PREVIEWS VOL. XIII #12 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #2 (FEBRUARY 2004) 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, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from April 2004 through June 2004! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #6 Each issue of Marvel Previews will be a comic book-sized, 96-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel's upcoming releases, PLUS a full 22-page story in each issue — either a special advanced preview of an upcoming blockbuster new project, or a sold-out, jumping-on point issue from one of their hottest books! It's your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This February issue features items scheduled to ship in April 2004! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #2 (JANUARY 2004) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late January 2003 for items on sale in April 2004. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #2 (FEBRUARY 2004) 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 $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS CONAN #1 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (cover) On sale February 4, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The greatest warrior of all time. The original epic fantasy hero. One of the best-selling comics writers of all time, Kurt Busiek, who revitalized the superhero world with Marvels and Astro City, turns his attention to one of the greatest heroes of all time. Teaming with Cary Nord, whose stunning art redefines sword and sorcery with every panel, Busiek presents Conan's story from day one, in the manner it was meant to be told. Drawing only on the original Robert E. Howard stories, the legend of Conan is brought to vivid life for the modern audience. Decades ahead of its time, Howard's stories can finally get the graphic treatment they deserve in this on going series. Fan-favorite painter Joseph Michael Linsner, famous for his fantasy epic Cry for Dawn, makes his Dark Horse debut covering our biggest launch of 2004. This is the ultimate Conan. THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 4: RED NAILS AND OTHER STORIES TP ROY THOMAS (W) , BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH (A) , and JOHN BUSCEMA (A) On sale March 31, SC, 160pg, FC, $15.95 Volume four collects the end of Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith's seminal run on Conan the Barbarian. As with any collaboration between two extremely talented artists, before their partnership on Conan came to an end, Thomas and Windsor-Smith were producing the finest work of their careers up to that point. And like those great collaborations, we're left to wonder, "what if they'd stayed together…" This compilation features two outstanding creators at the top of their game, working on a compelling character who's popularity has never faded. Also included is the first issue of acclaimed artist John Buscema's definitive run. Collecting issues 23 through 26 of the original Marvel series and material from the second and third issues of Savage Tales, originally published in the 1970s. As an added bonus, this volume features Richard Isonove, colorist of Marvel's Origin: The True Story of Wolverine and Neil Gaiman's 1602, bringing to life Thomas and Windsor-Smith's ultimate masterpiece, Red Nails. ALSO AVAILABLE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 1: TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT & OTHER STORIES TP by Roy Thomas & Barry Windsor Smith SC, 144pg, FC . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 2: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE & OTHER STORIES TP by Roy Thomas & Barry Windsor Smith SC, 160pg, FC . . . $15.95 ********************* STAR WARS: EMPIRE #18 WELLES HARTLEY (W) , DAVIDÉ FABBRI (P), and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA (I) DAVID MICHAEL BECK (cover) On sale February 4, FC, 32pg, $2.99 "To the Last Man" part 3 (of 3)—Thousands of angry alien Amanin versus less than sixty Imperial troops. So much for being "the glue that holds the galaxy together." The Imperials are doomed, but newly promoted Captain Janek Sunber is determined that they will sell their lives dearly. If only some of his fellow officers exhibited the same courage, they might have a chance. But is it bravery, or foolhardiness that drives Sunber? And, if they all die, who will tell the story of their sacrifice? Who will record the glory of their final stand? STAR WARS: INFINITIES—RETURN OF THE JEDI #4 (OF 4) by ADAM GALLARDO (W) , RYAN BENJAMIN (P), and SALEEM CRAWFORD (I) RODOLFO MIGLIARI (cover) On sale February 11, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It's crunch time for the entire Skywalker family, and Luke and Leia's friends and allies! Luke must decide whether to submit to the Emperor or watch his sister die. Vader must decide if he can bear to have the blood of both of his children on his hands. And the final hopes of the Rebel Alliance rest on the Millennium Falcon, its pilot Lando Calrissian, and his only gunner Han Solo—who is still blind from the effects of carbon freezing! A surprising climax that is as exciting as the film on which it is based, but different from anything you have seen before! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #62 by JOHN OSTRANDER (W) and TOMÁS GIORELLO (A) BRIAN CHING (cover) On sale February 18, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Escaping from Ventress Asajj's fortress, Obi-Wan Kenobi and the clone trooper Alpha are pursued by Separatists and bounty hunters. Crash landing on a desolate planet, they are soon cornered. The bounty hunters give Alpha a choice: walk away from the fight, or die with his Jedi companion. Will Alpha's "live to fight another day" training win out? Or can the Force reveal another way to survive the ordeal before time runs out? KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS OBI-WAN KENOBI PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale March 10, 13" tall snap-together vinyl model kit, $94.99 Dark Horse Comics continues its relationship with Japan's manufacturer of models and figures, Kotobukiya, Inc., to bring this series of ultra-detailed vinyl model kits to American collectors. This month we offer Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Master and teacher to Anakin Skywalker, captured as he rushes into battle. This masterfully sculpted model, which is very easily assembled, stands thirteen inches tall and comes in a full-color window box. HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SETS On sale March 31 Join in the celebration of 2004's Hellboy film debut witth two boxed sets of pvc figures based on the characters as they appear in the movie. One set depicts the "good guys" and one set features the "bad guys". The fabulous talents at Spectral Motion designed both sets. These artisans were the "creature shop" for the production, fashioning all sorts of sculptural characters and props under the supervision of the director. It is no surprise that they have kept that high standard on these painted, non-articulated sets. Each figure is approximately 4 inches. Full-color window box packaging. SET #1: "GOOD GUYS" Contains Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapien. PVC Set $14.99 SET #2: "BAD GUYS" Contains Grigori/Rasputin, Kroenen, and Sammael PVC Set $14.99 THE ART OF HELLBOY TP MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A) On sale March 24, SC, 200pg, FC, $29.95 The Art of Hellboy achieved unprecedented success in hardcover—now the book is available in affordable paperback, just in time for the Hellboy movie, coming in April. The first printing of the hardcover sold out almost overnight. Don't miss out on this one. This stunning two-hundred-page tome looks at the evolution of Mike Mignola's art over ten years on his award-winning comics series. Featuring previously unpublished art, unused and unfinished covers, and drawing upon ten years of sketchbooks, The Art of Hellboy provides the ultimate inside look at Mignola's design, storytelling, and color work, and rare and never-before-seen art reveals the labor involved in creating one of comics' most acclaimed books. HELLBOY: THE ART OF THE MOVIE HC GUILLERMO DEL TORO (W), MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A), WAYNE BARLOWE (A), and TY ELLINGSON (A) On sale March 3, HC, 200pg, FC, $24.99 Since its debut in 1994, Mike Mignola's Hellboy has been one of the most celebrated comics on the shelves. Mignola has won every major industry award for his work, and attracted the attention of Hollywood for a series of jobs on high-profile films, including Disney's Atlantis and Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula. Now the director he teamed with on Blade II, Guillermo del Toro, brings Mignola's creation to the big screen, and Dark Horse provides a unique look into this moment in comics-to-film history. This 200-page book features del Toro's complete screenplay, based on Mignola's Hellboy: Seed of Destruction, production art by Mignola, Wayne Barlowe (Barlowe's Guide to Extraterrestrials, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)), and Ty Ellingson (Jurassic Park, Star Wars: A New Hope, The Special Edition), as well as commentary by Mignola and excerpts from del Toro's on-set diary. HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #7 WILL PFIEFER (W), CRAIG THOMPSON (A), KEV WALKER (W/A), SIMEON WILKINS (P/I), JIM PASCOE (W), TOM FASSBENDER (W), and JOHN CASSADAY (W/A) PHIL NOTO (cover) On sale February 11, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Celebrated independent cartoonist Craig Thompson, author of Top Shelf's bestselling Blankets, and Kev Walker, who Wizard Magazine picked as one of the budding new geniuses of the mainstream, join the Weird Tales lineup with their own unique takes on Mignola's acclaimed characters. Also this issue, Hellboy movie storyboard artist Simeon Wilkins teams with Buffy writers Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe for an old fashioned gangster story, and John Cassaday delivers the penultimate chapter to his oddball Lobster Johnson serial. ALSO AVAILABLE HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #2 by Jason Pearson, John Cassaday, Mark Ricketts, Randy Stradley, and others FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #3 by Alex Maleev, Matt Hollingsworth, Sara Ryan, Steve Lieber, William Stout, and others FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #4 by Jason Pearson, John Arcudi, Roger Langridge, Ovi Nedelcu, Tom Sniegoski, and John Cassaday FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #5 by J.H. Williams Iii, Haden Blackman, Scott Morse, Ron Marz, Jim Starlin, and John Cassaday FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME ONE TP by John Cassaday, Joe Casey, Jason Pearson, Mike Mignola, and others SC, 128pg, FC . . . $17.95 ********************** THE GOON #5 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale February 18, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Goon and his best pal Franky don't take too kindly to havin' a Zombie Priest and his undead cronies puttin' the snatch on their old pal the Buzzard, even if the Buzzard's a creepy old goat with a mug like a pot of Mulligan stew. This time they're going to put the hurt on the Priest but good…if they can make it to the end of Lonely Street past a couple hundred blood-hungry, flesh-eatin' zombies, and break into the Priest's heavily fortified, black-magic stronghold. One thing's for sure—somebody's going out in a meat wagon! It ain't too late to get in on the series that's got everybody flappin' their piechoppers. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: A STAKE TO THE HEART TP FABIAN NICIEZA (W), CLIFF RICHARDS (P), BRIAN HORTON (paint), WILL CONRAD (I) On sale March 24, SC, 96pg, FC, $12.95 Buffy Summers has faced vampires, demons, and monsters, but now she must face there scariest thing of all: the divorce of her parents. No vampire is safe as the tortured young Slayer takes her anger and frustrations to the streets of L.A., all the while being closely watched by the mysterious vampire with a soul, known as Angel. In a failed attempt to alleviate her pain, Angel accidentally unleashes the Malignancy Demons upon her and her family, each of which personifies and draws its power from particular bad feelings. • Well-known for his work on everything from X-Men to Justice League, writer Fabian Nicieza has long been a favorite of comics fans! TALES OF THE VAMPIRES #3 JOSS WHEDON (W), JANE ESPENSON (W), DREW GODDARD (W), JASON ALEXANDER (P/I), and others ERIC POWELL (cover) On sale February 11, 32pg, $2.99 The writers of the legendary television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunite for this chilling five-issue series, masterminded and overseen by Joss Whedon himself! In this issue, Drew Goddard pokes fun at the King of Vampires, Dracula. Jane Espenson looks at the bond between a vampire father and his aging son, and Joss Whedon continues his ongoing story of young watchers in training as they meet their first vampire. CHOSEN #3 MARK MILLAR (W) and PETER GROSS (A) On sale February 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 MATURE READERS Jodie Christianson's hometown is ripped apart as news that the returned Christ is a child living amongst them. Amidst the chaos, Jodie continues to perform miracles and the world starts to take notice. But certain people aren't too thrilled with Jodie's existence and will stop at nothing to see him stopped! FUSED: THINK LIKE A MACHINE #3 Don't miss out on an all-new adventure from the mind of Steve Niles, creator of 30 Days of Night! by STEVE NILES (W), JOSH MEDORS (P/cover) , and PETER REPOVSKI (I) On sale February 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 A scientifically enhanced caveman is on the loose and wreaking havoc at Garner Air Force Base, former home of scientist-turned-Cy-Bot Mark Haggerty? One thing's for sure—Cro-Mag needs to be stopped. And until that happens, Cy-Bot's trying not to think about everything he's got in common with the rampaging caveman—beginning with the fact that they were both made in nefarious government experiments on the very base Cy- Bot's been called to defend… ULTRAMAN TIGA #7 (OF 10) TONY WONG (W) and KHOO FUK LUNG (A) UDON (cover) On sale February 25, FC, 40pg, (7 of 10), $3.99 Even under the protection of the Ultraman called Tiga, the Earth can barely sustain itself against the perpetual pounding of one monstrous menace after another. When Tiga suddenly goes missing in action, though, mankind quickly finds itself facing an early extinction. To make matters worse, an alien presence has infected the upper echelon of Japan's government and its sights are dead-set on dismantling the Global Unlimited Task Squad. This could be lights out for the human race! Continuing the adrenaline-charged series from Hong Kong. ULTRAMAN TIGA VOLUME 1 TP TONY WONG (W) and KHOO FUK LUNG (A) UDON (cover) On sale March 31, SC, 128pg, FC, $15.95 Hailed as a cultural icon in Hong Kong and Japan, on par with our own Superman or Batman, Ultraman has punched, kicked, and karate-chopped his way into the hearts of fans internationally for nearly four decades. Known and loved the world over, the monster-smashing sci-fi superstar comes to Dark Horse courtesy of writer Tony Wong and Khoo Fuk Lung (Hong Kong's Solar Lord), with dynamic new covers by UDON. This incarnation of Ultraman, now called "Tiga," finds the 100-foot-tall hero revived in the year 2049 and facing a world ill-equipped to handle the onslaught of gigantic beasts that are peppering the globe. Relying on his martial-arts prowess and his three modes of combat Tiga goes toe to toe with the most terrifying collection of monstrous giants and alien invaders ever to plague the planet. This volume collects issues #1-#4 of the series. USAGI YOJIMBO #73 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale February 25, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Internationally beloved creator Stan Sakai adds a thoughtful turn to his multi-Eisner Award-winning adventure series in this installment of Usagi Yojimbo. After a bittersweet victory against the Neko Ninja last issue, wandering ronin Usagi and his young companion, Jotaro, continue their travels to Kitanoji Temple, where they plan to part. When the roving pair encounters a town with an impoverished but principled samurai warrior and his son, they learn firsthand how valuable "The Pride of the Samurai" really is. Will this experience prompt Usagi to divulge a secret to his ward that would change their relationship forever? ALSO AVAILABLE USAGI YOJIMBO: THE BRINK OF LIFE & DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Kurt Busiek SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR08246) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: DAISHO TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by James Robinson SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR07519) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: DEMON MASK TP by Stan Sakai SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR13194) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GRASSCUTTER TP by Stan Sakai; introduciton by Will Eisner SC, 256pg, b&w (STAR09937) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GRASSCUTTER II—JOURNEY TO ATSUTA SHRINE TP by Stan Sakai SC, 184 pg, 6"x9", b&w (STAR15228) . . . $15.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GREY SHADOWS TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Max Allan Collins SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR10791) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SEASONS TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Lynn Johnston SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR09180) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SHADES OF DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by William Stout SC, 200pg, (STAR06915) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: THE SHROUDED MOON TP by Stan Sakai SC, 184pg, 6" x 9", b&w . . . $15.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VINYL FIGURE 8" tall PVC figure, fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR19500) . . . $24.99 *************************** GO BOY 7 #7 BRIAN AUGUSTYN (W), JON SOMMARIVA (P), and KRIS JUSTICE (I) FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO (cover) On sale February 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 While the Cultist's annihilistic giga-technology threatens civilization by attacking the nation's power grid, the anarchic android is in turn marked for death by the anti-terrorist hero, BioAgent. As Jonny struggles against the unstoppable mechanical attack on America, he is haunted by the discovery of a dreadful secret about his origins that may well shred his fragile psyche to bits—and doom him to a terrible fate much worse than death. LONE #6 STUART MOORE (W) and ALBERTO PONTICELLI (A) BEN TEMPLESMITH (cover) On sale February 18, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Welcome aboard the Wasteland Express! But let me give you a bit of advice... sit near the back and keep an eye on your wallet. See there's a midget on this train who goes by the name of Fenster; him and his partner Barnum are running a card game that I don't think is on the up-and-up, if you know what I mean. Besides, Barnum just happens to be a cybernetically enhanced gorilla with a laser for an eye. Oh, and Lone's on the train, too, so I think there might be trouble. But if you keep your head down, you should be okay... ALL ABOARD! MEGATOKYO VOLUME 1 TP FRED GALLAGHER (W/A) and RODNEY CASTON (W) On sale March 10, SC, 152pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95 This re-issue of the highly successful Megatokyo Volume 1 brings fans a new and revised version of the book with improved print quality and a larger trim size. This book will contain all of the comics from Chapter 0 as well as the running editorial comments featured in the original release. Exclusive to the Dark Horse re-issue will be additional drawings, historical notes, and selected rants from this first developmental year of the Megatokyo webcomic. "Unlike many American "manga" creators, Gallagher understands that creating "manga" involves more than just aping an art style. Megatokyo is filled with quirky, interesting characters and the kind of loopy humor that makes Love Hina and Slayers so popular; and its online popularity provides a built-in audience for Megatokyo graphic novels." —ICV2.com HELLSING VOLUME 2 TP KOHTA HIRANO (W/A) MATURE READERS On sale March 17, SC, 18pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $13.95 Hellsing continues with more blood, guts, ghouls, and gothic murder. Created by Kohta Hirano, and making its way into an incredibly popular anime, Hellsing pushes the boundary of horror, yet looks so visually stunning and graphically cool that instead of being scary, it's super fun. Certainly not intended for younger readers, this series follows the Hellsing Organization, an old institution created by English royalty to squash the ghoulish undead of the world, as they face an insurgence of murderous monsters running rampant across the isles, fueled by…could it be…Nazi's? Watch the dark story unravel as Dark Horse Manga presents Hellsing volume 2. BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #87: HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) MATURE READERS On sale February 11, b&w, 32pg (3 of 3), $2.99 MIRROR OF THE SOUL: Part 3 (of 3)—The "Mirror of the Soul" storyline concludes, as Makie, wayward swordswoman of the Ittö-ryü, lies emotionally wasted and ready to die. Will her precarious relationship with Anotsu lead her back into the land of the living? The fate of her hated father is revealed, as Makie questions her own future and faces a crippling vice. With the surviving members of Kensui's Shingyötö-ryü clan on his heels as he flees to Edo, Anotsu doesn't have much time to spare…but he makes time to possibly save the woman he truly loves and respects. The fan-fave female warrior is back! Questions are answered and heartaches abound, as major players in this torrent of action begin to converge yet again. OH MY GODDESS! #105: SORA UNCHAINED PART 1 (OF 8) KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale February 4, b&w, 32pg, (1 of 8), $2.99 You know that cute little girl with the glasses? The shy one who always seems to be blushing? Well, it looks like her time in the spotlight is about to come. The crew at Whirlwind have a racing experiment coming up, and someone's got to run it. Will it be the girl behind the spectacles? Because if so, she's got some practicing to do. The girl can hardly handle her dinky little car! And it'll take some extra verve to handle the curves. In this first issue, we'll see that lovable Sora begin her path to becoming unchained! Go, Sora, go! SHADOW STAR VOLUME 5: A FLOWER'S FRAGRANCE TP MIHORI KITOH (W/A) On sale March 10, SC, 208pg, b&w, $15.95 Shiina and Akira are typical introverted teenagers in every way, save one—their bonding with cute extraterrestrial creatures, part of a growing number of alien entitiy émigrés, known as the fearsome Shadow Dragons, all of whom have linked with Earthling youths. Some have bonded with not-so-typical—and not so nice—kids. The appearance of the terrible Dragons in the skies over Japan has brought the Japan Self-Defense Force into conflict with the beasts, and a group of Dragon-controlling hard cases has decided to take the fight to the JSDF and teach them—and anyone else who gets in the way—a lethal lesson in the consequences of crossing swords with the Shadow Dragons! SUPER MANGA BLAST! #40 MASAMUNE SHIROW (W/A), MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W) & YO MORIMOTO (A) ; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS On sale February 25, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 In this issue's episode of Shadow Star, Akira makes a startling, uncharacteristic move towards a schoolmate and Shiina continues to cope with family drama, government intrigue, and a growing, malicious group of dragon bearers bent on world choas! The tide turns to humor with Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? A cat food company thinks that Michael will cooperate with their "research," but they obviously don't know what kind of feline mastermind they're dealing with! Sensei Kobayashi also contributes another chapter of his Club 9 saga, where misfits, manners, and Harou-hungry men collide! In the action-filled world of Seraphic Feather, psionically-skilled Sunao has to break some bad news to a dear friend, and new players enter into the battlefield. If your diet's needing a demon-filled, romantic epic, feast your eyes on this latest installment of 3x3 Eyes. OLIVIA/BETTIE PAGE Olivia De Berardinis has taken over the mantle from classic glamour artists like Vargas and Petty to reign as the queen of contemporary pinup art. What better talent to depict our favorite model Bettie Page? Olivia's take on Bettie is sensuous and sparkling. She captures the elusive special magic of Bettie like few other artists can. Dark Horse is proud to launch a related program of Olivia's Bettie. STATIONERY SETS On sale March 31 The set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. To see all of our available stationery sets go to darkhorse.com/stationery. BETTIE BY DAY STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 ¾" x 8 ¾" $4.99 BETTIE BY NIGHT STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 ¾" x 8 ¾" $4.99 OLIVIA'S BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET On sale April 28, 4" square, 1/8" thick laminated coasters, $12.99 Have a drink on Bettie! This set of four sturdy, thick coasters features full-color images of timeless super-babe Bettie Page. The coasters are 1/8" thick cork, 4" square, with laminated tops. RAGNAR One of today's hottest graphic artists/ designer's is the man known simply as Ragnar. Inspired by the unique look of the '50s and early '60s, Ragnar has evolved this visual sensibility into a look that is all his own and as modern as tomorrow. Dark Horse finds that this all-new look is perfect for our stationery program, and we trust you will agree. STATIONERY SETS "DEAR JOHN" STATIONERY SET On sale March 31 The set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. To see all of our available stationery sets go to darkhorse.com/stationery. "Dear John" Stationery Set, 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 3/4" x 8 3/4", $4.99 Passing Notes Stationery Set, 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 3/4" x 8 3/4", $4.99 RAGNAR'S "PULP" COASTER SET On sale April 28, 4" square, 1/8" thick laminated coasters, $12.99 This set of four sturdy, thick coasters features full-color images from the crazy creations of Ragnar. The coasters are 1/8" thick cork, 4" square, with laminated tops. DARK HORSE LOGO ZIPPO, T-SHIRT, AND COFFEE MUG On sale March 31 To accompany our renewed vision of cutting edge, creator-owned comics, we've designed a logo to mirror that flair. We bring you three high quality products, emblazoned with the Dark Horse Comics logo. DARK HORSE ZIPPO The official Dark Horse Made-in-the-U.S.A. Zippo® Lighter. Chrome Zippo® lighter w/black, white logo, $29.99 DARK HORSE SHORT SLEEVE TEE Available in: M, L, XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 DARK HORSE COFFEE MUG Proudly holds your beverage of choice! Coffee mug red outside, white inside w/black logo, $9.99 GACHA! Are you a fan of everything portable and plastic? When your local burger joint has happy meal toys you just can't live without, do you scour every location just to get a complete set? If that sounds like you, then you're going to love the new line of collectible Gacha figures, picture viewers, bracelets, and more that Dark Horse and Diamond Comic Dist. are teaming up to bring Gacha to a retailer near you. The Gacha toy vending program was developed by TOMY Yujin, an affiliate of TOMY, one of the largest Japanese toy companies. For over ten years they have been selling miniature licensed toys to the Japanese vending trade. These toys have provided great play value to children while creating a whole new collectible market for adults. Combining a long history as a toy manufacturer with knowledge of collectibles and vending, TOMY has earned the respect and support of both consumers and retailers. These limited-edition collections will feature some of today's most popular licenses like The Simpsons, Disney, Pokémon, Nintendo, Lord of the Rings, and more. Collect 'em all! To find a participating comics retailer near you call 1-888-266-4226 or on the web at csls.diamondcomics.com. Available Now! HAMTARO FINGER PUPPETS NEW MICKEY PARACHUTE FIGURES NEW MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS POKEMON BOBBLE HEADS NEW G.I. JOE MINIVIEWERS HAMTARO FIGURE COLLECTION SERIES 1 SIMPSONS BOBBLE HEADS #2 TOMICA CARS #4 SIMPSONS NUCLEAR BOBBLE HEADS SIMPSONS FIGURE COLLECTION SERIES 2: SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SERIES SIMPSONS KEYCHAINS ALSO AVAILABLE DISNEY PRINCESS MUGS #3 LORD OF THE RINGS THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING BUST FIGURE COLLECTION SERIES 1 LORD OF THE RINGS THE TWO TOWERS BUST FUGURE COLLECTION SERIES 2 MATTEL BARBIE FIGURES MATTELS BARBIE MUGS WINNIE THE POOH BIRTHSTONE RINGS WINNIE THE POOH FRUIT FIGURE KEYCHAINS WINNIE THE POOH MUGS *************************** ROMAN DIRGE STATIONERY SET #2 On sale March 31, 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers, packaged inside a poly bag, $4.99 Roman Dirge's darkly strange imagination has captured a generation's twisted sensibilities. His designs are popular with teens, twenties, and thirties alike. There's something about chainsawed bunnies that crosses all age barriers! As Dark Horse Deluxe develops its Roman Dirge program with a journal, coaster set, and a lunchbox, we decided to offer two sets of stationery. This is the second set incorporating ideas from Roman's strange and adorably twisted world of impertinent little girls and beaten and bloodied animals. Enjoy the tastelessness! ALSO AVAILABLE DARK HORSE DELUXE JOURNAL: ROMAN DIRGE 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", covered spiral-bound journal, 128pg . . . $9.99 DARK HORSE DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE: ROMAN DIRGE 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers, packaged with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag . . . $4.99 ROMAN DIRGE: OPEN JUGULAR CHEESECAKE LUNCHBOX 8" x 7" x 3 3/4", full color lunch box . . . $14.99 BETTIE PAGE RELISTS BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF HEARTS TP by Jim Silke FC/b&w, 96pg, 9" x 12", deluxe paperback format, coffee-table book (STAR01439) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF THE NILE TP by Jim Silke with additional pinup art by Dave Stevens SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12304) . . . $12.95 BETTIE PAGE 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 ACTION FIGURE Figure w/detailed box (STAR11260) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE FIGURE #2: PHOTO BETTIE 6 1/2" tall, 50's motif, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13250) . . . $24.99 BETTIE PAGE 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 BETTIE PAGE ORNAMENT FC, packaged in a window box (STAR13093) . . . $19.99 BETTIE PAGE STICKERS 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 BETTIE PAGE STICKER PACK: CLASSIC four-pack in a polybag and printed headercard with j-hook (AUG020053) . . . $6.99 BETTIE PAGE STICKER PACK: AMUSEMENT four-pack in a polybag and printed headercard with j-hook (AUG020054) . . . $6.99 BETTIE PAGE T-SHIRTS BETTIE X3/PLAIN TEE/INDIGO/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 BETTIE X3/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 HAWAIIAN BETTIE IN HEART CIRCLE/BABYDOLL/WHITE/S-L…$17.99 HAWAIIAN BETTIE IN HEART CIRCLE/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 DEVIL BETTIE/LONG SLEEVE TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 DEVIL BETTIE/SPAGHETTI STRAP TANK/RED/S-L…$17.99 BETTIE IN LEOPARD BIKINI/RAGLAN TEE/WHITE W/RED/YOUTH/S- XL…$17.99 BETTIE SITTING IN SAND/ALL-OVER-IMAGE TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XXL…$24.99 BETTIE "WARHOL"/RAGLAN TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/ADULT S-XL. . .$17.99 BETTIE PAGE: WATER GAL! JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journals, 128 pages (AUG020050) . . . $9.99 BETTIE PAGE: WILD KINGDOM JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journals, 128 pages (AUG020049) . . . $9.99 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 #1: BLACK BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve . . . $39.99 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 HELLBOY HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TP by Mike Mignola SC, 128pg, FC, $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 2: WAKE THE DEVIL TP by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 3: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS TP by Mike Mignola SC, 168pg, FC, $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 4: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM TP by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 5: CONQUEROR WORM TP by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, $17.95 HELLBOY: THE BONES OF GIANTS ILLUSTRATED NOVEL by Mike Mignola And Christopher Golden b&w, 200pg (STAR14867) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODD JOBS by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and others SC, 216pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR10486) . . . $14.95 B.P.R.D. BASEBALL HAT Black, embroidered hat (NOV020040) . . . $17.99 B.P.R.D. COFFEE MUG Black mug w/B.P.R.D. logo (SEP020080) . . . $9.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" FC, embroidered patch . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers (MAR030050) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black Ice chrome Zippo® lighter, packaged in tin box (MAR030053) . . . $29.99 HELLBOY BASEBALL CAP Black, embroidered hat (STAR09192) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY JOURNAL 5 ½" x 8 ½" covered, spiral bound journal, 128pg (JAN030100) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 ¾" (STAR10349) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 ¾" (STAR19576) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY COFFEE MUG White outside, black inside . . . $9.99 HELLBOY ORNAMENT 3 ¼" ornament, fully-painted (STAR17066) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY SOFT VINYL FIGURE 13 ¾" tall, fully painted, soft vinyl figure, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13505) . . . $59.99 HELLBOY SHOTGLASS Clear shot glass w/ red & white art, Hellboy on one side, logo on the other (STAR09241) . . . $5.95 HELLBOY STICKERS Hellboy sticker #1 (Hellboy logo), FC (APR020100) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #2 (The Right Hand of Doom), FC (APR020101) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #3 (Menacing Portrait), FC (APR020102) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #4 (New B.P.R.D. logo), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Also available in a pack, contains four stickers (SEP020081) . . . $6.99 HELLBOY SWEATSHIRT Hellboy logo/ black hooded sweatshirt with front pocket M-XXL . . . $39.99 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 BLACK ADULT TEE M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY TRIPTYCH/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY TRIPTYCH/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT S-L . . . $17.99 HELLBOY ICONS/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY ICONS/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT S-L . . . $17.99 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 VALENTINE'S DAY RELISTS BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF HEARTS TP by Jim Silke What a dish! What a doll! What a delinquent! Bettie Page sent the world for a cold shower when her first photo appeared in Flirt magazine in 1951. Bettie ignited a flame that burned through the art community, affecting forever the way women were portrayed by artists and photographers. In this 96-page coffee-table book, historian and artist Jim Silke explores Bettie's influence on popular culture, from dime-store novels to paperbacks, and from painting to advertising. SC, 96pg, 9" x 12", FC . . . $19.95 HARLEQUIN VALENTINE HC by Neil Gaiman and John Bolton In this modern retelling of a classic commedia dell' arte legend of tomfoolery and hopeless, fawning love, creators Neil Gaiman and John Bolton update the relation of Harlequin and Columbine. A buffoon burdened with a brimming heart, Harlequin chases his sensible, oblivious Columbine around the city streets, having given his heart freely. Consumed with love, the impulsive clown sees his heart dragged about town, with a charming surprise to bend the tale in a modern direction. HC, 40pg, 7"x10", FC . . . $10.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 1: WRONG NUMBER TP by Kosuke Fujishima At long last, the "lost" Oh My Goddess stories are collected for the first time, in this new, remastered first volume of the popular manga series, the first of three new volumes that restore the complete Oh My Goddess storyline and fill in early details of this delightful, funny, and exciting tale of college student Keiichi Morisato, who accidentally dials the Goddess Technical Helpline and is delivered the living, breathing, literal goddess Belldandy...and one wish. When he jokingly asks for Belldandy to stay with him forever, he gets his wish, and one hilarious headache after another as Keiichi and his Goddess-out- of-water adjust to the inevitable clash of the Spiritual Plane and the Material World. Also includes material from the previously published 1-555-Goddess. SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" . . . $13.95 SHADOW LADY: THE AWAKENING TP by Masakazu Katsura When police officers come to take De-Mo back to the demon world for execution, Aimi/Shadow Lady agrees to take on a special mission to save her demonic pal. Aimi must recover the Demon Stones that were stolen and released into the human world. But each stone contains an imprisoned arch-demon, making Aimi's mission as deadly as it is difficult. If the secrets of the Demon World become known, De-Mo's life will be forfeit...and so will Aimi's! Collects issues#10-18. SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $15.95 SIN CITY: HELL AND BACK TP by Frank Miller In the Town Without Pity, good men are hard to find. Enter Wallace, a man of mystery. He's a nice guy who's very good at killing people. Out for an evening drive along the beach, he meets the woman of his dreams—and she's trying to kill herself. Why? And who are the shadowy cabal of power brokers who wrench her from his arms? When will all hell break loose? Comics legend Frank Miller pounds out his longest Sin City graphic novel to date, a bare-knuckle barrage of brutal action, dark secrets, and heroic sacrifice. What the hell—it's a love story! Includes color sections and pinups by a who's who of comics luminaries, including Lynn Varley's first actual comics illustration. SC, 312pg, 7" x 10", b&w and FC . . . $25.00 SPYBOY SPECIAL by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee After a mission gone wrong, Bombshell awakens from a coma ten years into the future. She discovers that Alex Fleming—once known as SpyBoy—is married to Yukio (SpyGirl) and is heading up the deadliest spy organization in history. Only Bombshell has a hope of stopping him, except...is any of it real? Or has Bombshell been brainwashed into a "House of Games" style plot that could spell the end of a perfectly innocent young hero? This foray into fun also includes some extra surprises and pin-ups! FC, 48pg (one-shot) . . . $3.99 STAR WARS: A VALENTINE STORY by Judd Winick and Paul Chadwick She's a Princess with a fiery spirit and a hot temper to match. He's a scoundrel with a mercenary's sensibility and the heart of a hero. Together they help topple an Empire and restore order to the galaxy...And if they stop fighting long enough, they just might realize that they're in love! Set during the days leading up to The Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo and Princess Leia find themselves trapped together on a downed starship, lost in the frozen wastelands of Hoth as a storm rages around them. And while the snow flies outside the ship, the sparks fly inside. No matter how hard they fight it, there's more going on between them than just friendship! FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.99 ************************* DC COMICS FEATURE ARTICLES THE MONOLITH #1 It was an urban legend — a guardian created during the Great Depression to protect the immigrants of New York. Now the creature is back in THE MONOLITH, a new ongoing series that kicks off with a 56-page premiere issue for just $3.50! THE MONOLITH, written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (21 DOWN, THE RESISTANCE) with art and covers by Phil Winslade (GODDESS, Daredevil), tells the tale of the monster's modern-day return! The series is set in the DC Universe, and future issues will feature appearances by popular DC heroes and villains. The time has come for the Monolith to rise again…this time, to protect Alice Cohen, a woman on the run. Will Alice be able to control the Monolith? And how will the Monolith deal with a world that has become even more violent than the one in which he was created? This project is supported with trade and house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. THE MONOLITH is an ongoing series edited by Joey Cavalieri. The 56-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores February 4 with a cover price of $3.50 U.S. Subsequent issues will be 32 pages with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. * * * * * * MIGHTY LOVE HARDCOVER Can two people leading double lives find enough time for romance and crimefighting? Find out in MIGHTY LOVE, a 96-page original hardcover graphic novel suggested for mature readers. MIGHTY LOVE is both written and illustrated by Howard Chaykin (American Flagg, SON OF SUPERMAN), one of comics' most acclaimed and influential voices. Mixing elements of high adventure and romantic comedy, MIGHTY LOVE explores the relationship between crusading public defender Delaney Pope and hard- boiled cop Lincoln Reinhardt. By day, they're courtroom adversaries. By night, they become Skylark and Iron Angel, super-heroes with differing crimefighting methods but an undeniable romantic attraction. Can they find a way to balance their double lives…and still have room for a relationship? Don't miss Chaykin's return to the drawing board for his first solo original work in years! This project is supported with a preview in DC HORIZON, trade and house ads, and a sneak peek at www.dccomics.com. MIGHTY LOVE is a 96-page original hardcover graphic novel with no interior ads edited by Joey Cavalieri and is suggested for mature readers. It is advance-solicited to arrive in comic-book stores March 17 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. * * * * * * There's a war in heaven…and Earth is the battleground! THE LIGHT BRIGADE Get ready for an original supernatural action adventure/horror story set against the backdrop of World War Two! THE LIGHT BRIGADE is a 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries written by Peter Tomasi with art by Peter Snejbjerg (BATMAN: DETECTIVE NO. 27) that mixes the best elements of "Saving Private Ryan" and PREACHER. After learning about the death of his wife in a stateside accident, American soldier Chris Stavros has only one objective: to get back home to his young son. Unfortunately, the fates have other plans for him, as a blinding white hot energy mass hurtles to earth just as German troops advance on their position. Inside this energy mass, two mighty figures wage a battle over a gleaming, timeless object. Fierce fighting reveals that many of the Germans are impervious to bullets and bayonets! How do you fight what you can't kill? Chris and the surviving G.I.s don't stick around to find out, because they are led by a mysterious and enigmatic American soldier to safety, only to be told that evil moves across the land and the smoldering crater the American soldiers now find themselves staring into contains the battered and torn bodies of two Archangels. The Sword of God, the object they were fighting over as they fell, has now been lost. And so, Chris and his group of ragtag G.I.s, now given a mission to retrieve The Sword, are sucked into a maelstrom of horror and destruction against an arcane, unstoppable, and unholy foe intent on using The Sword to storm Heaven's Gate. These American soldiers, this "Light Brigade", is now on a supernatural crusade that will determine the fate of the world…one bullet, and one soul at a time! This project is supported with a preview in DC HORIZON, house ads, and a sneak peek at www.dccomics.com. THE LIGHT BRIGADE is a 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries edited by Joey Cavalieri and is suggested for mature readers. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic- book stores February 4 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. * * * * * * DC FOCUS Get ready for the launch of DC FOCUS, a new line consisting of four gritty, character-driven comics that take place in a world separate from the traditional DC Universe. In this world without heroes or villains, ordinary people stumble across astonishing powers and are confronted with an opportunity to make their lives better…or worse. The first of the four series, HARD TIME, debuts in February — for more information, see the feature article. The other three books include: • KINETIC, shipping in April and written by Kelley Puckett (DETECTIVE COMICS) with art by Warren Pleece, is the story of a sickly young man who leads a sheltered life, watched closely by an overprotective mother. But his world is about to be shattered by an event that will leave him with the powers of a super-hero! • In TOUCH, shipping in May and written by John Francis Moore (BATMAN FAMILY, X-Force) with art by Wesley Craig, a Vegas huckster makes a living finding people with super-human abilities and becoming their agent. How long can he pretend to help make the world a better place. • FRACTION, also shipping in May and written by David Tischman (AMERICAN CENTURY) with art by Timothy Green, revolves around four high-school pals who reunite years later and pull off a petty theft for old times' sake. But what they end up stealing is a power suit with incredible abilities — and it could prove to be the very thing that tears them apart! Don't miss out on the start of this bold new take on reality-based comics! * * * * * * HARD TIME A high-school shooting costs four students their lives, and 15-year-old Ethan Chiles his future. Now he's got 50 years of hard time to look forward to. HARD TIME is a new ongoing series — and the inaugural book in the DC FOCUS line — written by the incomparable Steve Gerber (Howard the Duck, SUPERMAN: LAST SON OF EARTH) with art by Brian Hurtt (Queen & Country, GOTHAM CENTRAL) and covers by Tomer Hanuka (MIDNIGHT, MASS). Something powerful has been growing within Ethan, and on the day of his sentencing, it escapes at last. It will change a life that has already been completely changed. It will follow him into the savage environment of a maximum-security prison, where each day is a struggle for survival. Will it be a source of massive power, a chance at redemption, or the cruelest of curses? Plus, the extra-sized HARD TIME #1 will feature previews of KENETIC, TOUCH and FRACTION, the three other new titles in the DC Focus line, at no extra cost! This project is supported with a full-color poster, house ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. HARD TIME is an ongoing series edited by Joan Hilty. The 56-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores February 4 with a cover price of $2.50 * * * * * * BATMAN: ROOMFUL OF STRANGERS James Gordon — a man who served for years as Gotham City's hard-nosed police commissioner and one of the Dark Knight's most trusted allies — is in the spotlight in BATMAN: ROOMFUL OF STRANGERS! ROOMFUL OF STRANGERS is a 64-page Special written and fully painted by indie favorite Scott Morse (Elektra: Glimpse, Echo: Barefoot), who brings his unique, quirky vision to the DC universe! Batman's presence permeates this tale of a convalescing Gordon as the recently retired Police Commissioner takes a trip to the shore for some much-deserved rest and relaxation. But soon after he registers at an old seaside resort, a body shows up — and a murder-mystery is suddenly his to unravel. Things are further complicated by a local youngster who's obsessed with Batman. Can Gordon solve the mystery despite the youth's constant inquiries about Gotham and its caped crusader? This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN: ROOMFUL OF STRANGERS is a 64-page special edited by Bob Schreck. It is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on February 18 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. * * * * * * If you're on her hit list, you'll wish you were dead. THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY — WITCH FOR HIRE Bill Willingham, creator/writer of the multiple Eisner-Award winning FABLES series, brings Thessaly — former lover of The Sandman — back for THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY — WITCH FOR HIRE, a 4-issue miniseries with art by Shawn McManus (THE SANDMAN: A GAME OF YOU, THE THESSALIAD) and covers by poster artist Tara McPherson. Thessaly — the deadliest of the ancient Thessalian witches — finds herself pitted against a foe she may not be able to defeat: Cupid, along with an ancient and unstoppable monster (or ten) thrown in for good measure. An eerily familiar stranger has been hiring Thess out as a demon killer, but taking all the profits and fame for the monster killings without any of the hard work. Will he survive the consequences once Thess learns the truth? Or will the ruthlessly practical witch finally succumb to the power of love? This project is supported with trade and house ads. THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY — WITCH FOR HIRE is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Mariah Huehner. The 32-page issue #1 is suggested for mature readers and is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on February 4 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. * * * * * * MAD ABOUT THE OSCARS TRADE PAPERBACK "And the winner is…Alfred E. Neuman?!" It doesn't take a genius to sit back and pick the year's "best" movies (take that, Academy Awards)! However, it takes real talent (and incredible bitterness) to point out why those "masterpieces" suck! And for that reason, MAD ABOUT THE OSCARS deserves a little golden trophy of its own! MAD ABOUT THE OSCARS is a star-studded collection of MAD Magazine's best and worst movie satires: 19 Oscar-winners and over 30 Oscar-nominees as presented by "The Usual Gang of Idiots," including artists Mort Drucker, Angelo Torres, Jack Davis, Harry North, Sam Viviano, Tom Richmond, and Hermann Mejia, and writers Larry Siegel, Stan Hart, Arnie Kogen, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, and Desmond Devlin. MAD ABOUT THE OSCARS features all your favorite MAD movie parodies — from Casabonkers to Bored of the Rings, plus Rockhead, The Violence of the Hams, A Booty-Full Mind, and many more! MAD ABOUT THE OSCARS is a 256-page black-and-white trade paperback measuring 8-3/8 x 10-1/2" (including 32 pages in full color). It arrives in comic-book stores February 4 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. * * * * * * FIRST APPEARANCE ACTION FIGURES Batman. The Flash. Shazam. Wonder Woman. Four of the greatest super-heroes the world has ever known launch DC Direct's newest series of figures commemorating significant comic-book debuts: the FIRST APPEARANCE ACTION FIGURES! The FIRST APPEARANCE: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE is based on his debut in 1939's DETECTIVE COMICS #27; the FIRST APPEARANCE: THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE is based on 1940's FLASH COMICS #1; the FIRST APPEARANCE: SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE hails from 1940's WHIZ COMICS #2; and the FIRST APPEARANCE: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE hails from 1941's ALL STAR COMICS #8. Each figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a base and is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box. Plus, each figure will include a full-color mini reproduction of the comic story in which they debuted, measuring 2 3/4" x 3 1/2"! This project is supported with a full-color promo poster, trade and house ads. The FIRST APPEARANCE: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE, FIRST APPEARANCE: THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE, FIRST APPEARANCE: SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE, and FIRST APPEARANCE: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE are advance-solicited, sold separately and arrive in comic-book stores June 30, 2004. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. Retailers please note: The FIRST APPEARANCE: BATMAN, WONDER WOMAN, THE FLASH & SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are packaged together in an assortment. Consult your retailer Order Form for packaging details. This product is being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. * * * * * * SUPERMAN: "GODFALL" In the wake of the cataclysmic events of SUPERMAN #200, Kal-El must begin a new life on Krypton in "Godfall," a storyline weaving through ACTION COMICS, SUPERMAN and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN that brings the talented creators of Aspen Studios to DC! This 6-issue crossover story is written by Michael Turner (Witchblade, Fathom) & Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS, JLA) with the art of Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian's Tide) & Jason Gorder (Witchblade) and stunning covers by Turner! It all begins in February's ACTION COMICS #812, as Kal-El finds himself back on his homeworld. But how and why has he returned? In ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625, Kal-El finds new powers emerging — but will they be any use against a new threat that has appeared on Krypton? Now a fugitive, in SUPERMAN #202 the Man of Steel has his back against the wall. Can Superman escape his homeworld before his fellow Kryptonians kill him? The story continues in March's ACTION COMICS #813, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #626 and SUPERMAN #203. Plus, each issue features a backup story focusing on life on Earth while Superman is gone, by the new creative teams that will be taking over the adventures of the Man of Steel! In ACTION COMICS #812, Lana Lang makes a life-changing decision about her future in Metropolis in a tale by Chuck Austen, Ivan Reis & Marc Campos. ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625 features a story introducing the new head of the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit by Greg Rucka, Matt Clark & Nelson. And in SUPERMAN #202, Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo present a first look at the upcoming 6-issue miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL! This project is supported with trade and house ads. ACTION COMICS, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, and SUPERMAN are ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. ACTION COMICS #812 arrives in comic- book stores February 11, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625 arrives in comic-book stores February 18, and SUPERMAN #202 arrives in comic-book stores February 25, each 32 pages with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. * * * * * * A bold new era for the Fastest Man Alive! THE FLASH #207: "FLASHBACK" Acclaimed writer Geoff Johns is joined by the new art team of Howard Porter (JLA) & Livesay (Namor) as The Flash races back into the DC Universe in THE FLASH #207! In this special issue featuring a gorgeous cover by the fan-favorite Michael Turner, the Fastest Man Alive finds himself back in the public eye. But though the world once again has accepted the Scarlet Speedster, his secret identity remains a mystery…one that Jay Garrick and the new Kid Flash intend to solve! Unfortunately, their family reunion goes anything but smoothly. Plus, the villainous Tar Pit and the Trickster return to wreak havoc for The Flash! This project is supported with trade and house ads. THE FLASH is an ongoing series edited by Joey Cavalieri. The 32-page issue #207 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on February 25 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. * * * * * * COUP D'ÉTAT Everything in the WildStorm universe is about to collide in the weekly-shipping, 4-part miniseries COUP D'ÉTAT featuring art by Jim Lee and a host of popular Eye of the Storm creators! A who's-who of fan-favorite creators come together for this landmark crossover that brings together The Authority, Stormwatch: Team Achilles, Wildcats, and the villainy of the enigmatic Tao. COUP D'ÉTAT — SLEEPER, by Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, CATWOMAN) and featuring art by Jim Lee and covers by Lee and Lee Bermejo, sets the stage for the drama, as Tao tricks the U.S. government into committing an interdimensional atrocity on its own soil. How will the Authority react? The action continues in COUP D'ÉTAT — STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES, written by Micah Ian Wright with art by Carlos D'Anda and covers by D'Anda and Bermejo. As the Authority begins to dismantle what's left of the U.S. government, Stormwatch: Team Achilles is forced underground, where they're left to plot the overthrow of a superdictatorship. In the penultimate chapter, COUP D'ÉTAT — WILDCATS VERSION 3.0, written by Joe Casey with art by Alé Garza and Trevor Scott and covers by Garza and Bermejo, Spartan and Grifter wacth as the United States government and military are systematically torn apart. How will they react to this coup, and what are the ramifications for Halo? It all culminates in COUP D'ÉTAT — THE AUTHORITY, written by Robbie Morrison with art by Whilce Portacio and covers by Portacio and Bermejo. With evidence of the United States' culpability in the interdimensional incident, the Authority comes to one conclusion: For good or bad, it's time they took control. Their "finer world" begins on American soil! Don't miss the crossover event that will redefine the WildStorm universe! This project is supported with a full-color promo poster, trade and house ads, and a minisite at www.wildstorm.com. COUP D'ÉTAT is a 4-issue miniseries edited by Scott Dunbier, Ben Abernathy and Alex Sinclair and is suggested for mature readers. The issues ship weekly throughout February with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. each. * * * * * * HUMAN TARGET #7: "WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS" "…Strong characters, an intriguing premise and a twist you'll never see coming…A" – The Washington Post "A must read" – Comics International "Do yourself a favor, buy this book!" – Cinescape.com It was 1971, and the political landscape was marked by Vietnam, the Black Panthers, and more. College students joined activist groups like the Weathermen to bring about social change — by force if necessary. Now, 30 years later, the dream is dead, and someone's killing former Weathermen for forgetting their ideals. But in a mystery filled with shifting politics and former allegiances, where does Human Target Christopher Chance — a man searching for his own identity – fit in? Hot off his lauded work on VERTIGO's BEWARE THE CREEPER, artist Cliff Chiang marks his second issue of HUMAN TARGET with issue #7, the first installment of "Which Way the Wind Blows." The 3-part storyline is fan-favorite writer Peter Milligan's most ambitious tale yet, as he examines the radical politics of the '70s against the values of today. HUMAN TARGET is an ongoing VERTIGO series edited by Karen Berger and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue # 7 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on February 18 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. * * * * * * DETECTIVE COMICS #791: "THE SURROGATE" New creative team Andersen Gabrych, Pete Woods (ROBIN) and Cam Smith kick things into overdrive in DETECTIVE COMICS #791, the first installment of the 3-part thriller "The Surrogate!" A pregnant woman, bleeding from a gunshot wound, collapses in Leslie Thompkins' clinic — but it's too late. She's comatose before she can utter her own name or that of her assailant. Can Batman find her family — and the murderer — before she goes under the knife for an against-all-odds operation? It's a mystery that will push Batman's detective skills to their very limits! And in the backup, part 3 of the 6-part story "The Tailor" by A.J. Lieberman and Nathan Fox! The Tailor — Gotham's master of equipment and weaponry — is on the run from super-powered assassins. Now we learn how he landed on the bad guys' side! DETECTIVE COMICS is an ongoing series edited by Bob Schreck. The 40-page issue #791 arrives in comic-book stores February 4 with a cover price of $2.75 U.S. * * * * * * THE LOSERS: ANTE UP TRADE PAPERBACK "Diggle writes with a Hollywood-by-way-of-the-UK savvy... Jock supplies the vibrantly intense art...A-" - Entertainment Weekly "Hollywood will be lucky if it can pull off a caper flick that's half as entertaining as this...The most collar-grabbing intro issue I've read since the debut of Y: THE LAST MAN." - AintItCoolNews.com "The best adrenaline ride in comics...Highly Recommended - 10/10" – TheFourthRail.com VERTIGO'S latest hit series — and one of the best-reviewed launches of the year — gets its first trade paperback collection with THE LOSERS: ANTE UP. Written by Andy Diggle and illustrated by Jock — two of the hottest young talents in all of comics — ANTE UP collects the first six issues of the hard-hitting new crime/espionage series that mixes real-world scenarios with widescreen action. Once, the Losers were an elite U.S. Special Forces unit, sent to do the dirty, bloody deeds no one else could handle. They played the game like they had nothing to lose — until the CIA tried to have them killed for accidentally uncovering a very dark secret. The team was set up for liquidation by the very people they had sworn allegiance to -- but it takes more than one try to eliminate the Losers, and now they're back for some serious payback. Don't miss this chance to get up to speed on the hottest new series of the year. And in THE LOSERS #9, don't miss the first installment in the 5-part "Island Life," which takes the team to the Caribbean in search of a major piece of the puzzle that will blow the lid on the CIA's un-American activities. But the agency has a mystery agent known as Max preparing a counter-attack, which will turn the Losers' simple village raid into a mountain of trouble. This project is supported with house ads. • 160 pg. VERTIGO trade paperback • In stores February 11 • Suggested for mature readers • $9.95 U.S. THE LOSERS: ANTE UP is a 160-page trade paperback suggested for mature readers that arrives in comic-book stores February 11 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. THE LOSERS is an ongoing VERTIGO series that is suggested for mature readers and is edited by William Dennis. The 32-page issue #9 arrives in comic-book stores February 25 with a cover price of $2.95. * * * * * * TOMORROW STORIES BOOK TWO HARDCOVER Alan Moore and his esteemed co-conspirators return in TOMORROW STORIES BOOK TWO, a 160-page hardcover collecting the classic stories of the acclaimed anthology series. This second volume features contributions by a wide array of comics talent, including Kevin Nowlan, Rick Veitch, Hilary Barta, Jim Baikie, and Melinda Gebbie, and is graced by a stunning Nowlan cover! Join Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, Splash Brannigan, The First American, and Cobweb as they scurry, lurk, ooze, trip, and slink their way through an amazing lineup of diverse adventures! This project is supported with house ads. • 160-page America's Best Comics hardcover • In stores February 11 • $24.95 U.S. * * * * * * WILDCATS VERSION 3.0: FULL DISCLOSURE TRADE PAPERBACK "With stories that focus on adultery, corporate intrigue and the morality of using power of both the personal and wider corporate nature, WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 is not your average super-hero book." --TheFourthRail.com The sprawling saga of the Wildcats continues with WILDCATS VERSION 3.0: FULL DISCLOSURE, collecting issues #7-12 of the critically acclaimed series. Writer Joe Casey and artists Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend continue the corporate intrigue and human drama involving Jack Marlowe's machinations to place the ever-growing Halo Corporation at the forefront of global culture. Meanwhile, Cole Cash drafts accountant Edwin Dolby as his gun-toting successor! This project is supported with house ads. • 160-pg. Eye of the Storm trade paperback • In stores February 25 • Suggested for Mature Readers • $14.95 U.S. * * * * * * GEN13: OCTOBER SURPRISES TRADE PAPERBACK The new Gen13 team faces new challenges — and some old enemies — in GEN13: OCTOBER SURPRISES, a trade paperback collecting issues #7-11 of the series written by Chris Claremont with art by Alé Garza, Carlos D'Anda, Ramón F. Bachs, Sandra Hope and Raúl Fernández and a cover by Garza! Now that the teens have settled into a routine at school, they must deal with personal lives run amok. But then Herod visits Triad enforcer Zhiang May-Yin in the hospital — where she's been in a coma since an encounter with Gwen's dragon. And when she wakes, her first thought is to use her powers to track down Ethan and Dylan, hoping to erase Herod's mistake! But Caitlin Fairchild has sworn to protect these kids, and being thrown halfway across Manhattan won't stop her! This project is supported with house ads. • 128-page Wildstorm trade paperback • In stores February 4 • $14.95 U.S. * * * * * * WONDER WOMAN: GODS AND MORTALS TRADE PAPERBACK Following his unforgettable work on CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, George Pérez revitalized the world's most famous super-heroine with his spectacular run on WONDER WOMAN. Now the start of that run is collected in WONDER WOMAN: GODS AND MORTALS! GODS AND MORTALS collects WONDER WOMAN #1-7, written by Pérez, Greg Potter and Len Wein, with art by Pérez & Bruce Patterson. This volume, which features a new cover and introduction and rare art by Pérez, includes the young Amazon's origin and her introduction to "Man's World." But before she has a chance to fully assimilate into her new home, Wonder Woman must battle the chaos of the Greek god Ares, as he plans to bring about World War III! This project is supported with house ads. • 192-page trade paperback • In stores February 18 • $19.95 U.S. * * * * * * THE FLASH: CROSSFIRE TRADE PAPERBACK "Johns and Kolins continue to amaze, impress and entrance with their work on (THE FLASH)." - TheFourthRail.com "The buzz continues to grow around THE FLASH…a great book." – 4ColorReview.com The Fastest Man Alive must square off against his toughest foes in THE FLASH: CROSSFIRE, a trade paperback collecting THE FLASH #183-191, written by Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, JSA) and illustrated by Scott Kolins & Doug Hazelwood, with additional art by pencillers Rick Burchett and Justiniano and inkers Dan Panosian and Walden Wong. When the artificial intelligence known as the Thinker makes his presence known, the Flash finds himself in a crossfire between two sets of villains. Can the Flash outrace or outthink someone in his own mind? If that's not tough enough, the Flash's wife, Linda Park has startling news of her own that will change Wally West's life! This project is supported with house ads. • 224-page trade paperback • In stores February 11 • $17.95 U.S. * * * * * * ADAM STRANGE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HARDCOVER Born in 1958 in the midst of the space race, DC's science-fiction hero Adam Strange captured the imagination of a new generation of comics readers! Now, those classic Silver Age tales are revisited in ADAM STRANGE ARCHIVES Vol. 1, a 224- page hardcover collecting stories from SHOWCASE #17-19 and MYSTERY IN SPACE #53-65! These issues were written by Gardner Fox and feature the pencils of Mike Sekowsky and Carmine Infantino, with inks by Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson. This volume, which features a cover by Gil Kane & Sachs, also includes an introduction by longtime inker and Alter Ego magazine contributor Jim Amash. Adam Strange was an archaeologist working in South America who was whisked away by a Zeta-Beam to the futuristic planet Rann that circled the star Alpha Centauri. There, the displaced Earthman began a string of adventures that found him bouncing back and forth between his normal life on Earth and defending Rann from bizarre menaces all at the whim of the Zeta-Beam! • 224-page hardcover • In stores February 11 • $49.95 U.S. * * * * * * SUPERMAN: RETURN TO KRYPTON TRADE PAPERBACK Has the Man of Steel finally returned home? Krypto the Superdog makes his triumphant return as Superman and Lois Lane are brought back through time and space to Krypton! What the Man of Steel discovers, though, are two different looks at his homeworld, and he's not sure which one is real. Additionally, his reunion with Jor-El causes tension with Jonathan Kent. A new cover by Paul Rivoche adorns SUPERMAN: RETURN TO KRYPTON, a new trade that collects two story arcs originally presented in SUPERMAN #166, 167 and 184, ACTION COMICS #776 and 793, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #589 and 606, and SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #111 and 128. These stories were written by Jeph Loeb, Joe Casey, Doug Schultz, Joe Kelly, and Geoff Johns and feature art by Ed McGuinness, Duncan Rouleau, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Pascual Ferry, Karl Kerschl, Cam Smith, Jamie Mendoza, Tom Nguyen and Marlo Alquiza. This project is supported with house ads. • 208-page trade paperback • In stores February 25 • $17.95 U.S. * * * * * * BIRDS OF PREY: OF LIKE MINDS TRADE PAPERBACK "A great central relationship between Black Canary and Oracle, an adventure-oriented writing style, and an interesting plot…" –TheFourthRail.com "Simone's grasp of characterization, interplay and suspense is solid, which means the tension levels are kicked up pretty high" –411mania.com BIRDS OF PREY: OF LIKE MINDS is a new trade paperback collecting the exciting, sold-out BIRDS OF PREY #56-61 by the creative team of Gail Simone, Ed Benes and Alex Lei! OF LIKE MINDS, guest-starring Nightwing and Batgirl, shakes things up for Oracle, Black Canary and Huntress. In a tricky legal and ethical dilemma, the Birds show mercy to a would-be white-collar criminal, but their act of compassion brings them to the attention of master extortionist (and one-time super-hero) Savant, a man who claims he can outthink Oracle and outfight the Canary...and can prove it! This project is supported with house ads. • 144-page trade paperback • In stores February 4 • $14.95 U.S. * * * * * * HAWKMAN: ALLIES & ENEMIES TRADE PAPERBACK In HAWKMAN: ALLIES & ENEMIES, a 192-page trade paperback collecting HAWKMAN #7-14, the winged JSA member has returned, and he's delving into the secrets of his past lives! Meanwhile, Hawkgirl digs deeper into her own past, leading her to the grisly truth behind her parents' deaths. Now she wants revenge and it falls to Hawkman to keep her from committing cold-blooded murder. Along the way, they encounter an old foe — the Gentleman Ghost — and experience previous incarnations of themselves as the Old West gunslingers — Nighthawk and Cinnamon! HAWKMAN: ALLIES & ENEMIES is written by Geoff Johns & James Robinson, with art by Rags Morales, Don Kramer, Ethan Van Sciver, Michael Bair, Prentis Rollins, Dennis Janke, Tim Truman and Mick Gray, and a painted cover by Andrew Robinson. This project is supported with house ads. • 192-page trade paperback • In stores February 25 • $14.95 U.S. * * * * * * BIONICLE TRADE PAPERBACK A comic-book series based on one of the most popular toy lines is now offered in one fantastic trade paperback! BIONICLE is a digest-sized volume (5 3/4" x 8 1/4") collecting all 15 issues of the hit series previously available only to LEGO Club members. Written by Greg Farshtey with art by Carlos D'Anda, Randy Elliot and Ray Kryssing, the kid-friendly BIONICLE explores the mystical legend of Mata Nui island and its mysterious inhabitants, the Toa — characters made popular thanks to the success of the Bionicle toy line! Follow the Toa as they search for the Masks of Power in an attempt to overcome Makuta. Will their newfound powers help them fight off the swarms of the Bohrok? Will the Toa Nuva ever free Mata Nui, or will Matuka's reign of darkness last forever? This project is supported with house ads. • 208 pg. Wildstorm trade paperback • In stores February 18 • Measures 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" • $12.95 U.S. * * * * * * BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #50 An all-new direction for BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS begins in issue #50, as the hot new creative team A.J. Lieberman (HARLEY QUINN), Al Barrionuevo & Frances Portela and cover artist Lee Bermejo weave an all-new tale of Hush, the villain who enthralled readers for a full year in BATMAN! He terrorized Batman and his compatriots for months before disappearing without a trace. Now, Hush resurfaces, prepared to put his next plan for revenge into motion. But who is Hush, and what is the real nature of his relationship with the Riddler? Eddie Nigma is about to find out, and he'll go to extraordinary lengths to avoid meeting his erstwhile pawn! BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS is an ongoing series edited by Matt Idelson. The 40- page issue #50 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on February 18 with a cover price of $2.75 U.S. * * * * * * ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL TRADE PAPERBACK Arkham Asylum. The very mention of the name sends chills down the spine of every rational person in Gotham. Delve inside the walls of this terrible place in ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL, a 144-page trade paperback collecting the edgy 6- issue miniseries written by Dan Slott (BATMAN ADVENTURES, Ren & Stimpy) with art by Ryan Sook (THE SPECTRE, SUPERMAN: MAN OF TOMORROW) and a stunning painted cover by Eric Powell (The Goon). Reminiscent of the HBO series Oz, ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL is a creepy prison drama that introduces readers to the dark underbelly of Gotham's notorious "House of Madness." Warren White, one of Gotham's most successful financiers, thought he could beat his jail rap by pleading insanity. Now he's finding out why you don't cop an insanity plea in Gotham! ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL includes appearances by many favorites, including Batman, The Joker, Two-Face and The Riddler, as well as a host of new residents of the Gotham crazyhouse, including Humpty Dumpty, Death Rattle, and the Junkyard Dog! This project is supported with trade and house ads. • 144-page trade paperback • In stores February 18 • $12.95 U.S. * * * * * * AQUAMAN #15: "AMERICAN TIDAL" Everything's about to change for Aquaman, thanks to the new creative team of writer Will Pfeifer (H-E-R-O), artists Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy (JLA: WELCOME TO THE WORKING WEEK) and cover artist Alan Davis (JLA: THE NAIL)! The team sets things in motion in AQUAMAN #15, Part 1 of "American Tidal," which marks a new direction for the King of the Seas and a great jumping-on point for new readers! When disaster strikes California in the form of a devastating earthquake, Aquaman's on the scene, swimming through the sunken ruins of San Diego, desperately looking for signs of life. He finds none. Until one night, when an event on a San Diego beach reveals someone did survive the cataclysm. But how they survived — and how they'll continue to survive — will force Aquaman to take on a new role that will draw upon all his experiences…as a super- hero, as a representative of the living seas, as a member of the JLA, and as the leader of a nation! This project is supported with trade and house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. AQUAMAN is an ongoing series edited by Peter Tomasi. The 32-page issue #15 arrives in comic-book stores February 11 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. * * * * * * ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME TP — NEW PRINTING In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics' original universe with CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. Years later, the heroes of the DCU found the temporal fabric of their new reality unraveling! ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME collects this landmark event — that introduced Impulse and Jack Knight into the DC Universe — including stories from SHOWCASE '94 #8-9 and ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME #4, 3, 2, 1 and 0! Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens (SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM) and inked by Jerry Ordway (TOM STRONG, WONDER WOMAN), with additional art by Frank Fosco & Ken Branch, ZERO HOUR chronicles the DC's greatest heroes' discovery of a tidal wave of temporal disruption. A thousand years in the future, other heroes face even greater havoc. Villainy is afoot, as criminal masterminds 10 centuries apart take advantage of time's shattered visage for their own purposes. This project is supported with house ads. • 160-page trade paperback • In stores February 11 • $17.95 U.S. SUPERMAN/BATMAN #7 The spotlight falls on Teen Titans Robin and Superboy in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #7, a special issue featuring dynamic, evocative art and a cover by Dreamwave's Pat Lee (Transformers)! The two heroes have forged a common bond — each working in the shadows of a prominent mentor, seeking to find their own identity in the super-hero world — and now work closely as teammates. Now they must deal with Robin's shocking discovery that Superboy's genetic makeup contains DNA not only from Superman, but also from Lex Luthor. Will they let their mentors know? SUPERMAN/BATMAN is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. The 32-page issue #7 arrives in comic-book stores February 18 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. * * * * * * TEEN TITANS #8 A former member returns to the fold in TEEN TITANS #8, written by fan-favorite Geoff Johns with art by Tom Grummett and Marlo Alquiza and a cover by Mike McKone and Alquiza! This issue is a prelude to the 5-part storyline "New Blood," kicking off in TEEN TITANS #9. Who is Raven? The Teen Titans get a crash course on this mysterious former Titan, and what her reappearance could mean. Plus, the fan-favorite villain Mammoth returns to wreak havoc in the lives of everyone's favorite teen heroes! TEEN TITANS is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. The 32-page issue #8 arrives in comic-book stores February 11 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. * * * * * * DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #791 WRITTEN BY ANDERSEN GABRYCH AND A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY PETE WOODS, CAM SMITH, AND NATHAN FOX; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores February 4. Part 1 of the 3-issue thriller "The Surrogate," by the hot new creative team of Andersen Gabrych, Pete Woods and Cam Smith! A pregnant woman bleeding from a gunshot wound collapses in Leslie Thompkins' clinic. Can Batman find her family — and the murderer — before she goes under the knife for an against-all-odds operation? And in the backup, part 3 of the 6-part "The Tailor." The Tailor is on the run from super-powered assassins — now learn how he landed on the bad guys' side! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #624 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores February 25. Part 5 of the 6-part "Broken City" by the creative team of 100 BULLETS. As Batman continues his search for Angel Lupo, he must ally himself with some unlikely partners…namely, the denizens of Gotham's underworld. Can Batman trust the same people he's waged a seemingly never-ending war against? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #176 WRITTEN BY JOHN WAGNER; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BRUNNER In stores February 11. The thrilling conclusion to the 5-part "Testament!" It's Batman's final confrontation with Rough Justice — but how can the Dark Knight defeat an enemy who knows his secrets? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #50 WRITTEN BY A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY AL BARRIONUEVO AND FRANCIS PORTELA; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO In stores February 18. An all-new creative team sets off a new direction in this 50th issue extravaganza guest- starring 2003's hottest Batman villain: Hush! He terrorized Batman and his compatriots for months before disappearing without a trace. Now, Hush resurfaces, prepared to put his next plan for revenge on Batman into motion. But who is Hush, and what is the real nature of his relationship with the Riddler? For more information, see the feature article. PC, 40 PG. $2.75 ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL TP WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY RYAN SOOK AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY ERIC POWELL In stores February 25. Collecting the edgy 6-issue miniseries, ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL examines the dark underbelly of Gotham's notorious "House of Madness!" Warren White, one of Gotham's most successful financiers, thought he could beat his jail rap by pleading insanity. Now he's finding out why you don't cop an insanity plea in Gotham! Expect appearances by Batman, The Joker, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, and the rest of Arkham's regulars — plus the debut of several new Rogues! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM SC WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores February 25. Reoffered to coincide with ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL TP, this haunting and disquieting look into the insane inhabitants of Gotham City's legendary asylum is masterfully written by Grant Morrison and evocatively painted by Dave McKean. (STAR 00029D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $14.95 ***************************** BATGIRL #49 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores February 25. Batman has forbidden Cassandra from being Batgirl. But a newer, deadlier form of the drug called Soul has been released on the streets of Gotham, and Batgirl has managed to trace the drug to the metahuman gang, The Lost Girls — only to find an even deadlier villain pulling their strings! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN ADVENTURES #11 WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON In stores February 18. Riddler's reformed — but he still can't stop planting riddles, forcing Batman to put him to good use! And in the backup, can Riddler keep himself from turning a bank errand into a bank robbery! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #5 WRITTEN BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND MARK PANICCIA; ART BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND ALVARO LOPEZ; COVER BY THE PANDER BROTHERS In stores February 4. Consumed by his own demons, Batman struggles to hold his fractured psyche together as he faces the deadly Purge. But even as Batgirl and the Gotham City Police Department close in on the melee, Purge threatens to annihilate the Dark Knight! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 8) $2.95 BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #7 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY KLAUS JANSON In stores February 11. The thrilling miniseries continues! As Batman reels from the consequences of his deal with Ra's al Ghul, Nyssa's plans move closer to her endgame. But is the Dark Knight too distracted by his crisis of faith to act? FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 9) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATMAN: DETECTIVE NO. 27 HC WRITTEN BY MICHAEL USLAN; ART AND COVER BY PETER SNEJBJERG ELSEWORLDS. In stores February 25. Reoffered to coincide with THE LIGHT BRIGADE #1, also featuring art by Peter Snejbjerg! Bruce Wayne becomes a member of a secret society of detectives to battle the decades-old criminal conspiracy that left him an orphan in this stunning original hardcover graphic novel! Babe Ruth, Teddy Roosevelt, Selina Kyle and others are the players in a Batman story unlike any before. HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $19.95 ************************ BATMAN: ROOMFUL OF STRANGERS WRITTEN BY SCOTT MORSE; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY MORSE In stores February 18. A new 64-page Special by Scott Morse (Elektra: Glimpse; Echo: Barefoot) focusing on one of Batman's greatest allies: Jim Gordon! Batman's presence permeates this tale of a recently retired, convalescing Gordon, as he takes a trip to the shore for some much-deserved rest and relaxation. Soon after he registers at an old seaside resort, a body shows up — and a murder-mystery is suddenly his to unravel! But will his investigation be derailed by a Batman-obsessed youngster? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN IN THE SIXTIES TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY VARIOUS; COVER BY MURPHY ANDERSON In stores February 4. Reoffered to coincide with the CLASSIC SILVER AGE CATWOMAN & THE PENGUIN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET (offered in Previews Vol. XIII No. 8). Sixteen of the most exciting and offbeat Batman stories of the 1960s are collected in a remarkable trade paperback, featuring an introduction by Adam West! This exciting collection includes text pages featuring secrets of the Batman mythos of the decade, a gatefold featuring the 1960s Batcave and a 6" cover flap featuring standees of Batman & Robin. (STAR 08815D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 ************************ BIRDS OF PREY #64 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI In stores February 18. Oracle is inexplicably missing, her data systems are corrupted, and Dinah stumbles upon a real-world evil involving Cheshire! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BIRDS OF PREY: OF LIKE MINDS TP WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI In stores February 4. Collecting the exciting, sold-out BIRDS OF PREY #56-61 by the creative team of Gail Simone, Ed Benes and Alex Lei! OF LIKE MINDS, guest-starring Nightwing and Batgirl, shakes things up for Oracle, Black Canary and Huntress. In a tricky legal and ethical dilemma, the Birds show mercy to a would-be white collar criminal, but their act of compassion brings them to the attention of master extortionist (and one-time super-hero) Savant, a man who claims he can outthink Oracle and outfight the Canary...and can prove it! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 CATWOMAN #28 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI In stores February 25. Selina squares off with the Penguin in her hunt for the mysterious villain who's dogging her steps. But will she get the information she seeks? Or will she walk into the Penguin's trap? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GOTHAM CENTRAL #16 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY GREG SCOTT; COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores February 11. In the aftermath of the Joker's brutal reign of terror, how can things in Gotham get back to normal? In the first of three stand-alone stories featuring the supporting cast, Sarge and Crowe deal with the fallout in the stationhouse, meet the new boss, and try to solve the murder of a girl found in a dumpster. Featuring guest art by Greg Scott (Pop Gun War). FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #90 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY PATRICK ZIRCHER AND ANDY OWENS In stores February 11. Blockbuster has surrounded himself with the most lethal cadre of assassins ever assembled: Stallion, Lady Vic, Brutale, the Trigger Twins, Mouse, Giz and an army of gun-laden gangsters. But can even the deadliest of killers stop a hero who has nothing left to lose? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #123 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ DE LA FUENTE AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores February 18. Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham's (FABLES) first story arc concludes in the unforgettable "Nemesis!" Robin and Spoiler track a trail of corpses across Gotham City, all left in the wake of one-time mobster Johnny Warren. But Johnny has become something else…something as sinister as any evil that has ever cut a swath across the Gotham underworld. Do our heroes stand a chance against the newly reborn Johnny Warlock? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN ACTION COMICS #812 WRITTEN BY MICHAEL TURNER, JOE KELLY AND CHUCK AUSTEN; ART BY TALENT CALDWELL, JASON GORDER, IVAN REIS AND MARC CAMPOS; COVER BY TURNER In stores February 11. Part 1 of the 6-part "Godfall," written by Michael Turner (Fathom) & Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS) with art by the red-hot Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian's Tide)! After the cataclysmic events of SUPERMAN #200, Kal-El begins his new life…on Krypton? And, in the back-up story by Chuck Austen, with art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos, Lana Lang makes a life-changing decision about her future in Metropolis. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625 WRITTEN BY MICHAEL TURNER, JOE KELLY AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY TALENT CALDWELL, JASON GORDER, MATT CLARK AND NELSON; COVER BY TURNER In stores February 18. "Godfall" continues with Part 2 of 6! Kal-El's powers begin to emerge as he faces a new threat on Krypton. Plus, in the back-up by Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS), Matt Clark & Nelson, the new head of the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit is introduced, while Superman is nowhere to be found in the city. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG $2.25 SUPERMAN #202 WRITTEN BY MICHAEL TURNER, JOE KELLY AND BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY TALENT CALDWELL, JASON GORDER, AND LEE BERMEJO; COVER BY TURNER In stores February 25. Part 3 of the explosive 6-part crossover "Godfall!" Kal-El becomes a fugitive as his powers have made him a menace on Krypton. Plus, in the back-up by Brian Azzarello (BATMAN) and Lee Bermejo (BATMAN/DEATHBLOW), get a first look at the upcoming six-issue mini-series, LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN/BATMAN #7 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY PAT LEE In stores February 18. Robin and Superboy take the spotlight in this special issue drawn by Transformers artist Pat Lee! The pair deals with the recent shocking revelations about Superboy's true origins. Will they let their mentors know? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #7 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores February 4. Superman becomes a super-menace to the citizens of Metropolis as Lex Luthor's revelations make him out to be an inhuman alien. FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 12) $2.95 SUPERMAN: RETURN TO KRYPTON TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB, JOE CASEY, MARK SCHULTZ, JOE KELLY, GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, DUNCAN ROULEAU, DOUG MAHNKE, KANO, PASCUAL FERRY, KARL KERSCHL, CAM SMITH JAMIE MENDOZA, TOM NGUYEN, MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE In stores February 25. A new trade paperback collecting SUPERMAN #166, 167 and 184, ACTION COMICS #776 and 793, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #589 and 606, and SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #111 and 128! This collection features Superman and Lois Lane brought back through time and space to Krypton. What the Man of Steel discovers, though, are two different looks at his homeworld — only he's not sure which one is real! A new cover by Paul Rivoche adorns the latest volume from the modern day adventures of the Man of Steel. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $17.95 SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #2 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY STUART IMMONEN In stores February 18. The Prestige Format miniseries chronicling the life of a real-world Clark Kent who gains super-powers continues! Clark arrives in the big city to pursue his writing career — but his amazing abilities and fantastic feats attract the attention of government agents convinced he may be an American weapon of mass destruction! Is being Superman a bigger responsibility than he can handle? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 4) $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES TP WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL AND VARIOUS; ART BY CURT SWAN, WAYNE BORING, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER, NEAL ADAMS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SWAN In stores February 11. Reoffered to coincide with the KEY TO THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, No.8), this trade paperback collects 17 incredible Silver Age stories of the Man of Steel! The companion volume to BATMAN IN THE SIXTIES, also relisted this month, this collection includes stories of Superman, Superboy, Superbaby, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and more; as well as a memorable team-up with Batman, and SUPERMAN (first series) #141's classic "Superman's Return to Krypton." (STAR 10127D) SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $19.95 ************************ DC UNIVERSE ADAM STRANGE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY, CARMINE INFANTINO, BERNARD SACHS, JOE GIELLA AND MURPHY ANDERSON; COVER BY GIL KANE AND SACHS In stores February 11. DC's science-fiction hero of the late 1950s shines in this stunning hardcover Archive, collecting stories from SHOWCASE #17-19 and MYSTERY IN SPACE #53-65. Witness displaced earthling Adam Strange defend the planet Rann from strange outer-space menaces at the whim of the Zeta-Beam! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ADAM STRANGE: THE MAN OF TWO WORLDS TP WRITTEN BY RICHARD BRUNING; ART AND COVER BY ANDY KUBERT AND ADAM KUBERT In stores February 11. Reoffered to coincide with ADAM STRANGE ARCHIVES VOL.1 HC, this trade paperback collects the 1990 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries with a cover by Andy Kubert! Discover the man behind the myth, as Adam Strange's childhood on Earth is explored, his relationship with his estranged family is revealed, and secrets of Rann — and of Adam's new life — are uncovered! (STAR 18232D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $19.95 ************************ AQUAMAN #15 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores February 11. The new creative team of Will Pfeifer (H-E-R-O), Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy (JLA: WELCOME TO THE WORKING WEEK) takes Aquaman in a bold, unexpected direction! A devastating earthquake hits San Diego, leaving thousands dead. But someone survived the cataclysm…and their survival will require Aquaman to take on a new role that draws upon all his experience as a hero and leader of a nation! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CAPER #5 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY JOHN SEVERIN; COVER BY FAREL DALRYMPLE In stores February 25. The second 4-part story arc of Judd Winick's crime drama begins, featuring art by the legendary John Severin (DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE, Journey Into Mystery)! The year is 1976, the city is Hollywood, and the charge is murder. Ann Weiss is legal counsel to some of Tinseltown's most beautiful and worst-behaved people. In trying to help her friends, Ann is about to see a side of Hollywood that she never knew existed — a side that may destroy her and her family. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 12) $2.95 DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #2 WRITTEN BY DARWYN COOKE; ART AND COVER BY COOKE In stores February 18. The sprawling miniseries chronicling the dawn of the DC Universe's Silver Age continues! It's the birth of a whole new breed of super-hero as the careers of The Flash, the Challengers of the Unknown, Black Canary, Martian Manhunter, and the future Green Lantern begin their dazzling ascent. Meanwhile, Batman comes face-to-face with a mysterious new enemy who will tie them all together! No interior ads! FC, 64 PG. (2 OF 6) $6.95 THE DEMON: DRIVEN OUT #6 WRITTEN BY JOSHUA DYSART; ART BY POP MHAN AND ART THIBERT; COVER BY MHAN In stores February 11. The thrilling conclusion to the action-packed miniseries! As a demon-driven street riot rages, Jason Blood and Ame Okamuro cast a spell of their own — but can Etrigan be tricked back into Blood's body? FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50 FALLEN ANGEL #8 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores February 11. Black Mariah finds herself at the mercy of the Fallen Angel, and heaven help her if she doesn't give the Angel her due. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #207 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY HOWARD PORTER AND LIVESAY; COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores February 25. The new art team of Howard Porter (JLA) & Livesay (Namor) debuts as the Flash races back into the DC Universe in a special issue featuring a cover by Michael Turner! Once again in the public eye — but with his secret identity still unknown — The Flash is confronted by Kid Flash and Jay Garrick! Only this family reunion goes anything but smoothly. And look for the return of Tar Pit and the Trickster! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE FLASH: CROSSFIRE TP WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS, DOUG HAZLEWOOD, RICK BURCHETT, JUSTINIANO, DAN PANOSIAN, AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores February 11. A new trade paperback collecting THE FLASH #183-191, written by TEEN TITANS and JSA's Geoff Johns! The Flash has opposed many costumed villains in his career, but when they team up under the control of a new criminal known as Blacksmith, things go from tough to impossible! And when the artificial intelligence known as the Thinker makes his presence known the Flash finds himself in a crossfire between the two sets of villains. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE FLASH: ROGUES TP WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores February 11. Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH: CROSSFIRE TP. Keystone City is on the brink of destruction again, and only The Flash can save it in THE FLASH: ROGUES, collecting THE FLASH #177-181. Throw the Plunderer, Gorilla Grodd and the Pied Piper into the mix, and it's a recipe for disaster! (STAR 17738D) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ************************* GREEN ARROW #35 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores February 11. In Part 2 of the 5-part "City Walls," Ollie and Connor must team with Batman to take on the twisted genius of the Riddler! But this is more than just a random crime spree. The Riddler is about to up the ante, and his dark intentions could blow the city sky high! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #174 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART BY JAMES BOSCH AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY KERON GRANT In stores February 25. Green Lantern's cover is blown and he must fight for his life against the Black Circle. Meanwhile, on Earth, Terry informs his parents that he's moving to Los Angeles, and Jenny's and Lucas's relationship reaches a crucial turning point. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 HARD TIME #1 WRITTEN BY STEVE GERBER; ART BY BRIAN HURTT; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores February 4. The inaugural book in the new DC FOCUS line by Steve Gerber (Howard the Duck) and Brian Hurtt (GOTHAM CENTRAL, Queen & Country) examines life behind bars! One stupid prank costs four high-school students their lives, and 15-year-old Ethan Chiles his future. But something powerful has been growing within Ethan, and on the day of his sentencing, it escapes once and for all. Will it be a source of massive power, a chance at redemption, or the cruelest of curses? Plus, this issue features previews of the upcoming DC Focus books: KINETIC, TOUCH, and FRACTION — all at no extra cost! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 56PG $2.50 H-E-R-O #13 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores February 11. Part 2 of the 3-part "Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes." After using — and then losing — the H-E-R-O device, Joe Hamill continues to struggle with his new life as a super-heroine. The powers are great, but being trapped in the body of a gorgeous woman is beginning to push Joe over the edge — especially after a very disturbing encounter with his best friend. Can Joe's ex-girlfriend Amy help him? Or at least help him pick out some decent clothes? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 iCANDY #6 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY UDON STUDIOS AND KALMAN ANDRASOSSZKY; COVER BY SCOTT IWAHASHI In stores February 18. Startling Series Finale! Trapped in the IFX headquarters building, Candy and Matt fight for their lives against the bitmaps and find an unlikely ally in Korben. But will Candy be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice to save her brother's life? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #93 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY TAN ENG HUAT; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores February 25. The earth-shattering conclusion to the "Extinction" trilogy by comics legend Dennis O'Neil and red-hot artist Tan Eng Huat (DOOM PATROL)! The JLA races to prevent its once-friendly extraterrestrial visitor from destroying our planet. How can they stop a creature who can look like anyone — or anything? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA VOLUME 1: NEW WORLD ORDER TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY HOWARD PORTER AND JOHN DELL In stores February 11. Reoffered to coincide with the DC: MARTIAN MANHUNTER MINI-BUST (offered in Previews Vol. XIII No. 8). The new JLA, gathered in anticipation of the coming of Mageddon, faces its first test — the Hyperclan — in this popular collection of JLA #1-4. (STAR 06046D) SC, 7X10, 64PG, FC $5.95 ************************* JSA #58 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY DON KRAMER AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN WATSON In stores February 4. Part 5 of the 6-part "Black Reign" crossover with HAWKMAN! Hawkman's secret weapon against Black Adam and his team is revealed, and betrayal comes from the most unlikely of places. But Brainwave has a trick or two up his sleeve to counter-attack. Plus, the heroes of Kahndaq suffer a loss in their ranks. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAWKMAN #25 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN WATSON In stores February 11. The climactic conclusion to "Black Reign!" It all comes down to the big guns of the JSA and Shazam's dark champion. But who's in the right? How will the events that take place on the soil of Kahndaq effect the JSA? Nothing should be taken for granted, as the JSA is about to learn the hard way. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAWKMAN: ENEMIES & ALLIES TP WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY RAGS MORALES, DON KRAMER, ETHAN VAN SCIVER, MICHAEL BAIR, PRENTIS ROLLINS, DENNIS JANKE, TIM TRUMAN, AND MICK GRAY; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores February 25. In this trade paperback collecting HAWKMAN #7-12, Hawkman has returned, and he's been slowly revisiting elements of his previous life. Meanwhile, Hawkgirl digs deeper into her own past, leading her to the grisly truth behind her parents' deaths. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HAWKMAN: ENDLESS FLIGHT TP WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY RAGS MORALES, MICHAEL BAIR, PATRICK GLEASON, AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores February 25. Reoffered to coincide with HAWKMAN: ALLIES AND ENEMIES, this trade collects the first six issues of the acclaimed HAWKMAN. Egyptian Prince Khufu has been reincarnated time and again through the centuries. Now he's called Carter Hall — Hawkman! But can he reunite with his lost soulmate, Kendra Saunders…also known as Hawkgirl? (STAR 17824D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $12.95 ************************ JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #28 WRITTEN BY JASON HALL; ART BY MIN S. KU AND TY TEMPLETON; COVER BY TOM FEISTER In stores February 4. Guest-starring the Legion of Super-Heroes! As society becomes more reliant on technology, the villainous Kilg%re escapes into the future to wreak havoc! To catch him, the Justice League must team up with the Legion to put a stop to the rampage of this technological rogue. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE LEGION #30 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY CHRIS BATISTA, CHIP WALLACE AND ROBIN RIGGS; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND TOM FEISTER In stores February 25. The thrilling conclusion to "Foundations!" In the final bloody battle with Darkseid, the Legion faces annihilation as evils from two ends of time strike. This bitter defeat for the team may leave them without Clark Kent and Superboy! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE BEGINNING OF TOMORROW TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID, TOM MCCRAW AND TOM PEYER; ART BY LEE MODER, STUART IMMONEN, JEFFREY MOY, PHILIP MOY, W.C. CARANI, RON BOYD, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MODER AND BOYD In stores February 25. Reoffered to coincide with the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: FERRO LAD and TIMBER WOLF ACTION FIGURES (offered in Previews Vol. XIII No. 8), this collection reprints the in-continuity origins of the 31st century's greatest heroes! In these post-ZERO HOUR stories from LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #0, #62-65 and LEGIONNAIRES #0, #19-22, super-powered teens Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Live Wire are brought together by chance and go on to form the legendary Legion of Super-Heroes! (STAR 09925D) SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $17.95 ************************ THE LIGHT BRIGADE #1 WRITTEN BY PETER TOMASI; ART AND COVER BY PETER SNEJBJERG In stores February 25. Heaven is at war in this 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries — and Earth is the battleground! Set during World War II, THE LIGHT BRIGADE focuses on Chris Stavros, an American soldier in Germany struggling to get home to care for his son. But in the midst of battle, heavenly warriors emerge from the skies — and Stavros' platoon is given a task: to recover the lost Sword of God before a troop of arcane, unkillable German soldiers find it and storm Heaven's Gate! Prestige Format. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 4) $5.95 MIGHTY LOVE HC WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN; ART AND COVER BY CHAYKIN Advance-solicited; in stores March 17. Howard Chaykin returns to full creative duties, both writing and illustrating this all-new hardcover graphic novel mixing crimefighting and romance! By day, they're courtroom enemies, but by night, public defender Delaney Pope and hard-boiled cop Lincoln Reinhardt meet as costumed heroes. Can they find love despite their differences? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $24.95 THE MONOLITH #1 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART AND COVER BY PHIL WINSLADE In stores February 4. Extra-sized premiere issue at a lower price! In the time of the Great Depression, a creature of clay was created to protect the lower East Side from the incursion of the underworld's forces. It's been long sealed away, but now the time has come once again for this monstrous beast to defend the denizens of New York! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 56PG. $3.50 OUTSIDERS #9 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY TOM RANEY AND SEAN PARSONS In stores February 18. The Outsiders get their collective butt kicked by the all-new, powerful Sabbac! Can the extra muscle of Black Lightning and the Huntress help? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLASTIC MAN #3 WRITTEN BY KYLE BAKER; ART AND COVER BY BAKER In stores February 4. Kyle Baker takes comics' most pliable hero on his wackiest adventure yet! Will Plastic Man take it on the lam to clear his name? You'd want to clear your name, too, if it was Eel O'Brian! Agent Morgan continues to look great — and Woozy Winks continues to do stupid things because he's the comic relief! In PLASTIC MAN. How dumb do you have to be to be comic relief in PLASTIC MAN? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 REIGN OF THE ZODIAC #7 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART MITCH BYRD AND ROBIN RIGGS; COVER BY TONY HARRIS In stores February 25. Battles and truces come and go — but for the lowly soldiers in the foul trenches of Eidolon's eternal wars, nothing ever changes. With fantastic art by guest team Mitch Byrd (GUY GARDNER WARRIOR) & Robin Riggs (SUPERGIRL, Thor, Iron Man), this powerful stand-alone issue sets the stage for a powerful new storyline! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 ROSE & THORN #3 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY ADRIANA MELO & DAN GREEN; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores February 18. The psychological thriller by BIRDS OF PREY's Gail Simone continues! Rhosyn's ideal life in the outside world shapes up to be everything she dreamed…until the crime cartel "The 100" comes knocking on her door. But what the evildoers don't realize is the docile Rose doesn't live here anymore — it's Thorn who wants to come out to play! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.95 TEEN TITANS #8 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY MIKE MCKONE AND ALQUIZA In stores February 11. Who is Raven? The Teen Titans get a crash course on this mysterious former Titan, and what her reappearance could mean! Plus, the return of a fan-favorite villain. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TEEN TITANS GO! #4 WRITTEN BY J. TORRES; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY DAVE BULLOCK In stores February 25. Special Valentine's Day issue featuring guest art by John McCrea and James Hodgkins! Robin and Starfire go on a date! Can they block all of the distractions, including some meddling teammates? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WONDER WOMAN #201 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY SHANE DAVIS AND RAY SNYDER; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores February 18. A stand-alone issue finds Wonder Woman faced with the devastation that has befallen Themyscira! In the aftermath of "Down to Earth," what new mission must Diana undertake for her people? The answer will have major implications for the DC Universe. A stunning issue featuring pencils by guest-artist Shane Davis (NIGHTWING, JLA-Z)! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WONDER WOMAN: GODS AND MORTALS TP WRITTEN BY GEORGE PÉREZ, GREG POTTER AND LEN WEIN; ART BY PÉREZ AND BRUCE PATTERSON; COVER BY PÉREZ In stores February 18. Collecting WONDER WOMAN #1-7, featuring the young Amazon's origin and her introduction to "Man's World." Before she has a chance to fully assimilate into her new home, Wonder Woman must battle the chaos of the Greek god Ares, as he plans to bring upon World War III! This collection, the first in a 4-volume series reprinting the first two years of George Pérez's run on WONDER WOMAN, also features an introduction, rare art, and a new cover by Pérez. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME TP—NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART BY JURGENS, JERRY ORDWAY, FRANK FOSCO, KEN BRANCH; COVER BY JURGENS AND ORDWAY In stores February 11. A new printing of the trade paperback collecting 1994's classic ZERO HOUR saga! This volume collects stories from SHOWCASE '94 #8-9 and ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME #4, 3, 2, 1, and 0, chronicling a discovery by DC's greatest heroes of a tidal wave of temporal disruption. They band together to combat the chronal chaos as other heroes face even greater havoc a thousand years in the future! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $17.95 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE CARTOON CARTOONS #27 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH, MICHAEL KRAIGER, FRANK STROM AND JIM ALEXANDER; ART BY ROBERT POPE, AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY SCOTT NEELY In stores February 25. Dexter's super-cereal turns Dee-Dee into a super-spazz. Cow and Chicken get into big trouble at the library. And Johnny Bravo tries to fit into his hot pants! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #111 WRITTEN BY SCOTT CUNNINGHAM, BRIAN SWENLIN AND SHOLLY FISCH; ART BY LEO BATIC, PABLO ZAMBONI, RUBEN TORREIRO, DAVID ALVAREZ, ROBERT POPE, MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ & DECARLO In stores February 4. Bugs Bunny helps Yosemite Sam catch the Loch Ness Monster, and Daffy tries to get adopted by apes…but they don't want him! Plus, tales starring Wile E. Coyote and the equally unlucky Sylvester! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #47 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA-FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY MOY In stores February 18. It's an all-Gangreen Gang issue, as the baddest green boys in Townsville run a nasty prank-playing contest and make paralyzingly sour pickle popsicles! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #81 WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM AND ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY JOE STATON, ANDREW PEPOY, LEO BATIC AND RUBEN TORREIRO; COVER BY VINCENT DEPORTER In stores February 11. The gang investigates reports of an extinct animal on the loose! Plus, an attempt to get Shaggy to relax Eastern-style fails when a visit to a haunted acupuncturist backfires! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM STAR OF THE MONTH 21 DOWN: THE CONDUIT TP WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART AND COVER BY JESÜS SAIZ AND PALMIOTTI In stores February 4. Reoffered to coincide with THE MONOLITH #1, also written by the team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray! Collecting the critically acclaimed 7-issue "Conduit" story arc, this volume introduces 20-year-old tattoo artist Preston Kills, an unlikely hero with the ability to touch someone and see the moments before and after their death. (STAR 19938D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $19.95 *************************** BIONICLE TP WRITTEN BY GREG FARSHTEY; ART BY CARLOS D'ANDA, RANDY ELLIOTT, AND RAY KRYSSING; PHOTO COVER In stores February 18. A digest-sized trade paperback collecting all 15 issues of the hit series previously available only to LEGO Club members! Follow the Toa as they search for the Masks of Power in an attempt to beat Makuta. Will their newfound powers help them fight off the swarms of the Bohrok? Will the Toa Nuva ever free Mata Nui or will Matuka's reign of darkness last forever? For more information, see the feature article. SC, 6X8, 208PG, FC $12.95 ************************* COUP D'ÉTAT — SLEEPER (1 OF 4) WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY JIM LEE; COVERS BY LEE AND LEE BERMEJO EYE OF THE STORM. In stores February 4. Superstar artist Jim Lee (BATMAN) provides art for Part 1 of a 4-part story spanning the Eye of the Storm corner of the WildStorm Universe! The Authority has been watching over the Earth for years…so what happens when Tao, the most efficient manipulator in the world, tricks the U.S. government into committing an accidental, interdimensional atrocity on its own soil? Once set in motion, it could turn out to be the straw that breaks the Carrier's back! But their reaction might be exactly the opposite of what Tao expects. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Jim Lee (50%) and Lee Bermejo (50%). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 COUP D'ÉTAT — STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES (2 OF 4) WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART BY CARLOS D'ANDA; COVERS BY D'ANDA AND LEE BERMEJO EYE OF THE STORM. In stores February 11. The weekly 4-part saga continues! StormWatch leader Ben Santini's greatest nightmare is now reality, forcing Team Achilles underground to plot the overthrow of a super- dictatorship. It's the battle everyone's been waiting to see: Stormwatch vs. The Authority! Will Santini's plan affect Earth's mightiest super-team? And how far is he willing to go to succeed? For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Carlos D'Anda (50%) and Lee Bermejo (50%). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 COUP D'ÉTAT — WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 (3 OF 4) WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY ALÉ GARZA AND TREVOR SCOTT; COVERS BY GARZA AND LEE BERMEJO EYE OF THE STORM. In stores February 18. The action heats up as the 4-part Eye of the Storm event continues! The interdimensional victims of Tao's scheme launch a surgical strike on a major metropolitan center. In a bloody counterattack, the Authority fight back, but will it be enough? Meanwhile, Jack Marlowe and his covert team of Wildcats look on in anticipation. Will the Halo Corporation survive this coup? Will Marlowe bring his formidable powers to bear on the aliens in service of humanity? For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Alé Garza (50%) and Lee Bermejo (50%). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.95 COUP D'ÉTAT — THE AUTHORITY (4 OF 4) WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART BY WHILCE PORTACIO; COVERS BY PORTACIO AND LEE BERMEJO EYE OF THE STORM. In stores February 25. The stunning conclusion that will rock the Wildstorm Universe to its core! With evidence of the United States' culpability in the interdimensional incident, the Authority comes to one conclusion: For good or bad, it's time they took control. No more Congress. No more Supreme Court. No more President. The time is now, and their "finer world" begins on American soil! For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Whilce Portacio (50%) and Lee Bermejo (50%). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.95 GEN13: OCTOBER SURPRISES TP WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART BY ALÉ GARZA, RAMÓN F. BACHS, DUSTIN WEAVER, CARLOS D'ANDA, SANDRA HOPE AND RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ; COVER BY GARZA In stores February 4. Collecting GEN13 #7-11! The new Gen13 team faces new challenges — and some old enemies — October brings with it a few surprises. Now that they've finally settled into a routine at school, they have to deal with personal lives run amok. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GEN13: SEPTEMBER SONG TP WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART BY ALE GARZA, RAMÓN F. BACHS, SANDRA HOPE AND RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ; COVER BY GARZA In stores February 4. Collecting GEN13 #0 thru 6, featuring the series relaunch by Chris Claremont (X-Men), Alé Garza (THE TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY) and Sandra Hope (CRIMSON)! The mysterious Herod chooses four teens, granting them powers and leaving them with the enigmatic warning "You will be judged." Can the four come together under the leadership of Caitlin Fairchild, leader of the old Gen13 team? (STAR 19302D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $19.95 ************************ KAMIKAZE #5 WRITTEN BY OLALLO RUBIO; ART AND COVER BY FRANCISCO HERRERA AND CARLOS CUEVAS CLIFFHANGER. In stores February 18. Andy and Zyon race each other in a snowboarding competition — with a surprising result! A man known as the Alchemist tells them he'll provide a map leading to the secret of the Kamikaze in exchange for a stone known as "the Green Flame." Will they finally discover the truth about Kamikaze? FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 ROBOTECH: INVASION #2 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY TAKESHI MIYAZAWA AND OMAR DOGAN; COVER BY YOSHITAKA AMANO AND CULLY HAMNER; In stores February 4. Following a fierce battle with the Invid, Lt. Lance "Lancer" Belmont awakens on Earth in the home of Carla Morales. Trying to piece together what happened to the rest of the fleet, Lancer makes some startling discoveries about his location, but also faces grave danger as Invid Sentries begin searching for him! Plus, in the gripping backup tale, Karl Reiber begins to unravel the real secret behind Mars Base Sara! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Yoshitaka Amano (50%) and Cully Hamner (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND'S REVENGE #5 WRITTEN BY FIONA AVERY; ART BY CARLOS D'ANDA; COVERS BY D'ANDA AND CULLY HAMNER In stores February 11. The thrilling miniseries reaches a mind-blowing conclusion, as Lion-O and the Thundercats attack Hammerhand's ship with the Griffin army! But the battle won't be easy for these mighty heroes thanks to the ship's mighty armaments. Will the Thundercats arrive in time to save Hachiman? Who will survive? Don't miss the final chapter! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Carlos D'Anda (50%) and Cully Hamner (50%). FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0: FULL DISCLOSURE TP WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores February 25. The sprawling saga of the Wildcats continues with FULL DISCLOSURE, collecting issues #7-12 of the critically acclaimed series! The corporate intrigue of Jack Marlowe's machinations to place the ever-growing Halo Corporation at the forefront of global culture continue as a handicapped Cole Cash drafts accountant Edwin Dolby as his immediate gun-toting successor! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WILDCATS VERSION 3.0: BRAND BUILDING TP WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores February 25. Reoffered to coincide with WILDCATS Version 3.0: FULL DISCLOSURE, this trade collects the first six issues of the critically acclaimed new series by Joe Casey, Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend! On the surface, Jack Marlowe is a strong-willed and visionary businessman…but who can tell just what devious schemes are hatching under his android exterior? (STAR 19347D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 ************************ AMERICA'S BEST COMICS TOM STRONG #25 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY JOHN-PAUL LEON; COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE In stores February 11. A spectacular 25th issue celebration written by Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS) with art by John-Paul Leon (Earth X)! Tom Strong, the champion of Millennium City, is many things to many people: hero, nemesis, husband, father. But when a series of unlikely and inexplicable occurrences happen in seemingly random order, Tom must don a new hat, that of best friend. How will this affect the occasionally standoffish hero? Guest-starring the Strongmen of America! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOMORROW STORIES BOOK TWO HC WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY KEVIN NOWLAN, RICK VEITCH, HILARY BARTA, JIM BAIKIE, AND MELINDA GEBBIE; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores February 11. Alan Moore and his esteemed co-conspirators return in the second volume collecting the acclaimed series. Join Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, Splash Brannigan, The First American, and Cobweb as they scurry, lurk, ooze, trip, and slink their way through an amazing array of diverse features! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TOMORROW STORIES BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY JIM BAIKIE, HILARY BARTA, MELINDA GEBBIE, KEVIN NOWLAN, AND RICK VEITCH; COVER BY NOWLAN In stores February 11. Reoffered to coincide with TOMORROW STORIES BOOK TWO HC, Alan Moore's multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning anthology is collected here in all its glory. Thrill to tales of Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, Cobweb, The First American, USAngel, and Splash Brannigan! (STAR 19176D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $17.95 ************************ VERTIGO FABLES #22 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY TONY AIKENS AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores February 11. In this interlude issue, featuring guest-art by Tony Aikens and Jimmy Palmiotti, the members of the "Ex-wives Club" of fairytale philanderer Prince Charming reminisce about the Prince of Lies. But blonde bombshell Cinderella has another appointment, in Paris, and it's one she's dying to keep. Sex, espionage and betrayal abound — especially when someone loses his head. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #193 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores February 25. The 5-part "Staring at the Wall" story arc reaches its apocalyptic conclusion, as the pathetic remnants of John Constantine's makeshift strike team run a desperate double bluff against the beast that is devouring the collective soul of humankind. With John missing and presumed dead, the Swamp Thing leads the charge — but death is nothing compared to what the beast has in store for its enemies. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HUMAN TARGET #7 WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY CLIFF CHIANG In stores February 18. Hot off his lauded work on VERTIGO's BEWARE THE CREEPER, artist Cliff Chiang marks his second issue as alternating HUMAN TARGET artist with Part 1 of a new 3-part story, "Which Way the Wind Blows." Someone's killing off former '70s activists for forgetting their politics. But in a mystery filled with former allegiances and regretted radicalism, where does Christopher Chance — a man looking for his own identity — fit in? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE LOSERS #9 WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART AND COVER BY JOCK In stores February 25. Part 1 of the 4-part "Island Life." The rogue Special Forces unit known as the Losers heads to the Caribbean in search of the final piece of the puzzle that will blow the lid off the CIA's un-American activities. But the Agency has been stung before, and the mystery agent known as Max is already preparing a counter-attack. So when the Losers figure on raiding a villa in the foothills of Montserrat, a simple plan turns into a whole mountain of trouble... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE LOSERS: ANTE UP TP WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART AND COVER BY JOCK In stores February 11. Collecting the first six issues of this new hard-hitting crime/espionage series that mixes real-world scenarios with widescreen action. Once an elite U.S. Special Forces unit, the Losers served as the covert bloody hand of America until they stumbled across a C.I.A. secret they couldn't ignore. The C.I.A. tried to kill them, but they're about to learn that it takes more than one try to eliminate the Losers. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $9.95 LUCIFER #47 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores February 18. Part 2 of the new 4-part story "Stitchglass Slide." Living forever can be more a curse than a blessing if you happen to be hanging out in Lucifer's cosmos. All assorted immortals are being asked to leave by the Morningstar, and when the devil's asking, there's no debate. As some unlikely groups join up, a puppet show from hell and a twisted, edible house could prove to be too much to handle — especially if your only saviours are the fallen cherubs Gaudium and Spera. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MIDNIGHT, MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #2 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY PAUL LEE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores February 25. The second scintillating miniseries continues as the secret of the monster colony gets out. A dying creature breaks ranks with its terrifying leader Magellan, bringing a warning that shakes Julia Kadmon to her core and could cause a rift between Adam Kadmon and a beloved member of his legendary family. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 MY FAITH IN FRANKIE #2 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY SONNY LIEW AND MARC HEMPEL; COVER BY HEM