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