PREVIEWS VOL. XIV #1 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS MEGA MANGA & MORE! #4 The Mega Manga & More! catalog features a huge selection of manga and anime-related products — comics and books, toys, models, cards, posters… and more — all available for immediate order from your favorite retailer! Catalog, 8x11, FC PI PREVIEWS #3 (MARCH 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 May 2004 through July 2004! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #7 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 March issue features items scheduled to ship in may 2004! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #3 (MARCH 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 February 2003 for items on sale in May 2004. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #3 (MARCH 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 B.P.R.D.: A PLAGUE OF FROGS #1 MIKE MIGNOLA (W) and GUY DAVIS (A) On sale March 3, FC, 32pg, $2.99 A giant fungus escapes from its containment in a maximum-security laboratory, pitting the B.P.R.D. against the frog-men they faced ten years ago in the original Hellboy series, Seed of Destruction. Following the success of last year's B.P.R.D. oneshots, Mike Mignola's Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense launch into the first of a series of miniseries. Drawn by Guy Davis, the artist of last year's B.P.R.D.: Dark Waters, and written by Mignola himself, A Plague of Frogs returns to the roots of the characters in this first in this five-issue series. HELLBOY: THE CORPSE (ONE-SHOT) MIKE MIGNOLA On sale March 3, FC, 40pg, $.25 "The Corpse," one of the most celebrated Hellboy stories, not to mention Mike Mignola's personal favorite, gets a dressing up with a new cover just in time for Hellboy's big screen debut. While in Ireland, Hellboy helps a family whose baby has been taken by faeries. The thieves demand Hellboy buries their dead friend, a drunken gambler, in hallowed ground. But in the world of Hellboy, nothing is ever as easy as it sounds. Complemented with behind-the-scenes art from a film sequence inspired by this story, Hellboy: The Corpse is the perfect intro to one of the most acclaimed comics series of all time. As such, this special issue is bargain-priced at 25¢. An ideal way for anyone to get a taste of the horror, before the major motion picture hits screens in April 2004! CRIMINAL MACABRE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY TPB STEVE NILES (W) and BEN TEMPLESMITH (A) On sale April 28, SC, 170pg, FC, $17.95 The creative team behind 30 Days of Night, Wizard magazine's "breakout hit of 2002," launch a new series of occult detective stories featuring the monstrously hard-boiled Cal McDonald. A pill-popping alcoholic reprobate, Cal is the only line of defense between Los Angeles and a growing horde of zombies, vampires, and werewolves. The best- selling comics series is collected in this massive graphic novel, including the hard-to-find short from last Halloween's Drawing on Your Nightmares special issue, and a new cover by Templesmith. o Steve Niles is the writer of the hit comic 30 Days of Night and the Cal McDonald horror/noir novels, Savage Membrane and Guns, Drugs and Monsters. o MGM has picked up the film rights to Steve Niles' and Ben Teplesmith's comic book miniseries Criminal Macabre through Dark Horse Entertainment! FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND #2 STEVE NILES (W) and GREG RUTH (A) On sale March 24, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Under the endless skies of America's heartland, and in the wounded hearts of every family in one tiny rural town, a terrible secret has been kept for too many years. Now, a young boy named Will must try to keep his younger brother from falling victim to the worst fears of a troubled town that can't begin to understand the tragic secret that binds its families together. Some folks would call Will's brother a monster. But to Will, his brother's just another kid trapped in a dark reality he can't comprehend. But before Will can save anyone, he has to save himself …and it all starts with Will trying to get the gun away from his father. TALES OF THE VAMPIRES #4 JOSS WHEDON (W), ALEX SANCHEZ (A), BEN EDLUND (cover), and others On sale March 10, FC, 32pg, $2.99 In Joss Whedon's continuing serial, a group of precocious young Watchers is schooled on the mysteries and treacheries of vampires. Ben Edlund, creator of The Tick and current staff writer on Whedon's Angel show, returns to comics with a cover and a story this issue, once again pointing to Whedon's world as the ultimate melting pot of TV and comic books. GO BOY 7 #8 BRIAN AUGUSTYN (W), JON SOMMARIVA (P), and KRIS JUSTICE (I) FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO (cover) On sale March 31, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Don't miss out on the most shocking issue of Go Boy 7 to date! Incredible truths will be uncovered! Horrifying secrets will be revealed! Lives will be changed utterly! Everything will be revealed in this one thrill-packed issue including the origin of The Cultist, the true nature of BioAgent, as well as the fate of Jonny Zero. It all comes down to this! GO BOY 7 VOLUME 1: READY SET GO TPB TOM PEYER (W), JON SOMMARIVA (P), KRIS JUSTICE (I), and PIERRE-ANDRE DERY (?) FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO (cover) On sale April 28, SC, 96pg, FC, $12.95 A mysterious plane crash claims the life of Jonny Zero's parents and leaves him critically injured. Enter Professor Zero, Jonny's uncle, who uses his experimental robotic nonplasm to rebuild the boy. Jonny is transformed into Go Boy 7, the human action machine! This collection of the first four issues of the series feature flash-fire action and high sci-fi drama. Written by Tom Peyer (The Authority), with kenetic art by hot newcomer Jon Sommariva. Don't let Go Boy 7 pass you by! HELL VOLUME 1: HELL AND GONE TPB BRIAN AUGUSTYN (W), TODD DEMONG (P/cover), and TIM KANE (I) On sale April 21, SC, 96pg, FC, $12.95 Corey Rollins' father disappeared ten years ago. The military claimed that Corey's father went AWOL, but his family has never believed the story. After being pursued by FBI agents and encountering a mysterious stranger who claims that his father is still alive, Corey sets out on an adventure that will take him to the island known only as HELL! With packs of monstrous human/animal hybrids, and nightmarish swarms of "Chimera," he may NEVER be able to leave! Written by Brian Augustyn (Crimson, Out There, JLA) and penciled by the sensational Todd Demong, Hell features a cover gallery by Carlos Meglia. This is a run through the jungle you won't want to miss. Collecting the four-issue series. STEVE RUDE'S THE MOTH DOUBLE-SIZED SPECIAL STEVE RUDE (A/cover) and GARY MARTIN (W/I) On sale March 17, FC, 56pg, $4.95 Ten time comic industry award winner Steve Rude (Nexus, Thor, Captain America), and writer/inker Gary Martin (The Art Of Comic Book Inking), deliver an action packed adventure that reminds us of what comics are all about! In The Moth, Dark Horse has allowed Steve Rude unrestricted creative freedom. And Rude has responded with some of the best work of his career! In this issue The Moth, who is living with a touring circus troop, finds himself in a battle for his very life, against a savage creature known as the Lionman of Botswana. If you're looking for outlaw bikers, circus clowns, African witch doctors, blood-thirsty monsters, and bearded ladies, then this story is for you! BABES, BEASTS, AND BRAWN: SCULPTURE OF THE FANTASTIC TPB STEVE KIWUS (W) On sale April 21, SC, 160pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11", $19.95 The art of action figures has exploded in recent times, as the simplistic, inelegant pieces of yesterday's plastic have transformed into complex, dynamic pieces of articulate sculpture, reaching levels of artistic expression unthinkable just a few years ago. Steve Kiwus of Eightball Studios, one of the most in-demand toy sculptors of the era, has now brought together his considerable body of eye-popping work into a collection like none other. Babes, Beasts, and Brawn: Sculpture of the Fantastic is a definitive look into the creation of these powerhouse playthings, with hundreds of stunning color photographs and fascinating insights into Kiwus' creative process. Beyond the building of plastic toys, Kiwus has created some of the most stunning and in-demand limited-edition cast sculptures of comics and fantasy figures of all stripes, including three-dimensional representations of the paintings of Frank Frazetta and miniature renditions of the Queen of Pin-Ups, Bettie Page. Also included is an in-depth how-to section, where Kiwus chronicles his process step-by-step to aid aspiring professionals. o Included is an in-depth how-to section, where Kiwus chronicles his process step-by-step to aid aspiring professionals! o For a better look at the work of Steve Kiwis and Eightball Studios go to: http://www.eightball-studios.com CASTLE WAITING VOL. 0: THE CURSE OF BRAMBLY HEDGE TPB LINDA MEDLEY (W/A) On sale April 7, b&w, 96pg, 6" x 9", $9.95 In preparation for the first issue of a new, ongoing Castle Waiting series, Dark Horse is proud to republish all trade paperbacks of Linda Medley's critically acclaimed original series. This multiple Eisner Award-winning storyteller successfully self-published Castle Waiting since the mid-'90s, putting a fresh twist on classic fables and garnering a Xeric Foundation grant in the process. The Curse of Brambly Hedge marks the beginning of her popular creator-owned concoction: Potter-esque readability, rich characterization, classic fairy tale mythology, and unexpected twists with a contemporary flavor and sense of humor. Brambly Hedge digs into the story of Sleeping Beauty with a feud between kind-hearted coven matriarch, Medora, and her estranged sister, Mald—the eyebrow-challenged villainess. Though set when "life was as easy as an old shoe," this story includes real-life problems seldom found in fairy tales. Medley's illustrations range from carefree to haunting, and her clever writing—including a cameo by Rumplestiltskin and subtle insights into character interaction—enchants readers of all ages. CONAN #2 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (Cover) On sale March 24, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Cry For Dawn creator Joseph Michael Linsner provides another stunning cover, as Busiek and Nord adapt their first original Robert E. Howard story, "The Frost Giant's Daughter." In the wake of a bloody massacre, Conan comes face to face with the ultimate vision of beauty, an irresistible spirit of the northern wastes. Seduced by the nude beauty, Conan then must confront her trollish brothers in this important moment in the life of the greatest fantasy character of all time. o Look for the Conan PVC set designed by noted artist Arthur Suydam on page 00. FUSED: THINK LIKE A MACHINE #4 STEVE NILES (W), JOSH MEDORS (P/cover), and PETER REPOVSKI (I) On sale March 31, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Mark Haggerty has just about had enough, thank you very much. First his body is co- opted and consumed by a robotic exo-suit. Then a crack team of government mercenaries take every step imaginable to try to convince him (or trick him, depending on how you see things) into joining up with their squad. Topping all that off with the unleashing of a murderous, maniacal monkey-man who likes to throw his own doo-doo around…well, that's the final straw. Cy-bot's finally p.o.ed enough to start the buttkicking, but now that Cro-Mag has unveiled a robot pal twice the size of our robot hero, this just might be the end for Cy-Bot! EISNER/MILLER TPB FRANK MILLER (W/A) and WILL EISNER (W/A) On sale April 28, SC, 350pg, FC, 6" x 9", $19.95 It would be hard to imagine any creators who have more greatly affected their chosen medium than Will Eisner and Frank Miller have influenced the world of comic books and graphic novels. Now, culture-curious readers and life-long fans of the comics medium are invited to read along as two of the medium's greatest contributors—legendary innovator and godfather of sequential art, Will Eisner, and the modern master of cinematic comics storytelling, Frank Miller—discuss one-on-one, in an intimate interview format, the ins- and-outs of this compelling and often controversial art form. Eisner/Miller is widely illustrated and features rare, behind-the-scenes photos of Eisner, Miller, and other notable creators. MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS... THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #2 KEVIN MCCARTHY, SCOTT MORSE, TONY TAMAI, MIKE BARON and others JAE LEE (cover) On sale March 3, FC, 80pg, $8.95 Foes of freedom beware! The Escapist has returned! Join the Master of Elusion in adventure filled tales of hope and liberation in Michael Chabon Presents…The Amazing Adventures of The Escapist #2. You'll be on the edge of you seat as the Escapist ventures behind enemy lines in Nazi Germany to hunt down a German physicist on the verge of turning the tide of World War II! You'll gasp in fear as our hero battles a demonic horde in an Escapist tale from Japan! MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS . . . THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST VOLUME 1 TPB MICHAEL CHABON (W), HOWARD CHAYKIN (W/A), BILL SIENKIEWICZ (A), STEVE LIEBER (A), KEVIN MCCARTHY (W), ERIC WIGHT (A), and others On sale March 17, SC, 152pg, FC, 8 1/4" x 5 1/2", $17.95 Leaping onto center stage from the wings of comics history comes that dazzling Master of Elusion, foe of tyranny, and champion of liberation—the Escapist. Operating from a secret headquarters, the Escapist and his crack team of associates roam the globe performing amazing feats of magic and coming to the aid of all those who languish in the chains of oppression. The history of the Escapist's creators Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay was recently chronicled in Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. Don't miss the thrilling first volume of Michael Chabon Presents…The Amazing Adventures of The Escapist, featuring an original story penned by Michael Chabon, a new story written and drawn by Howard Chaykin, and the painted artwork of Bill Sienkiewicz! ULTRAMAN TIGA #8 (OF 10) TONY WONG (W) and KHOO FUK LUNG (A) UDON (cover) On sale March 31, FC, 40pg, (8 of 10), $3.99 As the former members of the recently disbanded Global Unlimited Task Squad are kept under lockdown, a malevolent alien presence is controlling Japan's military and activating its weapons of mass destruction. The situation is pushing toward a full-scale missile crisis, and Ultraman Tiga's human alter ego can only sit back in his holding cell and wait, afraid to reveal his secret identity to his fellow GUTS members. By the time Daigo makes his move, it may already be too late to save the planet from all-out war! Continuing the knock-down, drag-out series from Hong Kong. USAGI YOJIMBO #74 STAN SAKAI On sale March 31, 24pg, b&w, $2.99 Stan Sakai's internationally acclaimed samurai adventure continues! Wandering ronin Usagi and his young companion Jotaro meet up with Katsuichi-sensei sooner than expected, and all continue on to Kitanoji Temple to retrieve the late samurai Koji's swords. En route they encounter a town where the crowds are being entertained by a troupe of performers. But all is not what it seems, and the sinister side of this troupe's unique abilities is shortly revealed in this first issue of the two-part "Hokashi"! BERSERK VOLUME 3 TPB KENTURO MIURA (W/A) On sale April 14, SC, 240pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $13.95 Guts, the feared Black Swordsman, finishes his desperate battle with the monstrous Count, but the Count's dying pleas activate the Behelit, summoning the five God Hands, demon lords of immeasurable power. Guts' journey so far has been a long road of pain and death, but it's a walk in the park compared to fighting his way out of Hell itself! Created by Kenturo Miura, Berserk is exactly what its title advertises; a savage, gruesome, and often humorous roller-coaster ride, inspiring the internationally popular anime series. o Each volume of Berserk comes shrink-wrapped and carries a cover content advisory. o One of the most eagerly anticipated manga properties in recent years, Berserk was originally published in Japan and has been serialized in Young Animal Magazine since the early 1990s. o The Berserk manga has been adapted into a best-selling anime series available from Media Blasters! OH MY GODDESS! #106: SORA UNCHAINED PART 2 (OF 8) KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale March 3, b&w, 32pg, (2 of 8), $2.99 The time will come when the meek shall inherit the race track. Shy, spectacled Sora's time has come! However, before Sora is set to race, she must master her fears. With Keiichi and Belldandy cheering her on, and with a little "goddess assistance," Sora's first foray into cart racing may not be the disaster everyone feared…but this month's serving of humor-filled friendship shows us just how far cute and clumsy Sora has to go! ALSO AVAILABLE OH MY GODDESS!: THE ADVENTURES OF THE MINI-GODDESSES TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR11200) . . . $9.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 1: WRONG NUMBER TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 3/4 x 8 1/4 (STAR15854) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 2: LEADER OF THE PACK TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152 pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR16255) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 3: FINAL EXAM TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR16676) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 4: LOVE POTION NO. 9 TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR09467) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 5: SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR09940) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 6: TERRIBLE MASTER URD TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR11152) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 7: THE QUEEN OF VENGEANCE TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR10402) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 8: MARA STRIKES BACK TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR11145) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 9: NINJA MASTER! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR12044). . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 10: MISS KEIICHI TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 232pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR13173) . . . $16.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 11: THE DEVIL IN MISS URD TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR13583) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 12: THE FOURTH GODDESS TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 280pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR14401) . . . $18.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 13: CHILDHOOD'S END TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 216pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR15354) . . . $15.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 14: QUEEN SAYOKO TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 240 pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR17086) . . .$16.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 15: HAND IN HAND TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 256pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR17767) . . . $17.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 16: MYSTERY CHILD TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 272pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR18452) . . . $18.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #41 MASAMUNE SHIROW (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W) & YO MORIMOTO (A) On sale March 31, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 Cannon God Exaxxion joins the line-up of America's premier manga anthology. If Hoiichi "Gun" Kano had his way, he'd be getting in fights at school and chasing pretty girls, but an alien race has thrown down the gauntlet of world domination, and he just can't avoid being involved with humankind's only hope: the huge, mysterious Exaxxion robot! Makoto Kobayashi's hilarious What's Michael? returns, where we find the antics of the world's most conniving cat; the charming Club 9 in which a pretty, young college student finds work in one of the city's ritziest hostess bars. Science fiction drama collides with full-tilt action in Seraphic Feather; and in Shadow Star, Shiina continues to cope with incredible new friends, family drama, and a growing, malicious group of dragon bearers bent on world choas! Super Manga Blast!™ Dark Horse Comics, Inc. Shadow Star copyright © 2004 by Mohiro Kitoh. 3x3 Eyes copyright © 2004 by Yuzo Takada. Appleseed copyright © 2004 by Masamune Shirow. Club 9 © 2004 by Makoto Kobayashi. All rights reserved. New and adapted artwork and text of the above titles copyright 2004 Studio Proteus and Dark Horse Comics, Inc. WHAT'S MICHAEL?: THE IDEAL CAT TPB MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A) On sale April 14, SC, 88pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4", $8.95 Described as "Japan's version of Garfield, Heathcliff, and Krazy Kat all rolled into one," Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? is one of graphic fiction's true comedic originals. It combines day-to-day cat scenarios every cat lover (and hater!) will recognize, with off- the-wall flights of fantasy that will have readers scratching their heads, while holding their sides from laughter. If you think comics are only about superheroes, it's time to switch gears and have a few—or more than a few!—laughs with What's Michael?! ALSO AVAILABLE WHAT'S MICHAEL? VOLUME 5: MICHAEL'S FAVORITE SPOT TPB by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR15489) . . . $8.95 WHAT'S MICHAEL? VOLUME 6: A HARD DAY'S LIFE TPB by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR16119) . . . $8.95 WHAT'S MICHAEL? VOLUME 7: FAT CAT IN THE CITY TPB by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR17913) . . . $8.95 WHAT'S MICHAEL? VOLUME 8: SHOW TIME TPB by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR19630) . . . $8.95 *************************** STAR WARS: EMPIRE #19—TO THE LAST MAN PART 3 (OF 3) RON MARZ (W) and BRIAN CHING (A) DOUG WHEATLEY (cover) On sale March 3, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Having failed to locate the Rebels' new base after the destruction of the Death Star, Vader sets out to redeem himself by strong-arming his underworld contacts for information about the Alliance. But other deeds from Vader's past return to haunt him as a group of aliens attempt to kill the Sith Lord as revenge for a slaughter he perpetrated on their homeworld. Fighting vengeful aliens is all in a day's work. The real challenge for Vader is coming to terms with the man he once was, and the "monster" he has become… STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 2—DARKLIGHTER TPB PAUL CHADWICK (W), DOUG WHEATLEY (A), TOMÁS GIORELLO (A) On sale April 28, SC, 144pg, FC, $17.95 Before Luke Skywalker, the Rebel Alliance had another hero: Biggs Darklighter. For the first time, the full story of Luke's boyhood friend is revealed; from his departure from Tatooine to attend the Imperial Academy, to his decision to lead a mutiny against the Empire and join the Rebellion, to the fateful attack on the Death Star. Writer Paul Chadwick has resurrected scenes that were shot for Star Wars: A New Hope, but which ended up on the cutting room floor, and extrapolated from them the life and times of Luke Skywalker's best friend; and artist Doug Wheatley has produced stunning artwork for one of the most acclaimed Star Wars comics stories ever. An essential companion to A New Hope, and an exciting addition to any Star Wars library! Also included: "The Short, Happy Life of Roons Sewell," by Chadwick and artist Tomás Giorello. A revealing look at one of the early leaders of the Rebel Alliance; a man haunted by a dark past and driven to a heroic, but self-destructive fate. STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #63 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P) , DAN PARSONS (I) BRIAN CHING (cover) On sale March 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Jedi Quinlan Vos has taken a fateful step that may plunge him so far into darkness that he can never recover. His undercover mission for the Jedi Council has secured him a spot within Count Dooku's inner circle, but when Dooku reveals to Vos that there is a Sith Lord within the Senate, Vos forgets his mission and agrees to kill the man! A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and the secrets dooku has revealed to Vos may be enough to destroy a Jedi! STAR WARS TALES #19 ANDREW ROBINSON (W/P), SCOTT KURTZ (W/A), JIM ROYAL (W/I), SEAN MURPHY (P/I), JIM PASCOE (W), HADEN BLACKMAN (W), LUCAS MARANGON (P/I) AND MORE! ANDREW ROBINSON (cover) On sale March 31, FC, 64pg, (Robinson or photo cover), $5.99 A hyperdrive malfunction sends the Mellinnium Falcon massively off course trapping Han Solo galaxies away from his home system. Now stranded lightyears from everything he knows, Han must fight the life threatening hazards of the jungle filled world that has become his prison. Will he be able to fix the Falcon and return to all he knows and loves? This is one Star Wars story that you won't want to miss! Also in this issue, Scott "PvP" Kurtz's tale of high-school angst—Star Wars style! KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS YODA & MACE WINDU PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale May 12, 11.4" (Mace) and 4.7" (Yoda) tall, vinyl figures, packaged in window box, $99.99 Dark Horse is proud to bring this beautiful and highly-detailed model kit to the American collector's market. These models were originally sold in Japan and are crafted by one of the world's premiere model makers, Kotobukiya, Inc. This month we unleash the dynamic duo of Jedi masters Yoda and Mace Windu. This model kit captures the two warriors as they prepare for combat. A model kit I see in your future. Only very minor assembly required. KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS STORMTROOPER PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale May 12, 11" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in window box, $99.99 They are the Emperor's frontline in maintaining control of a galaxy torn by Rebellion. Trained from birth in the ways of combat, they are the shock troops, intimidators, and cannon fodder of the Empire. Now you can own this ubiquitous symbol of Imperial authority and control in the form of a one-seventh scale pre-painted model kit. So easy to assemble, you can have him guarding your display shelves or desk in minutes. So impressive an life-like, he'll be a source of pride for years to come. Order one and complete your collection, or order ten and complete an entire squad! CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT'S DAUGHTER On sale May 5, 4 figure, full color PVC set, $24.95 The frost Giant's Daughter PVC set is the first of an ongoing series of boxed sets of non- articulated PVC figures based on the Conan stories by Robert E. Howard. Each boxed PVC set will be true to the original stories, and will feature exquisitely detailed sculpting and painting. The debut offering is inspired by one of the greatest of Conan's adventures. Four figures, comprise the set: young Conan is dressed for the snowy northern climes, the beautiful and ephemeral maiden who tempts him to follow her across the frozen waste, and her two savage trollish brothers, who close the savage trap she has baited. Figures designed by noted artist Arthur Suydam. Conan stands approximately 4" high; the giants are a massive 7" high. SHAG VINYL CD CASE On sale February 11, full color, vinyl CD case, $11.99 Slip your CD's into a swingin' Shag CD case. You'll be transformed into a lounge listenin', libation lovin' cocktail queen or king, just like the hep chick on the case, relaxing to tunes on her phonograph. Each portable, soft vinyl case holds 24 CDs, with zipper closure for easy access. Your CD's will be protected in a layer of cool! TIM BISKUP'S 100 PAINTINGS BOOK HC TIM BISKUP (A) On sale May 12, HC, 112pg, FC, $14.95 Dark Horse is proud to make this fine work available to all. Reproducing Tim Biskup's "100 Paintings" series in a compact, hardcover book, this 5" x 5" volume of one hundred crisp, colorful paintings. The hardcover volume presents Biskup's work in its actual size, with an introduction by critically acclaimed illustrator and Emmy winner, Gary Baseman. Inspired by his Italian sketchbook, Biskup tied his illustrations together with numbers and set a goal of completing one hundred detailed paintings. The ensuing boof, "100 Paintings," was immediately popular among fans appreciating its compact size. CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #46: DENNIS THE MENACE STATUE On sale May 12, 5 1/4" tall, packaged in a full-color tin w/pinback button and booklet, $49.95 Dark Horse continues its successful series of "Classic Comic" statues, inspired by the "Syroco" statues of the 1940's and sculpted by Yoe! Studio. This month we bring you Dennis the Menace, that adorable little troublemaker, seen in comic strips and comic books since 1951. With his stub of blonde hair, overalls, and slingshot in his back pocket, Dennis is instantly recognizable. This statue is a limited edition of 600 numbered pieces, and comes carefully packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box. Also included is a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet about the character and his creator, Hank Ketcham. TIM BURTON ROBOT BOY LUNCHBOX On sale March 10, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" metal lunch box, $14.99 Tim Burton's Robot Boy is emblazoned on this painted tin lunchbox. On the outside, you'll find Tim Burton's illustrations of the electrified aluminum boy, antennas and all. On the inside, the heartbreaking poem from "The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories,' which describes Robot Boy's curious origins and his parents subsequent displeasure from having a son who looks like a garbage disposal. 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. Retailers! See the your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! AVAILABLE NOW! HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES NEW HAMTARO FINGER PUPPETS MICKEY PARACHUTE FIGURES MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS POKEMON BOBBLE HEADS 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 FIGURES #2 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 WINNIE THE POOH ROCK ALONG FIGURES ********************** OLIVIA'S BETTIE PAGE JOURNAL On sale March 31, full color, covered spiral journal, 128pg, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", $9.99 Olivia De Berardinis has taken a place beside classic glamour artists like Vargas and Petty and reigns as the queen of contemporary pin-up 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. This journal comes with a covered spiral bound cover, full-color, and with 128 pages to scrawl your brilliant ideas. RAGNAR JOURNAL On sale March 31, full color, covered spiral journal, 128pg, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", $9.99 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. This journal comes with a covered spiral bound cover, full-color, and with 128 pages to scrawl your brilliant ideas. EISNER/MILLER RELISTS 300 HC by Frank Miller HC, 88pg, FC, 13" x 10" (STAR10465) . . . $30.00 THE BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT TP by Frank Miller and Geof Darrow SC, 80pg, b&w (STAR02353) . . . $14.95 GIVE ME LIBERTY TP (DELL EDITION) by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons SC, 216pg, FC (STAR13083) . . . $16.00 MARTHA WASHINGTON GOES TO WAR TP by Frank Miller, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie SC, 144pg, FC (STAR01448) . . . $17.95 FRANK MILLER: THE ART OF SIN CITY HC by Frank Miller HC, b&w and FC, 128pg, 9" x 12", 3-piece case binding (STAR17185) . . . $39.95 SIN CITY TP by Frank Miller SC, 208pg. b&w (STAR12371) . . . 17 bucks SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR TP by Frank Miller SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR13129) . . . 17 bucks SIN CITY: THE BIG FAT KILL TP by Frank Miller; cover colored by Lynn Varley. 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Craig Russell, and others SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15013) . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UGLY LITTLE MONSTERS TP by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, Joe Pimentel, and Will Conrad SC, 104pg, FC (STAR16175) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNINVITED GUESTS TP by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10282) . . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: VIVA LAS BUFFY TP by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richard, and Will Conrad SC, 96pg, FC (STAR19019) . . . $12.95 DC COMICS Feature Articles KINETIC The DC FOCUS line — where real life and super-powers intesect with raw, unexpected results — continues in March with the hard-hitting KINETIC, written by Kelley Puckett (BATGIRL) with evocative art by Warren Pleece (DEADENDERS). KINETIC's central character is Tom Morell, a sickly, disabled, ultra-loser facing the daily hell of high school. Worse yet, his sole means of emotional support is his loving but smothering mother who fears he'll drop dead at any moment. And the worst part is, she's right. Tom's only escape is the super-heroic exploits of Kinetic, his favorite comic-book hero. But unbeknownst to Tom, he's got some powers of his own, and they're going to change his life — assuming they manifest themselves before Tom reaches the end of his rope and decides that life isn't worth living! And next month, watch for the debuts of TOUCH and FRACTION, each of which were previewed with KINETIC in February's HARD TIME #1! This project is supported with house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. KINETIC is an ongoing series edited by Matt Idelson. The 32-page issue #1 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 24 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. X marks the spot! JLA #94: "THE 10TH CIRCLE" The legendary creative team that produced some of history's most fondly remembered comics — Uncanny X-Men's John Byrne and Chris Claremont — reunites for the 6-part saga "The 10th Circle," kicking off in JLA #94 and shipping biweekly beginning in March! In "The 10th Circle," written by Byrne &Claremont with art and covers by Byrne & Jerry Ordway (Fantastic Four), the JLA investigates a rash of child disappearances…but soon begin to disappear themselves! Before long, Superman is brainwashed and in the hands of a fanatic cult that worships an ancient, vampiric evil. With things looking dire, the JLA may just have to call on the aid of a mysterious new team that has been shadowing their every move…but are they a force for good, or evil? This project is supported with a full-color promo poster, trade and house ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. JLA is an ongoing series edited by Mike Carlin. The 32-page issue #94 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 10 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. The 32-page issue #95 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 31 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8 A shocking 6-part story written by Jeph Loeb and featuring the amazing art of Michael Turner (Fathom) begins here! The action kicks off with SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8, in a story that picks up after the cataclysmic events of issue #6 and introduces an important new character in the DC Universe. Batman has discovered something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay…something that appears to be a young girl. Little does he know that she'll eventually capture the attention of Superman, Wonder Woman and even Darkseid and his Female Furies! Superman wants to care for her. Wonder Woman wants to protect her. And Darkseid wants to make her his new weapon. But who is she? And whose side will she end up on? Don't miss this action-packed story brimming with the visual excitement that only Michael Turner and Aspen Studios can deliver! This project is supported with an 8-page preview in Wizard #??, house ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com SUPERMAN/BATMAN is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. The 32- page issue #8 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 24 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. RELOAD/MEK TRADE PAPERBACK Two tales from master storyteller Warren Ellis in one great volume: an espionage thriller that pushes action to its ultimate limits and a tale of revenge set in a not-too- distant future in which robotic enhancements have become the latest rage! The RELOAD/MEK trade paperback is wholly unique, printed in a flipbook format with each story featuring a separate cover. Paul Gulacy (CATWOMAN) & Jimmy Palmiotti (CATWOMAN, TWO-STEP) provide art for RELOAD, the story of Secret Service Agent Chris Royal. He thought the worst part of his day was going to be resisting the urge to smoke a cigarette, but before lunch, the President of the United States will be dead and Washington will be under siege…by a single woman! As thefourthrail.com says "RELOAD is important. You should read it." On the flip-side, Ellis is joined by artists Steve Rolston (Queen and Country, Pounded) & Al Gordon (TOM STRONG) for MEK, a tale of cultural decay and murder. Sarissa Leon, one of the progenitors of mek culture, has returned home to find her city overrun with technological marvels — her "cyborg" children. But her return isn't for nostalgia — she's in town to investigate the murder of her former lover RJ Coin…an investigation that will lead her down a road she could never have predicted! This project is supported with house ads. • 144-page WildStorm trade paperback • Suggested for mature readers • In stores March 10 • $14.95 U.S THE AUTHORITY: HARSH REALITIES TRADE PAPERBACK The Authority was formed to fight the fights that no one else could. To set wrongs to right. To build a finer world. Now, further exploits of this controversial team are collected in THE AUTHORITY: HARSH REALITIES, a 144-page Eye of the Stormtrade paperback featuring the explosive first story arc of the new ongoing series (presented in issues #1-4) as well as the stand-alone issues #0 and 5! In this explosive collection, writer Robbie Morrison and artists Dwayne Turner, Tan Eng Huat, Sal Regla, and Sandra Hope put our heroes through some of their most fiendish adventures yet. From a rogue dimension bent on destroying the planet as part of an elaborate gamble, to an interdimensional corporation that has been strip-mining other realities, the Authority have their hands full like never before! This project is supported with house ads. • 144-page WildStorm Eye of the Storm trade paperback • Suggested for mature readers • In stores March 24 • $14.95 U.S Y: THE LAST MAN — ONE SMALL STEP TRADE PAPERBACK The adventures of Yorick Brown continue in Y: THE LAST MAN: ONE SMALL STEP, this third trade paperback collecting issues #11-17 of the critically acclaimed series written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Pia Guerra, Paul Chadwick & José Marzán Jr. and a painted cover by J.G. Jones. A Russian Soyuz capsule is coming down from the International Space Station carrying three passengers: one woman and two men. Could it be that Yorick won't be the only man on Earth for much longer? Even if the astronauts survive reentry, Yorick's group still must keep them safe from the mysterious male-killing plague — and the Israeli commandos hunting Yorick might make that a lot more difficult. This project is supported with house ads. • 168-page VERTIGO trade paperback • Suggested for mature readers • In stores March 17 • $12.95 U.S Batgirl vs. Batman! BATGIRL #50 For months Batgirl has worked with Batman despite growing feelings of resentment. In March's extra-sized BATGIRL #50, written by Dylan Horrocks with art by Rick Leonardi & Jesse Delperdang and a stunning cover by James Jean, that resentment finally explodes! Fueled by the emotion-charging drug Soul, Batgirl goes on a rampage that brings her toe-to-toe with her mentor, exploding in a fury of fists and feet. This is it: the knock- down, drag-out fight you've been waiting to see! But who will emerge victorious, and what ramifications will it all have on Batgirl's future as a crimefighter? This project is supported with house ads. BATGIRL is an ongoing series edited by Michael Wright. The 40-page issue #50 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 24 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. BATMAN IN THE FORTIES TRADE PAPERBACK Get ready for the latest collection celebrating Caped Crusader's early, formative adventures: BATMAN IN THE FORTIES! Featuring Batman stories from BATMAN #7, 15, 20, 31, 37, 47, 48, 49, DETECTIVE COMICS #27, 33, 38, 49, 80, REAL FACT COMICS #5, STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #70, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #30, this volume — which features work by celebrated talents including Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Jack Schiff, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley, Charles Paris, Winslow Mortimer and others — collects Batman's first appearance, as well as the debut of Robin and the first telling of the Dark Knight's origin. Batman's famed Rogues' Gallery is also on hand, with stories featuring the Joker, Two-Face, Catwoman and the Mad Hatter. Plus, this volume features an introduction by noted comics historian Bill Schelly. This project is supported with house ads. • 192-page trade paperback • In stores March 3 • $19.95 U.S BATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS The Dark Knight's most alluring foe becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation in BATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS, a 64-page Prestige Format Special written by Ann Nocenti (DAREDEVIL) with haunting painted art and a cover by John Van Fleet (BATMAN: THE CHALICE). A new skyscraper in Gotham City casts a large shadow over Arkham Asylum, where Poison Ivy is being held. But the sudden lack of sunlight is driving her mad, since she can no longer grow the plants that are an important part of her therapy. And when a series of attempted murders of the building's developers and financial elite takes place, Batman immediately thinks Ivy is involved. But he's running out of time…and he's been infected with the same toxin as the developers! Is Ivy to blame — and will she help him? This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS is a 64-page Prestige Format Special edited by Joey Cavalieri. It is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 31 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. The World's Strangest Heroes are back! DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HARDCOVER DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES Vol. 2, written by Arnold Drake with art by Bruno Premiani and Bob Brown and a new cover by Brian Bolland, collects the classic DOOM PATROL #90-97, originally published in 1964-1965. Experience what made this title legendary and thrill to the adventures of Robotman, Elasti-Girl, Negative Man and "The Chief!" This hardcover Archive Edition includes classic confrontations with The Brotherhood of Evil, the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, Dr. Tyme, Mento, General Immortus and more, plus an introduction by comics legend Roy Thomas! • 240-page hardcover • In stores March 31 • $49.95 U.S FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE TRADE PAPERBACK Unscrupulous businessman Maxwell Lord never misses the chance to cash in on a scheme, no matter how harebrained. And his latest plan is his wackiest yet: reuniting the classic 1980s Justice League! FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE is a 144-page trade paperback collecting the best-selling, off-beat 6-issue miniseries by the JUSTICE LEAGUE creative team of Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, Kevin Maguire and Joe Rubinstein! Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Fire, Elongated Man, Captain Atom and Mary Marvel make up the team that Maxwell Lord has set up in a suburban strip mall…but trouble soon arises, both from angry locals as well as the deadly Roulette! And don't forget (how could we?) galactic conqueror (and interstellar headcase) Manga Khan! This project is supported with house ads. • 144-page trade paperback • In stores March 3 • $12.95 U.S GREEN ARROW: STRAIGHT SHOOTER TRADE PAPERBACK Oliver Queen travels down a road of deception, danger, and tragedy in GREEN ARROW: STRAIGHT SHOOTER, a 144-page trade paperback collecting award-winning writer Judd Winick's first story arc from issues #26-31, featuring art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks and a painted cover by Matt Wagner! Star City is getting a facelift, but gentrification has its costs. Green Arrow has always been a man of the people, but now he has to prove it by combating corporate corruption…and little does he know that he'll have to prove it against a 3-ton ogre! Plus, Black Lightning pays a visit to Star City…but does he come as a friend or foe? This project is supported with house ads. • 144-page trade paperback • In stores March 24 • $12.95 U.S JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES TRADE PAPERBACK Get ready for JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES, a 264-page ELSEWORLDS trade paperback collecting the 2-issue JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES miniseries as well as the 2- issue follow-up, JSA: THE UNHOLY THREE, written by Dan Jolley & Tony Harris with art and cover by Harris & Ray Snyder! In JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES, the "Owl," "Clock," "Bat" and a host of other very familiar costumed characters battle for the safety of the world. The story continues in THE UNHOLY THREE, set eight years later, as the Bat, the Clock, and Clark Kent take on two ex-KGB operatives code-named Parasite and Steelwolf responsible for killing American covert agents in Berlin. Can the Unholy Three stop them before they find the Trigger, a mystery device which could end all life on Earth? This project is supported with house ads. • 264-page ELSEWORLDS trade paperback • In stores March 24 • $19.95 U.S All it takes is a single magic word… SHAZAM! ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HARDCOVER Get ready for SHAZAM! ARCHIVES VOL. 4, a stunning new hardcover archive collecting the classic CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #4 and #5, plus stories from MASTER COMICS #21 and #22, WHIZ #25 and AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #2, featuring the work of William Woolfolk, Mac Raboy, C.C. Beck, and more! In the early 1940s, the success of Fawcett's Captain Marvel began to rival that of Superman — The World's Mightiest Mortal had become a super-hero to reckon with. And with that popularity came deeper mythology and new characters such as Captain Marvel, Jr., and the Lieutenants Marvel, both of whom appear in this volume, along with a guest appearance by Bulletman. THE SHAZAM! ARCHIVES VOL. 4 follows this development of the legend of Captain Marvel and features page after page of classic art. Also included in this volume is an insightful introduction by Fawcett Comics authority P.C. Hammerlinck. • 196-page hardcover • In stores March 3 • $49.95 U.S TEEN TITANS: A KID'S GAME TRADE PAPERBACK Witness the dawn of a new era in TEEN TITANS: A KID'S GAME, a 192-page trade paperback collecting the best-selling TEEN TITANS #1-7, written by the fan- favorite Geoff Johns with art by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza, additional art by Tom Grummett, Nelson DeCastro and Kevin Conrad, and a cover by Michael Turner! Witness the gathering of a new team of Teen Titans and their initial battle against an old, familiar foe: Deathstroke! The reasons behind his actions prove shocking to the team, and before the teen heroes can even get their feet on the ground, they must reencounter the cult of Brother Blood. Plus, an introduction by Johns and Profile Pages from TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES #1! This project is supported with house ads. • 192-page trade paperback • In stores March 31 • $9.95 U.S A GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 1 TRADE PAPERBACK Get ready for an all-new manga-sized volume collecting the first two volumes of creator Marc Hempel's classic series! A GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 1 reintroduces us to Gregory, a lovable, institutionalized boy in a straitjacket who speaks only in vowels. Sharing his small cell is a mortality-challenged rat named Herman Vermin and a cheese-fixated mouse named Wendell. Together, they manage to generate more entertainment than a roomful of stand- up comics (at a fraction of the cost)! Hempel (artist of THE SANDMAN: THE KINDLY ONES) leaves no foible undrawn in this masterful study of human (and rodent) character. • 176-page black-and-white trade paperback • Suggested for mature readers • Measuring 5" x 7 3/8" • In stores March 31 • $9.95 U.S ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 2 TRADE PAPERBACK DC's re-presentation of classic Elfquest material continues with ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 2, a new digest-sized, black-and-white trade paperback collecting ElfQuest #5-9, written by Wendy and Richard Pini with art and a new cover by Wendy Pini. In this installment of the classic ElfQuest saga, Cutter's tribe has happily melded with the Sun Village, but the elf chieftain still has a ways to go with Leetah, the beautiful healer. Cutter also decides the only way the elves will survive the encroachment of humans is for all the scattered elf tribes to be reunited. With Skywise, Cutter sets out on his journey, which includes a visit to the Forbidden Grove, an eerie locale that hides danger! • 224-page black-and-white trade paperback • Measures 5" x 7 3/8" • In stores March 17 • $9.95 U.S CARTOON CARTOONS DIGEST-SIZED TRADE PAPERBACKS The stars of the Cartoon Network can all be found in this fourth set of trade paperbacks in DC Comics' new line of digest-sized collections! CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 1: NAME THAT TOON! And CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 2: THE GANG'S ALL HERE! each collect 110 pages of stories from CARTOON CARTOONS, DEXTER'S LABORATORY and CARTOON NETWORK STARRING, featuring the glories of Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, Cow & Chicken, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy, and I.M. Weasel! As Johnny Bravo would say, "Man, that's pretty!" These can't-miss volumes feature the work of a barrel of great creators, including Genndy Tartakovsky, Craig McCracken, Danny Antonucci, Robbie Busch, Jesse McCann, Dan Slott, Mo Willems, Angus Bungay, John Delaney, Vincent Deporter, Tim Harkins, Mike Kazaleh, Neal Sternecky, Sholly Fisch, Chuck Kim, John Rozum, Bill Alger, Scott McRae, Bill Wray, and more! • 112-page trade paperbacks • Measures 5 1/8" x 7 9/16" • In stores March 10 • $6.95 U.S. each PLANETARY: CROSSING WORLDS TRADE PAPERBACK Three stunning stories…three fantastic artists…one brilliant writer. Three PLANETARY crossovers — each written by Entertainment Weekly's "It writer" Warren Ellis — are presented together in PLANETARY: CROSSING WORLDS! This 160-page volume, sporting a new cover by John Cassaday, brings together the following tales: • PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY, featuring art by Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, New X-Men) and Andy Lanning, pits the world's most visible team against the world's most covert team. • PLANETARY/JLA, featuring art by Jerry Ordway (TOM STRONG), takes place on a world very much like our own, but also very different. On this world, Planetary is not who we know them to be…and neither is the JLA. Or are they? • PLANETARY/BATMAN, featuring art by Cassaday (PLANETARY), brings the members of Planetary to Gotham City on a mission to track down a serial killer. And that's where they run into a hero who shouldn't exist on this world: Batman! Complete your PLANETARY collection with this perfect companion volume! This project is supported with trade and house ads. • 160-page WildStorm trade paperback • In stores March 17 • $14.95 U.S THE MAXX BOOK TWO TRADE PAPERBACK Sam Kieth's critically-acclaimed psychological exploration of a bizarre hero continues in THE MAXX BOOK TWO, a 160-page trade paperback collecting issues #7- 13 of the groundbreaking series originally published by Image Comics plus a short story from Darker Image #1. With a painted cover, stunning imagery and plot by Kieth, plus additional dialogue by collaborator William Messner-Loebs, THE MAXX mixes reality with whimsy to tell the continuing saga of the Maxx and his soulmate/confidante, Julie. THE MAXX BOOK TWO presents beautiful rendering coupled with eclectic stories of the human spirit forced to deal with extraordinary events — as only Sam Kieth could deliver! This project is supported with house ads. • 160-page WildStorm trade paperback • Suggested for mature readers • In stores March 31 • $17.95 U.S THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS ACTION FIGURES Frank Miller's seminal work on the gritty, ground-breaking DARK KNIGHT RETURNS changed the landscape of comics forever and inspired a new generation of comics creators. Now, DC Direct celebrates that immortal series with a quartet of figures beautifully sculpted by Tim Bruckner that capture the look and feel of Miller's Batman, Superman, The Joker, and Robin! • THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 7 3/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a Batarang with rope. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box. • THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE. which portrays Carrie Kelly as the Dark Knight's apprentice, measures approximately 4 7/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a slingshot and rope. This figure also includes a sidewalk base with street lamp featuring a glow-in-the-dark street lamp and comes packaged in a 4-color window box. • THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 5/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a two pistols and a Joker doll. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box. • THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 7 3/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with alternate hands holding a crushed Bat-armor helmet and a Kryptonite arrow. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box. This project is supported with trade and house ads and a full-color promo poster. The DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE, DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE, DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE, and DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE are advance-solicited, sold separately and arrive in comic-book stores July 21, 2004. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. Retailers please note: The DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN, ROBIN, THE JOKER and SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortment as well as singles. Consult your retailer Order Form for packaging details. This product is being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. Raven's back…but what are her motives? TEEN TITANS #9 The mysterious Titan's return sparks a series of changes for the young heroes in TEEN TITANS #9 — written by Geoff Johns with art by Tom Grummett & Marlo Alquiza and a cover by Mike McKone & Alquiza — the first installment in the 5-part "Raven Rising" story arc! As the Titans settle in for another weekend together, the first task on their agenda is teaching Bart — the new Kid Flash — to drive. But a fun, relaxing adventure quickly becomes a nightmare as Raven returns with Brother Blood in tow! Don't miss the start of what's sure to be the next classic TEEN TITANS story! TEEN TITANS is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. The 32-page issue #9 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 17 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. BATMAN #625 Batman's "Broken City" is about to go up in flames, as the creative team of 100 BULLETS brings the acclaimed 6-part saga to a breathtaking conclusion! In BATMAN #625, written by Brian Azzarello with art by Eduardo Risso and a cover by Dave Johnson, a physically and mentally spent Dark Knight finally catches up with criminal mastermind Angel Lupo. But when Batman discovers the dark secret behind the murder of a young boy's parents, his world is turned upside-down…and only The Joker can put things right! Don't miss the thrilling end of the story arc everyone's talking about! BATMAN is an ongoing series coedited by Bob Schreck and Will Dennis. The 32-page issue #625 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 31 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. THE FLASH #208 Some familiar friends and foes speed back into the life of the Fastest Man Alive in THE FLASH #208, a self-contained issue written by Geoff Johns with stunning art by Howard Porter & Livesay and a cover by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner! As Wally West tours the new Flash Museum, the Flash "family" — including the new Kid Flash and old standby Jay Garrick — forces themselves back into his life. Will Wally struggle with his rediscovered super-hero identity? And while Wally revisits his past and present life, Ashley Zolomon pays a visit to her husband, a man who played a big part in changing Wally's life: Zoom! THE FLASH is an ongoing series edited by Joey Cavalieri. The 32-page issue #208 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 31 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. IT'S A BIRD… HARDCOVER Steve has just been given the opportunity every comic-book writer dreams of: the chance to write Superman. Only it's an assignment he couldn't want less. To Steve, everything about Superman is ridiculous. To write about the Man of Steel, Steve must believe he could exist…but he can't. Steve's story is the focus of IT'S A BIRD…, a semi-autobiographical original VERTIGO hardcover graphic novel written by former SUPERMAN writer Steven T. Seagle with exquisitely painted art by Teddy Kristiansen (SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS, HOUSE OF SECRETS). IT'S A BIRD… isn't about how Metropolis's defender would function in the real world, but how he does function in the real world. Our world, where he's just a fictional character. How does anyone relate to a Man of Steel — much less Steve, with his own fear of death and the specter of a family history of a terrible illness hanging over him? Steve tears through every cultural and symbolic component of Superman's importance, leading to a series of stories told in a variety of styles that form one provocative question: How does the most important heroic icon of the 21st century affect our lives? A Superman story that doesn't feature Superman at all, IT'S A BIRD… is perhaps the most realistic Superman story DC Comics has ever published — a story about the character's profound power as a fictional ideal. This project is supported with an 8-page preview in VERTIGO HORIZON. IT'S A BIRD… is a 136-page VERTIGO original hardcover graphic novel edited by Karen Berger and is suggested for mature readers. It is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores April 14 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. COUP D'ÉTAT: AFTERWORD As the dust settles, catch up on the aftershocks of February's COUP D'ÉTAT with COUP D'ÉTAT: AFTERWORD, a 32-page Special featuring write-ups and art by top talent, including Mike Carey, Ed Brubaker, Whilce Portacio, Sean Phillips, Carlos D'Anda, and more! The COUP D'ÉTAT: AFTERWORD features a pair of 6-page previews of red-hot upcoming WildStorm projects: WETWORKS and SLEEPER SEASON TWO, plus various character bios and pin-ups. WETWORKS, a new monthly series written by Carey (LUCIFER) with stunning art by series creator Portacio (STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES), expands the lore of the popular 1990s series. The holes left in the Bleed following COUP D'ÉTAT now serve as gateways to other realities. Dane, team leader of the original Wetworks, is reactivated to investigate…and his chilling discovery could represent the greatest threat mankind has ever known! SLEEPER SEASON TWO, by Brubaker and Phillips, picks up the story of Holden Carver. In the wake of COUP D'ÉTAT, the American intelligence service is desperate to find him. They have one lone ace-in-the-hole agent who could possibly bring him in…but is it worth the cost? This project is supported with house ads. COUP D'ÉTAT AFTERWORD is a 32-page special edited by Scott Dunbier, Ben Abernathy and Alex Sinclair and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic- book stores March 10 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. The defender of the swamp returns… SWAMP THING The seminal SWAMP THING was a landmark series — one that helped pave the way for the VERTIGO imprint and fostered a new style of comic-book storytelling. Now, that legendary character is poised to return to the VERTIGO fold in a new ongoing series written by Andy Diggle (THE LOSERS) with breathtaking art by Enriqué Breccia (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS). This all-new ongoing series combines all the gothic horror and thought-provoking stories long associated with Swamp Thing with something cool for both new and old fans of this classic DC character. The Swamp Thing long ago made peace with his strange destiny. Formerly Alec Holland, a human scientist who died by fire, he was reborn as a "plant Elemental" — guardian and champion of the Green — ultimately becoming one with the planet Earth itself. But suddenly, the time for peaceful co-existence has come to an end. Now stripped of Alec Holland's human conscience, the Swamp Thing seeks to restore balance to the natural world — by destroying his own daughter, Tefé — herself a powerful Elemental — and his loving wife Abby. And HELLBLAZER'S John Constantine knows that when beings with this much power square off, humanity always ends up getting caught in the crossfire. After the 6-part opening storyline, "Bad Seed," the series will be written by Will Pfeifer (H-E-R-O, AQUAMAN), who has major tricks up his sleeve. This project is supported with a full-color promo poster, a preview in VERTIGO HORIZON, house ads, and a minisite at www.vertigocomics.com. SWAMP THING is an ongoing VERTIGO series edited by Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 3 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. HELLBLAZER: SON OF MAN TRADE PAPERBACK After setting the comic industry on its ear with the compelling and bizarre adventures of Jesse Custer in PREACHER, acclaimed writer Garth Ennis turned his attention to another roguish VERTIGO character: John Constantine. Now, Ennis's final Constantine adventure is presented in HELLBLAZER: SON OF MAN, a 128-page VERTIGO trade paperback collecting HELLBLAZER #129-133, illustrated by Ennis's PRIDE & JOY collaborator, John Higgins, with a cover by Glenn Fabry (PREACHER covers). John Constantine's pulled a lot of shady stunts over the years, but perhaps none as bad as the time he "resurrected" organized crime boss Harry Cooper's 5-year-old son, Ronnie. Since his magic couldn't actually bring someone back from the dead, Constantine brought "something else" into Ronnie's lifeless body. Now, 15 years later, he's got to deal with the ungodly consequences of his actions as the grown-up Ronnie prepares to bring an unprecedented evil into the world. This project is supported with house ads. • 128-page VERTIGO trade paperback • In stores March 10 • $12.95 U.S BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES New BATMAN COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES, never before available in the U.S., are on the horizon! Manufactured by Japanese toy company Yamato, these action figures were licensed by DC Comics for distribution in Japan only in 2003. Now, for the first time, DC Direct brings you these finely detailed, multi-accessoried collector action figures of Batman, Robin, Harley Quinn and The Joker! Each figure is limited to only 5,000 pieces for the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, each figure comes in its authentic Japanese packaging, with character-specific accessories and a randomly inserted reproduction card featuring famous BATMAN and DETECTIVE COMICS covers. Because these figures are for collectors, each is designed with limited articulation for maximum aesthetic quality. Only DC Direct is authorized to make these available to the U.S. and Canadian markets under special arrangement. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a distinct Japanese vision of the Dark Knight! The BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: BATMAN, BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: THE JOKER, BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: ROBIN, and BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: HARLEY QUINN are retro-solicited, sold separately and arrive in comic-book stores February 25, 2004. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. Note to retailers: The BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but please be advised that these are sold in Master Cases of eight only. Each Master Case is evenly packed, and contains two Batman figures, two Robin figures, two Harley Quinn figures and two Joker figures. This product is only available for sale in the United States and Canada. Each figure is limited to a 5,000-piece run for the U.S. and Canada. If orders exceed inventory, orders will be allocated. DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #792 WRITTEN BY ANDERSEN GABRYCH AND A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY PETE WOODS, CAM SMITH, JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores March 3. Part 2 of the 3-issue thriller "The Surrogate!" Batman searches for the missing Leslie Thompkins and a comatose pregnant girl held in "protective captivity" by a record executive and his pop-star wife. And in the backup, the same people the Tailor trusted with his life are now out to kill him! FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #625 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores March 31. The creative team of 100 BULLETS brings the 6-part "Broken City" to an explosive conclusion! Over the past 6 months, Batman has been pushed to his limits — physically and mentally. But when the Dark Knight finally catches up to Angel Lupo and discovers the dark secret behind a young boy's dead parents, his world is turned upside-down…and he'll need the help of The Joker to put things right! Don't miss the end of the Batman arc everyone is talking about! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #177 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI; COVER BY JOCK In stores March 10. Part 1 of the 2-part "Lost Cargo," a tale set in modern continuity told by Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) with art by Jean-Jacques Dzialowski (BATGIRL) and Dan Green (Uncanny X-Men). With this story, LEGENDS returns to present continuity with stories that will impact Batman now and in the future! Catwoman is trying to crush a human slave trade run by the Lucky Hand Triad in Gotham City, but her timing couldn't be worse. While she's trying to wash the Lucky Hand off of the streets, another gang is looking to step into their place. The fireworks draw the attention of Batman and…Matches Malone? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #51 WRITTEN BY A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY AL BARRIONUEVO AND FRANCIS PORTELA; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO In stores March 17. Guest-starring a trio of Batman's greatest foes: Hush, The Riddler and The Joker! A desperate Riddler contacts the only man who might save him from Hush's wrath: The Joker. Meanwhile, Batman is called away on a mission where not everything is as it seems. FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATGIRL #50 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores March 24. A fantastic extra-sized 50th issue featuring the fracas between Batgirl and Batman! For months, Batgirl's feelings of resentment toward Batman have risen from simmer to boil. Now, fueled by the emotion-charging drug Soul, Batgirl explodes in a fury of fists and feet. That's right: It's Batgirl vs. Batman — the knockdown, drag-out battle you thought you'd never see! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $3.25 STAR OF THE MONTH BATGIRL: SILENT RUNNING TP WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT AND SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores March 24. Reoffered to coincide with BATGIRL #50. The first six issues of the ongoing BATGIRL series are collected in this trade paperback that features the most popular new hero to rise from the ashes of "No Man's Land." (STAR 12749) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 ************************ BATMAN ADVENTURES #12 WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON In stores March 17. The Riddler's been badly wounded — but by whom? Everyone wants to know…especially the Penguin, whose job as Gotham's mayor could depend on it! Plus, in the backup, discover the origins of Batman's trophy room! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #6 WRITTEN BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND MARK PANICCIA; ART BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND ALVARO LOPEZ; COVER BY THE PANDER BROTHERS In stores March 3. Batgirl battles Purge, with Gotham City at stake! Meanwhile, Allen and Montoya search vainly for Angela in the insane expanse of Tower One and Batman disappears into the primordial abyss of his own soul… FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 8) $2.95 BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #8 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY KLAUS JANSON In stores March 10. This is it — Batman's final encounter with Ra's al Ghul! Batman has no choice but to give his greatest nemesis the location of a restorative Lazarus Pit, but that doesn't mean he's going to let Ra's walk free. As Ra's at last regains his vitality, he unknowingly moves toward what will be his final battle. Meanwhile, Nyssa enacts her endgame in a familiar American city half a world away. Batman's got to be in two places at once, but he's no Superman! A DC icon will meet his ultimate fate, but the how and why will leave you speechless! FC, 32 PG. (8 OF 9) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: HUSH VOLUME 1 HC WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores March 31. Reoffered to coincide with the JIM LEE CATWOMAN STATUE, (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, #12). Reprinting BATMAN #608-612, this hardcover features the first arc of Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee & Scott Williams' acclaimed "Hush," including guest appearances by Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Huntress, and more! Plus, four brand-new pages and two pages previously seen exclusively on www.dccomics.com! (STAR 18383) HC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $19.95 ************************ BATMAN IN THE FORTIES TP WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER, JACK SCHIFF AND VARIOUS; ART BY BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, GEORGE ROUSSOS, DICK SPRANG, JACK BURNLEY, CHARLES PARIS, WINSLOW MORTIMER; COVER BY FRED RAY AND JERRY ROBINSON In stores March 3. Continuing DC Comics' decades series devoted to the Caped Crusader, this volume looks at the Dark Knight's beginnings! Featuring Batman stories from BATMAN #7, 15, 20, 31, 37, 47, 48, 49, DETECTIVE COMICS #27, 33, 38, 49, 80, REAL FACT COMICS #5, STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #70, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #30, this volume includes Batman's first appearance and the debut of Robin, the first telling of his origin, and the debuts of the Joker, Two-Face, Catwoman and the Mad Hatter. Featuring an introduction by comics historian Bill Schelly. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER, EDMOND HAMILTON, FRANCE HERRON, DAVID VERN REED, DAVID WOOD, AND JOE SAMACHSON; ART BY DICK SPRANG, SHELDON MOLDOFF, BOB KANE, CHARLES PARIS, STAN KAYE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MOLDOFF In stores March 3. Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN IN THE FORTIES TP, this volume showcases a decade in which the Caped Crusader charted through bold new territories and new kinds of adventures! Sixteen tales exemplify the light-hearted time of sci-fi crime-fighting, featuring appearances by Robin, Batwoman, Bat-Mite, and Ace the Bat-Hound! (STAR 15595D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 ************************ BATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS WRITTEN BY ANN NOCENTI; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores March 31. A Prestige Format Special written by Ann Nocenti (Daredevil) with beautiful painted art by John Van Fleet (BATMAN: THE CHALICE) brings together the Dark Knight and his most alluring foe! A new skyscraper casts a shadow over Arkham Asylum, blocking the light from Ivy's cell and preventing her from growing plants. At the same time, Batman investigates the murder of a number of building developers when he becomes infected with a deadly toxin! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: THE CHALICE SC WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores March 31. Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS, also painted by John Van Fleet, this beautiful and haunting graphic novel finds the Dark Knight suddenly in possession of an artifact that's caught the attention of some of his darkest villains, including Ra's al Ghul, the Penguin and Catwoman. Could Batman be holding the Holy Grail of legend? (STAR11563) SC, 96PG, FC $14.95 ************************ BIRDS OF PREY #65 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; COVER BY GREG LAND AND JAY LEISTER In stores March 24 A reluctant Canary is forced to partner with the deadly assassin Cheshire to hunt a group of dangerous and powerful men with a terrible secret — leaving only the Huntress to free Oracle from her imprisonment! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #29 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI In stores March 31. Selina Kyle has met a foe she can't bring down on her own. So where will she turn for help? And just when she doesn't need any more trouble, she realizes that someone is watching her, and her closest friends are nowhere to be found! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GOTHAM CENTRAL #17 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY GREG SCOTT; COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores March 10. The pain and anguish over the losses incurred at the hands of the Joker still linger, but the detectives have a job to do. And their foremost priority is solving the murder of a businesswoman. With an angry mayor on their backs and a new shift commander making waves, the prospects of catching the killer are rapidly shrinking. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #91 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY PATRICK ZIRCHER AND ANDY OWENS In stores March 10. Blockbuster has thrown every assassin and cutthroat he could at Nightwing. Now, he's bringing in his biggest gun: Shrike! The gloves are off for the biggest rematch of the year! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #124 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ DE LA FUENTE AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores March 17. As Robin continues to juggle his girlfriend Spoiler, a mess of schoolwork and an intensive training regimen, his greatest fear threatens to come to fruition! And in a faraway land, Robin's most hated enemy summons a deadly assassin. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN ACTION COMICS #813 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 March 10. Part 4 of the 6-part "Godfall," written by Michael Turner (Fathom) & Joe Kelly (JLA) with art by Aspen Studios' Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian's Tide). Kal-El has begun a new life on Krypton…now meet the new woman in his life! And in the backup by Chuck Austen, Ivan Reis and Marc Campos, reacquaint yourself with Gog, a villain poised to become a major player in ACTION COMICS over the next year! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #626 WRITTEN BY MICHAEL TURNER, JOE KELLY AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY TALENT CALDWELL, JASON GORDER, MATT CLARK AND NELSON DECASTRO; COVER BY TURNER In stores March 17. The penultimate chapter of the "Godfall" saga finds Kal-El pursued by the law and allied with former enemies! He's fighting for his life, but will it be worth it? Plus, a backup story by Greg Rucka, Matt Clark and Nelson DeCastro looks at Lois's life without Superman. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN #203 WRITTEN BY MICHAEL TURNER, JOE KELLY AND BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY TALENT CALDWELL, JASON GORDER, AND JIM LEE; COVER BY TURNER In stores March 31. In the startling conclusion to the explosive 6-part crossover "Godfall," Kal-El finds out if he can return to Metropolis — if there's a city left to return to. And in the back-up, get a first look at superstar Jim Lee's take on Superman in a special sketchbook section. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores March 24. An explosive 6-part storyline featuring art by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner begins here! After the catacylsmic events of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6, Batman discovers something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay...and it looks like a girl. Will she battle on the side of good...or evil? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #8 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores March 3. The startling truth behind Lex Luthor and his time in Smallville is revealed! Witness young Lex Luthor and find out why his youth has been kept a secret until now. FC, 32 PG. (8 OF 12) $2.95 SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #3 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY STUART IMMONEN In stores March 17. The miniseries chronicling the life of a real-world Clark Kent who gains the powers of the Man of Steel continues! Pursued by agents of his own country who want to "draft" him into service, Clark has one overriding concern beyond his own freedom: The safety and security of his wife and children! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 4) $5.95 SMALLVILLE #7 WRITTEN BY CLINT CARPENTER; ART BY TOM DERENICK, ADAM DEKRAKER, TOM GRUMMETT AND KEVIN CONRAD; COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores March 17. A special issue kicking off a 3-month-long cross-media event! The story begins here, continues online, and concludes in May's SMALLVILLE #8. In the lead story, Chloe reopens her secret files after gaining information from a fugitive member of Lionel Luthor's Deletion Force…and her investigation leads to new secrets concerning Kryptonite! In the backup, Jonathan and Martha deal with the hazards of raising a super- powered teen. Plus, a report from Christopher James Beppo sheds new light on the enigmatic founder of Smallville! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SON OF SUPERMAN SC WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS AND MICK GRAY ELSEWORLDS. In stores March 17. Reoffered to coincide with MIGHTY LOVE HC, written and illustrated by Howard Chaykin (solicited in Previews Vol. XIII, #12). The son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane comes to grip with a heroic heritage he never knew he had in the softcover edition of the original graphic novel. (STAR10891) SC, 96PG, FC $14.95 DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #16 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores March 17. The shocking "American Tidal" continues! Reeling from the shock of seeing half of San Diego plunge into the Pacific Ocean, Aquaman is stunned when a young woman stumbles out of the surf, still alive after days underwater. Can she explain what happened? And, most importantly, is she the only survivor? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CAPER #6 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY JOHN SEVERIN In stores March 24. Writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS) and artist John Severin (DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE) dive into the world of 1970s Hollywood for a grisly murder-mystery! John Hawks and Debbie Ashley were Hollywood royalty, the brightest stars imaginable…until Debbie was brutally murdered and John became the lone suspect. Now, Ann Weiss — their neighbor, lawyer and best friend — is the only thing standing between John and the death penalty. So why won't he help her with his case? Why is he burning evidence? What secrets are more important than his own freedom? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 12) $2.95 DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #3 WRITTEN BY DARWYN COOKE; ART AND COVER BY COOKE In stores March 17. The sprawling 6-part miniseries chronicling the DC Universe's Silver Age continues! Revisit the dawn of the Silver Age as the Challengers of the Unknown are assembled in response to a mysterious evil. Meanwhile, Hal Jordan travels one step closer to Destiny. Plus: Batman, Martian Manhunter, and the Suicide Squad! No interior ads. FC, 64 PG. (3 OF 6) $6.95 DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 HC WRITTEN BY ARNOLD DRAKE; ART BY BRUNO PREMIANI AND BOB BROWN; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores March 31. The World's Strangest Heroes are back in an Archive Edition collecting DOOM PATROL #90- 97 (originally published in 1964-1965). Robotman, Elasti-Girl, Negative Man and "The Chief" take on classic villains including The Brotherhood of Evil, the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, Dr. Tyme, Mento, General Immortus, and more! Plus: an introduction by comics legend Roy Thomas. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 HC WRITTEN BY ARNOLD DRAKE AND BOB HANEY; ART BY BRUNO PREMIANI; COVER BY PREMIANI AND ROB LEIGH In stores March 31. Reoffered to coincide with DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 2, this hardcover reprints MY GREATEST ADVENTURE #80-85 and DOOM PATROL #86-89, featuring the Doom Patrol's first appearance and origin; the secret origin of "the Chief"; and battles with General Immortus, the Brotherhood of Evil, the Green- Headed League, the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, and more! (STAR15277) HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 ************************ FALLEN ANGEL #9 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores March 10. After being beaten to a pulp, Black Mariah tells the Angel where a mysterious religious object is hidden away. The Angel goes after it…only to encounter a series of boobytraps left courtesy of Mariah! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #208 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY HOWARD PORTER AND LIVESAY; COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores March 31. Kid Flash and Jay Garrick speed back into the life of The Flash! Wally West takes a tour of the new Flash Museum as the Flash "family" forces itself back into our hero's life. Meanwhile, Ashley Zolomon pays a visit to her husband — the new Zoom! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE TP WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN AND J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN MAGUIRE AND JOE RUBINSTEIN In stores March 3. Collecting the best-selling 6-issue miniseries that reunited the 1980s incarnation of the team! The heroes are convinced by Maxwell Lord to become a team for hire, but no sooner do they re-form than they're captured by Roulette. She pits one against the other in her arena but the team escapes, only to come face- to-face with galactic conqueror (and inter-stellar headcase) Manga Khan! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 GREEN ARROW #36 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores March 10. In Part 3 of the 5-part "City Walls," the Riddler is holding Star City for ransom — to the tune of 25 million dollars! Can Ollie and Connor stop the riddlin' kidder — or will the master of puzzles reduce the city to ash with an atomic bomb? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN ARROW: STRAIGHT SHOOTER TP WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores March 24. A new trade collecting GREEN ARROW #26-31, written by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Judd Winick with art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks! When Green Arrow discovers corporate corruption in Star City, he goes after those responsible. The last thing he expects is a fight with a 3-ton ogre! As he delves into this mystery, he also falls into an unexpected romance, with tragic results. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 GREEN LANTERN #175 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART BY JAMES BOSCH AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY MARK SPARACIO In stores March 31. Special extra-sized issue! Having conquered their universe, the Qwardians have set their sights on conquering ours. But first they must destroy the one obstacle standing in their way: OA! And with Kyle at the brink of death, literally stabbed in the back by one of his own, it looks like the universe may be doomed! FC, 48 PG. $3.50 HARD TIME #2 WRITTEN BY STEVE GERBER; ART BY BRIAN HURTT; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores March 3. The gritty new DC Focus look at life behind bars continues! It's Day 1 of a 50-year prison sentence for 15-year-old Ethan Harrow. In the span of 24 terrifying hours, he'll learn the rules of survival from a man he can't trust…he'll land on the wrong side of a clique of skinheads…and he'll lash out — with the mysterious, deadly force that has followed him from classroom to courtroom to cell! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAWKMAN #26 WRITTEN BY JOSH SIEGAL; ART BY JOHN BYRNE AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY BYRNE AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores March 24. In the wake of the shocking "Black Reign" saga, St. Roch is drenched in blood. But when a pack of rabid vampires wage a violent war against Hawkman, is the past coming back to haunt the winged hero yet again? Or is the past the only thing that will save him? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 H-E-R-O #14 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores March 10. The unbelievable conclusion to the 3-part "Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!" Still stuck in the body of beautiful, buxom Electro Lass, Joe Miller gets more and more desperate to find the H-E-R-O device and change back into his normal, male self. As Joe's story speeds to its shocking finale, things can't get much worse…or can they? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #94 WRITTEN BY JOHN BYRNE AND CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART AND COVER BY BYRNE AND JERRY ORDWAY; In stores March 10. Powerhouse talents John Byrne, Chris Claremont, and Jerry Ordway team up to bring you the JLA event of the year: "The 10th Circle!" In this 6-part story, released biweekly, the JLA investigates a rash of child disappearances — but start to go missing themselves! And who is that mysterious group that seems to be watching their every move? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #95 WRITTEN BY JOHN BYRNE AND CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART AND COVER BY BYRNE AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores March 31. The John Byrne/Chris Claremont/Jerry Ordway blockbuster "10th Circle" arc continues! Superman's been brainwashed, and now he's in the hands of a fanatic cult — an ancient vampiric evil come to life and stalking the humans of the 21st Century! With things looking so dire, the JLA just might need the help of a strange new team that's been shadowing their every move… For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JSA #59 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER In stores March 10. Featuring guest art by Sean Phillips (SLEEPER)! Degaton returns to the lives of the JSA, interrupting their recovery from the events of the last few months. But what does Degaton want? And what does he have that another JSA member desperately needs? Plus, the Flash confronts Captain Marvel about his true intentions toward Stargirl. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES TP WRITTEN BY DAN JOLLEY AND TONY HARRIS; ART AND COVER BY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER In stores March 24. Collecting the 2-issue JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES miniseries as well as the 2-issue follow-up, JSA: THE UNHOLY THREE! In 1942, as war rages around the globe, the "Owl," "Clock," "Bat" and a host of other very familiar costumed characters battle for the safety of the world! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 264PG, FC $19.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #29 WRITTEN BY MATT HOWARTH; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY AND LEIGH In stores March 3. Seattle and Tokyo are under siege by a mysterious menace! Buildings and people are physically merged together, simultaneously coexisting in the same space. When the mysterious menace threatens to spread his "simultaneous effect" across the globe, only the combined might of the Justice League can hope to stop things before it's too late! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 KINETIC #1 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT ; ART BY WARREN PLEECE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS In stores March 24. The second title in the DC Focus line looks at the life of Tom Morell, a sickly kid who possesses power beyond his imagination! A disabled kid with an overprotective mother has one escape: the comic-book exploits of his favorite character, Kinetic. But unbeknownst to him, Tom's got powers of his own…but will they manifest before Tom decides life isn't worth living? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LEGION #31 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY KEITH GIFFEN AND AL MILGROM; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND TOM FEISTER In stores March 31. Fan-favorite LEGION artist Keith Giffen returns as we catch up with the various Legionnaires after the stunning events of "Foundations." Chuck Taine and Gear travel around the bowels of Legion World as they perform essential maintenance but soon learn that the planet is infested with a deadly virus…and it may be Superboy's fault! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LIGHT BRIGADE #2 WRITTEN BY PETER TOMASI; ART AND COVER BY PETER SNEJBJERG In stores March 31. The thrilling miniseries mixing warfare with the supernatural continues! While the daily horrors of the World War rage and intrude on their mission to find The Sword, Chris and the rest of his platoon move deeper into enemy territory in search of a weapon to battle Zephon and his unholy minions, the Nephillim. Also, Mark finally reveals why he's been able to survive life-threatening wounds, and his unexpected origin shocks Chris and the rest of The Light Brigade! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 4) $5.95 LOBO UNBOUND #6 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY ALEX HORLEY AND BILL WRAY; COVER BY HORLEY In stores March 17. Final fraggin' issue! Lobo starts a world war, and likes it. But all the plunder of the solid-gold planet Dhabba Dhu can't protect him from the Moyl Men! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 THE MONOLITH #2 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART AND COVER BY PHIL WINSLADE In stores March 3. The adventures of the DC Universe's most frightening new defender continue! An indestructible force that hs been kept imprisoned for almost seven decades becomes the responsibility of a woman who can barely take care of herself. A weapon for the protection of an entire city is in her hands…but is she capable of making a life for herself? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 OUTSIDERS #10 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY TOM RANEY AND SEAN PARSONS In stores March 24. The Outsiders have their hands full duking it out with demon hordes — and Captain Marvel Jr. shows up to face an old foe! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLASTIC MAN #4 WRITTEN BY KYLE BAKER; ART AND COVER BY BAKER In stores March 3. The wrap-up of the "Eel O'Brien on the Lam" saga! Given who the title character is, do you really wonder why we tried to stretch this story into four parts? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 REIGN OF THE ZODIAC #8 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; BY COLLEEN DORAN AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY TONY HARRIS In stores March 31. A new storyline begins in "Book of Scorpio!" As a young, cruelly exploited seer's warning goes unheeded, a power play by Eidolon's mightiest dominion — the shamanistic House of Scorpio — triggers a disastrous chain of events! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 ROSE & THORN #4 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY ADRIANA MELO & DAN GREEN; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores March 17. The psychological thriller continues! Thorn stalks the streets of Metropolis on a rampage of revenge against the crime-family known as "The 100" — and anyone else who gets in her way! Can the combined efforts of Rose and Detective Mercado stop her before she crosses the line to murder? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 SHAZAM! ARCHIVES VOLUME 4 HC WRITTEN BY WILLIAM WOOLFOLK AND VARIOUS; ART BY MAC RABOY, C.C. BECK AND VARIOUS; COVER BY RABOY In stores March 3. A stunning new hardcover archive collecting the classic CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #4 and #5, MASTER COMICS #21 and #22, WHIZ #25 and AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #2! THE SHAZAM! ARCHIVES VOLUME 4 follows the development of the legend of Captain Marvel and features page after page of classic art by C.C. Beck and Mac Raboy. Also included in this volume is an insightful introduction by Fawcett Comics authority P.C. Hamerlinck. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 196PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE In stores March 3. Reoffered to coincide with the SHAZAM ARCHIVES VOL. 4 hardcover, the SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE (a revised version of the Captain Marvel figure from the SHAZAM! DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET) stands approximately 6 1/4" tall, features multiple points of articulation, and comes packaged with Mr. Mind (the little green worm who is one of the world's greatest criminal masterminds!). Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: Limited quantities may be available for reorder (STAR15219) FIGURE PI ************************ TEEN TITANS #9 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA In stores March 17. Part 1 of the 5-part "Raven Rising!" Another weekend begins for the Teen Titans, and the first thing on the agenda: teach Bart Allen to drive. But what looks like a fun, relaxing adventure turns into dark nightmare for the Titans as Raven returns, and with her the new, mysterious Brother Blood! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TEEN TITANS: A KID'S GAME TP WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE, MARLO ALQUIZA, TOM GRUMMETT, NELSON DECASTRO, AND KEVIN CONRAD; COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores March 31. A new collection featuring the sold-out TEEN TITANS #1-7! Witness the gathering of a new team of Teen Titans and their initial battle against an old, familiar foe: Deathstroke! The reasons behind his actions prove shocking to the team, and before the teen heroes can even get their feet on the ground, they must re-encounter the cult of Brother Blood. Plus, an intro by Johns and profile pages from TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES #1! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $9.95 TEEN TITANS GO! #5 WRITTEN BY J. TORRES; ART BY TIM SMITH 3 AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY DAVE BULLOCK In stores March 24. Raven's got the mother of all zits! And while her team tries to be helpful, they only stress her out further, causing the blemish to become an entity of its own! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WONDER WOMAN #202 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND ANDREW CURRIE; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores March 17. The secrets of Wonder Woman's newest foe are revealed in a startling issue featuring art by Stephen Sadowski (JSA, Avengers) and Andrew Currie (Avengers)! Veronica Cale had a plan to discredit Wonder Woman, but she was betrayed. Now Cale is going to close the leak...permanently. Why does Cale hate Diana so intensely? The answers unfold here! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE A GREGORY TREASURY VOLUME 1 TP WRITTEN BY MARC HEMPEL; ART AND COVER BY HEMPEL In stores March 31. Collecting the first two volumes of creator Marc Hempel's classic series into a single manga-sized book! A GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 1 reintroduces us to Gregory, a lovable, institutionalized boy in a straitjacket who speaks only in vowels. Sharing his small cell is a mortality challenged rat named Herman Vermin and a cheese-fixated mouse named Wendell. Together, they manage to generate more entertainment than a roomful of stand-up comedians (at a fraction of the cost)! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 5X7, 176PG, B&W $9.95 ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 2 WRITTEN BY WENDY AND RICHARD PINI; ART AND COVER BY WENDY PINI In stores March 17. Continuing DC's re-presentation of classic Elfquest material with a volume that collects ElfQuest #5-9. Cutter's tribe has happily melded with the Sun Village, but the elf chieftain still has a ways to go with Leetah, the beautiful healer. Cutter also decides the only way the elves will survive the encroachment of humans is for all the scattered elf tribes to be reunited. With Skywise, Cutter sets out on his journey, which includes a visit to the eerie Forbidden Grove! SC. 5X7, 224PG, B&W $9.95 CARTOON CARTOONS #28 WRITTEN BY SHOLLY FISCH, ROBBIE BUSCH, MICHAEL KRAIGER, JONO HOWARD, FRANK STROM AND JIM ALEXANDER; ART BY MIKE WETTERHAHN, SCOTT UNDERWOOD, ANGUS BUNGAY, GARY FIELDS, TIM CHI LY, MATT PETERS AND JARED DEAL; COVER BY WETTERHAHN AND LY In stores March 31. Courage the Cowardly Dog finds aliens in his master's bloodstream, while Ed Edd & Eddy find them in the back yard! Plus, a brand-new Kids Next Door tale! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 CARTOON CARTOONS VOLUME 1: NAME THAT TOON! TP WRITTEN BY DANNY ANTONUCCI, ROBBIE BUSCH, SCOTT CUNNINGHAM, MICHAEL KRAIGER, PAUL KUPPERBERG, JESSE MCCANN, CRAIG MCCRACKEN, DAN SLOTT, FRANK STROM, GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY AND MO WILLEMS; ART BY JEFF ALBRECHT, RON BOYD, ANGUS BUNGAY, DAN DAY, JOHN DELANEY, VINCENT DEPORTER, TIM HARKINS, MIKE KAZALEH, JONATHAN ROYCE, NEAL STERNECKY, GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY, SCOTT UNDERWOOD, MIKE WETTERHAHN, AND MO WILLEMS; COVER BY TARTAKOVSKY, MIKE DECARLO AND DAVE SCHWARTZ In stores March 10. The stars of the Cartoon Network can all be found in this fourth set of trade paperbacks in DC's new line of digest-sized collections! Each volume collects 110 pages of stories from CARTOON CARTOONS, DEXTER'S LABORATORY and CARTOON NETWORK STARRING, featuring the glories of Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, Cow & Chicken, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy, and I.M. Weasel! As Johnny Bravo would say, "Man, that's pretty!" For more information, see the feature article. SC, 5X7, 112PG, FC $6.95 CARTOON CARTOONS VOLUME 2: THE GANG'S ALL HERE! TP WRITTEN BY SCOTT CUNNINGHAM, JOE EDKIN, SHOLLY FISCH, CHUCK KIM, MICHAEL KRAIGER, PAUL KUPPERBERG, CHRIS NIERATKO, DAVE ROMAN, JOHN ROZUM AND DAN SLOTT; ART BY JEFF ALBRECHT, BILL ALGER, ANGUS BUNGAY, TIM CHI LY, DAN DAY, VINCENT DEPORTER, TIM HARKINS, MIKE KAZALEH, SCOTT MCRAE, DAN SIMONS, MIKE STERN, NEAL STERNECKY, GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY, GARY TERRY, MIKE WETTERHAHN AND BILL WRAY; COVER BY TARTAKOVSKY, ALBRECHT, AND DAVID FEISS In stores March 10. Don't miss the second great volume in this collection of stories from CARTOON CARTOONS, DEXTER'S LABORATORY and CARTOON NETWORK STARRING…, featuring all your favorite cartoon characters, including Johnny Bravo, Cow & Chicken, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy, I.M. Weasel, and more! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 5X7, 112PG, FC $6.95 LOONEY TUNES #112 WRITTEN BY SAM AGRO AND BILL MATHENY; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, MIKE DECARLO, NEAL STERNECKY AND SCOTT MCRAE; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores March 3. The Goofy Gophers battle Elmer Fudd; Foghorn Leghorn tries out extreme sports; and Daffy's unwanted junk mail chases him all the way to the moon! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #48 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH & IAN BOOTHBY; ART BY PHIL MOY, CHRISTOPHER COOK & MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY MOY In stores March 24. Star-struck Sedusa turns Townsville into a reality TV show! Plus, it's pandemonium when Mojo Jojo's yard sale arms Townsville to the teeth! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH THE POWERPUFF GIRLS VOLUME 1: TITANS OF TOWNSVILLE TP WRITTEN BY JENNIFER MOORE, SEAN CAROLAN, AND ABBY DENSON; ART BY PHIL MOY, DAN FRAGA, STEPHANIE GLADDEN AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY CRAIG MCCRAKEN AND MIKE DECARLO In stores March 10. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the new CARTOON CARTOON digest-sized trade paperbacks, this volume collects THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #1-5, featuring the three lovable defenders of Townsville: Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles! (STAR19542) SC, 5X7, 112PG, FC $6.95 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS VOLUME 2: GO, GIRLS, GO TP WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM, CHUCK KIM, CHRIS SAVINO, ABBY DENSON, JENNIFER MOORE AND SEAN CAROLAN; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES, MIKE MANLEY, CYNTHIA MORROW, PHIL MOY AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY MOY In stores March 10. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the new CARTOON CARTOON digest-sized trade paperbacks, this volume collects THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #6-10, as the girls square off against Mojo Jojo, Him and even more city-crushing baddies! (STAR19543) SC, 5X7, 112PG, FC $6.95 ************************ SCOOBY-DOO #82 WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS AND IVAN VELEZ JR.; ART BY JOE STATON, ANDREW PEPOY & ROBERT POPE; COVER BY JOE STATON In stores March 17. The Mystery Inc. gang gets assistance from spunky young ghost-hunter Gretta Ghoule in the case of a frighteningly realistic haunting! Plus, Scooby faces a fire-breathing Minotaur in the aisles of a haunted supermarket! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #10 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART AND COVER DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA EYE OF THE STORM. In stores March 3. In the wake of COUP D'ÉTAT, The Authority takes over as a new story arc begins — and it's a great jumping-on point for new readers! The American military stands defeated. The American government is in shambles. The Authority is finally applying their notions of a "finer world" on United States soil. So what do they do now? The hardest lessons of their short careers are on the horizon, as the Authority learn that caring for 250 million people is a little more difficult than they could have imagined. What do they do when there's no one left to punch? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 ************************ THE AUTHORITY: HARSH REALITIES TP WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER, TAN ENG HUAT, SAL REGLA, AND SANDRA HOPE; COVER BY TURNER AND REGLA In stores March 24. An explosive collection reprinting THE AUTHORITY Vol. 2 #0-5! From a rogue vice dimension bent on destroying the planet as part of an elaborate gamble to an interdimensional corporation that has been strip-mining other realities for nearly a century, The Authority have their hands full like never before in this stunning trade paperback! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 COUP D'ÉTAT AFTERWORD WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY, ED BRUBAKER, AND VARIOUS; ART BY WHILCE PORTACIO, SEAN PHILLIPS, CARLOS D'ANDA, CHRIS BRUNNER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY PORTACIO EYE OF THE STORM. In stores March 10. As the dust settles from last month's massive COUP D'ÉTAT crossover, here's a primer for where things stand in the Wildstorm Universe! Featuring character bios and art by a host of Wildstorm's finest artists, plus two 6-page previews of upcoming Eye of the Storm books: WETWORKS, by Mike Carey & Whilce Portacio, and SLEEPER SEASON TWO, by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 KAMIKAZE #6 WRITTEN BY HUMBERTO RAMOS, OLALLO RUBIO AND FRANCISCO HERRERA; ART AND COVER BY HERRERA AND CARLOS "LOBO" CUEVAS CLIFFHANGER. In stores March 17. The climactic chapter to the Xtreme sports saga! The gang travels to Oaxaca to find the final piece to the Kamikaze puzzle, unaware that the FBI has sent a team there as well. Will Kamikaze claim more lives? Every question is answered and every mystery solved as Andy finally discovers what Kamikaze really is. FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 THE MAXX BOOK TWO TP WRITTEN BY SAM KIETH AND WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEBS; ART AND COVER BY KIETH CLIFFHANGER. In stores March 31. The adventures of Sam Kieth's bizarre hero The Maxx continue in this volume collecting issues #7-13 of the critically-acclaimed series! With a new painted cover, stunning imagery and plot by Kieth, plus additional dialogue by collaborator William Messner-Loebs, THE MAXX mixes reality with whimsy to tell the continuing saga of the Maxx and his soulmate/confidante, Julie. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE MAXX BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY SAM KIETH AND WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEBS; ART AND COVER BY KIETH CLIFFHANGER. In stores March 31. Reoffered to coincide with THE MAXX BOOK TWO TP, this volume collects the first six issues of the groundbreaking series, introduces us to the surreal yet touching universe of The Maxx, a homeless super-hero who lives in a cardboard box on the street, and his social worker/soulmate, Julie. Featuring a cameo appearance by Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon. (STAR19326) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $17.95 ************************ PLANETARY #19 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVERS BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores March 31. An immense object drifting into the solar system ought to be a source of delight for the mystery archaelogists of Planetary — but Elijah Snow knows it will drive the unseen member of the Four, Jacob Greene, out of hiding. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 PLANETARY: CROSSING WORLDS TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY JOHN CASSADAY, JERRY ORDWAY, AND PHIL JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY CASSADAY In stores March 17. Three fantastic crossovers — all written by Warren Ellis — are collected in one spectacular trade paperback! This volume collects PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY, PLANETARY/JLA, and PLANETARY/BATMAN, featuring gorgeous art by fan-favorites John Cassaday, Phil Jimenez and Jerry Ordway! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD AND OTHER STORIES TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores March 17. Alan Moore provides the introduction to this handsome collection reprinting PLANETARY #1-6 and the PLANETARY PREVIEW that introduced the team. Re-offered to coincide with PLANETARY: CROSSING WORLDS TP. (STAR10841) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 PLANETARY: THE FOURTH MAN TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores March 17. Reoffered to coincide with PLANETARY: CROSSING WORLDS TP, this trade paperback reprints issues #7-12 of the Eisner-Award nominated series. Since joining Planetary, Elijah Snow has traversed the world, uncovering its secret history and mysteries one by one. But a single nagging secret remains: Who is the mystery benefactor of Planetary, the mysterious "Fourth Man" who funds this vast global operation? (STAR14500) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ************************* RELOAD/MEK TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY PAUL GULACY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND STEVE ROLSTON & AL GORDON COVERS BY GULACY AND ROLSTON HOMAGE. In stores March 10. Two fantastic miniseries from master storyteller Warren Ellis collected in one great flip-book trade paperback! RELOAD, with art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti (CATWOMAN), is an espionage thriller that tells the story of Secret Service Agent Chris Royal and his mad scramble to find the woman who assassinated the U.S. President. MEK, featuring art by Steve Rolston (Pounded) & Al Gordon (TOM STRONG) is a tale of revenge set in a not-too-distant feature, where robotic enhancement has become the latest trend. This book will be printed in the flipbook format, with each story featuring a separate cover! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ROBOTECH: INVASION #3 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY TAKESHI MIYAZAWA AND OMAR DOGAN; COVER BY TOMMY YUNE In stores March 3. Lancer must face a very human enemy who's aiding the mysterious Invid race, while struggling to protect Carla, the new woman in his life. Will the new miniaturized Robotech mecha be enough to save them both? The fate of the 10th Mars Division also continues to linger until a big surprise arrives from the Robotech Expedition! Decades earlier in the companion story, Karl Riber must race to unravel a riddle of Robotechnology discovered by his mentor Dr. Lang as alien Zentraedi scouts descend on Mars Base in their search for the SDF-1! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #20 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART BY C.P. SMITH AND ERIC NGUYEN; COVER BY JASON PEARSON EYE OF THE STORM. In stores March 10. In the wake of February's COUP D'ÉTAT crossover, the U.N. pulls Stormwatch's funding! Terrified to act contrary to the wishes of the new rulers of the Free World, the nations of Earth turn their backs on Team Achilles. Now Santini and his crew are cast adrift, forcing them to look for new sources of income and political legitimacy. Don't miss the cat and mouse game between two of WildStorm's most powerful teams, as human takes on super-human for the future of the planet! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #19 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO; COVER BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores March 24. Athens explodes as Coda War One begins in the wake of COUP D'ÉTAT! What happens when you throw the FBI, Coda, Zealot and the most deadly assassin on Earth at one another? Answer: bullets, bombs, babes, blood and guts! When Zealot and Grand Sarin go one-on-one, the outcome is the shocker of the year! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #49 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores March 10. The conclusion to the 3-part "In Stinked." Jack the Junkie finds himself stuck between an angry tiger and a trio of even angrier mobsters, and only one of them is getting out of Jungle Garvey's Wild Animal Park alive. And if Jack does make it out of the zoo in one piece, can he finally beat the monkey on his back? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FABLES #23 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores March 10. Boy Blue nurses a broken heart, Prince Charming recruits more Fables for his mayoral campaign, and Bigby and Snow team up to get to the bottom of Red Riding Hood's story. Meanwhile, the mysterious trio of Hugh, Drew, and Lou continue to wreak havoc in Manhattan. Meatheads beware: This time they've got guns. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #194 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY LEONARDO MANCO; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores March 31. Constantine's war with the Beast is done, but the repercussions go rolling on — not the least for John himself, as he wanders wounded through a shattered, shell-shocked London where an insane killer and a very strange little girl both take a deadly interest in his fate. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HELLBLAZER: SON OF MAN TP WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN HIGGINS; COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores March 10. A new trade paperback collecting HELLBLAZER #129-133, written by PREACHER co-creator Garth Ennis with art by WAR STORY's John Higgins. John Constantine's pulled a lot of shady stunts over the years, but perhaps none as bad as the time he "resurrected" organized crime boss Harry Cooper's 5-year-old son, Ronnie. Now, 15 years later, he's got to deal with the ungodly consequences of his actions as the now-adult Ronnie prepares to bring an unprecedented evil into the world. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HELLBLAZER: RAKE AT THE GATES OF HELL TP WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores March 10. Reoffered to coincide with HELLBLAZER: SON OF MAN, this volume reprints Garth Ennis' and Steve Dillon's final HELLBLAZER arc in issues #78-83 as well as the special one-shot HEARTLAND. John Constantine heads towards a final showdown with a revenge-crazed Satan during a raging race riot, and in addition to desperately trying to save his dwindling number of living friends, Constantine also has one final reunion with his lost love Kit. (STAR19831) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 ************************ HUMAN TARGET #8 WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY CLIFF CHIANG In stores March 24. Part 2 of the 3-part "Which Way the Wind Blows." It's been over 30 years since anyone's seen American terrorist James Malloy. He could look like anyone — including Christopher Chance. That's what Charlie Rivers thinks, and he already has Chance lined up in his crosshairs. It's what the mysterious agent tracking Malloy thinks, and he's ready to take him down by any means necessary. And of course, the actual Malloy is waiting to show all three the deadly consequences of forgetting your political roots… MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 IT'S A BIRD… HC WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY TEDDY KRISTIANSEN Advance-solicited; in stores April 14. A stunning semi-autobiographical VERTIGO hardcover that tells one of the most realistic Superman tales ever… without featuring Superman. Steve's given the assignment every writer dreams of: to write Superman. Only Steve can't relate to a Man of Steel — not when his own fears of death haunt him. Explore the cultural significance of a comic-book icon as Steve comes to terms with Superman's importance and power as a fictional ideal. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS HC, 136PG, FC $24.95 THE LOSERS #10 WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART AND COVER BY JOCK In stores March 24. Part 2 of the 5-part "Island Life." Time is running out as the Losers race to uncover Max's secret operation on the Caribbean isle of Montserrat. But when the site turns out to be buried under a mountain of mud and ash from the volcanic eruption of 1997, it looks like their nemesis may just beat them to the prize. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Marvin Stegler is assigned a top-secret mission that will set him on a collision course with the Losers... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 LUCIFER #48 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores March 17. Part 3 of the 4-part "Stitchglass Slide." Thole's little love nest did the trick — but the mate he's attracted is a fanged horror who sees the human boy Martin as no more than finger food. And Lucifer continues to evict immortals from his cosmos — using any means necessary. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH LUCIFER: DEVIL IN THE GATEWAY TP WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY SCOTT HAMPTON, CHRIS WESTON AND JAMES HODGKINS; PAINTED COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores March 17. Reoffered to coincide with the LUCIFER MINI BUST (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, #12). The Prince of Darkness is spotlighted in this collection containing THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: LUCIFER 3-issue miniseries, as well as the first four issues of the LUCIFER ongoing series. (STAR13268) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 ************************ MIDNIGHT, MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #3 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY PAUL LEE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores March 31. A tense summit with the Monster Council of Elders leaves Adam and Julia Kadmon wondering if they really can oppose Magellan's monster colony alone — especially since the Council wants Magellan back alive. Meanwhile, Jenny struggles to fit in with the town's teenagers — but her connection to the Kadmons may be her biggest obstacle to new friendships. MATURE READERS FC, 32PG. (3 OF 6) $2.95 MY FAITH IN FRANKIE #3 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY SONNY LIEW AND MARC HEMPEL; COVER BY HEMPEL In stores March 3. The fight to reclaim Frankie's faith — not to mention her heart and soul — continues. Frankie's personal god Jeriven wakes up in the middle of the street to find himself naked, bloody and…human? Will a bottle of whisky and Kay's chicken soup help him stand up to dashing Dean and his demon minions? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ORBITER HC WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY COLLEEN DORAN In stores March 10. Reoffered to coincide with MEK/RELOAD TP, also by Warren Ellis, this hardcover graphic novel with art by Colleen Doran explores man's relationship with the last unexplored frontier: space. When a space shuttle missing for a decade zooms back to Earth with seemingly alien modifications and a missing crew, three specialists cheated out of their dreams of spaceflight are the only ones who can unravel the mysteries behind the bizarre situation. (STAR18407) MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $24.95 ************************ THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY — WITCH FOR HIRE #2 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY SHAWN MCMANUS; PAINTED COVER BY TARA MCPHERSON In stores March 3. The second thrilling miniseries focusing on THE SANDMAN's Thessaly continues. Now that Thessaly has Fetch right where she wants him — trapped in a mirror and at her mercy — he's quite possibly the most annoying captive ever. But when the deadly witch literally pulls information out of him, the bodies start to pile up. It seems Fetch has one last trick up his sleeve…will this new monster be Thess's last stand? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 SWAMP THING #1 WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART AND COVER BY ENRIQUÉ BRECCIA In stores March 3. The original Swamp Thing is back…and nothing will ever be the same. Andy Diggle and Enriqué Breccia join forces to bring new life to the swamp, as its defender is reintroduced to VERTIGO in an all- new ongoing series. Stripped of Alec Holland's human conscience, the Swamp Thing seeks to restore balance to the natural world by destroying his own daughter Tefé, herself a powerful Elemental, and his loving wife Abby. Can HELLBLAZER's John Constantine prevent humanity from getting caught in the crossfire? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY STEVEN BISSETTE AND JOHN TOTLEBEN In stores March 3. Reoffered to coincide with SWAMP THING #1, this volume contains issues #21-27 of Alan Moore's acclaimed run on SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING. Included among these stories is "The Anatomy Lesson," the story that forever redefined the long-established character. (STAR11550) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $19.95 ************************ Y: THE LAST MAN #20 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WEISENFELD In stores March 3. Concluding the 3-part story "Safeword." What really happened to Yorick Brown in the first days after the Plague killed every other male on earth? Find out, as this psychosexual journey through the memories of the last man comes to a haunting end. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Y: THE LAST MAN — ONE SMALL STEP TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA, JOSÉ MARZÁN, JR., AND PAUL CHADWICK; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores March 17. The adventures of Yorick Brown continue in Y: THE LAST MAN: ONE SMALL STEP, collecting issues #11-17 of the critically acclaimed series. A Russian Soyuz capsule is coming down from the International Space Station carrying three passengers: one woman and two men. Could this be the end of Yorick's tenure as last living male? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 168 PG, FC $12.95 ************************ MAD MAD MAGAZINE #440 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY "THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS" In stores March 3. Spring has sprung, and hope springs eternal - hope for a hilarious new issue of MAD! We encourage you to celebrate the dawn of a new season with the side-splitting humor that only the Usual Gang of Idiots can deliver (in 15 minutes or less!). MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $3.50 MAD COLOR SPECIAL #9 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY "THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS" In stores March 10. Another jam-packed issue of MAD COLOR SPECIAL contains the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers' Choice picks, and other fun features! MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC $3.99 DC DIRECT Retailers, please note: Unless otherwise specified, the following items are manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final products may differ from images shown. These items are advance- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for March-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Some of these products may also be offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: BATMAN Retro-solicited; in stores February 25, 2004. Manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Yamato exclusively for the Japanese toy market, these limited-edition Batman figures are available in the U.S. for the first time under special arrangement with DC Direct! The BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE stands 6" tall and comes with a rooftop base (2" high x 3 ¾" across) and a Batarang (2 1/8" across), and a randomly inserted collectible card featuring Batman comic-book cover art. This figure is limited to 5,000 pieces. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: ROBIN Retro-solicited; in stores February 25, 2004. The ROBIN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE stands 5 ½" tall and comes with a base (3" deep x 3 ¾" across) with a "brick" backdrop (3 ¾" across x 5" high — some assembly required), a staff (5 ¾" long), a Batarang (1 ¼" long), a fire hydrant (1 ½" high), and a randomly inserted collectible card featuring Batman comic-book cover art. This figure is limited to 5,000 pieces. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: HARLEY QUINN Retro-solicited; in stores February 25, 2004. The HARLEY QUINN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE stands 5" tall and comes with an elaborate base consisting of a floor (3 ¾" across x 2 ¼" deep), a "wall" backdrop (6" high), a "mirror" (5 ¾" high), and a Joker "mirror" (assembly of base required). The figure also comes with a pop gun with "Bang" flag (2 ¾" long when assembled), a "jester" in the box (2" high), and a randomly inserted collectible card featuring Batman comic-book cover art. This figure is limited to 5,000 pieces. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: THE JOKER Retro-solicited; in stores February 25, 2004. THE JOKER JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE stands 5 ¾" tall and comes with a "bomb" accessory, a "horn" accessory (1" high) and an elaborate 3 part "bank vault" base (assembly required) consisting of the base "floor" (2 ½" x 3 ¾"), the "wall" of the vault (5 ¾" high x 3 ¾" across) and a vault door (3 ½" across). This figure also comes with a randomly inserted collectible card featuring Batman comic-book cover art and is limited to 5,000 pieces. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI Retailers please note: The DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN, ROBIN, THE JOKER & SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortment as well as singles. Consult your retailer Order Form for packaging details. This product is being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores July 21, 2004. Frank Miller's seminal work on the gritty, landmark BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS changed the landscape of comics. Now, DC Direct offers a series of figures based on four of the series' main characters! Batman emerges from a decade in hiding to bring justice to the streets of Gotham. But can he withstand the damage caused by the passage of time? THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 7 3/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a bat-a-rang with rope. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4- color window box. FIGURE PI THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores July 21, 2004. In the bleak future of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, there's a new Robin at Batman's side — Carrie Kelly, a young girl whose life was saved by the grim hero! The DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 4 7/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a slingshot and rope. This figure also includes a sidewalk base with lamp and a glow-in-the-dark light bulb and comes packaged in a 4-color window box. FIGURE PI THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores July 21, 2004. Even a decade in the future, the green-haired, grinning madman known as The Joker remains Batman's greatest foe! The DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 5/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a two pistols and a Joker doll. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box. FIGURE PI THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores July 21, 2004. Once, the MAN OF STEEL fought side-by-side with the Dark Knight. Now, they fight toe-to-toe at the behest of a former U.S. President! THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 7 3/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a crushed Bat-armor helmet and a Kryptonite arrow. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box. FIGURE PI DC COMICS CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: THE JOKER SCULPTED BY JOHN G MATHEWS Advance-solicited; in stores July 7, 2004. Batman: The Animated Series reinvented the Dark Knight's famed Rogues' Gallery, reimagining that motley crew of villains in a new light. The Joker takes perverse joy in wreaking havoc upon the innocents of Gotham City, cackling with glee at the terror he creates! This limited edition, hand- painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 9 1/2" tall x 4 1/4" wide x 4 1/4" deep, includes a full color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. MAQUETTE $89.95 A DEATH GALLERY POSTER Advance-solicited; in stores July 21, 2004. The latest poster in the stunning Brian Bolland collection captures an image of THE SANDMAN's Death. DC Direct brings to you this image from THE DEATH GALLERY #1 in a full color 24" x 36" poster. POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY BOOKENDS Advance-solicited; in stores July 14, 2004. Limited to 1,000 pieces. The emerald Power Rings of the Green Lantern Corps are among the mightiest weapons in the universe, and can only be charged using a power battery. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain set of bookends includes a full color certificate of authenticity. Each side measures approximately 8 1/4" tall x 3 1/2 wide x 4 1/2 deep and they are packaged together in a 4- color box. BOOKEND $125.00 JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: AQUAMAN MINI- MAQUETTE Advance-solicited; in stores July 14, 2004. Aquaman continues DC Direct's series of mini-maquettes based on the highly collectible, sold-out 2002 maquette line! The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: AQUAMAN MINI-MAQUETTE is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-maquette measuring approximately 5 5/8" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 2 1/4" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Collect all eight mini-maquettes in this series! MINI-MAQUETTE $29.95 TEEN TITANS POSTER Advance-solicited; in stores July 21, 2004. TEEN TITANS was one of the hottest launches of 2003. Now you can adorn your walls with this dynamic full color, 24" x 36" poster from the cover of the first issue illustrated by fan- favorite Michael Turner! POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 VERTIGO: THE CORINTHIAN MINI BUST DESIGNED BY KEVIN NOWLAN; SCULPTED BY BARSOM Advance-solicited; in stores July 14, 2004. He'll eat your eyes and swallow your mind. Once a serial killer, he is the nightmare created by Morpheus to devour dreams. He winks a toothy eyed-grin from beneath his shades and gnaws away at the nightmare realms beyond sleep. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini- bust measures approximately 5 3/4" high x 2 3/4" wide x 2 1/4" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. MINI-BUST $45.00 WONDER WOMAN INVISIBLE PLANE REPLICA Advance-solicited; in stores July 28, 2004. When Wonder Woman travels, she flies in style...in the world's only Invisible Plane! DC Direct Gallery introduces the much-requested Invisible Plane, a high-end, limited edition, clear cold-cast porcelain replica on a hand-painted removable base. This replica measures approximately 4 ½" tall X 15 ½" long X 12 ½" wide. This replica, limited to 1,250, also includes a non-removable Wonder Woman figure seated in the plane, A 4-color JLA charter membership document (11" X 8 ½"), a blueprint of the plane (22" X 16") and a gold-plated JLA sanctuary key that measures 2 ¾" X 3" long X 1/4" deep. Packaged in an elegant gift box with gold foil stamping. REPLICA $249.95 IMAGE COMICS ALTERNATION #2 Written by F.G. HAGHENBECK Art & cover by CARLOS BARBERI FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 3 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: It's the 19th Century, and a strange astronomic-time phenomenon has created an alternate timeline in which every era of Earth's history is combined into a single reality. Germany has invaded America and Ludwig II is Emperor, but a clever band of rebels led by Samuel Clemens are staging a revolt… THIS ISSUE: Sam and Tokugawa are aided by the Wright Brothers as they break into Ellis Island Castle to learn more about the origins of the mysterious Atomic Machine. Fallout from an old love affair between Sam and Mata Hari could endanger the mission, though, and Jack the Ripper isn't helping things, either! THE BLACK FOREST Written by TODD LIVINGSTON & ROBERT TINNELL Art by NEIL VOKES Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING BW 96 pgs. $9.95 Graphic novella On Sale 31 March, 2004 THE CONCEPT: World War I. In the battle between good and evil, evil just got creative: The Germans are developing a mysterious weapon to break through the trenches. THIS ISSUE: American pilot Jack Shannon and Archie Caldwell, Britain's greatest stage magician, are sent behind enemy lines, into the heart of the supernatural vortex that is the Black Forest. There, in a remote castle, they match wits with evil occultist Avery Dye, who aims to use Frankenstein's Monster as a template to create an army of unstoppable re-animated dead! In order to thwart the forces of evil, Jack and Archie will be forced to battle Nosferatu, werewolves, a sorcerer and Frankenstein's Monster himself! BLOODSTREAM #2 (OF 4) Written by ADAM SHAW & PENNY REGISTER Art & cover by ADAM SHAW FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly four-issue miniseries On sale 3 MARCH, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: Exotic dancer Amber O'Neill is used to men taking advantage of her. From her abusive father to a whole list of manipulative boyfriends she has kept her rage in check. But the fuse is lit when she is kidnapped and given new synthetic blood by a secretive biotech company. The blood gives her fantastic physical abilities and the means to exact her revenge. THIS ISSUE: Amber seduces the lab assistant and escapes her bonds. She then navigates expertly through the BioGenCo complex as if guided by some mysterious, unseen force. CASEFILES: SAM & TWITCH #11 Written by MARC ANDREYKO Art by PAUL LEE Cover by GREG CAPULLO BW 32 pgs. $2.50 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 17 MARCH, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: This is the second spin-off book featuring New York City police detectives Sam Burke and Twitch Williams, popular characters originally introduced in SPAWN. CASE FILES: SAM & TWITCH takes the crime noir world of Sam and Twitch to a darker level, feature unique artwork and storytelling from MARC ANDREYKO and PAUL LEE. THIS ISSUE: "Skeletons," Part Five It's the penultimate chapter of "Skeletons," and as the truth behind the powerful Halloran family is uncovered, Sam must face some dark choices he made in his own past! Can Sam and Twitch make sense of the mysteries before it's too late? And – wait a minute – is someone gonna get assassinated? THE CLOCKMAKER: ACT 3 (of 3) Written by JIM KRUEGER Art by JASON BAROODY, MIKE HALBLIEB & BRETT WELDELE Cover by MATT SMITH FC 64 pgs. $6.95 Three-issue bimonthly miniseries On Sale 31 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Hidden within a hollow mountain in Switzerland churns a giant clockworks maintained by hundreds of men who never age. The clock is the cause and sustainer of the Earth's revolutions. What's more, it is the gateway to Heaven itself. THIS ISSUE: The doorway to Heaven is finally opening, just as the reason why the clockworks was built and the purpose of the Devil's machinations is revealed! Astrid and Hans are all that stands between an unholy alliance and humankind! PLUS: In a special back-up feature, see some of Jim Krueger's first drafts of CLOCKMAKER scripts. TAGLINES: DAVID AND GOLIATH #3 Written by JAY JU Art by LEONEL CASTELLANI Cover by LEONEL CASTELLANI FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 17 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Goliath, an ancient monster andguardian to the Egyptian Gods, has been unleashed upon the world. But an innocent, 10-year-old boy named David controls the mighty monster as if it were his pet. It's the middle of WWII and hot on their trail are secret Nazi agents sent out to harness the great power of the monster, to change the tide of the war. And the enemy know that whoever controls the boy, controls the beast. THIS ISSUE: Goliath's wrath has been released and the struggle for control of David has begun! David's sister Sarah has been taken hostage by the Nichila and her Nazi Agents, and a high-speed cat-and-mouse chase through the streets of New York ensues. DESPERATE TIMES #1 Written & illustrated by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series On Sale 10 March, 2004 THE CONCEPT: A couple of guys – one single, one newly married – try to make it in the world. It's too bad the grass always looks greener on the other side… THIS ISSUE: Marty tries to figure out married life, Toad tries to figure out life without his best friend and Kennedy tries to destroy his liver. What happens to a friendship when one friend gets married – and to a ventriloquist, no less? HAWAIIAN DICK: THE LAST RESORT #3 (OF 4) RES Written by B. CLAY MOORE Art & cover by STEVEN GRIFFIN FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue monthly miniseries On sale 10 MARCH, 2004 This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. THE CONCEPT: In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed HAWAIIAN DICK, Private Investigator Byrd finds himself entangled in a gangland turf war for control of paradise. Hired to investigate the mysterious sabotage of a brand new luxury resort, Byrd soon finds a smorgasbord of suspects, both human and inhuman. Torn between rival factions, Byrd can't rely on help from his friend, Detective Mo Kalama, who finds himself stalked by the very men who hired Byrd. THIS ISSUE: Loose ends are tied together as others unravel. The FBI makes its presence known, and a hungover Byrd confronts the crime families with information regarding their motivations. Meanwhile, Mo prepares for a date with man-eating sharks, and a sunbathing Kahami encounters (a deceased?) Stew Mulligan. HEAVEN, LLC Written by WAYNE CHINSANG Art by DAVE CROSLAND Cover by DAVE CROSLAND & DEBBIE BW 144 pgs. $12.95 Graphic Novel MATURE READERS WARNING On sale 10 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Heaven is not all puffy clouds, harps, and angels. Like most things, it's all about business. When Heaven, LLC's CEO (that's God) turns up missing, all Hell breaks loose! The Board of Trustees sets out to find him... even though no one likes him. Hijinks ensue! Huzzah! Written by WAYNE CHINSANG – the editor of the humor and entertainment publication, tastes like chicken – and drawn by DAVE CROSLAND also of tastes like chicken and PUFFED fame and starring a cast of characters like John the Baptist, The Holy Spirit, Lucifer and Jesus, this is one graphic novel destined to entertain. Or at least that's what my pastor tells me. HEAVEN'S DEVILS #4 (OF 4) Written by JAI NITZ Art & cover by ZACH HOWARD BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue bimonthly miniseries On sale 24 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: A smuggler with a past, an environmentalist with an agenda, and a loose cannon with a chip on her shoulder come together with the fate of humanity between them. THIS ISSUE: Alan and Madison race to stop Wickliffe from unleashing a virus in Chicago. Millions of lives will be lost if they fail, but can the Earth survive if they succeed? In the final issue, everyone is right, everyone is wrong, and everyone loses. INVINCIBLE #11 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by RYAN OTTLEY Cover by CORY WALKER FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 24 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age, except for the fact that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. And now he's begun to inherit his father's powers. It all sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: "Perfect Strangers," Part Three—The status quo becomes a thing of the past when Mark's world is torn apart before his eyes. How will he pick up the pieces? Events in this issue lead into our big issue 12 spectacular! Don't miss it! INVINCIBLE, VOL. 2: EIGHT IS ENOUGH TP Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by CORY WALKER & RYAN OTTLEY Cover by CORY WALKER FC 128 pgs. $12.95 Trade Paperback On sale 31 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age, except for the fact that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. And now he's begun to inherit his father's powers. It all sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: The "Inivincible Family" finally starts to get a handle on the whole superhero thing, while Mark plans for college and the oft-mentioned Guardians of the Globe are finally introduced in this full-length trade paperback featuring what is undoubtedly the single most shocking and unexpected page in the series thus far. If you've been waiting for the trade, here it is! Don't miss out on the series ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY gave an "A-" a second time! LIBERTY MEADOWS #36 Written and illustrated by FRANK CHO Cover by FRANK CHO FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Bi-Monthly ongoing series On sale 10 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: It's life and love as usual in Liberty Meadows animal sanctuary, where anything and everything can happen. THIS ISSUE: Brandy and Roger's wedding draws near, as Frank the vet makes one last- ditch effort to stop it. Ralph and Leslie's latest invention wreaks havoc as Dean flirts with disaster at the wedding reception. A real tear-jerker, this one! MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: NHL 3-INCH TWO-PACKS McFarlane Toys A brand-new product from McFarlane Toys: McFarlane's Sports Picks in 3-inch scale! Each NHL 3-inch clamshell package contains two hockey figures, each with a stick and a base. All the detail and precision you've come to expect from McFarlane Toys in half the size! • Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins center, No. 66 / Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Anaheim Mighty Ducks goalie, No. 35 • Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils goalie, No. 30 / Joe Thornton, Boston Bruins center, No. 19 • Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche center, No. 19 / Mike Modano, Dallas Stars center, No. 9 • Mats Sundin, Toronto Maple Leafs center, No. 13 / Peter Forsberg, Colorado Avalanche center, No. 21 • Jeremy Roenick, Philadelphia Flyers center, No. 97 / Brett Hull, Detroit Red Wings right wing, No. 17 • Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames right wing, No. 12 / Saku Koivu, Montreal Canadiens center, No. 11 The item ships 12 per case. (#75120) (CAUT: 4) 2-Pack PI ALSO AVAILABLE MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: NBA 3-INCH TWO-PACKS McFarlane Toys Superstar basketball action figures in small scale. Each clamshell package contains two individual NBA figures, each with a base. All the detail you've come to expect from McFarlane's Sports Picks in a smaller package and smaller price point! • Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers C, No. 34 / Rasheed Wallace, Portland Trailblazers F, No. 30 • LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers F, No. 23 / Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics G/F, No. 34 • Tracy McGrady, Orlando Magic G, No. 1 / Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks F/C, No. 41 • Yao Ming, Houston Rockets C, No. 11 / Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs F/C, No. 21 • Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers G, No. 3 / Chris Webber, Sacramento Kings F, No. 4 • Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons F/C, No. 3 / Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets G, No. 5 The item ships 12 per case. (#75110) (CAUT: 4) 2-Pack PI *********************** MINISTRY OF SPACE OMNIBUS Written by WARREN ELLIS Art by CHRIS WESTON & LAURA MARTIN Cover by CHRIS WESTON & LAURA MARTIN FC 48 pgs. $4.95 One-shot On sale 17 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: This is the story of how we could have gone to space. Maybe how we should have gone to space. This is the story of the Ministry of Space. The black budget that financed the move into space. The deaths of the test pilots, taken from the surviving Spitfire flyers of the Battle of Britain. And in 2000, the end of the Golden Age, as America and Russia begin moving into space. The secret revealed, and the destruction of a man who sacrificed himself for the Ministry of Space. Collects the sold out MINISTRY OF SPACE #1-2 LOOK FOR MINISTRY OF SPACE #3 IN APRIL 2004! NOBLE CAUSES, VOL. 2: FAMILY SECRETS TP Written by JAY FAERBER Art by IAN RICHARDSON, JONBOY MEYERS, MATT WENDT, JON SOMMARIVA & ANDRES PONCE Cover by IAN RICHARDSON FC 120 pgs. $12.95 Trade Paperback On sale 17 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Liz Donnelly – the widow of super-hero Race Noble – is an everyday person living with her in-laws, a family of celebrity superheroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition and twisted desires. THIS ISSUE: Liz is finds herself at the center of a media frenzy surrounding the pregnancy of Zephyr Noble, as numerous factions – including the Nobles themselves – try to find out the identity of the baby's father. Meanwhile, Frost tries to use the situation to his advantage, in his quest for the identity of his father, Rusty makes a bold decision about his future and Doc takes drastic steps to repair his relationship with his children. PLUS: a gallery of exclusive production art and creator commentary. Collects NOBLE CAUSES: FAMILY SECRETS #1-4 PATIENT ZERO #1 (OF 4) Written by JOHN MCLEAN-FOREMAN Art by BRENT WHITE FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 24 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: As humanity spirals towards global war, Alex Grant and a handful of other imperfectly mutated psychics must battle against the true instigator: an AI that is viciously conquering the human race, one mind at a time. THIS ISSUE: "Eternity's Past," Part One—Alex Grant thought that surrendering his freedom to a covert genetics facility would take him away from his problems, but when the facility is invaded by an unknown military force and his only ally lies dying in his arms, Alex must find a way to save them both. PHANTOM JACK #1 Written by MIKE SANGIACOMO Art & Cover by MITCHELL BREITWEISER FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 3 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Jack Baxter is a New York newspaper reporter who always seems to get the impossible stories. He has a gift (or is it a curse?) to become invisible at will. Sometimes he uses his powers for good, other times for selfish gain. Despite his success, though, he's not a happy man. He carries the guilt of letting a friend die in a foreign land, a friend he could have saved if only he had the courage. And now he must go back. THIS ISSUE: "Roach Motel"—Meet the man who is not there. What would you do if you were unseen? Jack Baxter confronts his fear to release the hero inside, but no good deed goes unpunished. POWERS, VOLUME 2 #1 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 24 MARCH, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: Homicide Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate superhero-related crime. Their investigations take them from the seediest underbelly of the city to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. THIS ISSUE: "Legends," Part One—DEENA AND WALKER ARE BACK! But the world of superheroes has gone to hell and you have to see it to believe it. Yes, the world of POWERS has changed so much for this new arc that a new number was the only way to go! Fans of Bendis' Marvel Comics work now have a perfect jumping-on point for the award-winning superhero crime drama so out there Marvel and DC could not publish it! From the Eisner Award-winning team of BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (Ultimate Spider- Man, Ultimate X-Men, Daredevil, Alias) and MICHAEL AVON OEMING (BASTARD SAMURAI, HAMMER OF THE GODS, PARLIAMENT OF JUSTICE)! PVP #7 Written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ Cover by MIKE WIERINGO BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series On Sale 31 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved instead of man, the staff of PvP magazine rule as kings. Join Cole, Brent, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of pop-culture. THIS ISSUE: It's not easy being the only female in an all male work environment, but Jade Fontaine has always risen to the challenge...until today. She's put up with all the dirty jokes, guy talk and various smells, but this may be the final straw. What CHILLING event could force Jade to leave PvP forever? You have to see it to believe it! REAPER Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art & cover by CLIFF RATHBURN BW 64 pgs. $6.95 One-shot On sale 10 MARCH, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: Lord Shirak, with the power of his ancient gem, is the ruler of the known world. All live in fear of this brutal tyrant, and it is rumored that he is indestructible and has lived for over four-hundred years. The people of his kingdom have come to live with the fact that he may never be defeated. THIS ISSUE: Reaper is the deadliest assassin in all the land. His price is high, but his blade is unmatched and worth twice the cost. For reasons unknown, a mysterious figure has hired Reaper to assassinate Lord Shirak so that he may rule. Dark forces are at work here as Reaper becomes a pawn in a game that could very well mean the end of all life as we know it. SAVAGE DRAGON TP REPRINTS SAVAGE DRAGON VOL. 3: THE FALLEN Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #7-11 On Sale 3 MARCH, 2004 FC 128 pgs. $12.95 SAVAGE DRAGON VOL. 4: POSSESSED Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #12-16 On Sale 10 MARCH, 2004 FC 144 pgs. $12.95 SAVAGE DRAGON VOL. 5: REVENGE Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #17-21 On Sale 17 MARCH, 2004 FC 128 pgs. $13.95 SAVAGE DRAGON VOL. 6: GANG WAR Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #22-26 On Sale 24 MARCH, 2004 FC 144 pgs. $16.95 ********************** SPAWN #144 Written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE Art by ANGEL MEDINA Cover by GREG CAPULLO & TODD McFARLANE FC 32 pgs. $2.50 Monthly ongoing series On sale 31 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. THIS ISSUE: "Errant," Part Two—An ancient evil that has lain dormant since the Dark Ages has been resurrected. In order to defeat it, Spawn must fulfill an oath made centuries ago by the doomed Lord Covenant, a previous incarnation of the Hellspawn. When Al Simmons travels to England in pursuit of this quest, he finds himself tested body and soul by the ancient curse. But the price of victory may be higher than Spawn is willing to pay. SPAWN SERIES 25: THE CLASSIC COMIC COVERS 2 DELUXE BOXED SET: THE CREECH McFarlane Toys The Creech ci.001 is based on the artwork of The Creech: Out for Blood issue #1. The deluxe boxed set for Spawn Series 25: The Classic Comic Covers 2 features a huge version of Greg Capullo's The Creech. Fully detailed. Fully articulated. Huge. Note: The Creech figure is not in the regular Series 25 case assortment, which has five figures. (#11330) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI SWORD OF DRACULA #3 Written by JASON HENDERSON Art by WILLIAM BELK Cover by TONY HARRIS BW 22 pgs. $2.95 Six-issue bimonthly miniseries On sale 3 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: You've seen Dracula… but you've never seen him like this. Think Dracula: Impossible. Think Black Hawk Dracula. At 600 years old, Dracula controls blood so keenly that he can make almost anything his army needs. And he will rule the earth. But what happens when the King of Vampires faces the return of an even greater, older evil? What unholy alliance must Dracula form with Ronnie Van Helsing, the young leader of the massive agency known as the Polidorium? THIS ISSUE: "The Elders," Part Three—SWORD OF DRACULA switches into manga- esque overdrive as the fallen angels Samyaza and Azazyel come gunning for Dracula in search of an ancient artifact and then turn their attention on Ronnie Van Helsing and the Polidorium. Vampires explode, Dracula surprises everyone with a new and nasty trick, angels scream and a new series is hinted at — all under the extreme hand of newcomer William Belk, whose Devilman-like art brings SWORD OF DRACULA a hard-edged manga style! THE WALKING DEAD #6 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art & cover by TONY MOORE BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 31 MARCH, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: After last issue's horrendous attack on the camp, the survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Tensions run high as the gravity of their situation starts to sink in with Rick and the others. What happens when they stop focusing on the zombie threat and hand and turn their aggression towards one another? Top Cow Productions WITCHBLADE #74 (W) David Wohl (P)Francis Manapul (C) Brian Buccellato As the DEATH POOL story line nears its thrilling conclusion, Witchblade bearer and New York Homicide Detective, Sara Pezzini, and Yakuza assassin, Ian Nottingham, continue their assault on the mysterious group, Level 42. But as Ian grows ever more powerful and consumed by his blade, Sara wonders if he's past the point of no return. Nottingham's former employer, Kenneth Irons, and his Level 42 cohorts think so, and will do ANYTHING in their power to ensure there's NO TURNING BACK. FC, 32pg $2.99 ongoing series THE DARKNESS #9—"IN SEARCH OF THE BLUE GOLDFISH" (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Martin Montiel (C ) Matt Milla As Jackie Estacado gears up to take control of Family affairs, his first order of business is to clean up some of the dead wood... and that pretty much describes Ernie Palanco. Ernie Palanco has wanted to be a mobster since the first day he could walk. But what happens when you can't aim a gun and you can't keep hold of the bosses' money and you keep shooting the wrong people by accident? FC, 32pg $2.99 ongoing series TOMB RAIDER #40—"RISEN" (W) James Bonny (P) Wilson Tortosa (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Tyson Wengler Trapped in a strange wilderness, Lara Croft battles a malevolent force bent on her destruction. The sudden appearance of an old friend and ally is, at first, a welcome sight… until a dazed Lara Croft remembers that he's long since dead and buried. Or is he? Chase Carver returns in a thrilling, mind-bending one issue story written by James Bonny. Cover by Greg Land. FC, 32pg $2.99 ongoing series COMMON GROUNDS #3 (OF 6) (W) Troy Hickman (P) Dan Jurgens/Chris Bachalo (I) Al Vey/Bachalo (C) Guy Major/Bachalo (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari Two stories every month in writing sensation Troy Hickman's critically acclaimed hit series! The superhero brother-and-sister team of Strangeness and Charm receive shocking news about their father in a tale illustrated by Dan Jurgens; while artist Chris Bachalo pencils, inks AND colors the tale of the meeting between Deb-U-Ton and the Acidic Jew! FC, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.99 six-part series WANTED #4 (W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones It's mayhem in the underworld as the factions of the world-controlling super-villain cadre known as The Fraternity square off against each other. Who will live? Who will die? And what do the Dollmaster's psycho-killer dolls have to do with it? Superheroes as you've never seen them before are brought to you by writer Mark Millar with astonishing pencils and inks by artist JG Jones (Black Widow) and colors by Paul Mounts (The Ultimates). You know you want it. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.99 part four of a six-issue story arc WITCHBLADE/DARK MINDS: THE RETURN OF PARADOX (W) David Wohl (P) Lou Kang (I) Rob Armstrong (C ) Dreamwave In this sequel to the highly acclaimed crossover from Top Cow and Dreamwave, David Wohl (Witchblade) and Pat Lee (Dark Minds, Transformers) return to Macropolis to tell an all-new tale of one of the most popular and ruthless villains ever in the pages of Dark Minds. Yes—Paradox is back. And when she puts Detective Nagawa's life in danger, Nakiko has nowhere else to turn except...to the Witchblade. Pat Lee cover. Signed version of Witchblade/Darkminds by David Wohl. REGULAR—FC, 48pg $6.95 Prestige Format SIGNED—FC, 48pg SRP: $19.99 Prestige Format THE DARKNESS: RESURRECTION TRADE PAPER BACK (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dale Keown (C ) Matt Milla The fan-favorite series is back! Jackie Estacado, mafia hitman and Darkness weilder, died in a blaze of revenge. The Darkness, however, was not about to let him go so easily. It pieced him back together and wrenched him back from the depths of hell. Now, he must find a new place in a family that had moved on without him—and Jackie wants the top spot. MATURE RATING SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $14.99 DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES EMMA FROST II POSTER A Diamond Select Release! Beautiful, complicated, dangerous — Emma Frost is all those things and a whole lot more. Artist Greg Horn captures all the qualities of Emma Frost, a.k.a. The White Queen, in this stunning poster. Whether she's breaking your heart or destroying your mind with her telepathic abilities, Emma is truly a sight to behold! This 22 ½" x 34 ¼" poster comes rolled and printed on 100lb stock. In stores May 2004! Poster, 22x34, FC $5.99 ELEKTRA II POSTER A Diamond Select Release! Pampered socialite, Daredevil's ex, former Hand assassin – Elektra is now on her own and a force to be reckoned with in the Marvel Universe! The lady in red is beautifully captured in mid-stretch by artist Greg Horn, not only ready to strike, but ready to hang on your wall. This 22 ½" x 34 ¼" poster comes rolled and printed on 100lb stock. In stores May 2004! Poster, 22x34, FC $5.99 MARVEL UNIVERSE: PROFESSOR X BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Mike Cusanelli, the founder of the Uncanny X- Men, is ready to save the world from evil mutants! Professor X is sculpted wearing the mutant-finding Cerebro helmet, tie thrown back by the swirling psychic energy that is simulated with translucent resin. This bust comes painted and ready to display, accompanied by a full color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide. In stores May 2004! Bust $45.00 MARVEL MILESTONES: CAPTAIN AMERICA STATUE A Diamond Select Release, designed and sculpted by Art Asylum! Eli Livingston artfully captures Captain America, the living embodiment of the American spirit in the latest Marvel Milestones statue from DST. Depicted in a rare moment of quiet contemplation, Captain America is holding a real cloth American flag. Painted and ready to display, The Captain America Marvel Milestones statue is accompanied by a full color, hand- numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide. In stores May 2004! Statue $175.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #150 WIZARD #150 IS OUR SUPER MEGA-MOVIE SPECTACULAR! What do the Hollywood big shots read for the latest on new films from comic books? Wizard, of course! This issue will have the ultimate coverage on Spider-Man 2, X-Men 3, Hellboy, Punisher, Catwoman, Blade 3, Constantine, Superman, G.I. Joe and many more! Learn which films will break all the sales records next year. Hear about the stars of these films and their projects. Actors like Tobey Maguire, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Garner, Nicolas Cage and more will be reported on. Read an exclusive Wizard Q& A interview on Blade 3 with Wesley Snipes. Punisher star Thomas Jane runs down his complete weapons arsenal from the film. See an exclusive photo from Spider-Man 2 on the first of two movie covers. Our second features Hellboy from the set of the new film. 2 VITAL DC COMICS' PREVIEWS! Behold a landmark 5-page preview of Identity Crisis #1 illustrated by artist Rags Morales (Hawkman/JSA) and written by Brad Meltzer for DC Comics. Identity Crisis is the biggest event to hit the DC Universe since the Crisis On Infinite Earths. Read the first 5 pages here and only here first and find out why! Get a original prelude from this summer's Batman crossover event with 6-pages by artist Damion Scott and writer Bill Willingham (Robin)! EXCLUSIVE HEROCLIX FIGURE OFFER—SHAZAM FROM DC COMICS' KINGDOM COME! From WizKids games comes this brand new Kingdom Come SHAZAM limited edition DC HeroClix figure. Taken from the epic Kingdom Come mini-series by Alex Ross and Mark Waid, this powerful figure is sure to be a red-hot collector's item like our previous Superman, Green Lantern and Wolverine exclusives. JIM LEE'S TOP 25 COMIC BOOKS! We go through artist Jim Lee's extensive catalog of comics and graphic novels to pick the 25 best of his career. See which of his books from X-Men, Batman and more make the cut. Get Jim's opinion on this list and learn which of these are hard and easy to get. Jim Lee creates an all-new Superman cover to this special event! WIZARD has been totally redesigned from previous issues and will feature the following: A bigger all-new Wizard comic book price guide with over 40 pages of prices and market trends. New news, new features, new artwork, new interviews, content, new columns and much more await you in the newly redesigned pages of WIZARD. Magazine (SUPERMAN cover by JIM LEE) $4.99 Magazine (SPIDER-MAN 2 MOVIE photo cover) $4.99 Magazine (HELLBOY MOVIE photo cover) $4.99 WIZARD EDGE 2004 Wizard Entertainment proudly presents WIZARD EDGE: Spotlighting the Hottest Buzz Books! This special publication will focus on up-and-coming creators, characters on the edge and hot licensed comics. Read an exclusive POWERS 8-page original comic story by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Avon Oeming! This 8-page special event story will introduce a brand new character that will tie into the all-new Powers series that starts in March! Behold the TOP 25 TRADE PAPERBACKS ON THE EDGE that you must own! These great stories are essential to your collection. See what you are missing from great creators like Mike Allred, Terry Moore, Paul Chadwick, Stan Sakai and many others whose profiles are on the rise. Meet the godfather of independent comics, Robert Crumb, as Wizard Edge takes an in-depth look at his prolific career and the great impact his works have had on modern creators. See the boundaries that he smashed and what the fuss is about from the eyes of today's top creators. Break into the comics field as a creator and self-publish! Get an instructional guide to the mechanics of self-publishing, complete with plenty of advice from those who now pay their rent producing independent books. From the independent pages of classic pulp novels, Robert E. Howard's Conan has ascended into comic books and feature films. Get the complete dish on his latest comic incarnation at Dark Horse Comics along with his rich history in comics and film. Artist Joe Linsner (Dawn) creates a dazzling Conan cover to Wizard Edge. Get the complete low-down on video game comics. It's all here Halo, Street Fighter, Tomb Raider, Megaman and more. Plus see video comics that we'd love to see like Grand Theft Auto! Artist Greg Horn (Emma Frost/Mystique) creates an all-new video game alternate cover to this issue of Edge. Want more? How about Kevin Smith, James Kolchaka, David Mack, Frank Cho, Daniel Clowes and literally hundreds of other creators and properties— All kinds of exciting comics for all kinds of readers will be covered in Wizard Edge. Magazine (JOE LINSNER—CONAN cover) $4.99 Magazine (GREG HORN—Street Fighter/Halo/Final Fantasy video game cover) $4.99 TOYFARE #81 SPECIAL REPORT: NEW YORK TOY FAIR 2004! From the heart of the big apple comes the world's largest toy trade show, and ToyFare #81 has the latest news and pictures from all of the showrooms. Get over 40 pages of new toy coverage from all of your favorites like Hasbro, Mattel, Playmates, Toy Biz, Palisades, Diamond Select, Art Asylum and many more! Every company! Every toy line! It's all here! MARVEL LEGENDS ULTIMATE PHOTO PRICE GUIDE! So you think you know all of the Marvel Legends? We've got the complete photo guide to the red-hot super-articulated figures from Toy Biz. SEE THEM ALL HERE— That's all the toys, chase figures and variants from each wave along with exclusive news on what's coming next. The new movie Punisher figure meets Spider-Man in a fantastic recreation of Amazing Spider-Man #129 on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE IS BACK! It's a bad boys' night in as the big '80s villains—Megatron, Cobra Commander, Skeletor and Gargamel—spend an evening discussing their greatest victories over a game of Risk! Who will control the world? Who has to pay the pizza guy? The answers await you! G.I. JOE: THE MOVIE INTERVIEW! Prepare for invasion! We talk to Lorenzo DiBonaventura, the producer of the in- development live-action G.I. Joe movie, about what he has in mind for the military men and women of the Joe team. Who's his favorite G.I. Joe character? What's his toy collection like? Is Cobra on board for the movie? All of your questions will be answered! See dramatic G.I. Joe artwork by Greg Horn and a dazzling movie cover by artist Mike Mayhew (Vampirella). ToyFare's "Top Ten" list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available—track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (Movie PUNISHER toy cover) $4.99 Magazine (G.I. JOE new movie cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #108 EXCLUSIVE MAGE KNIGHT 2.0 LIMITED MINIATURE OFFER! 2004 GAME PREVIEW! Find out what the year's best games will be and who has the biggest properties. Learn the truth behind the "Magic Killer" collectible card game rumors! DUELMASTERS VISUAL PLAYERS GUIDE! From the top game designers at Wizards Of The Coast comes Duelmasters. Already a huge mega-property in Japan, Duelmasters combines high tech monsters, and killer robots in a challenging new collectible card game that will seek to overtake Magic in popularity. Get everything you need to know about the game. See all 120 new cards and learn how to master the game mechanics and kick butt. GET YOUR HEROCLIX "CUSTOMCLIX" FIGURES! Check out our "CustomClix" HeroClix figures as we create the coolest superheroes that aren't in the game, and show you how to make your own awesome customs and how to power them. We have loads of custom figure photos that will blow you away! MAGIC'S MOST POPULAR MECHANICS! There have been more than 30 keyword mechanics in Magic over its decade of existence, from flying and haste to specialized stuff like madness and morph. We'll settle the debate once and for all; which mechanic is the game's best, and which sucks the most? It's a round-by-round playoff. This will feature a ton of humor along with the obvious strategy. The top two decks, a dictionary of what the mechanics are and what they do, along with power ratings. Magic keyword players guide—A great, great utility for all Magic players. TOP 50 YU-GI-OH CARDS OF ALL TIME! You can make a ton of money by following the hints in this article! We teach you how to spot trends and get in on the ground floor on stuff that's guaranteed to be hot in the collecting market. Play your best with InQuest Gamer! Get the essential info you need as we provide the most up-to-date and complete news and previews of Magic: The Gathering, plus Yu- Gi-Oh! and HeroClix price guides. InQuest Gamer is the only magazine that features THE MOST COMPLETE MAGIC PRICE GUIDES and resources to put you at the top of your game. Magazine (Magical Maiden cover by GREG HORN) $4.99 Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh! cover) $4.99 Wizard Exclusives MUPPETS: VACATION PEPE TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE From the classic television series The Muppet Show, comes this exclusive Vacation Pepe action figure. This ToyFare limited edition from Palisades features Pepe ready for the beach with all that he needs for a good time. Complete your Muppets action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI NEOPETS: BLUE KA-CHEEK EXCLUSIVE PLUSH From the growing NeoPets online phenomenon comes this exclusive Blue Ka-Cheek Plushie from Thinkway Toys. Each of these stands 10 inches tall and has a Virtual Prize Code accompanied with a Neopets artist signature. This code will give neopets.com members a virtual prize in their online account. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! NeoPet PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A WIZARD ALEX ROSS MILLENNIUM EDITION HARDCOVER—NEWLY UPDATED & EXPANDED Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the newly updated and expanded Wizard Alex Ross Millennium Edition Limited Deluxe Hardcover. Fully authorized by Ross, this 152- page hardcover book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of Ross' paintings and artwork from his personal collection. Meet Ross in a new exclusive in-depth interview for this book. Get a complete illustrated checklist of every piece of Alex Ross art ever published from 1990 to 2003, including hard-to-find items like promotional posters, holiday cards, collector plates and convention program covers. Discover the secrets behind the techniques he uses to create his work. Top it all off with an amazing painted crossover cover featuring Superman versus Spider-Man and you have the ultimate official Alex Ross event that only Wizard could publish! HC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $24.99 O/A WIZARD BIG COVERS BOOK VOLUME 1 Behold over 300 pieces of fantastic cover artwork by the greatest collection of artists ever assembled in one volume—Alex Ross, Glenn Fabry, Adam Hughes, Simon Bisley, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Todd McFarlane, George Pérez, Bart Sears, Marc Silvestri, Jeff Scott Campbell, Joe Madureira, Carlos Pacheco, Joe Linsner, Humberto Ramos and many more from the first 100 issues of Wizard. The greatest heroes from all of your favorite comics are represented. See Spider-Man, Superman, Wolverine and many more. Check out covers that were commissioned but never ran from brilliant artists like Travis Charest, John Byrne, Joe Jusko and others. This is by far the ultimate compendium of comic book characters and artwork. HC, 7x10, 194pg, FC $24.99 O/A WIZARD TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTORS EDITION VOLUME 3 By overwhelming popular demand, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the third Twisted Toyfare Theatre trade paperback! This new 104-page book collects more of the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine's monthly Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strips. Join Mego Spidey and the gang in hilarious episodes like, "Von Doom Christmas," "Defenders Assemble," "That '70s TTT," "Secret Wars" and many more! In addition to the 13 strips re-presented here, this book will feature the Official Handbook of the TTT Universe! The inner-secrets of Megoville's favorite characters will be revealed in the classic style of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Star Wars' Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, writes the introduction to this new landmark collection. If you loved either of the first two Twisted ToyFare Theatre trade paperbacks, you can't miss this volume! Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $9.99 ************************ Wizard Authentic DREADSTAR LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER Jim Starlin's classic Dreadstar is finally collected in Deluxe Hardcover format! Over 20 years in the making and close to 400 pages of story art and more! Dynamic Forces and Wizard bring you the ultra-limited Wizard Authentic Edition with an exclusive limited run foil cover by Jim Starlin similar to the ultra-limited Marvel Masterworks from Marvel. For the first time ever the first and complete arc (made up of the first 12 issues) from Starlin's epic saga is collected in one place! The pages in this new edition have been produced by digitally scanning from the original film and new dust-jacket art created by Starlin exclusively for this Definitive Hardcover Edition! Also featuring all of the original covers and character art! Each of these hardcover editions will feature a special tip-in sheet personally signed by Jim Starlin! With an all-new introduction by Walter Simonson, this is the ultimate Starlin collectible! Dreadstar features the adventures of Vanth Dreadstar and his crew! Dreadstar the last survivor of the destroyed Milky Way Galaxy found himself transported to the Empirical Galaxy! There recruited by the sorcerer Syzygy Darklock Dreadstar helped bring an end to a two-hundred-year-old war between the corrupt Monarchy and the fanatical Instrumentality. HC, 7x10, FC $69.99 WITCHBLADE/MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA #1 DF/WA ROYAL BLUE FOIL EXCLUSIVE UNTOLD STORY Written by fan favorite Gail Simone and beautifully drawn by Joyce Chen this book is black white and must be read! Featuring an exclusive story in this DF limited edition comic! You have all heard that Magdelena and Vampirella had a crossover and that Witchblade and Vampirella have had a crossover but what happens when Vampi Witchblade and Magdelena all crossover together? Well find out in this beautiful 24 page black and white book that must be read (and you know what- you must read this baby!)! The variant cover that will be done by Art Adams. Covers will ship in a ration of 50/50! FC, 32pg SRP: $10.00 TOMB RAIDER: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE #1 DF/WA ROYAL BLUE FOIL EXCLUSIVE EDITION Writer Kevin McCarthy (writer and editor of the upcoming Kavalier and Clay comics) brings you a brand new Tomb Raider tale along with artist Joyce (Witchblade/Vampirella/Magdelena) Chin! This DF Exclusive comic will feature a 50/50 alternate cover split with one cover featuring fantastic artwork by Joyce Chin! This issue also comes with a 50/50 variant cover by one of comics most respected artists – Howard Chaykin! 24 pages of story and art! FC, 24pg SRP: $6.99 COMICS SECTION AARDVARK-VANAHEIM CEREBUS #300 by Dave Sim & Gerhard LATTER DAYS: Part 35 (of 35)—The Final Issue! NOT a good jumping-on point for new readers! After 26 years, the last 20 pages of the comic medium's first-ever 6,000- page graphic novel will soon be one for the record books. Also, don't miss the last installment of Aardvark Comment. "Thanks very much to all our loyal readers and retailers! Good night!" –Dave Sim b&w, 24pg $2.25 STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS TP'S by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent black-and-white comic being published today! SC, 7x10, b&w. VOL. 1 (STAR00070)?SC, 7x10, b&w $25.00 VOL. 2: HIGH SOCIETY (STAR00071)?SC, 7x10, b&w $25.00 VOL. 3: CHURCH & STATE (STAR00271)?SC, b&w $30.00 VOL. 4: CHURCH & STATE II (STAR00322)?SC, b&w $30.00 VOL. 5: JAKA'S STORY (STAR00359)?SC, b&w $25.00 VOL. 6: MELMOTH (STAR00431)?SC, b&w $17.00 VOL. 7: FLIGHT (STAR00543)?SC, b&w $17.00 VOL. 8: WOMEN (STAR00849) $17.00 VOL. 9: READS (STAR01063) $17.00 VOL. 10: MINDS (STAR01916) $17.00 VOL. 11: GUYS (STAR06972) $20.00 VOL. 12: RICK'S STORY (STAR08468) $17.00 VOL. 13: GOING HOME (STAR010981) $25.00 VOL. 14: FORM & VOID (STAR13500) $25.00 ******************** ABOUT COMICS THE FACTOR by Various The Factor presents stories about the impact that the superhero has on the world around him. This issue collects 20 Factor stories from the pages of Negative Burn and The Factor, written by Eisner-nominee Nat Gertler, and with art by Joe Staton (E-Man), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder, Queen & Country), Justine Shaw, Matt Feazell, and many more! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 128pg, b&w $9.95 ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 3 #64 by Terry Moore At seventeen, David is a former L.A. street gang member with a bloody past. Now he's trying to build a new life at an eastern school and the future looks bright… until he comes home to visit and meets an under-aged call girl named Katchoo. This is the final chapter in a 3-part story arc detailing the origin of one of comic's most heartbreaking love stories. b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE SOURCEBOOK by Terry Moore with Trey Moore This is the first ever sourcebook for the Strangers in Paradise series, featuring character bios and fact sheets on all the major characters. Also includes extensive fact lists of SiP trivia, including complete listings of songs, poems and minor characters. No SiP fan should be without this valuable sourcebook, which will not be reprinted in any Abstract Studio collection! Wraparound cover by Terry Moore. (STAR19983) b&w, 24pg $2.95 ********************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE #125 Glamorous guest-stars abound, as Firebeam helps the FF top Lady Luger, She-Cat stalks in a 1940's team up with Reddevil and Miss Scarab. Also, Black Phantom and The Shade find a common bond, and after graduating from college, a young Tara Fremont visits her new island, and learns that "Danger Waits Down Any Path!" b&w, 44pg $6.95 MEN OF MYSTERY #47 Two Golden Age heroes share the spotlight in classic reprints of Bulletman (the Origin of Bulletgirl!) and Dollman. Then, two more Men of Mystery first-timers make their debuts: Captain Truth (drawn by Bob Fujitani) and Magno and Davey (by Rudy Palais)! Cover by Mac Raboy. b&w, 52pg $6.95 AMERICA'S RAREST COMICS PACK #1 An assortment of Golden Age stories drawn by the era's top talents, including Mort Meskin, Jack Kirby, Alex Toth, Joe Kubert, Bob Powell, Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, John Buscema, Steve Ditko, and Bill Everett, in stories covering various genres — horror, jungle, crime, good girl, sci-fi and superhero — 248 pages in all! Pack includes one (1) each of Crime #1, Black's Terror Tales #1, & America's Greatest Comics #4-6, bagged together. Pack (x5), b&w $34.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FEMFORCE #118—SPECIAL EDITION Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of AC Comics with its most successful title, Femforce! As This Special Edition version features an additional 16-page section that includes scads of sexy pin-ups and the textual account of how Bill Black created the Femforce, profusely illustrated with art and photos! This Special Edition is signed by Bill Black and Mark Heike and bagged with a color min-poster of Ms. Victory by Jackson Guice! b&w, 60pg $9.95 O/A SWORD OF ZORRO #1 by Everett Raymond Kintsler A facsimile reprint of the 1953 classic drawn by Everett Raymond Kintsler, originally published by Dell! Don Diego (alias Zorro) lives in happy retirement until the Night Riders make him take up his mask and sword again. This 34-page comic novel also features a photo section focusing on famous film portrayals of Zorro! b&w, 44pg $5.95 *********************** ACTIVE IMAGES TEMPTATION GN by Glenn Dakin Glenn Dakin's hilarious strip—a battle of wits throughout all eternity between the Devil and Man—is now available in one convenient package! Featuring more than 60 strips collected together behind a new cover by Dakin, creator of Abe and Right for All the Wrong Reasons. Introduction by Eddie Campbell (Alec, From Hell). SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $8.95 COMICRAFT'S DANGER GIRL FONTS PACK Swinging from the pages of J. Scott Campbell's top-selling Cliffhanger comic book, Comicraft brings you the Danger Girl fonts! Six slick and stylish complete fonts— Regular, Bold Italic & Italic, Display Lettering, Dingbats, and the previously unavailable J. Scott Campbell Sketchbook font! MAC/PC dual format CD-ROM. CD-ROM $49.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMICRAFT'S ZAP PACK CD-ROM Letter your own comic book with the ZAP Pack! This official Comicraft font comes on CD-Rom and includes regular and bold/italic alphabets, pre-made sound effects and word balloons in EPS format. Both platforms — Macintosh and Windows — are included. CD-ROM $29.95 O/A COMICRAFT POW PACK! CD ROM The perfect companion to Comicraft's ZAP Pack and includes two of the most popular Sound Effect fonts, Zoinks and Clobberintime, for one low price! Also included on the CD is Comicraft's dingbat font, 'Nuff Said. Both platforms (Macintosh and Windows) are included on the CD. CD-ROM $39.95 O/A COMIC BOOK LETTERING THE COMICRAFT WAY by Richard Starkings & John "JG" Roshell; cover by Brian Bolland From the award-winning Comicraft studio, 64 pages of comic book lettering tips and tricks! This full-color, step-by-step guide is superbly illustrated with two Hip Flask strips: one by Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen, and the other by Jeph Loeb and Ian Churchill! FC, 64pg $9.95 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION WIDESCREEN LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER by Starkings, Casey, & Ladronn Comicraft has put together a beautiful special edition of their smash-hit one-shot, Hip Flask: Unnatural Selection. This 48-page oversized hardcover is limited to 2,500 copies, and features cover-to-cover painted art by Ladronn, collecting the re-mastered and expanded "widescreen" art and story from Unnatural Selection and also pages and covers from Hip Flask: Elephantmen. (STAR19898) HC, 48pg, FC $29.95 ********************** ACTOR Dear Comic fans! Dynamic Forces and A.C.T.O.R. (A Commitment To Our Roots) are working together to help raise money for one of the most noteworthy charities in comics today, which is to help out the creators in need who came before us! DF has worked with A.C.T.O.R. to raise over $20,000 in the last year, and with your help, will have raised over $30,000 by the end of this year. Thanks for your support, it is a commitment that will help us to grow as an industry, and take care of those who came before! MORBIUS MIGHTY 8-INCH SIGNED BUST Signed by Morbius co-creator Roy Thomas! Designed by Chris Lauria and standing just under 9" tall, 10" from front to back, and 8" wide, and sculpted/paint-mastered by Joy and Tom Snyder, Morbius drips with ghoulish detail! From the blood on his outstretched palm to his cold, inhuman eyes, this ACTOR Exclusive Premiere Bust is a must-have for your collection! Standard price is $129.99 — A.C.T.O.R. Special Price: $89.99! (CAUT: 4) Bust MSRP: $89.99 LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP LITHOGRAPH by The Bros. Hildebrandt Painted by the acclaimed Hildebrandt Brothers, this beautiful painting depicting Elves, Dwarves, Humans, Hobbits and Wizards has now been reproduced as a high-end lithograph! Printed on Gallerie Art Silk Stock, this high-end piece of collectible artwork will be the centerpiece of any LOTR fan's collection! Regular Price: $29.99 — A.C.T.O.R. Special Price: $10.00! Print, 18x24, FC MSRP: $10.00 THE TOLKIEN YEARS: RETURN OF GANDALF PRINT by The Bros. Hildebrandt This image, by the acclaimed Hildebrandt Brothers, first debuted as a painting from the 1978 Tolkien Calendar, but is now available as a limited edition lithograph! Regular Price: $29.99 — A.C.T.O.R. Special Price: $10.00! Print, FC MSRP: $10.00 A MOMENT OF SILENCE #1 The book that helped 9/11 victims is now available to help A.C.T.O.R. creators in need! DF purchased 10,000 of these, and all the funds went to the 9/11 victims fund. Now, DF is offering this opportunity to have these books serve another purpose, and help A.C.T.O.R.! A.C.T.O.R. Special Price: $3.50! Also available Signed by Marvel Editor-in- Chief, Joe Quesada! Regular Price: $69.99 — A.C.T.O.R. Special Price: $10.00! REGULAR—FC MSRP: $3.50 SIGNED—FC (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $10.00 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #½—ALEX ROSS DF EXCLUSIVE FOIL COVER The Battle of the Planets #½ limited edition comic with the ultra-hot Alex Ross cover! Fans who were able to get the regular cover version won't want to miss this one—and help out A.C.T.O.R. at the same time! Regular Price: $14.99 — A.C.T.O.R. Special Price: $2.99! FC MSRP: $2.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #½—WILSON TORTOSA DF EXCLUSIVE FOIL COVER Battle of the Planets #1 sold out everywhere and had a print run of over 160,000 copies! The BOTP #½ was much more limited and the DF exclusive cover is one of the rarest BOTP issues yet! Regular Price: $14.99 — A.C.T.O.R. Special Price: $2.99! FC MSRP: $2.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS DF LIMITED EDITION PREVIEW BOOK Overseen by artist Alex Ross, drawn by hot newcomer Wilson Tortosa, and published by Top Cow, Dynamic Forces re-offers the limited edition Battle of the Planets Preview Book that detailed the series launch with 8 pages of preview work! Regular Price: $10.99 — A.C.T.O.R. Special Price: $3.00! FC MSRP: $3.00 MICRONAUTS #1—DF EXCLUSIVE FOIL COVER DF's exclusive cover to Micronauts #1 is available here enhanced with Gold Foil and ready for your collection! Strictly limited this edition is only available through Dynamic Forces to benefit A.C.T.O.R.! Regular Price: $14.99 — A.C.T.O.R. Special Price: $2.99! FC, 32pg MSRP: $2.99 THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE DF EXCLUSIVE PRELUDE BOOK Following the smash success of the animated series on Cartoon Network, Image Comics unveiled the new Masters of the Universe series, and DF produced this exclusive Prelude issue featuring an exclusive story and art! Regular Price: $10.00 — A.C.T.O.R. Special Price: $2.99! FC, 32pg MSRP: $2.99 A.D. VISION MANGA *************** All ADV manga is presented in traditional right to left format. *************** LOUIE THE RUNE SOLIDER MANGA VOLUME 1 TP Few would consider Louie to be a sorcerer — especially Melissa, Merrill and Genie (after all, what kind of "sorcerer" spends his time drinking at bars and beating the stuffing out of the local street toughs?). But much to the chagrin of these three gorgeous female adventurers, divine will has dictated that Louie, the enchanter-gone-street fighter is in fact a prophesized hero — who they must pledge themselves to serve! Could this bad-boy possibly have what it takes to be a hero? Or, has the war god Mylee made a mistake? With a bevy of babes at his side, Louie launches into a series of adventures that range from the harrowing to the bizarre. Get ready for swords, magic, and lots of black eyes and broken noses, because when Louie fights, it's no holds barred! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 DEMON CITY HUNTER MANGA VOLUME 3 TP The Super Soldiers of the Defense Agency and the Priests of the Dark Order are in Shinjuku, the Demon City. Both sides are frenziedly searching for the old man that possesses supernatural powers. One day, the residents of Shinjuku notice an extraordinary climate change — they're back in the Ice Age! Could this have anything to do with the mysterious old man? Sayaka Rama wants to find out the truth…and luckily she's got Kyoya (a master of the martial art of Nenpo) watching her back. Together, the two head underground and face even terrifying monsters… SC, 216pg, b&w $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH DEMON CITY HUNTER MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Hideyuki Kikuchi God's come down to Earth, and all Hell is breaking loose! Enter a world where demons seen only in dreams are real; oceans swallow cities; and the powers of the mind are preferable to guns! It is here in the "Demon City" that Kyoya Izayoi, master of the rare martial art of Nenpo, wields the mythical sword Ashura in defense of beautiful Sayaka Katagiri. As the evil Dark Order and the Super Soldiers of the Special Abilities Task Force clash in a race to find the one believed to be God, Kyoya saves a member of the SATF — and lands himself smack in the middle of a mess! (STAR19949) SC, 216pg, b&w $9.99 *********************** SEVEN OF SEVEN MANGA VOLUME 3 TP Our favorite seven babes are back! This time, the Nanas are playing hardball against their most fearsome rival ever — the beautiful and brilliant Tsukie! But Tuskie's not going down without a fight. The cut-throat competition shifts into high gear…and before you know it, it's the day before high school entrance exams! Can the Nanas find a way to get to the same high school as Yuichi? Find out in the suspenseful (and heartwarming) conclusion of Seven of Seven! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SEVEN OF SEVEN MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Yasuhiro Imagawa The fiasco started one ordinary night when Nana Suzuki, a typically shy teenage girl, allowed the light of the full moon to fall upon a mysterious crystal and split her into seven different versions of herself! How could anyone keep them straight? You won't believe the story of how Dynamic Nana, Sexy Nana, Crybaby Nana, Smart Nana, Easygoing Nana, and Mean Nana fit into the everyday life of the original Nana! (STAR19978) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 *********************** STEEL ANGEL KURUMI MANGA VOLUME 3 TP by Kaisyaku Dr. X of the Academy for Advanced Sciences has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging the countries of the world to a "Steel Fight" tournament to find out who the strongest Steel Angel is! To coax wary leaders into revealing their highly classified Steel Angel designs, an irresistible prize has been offered: the untold wealth of technological secrets that the Academy possesses! Now, as the strongest androids in the world descend upon Japan, Kurumi and the gang are faced with some challenges of their own. Karinka is locked in a furious duel with Aoi (Japan's newest Steel Angel), and Kurumi is pursued by a foe that seems to be holding a grudge against her. Meanwhile, Nakahito faces his personal demons, and with his brother's help takes the first steps on a journey of self- discovery. The action, the intrigue, the gags, and the fan service do not let up, as the true battle begins in the third volume of Steel Angel Kurumi! MATURE READERS SC, 172pg, b&w $9.99 DARK SIDE BLUES MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Hideyuki Kikachi In the near future, almost the entire world lies in the iron grip of a huge conglomerate, the Persona Century Corporation. One day, a mysterious, good-looking man appears in Shinjuku, one of the few places not dominated by Persona Century. Shinjuku is a dangerous and lawless place, teeming with rebels and terrorists. The stranger's name is Dark Side — and with the help of a small band of rebels, he will attempt to break Persona's stranglehold on the world. MATURE READERS SC, 352pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH DEMON CITY SHINJUKU MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Hideyuki Kikuchi The borders between the Earthly and Spirit worlds are cracked — and the fault lies right beneath Shinjuku! The town is crawling with demons, and one of them has placed a deadly curse on the President of Earth's ruling federation. Doom is on the horizon! Fortunately, Kyoya Izayoi is no ordinary high school kid — he's heir to the rare martial art Nenpo, and he wields the mystical sword Ashura! Together with Sayaka Rama, the brave and resourceful daughter of Earth's President, he's taking on Levi Rah, master of the demons and maker of the deadly curse! (STAR19950) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 DEMON PALACE BABYLON MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Hideyuki Kikuchi The Lord of Babylon Palace has arrived — and he's got his eyes on the beautiful Sayaka! Tough-as-nails high schooler Kyoya Izayoi, master of the rare martial art of Nenpo, is back, wielding the mythical sword Ashura in this classic tale of good versus evil! A floating palace mysteriously appears over Shinjuku Cho Park, sending the Intelligence Agency scrambling for information. But there's no need to infiltrate the palace this time — the Lord of the Palace is throwing a housewarming party! (STAR19951) SC, 216pg, b&w $9.99 *************************** AEROSOL PRESS SOUL ASSASSIN ONE-SHOT—LIMITED COLOR SIGNED EDITION by Phillip Victor & Phillip Bourassa Los Angeles police officer Sandra Cruz mysteriously finds herself regaining powers from a past life, when she was a mystical Chinese assassin. And with the City of Angels under siege by Russian terrorists, Mexican drug cartels, and a vicious Chaos Demon, there's no better time to put her newfound powers to use! This new full-color edition is limited to 1,000 copies, and features a cover by Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts, Clerks). Each copy ships bagged-and-boarded, and signed by the creators with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $4.99 AIRWAVE COMICS YETS! #2 by Mike Bocianowski The voyage of discovery begins as the daredevil guinea pig, Sir Perry, and cuddlemutt Spec, explore the world of the Yets with a new friend, Vance. Vance shows them many wonders including the silk-weaving Wyrm-Yets, the strange faculty that rules the Yet Reservation, and the Yet's most sacred object... The Incomplete Encyclopedia! All of this happens while Perry rushes to rebuild his magical flying ship, the Niagara. b&w, 32pg $3.50 AIT/PLANET LAR DEMO #5 by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan In this issue, "Girl You Want," we've got perception, identity, projection, and reality. Are you the same person to others that you are when you look in the mirror? Kate isn't. In fact, she is whatever someone wants her to be, whether she likes it or not. With everyone so quick to jump to conclusions based on appearances, how will anyone ever know the real Kate? The latest stand-alone story from the creator of Marvel's Nyx, about people struggling to come to terms with the super-powers with which they're burdened. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (5 of 12) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CODEFLESH TP by Joe Casey & Charlie Adlard The deviant minds of Joe Casey and Charlie Adlard present this gritty tale of violence and morality. By day, Cameron Daltrey is an L.A. bail bondsman after superhuman freaks. By night, he's a masked bounty hunter taking out his aggressions on those same bail-skipping monstrosities. (STAR20053) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $12.95 *********************** ALTERNATIVE COMICS BARAKA & BLACK MAGIC IN MORROCCO GN by Rick Smith This stunning graphic novel details cartoonist Rick Smith's travels with his wife Tania throughout Morocco, from Tangiers through the Sahara Desert and on to Marrakech and Casablanca. From hassles with transportation and the locals to language barriers and drugged carpet sales, this travelogue is a whirlwind journey through pre-9/11 Morocco. MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 128pg, b&w $11.95 BIPOLAR #1-4—NEW PRINTINGS by Tomer & Asaf Hanuka Tomer and Asaf Hanuka are twins. They share a similar genetic structure but were raised in different places. This condition creates a special tension between their stories and styles, and is the foundation of Bipolar. Asaf, with writer Etgar Kerer, is telling the story of Pizzeria Kamikaze, about a guy with a broken heart who committed suicide only to find himself at the titular restaurant, working a regular day job in a world where everyone who died before lives again, but now its about passing time. Tomer is telling personal stories with a twisted time sense that will put you right now, a year ago, and in the future. b&w, 36pg $2.95Ea. ********************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink BOMBABY, SCREEN GODDESS #3 by Antony Mazzotta While delving into her subconscious, Sangeeta unveils parts of a shrouded past. The cat is literally out of the bag now, and she's bouncing off the walls! Issue three of the four-issue fun — it's the bomb, baby! FC, 24pg (3 of 4) $3.95 PATTY-CAKE & FRIENDS VOLUME 2 #11 by Scott Roberts The Bakerman's spend a day at the beach! Mom and Dad frolic in the surf, while Patty and Sandy grow up a little. Later, Sandy gets an unwelcome visit from an old admirer. b&w, 48pg $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KID BLASTOFF by Evan Dorkin & Sarah Dyer The adventures of Kid Blastoff, a superhero in a world where good versus evil is part business enterprise and part spectator sport! Watch as Kid takes on the evil Dr. Hugo Boom, his three money-mad monkey investors, and an exasperated girl mechanic. It's super-hero sci-fi fun for all ages! b&w, 24pg $2.95 Slave Labor Graphics BEAR #4 by Jamie Smart Eek! The horror!! Bear #4 sees our fuzzy hero stolen by kids! Then there's a lot of running about, and, um, a giant squid! And ninjas!! Fighting, swearing, and general whizzzz-pingbah! Oh God, could you ask for anything more? Maybe a Satanic kitty. (We've got that too!) b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEAR #2 by Jamie Smart A twisted wreckage of glassy-eyed fury and crazy-ass abandon. Doped to the teats on destruction, naivety, and all round bingo bango, it lays bare more escapades in Bear's tormented existence and details his suffering at the paws of his pointy-eared adversary, Looshkin for your viewing pleasure. Ace. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ********************** EVENFALL #7 by Pete Stathis Phoebe and Don sail on an enchanted barge down the deadly River of Pain. What secret will Pheeb discover in its dark waters? MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 GLOOMCOOKIE #19 by Serena Valentino & Harley Sparx Our GloomCookie's are trying to enjoy a night out a local club… but between Lyndi freaking out that Lex is still alive, and the appearance of a mysterious woman from the Carnival, things get a little messy. Meanwhile, Chrys and Sebastian have the alternate universe monster to contend with! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GLOOMCOOKIE: LEX FIGURINE From the pages of GloomCookie, the long-awaited lovely Lex figurine is finally available for all to love, cherish, and adore! Based on Ted Naifeh's design, Lex was beautifully sculpted by Jean-Louis Criton and stands 8 ½" inches tall by 4" wide at the base. Shipped in a 4-color windowless box. (STAR19604) Figurine SRP: $40.00 ********************* JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #1—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez Enter the dark corners of the human psyche in these hilarious and thought-provoking episodes in the life of Johnny. "[F]unny, poignant, horrifically violent and dashed with moments of genuine artistry [...] one of the most unique and affecting graphic novels ever committed to print." —Alasdair Stuart, Savant b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #7 by Jhonen Vasquez Enter the dark corners of the human psyche in these hilarious and thought-provoking episodes in the life of Johnny. (STAR14550) b&w, 24pg $2.95 ********************* LITTLE SCROWLIE #5 by Todd Meister & Jennifer Feinberg The cats take it to the streets, then down underground, as they abandon the blasted rubble on a quest to rescue James from the clutches of an evil, if cute, succubus. Meanwhile, Elisabeth braves B.A.R.T. perverts and roid-raging SUV drivers in a shopping trip to Hell! b&w, 24pg $2.95 NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES VOLUME 1: ANNABELLE SPEAKS... TP by Serena Valentino & FSc This haunting first collection is filled with frightening stories and dark fairy tales. Featuring the first 6 issues, as well as some other spookirific surprises, including an introduction by Tommy Kovac (Skelebunnies, Stitch) as well as a guest page by Jhonen Vasquez and other SLG creators. Digest format. SC, 5x8, 160pg, b&w $14.95 NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES #8 by Serena Valentino & FSc Alone in the forest, on her way to her Grandmother's house, a young girl comes across an enchanting and mysterious man who may very well be a werewolf! Join Annabelle as she recounts the story of Little Red Riding Hood…but with a spooky and surprising twist! b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ANNABELLE STUFFED DOLL designed by FSc Annabelle, the adorable-but-eerie doll from the pages of Nightmares & Fairy Tales measures 19" long, wears a tattered white dress, striped stockings, faux-patent leather shoes, and wears a pretty red bow in her purple hair. Comes packaged in her very own coffin-shaped box! (STAR18236) Doll PI ********************** SEAMONSTERS & SUPERHEROES #3 by Scott Mills More mayhem from comics maestro Scott Mills... It's Seamonsters versus Superheroes in an all-out battle that probably, maybe, sort of, eventually, kind of should have been told. Don't miss the surprise hit of the season! Laugh until you cry… and then laugh some more! b&w, 24pg $2.95 SQUEE! #1—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez This series features familiar faces from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, but focuses on poor little Squee — Johnny's little trauma-magnet neighbor. Squee reminds us all of what childhood was all about — witnessing vicious dog attacks, being abducted by aliens and having dinner at Satan's house. b&w, 24pg $2.95 STREET ANGEL #1 by Jim Rugg & Brian Maruca An evil geologist plans to re-Pangea-fy Earth's continents, annihilating civilization in the process. With time running out, a corrupt Mayor reluctantly turns to his nemesis, the 13- year-old homeless avenger, Street Angel. The martial arts/skateboarding bonanza of the year! The Matrix crossed with Punky Brewster, pre-Algebra, and your mother! b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DORK #10 by Evan Dorkin It's the latest issue of the award winning humor anthology from Evan Dorkin. This issue features The Devil Puppet's Invisible College of Secret Knowledge, a new Eltingville Club, and other odds-and-ends designed to amuse, delight and remove three dollars from your pocket. Un-pop the cork — it's Dork! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 O/A SERENITY ROSE #1 by Aaron A. When you can float through the air and conjure up monsters out of ectoplasm, you're bound to attract attention... Come stare at Ms. Serenity Rose, local witch, as she spends the day dodging goblins, Goths, and a bad case of social phobia in "the spookiest lil' town in America..." b&w, 24pg $2.95 ********************* STARS OF THE MONTH FAREWELL, GEORGIA #1 by Ben Towle A racoon-hunting monkey, Ches "Goatman" McCartney, and an aging and cantankerous Ty Cobb are only a few of the oddball characters you'll encounter in this anthology of four authentic folk legends and tall tales from the American South. (STAR19416) b&w, 48pg $6.95 LENORE #1 by Roman Dirge This spooktacular back-issue of Lenore brings you the outrageous antics from everyone's favorite little dead girl! (STAR14435) b&w, 24pg $2.95 PUNCH AND JUDY: A GRAND GUIGNOL GN by Christopher P. Reilly, Jorge Santillan, & Darron Laessig Always on Santa's "Naughty List," Mr. Punch makes it his mission to ruin Christmas for Earth's last two good children. Learn about Punch's troubled childhood and the shocking truth he discovers about Christmas. (STAR19915) b&w, 48pg $6.95 *********************** ANARCHY STUDIOS VAMPI DIGITAL: THE COMPLETE SERIES SET by Haberlin It's Vampi as you've never seen her before — brought to life with state-of-the-art technology! Includes Vampi Digital #1 Regular and Limited editions, as well as the rare Vampi Digital Preview edition that goes behind-the-scenes for the making of the breakthrough book. Set (x3), FC $8.95 VAMPI #7-10 LIMITED SET by Various Prepare yourself for Vampi's new adventure with this earlier tale, covered by some of today's top talents! Set includes covers by J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl), Humberto Ramos, Joe Benetiz, and Adam Warren! Set (x4), FC $27.95 XIN: LEGEND OF THE MONKEY KING #1—SIGNED PLATINUM EDITION by Kevin Lau Originally limited to just 1,500 copies, this foil-enhanced edition is now available signed by artist and creator Kevin Lau! FC, 32pg $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A XIN: LEGEND OF THE MONKEY KING TP by Lau, Ko, Faerber, & Dogan Collecting issues #1-3. Revisit the first meeting with Xin, the young, obnoxious godling who's out to try to bite off more than he can chew, and gets caught up in all the action. See the Eight Saints, discover the wonders of another world and see what happens when General 2 and Xin first went at it. Includes a complete cover gallery and featuring never before seen sketches and character designs! SC, 7x10, 88pg, FC $12.95 ************************ ANGEL GATE PRESS STARS OF THE MONTH DRACONIAN WARRIOR T-SHIRT Wear the Great Seal of the Draconian Warrior from Black Tide! Masters in the secrets of the Shaolin, Draconians seek wisdom and honor above all else...'course they've been known to kick a little butt now and then. Features art by Mike S. Miller. Full-color logo printed on a black 100% cotton shirt. LARGE (STAR18867) $19.95 X-LARGE (STAR18869) $19.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS DRAGON ARMS: CHAOS BLADE #3 by David Hutchison Naga, Anrack, and Hirotsu hunt desperately for the First Sword, hoping to thwart Eon's final bid for world domination. The combined might of three armies stands in his way how far is the godlike, terrible Eon willing to go to assure victory, and will mortal courage and steel may be enough to stop him this time. b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGON ARMS POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by David Hutchison Millennia ago, a group of powerful warriors saved Humanity from the Dragon Kings. Now these heroes have become as corrupt as their ancient foes. To defeat them, the wizard Anrack assembles five warriors and trains them to use the powerful, ageless Dragon Arms. But even these may not be enough to vanquish masters of death! (STAR19700) Digest, 160+pg, b&w $9.99 ************************ GOLD DIGGER #51 by Fred Perry Lydia, Moisha, and Romeo, imprisoned as thieves in the Leprechauns "Fortress of Shoes," finally launch their daring escape from their year-long captivity! The Vaultron Force set brain and sinew against the sewer were-rats, but no one can foresee the intervention of the King... Spellvis! FC, 32pg $2.99 HEAVEN SENT #2 by Ben Dunn Teen everyman Kyle Talyor is about to experience divine and demonic intervention, heralded by the appearance of Sarah, his Guardian Angel. She must protect him until it's time to face his "destiny," and whatever fate ultimately awaits him. Sinister forces have gathered to bring down the Kingdom of Heaven, and Kyle is caught on the front lines of a real Holy War! Bi-monthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 I HUNT MONSTERS #1 by Rod Espinosa & Craig Babiar My family has failed. For uncounted millennia we have been the guardians of good, a cataclysm has occurred and all the monsters captured since the dawn of history have escaped, and now I am alone. My destiny is sealed, my mission is clear. I am William Warlock... I Hunt Monsters! b&w, 32pg $2.99 LEGENDS FROM DARKWOOD #4 by Christopher Reid & John Kantz The exciting end to the "Unicorn Hunters" mini-series! Rose and Ira's schemes backfire, leaving a fire-breathing unicorn to immolate and perforate the citizens of Unicorntown! When an evil perversion of nature battles an equally evil plutocrat, the fate of the land lies with a senseless, spoiled brat and an opportunist rare-animal hunter. Marvel in shock and amazement as everything goes wrong! b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.99 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 #18 by Ted Nomura & Various Nuclear destruction in Korea activates the Time Governor in Antarctica, and death and violence in Poland triggers the first stage of the Time Amendment, causing the war of 1946 to repeat itself! Plus: all-new Magnette and Reichdreams sections! b&w, 48pg $5.95 MANGAZINE #53 by Various Read the American manga pioneer series Ninja High School, "Families of Altered Wars," Gold Digger, and more, together in the oldest American manga compilation! It's Mangazine, the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired comedy, action and adventure in America for over 15 years! Squarebound. SC, 7x10, 150+pg, PC $9.99 NEOTOPIA VOLUME 3 #2 by Rod Espinosa THE ISLAND OF ERIDEN—Still pursued by the malevolent forces of Felltower, Nalyn and her crew disembark on an lost island called Eriden, where they discover an idyllic, civilized paradise. Could this be the legendary Neotopia, the birthplace of the new order? Will they find tranquility, or will they bring tyranny on their heels and see paradise fall before their eyes? FC, 32pg $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL POCKET MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Ben Dunn "Peace-and-quiet" are no longer in Jeremy Feeple's vocabulary. Since ninja girl Ichi-kun and alien princess Asrial arrived, Jeremy's life has become filled with dangerously amorous spirits, malevolent demons, well-meaning witches, robotic policewomen, and steam-powered superheroes… oh, and advanced algebra too! Life in Quagmire is a masterful mix of romance, comedy, and non-stop action! Digest, 136pg, b&w $9.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #115 by Katie Bair The Wunan gang discovers a top secret government conspiracy full of "interesting" people bent on protecting/dominating/destroying the world. Things get worse when bumbling Valkyries, blind samurais, teenage ninja girls, and the Grim Reaper get involved, guaranteeing the greatest travesty since Bambi versus Gundam in the melee of comedy that's made NHS famous for the last 20 years! b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.99 POSE FILE #2: ACTION POSES Your superheroes lookin' less than super? This is the book for you! The "secret origin" of great super poses revealed! Hundreds of reference photos methodically compiled under the watchful eyes of comic-book professionals, with 360 degree views at three heights, this book is a must-have for anyone drawing heroic male figures in any situation! Also available with a bonus CD-ROM, featuring all action poses of the book, but in full-color and with additional poses not found in the printed volume! REGULAR ED.—SC, 192pg, b&w $22.95 CD EDITION—SC, 192pg, b&w $29.95 STARS OF THE MONTH POSE FILE #1: BASIC POSES Expanding on our popular "How to" series, AP brings you the first issue of mother of all photo reference series! Hundreds of pictures of both a male and a female model in numerous costumes, props and poses, photographed "Matrix-style" from multiple angles. A sure-fire must for any creative artists! Also available with a bonus CD-ROM that holds digital versions of every photo in the book, so you can zoom in for as much detail as you need! REGULAR ED. (STAR18777)—SC, 192pg, b&w $22.95 CD EDITION (STAR18890)—SC, 192pg, b&w $29.95 *********************** SCREAMING ANGELS #3 by Ted Nomura & Various Hitler sends his final wave of nuclear strikes against New York City and Washington, D.C. The women of the First Air Guard fly into Teutonic jaws of death to stop them, even at the cost of their own lives! America, the fortress of freedom, is embodied in the spirit of the Screaming Angels! b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $3.50 TWILIGHT X: STORM #7 by Joseph Wight A dark storm breaks across the Caribbean, threatening to swallow both Richard and Melissa aboard the supersub Neptune, and their sworn enemies, the murderous Nationalist Klan. The Earth itself has joined the last battle of World War 3, and Nature itself will challenge the machinery of Man with water, thunder, and death! Bi-monthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 YOU CAN DRAW MANGA #3 by Various The masters continue to reveal the intricacies of the manga art style! Manga maestros Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, David Hutchison, and Rod Espinosa show you how "You Can!" master the manga style with easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, tips, and techniques! Yes! You can draw manga, the hottest art style in the universe! b&w, 32pg $4.95 APC ASSASSIN SCHOOL VOLUME 2 #1 by Phil Littler & Enrique Corts It's Assassin School month at APC! It's been a sell-out from the first issue and now Assassin School's Emma Lee returns, fully equipped, in her own ongoing series! Featuring a brand new artist — who will set the world on fire with his stunning sequentials and the fast action paced script of Phil Littler. A deadly blonde — or just a super-spoof-assassin? Find out for yourself! Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg $3.50 ASSASSIN SCHOOL COLLECTED EDITION #1 by Phil Littler & Edu Francisco Now you can get all three issues of the mini-series in one action-packed collected edition. Featuring the astonishing art of Edu Francisco (Image's Legacy and Victory). RES from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (OCT032075) SC, 7x10, 88pg, FC $12.95 ASSASSIN SCHOOL #0 by Phil Littler & Enrique Corts This special #0 issue is the first collaboration of the brand-new creative team, and features a brand-new story that will not be reprinted! This edition comes with an alternative wraparound cover from Enrique Corts and will ship one week prior to the first issue of the ongoing series. FC, 16pg $2.99 ASSASSIN SCHOOL: S.O.S. (SUPER-ONE-SHOT) by Phil Littler & Edu Francisco Assassin School: S.O.S., a one-shot from writer Phil Littler and dynamic art from Edu Francisco, was originally planned as issues the fourth and fifth issues of the mini-series. APC felt that these issues were so good that they decided to bundle them together as one great story! NOTE: All single issue orders for Assassin School #4 and #5 have been cancelled. FC, 56pg $5.95 DARKHAM VALE #9 by Jack Lawrence Cataclysm hits Darkham Vale, and any who are capable must now fight or be destroyed. Old alliances are re-forged, old battles re-ignited. And at the center of it all, Ryan has one thing on his mind: revenge! Darkham Vale — compared to the likes of Harry Potter and one of this year's biggest indie successes — make sure you don't miss out! FC, 32pg (9 of 10) $3.50 FARO KORBIT #4 by Mike Baron, Mel Rubi, & John Feeney Seemingly unconnected events; The resumption of underground nuclear testing; An enormous concentration of motorcycle hoodlums in the Nevada desert; A Grand Prix racing tragedy… Add them all together and they spell the end of humanity, as the Great Old One prepares to return and burn the newcomers from the face of the Earth! Only Faro and a handful of friends stands between the armies of darkness and the light of hope. The conclusion is a shocker! FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONSTER CLUB #1 The first issue of the series that is soon to be a major animated film! Featuring the manga- esque artwork of Kit Wallis, order for this first issue will ship with a 1-in-5 alternate cover by Skottie Young! FC, 32pg $3.50 *********************** MONSTER CLUB #1-6 PACK With the full-length animated movie due for release in 2005, now's your chance to grab up the first six issues of Monster Club, featuring the manga-esque artwork of Kit Wallis! Pack (x6), FC $16.95 APE ENTERTAINMENT MAKE YOUR OWN COMICS VOLUME 1 TP by Mike Hall Make Your Own Comics is the book to get you started in creating your own comics! From finding and working with collaborators, to computer lettering and coloring, to publishing on the web and in print, this book covers every step along the way to realizing your comic book dreams! Order a copy of Make Your Own Comics and begin exploring the world of small press comics today! (CAUT: 2) SC, 7x10, 116pg, b&w $12.95 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS ARTESIA VOLUME 3: ARTESIA AFIRE TP by Mark Smylie Magic coursing through her veins, the whispers of ghosts in her ears, an army at her back; the war to save the Middle Kingdoms from the Thessid-Golan Empire continues, as Artesia, self-proclaimed Queen of Dara Dess, confronts the temptations, limits, and consequences of power. Contains all six issues of the Artesia Afire miniseries, a short story from Artesia Annual #2, and the Into the Dark story from Dork Tower #16-18, here printed in color for the first time. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 240pg, FC $24.95 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #547 by Various "A Gaggle of Grief" (by Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg): Archie's goose is cooked when he decides to order Mr. Lodge a concrete goose for his lawn! "View From Above" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): Watch out Riverdale High — "Big Bee" is watching you on the school's new web-cam... but who's watching him?! FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #82 by Bill Golliher & Dan Parent "Lance Colby, L.A.U.G.H. Agent": New kids transfer to Riverdale High everyday, but it's not every day that a "spy kid" does! There's a good reason he's come to quiet, peaceful Riverdale — Major Payne, an evil Weatherbee look-alike, is out to take over the town, using its own mind-controlled teens as his minions! Can Lance stop Major Payne before he stops the free wills of America's favorite comic book teens?! FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE'S MYSTERIES #34 by Barbara Jarvie & Paul Castiglia, & Fernando Ruiz "The Case of the Missing Mentors": When forensic experts Matt and Mary mysteriously disappear the same morning they're to deliver damaging testimony in a criminal case, it's up to Archie and the Teen Scene Investigators to fly solo and find their mentors! FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE DIGEST #206 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #151 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty and Veronica? A double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE'S SPRING BREAK SPECIALS #3-5 Gimme a break! In fact, make it a Spring Break! Archie has decided to give everyone a break yet again, by offering these great Spring Break Specials once more! ARCHIE'S SPRING BREAK #3 FC, 48pg $2.25 ARCHIE'S SPRING BREAK #4 FC, 48pg $2.29 ARCHIE'S SPRING BREAK #5 FC, 48pg $2.49 ************************** BETTY #137 by Barbara Slate & Stan Goldberg "Givers and Takers": When Betty ponders her relationship with Veronica, she realizes she does all the giving and Veronica does all the taking. The question is, just how much more "taking" will Betty take?! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA #199 by Various "Drive-In Drama" (by George Gladir & Jeff Shultz): When Mr. Lodge backs a new drive- in, it's a chance for him and his wife to relive nostalgic memories — and for Veronica to relive recent memories of Archie spending time with Betty! "Best Foot Forward" (by Mike Pellowski & Jeff Shultz): A boot-zipper mishap leaves Betty wearing one boot and one sneaker — an embarrassing predicament to be sure. That is, until Veronica convinces everyone it's the latest European fad! "A Blooming Friendship" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Schultz): A poignant tale highlighting the special relationship of those gal pals, Betty and Veronica. "Yet Again" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Schultz): With a title like that, we're sure you can guess the plot: Archie has asked Betty and Veronica out to the same dance again! Will he ever learn any new steps?! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA #200 by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Schultz Special 200th Issue Anniversary Edition! "Things I Like About You": Can it be true — have Betty and Veronica ended their friendship for good?! Not if Nancy can help it, and help is what she intends when she issues the gal pals this challenge: find 100 reasons apiece — 200 reasons total — to stay best friends! Of course, they're too steamed to come up with reasons on their own, so Nancy has them interview their friends and family — to show just how their break-up will affect everyone. It's a hilarious and poignant issue-length epic you won't want to miss! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #146 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #123 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double- digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 JUGHEAD #157 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "The Big Wheel": The whole town takes a tumble when Jughead decides to finally learn how to do cartwheels-and has everyone else demonstrate how it's done (or not done)! "The Elevenaire II": Jughead sings the praises of being penniless and worry-free — until a mysterious stranger gives him eleven dollars! "The All-Seeing Eye": Who's been snack-napping snacks while Jughead's napping? Read this tale and you'll know what happened! "The Big Bash": Jughead is living out 'The Most Dangerous Game' — with Ethel's candy-filled piñata as the prey! FC, 32pg $2.19 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #102 by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-O-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 LAUGH DIGEST #192 by Various The timeless high school hi-jinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #57 by Various Let the magic of Sabrina cast a spell on you with these all-new tales! FC, 32pg $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #134 by Karl Bollers, Jon Gray, & Michael Higgins "Home, Epilogue: Say You Will": The poignant aftermath to this epic tale's climactic finale. With the present crisis abated last issue, Sonic finally has the chance to catch up to those near and dear to him, especially one Princess Sally Acorn. Also: "In Transit" (by Ken Penders, Steven Butler, & Ken Penders): the "Mobius, 25 Years Later" series continues as Lord Rotor returns to the Kingdom of Knothole, while Knuckles consults with the Brotherhood of Guardians at Haven II. FC, 32pg $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #135 by Romy Chacon, Art Mawhinney, & Jim Amash Three titanic tales in one issue! "Anonymous"!: Dr. Robotnik has a new enemy to contend with, and it isn't Sonic! This enemy has left a special present for Robotnik and signed it... you guessed it... 'Anonymous!' Also: "Agent from K.N.O.T.H.O.L.E." (by Romy Chacon, Ron Lim, & Nelson Ribeiro): Sonic receives a mysterious message prompting him to travel incognito to meet someone in the middle of the Eggman Empire... someone who should be dead! Can this be a trap? Plus: "Dealing With the Devil" (by Ken Penders & Steven Butler): The next exciting installment of our popular series of tales depicting "Mobius: 25 Years Later" continues! FC, 32pg $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIALS #11-15 Blast off for adventure with the Blue Blur! Archie Comics is happy to make these special Sonic issues available once more! SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #11 FC, 48pg $2.29 SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #12 FC, 48pg $2.49 SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #13 FC, 48pg $2.49 SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #14 FC, 48pg $2.49 SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #15 FC, 48pg $2.49 ************************** VERONICA #151 by Kathleen Webb & Dan Parent "Revenge of the Nerds": Realizing dating a "nerd" like Randy isn't so bad, Veronica decides to give other nerds a chance... but how long can she take science fact, science fiction, and computer talk? "You're Out Of Line" (by Dan Parent): Veronica rushes to the scene when her cousin Marcy promises "the social event of the season" — only to learn the "event" is camping out overnight for "Rings of the Gods" movie tickets! FC, 32pg $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VERONICA #125 by Dan Parent "For Veronica's Eyes Only": It seems Riverdale High's latest hunk only goes for girls with glasses, so naturally, Veronica must accessorize! Borrowing her great grandmother's glasses from her Mom, Veronica becomes mysteriously smarter in the process. Is there something special about Veronica's new specs?! FC, 32pg $1.99 ************************** ARIEL PRESS RAVEN #10 by Vince Danks, Roger Gibson & Ian Forster Britain's finest and most popular anthology comic reaches double figures. Following the theft of an UAV from a high security British air base the Sapphire team are tasked to retrieve it. Meanwhile, reports of strange lights and sonic booms are coming in from around the globe. Coincidence? Unlikely. The first Griffin story concludes — but is the solution to the murders worth Griffin's immortal soul? And in Mad Girl, peace man, hop in the groovy chick's Madmobile and get hip! b&w $1.95 ASPEN ENTERTAINMENT ASPEN: EXTENDED EDITION by Geoff Johns, Michael Turner, & Peter Steigerwald Collecting together Geoff Johns and Michael Turner's complete 37-page Fathom story from the original three Aspen issues, this incredible Extended Edition also contains a whole lot more! Over 6 new pages of brand-new art and story have been added, including an entirely new ending sequence featuring a stunning scene between Aspen and the Black. It's an ending any Fathom fan will surely not want to miss! Jam-packed cover-to- cover with nothing but amazing art, an intriguing story, and breathtaking colors, this incredible issue has it all! Plus: a special Aspen cover gallery showcasing every cover images from the first three Aspen issues, featuring images of Fathom, Ekos and Soulfire! This great issue is the first must-have book of the year! Perfect bound. FC, 56pg $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MICHAEL TURNER PRESENTS ASPEN #2 by Geoff Johns; Michael Turner, & Peter Steigerwald Aspen Matthews has visions of her clouded past but before she can discover the truth, she must survive her encounter with the deadly warrior Kiani! The Black hold the world in fear by removing the water from the Great Lakes! Includes a special sneak peek at the upcoming Fathom mini-series, an exclusive interview with Jeph Loeb, company news, a new pull out mini-poster. Available in Regular and Variant cover editions! REGULAR—FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.99 VARIANT—FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.99 ************************** ASTONISH COMICS THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES #2 by Scott Christian Sava Alexander, in Dreamland for the first time since his childhood, re-acquaints himself with Kiwi the Fairy and Paddington the Rock Giant. Meanwhile, in the real world, Alex's brother Daniel is discovering that Dreamland is something much bigger than they both think. Featuring spectacular 3D CGI art and an epic storyline for young and old alike! Ships with four covers, in an equal ratio, by: Scott Sava, Kyle Baker, Dave DeVries, and Adam Hughes. FC, 48pg $3.50 SPOONER #2 by Ted Dawson Readers virtually gobbled up the first issue featuring America's favorite newlyweds, and there's plenty more where that came from! Thirty-two pages jam-packed with Ted Dawson's popular newspaper comic strip, plus a brand-new story and an amazing pin-up of Roxanne! Buy a comic that your wife or significant other won't roll her eyes over! Bonus points, man, bonus points! FC, 32pg $2.99 AVATAR PRESS Pulsar Press FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #9 by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp Carnage! Mayhem! Mindless, senseless, wanton destruction! This is it — Robocop versus the indestructible Robocop 2 in a huge, final pyrotechnically charged battle in a skyscraper, as the Detroit police put up a desperate fight below with the psychotic Rehabs! It's wall-to-wall insane action as only the greatest detail artist, Juan Jose Ryp, can capture it! This issue concludes the masterpiece series taking the original Frank Miller Robocop story and faithfully adapting it into comics form by Steven Grant in order to capture every bit of the frenzied flavor that Miller wants! MATURE READERS MILLER CVR.?FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $3.50 RYP WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #1-4—MILLER COVER EDITIONS by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp Robocop is told as Frank Miller always intended — composed straight from the master's original writings and scripts, revealing the insane ideas, vicious black humor, and robotic mayhem that never made it to the screen! With sequential adaptation from Steven Grant and art by superstar Juan Jose Ryp, all feature covers by Frank Miller! MATURE READERS #1—FC, 32pg (1 of 9) $3.50 #2—FC, 32pg (2 of 9) $3.50 #3—FC, 32pg (3 of 9) $3.50 #4—FC, 32pg (4 of 9) $3.50 ******************** STARGATE SG-1: P.O.W. #3 by James Anthony & Renato Guedes; cover by Matt Busch The action goes nuclear in the dynamic conclusion to the first Stargate SG-1 mini-series! Join Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, Samantha Carter, and Daniel Jackson as they take the greatest sci-fi show on television into the world of comics! Colonel Jack O'Neill is a Goa'uld prisoner of war. And his memories of the SGC, Earth, and it's defenses are going to be pulled from his head… unless SG-1 can rescue him. But with a huge army of Goa'uld defending the mother ship, Hammond must risk a very dangerous full assault by the forces of the SGC in order to free O'Neill. The result is all-out war! REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $3.50 PHOTO CVR.?FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $3.50 STARGATE SG-1: P.O.W. #1—CARTER PHOTO COVER EDITION by James Anthony & Renato Guedes Available for the first time, Stargate fans aren't going to want to miss this chance to get this limited edition Samantha Carter photo cover to issue #1, where she strikes a sassy pose! Limited to only 2,000 copies, they are sure to vanish as quick as a wormhole closes! FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $5.99 STARGATE SG-1 CONVENTION SPECIAL—ROYAL BLUE EDITION by James Anthony & Renato Guedes Never before available, the ultra-limited Royal Blue edition is offered in Previews for the first time! For the die-hard Stargate SG-1 fans, this is the ultimate rare collectible! This Royal Blue foil edition is limited to just 100 copies, all of which ship with a Certificate of Authenticity in a special protective holder. FC, 16pg $75.00 Avatar Press ALAN MOORE'S NIGHTJAR #1 by Antony Johnston & Max Fiumara Alan Moore and Bryan Talbot rocked fandom by revealing Nightjar — their creation from 23 years ago — in the pages of Yuggoth Cultures #1. Now the story Alan Moore outlined is continuing on from where he left it two decades ago, this time by his frequent collaborator, writer Antony Johnston. This is the first series of the continuing saga of Mirrigan Demdyke, all based on Moore's original notes. Eighteen years ago, Mirrigan watched her father's heart explode in their backyard. That was fair, because Mirrigan's father was Emperor of All the Birds, the most powerful sorcerer in Britain, and that was how they arrange their successions. But on her deathbed, Mirrigan's grandmother reveals a secret… her father wasn't killed by one sorcerer, but seven, and charges Mirrigan with an oath to make them pay for their treachery! If you're the latest in a line of powerful British sorcerers, avenging your father's death should be a walk in the park. Except when his murderers are even more powerful than you. Now the Seven Birds have a new target... Mirrigan! MATURE READERS REGULAR CVR.?FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.50 MARK MILLAR'S THEUNFUNNIES #4 by Mark Millar & Anthony Williams This is the concluding issue with all the bizarre answers, none of which you expect! Poor Moe the Crow's family has been through Hell, and the worst is in this issue! Mark Millar's most insane series ever wraps up with the final solution to the bleeding together of the human and cartoon worlds, and more offensive insanity as Millar proves once-and- for-all that he has lost his mind! Certain to be the most disturbed series of the year, don't miss it! NOTE: The offensive cover edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. See Previews Adult for the "Offensive" cover image. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.50 OFFENSIVE CVR.?FC, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $3.50 HELLINA VERSUS PANDORA #1 by Doug Miers & Rafa Lopez; cover by Juan Jose Ryp The ultimate bad-girl catfight is here, with all of Hell at stake! The forces of Hell are at war, and a powerful artifact, the Seventh Horn, could decide the fate of the underworld. But Hellina has to first get it from Pandora, who isn't keen on letting go of something that could kill all of humanity! This series pits these Avatar goddesses against each other as they end up leading huge forces of demons into battle, this time with all of life hanging in the balance. With an epic story from regular Hellina scribe Doug Miers, and art by sensational newcomer Di Amorim, this series is certain to please any fans of battling babe action! The brawl to end it all continues right here, don't miss it! NOTE: The Nude/Adult cover editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. See Previews Adult for Nude/Adult cover images. MATURE READERS REGULAR CVR.?FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 RYP CVR.?FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 HILINSKI CVR.?FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 WRAPAROUND RAFA CVR.?FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.99 AMORIM ADULT CVR.?FC, 32pg (1 of 3—CAUT: 3) $6.00 BROWN NUDE CVR.?FC, 32pg (1 of 3—CAUT: 3) $6.00 RYP NUDE CVR.?FC, 32pg (1 of 3—CAUT: 3) $6.00 CYBERANGELS PREVIEW—MERCY PHOTOREAL COVER EDITION Cover by Thad Rose This exciting photoreal cover features the sexy Mercy, as she would look as a real woman! Mercy, Allura, and the other Cyberangels are back in an all-new series by neo- manga master Bill Maus! This special preview book looks at pages from the new series, some art in creation, and a few special surprises! This special cover edition is limited to 1,000 copies. b&w, 16pg $5.99 HELLINA COMPANION—BOLD & BEAUTIFUL COVER EDITION Cover by Clint Hilinski Hot artist Clint Hilinski shows Hellina strutting her sexy stuff on this all-new variant cover edition! Fans of Hellina rejoice, this special Companion book lays out all the mysteries of Hellina!  From her friends and foes, to her powers and weaknesses, we cover it all with lots of new art and an exclusive new short story. This special cover is limited to 1000 copies. FC, 32pg $5.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ALAN MOORE'S ANOTHER SUBURBAN ROMANCE by Alan Moore & Juan Jose Ryp For the first time ever, Alan Moore's works making up the play Another Suburban Romance are put in print, and lavishly illustrated as full sequential stories. A powerful work that no Alan Moore fan will want to miss! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w (STAR18910) $7.95 HC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w (STAR18813) $17.95 PANDORA: LOVE AND WAR TP by Robert Lugibihl & Philip Xavier Pandora has lived for thousands of years fighting to put the evil she released back into the box she inadvertently released it from. But even an immortal must fall in love and Pandora falls for the legendary Alexander the Great as he conquers all he surveys. (STAR18454) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALAN MOORE'S YUGGOTH CULTURES #1 by Alan Moore, Bryan Talbot & Juan Jose Ryp Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths features tons of Alan's classic, long-out-of-print short sequential comic book stories; stories that have never-before-seen print, and special developmental sections with original script pages and comments from Alan and the creators! This debut issue features Nightjar, a story written 20 years ago for the legendary British comic anthology, Warrior, but never fully drawn by artist Bryan Talbot. The first part of the story is finally illustrated and sees print here, plus Moore's notes on the direction of the series, as well as his original script. Plus: Zaman's Hill, originally written for Moore's aborted novel titled, Yuggoth Cultures, now illustrated by Juan Jose Ryp, who also supplies the cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg (1 of 3) $3.95 ************************* BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH SORCERER: THE ARTOF MIKE HOFFMAN SKETCHBOOK by Mike Hoffman Mike Hoffman pushes the limits even further with a plethora of the gorgeous women he's famous for, plus a heaping helping of fearsome monsters, barbarians, mutants, crashed spaceships, and hitherto unknown worlds! Squarebound. (STAR16523) SC, 8x11, 64pg, PC $16.95 ************************* BECKETT COMICS RUULE: GANGLORDS OF CHINATOWN #5 by Ivan Brandon, Mike Hawthorne, & Rick Remender New Lower Price! Gid and his Gang are on the verge of victory, but the price they have paid for their freedom is high, and the temptation for revenge burns inside Gid. Can he be saved, or will he become what he has fought against? Gid and those around him are going to find out that the choices made at the end of any journey are often the most important… and the most haunting. Cover by David Mack (Kabuki). Perfect Bound. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg (5 of 5—Note Price) $2.99 BEYOND TIME COMICS BLACK TIGER: LEGACY OF FURY #1 by John Hervey, Rod Periera, & Arne Starr Jennifer Fong, a second generation Chinese-American woman, is lead on a journey to uncover the legacy of the Black Tiger's Gift, that have been in her family for three generations. In this debut issue, Jenn's father is killed, passing the Black Tiger's Gift to her venal, young brother Eric, who uses the super martial arts powers to usurp leadership of the Red Dragon Triad Society. Meanwhile, Jenn begins to piece together the connection between he father's death and the disappearance of the Black Tiger. MATURE READER FC, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.99 BIRCH BARK COMICS SACRED CIRCLES #3 by Brandon Mitchell, Nick Bradsaw & Brandon Mitchell The story unfolds in "The Fallen", can Jesse, Tyra, and Chad escape the peril that awaits them as the battle for the forest begins?! Has the evil Jenu gains control over the forest and all that dwell in it? FC, 32pg (Note Price) $3.45 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #79 In this month's action-packed issue: Darkblade marches his dark elf host into Ulthuan as he begins a desperate bloody war! The crew of Imperius Dictatio struggle to reconnect to their stranded Titan as the natives get restless. The Storm of Chaos is unleashed as the foul hordes advance in the awesome Quarry! Plus: comic book legend Steve Yeowell draws the Tale of the Hound! b&w, 40pg $3.50 DEFF SKWADRON GN by Gordon Rennie & Paul Jeacock The Orks of the Deff Skwadron are famous for many things: their tireless devotion to increasing the killing power of their planes; their disregard for personal safety to get the mission finished; and their uncanny ability to wreck the plans of their power-hungry commander! Crammed with Orks, Bommerz and Dead Things (lots of Dead Things!), the boyz of the Deff Skwadron line up for their first graphic novel! Comics legend Gordon Rennie teams up with demented artist Paul Jeacock to bring you death and destruction on a universal scale! SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $6.99 BLINDWOLF STUDIOS PATRICK THE WOLF BOY: GIANT-SIZE COLLECTION VOLUME 1 & 2 by Art Baltazar & Franco Patrick returns once again for another dose of werewolf fun! This Patrick the Wolf Boy trade collects the first six Patrick comics — Patrick the Wolf Boy #1, the first Halloween Special, the Christmas Special, the Valentine's Day Special, the Mother's Day Special, the Summer Special, and 21 pages of new story and art created exclusively for this collection! Now's your chance to catch the Wolf Boy Buzz from the beginning! All-ages fun for the whole family! Volume 3-4 coming soon! SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.00 BLOODFIRE STUDIOS KINDERGOTH #2 by Lee Kohse & Jeff Zugale A strange illness has infected the school's bully population, the Center for Disease Control has taken over, and the kids make a deal to save the Earth. Be sure to check out this second hilarious issue that answers the question "Who brought the jawa?" All this, and pork rinds, bad sushi, and three feet of beef. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLUE LINE PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH NOTES TO DRAW FROM VOLUME 1 TP by Mitch Byrd Mitch Byrd's incredible, charming artwork comes to life with this ultimate handbook on illustrating comic concepts. Notes To Draw From, inspired by Byrd's years of professional work and ongoing column in Sketch Magazine, displays the processes and important ideas central to comics such as page layout/composition, character design, perspective, and much more. All this is achieved with complete and precise narratives complimenting step-by-step visuals that combine to paint a full understanding of comic drawing concepts. (STAR18665) SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $12.95 ***************************** BONEYARD PRESS BONEYARD B@#CHES UNLEASHED! VHS Adult film star Ginger Hill and Mistress Leyla get into enough trouble at the 2004 Wizard World Chicago show to make a room full of Chicago cops blush… and they did! Featuring adult film star Ginger Hill, Mistress Leyla, Hart D. Fisher, Waka Fisher, Ryan Mojica, the entire cast of Graveyard Theater, a lot of cops, and more! Also available in a Signed Edition, autographed by Ginger Hill, Mistress Leyla and Hart Fisher! Running time 60 minutes, Full color. MATURE AUDIENCES REGULAR—VHS $19.95 SIGNED—VHS $29.95 POEMS FOR THE DEAD SIGNED VALUE PACK Limited to 100 packs! Hart D. Fisher collects and signs his most critically acclaimed work into one big bag of tricks that nets you Poems for the Dead (first printing), Still Dead (first printing), his spoken-word CD Come Bleed With Me, and the limited edition prints created for his art show "Lost" and a spoken-word performance at the LA Goth club, Bar Sinister. All very rare material — with each individual piece signed by Mr. Fisher. Get it while you can! (CAUT: 2) MATURE AUDIENCES Pack $29.95 BONGO COMICS RADIOACTIVE MAN: THE OFFICIAL MOVIE ADAPTATION by Lash, Morrison, & Ho At last! The story can be told, and the weekend box office receipts can be counted! The film that put the Springfield Tourism and Film Production Office on the map and bankrupted a major Hollywood studio is ready for release and Bongo Comics is pleased to present the long awaited — official movie adaptation! Starring Rainier Wolfcastle as Radioactive Man and introducing Milhouse Van Houten as his trusted sidekick, Fallout Boy, this faithful four color rendition of the Nuclear Knight's tragically heroic origin and his fight for fairly conservative values will have every man, woman, and child in America looking to the skies and exclaiming those famous words, "Up and Atom!" The concession stand line forms this March! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #9 (SEP032136) FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RADIOACTIVE MAN #100 by Morrison & Lash, & Barta 1967: The mayor of Zenith City digs up a time capsule to celebrate the city's centennial, only to discover a gigantic robotic cowboy gunning for… Radioactive Man! But where is Radioactive Man when he is needed? FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A RADIOACTIVE MAN #222 by Lash, Laxamana, Smith, & Morrison 1973: Radioactive Man goes underground to battle student activists and civil unrest as Rod Runtledge (a.k.a. Fallout Boy) is taken hostage at a nearby university! But has Fallout Boy dropped out, tuned in, grown a social conscience, and joined the cause?! FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A RADIOACTIVE MAN #136 by Lash, DeCarlo, & Morrison 1966: The Atomic Avenger must battle his way through would-be assassins, frolicsome beach parties, biker gangs, teen crushes and anti-royalist spies to defend a visiting princess. But the Nuclear Knight and Fallout Boy are about to face the greatest challenge of their crimefighting careers — prom night! Art by Archie Comics legend, Dan DeCarlo! FC, 32pg $2.50 ************************ SIMPSONS COMICS #92 by Dixon & Costanza Homer gets his grease on when he buys his own Krusty Burger franchise. But his junk food heaven becomes a high cholesterol headache when Krusty's impossible standards of mediocrity prevent him from turning his prized enterprise into a finger-lickin' goldmine. It's a tale of retail and retaliation this March! FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #60 by Rogers, Ortiz, & Morrison It's Waylon Smithers versus Marge Simpson for the love and devotion of one man… Homer Simpson!? FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #61 by Boothby, Gonzalez, & Morrison Bart finds himself in control of Springfield's print media and begins to publish all the news that's fit to print… his purposes! But when half of Springfield is left in ruins due to his yellow journalism, only Bart can piece it back together! FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #87 by Boothby & Lloyd In the Futurama/Simpsons Infinitely Secret Crossover Crisis, the whole Planet Express team was transported into a classic issue of Simpsons Comics. Presented again is "Hail to the Cat!," the story of how one political animal took on city hall and won. But Springfield gets a crash course in history repeating itself! FC, 32pg $2.99 *********************** BOYCHILD PRODUCTIONS ANGEL OF THE WOODS #1 by Sean Michael Wilson & Jorge Heufemann A mysterious creature targets two young couples on holiday in the woods. One of them develops a strange connection to the creature, while the others are terrified. What is the nature of its interest in him? Produced in the classic European style by Argentinian writer/artist Jorge Heufemann. Perfect bound. SC, 7x10, 84pg, b&w $8.99 BRASS BALL COMICS BUBBA: THE REDNECK WEREWOLF #4 by Hyman, Graham, Murray, & Mendoza Bubba has finally re-opened the "Sink-Hole Cinema" Drive-In and the whole town turns up! Our one-year anniversary issue features Brian Graham's bold new art style for this critically acclaimed comic series. Plus: Adrienne Murray teams up with new talent Jerry Mendoza to create Super-Heroman, star of the theatre's first film offering, The Big Wish! Superheroes and Werewolves will never be the same after this! See our Ad for ticket info and show times… b&w, 32pg $2.95 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #25 by Jim Balent Tarot is confronted by a Witch's oldest enemy… "Superstition!" Now she must battle all the falsehoods of Witchcraft to stop this vicious circle of lies. Issue #25 explores Tarot's identity as a witch and makes a great jumping-on point for new reader as well as another exciting read for her devoted fans! Also available in a Deluxe Litho Edition, featuring a bewitching 6 ½" x 10" black-and-white lithograph of Tarot, penciled and signed by Jim Balent, and limited to a printing of 500. NOTE: Ships with two distinct variant covers by Balent in equal quantities. Litho artwork has been edited. To view the full image visit www.jimbalent.com. MATURE READERS REGULAR—FC, 32pg $2.95 DELUXE—FC, 32pg $19.99 TAROT #25 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE 4TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNED PHOTO COVER EDITION by Jim Balent A Previews Exclusive! Celebrate four years of Jim Balent's smart, sexy, strong, and spellbinding witch, Tarot, with this Previews Exclusive photo cover edition of Tarot #25, signed by creator/artist Jim Balent and model/colorist Holly Golightly! Bagged with a gold-stamped Certificate of Authenticity and limited to a print run of 1,000 copies. NOTE: Cover image has been edited. To view the full image visit www.jimbalent.com. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $15.00 BROCCOLI DI GI CHARAT THEATER: DEJIKO'S ADVENTURE GN Dejiko's caused plenty of trouble with her Laser Eye Beam, but this time she's gone too far! In an attempt to teach Rabi~en~Rose a lesson, Dejiko shoots her Laser Eye Beam, but crushes the popular Gamers store too! With the manager fainting from shock and the store in ruins, Dejiko, Puchiko, and Rabi~en~Rose must go find the "secret treasure of posterity" to rebuild Gamers! Be the first to witness Dejiko's countless adventures as she fights off evil spirits, solves a mystery in a haunted house, competes in a beauty pageant, and more! It's up to Dejiko to revive the Gamers store, and bring happiness for all! Also includes a bonus parody manga, commentary and illustrations by Koge-Donbo, and translation notes. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DI GI CHARAT THEATER: PIYUKO IS NUMBER ONE GN What happens when an alien hybrid cat-eared girl with aspirations of becoming the next idol superstar lands on Earth? First, she discovers that she needs money. And in order to pay for their high living expenses, Di Gi Charat (a.k.a. Dejiko) and her pal Puchiko must find jobs. Fortunately for them, an anime retail chain called "Gamers" has openings! But when the Black Gema Gema Gang, which has been trying to conquer planet Di Gi Charat for years for its resources, learns that Princess Di Gi Charat went to Earth, they follow to kidnap her for ransom! However, their plans tend to backfire, and the goal of a prosperous planet is far away. Each volume includes 10 original stories, including work by character designer Koge Donbo! Complete with character profiles, translation notes, and comments by the artists. (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 *************************** BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE BOOK OF LEVIATHAN HC Sale! Was $23.95! Levi, a faceless baby, his stuffed bunny and his friend Cat, live in a world that can literally change at the stroke of a pen. Endowed with an unusual interest in metaphysics and philosophy but confused by adult behavior, the infant Levi investigates life's great mysteries. Wonderful combinations of varying techniques and color. SC, 10x7, 64 pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 ************************** ILLUSTRATION ART AUCTION SET 2 Sale! Was $39.00! Two-issue set; May 1993, May 1998. The #1 source for the finest in original drawings and paintings by American illustrators for the last 100 years. Images from illustrated children's stories, magazines, novels, comic strips, pin-ups, pulp covers, calendars, advertisements and more. Each volume has more than 160 images, most in color. A listing of the prices realized for each lot is included with each catalog. Includes comic strips by George Herriman, Harold Gray, Ernest Bushmiller, Alex Raymond, Charles Schulz and many others; notable illustrators include Art Frahm, Norman Rockwell, James Montgomery Flagg, Joseph Clement Coll, Franklin Booth, Jay Scott Pike, J.C. Leyendecker, Maxfield Parrish, Dean Cornwell, and others. Set (x2), PC SRP: $11.99 ILLUSTRATION COLLECTORS SET 2 Sale! Was $18.00! Three-issue set, #26-28, featuring the work of Dean Cornwell, Leo and Diane Dillon, Joseph Clement Coll, Gustave Doré, Frank Brangwyn, Heinrich Kley, Charles Robinson, William Heath Robinson, Willy Pogany, and others. Strips presented include Gordo by Gus Arriola, Bloom County by Berke Breathed, Li'l Abner by Al Capp, The Teeny Weenies by William Dohaney, Tarzan and Prince Valiant by Hal Foster, plus many more! Mostly color, these fully illustrated catalogs feature artists from the 1800s and 1900s. These volumes collect classic illustrator's art from children's stories, magazines, novels, and stand-alone works. Volumes devoted to a single artist contain biographical text. Set (x3), PC SRP: $12.99 LINGERIE: A LEXICON OF STYLE HC Sale! Was $29.95! From Victorian corsets to space-age Wonder-Bras, this is a sensuous and lavish full-color examination of the evolution and impact of lingerie. Lingerie explores the fetish and fun of underwear through influential designers, historical trends and other factors. A romp through over 200 color photographs accompanied by text that makes even the G-string seem something of substance. MATURE READERS HC, 9x11, 192 pgs, FC SRP: $17.99 PROFILI ALBUM: MILTON CANIFF The text provides an overview of his career, a personal history, and a comprehensive bibliography of all of Caniff's works. More than 200 illustrations include strips; early cartoons; pen & ink drawings for stories; and a 15-page color section. An excellent look at this amazing and influential creator. English and Italian text. SC, 6x8, 144 pgs, PC SRP: $16.99 PROFILI: SAUDELLI SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Italian text. Import. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 264 pgs, FC SRP: $27.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIDER-MAN CONFIDENTIAL TP (From Comic Icon to Hollywood Hero) Sale! Was $16.95! Everything you've ever wanted to know about the web-slinger is found in this comprehensive narrative history; the entire Spider-Man story is told through interviews with the personalities who have brought him to life over the years, from Stan Lee's conception of the character to Spidey's motion picture debut! SC, 268pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 *************************** CARTOON BOOKS BONE VOLUME NINE: CROWN OF HORNS HC by Jeff Smith At last the collection is complete! Crown of Horns is the final Bone book — bringing to a close the Bone cousins' year of adventure in the Valley with Thorn! Trapped in the doomed city of Atheia, while the fate of the Valley is decided by two raging armies, Thorn is haunted by the dangerous and mysterious object of power known as the Crown of Horns. Guarded by dragons, the Crown of Horns is the only thing that Thorn believes can stop the Locust and end the war... but how, and at what price? Fone Bone believes he knows what the price will be, and he must decide where his heart truly lies... Features a full-color dustjacket with deluxe skyvertext cover with foil stamping. HC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w $24.95. STARS OF THE MONTH BONE HARDCOVER COLLECTIONS by Jeff Smith Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins — Fone, Phoney, and Smiley — as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. VOL. 1: OUT OF BONEVILLE (STAR01136)?HC, b&w $19.95 VOL. 2: THE GREAT COW RACE (STAR01464)?HC, b&w $22.95 ********************* CARTOON MILITIA A UNITED FRONT by Various An eclectic anthology featuring stories form both established and unknown talents. Collecting a variety of genres, including fantasy, comedy, existentialism, and slice-of-life. With such a wide sampling, there's bound to be something for everyone! Contributors include Jim Mahfood (Grrrl Scouts), Ernie Colon, Jose Garibaldi, and more! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.00 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING DICK TRACY: THE COLLINS CASEFILES VOLUME 2 TP by Max Allan Collins, Rick Fletcher, & Dick Locher Acclaimed mystery author and comics writer Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) took over scripting Chester Gould's iconic detective strip in 1978, and Dick Tracy would never be the same again! This is the second of nine volumes collecting Collins' masterful-yet- controversial 15-year run. Art by Rick Fletcher. Perfect bound. SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $18.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MILTON CANIFF'S STEVE CANYON 1947 TP by Milton Caniff This trade paperback collects Caniff's first four ripping Canyon stories: "Copperhead," "Delta," "Easter's Oil," and "Jewels of Africa." SC, 7x10, 172pg, b&w $15.95 O/A MILTON CANIFF'S STEVE CANYON 1948 TP by Milton Caniff Picking up where the first collection leaves off, these action-packed strips circa 1948 contain the complete classic Canyon adventures "Medical Sabotage," "The Nine Maid," "Operation Convoy," "Plantation Sabotage," and "Puppy Love." SC, 7x10, 172pg, b&w $18.95 ************************** WINSOR MCCAY: COLLECTED EARLY WORKS VOLUME 3 TP by Windsor McCay More "Tales of the Rarebit Fiend" (1907 strips), "Little Sammy Sneeze," "A Pilgrim's Progress" (1907 strips), and dozens of McCay's editorial illustrations from his New York period. Another handsome, compact and affordable collection of the work of Winsor McCay, the cartoon genius and animation pioneer. Perfect bound. SC, 7x10, 222pg, b&w $19.95 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. PUBLICATIONS CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. #563: THE WISHING WELL The youngest of three brothers by the name of Boots wins the hand of a princess by enlisting the help of an axe, shovel, and walnut. Fillers include: Aesop's Fables "The Boy Bathing," a poem by Edward Lear: "There was a Young Lady Whose Nose," The Animal World — "The Alpaca," and a color-me page on the back inside cover. Cover by L.B. Cole. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (JUL032146) FC, 32pg $3.99 ************************ CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #131 by Strom, Sutton, & Anderson Elvira guests on one of those "talk to the dead" syndicated shows, but something may be awry in the avenue to the afterlife in "Post to... Ghost!" by Howell and Day. Also, the evil Countess Trollez leads Elvira on an international chase in the concluding chapter of "After A Fashion!" Elvira photo cover. b&w, 32pg $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #65 by David, Heebink, & Milgrom Swept into a literary dimension, Bridget and Baraka meet "The Enclave of Incidental Individuals," characters from classic fiction who... aren't the leads. Guest-starring classic Portia Prinz of the Glamazons characters like Afrodite, Sgt. Shrew, and Portia herself, in "Book 'Em, Soulsearchers!" b&w, 32pg $2.50 CLIB'S BOYS COMICS TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #8 by Tom Beland GET HERE IF YOU CAN—After months of being apart, Tom and Lilly finally have a chance to be together for three days… until Mother Nature and the airlines step in to do their worst! Long-distance relationships and time are like oil and water… they never mix. Plus: Tom puts his girlfriend through a secret test! b&w, 24pg $2.95 COLBURN COMICS SAMURAI GUARD #6 by Kirk Abrigo Enter the Flying Dragons! This issue begins a new story arc for the Samurai Guard introducing the Flying Dragons! Who are they? What do they want? Are they the Samurai Guard's greatest allies… or deadliest foes?! Find out in Part 1 of this 4-part story arc! FC, 32pg $2.95 COMIC CREATORS NETWORK CCN: SHOW AND TELL VOLUME 1 TP by Various Show and Tell is an anthology featuring a myriad of comics and short stories put together by the talented members of the Kansas City Comic Creators Network — written and illustrated by 64 differentcontributors! Genres include Superhero, Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Comedy. SC, 215pg, b&w $10.00 COMIC CAVALCADE LADY DEATH ASHCAN TRIPLE-SIGNED by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes This might be your last chance to get the signature of the late Lady Death original artist Steven Hughes! A special warehouse find, these are all original first printing copies of the original Lady Death Ashcan from Chaos! Comics, and are signed by the late artist Steven Hughes, creator Brian Pulido, and colorist Jason Jensen. Limited to just 100 copies remaining, all of which ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 16pg $49.95 CHAOS! BIBLE DOUBLE-SIGNED by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Here's your chance to get the out-of-print Chaos! Bible, your guide to all the characters of the Chaos! Universe, signed by the authors William Christensen and Mark Seifert. Limited to just 200copies, all of which ship bagged-and-boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) FC, 48pg $6.99 EVIL ERNIE/LADY DEATH ASHCAN by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes This is an original first printing of one of the earliest Chaos! Comics ashcans, and we have a limited supply of about 200 copies available here for the first time! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $25.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI: ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR #4—TOMOE STRIKES EDITION by Billy Tucci The stunning beauty of Tomoe is captured on this special edition cover! The Shi novel is finally in print with tons of new illustrations by Billy Tucci, who also provides our exclusive new cover for this special edition of just 1,000 copies. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 32pg $5.95 O/A SHI: ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR #5—FEEL THE HEAT EDITION by Billy Tucci Bill Tucci turns up the heat on the scorching new special edition Shi cover! The Shi novel is finally in print with tons of new illustrations by Billy Tucci, who also provides an exclusive new cover for this special edition of just 1,000 copies. (CAUT: 4) b&w $5.95 *********************** COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND SAVAGE DRAGON: "FIGHT CENSORSHIP CAMPAIGN T-SHIRT Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon is running for President, and his first motion is to support the Fund on this brand new t-shirt! The Dragon appears in a suit lifting his middle finger and proclaiming "Fight Censorship! Support the CBLDF and Vote Savage Dragon in 2004!" A must-have for Savage Dragon fans, political junkies, and free-speech advocates alike, this 100% cotton shirt benefits the CBLDF's battle to protect our industry's First Amendment rights. MATURE AUDIENCES M-XXL MSRP: $20.00 SAVAGE DRAGON: "F*** CENSORSHIP CAMPAIGN T-SHIRT Censorship really honks off this Presidential candidate! Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon appears in a suit lifting his middle finger and proclaiming "F*** Censorship! Support the CBLDF and Vote Savage Dragon in 2004!" This one will definitely test the limits of the First, but its all for the benefit of the CBLDF's battle to protect our industry's First Amendment rights. MATURE AUDIENCES M-XXL MSRP: $20.00 COMICSONE BLACK LEOPARD GN #3 by Wing Shing Ma As Leopard heals from his bout with Eclipse, he and Martial Sanbu take a boat ride to a remote island where they meet a powerful cyborg, a strange ape-like mutation, and more Black Sun operatives! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 BRIDE OF DEIMOS GN #7 by Etsuko Ikeda & Yuho Ashibe Aboard a Japanese cruise liner, a seemingly lifeless mannequin seeks revenge! Also, Venus makes another devious move to reclaim her lost love. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 HOW TO DRAW KUNG FU COMICS VOLUME 1: COMPILING CHARACTERS HC by ComicsKey & Various Ever wondered how the great kung fu comics creators like Tony Wong, Andy Seto, and Wing Shing Ma work their magic? Now you can learn how its done with Volume 1 of How to Draw Kung Fu Comics! This first volume, subtitled "Compiling Characters," intuitively runs down the finer points of aesthetic character development — from how to design and draw character heads, to completing your character creations. You'll soon be on your way to producing your own original kung fu comics! HC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $19.95 HERO ART PRINTS SET by Wing Shing Ma 18 fantastic full-color digital prints (each measuring 10" x 15") from artistic genius Wing Shing Ma, featuring artwork based on his adaptation of the Academy Award-nominated film, Hero. Limited to 250 sets. Set (x18), 10x15, FC $29.99 LEGENDARY COUPLE GN #7 by Louis Cha & Tony Wang Kuo Yung is caught in a battle between two of the world's strongest and most renowned martial artists — his godfather Fong Ouyang and the Beggar of the North! Should he help? And if so, who? SC, 160pg, FC $14.95 NOW GN #2 by Sung Woo Park The incredible origin of the cat-like Cho Ryung is revealed when her clan sister comes to challenge the famous mute fighter. Also, another Yhun family member is introduced in the most violent of ways. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 SAINT LEGEND GN #8 by Andy Seto The Monkey King Wuku suffers a critical blow when he decides to once again take on the demonic Hades alone! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 SISTER RED VOLUME 1 TP by Shizuru Hayashiya From the artist of Onegai Teacher comes Sister Red! This is the story of Makato, Alice, and the "Night Family!" All sorts of odd things begin to happen when Makato survives being run down by a speeding car. Modern-day vampires, the occult, and hunters of the undead… 'nuff said! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STORM RIDERS PART 2: INVADING SUN VOLUME 3 TP by Wing Shing Ma Nameless has emerged from his retirement. His first order of business: to seize the Ultimate Sword from Cloud before his hateful spirit can cause calamity in the world! But both Cloud and his new weapon show violent resistance. Also: the curse of the Nie family begins to affect the Nie's only descendant… Wind. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $9.95 WEAPONS OF THE GODS GN #8 by Tony Wong In order to save Snow, Tian is ordered to heal the mortal wound he just dealt to Earth Lord. Meanwhile, Blackheart Nan and both the Nan and Dong clans are intercepted by the nefarious Flame Cult. Who will be first to reach the Heaven's Crystal? SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 COM.X CLASSWAR #4 by Rob Williams & Travel Foreman Area 51. It's time to tell the secret of what's really been out in the Nevada Desert all these years. Dr. Ellard shows Jefferson how the super-soldiers were created and we learn what price America paid in order to lead the world. Meanwhile, Enola Gay are closing in on American and Isaac, Heavyweight's out of jail and looking for payback, and one more super-human is about to be born. Ships with a 1:10 variant cover by Trevor Hairsine (Ultimate Six). (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XII #3 (MAR022097) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH CLA$$WAR TP by Rob Williams & Trevor Hairsine Collects the first three issues. Features brand-new cover by Tervor, clean versions of previous covers, interior posters, and exclusive pages from issues #4 and #5! (STAR20151) SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $12.95 ************************* PUNCTURE #6 by Russell Uttley & Ben Oliver EYE IN THE SUN // MOON OVER OCEAN: Series 1 finale! Luc Bannor lies burnt in a coma after brutally slaying Priest; Sam Keen fights desperately to preserve his life's fragile balance; the Canimal killer continues to murder women to feed the Nov'ar being farmed beneath Inferno; and the final pieces fall into place. Na Eth Nov'ar, Dark Uncles — through the mists of time a Knight of The Holy Word awakens — to name them and begin the savage myth! Absolute bloody mayhem! Squarebound. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XII #6 (JUN022144) FC, 40pg (6 of 6—Note Price) $4.50 COMICS CONSPIRACY GYPSY ROSE #1 by Doug Miers, Ron Adrian, & Rob Lean Gypsy Rose is a Romani woman with a terrifying legacy: she carries the fourth nail of The Crucifixion! If she stays in any one place more than a few hours, the demons hunting her will catch up. So she keeps moving, ever-vigilant, ever-cursed. Featuring the stunning artwork of Ron Adrian (Dreams of the Darkchylde, Coven). b&w, 32pg $2.95 CPM MANGA NADESICO BOOK 2 GN—NEW PRINTING by Kia Asamiya New Smaller Format! While investigating a strange space anomaly, the space battleship Nadesico encounters a long-lost interstellar cruiser that vanished mysteriously many years ago. What bizarre connection binds these two ships? But first, it's the forces of Earth versus the alien armada of Jupiter… with the Nadesico caught in the middle! Art and story by Kia Asamiya, creator of Dark Angel and artist of Marvel's Uncanny X-Men, and the recent DC Comics compilation, Batman: Child of Dreams! SC, 5x7, 168pg, b&w $9.99 THE SLAYERS RETURN BOOK 1 GN by Hajime Kanazaka & Shoko Yoshinaka They've always been bitter rivals, but now Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent must put aside their differences and join forces for a common goal: to save the world! Part comedy, part fantasy epic, part action/adventure, Slayers is sure to appeal to readers of all ages! SC, 5x7, 136pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE SLAYERS TRADE PAPERBACKS Catch up on the sword-and-sorcery hi-jinx of The Slayers — Lina Inverse and Gourry Gabriev — in these trade paperback collections, including the two volumes of the Super- Explosive Demon Story (SEDS)! Original stories by Hajime Kanzaka, with art by Rui Araizumi and Shoko Yoshinaka. BOOK 1: MEDIEVAL MAYHEM (STAR09826)—SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.95 BOOK 4: SPELLBOUND (STAR19924)—SC, 6x8, 184pg, b&w $15.95 SEDS BOOK 1: LEGEND OF DARKNESS (STAR15993)—SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 SEDS BOOK 2: LEGACY OF THE DRAGON GOD (STAR17252)—SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 DARK ANGEL VOLUME FIVE: LEGEND OF THE SACRED BEAST II TP by Kia Asamiya The enigmatic angel, Dark has been sidetracked from his quest. He needs to rescue his fairy companion, Kyo and retrieve his sword from the ruthless and evil forces known as the Gairana. Dark will need to focus his strength and skills in order to overcome this deadly threat, but even if he succeeds, he still must come to grips with his ultimate destiny...in the far off realm of Oukoku! (STAR17351) SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $15.95 LODOSS WAR: DEEDLIT'S TALE VOLUMES ONE & TWO TP by Ryo Mizuno and Seisuko Yoneyama Deedlit and Parn join up with the wizard Slayn to free the village of Hanam from an evil warlord. They are hopelessly outnumbered and, to make matters worse, an Elf named Estas, is trying to come between Deedlit and Parn! VOL. 1: ONE CHOICES (STAR16671)—SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. TWO: FOREST OF NO RETURN (STAR17633)—SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 ************** Manga 18 LA BLUE GIRL MANGA EDITION BOOK 6: BESTIAL BEAUTY GN by Toshio Maeda SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 216pg, b&w $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH UROTSUKIDOJI: LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND BOOK 3 GN by Toshio Maeda SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 216pg, b&w $16.95 CROSSGEN ENTERTAINMENT NEGATION WAR PART ONE Written By Tony Bedard Penciled By Paul Pelletier What will the unpredictable minds behind NEGATION unleash as universes collide? It's been built-up for nearly four years. Now, the world-crushing machine of the dark Negation Universe finally launches an all-out invasion of our own! Can anything challenge their horrific power and prevent utter annihilation? NEGATION has racked up critical praise month after month…now it's your chance to find out why…and to see CrossGen's first superhero! 32 pgs, full color, on sale March 17 $2.95 BRATH #14 Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Andrea Di Vito Who will avenge the son of Brath? Battling her way through a tribe of Cruithi warriors, Tani will make the guilty pay for the loss of her son! 32 pgs, on sale March 31 $2.95 EL CAZADOR: THE BLOODY BALLAD OF BLACKJACK TOM #1 Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Sergio Cariello Cover By Mike Perkins The outrageous origin of Captain Sin's fearsome foe! His cold heart is as horribly scarred as his frightful face…but how did the deadly pirate known as Blackjack Tom get that way? Find out in this special one-shot as EL CAZADOR writer Chuck Dixon spins a twisted tale of shipwrecks, murder, and cruel, cruel fate! 32 pgs, on sale March 3 $2.95 KISS KISS, BANG BANG #3 Written By Tony Bedard Penciled By Mike Perkins The secret past of Lazarus Bale! Who is the criminal mastermind behind the international crime cartel A.X.I.S.? Can anything save Sir Charles Basildon and Stephanie Shelley from this albino arch villain? And why doesn't he keep a bevy of beauties in his secret fortress? All the best villains do… 32 pgs, on sale March 10 $2.95 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: THE WILD HUNT #2 Written By Brian Pulido Penciled By Jim Cheung "Season Two" of LADY DEATH continues! With the Eldritch now ruling Europe, Lady Death leads the resistance with allies who were once her enemies…only to face enemies who were once allies! Who is the betrayer in their midst? And where is her most trusted friend, Wolfram Von Bach? Expect the unexpected, because Brian Pulido and Jim Cheung have turned everything upside down! 32 pgs, on sale March 31 $2.95 ROUTE 666 #22 Written By Tony Bedard Penciled By Karl Moline Ship of 20,000 Corpses! Deep behind the Iron Curtain, Cassie searches for the gateway to Perdition. But what she and her small team find instead is a ghost ship trapped in the ice…whose frozen passengers are just waiting for a warm body to stop by! 32 pgs, on sale March 24 $2.95 RUSE: ARCHARD'S AGENTS -- MYRMORIA Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Steve McNiven Return to RUSE through a one-shot illustrated by Fantastic Four's Steve McNiven! Professional adventurer Theophilus Dare accompanies an expedition to find the fabled lost city on the floor of the sea. But there's dirty work afoot as foreign spies plot to capture the experimental submarine…that Dare and his companions are traveling in! And if you know Dare, then you know that this is just the start of the action! 32 pgs, on sale March 3 $2.95 SOJOURN #33 Written By Ian Edginton Penciled By Greg Land Is Arwyn about to find the final two fragments? The good news: Arwyn, Gareth and Cassidy have located the one living being who knows where the last two fragments of Ayden's arrow are. The bad news: He's deep within the fabled mountain halls of the Iskani kings…guarded by a garrison of Mordath's trolls! 32 pgs, on sale March 17 $2.95 WAY OF THE RAT #23 Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Luke Ross More monkey madness! Boon battles an immortal creature intent on eating him…and only Po Po can save him! The problem is, the monkey mentor is trapped in a danger even he cannot figure a way out of! Plus: the Silken Ghost encounters her match in combat…but who is he? 32 pgs, on sale March 3 $2.95 R.A. SALVATORE'S DEMONWARS VOL. 2: EYE FOR AN EYE Written By Scott Ciencin Penciled By Greg Tocchini Coinciding with the release of R.A. Salvatore's The Highwayman, it's the next chapter of the DemonWar saga! On the hunt for justice, the mighty barbarian Andacanavar faces assassins, harems and demon djinns! Illustrated by rising superstar Greg Tocchini! Collecting DEMONWARS: EYE FOR AN EYE #1 - #6 for a nice price! 160 pgs, Traveler-sized graphic novel, on sale March 24 $9.95 Also Available: DEMONWARS VOL. 1 STAR18463…$9.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI CONVENTION PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE SKETCH COMIC BOOK by Billy Tucci On the cusp of Shi's 10th Anniversary comes this exclusive comic convention classic with a new twist. In the vein of Billy Tucci's fan favorite Shi "Tour Books" comes his very first "Convention Sketch" comic. Once again Billy utilizes his much copied "one-of-a- kind comics cover" on a replica Crusade art board blanketing 48 pages chock full of his most beautiful convention sketches collected over the past 10 years. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 48pg $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI: NIGHTSTALKERS by Tucci, Golden, Cohn, & Mayerik This classic story of police abuse is masterfully painted by artist extraordinaire Val Masyerik pits Shi in a life and death struggle against former beau and ex-cop Pete DeNyse and the corrupt system he vows to bring down. FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A SHI 5TH YEAR CELEBRATION POSTER Almost five years ago, Crusade unveiled this stunning poster of Billy Tucci's Shi adorned in crimson/black armor before a stunning collection of Shi comic covers. A limited number of these 22" x 36" heavy stock posters are once again available exclusively through Previews. (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x36, FC $9.99 O/A SHI WARRIOR SWORD SET Three blades are mirror-polished and feature 440 stainless steel, heat tempered lines, and the laser-engraved "Shi" logo. Decorative gold and black designs embellish wooden scabbards, while detailed scenes adorn the solid brass pommel, hilt, and throat of each piece. This set includes a katana (39 ¼" with a 28 7/8" blade), a Wakisashi (24 ¼" with a 16 ¼" blade), and a Tanto (15 ¼" with a 8 ¾" blade), and comes ready to display on a three-tiered presentation rack emblazoned with the kanji Shi. (CAUT: 4) Set $299.99 ******************** DARK PLANET PRODUCTIONS GHOST WOLF #1 by El Torres, Siku, & Loren Lorente The Frozen North, where only the strong survive. Where clans honor the protector spirits in order to survive. What happens when a protector spirit forsakes his own clan and the clan is wiped out by its enemies? MATURE READERS FC, 44pg $6.50 2 TO THE CHEST #2 by James Hudnall & Mazi The plot thickens: Troy's life is turned upside down. He finds out what's on the mysterious disc. But he's no closer to finding out what it is. And he's being pursued by killers at every turn. Who are they and why is the disc so important to them? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.99 ROGUES #2 by Juan Torres & JJ Ryp What is in the red jewel that everybodt is after? From the sewers to the roof tops, everyone in the city of Gerada is hunting Bram and Weasel… and they don't know why! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.99 DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA #3 by Brian Augustyn, Mike S. Miller, & Rael As Huma and his allies continue their path of adventure, an old friend from Huma's past shows up. Nut is Magius, now a powerful sorcerer, still interested in Huma's friendship, or does he serve the dark forces of the evil Dragonqueen? Huma, Kaz the minotaur, and the beautiful Silver Dragon must choose wisely or be destroyed. Cover by Andrew DeVito. FC, 32pg $2.95 HEDGE KNIGHT #5 by George Martin, Ben Avry, & Mark Millar In this prequel story to A Song of Ice and Fire, night falls over the life on one noble knight and brings the dawn of his squire's knighthood. Dubbing himself "Ser Duncan the Tall", The Hedge Knight sets forth to the tourney at Ashford Meadow in search of fame and glory and the honor of upholding his oath as a knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Unfortunately for him, the world isn't ready for a knight who keeps his oaths, and his chivalrous methods could be the very cause of his demise. MILLER CVR.?FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 NASMITH CVR.?FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $5.95 G.I. JOE #28 by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley "Players and Pawns" Part 1: While the Baroness chooses between love and duty, Cobra Commander and Destro make bold moves to secure their own positions. Meanwhile, Snake Eyes returns to face the repercussions of his drastic decision, the Joes have a graduation ceremony and some fresh faces join a new campaign against Cobra's forces. All this and Sierra Gordo under siege in Part 1 of the first full-length story arc! FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE: FRONTLINE VOLUME 2—ICEBOUND TP by Jolley, Johnson, Feister, Pina, & Harris Seven years ago, a mission to an Arctic research base went horribly wrong, leaving only one survivor: the G.I. Joe named Duke. Now, Duke must lead Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Frostbite, Lifeline, and Airtight back to the site of the massacre… where they'll discover that the original evil has evolved into something much worse. Four issues of action, desperation, and creeping paranoia: Icebound. SC, 96pg, FC $12.95 G.I. JOE: RELOADED #1 by John Ney Reiber & Eddy Barrows; cover by Adi Granov All new continuity for G.I. Joe! G.I. Joe faces its first challenge as a team when COBRA threatens to turn the stolen Spectre warjet prototype against America herself ? to destroy the heart of the nation. But the team must identify this mysterious target before they can defend it. Has COBRA Commander targeted the nation's heart with the eyes of a madman, or a genius? And when these heroes make their stand against the weapon of the future, where will the ultimate victory be found? In the overwhelming technological superiority of the machine, or the heart and guts of the soldier? FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE VS. THE TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 1 TP by Blaylock, Jolley, & Millar What if the Transformers, living alien robots from another world, fell in to the hands of COBRA, a small, quickly growing organization bent on world domination? When COBRA launches their first attack on U.S. soil, armed with tanks, jets, and vehicles that transform into giant robots, it's too much for the regular armed forces to handle, and G.I. Joe is formed to stop them. Freeing the heroic Optimus Prime from COBRA's controls is the world's only hope. SC, 160pg, FC $15.95 MICRONAUTS VOLUME 2 #1 by Dan Jolley & Pat Broderick The Micronauts are a small band of freedom fighters in a subatomic realm, trying to survive as they hunt down the evil tyrant, Baron Karza. But their quest forces them to live in two universes: the Microcosm and the gigantic dimension of Earth. Can their mission withstand assaults from evil warlords, galactic dictators – and the Florida police force? Find out in "The Devil You Know." BRODERICK CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.95 KURTH CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.95 STREET FIGHTER: ALL CAST POSTER Art by Aronold Tsang, featuring the whole cast from Street Fighter Alpha, Street Fighter II, and Street Fighter Third Strike, this 50-character jam poster is a must-have for the fans. (CAUT: 4) Poster $5.95 STREET FIGHTER: CHUN LI COLLECTOR'S BUST First in a series of Capcom collector's busts from Udon Entertainment. The main lady of Street Fighter is captured is 3D in this detailed sculpt. Each copy is hand cast and painted. Ready to display. (CAUT: 4) Bust $39.99 STREET FIGHTER: M. BISON COLLECTOR'S BUST M. Bison is the evil ruler of Shadaloo, an international crime organization. And he will use his Psycho Power to crush anybody who is in his way. Each copy is hand cast and painted. Ready to display. (CAUT: 4) Bust $49.99 STREET FIGHTER VOLUME 1 TP by Sui-Chong, Lee, Tsang, Hou, & Udon Collecting the main story of the first six issues of the smashing hit comic produced by Udon Entertainment, this trade also includes the nine-page prequel that was previously only available in the convention exclusive Street Fighter #0! Digest Format. SC, 5x7, 144pg, FC $9.99 VOLTRON VOLUME 2 #3 by Dan Jolley, E.J. Su, & Clint Hilinski Having infiltrated the Galaxy Garrison research base in an effort to reclaim the stolen Lion ships, the Voltron Force faces an unexpected and fierce opponent: a bizarre alternate version of Voltron composed of 15 vehicles. At the same time, Commander Hawkins uncovers a betrayal a the highest level of the Garrison… and on Arus, Sven's nightmare's grow worse. Watch as everything begins to converge in Chapter 3 of "Paradise Lost." FC, 32pg $2.95 DH PUBLISHING HINO HORROR VOLUME 1: THE RED SNAKE GN by Hideshi Hino Something evil lurks within the house. Is it is in the rooms that no one enters, it is in the forest that is all around, and it is in the minds of the people that live there. Only when a red snake appears does the evil manifest itself, unleashing horrific events that end in a bloody orgy of murder and mayhem. MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 HINO HORROR VOLUME 2: THE BUG BOY GN by Hideshi Hino Sanpei is bullied at school and mistreated at home. His only real friends are his pets. But when he gets stung by a strange insect, Sanpei's life changes forever. Transformed into a huge poisonous bug, he escapes to discover the world outside. There, he finds only more hatred, and eventually he returns to exact a terrifying revenge. MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 DORK STORM PRESS PS238 #7 It's history report time at ps238, and our meta children have decided to write a paper about the world's first super-hero, Mister Extraordinary! Journey back in time and thrill to the adventures of the man who set the stage for the age of heroes. b&w $2.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY STARS OF THE MONTH LOUIS RIEL: A COMIC-STRIP BIOGRAPHY HC by Chester Brown Nominated for two Harveys and two Eisners for "Best Continuing Series" and "Best Artist"! Was Louis Riel one of the founding fathers, or a murderer? He was so charismatic he was elected to government twice while in exile with a prize on his head — but his erratic behavior cast doubts on his sanity. (STAR20071) MATURE READERS HC, 6x9, 260pg, b&w $24.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 4 Nominated for "Best Single Issue," "Best Publication Design," and "Best Anthology." Stories include a 55-page, full-color biography of famed Tintin creator Hergé along with a 30-page retrospective of Frank King's early Gasoline Alley Sunday pages. (STAR14287) SC, 9x12, 160pg, FC $24.95 THE PLAYBOY : YUMMY FUR COLLECTION by Chester Brown Chester Brown's courageous and deeply unsettling account of his relationship with pornography begins with an abandoned copy of Playboy. Guilt shadows Chester for the next 15 years as he tracks the influence of pornography on his relationships with women. (STAR02397) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 170pg, b&w $12.95 ******************* DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS DEVIL MAY CRY #2 Written by Brad Mick; Art by Pat Lee Things really start to heat up for our mouthful merc when he goes mano-a-monster with the massive demon lord known as Phantom. But are Dante's pistols and wisecracks enough to take down this multi-limbed menace? And what's the agenda of the mysterious swordsman who trails Dante's every move from the shadows? Expect plenty of action and intrigue in the second installment of the hit series based on the top-selling video game franchise. FC, 40pg $3.95 Monthly DUEL MASTERS #5 Written by Brian Augustyn; Penciled by Jeremy Tiongson Colored by Dreamwave Colors It's a whole new deal--and the dawn of bigger revelations and stranger mysteries of the battle realm. Shobu learns more about the secrets behind being a true Duel Master and discovers new battles, weirder creatures, bigger matches and a whole new level of danger and excitement! As Shobu sees his skills and knowledge grow, he begins to hope that the one mystery he truly wants to solve may finally be within his grasp: the secret of his long missing father. This series is a collaborative creation of Dreamwave, Hasbro, and Wizards of the Coast. It is based on the popular comics, television series, toys, and other merchandise in Japan with an estimated readership of 1.6 million! FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON #21 Written by Simon Furman; Penciled by Guido Guidi; Inked by Elaine To Colored by David Cheung As SCORPONOK targets KICKER, convinced that he can fast-track their ENERGON program, so OPTIMUS PRIME faces off against UNICRON'S Four Horsemen on CYBERTRON. Trapped, outgunned, PRIME can only wonder helplessly at the fate of Earth. Unless, that is, he and his fellow AUTOBOTS get a helping hand from SIG OMEGA… and the Spark of Combination! From Simon Furman and Guido Guidi! FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE # 3 (ONGOING) Written by Brad Mick; Art by Don Figueroa Because you, the fans, demanded it, Transfan-fave JETFIRE returns to the pages of G1 courtesy of the villainous STARSCREAM, who has, out of fear for his own life, formed an uneasy alliance with the AUTOBOTS. But is the combination of the AUTOBOTS' courage, JETFIRE'S intelligence, and STARSCREAM'S conniving enough to thwart the super-powered zealot SUNSTORM from destroying both the Earth and CYBERTRON?! FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS: THE WAR WITHIN VOL. 2 #6 Written by Simon Furman; Penciled by Andrew Wildman; Inked by Erik Sander Colored by Dreamwave Colors The shocking conclusion! At the very heart of the planet, the Fallen prepares to crack the seal on the Well of All Sparks, lighting CYBERTRON up like a beacon. Somehow SHOCKWAVE must convince the AUTOBOTS to bolster his all-out attack on the Fallen… before it's too late for them all. From Simon Furman and Andrew Wildman, cover by Don Figueroa. FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS ARMADA: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE #1 Written by Adam Patyk/Brad Mick; Art by Various Cover by Joe Ng Now you can capture all the in-depth details of the hottest TRANSFORMERS series in years: ARMADA! From AUTOBOTS to MINI-CONS—and everything in between— you'll find stunning art and all-new bios on every page. Don't miss out on the chance to get this exhaustive reference to the mega-hit TRANSFORMERS ARMADA toy line, cartoon, and comic—with a special comic tie-in to the next big TF series: ENERGON! Whether you want to catch up with your favorites or get in on the ground floor for ENERGON, this is where to begin! Part 1 of a 3-Issue Finite Series. FC, 48pg $4.95 Monthly DRIPPYTOWN DRIPPYTOWN COMICS 2003 An eclectic collection of 16 different artists and writers has been complied into this third issue of the Drippytown Comic series. Features include autobiographical strips by Tony Millionaire, James Lloyd, Colin Upton, Robin Bougie, Ted Dave, and Shaun Hayes Holgate. Humorous, poignant, and ingenious. MATURE READERS SC, 56pg, b&w $4.50 DYNAMIC FORCES DR. DOOM FULL-SIZED HEAD BUST Since his first appearance in Fantastic Four #5, Victor Von Doom, the iron-fisted ruler of Latveria, has fought against every major hero in the Marvel Universe! Now, sculptor/painter Mike Hill and designed Alex Ross have captured the dreaded despot in this new addition to the DF full-size head bust line! Standing close to 16" tall, and almost 12" wide, the Dr. Doom Full-Size Head Bust captures every detail of this classic Marvel Villain: the cold mask covering his scarred face, the folds of his cape and hood, and his calculating eyes! Shipping in May 2004. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Bust $350.00 DF HELLBOY MOVIE LITHOGRAPHS Born in the flames of hell and brought to Earth to perpetrate evil, Hellboy (Ron Perlman) was rescued from sinister forces by the benevolent Dr. Broom (John Hurt), who raised him to be a hero. In Dr. Broom's secret Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense, Hellboy creates an unlikely family consisting of the telepathic "Mer-Man" Abe Sapien (Doug Jones) and Liz Sherman (Selma Blair), the woman he loves who can control fire. Hidden from the very society that they protect, they stand as the key line of defense against an evil madman who seeks to reclaim Hellboy to the dark side and use his powers to destroy mankind. Now, through an exclusive arrangement with Revolution Studios, Dynamic Forces is proud to present the official line of Hellboy Lithographs featuring characters and images from this incredible film! Presented here are the characters of the film! Hellboy measures 18" by 24". Also available signed by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. Abe Sapien measures 11" by 22 ½"; the villainous Grigory measures 11" by 22 ½"; and Hellboy's love interest Liz Sherman measures 11" by 22 ½". Each is printed on 80 lb. gallerie silk stock. Also available is the unsigned lithograph set, containing all four lithographs for the price of three! HELLBOY REG.?Lithograph $19.99 HELLBOY SGN.?Lithograph (CAUT: 2) $49.99 ABE SAPIEN?Lithograph $19.99 GRIGORY?Lithograph $19.99 LIZ SHERMAN?Lithograph $19.99 SET (x4)?Lithographs $59.97 DF TOMB RAIDER #40 DF EXCLUSIVE VIRGIN COVER Sojourn artist Greg Land provides the breathtaking cover to Tomb Raider #40, and when DF saw this image, we had to make something special for the fans! Featuring Greg Land's pure Lara Croft art, this DF exclusive edition of Tomb Raider #40 is limited to only 1,000 copies and features a Certificate of Authenticity and will be sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker! FC $14.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #500 ROMITA SIGNED Spidey turns 500 as the Amazing Spider-Man series returns to its original numbering! Best of all this historic issue is available thanks to Dynamic Forces signed by artist John Romita Sr.! Each signed copy is hand-numbered sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $69.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA ORIGINS LITHOGRAPH A/P EDITION ROSS SIGNED Alex Ross' amazing painted pages from the Captain America: Red White and Blue HC are presented here as a high-quality DF lithograph! The entire history of Steve Rogers and his re-birth into the ultimate warrior has been captured here in the beautiful painted style that Ross is famous for! Measuring 22" by 28" and printed on 100 lbs. gallerie art silk stock, each edition of the limited masterpiece is strictly limited! This A/P edition (Artist's Proof) has never before been offered, and each piece is individually numbered and personally signed by Ross himself! (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, 22x28, FC $129.99 DF MARVEL MILLENNIUM MOMENTS LITHOGRAPH 4-STAR SIGNATURE EDITION This amazing, stupendous, and momentous Marvel Lithograph features eight of the defining moments from the history of Marvel comics! With Spidey as the centerpiece, the defining moments and images of the Punisher, Hulk, Avengers, Fantastic Four, "classic" X-Men, and "new" X-Men are captured here by painter John Estes, who signs this piece along with three other Marvel creators: Richard Isanove, Jim Krueger, and Darrick Robertson! Measuring a perfect 18" by 24" and printed on gallerie art silk stock, this high-end piece of collectible artwork will be the centerpiece of your collection! (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.61 DFE TOMB RAIDER: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE #1 Writer Kevin McCarthy (writer and editor of the upcoming Kavalier and Clay comics) brings you a brand new 24-page Tomb Raider tale along with artist Joyce Chin (Witchblade/Vampirella/Magdelena)! Featuring a gold foil logo, this DF exclusive edition is strictly limited, and features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker! Also available is the "virgin" white sketch cover featuring an original sketch by artist Joyce Chin. CHIN GOLD FOIL CVR.?b&w, 24pg $10.00 VIRGIN WHITE SKETCH CVR.?b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 2) $69.99 DF WITCHBLADE/VAMPIRELLA/MAGDELENA: THE UNTOLD STORY #1 ADAMS GOLD FOIL COVER Written by fan favorite Gail Simone and beautifully drawn by Joyce Chen! Featuring an exclusive story in this DF limited edition comic! Featuring Vampi, Maggie, and Witchblade edited by Renee Geerlings and Maureen McTigue ? seven times the charm! Here's your chance to get all your women in one package. Featuring a gold foil logo, this DF exclusive edition is strictly limited, and features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker! Also available as a rare Adams cover signed edition! REG. CVR.?b&w $10.00 RARE CVR.?b&w (CAUT: 2) $29.99 DF POWERS VOLUME 2 #1 SIGNED Signed by Brian Michael Bendis! Deena and Walker are back… but the world of superheroes has gone to hell and you have to see it to believe it! The world of Powers has changed so much for this new arc that a new number was the only way to go! A perfect jumping-on point for the award-winning superhero crime drama! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $19.99 DFE/WA THE DARKNESS VOLUME 2 #1 FOIL COVER The Darkness returns! But what has happened in the last year since his disappearance? Where has he been? This first issue delves in to those questions and many more and introduces the art of Dale Keown to the world of The Darkness! FC $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARVEL KNIGHTS #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EDITION! The new Marvel Knights ongoing series featuring Daredevil, Black Widow, The Punisher, Dagger and so many other characters in the Marvel Universe! Each limited edition is sealed with a DF holo-foil Sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! FC $5.99 ******************* DFE FATHOM: KILLIAN'S TIDE #1 LIMITED ULTRA RARE FOIL EDITION Each limited edition is sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity FC $6.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EARTH X: CAPTAIN AMERICA STATUE WITH BONUS STATUE Ships with a random DF statue or bust at no additional charge! In the twisted and decaying world of Earth X, the Marvel Universe looks to the hero know as Cap. Now, master artist Alex Ross has once again cast his creative eye to launch this full-size 13" tall statue atop a base measuring 6" by 9". Each has been captured by sculptors Alex Ross with Jared Shiflet and painted in the vivid! Strictly limited to 1999. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Alex Ross! (CAUT: 4) REG.?Statue $149.99 BRONZE?Statue $199.99 DYNAMIC FORCES DAREDEVIL: DEATH OF ELEKTRA STATUE WITH BONUS STATUE Ships with a random DF statue or bust at no additional charge! From Frank Miller's original Daredevil run, Dynamic Forces presents the moment of Daredevil's greatest loss — the Death of Elektra Statue. Sculpted and painted by Martin Canale, and based on designs by Greg Horn, the detail in this statue is unparalled! Limited to only 1982 units! Measuring 11" wide and standing almost 10" tall, the statue is the first of this collectible series of "diorama" statues from Dynamic Forces. (CAUT: 4) Statue $189.99 DF SPIDER-WOMAN #1 AUTHENTIX EDITION The rare Spider-Woman #1 Authentix edition! DF is bringing you one of the coolest collectibles of all time! Featuring the first issue of Spider-Woman, with the best behind the scenes art available! Featuring the artist's rendition from pencils to inks, to finished art and then colored pages! Each limited edition is sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! FC $15.00 DF SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8 TURNER SIGNED EDITION An explosive six-part storyline featuring art by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner begins here! After the cataclysmic events of Superman/Batman #6, Batman discovers something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay... and it looks like a girl. Now Superman wants to take care of her, Wonder Woman wants to protect her, and Darkseid wants to make her his new weapon. Will she battle on the side of good...or evil? Each signed copy is numbered, sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available as a Re-Marked edition with a head sketch by Mike Turner (copies will have either Batman head sketches or Superman head sketches), as a signed edition featuring the signature of writer Jeph Loeb, and an unsigned edition with a CCG grading of 9.6! (CAUT: 2) TURNER SGN.?FC $29.99 REMARKED?FC $99.99 LOEB SGN.?FC $24.99 CCG GRADED 9.6?FC $89.99 SUPERMAN/BATMAN #2 RARE FIRST PRINT DF has found a limited number of first printings of Superman/Batman #2 and is now offering them signed by the creators! Each Signed copy is numbered, sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available signed and re-marked by artist Ed Mcguinness with a Batman head sketch. (CAUT: 2) MCGUINNESS SGN.?FC $19.99 LOEB SGN.?FC $19.99 MCGUINNESS REMARKED?FC $89.99 BATMAN #625 SIGNED The creative team of 100 Bullets brings the six-part "Broken City" to an explosive conclusion! Over the past six months, Batman has been pushed to his limits ? physically and mentally. But when the Dark Knight finally catches up to Angel Lupo and discovers the dark secret behind a young boy's dead parents, his world is turned upside-down... and he'll need the help of The Joker to put things right! Don't miss the end of the Batman arc everyone will be talking about! Each signed copy is numbered, sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF BATGIRL #50 SIGNED Signed by Rick Leonardi! A fantastic extra-sized 50th issue featuring the fracas everyone's been waiting for! For months, Batgirl's feelings of resentment toward Batman have risen from simmer to boil. Now, fueled by the emotion-charging drug Soul, Batgirl explodes in a fury of fists and feet. That's right: It's Batgirl versus Batman ? the knockdown, drag-out battle you thought you'd never see! Each signed copy is numbered, sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 JLA #94 SIGNED Signed by artist John Byrne! Powerhouse talents John Byrne, Chris Claremont, and Jerry Ordway team up to bring you the JLA event of the year: "The 10th Circle!" The JLA investigates a rash of child disappearances ? but start to go missing themselves! And who is that mysterious group that seems to be watching their every move? Each signed copy is numbered, sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available as a CGC 9.4 graded issue! (CAUT: 2) CLAREMONT SGN.?FC $19.99 ORDWAY SGN.?FC $19.99 CGC 9.4?FC $69.99 DF WOLVERINE/PUNISHER #1 SIGNED Signed by artist Lee Weeks! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF THE PUNISHER MOVIE ADAPTATION #1 Signed by artist Pat Oliffe! Marvel's next big-screen smash super-hero hit is almost here and now's your chance to start your collection off with this signed, and authenticated edition of the official Marvel adaptation of The Punisher! Each signed copy is hand- numbered features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF CABLE & DEADPOOL #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Fabian Nicieza! Hope & Crosby … Gibson & Glover … Cable & Deadpool?! Wade Wilson and Nathan Summers are back – and this time, they're stuck with each other! Can two grown men with deadly genetic weaponry live together without driving each other crazy?! Action, adventure, black humor, black-ops, face-changing viruses, gratuitous France-bashing and lots of gunfire mark the return of your two favorite anti-heroes to their own ongoing series. Each signed copy is hand-numbered features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #9 (Sep032270) FC $19.99 ULTIMATE FF #1 SIGNED COMPLETE SET Featuring matching #'s signed by the entire creative team! The greatest team in all of comics at long last receives the Ultimate treatment! Bear witness to the formation of The Four--Reed Richards Johnny Storm Susan Storm and Ben Grimm--icons for the new century! Writers Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar along with the incomparable art of Adam Kubert are prepared to take the FF to the Ultimate Marvel Universe ? and DF is offering you signed editions by all three ? available in a complete set featuring matching numbers ? on this brand new Ultimate #1! Each signed copy is hand- numbered features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) Set $99.99 TRANSFORMERS VS. G.I. JOE #1 SIGNED DF EXCLUSIVE COVER Signed By Jae Lee! They met once before but that was close to 20 years ago. Now the two premiere toy and comic book lines of the 1980's meet in the 21st Century to do ultimate battle! G.I.Joe vs. The Transformers and DF has an exclusive alternate cover to complete your collection! Illustrated by the incomparable Jae Lee, these two toy titans have never looked better! (CAUT: 2) FC $11.00 DF ULTIMATE X-MEN #36 SIGNED Ultimate scribe Brian Michael Bendis signs this pulse-pounding issue of Ultimate X-Men exclusively for DF! Each signed copy is hand-numbered features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF PUNISHER PREMIERE LIMITED EDITION LUNCHBOX While we doubt Frank Castle AKA The Punisher is much of a lunchbox collector there's no reason for you not to add the Dynamic Forces Limited Edition Metal Lunchbox to your collection. And with the movie scheduled for next August, this is the perfect time to jump in early on Punisher collectibles! Perfect for storing your lunch or anything else this metal lunchbox features classic images of the Punisher in action. (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox $14.99 O/A DF GHOST RIDER LIMITED EDITION LUNCHBOX Perfect for storing your lunch or anything else this metal lunchbox features classic images of Ghost Rider in action! Lunchbox $19.99 O/A DFE AVENGERS: INFINITY #1 ALTERNATE COVER Featuring a Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate cover by artists Sean Chen and George Perez! This new mini-series features Thor and The Avengers against a power so cosmic, it took this special series to tell the tale! (CAUT: 2) FC $6.99 O/A EARTH X X DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER With a Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate cover by the team of John Paul Leon and painter Alex Ross! This issue of Earth X is the climax of the first series, and offers a bridge for Universe X! FC $6.95 O/A DF AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 13" BUST M/P EDITION Our "amazing" 13" full-size head-bust of everyone's favorite wall-crawler is long sold- out. However, DF produced a limited edition known as a "Manufacturer's Proof" and is now making these available! Designed by Alex Ross, sculpted by Mike Hill, and inspired by the work of John Romita Sr.! Bust $299.99 ************************* STAR OF THE MONTH DYNAMIC FORCES WOLVERINE WEAPON X 8-INCH BUST The Weapon X saga, as written and illustrated by Barry Windsor-Smith told the tale of Wolverine's skeleton becoming laced with adamantium! Inspired by those classic images, with designs and sculpts by Martin Canale, the Weapon X bust comes alive! Caught in a ferocious escape from the shattered green tube in which he was encased, the enraged Logan breaks free. Measuring a full 8" high with a base that measures 6 inches wide, the Wolverine: Weapon X Bust is limited to only 1991 units, the year the Weapon X series was told in Marvel Comics Presents! (CAUT: 4) (STAR19739) Bust $89.99 ************************ EDICIONES LA CUPULA S A FRENCH KISS #10 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 100+pg, PC $9.95 88MPH STUDIOS INC. GHOSTBUSTERS: LEGION #2 by Andrew Dabb, Steve Kurth, Serge LaPointe, & Blond A series of coordinated hauntings are running the Ghostbusters ragged, and no matter how fast they move, somehow, the spooks are always one step ahead. Meanwhile, escapted mental patient Michael Draverhaven watches them from the shadows. Is he there to help? Or does he have something else in mind? Variant cover by Dan Brereton (Nocturnals)! REG. CVR.—FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 BRERETON CVR. —FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.50 TRON: DEREZZED #2 by Andrew Dabb, Gabe Bridwell, Serge LaPointe, & Blond With Ion dead, Jet vows to track down his friend's murderer. His search takes him to Turing, a small town no the edge of the digital world populated by outcast programs home to the Cult of the User, a religious movement dedicated to the worship of Jet. But with zealots begging him for miracles he can't perform, shady priests who refuse to answer his questions and a team of assassins on his tale, Jet is about to learn that being a god isn't all that it's cracked up to be. REG. CVR. —FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 CHROMIUM CVR.—FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $5.95 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 1: EDGAR ALLEN POE?NEW PRINTING This complete revised and expanded edition retains seven illustrated presentations from the first edition, including "The Raven," "The Bells," and "The Tell Tale Heart." These are joined by over 60 pages of new comic adaptations, including "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Masque of the Red Death," and "Never Bet the Devil Your Head." SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 EVOLVE PUBLISHING JULIA CRUZ EVOLUTION COP #1 by Rudy Garcia Evolution Police rookie Julia Cruz has her first assignment: save the world from a madman. In order to get his DNA, she must travel back to 1979, which, even in 2111, is very risky. She must be careful not to change the future, and she must complete the mission in 12 hours, or be stuck in the past forever! FC (1 of 4) $2.95 EXHIBIT-A-PRESS SUPERNATURAL LAW #40 It's midnight and attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd open the doors to their newly refurbished offices at 13 Court St. for their supernatural clientele… but what earthly forces have everyone in the building spooked? b&w, 24pg $2.95 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS THE COMPLETE PEANUTS VOLUME 1: 1950-1952 HC by Charles Schulz The first of a twice yearly, 25-volume series reprinting the entirety of Schulz's Peanuts in a handsome hardcover format. The most popular comic strip in the history of the world collected for the first time in one beautiful package designed by Seth (Palookaville). This volume presents the first two-plus years of Charles M. Schulz' Peanuts strips in a three- tier page format that will accommodate three dailies or one Sunday strip per page. The Sundays will be printed in black-and-white. Peanuts is fortunate enough to boast archival-quality syndicate proofs for virtually every strip in its history. The result will be the best-looking, crispest reproduction for a classic comic strip ever achieved. Introduction by radio yarn-spinner and fellow Minnesotan, Garrison Keillor, and an essay by Schulz biographer David Michaelis, a comprehensive index, and more! MATURE READERS HC, 9x7, 352pg, b&w $28.95 WHEN WE WERE VERY MAAKIES HC A new hardcover collection of one of America's most popular weekly comic strips, When We Were Very Maakies features the comical adventures of a drunken crow on the high seas, blending vaudeville-style humor and a breathtaking line that harkens back to the glory days of the American comic strip. Designed by publishing's foremost graphic designer, Chip Kidd, When We Were Very Maakies is the second hardcover collection and features over two years' worth of Maakies in a beautiful, deluxe, landscape hardcover format that complements the strip's elegant and classical style. MATURE READERS HC, 12X5, 96pg, b&w $19.95 THE DEVIL IN DESIGN: THE KRAMPUS POSTCARDS ARTBOOK Edited & Designed by Monte Beauchamp This compendium of late 19th and early 20th-century Krampus postcards, with over 150 full-page examples traces the character's origin in Europe. Krampus is Saint Nick's dark servant, a horned, supernatural beast whose slithering tongue gave misbehavers the creeps! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #6 (Jun032301) SC, 5x8, 168pg, FC $18.95 JIMBO IN PURGATORY LIMITED SIGNED HC by Gary Panter Punk art founder Gary Panter has transformed his protean punk hero Jimbo into the protagonist of a reinterpretation of Dante's Purgatorio. Presented in a huge, oversize hardcover format (even bigger than the classic RAW!) to do justice to Panter's densely packed pages, with a stunning two-color stamping on the cloth covers. This special edition is limited to 150 copies and includes a tipped-in 5" x 6" wood-engraving print of Jimbo never before reproduced anywhere else. (CAUT: 2) HC, 12x17, 40pg, b&w $99.99 Comics & Magazines COMICS JOURNAL #260 You know 'em, you secretly love 'em, you'd be speaking English if it weren't for them ? it's the French! Leading off with a cover chat with Dupuy and Berberian of Mr. Jean fame, we're also proud to present an unpublished conversation between the late, great Gil Kane and Jean-Claude Mézièries! Zut Alors! MATURE READERS Magazine, 128pg, PC $6.95 DEATH & CANDY #4 Max Andersson's sweet, penetrating tales of maim are back - finally! The third and fourth chapters of "Bosnian Flat Dog" conclude the story in an unexpected way: involving the Eurovision song contest, American soldiers being abused by Srebrenica ice cream ladies and Tito zombie prostitutes. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HOUSE AT MAAKIES CORNER by Tony Millionaire Blessed with a superbly ornate "classical" cartooning style and hyper-literate poetic writing style, which he uses for raucous sex-alcohol-and-suicide jokes, Millionaire will appall you and make you laugh with these nautical-based vaudeville routines. This magnificent book was designed by the award-winning Chip Kidd, and contains a bounty of Maakies weeklies! (STAR17632) MATURE READERS HC, 96pg, b&w $19.95 ****************** LOVE & ROCKETS BONANZA/MAGGIE HOPEY COLOR FUN SPECIAL TWO-PACK by Los Bros Hernandez This pack contains all the Hernandez brothers' L&R stories that were so special they needed their own books! Featuring flashbacks, party scenes galore and everything you'd dream of when you hear the words 'bonanza' and 'special' ? and many pages are in full- color! Presented in this special pack for a special price! MATURE READERS Pack (x2) $6.00 LUBA'S COMICS AND STORIES #1-3 PACK by Gilbert Hernandez These stories spotlight individual members of Luba's extended family and friends: #1 centers around sisters Fritz and Petra, #2 depicts Pipo's wild life, and #3 follows Luba's cousin Ofelia as she copes with children and memory. MATURE READERS Pack (x3) $9.00 SELF LOATHING #1-2 PACK by R. Crumb These two comic books give you as close to the lowdown on Bob and Aline's marriage and family life as you're ever going to get! Special guest appearances by daughter Sophie and in #2, Art Spiegelman, Charles Burns and Pete Poplanski. MATURE READERS Pack (x2) $6.50 STAR OF THE MONTH CAT ON A HOT THIN GROOVE HC by Gene Deitch Oscar-winning animation director, Gene Deitch's collection of illustrations and covers from The Record Changer magazine, a jazz collector's magazine filled with fanatical, scholarly, and purist essays about jazz as well as listings of hard-to-find jazz albums. A gorgeous book for music and comics' fans alike! (STAR18967) HC, 11x14, 160pg, PC $39.95 THE WIPEOUT by Francesca Ghermandi One of the brightest lights of modern Italian comics, Francesca Ghermandi combines a gorgeous full-color palette of ultra-stylized graphics with a decidedly hardboiled, but very funny, story sensibility. Set in her crazy, surreal universe, The Wipeout is half Double Indemnity and half Mulholland Drive, a violent, dream-laden fantasia whose twists and turns will delight any adventurous comics reader. (STAR17915) MATURE READERS SC, 9x13, 80pg, FC $19.95 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A T & A AND REAL ESTATE by Eve Gilbert Populated by junkies, grifters, hustlers, strippers, pimps, and various strains of victims and criminals, this is a biting, satiric portrait of America from the lower depths. A collection of autobiographical stories, Eve Gilbert allows readers full access to her unglamorous world, filled with people most of us hope never to meet. Plus, an introduction by underground comics legend Robert Crumb! MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ********************* STARS OF THE MONTH PALOMAR: THE COMPLETE HEARTBREAK SOUP COLLECTION HC by Gilbert Hernandez Collects "Heartbreak Soup" stories from Love & Rockets. Palomar is the mythical Central American town where these stories take place, and the stories weave in and out of its entire population, crafting an intricate tapestry of not only Latin American but also human experience. (STAR20079) HC, 9x11, 512pg, b&w $39.95 LOVE AND ROCKETS #48 by Los Bros Hernandez This issue contains the last chapter in the story of Luba's mother Maria and her relationship with gangster Gorgo. Luba is reunited with Gorgo and meets the sister she didn't know she had, and the father of Guadalupe's son is revealed. As for the TV show Pipo is sponsoring? It's taken off wilder than anyone expected… Meanwhile, in Jaime- land, Hopey's band is headed for Texas, as Maggie embarks on a totally unexpected path. Magazine size. (STAR03640) MATURE READERS b&w $2.95 BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH'S OPUS VOLUME 2 by Barry Windsor-Smith Features hundreds of the artist's works from throughout his remarkable 30-year career as well as never-before-published paintings and drawings from the artist's personal collection. The extensive texts in the series of books are sure to create excitement and controversy among his legion of fans, as the author recounts his life's adventures not so much as a painter, storyteller, and comics artist, but in the mysterious realms of cosmic experience. (STAR13002) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 208pg, FC $49.95 EPILEPTIC VOLUME 1 TP by David B. Nominated for Eisner's in "Best Graphic Album-New" and "Best U.S. Edition of Foreign Material," this masterpiece has been hailed as one of the great graphic novels of its era! (STAR16093) SC, 8x10, 76pg, b&w $24.95 ****************** Eros Comix ************************* The following are adult items. See Previews Adult for more information. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ********************** THE MATRIXXX: RE-VIOLATIONS #3 by Tony Libido ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 TEENS AT PLAY #1 by Rebecca ADULT MATERIAL FC, 24pg $4.95 BLOWJOB #9 by Various ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 HEAD #7 by Various ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 TRANNY TRISH & HONEY #1 by Christian Zanier ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 ALICE IN SEXLAND EXTREME #7 by Mashumaro Jyuubaori RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #6 (Jun032325) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BIZARRE BONDAGE #1-5 PACK by Dementia ADULT MATERIAL Set (x5) $13.50 O/A KUNG FU GIRL by Kono Yaro & Suke Bei ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pg, b&w $12.95 O/A CAVE BANG #1-4 PACK by Tayyar Ozkan ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4) $12.00 O/A ORIGINAL BONDAGE FAIRIES PACKS by Kondom ADULT MATERIAL #1-5?Pack (x5) $16.95 #6-11?Pack (x5) $20.00 ******************** FIERY STUDIOS STAR OF THE MONTH VOGELEIN CLOCKWORK FAERIE TP by Jane Irwin & Jeff Berndt Vogelein has three hours to live, unless she finds someone to trust. If the clockwork faerie winds completely down, over 300 years of her memories will quickly slip away. Vogelein must struggle with daily survival, escape captivity, and face a menacing Ture Faerie. (STAR19711) SC, 8x6, 168pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** FELIX COMICS FELIX'S TOTALLY WACKY NEWS #1 What would happen if your favorite supermarket tabloid went after the world of Felix and his friends? Felix as Presidesnt! Bat Boy Genius Spotted! Master Cylinder Gets Makeover to be More Fierce! VaVoom Looses Job at Library! Filled with comics stories, newspaper article spoofs, and the strangest puzzles and games yet, this book is sure to be fun for all! b&w $2.50 FOREFRONT RECORDS MAMMOTH CITY MESSENGERS #1 Is it a comic? Soundtrack? Audio drama? Pop album? It's all at once! Mammoth City Messengers follows the adventure of five students at odds with a ruthless billionaire plotting to control the minds of the city's youth. This dramatic production is told though multiple media sources that challenge readers and listeners to consider such themes as destiny, friendship, betrayal, redemption, and the consequences to the choices we make. FC, 24pg $2.95 GEEK PUNK SUPER HERO HAPPY HOUR #5 by Dan Taylor, Chris Fason, & Dave Crosland Lights, camera, action! Realities collide at The Hideout Bar & Grill when the super-hero duo of Night Ranger and Scout clash as they infringe on each other's individual moments in the spotlight of reality television. Are these two super-heroes actually for real? b&w, 32pg $3.00 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING ADVANCE SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN MAY 2004! THE BIG, BIG OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOLUME #34 Attention dealers and serious collectors: It's the official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #34 in a special, limited edition, extra-large version, featuring the "stay-flat" spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. A smash-hit with the experts during the last three years at shows, this larger version of the Guide contains only the pricing, top ten charts and selected glossary matter. It also sports a re-creation of Jack Kirby's powerful cover to Incredible Hulk #1, by artist John K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite, Green Lantern: Brightest Day/Blackest Night). Order your copy today! (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, b&w $37.00 OVERSTREET'S COMIC PRICE REVIEW #7 Overstreet's Comic Price Review, the all-new monthly newsletter from the most trusted name in comic book pricing, will report on the latest prices realized in auctions and other transactions, and take a detailed look at specific comics and put the spotlight on the back- issues gaining the most attention. With a detailed look at every comic book age, OCPR will also include insights into other significant comic character collectibles. b&w, 32+pg $6.25 DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 5 TP Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald Duck and Cousin Fethry in "Return to TNT," the second adventure featuring our heroes as agents of a secret organization dedicated to investigating the paranormal; Mickey Mouse in "The Blot's Birthday Plot," in which Mickey's arch-nemesis, The Phantom Blot convinces Mickey to kill himself!; and Uncle Scrooge in "The Secret Brotherhood," which takes Scrooge and the nephews in search of an ancient mystery. SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $7.95 DONALD DUCK & FRIENDS #314 Donald once again tries to make something more exciting of his dreary life in "Once a Loser," drawn by Vicar. Mickey concludes his third adventure in Pat and Carol McGreal's Shambor epic in "Showdown in Shambor." And the Junior Woodchucks wrap the book in Pat and Shelly Block's "A Sudsy Scheme." FC, 32pg $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS #263 Mickey becomes involved in an interplanetary crisis in "Mickey Mouse, Space Ranger." Morty and Ferdie star in another adventure with the Riverside Rovers in "The Homer." And Goofy learns the pleasures of the simple things when he tries to soup up his automobile in "Goofy's Old Banger." FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DONALD DUCK & FRIENDS #309 by Various Donald Duck in "Stop the Presses" by long-time fan Mike Barrier and Vicar leads this issue, followed by the first installment of "The Fighting Sword of Shambor," a fantasy- adventure featuring Mickey Mouse, by Pat McGreal and Cesar Ferioli. "Tangled Dreamcatchers" by Pat and Shelly Block and Anibal Uzal, rounds out the issue! FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS #258 by Various This issue leads off with Byron Erickson's and Cesar Ferioli's "The Copy-Cat Crimes," a compelling mystery-adventure starring Mickey Mouse! Rounding out the title is a farcical send-up of the superhero genre, "X-Goofs," featuring Mickey Mouse and Goofy, created by Stephan Petrucha and Rodriguez. FC, 32pg $2.95 ******************* UNCLE SCROOGE #328 Don Rosa outdoes himself in his latest Scrooge vs. Magica story, "Forget It." Also in this this blockbuster issue is a vintage William Van Horn Magica story, "The Bedeviled Dime," and a classic Uncle Scrooge story by Carl Barks, "The Tuckered Tiger." Cover by Don Rosa. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #643 William Van Horn's ten-pager, "Ain't it the Truth," with Uncle Rumpus, leads this issue, along with two vintage Western Publishing stories featuring Li'l Bad Wolf and Bucky Bug. Mickey and Donald stories are also featured, and Daan Jippes' redrawing of Carl Barks' Junior Woodchucks tale, "The Phantom Joker," wraps the book. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald Duck in "The Deep"; Mickey Mouse in "Panicking Pachyderm"; and Uncle Scrooge in "End of Days." Donald Duck cover by William Van Horn. (STAR19144) SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC $7.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #320 by Various This issue features a new cover by William Van Horn illustrating his story, "Fools of the Trade," which leads the book. Also in this issue is a Gyro Gearloose story by Carl Barks, as well as Scrooge McDuck adventure stories by Carl Fallberg and Romano Scarpa, and Geoffrey Blum and Daniel Branca! (STAR19112) SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #321 by Various This issue leads with "Attaaack!" by Don Rosa. When Uncle Scrooge learns that his money bin is soon to be under siege by a mob of literally millions, he pulls out all the stops to thwart them! Also featured is a new Barks story, "Dime and Dime Again," constructed from Barks' notes by Geoffrey Blum. Cover by Don Rosa. Prestige Format. (STAR19441) SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #323 by Various This super-star issue leads with William Van Horn's "Travails" featuring Scrooge and Uncle Rumpus. Don Rosa's Uncle Scrooge offering "The Coin," is the cover-featured story, and follows the "travels" of one of Scrooge's very special coins. And Carl Barks' classic "The Titanic Ants" wraps up the book! Cover by Don Rosa. Prestige format. FC, 64pg $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #634-636, & #638 The classic Disney anthology series returns with new and classic stories based on the Disney standard characters, including Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Uncle Scrooge, and more, with stories and art by William Van Horn, Daan Jippes, Don Rosa, Carl Barks, and more! Perfect bound. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC. WDCS #634 (STAR19117) $6.95 WDCS #635 (STAR19345) $6.95 WDCS #636 (STAR19447) $6.95 WDCS #638 (STAR19991) $6.95 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 33 It's the biggest ever edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, and that's not just referring to pages! Thanks to the brand-new information being added to the Guide, it's increasing in size to 6 ½" x 9 ¼" and now features six pricing columns! ALL STAR COMICS #8 SC––SC, 7x9, PC (STAR18279) $25.00 MARVEL COMICS #1 SC––SC, 7x9, PC (STAR18281) $25.00 THE BIG BIG OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 33 X- MEN COVER This extra-large version features stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. Contains only the pricing, top ten charts and selected glossary matter. This edition features a 40th anniversary X-Men #1 re-creation by artist John K. Snyder III. (STAR18384) SC, 8x11, b&w $37.00 THE COMIC ART PRICE GUIDE SC by Jerry Weist; Cover by Alex Ross With detailed listings (many of them fully illustrated!), articles illustrating how to bid at auction, and information on how to buy rare comic art. Includes a Pulp Price Guide, a Fanzine Price Guide, a Monster Magazine Price Guide, Market Reports, a huge Science Fiction & Pulp Artist listing, and more. Cover by Alex Ross! (STAR16983) SC, 6x9, b&w $26.95 TALES OF TERROR! THE EC COMPANION HC A fitting presentation of one of the most important companies in comics history, this ultimate guide to EC Comics provides a visual checklist, creator index, guidebook, and more, with every EC cover reproduced in full color! (STAR11041) HC, 9x12, PC $39.95 ACES HIGH ANNUAL #1 The complete run of this "New Direction" series, which featured great Aces High aviation art by George Evans and other EC artists includes all five issues including covers bound in one trade paperback-sized volume. (STAR10897) SC, 7x10, FC $13.50 EC NEW DIRECTION SET 1: IMPACT HC Featuring "Master Race," one of the most acclaimed early comic book accounts of the Holocaust, by Bernie Krigstein! Impact also features the work of Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, George Evans, and others! This volume collects all five issues of this EC series. (STAR01392) HC $20.00 EC NEW DIRECTION SET 1: M.D. HC M.D. could just as well have meant "Medical Drama" as the EC crew jumped into the arena which has been a mainstay throughout the history of radio and television with these taut tales by Joe Orlando, George Evans, Reed Crandall, Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, and others. If you don't think a comic about surgeons, nurses, and patients could hold your attention, you owe it to yourself to check out a medical practice with an EC twist — M.D.! (STAR01391) HC $20.00 THE VAULT OF HORROR EC LIBRARY COMPLETE SET Let's face it, the same artist and the same writers — if you want Crypt you want this one, too! As many or more Vault stories were adapted for the HBO series. Again, five volumes reprint all 29 issues. (STAR06037) Set $110.00 ******************* GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE'S WORLD #12 by Paige Braddock It's a new twist on the classic Huck Finn river raft adventure when Jane takes an unexpected water-way tour atop a trailer… yes, a camp trailer! Her path crosses with the path of a young fellow on the run and their two adventures become one. Jane's pals attempt a daring rescue, and it falls to Chelle to save the day… thus revealing Chelle's secret identity! b&w, 24pg $2.95 GUTSOON! ENTERTAINMENT RAIJIN COMICS #43 by Various The championship weekly manga magazine continues it's triumphant run! Featuring the explosive action of Fist of the Blue Sky! Also: City Hunter, Slam Dunk, Baki the Grappler, Guardian Angel Getten, Revenge of the Mouflon, Bow Wow Wata, Keiji, and Nemuri Kyoshiro. Plus: breaking video game and anime news in the RGA Magazine section and more! Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $5.95 FIST OF THE BLUE SKY VOLUME 4 TP by Tetsuo, Son, & Nobv The classic prequel for Fist of the North Star, Fist of the Blue Sky continues the awesome saga of one man's fight to avenge the death of his loved ones. NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w $9.95 GUARDIAN ANGEL GETTEN VOLUME 3 TP by Sakurano Minene Sakurano Minene's shojo manga about a young girl, an amulet, and a love story that crosses the bounds of time and space. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GUARDIAN ANGEL GETTEN VOLUME 1 TP by Sakurano Minene Sakurano Minene's shojo manga about a young girl, an amulet, and a love story that crosses the bounds of time, and space! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 *********************** HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #2 by Various The second issue of the new Vampirella Magazine! Features an exclusive photo shoot capturing Vampirella's first ever meeting with legendary rockers, KISS! Features the new Vampirella model, Kitana Baker with KISS bassist, Gene Simmons. The Virgin cover edition features a glorious painted cover by David Michael Beck without any coverlines obstructing the image. Each is limited to 1,000. KISS PHOTO CVR.—Magazine, 48pg, PC $9.95 VIRGIN CVR.—Magazine, 48pg, PC $9.95 VAMPIRELLA/WITCHBLADE #1 SET Collects all three covers from the Vampirella/Witchblade crossover. A quiet drive home from work one night erupts into evils unleashed as NYPD detective Sara Pezzini crosses paths with Vampirella! As the chase unfolds, Sara after Vampirella after a mysterious teenage girl ? the snowbound streets of Brooklyn explode with hellish power and the Witchblade's retaliation. It's one cop's mission to make sense and bring justice to this situation, but Vampirella may be more than Sara bargained for. Set $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA 2003 1/6TH SCALE RESIN STATUE The perfect Valentine's Day gift! Vampirella comes alive in this brand new statue and she is more seductive and beautiful than ever! This new 1/6th scale Vampirella statue is sculpted in a sexy kneeling pose, set on a graveyard base with the classic Vampirella logo. Each statue is hand-cast from the finest resin, hand-polished, and painted with the greatest detail. Limited production run. Statue $125.00 O/A VAMPIRELLA: MODEL SEARCH SPECIAL #1 LIMITED EDITION The new Vampirella model… revealed at last! This special limited edition issue features new photos of the recently "crowned" official Vampirella model, with interviews and featuring tons of behind-the-scene info from the Vampirella 2001 Model Search. This limited edition features a variant photo and is limited to 1,500 copies. FC, 24pg $9.95 ********************** HEAVY METAL ANITA BOMBA VOLUME 2 HC This new series is adapted from the popular French comic book by Cromwell and Eric Gratien. Anita Bomba, the most skillful bank robber in the putrid, crumbling city of the Alphapolis, can't control her malfunctioning assistant Siggy. He's a robot with a severe multiple personality disorder that causes him to inform the police and set Inspector Bottle on their trail, which turns out to be the worse of their worries. (CAUT: 4) HC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE ARK BY AZPIRI HC by Azpiri Lorna and her crew embark on another adventurous journey! This time they find themselves thrown in a strange land where they encounter various different life forms, and many obstacles along the way… (STAR17461) (CAUT: 4) HC, 46pg, FC $14.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEAVY METAL SEPTEMBER 2000 SPERLONGA COVER POSTERS Heavy Metal covers blown up to poster size by top talented artists! Cover by Lorenzo Sperlonga. (CAUT: 4) Poster $9.95 ********************** HIGH IMPACT PUBLISHING FORGIVE ME FATHER #1 VARIANT COVER by John Ulloa & Ulises Carpintero Don't miss out on what will definitely be one of the year's most controversial books! Follow the struggles of our young, would-be heroine Maria, who escapes the nightmares of abuse and molestation brought onto her by her mother's drunk, abusive lover — only to become the infatuation of a priest, whose urges overcome his senses, turning him into a "fatal attraction" case. This gothic tale from the mind of John Ulloa is beautifully illustrated by hot new artist Ulises Carpintero. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $5.95 RICKY CARRALERO'S SKETCHBOOK High Impact Comics presents for the first time ever a Ricky Carralero collection of study's, sketches, pinups never published before, and also illustrations created only for this collectors edition. For the first time ever go inside Ricky's mind and see what new cool projects and characters are in the works. With comments from the artist as well as behind the scene photos of his models and interviews. The Ricky Carralero Sketchbook comes in a gorgeous Museum Edition and you can also get an original sketch cover by the artist. NOTE: See Previews Adult for the Museum Edition cover version. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 32pg $3.95 MUSEUM ED.?b&w, 32pg (A/CAUT: 3) $29.95 ORIGINAL CVR.?b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 4) $125.00 BUBBLE GUM AND GIRLS WITH GUNS Bubble Gum and Girls with Guns is a fun sexy collection of hot dangerous babes in provocative poses wearing some of the skimpiest bikinis sporting some serious hardware! Featuring art by Ricky Carralero, International superstar Donny, and many more. Please note, these images are created only for this fun and sexy edition but you will also see covers of up coming new characters and books! Collect all three limited editions! NOTE: See Previews Adult for the Museum Edition cover version. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 32pg $3.95 MUSEUM ED.?b&w, 32pg (A/CAUT: 3) $29.95 VARIANT CVR.?b&w, 32pg $9.95 CHINA AND JAZZ LIMITED MUSEUM EDITION This is the ultimate Double Impact Collection folks! This special edition was created for distribution in Spain and 500 copies remain! This gorgeous edition is printed in the finest achievable papers giving it a fine art look and feel. Art by Ricky Carralero. Includes pages and covers never published in the U.S. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $30.00 HOTEL FRED PRESS FRED THE CLOWN #5 by Roger Langride The Eisner and Ignatz Award nominated series is back for a fifth issue of broken hearted hijinks and graphic excellence. In this latest collection of short stories, Fred gets lost in the countryside, spends a year refusing to take a hint, and show us what's really behind that clown makeup! b&w, 32pg $2.95 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING METAL HURLANT #11 by Various Feature film animators Paul and Gaetan Brizzi (Fantasia 2000, Hunchback of Notre Dame) make their comics debut with an evocative story of the 20th Century's most alluring woman, Mata Hari. Also, Carlos Meglia (Superman/Tarzan, Cyber Six) teams with Jodorowsky, plus Guy Davis, Fragile, the final installment or Megalex, and more. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 64pg $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE BOUNCER VOLUME 1: CAIN'S EYE HC by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Francois Boucq Seth discovers a skeleton and a pair of guns in a hidden cavern. Before he can discover their origin, Seth finds himself on the run after his parents are brutally slaughtered. Finding a protector in the form of the town's tough-as-nails one-armed Bouncer, Seth discovers that everything he is involved in is linked together through mysterious family ties. (STAR16542) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $15.95 DEICIDE VOLUME 1: RAGE AGAINST THE GODS HC by Carlos Portela & Das Pastoras Set in a world where gods walk the lands, and tribal villagers pay bloody sacrifices to a seemingly never-ending pantheon of good and evil deities, Deicide tells the story of what happens when one man stops worshipping the gods… and starts killing them! (STAR17526) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $15.95 METABARONS: ALPHA/OMEGA GN by Jodorowsky, Charest, Moebius, & Gimenez Featuring short stories as well as missing pages from Incal and Metabarons. Also appearing in the story, "The Crest of the Castaka," by Jodorowsky and Gimenez, telling the origin of the tattoo that adorns the chest of every Metabaron! Prestige Format. (STAR17312) FC, 48pg $9.95 MISS: BETTER LIVING THROUGH CRIME GN by Thirault, Riou & Vigouroux Set during the early 1900s in New York, Miss tells the tale of two unlikely partners in crime. Enola is a poor white girl who has learned to survive by hook or by crook. Slim is a black pimp with an uncertain past. Enola and Slim forge a partnership as murderers for hire. (STAR16349) MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 192pg $24.95 SON OF THE GUN VOLUME 4: SINNER AND SAINT HC by Jodorowsky & Bess Juan is dying, literally crucified for his sins. How can there be any atonement for his life? A life in which murder was the least of his crimes? This series has shocked fans with its disconcerting ability to mix grim reality with artistic beauty! (STAR15994) MATURE READERS HC, FC $15.95 ******************* iBOOKS BLACKSAD VOLUME 2 TP by Juan Diaz Canales & Juanjo Guardino The popular European anthromorphic graphic novel series continues! Asked to help find a kidnapped child, private investigator John Blacksad travels to a racially divided city in the Deep South. There, he discovers that the kidnapping is a cover up for a terrible secret that could spark a bloody race riot that would tear the town apart ? with his as its first victim. MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLACKSAD TP by Juan Díaz Canales & Juanjo Guardino Meet private eye John Blacksad: a cat in the shadows, passionately in love with the kittenish Natalia Wilford. He loves the girls… but he's "married" to danger. Enter a mystery as real as any other, in a city of hoodlum rats, jazz-playing gorillas, rhino thugs… and murder! Introduction by Steranko. MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 48 pg, FC $12.95 ********************** IDW PUBLISHING 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RETURN TO BARROW #1 by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith 30 Days of Night is one of the undisputed success stories of modern comics, spawning a bestselling trade paperback, a major motion picture deal, and the attention of thousands of fans longing for an innovative tale of terror. Now the same creative team revisits Barrow, the town where it all began. Some things may have changed, but the horror remains… MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT POSTER by Ben Templesmith The 30 Days of Night trade paperback was one of 2003's best-selling trades, and now the striking cover art is presented as a big wall poster, guaranteed to chill even the most hardcore horror fan! Poster, 24x36, FC $6.49 CSI: BAD RAP TP by Max Allan Collins, Gabriel Rodriguez, & Ashley Wood Graphic novels based on America's #1 TV show continue with this second collection! Rapper Busta Kapp has no shortage of enemies, so when he turns up dead in his limo, Gil Grissom and his crew of CSIs have no shortage of suspects. Writer Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) includes enough twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the bitter end. National publicity and legions of diehard fans make every CSI release a sure hit! Cover by Ashley Wood. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $19.99 CSI: DEMON HOUSE #2 by Max Allan Collins, Gabriel Rodriguez, & Ashley Wood An apparent accident in a "haunted house" may be homicide after all — and a mourning fiancée looks like the prime suspect. Meanwhile, what looks like the latest in a series of home invasion robberies has the Crime Lab hopping. Max Allan Collins, author of CSI comics, novels, and video games, continues to deliver the twists, turns, and forensic fun that 40 million viewers crave. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 5) $3.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CSI: MIAMI?SMOKING GUN GN by Jeff Mariotte, José Avilés, & Ashley Wood A mid-day shooting spree in Miami's glitzy South Beach leaves dozens killed or wounded and dozens of bullets littering the ground. But with Lt. Horatio Caine, Calleigh Duquesne, and the rest of Miami's crack CSI team on the case, the story those bullets can tell won't remain hidden for long. Prestige Format. (STAR19886) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.99 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A GENE POOL #1 by Marv Wolfman & Len Wein, & Steven Cummings Two masters of superhero comics join forces for their first new superhero creation in years! Between them, Marv Wolfman and Len Wein have created such memorable characters as Wolverine, Blade, Swamp Thing, and many others. Now there's Gene Pool — a band of genetically altered teens that don't know each other, but are all in danger from the same sinister forces! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $6.99 ********************* GRUMPY OLD MONSTERS #4 by Anderson & Moesta, Mendoza & Cavero At Castle Frankenstein, the hilarious action comes to a head — with the evil Van Helsing Corporation, our intrepid monster heroes, and various official agencies all getting into the mix. It all goes to prove you can never be too old — or too scary — to save the day, especially if you have fun doing it! Cover by Guillermo Mendoza. FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.99 THE SHIELD: SPOTLIGHT #3 by Jeff Mariotte & Jean Diaz With a famous victim killed on their turf, the media spotlight sits squarely on the Barn. Captain Aceveda wants everything by-the-book while the scrutiny is on, but that might cramp the Strike Team's style. And Danny and Julien differ over how to deal with a runaway… a disagreement that may have serious consequences! Painted cover by Tommy Lee Edwards. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 SILENT HILL: DYING INSIDE #2 by Scott Ciencin & Ben Templesmith Trapped in Silent Hill, psychiatrist Troy Abernathy and his patient, Lynn DeAngelis, fight for their lives against a horde of seemingly unstoppable demons and monsters. Forced to confront the murderous ghosts of his own dark past, will Troy find redemption, damnation, or both? And who is the demon-child Christabella really after? All new stories based on Konami's international best-selling horror video game series. Cover by Ashley Wood. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 SPOOKHOUSE VOLUME 1 TP by Various & Scott Hampton There's nothing like a good ghost story, and Scott Hampton (The Life Eaters) has made a career specialty of illustrating some of the best, including works by Clive Barker, Robert E. Howard, and others. This collection, the first of two volumes, contains a mixture of some of Hampton's most famous ghost stories, including his original Eisner Award- nominated story The Upturned Stone, and brand-new work, all fully painted in his rich, lush style. Chilling and beautiful at the same time, this is illustrated fiction guaranteed to haunt for years to come. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 136pg, FC $19.99 TRES FANTA: EVEN MORE ART OF ASHLEY WOOD by Ashley Wood Ashley Wood's art books Uno Fanta and Dos Fanta continue to reap steady sales to Wood's dedicated fan base. Now Tres Fanta, the newest collection by the Gold Spectrum Award-winning artist (and creator of Popbot and Lore) features many never-before-seen illustrations by one of the most popular and influential artists in the field. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $19.99 UNDERWORLD: RED IN TOOTH AND CLAW #2 by Oprisko & McBride, Postic & Marinkovich Underworld screenwriter Danny McBride, and Kris Oprisko (who wrote the comic book adaptation of the hit movie), continue their chilling tale of the early days of the Death Dealer/Lycan conflict. The motion picture's legions of fans can't get enough vampire vs. werewolf action — that's why there's another movie in the works. But they don't have to wait a year for this prequel mini-series! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 WAKE THE DEAD #5 by Steve Niles & Chee Wake The Dead has become the newest certified hit by horror master Steve Niles (30 Days of Night, Dark Days), with a sold-out first issue and a quick movie sale to Dimension Films. Now the mini-series rages to a conclusion as the creature goes into town, threatening everything Victor ever cared about — and Victor learns that the price to be paid for playing God is high indeed! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (5 of 5) $3.99 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO DEMON GIRLS X #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEMON GIRLS X #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w $2.95 ****************** IMPERIUM COMICS TRAILER PARK OF TERROR #8 by Various; cover y Nelson Get inside Norma's head and see what makes her tick ? besides ticks, worms, and other assorted crawlies living there ? and learn what the mistress of white trash horror fears herself as she spins several takes of terror, including another installment of "Weekend Excursion." MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 JAY COMPANY COMICS STREET FIGHTER #2 RUBY RED FOIL CAMPBELL COVER EDITION by K. Siu-Chong, A. Lee & UDON; cover by J. Scott Campbell Danger Girl artist J. Scott Campbell provides the hottest cover for one of the hottest books of the year! This ruby red foil edition is limited to less than 1,000 copies worldwide with each premium book sealed in a protective bag and board. Every book comes complete with Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg SRP: $14.99 TALES OF THE DARKNESS #1 HABERLIN SIGNED EDITION by Brian Haberlin & Whilce Portacio Through a special promotion through Jay Company, writer/creator Brian Haberlin autographs the Tales of the Darkness #1. Each book is hand numbered, complete with Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed in a bad and board. FC, 32pg MSRP: $9.99 TOMB RAIDER #15 CANADIAN CONVENTION 2003 MANAPUL SIGNED AND NUMBERED EDITION by Dan Jurgens, Francis Manapul, & Dave Finch Ultimates artist Dave Finch provides the Canadian National cover for Tomb Raider #15. Through a special promotion through Jay Company, interior artist Francis Manapul autographs this special issue. Each hand numbered book comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed in a bag and board. FC, 32pg MSRP: $12.99 JETPACK PRESS JOHNNY RAYGUN QUARTERLY #1 by Rich Woodall & Matt Talbot The first in a new series of quarterly adventures! Johnny and the Raygun agents take on the Mighty Moog ? a giant, walking volcano creature from Venus who has been brought to Earth by entrepreneurs trying to turn him into a sideshow attraction. But things quickly get out of hand and it's up to the Raygun agency to stop the rampaging Moog before he levels Las Vegas! Johnny Raygun is an action-comedy that looks affectionately back on the super-hero genre of the 60s while maintaining a satirical edge that plants it firmly among today's comics. b&w, 24pg $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #89 by Blackburn, Jelke, Johansson, & Kenzer "HAILING FREQUENCIES OPEN!"—Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features articles for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture. Cover by Benjamin Hall. b&w, 80pg $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #32 by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim A special one-issue story! The Untouchable Trio find themselves embroiled in a plot of lies and intrigue. Mystery, humor, and giant battle scenes ? this one's got it all! But what is the truth behind the lies? b&w, 24pg $2.99 EVERKNIGHTS #11 by Tony Digerolamo & Ben Hall With the defeat of the Demon Golem, the Everknights can finally have a feast and relax. But things get complicated when Skraag's evil brother Poadrus continues to possess his body and Steve the Drawf can't find his way to the other side of the city-sized Castle Blondor. In order to save the Everknights, Skraag had to promise Piadrun something big. But will this destroy his relationship with Tess forever? It's time for the Everknights to party like it's 999! B&w, 24pg $2.99 KING HELL STAR OF THE MONTH THE ONE GN—NEW PRINTING The Last Word in Superheroics by Rick Veitch The One is another notorious chapter in the secret history of superheroes; a timeless and audacious mix of Dr. Strangelove, Marshal McLuhan, Jack Kirby, and Tex Avery, as seen through the sensibilities of Kurt Vonnegut. Introduction by Alan Moore. (STAR20173) SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $17.95 ******************* LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER #34 by Carla Speed McNeil The Baron's heir is gone; the Ascian princess has a baby she can't keep. Jarger takes matters into his own hands. Read this last chapter of "The Rescuers" to find out why this is a tragedy and not the perfect solution. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: OUT OF THE SHADOWS DIGITAL SIGNED PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Linsner.com is proud to offer yet another splendid image in a continuing series of digital prints. This latest offering features the Goddess Dawn in an angelic pose while her lover, Death, looms darkly and mysteriously behind her. This lushly painted study explores the dualities of our existence and will appeal to fans of Linsner art and the Goth crowd as well. Each full color 11" x 17" print is individually hand-signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and comes housed in an archival, crystal clear protective plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC $25.00 DAWN: THREE TIERS #2—LIMITED EDITION by Joseph Michael Linsner Available on the Linsner convention tour in 2003, this is the second limited edition of the immensely popular new Dawn series. Featuring a stunning new cover, this edition is made even more desirable by a new fully painted piece of Dawn art gracing the back cover and available only on this issue. All issues are hand-signed by Linsner and each comes with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity featuring new Linsner artwork. Signed-and-numbered to only 1,500 copies — of which there are less than 1000 remaining. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $12.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A I LOVE NEW YORK by Joseph Michael Linsner Joseph Linsner was raised in Queens, New York, and from his apartment he could see the Twin Towers. On September 11th, 2001, New York City was attacked, and those buildings were destroyed. JML gives his personal viewpoint of the tragedy. Fully painted color covers. b&w, 24pg $2.95 **************** LUMAKICK STUDIO LUMAKICK #2 The long-awaited second issue of this acclaimed new series contains a triptych of short stories starring the elusive Professor Lee. Eisner and Harvey nominee Richard Hahn unveils a lyrical storytelling style that you probably haven't seen before. Plus, Clemenza and Tessio have a new more beers. MATURE READERS b&w, 44pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LUMAKICK #1 The debut issue garnered both Eisner and Harvey nominations. See what the fuss is about! Meet Professor Lee, Clemenza, Tessio, and others. Plus, assorted poems, jokes, and dreams. MATURE READERS b&w $4.95 ***************** MAD YAK PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A GREAT APE by Patrick Neighly & Brahma When a mysterious ape is discovered in Africa, it's up to ace primatologist Jenny Lamplighter to get to the bottom of a puzzle that threatens to rewrite the whole of human history. But can she do it before hunter Brick Johnson puts the ultimate head on his trophy wall? b&w, 32pg $3.50 **************** STAR OF THE MONTH SUBATOMIC GN by Patrick Neighly & Jorge Heufemann A riveting contemporary spy book exploring Homeland Security with a personal spin, that's won praise by writers from Kurt Busiek to Douglas Rushkoff to Brian K Vaughn, Subatomic is a must for fans of the genre. Perfect for new readers! (STAR19555) SC, 6x9, 136pg, FC $16.95 ****************** MARQUIS MODELS UNIT ZERO: MARQUIS FILES #1 by Ron Williams & Paul Thomas Unit Zero — a team of covert super-operatives devoted to eliminating those who would threaten humanity's existence. They face a threat like no other as they confront a superhuman terrorist known as "Cognito," who now possesses the ultimate weapon of mass destruction… the ancient artifact known only as the Eternity ORB! FC $3.99 MOONSTONE BOOKS CISCO KID #2 by Jim Duffy & Jerry DeCaire The return of O'Henry's classic western anti-hero continues! Cisco and Pancho continue their uneasy alliance against a band of child slavers. After catching a break, they plan their raid on the slave camp, and Cisco opens up to Pancho, revealing the story of the stolen locket, and why he's ready to walk through Hell's gates to get it back! He is a man haunted by betrayal, and its ghost will gut-shot his world once again tonight! Gritty, grey- toned Western Noir action! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 MOONSTONE MONSTERS: WITCHES #1 by Various Terrifying Witch-fiction! In "The Witch in the Woods," we see how far a young boy is willing to go — and with whom he will deal — to save his sister's life. Then, in "Comfort Food," the police find they have a rather unusual... and unsettling guest behind bars. Finally, "The Hag" is a frail old woman encountered by two young fugitives... who quickly learn that escape is never as easy as it should be! Art and story by Williams Messner-Loebs, Stefan Petrucha, Jack Chant, Chris Burnham, Scott LeMien, Walt Figueroa, and Rob Jones. Cover by Ron Frenz and Pat Olliffe. b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MOONSTONE MONSTERS Catch up on all of Moonstone's Monsters! GHOSTS #1?b&w, 32pg $2.95 MUMMIES #1?b&w, 32pg $2.95 SEA CREATURES #1?b&w, 32pg $2.95 VAMPIRE VIXENS #1?b&w, 32pg $2.95 WEREWOLVES #1?b&w, 32pg $2.95 **************** THE PHANTOM VOLUME 1: THE GHOST WHO WALKS TP—NEW PRINTING by Raab & Goulart, Blanco, Collins, & Nichols It's here again! The first-ever Phantom trade paperback! And Moonstone has loaded up this book to celebrate! This volume contains the first three critically acclaimed Moonstone graphic novels of that purple-clad jungle adventurer: The Ghost Killer, The Singh Web, and The Treasures of Bangalla. Plunge headlong into danger with this trio of action-packed stories, as the Phantom tries to untangle himself from an exotic raven- haired killing machine; stop a supernatural force from ripping through the land; and then stomps on some thieving pirates just for good measure! Plus: a cool introduction/history lesson from Phantom scholar Dr. Bryan Shedden; "liner notes" commentary from the authors, and unpublished art from the series! Cover painting by Doug Klauba. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHANTOM VOLUME 2: THE SINGH WEB GN by Ben Raab & Fernando Blanco Deep within the Bengali jungle is the revered and evil treasure, The Singh Web! (STAR15986) FC, 48pg $6.95 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE SILENCERS #2 by Fred Van Lente & Steve Ellis "Bitter Fruit" Part 2—The hot new "Super-Crime" series continues! Ambushed, outnumbered, and betrayed by one of their own, The Silencers fight for their lives against the Syndicate. Can they find each other — and the turncoat in their ranks — before they're "silenced" themselves? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A MR. KEEN: TRACER OF LOST PERSONS #2 by Justin Gray & Lee Ferguson Lucien Denali, aware that Ninette is in NYC to kill him for the unspeakable and perverse treatment of her and her twin sister, sends the city's most feared hitman after her. After a visit to the local Brujah, he lays siege to the safehouse she and Mr. Keen are operating out of. The intense violence spills more than blood, as the binds of Ninette's mind comes loose in an avalanche of horror, soaking Keen in the filth of her past. b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 *********************** MOONSTONE "BLOOD & BEEF BAG OF HORRORS" PACKS Grab a wet "Blood and Beef Bag of Horrors" from Moonstone, featuring a mix of the best of their Vampire and Werewolf graphic novels! Available in the economical 6-Pack (4 Vampire books and 2 Werewolf books — a minimum retail value of $33.00—including Nosferatu, Beckett, Ventrue, Toreador, Bone-Gnawers, and Black Furies), or the economy sized 12-pack (8 Vampire books and 4 Werewolf books — a minimum retail value of $66.00 — including Nosferatu, Beckett, Ventrue, Toreador, Theo Bell, Giovanni, Lucita, Isabel, Bone Gnawers, Black Furies, Fianna, and Get of Fenris)! All books are 48 pages, and each contains a single non-continued story. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS 6-PACK $19.95 12-PACK $32.95 STARS OF THE MONTH VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: BECKETT GN by Mike Reynolds & Greg Scott; cover by Guy Davis & Vince Locke. The vampire Beckett follows the trail of two important clues that may solve the mysteries of The Book of Nod. (STAR15819) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE VOLUME 1: TOREADOR GN by Rafael Nieves, Vince Locke, & Paul Mounts Jane Fordham, a disillusioned and frustrated actress, is also "Fannie Fang," the exotic hostess of TV's Midnight Theatre. But when a strange man seeks to seduce her into the role of a lifetime, she may face an endless masquerade! Cover by Ken Meyer Jr. Squarebound. (STAR14225) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $5.95 ******************** MVCREATIONS MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: ICONS OF EVIL TP by Robert Kirkman & Various The Icons of Evil spins the tales of four of the most popular henchmen in Skeletor's service: Beast Man, Mer-Man, Trapjaw, and Tri-Klops! Dive deeper into their pasts to understand some of the key moments behind their lives. With action-packed stories from Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Walking Dead) and a roster of super talented artists! Cover by Emiliano Santalucia. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Austria, the U.K., Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $18.95 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE VOLUME 3 #2 by Val Staples & Enza Fontana In the wake of destruction, the responsibility of He-Man and the reality of battle begin to take their toll on Prince Adam. Is the responsibility of He-Man something Adam even wants to bear? Why was he chosen? He sets forth in a quest to understand more about his history, the origin of his powers, and just why he is the chosen one. Cover by Enza Fontana. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Austria, the U.K., Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. FC, 32pg $2.95 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: SEASON ONE ENCYCLOPEDIA #4 by Eatock, Santalucia & Fontana Featuring more information than you can shake a Power Sword at, this Encyclopedia covers all characters in detail! If you want fancy pin-up books, then don't bother — this is for people who want to know all the details about their favorite characters and see great art! This volume contains info on Queen Marlena to Stratos, as well as detailed summaries of Season One cartoon episodes and the Volume II comic series. Cover by Emiliano Santalucia and Nathan Baertsch. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Austria, the U.K., Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. FC, 32pg (4 of 5) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE?2ND PRINTINGS Skeletor continues his struggle in obtaining the secrets of Castle Grayskull. However, new danger looms when a sinister plot is devised by other evil forces. And it all centers around an object in the possession of the least likely candidate. Will the heroic warriors of Eternia discover the truth before the forces of evil hatch their plans? #1 REG. CVR.?FC $2.95 #2 MANAPUL CVR.?FC $2.95 #1 NOREM CVR.?FC $5.95 **************** ROB ZOMBIE'S SPOOK SHOW INTERNATIONAL #6 by Rob Zombie & Various First Time in Previews! Rob Zombie's dark imagination is out of control in yet another spooktacular issue! El Superbeasto's six-issue story arc comes to a frightening conclusion! In story number two, Suzi X uses her shag-a-delic super-spy abilities to thwart the plans of an evil monstrous mastermind! And make way for the debut of Simon Deadmarsh, Monster Hunter and his wicked monster-hunting crew in the third story! Make way for this and more inside Spook Show #6, prelude to the now monthly Spook Show International series! Cover by Pat Boutin. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROB ZOMBIE'S SPOOKSHOW INTERNATIONAL #1?2ND PRINTING by Zombie, Colan, Dwyer, Conrad, Barros & Brereton; cover by Campbell & Staples First, witness the wrath of the Evil Zombie – drawn by the legendary Gene Colan! Next, you've seen House of 1,000 Corpses, now read two stories that made the movie a cult hit! Finally, Kieron Dwyer (Avengers) pencils a tale of monsters, espionage…and strip clubs! Who is Super Spy El Superbeasto? Plus, a petrifying painted pin-up by Dan Brereton! MATURE READERS FC, 40pg $3.50 ****************** TALES OF THE REALM #4 by Robert Kirkman & Matt Tyree The critically acclaimed mini-series doesn't miss a moment when we find ourselves in the middle of action, adventure, and suspense! Actors don't have time to frolic around with bad guys. Unfortunately, a mysterious evil mastermind feels otherwise. Was saving famed director Kyle Stifotel really worth it? Too bad their future rests on the shoulders of a bird! A bird?! Who's casting this story? Cover by Matt Tyree and Jeremy Roberts. Bi- Monthly. FC, 32pg (4 of 5) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGON'S LAIR: SINGE'S REVENGE #1 by Andy Mangels, Fabio Laguna, & Tony Washington Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Dragon's Lair, the stars of one of the top arcade games in history make their comic book debut! Swearing revenge on Dirk the Daring for killing his offspring, the deadly dragon Singe swoops up Princess Daphne in his razor- sharp claws! Now, armed with his courage and skills, our brave knight must survive the dangers of the Dark Kingdom to save his Princess! It's swordplay, sorcery, dragons, and damsels…plus a pinch of humor! Lead on, adventurer…your quest awaits! FC, 32pg $2.95 ******************* NBM PUBLISHING MR. O VOLUME 1 HC by Lewis Trondheim Goofy silent one-page gags crammed with little frames showing Mr. O, a round doodle of a man, desperately trying to get over across that darn chasm and somehow never quite making it, over to the other side. Will keep you in stitches for pages. More of Trondheim's genius at work! (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, FC $12.95 DUNGEON: THE EARLY YEARS #2 by Lewis Trondheim, Joann Sfar, & Christophe Blain The young Keeper, just fresh out of home, confronts many a danger as his first adventure continues apace and concludes in this issue. b&w $2.95 THE FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE VOLUME 4 HC by P. Craig Russell The next volume in the prize-winning and greatly acclaimed complete adaptations of Wilde¹s tales presents "The Devoted Friend" on what constitutes real friendship, and "The Nightingale and the Rose," a stirring story of sacrifice to love with a cruel twist. (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, FC $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BEST FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE by Oscar Wilde & P. Craig Russell P. Craig Russell's delightful adaptations of Oscar Wilde's fairy tales will captivate your imagination and stir your soul! These volumes include: "The Selfish Giant," "The Star Child," "The Remarkable Rocket," and "The Young King." VOL. 1 (STAR01186)—HC, 8x11, 48pg SRP: $15.95 VOL. 1 (O/A)—SC, 8x11, 48pg SRP: $8.95 VOL. 2 (STAR01187)—HC, 8x11, 48pg SRP: $15.95 VOL. 3 (STAR08411)—HC, 8x11, 48pg SRP: $15.95 THE JUNGLE BOOK One of P. Craig Russell's best-noted achievements, his adaptations of stories from Kipling's Jungle Book are collected! This collection includes The King's Ankus and Red Dog, as well as the new adaptation of The Spring Running. (STAR07956) SC, 8x11, 88pg, FC SRP: $16.95 ************************** THE 101 BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS by Stephen Weiner, edited by Keith R.A. DeCandido A guide to the best in this exploding new field of comics, one that may just be its savior! Good for the neophyte as well as the fan as either an introduction or a cataloging/checklist of the very best. Steve Weiner is a leading expert on graphic novels. New Lower Pricing! Originally Published at $14.95/HC, $8.95/SC! HC (O/A) SRP: $7.00 SC (STAR13553) SRP: $3.00 WILL EISNER'S THE PRINCESS & THE FROG There once lived a fair and popular prince who was transformed by the spiteful wizard into a frog. The only way he could become his handsome self again was to be kissed by a princess out of true love, which the frog-prince actually succeeds, albeit with great difficulty, in pulling off! Available in three editions. The limited signed edition is quarterbound with real cloth, tip-in, and includes special art signed by Will Eisner. Limited to 300 copies. (STAR10361) HC, 8x11, FC $15.95 *********************** Eurotica SHADOW & LIGHT VOLUME 5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 48pg, b&w $11.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SHADOW AND LIGHT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 1 (STAR08026)?SC, 9x12, 48pg, b&w $10.95 VOL. 2 (STAR09268)?SC, 9x12, 48pg, b&w $10.95 VOL. 3 (STAR10845)?SC, 9x12, 48pg, b&w $10.95 VOL. 4 (STAR16956)?SC, 9x12, 48pg, b&w $10.95 ******************* GRIN AND BARE IT #12 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 9x12, 48pg, FC $5.95 GRIN AND BARE IT PACK #1-4 SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x4) $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GIRL GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08952) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 144pg, b&w $15.95 JILL, PART-TIME LOVER GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR11464) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $11.95 *************** NEW DIMENSION COMICS MIRACLEMAN 3-D #1 GOLD ECLIPSE ARCHIVE EDITION New Dimension Comics continues to offer the un-circulated Eclipse Comics archives! This beauty features a foil cover showcasing art by Miracleman veteran John Totleben. This special version has never been offered before! Only up to 300 copies are available. Comes bagged-and-boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. NOTE: Does not include red/blue 3D glasses. $39.99 FC SRP: $39.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS WW2 PRESENTS: HITLER'S PARATROOPERS, THE ASSAULT ON CRETE #1 by Ron Ledwell The German Fallschrimjaeger (Paratroop) forces were the first organized parachute troops to be actually employed in warfare. These elite troops captured the "impregnable" Belgian Eben Emal fort as well as the massive concrete blockhouses on the vaunted French Maginot line. The Germans launched their Blitz into the Balkans, and the Commonwealth forces fell back to the Aegean island of Crete. Goering convinced Hitler that his Fallschirmjaegers could mop up the British. But the beleaguered Brits so mauled the cream of The Fuhrer's Fallschrimjaeger forces that Hitler never employed them as paratroopers again. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. FC $3.95 NEW FLAME PUBLISHING THE DROWNERS #3 by Nabiel Kanan Quinn's secret is revealed and the truth about Emily emerges as the story moves towards its dark denouement. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.95 NITE OWL COMIX MAX HAMM FAIRY TALE DETECTIVE VOLUME 2 #2 by Frank Cammuso The Long Ever After: Part 2 "The Glass Slipper": Why does everyone in Storybook land want to get their hands on the glass slipper? Where is Prince Charming? What does the Fairy Mafia have to do with it? And what does Snow White know? It's up to Max Hamm to find out who the shoe fits, and with step-sisters involved you can bet things are sure to get ugly. Perfect bound. SC, 48pg, b&w (2 of 3) $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MAX HAMM FAIRY TALE DETECTIVE VOLUME 2 #1 by Frank Cammuso "The Long Ever After" Part 1: Max is hired by an aging film queen to track down her missing niece, Snow White. But things get complicated when Max falls for the girl. Will Max realize he's working for a bad apple before it's too late?! (STAR19428) SC, 48pg, b&w (1 of 3) $4.95 ***************** NOW COMICS WEIRD MELVIN COMIC STRIPS VOLUME 1 TP by Marc Hansen Reprints the long run of comic strips Marc Hansen did for the Comic's Buyer's Guide. Includes a new full-color wraparound cover by Hansen. SC, 10x10, 56pg, b&w $14.95 ONI PRESS THREE STRIKES TP by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, & Brian Hurtt; cover by Hurtt & Dela Cruz From the writers of New Mutants! Every action has an equal reaction. Or that's what we're taught. Rey just learned different. Noah already knew. Rey's a good kid whose made a terrible mistake. Noah's an ex-cop who became a bondsman in a failed attempt to salvage his marriage. One choice is about to send both their lives into chaos. MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 152pg, b&w $14.95 JULIUS GN by Antony Johnston & Brett Weldele Julius is the gangster king of the East End and his public persona is as beloved as it would be were he true royalty. But in private, his generals conspire to remove Julius for their own selfish gain. This reworking of Shakespeare's classic tale of betrayal, corruption, narcissism, and violence gives the play a new power and modern relevance. Expertly updated and skillfully rendered, Julius is a precise stab into the dark heart of comics. MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 160pg, b&w $14.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 5: OPERATION STORMFRONT TP by Greg Rucka & Carla Speed McNeil As Tara Chace and the rest of the department reel over the demise of one of their own, a ghost from Director Paul Crocker's past has him sending his minders into danger yet again. But will this operation free Crocker from his ghosts or merely create new ones? Also available as a limited edition hardcover, limited to initial orders only. MATURE READERS SC?b&w, 6x8, 152pg $14.95 HC?b&w, 6x8, 152pg $30.00 DEEP SLEEPER #2 by Phil Hester & Mike Huddleston Nightmares! Fictional characters come to life! New-age zealots with psychic powers! In other words, another 32 pages of creepy weirdness from Phil Hester and Mike Huddleston, the pair that brought you The Coffin! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.50 TOO MUCH HOPELESS SAVAGES #3 by Jen Van Meter, Christine Norrie, & Ross Campbell Things are getting crazy for Arsenal. The package slipped into her luggage is the most popular item in Hong Kong, with bad guys and secret agents and ill-defined hangers-on trying to get it back. Plus, with the whole family in town and another little package on the way — can she keep it together? RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (Jul032407) b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.99 LOVE FIGHTS #8 by Andi Watson The Flamer is tracking down all his old enemies in an attempt to find the perpetrator of the alleged smear campaign. Nora and Jack help as best they can ? even though they aren't speaking. Continuing the romantic superhero comic by Eisner-nominee Andi Watson. (15-Love, Breakfast After Noon). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 COURTNEY CRUMRIN IN THE TWILIGHT KINGDOM #3 by Ted Naifeh Marshal Templeton suspects Courtney of heinous crimes, and follows her and her classmates through goblin town, hoping to gather evidence for the doubtful council. Meanwhile, Courtney's quest goes awry, and the children find themselves kidnapped by the king of the sunless realm. Can Courtney rescue them before Templeton catches her? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.99 STARS OF THE MONTH QUEEN & COUNTRY VOL. 4: OPERATION: BLACKWALL TP by Greg Rucka & J. Alexander Tara Chace is accustomed to working in the shadows cast by world governments, but when a French conglomerate blackmails one of the Queen's most affluent subjects, Tara's espionage turns to the corporate variety. It's sex, lies, and big business in this new collection of the Eisner Award-winning series. (STAR19917) MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w $8.95 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A LAST EXIT BEFORE TOLL GN by Neal Shaffer, Christopher Mitten, & Dawn Pietrusko Charles Pierce has reached a dead end, wandering through life as if he were barely there. On a business trip, he breaks down in rural Virginia. Stranded, Charles begins to realize that this accident may be his chance at a new life… if the past doesn't catch up with him first. MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w $9.95 ******************** STAR OF THE MONTH FRUMPY THE CLOWN I: FREAKING OUT THE NEIGHBORS TP by Judd Winick Before Green Lantern and Barry Ween, there was Frumpy the Clown, the main character of the alternative comic strip by Judd Winick! When Frumpy invades a typical American family, the children are ecstatic. Their parents, neighbors, and local law enforcement, on the other hand, wish he would go away. (STAR12600) SC, 9x10, 136pg, b&w $15.95 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE COMPLETE SOULWIND TP by Scott Morse For the first time in one volume, The Complete Soulwind collects Scott Morse's modern epic. Beginning with a boy transported across the universe to retrieve a legendary sword, and ending with an old woman unraveling the true account of creation. A tale of ancient myth, classic fairy tales, modern pulp, and futuristic adventure. SC, 6x8, 520pg, b&w $29.95 O/A COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE NIGHT THINGS TP?DIGEST EDITION by Ted Naifeh Presenting the initial Courtney Crumrin mini-series in a new digest-sized format. Courtney's parents have dragged her out to a high-to-do suburb to live with her creepy Great Uncle Aloysius in his spooky old house. She's not only the new kid in school, but she also discovers strange things lurking under her bed. SC, 128pg, b&w $11.95 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH SIDEKICKS VOLUME 1: THE TRANSFER STUDENT TP?DIGEST EDITION by J. Torres & Takeshi Miyazawa Oni's superhero high soap opera returns in a new edition! Terry's the new kid at Shuster Academy, but this isn't like any school she's ever been to before! The kids and the teachers all have superpowers! This volume reprints the sold-out Transfer Student TP with The Substitute one-shot in one pocket-sized package! (STAR19776) SC, 144pg, b&w $11.95 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A THREE DAYS IN EUROPE TP by Antony Johnston & Mike Hawthorne; cover by J. Bone Jack's planned Jill's dream vacation - Paris for a gallery exhibit. And Jill's plotting a London trip to see Jack's favorite band. Problem is, both trips start tonight! Before long, Jack's in the middle of an art heist and Jill's in the thrall of a rockstar! Can they escape their adventures and re-ignite their romance? SC, 6x8, 144pg, b&w $14.95 ************************ PENNY FARTHING PRESS PARA #1 by Stuart Moore, Pablo Villalobos, & Mostafa Moussa The X-Files meets A Beautiful Mind in this thriller about a scientific investigative team probing paranormal phenomena in the Supercollider — a gigantic, abandoned particle accelerator. Twenty years ago, Sara Erie's father died there under mysterious circumstances, and now she's determined to uncover the truth. From writer Stuart Moore (Lone, Zendra) and hot new talent Pablo Villalobos! Covers by Glen Orbik and Stephan Martiniére, shipped in equal quantities. FC, 32pg $2.95 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING THE STEVE DITKO READER VOLUME 2 TP by Steve Ditko More great pre-hero stories by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko! Volume two features some of Ditko's "lost" stories — including horror, sci-fi, and even westerns — over 25 breathtaking stories from one of Comics' top talents, lovingly rendered in the master's unique style. Re-discover Ditko's long-unseen work from the '50s, and save yourself hundreds of hours searching for back-issues — and thousands of dollars when you finally find them! The book's larger-than-comic-sized format allows for a joyous inspection of the work of the legendary Steve Ditko. The black-and-white reproduction is produced via the "Theakstonizing" method for clear and crisp results. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, b&w $25.00 SUNDAY COMICS VOLUME 1 CD-ROM Includes 53 issues — including over 1,000 pages of classic comic art — on one tiny CD ROM! The greatest art and story ever produced for the comics medium, in an easy-to-read format! Sunday Comics is jam-packed with humor, love, horror, sci-fi, western, and war stories by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Carl Barks, Dick Briefer, Jack Cole, Joe Kubert, Al Williamson, Will Eisner, Lou Fine, Jack Cole, Russ Heath, Basil Wolverton, and dozens more. It's days of reading pleasure by your favorite artists and writers, all indexed by the artists' names for easy searching. Read them on your PC's monitor or print them out in black-and-white via the Adobe Acrobat system (included on the disk). Sunday Comics saves you years of searching and thousands of dollars if you could find them! All of the art is reproduced using the "Theakstonizing" system for crisp and clear results. PC/MAC dual format. Cover art features the work of Jack "King" Kirby! (CAUT: 4) CD-ROM $20.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #135 by Various Once a month, every month, Furrlough is your best source for anthropomorphic comics! Ursula Husted's delightful sci-fi space romp Space Vixen continues, plus Erick Melton and William Ruzicka's Time Venturer serves up high-paced fantasy action. Also in this issue, shorts by Eddie Perkins and David Goodman, and a cover by Heather Bruton. b&w, 32pg $2.99 LIBERTY FROM HELL #4 by Hanson, Becker & Engel The demon Phalliode is hurting, as Azeal's latest test comes in a gorgeous female form — Malantha! Will Phall be able to control his hormones? Meanwhile, Andre starts probing into his partner's past, but what's he to do when he discovers Sebastian's something more than human? Christina Hanson delivers a delightful historical comedy with plenty of dramatic punch! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 MANGAPHILE #23 by Various The Magazine for Manga Fans features some of the best up-and-coming manga talent! This issue features more of Joshua Lesnick's popular Wendy Comic, plus I Seek Adventure by Rod Anderson; Tobias by Jessica Moffett; and Asuza by Aimi Tokutake. Plus: Pat Duke's Photoshop for Comics, interviews with American manga creators, and a beautiful cover by Jessica Moffett. b&w, 48pg $4.99 Sin Factory MILK! #40 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 REBELLION 2000 AD EXTREME EDITION #3: INVASION AND CHOPPER 2000 AD Extreme Editions are brand-new quarterly publications showcasing classic stories from the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Each 100-page-plus edition is themed round a specific character (such as Judge Death or P.J. Maybe) or concept, and contains a selection of definitive takes on that subject from legendary 2000 AD creators. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 112pg, b&w $5.99 2000 AD PROGS #1379-1383 Britain's premier satirical sci-fi/action comic, 2000 AD, still remains influential after 27 years of continuous publication! Future lawman Judge Dredd has a family reunion, courtesy of John Wagner (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight) and Carlos Ezquerra (War Story: Condors), before leading a mission of mercy in "Gulag" by Gordon Rennie and Charlie Adlard (The Establishment); The Red Seas comes to an explosive climax, by Ian Edginton (Batman vs Aliens II) and Steve Yeowell (The Invisibles), as does The V.C.s, by Dan Abnett (The Legion) and Anthony Williams (The Unfunnies); Kara Signysdottir leads the Valkyries in a vital mission, courtesy of Steve Moore (Tom Strong) and John Lucas (Codename: Knockout); plus there's more future war mayhem for Rogue Trooper by Gordon Rennie and P.J. Holden, and another bullet-fest for hit-men Sinister Dexter, by Dan Abnett and Andy Clarke! Weekly. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, FC $3.75Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #217 Maximum justice every four weeks! This issue: a Judge Giant special! First, Giant meets new kid on the block Judge Rico in "Prodigal" (by Gordon Rennie & Simon Davis); then discover the fate of Giant's grand-pappy, the Harlem Heroes' star Aeroballer, in "Whatever Happened to... John 'Giant' Clay?" (by Gordon Rennie & Rufus Dayglo)! And if that wasn't enough, there's the spine-chilling conclusions to Anderson: PSI- Division—Half-Life (Part 4 of 4 by Alan Grant, Tony Luke & Arthur Ranson) and the Judge Dredd serial, "Blood of Satanus II: Dark Matters" (Part 4 of 4 by Pat Mills & Duke Mighten). Plus: news, features, interviews and classic British comic thrills, including Charley's War (by Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun)! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.99 RED EYE PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH VALENTINE VOLUME 1: FULLY LOADED TP by Daniel Cooney Retouched and re-edited! Collects Valentine #1-6, starting with 1997's raw debut. Cover work by Bill and Linda Reinhold, inks by Peter Palmiotti, an introduction by Klaus Janson, a psych profile of assassin-at-large Dana Valentine, and new sketchbook pin-ups. Prestige Format. (STAR20092) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $14.95 ***************** RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES!: SUPERHEROES #13 by Jimmy Gownley "Superheroes" Part 3—The "Superheroes" storyline continues in the latest issue of Amelia Rules! It's the members of G.A.S.P. versus the Ninjas in a race to find the truth behind the "Legion of Steves." This is the most talked-about "all-ages" book of the past few years — don't get left behind! FC, 24pg $2.95 REPRESSED PRESS EXIT 13 VOLUME 1 A bombastic collection put together by NYC comic newcomers ? the last stop for pure comic pleasure! Nine stories in a wide variety of styles, ranging from personal artistic visions to supernatural phenomena to provocative social commentary. Exit 13 ? an independent animation festival for the page an imagination. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $9.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS ATOMIC MOUSE #3 by Staton, Frank, Curtis, Singleton, Phillips, & Fago Atomic Mouse goes face-to-face with his funny animal double by Mike Curtis and Louis Frank! A script by Libby Singleton brings Joe Staton face-to-snout with the nuclear crusader! Plus, classic Vince Fago work and even the "Legion of Almost Villains"! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #8 (AUG032458) b&w, 40pg $4.99 SFA'S ATOMIC MOUSE 3-PACK by Fago, Curtis, Ettinger, Kazaleh, Broderick He's the only superhero on his world, brought to life from a comic book! He's the legendary Charlton super-hero, both in new and classic tales! Atomic Mouse was the longest-running superhero title Charlton every published, and creator and artist Vince Fago gave his blessing to this updated revival. This set includes his new origin in the tryout title SFA Spotlight #11, as well as issues #1 and #2 of his revived title. Fun for comics fans and safe for kids of all ages. Try the title described as "George Reeves meets the Powerpuff Girls!" Pack (x3), b&w $10.00 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT AKIKO VOLUME 7: THE BATTLE FOR BOACH'S KEEP TP by Mark Crilley When the intergalactic mega-corporation Gothtek purchases Spuckler's home planet of Nostoram, the heroic space cowboy returns there to defend his family's property. But who's side will Akiko and her friends take in this cosmic conflict, when they discover Spuckler may not be in the right? This sci-fi epic features not only explosive action, but also a touching story about the consequences of misdirected frustration. Collects Akiko #40-47 in one fantastic fun-for-all-ages volume! SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 BANZAI GIRL VOLUME 1 TP by Jinky Coronado with Tortosa International model and comic artist Jinky Coronado presents the full-throttle adventures of her favorite heroine: herself! As her 18th birthday approaches, a beautiful young woman begins having nightmares of apocalyptic proportions. But her disturbing visions are the least of her problems, because tentacled man-eating monsters from her dreams are now appearing in the real world, threatening her friends and family! Collects Banzai Girl #1-4, plus Banzai Girl Annual #1 into one exciting, high-kicking volume! Fun for all ages! SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BANZAI GIRL LIMITED EDITION SKETCHBOOK Presented in a black-and-white format, the sketchbook packs in more than thirty pages of illuminating illustrations, plus a full-fledged photo gallery of Jinky at work and at play! What's more, the beautiful back cover offers a sexy, sassy art montage that surrounds a yummy photo of Banzai Girl in school! Limited to 2000 signed & numbered copies. b&w, 32pg SRP: $7.95 O/A BANZAI GIRL POSTER #1 Can't wait for your next Banzai Girl fix? Then check out this frameable poster illustrated by series creator Jinky Coronado. Reinterpreting the climatic events of issue #1, this scene depicts Banzai Girl just as the evil forces invade her small town and catch her by surprise. This poster is printed on heavy bond paper and comes rolled in a plastic tube. Poster, 19x25 $6.95 ************************ DEADY: THE MALEVOLENT TEDDY GN by Voltaire Cute on the outside, very twisted on the inside! That's what you get when the galaxy's greatest evil escapes confinement on its homeworld and possesses the body of a discarded teddy bear here on Earth. He's cute, he's cuddly… he'll eat you for lunch and floss his wittle teef with your intestines! And Deady loves kids.... well-done with a little BBQ sauce! Whether he's plotting world-domination or just the most horrifying way to make your life miserable, you won't be able to resist the temptation to give him a big fat huggsie wuggsie! Just bear in mind that as you cuddle him, he's thinking through a dozen different ways to your demise! First seen in Hot Topic and comic book stores on thousands of T-shirts designed by Voltaire, Deady's now ready to unleash his full malevolence across the land in his first-ever graphic novel! Squarebound. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $5.95 DOGWITCH #10 by Daniel Schaffer Violet wanders the dangerous realm of the Treacle Guardians, with her soul replaced by a filthy Ick! Powered by the ancient and rank magic of The Blackness, with swarms of gnashing teeth at her command, the sexy witch sets out to get her groove back, inflict some grievous bodily harm, and take on a face from the past in a kinky game of Shotgun Tarot Poker. And that's all before she realizes she's stepped into Bad Bunny Land! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 THE 7TH SYSTEM 6-PACK by Roel Wielinga Roel Wielinga weaves a story of interstellar love and war across the mythical 7th System. Starting on the prison planet of Vela, the mysterious warlord Domonisk pursues Cat, the seductive beauty who yearns to destroy him for reasons he cannot yet fathom — but swears to discover. Exotic women, swords, sorcery and space battles, The 7th System harkens back to the golden years of Conan and Heavy Metal. Includes 7th System #1-6. Each issue contains 24 pages. Pack (x6), FC SRP: $15.00 STARS OF THE MONTH ANIMAL MYSTIC: WATER WARS VOLUME 1 TP by Dark One Collecting the full color adventures of your favorite Amazon Queen in outer space! Enter a universe of gunships, exotic warriors, and alien worlds –– and witness the destiny of the galactic messiah! (STAR09891) SC, 152pg, FC $19.95 ARMAGEDDONQUEST TP'S by Ronald Russell Roach & Joseph Michael Linsner Armageddonquest is the story of a reluctant Antichrist trying to avoid his destiny as the world hurtles violently toward the final conflict. The second and third installments of this 900-page graphic novel continue the epic story and are available now. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR06629)—SC, 296pg, b&w $13.00 VOL. 2 (STAR06762)—SC, 304pg, b&w $13.00 VOL. 3 (STAR06763)—SC, 296pg, b&w $13.00 BROM'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK This book has it all: demons, monsters, automatons, brigands, and loads of Brom's signature subject: femme fatales! At times horrific and frightening, other times stunningly beautiful (and sometimes both), Brom's paintings never cease to enthrall the viewer with a glimpse of another, far more dangerous world. (STAR13563) SC, 4x5, 64pg, FC $9.95 FANG: TESTAMENT TP by Kevin J. Taylor Through various trials, Fran's latent powers emerge as she struggles to defeat the seductive forces of evil that prey on the well-built and weak-minded citizenry. Fang: Testament is a story of faith and sacrifice, power and savagery, pain and redemption. (STAR13609) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $11.95 POISON ELVES TP'S by Drew Hayes These volumes reprint Sirius' presentation of the Poison Elves series beginning with the original Mulehide Graphic's Poison Elves. MATURE READERS VOL. 1: REQUIEM FOR AN ELF (STAR01803)?SC, b&w $14.95 VOL. 6: GUILD WAR (STAR18460)? SC, b&w $19.95 SCARY GODMOTHER: GHOUL'S OUT FOR SUMMER TP by Jill Thompson This epic story centers on the origin of Scary Godmother and the lives of her Fright Side friends during one extended Summer Break. As Hannah goes off to suffer through a summer camp nightmare with her cousin Jimmy, Bug-a-Boo spends a horrible vacation with his nagging parents, and Orson is shipped off to Summer Ghoul with the Dark Master — an ancient and demented vampire whose pupils never graduate! But Scary Godmother gets the worst deal of all when her school days chum, Tinkaree, kidnaps her and takes her place as the Queen of the Fright Side! (STAR16258) SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $14.95 *********************** SIOUX PUBLICATIONS BLURRED LINES GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.95 SLIP OF THE TONGUE ARTX SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #1?FC, 68pg $6.50 #2?FC, 68pg $6.50 #6?FC, 68pg $6.50 STRIP XXX COMIC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #1?FC, 68pg $6.50 #2?FC, 68pg $6.50 #3?FC, 68pg $6.50 SQP CHICKS AND MONSTERS VOLUME 1 TP Artist/writer Bill Bronson takes a mockin' and rockin' look at horror and grrl-power, and comes up with a crunchy mix of tricks and treats he calls Chicks & Monsters. A multi- flavored package of cruel-to-be-cool comics and painfully delightful drawings, Bronson's work can be described as a kind of punk Charles Addams for the new millennium. Stories include The Postmortem Girls in "The Band Practice that Woke the Dead," The Mothball Jawbreaker Gang in "Clean Up on Aisle 666," and The South Side Saints do battle with rowdy hobgoblins who don't know when to leave! All this and pages of pin-ups, sketches, and other decidedly demented and morbidly fascinating artwork! For cute witches, hot vampire chicks, and girl golems with crushes on undead! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 PRINCESS OF THE SEA PRINT BY PELAEZ SQP is taking the best of the best and creating exquisite fine quality full-color prints. Paintings will be presented without any logos or type to obscure its beauty and design. New works will also be commissioned to showcase an artist's finest efforts. Reproduction will be exacting, and printed on super-heavy 15pt board, with an additional UV coating to preserve maximum color. Fans have demanded it, and tearing the cover off a book and framing it is simply not an option. The first of this new series showcases the cover art to Mermaids 2 - A Gallery Girls Collection by Pelaez. The piece is entitled "Princess of the Sea", and measures 8 ½" x 11". MATURE COLLECTORS Print $4.95 CONAN COLLECTOR PIN #2: CONAN #241 COVER The most savage hero of all, as seen by one of the most successful and popular comic artists ever! It's Conan, in all his fury, as seen by Todd MacFarlane. Think Todd let Conan play with one of his million-dollar baseballs? Probably not, but Conan's not the type to ask permission! A full-color metal pin, measuring 1 ¼" x 2", and limited to just 2,500 pieces. If you're a fan of MacFarlane, Conan, or high-priced sports memorabilia, you'll have good fun with this! Pin $9.95 SSSCOMICS.COM SSS COMICS PRESENTS: ECLIPSE AND VEGA #3 by Saul Colt, Bill Maus; cover by Greg Horn Eclipse and Vega are super-heroes but more importantly, they are best friends. The battle between them continues with an ending so shocking it will make one of them do the unthinkable. b&w, 32pg $2.95 STICKMAN GRAPHICS STONEHAVEN GN Stonehaven is a modern city inhabited by elves, ogres, dwarves, and the like. A State Ranger comes to Stonehaven in search of his runaway daughter. He hires a dubious half- elf private detective to aid in his quest. The pair discovers that the girl has fallen into the clutches of a murderous werewolf hunted by both law and the local Asian Crime syndicate. Fate and circumstance make for strange bedfellows as these apparent random events crash together in this stunning tale of good, evil, and the grey areas in-between. HC?PC, 216pg $38.95 SC?PC, 216pg $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FESTERING SEASON GN by Kevin Tinsley Rene DuBoise has interrupted her Voodoo training and returned home to New York City to bury her mother, a victim in a bizarre police shooting. Now, they must race the clock to thwart the bizarre scheme of a deranged drug dealing Plaeros sorcerer before the city explodes. SC (STAR17234)?PC, 240pg $19.95 HC (O/A)?PC, 240pg $38.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DIGITAL PREPRESS FOR COMIC BOOKS SC by Kevin Tinsley This book is the ultimate reference guide used by professionals throughout the industry. With over 300 illustrations, and detailed instructions, this manual will provide the answers and solutions you will need to successfully print a magazine, Whether you are planning to publish your own comic, or want to provide the best reproducible art possible, this item is a must-have for your professional library. You will learn the computer procedures used by virtually every major comic book company and production department including: scanning, separations, lettering, trapping, and covers! SC $36.95 ********************* STREET LEGENDS BLOKHEDZ #2 by Mark Davis, Mike Davis, & Brandon Schultz Still reeling from the violent death of his brother, Blak looks for answers but finds only a strange new strength in his scarred hand. Using this newfound gift gives him power, but it also takes a toll on his health. He has to hide all these changes, after all Blak just wants his music to blow up. But he learns that the scar will kill him, it's clear that there is evil inside him. That evil wants revenge. The only question left is: who will win? The gift or the curse? NOTE: This is a Resolicitation—this issue was previously solicited by Image Comics. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (OCT031257) FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 STUDIO G JALILA #4 by Faye Perozitch & Travis Moore "Setback"—Jalila finds herself paying the price for not paying attention… to her brothers, who have both gone missing; or to her main project, protecting the City of All Faiths, which suffers another… incident. Bi-monthly. FC, 24pg $2.95 ZEIN #4 by Peter G. & Studio Legio "The Sand Men"—The ancient power to create men out of sand finds its way into the hands of a would-be ruler… and he wants to rule! With all the sand in this region of the world, does even Zein stand a chance of stopping this madman's dream?! Bi-monthly. FC, 24pg $2.95 TCZ STUDIO THE CELESTIAL ZONE VOLUME 2 #8 by Wee Tian Beng "The Phoenix-Spirit Arrows"?Hoping to fulfill her twin brother's last wishes, Red Phoenix requests to a duel with Chi Xue and uses her most powerful weapon ? The Phoenix-Spirits Arrows. Xing Yun defeats the Two Worms and goes in search of the Demonic Gragon of the Eastern Mountain after finding out his whereabouts. Plus: Part 6 of "The New Frontier." (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 60pg, FC (8 of 12) $9.50 THE GOLEM FACTORY MENDY & THE GOLEM #4: MELTDOWN by Brandstein, Colon, Rubenstein, & Gassman Super-heroes throughout history have always relied upon the outer limits of human imagination to lend credence to their strange forms and extraordinary behaviors that comically blur the border between reality and fiction. In these fragile times, when our world faces its greatest threat, faith has taken an urgent precedence over fantasy. Compelled to dispel darkness, 12-year-old Mendy Klein's fate to become a real-life superhero began, where we last left off in the Bavarian forest, upon his utterance of the cabbalistic words that brought his Golem into creation. Mendy's odyssey continues with "Meltdown." FC, 32pg $2.95 TITAN CLASSIC DAN DARE: VOYAGE TO VENUS VOLUME 1 HC by Frank Hampson First published in classic British comic The Eagle, these are the original adventures of one of the best known and loved of British comics characters! Includes background material exclusive to this book, with rarely-seen art and collectibles, an in-depth introduction to Dan Dare, and a new foreword by Dave Gibbons (Watchmen). Collects stories originally published in The Eagle Vol. 1 #1 through Vol. 2 #25. Available in two cover versions, Regular and Variant (featuring never-before-seen artwork), both by Frank Hampson. (CAUT: 4) REG. CVR.—HC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $19.95 VARIANT CVR.—HC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $24.95 TRANSFORMERS: BREAKDOWN PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC by Budiansky, Perlin, Akin & Garvey Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Transformers phenomenon with these classic collections! As the Autobots mourn the death of their leader, Optimus Prime, things go from bad to worse. From the human threat of the Mechanic, to the giant menace of Trypticon… Who will lead them in their darkest hour? Collects the U.S. issues of The Transformers #25-30. Cover by Kevin Walker and Simon Coleby. (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH TRANSFORMERS: END OF THE ROAD GN by Furman, Wildman, Senior & Baskerville The war with Unicron reaches its apocalyptic conclusion! But even if the Transformers win… they lose! Their world is coming apart, the alliance between the Autobots and the Decepticons is on shaky ground, and the inhabitants of Earth tremble before the power of the insane Galvatron. (STAR16121) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $19.95 TRANSFORMERS: FALLEN ANGEL GN by Simon Furman; Geoff Senior Galvatron has yet again managed to jump back into Earth's past, but it looks like this time his circuits are really fried, as he initiates a plan to harness an explosion of unimaginable destructive power, and to make himself a god. (STAR17785) SC, 9x12, 136pg, FC $19.95 TRANSFORMERS BEGINNINGS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC Collecting the classic Transformers #1-6. See a spaceship crash into Earth four million years in the past. In 1984, they're awakened! See the first shots fired in the civil war between heroic Autobots, led by the noble Optimus Prime, and evil Decepticons, ruled by Megatron! (STAR18170) HC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $24.95 ****************** JUDGE DREDD: THE APOCALYPSE WAR GN by Wagner & Grant, & Various East-Meg One uses a nuclear strike to devastate Mega-City One and leave it ripe for invasion! Now, a beleaguered Dredd and his surviving comrades must hit back by any means they can find... because if he fails, Mega-City One is doomed forever! With art by fan-favorites Brian Bolland, Steve Dillon, and many more. Mega-City One's darkest hour is now a deluxe paperback! Cover by Carlos Ezquerra (Just A Pilgrim). (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 224pg, b&w $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH JUDGE DREDD VS. JUDGE DEATH DELUXE HC by John Wagner & Brian Bolland Judge Death, a ghoul from a parallel Earth where life is a crime comes to Mega-City One. Now, somehow, Dredd must kill a creature already dead! And if one of these Dark Judges wasn't enough, get ready to meet Fear, Fire, and Mortis! (STAR14873) HC b&w, 9x12, 96pg $19.95 JUDGE ANDERSON: DEATH'S DARK DIMENSION GN by Wagner, Grant, Ewins, & Robinson Tricked into returning to the Dark Judges's terrible dimension, Anderson must stop them once and for all! She must also go to Hell — literally — to attempt to save the life of a child possessed by demons! (STAR17306) SC, 9x12, 128pg, b&w $16.95 JUDGE ANDERSON: HOUR OF THE WOLF GN by Grant & Wagner, Kitson, Gibson & Roach Following on from the classic 2000AD story, Judge Dredd vs. Judge Death, PSI- Divisions's top judge, Cassandra Anderson, gets psychic 'flashes' of a wolf stalking Mega-City One. Soon she finds herself caught in a race against time to stop an old, terrible threat to the city from resurfacing! Cover by John Bolton. (STAR18114) SC, 9x12, 128pg, FC $16.95 JUDGE ANDERSON: TRIAD SC by Grant, Ranson, Farmer, M. Austin & Roach Some cases are too bizarre for the feared Judges to crack. That's when they call for Psi division's top judge, Cassandra Anderson! Mysterious events are killing Mega-City One's citizens. But what is their connection to an abused child? And who is the Psi- Division imposter who has sparked these events off? Continues the saga of Judge Anderson from Death's Dark Dimension and Hour of the Wolf, as well as previously uncollected bonus stories! Cover by Garry Leach (Miracleman, Global Frequency). (STAR18985) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 112pg, b&w $16.95 MISSIONARY MAN GN by Rennie, Quitely, & Marshall; cover by Frank Quitely In the radiation-poisoned wasteland of the Cursed Earth, there is little justice; even the almost-legendary Judge Dredd was almost killed in its harsh and unforgiving sun. Now, one man has come to set things right. Some say he was a Judge, others say a madman. But with a bible in one hand and a firearm in the other, Preacher Cain stands tall against blasphemy, corruption and intolerance! (STAR16350) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $14.99 SLAINE: THE HORNED GOD SOFTCOVERS by Pat Mills & Simon Bisely 2000 AD's ever-popular Celtic hero returns with a vengeance! In this full-color, fully painted new edition of Mills and Bisley's classic tale, Ukko the dwarf narrates the story of how Slaine was crowned High King of Tir-Nan-Og and faced and many foul creatures. VOL. 1 (STAR17154)––SC, 9x12, 104pg, FC $14.95 VOL. 2 (STAR18082)––SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $14.95 SLÁINE THE KING DELUXE HC by Mills, McMahon & Fabry This classic tale of sword and sorcery — the epic saga that introduced 2000 AD readers and the comics world at large to a hero who makes Conan look like a boy scout — is finally available again, this time in a deluxe collectors' hardback edition. (STAR15539) HC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $24.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN SLÁINE: TIME KILLER HC by Pat Mills, Glenn Fabry, David Pugh, & Bryan Talbot Sláine and his allies wander Tir-Nan-Og in search of the fortress of the arch-druids who could defeat the evil forces oppressing Sláine's people. But demonic alien race hurls Sláine and his allies through time... to ever-greater battles, threats, and challenges! (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $24.95 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH TANK GIRL: APOCALYPSE GN by Alan Grant, Andy Pritchett & Philip Bond, & Brian Bolland Tank Girl's back, and she's pregnant! How will our manic heroine cope with motherhood? Is it Booga's? What will it look like? Meanwhile there's a meteorite headed straight for Earth! Collected for the first time ever, all this and plenty more will be revealed in this final slice of Tank Girl's lunatic adventures. (STAR19928) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $16.95 ******************** TOKYOPOP Graphic Novels AI LOVE YOU VOLUME 2 GN by Ken Akamatsu Things seem to be calming down in the household as Hitoshi celebrates another birthday and Thirty learns how to cook. But when Thirty finds a floppy disc labeled dangerous, Hitoshi panics as he recalls the humiliation he endured because of the information on that disc. As he attempts to delete the mystery disc, a broken power line zaps his computer and program number 20, better known as Twenny, comes to life. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOLUME 1 GN by Yuji Shiozaki A young girl named Hakufu Sonsaku has a burning desire to beat people up but her mother has forbidden it. After a chance encounter with a Toushi at school, Hakufu's mother asks her to leave home and go to Tokyo, where she can develop her abilities as a Toushi, and fight to her heart's content. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 4) $9.99 CANDIDATE FOR GODDESS VOLUME 1 GN by Yukiru Sugisaki The Manga that inspired the hit Anime! One thousand years ago, four planetary systems were utterly destroyed by an alien force. Since then, humans have moved into space colonies and developed humanoid weapons known as "Goddesses" to defend their last remaining home planet. Five young boys are caught up in the drive to provide worthy pilots to the defense program and must learn to overcome their differences for their own sake, and for the sake of all mankind. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 5) $9.99 CONFIDENTIAL CONFESSIONS VOLUME 4 GN by Reiko Momochi Too often, we overlook the problems other people have because we want to avoid getting involved. But there are times when getting involved is the only choice you have and when all is said and done, it is those who have the courage to do what is right who will make the difference. Deciding to make a stand against bullies, abusive teachers and social constraints makes for a difficult struggle but at what price will you sacrifice your dignity? SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w (4 of 6) $9.99 DEMON ORORON VOLUME 1 GN by Mizuki Hakase Chiaki is the orphaned daughter of the Archangel Michael and a human woman. Ororon is a devil with a bounty on his head. Together, they struggle to stay alive as the battle between devils and the angelic order rage around them. SC, 5x7, 240pg, b&w (1 of 4) $9.99 DIGIMON SERIES 3 VOLUME 1 GN by Akiyoshi Hongo When three Digimon fans end up with real Digimonsters, they discover that taking care of a living creature is much more work than dealing with a few pixels on the TV screen! Each of our three would-be heroes must discover for themselves that being a Tamer means working together despite their differences in order to make life enjoyable for everyone. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 5) $9.99 DNANGEL VOLUME 1 GN by Yukiru Sugisaki Daisuke Niwa is an ordinary middle school student who has an inherited an interesting family tradition. Upon seeing Risa, the girl he adores, he transforms into a daring phantom thief. When the phantom thief sees his own object of desire, he turns back into Daisuke. The only way to cure this craziness is if Daisuke can get Risa to fall in love with him, but how can she love someone she can't see? SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (1 of 5) $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 13 GN by Mineko Ohkami Nohiro and three faerie companions travel to the lost continent of Arinas and discover Kharl's castle. A homicidal Garfakcy, plans to revive Kharl, and an imprisoned Tintletl. Already in Arinas, Kitchel and Ringsley continue searching for the three treasures and a way out of the water cave they are trapped in. In Draqueen, Rath learns that Cesia has been captured by Nadil and begins to work on a plan to rescue her. SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w (13 of 17) $9.99 FRUITS BASKET VOLUME 2 GN by Natsuki Takaya Ever since Tohru Honda discovered the Zodiac secret of the Sohma clan, her eyes have been opened to a world of magic and wonder. But with such a great secret comes great responsibility. When her best friends Hana-chan and Uo-chan come to the Sohma house for a sleepover, Tohru has her work cut out for her keeping the "Cat" in the bag and the "Dog" on a leash. SC, 5x7, b&w (2 of 11) $9.99 GETBACKERS VOLUME 2 GN by Yuya Aoki & Rando Ayamine After retrieving a lucky cat for their clients, the GetBackers discover a floppy disc that was left behind after the cat was returned. However, the floppy disc was what the clients were really after and they will do anything to get it back. Can Ginji and Ban save Hevn from Dr. Kabutogawa or will they end up for sale on the black market? SC, 5x7, 200pg, FC (2 of 21) $9.99 GRAVITATION VOLUME 5 GN by Maki Murakami Shuichi and his band, Bad Luck, are a rising star in Japan's pop scene, and their chief rival, ASK, seems doomed to the has been status of an 80s hairband. But just when it looks like the top spot on the Billboard charts is Bad Luck's for the taking, a completely unexpected competitor emerges — Nittle Grasper is reuniting! Now Shuichi finds his idol (not to mention his band's Keyboardist) his biggest rival. SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w (5 of 12) $9.99 HAPPY MANIA VOLUME 7 GN by Moyoco Anno Taka takes advantage of Takahashi's amnesia and fools him into thinking that she is his girlfriend. But he senses that all is not right and sets out to discover more about himself before he is forced to marry Taka. He ends up in Kyoto and takes a job waiting tables while Shigeta, also in Kyoto, visits a temple famous for granting the wishes of those who visit. So close yet so far, the two lonely souls wander Kyoto aimlessly, searching for someone or something that will bring them happiness. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (7 of 11) $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 11 GN by Suichi Shigeno Ry Takahashi of the Redsuns and Kyoichi of Team Emperor begin their long awaited battle on Akagi in front of an enormous gallery of spectators. Meanwhile, Tak's personal life is changing dramatically as his relationship with Natalie deteriorates due to her little secret. One ray of hope lies in the fact that Bunta has completed the repairs on the eight six but Tak soon discovers that his beloved car has changed and even the simple act of delivering tofu proves to be an uphill battle. SC, 5x7, 240pg, b&w (11 of 23) $9.99 JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES VOLUME 3: JACKIE AND JADE SAVE THE DAY GN by John Rogers Jackie's quest to keep the two talismans away from the Dark Hand takes him to Istanbul, Turkey. There, Jade discovers the amazing secret hidden deep within the Sheep Talisman. Then Jackie, Jade, and the Dark Hand converge on the Galapagos Island, where the Rabbit Talisman of speed is located within the shell of a giant tortoise. It's up to Jackie to save the day and while he's at it, he has to save the Tortoise from becoming somebody's dinner! SC, 5x7, 96pg, b&w (3 of 4) $7.99 KINDAICHI CASE FILES VOLUME 6: THE THE LEGEND OF LAKE HIREN GN by Kanari Yozaburo & Sato Fumiya Hajime and Miyuki participate in a tour of an expensive resort hoping to win an exclusive membership to the club. However, the fun and games come to an end when the participants are killed off one-by-one. The killer is believed to be Jason (from Friday the 13th) but Hajime soon discovers that all of the victims had something in common and he follows the clues in a dash to discover the killer. SC, 5x7, 96pg, b&w (6 of 10) $9.99 KING OF HELL VOLUME 5 GN by Ra In-Soo & Kim Jae-Hwan Having survived an assassination attempt, Majeh enters a martial arts championship to discover the mystery behind this great and mysterious event. As luck would have it, the teams are divided by affiliation to good and evil sects, and like it or not, Majeh must side with the evil sect. As the battle for domination begins, Majeh discovers that his skills are more than enough to get through his scheduled matches and just when he begins to think that he has wasted his time, the man who ordered his assassination confronts him and announces his intention to finish what he started. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (5 of 8) $9.99 LES BIJOUX VOLUME 2 GN by Eun-Ha Jo & Sang-Sun Park Having lost his parents, Lapis discovers that he has gained a new family in his friends and after steeling his courage, he departs to find the divine sword of Tumerlin. Being chosen to overthrow Habit is a daunting task and as with any coup, there must be sacrifices made. Lapis is aware of the danger but the possibility of losing his newfound family in order to fulfill his destiny is almost too much to bear. SC, 5x7, b&w (2 of 5) $9.99 MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH II VOLUME 2 GN by CLAMP To control Cephiro means to sacrifice oneself to keep it safe. This is a lesson the Magic Knights know only too well, however, the invading countries are not aware of this and continue the assault with greater force. When powerful Djinns, deadly dragons, and menacing mechs attack the peaceful nation, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu don their sacred armor once more to defend the land as Magic Knights! SC, 5x7, b&w (2 of 3) $9.99 MINK VOLUME 1 GN by Megumi Tachikawa While shopping for the latest pop CD, Mink accidentally gets a software CD from the future that allows her to become whomever she wants. When Mink and her friends program a Cyber Idol (pop star) version of her, she becomes an instant star and it seems all her dreams are coming true. Except that using software from the future is a serious crime — and could result in her "deletion." SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (1 of 4) $9.99 ONE VOLUME 1 GN by Lee Vin Eumpa Won (One) is an awkward, quiet music student and former child prodigy who is now determined to lead his life as a normal guy. Destiny throws him a curve as he finds himself caught up in an unlikely love triangle. Enter Jenny, the highly acclaimed singer, and Young-Ju, the plain Jane. These seemingly opposite personalities are drawn together by two common bonds ... Their passion for music and their search for true self-identity. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 5) $9.99 PEACH GIRL ART BOOK PEACH by Miwa Ueda A beautiful volume of color illustrations from the creator of Peach Girl! Includes: Peach Girl 1997-1998 Works, Peach Girl 1999 Works, Peach Girl 2000 Works, Pre-Peach Works (1) Glass Hearts, Pre-Peach Works (2) Angel Wars and other works, and a bonus section called "Peach Plus: Miwa Ueda" in which the creator talks about the inspiration for her work. Also includes four bonus pin-up posters. SC, 102pg, b&w $29.99 PRIEST VOLUME 11 GN by Min-Woo Hyung Federal marshal Coburn and his team aren't the only one's tracking Ivan and Temozarela. The order of St. Vertinez, the Vatican's secret branch for taking care of the church's "dirty laundry," has been sent to the West to take care of the "incident" at Stonetale Abbey and its aftermath. Meanwhile, Lizzie has escaped from the marshal's custody and has settled in with a new band of outlaws. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (11 of 15) $9.99 RAGNAROK VOLUME 10 GN by Myung Jin Lee Loosely based on the Norse myth about the end of the world, Ragnarok is a beautifully drawn Korean manwha of swordsmen and sorcerers in an epic adventure that will change the world forever. Welcome to the end of the world ? Ragnarok. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (10 of 10) $9.99 RAVE MASTER VOLUME 8 GN by Hiro Mashima Haru's journey has led him to Gen Tower, home of the Demonoid horde. To stop the demonoid attacks and find out the truth about Gale, Haru and his friends must brave this monolith of evil and battle the Five Palace Guardians. But at the end of their journey waits King, the Demon Card leader, whose "Apocalypse" Dark Bring is capable of bringing about another Overdrive. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (8 of 18) $9.99 REBIRTH VOLUME 7 GN by Woo Kalutika Maybus, now a Major in the Sacred Knights Brigade, finds an unlikely ally in Rett Butler, a Robin Hood-esque bandit awaiting execution. Kal offers Rett a full pardon, and in return Rett joins Kal, who seeks revenge against the man who accosted his sister, Danube. While investigating reports of several mysterious disappearances in "The Forest of No-Return," Kal, Rett, and Father Daniel come across a grisly scene. And it isn't long before they are overrun by a horde of ravenous vampires, led by the creature that thirsts for vengeance—the vampire, Deshwitat…. SC, 5x7, 185pg, b&w (7 of 11) $9.99 REBOUND VOLUME 7 GN by Yuriko Nishiyama With a few games behind them, the question now comes down to if Johnan can keep up this incredible momentum. The team is eager to match up against Kanakita Northern Industry High School, the tournament favorites, but first they've got to face and beat Yokohama Kokusai Shougyou. Even if they do, however, they're at a loss for a strategy against the seemingly unbeatable Kanakita. Off the court, things are getting particularly interesting around Nate and Tomomi who go on a date to the zoo to see the monkeys. Ah, young love. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (7 of 11) $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 6 GN by Akimine Kamijyo Things are coming to a head as Yuya confronts Kyo about her brother's murder but before she can get an answer, the group falls into the trap set by the 12 God Generals. Forced into a win or die situation, Kyo does his best to defeat his opponent, but after 10 minutes of sustained fighting he is left weak and defenseless. Just as everyone thinks it is all over, Kyo suddenly erupts with newfound energy and Yuya realizes that for that brief instant, Kyoshiro returned to his body with a power unrivaled by anyone she knows. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (6 of 18) $9.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS CINE-MANGA VOLUME 4: CRIME AND FUNISHMENT GN by Steven Hillenburg A crime wave hits the underwater town of Bikini Bottom, and SpongeBob SquarePants is right in the middle of it! As if "borrowing" balloons with his best friend Patrick and trying to cover up accidentally killing the health inspector at the Krusty Krab wasn't bad enough, SpongeBob gets his boat stolen by his boating instructor and has to fighting evil with the aging Mermaidman. No matter what, you can count on SpongeBob SquarePants to be at the center of all the action! SC, 5x7, 96pg, b&w (4 of 4) $7.99 SUKI VOLUME 2 GN by CLAMP Book-smart but street-hopeless, Hina is determined to get closer to her next door neighbor and teacher Aso-sensei. Unbeknownst to Hina, her crush is not the mild- mannered teacher he appears to be and is hiding a mysterious past. When strange things start happening to her, she runs to Aso-sensei for help but can he keep her out of danger…or is being with him the greatest danger of all? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (2 of 3) $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH AKIRA CINEMANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo In 2019, Neo-Tokyo rises from the ashes. But the government is beset with corruption and barely maintains control over the powerful military. Childhood friends Tetsuo and Kaneda become entangled in Neo-Tokyo's secret past when their gang encounters a military operation to retrieve an escaped experimental subject. (STAR17480) SC, 5x7, 160pg, FC (1 of 5) $14.99 THE ART OF MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH ART BOOK by CLAMP Magic Knight Rayearth was the seminal fantasy series that skyrocketed the manga creation team CLAMP from small-time creators to international superstars. Now they are the most published creators in America. The Art of Magic Knight Rayearth features over 75 full-color paintings from CLAMP, most never-before-seen in America. (STAR16429) SC, 92pg, FC $19.99 CORRECTOR YUI VOLUME 4 POCKET TP by Keiko Okamoto When Yui was first transported to Com-Net to become Corrector, her mentor I.R. thought there was a mistake. Now it turns out he was right! Yui's best friend Haruna was meant to be the Corrector, but through a mix-up, Yui became corrector instead! All is well, though, when Haruna gets a Corrector suit of her own, and she's so charming that all the Corrector programs instantly take a liking to her. Something's not right though… Why would Haruna encourage the Corrector programs to fight each other? Could it be the work of the evil Grosser? (STAR16059) SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 COWBOY BEBOP VOLUME 1 GN by Yutaka Nanten What's money between friends? But, wait… who said they were friends? The lone wolf – the wizened vet – the femme fatale – the smart-mouth kid… when Spike, Jet, Faye, and Ed get together; it can mean only one thing: carnage is about to ensue. In keeping with the popular but off-beat anime, the manga begins a series of original stories that take the action to a whole new level. Spike, Jet, and Faye all end up after the same bounty, Spike goes after a convict who's already in prison, and Faye (the con-artist she is) ends up the victim of a con not once, but twice. (STAR15394) SC, 184pg, b&w $9.99 CYBORG 009 VOLUME 1 GN by Ishinomori Shoutarou They were turned into cybernetic killing machines. Lucky for us, they kept their humanity! This is the story of a half-Japanese juvenile delinquent, Shimamura Joe, a.k.a. Cyborg 009. "Black Ghost," a top-secret organization bent on promoting global warfare, kidnaps Joe along with eight other unwanted members of society from the four corners of the world and turns them into cyborgs. Though the organization intends to turn the group into super-powered killing machines, it's not long before Joe and his new companions rebel against Black Ghost and make their escape with the help of an old scientist. Once Joe and friends have freed themselves, Black Ghost sends a series of other cyborgs and giant robots in hot pursuit. Using their new powers and abilities, our heroes stay one step ahead of Black Ghost and its evil machinations, but can they save the world from its diabolical scheme? (STAR19647) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (1 of 8) $9.99 DUKLYON: CLAMP SCHOOL DEFENDERS VOLUME 1 GN by CLAMP The CLAMP School is Japan's top learning institution and home to geniuses and wunderkinds of every make and model. Kentarou and Takeshi aren't your typical superheroes, though. In fact, if they didn't have the fearsome taskmaster Erii on their backs all the time, they probably wouldn't go through the trouble. But when an intergalactic mastermind bent on world domination takes root in the CLAMP School, the Duklyon team is in action and on the case. (STAR19523) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 ESCAFLOWNE VOLUME 3 GN by Aki Katsu Hidden within the Zaibach empire, Hitomi, Van, and Shian try and penetrate their enemy's forces. Unfortunately, Van's lack of subtlety is more dangerous than ever and it's all the small party can do to survive. Hitomi's powers manifest again and the she comes to realize her full potential. (STAR20061) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (3 of 8) $9.99 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A GTO VOLUME 15 GN by Tohru Fujisawa Onizuka shows off his new Mercedes given to him by the mischievous Mayu. Mayu's kindness comes with a price when Onizuka realizes he's been set up with a stolen car and a kidnapped girl in the trunk. As an apology, Mayu invites Onizuka to a party that turns out to be another trap. Onizuka must defeat 100 of Mayu's gang in order to save his fellow Holy Forest teachers. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (15 of 25) $9.99 ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH INITIAL D GNS by Shuichi Shigeno In the shadow of Akina Mountain, street racers take on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Takumi Fujiwara, a tofu delivery boy, is on his way to becoming the greatest street racer ever. But even with his natural talent, nothing could have prepared Takumi for the world of hardcore street racing. Here, teams take each other on in modified racing machines with hooked up frames and engines that bring them to a whole other dimension of speed. VOL. 1 (STAR15693)?SC, b&w $9.99 VOL. 8 (STAR19753)?SC, b&w $9.99 MARMALADE BOY VOLUME 6 GN by Wataru Yoshizumi Miki attracts the affections of a co-worker and ignites Yuu's jealousy. It seems unthinkable but there seems to be solid evidence that Miki and Yuu have been unfaithful to each other. Their relationship and their wonderful vacation plans are at stake as friends come to their aid. (STAR18206) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (6 of 8) $9.99 MIYUKI-CHAN IN WONDERLAND GN by CLAMP There are many worlds in the universe outside of our own, connected by doors that are hidden to the eye. But if you chance upon those doors, you can be transported to a place where supple beauties reign supreme and all of your fantasies come alive. Should you pass through the doorways, be most careful, for the creatures you will meet can be as dangerous as they are beautiful. Many would die for a glimpse at those worlds — Miyuki would do anything to have them go away. (STAR20024) SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $9.99 RAYEARTH — SPECIAL BOX SET COLLECTION VOLUME 2 by CLAMP Magic Knight Rayearth volumes 4-6 have been re-formatted in a right-to-left authentic manga format! Features all new cover designs and a handsome collectors case. Exclusive Mini Art Book included! (STAR18411) SC, 650pg, b&w (2 of 2) $29.99 RISING STARS OF MANGA VOLUME 1 GN Featuring the winners of the "Rising Stars of Manga Contest!" Ten original stories written and illustrated by aspiring American manga artists. (STAR19101) SC, 5x7, 248pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 SAILOR MOON SCOUT GUIDE: MEET SAILOR JUPITER: THUNDER Learn the ins and outs of Sailor Moon's best friends, the Sailor Scouts! Filled with vibrant images, origins, transformations, special power galleries, day-off activities, and best quotations, fans will relive the Sailor Scouts greatest moments in these full-color keepsakes! (STAR11308) FC, 96PG $12.95 SAILOR MOON VOLUME 11 POCKET MIXX TP by Naoko Takeuchi Luna may be a very special cat but even she has lessons to learn about love. She meets a young but ailing astronomer, Kakeru, who has discovered a comet streaking towards Earth. He names the comet after the mythological Princess Snow Kaguya unaware that it heralds the return of the real Princess Snow Kaguya after 450 thousand years. Join Luna, Sailor Moon, and the Sailor Scouts as they battle to keep Princess Snow Kaguya from ruling the Solar System. (STAR14622) SC, 4x7, 176pg, b&w $9.95 SAINT TAIL VOLUME 5 POCKET GN by Megumi Tachikawa For months now, the aspiring young detective Asuka Jr. has been hot on St. Tail's trail. At first he thought he was doing it for justice, then because it was a game with a worthy foe, but now he's beginning to realize that his feelings may be more complex. Of course he's also got feelings for Meimi (not knowing that they're one in the same). Can he finally confess his feelings, and if so, for which girl? (STAR16084) SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 SKULL MAN VOLUME 2 GN by Shotaro Ishinomori & Kazuhiko Shimamoto As the Skull Man assumes the identity of his dead grandfather, Ryusei Chisato, a young reporter, Satsuki Katsuragawa, begins investigating the connection between his previous identity, Tatsuo Kagura, and the Skull Man. The Skull Man has no qualms about shutting her up, but first he must deal with a new villain, Parasite Green who possesses a drug that seemingly allows him to control people's minds, and it may have helped Green turn the Skull Man's own partner, Garo, against him. The final deathbed collaboration by manga legend Shotaru Ishinomori, creator of Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider, and the Legend of Zelda comics. Traditional "super-hero" based graphic novel. (STAR16045) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 ****************** TONY RAIOLA BUCK ROGERS COLOR SUNDAY PACK #4 This pack of four contains #469-588 Sunday strips reproduced in full-color! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Due to the age of these publications, some show slight discoloration and rusting of the staples. Not available outside the U.S. Pack (x13), FC (4 of 4) $130.00 TERRY AND TRACY PACK #1 Contains Dick Tracy Captures Stooge Viller and the Pirates Canada Dry giveaway promotions. Pack $10.00 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS VAN HELSING'S NIGHT OFF GN by Nicholas Mahler Austrian cartoonist Nicholas Mahler is famous for his silent and sophisticated comics. Perfect for fans of Edward Gorey, this volume includes humorous comics stories featuring the classic archetypes of the mummy, vampire, wolfman, Frankenstein, and, of course, Van Helsing. These short stories are intriguing, humorous, and incredible illustrated in a whimsical, yet weighted, sketchy style. This first American compilation will be sure to create an instant fan base. SC, 8x6, 112pg $12.95 WARBURGER ANTHOLOGY by Stripburger Clocking in at 400 pages, this is Stripburger's largest and most impressive anthology to date. Choosing the topic of war this time around, Warburger features an international coalition of cartoonists who know that war is hell first hand. With the U.S. embroiled in several international wars post 9-11, we could all learn a thing or two from these anti-war stories by the finest Eastern European cartoonists. With an introduction by Aleksandar Zograf. MATURE READERS SC, 7x9, 400pg $24.95 GOODBYE CHUNKY RICE GN?5TH PRINTING by Craig Thompson If you haven't jumped onto this speeding bandwagon, now's the time to do so. Good-bye, Chunky Rice is an absolutely essential tome for every graphic novel reader. A quite picture novella of a journey to find one's self, and the deeper meaning of life. SC, 7x9, 128pg, b&w $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ABE VOLUME 1: WRONG FOR THE RIGHT REASONS GN by Glenn Dakin Sporting a glowing introduction by Eddie Campbell, this graphic novel features all of Glenn Dakin's Abe stories from the British comix scene. Abe is not only regarded as a milestone in a world of fanciful autobiography, but it's a must read for fans of Alec or anyone who's interested in astute, witty, and profound observations of life and living. (STAR14840) SC, 6x9, 176pg, b&w $14.95 THE COLLECTED HUTCH OWEN TP by Tom Hart Hutch Owen is at once hilarious and enraged, snotty, and smart. These acclaimed dregs- of-society farces skewer the multinational, mega-merging, corporate forces that control our lives. Tom Hart's popular vagrant/rebel, Hutch Owen, rages while the world around him builds, merges, attends marketing seminars, and goes IPO. (STAR12449) SC, 6x9, 176pg, b&w $14.95 HEY, MISTER: THE FALL COLLECTION by Pete Sickman-Garner The newest Hey, Mister trade paperback collects the most recent four issues of the four- time Eisner and Ignatz award-nominated series. It includes "Behind The Green Door," "The Trouble With Jesus," "Eyes On The Prize," and "Dial 'M' for Mister." And, as a bonus, also includes Sickman-Garner's cartoon account of who he is and why he does what he does. NOTE: Cover art depicts nudity (STAR15108) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 144pg, b&w $12.95 SHUCK UNMASKED TP by Rick Smith Shuck is a demon who used to be in the business of guarding souls. Wearing an old man mask to hide his goat-faced nature and to fit into his new retired lifestyle, Shuck lives in a house next door to little Thursday Friday, her mom and her talking cat Jamara. The mask doesn't help him hide and Shuck is drawn into the netherworld he thought he had left behind. (STAR19980) SC, 6x9, 168pg, b&w $14.95 TROUBLETOWN: AXIS OF TROUBLE VOLUME 1 TP by Lloyd Dangle Searing and sidesplitting political cartoonentary! Forget about the "Axis of Evil." When plutocrats and their judges steal elections, billionaires loot the economy, and citizens don't know who to fear more (terrorists, priests, or homeland security agents in their own backyard), we're stuck at the Axis of Trouble! (STAR19987) SC, 128pg, b&w $10.95 *************** TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING CAPTAIN VICTORY TP—GRAPHITE EDITION Since the 1960s, legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby (co-creator of the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Thor, Silver Surfer, New Gods, and others) photocopied his penciled pages before they were inked. Unfortunately, his outdated copier used a process similar to thermal faxes, so this pencil art archive is quickly fading away. But you can do your part to preserve the historical legacy of King Kirby! For the first time, his original Captain Victory graphic novel is presented as it was created in 1975 (before being broken up and modified for the later Pacific Comics series), reproduced from Jack's own copies of his uninked pencils! This first "new" Kirby comic in years features page after page of prime pencils, and includes Jack's unused Captain Victory screenplay, unseen art, and more! Besides presenting this classic story in never-before-seen pencil form, all proceeds from this comic go toward the huge task of scanning and restoring the 4000+ page archive of Kirby's pencil photocopies, before they're gone forever! TwoMorrows Publishing and The Jack Kirby Collector magazine are undertaking this enormous restoration project with the full cooperation of the Kirby family. SC, 7x10, 52pg, b&w $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HERO GETS GIRL: THE LIFE & ART OF KURT SCHAFFENBERGER TP by Mark Voger The story of Kurt Schaffenberger, the preeminent Lois Lane and Captain Marvel artist that brought a touch of humor and whimsy to super-hero comics. This is his illustrated biography, covering his entry into comics in the 1940s to his passing in 2002. Includes hundreds of never-before-published photos and illustrations. Foreword by Ken Bald. SC, 8x11, 128pg $14.95 O/A MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 2: GEORGE PEREZ For more than 25 years, George Pérez has been a fan favorite in the comic book field. From his artwork for The Avengers and Teen Titans to the Crisis on Infinite Earths series, which forever changed DC Comics, this versatile and influential artist is known for delivering top-notch art that fans can't get enough of! Now, this second volume in the new Modern Masters series delves into the artist's life, as Pérez discusses his Puerto Rican upbringing, how he broke into the comics field, and the attention to detail that has made him one of comics' top tier talents. Modern Masters Volume 2: George Pérez contains page after page of rare and unseen artwork, illustrating a comprehensive interview with Pérez on his stellar career! Released in conjunction with Pérez' work in the upcoming JLA/Avengers series — one of the most highly anticipated events in comic book history — this book is the first such retrospective of the highly acclaimed artist, and the ultimate look at the work of a true Modern Master: George Pérez! SC, 9x11, 128pg, b&w $12.95 ********************* STARS OF THE MONTH COMIC BOOKS & OTHER NECESSITIES OF LIFE TP by Mark Evanier; illustrations by Sergio Aragonés The columns found within this volume offer readers an engaging look at comics history; articles that will entertain (and often times, educate) both new and longtime comics fans alike. As a bonus, Evanier acclaimed columns are surrounded by all-new cover and interior illustrations by the award-winning illustrator Sergio Aragonés! (STAR17814) SC, 6x9, 200pg, b&w $12.95 THE WARREN COMPANION The Warren Companion is the ultimate compendium to the great comics of Warren Publishing! Featuring a complete reprinting of the out-of-print, Eisner Award-winning Comic Book Artist #4, plus dozens of new interviews and features — covers the entire history of the company from 1956 to 1983, examining all the titles! (STAR13799) SC, 8x11, 288pg, b&w $29.95 ********************* VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT VAMPEROTICA'S PIN-UP ILLUSTRATED #1 1994 to 2004! This month marks 10 years of Vamperotica ! This month to coincide with its 10th anniversary, Vamperotica launches a brand new monthly publication. Vamperotica's Pin-Up Illustrated focuses on the art, artists, models, merchandise, and mystique of the world of pin-ups that has captured the imagination for over 75 years! This premiere issue will focus on the digital art phenomenon that has recently exploded on the fantasy art scene. The cover and feature is by WrymMaster one of the top digital artists working today. The publication also has comics, model photos, "How To Draw" sections, and more! Also available as a CD-Rom edition that comes with a CD-ROM that features even more art and photo images that were introduced in the magazine, and as a sketch edition that features the regular edition of the magazine with an original sketch included. The magazine and sketch are bagged and boarded for protection, and the magazine itself is signed by Kirk Lindo. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.?b&w, 32pg SRP: $4.95 CD-ROM SRP: $10.00 SKETCH ED.?b&w, 32pg SRP: $35.00 VAMPEROTICA: VOLUPTUOUS VAMPS #1 CD-ROM EDITION From the original press run of the regular comic solicited last month. This comic features tons of all new stunning pin-ups of Voluptuous Vamps. The comic also contains a special "How To Draw Sexy Vamps" section as well as photos of our current favorite Voluptuous Vamp Shae Marks. This special edition comic comes with a CD-Rom and contains even more art and images of Vamperotica's Voluptuous Vamps. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC w/CD-ROM SRP: $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPEROTICA: BLOOD GODDESS #1 Meet the Blood Goddess Lovette! An ancient goddess is awakened by an unsuspecting adventurer. After thousands of years she shall once again build her army of followers! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg SRP: $2.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH VAMPEROTICA: BLOOD OF THE IMPALER TP by Kirk Lindo Collects the first three issues of Vamperotica Illustrated! Features the "Blood of the Impaler" storyline featuring Luxura and Count Dracula. Also features photos of Dana Liegh and Lorissa McComas. (STAR15761) SC, 7x10, 108pg, b&w SRP: $7.95 VAMPEROTICA: DARK AGES TP This trade paperback collects issues #1-3 of Vamperotica: When Darkness Falls, featuring all of the Luxura stories that appeared in the series. (STAR16052) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w SRP: $7.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPEROTICA: DARK FANTASY #1 This issue features Vamp of the Month Lori Benson in a photo feature and original comic story of a demonic vampire stripper who traps unsuspecting men for her dark demon lord. Also included is the Luxura comic story "Damned If I Do." MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg SRP: $2.95 O/A VAMPEROTICA: DIVIDE & CONQUER #2 The gripping conclusion to the exciting tale of The Vampress Luxura's struggle to clear her name as a transgressor against The Judicious Edicts. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg SRP: $3.00 O/A VAMPEROTICA: LUST FOR LUXURA #1—PREMIUM EDITION by Kirk Lindo From the original press run of Vamperotica: Lust For Luxura #1, this premium cover edition features a 3D digital cover! At long last the origin of Vamperotica's resident Diva of flesh and blood will now be told! Luxura was not born a vampire… she was turned! It begins with Luxura as a human in a small village on the outskirts of the Roman empire. Long time fans of Vamperotica will surely want to read this story. The art and story are brought to you by Vamperotica's founding father, Kirk Lindo. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg SRP: $4.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH VAMPEROTICA MAXIMUM EXCITEMENT TP Collects all four issues of Vamperotica Dark Fiction. Also includes the popular "Vamp of the Month" features with photos of Julie Strain, Lisa Ann, Kelly Kole, Exoica, and Lovette. (STAR14973) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w SRP: $7.95 VAMPEROTICA: SLAVE TO LOVE TP by Kirk Lindo This trade paperback collects the last three issues of Vamperotica Illustrated. It features the complete Slave to Love story line; the popular Vamp of the Month photos of Savanah Powers, Melissa Wolf, and Tina Krause; reprints of the early issues of the original Vamperotica comic series; Luxura pin-up gallery; and Buxotica #1. (STAR15762) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w SRP: $7.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPEROTICA: WHEN DARKNESS FALLS #2 & #3 Issue #2 features: "Queen of Ages," an action-packed, time-travel tale featuring the Vampress Luxura, and the conclusion of "Shepherd," an erotic twist-of-fate tale of a vicious vampire forced to "help" humanity survive a nuclear holocaust. #3 features: the conclusion of "Queen Of Ages," an action packed, time travel, Luxura tale; and "Some Things Never Change," an steamy erotic tale about a vampire hooker who caters to her customer's "special needs." MATURE READERS #2?b&w, 32pg SRP: $2.95 #3?b&w, 32pg SRP: $2.95 ****************** VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS OFFERED AGAIN Graphic Novels O/A NEAL ADAMS' MONSTERS HC Neal Adams explodes back onto the comic scene with a new hardback graphic novel, Neal Adams' Monsters, featuring the most terrifying supernatural creatures in classic horror history: The Frankenstein Monster, Count Dracula, and the Werewolf! Neal Adams' Monsters was rendered oversized to take the penciling and inking chores to the max. The end result is a masterwork that features the dramatic linework and exquisite fine rendering Neal Adams has been canonized for. Collected into an English-language graphic novel for the first time, this material was originally serialized in Adams' groundbreaking anthology Echo of Future Past. This new edition has been digitally re- colored in a process personally overseen by Adams to conform to his exacting standards for rendering, lighting, and form. A special section will offer rare paintings, sketches and drawings of monsters that captured his imagination throughout his illustration career, some not seen in print for over a decade. For a fan of great art and its integration into great storytelling, comic lover or not, Neal Adams' Monsters is a must-have! HC, 8x11, 72pg, FC $24.95 DLX, 8x11, 88pg, FC $39.95 O/A JESSIE JAMES: THE CLASSIC WESTERN COLLECTION HC by Joe Kubert & Carmine Infantino This graphic novel collects, for the first time, the classic 1950s outlaw stories of the often-heroic Jesse James, by comic book legends Joe Kubert and Carmine Infantino! HC, 7x10, 100pg, b&w $27.95 O/A THE SPIDER: SCAVENGERS OF THE SLAUGHTERED SACRIFICES HC by Don McGregor & Gene Colan A graphic novel by the award-winning team of writer Don McGregor and Gene Colan! Cover by Gene Colan and Neal Adams! HC, 7x10, 100pg, b&w $27.95 Biographies & Histories O/A AMAZING WORLD OF CARMINE INFANTINO REVISED EDITION by J. David Spurlock Amazing World features page after page of classic, rare, and unpublished art spanning Carmine Infantino's career from pre-DC, through his DC years, and on to Warren, Marvel, and his most recent work. Features 16 pages not found in the softcover edition, plus color endpapers, and a gold foil-stamp on white leatherette dustjacket. HC, 196pg, PC $29.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH THE ART OF NICK CARDY Nick Cardy has been a cartoonist and illustrator for over 50 years. Features a complete recollection of his work, including art from strips, magazines, posters, and books. (STAR14284) HC, 8x11, 176pg, b&w $29.95 CURT SWAN: A LIFE IN COMICS Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces Curt Swan's career from the beginning on features like "Gangbusters" to his rise as the top Superman artist. Also available as a Deluxe Edition featuring a 16-page bonus portfolio and checklist to Swan's comic art, signed by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson! HC, 9x11, 212pg, PC (STAR17128) $34.95 DLX, 9x11, 212pg, PC (O/A) $49.95 ****************** Art & Sketch Books STARS OF THE MONTH KERRY GAMMILL'S DRAWING MONSTERS & HEROES FOR FILM & COMICS HC The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel and DC. (STAR13262) HC, 112pg, b&w $27.95 ECHOES: THE DRAWINGS OF MICHAEL WM. KALUTA HC Collects Kaluta's most memorable characters and illustrations, with new studies and projects, including motion-picture/TV and theatrical work. (STAR12035) HC, 112pg, PC $27.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A EYES OF LIGHT: THE FANTASY DRAWINGS OF FRANK BRUNNER HC This seminal illustrator of the classic Dr. Strange, Warp, Elric, and Howard the Duck is showcased in this hardcover retrospective of his comics and fantasy art. HC, 8x11, 112pg, b&w $27.95 ********************** STARS OF THE MONTH THE JOHN ROMITA SKETCHBOOK HC This sketchbook reveals the artist's classic super-hero, advertising art, unpublished personal works, and good girl art. Features hundreds of vintage and unpublished drawings, and his career and technique! Includes a wraparound dustjacket, bonus essay, and a gold embossed leatherette cover. (STAR15402) HC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $27.95 STERANKO SPIRIT OF AMERICA PRINT Jim Steranko delivers the definitive image of the classic patriotic hero in this breathtaking vision celebrating the legend of comics' fighting Sentinel of Liberty. The painting has now been produced exclusively as a superb 18" x 24" limited edition print signed-and- numbered by the artist and reproduced on high-quality 100-pound archival matte paper stock. REG. (STAR16827)––Print, 18x24 MSRP: $29.99 DLX. (STAR16561)––Print, 18x24 MSRP: $59.99 ****************** VEROTIK VEROTIK WORLD #2 by Danzig, Lee, Naifeh , ESV, & Morse; cover by Chiodo An "all new " anthology issue of short stories featuring some of Verotik's most lethal female furies. In the first story, writer Glenn Danzig teams with Ed Lee for an all-new episode of corpse hooker- gone -wild "grub girl". Watch for the upcoming grub girl movie. Then, Danzig and Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin, Gunwitch) bring a tale of "3" from the venus domina legacy. Plus another chapter of the devilish "Akuma-She" by Danzig and ESV. MATURE READERS FC $3.95 SATANIKA #4 FAN CLUB COVER by Glenn Danzig & Eric Canete Limited edition Verotik fan club cover for Satanika #4 by Eric Canete. Finally the all-out confrontation between Satanika and her father, the fallen angel, Dalkiel! Fans have been patiently awaiting this battle... wait no longer! Limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE READERS FC $5.00 VERTICAL, INC. STARS OF THE MONTH TEZUKA'S BUDDHA by Osamu Tezuka Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. This life of Buddha is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR19986)—HC $24.95 VOL. 2 (STAR20040)—HC $24.95 **************** VIZ, LLC. ANIMERICA APRIL 2004 VOLUME 12 #4 Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan, and what's arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, and more! Remember, If it's anime in America, it's gotta be Animerica! (CAUT: 3) Magazine, 96pg, FC $4.99 ANIMERICA EXTRA APRIL 2004 VOLUME 7 #4 The greatest shôjo and shônen manga! Fan-favorite Fushigi Yûgi: Fantasy adventures in ancient China; Adolescence of Utena: a brave young swordswoman who wants to be a prince; Banana Fish: intrigue on the mean streets of New York City; Wild Com: gritty drama from the author of Basara, and more! 160 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art and manga features! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Magazine, 160pg, b&w $4.99 SHONEN JUMP MAY 2004 VOLUME 2 #5 In this issue: Dragon Ball Z: In search of a more powerful opponent, Vegeta agrees to help Cell absorb Android #18 and achieve its Perfect Form! Yu-Gi-Oh!: Three Chapters! Jonouchi goes on a gameshow with a grand prize of a million yen! Then, there's a new game at school: Monster Fighters! One Piece: Captain Kuro's plans for a peaceful, imple assassination have been spoiled — and now he's unsheathed his claws and resigned himself to a slaughter. But what about his would-be victim Kaya, the woman who trusted him for three years? Yuyu Hakusho: Byakko, the most ferocious of the Saint Beasts, guards the next room of the fortress — and Kuwabara must fight him alone! Naruto: Haku is dead. Zabuza is dying. But even with his two ninja out of commission, Gatô's plans aren't foiled... an army of mercenaries are ready to attack Tazuna's town! Shaman King: Yoh has awakened his "Over Soul" — the power which lets spirits touch the material world. But even so, can he land one blow on Silva, the Native American shaman who determines who enters the Shaman Fight? Hikaru No Go: Hikaru meets Tetsuo Kaga, a kid who wants to start up a Go club in his junior high school. Hikaru plays Tetsuo and the stakes are high: if he loses, he's going to have to jump into a freezing pool in the middle of winter. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Magazine, 352pg, PC $4.99 Graphic Novels ANGEL SANCTUARY VOLUME 1 GN by Kaori Yuki At the center of this epic tale of Heaven and Hell and forbidden love is high-school student Setsuna Mudo. He's no angel, he's completely tactless around girls, has an unpredictable temper, and can become extremely violent. That he comes from a broken home and is in love with his sister Sara, just makes matters worse. Add teenage hormones and major issues with his mother, and you've got the recipe for one troubled kid. And then Setsuna's reality becomes seriously twisted when his past-life as an angel comes to plague the present and threatens to destroy the future...! When Sara's classmate, Ruri, receives a computer disk from a strange man, Setsuna shows up to whisk her away from her. After lecturing Ruri about talking to weirdos, Setsuna comments that she's much cuter without glasses, which she dropped in the confusion. Unfortunately, neither of them have been watching the news which reports of mysterious deaths occurring in connection with the CD-ROM "Digital Angels". The disk Ruri received is this same "Digital Angels" disk, and without knowing the danger, Setsuna lets her keep it. Soon, as Ruri uses the program, her personality starts to change, and strange things begin to happen as Evils and angels seek the Setsuna's soul for their own mysterious motives. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 198pg, b&w $9.95 BANANA FISH VOLUME 1 GN—SECOND EDITION by Akimi Yoshida Epic in scope, and one of the best-selling shojo titles of all time in Japan, Akimi Yoshida put an electric shock into the genre and gained a huge crossover audience through Banana Fish's stripped-down, non-stop style! Nature made Ash Lynx beautiful; nurture made him a cold, ruthless killer. A child runaway brought up as the adopted heir, hatchet man, and sex toy of "Papa" Dino Golzine, the East Coast's Corsican crime lord, Ash is now at the rebellious age of seventeen — forsaking the kingdom of power and riches held out by the devil who raised him, preferring a code he can live with among a small but loyal gang of street thugs. But his "Papa" can't simply let him go — not when the hideous secret that drove Ash's older brother mad in Vietnam has suddenly fallen into his insatiably ambitious hands. It's exactly the wrong time for Eiji Okamura, a pure-hearted young photographer from Japan, to arrive in NYC and make Ash Lynx's acquaintance... and fall with him into the bloody whirlpool of pride, greed, lust and wrath unleashed by the enigma code-named Banana Fish... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. MATURE READERS SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 B.B. EXPLOSION VOLUME 1 GN by Yasue Imai Airi is a talented young girl who dreams about making a big splash in show business one day. Unfortunately, she lives in a place called Okinawa. And that's the wrong place to be for little girls with stars in their eyes. But hope springs eternal for all dreamers. Each week, a variety show called Boom Boom showcases fresh and exciting talent on TV. Airi decides she has to be on that show. With that goal in mind, she enrolls at an actor's school in the big city. Inspired by her new environs, Airi is determined to turn the world on with her smile. But, of course, there are hundreds of other kids at school with the exact same dream. The competition is fierce, but with hard work and a whole lot of charm, Airi has taken her first step in becoming Japan's next big thing. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 1??pg, b&w $9.95 BASARA VOLUME 5 GN by Yumi Tamura Sarasa and Shuri travel onwards toward Kanto to attack the Blue King. They are assumed to be runaway slaves and are captured by the Blue King's Royal Guard. Sarasa and Shuri are then forced to compete in the all or nothing "Suzkuka Murder Race". Slaves must run for their lives and avoid being killed by men on horseback and chariots. If they can make it through the Suzuka Ridge and return to Nagoya then they can claim an incredible monetary prize! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 BASTARD!! VOLUME 3 GN—SECOND EDITION by Kazushi Hagiwara People just can't keep their hands off Dark Schneider — their sword-wielding, knife- toting, deadly assassin's hands, that is. Leaving the besieged kingdom of Metallicana, the mighty wizard goes traveling alone with only Lars the dragon for company - but finds himself under constant attack as his former lover Arshes Nei, now one of the leaders of the Dark Army of Chaos, sends her strongest underlings to kill him! Will it be Kai Harn, the fighter? Or will death come in the form of the Vampire Di-Amon? At the worst possible time, Dark Schneider turns back into his helpless alter ego, the pathologically wimpy Lucien Renlen...and Yoko, his teenage stepsister, may be the only one who can save him! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. MATURE READERS SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BASTARD!! VOLUME 1 GN—SECOND EDITION by Kazushi Hagiwara The kingdom of Metallicana is under attack by the dark forces of four evil armies sweeping the world. The desperate defenders turn to a legend that a virgin's kiss may awaken "Dark Schneider," an ancient evil wizard sealed within the body of Lucien, a seemingly normal 14-year-old-boy. Yoko, Lucien's teenage stepsister, does the deed and as the castle falls, Lucien metamorphoses into a silver-haired demigod! (STAR19884) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 ******************** THE BIG O VOLUME 6 GN by Hitoshi Ariga As Paradigm City's top negotiator, Roger Smith provides a valuable service for people desperate to recapture their forgotten past. In a world of lost memories, Roger does his best to make sure chaos doesn't erupt into madness. Ironically, the savvy negotiator has never been concerned about his own forgotten past. What's the point, he reasons? The past is gone, the future is the only thing that matters. But something unexpected happens to make him re-evaluate his outlook. On the day that Dorothy Wayneright disappears, Roger realizes that the past is indeed a very important part of his life. Dorothy's ravaged robotic body is eventually found and retrieved but her memory circuits have been stolen. Thus starts a chain of events that will eventually reveal the deepest secrets of Paradigm City. In a world where memories are a valuable commodity, Roger Smith must outplay a host of disreputable characters all of whom are jockeying for the biggest prize of all: Paradigm City! The person who controls the past will ultimately control the future. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 5 GN by Yoko Kamio The story of Tsukushi, an average teenage girl with the courage to stand up for her rights. Despite all her trials, she finds herself in a love triangle. Will she ever find her special someone and live happily ever after? This volume contains inumerable ups and downs for our heroine, Tsukushi Makino. Domyoji Tsukasa is as jealous as ever with the arrival of Thomas while lurid and embarassing photos emerge of Tsukushi and Thomas emerge. Just when she thought that things couldn't get any worse, Tsukushi's tormentors up the ante of cruelty and violence! Only one boy comes to her rescue! Which boy will it be? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 176pg, b&w $9.95 DRAGON BALL Z VOLUME 15 GN by Akira Toriyama Cell has been awakened - a bio-engineered monstrosity designed to become the ultimate weapon, a being that eats whole cities to drain the life energy from their inhabitants and grow stronger. Now stronger than ever after fusing with Kami-sama, Piccolo challenges Cell while the Super Saiyans undergo unimaginable training in a room where one year passes for every day outside. But Cell's true goal is to merge with Androids #17 and #18, which will increase its strength exponentially. As Cell becomes ever stronger, Piccolo has only one chance: destroy #17 and #18 before Cell can merge with them, or no force on earth will stand a chance! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL VOLUME 13 GN by Akira Toriyama The Demon King Piccolo gathers all seven Dragon Balls and wishes for eternal youth, becoming even stronger than before! Flying to the palace of the King of the World, Piccolo takes over, and announces his reign of terror on international TV! Separated from one another, Goku and Tenshinhan train desperately to become strong enough to fight back. While Tenshinhan practices the "mafu-ba," the mystic demon-sealing attack, Goku goes to Karin Tower to ask the feline fighter for more training. His only chance is to drink a magic potion so powerful it may kill him... before Piccolo starts to destroy the world piece by piece! (STAR20003) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $7.95 ******************** FLAME OF RECCA VOLUME 5 GN by Nobuyuki Anzai Even though he possesses the ability to bend fire to his will, Recca Hanabishi continues to covet the Flame of the Eight Dragons. With their combined voltage at his disposal, Recca will be an indestructible fiery dynamo. But power like that doesn't come neatly wrapped in a gift box. The hotheaded teenager must first prove that he is mature enough to handle such awesome responsibility. In the meantime, Recca and his crew are forcibly recruited to participate in the annual Urabutosatsujin festival. In this battle royale, it's kill or be killed as Team Hokage face a sundry of ruthless, war-scared contestants. First up is Team Ku, the most feared assassins in all of Japan. If Recca's crew can't squash their opponent, they must forfeit the life of poor Yanagi Sakoshita! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 GUNDAM: THE ORIGIN VOLUME 10 GN by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Gundam: The Origin features the breathtaking line work of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer for the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series, and is Yasuhiko's own highly stylized re-telling of the original Gundam story! While en-route to Jaburo, the White Base faces Ranba Ral and his deadly forces. Ranba Ral, himself, sets out in his Mobile Suit, the Gouf, to battle the White Base and the Gundam. Have Amuro and the Gundam finally met their match?! One of the Gundam's legs is blown off at the knee joint. Disturbed by all that he is forced to go through, Amuro leaves the White Base with the Gundam. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 112pg, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GUNDAM THE ORIGIN #8 by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko A Battle rages on in Los Angeles between the Federation's White Base and the Zeon. Garma and the beautiful Icelina (the wife of the Mayor) share a few tender moments away from the crowd at a high society affair. Garma leaves the party to pursue the elusive White Base, which has been in hiding. Garma begins an all or nothing assault on the White Base which has devastating results! Amuro is once again sent out in the Gundam to go against several Zakus. (STAR20068) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 5x7, 96pg, b&w $7.95 *********************** INU-YASHA VISUAL MANGA VOLUME 2 GN by Rumiko Takahashi Kagome has returned to her home in modern Japan. Grampa has closed the well and shielded it with spells and scrolls, but Inu-Yasha manages to break through. Kagome finds some of Yura's hair on Inu-Yasha, but it's not what you think! Kagome and Inu- Yasha return to the other world to fight Yura in a devastating battle. Inu-Yasha is haunted by his past and the memory of his human mother. Sesshomaru, Inu-Yasha's full-demon half brother, appears and stages a brutal attack! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 216pg, b&w (Note Price) $11.95 INU-YASHA VOLUME 17 GN by Rumiko Takahashi Sessho-Maru's quest to gain a new blade from an evil swordsmith has backfired — the vengeful soul of Goshinki, another of Naraku's demonic "offspring," lives on in the blade. Can Inu-Yasha with his newly restored Tetsusaiga, take on this new evil sword? Or will he have to learn how to better use the power of his father's great fang? Then, Kagura approaches Sessho-Maru with the goal of convincing him to kill Naraku! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 192pg, b&w $8.95 INU-YASHA VOLUME 9—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi It isn't only demons who can gain power from the Shikon jewel... and sometimes, those that weren't demons can become even worse, as Kagome, Inu-Yasha, and their companions find out when they fall afoul of the hideous "Peach Man." Then, it seems there are even more mysteries of the jewel to be uncovered, as we meet a village of warriors dedicated to fighting the demons the jewel creates! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 INU-YASHA VOLUME 10 GN—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi A warrior trained from birth to kill demons, Sango is rescued from death and turned against Inu-Yasha by Naraku, the crafty demon whose manipulations have tormented the heroic group time and tie again. Will Sango finally realize just who her true enemy is, or will Inu-Yasha pay the ultimate price at the hands of this expert demon hunter? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 4 GN—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi From the creator of Ranma ½ and Inu Yasha comes one of Rumiko Takahashi's most beloved series, re-presented in a second edition in its original episodic order! How can Yusaku and Kyoko ever be alone when the motley crew at Maison Ikkoku are always inviting themselves to every get-together and social event? When Kyoko and Yusaku finally have some one-on-one time, their housemates' gossip and meddling leads them to learn the hard way that home is where the heart is! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 2: FAMILY AFFAIRS 2ND EDITION TP by Rumiko Takahashi Kyoko must fight for her independence as her overprotective meddling parents use every trick in the book to get her to give up her beloved job and move back home. Yusaku, reluctantly dating Kozue, is introduced to her overly solicitous family. And then he ends up on a never-ending visit to his own doting folks. (STAR20073) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w (Note Price) $9.95 **************** MARIONETTE GENERATION VOLUME 5 GN by Haruhiko Mikimoto The fifth and final volume in the saga of Marionette Generation contains a 39-page bonus installment which did not appear in the VIZ manga anthology, Animerica Extra! Kinoko is trapped inside a stuffed bunny rabbit and Lunch goes "in" and tells her how to escape. Lunch explains that a strong emotion can pull her out. After this encounter Lunch goes missing and Izumi, Kinoko and the Otaku enlist the aid of a fortune-teller to determine her whereabouts. The fortune-teller explains the mysterious existence of Lunch! Izumi and Kinoko scheme to get their parents back together by having them meet unknowingly at hot, spring resort! Kinoko goes missing in the process. It turns out that she has fallen asleep in the water and overheats, but she recovers just fine. Things actually come to a conclusion as Izumi finally makes up his mind! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 152pg, b&w $12.95 NARUTO VOLUME 3 GN by Masashi Kishimoto Zabuza, the ninja assassin, was stopped from his first try at killing Tazuna the bridgebuilder — but Zabuza still lives! While the ninjas recover from their injuries, Kakashi puts Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura on a strict training regimen to protect Tazuna's family — including Tazuna's embittered grandson Inari — and prepare for Zabuza's next attack. But the next time won't be as easy, because joining Zabuza is his apprentice, Haku, a young master of water style ninjutsu. And as the bridge comes closer to completion, our heroes must be willing to die — or kill — to protect the defenseless and the ones they love... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND VOLUME 2 GN—SECOND EDITION by Hayao Miyazaki Humanity, in its hubris, has precipitated a devastating environmental Princess Nausicaä has left the Valley of the Wind to join Princess Kushana's forces. However, Nausicaä gets separated from the Torumekian fleet and finds herself face to face with the mysterious Ohmu, who open their hearts to her. But will Nausicaä be able to interpret their urgent warning about the southern forest? And what of the war which rages all around her? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 136pg, b&w $9.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 1 GN—SECOND EDITION by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Japan's most controversial anime series is over... but not the manga version of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Series co-creator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's personal interpretation of the Evangelion characters and story is sure to intrigue new and old fans alike! In 2015, the "Angels" have returned, and Shinji Ikari, a fourteen-year-old child of the new Earth, is forced by his father Gendo — commander of the secret organization NERV — to pilot the monstrous biomechanical weapon called "Evangelion" to match the Angels' fearsome power. One of the founding members of Studio Gainax, Japan's most progressive anime studio, Evangelion's Yoshiyuki Sadamoto was also the character designer for their recent Adult Swim smash, FLCL! Volume 1 features a Japanese sound FX glossary plus special bonus commentary by series mecha designer Ikuto Yamashita, as well as the famous "confession letter" written by director Hideaki Anno in the months before the original TV series premiere that laid out his deeply personal motivations to make Evangelion. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 8 GN by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto As a disembodied Shinji drifts in visions, merged with the esoteric fluids of the EVA, his father's long-serving lieutenant, Fuyutsuki, is kidnapped for interrogation by Seele-in German, the "Soul" — the council of superiors whom NERV has been double-crossing for some time now. Volume 8 contains a Japanese sound FX glossary plus a special bonus guide to help U.S. fans discover the best of the many import books available on Evangelion! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 PROJECT ARMS VOLUME 4 GN by Ryoji Minagawa & Kyoichi Nanatsuki Ryo, Hayato, and Takeshi meet Kei Kuruma, the fourth Arms. Kei turns out to be an agent of an organization called the "Bluemen," and she's out to recruit Ryo and the others to join the Bluemen's fight against Egrigori. However, the Bluemen may turn out to be as insidious and subversive an organization as Egrigori is. All the while, Ryo is losing control of his Arms... or rather his Arms are gaining control of him! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 216pg, b&w $9.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 4 GN by Nobuhiro Watsuki Held captive and running out of hope, Megumi ponders the two options she's been given: A life of suffering, or a peaceful death. Meanwhile, Kenshin and the others continue their battle with the elite former guards of Edo Castle - the Oniwabanshu - as led by the enigmatic Shinomori Aoshi. Foes who spit fire, throw poison darts... How can Kenshin and his friends overcome a seemingly endless number of foes? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 SENSUAL PHRASE VOLUME 1 GN by Mayu Shinjo As a budding poet and lyricist, Aine is on her way to an audition one fateful afternoon. Absent-mindedly stepping onto the street, she barely avoids getting struck by an oncoming vehicle. Not only is the cute teenager lucky to be alive, but her brush with death turns out to be a date with destiny. The driver of the car just happens to be Sakuya, the charismatic and fabulously handsome lead singer for a band called Lucifer. In short order, Sakuya and his crew compose a song using Aine's lyrics. The tune proves popular with the band's fans and Sakuya decides he wants a relationship — both professional and personal — with Aine. There's only one small requirement: The lyrics Aine writes must be erotically charged. And guess what? Sakuya fully intends to introduce the young and inexperienced girl into the world of sensual delights. Does Sakuya actually care for Aine, or is she just another sexual conquest for him? Will Aine fulfill her dreams and become a professional lyricist, or has she simply sold her soul to Lucifer? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 TUXEDO GIN VOLUME 5 GN by Tokihiko Matsuura Ginji Kusanagi mysteriously reappears and goes out on a date with Minako... but how can that be?! Ginji is still Gin-chan the penguin! Things get really suspicious when the "imposter Ginji" starts acting like a jerk to Minako. What's going on here? Will Minako ever forgive the "real" Ginji? What's a penguin to do to clear his own name!?! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 1 GN by Yudetamago What do you do when a team of evil super-powered wrestlers from another planet threatens the health and safety of the Earth? Organize a team of good super-powered wrestlers, of course! Kid Muscle, the son of legendary wrestler King Muscle, rockets to Earth and finds an evil wrestling gang called the D.M.P. tearing the place apart. The punks of the DMP are the weirdest, nastiest, most outlandishly powerful muscle-bound freaks the galaxy has ever known. Kid Muscle's only hope: form a team that's even wilder. Lazy and cowardly, the Kid sure doesn't look like the universe's last great hope, but when something upsets him — like, say, evil — he busts out in muscles just like his old man! The only possible result is earthshaking, body-slamming, ultimate-powered action that sends our entire planet sailing over the top rope! But before they can take on the DMP, Kid Muscle and his new partners must prove their mettle by defeating the most renowned fighters in the known universe. For Kid Muscle, that means taking down the one wrestler he never wanted to face in the ring: dear old Dad! NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. MATURE READERS b&w, ???pg $7.95 VAGABOND VOLUME 9 GN by Takehiko Inoue To the trained eye, a single cut flower can be more revealing than witnessing a sword duel to the death. When Musashi is given a flower cut by master swordsman Yagyu Sekishusai he realizes he must seek this man out — for Sekishusai may turn out to be the greatest swordsman Musashi will ever meet. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 WEDDING PEACH VOLUME 5 GN by Sukehiro Tomita & Nao Yazawa Up until now, the Wedding Peach crew has been able to successfully stem the rising demon tide. Empowered with the ability to transform into mighty warriors of love, Momoko, Yuri and Hinagiku are three earthly angels sent directly from Heaven. Enter Mistress Potamos. She has vowed to destroy Momoko and steal her boyfriend, too! But things quickly go awry for the water demon when Momoko's boyfriend exhibits demon energy himself! Something is definitely wrong, and neither Potamos nor Wedding Peach can figure it out! And to confuse matters even further, Angel Salvia makes her grand debut. Like Wedding Peach, she's a warrior of love from the Angel World. But there's just one problem: She's got a bad attitude…(CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WEDDING PEACH VOLUME 3 TP by Sukehiro Tomita & Nao Yazawa Never before has love been used for evil and Wedding Peach is about to discover how powerful the Sacred Four Somethings can be in the wrong hands. Playtime is over. The girls must get to work and figure out a way to stop the oncoming demon breeze from becoming a full-scale hell storm. (STAR20094) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 ******************* X/1999 VOLUME 9: REQUIEM GN—SECOND EDITION by CLAMP Kamui finally makes his decision that he wants to protect his friends more than the Earth itself. But having made that choice, another choice is made in opposition to his, and the results are beyond tragic... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 184pg $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH X 1999 VOLUME 12: MOVEMENT TP by CLAMP The aftermath of the Sunshine 60 showdown in Ikebukuro! Subaru is hospitalized, which causes Kamui to agonize over his responsibility in this latest disastrous rift between friends. Meanwhile, the Harbingers haven't been standing still — lest we forget, technology is one of the Harbingers' greatest weapons, and it's one that Kamui will soon have to face! Plus, a special Seiichiro Aoki story! (STAR20097) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.95 ANIME ART GALLERY: THE ART OF RANMA ½ art by Rumiko Takahashi Presented here for the first time in English, The Art of Ranma ½ combines both original artwork by acclaimed manga artist Rumiko Takahashi, and character information on nearly every outrageous character that graces this series — Shampoo, Mousse, Ryoga, Akane, Genma, Happosai, and more! Page-after-page features beautiful, full-color, full- page artwork of all your favorite characters in watercolors, pastels, and colored pencil. (STAR14044) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 128pg, FC $24.95 EXCEL SAGA VOLUME 3 GN by Rikdo Koshi The women (two human, one puppy) of ACROSS continue their quest to part-time their way into power, temping for the greater glory of their pretty-boy lord, Il Palazzo. The hard-working team of Excel and Hyatt are certain to shape the future of Fukuoka, while hoping to make enough bread to avoid having to eat their dog, Mince. But their opposite numbers (and apartment neighbors) in the Environmental Security Agency are planning to break into ACROSS headquarters through the city's flood-filled sewers. Will this end up another Watergate — or just the worst game of AD&D ever? (STAR19953) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 PHOENIX VOLUME 3: YAMATO SPACE TP by Osamu Tezuka True to Phoenix's alternating historical and science-fiction narrative structure, this third volume contains two self-contained tales, one of Japan's distant feudal past (320-350 A.D.), the other in the world's far-flung future (2577 A.D.). In "Yamato," Tezuka weaves a bloody Shakespearean morality play about one king's vanity — the construction of an extravagant imperial tomb and his attempt to remove his rival, Takeru of Kumaso, by sending his son, Oguna, to assassinate him. In "Space," Orion, a sub-light speed rocket heading towards earth crashes into a meteorite. The ship becomes unable to fly and four people manage to escape, including Dr. Saruta (from A Tale of the Future) and Nana. However the pods only have enough food for half a year and enough air for a year and a half! (STAR20081) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 5x7, 336pg, b&w $15.95 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 1 GN by Saki Hiwatari Sensitive high-school girl Alice just moved to Tokyo only ten days ago, and is already plagued with worries. Her unconscious world is wonderful — dreams of her living on the moon! But reality is far from ideal since grade-school-aged bratty Rin, a holy terror, becomes Alice's baby-sitting job! Meanwhile, Alice meets a pair of boys at school with an oddly close relationship. It's only later that she discovers their relationship is based on their dreams of the same nature. (STAR19913) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A RANMA 1/2 AKANE RANMA FIGURINE Based on the hit series, Ranma 1/2, the third in the polystone line from Viz is the character Akane! Standing almost 8" tall, it comes fully painted and assembled, with base. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Figurine $69.95 O/A RANMA ½ VOLUME 6 GN—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi In this volume, a new evil rears its ugly head; Master Happosai accepts a new disciple; a leaky tub causes an all-out bath house battle; Happosai poses as a pig in order to sneak into Akane's bed; Soun and Genma are asked to bring a frighteningly familiar panty thief to justice, some magical "woman repellent" picked up during Ranma's travels in China puts a temporary stop to the Master's girl-chasing; and finally, Shampoo baits Ranma into a long-awaited date by tempting him with some Instant Naniichuan or "Spring of Drowned Man," while Akane single-handedly fights the dreaded Dojo Destroyer. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.95 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA VOLUME 1 GN—2ND EDITION by Chiho Saito After young Utena's parents die, she wanders the streets. Just as she's about to drown herself, a prince comes to her rescue, telling her she must grow up to be a brave noblewoman. From that day on, she strives to become not a princess but a prince. Years later, she receives a mysterious rose-crested ring in the mail. Will she meet the prince again? (STAR20030) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 SPIRITED AWAY PICTURE BOOK by the animators the Spirited Away movie Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl in the midst of a move to the suburbs, wanders into a mysterious town and finds an "other world" of gods and monsters, ruled over by a witch. To survive, poor Chihiro has to go to work in a huge bathhouse patronized by bizarre beings. (STAR17537) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 168pg, FC $19.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 VOLUME 2 TP by Kazuhisa Kondo The official manga adaptation of the classic mecha anime! In the future, overpopulation drives the inhabitants of Earth to live in colonies in outer space, until the Duchy of Zeon, a militant colonial group, declares independence from Earth. In a devastating civil war, Zeon's army of Zaku mobile suits is the deciding weapon… that is, until Amuro Rey, a young electronics wizard, inherits his father's top-secret invention, Mobile Suit Gundam. But can one civilian protect the people of White Base, a space colony inhabited by thousands? This volume re-engineers the monthly comics Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Part 1 #8 through Part 2 #5. (STAR11691) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Features the original printed cover price of $15.95. SC, 5x8, 176pg, b&w SRP: $9.95 INU-YASHA VOLUME 12 TP by Rumiko Takahashi When Japanese schoolgirl Kagome stumbles through a boarded-up well within an ancient shrine, she falls back in time to monster-infested 16th century Japan, where awaits the legendary doglike half-demon, Inu-Yasha, serving a term of eternal imprisonment for the crime of stealing the magical Shikon Jewel. That is, until Kagome frees him... and becomes the unwitting master of the rebellious, super-strong dog-boy! Together, Kagome and Inu-Yasha must reclaim the shattered Shikon Jewel. (STAR16609) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Features the original printed cover price of $15.95. SC, b&w SRP: $8.95 DRAGONBALL TP'S by Akira Toriyama Meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma, who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Features original printed cover prices from $12.95 to $14.95. VOL. 4 (STAR12709)—SC, 5x8, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 5 (STAR13466)—SC, 5x8, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 6 (STAR14095)—SC, 5x8, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 10 (STAR17298)—SC, 5x8, b&w SRP: $7.95 DRAGONBALL Z TP'S by Akira Toriyama Akira Toriyama's epic, as seen on the Cartoon Network, is now available in English in its original comic form! Printed in the original right-to-left manga format. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Features original printed cover prices from $12.95 to $14.95. VOL. 1 (STAR11753)?SC, 5x7, 152pg, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 2 (STAR12184)?SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 3 (STAR12597)?SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 6 (STAR14319)?SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 7 (STAR14857)?SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 ***************** WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS NIPPLE MAGICIAN VOLUME 1: NEUE WALKURE #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.95 XXXENOPHILE BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH XXXENOPHILE TP'S SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 2––SC, 7x10, b&w (STAR09594) $9.95 VOL. 4––SC, 7x10, b&w (STAR09595) $9.95 VOL. 5––SC, 7x10, b&w (STAR08103) $10.95 VOL. 6––SC, 7x10, b&w (STAR10974) $12.95 ***************** GRAPHIC NOVEL SPOTLIGHT AL WILLIAMSON ADVENTURES HC by Al Williamson and Various Insight Studio Group As one of comicdom's premier illustrators, Al Williamson has added greatly to the art of sequential storytelling with his highly detailed visual style. Featuring a foreword by Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows), this 96-page treasure offers readers selected examples of his breathtaking work – authored by such acclaimed writers as Harlan Ellison, Bruce Jones (Incredible Hulk), Mark Schultz (Xenozoic Tales), Archie Goodwin (Star Wars), and Mark Wheatley (Hammer of the Gods). Williamson's ingenious use of form and design continues to attract the interest of specialty market consumers, and his classic style has proven to always be in fashion with fans. This oversized volume, which contains seven stories created throughout the legendary creator's long career, is certain to become a priceless addition to the collections of comics fans and art enthusiasts the world over. (STAR19355) "Besides being beautiful to behold and a thrilling read from cover to cover, Insight's Al Williamson Adventures is also an important work . . . this hardcover is a dream come true for the myriad Williamson fans all around the world!" – Diamond Purchasing Senior Brand Manager – Comics Steve Leaf HC, 96pg, PC $34.95 * * * ARCHIE: DAY BY DAY VOLUME 1 TP by Craig Boldman and artist Henry Scarpelli Archie Comics Archie Andrews and his friends have delighted readers for generations. Now, readers can enjoy the further adventures of "America's Favorite Teenager" with this 96- page, square-bound edition collecting the syndicated, black-and-white Archie newspaper strips from the mid-1990s. Featuring a foreword by Creator's Syndicate President Mike Newcomb, this volume is the first Archie collection of its kind – making it a must-have addition to the libraries of both longtime fans and new readers everywhere! (STAR20102) "Essential for every comic book fan . . . pick this one up!" – Diamond Purchasing Senior Brand Manager – Comics Steve Leaf SC, 96pg, b&w $10.95 * * * AVATAR GN by Juan Miguel Aguilera and Rafael Fonteriz SAF Comics This action-packed, futuristic crime thriller for mature readers introduces Detective Manuel Gomez, who's investigating an apparent suicide. According to what he's been able to determine, the victim was a woman connected to a virtual reality site at the time of her death. But hers is not the only corpse to be discovered in this extraordinarily bizarre case. The puzzle before Gomez is why other people around the world – all connected to the same VR site – are also ending their lives. And it's at this point that the dark crime thriller really draws readers in – transforming this graphic novel into something that no true fan of sci-fi or crime fiction would want to turn away! (STAR19056) "A dark, engaging work of sophisticated suspense . . ." – Diamond Purchasing Senior Brand Manager – Comics Steve Leaf HC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $12.95 * * * BEST OF JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS VOLUME 1 TP by Dan DeCarlo and Various Archie Comics Before "Girl Power" was a catch phrase, there was Josie and the Pussycats. This trade paperback reintroduces readers to Josie, Melody, and Valerie – the members from the legendary all-girl rock 'n' roll band – and collects the stories that inspired its fan- favorite animated series and live-action motion picture. Within the pages of this must- have volume, readers will observe the band's formation (as well as the first time they wore their cat suits), see them solve mysteries, and witness them shooting their first movie in Tinseltown. Pick up this four-color treasure for yourself and rediscover the antics that made Josie and the Pussycats the most popular fictional band in all of comicdom – and beyond! (STAR13522) "I heartily recommend [this book] to any enthusiast or comics historian." – Gemstone Publisher Robert M. Overstreet SC, 96pg, FC $10.95 * * * COURAGEOUS PRINCESS MASTERPIECE EDITION HC by Rod Espinosa Antarctic Press Sheltered and spoiled, Princess Mabelrose of New Tinsley has never known the evils of the world. Returning home to her kingdom from a royal ball in the much larger realm of Warwick, the princess is abducted by a very powerful dragon. Tired of having her life dictated by others – whether it's her loving parents or her most terrible enemies – Mabelrose decides to take control of her own life…and that's when this action-packed fairy tale really begins! Nominated for the prestigious Eisner and Ignatz Awards, this massive tome for all-ages is something no comics fan should pass up! (STAR19698) "Espinosa's art is gorgeous, reminding me of traditional storybook illustrations, but with just a touch of manga influences. My only complaint is really a small one – I can't wait for the next installment!" – iCOMICS "The Courageous Princess…is quite possibly the perfect comic for a child – or better yet, for you to read to some youngster in your life." – The Collector Times HC, 7x10, 232pg, FC $24.95 * * * DI GI CHARAT THEATER: DEJIKO'S SUMMER VACATION GN by Various Broccoli Books What happens when an alien hybrid cat-eared girl with aspirations of becoming the next idol super star lands on earth? You've created a character that has captured the hearts of countless fans around the world. Complete with character profiles, translation notes, and comments by the artists, this graphic novel introduces readers to Princess Di Gi Charat (a.k.a. Dejiko) and her pal Puchiko. When the cash-poor royal comes to Earth in search of employment, she get more than she bargains for with the Black Gema Gema Gang – a cadre of evildoers who want to kidnap the princess for ransom. There's mad hi- jinx aplenty in this fun-read for all ages! (SEP032142) "High fantasy, modern settings, and breathtaking manga art make Di Gi Charat Theater something fans will definitely want to add to their want lists." – Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager – Comics Filip Sablik SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 * * * GIL KANE: ART OF THE COMICS TP by Daniel Herman Hermes Press This must-have book celebrates the life and career of Gil Kane, a true comics legend and one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. This visual feast offers both art enthusiasts and comic book fans an in-depth look at Kane, his art, and the art of comics themselves. Featuring black-and-white and full-color art, footnotes, an expansive Kane checklist, and an interview with the late sequential storyteller, this volume is essential reading for any fan of comics history! (STAR15025) "More than just a master of the form, Gil Kane was an innovator. His influence is visible in the work of scores of today's pencillers, even in those whose work bears little superficial resemblance to Gil's unmistakable style: This is the posture of a resolute hero. This is how a flying man moves. There's an enormous amount to enjoy about his work, there's just as much we can learn from it." – Milestone Media founder Dwayne McDuffie TP, 8x11, 208pg, PC $29.95 * * * GOLD DIGGER POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Fred Perry Antarctic Press Before Lara Croft, Danger Girl, and "Grrrl Power," there was Fred Perry's Gold Digger – the fast-paced story of adventuress Gina Diggers and her were-cheetah (that's right, folks…were-cheetah…) half-sister, Brittany. Cut from the same cloth as Indiana Jones and Jonny Quest, these adventure-seeking heroines prove once and for all within the 160 pages of the Gold Digger Pocket Manga Volume 1 TP that girls just want to have fun – even if it involves beating down the bad guys in the process! (STAR19895) "Overall, buxom brainiacs, shape-shifting cat people, humorous dialogue, and the breakneck speed at which the story unfolds, make Gold Digger one of the more entertaining — if somewhat dizzy — reads available." – Mangamaniacs.org Digest, 160pg, b&w $9.99 * * * GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 4: H.P. LOVECRAFT GN by Various Eureka Productions Howard Phillips Lovecraft was not only one of the grandmasters of modern horror fiction, but he was also one of the genre's most prolific scribes, as this collection demonstrates with its comics adaptations of his amazing stories. Included in this volume are fantastic tales illustrated by the likes of John Coulthart, Richard Corben, Maxon Crumb, Rick Geary, Matt Howarth, Mark A. Nelson, Trina Robbins, Tom Sutton, S. Clay Wilson, and Ashley Wood, among others – making it a collection that should be welcomed on every bookshelf! (STAR17188) "I'm recommending this because you simply don't find books that have Richard Corben, Rick Geary, Matt Howarth, Mark A. Nelson, S. Clay Wilson, Maxon Crumb, John Coulthart, Gerry Alanguilan, Lisa K. Weber and Tom Sutton in them. It is worth having for this line-up alone." – Comics scribe Warren Ellis "With a cover price of $9.95 for 144 pages, Graphic Classics: H. P. Lovecraft, like the earlier books in the series, is a real bargain . . . this volume is the best one so far..." – FeoAmante.com SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 * * * JASON & THE ARGOBOTS VOLUME 1: BIRTHQUAKE TP by J. Torres and Mike Norton Oni Press In the classic tradition of Go Nagai's Mazinger Z and Ted Hughes's The Iron Giant comes an all-ages super robot story for the 21st century! When Jason uncovers a super robot codenamed Chiron near his desert home, it's up to him, his inventor grandfather, and his stubborn kid sister to uncover the machine's many secrets before his rightful owners – as well as the sinister villain or two – try to take his newfound mechanized friend from him! Offering readers fast-paced fun at every turn, Birthquake is a can't-miss masterpiece that young and old won't be able to put down! (STAR18879) "A whole lot of fun . . . [reads] a lot like a love-letter to giant robots and monster movies from Voltron to Ultraman." – TheFourthRealm.com SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $11.95 * * * MY MONKEY'S NAME IS JENNIFER VOLUME 1 TP by Ken Knudtsen Slave Labor Graphics Take one little girl. Add one insane male dress-clad monkey named Jennifer. Throw in everything from pirates to ninjas. What do you get? Confused? A little, maybe, but you'd get the same feeling going through a carnival funhouse. If you "go bananas" for comics that are, in a word, different, stick with Ken Knudtsen as he steers you through this duo's bizarre adventures. You shouldn't be disappointed. Dazed, yeah, but not disappointed. (STAR19040) "[My Monkey's Name is Jennifer is] new and funny, playing with the reader's mind like a mutt with an old chew toy." – TheFourthRealm.com SC, 160pg, b&w $15.95 * * * PANEL ONE: SCRIPTS BY TOP COMICS WRITERS VOLUME 1 TP Edited by Nat Gertler About Comics For anyone who's ever wanted to explore the relationship of words and images in comics, this collection of comic book scripts cannot be matched. Stories from Neil Gaiman, Marv Wolfman, Jeff Smith, Greg Rucka, Kevin Smith, Trina Robbins, Dwayne McDuffie, and Kurt Busiek provide a wide spectrum of storytelling approaches. Plus, to show that valuable relationship in action, this volume also comes with a short script by Eisner Award-nominee Nat Gertler and a finished story from that script drawn by Steve Lieber. Great for inspiring and enlightening budding creators and dedicated readers alike! (STAR15577) "It's an attractive package put together by comics writer Nat Gertler, and it's welcome, indeed." – Comics Buyer's Guide "There aren't many books that pass for 'invaluable references' in our field, but this qualifies." – Comics scribe Steven Grant SC, 8x10, 200pg, b&w $19.95 * * * QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 1: BROKEN GROUND TP by Greg Rucka and Steve Rolston; cover by Tim Sale and Matthew Hollingsworth Oni Press Whether you were first introduced to acclaimed writer Greg Rucka through DC Comics' Detective Comics and Wonder Woman, Marvel Comics' Elektra and Wolverine, or Image Comics' Felon, you won't want to miss his Queen & Country! Illustrated by Steve Rolston (Pounded) – and featuring the story introducing fans to British Intelligence agent-extraordinaire Tara Chance – Queen & Country: Broken Ground is required reading for mature audiences interested in a real world take on the shadowy business of espionage! (STAR15478) "Queen & Country is top-notch thriller writing in anybody's book, and can hold its head up high next to the very best examples of the genre, whether they be in film, television, or print." – NinthArt.com SC, 120pg, b&w $11.95 * * * SAMURAI JAM TP by Andi Watson Slave Labor Graphics The pro debut of the mind that would bring the world Skeleton Key, Geisha, Slow News Day, Dumped, and many other impressive tales (like Dark Horse's Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic) came with this 1992 mini-series featuring skateboarding, punk rock, and hockey. All four issues are collected here, along with pin-ups and mini-comics that give readers a glimpse of the early fires that ignited into one of the most acclaimed careers in comics! (STAR19045) "It may not have the polished style of his later work, but it is billed as a fun tale of punk rock, hockey, and skateboarding, so this is one jam that's . . . packed with good things." – NinthArt.com SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95 * * * SKINWALKER VOLUME 1 TP by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, Brian Hurtt & Arthur Dela Cruz Oni Press Supernatural menace and serial killers resonate throughout this extraordinary debut comic book offering from the Arli$$ screenwriting team of Nunzio DeFilippis and Chrsitina Weir. Illustrated by Brian Hurtt & Arthur Dela Cruz, their darkly engaging story introduces mature readers to Reservation Officer Anne Adakai and FBI Agent Gregory Haworth – two investigators hunting a seemingly unstoppable murderer who's leaving a trail of skinned bodies across the country. Beginning on a Navajo reservation, the killer's trail of blood and carnage is leading all the way to Washington DC. Can the two investigators stop the killer before it's too late? Order this must-read trade and discover the answer for yourself! (STAR18219) "A worthy successor to Oni Press's better known detective-fiction book, Whiteout . . . the premise behind this book is a solid one, and it would have made a great episode of The X-Files." – TheFourthRealm.com SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $11.95 * * * WRETCH VOL. 1: EVERYDAY DOOMSDAY TP by Phil Hester Slave Labor Graphics Do you enjoy Hester's on-target work in DC's Green Arrow? Wait until you see what he does with a product of his own imagination. This collection of stories from his Eisner Award-nominated Amaze Ink series, combined with previously unseen material, marks the first volume to collect his truly original stories of the silent, bizarre hero who protects the citizens of Glass City. Thought-provoking, unpredictable, entertaining, and very unique! (STAR18421) "If you have place in your heart for peculiar protagonists, check out Phil Hester's The Wretch. The stories in this collection will charm you and creep you out, often at the same time." – BrokenFrontier.com SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $13.95 ************************ MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE COLLECTOR PACKS Just in case you've missed some of our great issues, we've put together some theme packs to help you catch up! "Big 3" Strip Artists Pack: The history of comic strip art featuring three great artists— Hal Foster in CBM #89, Alex Raymond in #93 and Milton Caniff in #96. $15 for 3 issues (regularly $17.85) Disney Pack: First we looked at Disney comic strips in CBM #95 and then we welcomed back the Disney comics to America with a full history in CBM #103. $10 for 2 issues (regularly $11.90) EC Artists Pack: We remembered George Evans in CBM #87, we featured the legacy of Johnny Craig in CBM #91 and in CBM #98 you got two-for-one with an article on the western comics of Graham Ingels and an interview with John Severin. $15 for 3 issues (regularly $17.85) Pérez Pack: Our huge George Pérez interview plus a wrap-up by some of his collaborators in CBM issues 86, 89, 90 and 94. $20 for 4 issues (regularly $23.80) BIG 3 PACK (x3) $15.00 DISNEY PACK (x2) $10.00 EC PACK (x3) $15.00 PEREZ PACK (x4) $20.00 MAGAZINES SECTION Comic Magazines ALTER EGO #34 A Quality Time focus on Plastic Man, Blackhawk, Doll Man, and the Golden Age greats who brought them to life. Interviews are conducted with Alex Kotzky (Plastic Man, Manhunter, et. al.) and his son Brian-al Grenet (last editor of Quality). Also, interviews with Chuck Cuidera (Blackhawk) and Dick Arnold (Quality staffer and son of founder Busy Arnold!). Inside this issue look for quality art from the likes of Reed Crandall, Jack Cole, Lou Fine, Will Eisner, Paul Gustavosn, Bill Ward, Gill Fox, Dick Dillin, and others. Plus, Roy Thomas tells the story of All-Star Squadron #1 with art by Rich Buckler and Jerry Ordway. Also, FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America), with C.C. Beck, Marc Swayze, Alex Toth on comic art, and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pg, b&w $5.95 BACK ISSUE #3 This April's Fools Day, editor Michael Eury is grinning ear-to-ear over the "Laughing Matters" issue, featuring: "Bring On The Bad Guys," a scintillating look at The Joker's journey from clown to killer through interviews with and art by Denny O'Neil, Neal Adams, Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, Jim Starlin, and Brian Bolland, plus other Bat- artists; "Pro2Pro Interview": Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire bust their guts about their 1980s Justice League series, and the 2003 follow-up (with art by Maguire and Giffen); "The Greatest Stories Never Told," a look at the two Plastic Man movies that faced meltdown — plus, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Sgt. Rock?!; "Rough Stuff", with pencil artwork and rare sketches by a dozen cartoonists, including Sergio Aragonés, Mike Manley, Ramona Fradon, Jack Kirby, and others — with a look at Kyle Baker's new Plastic Man series thrown in for fun!; "What The--?!", a spotlight on the strangest stage show ever, Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes, with interviews and ultra-rare photos; Mark Evanier supplies this month's "Off My Chest" as he tells you why writing "funny" books is harder than it looks! All this and more, under a brand-new Joker cover by Brian Bolland! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC BOOK ARTIST VOLUME 2 #3 Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier! A long, insightful interview with the amazing "new" fan- favorite artist (Selina's Big Score, Catwoman, Batman: Ego) on his careers in animation and comics, from his involvement on the ground-breaking Batman animated show to Darwyn's current DC maxi-series, The New Frontier! Plus a massive gallery of rarely- seen and unpublished artwork. We also begin our series of interviews with the best editors in the field as we chat with Mark Chiarello, acclaimed art director and significant creative force behind the recent DC resurgence and noted artist in his own right. This issue's CBA Classic explores The Adventures of Little Archie, the late '50s-'60s comic book that transcended the typical kids comics of the day. Also, a new Jay Stephens sketchbook section, plus the usual news, views and reviews. (Top Shelf Productions) RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (JUL032581) Magazine,112pg, b&w $7.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK ARTIST VOLUME 2 #1 Comics legends Neal Adams and Alex Ross team up for the first time to contribute a new cover featuring the Man of Steel, as we explore "The Art of Dynamic Realism" in new interviews with both artists (spotlighting plenty of rarely seen and unpublished Ross and Adams art). Plus, CBA continues its examinations of comics past, this time with the history of Arcade, The Comics Revue, the seminal 1970s underground comix showcase helmed by Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, and Bill Griffith. (Top Shelf Productions) Magazine, 100pg, PC $7.50 O/A COMIC BOOK ARTIST VOLUME 2 #2 Frank "The Monkey Boy" Cho—the man and the story behind Brandy, Oscar the Weiner Dog, Dean and the entire Liberty Meadows gang. Here's an in-depth interview with Cho, plus a sketchbook gallery, special color section, and Shanna the She-Devil preview! (Top Shelf Productions) Magazine, 100pg, PC $7.50 ************************* COMIC SHOP NEWS #873-877 & SPRING PREVIEW Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, 8-12 pages with CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which includes Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," a monthly checklist of all the first issues due for the month. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1583 Indy preview! The focus shifts to independent publishers, and a spotlight on their upcoming projects this year! Plus, columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1584 A trio of firsts from 40 years ago! In March 1964, Captain America, Scarlet Witch, and Quicksilver make their first Marvel appearances. Now CBG looks at this trio of titanic super-heroes. Plus, columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1585 A review of May-shipping releases. CBG's Retailer Review panel takes a look at some comics scheduled to ship in May. Includes columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1586 Western anniversaries! Red Ryder's first comics appearance was in March 1939, in Crackajack Funnies #9, and Roy Rogers's first photo-cover came in April 1944 with Four Color #38. Also, columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1587 Sgt. Rock and the fighting men of Easy Company made their first appearance in the pages of Our Army at War #81 in April 1959. This issue, CBG hosts an Army reunion. Plus, columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #170 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comics industry! Includes hundreds of reviews of top titles, with plot synopses, plus an overview of scripts and art quality, as well as a directory of comic stores, specialists, events, and festivals. (Quality Communications) Magazine, PC $2.50 COMICS REVUE #216 Featuring: Tarzan of the Apes by Russ Manning, Tarzan and the Ant Men, Little Orphan Annie and Mr. Am by Harold Gray, Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell and Romero, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry and Harry Harrison, The Phantom by Lee Falk, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane, Casey Ruggles (in color) by Warren Tufts, and Krazy Kat by George Herriman, and Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff. (Manuscript Press) Magazine $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CRAZY HIP GROOVY GO-GO WAY-OUT MONSTERS MAGAZINE Remember when monster magazines were new? Remember when they were great? When they were loaded with cool articles and pictures and be