known device, in the form of an 9" tall x 8" wide rotating BAT- SIGNAL PROP which lights up to form the silhouette of a Bat. Create your own Gotham City emergencies! Batteries are included — cloud-filled sky is not. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR13090) PROP $149.95 ******************************* BIRDS OF PREY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores March 5. With the debut of the much-anticipated Birds of Prey live-action TV series on The WB, DC Direct presents action figures of the comic-book versions of the characters! This set features The Huntress, Oracle and Black Canary packaged together so that all the action and excitement of these beautiful crusaders for justice can be yours! BLACK CANARY — wearing her latest costume from the BIRDS OF PREY comic series — features twelve points of articulation, stands approximately 6" tall and comes with a removable belt. THE HUNTRESS features twelve points of articulation, stands approximately 6" tall and comes with two crossbows (each approximately 1" long and ½" wide) and a soft vinyl, non-removable cape. ORACLE features seven points of articulation and sits approximately 4 ¾" tall in a wheelchair (the figure and wheelchair are one piece), that features functioning wheels and a laptop computer. The set also comes with two bases (approximately 5" wide x 2 ¾" deep) featuring the BIRDS OF PREY logo, and is packaged in a 4-color window box. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE SET PI CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS BY ALEX ROSS POSTER PAINTED ART BY ALEX ROSS Advance-solicited; in stores April 23, 2003. Alex Ross's striking image, originally published as the cover of the CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS trade paperback, is now a stunning 24" x 36" poster! Featuring various members of the Justice League of America, the Justice Society of America, the Crime Syndicate of Earth Three, and much more! POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 SUPER FRIENDS!: BATMAN MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Advance-solicited; in stores April 9, 2003. In celebration of "Super Friends Month" in April, DC Direct brings you the first in a new line of Limited Edition SUPER FRIENDS! MAQUETTES — a total of five in 2003! Featuring the super heroes as they appeared in the legendary Super Friends animated show, these cold-cast porcelain statues are based on models designed for the series. Now DC Direct is making these special maquettes available to fans. The BATMAN MAQUETTE stands approximately 8 ¾" tall x 5" wide x 4 ½" deep, and is packaged in a 4-color box. For more information, see the feature article. MAQUETTE $89.95 SUPER FRIENDS! POSTER ART BY ALEX TOTH Advance-solicited; in stores April 23, 2003. Super Friends make the best friends...especially when they're drawn by legendary artist Alex Toth! April's "Super Friends Month" takes a classic turn with this stunning piece of art by the comic book legend who also served as character designer for the original Super Friends animated TV show. This image was originally published as the cover for 1976's LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION #C-41 — a collection of Super Friends comics stories. This 24" x 36" poster features all the original Super Friends: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquman, Robin, Wendy, Marvin, and Wonderdog! The gang's all here and suitable for framing! For more information, see the feature article. POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 SUPER FRIENDS!: SUPERMAN & LEX LUTHOR DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores April 2, 2003. Kicking off the excitement of "Super Friends! Month" is the first SUPER FRIENDS! DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET (of a total of six to appear in 2003), featuring the Man of Steel and his arch-enemy — just as they appeared on the classic animated TV show! SUPERMAN stands approximately 6 ½" tall while LEX LUTHOR stands approximately 6 ¼" tall. Both figures have multiple points of articulation and can be placed on included Super Friends logo bases (approximately 4" wide x 2" deep x ¾" tall). This set also includes a piece of faux Green Kryptonite and Luthor's ray gun (from the animated episode "Super Friends Wanted: Dead or Alive"). Also included is a miniature model of the villainous Legion of Doom's Hall of Doom (approximately 1 ¾" tall x 2" wide x 2" deep). Packaged in a newly-designed, full-color window box. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE SET PI SUPER FRIENDS!: WONDER WOMAN AND CHEETAH DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores April 30, 2003. April's "Super Friends! Month" excitement continues with the second SUPER FRIENDS! DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET (of a total of six to appear in 2003), featuring the Amazing Amazon and her feline-inspired nemesis — just as they appeared on the classic animated TV show! Both WONDER WOMAN and CHEETAH stand approximately 6" tall with multiple points of articulation, and can be placed on included Super Friends logo bases (approximately 4" wide x 2" deep x 3/4" tall). This set also includes Wonder Woman's Golden Lasso (scaled-to-size), a miniature model of the Invisible Jet (approximately 3 1/2" long x 3 1/8" wide x 3/4" tall on a removable 1 1/4" wide x 2" tall x 1 1/4" deep stand), and a bag of money (approximately 1" tall x 3/4" wide x 3/4" deep) for Cheetah to steal away. Packaged in a 4-color window box. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE SET PI IMAGE COMICS ARIA TP VOL. II: THE SOULMARKET (W) Brian Holguin (I) Jay Anacleto, David Yardin, and Lan Medina Cover by Jay Anacleto FC 144pp $16.95 Trade paperback In stores the week of December 18th. The Concept: The Magic of Aria Returns... With the second chapter in the award-winning, unforgettable comic book series ARIA finally collected, all six hard to find issues, in one beautiful edition. The world of Kildare, expatriate princess of Faerie and star of Aria, gets turned upside down when Goodfellow, the deadly, mischievous sprite immortalized in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, comes to New York. Convinced that Goodfellow's intentions are considerably less than pure, Kildare sifts through his trail of riddles and lies, trying to figure out just what is he is up to. Her search leads to an underground soul market, where the immortal spirits of humans are bought, sold and traded — and to the memory of Kildare's long forgotten love. Written by Brian Holguin with art by stunningly talented newcomer David Yardin and covers by Russ Manning winner Jay Anacleto. ATHENA INC. #5 (W) Brian Haberlin (A) Jay Anacleto Cover A by Jay Anacleto Cover B by Jay Anacleto FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly ongoing series In stores the week of December 11th. 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. But who will deal with whom first? This Issue: "The Belly of the Beast"—Welcome to Athena Inc. the place where they wanted Gwen dead or alive. Gwen has finally arrived and is now in the warm, fatherly embrace of Morgan Castle. She is told that Morgan only wants to help her…that here they can remove the troublesome Mary from her consciousness… forever… and give her back her peace of mind. Right! Like I believe that one for a second! But you'll never know for sure unless you pick up this copy of ATHENA INC. BASTARD SAMURAI TP VOL I: SAMURAI NOIR (W) Michael Avon Oeming, Miles Gunter (A) Kelsey Shannon (I) Michael Avon Oeming (Cover) Kelsey Shannon FC 112pp $12.95 Trade Paperback In stores the week of December 4th. The Concept: Bastard Samurai takes place in present day Manhattan and focuses on Jiro, a killer at the top of his class at the KoZu sword school. The underground training camp in midtown takes in orphans and twists them into Bushido warriors used by the Yakuza in death matches staged across the city rooftops where Japanese businessmen gamble heavily on the always- fatal outcome. The Bastard Samurai trade collects the sold out critically acclaimed miniseries with a special bonus section packed full of kick@$$ $#%!. For starters we've thrown in the killer five page preview from Powers #17 that started it all as well as a pinup gallery featuring visionary masters like Brian Steelfreeze, David Mack, Dave Johnson, Rick "son of Ikegami" Mays, Andy Lee and other amazing badasses. The trade also features an extensive look behind the scenes into the creative process of Oeming, Gunter and Shannon. You'll see how things go from concept to execution as well as deleted material deemed too weird by Mike. We at Bastard Samurai love well executed DVD extras as much as the next gaijin, so we're approaching the trade with this goal in mind. If you missed the issues the first time around then this is your chance to get the full monty. Don't delay- preorder today. G.I. JOE #13 (W) Josh Blaylock (A) Kevin Sharpe (I) John Larter (Cover) Joe Benitez FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of December 11th. 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: "He's one of the most dangerous men alive. Feared by members of G.I. Joe and Cobra alike, he hasn't been seen in years. This December marks the return of the enigmatic saboteur known as FIREFLY. But whose side is he on?" G.I. JOE: FRONTLINE #3 (W) Larry Hama (A) Dan Jurgens (I) Bob Layton (Cover) Dave Dorman FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of December 4th. 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: With the McGuffin device now in the hands of Cobra, G.I.Joe must attack Destro's Castle head on to retrieve it! Snake-Eyes, Duke, Scarlett, Stalker, and the gang face off against Destro, Baroness, Cobra Commander, Billy, and Dr. Mindbender. Even worse, the Jugglers refuse to answer any Joe pleas for help. G.I.JOE TP VOL. II: RECKONINGS (W) Josh Blaylock (A )Steve Kurth with others (Cover) Mike Norton FC 96pp $12.95 Trade paperback In stores the week of December 11th. The Concept: Last year, Image brought G.I. JOE back to comic books, sparking an entire book of 1980's retro properties. We are now proud to offer the second collection of this breakout series, featuring everyone's favorite characters from the popular G.I. JOE: REAL AMERICAN HERO comics, cartoons and toys This Issue: Collecting issues #6-9, the story arc that not only brought back Cobra Commander to the new G.I.JOE series, but also everyone's favorite COBRA Ninja, STORM SHADOW! What starts out as the return of Cobra Commander leads to the showdown of the year - Snake-Eyes VS Storm Shadow! HAWAIIAN DICK: BYRD OF PARADISE #1 (W) B. Clay Moore (A) Steven Griffin (Cover) Steven Griffin FC 32pp $2.95 Three issue finite series In stores the week of December 18th. The Concept: 1953, Hawaii. WWII vet Byrd is thrown off his stateside police force after an "incident" with a suspect. Having nowhere else to go, Byrd turns to his Army buddy, Mo Kalama, a detective in Hawaii. He now spends his days drinking tropical concoctions and his nights helping Mo with cases that fall just beyond the jurisdiction of the police. And in Byrd's Hawaii, the supernatural manifestations of the islands' myths and legends lie just around every corner. This Issue: When Byrd is pulled away from a lazy afternoon of jazz and cocktails to track down a stolen '49 Buick Roadmaster, the case seems simple enough. Yet he's soon immersed in a dark paradise of swank tiki lounges, exotic bar girls, murdered beauties, high speed chases along the scenic Hawaiian coast, and the mysterious Night Marchers of the Pali Highway. Now Byrd and Mo must untangle this tropical web of tiki terror without becoming ensnared themselves. HELLSPAWN #20 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (A) Ben Templesmith (Cover) Ben Templesmith FC 32pp $2.50 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of December 18th. 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 Collection"—In the future a man will exist in darkness and collect the nightmares of the past. But there is one thing missing from his collection, a hole in the darkness. What the man craves is a creature of pure evil; a thing that has touched the bowels of Hell. That which the man desires is the Hellspawn and he will send his Riders through the flames of time to capture him. Who is the collector and who are The Riders? KABUKI TP VOL. VI: SCARAB (W) David Mack (A) Rick Mays (Cover) David Mack BW 256pp $19.95 Trade paperback In stores the week of December 4th. The Concept: Growing up in the subcultures of urban Japan, a young woman journeys through the underworlds of organized crime, secret societies, government operatives, awkward friendships, and young romance. A Mix of crime fiction and personal duality, elegantly told through the masks and metaphors of Japanese Mythology. This Issue: Kabuki: Scarab (collects Kabuki Agents 1-8) picks up right where KABUKI: Metamorphosis left off and answers all the mysteries left dangling from that series. AndScarab is still a self-contained story, so even new readers can start with it. More than the original issues, this handsome 256 page collection includes a gallery of covers (including the Quesada variant), new pin-ups, sketches and character designs, afterword and story commentary by David Mack, an insightful introduction by Paul Pope, and a brand new cover painting by David Mack. LIBERTY MEADOWS #29 by Frank Cho BW 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly ongoing series In stores the week of December 25th. The Concept: Life and love in Liberty Meadows, animal sanctuary, where everything and anything can happen. This Issue: Brandy's having the worst day of her life. The animals are out of control. Jen rips her favorite sweater. Dean's wrecking the Christmas party. Her parents and relatives are coming to town. And she, unwittingly, breaks poor Frank's heart...Maybe forever. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #2 (W) Val Staples (A) Emiliano Santalucia (I) Marco Failla Cover A by Emiliano Santalucia Cover B by Francis Manapul and Joe Weems FC 32pp $2.95 Four issue mini-series In stores the week of December 25th. 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 Skeketor 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: Under the direction of the Sorceress, He-Man sets forth on a mission to destroy an ancient artifact before it can fall into the wrong hands. But things don't go as the heroes had planned when He-Man faces opposition of an unexpected origin. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE STORE Don't miss out on your chance to get everything He-Man. From posters to T-Shirts to wall tins and more. By the power of Eternia - stock up now! HE-MAN WALL SCROLL He-Man readies for battle in front of the grandeur of Castle Grayskull. Capture the feeling of this moment with this beautiful wall scroll. FC 31"x43" $19.95 SKELETOR WALL SCROLL Skeletor stands triumphant in from of Snake Mountain, his fortress of terror. Immortalize the moment with this captivating wall scroll. FC 31"x43" $19.95 HE-MAN WALL TIN The classic transformation comes to life! This epic image from the extremely hard to find promo comic can now hang proudly on your wall for all to see! FC 12"x16" $19.95 SKELETOR WALL TIN The master of dark magic stands ready to defy all who oppose him. This epic image from the extremely hard to find promo comic can now hang proudly on your wall for all to see! FC 12"x16" $19.95 HE-MAN STANDUP He-Man stands proud in this amazing life-size stand-up. Let him guard your room, bring him to parties, or just amaze your friends! FC 6'tall $29.95 SKELETOR STANDUP Skeletor stand defiant in this spectacular life-size stand-up. Let him guard your room, bring him to parties, or just amaze your friends! FC 6'tall $29.95 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE – BATTLE ROYALE POSTER The epic battle rages on! This image straight from the cover of the Masters of the Universe cover displays many of your favorite characters locked into battle! FC 24"x36" $6.95 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE – HEROIC WARRIORS POSTER The guardians of Grayskull stand ready! This image straight from the cover of the Masters of the Universe cover displays many of your favorite heroic warriors! FC 24"x36" $6.95 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE – LET THE POWER RETURN POSTER The image of He-Man's crest stands electrified as we celebrate the return of the Masters of the Universe! FC 24"x36" $6.95 HE-MAN T-SHIRT This iconic representation bursts out of it's beautiful design on this quality 100% cotton black tee. Show everyone you are fan of the most powerful warrior in the universe! Available in sizes M, L and XL. FC $17.95 SKELETOR T-SHIRT This iconic representation bursts out of it's beautiful design on this quality 100% cotton black tee. Show everyone you are fan of the most evil skull-faced tyrant in the universe! Available in sizes M, L and X FC $17.95 CREST SYMBOL T-SHIRT This stunning design of the new He-Man logo shines out on this quality 100% black tee. Then let everyone know that you have the power with the classic phrase inscribed on the back! Available in sizes M, L and X FC $17.95 ********************** MICRONAUTS #4 (W) Scott Wherle (A) E.J. Su Cover A - Joseph Michael Linsner and Eric Hanson – Karza Cover B – Joeseph Michael Linsner and Eric Hanson – Acroyear FC 32pp $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series In stores the week of December 25th. The Concept: Within our own universe lies another universe unbeknownst to us... until now. The realm of the MICRONAUTS - a place ruled by evil tyrant, Baron Karza, whose scientific marvels offer his people immortality, at the cost of their humanity. When unsuspecting, Ryan Archer is thrown into their world, we find that not only are things about to change, but Ryan will have much to do with it. This Issue: The action heats up as Ryan and Koriah, the Galactic Defender, meet up with a band of infiltrating revolutionaries intent on helping them escape Baron Karza's iron grip. Besieged by a troop of Harriers, the group is forced under the streets of echopolis where they make a shocking discovery! Meanwhile, Acroyear and Knave, released from the IsoPen by an unknown benefactor, are discovered and forced to fight for their lives. And what does the inert Micronaut probe have to do with the resuscitation of the deadly automaton called Biotron? NOBLE CAUSES: FAMILY SECRETS #3 (W) Jay Faerber (P) Ian Richardson & Jon Sommariva (I) John Wycough & Jon Sommariva Cover A by Mike Avon Oeming Cover B by Jim Valentino FC 32pp $2.95 Four issue monthly finite series In stores the week of December 4th. 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: It's guest-stars galore as Rusty goes on a rampage, interrogating various Image super-heroes who he thinks may have gotten Zephyr pregnant! Meanwhile, Doc makes a startling discovery of his own, and Liz has a confrontation with the person who leaked the latest Noble scandal to the press. Australian artist Jon Sommariva illustrates the back-up story, which provides a glimpse into Frost's troubled childhood. PARADIGM #4 (W)Matt Cashel (A)Jeremy Haun BW 40pp $3.50 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of December 4th. The Concept: A comic book for everyone. Drama, comedy, adventure, sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. Talking cats, trolls, nutballs with big guns, and the seemingly ordinary men and women who populate our everyday lives. Paradigm is a time capsule full of history and future prophesies intended to change the world. Read carefully. This Issue: Behind closed doors, engulfed in a cloud of paranoia, Zeke Moore questions his role in the upcoming "evolution" of Bogsdale and the world. However, in an apartment of talking shadows, stinky air vents, and mean women the questions may not be his and the answer not one he wants to hear. "The Stillest Hour" with its summary of times past and clues to the future provides a perfect jumping on point for those readers who missed the first wave of Ultimate Sanity. So what are you waiting for? Read Zeke Moore's journal today! POWERS #27 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of December 11th. 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 Spiderman titles, Daredevil, Alias) and full color, art deco comic artist Mike Avon Oeming (Bastard Samurai, hammer of the gods) This Issue: THE SELLOUTS Part 3—Hi- this is Powers writer Brian Bendis. I am in one of those situations, again, that anything I say in here in solicitation will ruin the events of issues you haven't read yet. So, please, trust us on this one. But basically, Walker and Deena are in New York City to investigate the dirty underside of one of the seventies classic super teams. Murder, scandal, lawsuits, 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. RADISKULL AND DEVIL DOLL: RADISKULL HATE CHRISTMAS ONE-SHOT (W) Josh Blaylock and Tim Seeley (A)Mike Norton and Tim Seeley (Cover) Mike Norton BW 32pp $2.50 One-Shot In stores the week of December 4th. The Concept: Deep below, in the depths of the underworld, lives the Radiskull, a giant, floating, Mohawk sporting skull, determined to kill EVERYONE and destroy EVERYTHING. If only he wasn't so distracted by anything shiny or tasty. His companion, Devil Doll, hopes to one day be just like him. Together they rampage, they rap, and they rock. It's just what they do. You TOO can now "Kick It" with these internet cartoon superstars in their new comic book series. This Issue: It's Christmas time, and everyone's happy. Everyone, that is, except for Radiskull. What happens when the world's most jolly, altruistic man meets evil incarnate in a skull? The answer may surprise you, as this is a rivalry older than history, and Santa Claus is not unfamiliar with the rap rocking demonic duo. REX MUNDI #1 (W) Arvid Nelson (A) Eric J FC 32pp $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series In stores the week of December 11th. The Concept: Murder, blasphemy, intrigue, the occult… welcome to the world of Rex Mundi. Jazz is all the rage in the smoky nightclubs of Paris, but kings still rule Europe, and the Holy Inquisition maintains order with an iron fist. Far from prying eyes, sorcerers practice magical arts rumored to have been founded in Biblical times. Amidst this setting, thunderheads of a cataclysmic war are gathering… This Issue: Master Physician Julien Saunière makes a horrific discovery in the slums of Paris while investigating the theft of a medieval manuscript from his longtime friend, Catholic priest Gérard Marin. Sorcery and organized crime are implicated in the theft, and Julien seeks the advice of an old friend. Meanwhile, Father Marin has an unexpected visitor at his home… SAVAGE DRAGON #106 by Erik Larsen FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of December 18th. The Concept: Former police officer Dragon fights to make the world a better place. This Issue: When Santa Claus goes missing it's up to the World's Greatest Superhero to fill in for the Fat, Jolly Old Elf in order to save Christmas! While the REST of the world's heroes franticly search for the missing gift-giver, the Savage One prepares for the busiest night of his life! Can Christmas be saved and order restored? Who knows?! This is the Savage Dragon - the book where darned near anything can happen! You're guess is as good as mine! A soppy, sentimental self-contained issue celebrating the holiday. Fun for the whole family. A great jumping-on place for new readers. SAVAGE DRAGON VOL VIII: TERMINATED HARDCOVER EDITION by Erik Larsen FC 176pp $28.95 Hardcover HARDCOVER LIMITED EDITION Signed & numbered with original signing plate! Limited to 250 copies FC 176pp $54.95 Hardcover Both in stores the week of December 25th. The Concept: The Savage Dragon's final days as a member of the Chicago Police force. Beaten down by the man, the Dragon must take extreme measures to stay alive. This Issue: This book collects Savage Dragon #34-40 (including Savage Dragon #1/2), this seven issue run includes an appearance by Mike Mignola's Hellboy as well as the superhero Star and the introduction of Zeek, plus Martians attacking, Chaos & Control and more villains that you can possibly keep track of. Featuring a rambling, incoherent introduction, a sketchbook section that sheds little light on the creative process, and Dung — you can't live without Dung! This critically acclaimed series is collected here for the first time. A guaranteed high-octane blast! SPAWN #129 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 December 25th. 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 III"—While tracking his Freakish nemesis through the tunnels beneath New York, Spawn discovers a top-secret government facility. Inside he finds a file detailing a covert mission performed by Lt. Col. Al Simmons a decade before. A mission which involved unspeakable atrocities against scores of innocents. A mission he doesn't remember ever going on. Is it a trick? Who would plant such a file for him to find? And what if it's true? The revelations force Spawn to re-evaluate his entire life as Al Simmons. TECH JACKET #2 (W) Robert Kirkman (A) E.J. Su (B) Val Staples (Cover) E.J. Su FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of December 18th. 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: Zack, now is possession of a Geldarian Tech Jacket, attempts to return to his every day life. He finds it makes some things easier while it makes others much more difficult, such as maintaining a normal life. All seems to be going well until The Geldarians learn that he has the Jacket. They must uphold an ancient law, which states that any non-Geldarian to wield a Tech Jacket must be put to death. This puts a damper on Zack's plans for Saturday night. TOTAL SELL OUT by Brian Michael Bendis BW 184pp $14.95 Trade paperback In stores the week of December 11th. The Concept: Three time Eisner award winning Brian Michael Bendis (Powers, Ultimate Spider-Man titles, Daredevil, Alias) didn't just appear out of thin air, you know! He worked his tuchas off at all aspects of the medium before totally losing his hair in mainstream comics. Compiled in this exclusive collection are dozens of short stories that are widely considered his best work, handpicked by the author. Ranging from the 'Fortune and Glory' style autobiographical anecdotes, to some of the darkest crime noir stories he has yet to tell. Also included is a smattering of his favorite short work collaborationswith Warren Ellis, Mark (Nowheresville) Ricketts, James Hudnall, and Mike Avon Oeming. And a portfolio of line art and multi-media illustrations that have rarely been seen before. A fun and must have collection of rarely seen or never seen material. Top Cow TOMB RAIDER #26 (W) John Ney Rieber (P) Randy Green (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith Lara is drifting between life and death -- as a Tomb Raider she's been dealing with the line between life and death all her life but never before has she been so vulnerable! When an evil, ancient Egyptian decides that Lara would be a nice addition to his afterlife, how is she going to escape? FC, 32 pages $2.99 TOM JUDGE: END OF DAYS #1 (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Glapion (C) Tyson Wengler Imagine you were given a key to unlock the most devastating power in the Universe. Imagine the fate of all Creation hanging upon a single decision yet to be made. Now, imagine you had to make this decision by lunchtime on Friday. The devil has left Hell, God has gone missing and all the angels and demons are ready to scrap over the remains. But one mere mortal may have the ultimate say in the fight for control of the Universe — a sinister government official named Black. And the only man standing in his way is Tom Judge, a lapsed Catholic priest who controls the most significant power in creation — the Rapture. Join Tom, his precognitive partner, Tilly, and his misfit band of messiahs as they attempt to wring the eternal Answer out of a question nobody bothered to ask. The fate of the Universe hangs in the balance — does anybody have a solution? FC, 40 pages $3.99 Double-Sized Special BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #6 (W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Wilson Tortosa (C) Shane Law (COV) Alex Ross This issue marks the first of a four part story called "Under a Blood Red Sky!" Zoltar has unleashed a weapon far more lethal and devastating than the Iron Terrapin. Rain over Central West brings with it a dangerous alien virus. This virus, designed by Zoltar, will give him the ability to control the minds of the super city's vast population. How will G-Force overcome such insurmountable odds? FC, 32 pages $2.99 TOP COW CLASSICS: BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #1 (W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Wilson Tortosa (C) Shane Law and Udon Studios The smash hit of the summer returns in classic form as Top Cow is proud to present Battle of the Planets #1 in it's original black-and-white format. Join Mark, Jason, Princess, Keyop and Tiny in their premiere comic book adventure brought to you by Wilson Tortosa and Alex Ross!! BW, 32 pages $2.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #2—ANIMATION COVER EXCLUSIVE (W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Wilson Tortosa (C) Shane Law and Udon Studios The battle rages on with this exclusive Animation Edition Cover of the highly sought after second issue of Battle of the Planets. A previous convention exclusive, this first ever animated edition cover is sure to make your Battle of the Planets collection complete! Limited quantities of this great cover remain though, so make sure to pick yours up today! FC, 32 pages PI MARVEL COMICS ULTIMATE WAR #1 & #2 (OF 4) Cover By Chris Bachalo Mark Millar (w)/Chris Bachalo (p) The Ultimates vs. The Ultimate X-Men: the battle begins! When the X-Men do the worst thing they could to humanity, Nick Fury orders The Ultimates to bring them down! But Xavier hasn't been training his soldiers for nothing, and the mutants just might take out The Ultimates first! And best of all, fight fans, two issues of this brawl ship this month! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES.......2.25 each ULTIMATE ADVENTURES #4 (OF ?) Cover By Kaare Andrews Ron Zimmerman (W)/Duncan Fegredo (p & i) The Ultimates recruit Hawk-Owl & Zippy for the Ultimate War! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/CARDSTOCK COVER/MARVEL PG 2.25 X-MEN, ULTIMATE #26 Cover By Adam Kubert Mark Millar (w)/Adam Kubert (p) Prologue to the next big story! Two years before the events of ULTIMATE X-MEN #1, how did Professor X's greatest friendship dissolve into hatred? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES.......2.25 THE ULTIMATES #9 Cover By Bryan Hitch Mark Millar (w)/Bryan Hitch (p)/Andrew Currie (i) (Note: This is a resoliciation. All previous orders for THE ULTIMATES #9 and #10 have been canceled.) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/ FC/MARVEL PG.....2.25 X-Men X-MEN, UNCANNY #416 Cover By Kia Asamiya Chuck Austen (w)/Kia Asamiya (p)/ J.D. Smith (i) It's the first issue illustrated by international superstar Kia Asamiya! Wait until you see Kia's redesigns! Plus: what is Juggernaut's dark secret? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.25 X-MEN, NEW #135 Cover By Frank Quitely Grant Morrison (w)/Frank Quitely (p)/Tim Townsend (i) Frank Quitely returns as "Riot At Xavier's" begins! Generation battles generation as the eternal showdown of youth vs. experience hits Xavier's Institute! Pupils against teachers! Children against parents! Who lives? Who dies? Who betrays whom? Be warned: Grant Morrison has promised that this four-part shocker will change the X-Men even more than "E is for Extinction" did! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.25 X-STATIX #6 Cover By Mike Allred Peter Milligan (w)/Mike Allred(p & i) A new, four-part story begins here! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.25 WOLVERINE #184 Cover By Essad Ribic Frank Tieri(w)/Sean Chen(p) 48 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.25 X-MEN, UNLIMITED #40 Cover By Josh Middleton Chuck Austen, Steven Grant & Nick Bertozzi (w)/ Clayton Henry, David Finch & Dean Haspiel (p) All evil issue! Mystique, Sabretooth and the Juggernaut storm the stage in three bad-to-the-bone stories! 48 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......3.50 AGENT X #6 Cover By UDON Gail Simone (w)/UDON (a) It's Agent X vs. a legion of mercs in the action-packed conclusion to this title's first story arc! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.25 EXILES #20 Cover By Dale Keown Judd Winick (w)/J. Calafiore (p) A new, three-part story starts now! To save a world overrun by the Legacy Virus, what will the Exiles sacrifice? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.25 SOLDIER X #6 Painted Cover By Igor Kordey Darko Macan (w)/Igor Kordey (p) It's the explosive conclusion to SOLDIER X's first story! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.25 WEAPON X #4 Cover By Georges Jeanty Frank Tieri (w)/Georges Jeanty (p)/Dexter Vines (i) It ends here: the hunt for Sabretooth! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.25 X-TREME X-MEN: X-POSE #2 (OF 2) Painted Cover By Rodolfo Migliari Chris Claremont (w)/Arthur Ranson (p) The media exposes mutantkind for what it really is! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.99 WOLVERINE: NETSUKE #4 (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 MEKANIX #3 (OF 6) Cover By Celia Calle Chris Claremont (w)/Juan Bobillo (p)/Marcelo Sosa (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.99 Marvel Knights ULTIMATE DAREDEVIL & ELEKTRA #2 & #3 (OF 4) Cover By Salvador Larroca Greg Rucka (w)/Salvador Larroca (p) The Ultimate look at comics' ultimate couple continues – with 2 issues this month! Elektra hungers for revenge, but when the person she hunts is connected to the world's richest man, justice doesn't come cheap! 32 PGS. W ADS EACH/FC/MARVEL PG...2.25 each ELEKTRA #18 & #19 Painted Covers By Greg Horn Greg Rucka (w)/Carlo Pagulayan (p)/Danny Miki (i) It's double the action as ELEKTRA hits twice this month! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG plus ...2.99 each DAREDEVIL #40 Cover By Alex Maleev Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Manuel Gutierrez (p & i) The shocking conclusion to "Trial of the Century!" 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #7 Cover By John Cassaday John Ney Rieber (w)/Trevor Hairsine (p)/ Danny Miki (i) A new story arc begins – and it features art by the new Marvel Knights' star, Trevor Hairsine (Cla$$war)! (Note: This is a resoliciation. All previous orders for CAPTAIN AMERICA #7 have been canceled.) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.99 PUNISHER #20 Painted Covers by Tim Bradstreet Garth Ennis (w)/Steve Dillon (p & i) Beginning a new 3-part story arc! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PGplus..2.99 ALIAS #17 Painted Cover By David Mack Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Michael Gaydos (a) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING...2.99 Spider-Man SPIDER-MAN, ULTIMATE #32 Cover by Mark Bagley Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Mark Bagley (p)/Art Thibert (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES.......2.25 SPIDER-MAN, ULTIMATE #33 Cover by Mark Bagley Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Mark Bagley (p)/Art Thibert (i) You asked for him, you got him: Ultimate Venom! Spider-Man's ultimate villain gets the Ultimate treatment! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES.......2.25 SPIDER-MAN, AMAZING #48 Cover By Frank Cho J. Michael Straczynski (w)/ John Romita Jr. (p)/Scott Hanna (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.25 SPIDER-MAN, PETER PARKER #51 Cover By Francisco Herrera Zeb Wells (w)/Francisco Herrera (p)/ Wayne Faucher (i) The Shocker and Hydro-Man strike as a new two-part story begins here! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.25 SPIDER-MAN: LEGEND OF THE SPIDER CLAN #3 (OF 5) A MARVEL MANGAVERSE STORY Cover By Kaare Andrews Kaare Andrews (w)/Skott Young (p) Get ready for the Green Goblin– Manga style! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 SPIDER-MAN, TANGLED WEB #21 Cover By Darwyn Cooke Darwyn Cooke (w)/Jay Bone (p) A standalone story written by Darwyn Cooke (Catwoman: Selina's Big Score)! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.......2.99 SPIDER-GIRL #54 Cover By Pat Olliffe Tom DeFalco (w)/Pat Olliffe (p)/Al Williamson (i) You've read the good reviews for months, so jump on here as a new story begins! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES.......2.25 MARVILLE #4 (OF ?) Cover By Greg Horn Bill Jemas (w)/M.D. Bright (p)/ Paul Neary (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 CAPTAIN MARVEL #4 (OF ?) Cover By Andy Kubert Peter David (w)/ChrisCross (p)/Chris Sotomayor (color) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.....2.25 Marvel Heroes TRUTH #2 (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! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......3.50 AVENGERS #61 Cover By Gary Frank Geoff Johns (w)/Gary Frank (p)/ Jon Sibal (i) The old order changeth as a new team line-up is created — and it's penciled by Gary Frank (Midnight Nation)! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.25 AVENGERS #62 Cover By Gary Frank Geoff Johns (w)/Gary Frank (p)/ Jon Sibal (i) A standalone story illustrated by Gary Frank! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.25 FANTASTIC FOUR #64 Cover By Mike Wieringo Mark Waid (w)/Mike Wieringo (p)/Karl Kesel (i) It's the chilling conclusion to "Sentient"! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.....2.25 THOR #57 Cover By Claudio Castellini Dan Jurgens (w)/Joe Bennett & Various (p) A special "storybook" issue featuring full-page pin-ups by a host of cool creators! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/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 BLACK PANTHER #52 Cover By Andy Kubert Christopher Priest (w)/Jorge Lucas (p)/Larry Stucker (i) The brand-new direction continues! Who wears the mask of the Black Panther? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.50 MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT #2 (OF 4) Painted Cover By Joe Jusko Christopher Priest & Bill Morrison (w)/Paolo Rivera & Bill Morrison (p) Two classic characters in one cool comic, featuring the Avengers by Bongo's Bill Morrison! Plus: Dr. Doom by Priest! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.99 IRON MAN #62 Cover By Michael Ryan Mike Grell (w)/Michael Ryan (p)/Sean Parsons (i) Part one of "You Can't Always Get–!" 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.25 IRON MAN #63 Painted Cover By Paolo Rivera Mike Grell (w)/Michael Ryan (p)/Sean Parsons (i) The conclusion to "You Can't Always Get–!" 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...2.25 THUNDERBOLTS #75 Cover By Juan Bobillo, Marcelo Sosa & Jose Villarrubia Fabian Nicieza (w)/Manuel Garcia & Scott Hanna (p) You cannot miss the double-sized conclusion to THUNDERBOLTS vol. 1! 48 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG..3.50 PARADISE X #8 (OF 13) Painted Cover By Alex Ross Alex Ross & Jim Krueger (w)/Doug Braithwaite (p)/Bill Reinhold (i) The saga of the EARTH X alternate timeline continues! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/ CARDSTOCKCOVER/FC/MARVEL PG...2.99 EDEN'S TRAIL #2 (OF 6) Cover By Steve Uy Steve Uy & Chuck Austin (w)/Steve Uy (a) Continuing a brand-new anime adventure of sci-fi action delivered in the widescreen MarvelScope format! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG..2.99 SHANG-CHI: MASTER OF KUNG FU #4 (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 #3 (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 Graphic Novels: Hardcovers DAREDEVIL VOL. 2 HARDCOVER Cover By Alex Maleev Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Alex Maleev (p & i) The red-hot writer of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN and ALIAS takes on Marvel's Man Without Fear! What will happen when Daredevil's greatest secret is exposed on the front page of New York City's tabloids? This deluxe hardcover collects an entire year's worth of acclaimed DAREDEVIL issues (#26 - #37), plus tons of behind-the-scenes extras! 288 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...29.99 Graphic Novels: Trade Paperbacks ELEKTRA VOL. 1: INTROSPECT Cover By Greg Horn Greg Rucka (w)/Joe Bennett, Carlo Pagulayan & Greg Horn (p) Acclaimed crime novelist Greg Rucka takes on Elektra! Who has set out to destroy the assassin's career – and why? Elektra is determined to discover the truth – that is, if she doesn't go mad first! Reprinting ELEKTRA (vol. 2) #10 - #15, plus Greg Horn's short story from MARVEL KNIGHTS: DOUBLE SHOT #3! 160 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG+...16.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 3 Cover By John Romita Jr. J. Michael Straczynski (w)/John Romita Jr. (p) The world-famous wall-crawler faces evil old and new as the Eisner-Award-winning team of J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. continue their acclaimed run! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (vol. 2) #40 - #45. 144 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...12.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1: COMING HOME Cover By J. Scott Campbell J. Michael Straczynski (w)/John Romita Jr. (p) Still available! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (vol. 2) #30 - #35. 152 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...15.95 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2: REVELATIONS Cover By John Romita Jr. J. Michael Straczynski (w)/John Romita Jr. (p) Still available! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (vol. 2) #36 - #39. 152 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...15.95 THE CALL OF DUTY VOL. 1: THE BROTHERHOOD Cover By David Finch Chuck Austen (w)/David Finch(p) Marvel turns the spotlight on the world's real heroes! In the wake of 9/11, the world watched as firefighters, police officers and EMS workers selflessly risked their lives to save others. These are the brave men and women that answered THE CALL OF DUTY. Now, the series that received national press coverage introduces you to Lieutenant James MacDonald, a veteran firefighter who, despite all his years on the job, may not be prepared for the unexpected. Collecting THE CALL OF DUTY: THE BROTHERHOOD #1 - #6. 160 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...14.99 NEW X-MEN VOL. 3: NEW WORLDS Cover By Ethan Van Sciver Grant Morrison (w)/Frank Quitely, Igor Kordey, Ethan Van Sciver, John Paul Leon & Phil Jimenez(p) It's another mind-blowing volume from the great Grant Morrison! Who is Xorn? What is Weapon XII? Is Magneto really dead? Find out as we collect NEW X-MEN #127 - #133! 176 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...14.99 NEW X-MEN VOL. 1: E IS FOR EXTINCTION Cover By Frank Quitely Grant Morrison (w)/Frank Quitely (p) Still available! Collecting NEW X-MEN #114 - #117! 176 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...14.99 NEW X-MEN VOL. 2: IMPERIAL Cover By Frank Quitely Grant Morrison (w)/Frank Quitely, Ethan Van Sciver, & Igor Kordey (p) Still available! Collecting NEW X-MEN #118 - #126! 224 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...14.99 X-TREME X-MEN VOL. 2: INVASION! Cover By Salvador Larroca Chris Claremont (w)/Salvador Larroca(p) Storm, Rogue, Gambit and the X-Treme Team stand as Earth's only defense against an invading alien armada! Reprinting X- TREME X-MEN #10 - #18. 224 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...19.99 X-TREME X-MEN VOL. 1 Cover By Salvador Larroca Chris Claremont (w)/Salvador Larroca(p) Still available! Collecting X-TREME X-MEN #1 - #9. 224 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...19.95 G.I. JOE VOL. 5 Cover By J. Scott Campbell Larry Hama (w)/Rod Whigham(p) Can Cobra actually create their own country? Who is Serpentor? Find out as we reprint G.I. JOE #42 - #50! 240 PGS./FC/ALL AGES...24.99 ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 1 Cover By Stuart Immonen Stan Lee (w)/Jack Kirby & Don Heck (p) New printing! Reprinting AVENGERS (vol. 1) #1 - #24 in one gigantic bargain-priced volume. 528 PGS./B&W/ALL AGES...14.99 ESSENTIAL SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5 Cover By John Romita Jr. Stan Lee (w)/John Romita, Sr. & Gil Kane (p) New printing! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (vol. 1) #90 - #113 in one gigantic bargain-priced volume. 528 PGS./B&W/ALL AGES...14.95 ESSENTIAL SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1 - 4 Cover By Igor Kordey Darko Macan & David Tischman (w)/Igor Kordey & Mike Hyddleston (p) All four volumes are still available! 528 PGS./B&W/ALL AGES...14.95 Each SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB VOL. 2 Cover By Kaare Andrews Bruce Jones, Kaare Andrews & Darwyn Cooke (w)/ Lee Weeks, Kaare Andrews & Darwyn Cooke (p) New printing! Some of today's hottest creators visit Spider-Man's not-so-friendly neighborhood as we once again reprint TANGLED WEB #7 - #11. 128 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...14.95 SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB VOL. 1 Cover By Duncan Fegredo Garth Ennis, Greg Rucka & Peter Milligan(w)/ John McCrea, Eduardo Risso & Duncan Fegredo (p) Still available! 144 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG...15.95 ULTIMATE X-MEN X VOL. 2: RETURN TO WEAPON X Cover By Adam Kubert Mark Millar (w)/Adam Kubert, Tom Derenick & Tom Raney(p) New printing! The mutants confront the evil enterprise that created Wolverine in ULTIMATE X-MEN #7 - #12. 144 PGS./FC/ALL AGES...14.95 ULTIMATE X-MEN X VOL. 1: THE TOMORROW PEOPLE Cover By Joe Quesada Mark Millar (w)/Adam Kubert (p) Still available! 160 PGS./FC/ALL AGES...14.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN X VOL. 2: WORLD TOUR Cover By Adam Kubert Mark Millar & Various (w)/Adam Kubert & Various (p) Still available! 192 PGS./FC/ALL AGES...14.99 P.O.P. Posters DAREDEVIL POSTER Herald the arrival of DD's film – and the official comic book adaptation -- with this full-color poster! 36" X 24"...5.95 UNCANNY X-MEN POSTER There's a new international sensation joining the X-Men… and his name is Kia Asamiya! Check out his version of the mighty mutants with this full-color poster! 36" X 24"...5.95 Diamond Select THE ULTIMATES #2 COVER RE-IMAGINED (IRON MAN) POSTER by Bryan Hitch A Diamond Select Release! Marvel's runaway hit for 2002 is far-and-away The Ultimates, and Bryan Hitch's amazing artwork and character designs are two of the biggest reasons why. After seeing the Ultimate Iron Man Bust from Diamond Select, Bryan decided to re-create the cover to The Ultimates #2 to represent DST's design! Here it is, True Believers, for the first time anywhere: The Ultimates #2 Cover Re-Imagined by Bryan Hitch! With more wires and more interfaces between Tony Stark's body and his amazing suit of armor, the man/machine known as Iron Man stands ready to do some good for the world in the short time he has left. Pick up one now and see what one of today's top artists can do when given a chance to re-create history. This poster is printed on 100lb paper stock for longer life. Guaranteed on sale in December 2002! Poster $5.99 SPIDER-MAN'S ROGUES' GALLERY: THE SCORPION BUST A Diamond Select Release! You think you've seen it all? All that Art Asylum and Diamond Select have to show? What more could they do to make people stand up and take notice? How about taking on one of Spidey's oldest and most established villains and showing him in a way never seen before? The next generation is here! This month the Scorpion makes his appearance in the Rogues' Gallery! With his deadly tail poised, ready to strike, and rising up from a base of broken cabin flooring, the Scorpion is ready to take his place on your shelf next to the other nemeses that haunt young Peter Parker's dreams! This bust features a metallic paint style to accurately portray the cybernetic armor that J. Jonah Jameson had bonded to Scorpion's flesh in an effort to "Kill the Spider!" Join the revolution! This bust measures 6" tall from the base to top of his head, and is in scale with the rest of the Rogues' Gallery line. Limited to 6,500 pieces worldwide, each packed with a hand- numbered, full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Guaranteed on sale in February 2003! Bust $45.00 SILVER AGE X-MEN: ANGEL 8 INCH RESIN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! The Third release in Diamond Select's original Silver Age X-Men line! Jack "King" Kirby brought these characters to the comics page, and for the first time ever, someone is bringing these timeless characters to life in 3 dimensions! From the folds in his costume to the details in each feather, it's all here for the true fans that remember when the Marvel Universe was taking its first steps. Each statue in this line links together to form a diorama of the team, and each statue ships with a different "X-Men" letter that can be used when displaying the team as a whole. Or, if you choose to, you can display each piece on its own without the letter (though why you'd want to is beyond us!). When placed together, Angel soars from behind the rest of the team and measures almost 11" tall from base to tip of his wings. Angel, like the rest of the line, is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide and comes with a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A new piece is added to the line every other month—guaranteed! Angel is guaranteed on sale in January 2003! Statue $75.00 MARVEL SELECT BLACK WIDOW FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Toy Biz and Diamond Select present the Black Widow (sculpted by Steve Kiwus), the fifth release in their continuing line of deluxe action figures! These are not the normal action figures that crowd toy store shelves across the country; these are larger, more detailed collectibles, each packed with large bases to help create diorama displays. Not only that, but they are all 100% original sculpts. The original Black Widow has gone from hero to villain and back to hero again… which doesn't make Natasha Romanov's Russian masters all that happy with her. In response to her "desertion," they assign Yelena Belova as the new Black Widow… whose first mission is to hunt down and eliminate Natasha! Star of the hit Marvel Max mini-series, this is the new Black Widow, done for the first time as an action figure with mountain base and biological weapons containers. Yelena comes complete with a handgun as well as an automatic rifle — more than enough firepower for this trained assassin to get the job done. Beware this replacement killer…! Not available in mass market outlets and packaged in deluxe blister card package. Guaranteed on sale in February 2003! Figure $18.99 Dynamic Forces THE ULTIMATES: THE ULTIMATE WAR #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Mark Millar! It's an ultimate event as The Ultimates take on the X-Men in this first-ever, brand-new, Ultimate Marvel crossover series! Writer Mark Millar signs this historic first issue for Dynamic Forces, and They're offering it at a special Introductory Price of just $19.99 until December 31st (then it goes back up to the regular MSRP of $29.99)! Also available as a CGC 9.6 Graded Edition, signed by Mark Millar! REGULAR—FC, 32pg $19.99 CGC 9.6 GRADED—FC, 32pg PI THE ULTIMATES: THE ULTIMATE WAR #2 SIGNED Signed by writer Mark Millar! Writer Mark Millar signs the second issue of this awesome Ultimate Marvels crossover for Dynamic Forces, offered at the special Introductory Price of just $19.99 until December 31st (regularly $29.99)! FC, 32pg $19.99 WOLVERINE/CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 SIGNED Signed by artist Tom Derenick! Marvel's two veteran warriors meet again in this brand-new limited series featuring both Captain America and Wolverine! Artist Tom Derenick provides the art, and the signature, on this special Dynamic Forces signed edition! FC, 32pg $19.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA AND WOLVERINE LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH Created by hot, up-and-coming artist, Tom Derrenick! Captain America (a.k.a Steve Rogers) and Wolverine (a.k.a Logan) have been in more than their fair share of scrapes together over the years. Now, the awesome team-up between the Mutant Canadian Secret Agent and the American Super-Soldier has been captured by artist Tom Derrenick as this high-quality Dynamic forces lithograph! Both warriors stand in the midst of urban destruction as they face their unseen foe — Cap with shield in hand and Wolverine with claws extended! It's been quite a year for these two Marvel heroes, and DF is proud to bring this team-up to your collection! Also available as a double DF Re-Marked edition with Wolverine and Captain America head-sketches by artist Tom Derrenick! REGULAR—Lithograph, FC $19.99 RE-MARKED—Lithograph, FC $100.00 WOLVERINE: XISLE #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Bruce Jones! Veteran horror writer (and current Incredible Hulk scribe) Bruce Jones, takes on the mysterious mutant known as Wolverine for the very first time! FC, 32pg $19.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE NEW DEAL HC SIGNED Signed by writer John Ney Reiber and artist John Cassaday! Reiber and Cassaday have forever changed the way we look at Marvel's most decorated soldier, Captain America! Now, this special hardcover edition collects their first story arc along with extra material, and both creators will be signing this monumental piece of work exclusively for Dynamic Forces! HC, 7x10, FC $99.99 THE HULK PREMIERE COLLECTOR'S PLATE by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt It's the Hulk's Birthday, and DF has got just the plate for his Birthday cake (although this is a collector's plate, and not for use with food or cake, but it shouldn't hurt the Hulk any)! Featuring incredible art by the Brothers Hildebrandt, each 10 3/8" porcelain plate features a full-color image, complimented by a gold border accent around the rim! Each plate will be boxed, and limited to a total production run of 400 plates. Not for eating, but meant for display, these collector plates will be the pride of your collection! Plate $49.99 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN COLLECTOR'S PLATE by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt The third release in DF's series of high-quality Collector Plates is their second offering to feature the Wall-Crawler! Featuring incredible art by the Brothers Hildebrandt, each porcelain plate, measuring 10 3/8", will feature the full-color image, complimented by a gold border accent around the rim! Each plate will be boxed, and limited to a total production run of 400 plates. Not for eating, but meant for display, these collector plates will be the pride of your collection! Plate $49.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #136 Wizard: The Comics Magazine #136 is our annual upsized, Year-End spectacular issue! More pages, more news, more stuff. In the grand tradition of Wizard year-enders, check out the biggest events of the year jam-packed with comic goodness like, the Best of 2002. What are the year's best book, hero, villain, artist and writer? We take a look at the best that 2002 had to offer from Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, CrossGen and everyone else, including a few books you wouldn't expect. With the announcement of 2002's best writer, this issue of Wizard will offer a profile of the creator that wins our vote for Best Writer of 2002. Find out what the winner of our toughest category is up to next. Is it J. Michael Straczynski, Kevin Smith, Brian Bendis or Brian Azzarello? You have to get this issue to find out! Superstar artist Andy Kubert (Origin) pits Ultimate Wolverine vs. Ultimate Captain America for a dazzling cover. 2002 was definitely the year of '80s Mania. Wizard rates the best of the bunch from Transformers, G.I. Joe, Thundercats, Battle of the Planets, He-Man and more! Our alternate cover is a collage with G.I. Joe by J. Scott Campbell, the Transformers by Pat Lee and the Thundercats by Ed McGuinness. Check out the Top 10 Breakout Events of the year—From Hulk's hit maker Bruce Jones, to the million dollars comic auctions from Heritage, to the blockbuster Spider-Man movie. Visit the set of the Daredevil movie! Get the inside scoop on all the plot details, fighting techniques, reshoots and behind-the- scenes secrets here! Our third cover will showcase a DD movie photo with Ben Affleck! 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 (Ultimate Wolverine/Captain America cover by Andy Kubert) $4.99 Magazine (G.I.Joe/Transformers/Thundercats cover by Jeff Campbell/Pat Lee/Ed McGuinness) $4.99 Magazine (Daredevil movie photo cover) $4.99 TOYFARE #66 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #66 presents the definitive look at X-Men toys. Which characters still haven't been immortalized as action figures? See the newest X-Men costume designs and behold new X-Men figures in this exclusive photo feature! The latest Wolverine figure from Toy Biz will make his premiere appearance on this month's cover. Toys of musical figures continue to gain popularity at stores. The latest musical entry into the toy world are The Osbournes, lead by their patriarch, Ozzy Osbourne. Get the ultimate music-inspired action figure extravaganza. Snoop Dogg, KISS, Marilyn Manson, Eddie from Iron Maiden, Eminem and a ton of others will be here. Ozzy's newest figures will appear on our alternate cover. Where will the cast of Twisted ToyFare Theatre show up next? Find out right here in another shocking and hilarious episode! This month's Specialty Price Guide features G.I. Joe figures from both the Real American Hero and 12-inch lines. As nostalgia-mania for all lines of Joe continues to grow, see which figures are gaining special market attention. 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 Wolverine toy cover) $4.99 Magazine (New Ozzy Osbourne toys cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #93 InQuest Gamer #93 invites you to enter "Ultimate Chaos" as we pit HeroClix vs. Mage Knight vs. MechWarrior...the hottest releases of 2002 battle it out for #1! Using 400-point armies from all three games—teams of superheroes, minions and giant robots—we duke it out to see which really is the best game. This issue will also include new killer armies for each game! With the "creature set" debuting in the Magic: Onslaught expansion, we pit the various Magic creature races against each other as they battle for total supremacy. The Top 50 (goblins, zombies, soldiers, beasts, etc.) slug it out for a little respect. See the hysterical results of these epic battles and learn how to use these creatures to your best advantage in our "Magic: Monster Mash." Get exclusive Lord Of The Rings coverage in our Two Towers Big Movie Issue! Our ultimate "Lord of the Rings Nitpicker's Guide" covers both the films along with the Decipher card game. Learn why Sauron orcs won't be in "The Two Towers." Review specific details in the films like, Legolas' walk above the snow in the Caradhras scene and how the Cave Troll was different from the book. We run through everything and point out all the things you might have missed. Yu-Gi-Oh! is red hot! Get the latest on 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. Plus, trace the latest price changes! Get this crucial Yu-Gi-Oh! preview information ONLY in InQuest Gamer! 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! 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 (LOTR cover) $4.99 WIZARD POSTERMANIA 2003 48 posters featuring your favorite comic book characters by today's hottest artists! Wizard's annual PosterMania is back with yet another astounding collection of super-cool posters to cover your walls. This year's PosterMania 2003 will feature your favorite comic characters, like Wolverine by Frank Quitely, Battle Of The Planets by Alex Ross, Daredevil/Elektra by Greg Horn, Sojourn by Greg Land, Ultimate Spidey by Mark Bagley, Fathom by Michael Turner, Brandi of Liberty Meadows by Frank Cho along his original Wolverine/Phoenix cover. John Cassaday's fantastic Captain America and Avengers covers will also be here. Look for both of the amazing covers to the Spider-Man Special and Wizard #131—The Truth by Joe Quesada! These superstars are joined by other artistic giants like Andy Kubert, J. Scott Campbell, Ed McGuinness, Phil Noto, Bart Sears, Mike Mayhew, Dale Keown, J.G. Jones, Mike Avon Oeming and many more! Some of these posters have appeared as Wizard: The Comics Magazine covers, some were commissioned as Wizard covers but never saw print, and still others are exclusive preview posters of the hottest new comic book properties that will be coming in 2003! Don't miss this red-hot art special from Wizard Special! Magazine $4.99 WIZARD EXCLUSIVES TRANSLUCENT SHINING GUNDAM TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE This limited edition Gundam figure is sculpted in translucent plastic and features over 14 points of articulation. This figure was originally offered in ToyFare magazine and comes with two swords, replaceable hands, and an extra head from Bandai. Complete your Mobile Suit Gundam collection now with this figure in an exclusive collector box. Figure PI FANTASTIC FOUR #48 WIZARD ACE EDITION This Wizard ACE features the very first appearance of the both the SILVER SURFER and GALACTUS in this immortal comic tale by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Current Fantastic Four artist Mike Weiringo illustrates a dramatic all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring the F.F., the Surfer and Galactus. In addition to the classic tale that no comic collection is complete without, this limited ACE Edition will feature additional pages with a special Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strip. FC $13.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WIZARD TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTERS EDITION VOLUME 2 By overwhelming popular demand, Wizard Entertainment presents the second TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperback! This 104-page book collects more of the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine's monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the 14 strips re-presented here, this book will feature the Top 10 Most Violent Moments that were edited out of ToyFare magazine. See these scenes as they were originally photographed. Seth Green, star of Austin Powers, writes the introduction to this landmark collection.If you loved the first Twisted ToyFare Theatre trade paperback, you'll flip for this volume! Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $9.99 O/A BEAUTIFUL KILLER #1 Jimmy Palmiotti the co-founder of Marvel Knights and editor of Just A Pilgrim joins animator Phil Noto for Black Bull's newest high action series — Beautiful Killer. Meet 19 year-old, Brigit Cole, the albino daughter of two expert secret agents and begin her exciting adventure lavishly painted by Phil Noto, best known for his fantastic painted covers to Birds Of Prey and Codename: Knockout. Noto is joined by writer/creator, Jimmy Palmiotti (21 Down/The Resistance), and cover artist Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman). FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.99 ********************* WIZARD AUTHENTIC AND DYNAMIC FORCES XIN #1 DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION SIGNED Signed by writer Erik Ko! A jam-packed adventure series kicks off right here and Wizard Authentic is proud to offer an exclusive Blue Foil Edition! 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 former allies, the 8 Saints, and the one who replaced him block his way. 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. The MSRP on this bad boy is $29.99, but we're offering it at an "Introductory Price" of just $16.99 until December 31st! FC MSRP: $16.99 GI JOE: FRONTLINE #1 DF/WA BLUE FOIL CGC GRADED EDITION The awesome first issue of the G.I. Joe: Frontline series by Larry Hama, Dan Jurgens and Bob Layton is available with a special Wizard Authentic Blue Foil Cover and slabbed and certified by CGC! CGC Graded 9.6 Edition PI CGC Graded 9.8 Edition PI ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1/2 SIGNED Signed by Artist and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada! Limited to only 99 in the world! FC $69.99 COMICS SECTION A1 OREGON PUBLISHING KAMEELMAN #1 by T-Bone, Ron Randall, & James Taylor Zack Zielger is Kameelman. Created by the evil fertility specialist, Doctor Gor Menchin, Zack is the first transgenic clone concocted from a cocktail of chameleon and human genes. Zack has the unique ability to morph his physical characteristics to look like a different human –– just like a chameleon does in his environment –– to hide his real identity. But Zack goes far beyond the physical to also assume the feelings and emotions of the person he morphs into. Everyone has been picked on, whether by the bully at school, by a big brother, or by the pest in the next cubicle. See how maturely — or immaturely — Kameelman handles it as Zack, along with his teammates, springs into action to fight social injustice! Kameelman is a hero with a role rather than a hero with a goal. Cover by David Hahn. b&w, 32pg $2.99 AAA MILWAUKEE PUBLISHING ARSENIC LULLABIES #4 JANUARY 2003 This is the king of all funny books. If you haven't tried it yet, this is the perfect issue to get on board. In this exciting episode, the tooth fairy and her hired thug roam the backroads to collect children's teeth by any means necessary. A man with no skin tries to work as a receptionist, and many others. b&w, 24pg $2.65 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #285 by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 20 (of 35) "Still Chasing YHWH IV: The Final Chapter"—"Dazzling!" "Invomparable!" "The funniest Cerebus in years!" Just a few of the unsolicited comments received from a bunch of comic book journalists that were put up in a four-star hotel and piled with free food and alcohol on the recent press junket celebrating Cerebus' 25th anniversary issue! The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 15 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 ABSENCE OF INK COMIC PRESS FORLORN FUNNIES #3 by Paul Hornschemeier In this second chapter of "Mother, Come Home," a father and son, both trying to cope with the untimely death of the family's mother, are separated when the father is forced into a mental institute by the boy's uncle. The boy's world sinks deeper into a cartoon-ish fantasy as he devises a plan to escape and take his father with him. His escape brings him, garbed in a lion mask, to the darkest points of his father's asylum. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.95 ABSTRACT STUDIO STARS OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 11: BRAVE NEW WORLD TP by Terry Moore This new trade paperback collects issues #44, 45, 47 & 48, and completes the "Tropic of Desire" story from the previous collection, Tropic of Desire. (STAR16218) SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $8.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 3 PART FOUR HC by Terry Moore The latest edition in the Complete SIP Deluxe Hardcover Series is the sixth book in the series collecting issues #39-48 (excluding #46), the entire "Tropic Of Desire" and "Tropic of Cancer" story arcs! A special color section features the original cover art for every issue, plus notes, illustrations and writings by Moore during the making of the book. (STAR16262) HC, 7x10, 192pg, PC $39.95 TERRY MOORE'S PARADISE TOO! VOLUME #1: DRUNK DUCKS TP by Terry Moore From the bizarre world of SIP creator Terry Moore comes the first collection of his cartoon series, Paradise TOO!, collecting the first seven issues. (STAR16325) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $15.95 ******************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE #118 Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of AC Comics with its most successful title, Femforce! As Dr. Mara delves into Synn's diminishing/expanding intellect, fantastic forces snatch the Girl From LSD into the far-flung future where, if you can believe it, "Synn Saves the Solar System!" by Bill Black and guest starring The Starmasters. After sucking soul energy from countless lost beings, the monstrous Kraken awakens and rises from the deep sea depths to ravage the planet. Only Nightveil, sorceress supreme, and She-Cat, feline cat goddess, stands in its path to block its conquest in the cataclysmic climax to "The Curse of the Kraken" by Tony Bruno and Scott Nemmers. There's at lot at stake but our gals won't disappoint their palpitatin' fans! Also available in a Special Edition version, featuring the addition of a 16-page section that includes scads of sexy pin-ups and the textual account of how Bill Black created Synn and the Femforce, profusely illustrated with art and photos! This Special Edition is signed by Bill Black and Mark Heike and bagged with a color min-poster of Ms. Victory by Jackson Guice. REGULAR EDITION—b&w, 44pg (Note Price) $6.95 SPECIAL EDITION—b&w, 60pg $9.95 GOLDEN AGE TREASURY VOLUME 1 TP AC introduces a new bookshelf-format title to showcase their industry-renowned, top quality vintage reprints. This landmark first volume celebrates the diversity of comic's formative years. This volume starts off with Simon and Kirby; an interview with Joe Simon himself, and features on Fighting American, Boy's Ranch and Bullseye, plus reprints of Captain 3-D and The Black Owl! Then, it's Western comics from Al Williamson, Dick Ayers, and John Severin, on The Cheyenne Kid, The Haunted Horseman and The Latigo Kid respectively! See Captain Flash, The Green Lama, Mr. Scarlet, Blue Bolt, The Yellowjacket, Miracle Man, Bulletman, and Spy Smasher! Plus: Ibis the Invincible, Son of Sinbad, Frankenstein, The Black Ace, Nyoka, and more! Stories featuring the art of Will Eisner, Joe Kubert, Dan Barry, Kurt Schaffenberger, and a dozen other greats. Plus, a text feature on British comic book great, Denis McLoughlin. SC, 240pg, b&w $29.95 BEST OF THE WEST #33 Zorro, legendary masked avenger of Old California, crosses swords with the fat sergeant to learn the secret of "Garcia's Package!" by Warren Tufts. The Durango Kid comes knocking at "The Mansion of Murder!" by Fred Guardineer. Foul murder lurks, and the shadow of a killer falls across the Haunted Horseman when "Terror Travels North!" by Dick Ayers. Tom Mix solves "The Doctor's Dilema!" by Carl Pfeufer. Redmask of the Rio Grande dares to challenge the "Terror Over The Border!" by Frank Bolle! b&w, 44pg (Note Price) $6.95 COLLECTIBLE CLASSICS PACK #1 Golden Age fans will love the variety in this fascinating conglomeration including some of the most unique characters and stories of the 1940's. Includes Matt Baker's The Phantom Lady and Sky Girl, Charles Biro's Little Wise Guys, and rarely-seen super-heroes like The Ghost, The Eagle, Flagman, and The Dart; Nina Albright-drawn costumed heroines Miss Victory and Black Venus; Spy-Smasher, Cave Girl (by Bob Powell ), The Purple Claw, Jungle Jo, Frankenstein, and The Mysterious Traveller. Contains one copy each of Young Hero #1, Men of Mystery #'s 33 and 34, and Good Girl Art Quarterly #'s 15 and 16, all bagged together. Pack (x5), b&w $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN GOLDEN AGE MEN OF MYSTERY DIGEST SPECIAL #1 This special-format annual features 12 full vintage Golden Age stories, including three adventures of M. E.'s The Avenger, all drawn by Bob Powell, two stories starring Holyoke/Tem's Cat-Man and Kitten, including the origin and first appearance of Kitten, and the origin of Cat-Man; four tales of Harry "A" Chesler's Rocketman and Jetgirl, a pair of Bill Ward-drawn Bulletman mysteries, and a Powell Strongman story. SC, 8x6, 120pg, b&w $15.95 ACG COMICS WARRIORS TP cover by Sam Glanzman A wonderful collection of classic Charlton Hercules stories from the brush of Sam Glanzman. Starts with the origin and work its way up to the Battle of the Gods. As an added bonus, a Joe Staton and a Ditko story are included, plus an early Robin Hood story from Sam himself. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $11.95 TERRY & THE PIRATES 3 GENERATIONS COLLECTION Get three generations of Terry & The Pirates, including the origin of Terry, The Dragon Lady. Five issues by Milton Caniff, the three George "Charlton" issues and the full set of the New Terry & The Pirates by Hildebrandt. Pack, b&w $49.94 SHOTGUN HARKER #1 A special collector's edition of the very first adventures of Charlton's longest running Vietnam War series. Shotgun Harker and Chicken. Taken from the original film, reprints include the origin, as well as some stories never before printed. Best known for Fighting Five, Montes and Bachle shine in this wonderful collection. b&w, 64pg $5.95 STAR WESTERN #11 Another Masked Man issue. Included is ACG's Hooded Horseman, Charlton's Gunmaster, Masked Rider, and much more. Also included is a John Hart Bio and photo cover. b&w, 64pg $5.95 VENGEANCE SQUAD #1 The elite special force is back in print. See the wonderful stop action crisp art by comics' Milton Caniff Pete Morisi (Pam). Truly a special collection combining three issues of the Original Vengeance Squad. Men with a mission and great art from the Charlton collection. b&w, 64pg $5.95 ACTIVE IMAGES OFFERED AGAIN O/A HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION Comicraft's critically acclaimed Hip Flask: Unnatural Selection is available again for those who missed out on this summer's sleeper hit! Described by Cinescape as, "the most fully-realized sci-fi reality this side of nightmares since H.R. Giger!" and by 4Color Review as, "the best art of any book released this summer, and quite possibly the whole year!" Hip Flask: Unnatural Selection has also been named as one of the Top Ten books of the year by U.K. style magazine, The Face. The story of the origin of Hip Flask is brought to you by Richard Starkings, Ladronn, and Joe Casey. Covers by Ladronn, Joe Madureira, J Scott Campbell, and Ian Churchill. FC, 32pg $2.99 *********************** HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION CD-ROM Now available on CD-Rom! Check out the book that everyone's talking about — as it was meant to be seen –– widescreen! Yes, those awfully nice chaps at Comicraft have put together a CD-Rom version of their smash hit comic book, Hip Flask: Unnatural Selection. Available for Windows 95 or higher and Mac OS 8 or higher, the Hip Flask CD-Rom features the entire comic in English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian, and allows readers to Zoom in to 200% on any panel and see all the detail! Many panels have additional artwork not seen in the printed comic! Includes all four covers, plus the digital ashcan and flash movie trailer in a handsome DVD case! Read the story, take it all in, and study the artwork as you've never been able to before! CD Edition cover by Nathalie Gavet. CD-ROM $29.95 HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION T-SHIRT It may not be bulletproof, but the Hip Flask: Unnatural Selection tee provides excellent cover! Screen-printed in white on a black Hanes Beefy Tee, the front of this shirt features the Elephantmen from Hip Flask by Ladronn and the legend "There is nothing like a man for bringing out the animal in an animal" on the back. XL-XXL $19.95 AFTER HOURS PRESS VISUAL REFERENCE FOR COMIC ARTISTS VOLUME 2 CD-ROM All new photos! New models! The VRCAV2 is a CD-ROM (PC or Mac) containing over 500 original photographs created specifically for the needs of comic book artists. Included are photos of new male and female models set in dynamic heroic poses, with dramatic lighting; posed with guns, weapons, and other objects that allow an artist to get perfect perspective and anatomy. Other shots include straight-on, birds-eye, worms-eye, etc., plus hundreds of useful photos of everyday objects like vehicles, New York City buildings, nature, and more. There are also useful facial poses of people kissing, drinking, and smoking. Many of the photos featured in this volume were created based upon the recommendations of professional comic artists who used Volume 1. "I wish I had this disk when I was first starting out. This is perfect for aspiring artists and professionals working on a monthly book." -Jimmy Palmiotti, artist, writer, editor CD-ROM $10.00 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH GIRL GENIUS COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by Phil & K. Foglio, P. Foglio, Snoddy & McNabb Adventure! Romance! Mad Science! Meet Agatha Clay, Transylvania Polygnostic University student with the drive to create… and the worst luck in the world! This collection reprints issues one through three of Phil & Kaja Foglio's "Gaslamp Fantasy" series, and includes eight pages of bonus color material — all in a large art-book format. (STAR16193) SC, 8x11, 96pg, PC $10.00 ******************* AIRWAVE COMICS MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL COMMEMORATIVE COMIC #1 The world's most lovable, nearsighted old man, Mister Magoo, made his first on-screen appearance in 1949. Since then, he has appeared hundreds of times in theatrical cartoons, full-length movies, and television. Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol is the first- ever animated special produced exclusively for television. Originally aired on NBC-TV in 1962, this delightful program remains a staple of all-time-favorite holiday specials. To commemorate the fortieth anniversary of this landmark program, NBC-TV will air Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol this holiday season. Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol Commemorative Comic Book contains the following stories and editorial features: a 24-page comic-book adaptation of Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol; an eight-page "behind-the-scenes" comic strip showing "deleted" scenes; a four-page "History of Mr. Magoo" including original character designs, listing of Magoo's appearances in animation, comic books, and more; an eight-page reprint of a classic Mr. Magoo comic-book story from the 1950s; a four-page preview of Nub-Nub, The Christmas Elf comic book; an afterword by an animation artist that contributed to Mr. Magoo. Also available as a limited edition, which is packaged with the official 60-minute DVD containing the original television classic with special DVD features including instant chapter access, interactive menus, a history of Mr. Magoo in film and television, and the classic animated short, "Mr. Magoo Meets Gerald McBoing Boing." REG.––FC, 48pg $7.98 DVD ED.––FC, 48pg w/DVD $22.98 EL MUCHO GRANDE #1 by Yambar, Broderick, Wheaton, & Kazaleh Mucho Grande was so huge as a newborn that it took two women to birth him into our world. Now, after 80 years of fighting monsters, aliens, madmen, and those sexy vampire and zombie women, the 1 1/4 ton masked muscle mass has left the ring and has headed north. His destination: Wisconsin. But before he can settle into his new trailer park headquarters, El Mucho Grande must travel to Saturn, battle the gods of Asgard, and rumble with giant Japanese monsters off the coast of Florida. How else can he and his meat-eating chuppacabra prove that they are worthy to become citizens of the United States? If you dig the adventures of Santo, Blue Demon, and other B-Movie heroes then you're gonna love El Mucho Grande! He's the next big thing! b&w, 48pg $5.95 STACY WALKER "THE GLEN KEEPER" LIMITED EDITION SIGNED LITHOGRAPH Supermodel Stacy E. Walker and artist Alex Horley share a passionate vision of art and imagination that has put their collaborations in high demand amongst collectors around the world. This litho was specially designed by Alex and Stacy as a special tribute to Gene Simmons of KISS, to thank him for all his support and will be prominently featured in the second issue of Gene Simmon's Tongue Magazine. This lithograph is limited to 800 and comes either signed or unsigned. Print measures 18" x 24". (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, 18x24, FC $35.00 AIT/PLANET LAR THE ANNOTATED MANTOOTH TP by Matt Fraction, Andy Kuhn, & Tim Fisher They say the star that burns twice as bright burns half as long. In the case of Rex Mantooth!, he burned five or six times as bright for, like, ten minutes or so. Ape Super-Spy Rex Mantooth blazed across three stories to inexplicable critical acclaim. These blistering bits of nonsense are now lavishly collected with corrected and re-toned art, the official text, covers, essays, scripts, annotations, pinups, and more. Featuring a foreword, a preface, an introduction, and publisher's note by some of comics' most notable luminaries and more exclusive material than anyone can possibly imagine. The Annotated Mantooth is exactly like a DVD about a museum that's full of monkey comics about stuff that 'splodes and dudes gettin' kicked… just not round, or shiny. SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SKY APE TP Kirk Madge isn't just another six-foot gorilla with a taste for Michelob, Armani suits, and authentic Texas barbecue — he's Sky Ape, the jetpack-propelled millionaire crime-buster who doles out whuppings like the President hands out free cheese. If you dig action, adventure, and a full-day's supply of obscure pop-culture references, saddle up with Kirk and crew. (STAR12686) SC, 7x10, 128pg , b&w $12.95 SKY APE: WAITING FOR CRIME TP by Amara, McCarney, Russo, & Jenkins Fed up with saving the world, Kirk Madge –– also known as Sky Ape, millionaire gorilla and freelance detective –– doffs his jetpack to become a certified public accountant. But as the malevolent force known only as O'Donnelly's Roofing sets the world teetering on the brink of destruction, you can bet it won't be long till Kirk stops crunching numbers and starts bustin' heads! (STAR14669) b&w, 56pg $6.95 ***************** ALABTROSS EXPLODING FUNNY BOOK THE GOON #3 by Eric Powell It's the first annual Goon Christmas Special entitled "The Goon, A Christmas Story." This replaced their first title of "The Goon, A Nondescript, Politically Correct, Winter Holiday Festival of No Religious Intent Story." b&w, 24pg $2.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS MAGIC WHISTLE #8 by Sam Henderson Glistening and fresh from the success of Magic Whistle #7 and this year's earlier Magic Whistle #6, Sam Henderson brings you... Magic Whistle #8! The latest edition of this multiple Harvey and Ignatz-nominated series, has more of the gags and strips you've come to love, and the lead feature "Night of the Chug-bot!" Sam Henderson is a comic genius and is still one of the funniest cartoonists working today, no doubt about it. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 GOD HATES CARTOONS DVD The first-ever collection of its kind! God Hates Cartoons brings together 20 cartoon shorts from some of the most original voices in alternative comics and animation today! The stellar lineup includes includes Jim Woodring (Frank), Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey), Kaz (Underworld), Sam Henderson (Magic Whistle), Ivan Brunetti (Schizo), Mark Newgarden (Garbage Pail Kids), Walt Holcombe (Poot), Tim Maloney (Underwear Girl), Lance Myers, and more! You'll see mechanical birds, unruly cats, unnecessary surgery, high-sea high jinks, bizarre and religious visions, freaks, lunatics, and much more! We've gathered the most nefarious animations and the debut of new works to bring you a DVD compilation you can't find on TV, in a theatre, or anywhere else. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Bonus Material includes Creator Bios, Comics, Galleries, and Hidden "Easter Eggs". DVD keep case with full-color insert with art by Tony Millionaire. (Produced by Bright Red Rocket.) DVD $25.00 AMAZE INK/SLG PUBLISHING Amaze Ink HALO & SPROCKET T-SHIRT designed by Kerry Callen Spirituality, logic, and real-life all come together peacefully on this Navy blue, 100% cotton shirt! A two-toned image of Halo, Sprocket, and Katie adorns the front, while the logo spans across the back. All-new art by critically acclaimed series creator, Kerry Callen. (CAUT: 4) S-XL MSRP: $17.95 XXL MSRP: $18.95 Slave Labor GLOOM COOKIE: A MONSTER'S CHRISTMAS COLOR SPECIAL by Serena Valentino & Breehn Burns Join GloomCookie's Monster for a hauntingly cute full-color holiday special! The poor little Monster is on Santa's "bad list" due to his voracious appetite for young boys and girls, but desperately wants Santa to visit him... Spend a sad and lonely evening with the Monster as he tries to draw Santa's attention with elaborate Christmas decorations on his roof, waiting for Santa to bring him some yummy gifts to fill his monster-sized stocking! This special issue also contains a back-up story about Lex, GloomCookie's feisty-but-lonely heroine. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GLOOM COOKIE TP'S by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Volume 1 collects GloomCookie #1-6 (illustrated by Ted Naifeh), Volume 2 collects issues #7-12 (illustrated by John Gebbia). Both volumes feature sketches, Lex's dictionary, and more from this popular gothic soap opera! MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR12671)––SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $18.95 VOL. 2 (STAR16290)––SC, 7x10, b&w $16.95 *************** LITTLE GLOOMY ADVENTURES #1 by Landry Walker, Eric Jones, & Rusty Drake This full-color special collects rare Little Gloomy stories from Disney Adventures Magazine in comic book form for the very first time! In "The Witch's Cauldron," an old friend with evil intentions pays Gloomy a visit — can Gloomy combat the relentless evil of dozens of tiny, purple cats? Then in "The Curse of the Mummies," Mummy falls dangerously ill, and the one thing that can save him is a rare tea, grown only in the forbidden city of Mummyville! What vile fate awaits those who trespass into this mysterious land? Featuring an introduction by Disney Adventures Magazine editor Steve Behling. FC, 24pg $3.95 ANNABELLE STUFFED DOLL designed by FSc Annabelle, the adorable-but-eerie doll from the pages of Nightmares & Fairy Tales by Serena Valentino and FSc, can now be yours to love and cherish… and to frighten icky people away! The doll measures 19" long, wears a tattered white dress, striped stockings, faux-patent leather shoes, and wears a pretty red bow in her purple hair. Comes packaged in her very own coffin shaped box! (CAUT: 4) Doll MSRP: $28.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CHARM SCHOOL VOLUME 1: MAGICAL WITCH GIRL BUNNY TP by Elizabeth Watasin Collecting the first three issues of Charm School and the story, "The Wrecking Faerie," which introduced the dark and gorgeous faerie, Fairer Than. Also included is the first appearance of Bunny the Teen Witch from Action Girl Comics, and an all-new Bunny & Fairer Than story called "Radiate." (STAR16236) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $11.95 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 JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC NEW PRINTINGS by Jhonen Vasquez #5 (STAR14548)––b&w, 24pg $2.95 #6 (STAR14549)––b&w, 24pg $2.95 SOMETHING AT THE WINDOW IS SCRATCHING—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Lenore creator Roman Dirge's collection of "children's tales for disturbed children," filled with his haunting and amusing imagery in classic storybook style! (STAR10104) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $9.95 SPARKS: AN URBAN FAIRY TALE GN by Lawrence Marvit Lawrence Marvit's critically acclaimed series is presented in the graphic novel format he always envisioned! Containing all five original issues, plus 170 pages of all-new, unpublished material! This modern take on Pinocchio comes with an introduction by writer, artist, and animator, Paul Dini. (STAR16261) SC, 440pg, b&w $35.95 SQUEE #4—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez (STAR14182) b&w, 24pg $2.95 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH WHERE'S IT AT, SUGAR KAT?: THE THIN OF THE LAND TP by Ian Carney & Woodrow Phoenix Collecting the hit mini series! Sugar Kat, the most popular girl in the world, and her overachieving sister Rebecca, investigate a series of hobo disappearances in the small town of Bumrush, PA. Can our girls stop the undead before they resurrect an army of vampires to dine on Middle America? Plus: An unpublished 16-page Sugar Kat story and a new interview with Carney and Phoenix! (STAR16266) SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $12.95 ******************** ANARCHY STUDIOS XIN: LEGEND OF THE MONKEY KING #2 by Lau, Faerber, & Udon Studios The hottest new adventure in comics continues! Xin must face a furious retribution for the evils he has caused. And his fight is up against... the Five Fairies? But Xin, the greatest warrior his world as ever known (or should know!), comes to the conclusion that you cannot judge a fairy by its cover. It's an elemental battle that ends in the hands of Sanzen, the young master who has been patiently watching Xin's destruction. 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 cover by Kevin Lau and limited edition cover by Mike Avon Oeming (Powers). Limited to 1,500 copies. LAU CVR.—FC, 32pg $2.99 OEMING CVR.—FC, 32pg $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPI PEWTER FIGURINE Missed out on the highly sought after Vampi statue? Then do not miss your chance to get this beautiful 4 ½" tall Vampi pewter figurine! Each is hand cast in the finest grade of white metal pewter, the Vampi mini pewter figurine stands 4 ½" tall. Comes complete with base and collector's box. Available in an unpainted chrome version with her holding a sword and a special edition, which is fully hand-painted with her holding the laser rifle. CHROME––Figurine $39.95 PAINTED––Figurine $49.95 O/A VAMPI #4 DELUXE EDITION by Lau & Finch From the vault of Anarchy Studios, and available for the last time. Vampi #4 features a variant cover by one of the hottest artist in comics, David Finch. Limited quantities of the 1,500 remain. FC, 32pg $9.95 ****************** ANTARCTIC PRESS DRAGON ARMS #1 by David Hutchison In the tradition of Lord of the Rings, Bastard!! and Dark Angel comes the ultimate tale of swords and sorcery! Millennia ago, the Dragon Kings held the world in their iron grip. The most powerful warriors waged a final battle against these monsters and freed humanity. Now, a new breed of warriors must destroy the corrupt heroes of old, who have become as hideous and tyrannical as the kings they once overthrew! Five legendary heroes have been assembled by the ancient wizard Anrack, who instructs them in the use of the Dragon Arms — powerful and ageless weapons. But even new blood and steel may not be enough to topple the indestructible might of timeless masters of death! b&w, 48pg $3.95 GOLD DIGGER #38 by Fred Perry With Gina captured by Dreadwing, the Lich King is ready to take the next step in his plan and restore his undead form to life. But before the Lich King can send Brendan after the last spell component, Brendan runs off on his own to follow a personal agenda: revenge! He finds Jetta and Thabian's home, and in the dead of night takes their children captive. Brendan's true target, however, is Jetta, and his hostages are actually bait for a trap, a trap designed to pull Jetta into the abyss forever! FC, 24pg $3.50 HOW TO DRAW MANGA COMPILATION VOLUME 3 TP The blockbuster instructional series from Antarctic Press continues to be in high demand — so much so that they're doing a third informative collection! The manga masters at AP dig up another gold mine of valuable instruction in assorted aspects of the manga medium, 128 more pages worth brought to you by such stellar talents as the Godfather of American Manga, Ben Dunn (Ninja High School, Marvel Mangaverse), multitalented creator/illustrator/animator Fred Perry (Gold Digger, Legacy), Eisner/Ignatz nominee Rod Espinosa (Courageous Princess), American manga sensation David Hutchison (Dragon Arms, Ninja High School), and legendary creator and illustrator Joe Wight (Twilight X). Learn the rules of the school from the people who built it! For anyone who missed out on issues #9-12 of the regular series, this is your chance to catch up on those missed lessons! Antarctic's How to Draw Manga books have all been selling out quickly, so reserve your copy now! SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $17.95 KILLBOX #1 by Brian Denham No fuel, no supplies, no luck. A Marine Corps M-1 tank is trapped behind enemy lines. Four brave men and 60 tons of American steel must break out of the Killbox! Sgt. Lalone leads his crew across the hellish Iraqi desert — swarming with Russian armor, mines, and tank-killers — determined to get through… or get some before he goes down. He must choose between destroying a main enemy supply line or rescuing two U.S. missionaries fleeing the desert carnage. Can he jeopardize thousands of American lives for the sake of the two women? The "tip of the spear" has gone too deep, and even the awesome power of the tank and the souls of iron within won't be enough to see home again! But the enemy has a tiger by the tail, and the gods of war will take a heavy toll. Story and artwork by Marine Corps veteran Brian Denham (The Darkness, Evil Ernie, The Undead). The Technical Advisor is an active-duty Marine tank instructor at Ft. Knox, so this book will be dead-on accurate. b&w, 32pg $5.00 LUFTWAFTE 1946 #4 by Ted Nomura & Various The main feature, Tigers of Luftwaffe: Rocketmen, involves the development of the world's first operational rocket fighter unit, the JG400. In Luftwaffe: 1946, Mika faces Condorcet again, and this time she's ready to use his weakness to her advantage by sending her special SS shock girls to his base in Milano, Italy to steal his special B-29! In Tigers of Terra, Captain Estes orders her Force-H space fleet to destroy the Southern Alliance space fleet in order to prevent it from being surrendered to the Viragonian empire! All this, plus additional works by Magnette of Belgium and the Miranda/Mercado team of Spain! b&w, 48pg $5.95 MANGAZINE #39 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 — and more! — makes Mangazine the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired adventures in America! Wrap it up in a spectacular cover by Brian Denham (Killbox), and you've got Mangazine! Squarebound. SC, 7x10, 100+pg, PC $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #101 by Robby Bevard & Katie Baer Consider everything else a prologue. Yumei Katana, a ninja in training, learns of an assassin who's out to kill her. He's a master of both samurai and ninja skills and is totally unstoppable. Fortunately, he's blind, so he has no clue what she look like! On top of that, Yumei's classroom has turned into a "blackboard jungle," with punks and ne'er-do-wells blackmailing her teacher. The girls in her class live in fear under the tyrannical rule of Akito, the demon boy. (He's not really a demon, honest!) Poor Yumei is also accosted by a confused god of rain, a master video gamer, and a deceptively ordinary girl who runs a restaurant — but has a dark, dark secret. One or all of the above have fallen madly in love with Yumei… who's just trying to get through the day! Your problems simply pale compared to hers! b&w, 32pg $3.50 WARRIOR NUN AREALA #13 by Craig Babiar "Dissension" Part 3—The hunt for Areala continues as Father Crowe and the remaining Magic Priests close in on her, even as she continues to cause mass destruction throughout St. Illumine's church due to the side effects of Seethe's techno virus. At the same time, Father Gomez desperately seeks the aid of the church's supercomputer, Gabriel, to find a cure for the virus that has all but consumed the rest of Areala's humanity. Unfortunately, the cure he finds might heal Areala, but could cause the demise of a brave Magic Priest willing to forsake his life to save hers. b&w, 24pg $2.99 ARCADE COMICS ALIAS: AGENT BRSITOW #0 by JJ Abrams, Andy Park, & Rob Liefeld Alias creator/director/producer JJ Abrams makes his comic book debut with the original series based on the hit ABC television program. Agent Sydney Bristow finds her way into new covert missions, high adventure, and deep conspiracies in two tales with art by Andy Park (Tomb Raider) and Rob Liefeld (Youngblood). As a special bonus, a host of comics creators provide an all-star pin-up gallery. Available with a standard art cover, photo cover, deluxe foil photo cover, chromium cover, and a remarked and signed art cover edition. ART CVR.––FC, 32pg $2.99 PHOTO CVR.––FC, 32pg $2.99 DLX. FOIL PHOTO CVR.––FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $9.99 CHROMIUM CVR.––FC, 32pg $14.99 SGN. & REMARKED ART CVR.––FC, 32pg $49.99 YOUNGBLOOD: BLOODSPORT #1 LIMITED EDITIONS by Mark Millar & Rob Liefeld The first issue of the smash hit by Mark Millar (The Ultimates, Authority), is now available in this special format featuring new black-and-white cover art by Rob Liefeld. Limited to only 500 copies, this book comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and comes bagged and boarded. Also available as a signed and re-sketched edition by Leifeld. LTD. CVR.––FC, 32pg $19.99 SGN. & RE-SKETCHED CVR.––FC, 32pg $49.99 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #531 by Greg Crosby & Stan Goldberg "My Pal Reggie": Reggie figures out a nasty new way to get under Archie's skin –– by not being nasty at all! Can Archie handle Reggie's newfound "kindness" or will it drive him bonkers per Reggie's plan?! FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #66 by George Gladir & Rex Lindsey "The Big Show": Wax those hoods and polish those hubcaps –– everyone in Riverdale is out to win the big prize money in the local auto show! Mr. Lodge's Doozenbird is a favorite of course, but watch out for tricky Tex Rex –– he's got enough devious schemes to fill the state of Texas! FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE DIGEST #195 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 BETTY #121 by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "And Her Name Was Alice": Betty's sister Polly and her brother Chic return home to Riverdale –– which can only mean intrigue since he's a government agent and she's a top investigative reporter! And the reason they're in town? A mysterious new transfer student named Alice! What kind of secret could a sweet teenage girl possibly hold? You won't believe the answer! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA #183 by Various "So Cool They're Hot" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz): Given a rare opportunity to see their favorite Icelandic band, Betty packs her warmest clothes for the trip... wait till she finds out they're not performing in Iceland! "Cozy Campground" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz): Too cold to camp out in the winter? Not if you're Veronica Lodge! With climate-controlled room temperature, heated pool, indoor trees, and stars painted on the ceiling, it can snow all it wants outside! "Smelling the Roses" (by George Gladir & Jeff Shultz): Betty and Veronica go to the mountains hoping to relax and smell the roses –– until Veronica fractures her leg on the slippery slopes! "Object of Affection" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz): Veronica shudders at the notion that Jughead's pranks may actually be a sign of affection and decides to be as obnoxious to him as possible –– as if she isn't already! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #135 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.39 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #112 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty and Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.59 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #58 by Dan Parent "Switching Places": In this spoof of the popular TV show, "Trading Spaces," Betty and Veronica are given two days each to redecorate each other's bedrooms! But are they just out to makeover their rooms... or makeover each other, too?! You don't need a TV to learn the answer –– just pick up this colossal comic! FC, 32pg $2.19 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #180 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #91 by Various It's double decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 LAUGH DIGEST #181 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 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #72 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.59 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #40 by Holly Golightly "Spell Trouble": Worried about the lackadaisical way she's casting her spells, Sabrina's aunts have no choice but to enroll her in Spelling School! FC, 32pg $2.19 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #41 by Holly Golightly & Bill Golliher "Sabrina, Who?": Sabrina learns to be careful what she wishes for when she wishes she wasn't part of the Spellman family! Now she must find a way to reverse the spell and help both Salem and an enchanted squirrel at their transformation hearings! FC, 32pg $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #118 by Various "Robotnik Returns" (by Benny Lee, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash): Robotnik returns? Weren't he & Snively destroyed last issue? Well, unless you missed it you know they downloaded themselves into new bodies. Sonic and the Freedom Fighters are ready to "receive" the fiends but there's an unexpected side effect: Sonic & Tails find they've reversed roles with Robotnik & Snively as they turn mecha and the villains are now human! "Heart to Heart" (by Karl Bollers, Ron Lim, & Pam Eklund): That's exactly what St. John and Hershey have... but can it change decisions they've made that will radically change their lives forever? "Ultimate Power, Part 4" (by Ken Penders & Dawn Best): It's a literal fight to the finish as Knuckles takes on Mammoth Mogul in this climactic battle! Featuring a rollicking cover by Spaz and Ribeiro! FC, 32pg $2.19 VERONICA #135 by Dan Parent Bedside Manner": In bed with a bad cold, Betty asks Veronica to sub for her as a nursing home volunteer. At first the seniors are happy to have someone give them make-up and fashion tips, but a little Veronica ultimately goes too far! Will the seniors need a diversion from their latest diversion?! FC, 32pg $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE COMICS FUN PACKS Due to many requests, these affordable fun-packs of Archie-published titles are available once more. Each features at least two fun-filled, full-color, 32-page Archie titles for the perfect reading value! ARCHIE FUN-PACK (x2) $2.49 BETTY & VERONICA FUN-PACK (x2) $2.49 CHERYL BLOSSOM SUPER-PACK: ORIGINAL MINI-SERIES (x3) $3.59 CHERYL BLOSSOM SUPER-PACK: CHERYL'S NEW JOB (x3) $3.59 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SHIELD: AMERICA'S FIRST PATRIOTIC COMIC BOOK HERO TP by Various Relive the early days of comics' first super-patriot — a hero with great power, strength, and courage who donned the colors of the American flag, lived for democracy, and protected the world from foes of freedom! No, it's not who you think... it's The Shield! Leaping from the pages of Pep Comics #1 in January, 1940, The Shield bested his better-known counterpart by over a year. This historic edition reprints his first eight stories from Pep and Shield/Wizard Comics, including his first appearance and origin, along with the covers of the comics in which they originally appeared. Featuring a foreword by Golden Age comics' historian, Robert M. Overstreet. Cover by Stephanie & Mark Heike. (STAR16002) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $12.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH SONIC THE HEDGEHOG FIRSTS TP by Various Included in this slick volume are: "Don't Cry For Me, Mobius!" (by Michael Gallagher & Scott Shaw!): The first Archie- produced Sonic comic story, originally published in Sonic The Hedgehog #0 and the Sonic The Hedgehog #¼ ashcan! "Rabbot Deployment" (by Michael Gallagher & Dave Manak): The first comic book appearance and origin of Bunnie Rabbot from Sonic The Hedgehog #3! "Lizard Of Odd" (by Gallagher & Manak): The first time in comics that Sonic is transformed into Super Sonic, from Sonic The Hedgehog #4! And "This Island Hedgehog" (by Mike Kanterovich & Ken Penders, and Dave Manak): The first comic book appearance of Knuckles, originally presented in Sonic The Hedgehog #13! Prestige Format. (STAR06846) FC, 48pg $4.95 ******************** 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! Perfect for any age! BEST OF THE 40s (STAR11042)—SC, 7x10, FC $11.95 BEST OF THE 60s (STAR01270)—SC, 7x10, FC $9.95 BEST OF THE 80s (STAR13520)—SC, 7x10, FC $10.95 BEST OF JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS VOLUME 1 TP Grab yourself a backstage pass and rock around the globe with the greatest all-girl band the world has ever known! Witness the group's formation and the first time they wore their cat suits! Travel to Tinseltown as the girls shoot their first movie! (STAR13522) SC, 96pg, FC $10.95 ************************* ART ATAK PRODUCTIONS VESIL VOLUME 2 #1 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 ASTONISH COMICS AWESOME MAN #1 by David Oshima & Joe Mateo A pilot. A fireman. An astronaut. These are some of the things that kids wish to be when they grow up. For Joey, it is his favorite fictional superhero, Awesome Man. In admiring his strength and power, Joey lives and breathes all things Awesome Man, and daydreams about his adventures constantly. Then one evening, Joey's childhood changes forever when his pretend world becomes reality, and his fantasies unexpectedly come true. Astonish Comics invites you to come join us for the beginning of an "awesome" adventure with the new full color, all ages book from the team of writer David Oshima and creator Joe Mateo. All presented in the true Astonish Comics' "animation way" style! FC, 24pg $2.95 ASYLUM PRESS THE VAMPIRE VERSES #3 by Frank Forte Angelika battles the vicious street gang known as the Splatterpunks in the back alleys of New York. Swill, Straightedge, and Nefarai give the heroine the fight of her life. Angelika's journey continues to The Flamingo Club where she questions a pimp named Sharkey about her killer. The Splatterpunks again intervene and chaos ensues as the club is turned into a bloody battlefield. Lord Vaa'd and his high priest, Athonokus, discuss the future and what their arcane magicks can bring to the battlefield against the rival factions of vampire growing to oppose them in New York's subterranean caverns. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ATOMIC BASEMENT ENTERTAINMENT MAC AFRO "DANGEROUS CANDY" SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED ART PRINT by Rafael Navarro Funkdify any wall in your house with this beautiful, vibrant piece by award-winning artist Rafael Navarro (Sonambulo), featuring Candy Kane dressed to thrill and ready for action! This piece is limited to 500 copies, each individually signed and numbered by Navarro, artist on next year's Mac Afro one-shot! (CAUT: 2) Print, 17x22, FC $12.95 AUTUMN PRESS COMICS MONSTER CLUB #1 by Kit Wallis & Richard Emms Monster Club... a club you won't want to join, but one you'll want to be part of! This brand new, full-color monthly comic of moody, monster mayhem and madness will have you coming back for more, with the dynamic manga-esque art style of Kit Wallis! Cardstock cover and full gloss interior. FC, 32pg $3.50 AVATAR PRESS WARREN ELLIS' BAD SIGNAL TP by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Collected for the first time, this graphic novel features the Bad Signal columns profusely illustrated with dozens of stunning new illustrations by celebrated artist Jacen Burrows. Warren Ellis's e-mail column shows that he is a modern master of the short form essay as his biting wit makes even the most esoteric of topics must reads. Ellis describes the work as "Bad Signal is me on the move, emptying my head of thoughts and shoving them into a handheld computer with a wireless modem plugged into it, so that I can instantly bug four thousand people with useless email from public toilets all over the world." SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $6.95 ENNIS & MCCREA'S DICKS 2 #4 by Garth Ennis & John McCrea We have long known those deviantly twisted ballocks, Garth Ennis and John McCrea, hold little sacred, yet nothing else has ever been so foul as this issue! Imagine if a Godzilla-like lizard and a King Kong-like gorilla went at it in the middle of Belfast! Now imagine if they were gay. Oh yes, the most prized of icons are defiled in this insane conclusion to the most offensively entertaining series in all of history! It is up to Dougie and Ivor to save the whole human race, which pretty much means we are dead ducks. But we'll die laughin'! Keeping proud traditions alive, this issue is also available in an amazingly offensive cover! MATURE READERS REG. CVR.––b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.50 OFFENSIVE CVR.––b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.95 ENNIS' & MCCREA'S DICKS 2 #1 CONDOM COVER Now available in Previews for the first time, you can buy the legendary limited edition Dicks 2 #1 Condom cover that features an all-new John McCrea cover and comes polybagged with the actual Dicks condom! This special edition is limited to just 2,000 copies. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $6.95 WARREN ELLIS' SCARS #2 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 is a hard man. Years of working Homicide would do that to anyone. But when he has to tell a family about the horrific death of their daughter, it becomes emotionally overwhelming. Today, he found out the young girl was tortured, mutilated and beaten for weeks on end, and somehow still alive when the killer disassembled her to fit into boxes. It was the first crime from a man teaching himself to become a monster. And he liked it. Cain will find the killer using any means necessary. And the killer will not get away with it. Whatever happens. How much of a monster do you have to become to hunt monsters? A crime novel in six issues by Warren Ellis and Jacen Burrows. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 32pg (2 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 32pg (2 of 6) $3.95 WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: THE BODY ORCHARD #6 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer blow the doors off this all-action final chapter of Body Orchard! As SAS team Alpha One Four closes in for a mass attack on The Pentagon, with the full backing of a ruthless SAS high command that wants America to stay scared, William Gravel must enter the weird mystical martial forest of The Body Orchard to take out his own excomrades, or else no one on the planet will be safe... and he'll end up with four bullets in his brain. Available in Regular and Wraparound cover editions, both by Mike Wolfer. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $3.95 JUNGLE FANTASY #1 by Al Rio & Juan Jose Ryp Clear the way for powerhouse artist Al Rio to return to Avatar interior art with this story introducing the new characters he developed, the Vixens! Set on a planet populated by all the ages of dinosaurs, two young women find themselves trapped in a time long lost. This special first issue also features the fan demanded return in Fauna with art by amazing newcomer Juan Jose Ryp. Your every jungle fantasy is finally granted, with this new ongoing series! Wall-to-wall jungle girl action awaits you with nothing but the greatest artists of the female form! Available with covers by Al Rio, Juan Jose Ryp, Carrie Hall, a wraparound cover by Sean Shaw, and a nude cover edition by Al Rio. NOTE: The nude cover edition is not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS RIO CVR.—b&w, 32pg $3.50 RYP CVR.—b&w, 32pg $3.50 HALL CVR.––b&w, 32pg $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.––b&w, 32pg $3.95 RIO NUDE CVR.––b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 THRESHOLD #48 DEMONSLAYER CONNECTING COVER by Marat Mychaels, Dan Parsons, & Ivan Abraini Marat Mychaels and his creation, Demonslayer, continue her extended run in Threshold with some unusual demon trouble. It seems that the Roman Catholic church has 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, the sparks really start to fly! Marat Mychaels' Demonslayer has been heating up the pages of Threshold for the past several issues. Now available for the first time is each chapter of the Demonslayer saga in this special connecting cover. There is one of these connecting covers on each of the first six issues of Threshold with Demonslayer that are all beautiful works of art on their own, but combine to create one huge image! This special edition is limited to just 750 copies. b&w, 48pg $5.95 SHI: POISONED PARADISE #1 PRISM COVER by Billy Tucci & Karl Waller This limited prism foil edition ships bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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. After a vicious sword battle, an injured Shi is taken in by a small village to recover. But there will be little time for rest as Shi must defend these innocents against an incoming samurai army! The time period is brought back to life with the luscious artwork of Karl Waller and vibrant colors by Nimbus. This prism foil edition is limited to just 400 copies. FC, 32pg $12.95 TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH #1 STRIKE COVER by Matt Martin & Tim Vigil Matt Martin brings on the carnage in this special new cover! Fans of horror rejoice, because Vigil is back and better than ever! Nina has a special place in the evolutionary ladder, she is the bridge between the alien Spidernation and humans. And her choices can help determine who controls the globe in the next century. Biologically part of both worlds, but not fully embraced by either, she is torn between the desire to help the Spidernation expand and the human's quest to rid the world of the greatest predators the Earth has seen! This special edition is limited to just 1,000 copies. b&w, 32pg $5.95 GOON #1-3 BAGGED SET by Eric Powell Eric Powell's crazed humor series has won fans over for years. Now, the Goon is back and now you can get his early adventures in this bagged set of all three issues of the first Avatar series from several years ago! Set (x3) $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' BAD WORLD TP by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Warren Ellis and Jacen Burrows, the creative team of the critically acclaimed Dark Blue, bring to life this sick descent into the foulest reaches of the world in which we live. It is a world of beauty in the eyes of many, but to bleeding-edge writer Warren Ellis, it's a world filled with evil, sin, decay, and filth. A "Bad World" indeed. Told in a unique format of text and illustrations, Ellis explores the far edges of humanity, the people who are hanging to reality by the thinnest of threads, and those that are simply off their rockers. This collection of all three issues also features a gallery of the stunning artwork of Jacen Burrows and a new introduction by Warren Ellis. (STAR16317) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $10.95 DEMONSLAYER VOLUME 1 TP by Marat Mychaels The entire pre-Avatar Demonslayer saga is now available in one volume! Collected within are all six of the original Demonslayer issues published by Image Comics (including the ultra-rare #0), all in one mammoth, 160-page volume! The start of Marat Mychaels' breakout series is not to be missed; from her origin and boyfriend getting turned into a demon, to the breach of Hell itself. (STAR15430) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $19.95 ****************** Tidal Wave Studios OFFERED AGAIN O/A ATLAS #1A by Darren Davis & Mark Brooks From the pages of The 10th Muse springs Atlas! After commanding the Titans in their war against the Olympians, Atlas was forced to hold up the heavens on his shoulders. His life was a tragic story of a lone God fighting boredom on Mount Olympus. However, monitoring the Earth from above, Atlas watched as the planet changed, and witnessed the emergence of super- powered beings donning capes and tights. Growing restless and craving adventure, Atlas decided to take the world in his hands… becoming one of the Earth's newest heroes! Learning the superhero game is not going to be easy for him, as Atlas fights against one of the oldest superpowers in history! The 10th Muse makes an appearance to help Atlas in his first solo adventure, and thankfully, Atlas has help from the newest TidalWave sensation, Judo Girl! Cover by Christian Gossett FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A BLACK TIDE #1A by Debbie Bishop & Mike S. Miller The critically acclaimed super-spy story, Black Tide, relaunches at Avatar in a new ongoing series with continuing art by Mike Miller (Superman)! As operatives of a Special Ops unit called Deceivers, super-terrorists and wanted criminals were no match for them. Now, as unseen evil works against them and dangerous enemies resurface, three conflicted heroes must choose sides in a fight for their lives. A Black Ops mission turns out to be a trap when one operative is exposed to a deadly biochemical agent. While our three heroes face an evil new opponent who uses their fears against them, two other villains have conspired to destroy them. Cover by Andy Park. FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A THE ODYSSEY #1A by Various The entire TidalWave universe comes together for an amazing series that shines the spotlight on the characters that you demanded to see more of! Every member of the superhero group that was introduced in The 10th Muse #1 will be featured in this self-titled series called The Odyssey. The series features many characters that needed extra pages to tell their tales, from Orion the Hunter and Ares, to Judo Girl and Medusa. The Odyssey will feature the hidden gems of TidalWave in their own adventures! Also included in the series is a "Who's Who of the TidalWave Universe." Several amazing comic book artists are making their mark on the TidalWave universe, and we can't wait until you see the amazing new work from industry pros like Norm Breyfogle and Craig Rousseau, and talented newcomers such as Sean Murphy, Patrick Blaine, and many more! Cover by Roger Cruz. FC, 32pg $3.50 ******************* BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #6 by Budd Root Part Two of Meriem's expedition into the bowels of hell! Alone in what can only be called "monster heaven," Cavewoman faces the legendary creatures of the night, but nothing that wants to suck her blood, eat her flesh or gnaw on her bones, can compare with the awesome Werebear of hell! Meanwhile the rest of the expedition finds themselves dining with one "helluva guy" (and just wait until you see what's on the menu). This issue is literally finger licking bad! b&w, 32pg $3.25 BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL SAN DIEGO 2002 JAM BOOK by Budd Root, Devon Massey, Mike Hoffman, Dan Parsons, & Frank Cho Talk about a book stocked full of talent! This limited edition jam book was created specifically for the 2002 San Diego Comic Convention and was offered for sale only at the Basement Comics/Amryl Entertainment show booth. Fans were treated to a special book that featured four different sections by four great artists! Budd Root provides a sneak preview of his upcoming Cavewoman Prehistoric Pinups Book 3, Mike Hoffman has a four-page preview of his new book Tigress Hidden Lands, Devon Massey unveils scenes from his next Cavewoman book and Dan Parsons previews his incredible new sci-fi book Autumn Dawn! There are two versions of the show book – Version A features a flip cover with Frank Cho, Budd Root, and Dan Parsons, and Version B features a flip cover with Mike Hoffman and Devon Massey! Both versions contain all four sections, plus room for sketches. CVR. A––b&w, 16pg $5.00 CVR. B––b&w, 16pg $5.00 CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #5 RED FOIL COVER by Budd Root This super-limited foil edition of Pangaean Sea #5 continues Meriem's adventure in New York. Limited to only 350 copies, each accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Bagged and boarded. b&w, 32pg $11.50 BALLAD OF UTOPIA #5 by Barry Buchanan & Mike Hoffman Utopia heats up as deputy Sam David and bounty hunter Brigham Love take on the corrupt cadets of the Kurtzburg Juvenile Workcamp for Betterment and Reform! Meanwhile, simple-minded Birdy is slowly driven mad by a possessed owl, a shocked Johanna uncovers what her husband Captain Hale has really been painting, and the desert erupts in a bloody battle royale. The mysteries thicken in the weirdest Western tale you'll ever read! b&w, 24pg $2.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S SEA LAIR PRINT by Mike Hoffman A beauteous and scantily-clad figure of a woman emerges from a hidden portal carved from a rocky cliff face, flanked by two killer cats as an angry ocean roars around them. An astounding mood combined with flawless craftsmanship –– the latest in a series of fine art prints by the modern master of fantasy! This high-quality 11" x 17" print is limited to only 500. Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $16.00 OCTAVIA #1 RUBY RED FOIL COVER EDITION by Mike Hoffman Octavia is Mike's red-hot new creation! Watch the beginning adventures of this mysterious white-haired beauty in the dungeons of the Marquessa Octavia's remote Spanish castle. Limited to only 250 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 24pg SRP: $11.50 BIG UMBRELLA EL MUERTO AZTEC ZOMBIE #1 by Javier Hernandez, Michael Aushenker, Rafael Navarro, & Rhode Montijo In this premier issue, Javier Hernandez introduces you to El Muerto, the Aztec Zombie! When Diego De La Muerte is abducted by the Aztec god of Death, trouble befalls the hapless hero. Turning 21 on the Day of the Dead may not be all that it was cracked up to be! Included with the 32-page origin story is an amazing pin-up gallery, a three-page Elastico story, and other surprise features! Guest contributors include: Michael Aushenker (El Gato, Crime Mangler), Rafael Navarro (Sonambulo), and Rhode Montijo (Pablo's Inferno), who provides a beautifully painted cover. b&w, 48pg $3.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #62 The action-packed Warhammer Monthly returns, crammed full of explosive strips, features and a whole lot more! The awesome Lone Wolves continues at breakneck speed with the swarming Tyranids pressing home their tireless assault against the battle-weary Imperial guardsmen. Dan Abnett (Legion & X-Men) and Karl Richardson continue to set the standard! Also in this issue, Dan Abnett teams up with Colin MacNeil (Judge Dredd, Batman & Predator) to recount the tale of the Warhammer and its bloody journey through the epic battles across the Old World and mercenary Hellbrandt Grimm continues his brutal adventures across the Empire! b&w, 40pg $3.50 DAEMONIFUGE VOLUME 2: THE LORD OF DAMNATION TP by Rennie, Richardson & Quilliams Ephrael Stern — Sister of Battle — Daemonifuge. Is she a tainted soul… or a living weapon against the dark forces of Chaos? Once again she is being hunted, but this time pursued by her would-be saviors and the staunchest defenders of humanity — all convinced of her evil! As she gets ever closer to her inescapable destiny, a final, desperate showdown looms! With art by Karl Richardson & Chris Quilliams, and scripted by Gordon Rennie (Missionary Man and Glimmer Rats), this is one story not to be missed! SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $10.95 THE REDEEMER TP by Pat Mills & Debbie Gallagher The dank Necromundan Underhives have long been known as a safe hiding place for heretics, mutants and the general scum of the Imperium. That's all set to change as Klovis the Redeemer and his brutal gang of Redemptionists begin their wrathful crusade to convert the unbelievers or kill them trying! Presented in awesome full-color, The Redeemer is an action-packed adventure with a dark vein of humor, scripted by Pat Mills (Marshal Law, Nemesis the Warlock and Slaine) and Debbie Gallagher (Slaine, Batman). SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $14.95 WARHAMMER MONTHLY #63—CHRISTMAS SPECIAL From the insane ramblings of the madman comes the giant Warhammer Monthly Christmas Special! The worlds of fantasy and science fiction collide, leaving your favorite Warhammer characters as you're never seen them before! Don't miss Ephrael von Stern — Sister of Sigmar, Ulli & Marquand of the Penal Legion, Bloodquest with a twist and many, many more! Plus, there's a fantastic mix of strips, features and a whole lot more! As well as a double cover featuring stunning artwork, this issue is even longer than usual, allowing us to cram in even more carnage, mayhem and adventure! b&w, 68pg (Note Price) $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ETERNAL WAR TP A bolt-blasting collection of the finest Space Marine adventures from the pages of Inferno! and Warhammer Monthly! From alien-infested space hulks to the endless killing fields on countless battlefields, the Space Marines stand at the forefront, staunchly defending humanity against the heretic, mutant, and daemon! Including high-octane carnage from Bill Kaplan and Jeff Rebner in the classic Ravenwing, and works by such mighty talents as Logan Lubera, Dan Abnett, Gordon Rennie and many, many more! (STAR15020) SC, 7x10, 68pg, b&w $10.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A KAL JERICO VOLUME 2: CONTRACTS & AGENDAS GN Never a borrower or a lender be, especially not from Nemo, the most powerful crime-lord in the Necromundan hive city! With fanatical Redemptionists behind, a sadistic renegade in front, and Nemo's hit men all around, Kal Jerico's odds don't look good. But then, that's just the way he likes it! SC, 7x10, 68pg, b&w $6.95 ********************** BLUE LINE PRO COMICS LITTLE WHITE MOUSE: OPEN SPACE #2 by Paul Sizer "The Perfect Bubble"—Imagine a perfect world; perfect landscape, perfect weather, and a single perfect man who lives there. A man you've fallen in love with the moment you lay eyes on him. Why would you ever leave this idyllic situation? Loo must ask herself this question as her journey home takes her to a small planet whose sole inhabitant is everything she's ever desired. Will her quest to reunite with her family be replaced by her dreams coming true in this paradise, or is there a flaw in this perfect world? Open Space continues the long journey home for Little White Mouse, expanding the rich characterization and art that makes this book a critical and fan favorite. b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 BONEYARD PRESS BONEYARD B@#CHES GONE WILD! VIDEO Forget about all those other punk publishers at the show! Boring! You need to party down with the boys and girls at Boneyard Press! This is the video diary of a Boneyard Rampage through WizardWorld 2002! Bear witness to fanboys flogged and beaten with a riding crop by latex-clad Boneyard Betties Ginger Hill and Leyla, while the Christian book publisher in the booth next to us sweats! Cringe as the Boneyard ladies make an old man get down on all fours and bark like a dog in the middle of the convention! Giggle as Hart Fisher grills the Christians! Shiver as Hart D. Fisher goes on a drunken rampage at his poetry reading, kicking chairs into fans, throwing books, and verbally abusing the president of Wizard Publishing in a string of expletives that'll make your ears melt! And what happens when a fanboy puts his hands on the master of destruction's hot Japanese wife? You've gotta buy the video to find that one out pal! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Also available in a Special Signed Edition, signed by the models and Mr. Fisher and including a bonus Ginger Hill poster in each box — limited to 150 copies! MATURE AUDIENCES REGULAR ED.—VHS $29.95 SPECIAL ED.—VHS (CAUT: 2) $39.95 BONGO COMICS FUTURAMA/SIMPSONS: SPECIAL CROSSOVER CRISIS #2 by Boothby, Lloyd, & Morrison When we last saw our fearless Planet Express crew, they were trapped in a Simpsons comic book for all eternity by the evil Brain Spawn! Professor Farnworth had been committed! Fry was trapped at Springfield Elementary School! And Nibbler, the only one holding together the delicate fabric of reality together, was having his brain lactified! Is all lost? Is there any future drama for the Futurama crew? Are they finally, truly and totally boned? Find out for yourself in the senses shattering finale of the epic we could only call… Chapter Two! FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.50 SIMPSONS COMICS #77 by Dixon, Blackburn, & Ortiz Sideshow Bob has been released from prison… again! This time he's embarking on a new life with a new face, but with the same goal in mind… the destruction of Bart Simpson! He could be anywhere! He could be anyone! Or perhaps he is one of three, seemingly innocent, visitors to Springfield: the new substitute teacher, the wealthy socialite, or the homeless bum from Ogdenville. It's a story that will keep you guessing until the truth is told… at the end! FC, 32pg $2.50 BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT KOMIC FANTASIES VOLUME 3 #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w $6.95 BROADSWORD COMICS 3 LITTLE KITTENS #3: PURRR-FECT WEAPONS by Jim Balent "Puss & Bullets" Part 3 (of 3)—New York City and the nation hang in the balance in this Final issue of the 3 Little Kittens' mini-series! Latex Red challenges the Catress to a high heeled death match, while the rest of the kittens fight for their lives against the Satanic Cheerleaders of Doom! No more pussyfooting around! The mittens are off! This is it! Will anyone survive? Will New York Survive?! Find out in part three of "Puss & Bullets!" Shipped equally with two Jim Balent Covers! Also, note that all the Cover "B's" from the series match up for a panoramic Kitten Collage! The Deluxe Edition for this issue features the cute and clever Kitty Pop, the youngest kitten in the litter! Purrr-fectly penciled by Jim Balent, this black-and-white litho measures 6 ½" x 10" and is limited to a run of 500. REG.—FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 DLX.—FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (CAUT: 2) $19.99 KITTEN TAG Yeah, yeah, we know they're "dog" tags, but these are for Kitten Lovers! Jim Balent's 3 Little Kittens: Purrr-fect Weapons logo on one side in color and the BroadSword Girl logo (sporting kitten ears and tail), on the other side! Printed on Gold toned aluminum. Includes beaded chain. Join the Kitten feline freedom fighters and wear your Kitten tag with pride! A grrreat stocking stuffer! (CAUT: 4) Tag $6.95 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE MOUSE PAD Here's a little springtime for your winter holiday! A beautiful image of Jim Balent's Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose as a Maypole, with flittering fairies wrapping pastel ribbons around her. This 8" x 9 ½" hard-surface mouse pad features an unedited version of Tarot's Beltane Bliss (visit jimbalent.com for an unedited version). Make your mouse happy today! Mouse Pad $19.99 BROKEN TREE PUBLICATIONS THE ZODIAC #2 by Zeller, Ryp, & Vasquez The McKinnley Brothers catch up to Jenny and Jeremy finally gets a display of the power he somehow knows he possesses. Without so much as a hint of was it to happen, Jeremy and Veronica's world is turned upside down. And the Jeremy pays dearly for the power he is to wield. Don't miss the shocking ending to the second installment of Broken Tree Publications' first super-hero title. Bi-monthly. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 BUD PLANT GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #25 Crimes 'n' Gals in the USA—A Pictorial History, 1930s-1960s Special price: Originally published at $39.00! Surveys the "bad girls" from U.S. comics, pulps, and paperbacks from 1930 to the 1960s. Unlike most issues of GI, this is not adults-only. Mature readers of all ages will find this a treasure trove of crime comics and sexy Good Girl art. Many paperback covers by Bob Maguire, Robert McGinnis, Ronnie Lesser, Belarski, plus most of the top pulp artists. Great color wraparound cover, mostly in color. Oversized, squarebound. 1998. Note: These come from Italy and occasionally copies have small scrapes or a corner bump. Through a bindery error, pages 109-112 were never bound in but are included separately. SC, 12x12, 84pg, PC SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SANTA: MY LIFE AND TIMES illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz Special price: Originally published at $25.00! Everyone's favorite comic book artist, unbeknownst to most fans, produced a beautifully drawn children's book, with full-color art on nearly every page, reproduced from brilliant watercolors. Santa tells all in this "autobiography": his origins, how his reindeer fly, Mrs. Claus, the elves… all those things you always wanted to know about the fat man who could squeeze into the smallest of chimneys. Santa also tells of his magical adventures in the beginning when things weren't so easy! Published by Avon in 1998. HC, 9x11, 128pg, FC SRP: $14.99 ****************** ILLUSTRATION ART AUCTION: MAY 9, 1998 SC Special price: Originally published at $24.00! Fully illustrated auction catalog from the prestigious Illustration House in New York — owned by the legendary Walt Reed — the #1 source for the finest in original drawings and paintings by American illustrators for the last 100 years. 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 and paperback covers, calendars, advertisements, and more. Includes rarely seen and even unpublished work by major names. Some highlights are works by Charles Schulz, Jessie Wilcox Smith, Dean Cornwell, James Bama, Bernie Fuchs, Haddon Sundblom, James Montgomery Flagg, Windsor McCay, Rolf Armstrong, Frank Frazetta and Norman Rockwell. More than 160 images! A listing of the prices realized is included with each catalog. Published by Illustration House in 1998. SC, 8x11, 162pg, PC SRP: $9.99 ILLUSTRATION COLLECTOR: SET A Special price: Originally published at $20.00 for this two-issue set! Beautiful Illustration House catalogs, these are devoted entirely to single artists. Volume #37 is dedicated to an exhibition of the works of Al Parker (1906-1985), who defined the progressive look of illustration from the 1940s through the '60s. Often imitated, he nonetheless kept ahead of other artists by continually reinventing his style, often in the same issue of a magazine! Here are 31 illustrations for Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan and more. Volume #38b: This volume features the work of Wilmot Emerton Heitland (1893-1969). Though trained classically, Heitland incorporated the fashionable style of Art Deco into his magazine illustrations. The striking use of bold lines and strong purples, red-violets, and blues added a fresh dynamism to his work. This showcases 19 pieces, including his masterful watercolors. Published by Illustration House in 1997, 1998. Set (x2), PC SRP: $9.99 ILLUSTRATION COLLECTOR: SET B Special price: Originally published at $32.00 for this three-issue set! Beautiful Illustration House catalogs, these are devoted entirely to single artists. Volume #32 is dedicated to the works of E.F. Ward (1892-1990), a popular magazine illustrator and cover artist for countless pulp magazines. 52 illustrations, with one study, all of which are printed in b&w except the cover image. Volume #34: The era of paperbacks and pulps prompted a new style of art — a dynamic, visceral form that warned the reader to beware, the road ahead is unknown. These bright, attention-grabbing covers were sometimes the only draw to a publication, and consequently were the leading edge in lurid, horrific imagery. This catalog presents 120 outrageous and often amazing covers by Robert A. Graef, J. Allen St. John, Rudolf Belarski, Norman Saunders, Rafael DeSoto, Jack Levine, Robert McGinnis, Willard Downes, and many others. Volume #38a features an exhibition of the works of Walter Baumhofer (1904- 1986), an extraordinarily prolific illustrator, who worked for nearly every major general interest magazine of the 1920s to the '50s. Though he spent only a brief period as a cover illustrator for the pulps, he made over 500 cover illustrations, including Ace-High, Dime Detective, and all 43 covers for Doc Savage from March 1933 to September 1936! Contains 39 illustrations, all but three in color. Published by Illustration House in 1995-96, 1998. Set (x3) PC SRP: $14.99 SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES: BRANDING AND DESIGN IN CIGARETTE PACKAGING Special price: Originally published at $29.95! For more than 100 years the cigarette industry has hired some of the world's cleverest designers to make smoking appeal to as many people in as many cultures as possible. This collection of more than 300 cigarette packs shows a startling range of images from saints to skeletons, golden bats to butterflies, tartans to top hats. Also included are chronicles of such major and minor campaigns, including oddities like Fems, Fez, and Wooden-Kimona Nails. Flavorful text explores what factors distinguish successes from flops — who smokes Life cigarettes and who picks up a pack of Death instead? What makes certain symbols universally popular? An addictively entertaining resource for designers, typographers, commercial artists, as well as collectors featuring more than 300 color illustrations. Co-author Thibodeau, now a graphic designer, is a long-time comics fan that occasionally collaborated with Jack Kirby. A great collection of images! Published by Abbeville in 2000. HC, 8x10, 144 pages, FC SRP: $14.99 BILL SIENKIEWICZ'S BIG BUDGET CIRCUS CARD SET Warehouse find! Ten-year-old 36-card set, complete in a handsome illustrated box. Still at the original, pre-inflation price! Written by Peggy Gordon and illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz in his wild and highly detailed style. Biting political artwork and anecdotes about the most ridiculous, extravagant, irresponsible, and absurd actions of the U.S. government. A great collectible for any Sienkiewicz fan. Published by Kitchen Sink/Tundra in 1992. Card Set, FC SRP: $8.95 CARTOON BOOKS BONE LIMITED EDITION FONE BONE & RAT CREATURE BOOKENDS GIFT SET Cartoon Books presents this highly detailed set of bookends perfect for any Bone collector. These maquette-quality sculpts depict Fone Bone being chased by one of those "Stupid, Stupid Rat Creatures!" This set is a great addition to your Bone cold- cast statue collection. Each piece measures 5 ½" wide by 6" tall, perfect for your Bone library! Plus a free bonus! A hardcover copy of the first Bone collection, Bone: Out From Boneville! And a super special extra bonus: A full-color bookplate signed by cartoonist Jeff Smith! (CAUT: 2) Gift Set $199.99 CG ENTERTAINMENT Code 6 THE RED STAR VOL. 2: NOKGORKA LIMITED HARDCOVER EDITION Written by Christian Gossett & Bradley Kayl; art by Christian Gossett, colors by Snakebite This numbered edition features a beautiful all-white cover with a foil Red Star and is limited to only 1800 copies. It is a must have for the holiday season! Be sure to catch this dynamic second chapter in The Red Star epic that relates the bloody conflict of Nokgorka, a republic fighting viciously to win its independence from the United Republics of the Red Star. This leather bound, hardcover edition of the second RED STAR trade paperback is 176 pages, oversized (9" x 12"), and contains a never- before-published art page signed by the entire creative team of Goss, Kayl and Snakebite. On sale December 4 HC, 9x12, 176pg, FC $49.95 DEMON WARS: TRIAL BY FIRE #1 Story by R.A. Salvatore & Scott Ciencin, scripted by Scott Ciencin, with art by Ron Wagner and colors by Caesar Rodriguez Code 6's first DemonWars mini-series centers on one of R.A. Salvatore's most popular and enigmatic characters — the barbarian ranger Andacanavar. In Trial by Fire, we meet a young Andacanavar as he embarks on one of his earliest adventures. With his Elven-forged blade and improbable allies, the ranger fights to save a world of magic from the ravages of a DemonWar. This story by R.A. Salvatore and Scott Ciencin expands the DemonWars mythos and is a must-read for fans of fantasy's greatest modern day epic! On sale December 4 FC, 32pg (1 of 5) $2.95 CrossGen Comics CRUX #21 Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Ivan Reis & Roland Paris, colors by Caesar Rodriguez The human race has vanished without a trace! Five mighty Atlanteans awaken from the sleep of ages to solve the disappearance of an entire species. But to answer this riddle, their leader Capricia must confront an invading universe of evil, and discover the shocking fate that destiny has in store for her. A hundred thousand years later and it's an Aristophanes and Thraxis rematch! While Capricia and the others are away, the legendary warrior priest of ancient Atlantis is up to no good. And only the 10-foot-tall not-so-cuddly furball from another planet can stop him! What is Aristophanes plotting and how will it change the future forever? On sale December 18 FC, 32pg $2.95 FORGE #9 Prepare for a shootout at the CrossGen Corral, courtesy of CRUX (Chapters 18 & 19)! When Zephyre and Verityn visit an Old West theme park, Gannish and Yala show up for a little Cowboys vs. Aztecs. Think Westworld meets Clash of the Titans. Meanwhile, this issue also includes THE PATH (Chapter 8), MERIDIAN (Chapter 29), SOJOURN (Chapter 15), NEGATION (Chapter 11), and ROUTE 666 (Chapters 3 & 4). On sale December 11 SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $7.95 EDGE #9 From the many hands of Ervulsh to the spooky trees that assail our cover boy Trenin, the lives of The First are fraught with many dangers! In this month's double-shot of THE FIRST (Chapters 23 & 24), Pyrem runs to Ingra's rescue. Meanwhile, we also have RUSE (Chapter 12), SCION (Chapter 29), MYSTIC (Chapter 27 & 28), WAY OF THE RAT (Chapter 6), and SIGIL (Chapter 29). On sale December 26 SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $7.95 THE FIRST #26 Written by Barbara Kesel, art by Andy Smith & Rob Hunter, colors by Sumi Pak Driven apart by immortal intrigue and titanic treachery, the rival houses of the godlike First must reunite to avert doomsday. Heirs to world-shaking power, Persha and Seahn each seek to lead the pantheon toward a glorious destiny. But will it be Persha's Golden Age… or Seahn's Epoch of Evil? The last time Ingra set foot on the House Dexter side of Elysia, it was part of a conspiracy that brought down the Golden Age of the First. Now she returns…. Will the deposed Leader of House Sinister bring doom to House Dexter from within? On sale December 4 FC, 32pg $2.95 MERIDIAN #31 Written by Barbara Kesel, art by June Brigman & Tom Simmons, colors by Morry Hollowell A princess's fairy-tale childhood is shattered by the death of her father… and a gift of terrifying power. Branded by marks of supernatural origin, Sephie and her wicked uncle Ilahn will either bring renewal or destruction to the poisoned world of Demetria. Young Sephie must now grow into the role of global savior, but will defeating her uncle cost her her innocence? Reesha makes her triumphant return to Cadador! Since she considers the island more hers than Sephie's, she'll do what it takes to knock the Sigil-Bearer from power. Ambition, charisma and a little lightning — a gift of power from one of the First — have brought Reesha to this point. Now a secret ally will help ensure she gets what she wants! On sale December 26 FC, 32pg $2.95 SINISTER MOTIVES: THE FIRST VOL. 3 TP Written by Barbara Kesel, art by Andrea Di Vito, Bart Sears, Rob Hunter & Andy Smith, colors by Rob Schwager & Michael Atiyeh Tensions boil over into open warfare as the upstart godling Seahn leads a coup against the leader of House Dexter. Will Seahn succeed, or will the red witch Ingra put down this unforeseen shift in the balance of power? Collecting issues #14-19 of THE FIRST, Sinister Motives explodes with all the passion and fury of the self-styled gods of the CrossGen Universe. Sporting a dramatic cover by Brandon Peterson, this volume marks a turning point in CrossGen's most cosmic series of all! On sale December 4 SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $15.95 NEGATION #13 Written by Tony Bedard, art by Paul Pelletier & Dave Meikis, colors by James Rochelle Trapped in a twisted universe ruled by the Negation Empire, an ordinary man named Obregon Kaine pits his extraordinary cunning and courage against the greatest foe imaginable. Escaping the prison planet was just the beginning — can Kaine's fugitives win a war for freedom when every star in the sky belongs to the god-king Charon? This is it — Kaine leads a strike directly at the heart of the Negation! It's a desperate raid on the Throneworld itself that brings our heroes face to face with Emperor Charon and his fiercest guardians. Don't miss this turning point for Kaine's hardy band of fugitives, as a year's worth of breakneck adventures come to a very explosive head! On sale December 11 FC, 32pg $2.95 ROUTE 666 #7 Written by Tony Bedard, art by Karl Moline & John Dell, colors by Nick Bell Is Cassie Starkweather a crazed killer or a psychic savior? Wanted for murder, Cassie is an escaped mental patient who claims to have uncovered a vast supernatural invasion. As she fights a lonely war to keep the monsters and evil spirits from stealing innocent souls, one question haunts her: Are the creatures she fights real… or are they her own inner demons? There's a time for running, but now Cassie must fight or die. She turns for help to the one man who may hate her more than anyone. But can Sheriff Fernandez forgive Cassie for the death of his son? Plus: meet the mysterious "Board of Directors" who will soon make Cassie's life even more of a living hell! On sale December 18 FC, 32pg $2.95 MYSTIC #31 Written by Tony Bedard, art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan, colors by Wil Quintana Beyond the Guilds, beyond magic, there lurks an even greater power bent on the annihilation of Ciress and its mystic protector. With this Key Issue, Giselle confronts the enigmatic faction bent on her downfall from the very beginning. Unlock a world of magic with MYSTIC #31, as new regular series artist Aaron Lopresti joins writer Tony Bedard on a strange new tale that will surprise long-time fans and thrill new readers! On sale December 4 FC, 32pg $2.95 RUSE #15 Written by Scott Beatty, art by Paul Ryan & Drew Geraci, colors by Val Staples In times of trouble, the city of Partington looks to its favorite son — the greatest detective ever known. But just who are Simon Archard and his lovely partner, Emma Bishop? That is the burning question behind each fantastic case solved by these stylish sleuths. In a world where a veneer of Victorian finery hides mammoth mysteries, Simon and Emma may be the biggest mystery of all. After the affair of the Wreckers, Simon and Emma return to a Partington still reeling from Malcolm Lightbourne's subterranean attack. But home is merely a stopover for our intrepid detectives. Even as they prepare for an airship voyage in search of Miranda Cross, Simon and Emma are faced with a shadowy blackmailer extorting Partington's elite. On sale December 26 FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #31 Written by Ron Marz, art by Jim Cheung & Don Hillsman II, colors by Jason Keith In a world whose medieval culture hides its high-tech roots, a young prince fights to liberate his world. He is Ethan, scion of the Heron Dynasty, bearer of a mark that grants him unmatched power and a chance to make things right. Together with his intrepid allies, Ethan battles to free the genetically engineered "Lesser Races" and erase the scourge of slavery from his world. Regular series penciler Jim Cheung returns! A man claiming to be Bron, long presumed dead, returns to the Raven Kingdom. Is he really the missing monarch, or something else altogether? And even if he is who he says he is, will his brother Kort relinquish the throne so easily? On sale December 18 FC, 32pg $2.95 RUSE: ARCHARD'S AGENTS #1 Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Mike Perkins, colors by Laura Villari Detective Comics veteran Chuck Dixon lends his talents to the world of CrossGen's greatest detective! Delve deeper into the world of RUSE with this story focusing on the many agents in Simon Archard's employ. Meet the diabolical menace of the Consortium of Aggrieved Manservants — gentlemen's gentlemen who are no gentlemen at all! On sale December 26 FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL #31 Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Scot Eaton & Andrew Hennessy, colors by Andrew Crossley Humanity's last hope for survival is a grizzled space-soldier with a second chance at glory! After centuries of interstellar warfare, the humans of the Planetary Union have a new weapon against the man-eating Saurians. He is Samandahl Rey, galactic mercenary, who wields the world-changing power of the glowing Sigil burned into his chest. Could it be that this interspecies death-match is but a prelude for an even more momentous conflict? Sam is back, but where's The Bitterluck? Zanni, JeMerik, and both Roiyas have crash-landed on a planet somewhere on the far side of the universe. A planet inhabited by species after species of the hungriest critters alive. They're outnumbered by a global population that sees them only as dinner. On sale December 11 FC, 32pg $2.95 SOJOURN #18 Written by Ron Marz, art by Greg Land & Jay Leisten, colors by Justin Ponsor The undead warlord Mordath rules the Five Lands with a fist of iron… and sorcery most foul. Fierce and beautiful, Arwyn the archer lost her family to Mordath's unstoppable troll armies. Now Arwyn journeys in search of a mythic hero's arrow of power — the one weapon that can forever end Mordath's reign of fire! The final bloody battle for Ankhara is joined, as Arwyn, Gareth and the winged rebels confront the occupying troll army. But even if victory is achieved, can Arwyn convince the Ankharans to surrender the Second Fragment? The future of the quest hangs in the balance! On sale December 11 FC, 32pg $2.95 THE PATH #10 Written by Ron Marz, art by Bart Sears & Mark Pennington, colors by Michael Atiyeh He swore to destroy the gods he once served! The holy monk Obo-san embodied the feudal ideals of piety, honor and duty. Then his samurai brother called upon the gods to save his nation, only to be slain by to the petty, spiteful deities. Now, armed with the Weapon of Heaven, Obo-san seeks the death of the gods who betrayed him and the rebirth of his own shattered faith. While Obo-san contemplates rebellion, Wulf and Aiko undertake a perilous journey. In order to rescue Wulf's lover from the clutches of the mad Emperor Mitsumune, the pair must return to the capital of Yazaki and slip unseen into the royal palace. But they cannot begin to imagine what awaits them within the shadows… On sale December 18 FC, 32pg $2.95 WAY OF THE RAT #8 Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Jeff Johnson & Tom Ryder, colors by Chris Garcia The future of a kingdom lies in the hands of the thief who stole it! Boon Sai Hong, the infamous "Jade Rat," never aspired to be more than a thief. Then he met Po Po, the wisecracking monkey master, who taught Boon the truth about the magical ring he stole, the forces of darkness arrayed against his homeland, and Boon's own destiny as the hero of his world! In another case of Boon being too clever by half, the Book of the Hell of the Hungry Dragons has fallen into the hands of Judge X'ain and the results will prove disastrous for the city of Zhumar. Meanwhile: Princess Zheng returns to her father's palace only to find treachery. On sale December 4 FC, 32pg $2.95 CHANTING MONKS STUDIOS STUFF OUT'A MY HEAD TP by Joseph M. Monks & Bernie Wrightson Horror legend Bernie Wrightson lends his nightmare-inspiring talents to this paperback anthology of short stores written by cult underground writer Joseph M. Monks (Cry For Dawn, The Night Terrors). Stuff Out'a My Head features, among others, the long-awaited original version of the story "Tokens" (originally adapted for the comic book Cry For Dawn); the revolting inner-city gang-initiation tale, "Brutal"; and Monks' latest work, "Porn," the story that will have you cringing at its conclusion. Wrightson, who has supplied illustrations for the likes of Stephen King and David J. Show novels, offers up his own full-page illustrations for each story in this 128-page anthology that's perfect for any horror buff on the holiday list! Also available in a Hardcover edition, featuring a numbered bookplate signed by both Wrightson and Monks. Limited to 1,200 copies. MATURE READERS SC––6x8, 128pg, b&w $10.95 HC––6x8, 128pg, b&w (CAUT: 4) $27.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP STAR OF THE MONTH CLIVE BARKER'S HELLRAISER COLLECTED BEST TP One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comic book anthology, which ran from 1990- 1993. Featuring short stories from some of the best in the comics industry, this series shocked and entertained fans across the country. Checker BPG collects for the first time the absolute best from this stellar series into one trade paperback collection. The stories include: "The Harrowing" Part 1 by Clive Barker and Alex Ross, "The Harrowing" Part 2 by Barker and Tristin Shane, "Wordsmith" by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, "Mazes of the Mind" by Mark Nelson, "To My Son" by Frank Lovece and Bill Koeb, "Death Where is Thy Sting" by Malcom Smith and Paul Johnson, "The Lesson" by D.G. Chichester and Mark Evans, "Dead Man's Hand" by Sholly Fisch and Dan Speigle, "Dead Things Rot" by D.G. Chichester and Mike Mignola, "Dear Diary" by Sholly Fisch and Colleen Doran, "The Threshhold" by Scott Hampton, "The Girl in the Peephole" by Del Stone Jr. and Marc Hempel, and "Losing Herself in the Part" by Murray/Dwayne McDuffie and featuring artwork by comics legend Gray Morrow. (STAR16237) SC, 232pg, FC $21.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #116 by Strom, T. Smith, & Villagran When Elvira and Spooky Suzie face off against each other in the Supremes Court (you can't hurry the law — no, you just have to wait), they find out that the trials of horror hosts, like those of the Norse gods, involve being transported to a distant, hostile magical land and seeing who makes it back alive! This particular journey into misbehavior is titled "Trial and Terror!" and it's by Frank Strom, Tod Smith, and Ricardo Villagran. Also: Elvira is a contestant on a wacky cable game show in "Stein Full of Dough!" by Janet Hetherington, Chuck Frazier, and Louis Lachance! Elvira photo cover. b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #57 by Richard Howell with Ricardo Villagran The vampire Southie's got a secret — and he's keeping it bound and terrified in a cave by the beach. Meanwhile, government forces move into Mystic Grove to take charge of the initiative against the undead, while the holidays bring several town residents surprising news about their missing loved ones. It's all in "Upheavals!" — written and drawn by Richard Howell, with gorgeous embellishment by Ricardo Villagran, and featuring a torturously good cover by Howell and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH DEADBEATS VOLUME 1 TP by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran Five fearsome newcomers arrive in Fear City, and their first outreach is to murder four teen-agers on the beach. They're the Deadbeats, a cruel and crafty vampire gang, and their mission could result in utter destruction of the entire town! This volume collects all the vital early issues of the story, and features a foreword by Kathryn Leigh Scott, one of the stars of the original Dark Shadows TV series! Wraparound cover by Howell and Villagran. (STAR14380) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $12.95 ************************ COLONIA PRESS COLONIA #8 by Jeff Nicholson "In One Door… and Out the Other" Part 2 (of 2)—Uncle Richard barges his way into an alternate reality that Sally has accidentally swept herself, Jack and Kelsey into. While the world of Colonia has seemed devoid of any Native Americans, now our travelers are lost in the winding alleys of a grand Seminole Empire! b&w, 24pg $2.95 COMICSONE.COM BRIDE OF DEIMOS #4 by Etsuko Ikeda & Yuuho Ashibe Will Deimos ever leave Minako to live her own normal life or is she forced to watch as all of her friends and loved ones die a horrific death. This is the punishment Minako must endure for becoming the Bride of Deimos. In the first chapter of this book, Minako is transported back to the time of the Gods and through the eyes of Venus; she serves as witness to a couple's betrayal. And where adulterous deities travel, chaos is sure to follow. A severed hand, a ghost looking for love and a tragic tale of murder are awaiting Minako and her teacher when they are forced to seek shelter at an old mansion, in Chapter 2. What do the death of one fellow student and the arrival of a bloodthirsty newcomer have in common? Minako aims to find out in the final chapter of Bride of Deimos #4! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 CRAYON SHINCHAN #2 by Yoshito Usui The adventures of that mischievous five year old continue in Crayon Shinchan #2. Follow Shinchan as he discovers new things, fights with his mother, and causes mayhem at Action Kindergarten. Watch as he helps his mom cook, clean, and shop. Will Shinchan ever act like a normal five year old kid? Or will his parents realize "normal" is not in his vocabulary? Check out the hilarious mis-adventures of everyone's favorite crayon drawn kid in Crayon Shinchan #2. SC, 5x8, 200pg, b&w $9.95 HEAVEN SWORD & DRAGON SABER #4 by Louis Cha & Wing Shing Ma The apparent forces for good are on a trek to topple the evil Ming Clan. On their journey, Pristess Ruin and her Omei Sect stumble upon an injured WuJi and new friend Spider. The two are taken captive, unable to defend themselves against such skilled opposition. But before they reach the Ming Clan a blood thirsty, vile creature has come to feast on their life's blood. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 IRON WOK JAN GN #2 by Shinji Saijyo That cocky cook Jan is back continuing his non-stop quest in being the best chef in the world. In this volume, Jan takes his first step towards becoming the world's greatest cuisine master, by entering the first All Japan Cooking Tournament. Hundreds of chefs, including Jan's uppity rival Kiriko, flock to the Tokyo Dome for the competition. Will these chefs show Jan what true flavor is? Or will he turn the tables on them and become culinary king of Japan? Remember, "Cooking is a battle!" Well, according to Jan it is. Printed in its original Japanese right-to-left format. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 RED PROWLING DEVIL #2 by Toshimitsu Shimizu Naomi is forced once again to fly as the Red Prowling Devil. The Indian air force has hired their newest killer, ensign Vishnu Samil Shin. Vishnu's goal is to become the best fighter pilot in the world. His next target? The Red Prowling Devil! In their first dogfight Naomi gains the advantage and manages to shoot Vishnu down. This only feeds his desire to kill her. How can Naomi manage her friends and love life while this new ace pilot is intent on seeing her dead? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STORM RIDERS GN #9 by Wing Shing Ma Epic Kung Fu actions continues in Storm Riders #9! Wind leaves the cave only to find the Flame Kylin returning — seeking shelter from the harmful rain that causes explosions on its skin. Cloud has something important to do but no one knows what it is. Sitting in a restaurant he spies the crime fighter Bu Sun, arresting three wanted men. Cloud too is wanted but Bu Sun gives him six months to take care of his "business." What is this mysterious unfinished business Cloud must attend to? SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 STORY OF THE TAO #2 by Ding Kin Lau & Andy Seto The dust has settled from the last chapter's grueling battle and Devout Shingon rises victorious. Elsewhere, Datura is trapped in a fantasy world. He finally meets Dream Taiyi, the beauty from his youth. On their journey together they come across the Dark Ghost Clan and are sealed in a false yet perfect world. Can they escape this utopia before they are trapped there forever? SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 WEAPONS OF THE GODS #5 by Tony Wong The battle for the grade-A weapons continue. Now both Snow and her new friend are being held captive by Earth Lord at his lair. There they witness the vile and grotesque process for creating Hell Clan's Demon Army. Meanwhile, Zheng Bei learns that Uncle San is aware of his secret. This knowledge immediately places Uncle San in grave jeopardy. Also, Tian and Blackheart Nan meet face-to-face. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 KAZAN VOLUMES 1-7 SET by Gaku Miyao Kazan is the story of a young boy trapped in time. He was only eight when the mysterious water demon kidnapped his best friend Elsie and destroyed his village. The only thing left was a dagger given to him by Elsie's father and a small eagle hatchling, Kamushin. Ten years have passed since the incident and he still looks like an eight-year-old boy. During his search for Elsie he meets Fawna, a magical girl who can create water from thin air; Arbey, a strange old woman who has a knack for creating explosives; and Litomo, a streetwise thief with a good heart. Their quest takes them to the legendary city of Goldene. What meets them in the city of Goldene? How is Fawna connected to this city? Will Kazan ever find Elsie and discover the mystery behind his body trapped in time? Find out in this complete set of Kazan! Set (x7), b&w (Note Price) $61.25 STARS OF THE MONTH STORM RIDERS #4 by Wing Shing Ma After Cloud is badly beaten, Wind is left alone to face the combined might of Wu Buddha, DuGu Ming, and Sword Saint. Yet more troubling to Wind than the strength of his enemies is his best friend Duan-Lang's complicity in their plot to kill him! Hop on-board this growing Kung Fu comic sensation while it's still early! With fully painted interiors and a brilliantly realized cast of hundreds, the Storm Riders adventure is only beginning! (STAR16311) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $11.95 WILD 7 #4 GN by Mikiya Mochizuki In this volume, Backfire, an explosives specialist for Wild 7 goes to report to Chief, the founder of Wild 7. Backfire observes the Chief having a secret meeting with a rival crook. Once Wild 7 hears this news, they begin to question the Chief's loyalties. Is he friend or foe? (STAR16318) SC, 256pg, b&w $9.95 WOUNDED MAN #8 by Kazuo Koike & Ryoichi Ikegami Keisuke and his squad decide to stand their ground and fight the Veterans' Army that has overrun Little Italy. After the battle, only two ex-Green Berets are left, but they seem determined to cause as much trouble for Keisuke as possible. They chase Keisuke's group onto an aircraft carrier where the final showdown between Keisuke and the Veterans' Army takes place. Can Keisuke's men defeat the brutal Indian Joe and allow Keisuke a final chance for vengeance? (STAR16321) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 ******************** COM.X CODENAME: BABETOOL TP by Deighton, Taborda & Gaitan The first-ever trade paperback collection published by Com.X! Featuring the acclaimed art and writing skills of Argentinian talents, Walther Taborda and José Luis Gaitan, and transcribed by Eddie Deighton. This is the first time this story has been seen outside of their native country of Argentina and collects issues #1 and #2, as well as the never-before-published #3, concluding the first story-arc in the Babetool series. 74 pages of story and art, plus behind-the-scenes sketch pages and exclusive full-color posters by Com.X artists and some of Argentina's leading comic talents! All presented with the usual high production values and consideration that only Com.X supply! (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 100pg, PC $12.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BAZOOKA JULES BUMPER EDITION Reprinting the first two sell-out issues of Bazooka Jules, this perfect-bound collection also includes exclusive sketches, pin- ups, and a brand new cover from upcoming star, Neil Googe! Also included within this edition: preview art from Joshua Middleton's Sky Between Branches. (STAR15174) (CAUT: 4) FC $5.99 ******************** CLA$$WAR #1 METAL EDITION Originally produced as a retailer/fan "thank you" edition in the U.K., this very rare metallic foil version of Cla$$war #1 is a must-have for fans of the series, as well as those looking for rare collectibles from hot, new talent, Trevor Hairsine. Limited to 200 copies. (CAUT: 4) FC $50.00 COM.X SAN DIEGO COMICON 2002 SKETCHBOOK Didn't make it to Comicon 2002? Don't worry! Com.X is offering it's exclusive Sketchbook through Previews for one month only! This edition features sketches from Neil Googe (Bazooka Jules), Ben Oliver (Puncture), Mick McMahon (Judge Dredd/Heavy Plant), Joshua Middleton (Sky Between Branches), and upcoming Com.X star Daniel Boultwood (Monkey-Boy and Boosh)! Limited to 2,000 copies. Also available in a signed and numbered edition, limited to 199 copies and including three creator signatures and a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) PC $15.00 PRIMAL: THE COMIC BOOK—SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION by Uttley, Deighton, Oliver & Middleton Based on a brand-new PlayStation 2 game from Sony, this special signed and numbered edition comic is strictly limited to only 999 copies worldwide. Featuring full-color art from Joshua Middleton (Sky Between Branches) and Ben Oliver (Puncture). Each copy comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) FC, 20pg $15.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SKY BETWEEN BRANCHES #0 by Joshua Middleton This is your last chance to obtain a first printing of one of this year's most talked about comic books! Joshua Middleton's Sky Between Branches has been a sell-out in every comic book store and demand just keeps growing. Even industry professionals are in awe of this beautifully crafted masterpiece. Don't miss out! (CAUT: 4) FC, 24pg $2.99 ***************** COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND CBLDF NEWSLETTER BUSTED! #13 Three years ago Texas authorities arrested a comic shop manager for doing his job. After selling an adult manga comic book to an adult, Jesus Castillo was arrested and later convicted of promoting obscenity. The state 's reason? "Comics are for kids." Read the full, frightening story of the Fund's continuing battle to keep Castillo out of prison and defend comics' place as protected free speech in this issue of Busted! Also inside, see how the professional community is helping the Fund in feature articles about Frank Miller, Sam Kieth, Andy Mangels, and George Perez, including never before seen Perez artwork! Plus First Amendment news, convention reports, and more in the biggest issue of Busted ever! Newsletter, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.00 CBLDF FRANK MILLER DEFY CENSORSHIP T-SHIRT Raise a defiant fist against censorship when you proudly wear this striking new image by outspoken comics advocate Frank Miller. Depicting a fist raised against a lightning bolt on a blue 100% cotton tee, Miller's image evokes the CBLDF's unwavering commitment to keep fighting the forces who would inhibit your right to read comic books. Join the fight, wear these colors and show your commitment to defending the First Amendment in the comics field. (CAUT: 4) L-XXL $20.00 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND POSTER SET Fight for your rights with this inspiring poster series from your freedom-loving friends at the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. This set collects all four patriotic posters designed by Randy Dahlk. Censorship may be un-American, but it's still a constant threat, waiting to strike at the comics industry unaware! How can you protect your loved ones and your comics from such a dire threat? By supporting the industry's best defense, the CBLDF. Show your solidarity by proudly displaying these CBLDF posters in your shop, home, school, or office. Set of four full-color posters, each measuring 18" x 24" and printed on heavy cardboard stock. (CAUT: 4) Set (x4), 18x24, FC $34.95 COMIC CAVALCADE JUNGLE FANTASY #1/2 by Robert Lugibihl, Jack Jadson, & Al Rio This special #1/2 issue features the first appearance and story with Lorelei, an all-new jungle babe! Newcomer Jack Jadson provides the beautiful art on this all new story! This new regular series is one you won't want to miss with art from Al Rio, Ron Adrian, Sean Shaw, Juan Jose Ryp, and more! Wall-to-wall jungle girl action awaits you with nothing but the greatest artists of the female form! Available with covers by Al Rio, Ron Adrian, Matt Martin, and two nude editions, one by Al Rio and the other by Matt Martin! These special covers are limited to just 3,000 copies each! NOTE: The nude cover editions are intended for mature readers and are not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. RIO––b&w, 16pg $3.95 ADRIAN––b&w, 16pg $3.95 MARTIN––b&w, 16pg $3.95 RIO NUDE––b&w, 16pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 MARTIN NUDE––b&w, 16pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 WEBWITCH COMPANION MARTIN SKETCH EDITION by Tim Vigil & Matt Martin This very special sketch edition features an original ink Webwitch sketch on each copy and is the first ever by fan favorite artist Matt Martin! Tim Vigil's all new Webwitch series is coming soon, and this special Companion provides a special new prelude story! That's right, an exclusive lead-in to the #1 issue can only be found in this limited Webwitch Companion featuring luscious art by the one and only Tim Vigil. This book also includes a special look at the characters of the upcoming series and at the Webwitch adventures before now. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity and this edition is limited to just 200 copies. b&w, 16pg $29.95 COMICS CONSPIRACY GENERIC COMIC BOOK #11 by Miers, Santos, Silva, & Thomas Generic Man takes a name! This issue starts a multi-issue story arc in which Generic Man joins a superhero team. No longer a loner, he must find a name by which to distinguish himself from the hordes of superheroes already out there. Featuring the return of Bad Girl, Up Man and his Fruity Sidekick, and more costumed kooks than you can swat with a copy of Previews! If they ever stop fighting each other, maybe they can save the world… but probably not. b&w, 16pg $2.95 CPM MANGA JERRY ROBINSON'S ASTRA TP by Robinson & Cohn, Oishi, & Tanaka Astra is a beautiful, blonde interstellar princess who has never seen a man, since her Amazonian race has evolved to a point where they only bear females. Now their supply of "seed" is running out, and Astra must find a male savior...before her sisters all die out! Can Astra find the right combination of brains and brawn to repopulate her world, or will she just have to settle...like every...other...woman? MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $15.95 Manga 18 DEMON BEAST INVASION: THE ORIGINAL MANGA—BOOK ONE TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 232pg, b&w $16.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DARK ANGEL VOLUME FOUR: LEGEND OF THE SACRED BEAST TP Dark has fought and won despite the odds against him. An unlikely Phantom Saint of the Red Phoenix, he keeps getting lost and can't even spread his wings at will, but there's something about him that keeps winning him allies. Now he's got an immeasurable desert to cross before he can get to Oukoku where his destiny awaits. What mysteries await him... and just who or what is the danger known as the Gairana? (STAR16063) SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $15.95 GEOBREEDERS BOOK 4: UNFRIENDLY SKIES TP by Akihiro Ito The ongoing feud between Kagura Security and the Phantom Cats has been legendary, but the stakes are raised even higher when one of our heroes is kidnapped! Making matters worse, hostage and hijackers alike are trapped on a jet airplane that the army is trying to shoot out of the sky! Getting stuck between the government and the Phantom Cats isn't the best place for any self-respecting action hero to be! Written and illustrated by the mega-talented Akihiro Ito, Geobreeders is a high-octane slugfest that never runs short on action, thrills, and cute girls with machine guns! (STAR16287) SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $15.95 ************** CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: THE ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR #6 by Billy Tucci with Craig Shaw Gardner The time of Battle is upon us. Ana Ishikawa dons the ancient Kyoto armor her mother had forsaken as she attempts to halt the Nara Sohei once and for all. One by one the Nara assassins are sought out and destroyed, and Shi will finally purge New York of such bloodshed. She will duel against the leader of the black-cloaked warriors atop the Queensborough/59th Street Bridge. But Ana's best friend, the lethally beautiful Tomoe, leads the Nara. Tomoe's mantra is that of the butterfly, and she wields her bladed war-fans in a delicate-but-deadly sweep of a song. Bound by honor, a broken-hearted Tomoe must deliver the head of Shi to the ruthless Yakuza crime lord, Masahiro Arashi. Stinging rain and striking lighting slash as embattled friends clash 400 feet above the East River in an incredible dance of death. There will be only one victor, but two lives will be destroyed. 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. Warrior is based on the legendary Way of the Warrior story arc but with an added twist that forever alters the Shi universe we've all come to know. b&w (6 of 7) $2.99 SHI: THE ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR #1 ANTIQUITIES EDITION by Billy Tucci with Craig Shaw Gardner Crusade offers a special limited edition "Antiquities Edition" of Billy Tucci's latest series, Shi: The Illustrated Warrior! These extremely rare editions are signed, numbered and painstakingly hand-made by Billy using premier Arches heavyweight watercolor paper. A must for every Shi collector and limited to only 99 copies! (CAUT: 4) b&w $99.00 SHI: KYOTO SOHEI COLLECTOR'S KATANA The ancient ceremonial weapon of Ana Ishikawa's Sohei ancestors is here! Each of these beautiful 39 ¼", 440 stainless steel bladed katanas are meticulously hand-crafted and coordinate with last year's Shi Tanto Dagger. This stunning sword features a tortoise shell saya (sheath) and red braided hilt. All swords are engraved with the Shi logo and limited identification number. A must-have for every Shi, Martial Arts, and samurai weapons collector! (CAUT: 4) Katana $199.00 CURTIS COMIC BARCHETTA VOLUME 2 #1 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 #5 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 ESP VOLUME 2 #1 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 2 #1 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 2 #1 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 #2 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 #5 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 #5 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 2 #1 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 2 #1 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 2 #1 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 #5 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 #5 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 CLOCKWORK ANGELS TP by Lea Hernandez Destinies converge in 1897 New Orleans when Temperance, a magician who can read the last thoughts of the dead, and her companion Amy, who hasn't slept since she was born, are drawn into a pact between a murderer and his accomplice. Doomed by her weak heart, Amy is fated to perform a wonder to rival Temperance's feat and possibly save them all. This completely remastered edition is the second volume in the "Texas Steampunk" saga and has an all new cover as well as commentary by creator Lea Hernandez. Introduction by Warren Ellis (Planetary, Transmetropolitan). SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CATHEDRAL CHILD GN by Lea Hernandez What if the year was 1897, and you lived in a church in a Texas that might have been — a frontier of steam technology and old magic? For young lovers Glory and Sumner, tutors to the giant computer, Cathedral, this world is real. It's also about to end when a wish to free Glory's virtual friend, Camille, from Cathedral is granted in a way none of them expects. This new edition of Cathedral Child features digitally re-mastered art and an all-new cover and author's commentary by Eisner Award- nominated (1999, 2000) creator and YALSA Popular Paperbacks finalist Lea Hernandez. Introduction by Kurt Busiek (Astro City). (STAR16177) SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w $10.95 **************** DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS JACK STAFF #12 by Paul Grist There is a Time Leech loose on the streets of Castletown. Has time finally run out for Britain's greatest hero? This is the last Dancing Elephant Press issue! Next month, check out the Image Comics listing for for the all-new, all-color Jack Staff! (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $2.95 DEATH RAY GRAPHICS WEAPON BROWN by Jason Yungbluth He's a blockheaded, wishy-washy killing machine, and he's out to rescue his redheaded girlfriend and settle some old scores along the way! Weapon Brown is the most outrageous parody ever, spoofing Peanuts, Mad Max, Hellboy, and more! This special one-shot collects the entire "A Peanut Scorned" saga from issues #1-4 of Jason Yungbluth's Deep Fried, with new material added. Also, includes a brand new short story, "A Weapon Brown Christmas." Funny, gritty, and absolutely demented! b&w, 48pg $4.99 DEE VEE PRESS DEEVEE: MOLOTOV edited by Daren White & Michael Evans DeeVee: Molotov, Australia's top comics anthology, returns, again featuring all-new self--contained stories from some of today's most internationally successful and critically well respected creators! DeeVee: Molotov contains works from DeeVee regulars Eddie Campbell (From Hell), James Kochalka (Fantastic Butterflies) and Gary Chaloner (The Spirit: The New Adventures), Mandy Ord (Top Shelf, Wilnot), Daren White (Bacchus), and Amber Carvan (Milkbar, Silent Army), and features the international debuts of Christie McMurray and David Tang. b&w, 48pg $4.95 DEUX GRAPHICA STUDIO ASTIKA #4 by Muñoz & Mantella, & Taborda Rig and its team continue facing terrible threats. To the Gupta power and the perfect machine to kill (Aranga), the Nasticos seems to add a new model of perfect robot. But the new enemy is a being created by the Nasticos? Many surprises hope in this new chapter of best comic book style "anime". A special occasion to celebrate the new year 2101 in the Empire of India. Regular Cover by Griffo and Alternate Cover by Juanmar. FC, 32pg $2.99 GENOME #4 by Muñoz & Mantella, Rearte, & Taborda Joe Doe lives a very special celebration of Christmas in Saint Joan City. The West Coast does not offer one Christmas White, all the opposite. Colonel Yates will deal with which the called clone Joe Doe undergoes one Christmas very dark. Bonus: A Christmas Tale in charge of the tender and sweet Martin Generis! Regular Cover by Gabriel Rearte and Alternate Cover by Diego Greco. FC, 32pg $2.99 DIGITAL WEBBING OFFERED AGAIN O/A BURN #1 ONE-SHOT by Rich, Jerry, & Jimmy Ma Previously previewed in the pages of Digital Webbing Presents, Burn: Rain is the first book from the creative team at Epic Proportions Art Studio. Troy and Marlon are ambushed by their former gang members in a nightclub while the heartbroken Meiling awaits Troy's return. Love, honor, violence, betrayal and brotherhood take place in a stylish and moody gangland Chinatown. Two Variant covers, blue and red. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.50 ********************** DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #6 by Various Acclaimed fantasy author, Michael Moorcock, along with Marvel newcomer Vatche Mavlian, gallop the Masked Buckaroo through the pages, and there's quite a posse riding alongside him in this issue! Digital Webbing's cyborg covergirl, Digital Widow, stars in her own action-packed story; Amber & Alley conclude their behind-the-scenes look at the world of costumed crime fighters; a WWII Sharpshooter sees more than his targets through his rifle's scope; the adventurous Elven girls, Arazel & Xarenia, put their "kick me" signs through their paces; and a cute little gingerbread man by the name of Gutwallow seeks a magical talisman. Wraparound cover reunites the team of Deon Nuckols (Thor), James Taylor (Decoy), and Val Staples (Masters of the Universe) for this giant-sized 48-page first anniversary issue! b&w, 48pg $2.95 GUTWALLOW #1 by Dan Berger In the first book of the new three-issue Gutwallow mini-series, the stalwart Gingerbread Man meets Miyoki, sole survivor of a Fox civilization that has just been wiped out by their warring neighbors, a mob of humans following the orders of the evil wizard Garloff the Grey. As Gutwallow befriends the traumatized Furry, his friends Leafale and J'Sika make an ally of their own — a soldier named Angus, member of the human army! The enraged Fox plots her revenge against mankind while Leafale and J'Sika struggle to find their lost companion, none other than Gutwallow himself. Medieval mayhem ensues! Also in this issue, Gutwallow's origin is told at last! b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 DORK TOWER PRESS DORK TOWER COLLECTED VOLUME 5: UNDERSTANDING GAMERS TP by John Kovalic Expanded, and with new material, it's Understanding Gamers from Dork Tower #18, back as a full-sized trade paperback! One of the most hilarious comic books of the year just got bigger and better, with 20 more pages of "Understanding Gamers," as well as tons of never-before collected Dork Tower comic strips from dorktower.com, Dragon Magazine, Scrye, Games Magazine, and msn.com! Also includes "The Death of Gandalf, Part III" from the Dork Tower: Lord of the Rings Special, and lots of other features, as well as a complete eight-page role-playing game! "Understanding Gamers" is sure to join the rest of the Dork Tower collections as a bestseller, and just in time for the holidays! SC, 7x10, 134pg, b&w $15.99 DORK TOWER #22 by John Kovalic "DAILY CARSON"—It was only a matter of time before fan-favorite Carson the Muskrat got his own issue of Dork Tower, and look at all the Muskrat Love that needs to be spread around! Trapped in a world he never rolled up, Carson's day is a hilarious in-depth look at the character that launched Dork Tower! And keep an eye out for some special cameos! Plus, back-up features from Greg Hyland (Lethargic Lad), Rich Koslowski (The 3 Geeks), Aaron Williams (Nodwick, PS 238), and Scott Kurtz (PvP), as well as classic Wild Life strips (Carson's first gig) by John Kovalic, a free game, and a beautiful cover painted by award-winning cartoonist Steve Sack! The best value in comics just keeps getting better! b&w, 48pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DORK TOWER #20 by John Kovalic "GILLY'S GIANT-SIZE BOOK OF THE DEAD"—This issue is devoted to everyone's favorite Perky Goth, Gilly! Now that Matt's blurted out his feelings for her, what's a Goth to do? And how can she avoid Matt's girlfriend, Kayleigh? Spend a whole day with the princess of Perky, and put the Romance back into Necromancy. Plus, Rich Koslowski's The 3 Geeks, Greg Hyand's Lethargic Lad, Aaron Williams' Nodwick and PS 238, and Scott Kurtz's PvP. And don't miss the brand-new roleplaying game by James Wallis: Afterlives, a role-playing game where your dead characters take on a whole new life! A huge 48-page special issue, still only $2.99! b&w, 46pg $2.99 ********************** PVP #8 by Scott R. Kurtz Let's all go to the lobby... and get ourselves a treat! Can you survive watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster with the biggest movie geeks in the universe? Join the PvP gang as they examine our obsession with the silver screen. This month's cover presented in Widescreen (not that pathetic pan and scan)! b&w, 32pg $2.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY COLLIER'S VOLUME 2 #2 by David Collier The weirdest member of the D&Q family, David Collier, has a knack for telling the strange-but-true stories of people. His idiosyncratic style has earned him a cult following in comics. This is pure Collier, wandering through old memories and the filthy downtown streets, in the latest in his series of biographical sketches. Collier takes us back 20 years to his rocky friendship with an old Brit punker and fellow cartoonist named Brat X, and Collier's first letter from Robert Crumb. MATURE READERS b&w $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COLLIER'S VOLUME 2 #1 by David Collier On the heels of his recent book collection, Portraits From Life, David Collier returns with Volume 2 of his eponymous comic book series! In this feature-length story, "Dennis Was Good and Bad," Collier writes about the tragic life of an old friend. Find out why people like Chris Ware, R. Crumb, and Joe Sacco consider Collier one of the best cartoonists working today! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.50 O/A PORTRAITS FROM LIFE by David Collier In 2001, Collier hit his stride with this selection of biographies of outsiders: The sweetheart of the prairies becomes an Olympic champion… but fame will sour her; Grey Owl is an early enviromentalist — and an Englishman!; Canada's infamous 21 year imprisonment of an innocent young man; Collier's charmingly weird Grandfather (in case you wondering where Collier gets it from); and finally, the man who gave mescaline to Aldous Huxley and coined the word "psychedelic." "I don't think there's a cartoonist whose new work I approach with such anticipations as David Collier." -Joe Sacco (Palestine) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, b&w $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUMMER OF LOVE by Debbie Drechsler Debbie Drechsler pens this moving story of a young girl coming to terms with her sexual identity after she moves to a new town and awkwardly tries to make friends at high school. The painful teenage experiences of broken love and alienation are eloquently explored here by Drechsler and her drawings are printed in somber hues of green and brown. This story, winner of an Ignatz Award for best series, will finally be collected together in one stunning cloth edition! (STAR16160)(CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 7x10, PC $24.95 ************************* DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA #6 by Furman, Lee, Armstrong, Wang & Yeung Writer Simon Furman (Transformers: The War Within) and Transformers: Generation 1 artist supreme Pat Lee present a special, two-part Armada story! You'd think that Megatron — powerful beyond measure in his own right and now further augmented by Minicon might — would be content. Well, you'd be wrong. Now, Megatron is looking to forge the ultimate Minicon weapon, the Star Saber! As for Optimus Prime and the Autobots, their own Minicons are missing — and with them their only chance of survival! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS: THE WAR WITHIN #3 by Simon Furman & Don Figueroa Deep within Cybertron, Optimus Prime faces his first and greatest test: an ordeal by fire against five lethal Decepticon warriors. Wounded, on the run, Prime must plumb personal depths of strength and character he didn't even know he possessed. But even if he survives, waiting in the wings is Megatron…whose agenda is more terrifying and far-reaching than anyone had imagined! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS: PROFILE BOOK #1 by Various Dreamwave Productions brings you an amazing collection of Transfromers artwork in December. The first of four profile books, Dreamwave will deliver original art depicting only Generation One characters. Various artists, whose art you have already experienced in G1 calendars and posters, have signed on to fill the first book. This book lists the names and traits of your favorite G1 characters, and the exceptional coloring and artistic quality you have come to expect from all DreamWave products enhance simple nostalgia. We won't say you have to get this first of four profile books, you'll simply regret it. Great for the holidays as an introduction to the Transformers: Generation 1 characters, or simply as a refresher for those who were around the first time. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC (1 of 4) $12.95 ARKANIUM #4 by Lee, Easton, Thomas, Stull, & Walker Rowan and Shing, demoralized and shell-shocked after the devastating attack from Moukie and his Children of the Damned, realize that they have no time to regroup because a United Nations special-forces unit is hot on their trail. Shing's life-long friend and confidant, Sasha, is now a captive of the Children. Yet she uses her hostage situation as a way of learning more about the dark designs of Moukie and his mad lust for the power of the Arkanium scrolls. Sash uncovers the puzzle of the bizarre connection that links the destinies of Rowan, Shing, and Moukie while one member of the Children of the Damned makes his play for dominance. As Act One of Arkanium comes to a senses-shattering conclusion, secrets are revealed, ghosts from the past are resurrected, and the bounds of heroism are pushed to their ultimate limits. This is the crucial issue that propels our heroes onto the road of their uncertain fate. FC, 32pg $2.95 FATE OF THE BLADE #5 by Sarracini, Yamen, Sander, & Bergkvist Mya's runs into some of the most bizarre characters she's ever laid eyes on as she continues her journey to avenge the loss of her soulmate. Just wait until you meet...the Ladies of Eden! You'll hardly believe your eyes! But what is their plan and why do they want Mya to be involved…whether she likes it or not? The action continues in Fate of the Blade #5! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 WARLANDS VOLUME 3 #2 by Augustyn, Guerrero, & Jimenez; colored by Dreamwave Colors From the snow covered mountains in Warlands' frigid north, to the world's storm-tossed southern seas, a band of heroes struggles to come together to face the planet's greatest threat — the dark soul of Warlands itself. Threatened by the rise of these diverse heroes, this evil force summons a rag-tag army of those inclined toward darkness to its defense. If Warlands is to be exorcized of its ever-present spectre of war and death, our heroes must embark on a quest toward the light, surviving the attacks of a berserk barbarian army — and an ever-stranger array of fierce, unstoppable, supernatural monsters. FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION 1 #2—AUTOBOT COVER POSTER by Pat Lee with Rob Armstrong While all the Transformers: G1 #1 covers are now nearly impossible to find, it seems that the same plague is occurring for the #2 covers! So the folks at Dreamwave, not liking anyone to miss out, are offering it to you as a poster! Featuring perhaps the three coolest cars out there , now you can have Jazz, Prowl, and Mirage plastered on your wall at four-times the size! If you're collecting all the Transformers posters, then this one is a must-have! And if you aren't collecting them… what are you waiting for?! Poster, 26x39, FC $6.95 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION 1 #6—AUTOBOT COVER POSTER by Pat Lee with Armstrong & Sunga Red Alert and Inferno, the saviors of the Autobot race (and the coolest looking ambulance and fire truck around!) are now available as a poster! This is one of Pat Lee's finest Transformers covers, rendered in a painted style and fully capturing the Autobots' need for restoration, this is the cover to the series finale! Get this poster now and relive the memorable conclusion to the most anticipated comic series of 2002! Poster, 26x39, FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE 2003 WALL CALENDAR Can't get enough of Dreamwave's stunning Transformers art? Here are 12 all-new Generation 1 images, featuring art by fan- favorites J. Scott Campbell, M.D. Bright, Keron Grant, and more, plus a stunning cover by Pat Lee! Calendar, 11x12, FC $14.99 O/A TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA 2003 WALL CALENDAR It's the Armada 2003 calendar, featuring the all-new Transformers! Inside are 12 original images by some of Dreamwave's best! Having a hard time deciding between the G1 calendar and the Armada calendar? Don't lose any sleep over it — buy 'em both! Calendar, 11x12, FC $14.99 O/A TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA #2 by Sarracini, Raiz, Armstrong, & Wang With enhanced strength on their side, and visions of planetary domination on their minds, the Decepticons declare war on all of Cybertron, determined to rule the planet! Optimus Prime and the Autobots courageously try to defend Cybertron, but will they be enough to stop the Mini-Con-enhanced Decepticons?! FC, 32pg $2.95 ********************** DREAM WEAVER PRESS TALL TAILS: THIEVES' QUEST #11 by J.D. Calderon & Daphne Lage With the Great Seal now in the hands of the Kalizarians, time begins to run out for the entire realm. Silvermain is wounded thanks to a hapless scout and Raulph tries to put together his own plan concerning Prince Christian. Yet in the midst of chaos life springs anew as Pandora makes the final choice to keep the child saved from the burning inn. But will an extremely hesitant Ravenwood still be by her side? b&w, 32pg $3.50 THE COMPLETE TALL TAILS: THIEVES' QUEST VOLUME 2 TP by J.D. Calderon & Daphne Lage The adventure continues as the Ravenwood cousins join forces in their quest for the Seal of Iberion and unwittingly end up in the center of an escalating war! While we discover more facts about our heroes, their loves and pasts come together to create turmoil and tragedy. Collects issues #5-9 of the epic fantasy. SC, 7x10, 148pg, b&w $14.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF THOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY 10" BIG BUST Presented in his classic costume — and just in time for his 40th Anniversary! — The Mighty Thor rests atop a base inscribed with the image of his mighty hammer, Mjolnir! Standing 10" tall from the base to the tip of the wings atop his helm, Thor is steeled for an unseen foe; the essence of the mightiest warrior in the Marvel Universe, captured here by sculptor Tony Cipriano and paint-mastered in vivid detail by Dan Lane! The MSRP on this beautiful bust is $99.99, but since it is Thor's 40th, Dynamic Forces is offering this piece at the special "Introductory Price" (until December 31st) of just $89.99! Limited to just 1,962 production units in the world (the year of Thor's debut in Journey into Mystery #83), this is an awesome deal on an awesome bust — don't miss out! (CAUT: 2 & 4) NOTE: Scheduled to ship in January 2003. Bust $89.99 DF GRAY HULK 40TH ANNIVERSARY BIG BUST Bruce Banner, a man of science, caught in the heart of a Gamma Bomb blast of his own creation. Reborn as The Incredible Hulk! Now, the Hulk is reborn once again, as this massive, incredible "Big" Bust, released in time for 40th Anniversary of the gray-skinned goliath's first appearance! The "Gray" Hulk, who, along with his massive build and strength, maintained his intelligence and awareness, as well as a hatred for most things human (including Bruce Banner), sits in a contemplative pose atop a mound of discarded books. Yet the one he holds in his massive hands seems to have captured all of his interest… an apropos piece by Robert Louis Stevenson entitled "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!" Designed by Pablo Viggiano and Juan Bobillo, sculpted by Pablo Viggiano, and painted by Alejandra Jorquer, the Gray Hulk "Big" Bust stands over 8" tall and 9" from front to back! Strictly limited to just 400 production units in the world, this 40th Anniversary Bust will truly be the centerpiece of your collection! (CAUT: 2 & 4) NOTE: Scheduled to ship in January 2003. Bust $295.00 DF THE LEADER 40TH ANNIVERSARY 8-INCH BIG BUST Appearing way back in Tales to Astonish #62 and #63, "The Leader" went on to establish himself as one of the Incredible Hulk's deadliest foes! Created by the same Gamma Rays that turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk, The Leader turned his newfound, deadly intellect towards a quest for total world domination! Now, the first-ever Leader Bust is being produced by Dynamic Forces! Standing 8" tall, atop a very cool, and very retro base, designer, sculptor and painter Tom Snyder, has created the ultimate tribute to the mad genius of The Leader! Strictly limited to just 1965 production units in the world (the year the Leader first appeared in Tales to Astonish), this magnificent creation is set to dominate your bust collection (just keep him away from your Hulk Busts, these two have never gotten along)! (CAUT: 2 & 4) NOTE: Scheduled to ship in January 2003. Bust $89.99 DF HAVOK 8-INCH BUST Alex Summers, brother of Scott "Cyclops" Summers of the Uncanny X-Men, first appeared in X-Men #54, but donned his now familiar guise as Havok in X-Men #58. Channeling the solar radiation that stored up in his body, his suit was specially designed to harness and release his deadly mutant power! Now, designer Juan Bobillo, and sculptor Pablo Viggiano have created the first-ever Havok Bust! This piece screams with power from the base, which duplicates the swirling energy feeding into Havok's body, to the defiant stance of Havok as he prepares top let loose against an unseen foe! Strictly limited to just 1,969 production units in the word (the year Havok first appeared in the pages of Uncanny X-Men), this magnificent creation will make an awesome addition to your collection (just keep him out of the sun, as that's how Havok gets his power, and we don't want him blowing up the rest of your busts!) (CAUT: 2 & 4) NOTE: Scheduled to ship in January 2003. Bust $89.99 DF G.I. JOE: "V FOR VICTORY" 20TH ANNIVERSARY LITHOGRAPH By G.I. Joe: Frontline artists Dan Jurgens and Bob Layton! Continuing their line of newly-commissioned G.I. Joe lithographs, featuring all-new art, the "V For Victory" piece is truly a masterwork! Penciller Dan Jurgens (artist of the blockbuster G.I. Joe: Frontline), along with inker Bob Layton (founder and creator of Future Comics), have packed 20 of your favorite Joes and nefarious members of Cobra into this piece, measuring 24" wide x 18" tall, printed on 100lb Gallerie Silk Stock! Featuring Duke, Snake-Eyes, Stalker, Scarlett, Strom Shadow, Cobra Commander, and many more, the "V For Victory" Litho presents the end of a deadly battle, with the Joes standing victorious, while the Cobra's slink away into the smoke and mist! The regular MSRP for this Lithograph would be $24.99, but DF is offering it at a special Introductory Price of just $19.83 (the year that G.I. Joe debuted as an animated series) until December 31st! Also available Signed by Dan Jurgens and Bob Layton! REGULAR—Lithograph, 24x18, FC $19.83 SIGNED—Lithograph, 24x18, FC (CAUT: 2) $49.99 DF G.I. JOE COLLECTOR PLATE: BECK COBRA COMMANDER by David Michael Beck Dynamic Forces is proud to present their newest offering form the phenomenal world of G.I. Joe! This first offering features an incredible image of Cobra Commander, sitting regally atop his self-made throne image! Each porcelain plate, measuring 10 3/8" in diameter, features the full-color Beck image, complimented by a gold border accent around the rim! Each plate will be boxed, and limited to a total production run of 1,983 plates (the year G.I. Joe made its animated debut on television!)! Not for dining use, but meant for display, these collector plates will be the pride of your G.I. Joe collection! (CAUT: 4) REGULAR—Plate $49.99 DF STAR TREK: KIRK AND SPOCK LITHOGRAPH by Brian Rood Just in time for the release of Star Trek: Nemesis, DF's classic Star Trek Lithograph series continues with this brand-new piece featuring Captain Kirk and Mister Spock! Painter Brain Rood has outdone himself with this photo-realistic rendering of the two most famous space explorers ever known! The regular MSRP for this Lithograph would be $24.99, but DF is offering it at a special Introductory Price of just $19.66 (the year that Trek debuted on Television) until December 31st! REGULAR—Lithograph, FC $19.66 DFE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE ALTERNATE COVER #1 The next big hit from the '80s is here: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! Following the smash success of the brand-new animated series on Cartoon Network, Image Comics unveils the new Masters of the Universe, and Dynamic Forces has an exclusive alternate cover, offered at the special Introductory Price of $6.99! Also available as a Gold Foil Edition! REGULAR ED.—FC, 32pg $6.99 GOLD FOIL ED.—FC, 32pg $10.00 DFE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE ALTERNATE COVER PREVIEW BOOK You've thrilled to the all-new animated adventures of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe on Cartoon Network. Now get ready for Image Comics' all-new ongoing comics series with this exclusive Prelude issue, featuring an exclusive story and art! FC PI DFE YOUNGBLOOD: BLOODSPORT ALTERNATE COVER #1 Rob Liefeld returns to comics, and he's bringing writer Mark Millar (The Ultimates) along for the ride! Rob Liefeld has been a long-time friend of DF, and they knew that they wanted to be onboard for the historic, anniversary re-launching of the Youngblood team, so they've put together this exclusive alternate cover edition featuring all-new art by Rob! Also available as a Gold Foil Edition, as well as a Signed Edition, autographed by writer Mark Millar — all the way from the U.K.! REGULAR—FC, 32pg $6.99 GOLD FOIL—FC, 32pg $10.00 SIGNED—FC, 32pg $19.99 DFE YOUNGBLOOD: BLOODSPORT PREVIEW BOOK Don't miss out on what's sure to be one of the most talked about comics of 2002 as Rob Liefeld returns to comics (with writer Mark Millar) for the debut of the all-new Youngblood series! Get the inside scoop on this hot new series with this DF Exclusive Preview Book, packed with sketches, behind-the-scenes details, and more! b&w $5.00 DYNAMIC FORCES MEGA '80S MEGA-MICRONAUTS PACK The Dynamic Forces Mega-Micronauts Package features the DF exclusive cover to Micronauts #1 and the DF Exclusive Time Traveler Glow-In-The-Dark Action Figure! Plus, since it 's all about the '80s these days, DF is throwing in eight bonus random comics! They're not telling us what they are, because the surprise is half the fun! Pack $19.80 DF FATHOM FANTASTIC HOLIDAY PACKAGE The Fathom Premiere Trading Card Series Box was a huge hit upon its initial release! Each box of Fathom trading cards came with 36 packs of cards and, randomly inserted in each box, were two signed cards, three "Chrome" cards, and one hand-drawn sketch card! Now you can get all that, plus as a bonus, each order of this special Holiday Package will come with a free box of James Bond trading cards, just in time for the new movie and James Bond's 40th Anniversary! With the Fathom series going strong, and Bond celebrating his Anniversary this year, now is the perfect time to jump in on this premiere trading card series! Package PI DF CAPTAIN AMERICA ACETATE "CEL" LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Signed by artist John Cassaday! Featuring the "pure" cover image to the incredible (and smash, sold-out, hit) Captain America #1, DF's 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: 2) Lithograph, 18x24, FC $89.99 ULTIMATE MARVEL MAGNET SET Dynamic Forces presents some of the greatest Marvel Comic characters of all time in this "ultimate" magnet set! Featuring Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Wolverine, Ultimate Magneto and The Ultimates — from Ultimate Hulk and Ultimate Captain America to Ultimate Iron Man! This premiere series of Ultimate magnets will have Marvel fans rethinking their refrigerator décor! Each Magnet measures approximately 2 ½" x 3 ½" and feature some of your favorite Ultimate Marvel characters with your favorite Marvel artwork! (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Magnet $4.99Ea. DF BATTLE OF THE PLANETS TRADING CARDS HOLIDAY BONUS BOX The Battle of the Planets Premiere Trading Cards featuring the fantastic art of Pat Lee (Transformers), J. Scott Campbell, Jae Lee, Jose Villarrubia, Angel Medina, Brian Rood, Alex Horley, Dan Parsons, Mike Allred, John Cassaday (Captain America), Kevin McCarthy, Marc Silvestri, Greg Horn, Yanick Paquette, Mike Turner, BOTP serie sartist Wilson Tortosa, and many more artistic luminaries, plus classic images from the original cartoon itself! Alex Ross has created an amazing new set of BOTP images, including a special nine-card subset that, when united, form one awesome, fully painted image of the team descending in action! Other special additions to this trading card release include: Autograph Cards, Sketch Cards, 6 Animation Cel Cards, and more! 72 card base set — with each box loaded with 40 packs (that's 4 more per box than the standard trading card release) and 7 cards per pack! Each box will come with a minimum of two (2) signed cards one sketch card per box! Some lucky collectors will strike G-Force gold when they uncover one of the unmarked "hot" boxes distributed randomly in case lots! These special boxes include five (5) signed cards and 2 Sketch cards per box! Each Box will also come with a holiday bonus: a 5" x 7" Comic Con International: San Diego promotional card! BONUS: Each box will include one copy of the BOTP #1 Pat Lee cover edition! Box PI DF BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: "PURE PRINCESS" TRADING CARD SET Featuring six collector's trading cards of everyone's favorite female butt-kicker, Princess! These six images are available exclusively on these trading cards and nowhere else! This premium set comes packaged in a collector's box with a Certificate of Authenticity, and is limited to only 1,000 sets. Set (x6) $10.00 DC Comics DF ROBOTECH SIGNED #0 Signed by writer Jay Faerber! Robotech lives in this prelude special containing a 12-page story illustrated in "jam" style by Jim Lee, Lee Bermejo, Ale Garza, and Carlos D'Anda and featuring a special pin-up section! Series writer Jay Faeber signs a limited amount of copies in conjunction with Dynamic Forces! Don't miss out on the next hot retro revival! Also available as a CGC 9.8-Graded Edition, signed by Jae Faerber. (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—FC, 32pg $19.99 CGC 9.8 GRADED—FC, 32pg PI DF ROBOTECH SIGNED #1 Signed by Long Vo! The highly-anticipated return of Robotech is here! Ace fighter pilot Roy Fokker has gone to war and is making himself a legend through his tenacity and raw ability. His next mission, though, will test even his ability and will bring him into conflict with a face familiar for any Robotech fan, Captain Gloval! But there's a new challenge on the horizon for both of them... and it's about to crash onto Macross Island! Hop on board for the next hot retro revival as series artist Long Vo (of Udon Studios) signs a limited amount of copies in conjunction with Dynamic Forces! Also available as a Re-Marked comic with sketches by Udon Studios! (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—FC, 32pg $19.99 RE-MARKED—FC, 32pg $69.99 DF BATGIRL: YEAR ONE SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Scott Beatty! The creators of Robin: Year One return with a look into the past of another of comics' most popular characters! Barbara Gordon, following her chance meeting with Robin at the end of Robin: Year One, aspires to become a vigilante herself. But between the skepticism of Batman and the watchful eye of her adoptive father James Gordon, she's finding the hero biz to be an uphill battle! Series writer Scott Beatty signs a limited amount of copies in conjunction with Dynamic Forces! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.99 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS EGOMANIA MAGAZINE #2 by Eddie Campbell Includes an Alan Moore interview! This has a big conversation between comic book writer and magician extraordinaire, Eddie Campbell and Alan Moore. Learn about al of Moore's most forward-thinking ideas, with previously unseen art and photos. Plus, the next chapter of Eddie's complex new graphic novel, The History of Humour, and other stuff. b&w, 48pg $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH AFTER THE SNOOTER GN by Eddie Campbell An autobiographical graphic novel in which Eddie Campbell faces his demons, including his grotesque cartoon creation; the annoying insectoid nag known as The Snooter! The book includes at least seven never-before-seen pages. The rest have appeared in the monthly Bacchus comic and other places, but in their new arrangement reveal unexpected plot complexities and surprises, all the way up to Campbell's showdown with The Snooter in Hollywood at the From Hell premiere! (STAR16227) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $14.95 ********************** EUREKA PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 3: H.G. WELLS by Various Ten great stories by H.G. Wells presented in comics and illustration. Includes The Invisible Man by Alex Nino, In the Abyss by John Pierard, and The Man Who Could Work Miracles by ex-Air Pirate, Dan O'Neill. Plus, a Time Machine portfolio by E-Man creator Nicola Cuti; a comics presentation of Orson Welles' radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds by Nick Miller & Antonella Caputo; and comics adaptations by Skip Williamson and Brad Teare. (STAR16195) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 ********************* EXHIBIT A PRESS MAVIS #4 by Batton Lash Wolff & Byrd's intrepid secretary goes forth — in her fourth solo issue, featuring four all-new stories! See Mavis at work and play, from dusk to dawn, with monsters, friends, and lovers! Featuring a super-cool cover by Jaime Hernandez (Love & Rockets) and a gallery of guest pin-ups! b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH SONOVAWITCH! & OTHER TALES OF SUPERNATURAL LAW TP by Batton Lash This deluxe trade collects "Sonovawitch," the acclaimed three-issue story arc from Wolff & Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre issues #18-20, along with issues #17, #21, and #22, plus Mavis #1. In these stories, Wolff & Byrd handle cases for a young man accused of "hexual harassment"; a Japanese high priest entangled with a reptilian monster; a nice guy whose soul is stuck inside a demon; and an assortment of other supernaturally afflicted clients. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. (STAR11661) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $14.95 THE VAMPIRE BRAT & OTHER TALES OF SUPERNATURAL LAW TP by Batton Lash This high-quality trade paperback collects eight comics: Mavis #2, Wolff & Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre #23, and Supernatural Law #24-29. In these self-contained stories, attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd counsel a teenage vampire who believes he's being harassed by "Myrtle, the Vampire Hater"; the wife of a Vincent Price-style mad scientist; and a young boy who seems to be able to control a rampaging purple monster. Introduction by Will Eisner. (STAR14580) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $14.95 ************************ EXTREME IMAGES THE ART OF RICKY CARRALERO SIGNED & NUMBERED TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, PC SRP: $24.95 RICKY CARRALERO'S ELECTRIC IMAGES—NAUGHTY EDITION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 32pg $20.00 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS BLACK HOLE #10 by Charles Burns Ten years in the making, Charles Burns' magnum opus careens towards its inevitably apocalyptic conclusion, with only two issues remaining! This tenth issue is printed with the bleakest and blackest of ink to date: ripe with the stench of infection, the home that Keith's been sitting all summer is now a safe house for kids with the bug. Meanwhile, his courtship of Chris having turned irrevocably black, Keith's futility is palpable until he bumps into a (seemingly) well Eliza at the supermarket. And what of those tadpoles growing out of Keith's ribs? The story of a mysterious plague that strikes mid-70s Seattle, only affecting teenagers. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $4.50 COMICS JOURNAL WINTER SPECIAL 2003 edited by Gary Groth William Stout is one of the most accomplished, critically acclaimed, and commercially successful illustrators, painters, and cartoonists in America today. He has, for over 30 years, brought consummate draftsmanship, impeccable craft, painterly nuance, and a mature vision that is, by turns, riotously Rabelaisian and awe-inspiringly naturalistic to virtually every form of visual popular culture — from comics to film to gallery exhibitions. The Comics Journal Winter 2003 Special spotlights Stout's work with a beautiful cover, painted especially for this volume, and an interview with the artist in which he proves to be not only a great artist but an engaging raconteur and high-flying theorist as well. The interview covers his long career, which includes, among other highlights, his solo comics as well as his collaborations with Jack Kirby, Moebius, Al Williamson, Russ Manning, and Harvey Kurtzman; his various film work for Jim Henson, Walt Disney, and others; his album covers for Firesign Theatre, The Rolling Stones, and more. Essays included in the special are: R. Fiore on The Simpson's; Paul Gravett on "Whatever Happened to the Escape Artists", with new strips by the most prominent artists who appeared in that groundbreaking '80s British comics anthology (Escape), including Eddie Campbell and Carol Swain; Donald Phelps on Lynda Barry; Tom Spurgeon on Tom Hart; and Bill Blackbeard on Milt Gross. "Patriotism" informs the comics section this time around with the comics of Joe Sacco, Bill Stout, Kim Deitch, R. Crumb, Bill Griffith, Phoebe Gloeckner, Jack Jackson, Sam Henderson, Tom Toles and many others! SC, 12x12, 156pg, PC $22.95 LUBA'S COMICS AND STORIES #3: "OFELIA" by Gilbert Hernandez The third issue in the always entertaining and intriguing series from Love & Rockets co-creator Gilbert Hernandez is all about La Familia: When Luba and Ofelia aren't getting along, it's up to Luba's children to try to cheer Ofelia up; Ofelia's start to her book about Luba is interrupted by a soul-searching bout of writers block; and Luba discovers from her sisters Fritz and Petra that she was abandoned by her mother (or was she?). Gilbert's ability to create beautiful stories with a rich depth of character around Luba and her family and continue to develop best-selling comics in the Love & Rockets series is simply amazing. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XII #1 (JAN022439) b&w, 24pg $3.50 NAUGHTY BITS #37 by Roberta Gregory This fine issue from one of comics' premiere female cartoonists continues the "It's a Bitchy, Bitchy, Bitchy, Bitchy World" storyline in which Midge finds herself reunited with Kenney. She discovers what he's been doing with some very revealing photographs he took of her! Also, Marcie returns after a long absence and launches another crusade. This time the target is Midge's lesbian friend Barb and her family. It seems everyone joins the fight in this story. Plus, for this winter issue, Roberta re-lives some summer fun and presents a short story by Bruce Taylor — and some other suprises! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 NOTES FROM A DEFEATIST TP by Joe Sacco Before Joe Sacco crafted his two major works of "cartoon journalism," Palestine and Safe Area Gorazde, he created a number of shorter pieces, ranging from one-page gags to 30-page "graphic novelettes." This massive book finally collects the entirety of Sacco's earlier journalistic and autobiographical work, plus a sizable serving of his satirical strips, many of them never before collected in book form. The centerpieces in Notes from a Defeatist are a triptych of war stories: "When Good Bombs Happen to Bad People," a history of aerial bombing that specifically targets civilian populations; "More Women, More Children, More Quickly," in which Sacco relates his mother's harrowing experiences during World War II in Malta; and, most personally (and closest to Sacco's later work), "How I Loved the War," Sacco's impassioned but sardonic reflection on the Gulf war, the surrounding propaganda and media circus, and his own ambivalent feelings as both a spectator and commentator: The book derives its title from this sequence, which has acquired a painful new relevance in the past half-year. Notes from a Defeatist also includes a roadie's-eye view of an American punk band's eventful European tour, a reminiscence of an awful season spent in his native Malta, Sacco's hilarious recollections of his career as a librarian, a selection of satirical strips about slackers, artists, and American salarymen, and much more. MATURE READERS SC, 216pg, b&w $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE COMICS JOURNAL WINTER 2002 SPECIAL edited by Gary Groth This edition of the successful new series from The Comics Journal cover-features Joe Sacco. Sacco contributes a new cover, a new strip, and is the subject of a long interview. The special edition also features new strips done especially for the magazine by today's best cartoonists, including: Dave Cooper, Bill Griffith, Charles Burns, Gary Panter, R. Crumb, Ivan Brunetti, Jaime Hernandez, Justin Green, Mary Fleener, Gilbert Hernandez, Phoebe Gloeckner, Carol Tyler, Richard Sala, Jordan Crane, Dylan Horrocks, Roger Langridge, and Chris Ware. The theme of the cartooning section is the art and profession of cartooning itself. (STAR15142) SC, 12x12, 120pg, PC $19.95 THE COMPLETE PALESTINE TP by Joe Sacco Based on several months of research and an extended visit to the West Bank and Gaza Strip in the early 1990s (where he conducted over 100 interviews with Palestinians and Jews), Palestine was the first major comics work of political and historical nonfiction by Sacco. Introduction by Edward Said. (STAR14596) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 288pg, b&w $24.95 SAFE AREA GORAZDE TP by Joe Sacco In 1995-1996, Joe Sacco spent four months in Bosnia immersing himself in the human side of life during wartime, researching stories rarely found in conventional news coverage. This book focuses on the Muslim enclave of Gorazde, where Sacco spent four weeks, entering before the Muslims trapped inside had access to the outside world, electricity or running water. (STAR14887) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $19.95 THE STRANGE CASE OF EDWARD GOREY TP by AlexanderTheroux This is Alexander Theroux's second monograph for Fantagraphics Books (following The Enigma of Al Capp), on the world- class cartoonist and illustrator whose wide-ranging career spans 50 years and nearly 100 books. Drawing on exclusive interviews with Gorey over the years, Theroux explores Gorey's artistic impulses, his vast and eclectic interest in popular culture, and examines the nooks and crannies of Gorey's career. (STAR11831) SC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w $7.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARNOLD ROTH: FREE LANCE TP by Arnold Roth Fantagraphics Books is proud to publish the coffee-table style art book to accompany the traveling Arnold Roth exhibition celebrating 50 years of cartooning. The exhibit showcases almost 100 pieces of Roth's work, drawn over the last 50 years, and will be on the road through 2004. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 120pg, PC $22.95 O/A B. KRIGSTEIN HC by Greg Sadowski A gigantic retrospective/biography/critical assessment of one of the most important cartoonists in the history of comics, who went on to become a renowned fine arts teacher in New York. The author had full access to Bernard Krigstein's archives and files and has written a compelling biography of the artist. Krigstein is renowned as one of the great innovators working within the commercial comics industry. This book reproduces many of Krigstein's comics stories as well as many of his commercial assignments (such as the line of paperback covers he did for the reissues of Joyce Cary's novels) as well as his fine art paintings. HC, 240pg, FC $49.95 *********************** STARS OF THE MONTH BOOK OF CHANGES: A COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS by Kristine McKenna With interviews from music legends like James Brown, Captain Beefheart, Ray Charles, George Clinton, Leonard Cohen, Bo Diddley, Willie Dixon, Al Green, Merle Haggard, Brian Eno, Nico, Iggy Pop, Nina Simone, Artie Shaw, Tom Waits, Neil Young and Pete Townshend, to noted beat authors William Burroughs, Allen Ginsburg and others, this collection reveals numerous insights into some of the greatest artistic minds of the 20th Century. PLUS each interview is accompanied by a portrait of the subject, drawn by the cream of the cartoonist crop! (STAR14803) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 300pg, b&w $14.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL LIBRARY, VOLUME ONE: JACK KIRBY TP edited by Milo George Kirby's dynamic art and limitless imagination were responsible for much of what made comics great from the 1940s through the '70s. In The Comics Journal Library Voume. 1: Jack Kirby, the first of a series of collections of interviews and essays from the medium's premier magazine of critical commentary for the past 25 years, Fantagraphics Books presents a comprehensive look at the man and the creator through a series of exclusive in-depth interviews and critical essays. (STAR16181) SC, 12x12, 120pg, PC $18.95 YOUR VIGOR FOR LIFE APPALLS ME SC by R. Crumb Spanning the most important era of his life, from the painful formative years of his early adolescence to the fame and fortune of his adulthood, this collection of Robert Crumb's personal correspondence sheds light on the artistic development, bitter struggle, and ultimate triumph of the greatest cartoonist of the twentieth century. A powerful literary view into the mind of an artistic genius, and an entertaining read even for those few not familiar with the cartooning giant's work. It's Crumb's sketchbook of words! (STAR10508) SC, 6x9, 256pg, b&w $14.95 THE ENIGMA OF AL CAPP TP by Alexander Theroux Acclaimed writer Alexander Theroux (the former Harvard, Yale, and MIT professor best recognized for his novel Darconville's Cat and last year's The Primary Colors, which John Updike called "a unique gem") delves into the well-known, yet often glossed over, dark side of one of our most celebrated funnymen, Al Capp, creator of Li'l Abner. Compassionately, but with a keen eye, Theroux traces Capp's transformation from a brilliantly funny social advocate creator of the American myth, into a much darker haunted man who adopted the conservative politics he once criticized. By juxtaposing his art with his life, Theroux offers a rich and compelling analysis of this complex icon of American culture. (STAR14822) SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $6.95 LOVE & ROCKETS #37-40 by Los Bros. Hernandez Classic, magazine format back-issues of the original run of Love & Rockets are still available. Get them while they last! #37 (STAR04936)—Magazine, b&w $2.75 #38 (STAR04938)—Magazine, b&w $2.75 #40 (STAR04944)—Magazine, b&w $3.50 NAUGHTY BITS VOLUME 6: BURN, BITCHY, BURN TP by Roberta Gregory In "Fallout," Bitchy Bitch believes she is going into menopause, causing her to flash back to her childhood in the '60s, complete with memories of bomb shelters, school, and backstabbing kiddies. "Adult-Erated" provides more insight into the past of the permanently PO'd and PMS'd protagonist, focusing on Bitchy's post-college years. The title strip, "Burn, Bitchy, Burn," centers on "Witchy Bitch," a 12th-Century medicine woman accused of being a witch and sentenced to burning at the stake! Includes an all-new strip created especially for this collection. (STAR16254) MATURE READERS SC, 72pg, b&w $9.95 *********************** Eros Comix ALICE IN SEXLAND #8 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 ALIENZKIN GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $9.95 ALRAUNE #2—CURRENT PRINTING 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 ELIZABETH BATHORY #2 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 ORIENT SEXPRESS #4 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 REAR ENTRY #2 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 AT PLAY #3—THIRD PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LUST IN SPACE GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $14.95 O/A HUMMERS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $14.95 O/A RAZMATAZ GN 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 $8.95 O/A SPACE STATION 6969 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.95 O/A TRYX: SLUTS IN SPACE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ************************ WERE-SLUT PACK (#1-8) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x8), b&w $27.00 STAR OF THE MONTH SMALL FAVORS VOLUME ONE TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR16213) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, b&w $14.95 ********************** FUNK-O-TRON STARS OF THE MONTH BATTLE POPE VOLUME 1 TP by Robert Kirkman & Tony Moore It's the end of the world, and few are worthy of passage to heaven, not even the Pope. God leaves behind Saint Michael, the leader of his army, to act as a guardian for the humans. He fails, and is held captive by Lucifer. God then enlists the aide of the Pope to rescue Michael, and leaves his son Jesus H. Christ to assist him in his quest. (STAR12700) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $12.95 BATTLE POPE VOLUME 2 TP by Kirkman, Roberts, & Moore Picking up right were Volume 1 left off, this trade paperback collects the entire Battle Pope: Mayhem mini-series and the 48- page first issue of Battle Pope: Shorts. Featuring the downfall of HellCorp and Pope's rise to local celebrity status, plus as many fights, guns, jokes, chicks, and violence as you can fit in a 120-page trade! Also included are 16 new story pages by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore! (STAR15325) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $12.95 BATTLE POPE PRESENTS VOLUME 1 TP by Robert Kirkman & Terry Stevens Set before the first Battle Pope mini-series, this prequel deals with St. Michael's adventures before his defeat at the hands of Lucifer! It's the end of the world, and as a result of God's abandonment, all Hell breaks loose on Earth. God, feeling sorry for the humans that He has condemned, sends the wizened general of His army, St. Michael, to act as guardian for all of humanity. Reprinting the complete Battle Pope Presents mini-series with 10 new story pages by Kirkman and Stevens! (STAR16173) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ******************* FUNNYPAGES PRESS OPPOSITE FORCES #2 by Tom Bancroft Something strange has happened to Marty and Alexis and it might destroy their lives-or at least Alexis' social calendar! Part 2 in a 4-part story arc about two people forced to be together, like it or not! Created by former Disney animator Tom Bancroft. Included in this issue is a preview of animator Rob Corley's, "Boyrobo" and bonus pinups by Francisco Herrera and Humberto Ramos! b&w, 24pg $2.95 OPPOSITE FORCES 2002 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE COVER #1 by Tom Bancroft Featuring a Convention Exclusive variant cover! Don't miss this one a second time! Meet Marty and Alexis, two very different people whose lives are about to be turned upside down! They are opposites forced to attract! Created by former Disney animator Tom Bancroft. Included in this issue are development sketches and a pin-up by Mike Wieringo. b&w, 24pg $2.95 FUSEBOX COMICS FUSE #4 by C. Lee, Guidry, & Boone Do you believe in the supernatural? What would you do if you had x-ray vision? These are the questions our leading man Nick, a young deejay in Chun Lee's "Supernatural," must answer. A startling conclusion reveals the truth behind Nick's power. Psychedelically poisoned hoolahoops and orgasmic oscillators are what Marissa Byum and Simon Risk, better known as "Wildrose" and "Kid Valentine", face in Creator L. P. Guidry's "This is the End," written by George Boone. b&w, 32pg $2.99 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING STARS OF THE MONTH THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO COMICS VOLUMES 1 & 2 HC Back in stock!!! These two volumes cover releases from the earliest Golden Age comics to the dawn of the Silver Age. Volume 1 covers comics A-J, while Volume 2 finishes out the alphabet. Hundreds of pages of rare and little-seen comic covers! VOL. 1 (STAR00176)—HC, 10x14, FC $75.00 VOL. 2 (STAR00177)—HC, 10x14, FC $75.00 ************************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE COMIC ART PRICE GUIDE by Jerry Weist; Cover by Alex Ross Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced enthusiast, this book is an invaluable guide to the ins and outs of collecting original comic art. With detailed listings (many of them fully illustrated!), articles illustrating how to bid at auction, how to buy rare comic art, and much more, this book is indispensable for any serious collector! The Comic Art Price Guide also includes a Pulp Price Guide, a Fanzine Price Guide, a Monster Magazine Price Guide, Market Reports, a huge Science Fiction & Pulp Artist listing, a special color insert and an amazing, collectible cover by Alex Ross featuring Golden Age great Bill Everett and his best-known creation, the Sub-Mariner. Available in Hardcover and Softcover editions! HC, 6x9, b&w $45.00 SC, 6x9, b&w $26.95 ************************ STARS OF THE MONTH THE BIG BIG OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 32 ALEX ROSS SPIDER-MAN COVER EDITION by Robert M. Overstreet. Cover by Alex Ross It's The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 in a special limited edition! This 8½" x 11" version features stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. It contains only the pricing, top ten charts, and selected glossary matter. This version of the Guide is essential for all comic book specialists! Features both Murphy Anderson's re-creation of Superman #1 and Rex Lindsey's (Archie America Series) Archie on the back cover! Spider-Man cover painted by Alex Ross. (STAR15376) SC, 8x11, b&w $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 CARL BARKS LIBRARY SETS VOLUME 3 by Carl Barks The work of Carl Barks, the premier comic book "duck" artist, is collected in this fine, hardcover volume. Reprints Uncle Scrooge #1-20. (STAR02003) HC $130.00 LITTLE LULU LIBRARY VOLUMES III & V HC by Marjorie Buell The humorous mis-adventures of Marjorie Buell's Little Lulu and her friends are re-printed in these gorgeous hardcover collections. Each set includes three volumes, and reprints the stories as they appeared. VOLUME III—Set (STAR02523) $130.00 VOLUME V—Set (STAR01946) $130.00 ******************************** GUTSOON! ENTERTAINMENT RAIJIN COMICS #1 by Various The first weekly manga magazine in America explodes into action, featuring a Dream Team of Japan's finest creators! In Hara Tetsuo's Fist of the Blue Sky (a prequel to Fist of the North Star), Kenshiro returns to the City of Devils in the 1930s to avenge the murder of his brothers by the opium Triads! Also in this issue: the gritty underworld of Tokyo meets Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter; the sexy antics of Niwano Makoto's Bomber Girl; and the American debut of the international manga phenomenon, Slam Dunk, by Inoue Takehito! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Squarebound. MATURE READERS Magazine, 214pg, b&w $4.95 RAIJIN COMICS #2 by Various Another weekly dose of Global Infiltration Manga awaits you in the pages of Raijin Comics! Featuring the debut of Itagake Keisuke's Baki the Grappler, the story of a mysterious young fighter who enters the world of underground and championship martial arts fighting with a bang! Also beginning in this issue: Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki's The First President of Japan. When Japan elects its first president in history, the political climate of Asia becomes full of turmoil and intrigue! Plus: Hara Tetsuo's Fist of the Blue Sky, Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter, Niwano Makoto's Bomber Girl, and Inoue Takehito's Slam Dunk! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Squarebound. MATURE READERS Magazine, 214pg, b&w $4.95 RAIJIN COMICS #3 by Various Another story joins the titanic lineup of America's first weekly manga magazine! In this issue, Japan's latest magical girl super-hit invades America: Sakurano Minene's Guardian Angel Getten! Plus: Itagake Keisuke's Baki the Grappler, Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki's The First President of Japan, Hara Tetsuo's Fist of the Blue Sky, Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter, Niwano Makoto's Bomber Girl, and Inoue Takehito's Slam Dunk! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Squarebound. MATURE READERS Magazine, 214pg, b&w $4.95 RAIJIN COMICS #4 by Various America's first and only weekly manga magazine continues! Starting in this issue: Ono Yoichiro & Ueno Jiro's Revenge of the Mouflon! In the skies over Tokyo, a typical passenger flight turns into a political flashpoint when terrorists take over the plane! Plus: Sakurano Minene's Guardian Angel Getten, Itagake Keisuke's Baki the Grappler, Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki's The First President of Japan, Hara Tetsuo's Fist of the Blue Sky, Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter, Niwano Makoto's Bomber Girl, and Inoue Takehito's Slam Dunk! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Squarebound. MATURE READERS Magazine, 214pg, b&w $4.95 FUJIN MAGAZINE #1-4 America's first weekly manga magazine, Raijin Comics, presents it's sister publication, Fujin Magazine! Every week, Fujin Magazine will bring you the latest news on anime, video games, manga, and Japanese pop culture, straight from Japan! Written from the front lines of Japan's creative renaissance, Fujin Magazine is the premiere news source for up-to-the-millisecond developments in otaku culture! Published in the Japanese right-to-left format. MATURE READERS Magazine, 16pg, FC $0.99Ea. HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA #16 by Jay Faerber & Matthew Clark THE PACK: Part 2 (of 4)—There's been another vicious and bloody attack, and the police haven't got a clue as to what's going on. Vampirella follows up her own investigation, but finds herself hauled into jail based on one of the detective's general suspicion of her. The werewolves, though, regroup and intend to seek out and destroy the one person that's been getting in their way: Vampirella! Written by Jay Faerber (Noble Causes), with the art of Matthew Clark (Felon). Regular Cover by Amanda Conner (The Pro), with a special Limited Edition cover by Karl Waller (Obergeist). A Vampirella Model Photo cover is also available. Both "limited" cover versions are limited to 1,500 copies. REGULAR COVER—FC, 32pg $2.99 LIMITED COVER—FC, 32pg $9.95 PHOTO COVER—FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA: FEAR OF MIRRORS/HUNGRY GHOSTS DELUXE HARDCOVER #2 by Millar, Mayhew, & Brown There are worse things out there than vampires… After years of battling the hordes of the undead, Vampirella finds herself facing the most deadly threat yet! Out in the badlands, something terrible has been called into the world, and only Vampirella can stop it! Continuing from Mark Millar's "Nowheresville" story arc, this Deluxe Hardcover collects Vampirella #4-10, featuring the "Fear of Mirrors" and "Hungry Ghosts" story arcs. Written by John Smith, with artwork by Mike Mayhew and Dawn Brown, and featuring a complete cover gallery. New dust-jacket illustration by Mike Mayhew. (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $19.95 GOLDEN VAMPIRELLA SIGNED & NUMBERED CONVENTION FIGURE The Golden Vampirella Action Figure was originally released as an exclusive collectible at Comic Cons during the summer of 2001! Now this limited edition beauty is available to Previews readers! Each figure will come signed (and numbered) by Vampirella model Maria Di Angelis! This version features Vampirella in a bronze costume with matching base and accessories. Extremely limited quantities! This one will never be offered again! (CAUT: 4) Figure $29.95 VAMPIRELLA #07-10 MODEL PHOTO EDITION SET by John Smith & Mike Mayhew This set includes all four hard-to-find Limited Model Photo covers of the "Hungry Ghosts" story arc. Limited to only 1,500 copies each, these comics will not be offered again! Set (x4), FC $29.95 VAMPIRELLA: LEGENDARY TALES #1-2 LIMITED SET Art by José Gonzales From the Vault of Vampirella, this set includes both issues of the Vampirella: Legendary Tales series! Each issue re-presents the original Vampirella series in retro black-and-white. Art by the famed José Gonzales, and featuring painted covers by Mike Mayhew and Dorian Cleavenger. Presented in Harris' Retro Series Format with a deluxe heavy-stock cover. Set (x2), b&w $9.95 HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL MARCH 2003 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci-fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! MATURE READERS Magazine $5.99 THE ARK BY AZPIRI HC by Azpiri Lorna and her crew embark on another adventurous journey! This time they find themselves thrown in a strange land where they encounter various different life forms, and many obstacles along the way… HC, 46pg, FC $14.95 HEROES FOR SALE STAR OF THE MONTH WHITE TRASH TP by Gordon Rennie & Martin Emond Re-collecting the original four-part White Trash mini-series from 1992, and the extremely hard-to-find pair of back-up, prequel stories that appeared in the pages of Heavy Metal. More of Martin Emond manic art, and Gordon Rennie's over-the-top storytelling, filled with a pair of hillbillies, an FBI agent, a southern preacher, and a bunch of crazed Vietnam vets! (STAR16054) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 130pg, FC $16.95 *********************** HIPPY COMIX CHERRY PRIME #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 $6.00 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING DEICIDE BOOK ONE: RAGE AGAINST THE GODS GN by Carlos Portela & Das Pastoras Based in the same universe as "The Lion's Share" (from Metal Hurlant #1), Deicide is a bold new graphic album from Humanoids Publishing! Set in a world where gods walk the lands, and tribal villagers pay bloody sacrifices to a seemingly never-ending pantheon of good and evil deities, Deicide tells the story of what happens when one man stops worshipping the gods… and starts killing them! Angered by the unnecessary sacrifice of his love, Aldara, to the hideous Grand Madorak, Agon sets out on a journey to reclaim her soul. Along the way, Agon is aided by Beluch, a man with the head of a lion, as the two kill local gods and other monsters as they travel in search of Aldara's soul. A unique and raucous mix of action and art, from two of Spain's premiere graphic novelists! MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $15.95 NEGATIVE EXPOSURE TP by Thierry Smolderen & Enrico Marini This manga-meets-Europe masterpiece — featuring art by Enrico Marini (Raptors, Black Pearl) —collects the four-issue mini- series, along with two issue's-worth of bonus material, all completely redone re-colored for this volume! Follow the exploits of investigative reporter Oliver Varese, who has a knack for attracting both beautiful women and danger, as he travels the globe on assignment. From Red Square, to Hong Kong, to Geneva, Oliver chases down the truth amid international intrigue ripped from today's headlines. Investigative journalism is harder than it seems: beautiful women, fast cars, dangerous assignments… and other things Oliver Varese can't handle can all be found in Negative Exposure! SC, 7x10, 150pg, FC $18.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ANTE GENESEM VOLUME ONE: PROPHET HC by Xavier Dorison & Mathieu Lauffray Jack Stanton is the sole-survivor of an expedition gone horribly wrong. Against all odds, he has returned with proof of a monolith, 1,500 feet tall, built 20,000 feet above sea level. Inside this monolith is proof that an advanced civilization walked the Earth before man… a civilization of immense power, and incredible evil. (STAR16229) HC, 8x11, 46pg, FC $15.95 EXTERMINATOR 17 HC by Jean-Pierre Dionnet & Enki Bilal For generations, warrior robots called, "Exterminators", have fought in deadly environments across the galaxy. When the soul of the man who created the Exterminators is transferred into one of his killing machines, a series of events is set into motion that will lead to the liberation of his creations from their human masters. (STAR16191) HC, 8x11, 66pg, FC $15.95 SANCTUM VOLUME 1: USS NEBRASKA HC by Xavier Dorsion & Christophe Bec In 2025, the American sub Nebraska detects a homing beacon of unknown origin. They discover that the signal is coming from a Russian submarine grounded inside a giant undersea cave. The Russian sub is from the WWII era, and lies at the foot of what appears to be the ruins of a submerged civilization. The situation gets stranger when it is learned that the crew of the Russian sub died of the Bubonic Plague. (STAR16211) HC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $15.95 ************************ ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY COMIC #6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 64pg $4.99 IDW PUBLISHING POPBOT COLLECTION by Ashley Wood with Sam Kieth The Popbot Collection provides the first three books of Ashley Wood's ongoing Popbot graphic novel series in one handsome edition! Seen here for the first time in full-color, the large format Popbot Collection contains the entire first act of the offbeat story re-mixed by Wood. Also includes Popbot paintings by Wood and additional bonus material. With a rock star cat and his robot bodyguard, Sherlock Holmes, samurai, and pleasure robots on the prowl, a blind gunslinger, and an Andy Warhol clone, this one's got it all! MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 160pg, FC $35.00 MAGE KNIGHT: STOLEN DESTINY #3 by Todd Dezago & David Cabrera Based on WizKids' ground-breaking collectable miniatures game! Magus Jadron Medaan continues to hurl his Atlantean forces at the quickly diminishing Black Powder Rebels, desperate to keep the armies of Rajidon and Jarl Frostriven apart; for, in their unity, they would surely destroy him! Meanwhile, Kerraii and Jason must battle a horde of evil Mage Spawn as they attempt to rendezvous with Frostriven's band of warriors. More and more of the battle-scarred Land of Mage Knight is revealed as the story continues! Cover art by Alex Garner. FC, 32pg (3 of 5) $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH THE ART OF ARMITAGE Featuring never-before-seen production art from both Armitage III: Poly Matrix and Armitage III: Dual Matrix, The Art of Armitage is a must-have for any fan of the hit anime series. Included in the book are character designs and turnarounds, weapon and machine designs, backgrounds, production sketches, and much more. (STAR16171) SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $19.99 DOS FANTAS: MORE ART OF ASHLEY WOOD by Ashley Wood A companion volume to the popular Uno Fanta: The Art of Ashley Wood, Dos Fantas features 96 pages of full-color illustrations, including many never-before-published pieces, and a look at designs for upcoming issues of Wood's Popbot. Introduction by Sam Kieth. (STAR16240) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $19.99 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO THE DON PARESI TREASURY PART 2 Welcome to Volume 2 of Don Paresi's exotic worlds, this second treasury in the series will focus on the Glamorous side of Paresi's works. From "Bad" girls to "Good" girls, you can own the entire spectrum of Don's work! Included are bathing beauties and femme fatales from the past, present, and future. Seduction on paper is more thaN a talent of Don Paresi's, it's a lifestyle. The Don Paresi Treasury includes art, sketches, commentary, an art essay, and Part Two of the artist's checklist of published works. Showcased art will carry a detailed commentary on the art to offer some insight to this artist's darker mind. The Don Paresi Treasury is offered with two different covers — a "Tame" all-ages cover, and an "Adult" cover. Each edition will contain a new unique Guest Artist Art gallery of three additional pages, and No Ads! Printed on quality paper to faithfully reproduce Don's unique pencil art! NOTE: "Adult" cover version is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS TAME COVER A—b&w, 24pg $3.25 NUDE COVER B—b&w, 24pg $3.50 IMMEDIUM NINE OF ONE: A WINDOW TO THE WORLD #1 by Oliver Chin Nine California teenagers attempt to make sense of the tumult following an international crisis, looking for answers amongst the aftershocks of the catastrophe. To do so, they must confront strangers from their own diverse communities. Can the next generation sort out a world, growing smaller by the day, but yet more divided? Our future may well depend upon it. b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 INFOSPECT PRESS SWELL TP by Various An anthology of comics by some of today's best independent artists, including Donna Barr, F.C. Brandt, Peter S. Conrad, Kevin Croall, Dearand, Neil Fitzpatrick, Sylvain Gerand, Mike Getsiv, John Hankiewicz, Sam Henderson, James Kochalka, Keith Knight, David Lasky, Carrie McNinch, Tim Miller, Ted Rall, Jesse Reklaw, Zack Soto, and Shannon Wheeler. MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $7.95 IRONCAT AMERIMANGA VOLUME 1 #1 This month, Studio Ironcat presents the first issue of Amerimanga, compilation of four awesome manga-style comics by American artists! Jen Quick's Soul Union tells the tale of Mikail Black, a good-hearted boy adopted and raised by a family of noble wolf tribe, and his quest to appease a disgruntled spirit. Other titles include Beth Westmoreland's Without Darkness, Christopher Seaton's Last Ditch, and Jacqui Moore's Kouseki (featured as this month's cover). So pick up your copy this month and support our new American artists! b&w, 96pg $7.99 MEGATOKYO CHAPTER ZERO: "RELAX, WE UNDERSTAND J00!" Since debuting in August 2000, Megatokyo has grown into one of the most popular online comics on the web, with a community large enough to wreak havoc on the poor servers hosting it. Now, Studio Ironcat is proud to present Megatokyo Book One, collecting Chapter Zero and extra material not available on the website! Go back to the beginning, when Piro (avid anime/manga/dating sim fan) and Largo (hardcore gamer/l33th4x0rm4st3r) fly to Japan on a whim and find themselves stranded, unable to afford the trip home. In their struggles to find places to crash and money for tickets home, we experience Tokyo from their uniquely — and drastically — different points of view. SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $9.95 VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU VOLUME 4 TP Miyu's seen all sorts of Shinma in her long lifetime, hunting down each dark spirit and sending them back to the darkness. However, Miyu is faced with a different sort of Shinma, one with a human ally named Yuma. Yuma cares deeply for her Shinma friend, not truly understanding what sort of creature he is, but she will do whatever it takes to send Miyu away... SC, 7x10, 216pg, b&w $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH 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. (STAR14078) SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $17.95 *********************** VAMPIRE YUI VOLUME 5 #4 Things finally come to a head in an all out battle between Yui, Shiki, and the serpent Jagiri. Thankfully, Nagi shows up and Yui may have the chance to save Madoka's savaged spirit and will to live! b&w, 32pg $2.95 YOU & ME VOLUME 1 #6 This month, winter time slows down life for Yuu, giving him a chance to reflect on his life at the moment. How much does he truly know about Mii? Or the ghosts and fellow freaky residents at the Yaninarisou boarding house? Will Yuu get the chance to delve into her past, to learn more about Mii's history? b&w, 32pg $2.95 Sexy Fruit EDEN VOLUME 1 #6 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 #3 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 4 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, b&w $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 2 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR13542F) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $15.95 ************************* OH MY! #1 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 JAY COMPANY COMICS BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #2 SAN DIEGO '02 VARIANT COVER WITH SKETCH by Ross & Sharieff, & Tortosa Top Cow presents one of the hottest exclusive comics on the market with this 2002 Comic Con: San Diego edition of Battle of the Planets. Offered exclusively through Previews, Jay Company presents this special premium sketch edition, featuring a new an unique color drawing and signature by artist Clarence Lansang. Each copy is individually hand-numbered, with a Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed in a bag and board. FC, 32pg $69.99 EVO #1 LIMITED FOIL EDITION by David Wohl & Marc Silvestri Image legend Marc Silvestri returns to the drawing table with his newest evolution of the Cyberforce mythos, EVO! Top Cow and Jay Company team up to bring you this exclusive Premium Foil Edition, that comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed in a bag and board. FC, 32pg SRP: $12.99 FATHOM PREVIEW WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO '02 LIMITED SIGNED EDITION by Michael Turner Fresh from its debut at the 2002 Wizard World: Chicago comic con, the Fathom Preview Edition is packaged with a brand new black-and-white cover, with art by Talent Caldwell. Signed by the artist and limited to only 500 copies worldwide, each with a Certificate of Authenticity. Sealed in a bag and board. (CAUT: 2) b&w, 22pg MSRP: $24.99 G.I. JOE #1 2002 CONVENTION SPECIAL by Blaylock, Beck, Kurth, & Various The Devil's Due crew debuted the new G.I. Joe series at conventions throughout 2002, and also revealed the Devil's Due studio process in this special Convention-only premium edition. Each copy includes a Certificate of Authenticity and comes sealed in a bag and board. b&w, 22pg $12.99 MICRONAUTS #1 PREVIEW ANIMATE CEL ARCHIVE EDITION by Wherle, Wolfe, Johnson, Rodriguez, & Various First time offered in Previews! Jay Company presents one of the most sought-after collectible in the market: the Animate Cel Archive (ACA)! This Special Edition Micronauts Preview includes an original cover that is an interactive animation-style cel, printed in archival-quality inks. Each copy is individually numbered in a selective short print run; hand-lettered, hand- embossed, and sealed. All copies include a Certificate of Authenticity and come bagged and boarded. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 22pg MSRP: $149.99 TOMB RAIDER: JOURNEYS #2—SAN DIEGO COMIC CON LIMITED SIGNED EDITION by Fiona Avery & Drew Johnson; Cover by Andy Park 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 is signed by the artist and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, and comes bagged and boarded. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg MSRP: $24.99 WITCHBLADE #52 SAN DIEGO CON '02 LIMITED BLACK-&-WHITE COVER EDITION by David Wohl & Francis Manapul Top Cow artist Brian Ching provides a brand new "Babe in Blades" black-and-white cover for this special edition of Witchblade #52, released at this year's Comic Con International: San Diego. Limited to only 500 copies, this must-have variant cover edition comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg MSRP: $19.99 WITCHBLADE/TOMB RAIDER #1 SAN DIEGO CON '02 LIMITED BLACK-&-WHITE COVER EDITION by Michael Turner Top Cow artist Clarence Lansang provides a brand new "deadly duo" black-and-white cover for this special edition of Witchblade/Tomb Raider #1, released at this year's Comic Con International: San Diego. Limited to only 500 copies, this must-have variant cover edition comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg MSRP: $19.99 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT L33T: COMICS FOR GAMERS #9 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 #6 by Jeff Limke & Rod Pereira In this issue, Tinélith skulks the lower levels of the Royal Castle of Rel Mord, pursued by Darzhellim, Bernleough, and other unsuspected allies. Can Tinélith get the scrolls to King Lynwerd before they do? Or will the rebels capture her first, spinning the incident into one that incriminates her and exonerates them? Everything comes together in "Coming Home," the final issue of this exciting six-issue mini-series! b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.99. KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #74 "So Long, and Thanks for all the Crits"—It's no wonder that Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic book on the subject of games and gamers - ever. Even though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and 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, 112pg, b&w $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #17 by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim Turned evil by a cursed ring, the beautiful barbarian Zayre sets in motion the second 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 this shocking issue of the most surprising K.ILL storyline ever, in "The Big Splash!" b&w, 24pg $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 10 TP Because you demanded it: it's the newest compilation of Knights of the Dinner Table, collecting issues #28-30! This perfect- bound book also comes with approximately 20 pages of extra material. That's almost like getting an extra issue of KoDT for free! SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $11.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: TALES FROM THE VAULT VOLUME 4 TP by Jolly Blackburn This latest book in the Tales from the Vault compilation series brings together the hilarious strips that have tickled the online community day in and day out, and includes never-before-published KoDT strips from various, hard-to-find sources. This book is for fans both old and new, and no prior knowledge of the group is necessary. Come join the celebration of gaming that is the Knights of the Dinner Table! SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $9.99 SPACEHACK #3 by Doug Curtis All-New! You begged! You 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 ongoing mission of Captain Queeze and his intrepid (and more than a little insane) crew in this amazingly funny three-issue mini-series! b&w, 24pg (3 of 3) $2.99 TONY DIGEROLAMO'S THE TRAVELERS #19 by DiGerolamo, Moreno, & Dunn His name is Bard... Dan Bard. "Double-seven-oh" is back in his most exciting adventure to date! It's 1966, the Cold War rages, and only America's top spy, Dan Bard, can stop the Atomic Centurion's plot for world domination! It all starts with an accident in Locust the Wizard's lab, that sends our heroes spiraling into the future — it's the Travelers as you've never seen them before! b&w, 32pg $2.99 KIM-REHR PRODUCTIONS TUESDAY #2 by Henrik Rehr Tuesday Part Two is the conclusion of Henrik Rehr's gripping eyewitness account of the 9/11 terrorist attack on New York City, relating how the author came to terms with the shock of that fateful morning, and with his first-hand experience at Ground Zero just a week later. Tuesday is not "inspired by a true story" or "suggested by actual events." Tuesday is simply real. b&w, 24pg (2 of 2) $2.95 LAST GASP OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROBERT CRUMB'S ZAP COMIX #9-11 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL ZAP COMIX #9 $3.95 ZAP COMIX #10 $3.95 ZAP COMIX #11 $3.95 **************************** LIGHTSPEED PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH FINDER VOLUME 4: TALISMAN TP by Carla Speed McNeil This fourth volume of the acclaimed series collects Finder #19-21, featuring the Eisner-nominated "Talisman" story arc. "Talisman" is about a kid and a book; the kind of book you crave when you're too young to pay for it yourself. It's the kind of book you fall in love with at the bookstore and buy in the certainty that it will imbue you with the abilities of the author or illustrator. "Talisman" is about hunger and magic. (STAR16138) SC, 7x10, 104, b&w $13.95 ************************ LONE STAR PRESS BEOWULF: THE MONSTER MAKER by Bill Willingham It's not easy being immortal. Mighty Beowulf, world famous hero of old, is down on his luck, living in a dive, deep in the bad part of Coventry. He's been out of work since his private hero's license was revoked. Then fate comes calling in the person of a lovely young woman named Janet Garrow. She works for a private organization called the Saint George Group, dedicated to the difficult and dangerous task of hunting down the world's deadliest monsters. She wants Beowulf to reenter the heroing trade by joining them. It seems that the entire population of a small Montana town has decided to commit suicide — all in the same night — and its up to Beowulf and Miss Garrow to find out why. But before he even has a chance to solve that mystery, Beowulf has to survive his appointment with the Monster Maker! Bill Willingham makes the classic character a pulp hero for the new millennium in this new series of fantasy adventure novels. Willingham first used the licensed professional hero, Beowulf, in the short- lived Coventry series. The Beowulf books are a series of short novels, with Hyde & Seek coming soon! SC, 5x8, 108pg $9.00 MAELSTROM GRAPHICS NETHER: THE AGE OF MAGA #3 by C.D. Regan Kepf and the others find a boy infected with the demonpox. As the group travels into the mountains to return the boy to his village, they realize that he was bitten by a thousand-year-old walking corpse called a "manikin" — a creature thought to be extinct. There is more to the boy and his village than meets the inner eye… b&w, 32pg $2.95 MEANWHILE STUDIOS CHIAROSCURO #5 by Troy Little "Patchwork V"—A new day sees a battered Steven Patch brooding over a coffee about a number of recent mysterious encounters. The direction of the conversation begins to shift upon the arrival of an old acquaintance who¹s have a run of good fortune. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.75 CHIAROSCURO #1-4 LIMITED EDITION 4-PACK—SIGNED W/SKETCH by Troy Little Pick up this collection of the "Patchwork" storyline and see what you've been missing! Steven Patch is a down and out artist with a lot of time on his hands when some unusual events begin to take place in his life. Now's your chance to catch up on this Xeric winning comic series. Limited to 200 signed copies, each pack will contain a hand drawn sketch by writer / artist Troy Little. Don¹t miss this one! MATURE READERS Pack (x4 w/Sketch) $14.95 MID-WEST COMIC CO. NOTE: All comics come bagged and boarded for protection. BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #2—ANIMATION EDITION This limited edition alternate cover to the second red-hot issue of Battle of the Planets comes straight from the Comic Con International: San Diego 2002! It features a brand-new, never-before-seen animation-style cover illustration, and is limited to only 5,000 copies. FC, 32pg SRP: $8.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #2 SKETCH COVER Get your favorite Battle of the Planets character — or any character! — sketched on this limited edition Comic Con International: San Diego 2002 Exclusive. Only 1,000 copies of this edition were printed, each featuring a blank area for you or your favorite artist to draw a sketch! FC, 32pg SRP: $15.99 WITCHBLADE #40 KEU CHA ALTERNATE COVER EDITIONS This awesome alternate cover by Top Cow superstar artist Keu Cha — featuring Sara Pezzini checking out here work after target practice — is available in two different versions: a Signed edition and a special "Stormchrome" edition! REGULAR SIGNED—FC, 32pg SRP: $9.99 STORMCHROME—FC, 32pg SRP: $6.99 MIRAGE STUDIOS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #7 by Laird, Lawson, & Talbot Super-hero Turtles?! What the heck is going on here?! Plus: Michael Dooney's first new Gizmo story (six pages!) in almost a decade! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MISC! MAYHEM PRODUCTIONS SUPERCAR #1 by Wilson & Wolff, E. Colon, & Wilson Comic book great Ernie Colon joins Team Supercar to bring Gerry Anderson's classic Supermarionation series roaring into the new Millennium. Mike Mercury launches into the top-secret project known only as "Leap Frog," but his landing is anything but easy! Mr. Colon provides the breakdown layouts for the book, with finishes by Kez Wilson. FC, 32pg $2.95 MOONSTONE BOOKS KOLCHAK, THE NIGHT STALKER: FEVER PITCH GN by Kaminsky, C. Jones, & Schulz Moonstone's first all-original Kolchak story! Guts! Mayhem! Kolchak! For three nights straight, some poor innocent spontaneously combusts in front of horrified witnesses. Like links in a supernatural chain, the previous night's witness becomes the following night's victim. But who or what is behind these fiery deaths? The Wolfman? An Anaconda? A Giant Spider? According to police reports, these three monsters were spotted at the scene. Kolchak, hot with the flu, makes a little report of his own that adds up to some life saving advice: never turn your back on fear!!! Written by award-winning mystery novelist, Stuart M. Kaminisky (Toby Peters Mysteries)! Cover by Doug Klauba. Squarebound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $6.95 MOONSTONE NOIR: THE HAT SQUAD GN by Jay Faerber & Eric Yonge Moonstone continues its new line of crime books with an all-new, original classic! The Hat Squad — four tough cops who deliver justice their way on the streets of Raymond Chandler's L.A.! When actress Sheila Rivers calls "The Squad" because she fears a hit has been put out on her, they blow her off as a flake that watches too many Edward G. Robinson movies. But when she ends up murdered, they snap, and put a heat on the city's underworld that would make the devil burn! A crisp, hardboiled tale by The Titans' Jay Faerber, with dynamic jump-off-the-page toned art by Eric Yonge! Cover by Tim Seelig. Squarebound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.50 WEREWOLF THE APOCALYPSE: FIANNA GN by Joe Gentile, Steve Ellis, & I. Daniel Scott The next volume in the noir universe of White Wolf's Werewolf: the Apocalypse role-playing game! Turn it up to "eleven" as a pack of strong-willed Fianna rock-n-rollers try to maintain their peace and sanity at an out of the way blues bar. Agents of the Wyrm have no intention of allowing this, or to allow the Fianna cause for a Wolf Sanctuary to happen. The tension in their ranks becomes a danger more powerful than any Black Spiral Dancer, as their camaraderie dissipates into a mess of drunkenness and frustration. The bad guys take full advantage of this, and try to pit the werewolves against each other, and plan an all-out assault as well, just for fun! Told through the expressive art of Steve Ellis, with gray-scale tones by renowned graffiti artist I. Daniel Scott! Cover by Eddy Newell. Squarebound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WEREWOLF THE APOCALYPSE: CHILDREN OF GAIA GN by Joe Gentile & Jerry DeCaire When a member of the "Children of Gaia" tribe hands a videotape (depicting a fellow tribe member shape-changing) over to a local television station, a bloody battle erupts, leaving many Lupine dead. The "Children of Gaia" cavern-elders send five peacekeepers to track down their Judas and bring him back for questioning. Unfortunately, these five members — members of the "pacifist" tribe of the Werewolf mythos — follow a trail littered only with violence and frustration. (STAR16224) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $6.95 *********************** MU PRESS WILD KINGDOM #14 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 MUTANT TOAST PRODUCTIONS BUSTER'S NEIGHBOURHOOD: KID COMET VS. THE AGENTS OF DOOM TP by Kaja Blackley & Alex Hawley; colored by Christina Blackley Buster Jones is no ordinary eleven-year-old boy, and his quiet suburban life is about to change forever! Nestled in his gentle neighborhood are aliens and monsters hiding in the shadows! When they emerge from the darkness, bringing terrible secrets to light, his fragile world crumbles, and Buster is faced with a destiny that will ultimately champion the universe… or enslave the human race! Perfect Bound. SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $15.95 NBM PUBLISHING THE YELLOW JAR HC by Patrick Atangan Introducing the delightfully precise and beautifully designed art of Patrick Atangan in a new series of adaptations of traditional Asian tales. This book, drawn in the ukiyo-e style (world of floating pictures), presents "The Yellow Jar," which centers around a simple fisherman and a beautiful maiden he takes as wife, after finding her in a magic jar. However, she is abducted by a demon warrior, who is considerably more powerful than the simple fisherman. But the fisherman's resolve, even after many unsuccessful attempts to rescue her, does not falter. In "Two Chrysanthemum Maidens," a monk is faced with two rather strange wild flowers in his carefully tended garden. They are wild and have planted themselves there at will. They are weeds… but they are lovely like women. HC, 8x6, 48pg, FC $12.95 ODDBALLZ #5 by Lewis Trondheim & Manu Larcenet A new set of stories takes off in this great, jump-on point issue! McConey takes a diversion and gets in the middle of the Wild West in "Blacktown." That's right! McConey is duelin', outlawin' and hard pokerin'! Plus: The Astronauts of the Future, after recovering from the shock of the revelation at the end of the first story, now bounce back to take control of their destiny! Bi- monthly. b&w $2.95 ODDBALLZ #1-4 SET Get the complete first stories of McConey and the Astronauts of the Future in one specially priced package! A combined value of $11.80, now just $9.95! Set (x4), b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH LUIS ROYO: DREAMS SC—NEW PRINTING by Luis Royo Dreams is the book that collects the intense and electric works by Luis Royo that were created in the last 10 years. These works, never-before-published in a single book, include sketches, comments by the artist, and new illustrations. (STAR10209) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $19.95 A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOLUME 4: THE FATAL BULLET by Rick Geary Geary explores the first assassination of one of our presidents in the hands of an obsessive-compulsive stalker, a deluded loser who thought his action would bring him national glory. Once again, beyond a mere presentation of facts, the author surreptitiously peels for us a bit of our national psyche. (STAR16219) SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 *********************** Amerotica GIRL: SECOND COMING VOLUME 2 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GIRL: SECOND COMING VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR 15190) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 GIRL GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR 08952) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 144pg, b&w $15.95 GIRL: RULE OF DARKNESS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR 12989) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $9.95 GIRL PRESENTS: BODY HEAT GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR 12805) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $11.95 Eurotica GRIN & BARE IT MAGAZINE #7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 48pg, FC $5.95 NEKO PRESS THE LOST STOCK OF CHILDREN by Fsc Best Known for her lavish art in Nightmares and Fairytales from Slave Labor, this new story brings that same edge and suspense that you would hope to expect in this type of comic. Two friends find themselves going in circles as they discover they are lost in unknown surroundings. The two must find a way out of this insane world before they find themselves eaten by an unknown entity! b&w, 24pg $2.99 LILY (WHEN I WAS DEAD) TP by Butch Adams Lily returns to print in this brand new edition collecting the first series, originally published by Straitjacket Studios. This collection contains a brand new sketchbook section and chapter art. Lily is an insane ride that takes you to a world that can only be described as a cross between The Wizard of Oz meets Beetlejuice! From page to page you will see that anything is possible — the walking dead, crazy old grannies, and mad scientists — this books has it all! And let us not forget the adorable Lily herself! The new Lily series will be hitting stores early in 2003, so this is a starter collection to get readers up to speed for the things to come! SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.99 NEKO PRESS MINI-PRINT SET Neko Press has assembled this collector's print set from some of their favorite artists and their roster of titles. Each print features all-new art from Dark One, Billy Martinez, Fsc and Butch Adams. Each print measures 4" x 6"—with one random print per set being signed by the artist! All sets come packaged in a protective sleeve and are strictly limited to 1,000 sets. The perfect gift for that Neko-maniacs in your life! Set (x4), FC $8.00 KICKASS GIRL (SHUT UP AND DIE!) PRINT by Billy Martinez Rumors abound… and they're all true: 2003 will be the launch of the long-awaited Kickass Girl series! After two long years it will finally happen. To mark this occasion, Neko Press is presenting this classic piece from the Shut Up and Die! series from artist Billy Martinez. This black-and-white, 11" x 17" glossy print, comes bagged and ready for display. Limited to 500 copies, each signed by the artist. Print, 11x17, FC $5.00 NEW DIMENSION COMICS HOBBIT #1 SKETCHED EDITION This special limited edition features a huge (4" x 6") original sketch by series artist David Wenzel on the inside of the front cover. Limited to a mere 99 copies, this collector's edition will arrive in stores just in time for the debut of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and the holidays! NOTE: Allocations may occur. FC SRP: $39.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE TICK'S GOLDEN AGE COMIC #3 by Silvia, Garcia, Kazybrid, & Atkinson NEC Press continues its celebration of the Golden Age of comics with the third issue of their tribute series, printed in the "extra-wide" Golden Age format! This issue honors two of the comic genres which dominated the Golden Age of comics in the late 1940's and early 1950's — Romance and Crime — each versions available for order separately. The epic story concludes as the Tick and his super-hero assistants trail Herr Comrade Doktor Skar from South America back to The City, where the sinister super-villain disappears into the cesspool that is the evil underworld of this huge metropolis. In order to track down the wily bad guy, The Tick goes "undercover" as a private eye. And then a mysterious — but strangely gorgeous — woman walks into his office, desperate for his help... BLEEDING HEART COVER—FC, 40pg $4.95 CRIMINALLY MANIACAL COVER—FC, 40pg $4.95 THE O.S.S. IN WW2 #2 by Ron Ledwell The all-new second issue of The O.S.S. in WW2 focuses on covert warfare in the Far North, as Allied commando forces trek across the frozen wasteland of Arctic Norway to destroy a vital German weather installation. If you like stories of espionage and behind-the-lines action in World War II, this comic book is for you! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w $3.75 NICE ONE ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A GET CARTER! THE LAST DRAGON SCOUT #1 by Hinds, Meihan & Tan Definitely not a movie-to-comic adaptation of the hit 1960's Hollywood classic, Get Carter! But it is a Singapore-produced, comical, lighthearted, superhero roller-coaster-of-a-romp, suitable for most age groups. A 14-year-old cosmic prophecy, Carter Chan, who is biblically hailed as "The Last Dragon Scout, Protector of the 9th Column," finds himself in a new city with his somewhat accident-prone DragonProtect, Bowbalee the Magnifique. Carter needs to keep a low profile until his tremendous PowerViscos matures, but he still manages to find himself in confrontation with city bullies, outer-galactic death warriors, and overzealous local law enforcement officers! FC, 40pg $3.50 *********************** NW STUDIOS SPIRIT OF THE AMAZON #1 by Orlando Paes Filho You won't want to miss this highly acclaimed comic! The second best-selling title in Brazil behind X-Men, this new action- packed story by Orlando Paes Filho brings not only a powerful plot but stunning visuals. Based in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, six extraterrestrials engage in a secret mission to battle the world's greatest danger: Man! The fight is intense as these creatures use their powers to affect all facets of nature against the multinationals, government bodies and industrial conglomerates that have formed a conspiracy to put the planet in grave danger. Join NW Studios for their U.S. debut edition; a tale involving a planetary battle against the rotten capitalism of our day. What you are going to read here is not that far from what our planet is currently facing. Ponder that while you are thinking about this new comic release from Brazil… FC, 32pg $2.95 OMEGA 7 INC. ZENITH/PROJECT OMEGA FLIPBOOK by Alonzo L. Washington In a future world, trapped under the boot of alien rule, a dark hero steps forward to lead a rebellion against the Techno-Kuhl and the Over Lord. These aliens feed off of humanity's very soul, and only Zenith, the Omega Man Beyond (descendant of the original Omega Man), is the Earth's last hope for freedom, justice, and survival! Also: in Project Omega, the Mighty Ace and his Hip Hop partner, Popsicle, are hired by the government to uncover the identity of Omega7's most mysterious anti-hero, Dark Wolf! In their investigation, Omega7's dynamic duo encounters vampires, witches, and demons, and gets some help from special guest-star, Shadow Knight! This special flipbook marks the 10 year anniversary of Omega 7 Comics—a feat no other African American comics series has ever met! 18 color pages of comic stories! FC, 24pg $5.00 ONI PRESS COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE COVEN OF MYSTICS #1 by Ted Naifeh Comics' favorite curmudgeonly kid returns in her second mini-series! Just as Courtney was getting used to her new suburban existence (and the night things that inhabit it), things have gone topsy-turvy — again! Sure, her parents are still clueless. And no, the kids at school haven't changed their snobbish ways. Then there's Uncle Aloysius. He still spends most of his time in their house's grand library, but the frequency of his coven "business" trips has increased dramatically since Courtney and her family first arrived. What's behind this rise in mystic activity? You can bet Courtney's going to find out! Written and illustrated by Ted Naifeh (Gloomcookie), this new Courtney Crumrin mini takes the grumpy girl to a whole new level of mischief and misadventure! b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE NIGHT THINGS TP by Ted Naifeh Courtney liked her life. She had friends scattered throughout her city neighborhood. She enjoyed school, and her teachers and classes were the best. But that was before. Now Courtney's parents have dragged her out to a high-to-do suburb to live with her creepy Great Uncle Aloysius in his spooky old house. And while her parents have slipped easily into their new social status, Courtney now has to deal with snobby classmates and the strange shadowy visitors that often come to visit her uncle. In this new place, instead of kids from the neighborhood, her only friends are ghastly ghouls and spooky spirits. Hmmm… Maybe this won't be so bad after all! SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $11.95 ONI PRESS PATCHES Is your scooter jacket looking a little plain these days? Need something to spruce up your messenger bag? Oni Press has the answer with four all-new embroidered patches perfect for that warm winter coat, or as a little stocking stuffer for your favorite Oni fan. Featuring logos from Greg Rucka's Queen & Country, Chynna Clugston-Major's Blue Monday, Brian Wood & Steve Rolston's Pounded, as well as the Dave Gibbons-designed Oni head, these die-cut, heat-sealed patches are the perfect accessory for hip kids and old nerds alike! Each patch measures from 3" to 4". BLUE MONDAY—Patch $7.95 ONI HEAD—Patch $7.95 POUNDED—Patch $7.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY—Patch $7.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY: DECLASSIFIED #2 by Greg Rucka & Brian Hurtt Paul Crocker has gone to Prague, leaving his wife and any notion of a normal life far behind him in England. It's "make-or- break" time, as one Minder is already down, and Paul's last mission fizzled in failure. If he doesn't remove the Soviet defector safely this time around, it could be the end of his career — or even the end of his life! In this first-ever Queen & Country spin- off, Oni and Greg Rucka flash-back to the '80s to reveal the early days of Paul Crocker, one of the Eisner-winning series' most popular characters. See how the young man became the hard-bitten spy he is today! Drawn by Brian Hurtt (Skinwalker) with painted covers by Scott Morse (Elektra). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 JASON & THE ARGOBOTS #4 by J. Torres & Mike Norton Jason hasn't had his robot for long, but their short time together certainly has been exciting! Together they've faced-down the amped-up Voltes Shockley, the fast and furious Go Go Diablo, and even the combined might of the Army! But Jason's first series of "robo-rumbles" aren't over yet! The insane, rock-eating Geo Slab is laying waste to poor, beleaguered Shimmer City, and the local police force doesn't stand a chance against this granite foe. Can Jason send Geo Slab back to the quarry and save his hometown without handing over Chiron to the military? What does a futuristic army need a robot for anyway? Will Jason ever let Juni tag along? Find out the answers in this conclusion to the Argobots' first mechanical mini-series by J. Torres (Sidekicks) and Mike Norton (The Waiting Place)! b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 THREE DAYS IN EUROPE #2 by Antony Johnston & Mike Hawthorne Jack and Jill had such a wonderful vacation planned. Actually, they had two splendid trips completely plotted out. There's just one problem — they're both scheduled for the same three days! Now Jack's in Paris and headed for the gallery opening meant for Jill, while she gets ready to see Jack's all-time favorite band in London. Will their unexpected separation end in a greater appreciation of each other… or will the couple find new love abroad? The cross-continent ride continues with Antony Johnston (Frightening Curves) and Mike Hawthorne (Grendel: Red, White, & Black)! Cover by J. Bone. Check out a preview at www.onipress.com! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JASON & THE ARGOBOTS #1 by J. Torres & Mike Norton Every kid fantasizes of a mechanized friend that can tower over bullies and adults alike, take you to strange new places, and basically make you into the coolest kid on earth. Well, Jason's dreams are about to come true, or at least that's what he thinks when he finds a giant cybernetic hand sticking out of a crevasse near his desert home. What will his inventor grandfather and stubborn kid sister think of his ultimate toy? And what other trouble will the earthquakes that unearthed the giant machine man cause? b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 ********************** STARS OF THE MONTH JETCAT CLUBHOUSE TP by Jay Stephens There are no rules in the Jetcat Clubhouse — unless you count the mandate to have a good time! But what can you expect from a secret society that includes the world's youngest rock star, an eight-year-old superhero, a dead boy king, and a monkey from outer space with bowel-control problems? Whether it's Oddette fighting big monsters through song, Tutenstein searching for what's going bump in the night, or Jetcat forming her own superhero team (the Two-Fisted Five!), Jetcat Clubhouse is a guaranteed laugh for kids of any age — be they in elementary school or the old folk's home! (STAR16449) Digest, 80pg, PC $10.95 CUT MY HAIR ILLUSTRATED NOVEL by Jamie S. Rich & Various Mason is young, and he hangs out with kids that are into bad music and bad haircuts. He lives in sunny California, where he spends his nights acting stupid in punk rock clubs and his days aimlessly reading comics and listening to tunes. The two most important things in his life are the girl who makes his heart beat at erratic speeds and the band with the strange boy he knows from high school—both of whom lead lives far more interesting than the one he leads himself. Unfortunately, his life is about to come crashing down on him in a barrage of angry fists and stomping feet! The debut novel by Oni editor in chief Jamie S. Rich, featuring illustrations by Scott Morse, Andi Watson, Judd Winick, Renee French, and Chynna Clugston-Major. Cover by Mike Allred (X-Force). Co-published by Crazyfish/MJ-12. (STAR16333) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 236pg, b&w $15.95 GUNWITCH: THE OUTSKIRTS OF DOOM TP by Dan Brereton & Ted Naifeh When the pistol-packing Gunwitch and his young charge, Evening Horror, find themselves in a small town ravaged by undead outlaws and true Hell's Angels — motorcycle ridin' vampires — The Gunwitch takes it upon himself to bring down both groups before any more innocents can be hurt. But as the undead protector embroils himself in the conflict, what once seemed to be an old fashioned turf war is revealed to be something much more sinister. (STAR15609) SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $9.95 SOULWIND IV: THE WAY THINGS NEVER HAPPENED TP by Scott Morse In volume IV, it's 1921, and near Yorkshire, England, a kindly fellow tells a young girl a series of faerie tales, detailing The Way Things Never Happened. These tales not only tell a very different version of legends she thinks she knows like the back of her hand, but also tell the tale of the lineage of the Chosen One, and how she may be next! The penultimate chapter in Scott Morse's epic saga, this volume contains all-new, never-before-published material! (STAR12582) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $8.50 FORTUNE & GLORY: A TRUE HOLLYWOOD COMIC BOOK STORY TP by Brian Michael Bendis Marvel once again at the stupidity of Hollywood producers; the vanity of stars like Uma Thurman and Clint Eastwood; and the enthralling mood swings and ego nosedives of a little indy comic-book creator caught up in the maelstrom of the motion picture industry! Presented in a handy 6" x 9" format, this collection features brand-new pages left on the cutting room floor and not included in the original comics. The individual issues are becoming increasingly hard to find, and that's because everyone who read it didn't like it, they loved it. Introduction by Paul Dini. (STAR11570) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 128pg, b&w $14.95 ************************ PENNY-FARTHING PRESS THE VICTORIAN #18 by Houghton, St. Aubin, & Moussa As Act III of this epic mystery comes to a close, Leviticus "Doc" Shumpert realizes that the New Orleans police station harbors an evil secret that he cannot fully comprehend. For Eudora, that threat can inflict mortal consequences if the Victorian does not act on the girl's behalf. Featuring a vivid cover by Langdon Foss, this issue of The Victorian sets the stage Act IV's shocking revelations! FC, 32pg $2.95 ZENDRA #6: THE MERCY OF HIS MEANS by S. Moore, Montiel, & Buelna Penny-Farthing's epic science fiction miniseries concludes! As the planet Zendra faces a massive invasion on its surface, Halle — Zendra's champion — battles an unexpected enemy, thousands of miles below at the planet's core. Is there a connection? And can Halle find it in time to save her world? Cover by Keu Cha. FC, 24pg (6 of 6) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH LOCH VOLUME 1 HC by Marlaine Maddux & Courtney Huddleston Hidden deep beneath the surface of Loch Ness, a young plesiosaur and her friends are preparing to take on the most difficult task of their lives — growing up. Nessandra, the last of her kind within the Loch, and the heir apparent to Loch leadership, must live up to her responsibility and guide her friends on the dangerous Knowledge Journey where they will discover new wisdom about the Drywalkers (humans) and the changing environment outside the Loch. (STAR16199) HC, 64pg, FC $17.95 LOCH VOLUME 2: KNOWLEDGE JOURNEY HC by Maddux, Huddleston, Johnny B., & Chuckry Having left the comfort of their home beneath the Loch in Part 1, Nessandra, Krakey, Bolt, and Allura are filled with a mixture of excitement and fear as they must meet new creatures and go on new adventures. The Knowledge Journey begins. Part II introduces them to the unforgettable character Mon Louie and his wisdom. What lies ahead of them will test the limits of their strength, intelligence, and maturity. (STAR16200) HC, 64pg, FC $17.95 LOCH PART 3: DISCOVERY HC by Maddux, Huddleston, Beware, & Chuckry In Part 3 of Loch, new mysteries abound as the explorers find a hidden, magical city that reveals the answer to a longstanding mystery. The discovery changes the future for one Loch resident and offers new insights into the process of growing up for the others. As the journey continues, though, more changes affect the travelers and forever alter the Loch's destiny as well as its leadership. Join Nessandra, Krakey, Bolt, and Allura as they encounter the Shimmering Solons on the legendary, sunken island of Atlantis, and confront the villainous giant squid, Horgum. Part 3 unveils the true importance of the Knowledge Journey and offers the promise of homecoming to the explorers. (STAR16249) HC, 66pg, FC $17.95 POORHOUSE PRESS STARS OF THE MONTH WILL EISNER'S COMICS & SEQUENTIAL ART SC by Will Eisner This is the best single book on how to tell a story with words and pictures, by the master of the form, and the father of the graphic novel. Will Eisner covers all the bases in this guide to creating your own comics, profusely illustrated with his own work. Highly recommended by Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics). Includes 158 pages, and has a black-and-white softcover. A must for every store and every fan who wants to draw or write comics, or has an insight into the process. (STAR14721) SC, 8x11, 158pg, b&w $22.99 WILL EISNER'S GRAPHIC STORYTELLING by Will Eisner & Various Graphic Storytelling undertakes to discuss the principles of conveying stories and narration with the sophisticated combination of text and imagery. While the comic book medium is the main focus, Graphic Storytelling also recognizes the influence of film and electronic dissemination. (STAR14722) SC, 164pg, b&w $22.95 ********************** RADIO COMIX GOLD DIGGER: EDGE GUARD TP by John Barrett with Fred Perry At long last, the complete Gold Digger: Edge Guard mini-series is collected into one big volume! In the mystical world of Jade, a proud group of adventurers called the Northern Edge Guard are sent on dangerous missions to keep the peace. But one of their own has mysteriously deserted ranks during the traditional Festival period. Can Tirga unlock the mystery of the sinister Eastern Guard of Kitsune before Sheila's heart is stolen away by their cunning? All seven issues of the only official Gold Digger spin-off series are collected into this trade paperback, plus Barrett's original Edge Guard story from Gold Digger Annual, and an all-new cover! SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $19.99 FURRLOUGH #120 by Various 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 of Roz Gibson's "Jack Salem", filled with more dark suspenseful drama. Also, the romantic "Ebin and May" by Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia, and Curt Werner's "Wahzoo Underground". Cover by Roz Gibson. b&w, 32pg $2.99 MANGAPHILE #18 by Various The "Magazine for Manga Fans" continues with plenty of comics, articles and American manga artwork! This issue features "Fists of Whimsy" by Powerpuff Girls writers Sean Caroline and Jen Moore, with art by Eddie Perkins. Schoolgirls were never so cute — or so packed with evil! Also in this issue: "Tobias" by Jessica Moffett, and shorts my Aimi Tokutake, Diana X. Sprinkle, and Brandom Graham. Articles include another educational chapter of Pat Duke's "Photoshop for Comics," Daniel Kanemitsu's "Doujin World," plus manga reviews and news. Painted cover by Susan Meyer. b&w, 48pg $3.99 Sin Factory GENUS #57 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 REBELLION BUTTON MAN: THE KILLING GAME GN by John Wagner & Arthur Ranson Harry Exton was a hired gun, a soldier of fortune… but that was before he was offered the chance to earn even more money by taking part in The Game. Bored millionaires each hire a "Button Man" and set these trained killers against each other in a fight to the death. Vast sums of money are bet between the names as to who would win each contest. But when Harry decides to quit the game, he finds the only way out is death. Trouble is, nobody bothered to tell Harry exactly whose death they meant… (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, FC $24.00 HEWLIGAN'S HAIRCUT GN by Peter Milligan & Jamie Hewlett With just a pair of plastic safety scissors, Hewligan crafts himself the haircut to end all haircuts, little realizing it could be the haircut to end the existence of, well, existence! Join him and Scarlet O'Gasmeter as they run from the laws of physics and rational page layout, on a quest to find the big stone heads that keep turning up in Hewligan's fevered dreams, and return the world to (relative) normality (and find out why the hole in Hewligan's Haircut looks the same from any angle)! Hewligan's Haicut was drawn by Jamie Hewlett, who was not only responsible for the legendary Tank Girl, but the globally renowned cartoon pop band, Gorillaz! This book is a collectors' edition of material that has been unavailable for over ten years. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, FC $16.00 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #201 The biggest and best Megazine yet — 100 pages of entirely new material, plus a 48-page supplement containing the complete vampires-at-war classic, Fiends of the Eastern Front—plus a huge double-sided poster and wall planner! In this issue: A complete 20-page Dredd thriller from legendary creators John Wagner & Carlos Ezquerra; Vampire adventurer Devlin Waugh returns in "Red Tide" by John Smith (Vampirella) & Colin Macneil (America); The Family by Rob Williams (Cla$$ War) & Simon Fraser (Nikolai Dante); and Bad Karma by Pat Mills (Slaine, Marshal Law) & Simon Davis (Sinister Dexter)! All this plus masses more, including and a few surprises and two more installments of Thrill-Power Overload!, David Bishop's secret history of 2000 AD. (CAUT: 4) FC, 100pg/48pg $10.99 2000 AD PROGS #1320-1321 The Autumn Offensive comes to an explosive climax as Captain Jack Dancer faces the final battle with the evil Dr. Orlando Doyle and his zombie henchmen in "The Red Seas: Under the Banner of King Death" by Ian Edginton (The Establishment) & Steve Yeowell (The Invisibles); Alos: Alien Hunter Marshall Holt in "Asylum" by Rob Williams (Cla$$ War) & Boo Cook; and Sinister Dexter in "The Off-Lode Experience" by Dan Abnett and Simon Davis. Plus: Judge Dredd by John Wagner and various guest artists! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.25Ea. 2000 AD CHRISTMAS PROG 2003 2000 AD celebrates Christmas with a bumper issue, featuring both new and classic characters by some of the biggest talents in the business! The lead story is Part 1 of Judge Dredd vs Aliens: Incubus , a massive new 16-part serial by John Wagner, Andy Diggle and Henry Flint, in which the future lawman must battle against an infestation of the deadly creatures in Mega-City One! Also in this issue: Celtic warrior Slaine stars in "The Books of Invasion" Part 1 by Pat Mills and Clint Langley; Russian rogue Nikolai Dante by Robbie Morrison and John Burns; Banzai Battalion in "Save the Fitz!" by John Wagner & Ian Gibson; Rogue Trooper in "Angels" by Gordon Rennie & Simon Coleby; The V.C.s in "Escher's Well" from Dan Abnett & Anthony Williams; and new horror series, Caballistics, Inc., makes its debut, by Gordon Rennie and Dom Reardon! Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.99 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES: IN WITH THE OUT CROWD—ORIGINAL ART EDITION by Jimmy Gownley This special edition of the first Amelia Rules trade paperback comes with a page of original art randomly selected from issues #1-5 of Amelia Rules! These are the original Pen-and-Ink drawings by series creator Jimmy Gownley, used in the production of the Amelia comic books. Plus, each copy of the book is signed by Gownley! A perfect gift for the Amelia Rules fan, or for fans of original comic art. All packed flat in a decorative Amelia folder. Limited to 100 sets. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC (+Art) $60.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A INDIAN SUMMER: THE AMELIA RULES LITHOGRAPH This gorgeous full-color lithograph depicts the entire gang rocking out to Aunt Tanner's tunes. Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on heavy Acid-Free paper, this would make a great addition to any wall! REGULAR EDITION—FC, 18x24 $14.00 SIGNED EDITION—FC, 18x24 $23.50 SADDLE TRAMP PRESS HOLLIDAY #3 by Dave Samuelson & Jason Wright This issue: the final showdown between Doc and Ringo and the Horsemen! The boys take the battle straight to the Horsemen's home, and if the two come out of this scrape alive, they'll have an even bigger problem… each other! b&w, 24pg $2.50 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS THE HUMPTY DUMPTY CHRONICLES by Perkins & A. Williams, Garcia, & Gray In a new twist to an old character with a magical blend of epic storytelling, Humpty Dumpty has been proclaimed King protector for all the magical creatures living in Lady Gwendolyn's enchanted forest. A glorious pact has been signed by the pixies, elves, and animals living in Hidden Hedge, creating an alliance as these wonderful inhabitants of the "Hedge" await the advance of a horrible specter known only as Black Rolph and his army of forest trolls! Hidden Hedge is a timeless village nestled in the heart of an ancient forest. For years, King Godwyn has protected Humpty Dumpty and Lady Gwendolyn from the encroachment of humans into this magical realm. But now King Godwyn must journey to a distant land on an unwelcomed crusade. And in his absence, he has asked Humpty Dumpty to keep a watchful eye on the meager trail that leads to the very heart of Hidden Hedge. This stand-alone story features exquisite art and will serve as a wonderful holiday present for the comics fan! Squarebound. b&w, 48pg $5.99 NEW HORIZONS #14 by Kacey, Doove, Asche, Addlesee, & Payne Bernard Doove's legendary Chakat characters make their comic book debut! These feline versions of centaurs and "foxtaurs" have been furry favorites for years, and artist Kacey Maltzman brings them to comic life in this issue. Also, the continuing features Beans N' Hay, Fawn, and St. Georgie. Plus, whatever else comes in through the pet door! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 SFA SPOTLIGHT #15: WOMEN IN FUR 2002 by Various It's time again for a look at all the female creators in anthropomorphic comics. Unlike mainstream comics, the majority of furry writers and artists are female, and they bring a completely different outlook to the field. From the pioneering Terrie Smith to new talents like Cindi Harrington (this issue's cover artist), it's a kaleidoscope of talent! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 SHOOTING STAR COMICS SHOOTING STAR COMIC ANTHOLOGY #1 by Various With a Special Introduction by Denny O'Neil! Featuring eleven original stories by nine writers, these stories cover a wide array of genres and taste. Find tales of Action and Adventure with Tsalosha, Aym Geronimo, and the Post Modern Pioneers; stories of costumed heroes with Fishnet Angel, Bedbug, The Defender, Yellow Jacket and the Emerald Mantis. Some off-the-beaten path tales also come to you with Nick Landime and Mike Von Fange. This 80-Page Giant also gives readers the much- anticipated original Western Tale by Chuck Dixon (Birds of Prey, Way of the Rat) and Enrique Villagran. Cover by Steve Lieber (Detective Comics). b&w, 80pg $5.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT BANZAI GIRL #3 by Jinky Coronado & Wilson Tortosa Writer/model/co-artist Jinky Coronado and Battle of the Planets artist Wilson Tortosa present the third full-color chapter in the Banzai Girl saga! In this issue, as the dreaded Shadow Whisperers take over the bodies of the town's adults, Jinky and Katie uncover a weakness that may give them the edge against the alien invasion. But that's only the beginning: The shopping mall monster — a hideous snake creature — continues to capture and consume lovely, unsuspecting schoolgirls… including Michelle! She's arguably in good company: Miss Miko, one of Asia's biggest female movie stars, is also on the plate for dessert, and only Banzai Girl can save them! All this, plus a swimsuit beauty pageant! Plus, look at these bonuses: Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Will Conrad contributes a sizzling Banzai pin-up; another page from Jinky's Photo Album; more strips from "Katie's World"; and a babe-a-licious back cover from artist Al Rio! Bi-monthly. Also available in as a special limited edition photo cover featuring Jinky Coronado in costume, signed and numbered to 1,000 copies by Jinky herself! (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 SIGNED/PHOTO—FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $12.00 DOGWITCH #3 by Daniel Schaffer Shrieking Violet Grimm goes to the town of Bane to deliver her latest video and drops in to a bar where she ends up drinking with a bunch of blokes/fans who recognize her. It turns out one of them is an incubus, and he convinces her to get into his witchgrinder (a big... well... sex machine). However he doesn't mention that the machine will drain all her energy in order to keep him ticking over and entertain the rest of the boys. But, you've guessed it!, they all get more than they can handle from Violet in an overload of kinky brainsex— all done incredibly tastefully of course! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 THE POISON ELVES COMPANION Compiled by Keith J. Davidsen While Poison Elves is on hiatus, as Drew Hayes recuperates from his recent hospital stay, Sirius is proud to offer The Poison Elves Companion. This is an abridged print edition of The Poison Elves Encyclopedia for the PC-challenged, featuring a massive 40-pages, jam-packed with detailed descriptions and illustrations of all things under the Amrahly'nnian sun. It's got illustrated histories, biographies, weapons, maps and more — plus a few new surprises! It's the perfect jumping-off point for creating your own Poison Elves role-playing game. Drew has also created an all-new cover for this project! b&w, 40pg $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES: THE MULEHIDE YEARS TP by Drew Hayes This phonebook-sized trade paperback collects the entire 20-issue run of Drew Hayes' original self-published Poison Elves series. As an added bonus, Sirius has restored Drew's original versions of I, Lusihpur #1 and #2 to this collection. (STAR13974) SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $34.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME I: REQUIEM FOR AN ELF TP by Drew Hayes The first volume in the high-quality, trade paperback reprints #1-6 of Drew Hayes' breakthrough I, Lusiphur comics, the pre- cursor to Poison Elves. The painted cover is provided by Janine Johnston. (STAR01803) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 SCARY GODMOTHER: GHOUL'S OUT FOR SUMMER TP by Jill Thompson This epic story centers on the origin of Scary Godmother and the lives of her Fright Side friends during one extended Summer Break. As Hannah goes off to suffer through a summer camp nightmare with her cousin Jimmy, Bug-a-Boo spends a horrible vacation with his nagging parents, and Orson is shipped off to Summer Ghoul with the Dark Master — an ancient and demented vampire whose pupils never graduate! But Scary Godmother gets the worst deal of all when her school days chum, Tinkaree, kidnaps her and takes her place as the Queen of the Fright Side! (STAR 16258) SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $14.95 DARK ONE'S ANIMAL MYSTIC FIELD GUIDE illustrated by Dark One In Dark One's Animal Mystic Field Guide, you'll find 64 pages of full-color pin-ups by one of the masters of comic and fantasy illustration; many of them focusing on Animal Mystic's star, Queen Jatarri! (STAR12847) SC, 4x6, 64pg, FC $9.95 BROM'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK This book has it all: demons, monsters, automatons, brigands, and loads of Brom's signature subject: femme fatales! At times horrific and frightening, other times stunningly beautiful (and sometimes both), Brom's paintings never cease to enthrall the viewer with a glimpse of another, far more dangerous world. (STAR13563) SC, 4x5, 64pg, FC $9.95 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BROM POSTER #5: VEXATIOUS by Brom Popular fantasy and horror artist Brom releases his third set of posters from Sirius! In Vexatious, the mesmerizing stare of this seductive demon will have you staring back for hours. So hang this enthralling image on your wall to help build your very own legion of minions. Printed on heavy bond paper. Comes rolled in a plastic tube. Poster, 19x25, FC $6.95 ************************ SKY DOG PRESS BUZZBOY: TROUBLE IN PARADISE TP by Gallagher, Hauk, & Tucker The Washington Post calls Buzzboy "Part Seinfeld-like humor, part slam-bang superhero action." After a triumphant debut at the 2002 San Diego Comic-Con, Sky Dog Press presents this newly-remastered Buzzboy trade paperback, collecting the original, critically-acclaimed Buzzboy mini-series, with over 20 pages of extra art and features! Buzzboy is a teen sidekick that never grew up; a too-much-TV-watching, junk-food-eating super hero — and Earth's only hope?! Teamed up with a sarcastic young sorceress, and an ex-mad scientist (who gave up being evil for baking), Buzzboy must battle his Elvis-impersonating ex- mentor, Lord Ultra, for the fate of the world! Get in on the pop-culture-loving, upbeat fun of Buzzboy! With a cover by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers). SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $11.95 SLEEPING GIANT COMICS ALTERCATIONS #1 by David Yurkovich with Alfred Pinchley Writer/artist David Yurkovich returns to comics with his first full-color album. With Altercations, Yurkovich redefines the super-hero icon, and chronicles the real history of super-heroics in 20th century North America with a separate story from each decade. Award-winning essayist Alfred Pinchley provides introductory commentary to each chapter. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC (1 of 2) $8.95 SQP PUBLISHING SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN 3 PACK Three different copies of Savage Sword of Conan (3 random issues from #118-215) and/or Conan Saga (3 random issues from #2-97), pre-packed in a clear plastic bag! For those devotees of their favorite Cimmerian berserker, this is a terrific and low- cost way to fill in their collections, or find copies they've never found before! All are out-of-print issues of these long-running Marvel magazines (from the mid-Eighties onward), and are varied from pre-pack to pre-pack. Pack (x3), b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN JUDGE DREDD: HALL OF JUSTICE by Various Some people are born to become Judges. Others are drawn to it for reasons of their own. But the best kind of Judge is cloned at the peak of purity, when his or her genetic make-up kit is in perfect working order! Such a Judge is the fabled (and foul- tempered) Joe Dredd! Stories of his, and other Judges perhaps not as good at their jobs, are featured in this full-color collection. Story and art by John Wagner, Alan Grant, Pat Mills, Ian Gibson, Mike McMahon, Cliff Robinson, and Ron Smith. Cover painting by Steve Fastner and Rich Larson. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $7.95 *********************** SUGARLAB ÜBERBABE: SAME AS IT EVER WAS #2 by Lisa Voldeng & Gerry Fournier "Without being hit by shrapnel or injured in any way, totally as a result of the violent shock… a so-called cataleptic state develops, a dreamlike benumbed consciousness, in which the patient appears disoriented about place and time, making all sorts of confused remarks, often tied to the shock experience." -Alois Alzheimer, professor of neurology, University of Breslau Germany, 1915. The outer edges of the First World War: A woman, shell-shocked, confused, stands naked in front of a tomb. Time to wake up! Überbabe is a very smooth, very smart, very stunning ascended babely master. She traverses universes with her babely accoutrements (cutting wit, curvaceous splendor, panther agility, and an armory of advanced physical and mental weaponry), battling (or beguiling!) bad boys, bad girls, and bad aliens alike. Full-color cover, red, black and white interiors. Printed 7" square, the cover mimics a double-record cover: one side holds a companion CD containing Überbabe theme songs, the other side holds the interior pages of the comic. Interior pages printed on glossy paper. Cover art by Fish Griwkowsky; design and layout by Melina Chen Lew. MATURE READERS PC, 24pg (2 of 4—Note Price) $6.95 ÜBERBABE: "SAME AS IT EVER WAS" ICON POSTER Überbabe icon poster measuring 18" square, printed in black, red and white on glossy stock. Poster, 18x18, PC $10.00 ÜBERBABE: BIG BOY LOGO STICKER Classic Big Boy logo sticker, measuring 2" x 3". Feel his power. Sticker SRP: $2.00 ÜBERBABE: BIG BOY CLASSIC FITTED TEE Classic Big Boy Logo tee, for your wearable pleasure. Feel his power. Pre-shrunk, 100% cotton crewneck tee, red and white on black. L-XL $28.00 SUMMERTIME COMICS THE INVINCIBLE ED #2 by Ryan Woodward Is Ed Dead?! Hardly. In fact, a semi-truck, a car explosion and a falling tree don't even leave a mark! But it sure does hurt! So how could a high school geek train to be a superhero in the morning and chill with the girl of his dreams in the evening? Life couldn't get any better for Edward… that is, until Lance Lundgrin rears his ugly head. Introduction by Sam Raimi, director of Spider-Man! FC, 32pg (Note Price) $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE INVINCIBLE ED #1 by Ryan Woodward An alien race has decided to grant superhuman powers to one human in order to preserve the planet Earth. However, in a botched-up plan, Lance Lundgrin, an all-American jock/bully, must share his new powers with the ultimate geek at Chesterton High School, Ed! FC, 24pg (1 of 6) $3.50 ************************ TERRA MAJOR PREY #1 by Shane L. Amaya & Bruno D'Angelo The deaths of soldiers from four different time periods are examined in bold vignettes by the writer of Roland: Days of Wrath. Introducing Brazillian artist Bruno D'Angelo! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ROLAND: DAYS OF WRATH TP by Amaya, Ba, & Moon Roland is a moving and poignant story of war and vengeance, fraternity and betrayal, and faith and wisdom that will take them into a vivid medieval world of tenuous politics and treacherous pagan citadels. All four issues have been re-bound in a new, durable 10pt.-paperback cover. (STAR12247) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC SRP: $17.95 ************************ TITAN BOOKS JUDGE DREDD: THE DAY THE LAW DIED HC by Wagner, Bolland, & McMahon When Judge Dredd returns from the Cursed Earth, he's convicted of murder! Now, with Dredd out of the way, the stage is set for the ascent to power of the crazed head of the Special Judicial Service — Judge Cal! With the insane Cal in charge of Mega- City One, the law soon becomes a nightmare as the Judges turn on the citizens. Only Dredd, aided by a handful of wounded Judges, can stop the madness — and save Mega-City One from its darkest hour yet! Featuring work by fan-favorite Brian Bolland (Batman: The Killing Joke) and classic Dredd artist Mike McMahon (Sláine, A.B.C. Warriors), this deluxe hardcover edition is a must for every Judge Dredd and 2000 AD fan! Cover by Brian Bolland. (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $24.95 TANK GIRL VOLUME 4: THE ODYSSEY TP by Peter Milligan & Jamie Hewlett A twisted take on Homer's classical Greek epic — brought to you by Peter Milligan (X-Force) and Tank Girl co-creator and artist, Jamie Hewlett (Gorillaz) — Tank Girl: The Odyssey makes a few "minor" changes to the original. Booga, husband of Tank Girl, is being wooed by countless Hollywood producers, and without his wife there, his resolve is crumbling. Tele, their TV-headed son, knows that he must contact his mother... setting off a chain of events that will see Tank Girl face death itself, the siren call of gothic rock, a cyclopean hotel proprietor, and a host of other scenes and characters from The Odyssey... given the — ahem — "idiosyncratic" Tank Girl treatment! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $15.95 TRANSFORMERS: RAGE IN HEAVEN TP by Furman, Senior, & Galan The galaxy-spanning saga of Transformers: Generation 2 continues! As Jhiaxus and the new Cybertronians continue their remorseless advance across the universe, colonizing and mecha-forming planets as they go, the Autobots and the Decepticons enter a wary alliance against this common foe. But the threat of Jhiaxus and all he represents pales in comparison to the Swarm, a faceless mass consuming Transformers wholesale. What is it? Where did it come from? The answers strike close to home, and for Optimus Prime, only one course of action remains... he must die! Plus: treachery from Starscream (of course), Megatron unleashed, and the most shocking ending of all time! Cover by Andrew Wildman. Collects Transformers: Generation 2 issues #7-12. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JUDGE DREDD: THE CURSED EARTH by Mills & Wagner, McMahon, & Bolland When a lethal plague devastates Mega-City Two, Judge Dredd volunteers to deliver the vaccine that will save its last remaining inhabitants. But first he must make the 1,000 mile journey across the Cursed Earth, the lethal radioactive wasteland which separates the cities. With cannibals, dinosaurs, mutants and criminals of every stripe between the Judges and their goal, it's not going to be a smooth journey...! Cover by Brian Bolland. (STAR16248) HC, 9x12, b&w $24.95 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A TANK GIRL 2 by Alan Martin & Jamie Hewlett Join Tank Girl as she escapes from the asylum, goes back to comics school with Hewlett and Martin, meets Sheriff Harry Poussini, enjoys a 'Summer Love Sensation', and goes on the road with Jack and Neal in 'Blue Helmet'! Plus, detective adventures with Booga in 'Askey & Hunch', Hewlett and Martin's Guide to Joy, and much more - including a priceless chance to join Booga's Treehouse Club! Who could ask for more? Who would? MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $16.95 ********************