PREVIEWS VOL. XIV #2 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 PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS SHI: JU-NEN #1 BILLY TUCCI (W/A) On sale April 14, FC, 32pg, (1 of 4), $2.99 Dark Horse celebrates Shi's 10th Anniversary with a new Tucci series! Ana Ishikawa returns to her native Japan where she desperately tries to avert an all out war between the secretive sects of the Kyoto and Nara Sohei. And with the Narans of the verge of annihilation, the Kyoto Sohei are about to rub it in—with the encouragement of the Yakuza and with potentially disastrous consequences. Once again, Ana in the guise of Death Incarnate, will take up the naginata and don her grandfather's Kabuki face paint in order to save both cities, even if it means turning to her father's murderer Masahiro Arashi to do so. EL ZOMBO #1 (OF 3) KEVIN MUNROE (W) and DAVE WILKINS (A) DAVE WILKINS and TONY WASHINGTON (Cover) On sale April 21, FC, 32pg, $2.99 El Zombo is the story of the unlikely friendship between a temperamental undead wrestler and an equally difficult 10-year-old girl from East L.A. Pro wrestling champ El Zombo gets a second lease on life after being unceremoniously murdered in a back alley for refusing to take a dive in the ring. His deal is to return to Earth to help Belisa Montoya— a troubled girl about to fall victim to a horrible unknown accident. Returning at first for selfish reasons of revenge, El Zombo soon finds himself at a crossroads, forced to choose between his own vengeance and saving the life of this girl he now deeply cares for. El Zombo #1 is the first of a three issue series. STEVE RUDE'S THE MOTH #1 STEVE RUDE (A) and GARY MARTIN (W/A) On sale April 00, FC, 32pg, $2.99 WARNING!! Dark Horse takes no responsibility for bodily injuries sustained while reading The Moth #1. The unbridled action spilling from the pages are an understandable consequence of teaming (penciler) Steve Rude, and (writer/ inker) Gary Martin together. So if you get punched in the eye because you're holding this comic too close, don't come crying to us! In this issue, The Moth runs smack into the face of trouble, in the form of his archrival, Nestor the bounty hunter. Check out the picture of Nestor, in the dictionary definition of the word scum! MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS: THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST VOLUME 1 TPB MICHAEL CHABON (W), GLEN DAVID GOLD, HOWARD CHAYKIN (W/A), BILL SIENKIEWICZ (A), KYLE BAKER, JIM STARLIN, GENE COLAN, STEVE LIEBER (A), SCOTT MORSE, ERIC WIGHT (A), KEVIN McCARTHY, MIKE BARON On sale April 24, SC, 152pg, FC, 8 1/4" x 5 1/2", $17.95 Master of Elusion, foe of tyranny, and champion of liberation—The Escapist! Operating from a secret headquarters under the boards of the majestic Empire Theater, the Escapist and his crack team of charismatic associates roam the globe, performing amazing feats of magic to aid all those who languish in oppression's chains. The history of his creators, Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay, was recently chronicled in Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize- winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. The best of the Escapist's adventures are now collected into one volume for all to enjoy! This thrilling volume of Michael Chabon Presents…The Amazing Adventures of The Escapist collects the first two issues of the comic book and features an original story penned by Michael Chabon, the comics debut of novelist Glen David Gold, a new story written and drawn by Howard Chaykin, the painted artwork of Bill Sienkiewicz, and a wraparound cover by Chris Ware! CONAN #3 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (Cover) On sale April 28, FC, 32pg, $2.99 In the aftermath of "The Frost Giant's Daughter," Conan heads into battle with the men of Asgard, never suspecting the treachery they hold in store for him, nor the horror coming down from Hyperborea. Dark Horse's bold new interpretation of Robert E. Howard's greatest creation. ULTRAMAN TIGA #9 (OF 10) TONY WONG (W) and KHOO FUK LUNG (A) UDON (Cover) On sale April 28, FC, 40pg, (9 of 10), $3.99 It's all-out war! The alien presence controlling Japan's military reveals its true identity and makes a stand against the Ultraman called Tiga. As Tiga and the gigantic monstrosity take their fight to the skies, the former members of the Global Unlimited Task Squad are doing all they can to stop the anarchy in the streets below. Just when things can't seem to get any worse, a new and deadlier enemy emerges; an opponent from Tiga's long-dead past carry a destructive secret and the power to lay the Ultra-warrior to waste! Continuing the electrifying Hong Kong series. THE INVINCIBLE ED TPB RYAN WOODWARD (W/A) On sale May 12, SC, 112pg, FC, $13.95 A regular geek at Chesterton High, Ed, mistakenly receives the alien power of invincibility but to his horror, being a superhero just hurts like hell! Without super strength, heat vision, or anything at all, Ed learns the ropes of being a superhero with only an extremely high level of pain tolerance. Jealously enraged at Ed's benefit, Lance Lundgrin, schemes to overthrow the geek-gone-super geek. Through the relentless and hilarious pain inflicted on him, Ed learns how to believe in himself and make self sacrifices for the greater good. Collecting the four-issue miniseries. TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY: UNCLE GABBY HC TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A) On sale May 19, HC, 40pg, FC, $14.95 The Sock Monkey returns home from the University where he has become a Master Poet dedicated to the Science of Un-naming Objects. He embarks on a journey of sentimentality as he rediscovers his childhood home. However, things are not as he remembers them, and he is subjected to an avalanche of heart-breaking realization. B.P.R.D.: A PLAGUE OF FROGS #2 MIKE MIGNOLA (W) and GUY DAVIS (A) On sale April 7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense traces the disappearance of a giant fungus to a deserted town. Separated from the group when their helicopter crashes, Roger the Homunculus, enthralled by a mysterious child, winds up hanging from the neck in an abandoned building. Meanwhile, the rest of the B.P.R.D. team lies unconscious at the crash site, and Abe Sapien dreams of underwater terrors. HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #8 KIA ASIMIYA (W/A) , TOMMY LEE EDWARDS (W/A), and JILL THOMPSON (W/A), MICHAEL W. KALUTA (Cover) On sale April 14, FC, 32pg, $2.99 This award-winning lineup of creators present their takes on our favorite paranormal investigator's entanglements with a monstrous toy company, WWII fighter pilots, and a skeleton casting call. Featuring a pin-up by Gary Fields. On the heels of the Hellboy film premiere, Hellboy: Weird Tales #8 is the conclusion to the hugely successful series. TALES OF THE VAMPIRES #5 JOSS WHEDON (W), ALEX SANCHEZ (A), BRETT MATTHEWS (W), SAM LOEB (W), and others, BRIAN HORTON (Cover) On sale April 14, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Joss Whedon wraps up his Tales of the Vampires series, finally revealing the truth behind the young Watchers' training program and their introduction to their ancient vampire tutor. Brett Matthews (Spiderman/Wolverine) returns with a story of Buffy's favorite vampire—Angel. THE GOON VOLUME 2: MY MURDEROUS CHILDHOOD (AND OTHER GRIEVOUS YARNS) TPB ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale May 5, SC 128pg, FC, $13.95 The Goon and Franky have been best friends ever since they was tykes. Find out how the two little ankle-biters became best pals, and how they muscled their way into the rackets of big-time crime-boss, Labrazio—who, incidentally, nobody's seen in a while. This trip down memory lane ain't gonna be no joyride, neither. Franky and the Goon are going to have to take on a horde of zombies, an army of hoboes, a couple of grave robbin' mongoloids, a guy with a gold head and his killer robot, a pie-crazed skunk ape, one homely, man-crazy sea hag, and whole lot of other things that smell just as bad if not worse. Pick up a copy, because those uptown rich people may have the cops and their G- men, but down here all we got is the Goon! Collecting issues #1-4 of the Dark Horse series, plus the 8-page story from Drawing on Your Nightmares; "The Brothers Mud." THE GOON #6 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale April 14, FC, 32pg, $2.99 As if the Goon doesn't have enough to worry about, what with zombies, werewolves, vampires, bog lurks, and psychic amphibious mammals running around, the last thing he needs is an ALIEN INVASION! A gelatinous space blob comes to town for a little Earthly vacation, but all hell breaks loose when he unleashes an unstoppable, towering, fire-breathing, Mexican lizard! All seems lost until a figure from the past steps in to lend the Goon a hand, but WILL IT BE TOO LATE?! Eric Powell's The Goon has been hailed as a book that would "leave you drooling like an undead ghoul at a brain buffet" by Entertainment Weekly. 3 X 3 EYES VOLUME 8: DESCENT OF THE MYSTIC CITY TPB YUZO TAKADA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale May 5, SC, 288pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4", $18.95 Pai doesn't look a day over sixteen; of course, she's 300 years old and the last of an ancient mystical race. Yakumo looks no different than your average Tokyo teen; however, he's been resurrected from the dead as Pai's immortal slave and defender. They're both on a quest to return Pai to her hidden homeland and ultimately to return Yakumo to his mortal form. They've been through hell and high water to find a lost Tibetan shrine that holds the keys to the Sacred Land of Kunlun. But with the mission accomplished, the return to Kunlun turns out not to be the heartfelt reunion Pai had hoped for, but could instead reveal her incredible journey to be only a ruse that could well release the evil Kaiyan Wang from imprisonment in the Sacred Land! Collecting stories from Super Manga Blast! issues #32-40. BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #88: LIGHT AND SHADOW ONE-SHOT HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale April 14, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Hunted by the surviving members of the Shingyötö-ryü clan, Rin continues her flight towards Edo. She travels in a strange alliance with Anotsu, her sworn enemy who is suffering from a mysterious ailment. Will Rin have her chance to finally take him out…or will she find herself fighting alongside him? Done in Hiroaki Samura's kinetically masterful fashion, the thrilling action sequence in this one-shot issue is on par with Rin's "Flight of the Golden Wasps" move. With Manji also hot on Rin's trail, several major players in this revenge epic begin to move closer to an inevitably bloody reunion! CANNON GOD EXAXXION STAGE 3 TPB KENICHI SONODA (W/A) On sale May 12, SC, 224pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4", $15.95 Hoichi is Kano is a typical Tokyo teenager...EXCEPT that he pilots a state-of-the-art integrated gunsuit AND the antimatter-powered, cannon-toting, mega-robot Exaxxion AND he may be humankind's last hope against colonizing aliens. Other than that, he's just your absolutely typical teen. Luckily, these extras will make matters a bit easier when he has to rescue his high-school crush—and his Mom!—from alien imprisonment. Of course, he may have to spend a bit of time explaining about his sexy shape-shifting android assistant, and he might need to do some image damage control after he levels a building or two, but that's nothing any teenager couldn't talk their way out of, right? It's not like he stole a car or something! Collecting issues #14-20 of the series. SUPER MANGA BLAST! #42 Featuring Cannon God Exaxxion, Seraphic Feather, What's Michael?, Club 9 and Shadow Star! KENICHI SONODA (W/A), MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W) & YO MORIMOTO (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale April 28, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 In Cannon God Exaxxion, when aliens threaten to enslave the world, Hoichi Kano becomes humanity's hero as the pilot of the gigantic Exaxxion robot! Dark science fiction drama collides with full-tilt, futuristic thrills in Seraphic Feather. With a revolution stirring on Earth's moon, Sunao becomes both sidekick and protector for two U.N. investigators. The secrets that these two women hide may save the moon colonists…but will they also lead him to his death? Makoto Kobayashi's hilarious What's Michael? features the world's most conniving cat as he continues to charm and alarm his various companions. In Club 9, country girl "Hello" Hattori has just settled into college life and her new job in the big city, but the affections of several admirers will bring humorous, unwanted complications. Shadow Star, races to a dramatic confrontation, as Shiina continues to cope with incredible new friends and a growing, malicious group of dragon bearers bent on world chaos! OH MY GODDESS! #107: SORA UNCHAINED PART 3 (OF 8) KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale April 7, b&w, 32pg, (3 of 8), $2.99 The "Sora Unchained" storyline revs into high gear this month, as Belldandy comes to meek Sora's assistance with some confidence lessons. Sometimes all it takes is a helping hand to swipe one's fears aside on the road towards success. Shy and clumsy Sora has the brains and the light frame it takes to master cart racing. Now all she needs is the gusto and the self-assurance! Roaring towards a fun, hectic conclusion, Kosuke Fujishima delivers another extended tale filled with complicated relationships, hilarious scenarios, and good-intentioned goddess magic! OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 18: THE PHANTOM RACER TPB KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale May 19, SC, 256pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $17.99 Motorcycle mania has gotten the best of Meguimi, Keiichi Morisato's little sister and college student (and Goddess roommate). Driven to be the best biker around, she decides to test her skill against the Phantom Racer, a ghostly apparition that sometimes appears on a dark stretch of country road. Keiichi and his earthbound-goddess girlfriend, Belldandy, aren't far behind to keep an eye on her, but Meguimi better watch the road, because racing phantoms could get her killed! Meanwhile, at Keiichi's technical school, the cybernetic creations of a nutty professor nicknamed "Dr. Moreau" are trouble waiting to happen. Can Keiichi and Belldandy stop the crazed Doctor from unleashing mechanized mayhem on the unsuspecting college campus? Collecting issues #96-104 of the ongoing series. SERAPHIC FEATHER VOLUME 5: WAR CRIMES TPB HIROYUKI UTATANE (W/A) and TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W) FOR MATURE READERS On sale May 26, SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $17.95 The lure of powerful alien technology discovered on a buried alien starship on the dark side of the moon is the nexus for an international, even interplanetary, game of power, deception, and violence. The key players: Sunao Oumi, a young paranormal unwittingly caught up in the maelstrom; M-ZAK, a beautiful (and lethal) super-agent; Kei Heidemann, Sunao's back-from-the-dead former love; and Apep Heidemann, Kei's brother, a mysterious scientist who has harnessed the alien craft's unimaginable power. M-Zak and Sunao are on the trail of vicious kidnappers who've taken Kei hostage. The kidnapping is only part of a plot by the Dystra Corporation to stage a coup and take control of the moon from UN forces, with a final goal to make the moon independent from earth! Collecting stories from Super Manga Blast!issues #35-43. ALSO AVAILABLE SERAPHIC FEATHER VOLUME. 1: CRIMSON ANGEL TPB by Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto SC, 232pg, b&w (STAR) . . . $17.95 SERAPHIC FEATHER VOLUME. 2: SEEDS OF CHAOS TPB by Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto SC, 240pg, b&w, 9" x 6" (STAR) . . . $17.95 SERAPHIC FEATHER VOLUME. 3: TARGET ZONE TPB by Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR) . . . $17.95 SERAPHIC FEATHER VOLUME 4: DARK ANGEL TPB by Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto FOR MATURE READERS SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR) . . . $17.95 *********************** THE RING VOLUME 2 TPB by TAKASHI HIROSHI (W) and MEIMU (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale May 12, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $13.95 The fabulously creepy story of The Ring takes a side step from the plot of the original Japanese film, taking the reader into life after all that tragedy and mystery. And guess what? Sadako, the psychic killer, isn't so easily disposed of. Beautifully illustrated by the adept Meimu, The Ring Volume 2 takes the reader into the life of Mai Takano, after her beloved Professor Ryuji is killed by Sadako. Adding to the sci-fi element, both Mai and little Yoichi, son of Ryuji and Reiko, have developed psychic powers and are often haunted by the powerful Sadako. This thick volume of material presents sci-fi action and horror reminiscent of Steven Spielberg's Poltergeist. TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOL. 1: THE HERO RETURNS TPB YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale May 19, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $13.95 The hottest manga on the market enters brand new storytelling territory! As an anime series, Trigun gained a multitude of fans across the otaku landscape, before gaining a burgeoning mainstream manga audience. Now, Trigun Maximum goes beyond the story available in the anime and the first two top selling manga volumes. Our hero Vash the Stampede disappeared for two years after blasting a crater onto the moon above the desert planet he saved from annihilation. But with good people and bad alike trying to track him down, he won't stay lost for long! Count on more crazy gunslinger action, new dastardly villains…and a new outfit, to boot! STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 4: LIGHT AND DARK TPB JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), and DAN PARSONS (I) THOMÁS GIORELLO (Cover) On sale May 12, SC, 136pg, FC, $16.95 The Jedi are taught to use the Force for good; to avail themselves only to the light side. But the dark side can be a dangerous temptation to even the strongest Jedi, as Aayla Secura learns when she battles former Jedi-in-training Aurra Sing, and Quinlan Vos discovers when he crosses swords with a true master of the dark, Count Dooku. Set against the backdrop of the Clone Wars, this novel-length adventure is filled with espionage, betrayal, and amazing lightsaber battles. It all begins with a dangerous undercover assignment that leads to…well, we dare not reveal the shocking ending! A story that is sure to have Star Wars fans talking—and wondering whether the fate of the Jedi lies in the light, or the dark…This volume collects Star Wars: Repubic issues 54 and 63, Star Wars: Jedi—Aayla Secura, and Star Wars: Jedi—Dooku. STAR WARS: EMPIRE #20 RON MARZ (W), TBA (A), DOUG WHEATLEY (cover) On sale April 7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It's six months after the destruction of the Death Star, and every Rebel in the galaxy has a price on his or her head. Worse, the Rebel Alliance still has not been able to locate a new, secret location for a base. But Princess Leia has an idea: an acquaintance from Alderaan has a hunting preserve on a small, uninhabited moon. It might be the idealt spot— provided she can persuade her friend to allow it, and that the Imperials don't find out, and if the local wildlife doesn't prove to be too dangerous…The perfect spot for the Rebel base may just be the perfect spot for a princess to die! STAR WAR: REPUBLIC #64 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), GREG TOCCHINI (A) TOMÁS GIORELLO (Cover) On sale April 00, FC, 32pg, $2.99 As the fires of revolution sweep across the galaxy, it's impossible to gauge the number of personal tragedies caused by the Clone Wars. But some tragedies are more calculated than others, and when they result in the deaths of a Jedi Master and his Padawan, they deserve a closer look. Jedi Ronhar Kim strikes up a friendship with a rising politician, never dreaming that, years later, the relationship will make him the target of one of the greatest evils the galaxy has ever seen! KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS ANAKIN SKYWALKER VINYL MODEL KIT On sale May 12, 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in window box, $94.99 Dark Horse continues its exciting import program of the award-winning Kotobukiya large vinyl Star Wars figures. The master craftsmen responsible for the creation of these figures have spared no expense in getting every detail just right. This month's release from the Episode II series is an action pose of Anakin Skywalker. Poised and ready for battle, he conjures up all the excitement of filmdom's most cherished space fantasy. Measuring approximately 13" from the base to the tip of his light saber, this figure is detailed and highly collectible. Packaged in a giant color window-box, this item will be a must for any serious collection. KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS DARTH VADER VINYL MODEL KIT On sale May 12, 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in window box, $99.99 New! Just released in japan! A new phase in our import program of the award-winning Artfx large vinyl Star Wars figures. This one is perhaps the best one yet created in this or any other Star Wars licensed products program. Quite a statement, we know, but the picture speaks for itself we think. This month's release is an action pose of evil Darth Maul, surely among the most popular .Exuding menace, he is one bad dude!. Measuring approximately 13", packaged in a giant color window-box, this item will go quickly. THE MATRIX: NIOBE MINI-BUST On sale May 17, 6 3/4" tall, fully painted mini-bust . . . $45.00 Gentle Giant Studios has set a new standard for sculpted mini-busts. They have rocked us with a series of sculptures of characters from The Matrix. One of the best characters to emerge in the final films is Niobe, portrayed by the fabulous Jada Pinkett Smith, who posed for this piece in a three-dimensional computer scanning session with Gentle Giant. Using this data, their artisans refined the structure through traditional sculpting and painting to arrive at something quite special. Just as her exciting performance redefines the female action heroine, Gentle Giant's craftsmanship redefines the level of realism for this kind of collectible. The bust will be packaged in deluxe special packaging, and will be a numbered, limited-edition. Exact edition size has not been finally determined by Gentle Giant as of press time. HELLBOY MOVIE PRODUCTS 2004 is a big year for Hellboy. Revolution Studios is releasing a major motion-picture starring the world's greatest paranormal investigator, Hellboy! To celebrate, Dark Horse is making t-shirts, PVC sets, coasters, and tin signs. HELLBOY MOVIE T-SHIRTS ON SALE MAY 12 HELLBOY MOVIE LOGO BLACK ADULT TEE M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 HELLBOY WITH GUN BLACK ADULT TEE M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 HELLBOY IN PROFILE BLACK ADULT TEE M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 KROENEN BLACK ADULT TEE M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 HELLBOY MOVIE PHOTO COASTER SET On sale April 7, 4 full color coasters, 1/8" thick, packaged in a printed circular tin case, $12.99 Hellboy Coaster Set featuring Hellboy, Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, and the official movie logo. These1/8" thick, high-quality coasters come packed in a beautifully printed circular tin case. HELLBOY IN PROFILE TIN SIGN On sale April 14, 12" x 16.7" full color tin sign, $19.99 Measuring 12" x 16 ¾" this Hellboy tin sign is the perfect size to decorate your wall, door, or creepy attic room. We've chosen a stunning image of Hellboy in profile, inspired by Mike Mignola's original artwork. This sturdy sign is made of pressed tin, with folded, rounded edges and comes packaged in poly bag with header card. CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #47: BARNEY GOOGLE On sale June 9, 5 1/4" tall, packaged in a full-color tin w/pinback button and booklet, $49.95 This month we bring you Barney Google, sports and gambling aficionado, seen in comic strips and animated cartoons since 1919. With his instantly recognizable cigar and top hat, this diminutive fellow was a fan of sports and especially fond of the racetrack. The strip started as a daily one-punchline cartoon. In 1926 Barney was joined by sidekick Spark Plug, a ragged racehorse, inspiring a full-length strip and more detailed plot lines. Eventually Barney ran from the law into the Kentucky woods, meeting up with Snuffy Smith, who became the focus of the strip. This statue is offered in an limited edition of 550 numbered pieces and comes packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box with a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet about the character and his creator, Billy DeBeck. FRAZETTA PHOTO ZIPPO® LIGHTER #3: THE BRAIN On sale May 12, FC image on chrome zippo® lighter, $39.99 Third in a series of full-color collectible Zippo® lighters featuring the paintings of Frank Frazetta. The lighter uses an advanced manufacturing process that allows exacting full- color work to be permanently adhered to a Zippo® lighter with no loss of accuracy in the reproduction. We bring you "The Brain" in vivid color. Originally presented in the 1960's as a cover to the Warren magazines that helped launch the Frazetta renaissance, this image has stood the test of time and stands in the pantheon of Frazetta classics. Packaged in a tin box encased in a full-color cardboard sleeve. GHOST GHOST: BLACK OCTOBER TP by Eric Luke and various SC, 144pg, FC (STAR09382) . . . $14.95 GHOST: EXHUMING ELISA TP by Eric Luke, Ivan Reis, and Randy Emberlin SC, 160pg, FC (STAR07039) . . . $17.95 GHOST JADE SHOTGLASS Jade green shotglass, illustration by Brian Apthorp and Gary Martin (STAR11143) . . . $6.95 GHOST: NOCTURNES TP by Eric Luke, Adam Hughes, and various SC, 96pg, FC (STAR01805) . . . $9.95 GHOST: NO WORLD SO DARK TP by Chris Warner, Christian Zanier, and Steve Moncuse SC, 136pg, FC (STAR10792) . . . $14.95 GHOST: PAINFUL MUSIC TP by Eric Luke, Ivan Reis, and Randy Emberlin SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09575) . . . $9.95 GHOST STORIES TP by various SC, 96pg, FC (STAR01007) . . . $8.95 GHOST/BATGIRL: THE RESURRECTION ENGINE TP by Mike Kennedy and Ryan Benjamin SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13610) . . . $11.95 GHOST ZIPPO? LIGHTER Matte-white Zippo® illustrated by Adam Hughes (STAR11007) . . . $29.95 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. 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And at the core of their motivation is a raw, all-consuming fear: a fear of someone—or something—of unthinkably monstrous power known only as...Akira. And Akira is about to rise! FOR MATURE READERS SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 1 TPB by Osamu Tezuka Created by the late Osamu Tezuka, a revered animator and cartoonist and considered the Walt Disney of Japan, his Astro Boy was the first manga series to be adapted to animation and became a worldwide phenomenon, making Astro Boy the Mickey Mouse of anime— a jet-powered, super-strong, evil-robot-bashing, alien-invasion-smashing Mickey Mouse, that is! Exciting, whimsical, and touching. SC, 224pg, b&w, 7" x 4 1/2" (STAR15434) . . . $9.95 BERSERK VOLUME 1: THE BLACK SWORDSMAN TPB by Kenturo Miura His name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. 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FOR MATURE READERS SC, 136pg, b&w (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 GUNSMITH CATS VOLUME 1: BONNIE & CLYDE TPB by Kenichi Sonoda Meet Rally and Minnie-May—The Gunsmith Cats—two of the most fun-loving, well- armed, bounty-hunting women in Chicago! Whether they're chasing bail jumpers or fending off the mob, you can bet on a healthy supply of guns, bombs, car chases, and more guns! In this 176-page trade paperback—collecting issues 1 through 6 of the series— the pair run afoul of Bonnie and Clyde, a couple of hired guns working mob jobs in the Windy City. FOR MATURE READERS SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09143) . . . $13.95 INTRON DEPOT 1 TPB by Masamune Shirow Beautifully printed in Japan and featuring text in both Japanese and English, this package features nearly two hundred full-color Shirow works, 47 published for the first time anywhere in the world! This book is a nearly complete archive of Shirow's color work from 1981 to 1991, including material from Appleseed, Dominion, Black Magic, Orion, and much more. FOR MATURE READERS SC, 148pg, FC, 9 1/2" x 13" . . . $44.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL TPB by Masamune Shirow In a world in which the human mind can be programmed like a computer, where does the human soul end and the cybernetic machinery begin? What does it mean to be human? From Masamune Shirow, the creator of Appleseed, Orion, and Dominion: Tank Police, comes an epic, dystopian tale of politics, covert actions, and cyborgs with attitude! FOR MATURE READERS SC, 352pg, b&w (STAR01697) . . . $24.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN'S ROAD TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima Lone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of creator Kazuo Koike and the groundbreaking cinematic visuals of the late Goseki Kojima, creating unforgettable imagery of stark beauty, kinetic fury, and visceral thematic power that influenced a generation of storytellers both in Japan and in the West. FOR MATURE READERS SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6"(STAR11783) . . . $9.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 1: WRONG NUMBER TP by Kosuke Fujishima At long last, the "lost" Oh My Goddess stories are collected for the first time. Keiichi Morisato, accidentally dials the Goddess Technical Helpline and is delivered the living, breathing, literal goddess Belldandy...and one wish. When he jokingly asks for Belldandy to stay with him forever, he gets his wish, and one hilarious headache after another as Keiichi and his Goddess-out-of-water adjust to the inevitable clash of the Spiritual Plane and the Material World. Also includes material from the previously published 1-555- Goddess. SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 3/4 x 8 1/4 (STAR15854) . . . $13.95 TRIGUN VOLUME 1 TPB by Yasuhiro Nightow Vash is a nice guy, but everyone wants to kill him. An enigma of a man with a coat full of bullet holes, he's widely feared because of the destruction left in his wake. And he's also highly valued for the price on his head. But he's no easy man to kill. Of course, that doesn't stop people from trying. What's his mission? Where's he from? 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PREDATOR ANNUAL #1 by Various FC, 48pg (STAR10223) . . . $4.95 ALIENS/PREDATOR: DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES LTD. ED. HC by Chris Claremont, Eduardo Barreto, Jackson Guice, John Beatty, and others HC, 000pg, FC (STAR09350) . . . $$99.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: ETERNAL TP by Ian Edginton and Alex Maleev SC, 88pg, FC (STAR10057) . . . $9.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR VS. THE TERMINATOR TP by Mark Schultz, Mel Rubi, and Mark Lipka SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13554) . . . $11.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR/WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS: MINDHUNTER TP by David Quinn, Mel Rubi, and Mike Perkins; cover by Dwayne Turner SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13989) . . . $12.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR LTD ED LITHOGRAPH by Dave Dorman Signed and numbered Lithograph (27" x 19 1/2") (STAR10565). . . $79.95 ALIENS ZIPPO® LIGHTER 3-color Zippo® lighter with gun metal finish (STAR12259) . . . $29.99 ALIEN: NOSTROMO ZIPPO? LIGHTER Black matte lighter with brass etching (STAR13311) . . . $29.95 DC COMICS Feature Articles Azzarello and Lee take on the Man of Steel! SUPERMAN #204 JIM LEE. Do we have your attention? You've been hearing the buzz for months, and now the main event is finally here! Fresh off his blockbuster run on BATMAN, Lee — Wizard Magazine's Best Artist of 2003 — is getting back in the ring to go twelve rounds with the Man of Steel. Along with inker extraordinaire Scott Williams, the "Hush" art team is going to give you a Superman like none you've ever seen before. BRIAN AZZARELLO. Every great fighter needs a great sparring partner, and this time around, Eisner Award-winning writer Azzarello, hot off his own best-selling 6-issue run on BATMAN, delivers the goods. Together, these heavyweights present "For Tomorrow" a 12-part storyline sure to grab readers by the throat and hold on tight. It kicks off in SUPERMAN #204, an extra- sized 40-page issue! A cataclysmic event has struck the earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected — not even Superman. A year has passed, and Superman is left with many questions and very few answers. For a hero who tries to have all the answers, it's torture. And just as the action heats up and the stakes are raised, one huge question emerges: Just how far is Superman willing to go "For Tomorrow"? This project is supported with a full-color 22"x 34"promotional poster, a 6-page preview in Wizard #149,trade and house ads,and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. SUPERMAN is an ongoing series co-edited by Eddie Berganza and Will Dennis. The 40-page issue #204 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 28 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. ARRIVING IN APRIL 2004 ACTION COMICS # 814 April's sweeping changes for the Man of Steel don't stop with Brian Azzarello's & Jim Lee's SUPERMAN and Greg Rucka's & Matthew Clark's ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN! Fresh off the innovative SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS, writer Chuck Austen (Uncanny X-Men), along with stellar interior artists Ivan Reis (Captain Marvel, Lady Death) & Marc Campos, takes ACTION COMICS to a new level with issue #814! Throw in the talents of legendary artist Arthur Adams (TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES, Monkeyman & O'Brian) on covers, and ACTION COMICS becomes a surefire hit! This dynamic new creative team weaves a thrilling tale that exposes a day in the life of Superman…a day that's far from ordinary! There are robbers to catch, children to save, and the hordes of Apokolips to stop… and Darkseid's minions provide only a hint of the threats that challenge the Man of Tomorrow. Plus, Clark's job at the Daily Planet is in jeopardy. But is Lois trying to hide that news from him? This project is supported with a full-color 22"x 34"promotional poster,trade and house ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. ACTION COMICS is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. The 32-page issue #814 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. ARRIVING IN APRIL 2004 A new 5-part story by Winick, Nguyen and Friend! BATMAN #626: "AS THE CROW FLIES" In the wake of the best-selling "Hush" and "Broken City" story arcs, the Dark Knight is poised for a monumental tale picking up plot threads from those two stories! Written by award-winner writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) with stunning art by WILDCATS VERSION 3.0's Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend and dramatic painted covers by Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY, Grendel), this is an issue not to be missed! It all begins in BATMAN #626,part 1 of the 5-part thriller "As the Crow Flies!" The Gotham underworld is thrown into turmoil as its crimelords are slipping into a rabid — and murderous — frenzy. Is it coincidence or part of an elaborate and sinister power play? One thing's for sure: The machinations of Scarecrow and The Penguin will have Batman hard-pressed to restore order! This project is supported with a full-color 11"x 34"promotional poster,trade and house ads,and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BATMAN is an ongoing series edited by Bob Schreck. The 32-page issue #626 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 28 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. JLA: KID AMAZO HARDCOVER What if everything you thought you knew about yourself was a lie? What if instead of an ordinary student, you were the secret son of JLA super-villain Amazo? JLA:KID AMAZO is a stunning new 96-page hardcover graphic novel written by the super-hot Peter Milligan (HUMAN TARGET, X-Statix) and illustrated by cutting- edge artist Rob Haynes (Daredevil: Ninja, JLA-Z) answering these questions by shining a light on Pete Halloran, one of the JLA's newest — and strangest — adversaries! When Pete discovers to his horror that he is really the "son" of the android Amazo — and hard-wired to fight his "father's" sworn enemies, the JLA — his life is turned upside-down. At first, he resists his violent destiny. But will his bizarre cyborg nature win out over the stability of his everyday life? And what happens when the JLA must confront not just one but two adversaries who possess all their powers? This project is supported with a 6-page preview in an upcoming DC Horizon,trade and house ads. JLA: KID AMAZO is a 96-page original hardcover graphic novel edited by Mike Carlin. It is advance-solicited to arrive in comic-book stores on May 5 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. ARRIVING IN APRIL 2004 Die now, Live Forever: BITE CLUB BITE CLUB is The Sopranos with vampires, a new 6-issue miniseries that paints Miami red with the infected blood of a dysfunctional mafia family. From critically acclaimed writers Howard Chaykin & David Tischman, the team that brought you SON OF SUPERMAN and THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER-HEROES, BITE CLUB is an explosive new monthly series that blows the neck out of every vampire story you've ever read. BITE CLUB is illustrated in a bold, clean style by David Hahn (Private Beach, ROBIN), and features amazing painted covers by fan-favorite Frank Quitely (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, New X-Men). When Eduardo Del Toro is brutally murdered, he leaves control of the cartel to his youngest son, Leto — Miami's first vampire priest — a principled young man who wants nothing to do with the family business. But the mob is also in Leto's blood, and his conflict between "God" and "Godfather" is the explosive backdrop for this hard-hitting, post modern take on vampire mythology — that includes blood smoothies, SPF 150 suntan lotion, and dentures with retractable fangs. This project is supported with trade and house ads. BITE CLUB is a 6-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. The 32- page issue #1 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 14 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. TOUCH TOUCH,a new DC Focus series written by John Francis Moore with art by Wesley Craig & Prentis Rollins and a cover by Tomer Hanuka, (MIDNIGHT MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS) chronicles Goodman's rise and fall on the glitzy streets of Sin City. Meet Rory Goodman. He's super-strong, invulnerable, charismatic and Las Vegas's newest star. But being able to punch through buildings isn't going to help when his greatest threat is right under his nose. The secrets behind Rory's life and powers all lie in the hands of his friend and agent, Cooper Santiago. But Santiago — who makes a living finding people with powers — harbors a dangerous secret of his own. Is he out to make the world a better place, or just make a quick profit off the bizarre abilities he uncovers? Can anyone be trusted in a world where what's on the surface is the only thing that counts? This project is supported with trade and house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. TOUCH is an ongoing DC FOCUS series edited by Matt Idelson. The 32-page issue #1 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. FRACTION Does power corrupt? You better believe it. FRACTION,a new DC Focus series written by David Tischman (BARNUM, SON OF SUPERMAN) with stunning art by Timothy Green II (Star Wars) and covers by Tomer Hanuka, revolves around four tough young men from Philadelphia's mean streets whose idea of a high school reunion is pulling off a drunken robbery for old times' sake. But what they end up stealing is the four components to a high-tech suit of battle armor: a helmet, chestplate, gauntlets and boots, each with incredible abilities. One game of rock- paper-scissors later, they've divided the parts among themselves — and a tight knot of lifelong friendships unravels. The suit's components will change each man's life, inspiring paranoia, in-fighting, the wildest of hopes and dreams — and the chance to either play hero or become one hell of a villain. Meanwhile, someone out there will stop at nothing to get the whole suit back. The ex-con. The family man. The mama's boy. The angry punk. How far will each friend go for a piece of the action? Will the suit — and its mysteries — outlast them all? This project is supported with trade and house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. FRACTION is an ongoing DC FOCUS series edited by Joan Hilty. The 32-page issue #1 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. ARRIVING IN APRIL 2004 BATMAN: HARLEY & IVY MINISERIES The highly anticipated miniseries by the superstar creators of Batman: The Animated Series kicks off in April's BATMAN:HARLEY &IVY #1!Written by the Eisner Award-winning team behind BATMAN: MAD LOVE, Paul Dini (JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE) & Bruce Timm (BATMAN: ADVENTURES), HARLEY & IVY takes a closer look at the relationship between two of Batman's sexiest foes: the mirthful Harley Quinn and the deadly Poison Ivy! HARLEY & IVY also features inker Shane Glines as well as painted covers by Timm. Harley has just royally screwed up Ivy's theft of a rare Zombie Root. Unfortunately, the snafu sends the duo back to Arkham — and Ivy vows she'll never work with Harley again. But Harley won't be denied, and when Ivy breaks out of Arkham and heads for South America to find a new Zombie Root, she's right behind her! Everyone's favorite femmes fatales are about to find themselves up against oily politicians, cutthroat mercenaries, Batman…and even Hollywood! This project is supported with trade and house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BATMAN: HARLEY & IVY is a 3-issue miniseries edited by Joan Hilty. The 32-page issue #1 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 28 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Six DCU Heroes form a human battle machine! ENGINEHEAD Six desperate DC heroes sacrifice their lives to fuse into one being with the potential to change the entire DC Universe in ENGINEHEAD, a bold new 8-issue miniseries written by Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS) with art by the critically acclaimed Ted McKeever (Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, The Matrix Comics). Enginehead is the ultimate "mechanic," a human machine forged from the bodies, powers, and weapons of six individuals from the DCU: Professor Emil Hamilton, Automan, Rosie the Riveter, Ford, Brainstorm and Doctor Cyber. Like a real mechanic, he's charming, secretive, gruff, knowledgeable… and you never really know for sure what he did to fix things. You just know it works. The six partially mechanical heroes merge to become Enginehead — a "heavy metal real-time" mechanical being and the newest anti-hero in the DCU. Built by its creator as a tool to further a noble plan, Enginehead takes up residence in Irontown, a new DC locale. This book meshes the action and inspiration of a DC super-hero comic with the depth and conceptual grittiness of VERTIGO. Weaving strong characterization, high concepts, and big-wheel action against a gothic-mechanical backdrop, ENGINEHEAD is a loud, industrial-strength story built to thrill! This project is supported with house ads and a 6-page preview in an upcoming DC Horizon. ENGINEHEAD is an 8-issue miniseries edited by Bob Schreck. The 32-page issue #1 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 7 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S.ARRIVING IN APRIL 2004 WONDER WOMAN STATUE The stunning art of Adam Hughes explodes into three-dimensional form for the first time with the breathtaking WONDER WOMAN STATUE,sculpted by Tim Bruckner! Designed with the intensity and beauty only Hughes can deliver and sculpted with the fluidity of Bruckner's greatest pieces, this limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue portrays the Amazon Warrior in battle with the dreaded hydra. This statue measures approximately 11" inches tall x 7 ½" wide x 7" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. This project is supported with a full-color promotional poster and trade ads. The WONDER WOMAN STATUE is advance-solicited. It arrives in comic-book stores August 25, 2004 with a price of $195.00 U.S. ARRIVING IN APRIL 2004 ARTIST SIGNATURE SERIES: ACTION FIGURE EXCLUSIVE EDITION BATMAN: HUSH BY JIM LEE For the first time ever, the DC Direct Gallery invites collectors behind the scenes with the introduction of the ARTIST SIGNATURE SERIES:ACTION FIGURE EXCLUSIVE EDITION BATMAN:HUSH BY JIM LEE! This ultimate, high-end set was created with the most discriminating collector in mind. Fans of Batman, Jim Lee and action figures will now have a chance to own a piece of DC Comics action figure history! This masterpiece features a dramatic new paint variant of the BATMAN ACTION FIGURE from the "Hush" story arc designed by Jim Lee and sculpted by Tim Bruckner, plus a resin replica of the original sculpture created from Jim Lee's designs and an unpainted PVC pre-production "test-shot" used to approve production molds. In addition, all three figures will be numbered. This deluxe signature series set will be packaged in a deluxe gold foil-stamped gift-display box with a double-panel lid. A signed replica of Jim Lee's original concept art, suitable for framing, is displayed on one of the inside cover panels. The opposite panel displays both a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity autographed by DC Direct premier sculptor Tim Bruckner and a mini-booklet that tells the story of how an action figure is made. This is first in a series and will prove to be a fan-favorite in years to come! The ARTIST SIGNATURE SERIES: ACTION FIGURE EXCLUSIVE EDITION BATMAN: HUSH BY JIM LEE is advance-solicited. It arrives in comic-book stores August 18, 2004 with a price of $250.00 U.S. DC COMICS ARRIVING IN APRIL 2004 WONDER WOMAN #203: "BITTER PILLS" Following the critically acclaimed "Down to Earth" storyline, Batman comes to Wonder Woman's aid in WONDER WOMAN #203, part 1 of the 3-part "Bitter Pills" from writer Greg Rucka, who brought these heroes together in 2002's critically acclaimed WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA. Rucka is joined by interior artists Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder and cover painter J.G. Jones! When Darrel Keyes, head of the anti-Wonder Woman group "Protect Our Children" was murdered on the steps of the Themysciran Embassy, the ensuing riot was just one of a torrent of crises facing Diana. Now, as the changes that befell her island home drastically alter her responsibilities in the DCU, Diana doesn't have the time necessary to focus on the murder. Clearly, Wonder Woman needs help... and who better to solve a mystery than the Dark Knight Detective? Batman quickly discovers the connection between Keyes's death and another murder: one orchestrated by well-respected businesswoman Veronica Cale. Is Wonder Woman finally going to learn that the Texas billionaire is the villain behind so many of her recent troubles? Or will another deception muddy the waters even further? WONDER WOMAN is an ongoing series edited by Ivan Cohen. The 32-page issue #203 is scheduled arrive in comic-book stores April 21 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES HARDCOVER What do you get when you pair up DC's heaviest hitters — and comics' most iconic characters — with two of the most popular creators in the industry, writer Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) and artist Ed McGuinness (SUPERMAN)? You get one of the hottest comic books on the stands — one that sold out several printings of its debut issue: SUPERMAN/BATMAN! Now, the first six issues of this hit series are collected in the 160-page hardcover SUPERMAN/BATMAN:PUBLIC ENEMIES , with Loeb & McGuinness joined by inker Dexter Vines to tell a story so jam-packed with action, guest stars and surprises, your head will spin! In fact, this story is so big, the hardcover contains two new story pages by McGuinness & Vines never before published! SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES also sports a striking wrap-around cover by McGuinness (no dustjacket). A band of bright red metallic foil across the middle highlights the combined SUPERMAN/BATMAN logo. In this amazing tale, President Lex Luthor accuses Superman of a horrible act against mankind and assembles a top-secret team of powerhouse super-heroes to bring in the Man of Steel — dead or alive! But with the help of the Dark Knight Detective, Superman plans to turn the tables on his archnemesis, and the "World's Finest" duo is prepared to topple Luthor's reign once and for all. Also included in this volume is a 2-page tale from SUPERMAN/BATMAN SECRET FILES 2003, written by Loeb and illustrated by his BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN and SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS collaborator, Tim Sale. Plus, a sketchbook section by McGuinness! This project is supported with house ads. ? • 160-page hardcover ? • In stores April 21 • $19.95 U.S. Kyle Rayner's final victory! GREEN LANTERN # 176: "HOMECOMING?" The new creative team of returning writer Ron Marz, artists Luke Ross (Spectacular Spider-Man, Scion) & Rodney Ramos and cover artist Brandon Peterson (Ultimate X-Men, Mystic) takes over the adventures of the Emerald Avenger in GREEN LANTERN #176, as Kyle's creator returns to write one more story that sets the stage for the future of GREEN LANTERN! After more than a year in space, Kyle Rayner finally returns to Earth. But he soon learns that sometimes you can't go home again, as he finds life has gone on without him in Part 1 of the 6-part "Homecoming?" Everywhere he turns, from his girlfriend Jade to his place within the JLA, Kyle is confronted by the possibility that he's not needed. The hard truths he faces are just the beginning of his woes in an arc in which the "last" Green Lantern will be forced to question the role he's taken on, and his very future as GL! GREEN LANTERN is an ongoing series edited by Peter Tomasi. The 32-page issue #176 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 28 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. H-E-R-O #15 It's a changing of the guard in H-E-R-O #15, as new series penciller Dale Eaglesham (GREEN LANTERN, Sigil) jumps on board, and longtime classic H-E-R-O device owner Robby Reed returns! In H-E-R-O #15,written by Will Pfeifer with art by Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger and a painted cover by John Van Fleet, Robby Reed comes back in search of the H-E-R-O device, an item he kept in his possession for longer than any character in the DC Universe. For years, he transformed into heroes like "Giant Boy," "King Kandy" and "The Mighty Moppet." Now, decades later, he shows up at the door of Jerry Feldon — last seen using the device in H-E-R-O #1-4 — and tells him that, together, they've got to track down the device! Over a few beers at a local bar, Reed addresses some of the burning questions prompted by his reappearance: How did a nice kid with a magic device turn into a ruthless escaped convict? If he doesn't have the H-E-R-O device anymore, why does he still have the powers? And, if he has the powers anyway, why is he so desperate to find that gizmo? H-E-R-O is an ongoing series edited by Peter Tomasi. The 32-page issue #15 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. SMALLVILLE TRADE PAPERBACK Nine exciting comics stories featuring characters from the hit show from the WB! explode in SMALLVILLE, a 160-page trade paperback collecting material from SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC and SMALLVILLE #1-4! This volume, which features a painted cover by John Van Fleet and an introduction by Smallville TV series consulting producer Jeph Loeb (BATMAN, SUPERMAN/BATMAN) — is written by Mark Verheiden, Clint Carpenter, and Michael Green, with art by Roy Allan Martinez, Kilian Plunkett, John Paul Leon, Renato Guedes, Tom Derenick, Mark Morales, Oclair Albert, Norm Rapmund, and Adam DeKraker. Witness young Clark Kent's battles with a raptor-like Kryptonite freak in Smallville and another foe he can't even see! Watch as strange things happen at the Miss Smallville beauty pageant, then find out what Chloe did during her summer internship at the Daily Planet! Plus, one of Lex's old friends is murdered, and Lex is the prime suspect! All this, and much, much more! This project is supported with house ads. ? • 160-page trade paperback ? • In stores April 7 ? • $9.95 U.S. JLA: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT TRADE PAPERBACK Three star-spanning tales of the JLA are collected in JLA:RULES OF ENGAGEMENT,a 144-page trade paperback reprinting JLA #77-82. This collection features stories written by Joe Kelly and Rick Veitch, with stunning art by Darryl Banks & Wayne Faucher, Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen, and Duncan Rouleau & Aaron Sowd, with a cover by Mahnke & Nguyen. In RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, the World's Greatest Super-Heroes must confront Mnemon's attack on the solar system, followed by a visit to an alien world as the team tries its hand at being proactive. But the resulting conflict within the team and on the world of Kylaq heightens tensions between the heroes! The collection's final story featured is the 3-part "White Rage," in which a commune of metahumans comes under attack and the JLA is all that stands between them and the U.S. Army. This project is supported with house ads. ? • 144-page trade paperback ? • In stores April 7 ? • $12.95 U.S. JLA: ONE MILLION TRADE PAPERBACK One of the most exciting events in DC history is collected in JLA:ONE MILLION,reprinting the complex story taking place in our own 20th century and in the far-flung 853rd century — one million months after the publication of ACTION COMICS #1. This volume is a new printing of the previously released DC ONE MILLION trade paperback. Including the popular miniseries that tied the event together — written by Grant Morrison (JLA) with art by Val Semeiks and Prentis Rollins — the 208-page JLA: ONE MILLION tells the story of the JLA's first meeting with their successors, an encounter that nearly becomes their doom thanks to the machinations of the immortal Vandal Savage and the sentient super-computer Solaris, the Tyrant Sun. Reprinting DC ONE MILLION #1-4 and the #1,000,000 issues of JLA and STARMAN in their entirety, along with portions of the tie-in issues of DETECTIVE COMICS, GREEN LANTERN, RESURRECTION MAN, and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW, the collection also includes text pages summarizing the nonreprinted tie-in issues. This project is supported with house ads. ? • 208-page trade paperback ? • In stores April 21 ? • $19.95 U.S. BATMAN: GOTHAM CENTRAL TRADE PAPERBACK Living in the shadow of the Bat has made the detectives of Gotham's police force determined to prove they have what it takes to enforce the law in a city rife with criminals — with or without Batman's help. Their stories are told in BATMAN:GOTHAM CENTRAL,a 128-page trade paperback collecting the first five issues of the critically acclaimed series by fan-favorite writers Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker with moody, evocative art and a cover by Michael Lark. Plus, this volume features sketchbook material by Lark and an introduction by Mystery Grandmaster Lawrence Block. When Mister Freeze takes down one of their own, the cops of GCPD make it their business to bring him in. It's a race against time to stop the super-powered villain and solve the crime before the Caped Crusader intervenes and a young girl's murderer gets away! This project is supported with house ads. ? • 128-page trade paperback ? • In stores April 28 ? • $9.95 U.S. BATGIRL: FISTS OF FURY TRADE PAPERBACK The collected adventures of Batgirl continue in BATGIRL:FISTS OF FURY,collecting BATGIRL #15-16, 21, and 26-28. This fourth BATGIRL trade paperback features the work of writers Kelley Puckett and Scott Peterson and artists Damion Scott, Phil Noto, Vincent Giarrano, Robert Campanella, and Jesse Delperdang. In this action-packed volume, Batgirl faces the deadliest of Gotham's villains: The Joker! The Clown Prince of Crime gets the "Last Laugh" when Cassandra and guest star Spoiler must defeat a "Jokerized" Shadow Thief. Then, can Batgirl stop the father of a young boy from making a lethal mistake? And just who are the mysterious agents that are after our heroine? This project is supported with house ads. ? • 144-page trade paperback ? • In stores April 14 ? • $14.95 U.S. Y: THE LAST MAN #21: "WIDOW'S PASS" Wizard Magazine's "Best Book of 2003" begins the 3-part story "Widow's Pass," featuring guest artist Goran Parlov (Terminator 3: Before the Rise), in Y:THE LAST MAN #21.Written by Brian K. Vaughan with inks by José Marzan Jr. and a painted cover by Aron Wiesenfeld, "Widow's Pass" finds Yorick, Agent 355, Dr. Mann, and Ampersand the monkey on their way to San Francisco. Unfortunately for them, a pit-stop in a small Arizona town brings them face-to- face with a heavily armed anti-American militia made up of female survivors. These women think the U.S. government is responsible for the death of all men…and they may be right. Will they convince Yorick's companions? Y: THE LAST MAN is an ongoing series edited by William Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #21 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 7 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. HELLBLAZER #195: "OUT OF SEASON" John Constantine is on the run again — from an inexplicably obsessed serial killer…a voluptuous demon…and his own past. It all goes down in HELLBLAZER #195,the first installment in the 2-part "Out of Season," written by Mike Carey with art by Leonardo Manco and a painted cover by Tim Bradstreet. But unknown to Constantine, unseen powers are making sure that everything he's fleeing catches up with him. And with a bad case of amnesia, chances are Constantine won't even see the onslaught coming. HELLBLAZER is an ongoing series edited by William Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #195 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on April 28 with a cover price of $2.75 U.S. FABLES: STORYBOOK LOVE TRADE PAPERBACK FABLES:STORYBOOK LOVE is the third collection of writer Bill Willingham's runaway VERTIGO hit FABLES, collecting eight issues and featuring art by Bryan Talbot, Lan Medina, Mark Buckingham, Linda Medley, Steve Leialoha and Craig Hamilton. Included in this volume is the 4-part title story originally presented in FABLES #14-17, featuring the final showdown between Snow White, Bigby Wolf and Goldilocks. Also included is "A Sharp Operator" from FABLES #12-13, a 2-part caper story that dramatically demonstrates the dangers of trying to shine the light of publicity on the Fables, as well as the one-shots "Bag o' Bones" and "Barleycorn Brides" from FABLES #11 and #18. All this, plus a new wraparound cover by FABLES cover artist James Jean. This project is supported with house ads. ? • 192-page VERTIGO trade paperback ? • In stores April 21 ? • Suggested for mature readers ? • $14.95 U.S. HUMAN TARGET: STRIKE ZONES TRADE PAPERBACK Writer Peter Milligan and artist Javier Pulido continue the tale of professional assassin decoy Christopher Chance in HUMAN TARGET:STRIKE ZONES, a new VERTIGO trade paperback collecting the first five issues of the acclaimed new series. HUMAN TARGET: STRIKE ZONES picks up Chance's story immediately following the graphic novel HUMAN TARGET: FINAL CUT, as Chance jets from Hollywood to New York City. His strange profession continues to blur the boundaries between illusion and reality, leaving him ever more uncertain about who he really is — and how much that really matters. This project is supported with house ads. ? • 128-page VERTIGO trade paperback ? • In stores April 7 ? • Suggested for mature readers ? • $9.95 U.S. RED / TOKYO STORM WARNING TRADE PAPERBACK Wildstorm's series of flipbook trade paperbacks continues with this 144-page volume reprinting the explosive espionage-thriller RED and the action-packed giant-robot adventure of TOKYO STORM WARNING,both from the wild imagination of critically acclaimed writer Warren Ellis! In RED, Ellis and artist Cully Hamner (BATMAN: TOUCH) bring us a stark tale of revenge, as retired CIA killer Paul Moses finds himself forced back into the game by a change in administration. This is the tale of one man, trained in the art of murder, against the agency that educated him. In TOKYO STORM WARNING, with art by James Raiz (Warlands: Age of Ice) & Andrew Currie (The Ultimates), Ellis imagines a world in which the atomic bomb was dropped on Tokyo instead of Hiroshima, leading to a radically different future. Can American test pilot Zoe Flynn help turn the tide against massive monsters using futuristic ARCangels? This project is supported with house ads. ? • 144-page Cliffhanger trade paperback ? • In stores April 7 • $14.95 U.S. ? • Suggested for mature readers TOM STRONG BOOK THREE HARDCOVER The star-spanning adventures of Tom Strong and his colorful band of companions and family members continues in TOM STRONG BOOK THREE , a 144 page hardcover collecting issues #15-19 of the acclaimed series! TOM STRONG BOOK THREE is written by Alan Moore, with art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story and a cover by Sprouse & José Villarrubia. Additional story and art are provided by Leah Moore, Howard Chaykin, and Shawn McManus. In TOM STRONG 2, Tesla took one of the gem-suits and had a "hot time" visiting the depths of a volcano. Now Val Var Garm, leader of the Salamanders, has come back to kidnap her. And even if Tom and Dhalua manage to rescue their daughter, they might still lose her — to a new boyfriend! Plus, Coleman Grey, the Weird Rider, comes to enlist the aid of the heroes of Millennium City when alien ants try to enslave the human race. And if all that's not enough, we look back at the time Tom and Dhalua saved M.O.M. and the women of Electric Ladyland from the perils of technology, the dastardly demise of Paul Saveen, and more! This project is supported by house and trade ads. ? • 144-page America's Best Comics hardcover ? • In stores April 28 BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HARDCOVER DC continues collecting the early adventures of the Dark Knight in BATMAN IN WORLD 'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL.2,a new 228-page hardcover collecting a treasure trove of rare material. This volume features 16 adventures of Batman and Robin from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #17-32 (1941-1948), one of which has never been reprinted since it originally appeared! A rich vein of seldom-seen comics history is now re-presented for fans both old and new, showcasing the classic early work of Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley and others. These are early Batman and Robin stories at their most exciting! Plus, this volume features an introduction by comics historian Bill Schelly. ? • 228-page hardcover ? • In stores April 14 ? • $49.95 U.S. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 13 HARDCOVER "THE SPIRIT still crackles with the energy of an artist consumed with the excitement of cascading new ideas. Inspired by the Hollywood noir movies of the period, Eisner brought something brand new into the world — not 'movies-on-paper' but picture-writing that keeps moving in your head." — ART SPIEGELMAN "One of the field's masters." — LIBRARY JOURNAL "The Citizen Kane of comics." — USA TODAY Long recognized as one of the most gifted and ambitious creators in comics, Will Eisner's reputation grew exponentially with the material presented in THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL.13. This handsome 196-page hardcover presents seven Spirit sections originally published between July and December, 1946, just a year after Eisner's honorable discharge from the Army. His work here revolutionized comics, presenting new methods of storytelling, previously unseen depths of characterization, and a boldly original art style. This volume features a cover by Eisner and an introduction by comics historian R.C. Harvey. ? • 196-page hardcover ? • In stores April 28 ? • $49.95 U.S. DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #793 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 April 7. The conclusion of "The Surrogate!" Batman struggles for a way to safety through a mountain of rubble as Leslie Thompkins desperately tries to save an innocent woman and her unborn child! And in the back- upby A.J. Lieberman, Jean-Jacques Dzialowski and Dan Green, the Tailor gets ready for a battle he knows he can't win! FC, 40 PG. $2.95 BATMAN #626 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores April 28. Part 1 of the 5-issue thriller "As the Crow Flies," written by Judd Winick with art by WILDCATS VERSION 3.0's Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend and painted covers by Matt Wagner! Gotham's underworld is thrown into turmoil as its crimelords slip into a rabid — and murderous — frenzy. Is it coincidence, or part of an elaborate and sinister powerplay? Join a hot new creative team for an unforgettable soon-to-be classic! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #178 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI AND GEORGE RODRIGUEZ; COVER BY JOCK In stores April 14. Part 2 of the 2-part "Lost Cargo," a tale set in current continuity told by Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) with art by Jean-Jacques Dzialowski (BATGIRL) and George Rodriguez. The clock is ticking on the lives of 30 exotic dancers, and Batman is nowhere to be found. But Catwoman and Matches Malone are on the case! Waitaminute…Catwoman is working with Matches!? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #52 WRITTEN BY A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY AL BARRIONUEVO AND FRANCIS PORTELA; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO In stores April 21. For two months, Hush has tormented the Riddler. But now the Joker is stepping in, and when these arch-villains draw their lines in the sand, you can count on blood being spilled! Meanwhile, Batman, Robin, and Oracle desperately attempt to track Hush, but all their leads run into dead ends. And when the mysterious Tailor enters the picture carrying vital information that could shift Gotham's balance of power square into Hush's hands, things get even worse. All that and the Penguin, too! FC, 40 PG. $2.95 BATGIRL #51 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores April 28. A mysterious environmental artist is the talk of Gotham City, but her Garden of Eden is having disturbing effects on the city's population. That can mean only one thing: Poison Ivy's back! Can Batgirl nip Ivy's plan in the bud before Gotham is overrun by psychotropic green? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATGIRL: FISTS OF FURY TP WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT AND SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY DAMION SCOTT, PHIL NOTO, VINCENT GIARRANO, ROBERT CAMPANELLA, AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY SCOTT AND CAMPANELLA In stores April 14. A thrilling trade paperback collecting BATGIRL #15-16, 21, and 26-28! In this action- packed volume, Batgirl faces the deadliest of Gotham's villains — the Joker — who gets the "Last Laugh" when Cassandra and guest-star Spoiler must also defeat a "jokerized" Shadow Thief. Then, can Batgirl stop the father of a young boy from making a lethal mistake? And just who are the mysterious agents that are after our heroine? For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATGIRL: A KNIGHT ALONE TP WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY DAMION SCOTT, COY TURNBULL, ROBERT CAMPANELLA, DAN DAVIS, AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY SCOTT AND CAMPANELLA In stores April 14. Reoffered to coincide with the BATGIRL: FISTS OF FURY TP, this volume collects BATGIRL #7-11, 13 and 14. Batgirl was once able to sense when attacks were coming. But now she seems to have lost her special talents, and Lady Shiva's looking for a fight. (STAR 14229D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $12.95 ************************ BATMAN ADVENTURES #13 WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON In stores April 21. Who's in charge of Gotham City? The Penguin and Batman face off over it — but you'll be surprised by the answer! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #7 WRITTEN BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND MARK PANICCIA; ART BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND ALVARO LOPEZ; COVER BY THE PANDER BROTHERS In stores April 7. The penultimate chapter of the engrossing miniseries! Purge has kidnapped another victim, and Tower One threatens to smash Detectives Allen and Montoya to smithereens. Can Batman keep his crumbling psyche together long enough to save them all? FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 8) $2.95 BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #9 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY KLAUS JANSON In stores April 14. The pulse-pounding conclusion to one of the year's most shocking miniseries! Batman's greatest adversary has fallen, but the danger hasn't passed. Nyssa's endgame reaches the point of no return in Metropolis, while the ultimate legacy of Ra's al Ghul plays out a world away in Arabia. Batman can't be in two places at once, which means something bad is going to happen. Who will pay the price? FC, 32 PG. (9 OF 9) $2.95 BATMAN: HARLEY & IVY #1 WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART BY BRUCE TIMM AND SHANE GLINES; PAINTED COVER BY TIMM In stores April 28. The highly anticipated miniseries by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm — the superstar creators of Batman: The Animated Series — kicks off! A snafu by Harley sends Poison Ivy back to Arkham, and Ivy swears off working with Harley forever. But Harley won't take no for an answer, so when Ivy breaks out and heads to South America, Harley's right behind her. Oily politicians, cutthroat mercenaries, and shower scenes abound! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH HARLEY & IVY: LOVE ON THE LAM WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOE CHIODO In stores April 28. Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: HARLEY & IVY #1! Before Harley Quinn got her own monthly series, she teamed up with Poison Ivy for an unforgettable night on the town filled with wacky hijinx and unfortunate scenarios. These two ladies of Gotham are lovingly brought to life by writer Judd Winick and painter Joe Chiodo. Prestige Format. (STAR 14163D) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 ************************ BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER, DON CAMERON, AND VARIOUS; ART BY BOB KANE, WIN MORTIMER, JIM MOONEY, DICK SPRANG, JERRY ROBINSON, JACK BURNLEY AND VARIOUS; COVER BY KANE In stores April 14. Batman and Robin are perhaps the most famous super-hero team in comics history. Relive some of the Dynamic Duo's classic first adventures in this 240-page hardcover, reprinting 16 adventures from WORLD'S FINEST #17-32, circa 1941-1948! Only one of these stories has been reprinted since its original release! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 228PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER; ART BY BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, DICK SPRANG, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY KANE In stores April 14. Reoffered to coincide with the BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC, this volume collects the first seventeen solo adventures of the Dynamic Duo from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS — most of them unseen for over 60 years! These stories include the first appearance of the Scarecrow and the last appearance of the rotund Alfred. (STAR 16574X) HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 ************************ BIRDS OF PREY #66 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY MICHAEL GOLDEN AND MIKE MANLEY; COVER BY ALEX TOTH In stores April 21. A special issue featuring guest art by Michael Golden & Mike Manley, with a spectacular cover by the legendary Alex Toth! Canary discovers that a bizarre link to the past may have deadly consequences in the present, as she uncovers a time when the Golden Age Birds of Prey stalked a serial killer! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #30 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI In stores April 28. Place your bets — the climactic battle between Catwoman and Zeiss happens here! With all her friends deserting her and the East End slipping through her grasp, can Selina survive a rooftop showdown with a villain who once fought Batman to a standstill? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GOTHAM CENTRAL #18 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY GREG SCOTT; COVER BY LARK AND STEFANO GAUDIANO In stores April 14. As the cops of Gotham Central put their lives back together after the Joker's assault, their hottest homicide case comes to a head! The connections to murders in a pharmaceutical company run much deeper than anyone imagined, and have attracted the attention of one of Gotham's masked vigilantes. The bodies are piling up, and time's running out! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM CENTRAL TP WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores April 28. Collecting the first five issues of the critically acclaimed series! After the gruesome murder of two cops, Gotham's Special Crimes Unit is in a race against time to bring in Mister Freeze…without the help of the Dark Knight! Plus, a sketchbook by Michael Lark and an introduction by mystery grandmaster Lawrence Block. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: NINE LIVES SC WRITTEN BY DEAN MOTTER; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL LARK ELSEWORLDS. In stores April 28. Reoffered to coincide with the GOTHAM CENTRAL TP! In this acclaimed adventure, the vigilante known as the Bat-Man discovers the dead body of his ex-girlfriend, Selina Kyle. But can he find her killer? This gripping tale is told in a sideways "landscape" format to better showcase the graphic, cinematic style of the art. (STAR 18964D) SC, 11X7, 128PG, FC $17.95 ************************ NIGHTWING #92 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY MANUEL GARCIA AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND OWENS In stores April 14. Classic NIGHTWING artist Scott McDaniel contributes the cover to an issue featuring the battle of the century: Nightwing vs. Blockbuster! Blockbuster has thrown every resource at his disposal into his war against Dick Grayson, and Nightwing has weathered the storm despite a slew of shocking casualties. But now the war boils down to two men, face to face at last! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #125 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ DE LA FUENTE AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores April 21. Johnny Warlock's plan of vengeance against Robin is set in motion — but that's the least of the Boy Wonder's problems! Tim Drake's greatest fear has come to pass, as his secret identity has unraveled, casting a cloud of uncertainty over his future as Robin! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN ACTION COMICS #814 WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART BY IVAN REIS AND MARC CAMPOS; COVER BY ARTHUR ADAMS In stores April 14. The new creative team of Chuck Austen, Ivan Reis & Marc Campos and cover artists Arthur Adams takes over! A day in the life for anyone else would be ordinary, but not for Superman! There are robbers to catch, children to save, and the hordes of Apokolips to stop. And Darkseid and his minions provide only a hint of the threats on the way to challenge the Man of Steel. Plus, Lois tries to hide that Clark's job at the Daily Planet is in jeopardy! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #627 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY MATTHEW CLARK AND NELSON; COVER BY GENE HA In stores April 21. The debut of new team of acclaimed writer Greg Rucka, Matthew Clark & Nelson and cover artists Gene Ha! An old foe comes to Metropolis with murder — and something much more sinister — on his mind. Meanwhile, Clark's job troubles continue as he rides along with the Special Crimes Unit. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERMAN #204 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores April 28. Fan favorites Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams take on the Man of Steel in an extra-sized issue! As people around the world disappear, a new world threat tests Superman like never before reveals itself! Plus, the introduction of Father Leone, a figure who will play an important role in coming months. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERMAN/BATMAN #9 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores April 21. Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner continue the thrilling saga "The Supergirl From Krypton!" The mysterious girl trapped inside the Kryptonite meteor that fell to Earth is taken to the Fortress of Solitude, where Superman and Batman try to teach her to fit into our society. But on Apokolips, someone else has plans for her, as do the Amazons! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES HC WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, DEXTER VINES AND TIM SALE; COVER BY MCGUINNESS In stores April 21. Comics' most iconic characters join forces in this fantastic hardcover collecting the first six issues of the fan-favorite series! Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines joined forces for this fantastic tale that pits the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight against a top-secret team backed by Lex Luthor! Can our heroes take down a team composed of such powerhouses as Captain Marvel, Hawkman, Power Girl, and Black Lightning? You better believe it! Plus, a 2-page story by Loeb & Tim Sale and a new cover and sketchbook section by McGuinness! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $??.?? STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN VOL. 3: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART TP WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY, JEPH LOEB, MARK SCHULTZ, J.M. DEMATTEIS, STUART IMMONEN AND JAY FAERBER; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, DOUG MAHNKE, KANO, YANICK PAQUETTE, IMMONEN AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores April 21. Reoffered to coincide with the SUPERMAN/BATMAN HC, also featuring art by Ed McGuinness! Could one of Superman's deadliest foes be the answer to Clark's and Lois' troubles? Reprinting SUPERMAN #155-157, THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #577-578, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #99-100, and ACTION COMICS #764-765. (STAR 14895D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $17.95 ************************ SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #9 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores April 7. The exciting miniseries exploring Superman's origins continues! Clark Kent uncovers what Lex Luthor really has planned for Metropolis, and it could mean the end of Superman. Meanwhile, the Man of Steel gets his first real glimpse of his lost homeworld. FC, 32 PG. (9 OF 12) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN TP WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS, KARL KESEL, LOUISE SIMONSON, ROGER STERN AND GERARD JONES; ART BY JON BOGDANOVE, TOM GRUMMETT, JACKSON GUICE, JURGENS, M.D. BRIGHT AND VARIOUS; COVER BY VARIOUS In stores April 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the RETURN OF SUPERMAN: BLACK-SUITED SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE (solicited in Previews Volume XII #12), this trade paperback collects the entire "Reign of the Supermen" storyline that followed "The Death of Superman." (STAR 14367D) SC, 7X10, 480PG, FC $19.95 ************************ SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #4 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY STUART IMMONEN In stores April 21. The miniseries chronicling the life of a real-world Clark Kent concludes! The new Superman is close to the end of his life…his power ebbing and the world changing around him. Can he face one final challenge? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) $5.95 SMALLVILLE TP WRITTEN BY MARK VERHEIDEN, CLINT CARPENTER AND MICHAEL GREEN; ART BY ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ, KILIAN PLUNKETT, JOHN PAUL LEON, RENATO GUEDES, TOM DERENICK, MARK MORALES, OCLAIR ALBERT, NORM RAPMUND, AND ADAM DEKRAKER; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores April 7. Nine exciting comics stories featuring characters from the hit WB! series explode in this 160-page trade paperback collecting material from SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC and SMALLVILLE #1-4! Clark Kent battles a raptor-like Kryptonite freak and an invisible foe in Smallville, while strange things happen at the Miss Smallville beauty pageant. Plus, find out what Chloe did on her summer internship at the Daily Planet! All this, and much, much more! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SMALLVILLE: CLARK KENT ACTION FIGURE In stores April 7. Reoffered to coincide with the SMALLVILLE TP! Clark Kent (played by actor Tom Welling on the show), stands approximately 6 3/8" tall, has 7 points of articulation and thermal chromatic hands that change color. Clark comes with a removable backpack, a 1 1/4" block of Kryptonite and a collectible trading card from Inkworks featuring a photo of the character. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. (STAR 17999Z) FIGURE PI DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #17 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores April 14. Martian Manhunter guest stars as "American Tidal" continues! Thousands are trapped beneath the ruins of San Diego, scared and starving — but somehow able to breathe underwater! It's up to Aquaman to dig them out of the wreckage with the aid of Martian Manhunter. Meanwhile, San Diego survivor Lorena Marquez wakes up in JLA HQ, wondering how she wound up on the moon! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH BIZARRO COMICS SC WRITTEN BY CHRIS DUFFY, KYLE BAKER, IVAN BRUNETTI, EDDIE CAMPBELL, MARK CRILLEY, EVAN DORKIN, BOB FINGERMAN, SAM HENDERSON, DYLAN HORROCKS, CHIP KIDD, JAMES KOCHALKA, PAUL POPE, ANDI WATSON, AND VARIOUS; ART BY STEPHEN DESTEFANO, JESSICA ABEL, BAKER, DAVE COOPER, CRILLEY, DORKIN, HUNT EMERSON, FINGERMAN, DEAN HASPIEL, HORROCKS, JOHN KERSCHBAUM, JASON LITTLE, TONY MILLIONAIRE, PAT MCKEOWN, BRIAN RALPH, JAY STEPHENS, CRAIG THOMPSON, WATSON, BILL WRAY AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MATT GROENING In stores April 21. A host of comics' most innovative writers and artists contribute their unique takes on the characters populating the DC Universe. This softcover edition of the original hardcover features a "bookend" story by Chris Duffy and Stephen DeStefano and includes the Eisner Award-winning short story "Letitia Lerner — Superman's Babysitter" by Kyle Baker and Liz Glass. (STAR 17970D) SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $19.95 *********************** CAPER #7 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY JOHN SEVERIN In stores April 28. Writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) and artist John Severin (Rawhide Kid) expose the seedy side of 1970s Hollywood in this murder mystery! Debbie Ashley has been brutally murdered, her husband John Hawks is the only suspect, and the world is only going to get messier. As the secrets of Tinseltown's elite begin to surface, no one involved may be safe from an insane killer seeking to bring justice to those he sees as "unclean" — starting with the Hollywood inner circle that John and Debbie were part of. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 12) $2.95 DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #4 WRITTEN BY DARWYN COOKE; ART AND COVER BY COOKE In stores April 28. It's a mystery in space as Superman, the Suicide Squad, and the Challengers of the Unknown encounter a frightening extraterrestrial lifeform. Could this hideous creature have anything to do with the sense of impending doom all the heroes are experiencing? Plus, Hal Jordan is grounded! No Ads. FC, 64 PG. (4 OF 6) $6.95 ENGINEHEAD #1 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY TED MCKEEVER In stores April 7. A thrilling miniseries by Joe Kelly & Ted McKeever melds six heroes into one machine- based super-hero: Enginehead! The action goes down in Irontown, as Enginehead is created from a handful of DC heroes, Professor Emil Hamilton, Automan, Rosie the Riveter, among them. But what noble purpose will Enginehead serve? And how will this mechanical beast interact with the rest of the DCU? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 8) $2.50 FALLEN ANGEL #10 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores April 14. The Angel brings a piece of the cross to Sister Anne, but instead of being grateful, she demands that Lee make amends for the blood she shed in getting the shard. Which leads her back to Béte Noire, and her victim: Black Mariah! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE FLASH #209 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY HOWARD PORTER AND LIVESAY; COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores April 28. Get ready for the race to be Fastest Hero Alive: Superman vs. The Flash! The JLA doesn't like being left in the dark when it comes to their members' personal lives…especially when a longtime teammate refuses to divulge his true identity. But Flash doesn't have time to hang around the Watchtower while Keystone City is in trouble — so it's up to Superman to bring him back! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 FRACTION #1 WRITTEN BY DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY TIMOTHY GREEN II; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores April 21. The newest DC Focus series tells the tale of four tough Philly guys who steal the components of a powerful battle suit! When they split the parts between them, all their lives are changed as paranoia and in-fighting turn them against one another. And someone out there wants the suit back. What would you do for a piece of the action? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN ARROW #37 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores April 14. Part 4 of the 5-part "City Walls!" The Riddler's setting off weapons of mass destruction? Giant demons are holding Star City under martial law? Gangsters are fighting side by side with cops? Batman's looking for answers in the occult? Are you sure this is GREEN ARROW? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #176 WRITTEN BY RON MARZ; ART BY LUKE ROSS AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY BRANDON PETERSON In stores April 28. The new creative team of writer Ron Marz and penciller Luke Ross (Scion) takes over, as Kyle Rayner's creator returns to write a story that will set the stage for the future of GREEN LANTERN! After more than a year in space, Kyle returns to Earth. But he soon learns that sometimes you can't go home again, as he finds life has gone on without him in Part 1 of the 6-part "Homecoming?" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 HARD TIME #3 WRITTEN BY STEVE GERBER; ART BY BRIAN HURTT; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores April 7. Ethan Harrow's harrowing stint in jail continues! Nobody knows how a skinhead was beaten to a pulp in a secure cell at State Penitentiary — but everyone knows it has something to do with the new kid. Ethan is being watched by the inmate cliques of State, the prison shrink, and a terrifying self- appointed preacher — and he's about to find out that friends aren't what they seem. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAWKMAN #27 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores April 21. The critically acclaimed team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (SLEEPER) steps in for a hard-hitting Past Lives tale steeped in mystery! A Pinkerton Detective on the trail of a stolen artifact stumbles across his long-lost love, a tragic beauty who has turned to crime and drug-addiction in the sleazy red-light districts of World War I-era St. Roch. But will their meeting be the death or them both? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 H-E-R-O #15 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores April 14. Former H-E-R-O device owner Robby Reed stars in an issue featuring the debut of new series artist Dale Eaglesham (Sigil)! Of all the people who've possessed the H-E-R-O device, Robby Reed had it the longest. For years, he transformed into heroes like "Giant Boy," "King Kandy" and "The Mighty Moppet." Now, decades later, he shows up at the door of Jerry Feldon (last seen using the device in H-E-R-O #1-4) and tells him that they've got to track it down together! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #96 WRITTEN BY JOHN BYRNE AND CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART AND COVER BY BYRNE AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores April 14. John Byrne and Chris Claremont's landmark "The Tenth Circle" continues with Part 3 of 6! The Circle has turned the JLA against one another — and it looks like it's up to Wonder Woman to close the Circle completely! And for a moment, it looks like she does! Plus, we meet more mysterious allies, and learn of a connection to the JLA's Faith! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #97 WRITTEN BY JOHN BYRNE AND CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART AND COVER BY BYRNE AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores April 28. The John Byrne/Chris Claremont/Jerry Ordway blockbuster, "The Tenth Circle," continues with Part 4 of 6! A critically wounded Wonder Woman bears a "message" to the rest of the JLA — one that sends her teammates on an unexpected journey to the Florida Keys. Meanwhile, the mysterious Nudge tries to free Superman from the thrall of the vampire coven before its sinister plans are unleashed against a small, southwestern town! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA: KID AMAZO HC WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY ROB HAYNES Advance-solicited; In stores May 5. A stunning new 96-page hardcover graphic novel by super-hot writer Peter Milligan (HUMAN TARGET, X-Statix) and illustrated by cutting-edge artist Rob Haynes (Daredevil: Ninja)! When college student Pete Halloran learns that he's actually the son of JLA adversary Amazo, his life is turned upside-down. He's hard-wired to fight his father's enemies, and his malevolent nature may force him to carry out his destiny. How will the JLA confront two villains who possess all their powers? For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores April 28. Reoffered to coincide with the FLASH/SUPERMAN COLLECTOR'S PLATE (solicited in PREVIEWS Vol. XIII No. 10) ! The original members of the classic Justice League are back in an original graphic novel told in sequential comic-book storytelling by multiple award-winners Paul Dini and Alex Ross! The JLA must confront a threat from space in the form of a deadly space-borne virus that sets off a chain reaction of worldwide fear and panic. (STAR 20121D) SC, 10X13, 96PG, FC $9.95 ************************ JLA: ONE MILLION TP—NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON AND VARIOUS; ART BY VAL SEMEIKS, PRENTIS ROLLINS AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SEMEIKS AND ROLLINS In stores April 7. The event that brought the JLA face to face with their 853rd century successors is collected in a new printing of the mammoth trade paperback! Telling the story of the JLA's first meeting with Justice Legion A — an encounter that nearly became their doom — the JLA: ONE MILLION collection reprints issues #1-4 of the popular DC ONE MILLION miniseries. Also included are the #1,000,000th issues of JLA and STARMAN in their entirety, along with portions of the tie-in issues of DETECTIVE COMICS, GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW, and RESURRECTION MAN. This collection was previously issued as DC ONE MILLION. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $19.95 JLA: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT TP WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY AND RICK VEITCH; ART BY DARRYL BANKS, WAYNE FAUCHER, DOUG MAHNKE, TOM NGUYEN, DUNCAN ROULEAU AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY MAHNKE AND NGUYEN In stores April 7. In this trade paperback collecting JLA #77-82, the World's Greatest Super-Heroes must confront Mnemon's attack on the solar system, followed by a visit to an alien world as the team tries its hand at being proactive. Plus, the 3-part story "White Rage," in which a commune of metahumans comes under attack and the JLA is all that stands between them and the U.S. Army. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA VOLUME 11: THE OBSIDIAN AGE BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE, TOM NGUYEN, YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY MAHNKE In stores April 7. Reoffered to coincide with the JLA: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT TP, this 160-page trade paperback collects the first half of the "Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" saga from JLA #66-71! BOOK ONE introduces Faith, the enigmatic Manitou Raven and the threat of the Ancients. (STAR 18497D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $12.95 JLA VOLUME 12: THE OBSIDIAN AGE BOOK TWO TP WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE, TOM NGUYEN, YVEL GUICHET, MARK PROPST, LEWIS LAROSA, AL MILGROM, DIETRICH SMITH, DARRYL BANKS, SEAN PARSONS, AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY MAHNKE In stores April 7. Reoffered to coincide with the JLA: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT TP, this volume collects JLA #72-76, as the JLAers fight back from death to stop the Ancients from rewriting history. Aquaman has been found, but now he and the Atlanteans must be rescued. (STAR 19377D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $12.95 ************************ JSA #60 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY DON KRAMER AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER In stores April 14. The murder of a new legacy hero in the deep South puts the JSA on the trail of a very unlikely killer. Mr. Terrific, Doctor Mid-Nite, Flash and Hourman take the spotlight in this twisted mystery tale! Plus, the new Doctor Fate gets a visit from the Spectre. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #30 WRITTEN BY STUART MOORE; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND ROBIN RIGGS; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores April 7. It's action in the far future as the Flash — the Fastest Man Alive — battles alongside Kamandi, the last boy on Earth! But even if they can defeat an army of apes, Flash's biggest problem lies ahead. Can he get back to his own era in time to stop his Justice League teammates from dooming the world? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 KINETIC #2 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY WARREN PLEECE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores April 28. The new DC Focus series revolving around a frail teen confronted with enormous power continues! Tom is faced with an event so huge that his life flashes before his eyes! Take a ringside seat as Tom's miserable life reaches a turning point when he makes a life-altering discovery that will change who — and what — he is! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LEGION #32 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY CHRIS BATISTA AND CHIP WALLACE; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND TOM FEISTER In stores April 28. R.J. Brande's peace mission to the Second Galaxy goes disastrously wrong when his team falls foul of the murderous Credo. But when the Credo discovers that Livewire has been reincarnated in Element Lad's body, they fear it means only one thing: The supremely evil Progenitor is back! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LIGHT BRIGADE #3 WRITTEN BY PETER TOMASI; ART AND COVER BY PETER SNEJBJERG In stores April 28. The penultimate issue of the series that melds the supernatural edge of PREACHER with the epic scope of Saving Private Ryan! War and horror on a grand scale continue, as the soldiers of light prepare to do battle against the soldiers of darkness. Things go from bad to worse as the Light Brigade faces unexpected foes while creating deadly ammunition to counter Zephon the Nazi angel and his unholy minions! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 4) $5.95 THE MONOLITH #3 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART AND COVER BY PHIL WINSLADE In stores April 7. "Heart of Stone" continues as the secret to how the Monolith was sealed beneath Alice's house is revealed! He remained there for decades until she needed him — and that time has come! Alice is finally cornered — can she turn her stone discovery into a true guardian angel? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 OUTSIDERS #11 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY WILL CONRAD AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY TOM RANEY AND PARSONS In stores April 21. Featuring guest art by Will Conrad (Elektra)! Arsenal confronts his inner demons as his recent brush with death continues to haunt him. Unfortunately, his soul-searching leads to serious conflicts with two of his teammates! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLASTIC MAN #5 WRITTEN BY KYLE BAKER; ART AND COVER BY BAKER In stores April 7. The story so big, four issues couldn't contain it! Remember when we told you Plas's origin tale was gonna end last month? Well, we stretched the truth! The madness continues here, as Plastic Man confronts the ghosts of his past as Eel O'Brien. Plus, because you demanded it — more hijinks from Woozy Winks! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 ROSE & THORN #5 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY ADRIANA MELO & DAN GREEN; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores April 21. The provocative miniseries by BIRDS OF PREY writer Gail Simone continues! It's "girls gone wild" as Thorn rampages against The 100 while her deranged nemesis Ashleigh guns for everyone else! Also, a shocking secret concerning one of Rose's closest allies is revealed! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 TEEN TITANS #10 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA In stores April 14. Part 2 of the 5-part "Raven Rising!" The Teen Titans seek out the Cult of Brother Blood in an attempt to learn where Raven is being held against her will. But there's someone else on the trail: a mercenary the Titans just had a run in with! Plus, see what makes the all-new Brother Blood the scariest villain in the DCU. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TEEN TITANS GO! #6 WRITTEN BY J. TORRES; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY DAVE BULLOCK In stores April 28. Thunder and Lightning duel in the middle of Jump City! But when Cyborg and Beast Boy get involved, it turns into a massive free-for-all. And you know what that means: a slew of property damage! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 TOUCH #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY WES CRAIG AND PRENTISS ROLLINS; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores April 14. The newest DC Focus series takes a look at the action on the Las Vegas strip! Meet Rory Goodman. He's super-strong, invulnerable, charismatic — and he's Vegas's newest star. But being able to punch through buildings isn't going to help him when his greatest threat is right under his nose. The secrets behind Rory's life and powers all lie in the hands of his friend and agent, Cooper Santiago. Who can be trusted in a world where what's on the surface is the only thing that counts? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #203 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY DREW JOHNSON AND RAY SNYDER; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores April 21. Part 1 of the 2-part "Bitter Pills," guest-starring Batman! Diana's new responsibilities in the wake of the events of "Down to Earth" leave her little time to investigate the murder that took place literally, on her doorstep. When the Dark Knight lends a hand, will the villainy of Veronica Cale finally be brought to light? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA SC WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY J.G. JONES AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY JONES In stores April 21. Reoffered to coincide with WONDER WOMAN #203, this original graphic novel is Greg Rucka's first tale of WONDER WOMAN and features art by monthly cover artist J.G. Jones (Wanted). Wonder Woman faces off against her JLA-companion Batman in this thrilling softcover version of the original hardcover graphic novel! (STAR 19349D) SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $17.95 ************************ DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 13 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY WILL EISNER In stores April 28. Reprinting Spirit Sections from July – December 1946. Included in this volume is the introduction of P'Gell, the return of the Octopus, appearances by Cox Robin and Olga Bustle, and classic Spirit Halloween and Christmas tales! Plus, an introduction by comics historian R.C. Harvey. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 196PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WILL EISNER'S INVISIBLE PEOPLE SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY WILL EISNER In stores April 28. Reoffered to coincide with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 13! Linked by a common theme, this trio of portraits by comics legend Will Eisner presents the dramatic turning points in three seemingly undistinguished lives, told with subtlety, irony and passion. (STAR 11759D) SC, 7X10, 128PG, B&W $12.95 ************************ CARTOON CARTOONS #29 WRITTEN BY JESSE LEON MCCANN, SCOTT CUNNINGHAM, SHOLLY FISCH, AND SCOTT ROBERTS; ART BY MARC PERRY, JORGE PACHECO, MIKE KAZALEH, MIKE WETTERHAHN, TIM CHI LY, MATT JENKINS AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY GARY FIELDS In stores April 28. What scares the Grim Reaper? Getting dragged to the circus by Billy & Mandy! Plus, Dexter creates a soda pop that won't stop, and I.M. Weasel grows an I.R. Baboon butt! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #113 WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM, SAM AGRO AND BILL MATHENY; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, MIKE DECARLO, WALTER CARZON AND HORACIO OTTOLINI; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores April 7. Marvin the Martian kidnaps Wile E. Coyote…or is it the other way around? Plus, tales starring Witch Hazel, Rocky & Muggsy, and the evil twin of Yosemite Sam! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #49 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH, SEAN CAROLAN AND JENNIFER MOORE; ART BY PHIL MOY. CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY MOY In stores April 21. Cell-ebrate with the Powerpuff Girls as they beat the dumb but destructive Amoeba Boys silly in two terrific tales! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #83 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM & FRANK STROM; ART BY JOE STATON, SCOTT MCRAE, LEO BATIC & HORACIO OTTOLINI; COVER BY JOE STATON In stores April 14. It's "Riot on the set!" as ghosts haunt the sets of a monster movie and a spooky TV show! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM ARROWSMITH/ASTRO CITY WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY CARLOS PACHECO, BRENT ANDERSON, AND JÉSUS MERIÑO; COVER BY ALEX ROSS CLIFFHANGER. Resolicited; In stores April 21. A special book featuring tales from two great WildStorm series! Get ready for two 8-page prelude stories — one for each book — as well as maps, behind-the-scenes sketchbook art by Alex Ross, Brent Anderson and Carlos Pacheco, and an interview with Kurt Busiek about the future of both series. This Special is a perfect introduction to new readers of either series, and a special treat for ongoing readers of both! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE AUTHORITY #11 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA In stores April 7. The members of the Authority, settling uneasily into its role as the new leaders of the United States of America, confronts an international crisis none of them could have anticipated: the return of Jenny Quantum's mother! With the backing of the Chinese government, she demands visitation rights to her estranged daughter! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 RED/TOKYO STORM WARNING TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVERS BY CULLY HAMNER, JAMES RAIZ AND CARLOS D'ANDA In stores April 7. The series of Warren Ellis flip-book trade paperbacks continues in this volume, reprinting the explosive espionage-thriller RED and the action-packed giant-robot adventure of TOKYO STORM WARNING! In RED, Ellis and artist Cully Hamner (BATMAN: TENSES) bring us a stark tale of revenge, as retired CIA killer Paul Moses finds himself forced back into the game to gain revenge on the agency that trained him! In TOKYO STORM WARNING, Ellis joins James Raiz (Transformers) for a tale of giant robots taking on atomic monsters in Japan's capital city in a desperate clash for survival and supremacy! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ROBOTECH: INVASION #4 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY TAKESHI MIYAZAWA AND OMAR DOGAN; COVER BY TAKESHI MIYAZAWA In stores April 7. Spirits run high among Robotech's New Generation as the survivors of the 10th Mars Division renew their ambitious exhibition to liberate the Earth from the Invid. However, Lancer and Carla are torn apart as another woman from Lancer's past returns to lead the new mission! And in the companion story, the space cruiser Oberth arrives to evacuate the embattled Mars Base One while Karl Riber must race against time after discovering a secret Robotech weapon lying dormant deep beneath the surface! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #21 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART BY CLEMENT SUAVE; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores April 14. The fallout from COUP D'ÉTAT continues! Santini tries to build an economic backbone for the new Stormwatch, carrying out his part of the unsavory bargain with his new paymasters: The Illuminati! Plus, Santini's not the only person with a new name and a new boss. Enter: the all-new Giant! Will Team Achilles ally themselves with the anti-hero? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #20 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND JOHN DELL; COVER BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES In stores April 28. The old order changes as Cole Cash assembles his own Covert Action Team that heads to Europe for a major rescue operation! It's the return of C.C. Rendozzo, the Beef Boys and…Dolby the Grifter? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS TOM STRONG #26 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY; COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE In stores April 14. Buckle up for a high-flying tale that takes Tom and his companions from the back streets of Millennium City to the top of the world! Aircraft across the world are mysteriously grounded as all engine- driven flight is rendered impossible. Now, after discovering a secret from his past, Tom Strong must solve this mystery — or mankind will forever be banned from the skies! Featuring guest creative team Mark Schultz (Cadillacs and Dinosaurs) and Pascual Ferry (SUPERMAN). FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #10 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE AND STEVE MOORE; ART BY PETER KUPER, ARTHUR ADAMS, BRUCE TIMM, AND ALAN WEISS; COVER BY WEISS In stores April 21. Peter Kuper, maestro of graphic impressionism, collaborates with the legendary Alan Moore for an urban jungle tale of Tom Strong! Plus, in Part 2 of "Jonni Future," Arthur Adams and Bruce Timm once again provide the delightful delineatio's of our delectable heroine, while Alan Weiss brings young Tom Strong ever closer to maturity in a third captivating tale! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG BOOK THREE HC WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE AND LEAH MOORE, ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, KARL STORY, LEAH MOORE, HOWARD CHAYKIN AND SHAWN MCMANUS; COVER BY SPROUSE AND JOSE VILLARRUBIA. In stores April 28. Collecting issues #15-19, TOM STRONG BOOK THREE brings back some old favorites…and introduces some new ones! Val Var Garm kidnaps Tesla Strong, but even if Tom and Dhalua rescue their daughter, they might still lose her — to a new boyfriend! Plus, Coleman Grey, the Weird Rider, comes to enlist the aid of the heroes of Millennium City when alien ants try to enslave the human race. And if all that's not enough, we look back at a few of Tom's previous adventures, including the dastardly end (for real this time!) of Paul Saveen, arch-nemesis of our handsome hero! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TOM STRONG BOOK TWO TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, AL GORDON, KYLE BAKER, HILARY BARTA, PAUL CHADWICK, RUSS HEATH, PETE POPLASKI, AND ALAN WEISS; COVER BY SPROUSE AND KARL STORY In stores April 28. Reoffered to coincide with TOM STRONG BOOK THREE HC! From the fearsome depths of a fiery volcano to the furthest reaches of space, Tom Strong's adventures take him across the universe! Reprinting TOM STRONG #8-14, featuring the likes of Tom Strange and Warren Strong, plus time travel, other dimensions and interstellar family trips! (STAR 19498D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 ************************ VERTIGO BITE CLUB #1 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY DAVID HAHN, PAINTED COVER BY FRANK QUITELY In stores April 14. A new miniseries by the writing team of Howard Chaykin & David Tischman, artist David Hahn (Private Beach), and cover artist Frank Quitely (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS) mixes vampire mythology with modern-day mafia action. When Eduardo Del Toro is brutally murdered, he leaves control of the cartel to his youngest son, Leto — Miami's first vampire priest — who wants nothing to do with the family business. But the mob is in Leto's blood, and his conflict between "God" and "godfather" is the explosive backdrop for this hard-hitting tale. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH AMERICAN CENTURY: SCARS AND STRIPES TP WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY CHAYKIN In stores April 14. Reoffered to coincide with BITE CLUB #1, this volume collects AMERICAN CENTURY #1-4, in which fighter jock Harry Block reinvents himself as Harry "Kraft" and sets out to live an extraordinary new life of action and adventure! (STAR 14142D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $8.95 ************************ FABLES #24 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores April 14. Boy Blue has gone missing. Trouble is brewing up at the Farm. And Bigby is still out of town. Everything seems to be going haywire, but it gets even worse when Bigby finds something horrible at the Canada gate. The residents of Fabletown are about to get a seriously rude awakening when the brothers Hugh, Drew and Lou show up with a gun-toting ultimatum and the bodies begin to pile up. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FABLES: STORYBOOK LOVE TP WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY BRYAN TALBOT, LAN MEDINA, MARK BUCKINGHAM, LINDA MEDLEY, STEVE LEIALOHA AND CRAIG HAMILTON; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores April 28. A new trade paperback collecting the acclaimed FABLES #11-18, including the 4-part "Storybook Love." Also included are the 2-part "A Sharp Operator" and the single-issue tales "Bag o' Bones" and "Barleycorn Brides." Don't miss this amazing third collection, topped off with a stunning new wraparound cover by James Jean. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FABLES VOLUME 2: ANIMAL FARM TP WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores April 28. Reoffered to coincide with the FABLES: STORYBOOK LOVE TP, this volume collects FABLES #6-10. Travel to upstate New York, where the non-human Fable characters have found refuge on a farm, miles from mankind. But all is not well on the farm — and a conspiracy to free them from the shackles of their perceived imprisonment may lead to a war that could wrest control of the Fables community away from Snow White. (STAR 19073D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $12.95 ************************ HELLBLAZER #195 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY LEONARDO MANCO; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores April 28. "Out of Season," Part 1 of 2, featuring guest artist Leonardo Manco. Down and out on the South Coast of England, John Constantine is fleeing a murder charge, an inexplicably obsessed serial killer, a voluptuous demon and his own past. But unseen powers are working to make sure that each and every one of them catches up with him. And with a bad case of amnesia, chances are Constantine won't even see the onslaught coming. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HUMAN TARGET #9 WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY CLIFF CHIANG In stores April 21. The explosive conclusion to the 3-part "Which Way the Wind Blows." American terrorists. Multi-million dollar bank robberies. Bloody shootouts. Ex-Weatherman James Malloy has blown into town, and he's found a way to coerce Chance into his new assault upon the American government. But in a confrontation already marked with surprises and twists, perhaps nothing is more startling than what Chance learns about the face of contemporary terrorism. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HUMAN TARGET: STRIKE ZONES TP WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY JAVIER PULIDO In stores April 7. A new trade paperback collecting the first five issues of the acclaimed series. Christopher Chance has left L.A. for New York City, but his strange career as a professional assassin decoy continues to blur the boundaries between illusion and reality, leaving him ever more uncertain about who he really is — and how much that really matters. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HUMAN TARGET: FINAL CUT SC WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY JAVIER PULIDO In stores April 7. Reoffered to coincide with the HUMAN TARGET: STRIKE ZONES TP, this softcover version of the acclaimed original hardcover graphic novel finds Christopher Chance hired to impersonate an aging film actor marked for death by an extortionist who preys upon the Hollywood glitteratti. (STAR 19215D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $19.95 ************************ THE LOSERS #11 WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART AND COVER BY JOCK In stores April 28. Part 3 of the 5-part "Island Life." As veteran agent Marvin Stegler digs ever closer to the truth, the beleaguered Losers race against time to seize top secret files from a Caribbean villa. But when Max's reinforcements trap them in a running battle through a town swamped by volcanic ash, they find themselves going up against the most unstoppable adversary of all: Mother Nature! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 LUCIFER #49 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores April 21. The conclusion to the 4-part "Stitchglass Slide." The eviction of the immortals nears its end, but as Elaine and Mazikeen do battle against forests and mountains, the identity of their final quarry becomes ominously clear. Meanwhile, strange holes have begun to appear in Hell, and Lucifer's gate seems to be counting down to a major catastrophe. For how can anything endure without the will of God? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MIDNIGHT, MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #4 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY PAUL LEE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores April 28. Drawing upon the best of their resources — though they don't always agree on what that is — legendary paranormal investigators Adam and Julia Kadmon make their way towards the monster colony at Hope Falls. The monsters' claim-stake dates back to fleeing the advance of Christopher Columbus — and now history has placed their ferociously guarded hopes on a collision course with the Kadmons. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 MY FAITH IN FRANKIE #4 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY SONNY LIEW AND MARC HEMPEL; COVER BY HEMPEL In stores April 7. The miniseries concludes as Jeriven has been dragged down to Bragash's hellish realm to face eternal torments. Even worse, he's lost his one and only worshipper. But now that the once-smitten Frankie knows she's been strung along, she's ready to do battle for Jeriven's very existence. Will she be in time to save her god from a fate worse than death? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.95 THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY — WITCH FOR HIRE #3 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY SHAWN MCMANUS; PAINTED COVER BY TARA MCPHERSON In stores April 7. Thessaly's quest to find an answer to her most recent monster problem has her trekking across fantastical landscapes, scouring through huge tomes of spells, and visiting a library you'd only see in your dreams. Meanwhile, back at the Casa de Thessaly, Fetch has been whiling away the time catnapping as Thess' impending doom draws nigh. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.95 SWAMP THING #2 WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ENRIQUÉ BRECCIA In stores April 7. The new series returning the classic Swamp Thing to his roots continues. Abby tries to reason with the fearsome Swamp Thing, only to discover that the all-powerful elemental has turned his back on humanity once and for all. While the Swamp Thing is determined to make Tefé pay for the damage she wrought on the Green, Tefé finds herself drawn halfway around the world to confront her mysterious benefactor... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 VAMPS TP—NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY ELAINE LEE; ART BY WILLIAM SIMPSON; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND Retro-resolicit; in stores March 17. Reprinted for the first time since 1995, Elaine Lee's and William Simpson's dark look into the lives of five motorcycle-riding daughters of the night. This collection reprints the original 6-issue VAMPS miniseries, telling the tale of the Vamps' struggle to free themselves from their male vampire master. Retailers please note: This is a resolicit. All previous orders are cancelled. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $19.95 Y: THE LAST MAN #21 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY GORAN PARLOV AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WEISENFELD In stores April 7. Wizard's "Best Book of 2003" kicks off the 3-part story "Widow's Pass," featuring guest artist Goran Parlov (Terminator 3: Before the Rise). Yorick, Agent #355, Dr. Mann and Ampersand hit the road again on their way to San Francisco, but a pitstop in a small town in Arizona finds them face-to-face with an anti- American (and heavily-armed) militia made up of female survivors. The militia believes that the U.S. government is responsible for the death of all men...and they might not be wrong. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #441 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY "THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS" In stores April 7. There's no better way to celebrate April Fool's Day than with a brand spankin' new issue of MAD, the official magazine of April Fool's Day! MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $3.50 DC DIRECT Retailers, please note: Unless otherwise specified, the following items are manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final products may differ from images shown. These items are advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for April-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Some of these products may also be offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. ARTIST SIGNATURE SERIES: ACTION FIGURE EXCLUSIVE EDITION BATMAN: HUSH BY JIM LEE Advance-solicited; in stores August 18, 2004. The DC Direct Gallery line presents the latest in ultimate high- end collectibles! For the first time, collectors have a chance to own reproductions of all stages an action figure's development. The set includes the BATMAN ACTION FIGURE from the "Hush" story arc designed by Jim Lee and sculpted by Tim Bruckner, as well as a resin reproduction of the original sculpture created from Jim Lee's designs, an unpainted PVC pre-production "test-shot" of the figure used to approve production molds, and a final painted variant action figure exclusive to this set. Also included is a reproduction of the original sketch of the Batman design (in a protective sleeve) signed by Jim Lee, a 4-color certificate of authenticity signed by the sculptor Tim Bruckner, and a booklet explaining how an action figure is made. All items packaged in a black gold foil stamped collector's display box with the DC Direct Gallery logo! For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE SET $250.00 BATMOBILE REPLICA: 1940S EDITION Advance-solicited; in stores August 4, 2004. Third replica in a series! Following the 1950s and 1960s BATMOBILE REPLICAS, DC Direct introduces the 1940s version! Its blinding headlights split the darkness, its powerful engine little more than a hum against the clamor of the Gotham City nights! Now, the world-famous car that patrolled Gotham throughout the 1940s is brought to life with the BATMOBILE REPLICA: 1940s EDITION. This replica measures approximately 11" long, 4" wide and 4" tall, is set on a deco base and features a 4-color logo backdrop card. This replica features light-up headlights, front running lights, tail lights, rear running lights, interior lights and light-up eyes of the Bat-emblem. Also included with the vehicle is a title document, instruction sheet, and a blueprint measuring 22" x 16" that is suitable for framing. Packaged in a 4-color box. REPLICA $195.00 CLASSIC SILVER AGE BATGIRL & BATWOMAN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores August 11, 2004. Kathy Kane fought side-by-side with the Silver Age Batman as Batwoman! Later, Kathy's niece Betty Kane donned a mask and joined the fight against evil as the original Batgirl! The BATGIRL ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 5 3/4" tall, while BATWOMAN stands approximately 6" tall. Each figure includes a "utility" purse. This set also includes two accesssories: a Bat-Mite figure measuring approximately 2 1/4" and Ace the Bat-Hound figure measuring approximately 3" tall x 3 1/2". This set includes a rooftop base which interconnects with the bases from previous DC Direct Classic Silver Age Deluxe Action Figure Sets. Packaged in a 4-color window box. FIGURE SET PI DC: BLACK CANARY MINI-BUST SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Advance-solicited; in stores August 18, 2004. With her devastating sonic scream and formidable mastery of martial arts, Black Canary was a founding member of the Justice League of America! This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-bust measures approximately 5" high x 3 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. MINI-BUST $45.00 DC COMICS CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: FLEISCHER STUDIOS' STYLE LOIS LANE SCULPTED BY JOHN G. MATHEWS Advance-solicited; in stores August 11, 2004. The DC Comics Classic Animation line continues! Inspired by the acclaimed 1940s Superman animated shorts, theatrically released and created by Fleischer Studios, this maquette celebrates what is considered a milestone in the art of animation to this day. A companion piece to the FLEISCHER STUDIOS' STYLE SUPERMAN MAQUETTE, this limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 9" tall and is packaged in a 4-color box. MAQUETTE $89.95 JIM LEE BATMAN #619 HEROES POSTER ART BY JIM LEE & SCOTT WILLIAMS Advance-solicited; in stores May 12, 2004. The top-selling storyline "Hush" culminated in BATMAN #619, an issue that featured two classic gatefold covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams. This stunning poster which measures 51" x 28" reproduces the "Heroes" cover, featuring Batman and his allies poised for battle on a Gotham city rooftop. POSTER, 51X28, FC $24.95 JIM LEE BATMAN #619 VILLAINS POSTER ART BY JIM LEE & SCOTT WILLIAMS Advance-solicited; in stores May 12, 2004. Jim Lee's & Scott Williams's amazing "Villains" cover for BATMAN #619 is now an extraordinary poster which measures 51" x 28" and features Batman's famed Rogues Gallery ready for action! POSTER, 51X28, FC $24.95 LEGION OF SUPER HEROES: COLOSSAL BOY ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores August 25, 2004. A vacation to Mars changed the life of earthling Gim Allon! A strange, glowing meteorite bestowed him with the power to increase his size! COLOSSAL BOY measures approximately 6" tall, features multiple points of articulation and is packaged in a 4-color blister. FIGURE PI LEGION OF SUPER HEROES: INVISIBLE KID ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores August 25, 2004. Lyle Norg developed a serum that rendered him invisible! Using his newfound abilities, he joined the Legion of Super Heroes, becoming one of its youngest members! INVISIBLE KID measures approximately 6" tall, features multiple points of articulation and is packaged in a 4-color blister. FIGURE PI TEEN TITANS: RAVEN MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY JOHN G. MATHEWS Advance-solicited; in stores August 4, 2004. Based on the new hit series Teen Titans on Cartoon Network and the Kids WB! With a serious and sarcastic persona, this powerful Titan uses her telekinetic abilities to levitate and move objects. She also has the power to fly, float and hover in mid-air! This limited edition, hand-painted, cold- cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 10" tall 4 1/2" wide 4 1/2" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. MAQUETTE $89.95 WONDER WOMAN STATUE DESIGNED BY ADAM HUGHES; SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores August 25, 2004. For the first time ever, renowned artist, Adam Hughes transforms his groundbreaking cover renditions of Wonder Woman into spectacular sculpted form! Designed with the intensity and beauty only Hughes can deliver and sculpted by Tim Bruckner, The Amazon Warrior defends herself in battle against unpredictable adversaries. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 11" tall x 7 1/2" wide x 7" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. STATUE $195.00 STAR OF THE MONTH ZATANNA ACTION FIGURE In stores April 7. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the ZATANNA MINI-BUST (solicited in Previews Vol. XIII #10)! Her reverse-magic spells earned her a place in the JLA, and now they earn her way into your home in a beautiful top-hatted, fishnet-wearing action figure. Standing 6 1/4" tall (including top hat), Zatara's daughter features eight points of articulation (shoulders, elbows, upper arm, and wrists). Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. FIGURE PI IMAGE COMICS ALTERNATION #3 Written by F.G. HAGHENBECK; Art by CARLOS BARBERI Covers by CARLOS BARBERI [A] & FRANCISCO MEDINA [B] FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 7 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: It's the 19th Century, and a strange astronomic-time phenomenon has created an alternate timeline in which every era of Earth's history is combined into a single reality. Germany has invaded America and Ludwig II is Emperor, but a clever band of rebels led by Samuel Clemens are staging a revolt… THIS ISSUE: During a great battle, Annie Oakley and the Automated Tin Man rescue Billy the Kid and Matthew Henson from the clutches of General Custer's Imperial Army and his T-Rex, "Sue." Meanwhile, Samuel Clemens realizes it's becoming more and more difficult to be an adventurer with a sense of humor during wartime: He must make a fateful decision to in order to stop the Empire once and for all and prevent Rasputin from getting his hands on the Atomic Machine at the North Pole. BAD IDEAS #1 (OF 2) Written by WAYNE CHINSANG; Art by JIM MAHFOOD and DAVE CROSLAND Cover by JIM MAHFOOD and DAVE CROSLAND BW 48 pgs. $5.95 Monthly Two-issue miniseries On sale 7 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Has every idea already been done? Probably. Is that stopping comic book artists JIM MAHFOOD and DAVE CROSLAND from working on a comic project with writer WAYNE CHINSANG? Nope! So what kind of creative madness happens when you put two bright minds (and DAVE CROSLAND together? Bad ideas. Literally. But trite concepts and fanboys be damned! This three-man tag-team is determined to work on a project together…even if it kills Dave. THIS ISSUE: In this issue we learn who killed J.R.! Also, we find out what happens when you put two artists and an author together at Wizard World Chicago, and leave them alone with a camera. You'll never guess what these guys did once the tape started rolling! This issue is packed with: fat kids, superheroes, Donald Rumsfeld, a flying banana, a talking dragon, tiny ankles and lots of teeth. Funny thing is: We're not kidding! BLOODSTREAM #3 (OF 4) Written by ADAM SHAW & PENNY REGISTER Art & cover by ADAM SHAW FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly four-issue miniseries On sale 7 APRIL, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING CONCEPT: Exotic dancer Amber O'Neill is used to men taking advantage of her. From her abusive father to a whole list of manipulative boyfriends, she has kept her rage in check. But the fuse is lit when she is kidnapped and given new synthetic blood by a secretive biotech company. The blood gives her fantastic physical abilities and the means to exact her revenge. THIS ISSUE: Dr. Evers plans to capture Amber, now a living vessel of the precious Hemosyth technology, at her former place of employment, but she proves to be a very lethal vessel. CASEFILES: SAM & TWITCH #12 Written by MARC ANDREYKO Art by PAUL LEE Cover by GREG CAPULLO BW 32 pgs. $2.50 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 7 APRIL, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING CONCEPT: This is the second spin-off book featuring New York City police detectives Sam Burke and Twitch Williams, popular characters originally introduced in SPAWN. CASE FILES: SAM & TWITCH takes the crime noir world of Sam and Twitch to a darker level, featuring unique artwork and storytelling from MARC ANDREYKO and PAUL LEE. THIS ISSUE: "Skeletons" Part Six—The shocking finale to the second story arc! Sam faces ghosts from his past and demons in the present. Will an assassin's bullet change everything or will detectives Burke and Williams prevent even more blood from being spilled? DAWN: 2004 CONVENTION SKETCHBOOK Written & illustrated by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER Cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER FC 32 pgs. $2.95 One-shot On sale 28 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Another year…another con season…another DAWN: CONVENTION SKETCHBOOK! Due to overwhelming fan response, this year's sketchbook is different, including more behind-the-scenes looks at the actual creation process at Linsner's drawing board. Exclusive, never-before-seen artwork from his sketchbooks and sneak peeks at upcoming works will make this comic gallery a must-have for any Linsner fan. DIORAMAS, A LOVE STORY GN Written by MARK RICKETTS Art & cover by DARIO BRIZUELA Cover by VINCE LOCKE FC 144 pgs. $12.95 Graphic Novel On sale 14 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: How does serial killer Winfield Vickers express his love for Charlotte Ramage? He creates elaborate, life-sized dioramas using real, dead human subjects. FRANKENSTEIN MOBSTER #3 Written by MARK WHEATLEY Art by MARK WHEATLEY Covers by MARK WHEATLEY [A] & JERRY ORDWAY [B] FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Bi-Monthly ongoing series On sale 7 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: He's a cop stitched together from three mobsters. He's both a giant fighting to up-hold the law and a monster who can turn the city into a living hell. The Frankenstein Mobster fights a constant inner battle to do the right thing…and he can't win all the time! THIS ISSUE: The Frankenstein Mobster is working for the mob tonight, under mystic control. Frankie is shaking down a pair of goblins by slapping them around. And he hates it. But Fate is about to give him a way to fight back. HAWAIIAN DICK: THE LAST RESORT #4 (OF 4) RES Written by B. CLAY MOORE; Art & cover by STEVEN GRIFFIN FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue monthly miniseries On sale 14 APRIL, 2004 This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. CONCEPT: In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed HAWAIIAN DICK, Private Investigator Byrd finds himself entangled in a gangland turf war for control of paradise. Hired to investigate the mysterious sabotage of a brand new luxury resort, Byrd soon finds a smorgasbord of suspects, both human and inhuman. Torn between rival factions, Byrd can't rely on help from his friend, Detective Mo Kalama, who finds himself stalked by the very men who hired Byrd. THIS ISSUE: Things go from bad to really, really bad as rival gangs tear through the Last Resort in a revenge match for the ages. Complicating matters are the angry spirits of Hawaiian dead, risen from their graves and evidently impervious to gangland bullets. Byrd, Mo and Kahami focus on one goal: escaping alive before the entire bay explodes in a bullet-fueled spectacle of supernatural fury. INVINCIBLE #12 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by RYAN OTTLEY Cover by CORY WALKER FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 21 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age, except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. And now he's begun to inherit his father's powers. It all sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: "Perfect Strangers," Conclusion—Mark's world comes crashing down around him. After the events of last issue, Mark is left wondering how he'll survive. You have front row seats as Mark comes face to face with the most deadly foe of his short- lived superhero career. It's all been leading up to this, and you do not want to miss this issue! KABUKI: THE ALCHEMY #2 (OF 6) Written & illustrated by DAVID MACK Cover by DAVID MACK FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Six-issue bimonthly miniseries On sale 21 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Japan: The future. Welcome to a new age of corporate feudalism. The worlds of business, organized crime and politics now exist in a delicate interdependence. Enter the Noh, a government agency that secretly polices that balance of worlds. Kabuki, an operative of the Noh, becomes deeply affected by the death of her mother and can only relate to the world through the security of a mask. She embarks on a path of action to come to terms with her family, history, culture, and her mother's death even if her personal crusade brings her in direct conflict with the powers she serves. A mix of historical mythology, political intrigue, corporate espionage, and familial duty, elegantly told through the haunting lens of a child's fairy tale. THIS ISSUE: After escaping the institution, Kabuki follows Akemi's directions to meet someone who can give her a new identity and a ticket out of the country to evade the Noh. But just who is this mysterious new character? KANE VOLUME 2: RABBIT HUNT TP Written & illustrated by PAUL GRIST Cover by PAUL GRIST FC 144 pgs. $12.95 Trade Paperback On sale 14 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Detective Kane returns to active duty with the New Eden Police Dept. following a six-month suspension in the wake of shooting and killing his partner, Dennis Harvey. His fellow police officers give Kane a welcome back gift: a couple of bullets with his name on them. THIS ISSUE: It's a bad day for Mister Floppsie Whoppsie, New Eden's self-styled Rabbit for Hire. The freelance rabbit business isn't going as well as it should. He's hung over. The rent's due. There's a knock at the door and a gun-wielding homicidal maniac barges into the room. That's when things start to go downhill! Collects KANE #5-8 of the critically acclaimed crime comic originally published by Dancing Elephant Press. *Look out for KANE, VOL. 3 in July! THE LAST STRAW MAN #2 (OF 3) Written by JIM KRUEGER Art & cover by BRETT WELDELE FC 40 pgs. $3.95 Three-issue miniseries On sale 14 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: In the corrupt town of Hellspite, Miles Pander is about to discover that life begins just before it's about to end. THIS ISSUE: When Miles Pender dressed like a Scarecrow to escape the Sheriff's men, he never realized it would make the entire city of Hellspite a target for the Mayor's rage. Now, everyone in town is tasting Macreedy's corrupt retribution, and the Last Straw Man is alone, bleeding and dying in a city that's forgotten how to hope. MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: MLB 3-INCH TWO-PACKS McFarlane Toys A brand-new product from McFarlane Toys: McFarlane's Sports Picks in 3-inch scale. Each MLB 3-inch clamshell package contains two baseball figures, each with equipment and a base. All the detail and precision you've come to expect from McFarlane Toys in half the size! • Derek Jeter, New York Yankees SS, No. 2 and Barry Zito, Oakland Athletics P, No. 75 • Sammy Sosa, Chicago Cubs RF, No. 21 and Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves LF, No. 10 • Alex Rodriguez, Texas Rangers SS, No. 3 and Eric Gagne, Los Angeles Dodgers P, No. 38 • Ichiro, Seattle Mariners RF, No. 51 and Jim Thome, Philadelphia Phillies 1B, No. 25 • Randy Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks P, No. 51 and Alfonso Soriano, New York Yankees 2B, No. 12 • Mark Prior, Chicago Cubs P, No. 22 and Ivan Rodriguez, Florida Marlins C, No. 7 The item ships 12 per case. (#75130) (CAUT: 4) Two-Pack PI MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: MLB SERIES 9 McFarlane Toys The new baseball season is here and along with it the ninth MLB Sports Picks line from McFarlane Toys. From young World Series champs to long-time diamond vets, MLB9 has something for all baseball fans. As always, each figure is dressed in an official team uniform, sculpted in an action pose, and includes equipment and base. Dontrelle Willis, Florida Marlins P, No. 35 Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees P, No. 42 Magglio Ordonez, Chicago White Sox RF, No. 30 Todd Helton, Colorado Rockies 1B, No. 17 Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves CF, No. 25 Nomar Garciaparra 2, Boston Red Sox SS, No. 5 The item ships 12 per case. (#72340) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MAGE VOLUME 1: THE HERO DISCOVERED HC Written & illustrated by MATT MAGNER FC 464 pgs. $49.95 Limited edition hardcover On sale 21 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Kevin Matchstick was a lonely, disaffected everyman until events beyond his control conspired to prod him into becoming the hero he never wanted to be. Accompanied by a mysterious wizard and a crew of loyal friends, the reluctant hero must discover the courage to accept his true power and defeat the dark powers that threaten reality itself. THIS ISSUE: Just in time for its 20th anniversary, the entire MAGE: THE HERO DISCOVERED saga is finally collected in one colossal volume – FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! Featuring an all-new painted cover by MATT WAGNER, this handsome hardcover edition is a must-have not only for long-time fans of this classic tale, but for anyone who has thrilled to Wagner's award-winning work on Grendel, Trinity and Sandman Mystery Theater. PLUS: A comprehensive of gallery of MAGE covers, development artwork and merchandise! *Look out for MAGE, VOL. 2: THE HERO DEFINED HC in October! MINISTRY OF SPACE #3 (OF 3) Written by WARREN ELLIS; Art by CHRIS WESTON & LAURA MARTIN Cover by CHRIS WESTON & LAURA MARTIN FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Three-issue miniseries On sale 14 APRIL, 2004 This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. AT LAST! THE FINAL ISSUE OF THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED, SOLD OUT MINISERIES BY WARREN ELLIS, CHRIS WESTON AND LAURA MARTIN! CONCEPT: This is the story of how we could have gone to space. Maybe how we should have gone to space. This is the story of the Ministry of Space. The black budget that financed the move into space. The deaths of the test pilots, taken from the surviving Spitfire flyers of the Battle of Britain. And in 2000, the end of the Golden Age, as America and Russia begin moving into space. The secret revealed, and the destruction of a man who sacrificed himself for the Ministry of Space. THIS ISSUE: It's the early 21st Century and the Ministry of Space is discovering exactly how red Sir John Dashwood's world is. The British Empire is in orbit, on the Moon and on mars, but it took a lot of blood to get it there. The secret of the Ministry of Space may see the sun finally go down on the empire… NYC MECH #1 Written by MILES GUNTER & IVAN BRANDON; Art by ANDY MACDONALD Cover by DAVE JOHNSON FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Ongoing series On sale 14 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Eight million robots walk the streets, but this isn't science fiction. This is New York City, top to bottom, from a basement in the last Brooklyn ghetto to the clouds above a penthouse suite on Park Avenue. These are robots in agony, ecstasy and everything in-between, searching for love, sex or just enough spare change to get them through the day. Welcome to NYC MECH. PATIENT ZERO #2 (OF 4) Written by JOHN MCLEAN-FOREMAN; Art by BRENT WHITE FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue monthly miniseries On sale 21 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: As humanity spirals towards global war, Alex Grant and a handful of other imperfectly mutated psychics must battle against the true instigator: an AI that is viciously conquering the human race, one mind at a time. THIS ISSUE: "Eternity's Past" Part Two (of 4)—For over 20 years Dr. Laura Malcom scoffed at Samuel Deighton's horrific visions of a future dominated by intelligent machines, but when the Patient Zero covert genetics facility is invaded by a foreign AI she comes face to face with Deighton's nightmare. Powerless to stop the crushing invasion, she is one of the few people who could save Sam: If only she could find him. PHANTOM JACK #2 Written by MIKE SANGIACOMO; Art & Cover by MITCHELL BREITWEISER FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 7 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Jack Baxter is a New York newspaper reporter who always seems to get the impossible stories. He has a gift (or is it a curse?) to become invisible at will. Sometimes he uses his powers for good, other times for selfish gain. Despite his success, though, he's not a happy man. He carries the guilt of letting a friend die in a foreign land, a friend he could have saved if only he had the courage. And now he must go back. THIS ISSUE: "Back to Baghdad" What would be powerful enough to force reporter Jack Baxter to return to Baghdad, the city of his most shameful defeat? Family. In the weeks before the beginning of the war with Iraq, the invisible reporter risks his life to regain his soul and save his only brother. But who else has to die for Jack to achieve his goal? POWERS, VOLUME 2 #2 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS; Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 21 APRIL, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING CONCEPT: Homicide Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate superhero-related crime. Their investigations take them from the seediest underbelly of the city to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. THIS ISSUE: "Legends," Part Two—A whole new era for POWERS! The world's gone straight to hell, and the villains are running rampant. We need a hero, and here she comes… but you'll never believe who it is! From the Eisner Award-winning team of BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, Daredevil) and MICHAEL AVON OEMING (BASTARD SAMURAI, HAMMER OF THE GODS, PARLIAMENT OF JUSTICE)! REX MUNDI #11 Written by ARVID NELSON; Art & cover by ERIC J. FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 28 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Murder, sin and redemption intersect in an alternate version of Paris, where magic is real, the Catholic Church never lost it grip on power and men still perish in their quest for the Holy Grail. THIS ISSUE: "THE TREASURE OF THE TEMPLE" Julien, a prisoner of the Inquisition, finds an unexpected ally, and at long last recovers the stolen medieval scroll. What secrets does it contain? REX MUNDI: THE TREASURE OF THE TEMPLE completes the second story arc of the REX MUNDI saga. SAVAGE DRAGON VOLUME 6: GANG WAR HC Written & illustrated by ERIK LARSEN FC 144 pgs. $49.95 Limited edition hardcover On Sale 28 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: One man's epic struggle to restore order to a world in chaos. THIS ISSUE: OverLord is dead, and a void needs to be filled. Enter the villainous vermin that dwell in the Windy City, as they vie to see who will take his place at the head of Chicago's most notorious criminal organization, the Vicious Circle. What follows isn't pretty. Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #22-26 SOMETHING WICKED #4 (OF 4) Written by JERRY BECK, CAMERON CORNIUK & TONY VICARRO Illustrated by JERRY BECK & AARON LEACH Cover by JERRY BECK BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue bimonthly miniseries On sale 28 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: In a world full of death and disease, it appears mankind is fading fast. Mega- viruses, a new breed of deadly disease, are spreading worldwide, and scientists around the globe are caught in a race against time, desperately searching for a cure. But the only answer may lie buried six feet deep, within the mind of a dead man: former CDC head scientist, Silas Mondrian. Will mankind survive? Does it deserve to? THIS ISSUE: "Among the Living" Part Four—In the series finale, Silas and Abe find themselves with nowhere to run and nowhere to hide as the Messengers of Hate, Team Freedom and Jeremy all converge upon Erieside Manor looking to settle scores with Silas. SPAWN #145 Written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE; Art by ANGEL MEDINA Cover by GREG CAPULLO & TODD McFARLANE FC 32 pgs. $2.50 Monthly ongoing series On sale 28 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. THIS ISSUE: "Errant," Part Three—In order to conquer a timeless evil, Spawn must fulfill a centuries-old oath. But his actions lead to a rift in time, sending the Dark Ages spilling over into the 21st century. Now, in order to set the world right, Hellspawn must battle Hellspawn, as Al Simmons faces off against Lord Covenant, the Dark Ages Spawn. Past, present and future will never be the same again. THE WALKING DEAD #7 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN; Art & cover by TONY MOORE B&W 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 28 APRIL, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: Winter has come and the decision is made to move the camp to a safer area. With such harsh weather conditions, Rick and company realize the zombies all around them are the least of their worries. As a bad situation somehow gets worse, Rick and his family find themselves wondering, "What next?" What next, indeed… THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1: DAYS GONE BYE TP Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN; Art & cover by TONY MOORE B&W 144 pgs. $9.95 Trade paperback On sale 21 APRIL, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF $9.95! CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: Rick Grimes is not prepared for this. A couple months ago he was a small town cop who had never fired a shot and only ever saw one dead body. Separated from his family he must now sort through the death and confusion to try and find his wife and son. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #1-6. Top Cow Productions THE DARKNESS/HULK (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dale Keown (C) Matt Milla Two alumni of both The Darkness and The Hulk come together to tell this explosive story. The Darkness is a violent killer and the Hulk is a violent pacifist. When those two worlds collide who will remain standing? Can the Darkness stand in the face of the Hulk's brute strength? Cover by Dale Keown! FC, 32pg $2.99 one shot THE DARKNESS #10 (W) Ron Marz (P) Martin Montiel (C ) Matt Milla Jackie Estacado, the bearer of the Darkness, has become the head of his mafia family. Now, though, he realizes that the mob wars were the least of his problems. Chinese gangsters have put a price on his head in a sweeping new story arc that combine Hong Kong action, the Sopranos, and a heaping helping of the supernatural! Green Lantern's Ron Marz takes Jackie on the ride of his life. Hot cover by fan favorite Dale Keown! FC, 32pg $2.99 ongoing series COMMON GROUNDS #4 (OF 6) (W) Troy Hickman (P) Dan Jurgens/Carlos Pacheco/George Pérez (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari Special bonus! THREE stories this month—By comics legends, all!—grace the pages of writing sensation Troy Hickman's critically acclaimed hit series! Dan Jurgens illustrates the overweight superhero support group, while George Pérez (JLA/Avengers) takes us inside the superhero reunion. Then Carlos Pacheco (JLA/JSA) shows what happens when heroes become homeless. FC, 32pg $2.99 six-part series THE WANTED DOSSIER (W) Mark Millar (Art) A galaxy of stars (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones Go behind the curtain of Wanted, the new hit series by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones, with this one-shot special! ALL the secrets behind Wanted's bevy of baddies are revealed with text by Millar and illustrations by over a dozen of comics' greatest artists, including Marc Silvestri (New X-Men), Dave Johnson (Superman: Red Son) and Bill Sienkiewicz (Batman: City of Crime)! All this, wrapped in an all-new painted cover by J.G. Jones¡ MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.99 one-shot special STRYKEFORCE #1 (OF 5) W- Jay Faerber P- Tyler Kirkham I - Marlo Alquiza C- Brian Buccellato A Top Cow classic superhero series returns, updated and re-energized for the 21st century! Morgan Stryker leads a new team of outlaw heroes-for-hire on dangerous missions around the world, always staying one step ahead of the law. In their first adventure, the Strykeforce team is hired by a recently widowed woman whose young son has mysteriously vanished. But the harder they look for the boy, the more obvious it becomes that some very dangerous people don't want him found. Jay Faerber (of the hit series Noble Causes) teams with Top Cow's newest hot artist, Tyler Kirkham, to deliver action and adventure every month. Justice comes with a price - thank god these guys take credit cards. FC, 32pg $2.99 five-part series TOMB RAIDER #41 W- James Bonny P - Wilson Tortosa C - Tyson Wengler Cover - Adam Hughes "TOWER OF SOULS" Part 1 (of 2)—Lara Croft travels to the Irish countryside to search for a legendary talisman believed to be buried beneath a medieval castle ˆ a place which, centuries ago, was the scene of bloodshed and unspeakable tortures. And she discovers that it remains a place of eternal torment for those wretched spirits imprisoned within its towering walls. Join us for Part 1 of a blood chilling two-part story arc written by James Bonny. FC $2.99 32 pages on-going series WITCHBLADE #75 Wohl Manapul BriBooch The voting is over. The results are in. You have decided who lives...and who DIES...in this epic double-sized finale to the DEATH POOL story line. It's Sara Pezzini versus Ian Nottingham in a battle of wills--and Witchblades--and someone's not making it out ALIVE! Split cover by Francis Manapul and sexy variant by Dave Nestler! FC, 32pg $2.99 on-going series WITCHBLADE #60 METAL COVER This exclusive "Metal" cover edition is limited to a few thousand copies each, and was previously a Top Cow Store Exclusive. Now here's your chance to get this unique collectible featuring a gorgeous cover by series artist Francis Manapul enhanced with a Metallic finish. Regular $9.99 Signed by writer David Wohl and artist Francis Manapul $29.99 MAGDALENA #1 METAL COVER This exclusive "Metal" cover edition is limited to a few thousand copies each, and was previously a Top Cow Store Exclusive. Now here's your chance to get this unique collectible featuring a gorgeous cover by series artist Eric Basaldua enhanced with a Metallic finish. Regular $9.99 Signed by artist Eric Basaldua $19.99 Dynamic Forces WITCHBLADE #1/2 DF EXCLUSIVE FOIL EDITION This DF Exclusive Foil Edition of the Witchblade #1/2 by writer David Wohl and artist Brian Ching is now available for just $5.00! complete your collection today! FC PI THE DARKNESS PRELUDE #1 This Exclusive Darkness Prelude begins the process of reintroducing mobster Jackie Estacado to the world of graphic literature. But this time, thanks to the writing of Paul (Origin, Spider-Man) Jenkins and the talented penciling of Jae (Fantastic Four, Captain America) Lee, Estacado glows with renewed vigor and energy in this limited edition story that needed to be told. The Exclusive Darkness Prelude from Dynamic Forces and Top Cow is an extremely limited edition featuring two covers by Jae Lee! Each copy comes sealed with a certificate with authenticity! NOTE: COVERS WILL SHIP IN A RATIO OF 50/50. FC PI DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES ROGUES' GALLERY: SABRETOOTH BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Eli Livingston of Art Asylum, the sadistic Sabretooth joins the Rogues' Gallery. A long-time foe of Wolverine, Sabretooth is depicted with his razor-sharp talons slicing through rock, ready to cut down any X-Man that gets in his way. Sabretooth is shown in the costume he wore during the "Mutant Genesis" storyline that ran in the early issues of X-Men Volume 2, written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Jim Lee! This bust comes painted and ready to display, accompanied by a full color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide. In stores June 2004! Bust $45.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: NEW X-MEN PHOENIX BUST A Diamond Select Release! The Phoenix Force returns to the pages of the X-Men, but this time Jean Grey is in control! Writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely worked the return of the galaxy-destroying Phoenix Force into their run on New X-Men, in popular storylines such as "Riot at Xavier's" and "Assault on Weapon Plus". Celebrate the return of the Phoenix Force with the New X-Men Phoenix Bust. This bust comes painted and ready to display, accompanied by a full color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide. In stores June 2004! Bust $45.00 MARVEL SELECT: ULTIMATE THOR FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Toy Biz and Diamond Select bring you the Ultimates version of the God of Thunder, Thor! Standing nearly eight inches tall, Thor is scaled in proportion to the rest of the 7" scale Marvel Select line. Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, Thor features 16 points of articulation and comes with Mjolnir, his magical hammer, and a base showing the aftermath of Giant Man's battle with the Hulk, as seen in issue #5 of The Ultimates. Not available in mass-market outlets and packaged in a deluxe blister card package. In stores July 2004! Figure $18.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #151 MORE KILLER COMICS PREVIEWS ONLY IN WIZARD! Read a new X-Men #1 preview by writer Chris Claremont from Marvel Comics! Captain America artist John Cassaday creates a brilliant new Wolverine image, in his new costume, for the cover to this issue. Get a 7-page preview of Firestorm #1 illustrated by artist ChrisCross (Captain Marvel) and written by Dan Jolley for DC Comics. MARVEL KNIGHTS OVERVIEW WITH JOE QUESADA! Check out Joe Quesada's new Daredevil series and get the complete inside scoop on Knights' titles like Spider-Man by Terry Dodson, Hulk by Mike Deodato, Wolverine by Greg Rucka and Captain America by Chris Bachalo. Joe Quesda premieres his newly redesigned Daredevil on the alternate cover to this issue! WIZARD #151 IS OUR ANNUAL APRIL FOOL'S SPECIAL! Can you separate our April Fool gags from reality? If you liked seeing Dr. Doom selling MasterCard and the G. I. Joe movie poster, you've got to see the hilarious pranks that we have in store for you in this issue! JIM LEE TALKS SUPERMAN! Get Lee's take on remaking the Superman legend with sketch material, design pages and preliminary concept art. You've got to see this! WIZARD PROFILES WRITER MARK MILLAR! Is the writer of Ultimates and Wanted really as wild as his work indicates? Find out the truth about Millar in our in-depth profile! GET MORE COMIC BOOK AND MOVIE INFO THAN ANYWHERE ELSE! Learn about what's next for the X-Men. See who the next 5 Breakout artists are that will be the Jim Lees and Michael Turners of the future! Get deeper inside the DC Comics Identity Crisis mega-event! A bigger all-new Wizard comic book price guide with over 40 pages of prices and market trends. Magazine (Wolverine cover by Cassaday) $4.99 Magazine (Daredevil cover by Quesada) $4.99 TOYFARE #82 EXCLUSIVE BATMAN HUSH UNMASKED LIMITED FIGURE OFFER! Get the limited edition BATMAN HUSH UNMASKED action figure offer from DC Direct! From the red-hot Batman DC Comics series by Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb, this ToyFare exclusive figure of the series main villain is the crowning touch for the Hush figure set. Complete your Batman Hush collection now! This figure will be an extremely limited edition that will only be offered while supplies last! MARVEL BOWEN DESIGNS PHOTO PRICE GUIDE! Celebrate sculptor Randy Bowen's return to the line of Marvel statues and mini- busts that made him famous, as ToyFare #82 presents a complete visual guide to all of the busts and statues that Bowen's done based on the characters of the Marvel Universe! This will be our biggest Visual Price Guide yet!!! Marvel Comics fans will get an exciting cover to this issue of ToyFare that features the Marvel Legends Fantastic Four. INSIDE CARTOON NETWORK'S ADULT SWIM! It's the funniest show-well, block of shows-on television, and we're telling you everything you need to know about it! Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, The Brak Show, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Sealab 2021, Harvey Birdman: Attorney-at-Law, and the brand-new show The Venture Bros. — we'll go in-depth with all of Cartoon Network's original comedy series, including the best episodes, the actors and writers that make the shows so damn funny and even list the toys we wanna see! An original image by Cartoon Network will be on the cover of this issue. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE IS BACK! Catch all the hilarious madness as Mego Spidey and the gang get into trouble once again in another all-new episode. ToyFare's "Top Ten" list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available-track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (Fantastic Four Marvel Legends cover) $4.99 Magazine (Cartoon Network Adult Swim cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #109 GIANT HEROCLIX PLAYERS GUIDE SPECIAL! Get over 26 pages with photos of every DC HeroClix figure ever made, including all of the limited edition miniatures and figures from the new Unleashed set! In addition, this issue of InQuest Gamer will provide important strategic and game play info to win against your toughest opponents. PLAY MAGIC'S ULTIMATE LEGENDS! From over 10 years of Magic: The Gathering expansions, we present the 10 best Magic legends. From Baron Sengir and Lin Sivvi to Gerrard and the Weatherlight crew to newcomers like Bosh, Iron Golem and Memnarch, we settle the debate once and for all. Find out who comes out on top and why. Need more of a Magic legend fix? We show all the legends, legendary lands and legendary artifacts from the game along with Legendary Stumpers in the first-ever Legendary Players Guide. MLB SPORTSCLIX STARTING LINEUP! Check out the newest game from WizKids based on Major League Baseball. Find out the answers to crucial questions. Is Alex Rodriguez better than Derek Jeter? Do you want Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez or Mark Prior starting on the mound in your big game? We present the ultimate starting lineup for WizKids' & Topps' hot new baseball minis game, just in time for opening day. PREVIEW NAVIA DRATP FROM BANDAI! Learn about the first-ever anime-based miniatures game. See the new figures and get the strategy, right here! Play your best with InQuest Gamer! Get the essential info you need as we provide the most up-to-date and complete news and previews of Magic: The Gathering, plus Yu- Gi-Oh! and HeroClix price guides. InQuest Gamer is the only magazine that features THE MOST COMPLETE MAGIC PRICE GUIDES and resources to put you at the top of your game. Magazine (HerocClix cover) $4.99 Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh! cover) $4.99 WIZARD ANIME INSIDER #14 MEET COWBOY BEBOP DIRECTOR SHINICHIRO WATANABE! Wizard Anime Insider #14 talks to Watanabe and character designer Toshihiro Kawamoto about Wolf's Rain in an exclusive interview about the new hit show! This issue will also feature an all-new Wolf's Rain cover featuring Kiba by Kawamoto. PREVIEW TRIGUN MAXIMUM MANGA! Read 12-pages of the highly anticipated new Trigun series by artist Yasuhiro Nightow presented by Dark Horse Comics in America. Wizard Anime Insider #14 is the only place to get the first look at this super-hot manga series! EXCLUSIVE GUNDAM SKETCHBOOK! As the newest incarnation in the series, Gundam Seed is burning up the ratings in Japan with its incredible robots and classic storyline. Just before it hits America, Wizard Anime Insider shows you the incredible mechadesigns of Gundam Seed! R.O.D. TV: INSIDE THE BRITISH LIBRARY TASK FORCE FILES! It's the TV series sequel to the hit OVA Read or Die! Wizard Anime Insider takes you inside the British Library Task Force to see the real-life files of their operatives, the Paper Sisters, as well as their nefarious foes! PREVIEW THE NEXT YU-GI-OH! MOVIE! Look inside the brand-new movie from Fox about everyone's favorite king of games, including why it was made in America and not Japan! Yugi also on this month's alternate cover to Wizard Anime Insider #14. Plus, find out about Dead Leaves, Mahoromatic and Witch Hunter Robin. This issue of Anime Insider also gets you the latest news and info on the latest anime DVDs! Get the scoop on all of the newest releases from your favorite studios and creators, along with where the coolest anime easter eggs are hidden on these discs. Anime Insider has it all-Dragon Ball GT, Inuyasha, Ghost In The Shell and Duel Masters along with the best anime news, Websites, videos, manga, toys, games, TV shows and more. It doesn't matter if you're new to anime or are a longtime fan-this magazine is the one to get! Magazine (Wolf's Rain cover by Toshihiro Kawamoto) $4.99 Magazine (New Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie cover) $4.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WIZARD BEST OF X-MEN LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER Classic Wolverine Cover by GREG HORN Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Art by JOHN BYRNE, DAVE COCKRUM & TERRY AUSTIN Introduction by JIM LEE Wizard proudly presents the Top 10 X-Men Comics of all time in one special hardcover volume. The DARK PHOENIX SAGA and Special Edition is from Uncanny X-Men #135-#137. This is easily the most popular and controversial X-Men story ever told. As a special bonus, this hardcover also collects the original 5-page unedited ending that Marvel has never been reissued in a book. DAYS OF FUTURE PAST is from Uncanny X-Men #141 and #142, the X-Men, in the future, must confront the mutant hunting Sentinels. The POWER OF PROTEUS from Uncanny X-Men #126-#128 is another tale that has never been part of any collection. DEMON from Uncanny X-Men #143 is artist John Byrne's final issue. I, MAGNETO from Uncanny X-Men #150 sees the stage set for the ultimate human/mutant race war. In addition to the 10 influential issues contained in this landmark volume, the Wizard Best Of X-Men Limited Deluxe Hardcover will also feature exclusive behind-the- scenes commentary from Kurt Busiek (JLA/Avengers) and Jim Shooter (former Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief) along with a new introduction by former X-Men artist Jim Lee. This historic event is completed with a new stunning Wolverine cover by artist Greg Horn along with additional new artwork by Ultimate X-Men artist David Finch. HC, 256 pgs, FC (Wolverine cover by Greg Horn) $29.99 WIZARD EXCLUSIVES WIZARD ACE EDITION 1ST APPEARANCE 3-PACK X-MEN #94 features the first appearance of the all-new X-Men by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum with an acetate cover by Frank Quitely. HULK #1 features the first appearance of the Hulk by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby with an acetate cover by Andy Kubert. DAREDEVIL #1 features the first appearance of the Daredevil by Stan Lee and Bill Everett with an acetate cover by Jeff Scott Campbell. Pack (x3), FC PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A WIZARD TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTERS EDITION VOLUME 1 This 104-page book collects the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazines monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the strips, this book will present a feature on the origin of the series along with the very first Twisted Mego Theatre story ever and the Top 10 Greatest TMT Moments! Plus, learn about the coolest stories that we were forbidden from printing in ToyFare. See hilarious outtakes from the making of TMT. Filmmaker and toy fan Kevin Smith writes the introduction to this landmark collection. Prestige Format. FC, 104pg $9.99 O/A BEAUTIFUL KILLER TP Cover by PHIL NOTO Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI Painted interior art by PHIL NOTO Black Bull's fantastic Beautiful Killer mini-series written by Jimmy Palmiotti (21 Down/The Resistance)and featuring painted art by Phil Noto (Danger Girl) is finally collected in one handy volume. Noto, best known for his fantastic painted covers to Birds Of Prey and Codename: Knockout, perfectly captures the 60's spy-thriller tone of this exciting series. With a dazzling cover by Noto, this trade collects the entire 3-issue series that introduced Brigit Cole along with all of the covers. See where it all started with the exclusive sketch pages by artist Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman). SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (Phil Noto cover) $9.99 O/A TRANSLUCENT SHINING GUNDAM TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE This limited edition Gundam figure is sculpted in translucent plastic and features over 14 points of articulation. This figure was originally offered in ToyFare magazine and comes with two swords, replaceable hands, and an extra head from Bandai. Complete your Mobile Suit Gundam collection now with this figure in an exclusive collector box. Figure PI WIZARD AUTHENTIC MARVEL HEROES LITHOGRAPH BY PAINTED BY ARTIST ALEX ROSS Dynamic Forces Presents one the most awesome artistic renditions of the Mighty Marvel Universe and its amazing inhabitants EVER! Superstar painter Alex Ross depicts the Heroes of the Marvel Universe in this incredibly detailed homage to such greats as Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and the other artistic architects of Marvel Comics! Featuring Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America, the Thing, the Hulk, Daredevil, the original X-Men, the oiriginal Avengers, the Fantastic Four and Dr. Strange! Each high-end lithograph, recreating this original painting by Ross, will be printed on 80 Lbs. Gallery Silk Stock Paper, will measure 16" x 24", and be the centerpiece of your collection! 29.99 Suggested Retail Price SIGNED BY ARTIST ALEX ROSS AT THE MSRP OF $69.99 MARVEL VILLAINS LITHOGRAPH BY ARTIST ALEX ROSS Dynamic Forces Presents one the most awesome artistic renditions of the Mighty Marvel Universe and its amazing inhabitants EVER! Superstar painter Alex Ross depicts the Heroes of the Marvel Universe in this incredibly detailed homage to such greats as Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and the other artistic architects of Marvel Comics! Featuring the Red Skull, Loki, Dr.Doom, Magneto, the Green Goblin, Dormamuu, Mephisto, the Kingpin, the Mandarin, and the ultimate Marvel villain --Galactus! Each high-end lithograph, recreating this original painting by Ross, will be printed on 80 Lbs. Gallery Silk Stock Paper, will measure 16" x 24", and be the centerpiece of your collection! $29.99 Suggested Retail Price SIGNED BY ARTIST ALEX ROSS AT THE MSRP OF $69.99 COMICS SECTION AAA MILWAUKEE PUBLISHING CO. ARSENIC LULLABY #15 by Douglas Paszkiewicz After a brief hiatus, the King of All Funny Books returns in its original format with its original creative team! In this issue: Voodoo Joe tries to help an elderly man get revenge on even older elderly bullies; corporate mascot, Baron Von Donut, recounts his adventures in Nazi Germany; and many more! If you're looking for dark humor, this series is the best there was, the best there is, and the best that ever will be. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.65 AARDWOLF PUBLISHING GOD'S 15 MINUTES: THE FIVE BOOKS OF METH Benefiting Harlan Ellison's KICK Internet Piracy Fund by Clifford Meth & Various Hard-hitting punk fiction by cult-author Clifford Meth with introductions & illustrations by Harlan Ellison, Gene Colan, Al Feldstein, George Pérez, Roy Thomas, Frank Brunner, Dave Cockrum, Robert Bloch, Joe Linsner, Gray Morrow, Steve Gerber, Herb Trimpe, Marie Severin, Joe Sinnott, Tony Isabella, Bill Messner-Loebs, Joe St. Pierre, and Ron Wagner. Collects Meth's first five trade paperbacks into one luxurious omnibus; all stories re-written and revised for this prestige edition. Full-color painted cover by Mike Kaluta. NOTE: Ship with a Previews Exclusive signed-and-numbered book plate! SC, 240pg, b&w $19.95 ABOUT COMICS 24 HOUR COMICS VOLUME 1 TP Edited by Scott McCloud; Art & Story by Various The challenge: one person has to write and draw a complete 24-page comic book in 24 consecutive hours. Hundreds of people have tried. Scott McCloud (Zot!, Understanding Comics), inventor of the challenge, selects some of the best attempts, including stories by Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissette, Al Davison, and six others. Introductions by McCloud. SC, 6x8, 240pg, b&w $11.95 ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME III #65 by Terry Moore In the wake of her art world debut, Katchoo finds her paintings are suddenly in demand and women of all ages come out of the woodwork to commission one of her infamous nude portraits. But an anonymous patron wants to buy one painting in particular, no matter what the price... "Portrait Of Francine!" b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 12: HEART IN HAND TP by Terry Moore Francine has canceled her wedding and returned to Houston to find herself but finds Katchoo instead. While they try to repair their relationship, a deadly anonymous Parker Girl stalks Katchoo from the wings. Collects issues #50-54. (STAR18084) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $12.95 ********************** AC COMICS MEN OF MYSTERY #48 Some of the best-drawn superheroes of the Golden Age are featured in this issue that stars Black Terror by Robinson/Meskin, The Heap by Ernie Schroeder, Quality Comic's Dollman, and making his MoM debut, Yankee Doodle Jones by Charles Sultan in the style of Lou Fine! b&w, 52pg $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #41 B-Bar-B Riders battle giant ants by Bob Powell! Sexy Firehair heats up the frontier courtesy of Bob Lubbers! Plus: Haunted Horseman by Dick Ayers, Durango Kid by Joe Certa, and Redmask by Frank Bolle, all supply Western thrills aplenty! Classic reprints from the Golden Age of the Cowboy Hero! Color cover by the legendary Frank Frazetta! b&w, 44pg $6.95 FEMFORCE FRIENDS COLOR PACK #1 Explore AC's Femforce Universe in this color collection spotlighting friends and supporting cast members, including Paragon, Commando D, Astron, Captain Freedom, Bolt, Scarlet Scorpion — and guest-starring Stardust, Nightveil, and the Femforce themselves! Art by Larsen, Bridges, Grindberg, and others! Pack includes one (1) copy each of Americomics #5, Sentinels of Justice #1, #3, #5 & #6, and Venture #1 & #3, bagged. Pack (x6), FC $19.95 CLASSIC JUNGLE ACTION PACK 2004 Sexy jungle girls were a staple of every Golden Age publisher, and this collection gives you an overview of the genre's best! 37 stories featuring Sheena, Rulah, Tygra, Nyoka, and more, as drawn by masters like Baker, Kamen, Saaf, and others! Pack includes one (1) copy each of Jungle Girls #5-12, #15 & #16, bagged. Pack (x10), b&w $29.95 A.C.T.O.R. THE ULTIMATE MARVEL UNIVERSE LITHOGRAPH SIGNED The entire cast of the "ultimate" Marvel Universe is immortalized by Art Thibert. Featuring Ultimate Spider-Man, the Ultimate X-Men and the Ultimates! This lithograph is signed by artist extraordinaire Art Thibert! This features Ultimate Spider-man in the middle tangled in his web and to the left of him Ultimate Professor X, Collosus, Iceman, Jean Grey, Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, Gambit and of course Rogue below him NightCrawler, to the right of him the Ultimates featuring Captain America, Wasp, Giant Man, Thor and Iron Man. Signed by Art Thibert. Measures 18" x 24" and is printed on DF's perfect 80 pound gallery art silk stock. Lithograph $24.99 WOLVERINE: SABRETOOH ATTACKS LITHOGRAPH By the team of Mark Texeira and Jimmy Palmiotti and masterfully colored by Jose Villarrubia! Featuring stunning original art by Mark Texeria and Jimmy Palmiotti and combined with the powerful coloring of artist Jose Villarrubia the Sabretooth Attacks Lithograph presents an image of a ferocious battle as two Marvel mutants (both participants in the Weapon X project) descend into another brutal knockdown drag-out fight! Dynamic Forces is especially proud to present this beautiful original lithograph which measures an impressive 18 by 24" and is printed on 80lb gallerie art silk stock. Lithograph $24.99 MERIDIAN: SEPHIE'S SADNESS LITHOGRAPH Special ACTOR Price! This stirring image of Sephie, the Minister of Meridian, became an instant classic upon first sight of fans everywhere. As the loss of her father finally sets in, Sephie mourns his death in her special way. Art by Joshua Middleton, Dexter Vines and Michael Atiyeh. This is the premiere litho being offered by Dynamic Forces and Crossgen, and fans will not want to miss out. Lithograph $5.00 SCION: DEATH OF A HERO LITHOGRAPH Special ACTOR Price! Jim Cheung's powerful closing image to Scion #6 features Ethan cradling the body of his dying brother Artor. No image has struck a chord with fans like this one. Art by Jim Cheung, Don Hillsman II and Caesar Rodriguez. Each lithograph measures 18" x 24". Lithograph $5.00 HULK VS. PRIME MAIL-AWAY EXCLUSIVE COMIC This amazing crossover comic featuring the two powerhouses from Marvel and Malibu — The Hulk & Prime — is now available without the hassle of going to the post office… and each copy sold helps the ACTOR fund! b&w $5.00 A.D. VISION *************** All ADV manga is presented in traditional right to left format. *************** ARIA MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Kouze Amano On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. The technology of "Man Home" (formerly Earth) has not entirely reached this planet, and Akari is alone, having no contact with family or friends. Nonetheless, the town, with its charming labyrinths of rivers and canals, becomes Akari's new infatuation, along with the dream of becoming a full-fledged gondolier. Reverting to a more "primitive" lifestyle and pursuing a new trade, the character of Akari becomes both adventurous and heartwarming all at once. Traditional Japanese Right-to-Left format. SC, 184pg, b&w $9.99 AZUMANGA DAIOH MANGA VOLUME 4 TP by Kiyohiko Azuma Everyone's favorite gang of high schoolers is back for their final year. This time, the gang takes a trip to sunny Okinawa, where Osaka plays with sea cucumbers and looks for something to eat. Yomi announces her intention to join InterPol, and Sakaki gets a cat that will (gasp!) let her pet it! When the gang gets together for a camping trip, Mr. Kimura makes his big confession to one of the students! Meanwhile, Chiyo-chan seems to be disappearing under a horde of pigeons... It's all the zaniness and tongue-in-cheek comedy you've come to expect from this popular series, culminating in the bittersweet graduation ceremony where everyone goes their separate ways. Traditional Japanese Right-to-Left format. SC, 198pg, b&w $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC MANGA VOLUME 4 TP by Shouji Gatou & Retsu Tateo The boy of Kaname's dreams, a former upperclassman, makes a sudden appearance, and Kaname is convinced he will ask her out. But are his intentions honorable? Sosuke will attempt to find out, as this all-to-familiar high school love story suddenly takes a turn. By going undercover, sporting a Bonta-kun costume, he ends up saving the day, or at least Kaname. Aside from the high school dreamboat, Kaname still has her eye on Sosuke, and she is finally ready to come clean... but why is Tessa stepping out of Sosuke's shower?! Volume 4 of Full Metal Panic! only picks up more momentum, and more action, with knife-wielding terrorists, a handful of hostages, and just one man to save the day! Traditional Japanese Right-to-Left format. SC, 160pg, b&w $9.99 RULER OF THE LAND VOLUME 1 TP by Kook Jin Jeon Bi-Kwang Han has the potential to become the greatest fighter in the land — except that he's girl-crazy and more than a little childish. He stumbles upon Hwa-Rin, a beautiful and determined woman who — disguised as a man — is desperately searching for her grandfather, a man who happens to be the best fighter of the Establishment School. Hwa- Rin carries with her the Sword of the Flowers, a treasure of the land that is believed to be the key to finding the man she seeks — her grandfather. Bi-Kwang and Hwa-Rin's chance encounter soon proves to be providence, as together they search for Hwa-Rin's grandfather and struggle to keep the Sword of the Flowers from the hands of Sang Pil "Gold Cobra" Jin and his men… MATURE READERS SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 TO HEART MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Ukyou Takao Akari is a cute but somewhat inhibited teenage girl who attends high school with her childhood chums, Hiroyuki and Masashi. Regarding these two along the lines of siblings, Akari world becomes troublesome as her adolescent affection for the generous and warm- hearted Hiroyuki begins to grow into something more. The complications only thicken when a beautiful senior, Serika Kurusugawa, steps into the picture. Akari finds her solution in an unlikely place. An android named Multi, who happens to be training to become a full-fledged maid robot, just might be able to use her machined mind to help Akari overcome her shyness and win Hiroyuki's love! SC, 176pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH AZUMANGA DAIOH MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Kiyohiko Azuma Created by the iconoclastic Kiyohiko Azuma, Azumanga Daioh is strongly character driven, telling the story of a group of high-school girls and their hilarious daily tribulations. Traditional Japanese Right-to-Left format. (STAR 20313) SC, 168pg, b&w $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC! MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Shouji Gatou & Retsu Tateo Popular, very pretty, and telepathic teenager Kaname is off on her school outing when terrorists hijack their plane. A terrorist organization has been tracking Kaname, wanting to study her telepathic skill. Unfortunately for the terrorists, Sosuke Sagara, agent of the hyper-secret government commando agency, "Mithril," is undercover as one of the students. Traditional Japanese Right-to-Left format. (STAR 20332) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 GUNSLINGER GIRL MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Hiroshi Aida Henrietta barely survived a brutal attack that killed her family. "Rescued" by the Social Welfare Agency, her injuries were repaired with robotic components and she was brainwashed — lost along with the memory of her family's death was almost every trace of her own humanity. Today she is an extraordinarily lethal cyborg assassin. Despite her conditioning and programming, Henrietta has not completely forgotten how to love. Yet the very emotion is contrary to her training and programming. Can she find peace in a struggle against her very nature? (STAR 20333) SC, 184pg, b&w $9.99 ********************* AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT GIRL GENIUS #11 by Phil and Kaja Foglio & Laurie Smith The first issue of a new storyline in Phil and Kaja Foglio's "Olde-Fashioned Gaslamp Fantasy with Adventure, Romance, and Mad Science." Agatha Clay is a fledgling scientist on the run from baron Wulfenbach. When her airship crashes in the Wastelands, she meets a troupe of traveling player and rescues their caravan from a mechanical monster. FC, 32pg $3.95 AIT/PLANET LAR PLANET OF THE CAPES TP by Larry Young & Brandon McKinney Immortal muscleman, The Grand! Super-patriot, Justice Hall! The tragic Jeckyll-and- Hyde-in-one-horrific-body known as Schaff! Kastra: sexy teen daughter of an alien space commander! Together they are their world's greatest heroes. But when they're accidentally transported to our Earth, a place where superheroes are merely comic book characters, their heroism, morality and ethics are out the window on a planet they can rule! Superhero archetypes are skewered and comic book industry factions satirized in this four-color punch-'em-up by publishing mogul Larry Young and Switchblade Honey artist, Brandon McKinney! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 88pg, FC $12.95 DEMO #6 by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan Hate and fear can cause someone to do just about anything… inflict pain, damage, chaos, and death. The same can also be said for the reaction to this sort of hate, as one small boy finds out when his pet dog is killed and he lashes out at the persons responsible: in this case the entire population of his community! From the creative team that brought you Channel Zero: Jennie One, as well as the original writer of the Marvel Comics' controversial Nyx, comes Demo, a 12-issue monthly series about real-life people struggling to come to terms with the superpowers they're burdened with. Black-and-white on high-quality paper, each issue is a complete, stand-alone story. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (6 of 12) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEMO #1 by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan A monthly series about real life people struggling to come to terms with superpowers and their burden. Each issue is a complete, stand-alone story. Marie is a teenage girl with a nasty case of telekinesis. Kept under control by heavy mood stabilizers and an oppressive mother, she escapes the suburbs with her boyfriend Mike for New York City and the freedom and happiness it brings her. b&w, 32pg (1of 12) $2.95 *********************** STARS OF THE MONTH SWITCHBLADE HONEY GN by Warren Ellis & Brandon McKinney Earth, losing its first war in space, pins its last hope on giving a new vessel to a crew of naval officers court-martialed for dissent –– a crew just as likely to abandon Earth to the alien Chasta and the guns it makes out of stars. (STAR19047) SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $9.95 TRUE FACTS TP by Larry Young With step-by-step instructions, each column provides the nut-and-bolts information needed to produce and publish a comic book. From the concept, to pre-press and printing, to distribution and branding, to the mechanics of writing effective press releases. (STAR15631) SC, 5x8, 128pg, b&w $9.95 ********************* ALCHEMY TEXTS ARMAGEDDON PATROL: FIRST MISSION #1 by John Short & Stephen Prestwood; cover by Black O-Farrell The comic that asks the question "What if super-heroes had fought in Vietnam?" returns for a brand-new three-issue mini-series. This is the perfect jumping on point, as it is revealed what happened the very first time Maiden America and the super-heroes of Armageddon Patrol went into action against Charlie! MATURE READERS b&w, 28pg (1 of 3) $3.50 ALTERNATIVE COMICS RABBITHEAD GN by Rebecca Dart A surreal western adventure told in an experimental narrative style that will have you re- reading it many times over. We follow the singular story of RabbitHead and her faithful steed, Horsey, through many harrowing experiences, only to have the story branch off into different directions and run simultaneously to each other, introducing a plethora of characters, some goofy, some deadly serious. At the end the storylines collide and the comic comes full circle, to end where it begins. This is a heavily symbolic tale combining humor and tragedy in a classic heroic action-adventure. RabbitHead is an experimental comic heavily inspired by spaghetti westerns and Polish literature. Deluxe oversized comic book. MATURE READERS PC, 24pg $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STRUM AND DRANG: GREAT MOMENTS IN ROCK 'N' ROLL TP by Joel Orff Great moments in rock 'n' roll. Everyone has at least one. For three years, Joel Orff had been collecting people's stories, illustrating them, and posting them on his web site. These are funny and sometimes poignant comics about people struggling with and celebrating their circumstances, often through unlikely forms of self-expression. (STAR18518) SC, 10x10, 72pg, b&w $6.95 GOD HATES CARTOONS DVD God Hates Cartoons brings together 20 cartoon shorts from some of the most original voices in alternative comics and animation today! The stellar lineup includes includes Jim Woodring (Frank), Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey), Ivan Brunetti (Schizo), and more! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. (STAR17529) DVD $25.00 CUSP ONE-SHOT by Thomas Herpich Painstakingly sincere stories from Thomas Herpich. Exotic and lyrical, his work is populated by flustered astronauts, disheveled pilgrims, carefree fugitives, rainbow werewolves, crass donkey people, and gold-suited ex-misogynists all careening past an increasingly blurred landscape towards what they hope is some sort of enlightenment or maturity or something. Oversized format. (STAR17617) MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $3.95 FANTASTIC BUTTERFLIES GN by James Kochalka Magic Boy wanders drunkenly through a hallucinogenic nightmare world of Cancer Robots, softball showdowns, dance parties, barbecues, time machines, testicular injury, and cake-baking kung-fu cuties! Squarebound. (STAR16427) SC, 192pg, b&w $14.95 ********************* AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink OFFERED AGAIN O/A HALO & SPROCKET: WELCOME TO HUMANITY TP by Kerry Callen Share in the quirky fun as big-hearted Katie copes with the unlikely challenges of living with an omnipotent angel and a naive robot. Collects the critically acclaimed issues #1-4 of Halo & Sprocket, Free Comic Book Day's Aw Heck, and ten pages of previously unpublished material! Pin-ups by Andi Watson, Phil Hester and others! SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $12.95 ************************ STARS OF THE MONTH PATTY CAKE VOLUME 1: SUGAR AND SPICE... MOSTLY SPICE TP by Scott Roberts Sugar & Spice... Mostly Spice contains the hard-to-find first three issues from the 1995 Permanent Press series — reprinted for the first time in their entirety — plus sixteen pages of previously unpublished material, including the first appearances of Keith and Susie. (STAR13697) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $13.95 PATTY CAKE VOLUME 2: ...AND EVERYTHING NICE TP by Scott Roberts This second paperback collection gathers issues four through six of the Permanent Press series from '95 and '96, plus rare and never-before-seen pages, including the introduction of sister Sandy. Eisner-nominated fun for all ages! (STAR14439) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $13.95 Slave Labor Graphics BEAR #1—NEW PRINTING by Jamie Smart Bear is a comic of doe-eyed hi-jinx, crazed slaughter and expanding heads, all wrapped up with a fuzzy bow! See Bear suffer undignified ickiness, barely escape serious injury, and flee the deranged whims of his tormentor Looshkin. It's a sweet crunchy bumf of horrible joy! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ****************** BEAR: TEAM LOOSHKIN T-SHIRT by Jamie Smart More big crazy t-shirt fun from Jamie Smart! This time it's the charming "Team Looshkin" logo on the front, and a little Bear image on the sleeve — all in black on a gray shirt. (CAUT: 4) REG.?S-XL SRP: PI REG.?XXL SRP: PI BABYDOLL?S-XL SRP: PI COMIC BOOK HEAVEN VOLUME 2 #10 by Scott Saavedra Each issue of Comic Book Heaven now features 16 extra pages revealing the strangest, most insane chunks of comic book history! Crazed criminals, rude heroes, bad love advice… it's all here! b&w, 48pg $3.50 GHOULY BOYS #1 by Christopher From the dead, Zombie Boy rises, and walks with us. Orphaned and alone, he befriends Fat Bat and the two misfits set out together to find their place in the world... Meet the Ghouly Boys in this poignant and charming new series about children who don't quite fit in. b&w, 24pg $2.95 GLOOMCOOKIE VOLUME 3 TP by Serena Valentino & Breehn Burns The drama continues with GloomCookie's third volume, collecting issues #13-17 — Lex and Damion are haunted by a terrible curse; Sebastian struggles to understand his increasing powers; and Chrys learns about her past. Also featuring a foreword by Landry Walker (Little Gloomy) and a guest page by Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother), as well as some other yummy surprises! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $15.95 HSU AND CHAN #6 by Norm Scott The "Cute" issue! Our very first adorably themed issue comes to you jam-packed with big-eyed critters like babies, chipmunks and lizards! Perfect for your sister, or that girlfriend you might eventually get someday… if you give up comics! b&w, 24pg $2.95 HSU AND CHAN VOLUME 1 TP by Norm Scott Hsu and Chan finally hits the bookstores in economy size! Read the first four issues of the critically acclaimed goofballs from the pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly, now for one low price! SC, 128pg, b&w $13.95 SERENITY ROSE #3 by alex a. Media Frenzy! The media reaction to last issue's vampiric hullaballoo baffles, irritates, and ultimately bores our sassy lil heroine. Meanwhile... is Serenity really the only witch in Crestfallen? The cover says "NO." b&w, 24pg $2.95 TRASHED GN—NEW PRINTING by derf True stories about a side of society most people try not to think about. Garbage Collector- turned-comic-artist, derf, shares several tales about his experiences collecting garbage in a rural Midwest town after graduating from high school. Disgusting, fascinating, shocking, and hilarious, Trashed shows readers a new world that words alone could never capture… and spares them the horrible smell. SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $6.95 WHERE'S IT AT, SUGAR KAT? TP—NEW PRINTING by Ian Carney & Woodrow Phoenix Collecting the hit mini-series! Sugar Kat, the most popular girl in the world, and her overachieving sister, Rebecca, investigate a series of hobo disappearances in the small town of Bumrush, PA. There they find an anorexic population preyed on by a cell of flatulent, overweight vampires. Can our girls stop the undead before they resurrect an army of vampires to dine on Middle America? Plus: An unpublished 16-page Sugar Kat story and a new interview with Carney and Phoenix. Critically acclaimed cartoon fun! SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CHI VOLUME 1 TP by Jennifer Feinberg The (sometimes) true adventures of Chi and Hopey, a pair of housecats who encounter magical floating shrimps, demonic cat-food thieves, drunken opossums and, most terrifying of all, the dreaded Outdoor Cat! Chi collects 96 pages of short stories and illustrations, including some of the first works by Jennifer Feinberg, artist/creator of Little Scrowlie. (STAR20207) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $8.95 THE CITY BY DERF VOLUME 1 TP by Derf The first collection of the raucous comic strip, The City by derf, a reader favorite in weekly city papers nationwide. Provocative, biting, controversial, unabashedly tasteless, and just damn funny, derf slices and dices the modern zeitgeist with unrestrained abandon. Homeland Security would not approve! (STAR19781) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $10.95 LITTLE GLOOMY VOLUME 1 TP by Landry Walker & Eric Jones What happens when you're a human girl in a world filled with monsters? (STAR16944) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $12.95 ************************ ANARCHY STUDIOS VAMPI: VICIOUS CIRCLE #1 ASHCAN by B. Clay Moore & Gabriel Rearte In a twisting technique where one artist take on the above ground scenes and the other creeps below the surface, Vampi: Vicious Circle begins its sinister plot to undo the young vampire hunter. Written by Hawaiian Dick's B. Clay Moore, with artwork by Gabriel Rearte and Grafiksismik Studio. Limited to 1,000 copies. Leather Edition features a foil- enhanced leather cover, limited to 500 copies. REGULAR—b&w, 16pg $5.95 LEATHER—b&w, 16pg $14.95 VAMPI: VICIOUS #1-3 LIMITED SET by Lau, Faerber, Dogan, Ko This limited set includes all three issues featuring the variant covers! Covers by Phil Noto, Mike Norton, and John Lucas. Each issue limited to 1,500. Set, FC $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPI: VICIOUS #1—GOLD EDITION by McKeever, Lau, Dogan This edition of Vampi: Vicious #1 is limited to only 500 copies and is enhanced with Gold foil. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity! FC, 32pg $29.95 VAMPI: VICIOUS #1—ROYAL BLUE EDITION by McKeever, Lau, Dogan This edition of Vampi: Vicious #1 is limited to only 100 copies and is enhanced with Royal Blue foil. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $59.95 ********************* ANTARCTIC PRESS ANGELS 750 #1 by Ted Nomura The time is 1972, at Score High School, near the Nevada Nuclear Testing Site. Meet the girls of the "Angels 750" motorcycle club. Add the all-male rival "Tigers 750" motorcycle gang, some environmental wackos, and several sexy female teachers, and you've got trouble! Travel back to the age of Nixon in this look at the fast-and-dangerous lives of Cold-War teens! b&w, 32pg (1 of 9) $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CYBERTRONIAN TRG: AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS RECOGNITION GUIDE VOLUME 4 Covers Generation 1 Series 5 in its entirety. This issue features the return of Optimus Prime as a Powermaster and introduces the Pretenders. It also features variations, character bios and backgrounds, a series 5 checklist, a full-color accessory guide, and a listing of some of the pick of Transformers secondary merchandising. (STAR15057) SC, 96pg, FC $24.95 ****************** DICTATORS: HITLER #1 by Ted Nomura From Dream to Destruction! For the first time, one of comics' most respected artist/writers of military history brings you this notorious man's unfiltered, full life story, breaking through the fog of myth. This unflinching exploration into the mind of one of history's most controversial figures will provide an in-depth look into the forces that led a man and his country into madness. Chapter One begins with the often-untold story of his early school years. Witness the birth of one of history's most infamous tyrants! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.99 DRAGON ARMS: CHAOS BLADE #4 by David Hutchison Naga and Stone covet the First Sword, and now they must face each other and the weight of Eon and his majin army for possession of the ancient blade. Now, Naga must confront her own shadowed soul and her ultimate destiny. b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.99 GOLD DIGGER #52 by Fred Perry Penny and Charlotte visit an ancient Olmec crypt in the Amazon jungles, but discover that a few competitors have already staked claims on sections of the site. No one can enter without Penny's key, though, so the two are very closely watched. Penny's glad they don't know she also has a crypt map revealing where Montezuma hid his true treasures from Cortez... FC, 32pg $2.99 I HUNT MONSTERS #2 by Rod Espinosa & Craig Babiar William, last of the Warlocks, is gifted with the power to summon his ancestors' magic. But that ageless power can't help him choose between Delilah (a vampire) and Aarna (a sorceress), who both love him. William must also somehow defeat the corrupt and terrifying demon Azmodeus, before the fiend's diabolical plans for Earth succeed! b&w, 32pg $2.99 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 POCKET MANGA VOLUME 3 TP by Ted Nomura with Ben Dunn History spirals out of control! In June 1944, the Allies storm beaches at Normandy, but with Eisenhower already dead and key German weaponry released early, Normandy isn't won until October. With the delay, two other battles go completely wrong: the Japanese take the Leyte Gulf in October, and the Nazis win the Battle of the Bulge in December. For the first time since 1941, Hitler thinks he has a chance of winning! The cascading changes will see WWII last through 1946, and Earth will never be the same! Digest, 120pg, b&w $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LUFTWAFFE: 1946 TECHNICAL MANUAL TP by Ted Nomura & Justo Miranda Ted Nomura and Spain's Justo Miranda bring you the greatest collection ever known of flying objects that never flew! Rocket fighters, flying saucers, the Triebflügel, Amerika Bombers... the drawing boards of the Third Reich were filled to overflowing with unfinished projects both bizarre and breathtaking. Wonder and shudder at what we might have faced! Collects Technical Manuals #1-6. SC, 8x11, 288pg, b&w $21.95 ************************ MANGAZINE #54 by Various Get on board Mangazine, the longest-running American manga compilation! Read the American manga pioneer series Ninja High School, "Families of Altered Wars," Gold Digger and more! It's Mangazine, the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired comedy, action and adventure in America for over 15 years! A good buy, a great read! SC, 7x10, 150+pg, PC $9.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #116 by Katie Bair Manners! Etiquette! Arranged marriage! Terrible tortures devised to test and/or break poor Yumei's will. She must learn how to act like a lady — for a Mer-Man! Will love between an ill-mannered ninja girl and an inconsiderate man who's literally "from the sea" be doomed to failure? Yumei can only hope so! b&w, 32pg $2.99 QUAGMIRE, U.S.A. #2 by Ben Dunn Trapped in a far-off dimension, Ricky Feeple sends a fairy with a dire message. Unfortunately, Bento obsessively trains to learn the Ninja Fist, Kassy is buried in her dangerous transformation chamber experiments, and Jeremy and Asrial have their hands full disciplining them all! The bedlam continues in the world of ninjas, aliens, and love! b&w, 32pg $2.99 TWILIGHT X POCKET MANGA VOLUME 4 TP by Joseph Wight In the last days of World War Three, all will be decided by a small band of soldiers, trapped between three armies bent on destroying each other! When a cold-blooded technocracy reveals itself, Jed and Toots are separated from Richard and Melissa and forced to escape by whatever means necessary. Neo-Nazis and Old America clash in the first of many battles for control of half the world! Digest, 144pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH TWILIGHT X POCKET MANGA by Joseph Wight On a post-WWIII Earth dominated by warlords and would-be kings, U.S. Special Forces survivor Jed Saxon flees to the Caribbean, where he finds hope and purpose with the mysterious girl nicknamed "Toots." #1 (STAR18291)?SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $14.95 #2 (STAR19623)?SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 #3 (O/A)?SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 ******************* YOU CAN COLOR COMICS CD-ROM Learn the Anime Cel style, digital painting techniques, the Classic Style, and many other exclusive insider tricks and tips with this comprehensive digital guide. This one easy-to- use CD contains tons of samples and examples, basics and extras — everything you need to learn to color like the pros at an unbeatable bargain price! CD-ROM $19.95 YOU CAN DRAW MANGA #4 by Various The masters continue to reveal the secrets of the intricate manga style! Manga maestros Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, David Hutchison and Rod Espinosa show you how "You Can!" master tricky techniques with easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, tips, and insight! Now you can draw manga, the hottest art style in the universe! b&w, 32pg $4.95 YOU CAN DRAW TRANSFORMING ROBOTS TP by Sherard Jackson The ultimate step-by-step guide for the creation of transforming robots, by mecha genius Sherard Jackson! This volume contains a full spectrum of subjects ranging from assembling basic shapes into re-configurable parts, to applying diverse design philosophies. The in-depth lessons are illustrated with wonderfully detailed examples. This volume is essential for aspiring mech designers and robot enthusiasts alike! Oversized softcover edition. SC, 192pg, b&w $19.95 ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATIONAL MADAME TARANTULA #1 by Mike Hoffman Madame Tarantula is back in a new limited series! The deadly Black Mariah of the New West blasts into action against the mutants, cyborgs and robots that populate a radioactive deathtrap called "Town Zero," 4000 years in the future! Will she survive? Will anyone? And who are... The Twilight Agency? Mike Hoffman's newest series recalls the best of the Silver Age! b&w, 24pg (1 of 5) $2.95 SPACE DREAMS by Mike Hoffman Mike Hoffman's sexily superb anatomical renderings of the female form have never been as supplied with such supple sagacity as in this pinup-extravaganza Space Dreams! Page after glorious page by the modern master of Fantasy and Sci-Fi art designed to stun and amaze you! b&w, 24pg $2.95 APC ASSASSIN SCHOOL #2 by Phil Littler & Enrique Corts Super-sexy blonde-bombshell-assassin, Emma Lee, embarks on another adventure — and this time she's up against it big time! The justice system has failed, and Emma is out to hunt down a drug baron… who's a bit craftier than she expects. Check out the cool art from up-and-coming artist, Enrique Corts! Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg $3.50 SLAUGHTER TP by Phil Littler & Vitor Ishimura Two girls — in 16th century Prussia — one big adventure. This collected edition reprints the first three issues of the mini-series from Phil Littler and Vitor Ishimura. Werewolves, witches, and banshees are just the tip of the iceberg for these two girls' escapades. As an added bonus, all copies will come signed-and-numbered by the writer of the series! SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $12.95 DARKHAM VALE #10 by Jack Lawrence Darkham Vale once again falls as an ancient evil is resurrected! The town is in the grip of war. Ryan, Troy, Molly and Garrick, children all, stand united on the brink of catastrophe. But will courage and hope be enough to fight this, the final battle? And when the dust has cleared, who, if anyone, can hope to be left standing? Watch out for the next Darkham Vale series, starting in June! FC, 40pg (10 of 10) (Note Price) $3.95 FARO KORBIT TP by Mike Baron, Mel Rubi, & John Feeney Missed out on Mike (Nexus, KISS) Baron and Mel Rubi's (Terminator, KISS) tale of Faro Korbit — as mystical super-hero that makes Dr. Strange look more like Mary Poppins? Well here is your chance to grab the first four issues of this sold-out series in one great package. Also featuring the cool digital inks of John Feeney and the sensational colors of Eva de la Cruz (2000AD). SC, 7x10, 100pg, FC $16.95 DARKHAM VALE #1—PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE REMARKED EDITION by Jack Lawrence A Previews Exclusive! Fans of this series will not want to miss out on this great collectable — a remarked edition from the creator of the series, Jack Lawrence. Limited to only 75 copies worldwide, this remarked edition comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and, of course, an original inked drawing on the front cover. (CAUT: 2) NOTE: Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg $49.95 DIGITAL GRAFFITI TP by Gez Fry with Alex Frith Welcome to London — a few centuries from now. Alex Frith and Gez Fry's tale of gang warfare and high-tech tagging now comes in this great 100-page collected edition — with a few extra surprises, including character designs and Fry's unique look at 23rd century London. All initial order copies will come signed by creators Frith and Fry! SC, 7x10, 100pg, FC $16.95 ARCHANGEL STUDIOS RED STAR VOLUME 2 #6 by Christian Gossett, Snakebite, & Paul Schrier Marcus Antares ascends the steps of Archangel, weapons drawn and ready to do battle against the army that defends it, and he will not struggle alone. His wife, Sorceress Maya Antares, his brother, commander Urik Antares, the mighty Red Guardsman Kyuszo, Makita, the young soldier from Nokgorka, and the rest of the crew have survived their long fight and have at last reached the Prison of Souls: The Fortress of the Archangel. FC, 32pg $2.99 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE DIGEST #207 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #147 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #124 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double- digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #192 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Digest, FC $2.39 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #103 by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-O-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #84 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #136 by Various "The Infiltrator" (by Romy Chacon, Ron Lim, & Jim Amash): Sonic looks forward to a well-needed rest after a strenuous, nerve-racking adventure, but gets anything but rest! As he sleeps, his life is in grave danger, and his father, Jules Hedgehog, does what any father would ? at a heavy price! Also: Knuckles stars in "Patience" (by Romy Chacon, Ron Lim, & Nelson Ribeiro): Knuckles decides to disobey the King and take matters into his own hands by freeing Angel Island on his own. Will his lack of patience be his own downfall? Plus: "Girl Talk" (by Ken Penders, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash): The latest in a series of tales depicting "Mobius: 25 Years Later" finds Queen Sally and Julie-Su trying to figure out a way for their husbands and kids to get along during an upcoming visit. Easier said than done! FC, 32pg $2.19 STARS OF THE MONTH ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE 50S VOLUME 2 by Various Serving up a second helping of 1950s fun and frolics! Whether getting tangled up in the eternal love triangle or incurring the wrath of Mr. Weatherbee, Mr. Lodge, and even his father, Archie and his friends scaled new heights of hilarity in the fabulous fifties! Put on your poodle skirt, slick back your hair, and don't forget to read this fabulous collection of comedy classics before heading out to the sock hop! (STAR20101) SC, 96pg, FC $10.95 ********************* ASPEN FATHOM POSTER: FEATURING ASPEN by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald The first official posters from Aspen MLT Inc. have finally arrived, and their entrance couldn't be any better! Starting with Aspen Matthews herself, this stunning image is the groundbreaking centerpiece of this brand new poster collection! With art by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald created exclusively for this poster series, make sure to get your hands on this new Fathom poster while you can! Ships rolled and tubed. Poster, 24x36, FC $7.99 FATHOM DAWN OF WAR POSTER: FEATURING KIANI by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Kiani, the newest heroine from the upcoming Fathom: Dawn of War series, makes her poster debut! Bearing arms, Kiani is ready to take on the world as her new series premieres. Lavishly illustrated by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, Kiani is the perfect companion piece to this new poster collection. Ships rolled and tubed. Poster, 24x36, FC $7.99 SOULFIRE POSTER: FEATURING GRACE by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald As lead character of one of the most anticipated new titles of the year, Grace of the upcoming Soulfire series, stars in her very first full-size poster! Featuring exclusive art by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, this striking new poster sets the stage well for Soulfire's forthcoming debut. As either a standalone poster, or accompanying Aspen and Kiani, this beautiful new poster is sure to please! Ships rolled and tubed. Poster, 24x36, FC $7.99 THE ASPEN COLLECTION: THREE-POSTER SIGNED SET (Featuring: Aspen, Kiani & Grace) by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald An Aspen Exclusive! Get all three of the new Aspen series posters in this great limited set, featuring hand-signed autographs by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald! Each of the three posters — Aspen, Kiani and Grace — comes hand-signed and ready to frame and display. Each poster ships rolled and tubed. NOTE: Quantities are limited. Poster Set (x3), FC $59.99 ASTONISH COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH HEROBEAR & THE KID: VOLUME 1: THE INHERITANCE TP by Mike Kunkel The story of a young boy who inherits a magic bear and a stuffed pocket watch from his Grandfather, only to realize that things aren't always how they appear... Filled with extra pages, sketches, stories, and fun. (STAR18496) SC, 7x10, 220pg, PC $19.95 *********************** AVATAR PRESS Pulsar Press STARGATE SG-1: POW—TEAL'C PHOTO COVER #1 by James Anthony & Renato Guedes Here is the last cover you need to have a full set of the SG-1 team! The greatest sci-fi show on television comes to comics for the first time in a full-length action-packed series! Limited to just 2000 copies. FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $5.99 FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #4—OFFICER LEWIS EDITION by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp Robocop is told as Frank Miller always intended — composed straight from the master's original writings and scripts, revealing the insane ideas, vicious black humor, and robotic mayhem that never made it to the screen! With sequential adaptation from Steven Grant and art by superstar Juan Jose Ryp, all feature covers by Frank Miller! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (4 of 9) $5.99 Avatar Press WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: NECROMANCER #1 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Ellis and Wolfer return for another brutal series featuring combat magician William Gravel! Something with the unholy hunger for human flesh lurks in the Philippine jungle, a horror whose global political ramifications could shake the British government to its very foundation. But eradicating its trail from England is not Sergeant Major William Gravel's assignment. Curiously, the S.A.S.'s top combat magician has been given the seemingly simple task of assassinating one investigative reporter. Before this dark mission's end, however, Gravel's morality as a man will be put to the ultimate test and thrust him into a fight for his life against an army of the undead and quite possibly his very own countrymen. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 32pg $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 32pg $3.50 ALAN MOORE'S HYPOTHETICAL LIZARD PREVIEW by Alan Moore & Loren Lorente Alan Moore's most critically acclaimed novella is coming to comic book form with stunning art by new sensation Lorenzo Lorente. This multi-layered story is set in a fantastic world of wizards and magical creatures, but still a place where human desires motivate everything. This special preview book shows some of the amazing pages, character designs, and costumes from Lorente as well as the first few pages of Alan Moore's story. Don't miss out on this sneak peak of the biggest Alan Moore book of the summer. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 16pg $1.99 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 16pg $2.99 NIGHTJAR #2 by Antony Johnston & Max Fiumara Alan Moore and Bryan Talbot rocked fandom by revealing Nightjar, their creation from 23 years ago, in the pages of Yuggoth Cultures #1. Now the story Alan Moore outlined is continuing on from where he left it two decades ago, this time by his frequent collaborator, writer Antony Johnston. As the moon rises over Halloween on Pendle Hill, Mirrigan settles down to spend one last night with her old friend Brian, before starting on the mission to avenge her father. But events are about to overtake her, and tonight Mirrigan is destined to be an epicenter of violence. A vicar, a photographer, a child and a killer are drawn into the deadly games Birds play... Many of them will not live to see the dawn. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.50 ALAN MOORE'S YUGGOTH CULTURES NECROCOMICON CTHULU SKETCH EDITION by Jacen Burrows This is your chance to get original artwork from red-hot artist Jacen Burrows! Burrows has drawn a limited number of original pieces on these sketch covers, each with a unique image of Cthulu. Each copy ships bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 200 copies. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $29.99 HELLINA VERSUS PANDORA #2 by Doug Miers & Di Amorim The ultimate bad-girl catfight is here, with all of Hell at stake! The demonic forces of Hell have collided into the largest battle the world has ever seen. Hellina leads a fresh army of tens of thousands into an assault on the forces of Scythe, who has found an unexpected ally in Pandora. As the battle is engaged, Pandora meets Hellina for a final reckoning. But Pandora finds herself mysteriously attracted to Hellina, even in this most inappropriate of times. What magic is this? With an epic story from regular Hellina scribe Doug Miers and art by sensational newcomer Di Amorim, this series is certain to please any fans of battling babe action! The brawl to end it all continues right here, don't miss it! NOTE: The Nude/Adult cover editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. See Previews Adult for Nude/Adult cover images. MATURE READERS REGULAR CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 RYP CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 BROWN PAINTED CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 AMORIM WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.99 HILINSKI ADULT CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 3)—CAUT: 3) $6.00 AMORIM ADULT CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 3)—CAUT: 3) $6.00 RYP ADULT CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 3)—CAUT: 3) $6.00 CYBERANGELS PREVIEW: ANGELIC NUDE COVER EDITION by Bill Maus SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS b&w $6.00 SHI CROSSOVERS SET by Juan Jose Ryp & Karl Waller Now you can get copies of all of Avatar's Shi crossovers in one set. This bagged set contains copies of Avengelyne/Shi #1/2 and 1 and Shi: Pandora's Box Preview, #1/2 and #1. Set $15.99 SHI: POISONED PARADISE SET by Billy Tucci & Karl Waller The first full-color Avatar Shi series is now available in one set. This bagged set contains copies of Shi: Poisoned Paradise Preview, #1/2, #1, and #2. Set $11.99 SHI: SEMPO SET by Billy Tucci & Wellington Alves Now you can get the latest Avatar Shi series all in one set. This bagged set contains copies of Shi: Sempo Preview, #1/2, #1, and #2. Set $11.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: STRONG MEDICINE #1-3 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Gravel finally escapes his deniable ops in the USA and is able to return to his home in London. But before he can even settle in, he gets sucked into a horrific child mutilation investigation. Because this child was killed in a very specific way, it was a muti killing designed to bring powerful magic to someone. And if Gravel can't stop him, many more children will die to create a black magician with very strong medicine. b&w, 32pg $3.50 O/A ALAN MOORE'S YUGGOTH CULTURES #2 & #3 by Alan Moore, Jacen Burrows, Mike Wolfer, & Bryan Talbot Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths features tons of Alan's classic short sequential comic book stories that have been long out of print, stories that have never before been seen, and special developmental sections! Fans of Alan Moore rejoice, many prayers are finally answered in this career-spanning series from the finest wordsmith in the industry! b&w, 40pg $3.95 O/A JUNGLE FANTASY #1 AL RIO NUDE COVER EDITION by Al Rio & Juan Jose Ryp SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $6.00 O/A TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH #1 NUDE COVER EDITION by Tim Vigil & Matt Martin SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $6.00 ******************* BLACK BOAR PRESS SPRINGHEELED JACK #1 by David Hitchcock After witnessing his beloved wife's brutal abduction, Jack Rackham is beset with guilt ? for he could do nothing to stop it. Whatever the creature was, it was most assuredly no of this earth. Ignored by the authorities, he is forced to take matters into his own hands… on this day justice will be born! b&w, 22pg (1 of 3) $4.00 ************************* BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #80 The Black Library's all-action comic set in the worlds of Warhammer blasts into stores with another awesome issue! This month sees the crew of war machine Imperius Dictatio unleash hell on a hostile planet in the last episode of Dan Abnett's Titan! Hellbrandt Grimm is back, and the Sharp Brothers are on top form! Plus, comics legend John Stokes teams up with James Peaty for Quarry, more Tales from the Ten-Tailed Cat, and the usual mix of interviews and features! b&w, 40pg $3.50 BLINDWOLF STUDIOS PATRICK THE WOLF BOY: GIANT SIZE COLLECTION VOLUME 3 & 4 TP by Art Baltazar and Franco Everyone's favorite wolf boy, Patrick, returns for round two in another jam-packed action special, werewolf-style! This Patrick the Wolf Boy trade collects the second six Patrick comics and includes: Patrick the Wolf Boy Next Halloween Special, Super-Hero Special, Sci-Fi Special, Another Halloween Special, Wedding Special, and the After School Special Special! Now's your second chance to catch the second wave of Patrick the Wolf Boy in his full glory! Highly recommended for all-ages family fun! SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.00 BONEYARD PRESS THE BOOK OF LEGION: SECOND COMING ONE-SHOT by Ryan Mojica with Tom Sullivan & James Helkowski; cover by Ryan Mojica The most feared book of magic, the Book of Legion, and it's vile keeper — the Mad Monk singed by the fires of Hell — are back with more tales of woe and the wages of sin! Only this time, they've brought along Tom Sullivan, the co-creator of the Evil Dead movie franchise, to really shake things up! Three tales of damnation and the wretched influence of Satan over the whims of man! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON #17 by Templeton & Smith Bartman is back in a full-issue story written and drawn by Ty Templeton (Batman Adventures)! Not only is Bartman back, this time he's brought the whole Bartman Family with him! Witness! The daring-do of three generations of Simpson superheroics as the secret pasts and secret identities of Abraham Simpson and Homer Simpson are finally revealed! Cringe! As their exploits ever so briefly tarnish the Golden and Silver Ages of comics! Thrill! To a comic book company apologizing in advance for destroying the illusions of thousands of comic book fans…! The spike-haired superhero of Springfield returns in April! FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BART SIMPSON #6 Milhouse becomes invisible or so he thinks; spend a strange day in the life of Ralph Wiggum; and Doctor Colossus returns to defeat his new nemsis, the Simpsons cat, Snowball II. FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A BART SIMPSON #7 Lisa and Bart compete against each other in the science fair; Bart and Stampy are reunied; and Lisa uncovers the mystery behind Homer's missing breakfast. FC, 32pg $2.50 ***************** SIMPSONS COMICS #93 by Boothby & Ortiz Lisa goes to the fair and beats the carnies at their own game. Or, better yet, out of their whole carnival! And Homer forms a volunteer firefighting force with questionable and combustible methods of promoting fire prevention. It's not long before Lisa and Homer find themselves in a sizzling situation that's too hot to handle! Feel the burn this April! FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #62 Inspired by the "Simpsons Bible Stories" episode, here are three slightly slanted, high- spirited stories from "The Good Book", Simpsons-style! FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #63 Mr. Burns succumbs to golf fever, and the Springfield Nature Preserve is all that stands between him and his eighteen-hole dream course. Well, that and Lisa Simpson! FC, 32pg $2.50 ********************** BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT SWEET GWEN AND THE DIAMOND CAPER GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC $19.95 BOYCHILD PRODUCTIONS ANGEL OF THE WOODS GN by Sean Michael Wilson & Jorge Heufemann A mysterious creature targets two young couples on holiday in the woods. One of them develops a strange connection to the creature, whilst the others are terrified. What is the nature of its interest in him? SC, 84pg, b&w $8.99 BROADSWORD COMICS SCHOOL BITES/CHERRI CREEPER POSTER by Holly G! Holly Golightly (colorist of Tarot, creator of Vampfire, writer/artist on Sabrina, Josie & the Pussycats, and CosmoGirl) gives you a sneak peek of her upcoming 2004 project, School Bites!, featuring a poster of the sexy, sassy vampire, Cherri Creeper! This full- color poster measures approx. 18" x 24" and is also available as a Limited Exclusive Edition signed by the Holly! (CAUT: 2) REG.—Poster, 18x24, FC $9.99 SGN.—Poster, 18x24, FC $19.99 JIM BALENT'S TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE MUG Art by Jim Balent Jim Balent created this enchanting image of Tarot to make your morning cup of coffee especially magickal! Wake up to the sexiest witch in comics with this mug, featuring full- color wraparound art. Comes boxed with illustrated label. Mug $18.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JIM BALENT'S 3 LITTLE KITTENS: PURRR-FECT WEAPONS #1-3 by Jim Balent Offered again are all three issues of Jim Balent's 3 Little Kittens: Purrr-fect Weapons, featuring the first-ever adventure of the feline freedom fighters Catress, Jaguara, and Kitty Pop, battling the insanely evil Latex Red! Each issue ships (in equal quantities) with two different Jim Balent covers! FC, 32pg $2.95Ea. ********************* BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL AQUARIAN AGE: JUVENILE ORION VOLUME 1 GN Sixteen-year-old Mana returns to her hometown to unite with her childhood sweetheart after 7 years. But Kaname seems to have changed during their years apart. Mana's presence sets off a chain of events that changes the lives of Kaname and his beast firend Naoya forever. Their classmates Isshin and Tsukasa, and their teacher Tomonori find themselves drawn to her as well. They soon discover that they are all a part of the Aquarian Age -- a secret war raging for thousands of years. Now the fate of the world hangs in the balance as one girl meets her destiny. (CAUT: 3) SC, 208pg, b&w $9.99 GALAXY ANGEL VOLUME 2 GN The Angel Troupe continue their voyage to safety, and make a stop at Planet Oasia, known for its hot springs. Ranpha has an ulterior motive for going to the planet - to find the "Secret Hot Spring" that will foresee her future lover. However, things don't always go as planned... Ranpha and Milfeulle fall into Lulu's trap and are captured. Lulu tells Takuto to hand over Prince Shiva for their safe return. What will Takuto do? Contains material not available with the original Japanese release! Includes: bonus manga "Road of GA" by Kanan – featuring four full color pages, character profiles, translation notes, and more! (CAUT: 3) SC, 208pg, b&w $9.99 DI GI CHARAT THEATER: LEAVE IT TO PIYOKO GN by Hina Pyocola Analogue III, also known as Piyoko, is the leader of the evil organization known as the Black Gema Gema Gang. She came to earth with one mission-to kidnap the princess of Di Gi Charat, Dejiko, and hold her ransom! Move over, Dejiko! Piyoko takes the spotlight in this two-volume series. Take a look into the daily lives of the Black Gema Gema Gang as they figure out their plans to kidnap Dejiko while trying to survive on the little money they have left. And now that Piyoko's loyal subjects-Rik, Ky, and Coo-are here, she needs to worry about more mouths to feed! Includes: bonus illustrations of "Black Gema Gema Gang's Daily Routine", character profiles, and translation notes. (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.99 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A CADILLACS AND DINOSAURS VOLUME 3: TIME IN OVERDRIVE TP by Mark Schultz & Steve Stiles Sale! Was $14.95! Collects Xenozoic Tales #9-12, featuring eight stories and ten pages of never-before published sketches. Beautiful artwork in this collection of the award- winning series. Published by Kitchen Sink in 1993. SC, 8x11, 128pg, b&w SRP: $5.99 O/A HUMOROUS ILLUSTRATION TP Sale! Was $24.95! The only book on the market revealing the creative secrets of the greatest humorous illustrators in the industry, with lots of fine examples. The tools, techniques, mediums, and illustrations of 14 artists are detailed, along with personal commentary by each of the featured creators, including Maurice Sendak, Jules Feiffer, Will Eisner, Sergio Aragonés, Mort Drucker, Al Jaffee, and others. SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w SRP: $9.99 O/A THE INVISIBLE DIRTY OLD MAN GN by Richard McEnroe & Aulisio de Souza Sale! Was $9.95! The last living descendant of the Invisible Man inherits his ancestor's notorious formula and life around town becomes much more interesting as he starts disrobing all the best looking ladies to be found. A motion picture starring Brinke Stevens was planned based on this, but never produced. Great airbrush-style graphic novel. Published by Red Giant in 1998. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC SRP: $3.99 ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW SC Adapted and Illustrated by Bo Hampton Warehouse Find! Unavailable for Many Years! Ichabod Crane, an awkward schoolmaster, courts the loveliest maiden in the village, but his archrival — and the resurfacing of a legendary ghostly rider — interfere with his matrimonial plans! (STAR04478) SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC SRP: $6.95 **************** PROFILI: THE "OTHER" UNDERGROUND—THE IRVING KLAW ARCHIVES SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 48pg, PC SRP: $16.99 PROFILI: LILI ST. CYR—HER INTIMATE SECRETS SC Imported from Italy! The statuesque model/performer was regarded by many as the Queen of Striptease, and her performances throughout the 1940s and '50s are fondly remembered through twenty-one full-page photographs. Included are several pages of catalog ads for her lingerie line, as well as posters advertising her live performances. English and Italian text. MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 40pg, PC SRP: $16.99 CARNAL COMICS CARNAL COMICS: THE INSIDE STORY OF ART, SEX, & PORN STARS by Loren, Sanford & Crompton SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $5.95 CARNAL SAMPLER PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4), b&w $10.95 CARTOON BOOKS BONE VOLUME 9: CROWN OF HORNS SC by Jeff Smith Trapped in the doomed city of Atheia while the fate of the Valley is decided by two raging armies, Thorn is haunted by the dangerous and mysterious object of power known as the Crown of Horns. Guarded by dragons, the Crown of Horns is the only thing that Thorn believes can stop the Locust and end the war... but how, and at what price? Fone Bone believes he knows what the price will be, and he must decide where his heart truly lies... SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w $16.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BONE HARDCOVER COLLECTIONS by Jeff Smith Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins — Fone, Phoney, and Smiley — as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. Three volumes filled with the charming stories that continue to surprise and delight readers the world over. VOL. 4: DRAGONSLAYER (STAR06528)?HC, b&w $24.95 VOL. 5: ROCKJAW: MASTER OF THE EASTERN BORDER (STAR07902)?HC, b&w $22.95 VOL. 6: OLD MAN'S CAVE (STAR09915)?HC, b&w $23.95 ********************* CHANTING MONKS PRESS AGONY IN BLACK VOLUME 2 #2 by Various Drop in at the Starlite Cafe, where author Michael R. Colangelo introduces you to a blues-loving drug lord holding power over his customers, and a toolbox full of pain for those who get out of line! Wayne Allen Sallee (Sex Crimes) takes you down the dark streets of South Side Chicago to show you what really dwells in the shadows and alleyways; join Simon Bewick (Agony in Black Volume I) as he leads you down a river in Viet Nam where something is drawing a group of soldiers nearer to doom, before surfacing once again in the rural United States, with devastating consequences. Author Paul Tremblay is here also, waving a very sinister, very supernatural Black Flag. Joe Monks chips in with "Interrogation," a story of sadistic inquiry with a hideous twist ending. Artwork provided by Anthony Ruggiero, Chris Burnham, Bryan Baugh, James Helkowski, and others. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.95 ZACHERLEY'S MIDNITE TERRORS by Various Since the 1950s, John Zacherle has been a legend amongst the giants of horror. A horror- show host for Shock Theatre and Chiller Theatre, a radio DJ, singer (with Rob Zombie), and a movie star (among other things), Zach has never had his own comic book... until now! Zacherley's Midnight Terrors features work by Bob Tinnel and Neil Vokes, John Skerchock and Mike Koneful, Bryan Baugh, Frank Forte and Joseph M. Monks, and James Helkowski. Midnight Terrors covers the full spectrum of horror comics, from'50s- era EC-style storytelling and artwork, to'70s-era House of Mystery-style tales, to some of today's most cutting edge horror, all accompanied by the classic creepiness and sardonic humor of Zacherley, himself! Also included are pin-ups by from renowned artists, and two fabulous flip-covers by Ken Meyer Jr. (Cry for Dawn) and legendary Famous Monsters cover artist, Basil Gogos! General Audiences. b&w, 48pg $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GARDENS OF THE DEAD PORTFOLIO Legendary illustrator Bernie Wrightson teams up with writer Joe Monks (on a unique portfolio that combines five original, fully rendered black and white zombie illustrations with an interwoven story printed on the reverse of each plate. 11 x14 suitable and for matting and framing, in an illustrated envelope. Portfolio, 11x24, b&w $20.00 *********************** CHAOS SOCIETY PATH OF THE DAMNED VOLUME 2 GN by Mariano Krasmanski & Guillermo Ortiz The heroes of the Path of the Damned go through some more adventures with a trickster and have some fights with the rioting Lunar occupants in Jonstown. Also, the heroes learn of their next adventure at the holy Kero Fin — the birthplace of Orlanth and place were a big battle was fought. Path of the Damned is a comic based on the world of Glorantha, previously the setting of the classic RuneQuest Role-Playing Game, and the new HeroWars RPG from Issaries Inc., and shows the funny side of the fantasy world created by Greg Stafford. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 50pg, FC $8.00 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING WINSOR MCCAY EARLY WORKS VOLUME 3 TP by Max Allan Collins, Rick Fletcher, & Dick Locher More "Tales of the Rarebit Fiend" (1907 strips, "Little Sammy Sneeze," "A Pilgrim's Progress," (1907 strips), and dozens of McCay's editorial illustrations from his New York period. Another handsome, compact, and affordable collection of the work of Winsor McCay, the cartoon genius and the animation pioneer. SC, 200pg, b&w $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WINSOR MCCAY EARLY WORKS VOLUME 1 TP by Windsor McCay Collects "Tales of the Rarebit Fiend," "Tales of the Jungle Imp," "Little Sammy Sneeze," "A Pilgrim's Progress," and much more! This is a handsome, compact, and affordable collection of the entire early works of Windsor McCay, the cartoon genius behind Little Nemo in Slumberland. (STAR20243) SC, 222pg, b&w $19.95 ******************* COMIC CAVALCADE STARGATE SG-1: POW #1 DRAKE PAINTED COVER EDITION by Ryan Drake & Renato Guedes Hot new painter Ryan Drake serves up this cool new cover featuring Daniel and Teal'c! The greatest sci-fi show on television comes to comics for the first time in a full-length action-packed series! Reconnaissance has discovered an alien invasion force with plans of conquest for planet Earth. Caught in a firefight, the escaping team from Stargate Command unknowingly allows a mysterious serpent headed Goa'uld Lord access into the SGC. The invaders lay waste to the debarkation chamber, while locking a naquadah laced bomb onto the Stargate. In the resulting attack, Colonel Jack O'Neill finds himself on a distant world, face to face with a thousand Goa'uld warriors. With the SGC under lockdown and O'Neill already a prisoner of war, the SG1 team must find a way to remove a doomsday bomb from the gate and rescue him from a Goa'uld fortress. Limited to just 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg $5.99 HELLINA COMPANION BIKINI COVER EDITION by Doug Miers, Juan Jose Ryp, & Loren Hernandez Hot new artist Paulo unveils this sexy new cover! This special companion book lays out all the mysteries of Hellina! Sandra Lords is a troubled girl, with the powers of Hell at the disposal of her other personality, Hellina! From her friends and foes, to her powers and weaknesses, we cover it all with lots of new art and an exclusive new short story. Limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE READERS FC, 16pg $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI: ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR #6—ARCHER EDITION by Billy Tucci Shi is ready for war, captured on this special edition cover! Billy Tucci provides the exclusive cover for this special edition of just 1,000 copies! b&w, 32pg SRP: $5.95 O/A SHI: ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR CONNECTING COVER SET #7 by Billy Tucci Billy Tucci turns up the heat on the scorching two-part connecting special edition Shi cover! Don't miss this exclusive new cover for this special edition of just 500 sets, bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) Set (x2), b&w $13.95 O/A WOLVERINE/SHI: BEAUTY & BEAST COVER cover by Billy Tucci Wolverine vs Shi, with a limited edition cover! Don't miss this exclusive new cover by Billy Tucci for this special edition of just 1,500 copies! FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 *********************** COMICSONE HEAVEN SWORD & DRAGON SABRE #9 GN by Louis Cha & Wing Shing Ma The beautiful Mong Choi and Yuen Ming Elders are holding the leader of many great clans hostage. Even Tai-Tsung Ho - leader of K'un L'un has been taken captive. What could she be planning? WuJi and the Ming Rebels mean to find out! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 IRON WOK JAN #8 GN by Shinji Saijyo Mr. Otani grooms yet another promising young cook who he hopes will finally defeat Jan. Okonogi presents his entry for best spring roll. Also Dan is back! Plus more culinary dishes fly… SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 JUNK FORCE VOLUME 2 TP by Hideki Kakinuma & Sword Yuusuke Louis and the gang come a across two strange men. Both appear to be potential allies but one of them has a more sinister intent. Also a group of derelict nomads prove to be vile mechanical entities that must be stopped! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 MY SASSY GIRL #3 GN by Ho Sik Kim & Dae Hong Min Geon-Woo is lead kicking and screaming into even more unsavory circumstances. And unbelievably he finally stands up for himself. Too bad it's not against his "sassy" assertive young friend. The frequently painful relationship comedy continues! SC, 6x8, 128pg, FC $13.95 ONEGAI TWINS VOLUME 1 GN The highly anticipated follow-up to the Onegai Teacher series is here! Maiku Kamishiro is an orphan, whose only memory of his childhood is a picture of his house, himself, and his twin sister. In an attempt to find out about his past Maiku moves into his childhood home. Soon after two girls suddenly enter into Maiku's single life. One of them is his twin sister, and the other is a perfect stranger. But which is which? From there begins a tangled give-and-take relationship between Maiku and the blue-eyed girls. Find out who is Maiku's real blood relative. MMPB, 300pg $7.95 SNK VS CAPCOM VOLUME 1: SVC CHAOS TP by Wah Chen & Fat Ip SVC Chaos draws on characters from the world's three most popular fighting game series — Street Fighter, King of Fighters, and SNK vs. Capcom! There exists a limbo realm where the cost of admission is death! Here, a new battlefield is populated by the most powerful and fearsome martial artists the world has ever known. The PlayStation 2 game will be released in February 2004! SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $13.95 STORM RIDERS VOLUME 1: A TALE OF NO NAME NOVEL by Wing Shing Ma Storm Riders: A Tale of No Name is the anxiously awaited first novel spotlighting Nameless. Here we come to know a very different more brash figure — a change from the humble soft-spoken powerhouse we have grown to love. Learn of young Nameless' upbringing as a youth and how he came to become the venerable character now in the forefront of Storm Riders: Invading Sun! MMPB, 300pg $7.95 TOP SPEED VOLUME 1 GN by George Lau & ComicsKey Pacific Road is the meeting place for those who hunger for speed. Four groups constantly challenge each other for dominance, while the spectators place their bets. One night, a unknown taxicab leaves everyone in the dust. Behind the wheel is Tian, a young man who lost his famous racing father in a car accident. Little does he know that his job as a taxi driver, will soon expose his unbelievable driving skills. Naturally, everyone wants a piece of this superior driver - this driver with nothing but hatred for racing. Fast cars, hot girls and plenty of action cruise your way in March! SC, 6x8, 192pg, FC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHAOLIN SOCCER 2 GN SET First time in Previews! Previously offered in Previews Update! Young kung fu adept Sing is an honorbound disciple of the legendary Shaolin Temple. His sole goal in life is to find a way to package the philosophy and physical teachings of his beloved Shaloin kung fu so that contemporary masses can learn, benefit, and apply those doctrines to their daily life. When he hooks up with a former soccer champion, he quickly realizes that the world's most popular sport may just be the vehicle to spread Shaolin kung fu all over the globe. Shaolin Soccer is the hilarious comic book adaptation of Steven Show's incredibly popular Hong Kong movie of the same name. Set $24.50 ******************** STAR OF THE MONTH STORM RIDERS PART 2: INVADING SUN VOLUME 1 TP by Wing Shing Ma Invading Sun wraps up loose ends and spirals forward with a whole new story arc as strange alliances are born and torn asunder. The long-awaited return of Conquer is finally at hand and the greatest test of might for Wind and Cloud is upon them! Will the sins of the Master finally come to an end? (STAR20238) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC (Note Price) $9.95 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A NOW VOLUME 1 TP by Sung Woo Park A long lost fighting art from the master of all masters resurfaces and a mysterious cadre is hell-bent on claiming it. A bookworm named Yu Se Ha, the youngest of these protectors, and Rin Yhun, the young daughter of legendary heritage join forces with Bi-Ryu — holder of the lost fighting art. Cat-people, epic sword battles, magic and mystery await you in Now, the newest manga from ComicsOne! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 ********************** STARS OF THE MONTH IRON WOK JAN GN #6 by Shinji Saijyo With the Cooking Competition at an end, it's back to the Gobancho restaurant for more great food and a possible new recruit. Also a hotheaded chef thinks he's ready to challenge the mighty Iron Wok Jan! (STAR20009) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 CRAYON SHIN-CHAN GN #6 by Yoshito Usui Airline passangers beware! A five year-old menace famous for indecent exposure is boarding Gate 11. The antics of everyone's favorite toddler-terror continue in Crayon Shinchan! (STAR20210) SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w $9.95 SAINT LEGEND GN #6 by Andy Seto The trial of Wuku continues. Apex stands poised to take the Monkey King's head with the infamous God Killer blade. Is this the end of legendary Ultimate Fighting God? On the other side of the world The Holy Vagabond takes a tumultuous stroll with his Godfather before violently returning to the Jade Emperor's palace with his Hell Sky Blade! (STAR20234) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $13.95 ******************** COM.X CLA$$WAR #5 by Rob Williams & Travel Foreman The war on Glenada explodes as U.S. troops find themselves thrust into the heart of the battle. Amid the gunfire, the trap for American is set, and Enola Gay are waiting for a superhuman showdown with their former teammate. Meanwhile, back in America, Jefferson's horror continues. As he comes to terms with his new powers, he slowly becomes aware of the terrible price he has paid for his transformation. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.50 THE LAST AMERICAN TP by Alan Grant & John Wagner, & Mick McMahon United States Army Captain Ulysses S. Pilgrim awakes from 20 years in cryogenic suspension to find a changed world; nuclear war has ravaged all that he knew. He's now left with the task of restoring order and keeping the peace — and doing everything in his power to start over again. But first: the search for his fellow survivors… Collecting all four issues of the 1990 mini-series, finally the true glory of McMahon's groundbreaking contribution can be appreciated in one volume, complete with a brand-new cover by McMahon. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 132pg, FC $19.99 CPM MANGA COMIC PARTY BOOK 1: PARTY TIME! GN by Hakone Odawara, Seneka Wakujyu, Hitomi Umemoto, & Various Can a group of young, borderline-talented artists churn out their independent comics before the big festival? Will they ever have a hit? And more importantly, what yaoi couple will they draw? This is the only Comic Party anthology series actually drawn by real independent manga artists! This collection of short stories about creating manga is an immensely popular and well-known property in Japan. SC, 168pg, b&w $9.99 DARK ANGEL VOLUME 2 GN?NEW PRINTING by Kia Asamiya New Compact Format! New Lower Price! Dark must face three great challenges that will confirm him as a Phantom Saint: a skilled human martial arts opponent, a magical demon, and a rite of passage in the Underworld! Original story and art by manga superstar, Kia Asamiya, artist of Uncanny X-Men and Batman: Child of Dreams! SC, 224pg, b&w $9.99 TREASURE HUNTER BOOK 1 GN by Hitoshi Tomizawa From the creator of Alien Nine! He is the greatest adventurer that has ever lived! His name is Jubei, and he is the Treasure Hunter! Jubei is hired by a mysterious woman to retrieve a mystical food that grants eternal youth. It's a simple job, but when Jubei learns the secret of the special ingredient, he realizes that this job won't be a piece of cake! Written and drawn by Hitoshi Tomizawa, Treasure Hunter is filled with action, adventure and comedy, and is sure to appeal to fans of Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider and the Slayers line of graphic novels! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH CALL ME PRINCESS TP—NEW PRINTING by Tomoko Taniguchi Mako has dreams of being swept off her feet by a handsome prince. She wants to forget about her high school trials and tribulations... but mostly she just wants someone to love her and call her princess. (STAR19697) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: WELCOME TO LODOSS ISLAND BOOK ONE TP by Rei Hyakuyashiki Journey back to Lodoss Island for tales of dragons and dwarves, paladins and princesses, magic and... madness?! All your favorite characters from Record of Lodoss War are back and sillier than ever in this series of madcap short strips that poke fun at all the high fantasy stereotypes you have come to love. (STAR18512) SC, 5x8, 128pg, b&w $15.95 CROSSGEN ENTERTAINMENT NEGATION WAR PART TWO Written By Tony Bedard; Penciled By Paul Pelletier A gathering of heroes! With Negation invasion fleets overrunning worlds throughout the galaxy, space-soldier Samandahl Rey races against time to unite his fellow Sigil-bearers and mount a counterattack! And as the greatest heroes – and villains – from across the CrossGen Universe assemble, what is the ultimate power couple of Evinlea and Charon up to? FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale April 21 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: THE WILD HUNT #3 Written By Brian Pulido; Penciled By Jim Cheung On the run and outnumbered, Lady Death must lead her band of freedom fighters on a perilous journey across Europe. Their goal: stop the Eldritch from taking over the Vatican! But who is the traitor in their midst? And is Lady Death in love? Expect the unexpected as Brian Pulido and Jim Cheung continue to turn everything upside down! FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale April 28 SOJOURN #34 Written By Ian Edginton; Penciled By Greg Land Triple troll trouble! First, Arwyn & Co. must face an entire troop of trolls to free the Iskani leader! Next, the exotic troll bounty hunter Khiva tracks our avenging archer! Finally, Mordath, leader of the trolls, seeks out info on the mysterious mage Pallias…but who will help him? FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale April 21 ABADAZAD #4 Written By J.M. DeMatteis; Penciled By Mike Ploog Who is pulling Kate's strings? Our troubled teen is anxious to find her lost brother, but before her journey truly begins, Mary Annette drags Kate into a village of living puppets! Who is Miss Stringer, and is she to be trusted…or is she a tyrant? FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale April 7 BRATH #15 Written By Chuck Dixon; Penciled By Andrea Di Vito Sea chase on the far side of the world! Brath and Ule hit the open sea – with the Imperial navy hot on their tails! Will the Hammer of Ure become the master and commander of the ocean…or is he all washed up? FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale April 28 EL CAZADOR #6 Written By Chuck Dixon; Penciled By Steve Epting Captain Sin and Redhand Harry finally meet face-to-face… or is that blade-to-blade? The undermanned and outgunned El Cazador is in the fight of its life against Harry Newcomb and his newly refitted ship. If they are to survive, Cinzia must rally her unwilling crew…but will they battle back? FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale April 7 KISS KISS, BANG BANG #4 Written By Tony Bedard; Penciled By Mike Perkins Brainwashed! Agent Stephanie Shelley returns to MI6 with a new assignment from the lethal Lazarus Bale: assassinate Director Pilchard! In her darkest hour, will the UK's top spy carry out her enemy's dastardly command? Plus: who is the beautiful, battlin' buzzsaw named Phillipa Westlake? FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale April 14 ROUTE 666 #22 Written By Tony Bedard; Penciled By Karl Moline The shivering ship of 20,000 cold corpses! Deep behind the Iron Curtain, Cassie searches for the gateway to Perdition. But what she and her small team find instead is a ghost ship trapped in the ice…its frozen passengers just waiting for a warm body to stop by! Brrrrrrr! FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale April 21 WAY OF THE RAT #24 Written By Chuck Dixon; Penciled By Luke Ross Now strikes the Ring of Fists! With Boon nowhere to be found, the Silken Ghost must battle the master of the Ring of Fists! Meanwhile, Boon and friends are lost and thousands of miles from Zhumar – and Po Po may have cost them their only way home! FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale April 28 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING 2020 VISIONS HC by Jamie Delano, Frank Quitely, Steve Pugh, Warren Pleece, & James Romberger Jamie Delano's tour de force follows the lives of a disjointed family, struggling to survive in the morally and socially decadent United States of 2020. From psychotic venereal diseases to exclusive human breeding facilities, the future never looked so bleak, or so hopeful. Includes an afterward by the author and an introduction by Richard Kadrey (Metrophage, Accelerate). MATURE READERS HC, 6x9, 296pg, b&w $29.95 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS BURGLAR BILL #4 by Paul Grist Police Constable Stephen Hill and Burglar Bill join forces when Granville goes missing in the city sewers. But there's a lot more hiding underground than they bargained for! b&w, 24pg (4 of 6) $2.95 BURGLAR BILL SWAG BAG Your chance to catch up with the adventures of Burglar Bill as he matches wits with the local police and the local bad guys! This pack contains the first three issues of the six- issue series from the creator of Kane and Jack Staff. Also included are Burglar Bill and Police Constable Kelvin Flats finger puppets, so you can entertain your friends! Bag $8.75 DARK PLANET PRODUCTIONS ESPER: UNDERTOW GN by James Hudnall & Greg Horn The classic series returns, with full-color art by Marvel Comics artist, Greg Horn! Skye Lanning is just a normal teenager until she discovers she has psychic powers. Now she's being pursued by strange men and not for reasons you would think. Fortunately, the ESPers are also after her. But who can she trust? (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 140pg, FC $14.99 2 TO THE CHEST #3 by James Hudnall & Jose Aviles The relentless story of policeman Troy Geist gets stranger! As Troy comes ever closer to solving the ultimate mystery, he finds himself hunted by multiple teams made up of opposing forces. But if he does find the answers he seeks, will they give him what he seeks… or make his life all that much harder to deal with? (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.99 ROGUES #3 by El Torres & JJ Ryp Bram and The Weasel have failed. Reshef, God of Fire is free at last! And the city of Gerada is being burned to ashes. When the nobles run, and the army flees, only the Thieves of Gerada can save the city. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.99 DAY ONE COMICS ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS CONVENTION EDITION COMICS ROCKET PACK by Steve Conley & Various Never available through Previews before! It's "The Secret of Mooch's Loot" and other stories! This Mylar package contains all seven issues of the Astounding Space Thrills Convention comics — previously only available at the largest U.S. comics conventions. Contains bonus features including pin-ups and stories by John Gallagher, Mark Wheatley, Alex Robinson, J.C. Vaughn and others. Included in each package is a bonus signed sketch by AST writer and artist, Steve Conley! (CAUT: 4) Pack (x7) $12.95 ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS COLOR COMICS ROCKET PACK by Steve Conley & Various "The Mask of Cydonia" and other stories! This Mylar package contains all five Image Comics issues of Astounding Space Thrills (#1-4 and the Galaxy-Sized AST #1). Features covers and flip-covers by Ken Kelly, Kelly Freas, Dave Dorman, Dave Gibbons, Jeff Smith, Jack Davis and Mitch O'Connell. Includes pin-ups and features by Marty Baumann, Frank Cho, Rudy Nebres, Pat Boyette and others. Pack (x5) $12.95 DEL REY GUNDAM SEED GN by Masatsugu Iwase Taking place in an alternate universe, this series allows the artists and writers to draw on the deep history of Gundam without being restricted to it. Featuring a new variety of Gundam designs, you'll be introduced to the Cosmic Era, where a war is underway between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals. Through a twist of fate, Kira Yamato becomes the pilot of the Coordinator Alliance's Strike Gundam prototype. Kira has no choice but to fight his own people in order to protect his friends! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $10.99 NEGIMA VOLUME 1 GN by Ken Akamatsu Negi Springfield is 10 years old, and has just graduated form a British school for wizards. After meeting with the school headmaster to discuss his graduate work assignment, he finds that he'll be moving to Japan — to teach English at an all-girls high school. He's under strict instructions not to use his powers, but Negi finds he can't help himself. And yet, sometimes his good intentions make things worse! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $10.99 TSUBASA GN by CLAMP Sakura is the princess of the Clow. She has a mysterious power that no one understands. But it can change the world. On the day she goes to the dig to declare her love for Syaoran, a mysterious symbol is uncovered that will have vast repercussions for Sakura and Syaoran. It marks the beginning of a quest that will take Syaoran and his friends through worlds that will be familiar to any CLAMP fan, as our heroes encounter places and characters from Chobits, Magic Knight Rayearth, XXXholic, and more! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $10.99 XXXHOLIC VOLUME 1 GN by CLAMP Watanuki Kimihiro is haunted by visions. When he's drawn into a shop owned by a witch, he gets the chance to dispel the spirits that haunt him. But he's tricked into paying off the cost of the service! The shop owner, Yuuko, explains that a person must have the strength of will not only to understand his or her needs, but to give up something incredibly precious in return. But what Yuuko and Watanuki don't know is that they're about to have some visitors named Sakura and Syaoran from a land called Clow! Crosses over with CLAMP's other hit series Tsubasa! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $10.99 DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA #4 by Trampas Whiteman & Sean J. Jordan, Mike S. Miller, & Rael The Oath and the Measure demand much of the knights of Solamnia, and Huma becomes fearful of the consequences when he lies to his superior about the appearance of Magius, a childhood friend who has since become a powerful mage. Things go from bad to worse as one of the evil dreadwolves taunts Huma with the suggestion that Magius has played him as a pawn to protect himself. But there is little time to think about such things as the Dark Queen's forces launch a surprise attack. Cover by Rael. FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE #29 by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley PLAYERS AND PAWNS: Part 2 (of 5)—Cobra Commander has returned to power, but our heroes barely have time to worry about that! While Barrel Roll sneaks around on Cobra Island, the team regroups after a very public attack on their leadership. Elsewhere, Destro and his Iron Grenadiers prepare for their first major operation since leaving Cobra. Meanwhile, the jungles of Sierra Gordo are alive with the sound of combat as Recondo, Ripcord, Dart, Low-Light, and Tunnel Rat face down a group of high-tech commandos determined to leave the tiny nation in ruin. It's action in the jungle and manipulation in the shadows as "Players and Pawns" continues! FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE: FRONTLINE VOLUME 2—HISTORY REPEATING TP by Brandon Jerwa & Eddy Barrows To long-time G.I. Joe fans, the codename "Chuckles" conjures up images of an undercover agent with a love for loud Hawaiian shirts. Those days are long gone now; yesterday's methods don't apply to the modern world of espionage, and yesterday's soldiers have learned to adapt quickly or die trying. After spending four years working his way up through the Cobra ranks, Chuckles is called in to broker a deal with an independent commando leader. The Joes plan to use this meeting as an opportunity to extract Chuckles safely, but when G.I. Joe and COBRA descend on the meeting place, they find a deadly new enemy waiting for them: Tyler Wingfield wants revenge for his father's death, and he'll betray both sides to reach his goals! Collects G.I. Joe: Frontline #11-14. Cover by Francis Manipul (Witchblade)! SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.95 G.I. JOE RELOADED #2 by John Ney Reiber & Eddy Barrows "Overwatch." The stolen Black Dragon war drone has spearheaded Cobra's shock assault on Philadelphia — the birthplace of American democracy. Now Cobra Commander unleashes a platoon of deadly urban combat specialists, the Street Vipers, to steal the Constitution itself. Outgunned and outnumbered, the G.I. Joe team fights to keep the heart of the nation out of Cobra Commander's ruthless hands — only to face the ultimate betrayal, when a traitor shows the unsuspecting Joes where his true loyalty lies. FC, 32pg $2.95 HACK/SLASH #1 by Tim Seeley & Stefano Caselli Cassie Hack, the daughter of the notorious Slasher, the "Lunch Lady," travels the world with her monstrous partner, Vlad, hunting and destroying Slashers wherever they may be, in whatever form they may take. But Cassie may have met her match when the residents of Eminence, Indiana, become victims, one-by-one, of a vicious undead killer and his army of zombie pets. Cassie and Vlad will have to wade, hip-deep, through undead hamsters, cats, and dogs to save a beautiful veterinarian from a monster that makes all those popcorn Slashers look like Mother Teresa! From the demented minds of Lovebunny & Mr. Hell writer and G.I. Joe artist, Tim Seeley, and Vampirella penciler, Stefano Casseli! Perfect bound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $4.95 THE HEDGE KNIGHT #6 by George R.R. Martin & Ben Avery, & Mike S. Miller Dunk was a knight who remembered the vows: to protect the weak and innocent. But that may have cost him everything when he protects a young woman from the malevolent Prince Aerion Targaryen. Now Dunk's simple dream — to ride in the tournament — has finally come true in a twisted turn of fate. No more are the spoils of a mock battle at stake. He must now fight for his innocence, his honor, and his life! With six unlikely allies at his side, Dunk takes to the battlefield in the deadly trial by seven! Swords are no longer blunted. Tourney lances are traded in for war lances tipped with steel! The battle is joined as The Hedge Knight rides to its brutal and tragic conclusion! Available in two cover versions by Mike S. Miller and Anders Finer. COVER A/MILLER—FC, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.95 COVER B/FINER—FC, 32pg (6 of 6) $5.95 LOVEBUNNY & MR. HELL VOLUME 1 TP by Tim Seeley & Various Beth Bowers, a.k.a. Lovebunny, is a well-intentioned, but slightly ditsy super heroine trying to make it in the world. When trying to gain acceptance in the super community, her side kick/roommate/pet, Mr. Hell can make things… complicated. But for a creature from Hell, he has a big heart, and that's Beth's weak spot. This book collects the sold-out issues of Love Bunny's first appearance, and every Lovebunny appearance from Devil's Due, Image Comics, and Dead Dog Publishing. Perfect for guys and girls. SC, 5x7, 112pg, b&w $9.95 MICRONAUTS #2 by Dan Jolley & Pat Broderick The perfect time to jump into this series! The Micronauts discover that they might be in over their heads as their dangerous benefactor starts calling in favors. And when they journey to a jungle world filled with threats they'd never before imagined, the 'Nauts are forced to choose sides in a deadly territorial struggle, in "Hell is Green." Cover by Pat Broderick. FC, 32pg $2.95 MISPLACED #4 by Josh Blaylock with Angelo Tsang Alyssa was born in Realm 77, a hi-tech utopia who's controlling government feared her constant challenging of authority. So much so, that they ordered her death! Even after escaping to Earth, Alyssa was pursued, as dormant powers she didn't even know she had were unleashed. Reunited with her robo-dog, Tink, and powered-up, Alyssa's ready to face her foes, storm Realm 77 for the answers she seeks... and do some serious damage in the process! Cover by Josh Blaylock and Sunder Raj. FC, 32pg $3.50 STREET FIGHTER #7 by Ken Siu-Chong & UDON UDON celebrates Street Fighter's 15th Anniversary in style with the launch of the new comic series, exploding onto shelves with the jumbo-sized 48-page seventh issue! The battle truly begins this month as Ryu sets out on his epic global journey. Meanwhile, Cammy, reborn without any past or memories, adjusts to life as a member of the elite British Delta Red Anti-Terrorist Team while looking for answers about her past. Plus: an exclusive backup story and jaw-dropping alternate cover by X-Men superstar, Salvador Larocca! Also available as a Power Foil cover edition by Jo Chen, limited to 5,000 copies! COVER A/TSANG COVER—FC, 48pg $4.50 COVER B VARIANT/LAROCCA COVER—FC, 48pg $4.50 COVER C/CHEN POWER FOIL LTD COVER—FC, 48pg $13.75 VOLTRON VOLUME 2 #4 by Dan Jolley & Marie Croall, & EJ Su The brewing storm comes to a head in the penultimate issue of "Paradise Lost!" On the run from the bizarre Vehicle Voltron, the Arusian Lion team takes refuge in a remote location in an effort to re-charge... but no one could have expected the brutal confrontation that follows! Who will emerge victorious? Will the Drules prove too tough for either Voltron team? Find out in "Convergence!" FC, 32pg $2.95 WAR STONE: ABADDON INVADES by Josh Blaylock & Matt Cossin Abaddon is a fantastical world of elves, wizards and dragons with one catch… the magic they rely on for power is gone, depleted like a natural resource. And the evil Asmodeus, a dark sorcerer who lords over legions of ogres and goblins, has decided to invade another world ripe with magic… and a populace who hasn't the slightest clue how to wield it! Earth. It's up to CERBERUS — a secret alliance of human mages and fantasy beings — to stop him. CERBERUS uses state-of-the-art high tech, and ancient magical methods, to guard the rifts between Earth and Abaddon, and keep the worlds from crossing. To succeed, they must find the long-lost half-elf/half-human, Dylan Forester… the only one capable of using the legendary Warstone and stopping Asmodeus! The problem is that Dylan, a New York City native, has no idea at all that he's an elf! SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $4.95 DH PUBLISHING HINO HORROR VOLUME 3: ONINBO AND THE BUGS FROM HELL PART 1 GN by Hideshi Hino Oninbo is a bug-eating demon that spends his time hunting down his favorite treat — Bugs from Hell! These grotesque creatures live in the hearts of humans who have suffered traumatic experiences. There they grow, and haunt their hosts, until they are ready to feed off the very souls that nourish them! Oninbo is no hero, but would rather swallow one whole than let it escape to feed off another human heart. Mamushinbo, his rival, makes his debut. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 HINO HORROR VOLUME 4: ONINBO AND THE BUGS FROM HELL PART 2 GN by Hideshi Hino In Part 2, Oinbo continues his demonic campaign against the Bugs from Hell, with an appearance by his nemesis Mamushinbo, plus new characters Himenbo and Sasorinbo. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 DON'T EAT ANY BUGS PRODUCTIONS R.Q.W. #4 by Ray Friesen Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale…! In this issue, Mellville gets marooned on a desert island! We learn that Eggner Von Shmoodledikes's freedom is only worth one comic book, and that walk-in toasters are both pointless and expensive. Also — the Vikings return, and this time, it's constitutional. b&w, 24pg $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER #27 by John Kovalic "Clanbook Mopey": Its All Hallow's Eve, and Big Brother is watching you: Gilly's big brother Walden, that is, clan leader of Mud Bay's Mopey Goths! It's a special look at one of the unsung anti-heroes! Plus, "Clanbook Moper," Lethargic Lad, The 3 Geeks, and Ps238! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #8 (AUG032170) b&w, 40pg $2.99 NODWICK #26 by Aaron Williams Our heroes are sent to a very remote monastery to safeguard a very unique magical artifact, but the forces of evil are out to get it as well! Can our stalwart-if-clueless band open up a cask of whoop-hinder on the attacking army of horrors? Read Nodwick #26 and find out! b&w $2.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY BANNOCK, BEANS, AND BLACK TEA HC by John Gallant & Seth Bannock, Beans, and Black Tea is a gripping and poignant illustrated memoir recounting one boy's experiences of deprivation and poverty growing up in a rural farming village during the Great Depression. The short stories are written by John Gallant and illustrated by his son Seth, better known to many as the New Yorker illustrator and award-winning D&Q cartoonist. Seth has hand-lettered and designed the entire book and it's packed with his new artwork. The book is bound with real cloth and the covers are silkscreen-printed. Written with a concise honesty and clarity, the stories reveal the sad reality of a boy growing up in brutal social and economic conditions. (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x6, 164pg, 2C $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CLYDE FANS: PART ONE GN by Seth Book One of this trilogy focuses on the lives of two brothers and their fan manufacturing company. After one more disastrous attempt at selling, Simon returns to the office defeated and unsure of what he'll do next. Even after studying manuals on the art of selling, he still can't seem to clinch that final deal. In the eyes of his brother Abraham, he is a failure. Here, Seth brilliantly explores the complex and fascinating relationship of the two brothers behind Clyde Fans. (STAR17173) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 160pg, 2C $7.95 VERNACULAR DRAWINGS: THE COLLECTED SKETCHBOOK DRAWINGS OF SETH HC Vernacular Drawings is a sumptuous, full-color, cloth bound coffee table book collecting the drawings of award-winning cartoonist, Seth. A broad range of subject matter is covered in this massive 212-page book; from portraits of early jazz greats and scenes of burlesque shows, to an oddly intriguing gallery of successful insurance salesmen circa 1947. Available exclusively in this cloth-bound edition, Vernacular Drawings is Seth's first 'non-comics' collection, a lavish, full-color art book that will appeal to aesthetes everywhere! (STAR14720) HC, 9x12, 212pg, FC $34.95 DREAMCHILDE PRESS QUANTUM: ROCK OF AGES #3 by Philip Clark, James Rodriguez, & Supriya Kalay Nick, Stoltz, and Billy continue their quest for the remaining fragments of the Quantum, leaving a post-apocalyptic Billings and arriving in... the middle of a concert? Plus: the evil Frosch plots to secure the Quantum fragments for himself, assembling his cross-time army in the process. But will he be able to control them? New series artist James Rodriguez joins writer Philip Clark, as they continue this 12-part time-travel epic! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 12) $2.99 DREAMWAVE DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS DEVIL MAY CRY #3 Written by Brad Mick; Art by Pat Lee After battling demonic flies, undead marionettes and facing the fury of the molten monstrosity known as the Phantom, Dante prepares to take on his most powerful foe and fellow Dark Knight Nelo Angelo in a battle to the finish. But is this tragic warrior Dante's foe or simply a forgotten friend from his past? FC, 40pg $3.95 Monthly DUEL MASTERS #6 Written by Brian Augustyn; Penciled by Jeremy Tiongson Colored by Morgan Thomas As more secrets from the strange, other realm unfold, a bizarre tale of valor and loss is revealed. The last of his kind, the beastman warrior Tantaar has one last task to perform to redeem himself, his long dead race and the woman who had been the love of his life. When Shobu plays Tantaar's card in a duel, however, the fatalistic warrior finds himself transported to the battle zone--facing his greatest enemy one last time! This series is a collaborative creation of Dreamwave, Hasbro, and Wizards of the Coast. It is based on the popular comics, television series, toys, and other merchandise in Japan with an estimated readership of 1.6 million! FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON #22 Written by Simon Furman; Penciled by Guido Guidi; Inked by Elaine To Colored by David Cheung Even empowered by the Spark of Combination, Optimus Prime and the Autobots may already be too late to stop the Terrorcons' Energon-frenzied rampage across Earth. And the Terrorcon leader isn't Prime's only problem. Within Unicron's Spark Core, former Decepticon leader Megatron wants out… and now he's got the body to do it! FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly ENERGON: DECEPTICONS DESTROY! Art by Don Figueroa This 24" x 36" poster from Dreamwave with art by Don Figueroa features the new Energon Decepticons in all their cunning, malicious glory. You didn't think we'd forget about all you Decepticons fans, did you?! Poster, 24x36, FC $5.95 TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA VOUME 3 TP Written by Simon Furman; Pencils by Guido Guidi/Don Figueroa; Inks by Elaine To Colors by Dreamwave Colors Transformers Armada and G1 clash explosively in this ultimate Transformers saga. It is the beginning of the end as a chaotic force from beyond the Armada-verse starts to make its presence felt, dispatching five lethal heralds to soften up both the Autobots and the Decepticons. With Optimus Prime stranded on an alternate Cybertron, one about to be consumed, no happy endings are guaranteed! This edition collects issues #12-18 of the current Transformers Armada series and contains Don Figueroa's first run on the series. SC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $20.95 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE #4 (ONGOING) Written by Brad Mick; Art by Don Figueroa Uh, oh it's the big guy! After lying dormant the one and only Omega Supreme returns to help save the day. But what dark secret has Omega been guarding for all these years and why did it propel him to leave Cybertron? But the real question is if he's powerful enough to stop the zealot Sunstorm? And to tie into DW's Megatron month fans can look forward to a special bonus story featuring the artwork of fanfave James Raiz. FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS ARMADA: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE #2 Written by Adam Patyk/Brad Mick; Art by Various Cover by Joe Ng New and classic fans can learn everything about the characters of the Transformers Armada universe in this issue, with bios of the respective Autobot and Decepticon leaders, Optimus Prime and Megatron, plus Jetfire, Rhinox, tons of Mini-Cons, and more! Find out their personalities and weaknesses, ogle the fantastic Dreamwave art, and learn how they all fit into the continuing world of Energon! Part 2 of a 3-Issue Finite Series. FC, 48pg (2 of 3) $4.95 Monthly DYNAMIC FORCES ADVANCE SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN JUNE 2004 DF IRON MAN FULL SIZE 15-INCH HEAD BUST The Iron Man Full Size Head Bust has been cast in resin and vacuplated for this special release! Looking exactly as if it stepped off the comic book page, designers and sculptors Alex Ross and Edward Endres have crafted a 15" tall and almost 12" wide masterpiece, which has been cast in resin and vacu-plated specially in time to celebrate Iron Man's 40th anniversary. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Bust $495.00 DF WOLVERINE MILLER 8-INCH STATUESQUE BUST Inspired by the awe-striking image from Wolverine #1 by Frank Miller, DF presents this exclusive bust, sculpted by Rick Force and painted by Dan Lane with incredible detail! Standing 8" tall atop an inspired base, the controlled arrogance of Logan is captured here as never before. (CAUT: 4) Bust $89.99 DF DAREDEVIL 40TH ANNIVERSARY STATUE Standing just under 7" tall and 4" wide, sculptors Gore Group have created a truly magnificent piece. DF has taken Joe Quesada's 2D pencils and turned them into a 3D diorama statue at an introductory price of just $69.99 to help commemorate Daredevil's 40th anniversary. Advance-solicited for release in 2004 release! (CAUT: 2 & 4) Statue $69.99 ************************ DF DAREDEVIL: FATHER SIGNED #1 Signed by writer/artist and Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $29.99 DF DAREDEVIL PREMIERE LITHOGRAPH Produced by artist extraordinaire and Marvel Editor-In-Chief, Joe Quesada! Lithograph measures 18" by 24" and is printed on 80 LB. Gallerie silk Stock. Lithography $19.99 DF SPIDER-MAN #1 SIGNED & CGC GRADED Spidey gets a new #1 issue, and DF has the signed editions! Choose from copies signed by writer Mark Millar or artists Terry & Rachel Dodson, each copy hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and including a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available as a CGC 9.6 graded issue! (CAUT: 2) MILLAR SIGNED—FC, 32pg $19.62 DODSONS SIGNED—FC, 32pg $29.99 CGC GRADED—FC, 32pg $69.99 DF SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN SIGNED #1-5 The first 5 sold out issues are now available signed by writer Paul Jenkins exclusively for Dynamic Forces! These are all first prints, and fans should jump in now, as supplies will be gone - especially considering that these are limited to just 99 limited, numbered and signed sets! Features a Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) Set $99.99 DF SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN STAN LEE SIGNED #1 Signed by Stan "the Man" Lee! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $169.99 DF ULTIMATES VOLUME 2 SIGNED #1 The greatest action comic of them all is back as the Ultimates head into their second series! And DF is on board with writer Mark Millar, signing this momentous first issue exclusively for your collection! Also available in a CGC 9.6 graded issue! (CAUT: 2) MILLAR EDITION—FC $29.99 CGC GRADED—FC $69.99 DF JLA/AVENGERS SIGNED #4 Signed by George Perez and Tom Smith! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $29.99 DFE POWERS VOLUME 2 #1 ALTERNATE COVER The grittiest, most realistic take on superheroes is back and better than ever! Writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Avon Oeming relaunch Powers with a brand new #1! Also available in an alternate cover signed by both creators! (CAUT: 2) ALTERNATE COVER—FC $6.99 SIGNED—FC $19.99 DFE STREET FIGHTER SIGNED #7 UDON celebrates Street Fighter's 15th Anniversary in style with the launch of the new comic series, exploding onto shelves with the jumbo-sized 48-page seventh issue! UDON is pulling out all of the stops for Street Fighter's year-long anniversary celebration, and it begins with this assault on the senses that features more art, more story, more bone- crunching action, and an exclusive back-up story and jaw-dropping alternate cover by X- Men superstar, Salvador Larocca! (CAUT: 2) FC $14.99 DF ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SIGNED #52 Signed by writer Brian Michael Bendis! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF THE DARKNESS/HULK SIGNED The biggest cross-over of 2004 is the Darkness meets the Hulk! Signed by writer Paul Jenkins! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $29.99 DF SQUADRON SUPREME ROSS LITHOGRAPH Alex Ross's stunning painting of the Squadron Supreme is now available as a high- quality DF Lithograph! It measures 18" x 24" and is printed on 80 LB. Gallerie silk stock. Also available signed by Ross! UNSIGNED—Lithograph $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph $49.99 DF INCREDIBLE HULK FULL SIZE 16-INCH HEAD BUST HOUSE COPY EDITION Now available as a very limited "House Copy" version! Designed by artist Alex Ross and sculpted by Mike Hill, the bust stands close to 16" tall from top to bottom (including base) and a foot wide front-to-back and side-to-side the scope of this piece needs to be seen to be believed! Over a year's worth of design, sculpting, and manufacturing! (CAUT: 4) Bust $399.99 DF SUPERMAN #204 SIGNED, REMARKED & CGC GRADED Superman gets a new, superstar creative team, and DF has the signed editions! Choose from copies signed by artist Jim Lee or writer Brian Azzarello! Each copy hand- numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and including a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available is a special Team-Signed Edition (signed by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and writer Brian Azzarello), or as a CGC 9.6 graded edition. (CAUT: 2) LEE SIGNED—FC $19.99 AZZARELLO SIGNED—FC $19.99 TEAM-SIGNED (C: 4)—FC $69.99 CGC GRADED—FC $69.99 DF ACTION COMICS AUSTEN SIGNED #814 Signed by writer Chuck Austen and cover artist Art Adams! Each signed copy is hand- numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) CHUCK AUSTEN EDITION—FC $19.99 ART ADAMS EDITION—FC $19.99 DF ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #627 SIGNED Signed by inker Nelson DeCastro! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available in a Re-Marked edition! (CAUT: 2) SIGNED EDITION—FC $19.99 RE-MARKED EDITION—FC $49.99 DF BATMAN: HARLEY & IVY SIGNED #1 Signed by award winning writer Paul Dini! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available as a Remarked Edition, signed by Dini, and featuring a head sketch. SIGNED EDITION (CAUT: 2)—FC $19.99 RE-MARKED EDITION (CAUT: 4)—FC $69.99 DF BATMAN SIGNED #626 Signed by artist Dustin Nguyen! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF SUPERMAN/BATMAN LOEB SIGNED #9 Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner both sign this landmark comic! Each signed copy is hand- numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) LOEB EDITION—FC $19.99 MICHAEL TURNER EDITION—FC $19.99 DF SUPERMAN/BATMAN HC SIGNED & RE-MARKED EDITIONS Signed by writer Jeph Loeb! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo- Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available signed and re-marked with both a Superman and a Batman head sketch by artist Ed McGuinness! (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—HC $69.99 RE-MARKED (CAUT: 4)—HC $89.99 DF JLA: KID AMAZO RE-MARKED HC Signed and Re-Marked by artist Rob Haynes! Each signed copy is numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 4) HC $69.99 DF GREEN LANTERN SIGNED #176 Signed by writer Ron Marz! Each signed copy is numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Introductory price of $10 until April 28th! (CAUT: 4) FC $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF WOLVERINE UNLEASHED LITHOGRAPH DF brings you Wolverine — the best there is at what he does — drawn by one of the best artists in comics today, Jim Lee! This cool image features the feral Wolverine just as he has been set loose upon his enemies! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on archival 80lb. stock! Litho, 18x24, FC $19.99 ************************ DF ADAMS MARVEL UNIVERSE LITHOGRAPH DOUBLE RE-MARKED For the first time, Art Adams is signing and double re-marking a litho! Featuring the head sketches of Spider-Man and Daredevil, this baby features over 30 Marvel heroes and villains! It measures 18" x 24" and is printed on 80 LB. Gallerie silk stock. (CAUT: 4) Lithograph $89.99 DF BATMAN #619 2ND PRINTING LEE SIGNED The ultra-hot 2nd printing to issue #619 is available signed by super-star artist Jim Lee! Each signed copy is numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF BATMAN #620 SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Brian Azzarello! The award-winning creative team of 100 Bullets puts its indelible stamp on the Dark Knight with the first installment of the six-part story "Broken City!" Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF INCREDIBLE HULK RAGE LITHOGRAPH RE-MARKED Signed and re-marked by artist Randy (Darkchylde) Queen! Featuring all-new and all- original art created exclusively for Dynamic Forces by Queen! Introductory price of $40! (CAUT: 4) Lithograph $40.00 DF BATMAN HUSH HC LEE & WILLIAMS SIGNED EDITION Signed by artists Jim Lee and Scott Williams! Collects Batman #608-612—from Hush's first appearance to the epic battle with Superman! (CAUT: 4) HC $89.99 DF BATMAN RE-MARKED #625 Ships with a random limited edition comic! Signed by the entire creative team, including writer Brian Azzarello with artists Eduardo Risso and Dave Johnson! And as an extra added bonus, fans will get a head sketch of both Batman and the Joker! (CAUT: 4) Pack $89.99 DFE TRANSFORMERS G.I. JOE FOIL COVER #1 PLUS COMIC PACK Ships with a random limited edition comic! Featuring brand-new cover art by Jae Lee, highlighted with Foil to create an all-new limited edition. Each signed copy is hand- numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $6.99 DF/WA MAGDALENA VAMPIRELLA FOIL Ships with a random limited edition comic! The Premiere crossover between Top Cow and Harris Comics allows DF to bring you the DF/WA Blue Foil Cover, featuring fantastic art by fan favorite Art Adams! FC $3.99 JOHN CASSADAY'S CAPTAIN AMERICA 8-INCH BUST PLUS BONUS BUST Ships with a bunus DF Bust! Artist John (Planetary, Captain America) Cassaday brings his superb vision of the greatest living Avenger to 3-dimensional life in this dramatic 8" bust! Cassaday himself designed this piece for Dynamic Forces and sculptor Tony Cipriano has captured every detail of Cassaday's original vision! Bust $89.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 4: A UNIVERSE X SPECIAL ALTERNATE by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger, & Brent Anderson Galactus, the Thing, Namor, Him, Alicia, Agatha Harkness, Dr. Strange, Commander Arcturus Rann, the Brothers Grimm, X-51 and a host of heroes and villains lost in the realm of the dead star in this all-new adventure! FC, 48pg $6.95 *************** EDICIONES LA CUPULA S A OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRENCH KISS #2 & #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 100+pg, PC $9.95 ************************* EIGHT BALL GRAPHICS DETACHED ONE-SHOT by Jim Coon Tom wakes up one morning with an unusual problem — his head and his body are no longer connected! As his noggin lies helplessly in bed, what mischief will the rest of him get into? The answers just might surprise you… or at least make you laugh your own head off! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 88MPH STUDIOS INC. GHOSTBUSTERS : LEGION #3 by Andrew Dabb, Steve Kurth, & Serge LaPointe Flashback to ten years ago as we meet the original Ghostbusters: Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz… and Michael Draverhaven, four graduate students studying the paranormal. But when they try to contact the spirit world, something goes horribly wrong, driving Michael insane. Back in the present, Egon discovers the secret behind the recent ghost attacks, while Ray confronts Draverhaven and learns that the terrifying events of that long ago night could destroy the world! Also available with a variant cover by Nocturnals creator, Dan Brereton! REGULAR COVER—FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 BRERETON COVER—FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $3.50 TRON DEREZZED #3 by Andrew Dabb, Gabe Bridwell, & Chuck Gibson Consumed by his search for Ion's killer, Jet's life in the real world is falling apart as the struggle to maintain his dual identities becomes too much to bear. In the digital world, Jet's quest leads him to fCon's mainframe. There a betrayal is revealed that rocks Jet to his core. Now Jet must find the strength inside himself to be a true hero. The games are over, this is life-and-death! Also available in a limited Chromium Cover Edition! REGULAR COVER —FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 CHROMIUM COVER —FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $5.95 EIGOMANGA RUMBLE PAK #2 by Various Rumble Pak continues with new chapters of "The Monkey Tale," "Your Half," and "Short Trip," plus all-new stories from rising American manga creators! Rumble Pak is a monthly anthology series delivering high quality original manga stories created by American artists. b&w, 96pg $4.95 EMPTY SKY PALEO: TALES OF THE LATE CRETACEOUS #8 by Jim Lawson A pair of Alamosaurs are the dominant creatures of the valley in which they live. When a group of Lambeosaurs takes up residence with them, the giant dinosaurs patience is put to the test—with disastrous results. Painted cover by Michael Dooney. b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PALEO: TALES OF THE LATE CRETACEOUS TP by Jim Lawson Collects the first six issues. Features native North American species as diverse as the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex to the humble dragonfly. Come along for a walk in the footsteps of the most amazing creatures the world has ever known. (STAR20174) SC, 172pg $12.95 ********************* ETERNAL ENTERTAINMENT BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: THE WILD HUNT #1 SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION by Brian Pulido & JimCheung This landmark issue is available as a signed, numbered, limited edition, signed by creator Brian Pulido accompanied by a custom Certificate of Authenticity. Comes bagged & boarded. Limited to 500 copies. Allocations may occur. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $15.00 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 7: BRAM STOKER by Various; Edited by Tom Pomplun; cover by Glenn Barr Features "Lair of the White Worm" and five more tales of terror, fantasy, and humor by Bram Stoker. Plus, two excerpts from Dracula, and a bonus Dracula Gallery illustrated by 15 great artists. (STAR19703) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS IN MY DARKEST HOUR GN by Wilfred Santiago In My Darkest Hour shows how the Age of Anxiety has never been better depicted in comics form. A modernist, mainstream graphic novel, it explores the inner life of its protagonist, Omar Guerrero, a 28-year-old Latin American transient, who confronts his pervasive feelings of inadequacy, anger, guilt, and escalating alienation. The first full- length graphic novel from Pop Life collaborator Wilfred Santiago. MATURE READERS SC, 7x9, 128pg, PC $14.95 KRAZY AND IGNATZ VOLUME 4: 1931-1932 SC "A Kat Alilt with Song" by George Herriman; designed by Chris Ware Subtitled "A Kat Alilt with Song," Krazy & Ignatz: 1931-1932 will be a hot-baked brickbat of a volume, a-dance with nearly two full years of the Sunday Krazy Kat Comics (Herriman did not use color until 1935), snug between multiple pages of Herriman extras, including two premiere appearances of Krazy from 1909, never before reprinted; a sports page panorama of graphic fun with the French boxing champion, Georges Carpentier; two extremely frank daily strip revelations about Krazy's dubious gender; with comments by Bill Blackbeard; plus an introduction by Blackbeard detailing the miraculous recovery of many of the Sunday pages in this volume from apparent newspaper oblivion, a new Debaffler page; and a stunning layout front and back and throughout by the inimitable Chris Ware! SC, 9x12, 120pg, b&w $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH KRAZY AND IGNATZ TP'S by George Herriman; Designed by Chris Ware These volumes reprint Herriman's Sunday strips from 1925 and 1926 (There Is A Happy Lend, Fur Away) and 1929-1930 (Mice Brick Lovely Night), each containing two full- years. Krazy Kat is a love story, focusing on the relationship of its three main characters. HAPPY LEND, FUR AWAY 1925-26 (STAR15695)––SC, 8x11, 120pg, b&w $14.95 MICE BRICK LOVELY NIGHT 1929-30 (STAR18884)––SC, 8x11, 120pg, b&w $14.95 ******************** THE BRADLEYS TP by Peter Bagge Meet The Bradleys, America's most dysfunctional family: Pops, Mom, Buddy, Babs and Butch Bradley. The best-selling humor cartoonist of his generation, Bagge has been hailed as one of comics' great satirists along with James Thurber, Harvey Kurtzman, and Matt Groening. The Bradleys remain his most enduring creation. Created in the 1980s while Bagge was also editing R. Crumb's Weirdo magazine, this family for the ages has its roots firmly planted in All In the Family's Bunker family and MAD Magazine, with a healthy punk rock anger occasionally exploding. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #5 (MAY032236) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $16.95 PRINCE VALIANT VOLUME 50: VIKINGS ON THE ISLE OF MAN SC by Hal Foster & John Cullen Murphy All good things must come to an end, and with this 50th volume in the Prince Valiant series the most ambitious comic strip reprint project ever attempted comes to a close. Fantagraphics celebrates with an extra-long final installment, which covers the last story arc that Valiant creator Hal Foster wrote and laid out for artist John Cullen Murphy before retiring from the series. In this installment, Arn and two companions are sent on a mission to find out if Vikings are planning to invade the Isle of Man. Danger abounds, and yet all's well that ends well and the end of the album (and of the reprint series) finds Valiant's entire family reunited one last time in the glory that is Camelot! SC, 10x13, 64pg, FC $24.95 CANVAS ONE-SHOT by Alex Fellows During a weekend camping trip, Canvas, a fourteen-year-old girl born to a pig and a frog, suffers the attraction of two young guys, goes on a shocking double date, and gets drunk for the first time. Her parents, despite their odd appearance, have a very typical fear of their daughter's new experiences. Hot, upstart cartoonist and Xeric Grant recipient, Alex Fellows, compels the reader with this teenage girl's decisions based on the only quality she's had time to develop: curiosity. MATURE READERS b&w, 80pg 9.95 LOVE AND ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #10 by Los Bros Hernandez It's a special double-sized issue of Love and Rockets, celebrating the tenth issue of Volume 2! In the 20-page final chapter of Jaime's latest "Maggie" serial, a figure rises out of the ashes of Izzy's burned-down house, the demonic black dogs appear again, and Maggie is at the center of it all. On the 'Beto side of the fence, "Julio's Day" returns with the first of several longer chapters: Julio and his brother come home from working in the city and the rain stops, and a family tragedy changes the course of their lives. This issue also includes the ultimate "Roy" epic, as Roy is joined by all the various characters from recent L&R short stories in a JLA-type super-team on a mission to combat Roy's nemesis the Froat. Plus: "Whatever Happened to...?" one-pager for many of the older L&R characters — and the conclusion of the Beto/Mario thriller "Me for the Unknown!" MATURE READERS b&w, 56pg $5.95 LOVE AND ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #1-9 PACK by Los Bros Hernandez Get up to date on the second volume of Los Bros. critically acclaimed series with this collectors pack featuring the first nine issues! Jaime brings back all the familiar faces of Hopey, Maggie, Izzy and other Hoppers residents; Gilbert launches the thrilling story, "Julio's Day"; and more! This is a must have pack and for a special price! MATURE READERS Pack (x9), b&w $34.95 RAISIN PIE #3 by Rick Altergott & Ariel Bordeaux In this issue, Rick Altergott (Doofus) moves his characters into increasingly chilly waters with his "Blessed Be" storyline that continues with mystery, humor, and social commentary; also gag strips featuring newcomers "Nookie" and "Haddon E. Lately". The town heats up in Ariel's continuing "Maple Valley Public Library," and awkward teen romance buds in "Queen of the Geeks." MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 RAISIN PIE #1 & 2 PACK by Rick Altergott and Ariel Bordeaux Another gooey go at some gosh-darned good comics by the domesticated duo of Ariel Bordeaux (Deep Girl) and Rick Altergott (Doofus)! More than a movable feast, more like a movable food fight! MATURE READERS Pack (x2), b&w $7.00 PRINCE VALIANT PACKS by Hal Foster & John Cullen Murphy Drawn in a meticulous, classical illustrative style, Hal Foster's classic Sunday comic strip was a perpetual feast for eyes and spirit alike, keeping readers rapt with thrilling adventures from the Age of King Arthur. With Volume 41, the Prince Valiant series began collecting the run illustrated by Foster's longtime assistant, John Cullen Murphy, still over Foster's designs and scripts, continuing the adventures of the nobel Prince Val for a new generation of readers! VOLUMES 41-43—Pack (x3), FC $50.00 VOLUMES 44-46—Pack (x3), FC $50.00 VOLUMES 47-49—Pack (x3), FC $53.00 STARS OF THE MONTH QUIMBY THE MOUSE SC by Chris Ware Cleverly appropriated old-fashioned animation imagery and advertising styles of the 1920s and 1930s are put to use in Quimby the Mouse, which collects all the material from the out-of-print Acme Novelty Library #2 and #4, as well as a selection of previously uncollected strips and some new material. (STAR19334) SC, 11x14, 56pg, PC $14.95 JIMMY CORRIGAN: THE SMARTEST KID ON EARTH SC by Chris Ware This book is a decorated look at a lonely and emotionally impaired "everyman" (Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth) who is given the opportunity, in his mid-30s, to meet his father for the first time. (STAR18448) SC, 380pg, FC $17.95 NO MORE SHAVES TP by David Greenberger & Various Detailing stories and conversations that Greenberger had with the residents of the Duplex Nursing Home in Boston. Greenberger presents the beauty and comical wisdom of the often-bizarre and occasionally poignant things said by his elderly friends. Interpreted by many of today's best cartoonists! (STAR17890) SC, 6x8, 144pg, b&w $18.95 Eros Comix ************************* The following are adult items. See Previews Adult for more information. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ********************** THE SPANISH CONQUEST #1 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 ANAL INTRUDERS FROM URANUS ONE-SHOT ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 SEX WARRIOR ISANE # 6 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 DILDO #4 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 RON WILBER PACK GN PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x3), b&w $42.00 MARK BEACHUM GN PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x2), b&w $18.00 STARS OF THE MONTH MEGAMANGA VOLUME 1: THE SEX-PHILES TP ADULT MATERIAL SC, 216pg, b&w $15.95 MEGAMANGA VOLUME 2: S & M UNIVERSITY SC ADULT MATERIAL SC, 168pg, b&w $13.95 ************************** FORCEWERKS PRODUCTIONS BABEFORCE: BACK TO SCHOOL #2 by Kirk Kushin & Miguel Genlot The senses-shattering saga of secret agents in suburbia continues as B.A.B.E. Force goes undercover at a high school. Can a team of highly trained espionage agents — posing as an English teacher, a cheerleader, and probationary member of the Math Club — save the student body from a diabolical corporate scheme? Plus, meet the character that both critics and soccer moms are raving about — the eye-patch wearing retail mastermind, Dr. Chaos! b&w, 24pg $2.50 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK & FRIENDS #315 by Various In "Snooper by the Book" Donald mystifies the nephews when he sets up a private detective practice, and succeeds! Mickey must match wits with "Bagarthach the Arch- Fiend" after he unwittingly releases an ancient demon from its bottle prison. And Grandma and Gus wrap up in "Grandma goes to Town." FC, 32pg $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS #264 by Various Join Mickey and his compatriots as they try to defend their homes against "The Dictator from the Future." Then enjoy some lighter fare as Donald and Gladstone square off for Daisy's affections (once again) in "That Carnival Atmosphere." And wind down with Goofy and Li'l Bad Wolf short stories. FC, 32pg $2.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #329 by Various Don Rosa's epic "Dream of a Lifetime" (lettered by Todd Klein) takes Scrooge on a whirlwind tour of his life via his dreams — with the Beagle Boys hot on his heels! Can Donald get into Scrooges' dream, get the Beagles out, and awaken the old duck before disaster strikes? Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #644 by Various William Van Horn leads the book with "What a Drag," another of the Donald ten-pagers he's famous for. Mickey, Big Bad Wolf, Daisy, and the Nephews make appearances in their own features, and two vintage stories are reprinted: "Bootle Beetle," from WDC&S #82, and Carl Barks' "The Firebug" (from Dell Four Color #108). Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH UNCLE SCROOGE #324 by Various Don Rosa did the lead story and cover for this issue. "Gyro's First Invention" takes us back in time to the moment of Gyro's first successful creation. William Van Horn's "Dime For Your Thoughts" wraps the book and concludes the Uncle Rumpus story arc begun with "Secrets." Prestige Format. (STAR20190) FC, 48pg $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S CHRISTMAS PARADE #1 by Various The wraparound cover is a recreation of Walt Kelly's original Christmas Parade #1 cover, restored by Rick Keene. The interior consists of three vintage stories, Donald Duck in Carl Barks' "Letter From Santa," a Chip 'N' Dale Christmas tale, and Mickey Mouse in "Minnie's Christmas Tree"; along with three new European Holiday stories. Prestige Format. (STAR20192) FC $8.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES #639 by Various William Van Horn's "Going Wild," which chronicles another day in the stressful life of Donald, leads this issue. The rest of the book is packed full of stories featuring Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Li'l Bad Wolf, Grandma Duck, Gyro Gearloose, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Prestige Format. (STAR20193) FC, 48pg $6.95 ********************* OVERSTREET'S COMIC PRICE REVIEW #8 Overstreet's Comic Price Review, the all-new monthly newsletter from the most trusted name in comic book pricing, will report on the latest prices realized in auctions and other transactions, and take a detailed look at specific comics and put the spotlight on the back- issues gaining the most attention. With a detailed look at every comic book age, OCPR will also include insights into other significant comic character collectibles. b&w, 32+pg $6.25 STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 33 It's the biggest ever edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, and that's not just referring to pages! Thanks to the brand-new information being added to the Guide, it's increasing in size to 6 ½" x 9 ¼" and now features six pricing columns! MARVEL COMICS #1 SC––SC, 7x9, PC (STAR18281) $25.00 ALL STAR COMICS #8 SC––SC, 7x9, PC (STAR18279) $25.00 THE BIG BIG OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 33 This extra-large version features stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. Contains only the pricing, top ten charts and selected glossary matter. This edition features a 40th anniversary X-Men #1 re-creation by artist John K. Snyder III. (STAR18384) SC, 8x11, b&w $37.00 THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUMES 3 & 4 SET The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics Volume 3 illustrates the lavish history of Marvel Comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color! Volume 4 features all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961 (the beginning of Marvel's heyday) through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #1! (STAR18847) Set (x3), HC, 10x14, PC $50.00 TALES OF TERROR! THE EC COMPANION SC A fitting presentation of one of the most important companies in comics history, this ultimate guide to EC Comics provides a visual checklist, creator index, guidebook, and more, with every EC cover reproduced in full color! (STAR15803) SC, 9x12, PC $24.95 CRIME AND CRIME PATROL EC LIBRARY COMPLETE SET While their other works may get the glory, EC's War Against Crime and Crime Patrol were the first fruit of the team of Bill Gaines and editors Johnny Craig and Al Feldstein. These "pre-Trend" titles present the skewed EC version of crime comics and the last issues, respectively, introduce The Crypt-Keeper and The Vault-Keeper! Each annotated, smythe-sewn library volume contains the complete issues of their respective series including text pages and ads. (STAR01384) HC Set (x4 in slipcase), b&w $130.00 GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE'S WORLD VOLUME 2 TP by Paige Braddock Volume 2 of Jane's World collects issues #7-12 into one handy package! Bonus comics, sketches and character backgrounds enhance each story that originally ran in single-issue format. This six-issue compilation really packs a lot of story in… Jane's World is in full tilt. Chapter One opens with a ski trip along the Donner Pass. Subsequent chapters move through a flashback to a prom night from hell, and end up somewhere in the vicinity of breast enhancement! Don't miss one page of this madcap, girl-toon collection! SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $15.95 GUTSOON! ENTERTAINMENT CITY HUNTER VOLUME 5 TP by Hojo Tsukasa Ryo's action filled crime adventures continue in this volume collecting Chapters 37-45 of the action-packed serial appearing in the pages of Raijin Comics! Printed in the traditional Japanese right-to-left format. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 SLAM DUNK VOLUME 5 TP by Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki Sakuragi Hanamichi, self-proclaimed next captain of Shohoku High's basketball team, returns with plenty of talent, spirit and attitude in this volume collecting Chapters 25-32 of the Raijin Comics serial! Printed in the traditional Japanese right-to-left format. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 RAIJIN COMICS #44 by Various The championship weekly manga magazine continues it's triumphant run! Featuring the hard-hitting action of Baki the Grappler! Also: City Hunter, Slam Dunk, Fist of the Blue Sky, Guardian Angel Getten, Mouflon, Bow Wow Wata, Keiji, and Nemuri Kyoshiro. Plus: breaking video game and anime news in the RGA Magazine section and more! Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 236pg, b&w $5.95 STARS OF THE MONTH O/A CITY HUNTER VOLUME 3 TP by Hojo Tsukasa Ryo's crime adventures continue in the third, action-filled volume! (STAR 20380) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 O/A FIRST PRESIDENT OF JAPAN VOLUME 3 GN by Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki Sakuragi Kenichiro's trials and tribulations continue as he tries to usher in a new government in Japan while war breaks out in Korea. (STAR 20387) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 OA SLAM DUNK VOLUME 3 TP by Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki Sakuragi Hanamichi, self-proclaimed next captain of Shohoku High's basketball team, returns with plenty of talent, spirit and attitude! (STAR 20415) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: THE MASTER EDITIONS VOLUME 6-7 GN'S by Hara Tetsuo & Buronson This third and fourth volumes feature genuine right-to-left sequencing, original Japanese sound effects, large format pages, brand new translation, and stunning full-color artwork on every page! Supervised by creator Hara Tetsuo himself! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS VOL. 6 (STAR20063)—SC, 7x10, 190pg, b&w $17.95 VOL. 7 (STAR20155)—SC, 7x10, 190pg, b&w $17.95 BOMBER GIRL VOLUME 1 TP by Niwano Makoto In the not too distant future, Tokyo has become a city of chaos riddled with crime. From this chaotic mix comes Bomber Girl! Emi is the super sexy, and manically hilarious bounty hunter who often ends up killing the criminals before she can collect the bounty! (STAR20149) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 *********************** HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #5 by Various Two tales of terror! An extraordinary Pantha tale by Dan Jolley and Mark Texiera! And Vampirella explodes in a modern twist in "Mo' Money, Mo' Bullets," by Stuart Moore and John Lucas. Plus: Summer Horror movies, Music and other madness, and more reviews and commentary. Painted cover by Joe Chiodo, photo cover featuring Vampirella model Kitana Baker. ART COVER—Magazine, 48pg, PC $3.95 MODEL PHOTO CVR.—Magazine, 48pg, PC $9.95 VAMPIRELLA NUMBER ONE SET A by Various This collector's set includes all #1 issues, including Vampirella Monthly #1 Platinum Edition, Vampirellas Lives #1 Die Cut Edition, Vampirella: Death & Destruction #1 Satin Edition, and Vampirella: Blood Lust #1 Virgin Edition. Set $19.95 VAMPIRELLA NUMBER ONE SET B by Various This collector's set includes all #1 issues, including Vengeance of Vampirella #1 Gold Edition, Vampirella vs. Lady Death #1 Crimson Foil Edition, Vampirella vs. Wetworks #1 Limited Edition, and Vampirella vs. Hemmorhage #1. Set $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA KITANA BAKER MODEL PHOTO Featuring the hottest Vampirella live model ever, Kitana Baker, this brand new 8" x 10" photo is a must for all fans! Photo, 8x10, FC $9.95 ****************** HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL JULY 2004 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! MATURE READERS Magazine $5.99 JULIE STRAIN'S NIGHTMARE ON PINUP STREET HC There's Bettie…and then there's Julie. And if it's thrills and chills you seek, check out this hardcover that features Julie looking her best in whatever costume she's modeling! Also available as a signed edition! REG.—HC, 224pg $24.95 SIGNED—HC, 224pg $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEAVY METAL JULIE STRAIN'S GREATEST HITS HC The collected works of "It's Only Art if It's Well Hung and Six Foot One and Worth the Climb" is combined with 40 new pages containing 100 new photos. A total of 296 pages are yours, featuring the Amazon pin-up model, Julie Strain! Also available as a deluxe signed edition! MATURE READERS HC $25.95 ***************** HIGH IMPACT COMICS FORGIVE ME FATHER #2 by John Ulloa & Ulises Carpintero Follow the struggles of our young would-be heroine, Maria, who escaped the nightmares of abuse and molestation wrought upon her by her mother's drunken, abusive lover… only to become the infatuation of a priest, whose urges overcome his senses and turns him into a fatal attraction case. This gothic tale from the mind of John Ulloa, beautifully illustrated by hot new artist, Ulises Carpintero, is available in three cover versions: "Angel"; "Little Devil"; and the limited "Angel/Devil Variant." (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS ANGEL CVR.—b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 DEVIL CVR.—b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 VARIANT CVR.—b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $5.95 RAW XXX SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG. CVR. $3.95 ADULT CVR. $10.00 LTD. CVR. $20.00 WICKED CULTURE #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL REG. CVR. $14.95 ADULT CVR. $20.00 HK COMICS CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 6 GN by Wang Du Lu & Andy Seto Jen Yu encounters "Dark Cloud" Lo — the beginning of their desert love affair! How a bet leads to Lo's defeat and the disbanding of all his followers? Major danger for Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien in Xin Jiang... How does Li take his kung fu up another level? Yu's fiancée makes an appearance. Over 80% in full-color! SC, 7x10, FC $13.95 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING STARS OF THE MONTH THE INCAL VOLUME 1: ORPHAN OFF THE CITY SHAFT TP by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Zoran Janjetov; cover by Ladronn The tale begins with young John Difool, as he tries to survive riots and poverty in the days before the Presidential Cloning. It is here that John must learn to be his own man, as he is slowly drawn into events of cosmic proportions. (STAR17137) MATURE READERS SC, 151pg, FC $17.95 THE INCAL VOLUME 2: JOHN DIFOOL, CLASS "R" DETECTIVE TP by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Zoran Janjetov In the darkly humorous world of the City Shaft, John Difool's first case puts him in the middle of a conspiracy reaching from the posh upper levels to the depths of the vertical city. Will John find the truth and become a full detective, or will love lead him astray? (STAR18024) (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $17.95 NEGATIVE EXPOSURE TP by Thierry Smolderen & Enrico Marini Follow the exploits of investigative reporter Oliver Varese, who has a knack for attracting both beautiful women and danger, as he travels the globe on assignment. From Red Square, to Hong Kong, to Geneva, Oliver chases down the truth amid international intrigue ripped from today's headlines. (STAR17947) SC, 7x10, 150pg, FC $18.95 NOGEGON HC by Luc Schuiten & François Schuiten Perfectly symmetrical from front to back, Nogegon tells the story of Nelle, a beautiful woman who braves the hostility of a symmetrical planet to solve the disappearance of her friend Olive. 2002 Eisner Award-nominee for "Best U.S. Edition of Foreign Material"! (STAR12558) HC, 8x11, 72pg, FC $14.95 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A METABARONS #16 by Jodorowsky & Gimenez The universe is once again under attack by a mysterious enemy. The forces of the Empress are unable to defend the Empire. Their weapons are reflected back at them with devastating impact by the enemy's mirror effect defense. Aghora, the current Metabaron, goes to the Golden Planet to offer his services to the Empress. After a vulgar display of power to prove his merit, Aghora and his faithful tarantula she-wolf, Deyanira, cross the mirror dimension to the depths of the cosmos to lead a terrible battle against the enemy. FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A METAL HURLANT #9 by Various; cover by Tardi Get a double shot of Guy Davis with his The Zombies that Ate the World serial plus a story based on the cover by European superstar Tardi. Also features Stefano Raffaele's horror/love story Fragile and a weird western tale by artist Tommy Lee Edwards. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS FC, 64pg $3.95 ******************* HURRICANE ENTERTIANMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOHN CARPENTER'S SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES by William O'Neill, Tone Rodriguez, Digital Chameleon, & Chris Blythe Snake is back! And he's kicking some major @$$! After his little trouble in the Big Apple, and a full presidential pardon, Snake Plissken is ready for some real action. He finds some in Atlantic City, in what can only be described as the ultimate car boost. A car worth 30 million dollars! Chaos is the play of the day, a double cross is always just around the corner, and everyone will soon learn… you never turn your back on a snake. #1 RODRIGUEZ CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 #1 SMITH CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 #1 FLEET CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 #2 RODRIGUEZ CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 #2 SMITH CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 #3 RODRIGUEZ CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 #3 SMITH CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 *********************** IDW PUBLISHING DARK DAYS TP by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith 30 Days of Night was the first huge trade paperback success of 2003, topping graphic novel bestseller lists for months! Now its sequel, Dark Days, is collected into a trade paperback, and history is set to repeat itself. The six-issue mini-series follows Stella Olemaun's efforts to warn the world about the threat the vampires pose — the vampires who overran Barrow, Alaska, killing her husband and most of the town. With an exclusive introduction by screenwriter Eric Red (The Hitcher, Near Dark), the flat-out terror of Dark Days will reaffirm the dominance of Niles and Templesmith over the realm of illustrated horror fiction! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RETURN TO BARROW #2 by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith When Wayne Kitka goes to Barrow, Alaska — four days before it goes dark for another winter — to learn the truth about his brother William's death, he finds that the truth isn't always easy to come by, and Barrow is a hell of a lot scarier than he expected! The series that revitalized horror comics continues in this sequel series! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT TP—NEW PRINTING by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith 30 Days of Night is an undeniable phenomenon--hit comic, major movie sale, and now a trade paperback collection in its fourth big printing. With the release of the Dark Days trade paperback, expect interest in the original series to keep booming! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $17.99 ALEISTER ARCANE #1 by Steve Niles & Breehn Burns Aleister Green loves playing late-night-TV horror host, Aleister Arcane, in his hometown of Jackson, OK. But Jackson's establishment forces him off the air and into unhappy retirement. But now Aleister has a new fan — will Jackson ever be the same? More groundbreaking horror from Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) with Breehn Burns (GloomCookie). Also available individually signed by writer Steve Niles and strictly limited to 1,000 copies! MATURE READERS REG.—FC, 32pg $3.99 SGN.—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 CSI: DEMON HOUSE #3 by Max Allan Collins, Gabriel Rodriguez, & Ashley Wood When the Demon House turns out to be a veritable maze of secret passages and escape routes, the Vegas CSI's have their work cut out for them trying to investigate a crazy crime scene. Meanwhile, a series of robberies grows more violent. Will Grissom and crew find the culprits before more victims are added to the list? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 5) $3.99 CSI: MIAMI—THOU SHALT NOT by Kris Oprisko, Renato Guedes, & Ashley Wood The discovery of a businessman's hanging body leads Horatio Caine and his team of Miami CSI's into a labyrinthine case involving duplicity, deception, and double-dealing. The clues pile up, but so do the bodies, and it's anyone's guess who did what to whom. Based on the hit TV series! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.99 DRACULA'S REVENGE #1 by Matt Forbeck & Szymon Kudranski; cover by Tommy Lee Edwards Someone is savagely butchering the prostitutes of Whitechapel. Sounds familiar — except it's been a decade since Jack the Ripper stalked these streets. And "Springheel Jack" never drank his victims' blood… But Dracula's been dead for eleven years, so why has Abraham Van Helsing been summoned to London? Based on the new Dracula's Revenge boardgame from Human Head Studios! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 GEORGE A. ROMERO'S DAWN OF THE DEAD #1 by Steve Niles & Chee When There's No More Room in Hell… The Dead Will Walk the Earth! A group of four mismatched survivors take refuge from a zombie plague inside a shopping mall. The sequel to George A. Romero's horror classic, Night of the Living Dead, takes on a new life in this official comics adaptation by Steve Niles and new art star Chee, the creative team behind IDW's recent hit mini-series, Wake The Dead! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 THE SHIELD: SPOTLIGHT #4 by Jeff Mariotte & Jean Diaz The murder of a TV personality brings media attention down on the Barn — but it might bring another kind of attention, when it appears that there may be a more sinister motive for the murder than was first apparent. When politics come into play, who looks out for justice? More hard-hitting cop action based on the record-breaking, award-winning TV hit! Painted cover by Tommy Lee Edwards. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 SILENT HILL: DYING INSIDE #3 by Scott Ciencin & Ben Templesmith What could be more fun than a journey to a mist-enshrouded town where evil lives and arcane messages hold the key to immeasurable wealth and power? For 17-year-old Lauryn and her goth friends, this hell seems like heaven… until the demon-child Christabella arrives. Plus, the shocking fate of Troy Abernathy is revealed. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 UNDERWORLD: RED IN TOOTH AND CLAW #3 by Kris Oprisko & Danny McBride, Nick Postic, & Nick Marinkovich Raze, the Lycan, was one of the most popular characters in 2003's hit movie, Underworld. Now Underworld screenwriter Danny McBride and Kris Oprisko, who wrote the comic book adaptation of the film, team up to show the pain and terror of transformation, as Raze is born into his new, blood-soaked reality! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO MASTERS OF FANTASY: JUST DREAM GIRLS The softer, more elegant side of the fairer sex is explored in this exotic collection of drawings by Steve Woron, Don Paresi, and Fred Rawles! Come along on a sensuous sometimes romantic journey with a talented team of artists ? your tour guides into a wondrous gallery of innocence and beauty. Comes signed by two creators. The "X2" edition has a unique cover featuring new art by Steve Woron, also signed by two creators. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR EDITION?b&w $3.25 X2 SIGNED EDITION?b&w $7.95 JAY COMPANY COMICS STREET FIGHTER #3—GOLD FOIL EDITION by K. Siu-Chong, A. Lee, & UDON Image Comics, UDON, and the Jay Company team-up with an all-new Street Fighter premium featuring the classic Capcom cast! This exclusive gold foil edition is limited to less than 1,000 copies, and each comic comes sealed in a protective bag, with a backing board and Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg SRP: $9.99 STREET FIGHTER #3—M. BISON VIRGIN POWER EXCLUSIVE by K. Siu-Chong, A. Lee, & UDON Jay Company and UDON team up to bring you the new Street Fighter #3 M. BISON Power Edition! Featuring virgin cover artwork by Jo Chen, and limited to less than 1,000 copies worldwide, each book is sealed in a protective bag and board, with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg SRP: $12.99 JIM VADEBONCOEUR, JR. PUBLISHING BLACK & WHITE IMAGES SC This Second Annual Collection presents hundreds of rare black-and-white illustrations from 1890-1922, carefully culled from period books and magazines. Includes rare work by Norman Lindsay, T.S. Sullivant, Howard Pyle, C.D. Gibson, J.M. Flagg, and other incredible artists you'll wish you'd known about. All rare images, never-before-reprinted. Limited to 2000 copies. Perfect bound. SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w MSRP: $20.00 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT EXPLOITATION NOW! VOLUME 1 TP?NEW PRINTING by Michael Poe Anime clichés collide as an ex-porn star, the bastard child of Hello Kitty, and an evil teenage super-villain share an apartment building! Collecting the first half of one of the most popular and beloved webcomics in the history of mankind! This material was previously published as part of the limited edition 328-page "complete collection" Exploitation Now!: Selling Out For Fun & Profit, which is now out-of-print. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w $9.95 YOU DAMN KID VOLUME 1 TP by Owen Dunne The first-ever collection of You Damn Kid, the popular and critically acclaimed comic strip for grownups about being a kid. Described by creator Owen Dunne as "The Wonder Years on crack," You Damn Kid celebrates the oddball relatives, friends, and those weird moments from childhood that most people forget about, or do their best to! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 150pg, b&w $9.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #90 by Jolly Blackburn & Various Monkeys on mopeds! Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features articles for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! Cover by Ben Hall. b&w, 112pg $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #33 by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim A special one-issue story! Over a dozen issues ago, the Untouchable Trio dealt with the loss of their comrade, Zayre, and moved on. But has Zayre returned from the grave? And what will her replacement Thorina do with herself, if that's really the case? Discover the answer in "The Return." b&w, 24pg $2.99 KING HELL STAR OF THE MONTH POCKET UNIVERSE: THE DREAM ART OF RICK VEITCH The Collected Rare Bit Fiends Volume Two by Rick Veitch Combining the ultimate in post-modern storytelling with bravura Crowquill and ink illustrations to recreate the deepest levels of dreaming. Includes "It's Not Where It's Going, It's Where It's Coming From: Confessions Of A Dream Artist." (STAR02121) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** KOMIKWERKS KOMIKWERKS VOLUME 3: NUTS AND BOLTS TP by Keith Giffen & Various Comics legend Keith Giffen (Justice League, Ambush Bug), co-creates and scripts five brand new stories in Komikwerks' third anthology! Nuts and Bolts features 13 stories in all, by comics' and animation's best, including Art Thibert, Aaron Sowd, Will Meugniot, Todd Demong, Shannon Denton, Bruce Zick, Caroline Hu, and Simon Rodgers! A wide range of genres and styles means there's something for everyone in this all-new collection! SC, 5x8, 140pg, b&w $9.95 LAST GASP THE CHECKERED DEMON ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 246pg, b&w $19.95 DORI STORIES: DORI SEDA COLLECTION SC by Dori Seda Neil Gaiman provides the introduction for this long-awaited volume that includes all of the published work by the legendary Dori Seda. Also included is "Ecstacy," a story completed shortly before her tragically early death (at the age of 36), and a story originally commissioned for another anthology. Included are biographical memoirs, photos and tributes, as well as a 20-page color section of Dori's paintings and comics. MATURE READERS SC, 9x11, 200pg, PC $19.95 GANGSTA RAP COLORING BOOK by Aye Jay Moreno The title of this book says it all — 48 pages of line drawings of "Gangsta" rappers, done with the thick black line we all remember from the coloring books of our youth. The juxtapostion of the outlaw image of the rappers with the childlike innocence of a coloring book makes for an instant laugh. In a smaller self-published edition, the book was an immediate hit with the few people who were able to see it. Now expanded from 20 to 48 pages, the book includes all of the top rappers and their underground peers! MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $8.95 SECRET LIFE OF A CARTOONIST SC by Ferocius SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x10, 60pg, FC $12.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH FINDER VOLUME 3: THE KING OF THE CATS TP by Carla Speed McNeil Includes all-new material. Jaeger Ayers doesn't take to crowds or conformity, and there's an abundance of both in Munkytown. There are also personal connections for him. Meet the Ascians, whose tribal culture is on display to visitors eager to spend and afternoon in Noble Savage Land; and the Nyima, the lion-people in danger of losing their pride the longer they stay in the theme park. (STAR14159) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $13.95 ******************** LINSNER.COM BLOOD ANGEL SIGNED DIGITAL PRINT Originally gracing the back cover of the highly successful Vampire's Christmas, this dark and sexy gothic painting of Esques' lover is sure to please. Comes hand signed by Joseph Linsner and in an archival crystal clear protective sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC $25.00 DAWN: CRIMSON MAJESTY DIGITAL PRINT Lisner.com is proud to offer yet another splendid image in a continuing series of digital prints. This latest offering features the cover of Dawn: Three Tiers #4, with a stately, retrained, and majestic Dawn emanating her lofty, imposing grandeur. The virgin art is printed without the type of logos so the viewer may enjoy this stunning piece in all its dignified elegance. Comes hand signed by Joseph Linsner and in an archival crystal clear protective sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC $25.00 MDC COMICS GABAGOOL! #5 by Mike Dawson & Chris Radtke "Hedonism" Part 2 (of 4)—Christopher Vigliotti and his pals Ritch and Vinnie have embarked on the vacation of a lifetime — a trip to the seedy anything-goes swingers resort, "Hedonism," in Jamaica. In the fifth issue of this critically acclaimed humor series, the boys arrive at their destination and get their first glimpse of what a Hedonistic holiday is really all about. Also in the issue, "The Mad Sh*tter", a riotous tale of mystery and intrigue set in the exotic Bronx public school system. Drawn by guest artist Tony "Double-Cross/More or Less" Consiglio. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.00 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #2 by Steve Murphy, Jim Lawson, & Eric Talbot "Seeds of Destruction": A solo story starting Splinter the Rat with art by regular TMNT creative team of Jim Lawson and Eric Talbot! In this second issue, it takes Splinter all of his wisdom and ninjitsu skills to ward off an attack by a powerful foot sorcerer. Marital and mystical arts mayhem from Mirage! b&w, 32pg $2.95 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLE #15 by Peter Laird & Jim Lawson This issue: Mike heads to Maine... chaos erupts at Kurtzburg Memorial... Don gets more than he bargained for on the tepui... and Leo goes sword-to-sword with a deadly foe! b&w, 37pg $2.95 MOONSTONE BOOKS MONTE MICHAEL MOORE'S BLOODLINES #1 by Monte Michael Moore Moonstone proudly presents the noted fantasy illustrator, Playboy artist, and winner of the World Fantasy Art Show! Monte Moore brings us Bloodlines, his first-ever full-color, fully painted sequential comic work! Join us for this sexy sci-fi tale of politics, murder, revenge, and vampiric family ties set in a brutally decaying city on the verge of destruction... FC, 32pg $3.50 KOLCHAK: TALES OF THE NIGHT STALKER #3 by Ulanski, Frenz, K. Williams, & Burnham Carl finds himself among "The Creatures of Habbit," as guest-artist Ron Frenz brings Kolchak and a beautiful young Real Estate agent into an abandoned old house infested with flesh-eating little beasties. And if these things have their way, the only land that's gonna be sold are cemetery plots! And if that wasn't enough... something is stalking the woods of Habbit, Oregon. But is it really the Sasquatch, or does the real story lay with the man helping Kolchak track down the legendary creature? Ships with two covers in a 50/50 split, by Monte Moore and Dave Ulanski. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.50 THE ROBIN HOOD VOLUME 1 TP by Storrie, Gulick, Lemiens, & Melton Three thrilling adventure tales in one volume by Paul D. Storrie (Gotham Girls)! Two have never before seen print! This volume includes Robin Hood and the Minstrel, which is a "director's cut" version of how Alan-a-Dale joins the Merry Men. Then there's Robin Hood and the Knight, another "extended version" of one of the classic tales. Finally, there's Robin Hood and the Jailer, which is an all-new, all-original (illustrated prose) adventure yarn! Cover by Joel Naprstek. SC, 7x10, 150pg, b&w $15.95 SILENCERS #4 by Fred Van Lente, Steve Ellis, & D.L. Yoo "Tête À Tête"—The Silencers discover that the super-drug flooding the streets, Black Kiss, is of extraterrestrial origin, and their mob war with the Syndicate goes intergalactic! Cardinal forces his long-awaited sit-down with Johnny-Pro, but "Truce" is the last thing on his mind! Unbeknownst to him, the Feds have bugged Stiletto, and they're planning on crashing the meeting... with the superheroes backing them up. When "The Tights" show up, everything hits the fan as the Black Kiss story arc reaches its mind-blowing conclusion! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.50 SLAMM! THE HARDBOILED FICTION OF CJ HENDERSON by CJ Henderson & Various; cover by Scott Hanna Eleven tales of hate, despair, and runaway violence from today's premier writer of hardboiled fiction, novelist and Punisher/Batman scribe CJ Henderson! It's bounty hunters, sex addicts, vampires, and more, set against backdrops of revenge, defiance, and urban madness. This is the man Detective Story Magazine said "knows the mean streets around us today and makes them sing with the blood and sweat of life." Contributors include Fred Harper, Richard Clark, Trevor Von Eeden, and more! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $10.95 THE PHANTOM VOLUME 5: VALLEY OF THE GOLDEN MEN GN by DeFalco, Nichols, Pallot, Manna, & Wolak An airplane crashes in Bangalla, carrying both a much needed vaccine… and Diana Walker! The Phantom wastes no time making his way onto the scene, but a tribe of unusual natives finds his quarry first! The "Golden Men" of whispered legend hold both the medicine and Mrs. Phantom as a prize in a bloody competition "The Ghost Who Walks" must emerge victorious from! But closing in quick are the Singh pirates, hungry for the riches the vaccine will fetch on the black market! Cover by Joel Naprstek. Squarebound. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (OCT032579) FC, 48pg $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WORLD OF DARKNESS COMPENDIUM VOLUME 1: VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES by Various Includes the critically acclaimed Vampire: The Masquerade—Toreador (by Rafeal Ieves, Vince Locke, & Paul Mounts), Werewolf: The Apocalypse—Black Furies (by Joe Gentile and Eddy Newell), and Vampire: The Masquerade—Theo Bell (by Bryan Edwards, Mike Reynolds, Chris Marrinan, & Paul Mounts). (STAR17023) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC SRP: $15.95 VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE VOLUME 2 GN by Various Contains Giovanni, Assamite, and Lasombra, based on the White Wolf role-playing game. Also includes the never before seen bonus 48-page story, Tremere, story by Andy Bennett! Tales of hidden motives, lost treasures, assassinations, and judgment. (STAR20303) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $20.95 ***************** MOONSTONE MAIDENS PACK Moonstone's leading ladies; strong independent, and sexy as all get out! Includes one each of: Lone Wolf #1, Werewolf: Black Furies, Vampire: Isabel, Vampire: Lucita, and Moonstone Monsters: Vampire Vixens. Pack (x5) $15.50 MU PRESS MOONIE #3 by Nicola Cuti & Dave Simons The pulp extravaganza concludes as Moonie and Perry shoot their way to freedom only to have the Evil Queen sneak aboard their ship. Their ship lands on the asteroid Eros, where Perry learns the secrets of the Starbabes. Then Phobia comes out of hiding and makes her fatal, fateful move! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (of 3) $2.95 WILD! #5 Edited by Edd Vick SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.75 MVCREATIONS MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE VOLUME 3 #3 by Val Staples & Enza Fontana The treachery of the Snake Men raises serious problems for the Masters. Meanwhile, Skeletor comes one step closer to discovering the key he needs for Grayskull, uncovering ancient secrets in the process! Cover by Emiliano Santalucia. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Austria, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, VOLUME 2 #3 EDWARDS HOLOFOIL COVER by Val Staples, Emiliano Santalucia; cover Tommy Lee Edwards The heroes respond to odd mishaps in the kingdom of Avion. But strange things are in the air when a sudden threat arises to challenge its citizens and the Masters. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Austria, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K. FC, 32pg $5.95 ******************* MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: SEASON ONE ENCYCLOPEDIA #5 by James Eatock, Emiliano Santalucia, & Enza Fontana Learn all about the Masters of the Universe in a true encyclopedia! Five issues of more information than any Masters fan could have hoped for, covering all major characters from the cartoon and comic, cartoon episodes, and all of the comics from rare promo books to Volume II! Issue #5 contains info on Sy-Klone to Zodak, as well as detailed summaries of Season One cartoon episodes and the Icons of Evil comic series. Cover by Emiliano Santalucia and Nathan Baertsch. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Austria, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K. FC, 32pg (5 of 5) $3.50 ROB ZOMBIE'S SPOOK SHOW INTERNATIONAL #7 by Rob Zombie, Pat Boutin, Fabio Laguna, & EJ Su Rob Zombie's lust for comic pandemonium continues! A new arc for El Superbeasto begins in "Space-O!" In story number two, Suzi X's beautiful bod beckons bad guys to beg for beatings before her bedazzling battling brilliance! And Simon Deadmarsh, Monster Hunter battles unseen forces of dark origins in the third exciting tale! It just can't be contained as it jumps off the pages of Spook Show #7! Cover by Tony Moore. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 ROB ZOMBIE'S SPOOK SHOW INTERNATIONAL #2—SECOND PRINTING by Zombie, Colan, Dwyer, W. Conrad, & Barros The sold-out second issue returns with an all-new exciting cover! Music superstar Rob Zombie pens three tales of horror, comedy and suspense! The first is a tale of the Undead! Freed from his eternal slumber, the Evil Zombie unleashes his wrath upon all that cross his path! The Second tale follows the House of 1000 Corpses über-girl, Baby, as she travels down the Highway to Hell! In the third tale, jet-set superspy, El SuperBeasto, is hot on the trail of his main squeeze's kidnappers... and not even valet parking can stop him! Cover by EJ Su. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 NBM PUBLISHING HOW LOATHSOME VOLUME 1 HC by Ted Naifeh & Tristan Crane The new series by the artist of GloomCookie and Courtney Crumrin! Part Queer as Folk, part Trainspotting, this deeply personal, sexually bizarre, drug-addled adventure is a gothic exploration of the not-so obvious nature of gender. Collects the 4-issue mini- series. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 7x10, 96pg, PC $18.95 COMICS POETRY: ADAPTATIONS OF VICTOR HUGO by Various From France, this series presents the best poems of various authors put to comics by a bevy of talented cartoonists. The full poem in its original form is first presented, followed by its visualized counterpart. (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 96pg, FC $17.95 LEVIATHAN GN by Jens Harder The whale, mythical creature. A silent ode of a graphic novel as grandiose as the creature, directly imported in limited quantities from Europe, with quotes from famous works (in English). Must be seen! SC, 8x11, 144pg, PC $34.95 THE TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOLUME 6: THE BEAST OF CHICAGO SC by Rick Geary He was the world's first serial killer and he existed in the late 19th century, operating around the Chicago World's Fair, building a literal house of horrors, replete with chutes for dead bodies, gas chambers, and surgical rooms. He methodically murdered up to 200 people, mostly young women. The infamous H.H. Holmes is the next subject of Rick Geary's award-winning and increasingly popular series! SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 STARS OF THE MONTH A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER by Rick Geary Six delectable murders, culled from the pages of Victorian papers of the era, are presented in Geary¹s inimitable style, tongue firmly in cheek! VOL. 1 (STAR15227)?SC, 6x9, 64pg, b&w $8.95 VOL. 2: JACK THE RIPPER (STAR07126)?HC, 6x9, 64pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2: JACK THE RIPPER (STAR14627)?SC, 6x9, 64pg, b&w $7.95 VOL. 3: BORDEN TRAGEDY (STAR07524)?SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 VOL. 4: FATAL BULLET (STAR16219)?SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 VOL. 5: THE MYSTERY OF MARY RODGERS (STAR12876)?HC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 5: THE MYSTERY OF MARY RODGERS (STAR13416)?SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 ********************** Keep Your Eye on the Best OFFERED AGAIN O/A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOLUME 6: BEST OF CHICAGO HC by Rick Geary He was the world's first mass murderer and he existed in the late 19th century, operating around the Chicago World's Fair, building a literal house of horrors, replete with chutes for dead bodies, gas chambers, and surgical rooms. He methodically murdered up to 200 people, mostly young women. He is the next subject of Geary's award-winning and increasingly popular series. HC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $15.95 O/A ISAAC THE PIRATE VOLUME1: TO EXOTIC LANDS SC by Christophe Blain Isaac is a talented artist with no money but with a wonderful lover back in the 18th century. He runs into a rich Captain who is taken by his abilities and hires him with a handsome stipend to come along in his voyages. It turns out he's a pirate. SC, 6x9, 96pg, FC SRP: $14.95 ************************ Eurotica RIVIERA MOON GODDESS GN by Colin Murray SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN THE LADY & THE VAMPIRE GN by Colin Murray Saucy (and stacked) Vicki Belle, undergarment boutique owner, must spend a few nights SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 Drabble Trade Sale! STAR OF THE MONTH DRABBLE: SON OF DRABBLE by Kevin Fagan Original cover price of $9.95! Norman Drabble is a shy and naïve college student, as goofy as any one of us can get. Along with his father Ralph, mother June, smart younger brother Patrick, and baby sister Penny, life is but a silly series of events! (STAR06277) SC, 9x9, 128pg, b&w SRP: $4.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRABBLE: MALLCOPS, DUCKS AND FENDERHEADS by Kevin Fagan Original cover price of $9.95! A second collection of the best of Drabble, a consistently funny strip Charles Schulz (Peanuts) called "one of my all-time favorite strips." SC, 9x9, 128pg, b&w SRP: $4.95 O/A DRABBLE: DRABBLATIONS by Kevin Fagan Original cover price of $9.95! In the third collection, Drabblations are Drabble's sudden, most uncomfortable recollections of very embarrassing moments in his past. You might call them "déjà vu" from hell! SC, 9x9, 128pg, b&w SRP:$4.95 O/A DRABBLE: "WHO WANTS TO BE A FENDERHEAD?" TP by Kevin Fagan Original cover price of $9.95! More goofy gags from this perennially popular and inventive strip! SC, 8x9, 128pg, b&w SRP: $4.95 **************** NEKO PRESS WILDFLOWER: DARK EUPHORIA #1 by Billy Martinez & Keithan Jones As Neko moves into 2004 so does another installment of Wildflower! This marks the third story arc for Cassandra Du Charme, a ronin princess and her companions, seeking out an unknown force that has devastated the lands they call home. Something evil is coming for them, but why? This new story arc brings in the talents of artist Keithan Jones and writer Billy Martinez, and you won't be disappointed with the new art direction for this series. If you are a fan of Battle Chasers or Battle Gods, this series is your fix for 2004! This issue is available with two covers to choose from: a crimson-and-white cover by Keithan Jones, or a painted version by creator Billy Martinez! JONES CVR.—b&w, 24pg $2.99 MARTINEZ CVR.—b&w, 24pg $3.99 CONSCIOUS: THE ART OF FSC—NEW PRINTING by Fsc Back by popular demand, Neko Press is proud to offer this all-new printing of Conscious: The Art of Fsc! And no new printing would be complete without giving something special to the fans of Fsc's work, so this new printing features a brand new cover along with the same insanity you yearn for on the inside. b&w, 24pg $2.99 NEW DIMENSION COMICS MIRACLEMAN #4 GOLD ECLIPSE ARCHIVE EDITION New Dimension Comics is offering the unearthed Eclipse Comics Archives! This beauty features a foil cover showcasing never-before-seen art by Miracleman veteran John Totleben! This special version has never been offered before and only 200 copies are available, each bagged & boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC SRP: $39.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS PRESS WW2: TOBRUK #1 by Ron Ledwell Hitler's favorite Wehrmacht commander, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, needed to conquer the Libyan port city of Tobruk, to continue his fast-paced blitzkrieg into Egypt. But the British and Australian desert armies held it with bulldog stubbornness. This is the exciting story of which side won this desperate World War II "Battle of the Desert!" (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w $3.95 NEW SUIT ADVENTURES OF THE RIGHT HAND by Woojung Ahn The publisher of the New Thing anthologies presents a storybook comic, an eerie fable that tells of a right hand that got tired of it's job and decided to go for a walk in the city. Like the work of Edward Gorey, the story is full of distressing incidents and black humor. It's original format, a combination of picture book and comic book, provides a fresh experience for the reader, while thrilling them with creepy enjoyment. For fans of alternative comics and Goth comics alike. Written and drawn by the imaginative and original Korean artist Woojung Ahn. With high–end, deluxe quality production. b&w, 36pg $3.95 NOW COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH RALPH SNART ADVENTURES TP by Marc Hansen This massive, 400-page trade paperback reprints over 20 issues of Marc Hansen's Ralph Snart Adventures, originally published by NOW Comics from 1986 to 1994. New wraparound cover by creator Marc Hansen! (STAR20231) SC, 7x10, 400pg, FC $24.95 ****************** OBION COMICS ALONG THE CANADIAN #1 by Joel Rivers Along the Canadian, a Xeric award-winning supernatural western and ghost story, is writer/artist Joel Rivers' premier offering. Set in Indian Territory post Civil War, we meet Sheriff "Red" Johnston and his posse of unlikable law enforcers. Soon after, the Sheriff finds his men dead with no motive and no leads. Follow the Sheriff as he discovers that all is not what it seems along the Canadian. No ads. b&w, 24pg (1 of 6) $2.95 ODDGOD PRESS RUNOFF CHAPTER 1 TP by Tom Manning There's something horrible happening in the small town of Range. Dead bodies turn up with alarming frequency as a community copes with an influx of strange visitors. Who is Mr. Teeth, and how is he related to perhaps the cutest harbinger of doom comics has ever seen? This is modern horror and mystery taken to the next level by up-and-coming comics superstar Tom Manning. MATURE READERS SC, 144pg, b&w $11.95 ONI PRESS BLUE MONDAY: PAINTED MOON #1 by Chynna Clugston-Major Oh, adolescence! So much to answer for! In the return of this popular series, Bleu Finnegan is all pent up with teenage lust. Whatever can be done to assuage her desires amidst the dorky boys she laughingly calls her "peers?" Fresh off Scooter Girl, Chynna Clugston-Major is raring to go! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.99 ONCE IN A BLUE MOON VOLUME 1 GN by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, & Jen Quick Aeslin had a magical childhood capped by a new world to explore every night before bed. The Avalon Chronicles were the perfect tuck-in tale, and her parents enjoyed reading the fantastic fables as much as she liked listening to them. Now Aeslin is a teenager, and the magic is gone. At least, it is, until she finds herself magically transported into the book of her youth! Can she save the kingdom and return to her home? SC, 6x8, 152pg, b&w $11.95 LOVE FIGHTS VOLUME 1 TP by Andi Watson Fancy taking yourself out on a nice date? Then what better way to tell yourself that you adore who you are than this gorgeous collection of the first six issues of Andi Watson's acclaimed ongoing series. Features all the superhero hi-jinx and broken hearts in Watson's inimitable style. Great time to get caught up, as the series itself moves into high gear! MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 168pg, b&w $14.95 LOVE FIGHTS #9 by Andi Watson Jack's paranoia about Nora and the Flamer has had an unexpected result. It's driven her into the arms of another man, the Fader. Can Jack survive the irony of having willed his superhero-sized fears into existence? From Andi Watson, the Eisner-nominated creator of Breakfast After Noon. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 HOPELESS SAVAGES VOLUME 2: GROUND ZERO TP—DIGEST EDITION by Van Meter & O'Malley, Clugston-Major, Norrie, & Watson Volume two of Hopeless Savages gets a facelift with a brand-new cover by Christine Norrie (Cheat) and Guy Major (Caper)! Re-live the wonders of adolescent romance as Zero falls for Ginger, only to have the rug yanked out from under her. Illustrated by Lost At Sea's Bryan O'Malley, with chapter illustrations by superstar Terry Dodson! MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 128pg, b&w $11.95 TOO MUCH HOPELESS SAVAGES #4 by Jen Van Meter, Christine Norrie, & Ross Campbell At last! Arsenal is on her own in Hong Kong. The family can't help her any more—in fact, she needs to help them. Between the crooks, the cops, and the secret agents, it would be too much for any normal girl to handle. Thank goodness Arsenal is no normal girl. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #9 (SEP032443) b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.99 QUEEN & COUNTRY #24 by Greg Rucka & Mike Hawthorne "Operation: Dandelion: Conclusion"—The Minders are not supposed to conduct operations on British soil, and when David Kinney finds out that that's exactly what they're doing, he's bound and determined to make things as difficult as possible for Paul Crocker and his agents! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 DEEP SLEEPER #3 by Phil Hester & Mike Huddleston Hester and Huddleston's follow-up to The Coffin continues! Things just keep getting weirder for Cole. These things that are happening to him can't be real. They're the things that happen in nightmares or scary movies… But something inside him knows that this isn't just his imagination. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $3.50 COURTNEY CRUMRIN IN THE TWILIGHT KINGDOM #4 by Ted Naifeh Courtney has found new allies to help her clueless classmates escape goblin-town, but Templeton is getting hotter on her trail. And while Courtney manages to hoodwink her way to freedom, Templeton's method is to slash and burn. Will Courtney survive the inevitable confrontation with the vengeful marshal? Find out in the exciting conclusion! b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.99 STARS OF THE MONTH BLUE MONDAY: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT—DIGEST EDITION by Chynna Clugston-Major Relive the adventures of Bleu, Clover, and the gang as they go from prank war to karaoke to the concert of all concerts—the pinnacle of Bleu's adolescent hero worship, Adam Ant. In addition to the first miniseries, this expanded collection contains the hard-to-find short stories from various indie anthologies. (STAR19682) MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 112pg, b&w $10.95 THE COMPLETE GEISHA TP by Andi Watson Andi Watson's futuristic classic returns to print! This new edition combines the original four issues with the follow-up one-shot and other short stories. Discover the world of Jomi, the android artist who's more normal than the society that denies her a soul! Stalkers, supermodels, super-mecha — it's all in Geisha! (STAR18971) SC, 6x8, 160pg, b&w $15.95 JINGLE BELLE VOLUME 3: DASH AWAY ALL GN by Paul Dini & Jose Garibaldi A sneak freeze attack by the Blizzard Wizard leaves Santa and his reindeer with a case of pneumonia, putting Christmas on the cancelled list. With the wishes of millions of kids at stake, it's up to St. Nick's teen-age daughter Jingle Belle and a team of outcasts to take the reins! (STAR20395) SC, 6x8, 136pg, b&w $11.95 MARIA'S WEDDING GN by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, & Jose Garibaldi Pirelli weddings used to be about tradition and family. When Joseph Pirelli married Matthew it rocked the clan to its knees. Now a year later, the tensions between different family factions have turned Maria's special day into a powder keg. And poor Frankie, Joseph's outspoken brother, is holding the match! (STAR18989) SC, 6x8, 88pg, b&w $10.95 LOST AT SEA GN by Bryan O'Malley Raleigh doesn't have a soul. A cat stole it. Or that's what she'd tell people if she told people anything. How did such a shy, weird girl end up in a car with three hooligans on a cross-country trip? From the artist of Hopeless Savages: Ground Zero. (STAR20276) MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 160pg, b&w $11.95 THE MARQUIS VOLUME 2: INTERMEZZO TP by Guy Davis Vol de Galle leads a double life. Politics and social obligations fill his days. But violence and blood consume his nights as he continues his purge of Venisalle's demons. Intermezzo finds de Galle as the only obstacle between vicious supernatural killers and a citizenry already victimized by the theocracy. (STAR20345) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 DAYS LIKE THIS GN by J. Torres & Scott Chantler J. Torres, who used memory to great effect in The Copybook Tales, now casts his eye back to the early '60s, tracking girl group Tina & the Tiaras as they rise up the charts and overcome personal obstacles to be stars. Featuring stunning art by newcomer Scott Chantler. (STAR18441) SC, 6x8, 80pg, b&w $8.95 SHOT CALLERZ TP by Gary Phillips & Brett Weldele Nea had it all—a man, a truckload of cash, and a fresh start. Or she did until her boyfriend gunned her down. Now nothing will come between Nea and her revenge. Novelist Gary Phillips and artist Brett Weldele (Julius) drop a brutal world of urban action in this trade paperback. (STAR17952) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $11.95 WHITEOUT: MELT TP—CURRENT PRINTING by Greg Rucka & Steve Lieber In the sequel to the highly acclaimed Whiteout, a group of rogue Russian agents have stolen some precious nuclear cargo, and if Carrie Stetko can get it back, it could be her one-way return ticket to the mainland. Winner of the 1999 Eisner Award for best miniseries. (STAR11589) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 *********************** OPPOSITE NUMBER THE WONDERVERSE: NEXUS #2 by Kottler, Avery, & Garcia The Gun Mage Spook lies dying. His life is in the hands of the traitorous Bergman-Jones, who has only to keep the stolen magical bullet until the next sun rises. Black Jack stalks Jones, but Jane Pembrook is racing for Spook's life. Tesla commands the lightning, but not the alien powers that move him, or even his own dark memories. Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) $2.95 OVERCAST COMICS THE GIFT #5 by Raven Gregory, Typer Kirham, & Rich Bonk There is a being of Ancient power that walks the earth giving items of incredible power to normal everyday people. A small boy watches the world through abused eyes. But his child-like innocence is about to be put to the ultimate test as it is learned that none are safe from The Gift. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.95 PANINI BOOKS DOCTOR WHO IRON LEGION GN The Doctor arrives on an alternate Earth where the Roman Empire never fell, in "The Iron Legion," as he faces alien gods and robot solders! In "City of the Damned," the Doctor has to free a society from an oppressive rule where even emotion is outlawed. All is not what it seems when the Doctor meets "The Star Beast". Is the Beep them Meep really as benign as he appears? The Doctor must battle his oldest and deadliest enemies, the Daleks, in "The Dogs of Doom," before arriving in a land of make believe where he squares up to "The Time Witch." Featuring fan-favorite sorties from the pen of 2000 AD's Pat Mills and John Wagner, and artwork by the legendary Dave Gibbons digitally restored for the 21st century. (CAUT: 4) SC, 164pg, b&w $24.95 PANTHEON BOOKS AMY AND JORDAN by Mark Beyer In this collection of more than 275 comic strips, originally published in the New York Press from1989 to 1992, the wildly embattled, singularly existential, existentially funny anti-heroes Amy and Jordan go through every manner of anxiety-producing trial imaginable and otherwise: plague, amputation, occult sacrifices, suicide, bunions, rats, cannibalism, giant insects, murderous aliens, negligent ex-husbands, and much more. (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x5, 288pg, b&w $21.00 PENNY-FARTHING PRESS PARA #2 by Stuart Moore, Pablo Villalobos, & Mostafa Moussa Sara's encounter with a terrifying creature deepens her resolve to discover what happened to her father, and her determination is met with hostility. But despite Agent Sanchez's efforts to bar her from the research team, Sara's determination drives her back into the super-collider, where a fateful event threatens her future happiness. FC, 32pg $2.95 THE VICTORIAN #23 by Houghton & Wein, St. Aubin, & Taylor After Laszlo Gerevich encounters his ex-lover, Lily White, he learns a secret that threatens his mission and his personal beliefs. While at the same time, Detective "Doc" Shumpert and Winston Fitz Randolph examine their own roles in the dangerous scheme overtaking New Orleans. As Act V of The Victorian begins the final stretch of an epic story, shocking truths and confrontations are revealed with every page! Cover by Glen Orbik. FC, 32pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE VICTORIAN TP'S New, lower price! Compiling Trainor Houghton's epic mystery, The Victorian. Revisit the graphic novel that encouraged a cult following, and witness the origin of a very different kind of superhero. ACT I (O/A)?SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC (Note Price) $15.00 ACT II (STAR15426)?SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC (Note Price) $15.00 ACT III (STAR19011)?SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC (Note Price) $15.00 ****************** RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #136 by Various Your monthly source for anthropomorphic comics! At long last, the return of Dragon Heaven by Eddie Perkins and Matt David, packed with plenty of action and adventure! Also in this issue: Sky Lords by Gary Bedell Jr., and short stories by Ursula Husted and Phil Morrissey. Cover by Susan Meyer. b&w, 32pg $2.99 SPACE RACE #2 by Favio Montoya Because you demanded it — Carrot returns in an all-new manga adventure! Now the winner of the Space Race, Carrot faces constant challenges to defend her title. But since she won her title through a lucky break, now she must train — and train hard! With the help of her friends, she does her best, but will she be able to cope with her newest trainer: the devious Razor? All-ages adventure from Favio Montoya (Shoujo, Morning Glory)! b&w, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPACE RACE #1 by Favio Montoya Carrot is your typical 13-year-old girl, daydreaming about the day she'll be old enough to enter the Space Race. It was all just a dream — until the day her friend Dots, using forged credentials, enters her in the next competition. And now, the Race Is On! An adorable new manga story for all ages by the hot new Mexican artist, Favio Montoya! b&w, 32pg $2.99 ****************** Sin Factory GENUS #65 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 RANDOM HOUSE STAR OF THE MONTH AMERICAN SPLENDOR: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HARVEY PEKAR GN In his work, Pekar puzzles, fumes, and marvels at everyday minutiae of his day-to-day existence, inspiring loyal fans and fierce detractors in his hometown of Cleveland, and throughout the U.S. So much so, that a production company thinks his story is worth telling as a movie! (STAR19939) MATURE READERS SC $15.95 ******************** REBELLION 2000AD PROGS #1384-1386 Britain's hugely influential sci-fi action anthology comic, 2000AD, surges into Spring with a stellar lineup of writers and artists! Progs #1384-1386 sees the run of stories reach their explosive endings, as future lawman Judge Dredd leads a crack squad to rescue prisoners of war in "Gulag" by Gordon Rennie and Charlie Adlard; vampire bounty hunter Durham Red faces off for the final time against the Offspring, courtesy of Dan Abnett and Mark Harrison; Genetic Infantryman Rogue Trooper is out to assassinate a war marshal in "Realpolitik" by Gordon Rennie and P.J. Holden; student slackers Bec & Kawl go head-to-head with the Tooth Fairy, by Simon Spurrier and Steve Roberts, plus there's more from hitmen Sinister Dexter! #1387 ignites the Spring Attack, with the return of skysurfer Chopper, courtesy of John Wagner, Patrick Goddard and Dylan Teague! Also: undercover Mega-City thriller Low Life premieres by Rob Williams (Cla$$ War) and Henry Flint (Judge Dredd vs Aliens); there's deep space drama in A.H.A.B. by Nigel Kitching and Richard Elson; plus Cockney street warrior, Savage, returns to kick the invading Volgans out of Britain, by Pat Mills and Charlie Adlard! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.75Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #218 Maximum justice every four weeks! #218 is a great jump-on issue, with fresh starts in five all-new strip adventures from the worlds of Judge Dredd and beyond: Judge Dredd meets a Cursed Earth Auxiliary with a grudge against the New Mutant Army in "Damned Ranger" (1 of 3: John Wagner & John Ridgway); psycho redneck Mean Machine is back on the I-block in "Angel Heart" (1 of 3: John Wagner & David Millgate); rutting rodents run riot in the Mega-City in "Whatever Happened To ... The Gribligs?" (by Gordon Rennie & Steve Roberts); Young Middenface's Highland odyssey takes him to the village that time forgot in "Brigadoom!" (1 of 3: Alan Grant & Patrick Goddard/Dylan Teague); and the return of hot Hindu hero Black Siddha in "Kali Yuga" (1 of 6: Pat Mills & Simon Davis). Plus: news, features, interviews and classic British comic thrills, including Charley's War (Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun). (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.99 SADDLE TRAMP PRES HOLLIDAY VOLUME 1: COLD DECK TP by Dave Samuelson, Jason Wright, & Brad Samuelson Cold Deck is the slang term for a stacked deck. That is exactly what Doc Holiday and his companions are playing against. Something is killing people in and around Jacksboro, TX. Something that isn't human. That something has ties to Doc, his gambling nemesis Lottie Deno, and both of their fathers, ties that go all the way back to the Civil War. A store that process that the West really was wild. SC, 126pg, b&w $10.95 AMERICAN AMORISTS ASSOCIATION HANDBOOK #1 by Dave Samuelson & Brad Samuelson Do you have trouble with the ladies? Do you need new tips on being smooth? Look no further, salvation has arrived. This book gives tips on outfitting, equipment, methods, raw material, and man other need to know topics that every aspiring Amorist could ever ask form. FC, 32pg $3.00 SAF COMICS ZHONG GUO HC by Yves H. & Hermann On the eve of the signing of a major trade agreement between the US and China, a suspected spy escapes from Chinese custody, aided by the CIA, and takes refuge in the US Embassy in Beijing. The Americans fear that the Chinese Secret Service will try to recapture the spy, so they call in reinforcements, specifically Agent Ditto, to help them thwart the Chinese. But Ditto himself begins to doubt who he works for… (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 54pg, FC $12.95 SEQUENT MEDIA PUBLISHING PROPHECY ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 1 by Various This oversize volume features literary and thought-provoking comics by such fan favorites as Scott McCloud, Shannon Wheeler, Bernie Mireault, and many more. Stories that will make you laugh, cry, think, and that are simply fun; comics that you can share with your friends, your parents, or your lover. (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pg, FC $30.00 SERVE MAN PRESS RUNNERS: BAD GOODS #3 by Sean Wang After a narrow escape from an attacking band of bounty hunters, Roka and his crew of smugglers seek refuge at an alien space station, where even greater danger awaits them. As Ril and Bennesaud make much-needed repairs to their badly damaged ship, Bocce tries to unravel the mystery of the blue-skinned girl. And Roka and Cember have an unexpected run-in with the law. b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 RUNNERS: BAD GOODS STARTER PACK by Sean Wang Catch the series from the very beginning! Here's your chance to get caught up with Runners, the new sci-fi adventure series from Sean Wang, writer and artist of The Tick & Arthur! This special starter pack includes the first two issues of Runners: Bad Goods, in which intergalactic smuggler Roka Nostaco and his alien crew race to complete their run, while constantly being attacked by pirates, bounty hunters, and the law. Also included exclusively in this set is an exclusive color print of the main cast of characters, signed by creator Sean Wang. Pack (x2 w/Print) $5.00 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS EXTINCTIONERS VOLUME 2 #14 by Howard, Earle, Singshow, & Duncan "Revelations" Part 1—Things back at the Fela house take a shocking turn as the mystery behind Catrina's unpredictable behavior comes to a head and a secret that previously only the comatose Walice knew comes to light. Also, Maxwell returns home only to be confronted with a past he tried to get away from and one he never knew about. Anthropomorphic superheroics mix with slice of life in this issue! (CAUT: 4) b&w, 40pg $4.99 KATMANDU #30 by Carole Curtis & Ursula Husted The long-delayed conclusion arrives at last! War Chief Liska must hand over her new wife or lose her daughter! By Carole Curtis and Ursula Husted! Plus: Oona The Cave Bunny by Mark Moore, Beans n' Hay by Ken Asche, and Fawn by Steve Addlesee, Katmandu is your furry fix for Indians and cowboys! MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (Jul032447) b&w, 40pg $4.99 LAST KISS PACK by John Lustig & Various You read it every week in CBG, and the first issue is now a collector's item. But you can get the rest of the series in this three-pack from SFA, consisting of Last Kiss #2-4. For those unfamiliar with the title, John Lustig bought the old Charlton romance book First Kiss and re-dialogues the stories, with hilarious results. The series also includes interviews with former Charlton talent and features new art by Ernie Colon. Pack (x3), b&w $12.00 SILICON TIMES THE DELICIOUS SEASONS VOLUME 1 by Rainbow Buddy The Delicious Seasons is a story about a young college girl who loves cooking and finds a well-paying job to be personal chef of a picky guy. The books are targeting young girls aged of 14 to 19 year-olds markets and many female adults will also love the practical and useful Chinese cooking methods and recipes detailed in this graphic novel series. (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 128pg, b&w $7.99 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT THE BEAST THAT ATE MORIOKA #1 by Mark Crilley After years of secrecy, Akiko creator Mark Crilley unveils his very first comic book story, The Beast that Ate Morioka, a special 40-page tale of two Japanese high school students, a gang of nefarious villains, and one giant-sized worm named Snorky. Written in 1990, this lavishly illustrated saga features all the humor and non-stop action that readers have come to know and love in Crilley's acclaimed Akiko series, while supplying a great many things that Akiko fans have never seen before: an all-Japanese cast, a healthy dose of monster movie mayhem, and probably the only plot in comic book history to hinge on a novel new use for wasabi! "I've always thought this story represented some of my best work," says Crilley. "I'm delighted that Sirius and I can now share it with the world and give it the wider audience it deserves." b&w, 40pg $3.95 POISON ELVES #78 by Drew Hayes To save his best friend Jace from the Dark Army's lair, Lusiphur assembled a vicious band of cutthroats, much to the chagrin of his employers. But the Elvin High Council won't allow Luse to run roughshod with a band of unkempt, undisciplined humans by himself. No, they've burdened him with a most uncompromising taskmaster — Jace's military-minded father; a tough-as-nails elf who long ago earned his own son's enmity. Meanwhile, the assassin Fleece unveils a secret that will change Lusiphur's life forever! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 POISON ELVES: KILLER CURVES LIMITED EDITION PORTFOLIO by Scott Lewis Scott Lewis, fantasy illustration's rising superstar, collects six tantalizing illustrations in the newest Poison Elves portfolio, Killer Curves! As a guest-cover-artist for Drew Hayes' fantasy epic, Scott Lewis reinterpreted such fan-favorite femme fatales as Hyena, Lirilith, Petunia, Cleah, Lynn, and Morlagan. Killer Curves not only collects these beautiful dames (unhindered by those pesky logos and cover enhancements), but also introduces a brand-new painting of the female Lusiphur! A must-have for every die-hard Poison Elves fan! Comes in an Illustrated Envelope. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Portfolio, 8x11, FC $20.00 POISON ELVES WISP SAGA PRINT PART ONE SIX-PACK by Drew Hayes Includes Poison Elves #60-65. MATURE READERS Pack (x6) SRP: $15.00 STARS OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES TP'S by Drew Hayes These volumes reprint Sirius' presentation of the Poison Elves series beginning with the original Mulehide Graphic's Poison Elves. VOL. 8: ROGUES (STAR16407)?SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 9: BAPTISM BY FIRE (STAR19432)?SC, b&w $19.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A POISON ELVES COLOR SPECIAL #1 by Drew Hayes A 16-page story starring Lusiphur's ex — that sexy sorceress, Hyena. Includes two rare stories from Lusiphur's past. The first, entitled "The Crow," retells Poe's "The Raven" and appears here in color for the first time! The second, "Riders," first appeared in the hard-to-find Poison Elves Fan Edition, and is written and drawn by Drew and hand- colored by fan favorite cover artist Janine Johnston. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 **************** DOGWITCH POSTER #2: VIOLET WITH TOP HAT by Daniel Schaffer By popular demand, the vivacious Violet Grimm returns in an all-new, full-sized poster by Dogwitch creator Daniel Schaffer! The seductive sorceress dons a trendy top hat to celebrate her favorite holiday, Bondage Voodoo Night! This full-color poster features the fan-favorite (and award-winning!) cover to Dogwitch #5. Printed on heavy bond paper. Comes rolled in a plastic tube. (CAUT: 4) Poster, 19x25, FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHARLES VESS' BOOKS OF BALLADS AND SAGAS PORTFOLIO A different kind of cross-over from Sirius and Green Man Press! Acknowledged fantasy master, Charles Vess, has combined resources with Sirius Entertainment to produce this exquisite collection of frameable art prints, collected together in an embossed, illustrated envelope. Art direction was prepared and directed by Mr. Vess. Each portfolio is also signed and numbered by the artist. Eight full color plates. Portfolio, FC SRP: $25.00 O/A THE LOST BOOK OF FAERIE MAGIC VOLUME 1 by Melanie Klegerman Fantasy and the paranormal meet with sensual and cryptic results. Packed full of detailed pin-ups, this fantastic guide to the world of faerie magic is bound to please art lovers and fantasy lovers alike. Explore the Tarot with fairy-winged mystics, partake in dark ritual with elven sorceresses, and more! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ******************** STARS OF THE MONTH CAPTAIN FREEBIRD: THE BROKEN HEROES TP by Fillbach Bros. Collecting the complete Broken Heroes saga. Amassing nearly 300 pages from all 12 issues, this epic comic novel follows the ubiquitous Captain Freebird on his funky vision quest to find the "Twilight Leary" and all the Americana. (STAR11453) SC, 288pg, b&w $19.95 POE VOLUME 1 TP Collects the first six issues of Edgar's epic quest to find his lost love. He searches the world, and encounters all of the strange and wonderful happenings that inspired his world-famous stories and poems, complete with twists and turns! (STAR07686) SC, 128pg, b&w $14.95 *************** SLIP OF THE TONGUE ARTX SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #3?FC, 68pg $6.50 #4?FC, 68pg $6.50 #5?FC, 68pg $6.50 STRIP XXX #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 68pg $6.50 SQP CONAN COLLECTOR PIN #3: CONAN #242 COVER ART A snarling Conan the Barbarian, bearing his full weight and battlelust down on an equally powerful and just-as-annoyed Red Sonja! Kids, kids! Rent a room, already! Comic art icon Jim Lee creates this classic "battle of the sexes" for Marvel's Conan comic, and now it's a wearable piece of artwork! A full color metal pin, measuring 1.25 x 2 inches, and limited to just 2,500 pieces. Pin $9.95 MUTANT METAL PIN Do you emit energy beams from your face? Does it start to snow whenever you think, "It'd be cool if it started to snow right now!"? Do sharp implements snap from your knuckles whenever you're in a heated debate? Well my friend, you just might be a mutant! Nothing to be ashamed of! Some of our best friends are "genetically confused." Be proud of your DNA, no matter which way your code spirals! Here's a fine full color metal pin that tells the world, "Yes, I could snap your neck by thinking real hard, but I choose not to at this time!". Measures a discreet ¾" x 1". (CAUT: 4) Pin $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NAUGHTY & NICE PRINT BY JOE CHIODO A classic from the Gallery Print series, this tasty twosome by fan fave Joe Chiodo always produces a knowing smile! These young ladies know their effect on the mortal man, and dress accordingly! The piece is in full color and measures 8 ½" x 11". Print $4.95 ******************* STREET LEGENDS BLOCKHEDZ #3 by Brandon Schultz & Mike Davis Blak is hell bent on finding the "Wild Dawgs," and avenging his brother's death, but the evil within him has begun to take hold. He will perish unless his finds the cure and with him all that is beautiful will be lost forever. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #11 (Nov031249) Previously solicited by Image Comics. FC, 32pg ( 3 of 4) $2.95 STUDIO G AYA #4 by Todd Vicino & TBA "The Clone Order"—A new look takes Aya into a frightening story arc of world conquest, ancient ways and modern science as she encounters "The Clone Order!" Bi- monthly. FC, 24pg (4 of 6) $2.95 RAKAN #4 by Todd Vicino & TBA A tale of mystics and madness as Rakan journeys into an odd valley existing in permanent shadow. Now that he has arrived, will he be able to leave? Bi-monthly. FC, 24pg (4 of 6) $2.95 TCZ STUDIO PTE LTD THE CELESTIAL ZONE II #9 by Wee Tian Beng Zi Yan is unable to defeat Raving Star due to her injuries. Just then, Xing Ling arrives… Meanwhile, Dancing Butterfly finds Golden Nymph, and tells him about Red Phoenix's whereabouts. Plus: Part 7 of The New Frontier! (CAUT: 4) SC, 60pg, FC (9 of 12) $9.50 THE NORM PUBLISHING THE NORM MAGAZINE #3 This third quarterly collects more of Jantze's daily strips from 1997 in trade format, including a journal "written by Norm" that accompanies each strip. Foreword by Jim Toomey, creator of Sherman's Lagoon. Magazine 4.95 TITAN BOOKS JAMES BOND: OCTOPUSSY TP by Ian Fleming, James Lawrence & Yaroslav Horak The second collection in an all-new Titan series of deluxe James Bond collectors' library paperback editions! When an old friend's body is found in the Alps 20 years after he disappeared, James Bond quickly finds himself caught between Nazi gold, the Chinese Tongs and the savage, eight-armed embrace of Octopussy! Contains background material on the literary history of James Bond produced exclusively for this edition! Collects Octopussy and The Hildebrand Rarity, originally published in The Daily Express. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $16.95 JAMES BOND: THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN SC by Ian Fleming, James Lawrence, & Yaroslav Horak First time in Previews! Previously offered in Previews Update #604! After 10 years out of print, Titan Books presents the return of the world's greatest secret agent in his classic comic-strip adventures! James Bond is dead ? or so his employers at MI5 believe, until he attempts to assassinate his boss, M! Also includes The Living Daylights and a new foreword by Ian Fleming's niece! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $16.95 ********************* ALIEN LEGION: TENANTS OF HELL TP by Chuck Dixon, Larry Stroman & Mike McMahon They are the Dregs; the lost and the forsaken; loyal only to each other. Lost for 15 years in a black hole, Force Nomad return to combat. However, being used as pawns for the idle rich is something they won't stand for — as their paymasters are about to find out! Volume 2 in a major new Titan series of this popular classic comic, this volume collects Alien Legion: Tenants of Hell #1 & #2 and Alien Legion: Grimrod, along with new cover artwork by Alan Davis and an introduction by writer Chuck Dixon! Plus, previously- unseen development sketches, and character biographies featuring amazing artwork by Larry Stroman! (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.95 JUDGE DREDD: THE JUDGE CHILD QUEST GN by John Wagner, Brian Bolland, Mike McMahon & Ron Smith Now in paperback! A huge catastrophe has been predicted for Mega-City One, and only a child bearing an Eagle mark can save the city from utter devastation. Join Judge Dredd on an epic journey across the Cursed Earth and the depths of space in search of... The Judge Child! Cover by Mike McMahon. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 192pg, b&w $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ALIEN LEGION: ON THE EDGE TP by Chuck Dixon, Larry Stroman & Mark Farmer; cover by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer The Alien Legion: home to every scumbag the universe saw fit to dump in a uniform! And then there's Force Nomad — hard-bitten warriors, loyal to each other… but not to those that send them to die in unmarked graves! A new series by Titan Books, created by Carl Potts (The Punisher). (STAR20372) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $16.95 JUDGE DREDD: THE COMPLETE AMERICA GN by John Wagner & Colin MacNeil In Mega-City One, Judges act as judge, jury, and executioner. But how does its citizens feel about a system where they are powerless? Collected from the pages of Judge Dredd Megazine, featuring darker, more sophisticated takes on the world of Dredd. (STAR18880) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 120pg, FC $18.95 JUDGE DREDD: THE EMERALD ISLE GN by Ennis, Dillon, & Coleby; cover by Glen Fabry Judge Dredd: he is the law! In the vast, overpopulated sprawl of future metropolis, Mega- City One, the Judges are all that stand between order and chaos. From the Preacher team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, comes this full-color graphic novel from the pages of 2000 A.D.! (STAR14004) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $14.95 JUDGE DREDD GOODNIGHT KISS GN by Garth Ennis, Percival, & Phillips Dredd takes on the Brotherhood of Marshals, a ruthless secret society born in the heart of the radioactive wasteland known as the Cursed Earth. They won't stop until all Judges are dead — Dredd included! But for him, they have something special in mind! Plus, Jonni Kiss is on the loose. And Dredd's outgunned! (STAR15031) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $14.95 JUDGE DREDD: INNOCENTS ABROAD GN by Garth Ennis, Greg Staples, & Bill Sienkiewicz Innocents Abroad features the welcome return of the Emerald Isle's Judge Joyce, on the trail of some bank robbers in Mega City One –– only to discover just how far out of his depth he is. Also includes "Babes in Arms," with short stories "The Rough Guide to Suicide," and "Blind Mate." (STAR17983) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $14.95 JUDGE DREDD: MUZAK KILLER GN by Ennis, Power, & Burns When Mega-City One's Muzak stars fall prey to a deadly killer, Dredd must act to save Muzak from the harshest critic of all! But a good critic never lays down and dies — and Dredd must defeat him again in a return battle which really is the last Word! Razor-sharp pop culture satire from the pen of Garth Ennis (Preacher), illustrated by acclaimed artists Dermot Power and John Burns! (STAR16811) SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $14.95 JUDGE DREDD VS. JUDGE DEATH SC by John Wagner & Brian Bolland Judge Death, a ghoul from a parallel Earth where life is a crime comes to Mega-City One. Now, somehow, Dredd must kill a creature already dead! And if one of these Dark Judges wasn't enough, get ready to meet Fear, Fire, and Mortis! (STAR19708) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $14.95 INFERNO GN by Mike Carey & Michael Gaydos John Travis is murdered and finds himself in Inferno, an endless city of corruption, intrigue, and despair. The least of Travis's problems; he discovers that he is actually Jacamo Terence, dead 800 years and the first man to escape hell and live his life again. (STAR20269) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $16.95 TRANSFORMERS: DARK DESIGN GN by Wildman, Furman, Yangier, & Galan Collects Transformers Generation 2 #1-6. Beyond the fringes of known space, an ancient power is spreading is malign influence, turning whole worlds, whole galaxies into a dark mosaic of its own design. A design that is unmistakably Cybertronian in origin! (STAR17101) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.95 TRANSFORMERS: PRIMAL SCREAM GN by Furman, Senior, & Delbo A desolate Optimus Prime must continue the eternal battle against the Decepticons. Unbeknownst to all, their battles have woken Primus –– creator of the Transformers. Unfortunately, Primus' scream upon waking has awoken an enemy from before time — Unicron! (STAR15672) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.99 ********************* TOKYOPOP ********************** Please refer to the Del-Ray listing in the COMICS section for other Gundam Seed titles in this month's Previews! ********************** Graphic Novels AI YORI AOSHI VOLUME 3 GN by Kou Fumizuki Imagine being engaged to a beautiful loving billionaire, living in a posh western style boarding house and being surrounded by sexy flatmates. Sounds like the perfect life, right? For nice guy Kaoru, it's not so easy. He has to keep his engagement to Aoi a secret, struggle with his contempt for his family and do his best to avoid tripping into the numerous breasts which surround him ? all this while under the scrutiny of Aoi's guardian, Miyabi. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 224PG, b&w (3 of 9) $9.99 ARM OF KANNON VOLUME 1 GN by Masakuza Yamaguchi The archeologist Tozo Mikami discovers an ancient Buddhist relic, The Arm of Kannon, an object of strange and mystical power. But soon afterward, he disappears, leaving behind a wife and two children. Three years later he reappears... but he may not be the man he was. His son, Mao, suspects the worst. And when a mysterious warrior shows up as a protector for he and his sister, Mao begins piecing together the secrets of the relic that may lead to a secret organization committed to exploiting the magic of the ancient relic for the development of super soldiers for the military. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (1 of 8) $9.99 BTX VOLUME 3 GN by Masami Kurumada Teppei and X have faced many dangers and fought many foes in their journey to rescue Teppei's brother. Now, they must tackle their toughest opponent yet-each other! Caught in Camilla's illusion, the duo must battle to the death in this action-packed volume of B'TX. With friends like these, who needs enemies! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (3 of 16) $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA: BOXED SET VOLUME 2: COLLECTION 2 by CLAMP Continue the magic filled, comedy, romance with Cardcaptor Sakura the second three volume set of the best-selling girl's shoujo adventure that spawned the mega-hit Kid's WB anime! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #12 (Dec032673) Set $29.99 CHRONICLES OF THE CURSED SWORD VOLUME 6 GN by Yeo Beop-Ryong & Park Hui-Jin As Rey's training nears completion and the PaSa sword undergoes repairs, a new enemy emerges, one who wields the PaChun sword with a ferocious might. With the blood of demons and men overflowing, Jaryoon and Rey find their destinies converging, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance! SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (6 of 12) $9.99 CRESCENT MOON VOLUME 1 GN by Haruko Iida Mahiru Shiraishi is haunted by images of the Descendent of the Princess in a disturbing recurring dream. There, she meets members of the Lunar Race, a group of vampires, werewolves and vixens who need Mahiru's help to recover their power source that was stolen a thousand years ago in an incident involving the princess. In this howling sci-fi adventure, Mahiru will forge a camaraderie that will determine the fate and of the Lunar Race for all of the dream world! SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (1 of 6) $9.99 CYBORG 009 VOLUME 5 GN by Ishinomori Shotaro As war rages in South Vietnam, the team of cyborgs is confronted by group of guerillas led by a mysterious masked man who has a diabolical plan. With the Black Ghost never far behind, the cyborgs uncover an evil scheme that just might lead to global Armageddon. But before they can act, they must save one of their own from behind enemy lines... SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (5 of 8) $9.99 DEMON DIARY VOLUME 7 GN by Lee Yun Hee & Kara Lim As a young Demon Lord-in-training, Raenef has experienced it all — he's fought the good fight, made close friends and developed a deep bond with his tutor Eclipse. Despite his scattered nature, Raenef has learned everything there is to know...and now it's all gone! In this final volume, Raenef finds himself back on the street with holes in his memory, his wallet, and his heart. An unforgettable fate awaits the world's most lovable Demon Lord! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (7 of 7) $9.99 DOLL HC by Mitsukazu Mihara These haunting tales of human-like androids, called Dolls, range from romantic to tragic, from comic to ironic, and everything in between. In these stories, dolls have an uncanny way of working themselves into the lives of their masters: A woman develops an unusual closeness to doll that will affect her human family from beyond the grave... A man wants to make his doll into the perfect human lover, but discovers that humans are not perfect... A father buys his son a doll to help him get over the death of his mother. Doll provides a firsthand glimpse into the psychology of the human-doll relationship and examines the question of what it means to be truly human. HC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $19.99 DRAGON HUNTER VOLUME 6 GN by Hong-Seock Seo Now working as a shaman for the prime minister of the country of Ko-Gu-Ryo, Myung- Ho's sister Aranseur sets out to recruit Seur-Chong to hunt the Blue Dragon of Mount Back-Doo. Meanwhile, Seur-Chong encounters a powerful new dragon hunter named Goong-Chun and his shaman sidekick Sa-Mi. But will this chance meeting end in a new rivalry or mark the beginning of a new alliance? Big secrets about Seur-Chong's past are revealed, including the tragic fate of his mother, his history with the dubious Daechang- Nim, and other mysteries, all relating to the deadly Blue Dragon of Mount Back-Doo. SC, 5x7, 192pg, FC (6 of 12) $9.99 ESCAFLOWNE, THE VISION OF VOLUME 6 GN by Katsu Aki As the Revolutionary Army prepares to defend the Duchy of Freid from Zaibach's violent conquest, Van reigns in his feelings to keep from Dilandau's throat. Meanwhile, Hitomi becomes consumed with a vision that may reveal some of the secrets behind Escaflowne's past. And when the inevitable battle begins, Van, Hitomi, and Dilandau must be prepared — Zaibach's strongest warriors bring more than battle prowess to the field! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (6 of 8) $9.99 FAERIES' LANDING VOLUME 1 GN by You Hyun A chance encounter with a mysterious character named Goodfellow leads Ryang to a town called Fairies Landing. Here, Ryang meets Fanta, a fairy who wants nothing more than to stay with him in the human world. Living with a fairy can be especially trying, but also a blessing as Fanta helps Ryang resolve his rocky relationships with women. SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (1 of 13) $9.99 FAERIES' LANDING VOLUME 2 GN by You Hyun Ryang and Ganji, Ryang's third evil affinity, take center stage as their relationship hits high drama. Fanta must calm the turbulent waters rippling between Ryang and Ganji but cans he do it while taking care of her own problems? The suspicious Seho has discovered that Fanta is a fairy possessing mysterious powers and despite Fanta's best efforts, she is unable to magically erase Seho's memory. Will her secret get out? SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (2 of 13) $9.99 FAERIES' LANDING VOLUME 3 GN by You Hyun Samteak tells Fanta the story behind Ryang's first kiss. Worried, Fanta feels that yet another one of Ryang's relationships is doomed to failure! However, Fanta doesn't have long to contemplate Ryang's romantic tribulations as she must face off with Yuri who feels Fanta is a nuisance in her life. Medea has her own problems becoming Heavenly Queen and she better work fast or Ryang will attain a 4th evil affinity. SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (3 of 13) $9.99 FAKE VOLUME 7 GN by Sanami Matoh This final, thrilling volume of Fake is so sexy and steamy you'll want to read it under the sheets! With Dee and Ryo's love life on permanent simmer, Ryo doesn't know what to do. Diana finally offers some advice and tells Ryo to follow his heart and accept his feelings for Dee before it's too late. Meanwhile, their next assignment is to guard Alicia Grant, the daughter of New York City's most powerful mob boss. But Alicia has a deadly secret that's leaving everyone sleeping with the fishes. As tensions on the job begin to mount, Ryo and Dee's attraction to each other reaches the boiling point. Will they finally admit their love and devotion to each other, Or will the two cops forever sing the NYPD blues? MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 168pg, b&w (7 of 7) $9.99 EERIE QUEERIE VOLUME 2 GN by Shuri Shiozu During a school trip, Mitsuo and his classmates stay at an old Japanese-style hotel, where he gets nonstop hiccups. A mysterious old woman working at the hotel tells him that a person who hiccups 100 times dies. After that refreshing experience, Mitsuo's troubles get worse when he discovers that he is being watched by a young man named Kanau Hibiki, a former drama club member that has been haunting his school for the past 15 years. Kanau's horrific death leads to the discovery of a tragic betrayal, and it's up to Mitsuo to return body and soul to everyone before it's too late! SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (2 of 4) $9.99 GIRL GOT GAME VOLUME 3 GN by Shizuru Seino Enter Tsuyaka Himejima. She transferred to Kyo's new high school so that she could finally play basketball with her again. She is very disappointed to discover that Kyo is currently a boy, and comes up with a plan to get Kyo onto the girls basketball team regardless of that fact. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (3 of 10) $9.99 GTO VOLUME 18 GN by Tohru Fujisawa In a surprise visit, Onizauka shows Uchiyamada life is indeed wonderful. Meanwhile, Teshigawara rocks the schoolhouse when he hatches a deadly plot to kidnap Fuyutsuki. Can Onizuka get her back before Teshigawara lays a finger on her? Put away the homework and take notes-an explosive conclusion awaits readers in this action-packed volume of GTO! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (18 of 25) $9.99 GUNDAM SEED ASTRAY VOLUME 1 GN by Tomohiro Chiba & Koichi Tokita Year 70 of the Cosmic Era. During a routine mission, a salvage team inadvertently discovers a top-secret mobile suit known as Red Frame. Their lives are forever changed as devious minds attempt to steal Red Frame away from the group. Their lives turn into an endless adventure as they attempt to evade their enemies and save a nearby colony from destruction. SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 JING: KING OF BANDITS VOLUME 5 GN by Yuichi Kumakura Every year the town of Zaza holds a fabulous masquerade that everyone attends. Jing, the infamous King of Bandits, has come to steal a particular mask, but it won't be easy. Before the ball he must first fight in Zaza's masked combat coliseum. Sprightliness is a virtue for a thief, but against bone-crushing gladiators, the young bandit may be in over his head. SC, 5x7, b&w (5 of 7) $9.99 JING: KING OF BANDITS VOLUME 6 GN by Yuichi Kumakura The sky is the limit when Jing and Kir end up on cloud nine after stealing a map of Fuzzy Navel. The adventure takes off after they receive a shock from worshipers of electricity, run into a very pretty little kitty, and try not to avoid sleeping with the flying fishes. Shine the light and say your prayers--this volume of Jing: King of Bandits is the cat's meow! SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w (6 of 7) $9.99 KARE KANO VOLUME 9 GN by Masami Tsuda Tonami ponders his relationship to Tsubaki, who is the kind of woman who loves to be free, even if it means being alone. Meanwhile, the school cultural festival begins, with the Miyazawa family among the crowd. Kazuma's band performs. Tsubaki's play goes off without a hitch. SC, 5x7, b&w (9 of 13) $9.99 KILL ME, KISS ME VOLUME 2 GN by Lee Young Yuu Life can be a drag when you have to cross-dress to impress the opposite sex! As Jung- Woo journeys home from a hard day impersonating his female cousin at an all-girls school, a gang of bellicose babes confront him, and these girls don't just want to have fun. Gyu-Min Gwon comes to his rescue, and in the post-catfight recap, implores Jung-Woo (still dressed as Tae) not to spread rumors of her gangsta ways. Meanwhile, across town to the other cross-dresser, Tae Yeon learns of the ire of Goon-Ham Choi, leader of the school's most violent gang. He would never hit a girl, would he? These cross-dressing hijinks and battles of the sexes will have Mars and Venus spinning out of orbit! SC, 5x7, b&w (2 of 5) $9.99 KIM POSSIBLE CINE-MANGA VOLUME 6 GN by Bob Schooley & Mark McCorkle If you're in trouble, crime-fighting teen Kim Possible is there on the double! When the cheerleading squad's bus breaks down at Camp Wannaweep, a monster living in the lake threatens to turn Kim and the other cheerleaders into fellow swamp creatures. And when Kim is recruited as a secret agent, she has to rescue a one-time weapons designer from the clutches of his former assistant, a rogue golfer trying to cover the world in playable grass. It's up to Kim and her trusty sidekick Ron Stoppable to stop the bad guys in their tracks, are they up to the task? SC, 5x7, 96pg, b&w (6 of 8) $7.99 LAMENT OF THE LAMB VOLUME 1 GN by Kei Toume Kazuna Takashiro can't escape the pain of his past. Ever since his mother died, nightmares and visions have been eating away at him. When he finds his long-lost sister, Chizuna, the two discover they share more than just a family name. The siblings are cursed with a disease of the blood-a disease that will turn them into vampires! As they resist accepting their destiny, Kazuna and Chizuna struggle to contain the craving that is the very essence of what they will become... SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w (1 of 7) $9.99 LIZZIE MCGUIRE CINEMANGA COLLECTORS EDITION by Terri Minsky Tokyopop's Cine-Manga treatment of the runaway Disney hit! Follow the adventures of Lizzie and her animated alter-ego in this limited collectors edition featuring screen captures from the TV episodes. SC, 5x7, 96pg, b&w $29.99 LUPIN III VOLUME 13 GN by Monkey Punch When Lupin takes on a notorious con man, you can be sure that neither one of them intends on playing fair ? and the results may be deadly! This volatile volume of Lupin III has it all: double-crossers, seductive women, death-defying escapes, hidden treasures, and, of course, exploding heads! There's something for everyone in the irrepressible lunacy of Lupin III. SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (13 of 14) $9.99 MAHOROMATIC: AUTOMATIC MAIDEN VOLUME 1 GN by Bunjuro Nakayama & Bow Ditama Everybody oughtta have a maid... just ask Suguru Misato, a junior high school student who has been living by himself since his father's mysterious death. He would love a little companionship, not to mention someone to deal with the stacks of dishes and the ever present family of dust bunnies. Enter Mahoro, a retired battle android who has been reprogrammed for the domestic life. When Suguru meets his new maid, hilarity ensues, sexual tensions flare, and secret pasts become revealed in this quirky comedy about love, death, and robot nudity. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (1 of 6) $9.99 MODEL VOLUME 1 GN by Lee So-young Ji Ye is a Korean art student who comes to Europe to study. Her brushstrokes aren't going as well as she would like, but she's determined to make it as an artist. One evening her friend brings a drunk man over to crash at her pad. That night she has bad dreams that the drunk is really a blood-sucking vampire. But when she wakes up, she realizes it wasn't a dream! Unafraid, she's suddenly bitten by the creative bug, and starts to paint his portrait. His beauty and alluring preternatural energy lets Ji Ye's artistic juices flow, and the two strike a deal: Ji Ye will allow the vampire to feed on her, and in return he will pose for her. This could be exactly what Ji Ye needs to finally succeed as a painter, but at what price? SC, 5x7, b&w (1 of 7) $9.99 PEACH GIRL: CHANGE OF HEART VOLUME 8 GN by Miwa Ueda To everyone's surprise, Momo shows up with Toji instead of Kiley on the first day of school. Kiley pretends to be cool about everything while Toji plays the ultimate understanding boyfriend angle. But it'll be a fight to the bone with between Kiley and Toji for Momo's love. On the other hand karma is in full force when Momo's friendly foe Sae finds out she's pregnant and Ryo is the father! SC, 5x7, b&w (8 of 10) $9.99 PEACH GIRL: LIMITED COLLECTORS SET Boxed set containing the 100% authentic release of Peach Girl Volumes 1-4. Set $39.99 PET SHOP OF HORRORS VOLUME 6 GN by Matsuri Akino When Peruvian terrorists abduct Count D and Detective Orcot, they find themselves bound, gagged, and held at gunpoint deep in the jungles of South America. With one chance at survival, Leon has no choice but to put his faith in Count D and as usual, Count D and his exotic pets have a way of changing a person's life for better or worse. Whether it's a boy's pet that delivers a Christmas surprise or a pet that provides a struggling musician with some off-key inspiration, you can be sure that the count's magic comes with a price. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (6 of 10) $9.99 PITA-TEN VOLUME 3 TP by Koge Donbo Kotarou Higuchi has always had the ability to see spirits. But after an encounter with a mysterious new neighbor, he begins to have the ability to see other visions... and one just might change his heart. His so-called life will never be the same! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (3 of 8) $9.99 PSYCHIC ACADEMY VOLUME 2 GN by Katsu Aki The school year is coming to a close, and that means one thing: final exams! Ai is pretty confident about the academic part, but as for the psychic tests, let's just say his head is spinning. And to make matters worse, some of the envious students are setting out to make sure Ai's first year at the Psychic Academy is his last. Attendance is definitely required for this next volume of Psychic Academy. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (2 of 10) $9.99 SAIYUKI VOLUME 2 GN by Kazuya Minekura Continuing their journey west and leaving a trail of dead Youkai in their wake, Genjo Sanzo and company come upon a young woman who has quite a tale to tell. She recounts the story of her long lost lover, a Youkai who succumbed to the madness and for whom she waits faithfully to return. As the story continues, Gojyo has an epiphany that just might be a clue about the source of evil that has been unleashed on the land. In this next volume of Saiyuki, the fantasy adventure becomes a family affair! SC, 5x7, b&w (2 of 9) $9.99 SGT. FROG VOLUME 2 GN by Mine Yoshizaki Fuyuki Hinata must have incurred the wrath of God because he's been stricken with having to go to school with his big sister Natsumi (aka The Devil). He's also afflicted with a power hungry froglike alien with apocalyptic intentions who happens to be lounging in his attic. If that wasn't bad enough Fuyuki and Natsumi are about to be cursed with a plague of frogs when Sergeant's lost platoon start surfacing. Join in this next crazy adventure or be cursed with a boring and un-humorous day! SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w (2 of 6) $9.99 SNOW DROP VOLUME 3 GN by Choi Kyung-ah Hayden and Sana's relationship continues to grow and develop-but not if Sue has any say. She schemes to tear them apart, and now she just might have the perfect plan. Meanwhile, Sana feels strongly that there is a connection between Hayden and the book, Snowdrop, and sets out to find the mystery behind the missing pages in Hayden's mother's copy of the book. In her search for the truth, Sana discovers a revealing secret about Hayden that threatens their happiness. Will their true feelings for each other conquer all? Or will the book of love have to be rewritten? MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, b&w (3 of 12) $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOLUME 1 GN by Shimizu Aki Chris Lightfellow knows the horror of war ? her father succumbed in the flames of battle when she was just a little girl. Now, wanting to become a soldier like him, she enters a military school and becomes a knight after graduating. When her commanding officer is killed in the line of duty, Chris shows her fellow knights her true strength ? in every war, a hero must rise out of the destructive ashes to usher in the peace! Inspired by the widely popular Konami video games for PS2! SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (1 of 4) $9.99 TOKYO BABYLON VOLUME 1 GN by CLAMP Tokyo Babylon is a modern-day fantasy that follows Subaru Sumeragi, a young omyouji (spiritual medium) on his quest to protect Tokyo from the evil spirits that have secretly taken residence in the city. Subaru is the 13th head of the Sumeragi clan, and together with his twin sister Hokuto and the mysterious veterinarian Seishirou, they risk life and limb as they hunt down the ghosts that threaten to destroy the city. Combining CLAMP's legendary storytelling and artwork, this introspective, character-driven series is a perfect dose of imaginative intrigue and mind-blowing adventure. SC, 5x7, 144pg, b&w (1 of 7) $9.99 TOKYO MEW MEW VOLUME 7 GN by Mia Ikumi Reiko Yoshida The crime-fighting crew is back once and for all to save Tokyo from total destruction. Will peace ever return to the city? Will the secret of super-villain Deep Blue finally be revealed? Will one of our heroes give up their life to save a friend? Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom, the animal magnetism is too hot to handle, and catcalls just might turn into wedding vows in this climactic volume of Tokyo Mew Mew. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (7 of 7) $9.99 TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON CINEMANGA VOLUME 1 GN Unicron, a vast, planet-sized menace, recruits the evil Decepticons to help him regain his former power by extracting Energon from Earth. But Unicron isn't the only one who needs Energon's essential for life. The Autobots, along with Rad, Carlos, Alexis, and Kicker, will do anything to protect the Earth's Energon, but the clock is ticking can they stop the Decepticons before it's too late? SC, 5x7, 96pg, b&w (1 of 3) $7.99 VAMPIRE GAME VOLUME 6 GN by Judal When the disguised Duzell and Ishtar visit the kingdom of Ci Xeneth and discover an unusual collection of love affairs, plots for war, hidden identities, and the inhumane treatment of monsters, they must temporarily put aside their mission to find Phelios. In the mayhem that ensues will Duzell say, "I do" to Illsaide? Included in this volume is a bonus comic, "The Sun and the Moon," in which we learn about Darres background and the path to his position as Ishtar's personal bodyguard. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (6 of 12) $9.99 WILD ACT VOLUME 6 GN by Rie Takada Things heat up in the triangle of love when Maki challenges Ryuu for Yuniko. The challenge: be the first to steal Akira Nana's book back from Bob Parker. Ryuu makes the snatch has to take aid form Maki to escape Bob. It all gets worse when Ryuu accepts an offer to go to Hollywood and everything thing goes ballistic when one of these competing males steals a kiss from Yuniko! SC, 5x7, b&w (6 of 10) $9.99 WORLD OF HARTZ VOLUME 1 GN by Terrence Walker Han has always had trouble relating to women, but when he plays a new game called World of Hartz he finds himself involved in a totally immersive gaming experience that turns him into an online hero and an instant hit with all the virtual ladies. His growing reputation as the best Hartz player leads to a job offer from the game developer. Once inside, Han finds out that there is a lot more going on than fun, games and chasing girls. A web of power, politics and international conspiracies plus a game so addictive that it destroys lives add up to the ultimate challenge for Han as he fights to save his friends and his world. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #5 (May032479) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 4 GN by Koshun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi Soccer player, Kazushi Niida gets a kick out of "the program" when he decides to think of it as an exhibition game. How many goals will this all-star player make before his time on the field runs out? When Takako Chigusa's leg is on the receiving end of his bow-gun, Kazushi may experience a permanent time-out from Sugimura. Only 25 students remaining! (STAR20256) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (4 of 8) $9.99 .HACK//: LEGEND OF THE TWILIGHT VOLUME 2 GN by Tatsuya Hamazaki Shugo and crew continue their journey and encounter the mysterious Aura. Although Aura gets in trouble with Kamui's Knights in Never Mont. Through Kamui and Barmunk give Shugo and Rena a little background about the dangers in The World. As Shugo begins to understand how The World works, he learns that not even players like Kamui are harmless. (STAR20215) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (2 of 3) $9.99 JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES CINE-MANGA VOLUME 1 GN In Jackie Chan Adventures, based on the anime style animated action-adventure comedy series on Kids WB!, Jackie Chan teams up with his 11-year-old niece Jade, traveling the globe in hopes of locating a dozen magical talismans before the sinister Dark Hand does the same. The mixture of humor, adventure and heart will take kids on a joyride with Jackie and Jade every issue! (STAR20163) SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC (1 of 3) $7.99 KARE KANO VOLUME 6 GN by Masami Tsuda Soichiro returns from a successful kendo tournament, much to Yukino's delight. After a long summer apart, Yukino notices that Soichiro has matured quite a bit. This stirs up new feelings in her and makes her fall in love with him even more. However, Soichiro feels slightly confused with his deepening feelings toward Yukino and to make matters worse, he must also deal with complicated family issues. (STAR20223) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (6 of 13) $9.99 KODOCHA: SANA'S STAGE VOLUME 10 GN by Miho Obana Final Volume! As Hayama prepares to move across the globe, Sana suffers a mental breakdown. Everyone is worried about her, and even the doctors don't know what to do. Hayama is the only one who can mend her broken heart. In this final volume, Hayama and Sana's future is finally revealed. (STAR20341) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (10 of 10) $9.99 PEACH GIRL: CHANGE OF HEART VOLUME 5 GN by Miwa Ueda Sae, the world's worst "best friend," is back with a vengeance! Now that Momo and Toji are finally happy together, Sae will do whatever it takes to break them up, and her latest scheme is her nastiest ever. For Momo's birthday, Toji made plans for he and Momo to have a special night alone. But if Sae gets her way, she'll be the one kissing Toji, not Momo! (STAR20285) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (5 of 11) $9.99 PRIEST VOLUME 9 GN by Min-Woo Hyung Ivan Isaacs continues his bloody march toward a showdown with Akmode. Under Akmode's panoptic gaze and influence, the townspeople have turned into walking zombies feasting on one another's bodies. After fighting through an army of deformed creatures, Ivan finally stands face to face with Akmode ... (STAR20176) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (9 of 15) $9.99 RAGNAROK: COLLECTION 1 BOXED SET by Myung Jin Lee The perfect gift for the Ragnarok fan! This three-volume boxed set contains Volumes 1-3 of the hit Korean manga series. Included in this stunning collectors set are three Ragnarok decals, featuring your favorite characters! The winds of change are blowing in Midgard. After a 1000-year slumber, the Wolf Goddess, Fenris, has been reincarnated in the body of a beautiful warlock. As she searches the land for the reincarnation of the god Balder she is hunted by the arrogant Valkyrie, Sara Irine. Her quest will take her to the far corners of Midgard where she will meet and be joined by the magical princess Iris, the air-headed thief Lidia, and Chaos, a powerful warrior with no memory of his past. (STAR20286) Set (x3), b&w $29.99 REBIRTH VOLUME 5 GN by Woo Deshwitat, Rett, Millenear, Remi, and Beryun face unbelievable hazards in the bowels of The Vatican ... and, as a result they truly begin to bond as a team. Deshwitat realizes in the course of their travails that he does not need to master Light Magic ? he only needs to refine and strengthen his Dark Magic. (STAR20177) SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (5 of 11) $9.99 ****************** TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS FROM HELL TP—SIXTH PRINTING by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell At long last, the original edition of From Hell is back! Sporting French flaps and a matte laminated finish, the 6th printing of From Hell will bring back Eddie Campbell's original painting that graced the first edition of the collected graphic novel. … From Hell features the story of Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial murderer of all time. Alan Moore names Dr. Gull as the villain and creates the most compelling and terrifying psychological study ever undertaken. Together with artist Eddie Campbell, all of the conspiracies and cover-ups are considered and bound together in this vortex of terror. The film based on the book — released by 20th Century Fox, starring Johnny Depp & Heather Graham, and directed by The Hughes Brothers — has brought a bonanza of media attention to the book that is regarded as one of the most significant graphic novels ever published. A gripping, crime-noir, modern masterpiece of historical fiction. SC, 7x10, 560pg, b&w $35.00 BLANKETS GN—THIRD PRINTING by Craig Thompson The first and second printings of Blankets — 20,000 copies! — have sold out. Don't miss your chance to order the book that's being called "the defining moment of this generation of cartoonists." From the author of the critically acclaimed and best-selling graphic novel, Good-Bye, Chunky Rice comes Blankets. Wrapped in the landscape of a blustery Wisconsin winter, Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in the isolated country, and the budding romance of two coming-of-age lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith. A profound and utterly beautiful work from Craig Thompson. SC, 6x9, 592pg, b&w $29.95 THINGS ARE MEANING LESS GN by Al Burian This brilliant new book by Al Burian is a collection of comics, drawings and handwritten text that together create a poignant and cohesive narrative. Covering Al's days in Portland, moving to Providence, and a walking tour of his hometown, this book is replete with Al's musings over life's little intricacies and meaning, as well as the mental processes of growing up. Fans of Cometbus or Blogs won't want to miss out on this little gem. Distributed by Top Shelf. SC, 5x8, 156pg, b&w $10.00 TROGLODYTES GN by Marcel Ruijters An anthropological undertaking in comics form, this gritty collection of stories examines the lifestyles, religion, reproductive nature, and hierarchy of a complex, subterranean species. Racy and provocative, these fictional tales resonate with the primal nature of man — a mysterious quandary that even now, is hotly debated between our most intellectual philosophers, legions of religious fanatics, and the brightest scientists of our day. Richly drawn, and reproduced in two colors, in a dense and wholly original style, Marcel Ruijters takes us behind the mirror, and gives us an evolutionary glimpse of ourselves as developing creatures. SC, 80pg, PC $9.95 TYPEWRITER ANTHOLOGY Edited by David Youngblood Each of the cartoonists in the latest Typewriter anthology was provided with the beginning and ending lines of a comic, and their job was to connect them. These lines are shared to create a narrative corpse, where the last line of comic is the first line of the following comic. This follows through with the last line of the book being the first line, wrapping it all together with an infinite theme. It's not an anthology to be read in pieces, but as a whole. Featuring twenty-four cartoonists from around the world, including domestic cartoonists Nick Bertozzi, Farel Dalrymple, Paul Hornschemeier, Kurt Wolfgang, Sammy Harkham, Aaron Renier, and many more. Distributed by Top Shelf. Perfect Bound. SC, 5x6, 160pg, b&w $10.00 STARS OF THE MONTH SPEECHLESS: TALES FROM THE SYSTEM HC by Peter Kuper Speechless: Tales From The System is a coffee-table art book that covers the career of artist Peter Kuper from his co-founding days of World War 3, to Rolling Stone's "Comic Artist of the Year," to major magazine cover illustrator and beyond. This hardcover collection includes dozens of unpublished illustrations and wordless comics, rendered in Kuper's unique stencil-style. (STAR12830) HC, 9x12, 112pg, FC $19.95 THREE FINGERS GN by Rich Koslowski 2003 Ignatz Award winner! Documentary-maker Rich Koslowski reveals the horrifying true story behind the cartoon industry and our most celebrated cartoon actors. With interviews of 'toon stars today as well as historical "file footage" of the "early years," this work of fiction will forever change the way you think of those beloved characters in the white gloves. (STAR16313) SC, 9x11, 144pg, b&w $14.95 TOP SHELF ASKS THE BIG QUESTIONS Co-edited by Rob Goodin & Brett Warnock; cover by Tomer Hanuka Features the Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie story, "La Toile" (The Web). Also: a tribute to Charles Schulz! Plus: works by international creators and stateside ink-studs; and a career-spanning interview and portfolio section with David Chelsea. (STAR19263) MATURE READERS SC, 7x8, 336pg, PC $24.95 ******************** TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING COMICS ABOVE GROUND: HOW SEQUENTIAL ART AFFECTS MAINSTREAM MEDIA SC Whether you're a comics artist looking for new avenues to market your talents, or a fan curious about how pros make a living outside the field, this is the book for you! Comics' tremendous effect on popular culture is now felt in other storytelling mediums, and many artists are finding more and more work beyond the four-color page. Assembled in Comics Above Ground are top comics professionals talking about their inspirations and training, and how they apply it in "Mainstream Media," including: Conceptual Illustration, Video Game Development, Children's Books, Novels, Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Storyboards, Animation, Motion Pictures and other media. In it, Bruce Timm, Bernie Wrightson, Adam Hughes, Louise Simonson, Dave Dorman, Greg Rucka and other creators share their perspectives and their work in both comics and their "other professions." This book also boasts career overviews, never-before-seen art, and interviews, as well as featuring the creators' favorite works in comics! SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w $19.95 VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT VAMPEROTICA'S PIN-UP ILLUSTRATED #2 Vamperotica's Pin-Up Illustrated focuses on the art, artists, models, merchandise and mystique of the world of Pin-Ups that has captured the imagination for over 75 years! This issue features the art of Monte More. Also available an Original Sketch Edition (the Regular Edition magazine with a sketch), as well as a CD-ROM Edition featuring new and classic images by Vamperotica's best artists. NOTE: The CD-Rom and Sketch editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—Magazine, 32pg, b&w $4.95 CD-ROM $10.00 SKETCH—Magazine, 32pg, b&w (CAUT: 4) $35.00 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS SPAWN OF THE DRAGON PRINT by Jim Steranko Steranko's Spawn of the Dragon lithograph explodes in a maelstrom of kaleidoscopic color to explore the mystery and mythology of the East; a Steranko masterpiece of Oriental mysticism, feminine sensuality, exotic weaponry, and perilous intrigue. A superb, high-quality 18" x 24" (standard frame size) print on acid-free, museum-weight vellum stock, suitable for framing. Also available signed by the artist and limited to 200 copies. (CAUT: 4) REG.—Print, FC $20.00 SGN.—Print, FC $40.00 NEAL ADAMS' MONSTERS SC Collected into an English-language graphic novel for the first time, this material was originally serialized in Adams' groundbreaking anthology Echo of Future Past. This new edition has been digitally re-colored in a process personally overseen by Adams to conform to his exacting standards for rendering, lighting, and form. A special section will offer rare paintings, sketches, and drawings of monsters that captured his imagination throughout his illustration career, some not seen in print for over a decade. For a fan of great art and its integration into great storytelling, comic lover or not, Neal Adams' Monsters is a must-have! (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 68pg, FC $12.95 THE SPIDER VS. THE BAT LIMITED SIGNED PRINT by Carmine Infantino & Dick Giordano The Spider has a long publishing history which has rivaled those of even The Shadow and Doc Savage! Stan Lee cited The Spider as one of the inspirations for creating Spider- Man. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Spider, Vanguard presents this limited edition print depicting The Spider facing one of his oldest nemeses, the original pulp villain, the Bat-Man! This exquisite reproduction is beautifully rendered and signed by top legendary DC Comics Batman artists, Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano, along with colorist, J. David Spurlock. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #9 (Sep032549) Print, FC $75.00 WALLY WOOD'S SHAMBLEAU GICLEE PRINT Vanguard in association with the Wally Wood's family are releasing a Limited Edition print of Wood's cover painting to the sci-fi classic, Shambleau, to help launch the Wally Wood Scholarship Fund. This fine art quality Giclee print exquisitely reproduces this extremely rare Wood original, one of only two known Wood oil paintings! Wally Wood, co-creator of the Silver Age Daredevil, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, and the legendary Mars Attacks! trading cards, was one of the most important comic book and sci-fi artists of the 20th century, with work ranging from his classic association with EC Comics and MAD Magazine to his own creations, including Cannon and his Wizard King graphic novels. Wood's legacy to the comics and sci-fi art form is commemorated with this limited edition print. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #9 (Sep032550) Print, FC $75.00 DRAWING MONSTERS & HEROES FOR FILM AND COMICS SC?NEW PRINTING by Kerry Gammill The job of film conceptual artist is extremely necessary, exciting, lucrative, and little understood. In Drawing Monsters & Heroes For Film and Comics, Kerry Gammill takes us behind-the-scenes of the very important, but little-known, world of film conceptual art, with a focus on designing creatures for action films. This is not just another, stuffy "how to" book. This volume also doubles as Gammill's autobiographic career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art and anecdotes about his years at Marvel, DC, and in Hollywood. Featuring a foreword by Emmy Award-winning make-up and special effects master, Steve Johnson of XFX, Inc., and an introduction by Ain't It Cool News' Harry Knowles. SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $15.95 VERTICAL, INC. TEZUKA'S BUDDHA HCs by Osamu Tezuka Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha (an eight-volume work to be published in gorgeous hardcovers) is the ultimate example of Tezuka's artistic mastery. His consummate skill at visual expression, and warm humanity, blossom fully in this epic presentation of Siddhartha's life and times. This masterpiece is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. (CAUT: 4) VOL. 3: DEVADATTA?HC, 6x8, b&w $24.95 VOL. 4: THE FOREST OF URUVELA?HC, 6x8, 366pg, b&w $24.95 VIPER COMICS DEAD @17: BLOOD OF SAINTS #1 by Josh Howard Josh Howard's critically acclaimed tale of teenage drama and supernatural conflict continues in this all-new chapter! As 17-year-old Nara Kilday struggles to understand her destiny, a mysterious new evil begins to emerge that has her dead in its sights. To make matters worse, Nara's friendship with Hazy is put to the ultimate test and things may never be the same between them. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 VIZ, LLC. ******************* NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all Viz items are (CAUT: 3) Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. ******************** ANIMERICA MAY 2004 VOLUME 12 #5 Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan, and what's arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, and more! Remember, If it's anime in America, it's gotta be Animerica! Magazine, 96pg, FC $4.99 ANIMERICA EXTRA MAY 2004 VOLUME 7 #5 The greatest shôjo and shônen manga! Fan-favorite Fushigi Yûgi: Fantasy adventures in ancient China; Adolescence of Utena: a brave young swordswoman who wants to be a prince; Banana Fish: intrigue on the mean streets of New York City; Wild Com: gritty drama from the author of Basara, and more! 160 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art and manga features! Magazine, 160pg, b&w $4.99 SHONEN JUMP JUNE 2004 VOLUME 2 #6 One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color info on toys, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! Magazine, 352pg, PC $4.99 ALICE 19TH VOLUME 4: UNREQUITED LOVE by Yû Watase Jealousy makes the heart grow darker and Mayura's envy of Alice and Kyô's developing relationship makes her vulnerable to being devoured by Darva, the dark mistress of the Maram words. Neo Lotis Masters, Alice and Kyô are the only ones who have even a chance against Darva, but are they strong enough to go up against this most formidable of enemies? SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ALICE 19TH VOLUME 1: LOTIS MASTER GN by Yu Watase Alice Seno seems like a normal high school girl. She's a bit shy, she's got a crush on a boy name Kyo, and she's got an older sister who is more popular than she is. It's all pretty normal stuff… that is, until Alice encounters a mysterious and magical rabbit-girl that changes the course of her life! Alice is introduced to the sublime power of the Lotis Words. Certain words have power, and Alice has the potential to become a master of this power! Uncontrolled use of these words, however, can have deadly consequences, and Alice inadvertently sends her sister into a world of darkness. Alice resolves to save her sister from the darkness, but in order to do so, she must become a master the Lotis Words. But, will the dark side be more than she can handle? (STAR20099) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 ********************* ALL-NEW TENCHI MUYO! VOLUME 4: GIRLS GET BUSY TP by Hitoshi Okuda In the aftermath of an epic battle with her own evil creation, super genius Washu successfully transforms the pesky Dark Washu into a cute and adorable sidekick named Tama. But not everybody is happy to see yet another girly-girl vying for Tenchi's affection. Tomboy Ryoko wants Tama out of the picture and challenges her to a duel. If Tama loses, she has to get out of town pronto. Everybody loves a girlfight and nobody loves one more than Ryoko! Also in this volume, it appears that Sasami's school is haunted by ghosts. Later, the girls find themselves in a slippery situation when they decide to fix a celebratory meal for Tenchi. And finally, Mihoshi accidentally gets boinked in the head when she crashes her spaceship into a nearby lake. The knock on the noodle transforms the bumbling bunny into a super-energized bunny. There's only one problem, however; this new-and-improved Mihoshi is driving her roommates crazy! (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BASARA VOLUME 3 TP by Yumi Tamura Sarasa and her new friend Hayato arrive in Kyushu only to find that Sakura Island has disappeared! To make things worse, they are immediately captured by pirates who plan to sell them off as slaves! On the pirate ship, they meet Chacha, the spirited female captain, and Zaki, her devoted first mate — and reunite with Old Kaku, whom Sarasa had feared dead. He had become part of the crew in expectation of her arrival. Sarasa proposes a duel with Chacha to convince her of her capacity as a fighter, and manages to force it into a draw. Shuri is forced to stay and sacrifice his battleship. Then, during the showdown between Shido's Navy and Sarasa, the ocean boils over as the sunken Sakura Island volcano erupts in their midst. (STAR20103) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 BASTARD!! VOLUME 2 GN—2ND EDITION by Kazushi Hagiwara Tia Noto Yoko, the only one who can control Dark Schneider, has been captured by the Dark Rebel Armies! After making their way through a perilous dungeon, past giant eyeballs and fiery demons, D.S. and Princess Sheila face his old ally Ninja Master Gara in a duel that pits sword against magic! Far away, news of D.S.'s resurrection reaches the long ears of Arshes Nei, the elven sorceress who was once his pupil and lover—and now commands a regiment of her own. (STAR20314) MATURE READERS SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 BASTARD!! VOLUME 5 TP by Kazushi Hagiwara Dark Schneider is dead! As the corpse of now literally heartless wizard lies in state in the great temple of Metallicana, his friends and lovers mourn, and his enemies muster their forces for a final assault on the last surviving kingdom of earth! As evil prophet Abigail hits Metallicana with wave after wave of animated corpses, the valiant defenders -- Arshes Nei and Ninja Master Gara — must face a stitched-together zombie knight and an undead cyclops, wielding the dreaded Demon-Mail and the Devil's Mace, dark artifacts of immense power! (STAR20204) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $12.95 ********************* BATTLE ANGEL ALITA VOLUME 3: KILLING ANGEL?2ND EDITION by Yukio Kishiro Alita is a powerful cyborg and master of the most lethal fighting technique, the Panzer Kunst, but she also has a tender heart and a mysterious past she must uncover. Her second chance at life is a struggle just to survive each day and leads her on a series of emotional battles. Her spirit crushed over the loss of Hugo, Alita runs away from Doc Ido and the life she's built in the Scrapyard to become a challenger in motorball, a combat-like game that pits cyborg competitors against each other. As they race through the obstacle course, fighting for the ball, Alita learns her foes will do anything to win, and that losers often don't live to talk about their defeat. Ido's determined to bring his adopted daughter Alita home, but in his desperate plan, forms new alliances. He teams up with the current, invincible star of the Motorball Top League, Jashugan, and his naïve, little sister, Shumira. SC, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATTLE ANGEL ALITA VOLUME 1: BATTLE ANGEL— 2ND EDITION by Yukito Kishiro Alita is a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Her second lease on life isn't easy: her heart is broken, she gains and loses friends to the cruel world of the Scrapyard far below the Utopian city of Tiphares, and she serves many masters in her quest to protect the innocent and create a new life for herself. When Doc Ido, a talented cyber-physician finds Alita's head in a junk heap, she has lost all memory of her past life. But when he reconstructs her, she discovers her body still instinctively remembers the Panzer Kunst, the most powerful cyborg fighting technique ever known! (STAR20315) SC, 240pg, b&w $9.95 BIG O VOLUME 5 GN by Hajime Yadate & Hitoshi Ariga Something happened 40 years ago to wipe out the memories of everyone living in Paradigm City. The people have lost their past and now they're desperate to grab the best future they possibly can. Into this world comes Roger Smith, super negotiator and giant robot pilot. Employing a combination of brains and brawn, this hero-for-hire keeps the peace in a city inching towards madness. After receiving a huge financial windfall, Paradigm City's crime boss is now living large in the city under the dome. But money, as everyone knows, can't buy happiness. Super Beck may be rich, but he'll never be happy until Roger Smith and the Big O are crushed! (STAR20316) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 3: HANA YORI DANGO TP by Yoko Kamio Tsukushi joins Kazuya and his family for summer vacation at their villa in Atami. Domyoji changes his plans to go to Hawaii and instead goes to Atami with his cronies, presumably to see Tsukushi. Friction erupts between Kazuya and Domyoji after Tsukushi and Domyoji's kiss at the end of volume two. Domyoji says that it is proof that Tsukushi likes him. Kazuya is furious and the two of them have a squid fishing competition to settle their problems. This, of course, settles nothing. In volume three we also discover the future plans of the beautiful Shizuka. (STAR20108) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** CERES CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 3 TP?2ND EDITION by Yû Watase Suzumi, a prim and proper instructor of traditional Japanese dance, has a demure exterior but a confident, strong interior. She's also a descendent of a tennyo (celestial maiden). Her powers are nowhere near as powerful as Ceres', but Suzumi senses Aya is a kindred spirit and proves to be one of her most valuable allies. Suzumi takes Aya into her home, unwittingly putting herself in just as much danger as Aya! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 CERES CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 7 TP Yû Watase Long ago an ailing tennyo and her faithful white dog were left behind in what is now present day Miyagi Prefecture. Aya and Yûhi go to investigate the legend and discover that people are being mauled by a ferocious phantom dog. Could this have anything to do with their new found friend Maya and her dog? SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 DI GI CHARAT VOLUME 4 GN by Koge-Donbo On planet Di Gi Charat, little Digiko was a pampered princess. Now living on Earth, the green-haired moppet is working for minimum wage at a hobby shop in Japan. Who ever said it was easy being cute? Based on the popular anime series, Di Gi Charat also features bratty Usada, shy boy Minagawa, and Digiko's wacky companions Puchiko and Gemo! Digiko and the Di Gi Rangers are getting along with Piyoko and her Dark Gema Gema Gang but they still can't figure out how to get along with themselves. Now, Usada (aka Rabi En Rose) has a plan. She's discovered the key to happiness. But happiness, as she's about to learn, is often a two-sided coin. SC, 168pg, b&w $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DI GI CHARAT GN'S Digiko-chan is a cheery (but brassy) 10-year-old girl who is actually the crown princess of Planet Di Gi Charat. To escape evil invaders from a neighboring planet, the princess and her companions Puchiko and Gema are shuttled off to Earth. But once the plucky threesome get here, they find themselves penniless and homeless. Digiko sets off to find a job and maybe become a super actress too. VOL. 1 (STAR20153)?SC, b&w $12.95 VOL. 2 (STAR20111)?SC, b&w $12.95 ********************* DRAGON BALL VOLUME 15 TP?SHONEN JUMP EDITION by Akira Toriyamai It's the "Strongest Under the Heavens" martial arts tournament, and the world's greatest fighters have gathered! But Kuririn, Goku, Tenshinhan, and Yamcha face mighty enemies. Taopaipai the assassin has returned as a cyborg, and Goku and Tenshinhan are on his hit list! A mysterious young woman has a grudge against Goku. The only "mystery" about bumbling salaryman Shen is how he managed to get to the final rounds or is his seeming clumsiness just an act? And the last contestant is the new and improved Piccolo, for whom the championship is just a stepping-stone to take over the world! SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 14 TP SHONEN J EDITION by Akira Toriyama Rise of the machines! Our heroes' worst fears have come true: Androids #17 and #18, who in time traveler Trunks' future have already destroyed the world, have been activated! With Goku almost dead from a virus, only Super Saiyan Vegeta has a chance against them. But something even worse than androids has come back from the future. Something that leaves whole cities empty, eating 50,000 people at a time. Something called... CELL. (STAR20329) SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 ******************* EXCEL SAGA, VOLUME 6 by Rikdo Koshi Steak ? it's what's for dinner, if Excel and Hyatt's latest sizzler of a job can last. They want beef, but instead end up having it, when their neighbors in the Environmental Security Agency stop by for a meal. Mess with the bull-you get the horns. There's no peace at home either, because that spunky little schizoid Ropponmatsu II has moved in to brighten everyone's lives, and when Excel and Hyatt try to find a little quiet outside, they run smack into Lolita Orphan Annie: little lost Hiyoko-chan, object of the scientific affection of the admittedly even prettier Dr. Shiouji. The tragic duty of getting Excel Saga's story moving again must then fall to Ropponmatsu I, who serves to induce a strange communication between the two would-be masters of Fukuoka. When the proxy of Kabapu lays hands on the flunky of Il Palazzo, Excel discovers that sometimes when they touch, the honesty is, frankly, far too much. Oshii what happens as the ghosts in the rattlin' shell that is our characters' lives appear, and a little-girl persona challenges their very perception of reality. That's not much of a loss, when you stop to think about it. SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH EXCEL SAGA VOLUME 4 GN by Rikdo Koshi The clones of Dr. Iwata! When Excel disguises herself as Hyatt in order to scam dental care, she falls under the drill (and questing fingers) of a lecherous, incompetent dentist who looks remarkably like the lecherous, incompetent surgeon from Vol. 1, 2, and 3. But who's going to lose more teeth in the encounter? (STAR20330) SC, 216pg, b&w $9.95 FIREFIGHTER DAIGO OF FIRE COMPANY M VOLUME 5 by Masahito Soda Daigo Asahina is fresh out of firefighter training academy and he's raring to go. At first he's cocky and overconfident, but after going out on a few calls, he is soon humbled and put in his place. He's got a lot to learn before he can call himself a true firefighter. Nevertheless, Daigo does discover that he has an uncanny ability to rescue people and save lives. Rookie firefighter, Daigo Asahina — he'll risk his neck to save yours, but who'll be there to save Daigo from himself? (STAR20116) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 FLAME OF RECCA VOLUME 3 TP by Nobuyuki Anzai Some men spend their entire lives pursuing power, wealth, and fame. But no matter how successful these men become, there is ultimately one thing that eludes their desperate grasp: eternal life! For one such man, the desire to live forever has spiraled into a twisted and futile obsession. But when he meets a young schoolgirl named Yanagi Sakoshita, he suddenly has hopes that his obsession will finally be fulfilled. (STAR20217) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.95 ********************* FLOWERS & BEES VOLUME 3 TP by Moyoco Anno Yamada's inexplicably attractive girlfriend Miwa gets stolen away by World of Beautiful Men's bad-ass beauticians Kiyoko and Harumi, who demand to know exactly what a cutie like her sees in a badly filled sack of delusions like him. The reasons will shock, no less than the reaction of Komatsu as he witnesses the staggering strength of Yamada's pimp hand at their happy reunion. Renewing his never particularly well-thought-out vow to best the pockmarked rival, Komatsu makes an equally ill-advised bid to trump Yamada by entering a nationwide idol contest. The dubiousness of the venture is only encouraged by the bottomless greed for fame, money, power, and money of Kiyoko and Harumi. It's a decision that will fold, spindle, and mutilate his already rather confused existence into confounding new shapes of shame, as the nice, carefree John Hughes high school sex comedy life Komatsu wanted gets taken over mid-shoot by Johns Frankenheimer and Cassavetes. At least he finally loses his virginity. No, really. To a woman and everything. MATURE READERS SC, 216pg, b&w $9.95 HOT GIMMICK VOLUME 4 by Miki Aihara Find out why Hot Gimmick is one of the most talked-about new manga titles coming out of Japan! The Narita family is given the deep-freeze when one of Mrs. Tachibana's spies glimpses our hapless heroine, Hatsumi, with her treacherous ex-"boyfriend," Azusa. Thinking they're being ostracized because she's turned down her former "master" Ryoki's advances, Hatsumi goes back to him and begs him to take her back as his slave! But this only pisses lovestruck Ryoki off, who wants Hatsumi to like him. He has another plan to win himself into Hatsumi's good graces: he wants her brother, Shinogu, to be his private math tutor and he wants his lessons to take place at the Narita's apartment. Shinogu doesn't like it... especially since Hatsumi is starting to fall for Ryoki! SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HOT GIMMICK GN'S by Miki Aihara When Hatsumi has to buy a pregnancy test because her popular sister Akane is late, Mrs. Tachibana's son, Ryoki, who used to bully Hatsumi as a kid, promises not to tell the world about Hatsumi's secret — only if she becomes his slave. Suddenly Azusa, Hatsumi's protector in their youth, reappears to save her again! He's moving back into the neighborhood! Despite the budding romance between Hatsumi and Azusa, Ryoki has control over her through the secret that could ruin the lives of everyone in Hatsumi's family, and he hasn't forgotten who his slave is! (CAUT: 3) VOL. 1 (STAR21009)?SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR20337)?SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 INU-YASHA VOLUME 16 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Inu-Yasha's battle against Naraku continues — only this time, Naraku's weapon is a beautiful woman named Kagura, who is not only a wind witch with incredible powers (including the ability to control zombies!), but also seems to be an extension of the enigmatic Naraku himself! With the eerie Kanna and Inu-Yasha's brother Sessho-maru added into the mix as well, the conflict is really heating up! (STAR20338) SC, 192pg, b&w $8.95 INU-YASHA 2ND EDITION TP'S by Rumiko Takahashi Inuyasha's half-brother, the demon Sessho-Maru, has returned once more with vengeance on his mind and new, stronger powers at his disposal. Will Inuyasha be able to defeat his stronger sibling a second time? What has become of the priestess, Kikyo? VOL. 7 (STAR20271)?SC, 192pg, b&w $8.95 VOL. 8 (STAR20272)?SC, 192pg, b&w $8.95 PRINCESS MERMAID GN by Junko Mizuno First there was Cinderella...then there was Hansel and Gretel ... now, the third and final piece in Junko Mizuno's full-color fractured "fairy tales" series, Princess Mermaid! In this dark-hued ocean fable, three beautiful and seductive mermaid sisters ? Tara, Julie, and Ai ? lure unsuspecting sailors into their underwater pleasure palace only to...eat them!?! Crazed with vengeance for human atrocities against their mother, these mermaid sisters have sworn to kill...but things take a twist when Julie falls for the all-to-human Suekichi, and the two lovers find themselves in the middle of an interspecial feud. (STAR20339) SC, 144pg, FC $15.95 ******************* KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 3 TP by Masami Kurumada The fiercest battles are often fought within the family and there are no greater foes than brother versus brother! When the Andromeda Knight Shun gets an unexpected family reunion by his brother Phoenix Knight Ikki all hell breaks loose! Trained from childhood on Death Queen Island Ikki has been twisted by the years of pain and torture. He has become one wicked warrior blaming his brother and all that is good for his suffering. Armed with his band of Black Knight warriors he plans to stop at nothing to achieve his sinister goals! Can Shun, Seiya, and friends stop him so they can return to their tournament ? or could this spell the end for our brave Knights of the Zodiac? (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR VOLUME 1 TP by Ryo Takamisaki The year is 200X and everyone is now connected to the Cyber Network. Gone are the days of war and famine. Computers have turned the world into a bright and shiny utopia. But there's trouble in paradise. A sinister organization by the name of World Three has vowed to destroy this technological wonderland. Enter our young hero, Lan Hikari, an intensely curious and cheerful fifth grader. Synchronized with MegaMan, he becomes a super-charged dynamo. In and out of the Net, Lan and MegaMan do their best to thwart World Three's never-ending quest to take over the world! (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND VOLUME 3 TP?2ND EDITION Humanity, in its hubris, has precipitated a devastating environmental disaster. Flourishing industrial civilizations have been swallowed up by the Sea of Corruption, an enormous forest of fungi releases a miasma of poisonous spores into the air. Nausicaa, a compassionate young princess, and her allies battle to heal a wounded world and its inhabitants... Nausicaa finds herself on the edge of despair as she comes to realize the full extent of the environmental destruction which ravages Earth. Meanwhile, Kushana continues her battle against the Doroks and her scheming brothers. Will both war and the environment spell doom for mankind? SC, 136pg, b&w $9.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, VOLUME 2 TP?2ND EDITION Japan's most controversial anime series is over - but not the manga version of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Not simply a retelling, this manga is anime co-creator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's personal interpretation of the Evangelion characters and story - sure to intrigue new and old fans alike. The human race nearly ended in 2000 A.D. when a top- secret encounter between an Antarctic expedition and an entity code-named "The Angel" triggered a global catastrophe. Now, in 2015, the Angels have returned, and Shinji Ikari, a fourteen year-old child of the new Earth, is summoned to the super-technological city of Tokyo-3 by his long-estranged father Gendo, and forced without warning to pilot the monstrous biomechanical weapon called "Evangelion" to match the fearsome power of the Angels. Beaten unconscious in his first sortie, only to have the Eva defeat the Angel on its own, Shinji attempts to recover from an encounter he neither understands or remembers, still disregarded by the father from whom he desperately seeks approval. Moving in with his commanding officer, Capt. Katsuragi, Shinji sets out to try and re- start a "normal" life in school... One of the founding members of Gainax, Japan's most progressive anime studio, Yoshiyuki Sadamoto was also the character designer for their recent Adult Swim hit FLCL. Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol. 2 contains a special bonus interview with Sadamoto himself! SC, 176pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NO. 5 VOLUME 2 GN by Taiyo Matsumoto In this second volume, with No.'s 8 and 9 down for the count, No. 5 continues his battle against the forces of the Rainbow Council. In a world that has become 70% harsh desert, the Rainbow Council of the International Peace Keeping Forces, a team of super-powered global security guardians, have a growing crisis on their hands. No. 5, one of their own and known within the council as their top marksman, has left his post and gone rogue. It's up to the other guardians to track him down — but No. 5, with his mysterious companion Matroshka, won't go down without a fight. (STAR20348) SC, 144pg, b&w $15.95 ONE PIECE VOLUME 2: BUGGY THE CLOWN GN by Eiichiro Oda Arriving on a new island, Luffy and Zoro meet Nami, a girl thief with a special focus: robbing pirates! Specifically, she's out to steal a map of the "Grand Line," the equatorial belt where the mightiest (and richest) pirates in the world roam... It's just too bad the map belongs to the fiendish pirate Buggy the Clown! He holds the town in a reign of terror, blasting buildings (and people) apart with cannonballs, even destroying an innocent dog food store, giving Luffy his motivation: revenge! (STAR20130) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $7.95 ******************** PHOENIX VOLUME 4 TP by Osamu Tezuka This fourth volume of Osamu Tezuka's acclaimed Phoenix saga is set in 8th-century Japan and tells the story of two men: the hideously deformed mass murderer Gao and the handsome and gifted woodcarver Akanemaru. Fate brings them together when Gao cruelly stabs Akanemaru in the arm, crippling him. They part, but their destinies remain inextricably linked as both find their spirits tested in a series of personal and professional trials. Beautifully set against the religious and political upheavals of the time, Karma is considered by many to be the best volume in the entire Phoenix series. SC,,368pg, b&w $15.95 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 4 TP by Saki Hiwatari Rin knows almost everything now, but he's keeping it to himself. When he met the others, Rin lied, claiming he was Shukaido, the age difference due to being reborn twice. In truth, Haruhiko is the reincarnation of Shukaido, and Rin has made sure he knows the reason behind their age difference–Shukaido's treachery, which left Shion alone on the moon for nine maddening years! Shion's obsession to protect Earth has been passed on to Rin, who is intent on destroying the Moon Base and all traces of their potentially Earth- destroying past. Overwhelmed by his past-life, Haruhiko has cut himself off from everyone. When Tamura insists on talking with him, he sees more than he bargained for– including Haruhiko disappearing in front of his eyes! Having teleported to a river, the distraught Haruhiko jumps in! Issei and Sakura happen to spot him and try to save him. Will Issei make it in time? SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 2 GN by Saki Hiwatari After the chilling conclusion of volume one, the tension begins to mount! It turns out Takashi is not merely a biker punk, but the son of Raozo Matsudaira, a powerful man whose construction firm is renovating Tokyo Tower. Takashi's sudden, terrified behavior leads Tamura, his unflappable personal aide, to investigate. Tamura soon receives his own threatening notes from "S." But why does Rin want Tokyo Tower? In the meantime, inspired by the discovery that Alice is Mokuren, Isse has come up with a plan to try to find the other members of the moon team. (STAR20349) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 ********************* THE PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 1 TP Story by Takeshi Konomi Art by Takeshi Konomi Ryoma Echizen just joined the Seishun Gakuen Middle School tennis team, which is known for being one of the most competitive teams in Japan. Its members are incredibly talented, gifted, and athletic. With rigorous and extremely intense practices, the upperclassmen of the team expect the very best from themselves and they expect even more from the new members of the team. While most of the first years are on pins and needles hoping they won't get cut from the team, Ryoma Echizen is confident, cool, and collected. Some might even say he's cocky, but at least he's got the skills to back up his attitude. With his virtually unreturnable "twist serve," Ryoma is sure to make the starting team. Join Ryoma and the other first years, as they train hard, make friends, and try to find a place themselves on the team. And meet Ryoma's cute but chronically shy classmate Sakuno Ryuzaki. She's got a big crush on Ryoma, but will he ever notice her? Ryoma Echizen is the Prince of Tennis. He may be ready for the Seishun Gakuen tennis team, but are they ready for him? Ryoma Echizen just joined the Seishun Gakuen Middle School tennis team, which is known for being one of the most competitive teams in Japan. Ryoma has proven his skills by winning four straight American junior tournament titles. With his skills, Ryoma challenges a rule of Seishun Gakuen that freshmen don't represent the team to play in tournaments until summer... SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PROJECT ARMS VOLUME 3 TP: SECRETS OF THE PAST by Saki Hiwatari Hayato Shingu must confront the horrors of his past as he, Ryo, and Takeshi return to his village, which was destroyed by Egrigori ten years ago. Subsequently, Egrigori has turned the entire village into a nanotechnology research lab used for human experimentation. But before they can find out any more, the ARMs kids have to survive a battle against The Crimson Triad, a high-tech super-agent group known for their ruthlessness and fierce bloodlust. (STAR20350) SC, 224pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 26 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Ever since her husband took off for a training mission with their baby son over a decade ago, Nodoka Saotome hasn't had so much as a glimpse of her now-grown son, Ranma. That's why, when a mysterious young stranger drops a scroll with the word "Ranma" scrawled on it, she can only assume it's her long-lost boy. Ranma, upset that this stranger has not only taken up residence in the Tendo Dojo, but is passing himself off as his mother's son, can only watch from the sidelines and fume. The boy, as it turns out, is actually Ryu Kumon ? a martial artist only interested in one thing: Finding the other scroll that matches a set passed down to him by his father. From there, it turns into an all- out competition between the two to find the powerful scroll, learn the ultimate Saotome School secret technique, and prove once and for all which one of them is the "true" Ranma. Then, Happosai's search for an Elixir of Youth calls for one very special ingredient: The tears of one who "is neither man, nor woman." In other words... Ranma! Go cry him a river, Ranma! Unless... you'd rather not? SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 RANMA 1/2, VOLUME 9 TP?2ND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi Shampoo's spurned suitor Mousse has come up with the perfect plan to get revenge on Ranma for "stealing" the object of his affection: he's kidnapped Akane, and made her the star attraction of a circus act that promises to have her transform — thanks to some magic water from a certain Chinese spring — into a duck! Then, mailbox-impersonating weirdo Tsubasa Kurenai is Ranma's rival for Ukyo's love…and things get way more complicated after that. Finally, Happosai searches for the scroll containing the lost secret of his terrifying "Happo-Fire Burst" technique! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 RANMA 1/2, VOLUME 10 TP?2ND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi Akane gets all sorts of magical power-ups, first when Shampoo feeds her some magical Chinese steamed treats, then from some soba noodles that give her super strength…unfortunately with disastrous after-effects! Then, Furinkan High gets a new principal who hails from Hawaii and has some very radical ideas about student discipline, including how boys and girls should wear their hair. (And you thought having to wear school uniforms was bad.…) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH RANMA ½ VOLUME 20 TP by Rumiko Takahashi In this volume: Genma receives a letter in the mail one day from none other than Ranma's mother… and she's coming to visit! In a state of panic, Genma tries to flee with Ranma in tow only to be stopped by Soun. Why is Genma so terrified of his former wife? Maybe because he promised her that Ranma would grow up to be the manliest of men or face seppuku (ritual suicide)! (STAR16209) SC, 200pg, b&w $15.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 1 GN by Nobuhiro Watsuki There once was a warrior called Hitokiri Battôsai... 140 years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who, felling men with his blood-stained blade, gained the name Hitokiri… manslayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive age known as Meiji. Then he vanished, and with the flow of years, became legend. "In the 11th year of Meiji, in the middle of Tokyo, this tale begins...." (STAR20131) SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 SAND LAND VOLUME 1 GN by Akira Toriyama In the far future, war has destroyed the entire Earth, leaving only a barren wasteland called "Sand Land" where the supply of water is controlled by the greedy king. In search of a long-lost lake, Sheriff Rao asked the king of the demons for help…and got the king's son, Beelzebub, and his assistant, Thief. Together the unlikely trio sets off across the desert, facing dragons, bandits and the deadliest foe of all... the King's Army itself! It's travel adventure and tank action in this new story from the creator of Dragonball Z! (STAR20354) SC, 224pg, b&w $7.95 ********************* SHAMAN KING VOLUME 3 TP by Hiroyuki Takei An old enemy gets an upgrade when a ghost possesses "Wodden Sword" Ryu - the spirit of Tokagero, "the lizard," a bandit from feudal Japan! Back in action with a new body to abuse, Tokagero is out for revenge against the samurai who killed him 600 years ago - Amidamaru - and Yoh, the shaman who channels him! With an innocent body for a vessel, the hapless Manta for a hostage, and Amidamaru's own sword Harusame for a blade, the odds are sacked in Tokagero's favor... while meanwhile, a strange comet hurtles towards the earth, foretelling a prophecy of rebirth of doom! SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SHAMAN KING TP'S by Hiroyuki Takei Yoh Asakura is a junior-high shaman: one of the gifted few who can speak to ghosts, talk to the spirits of nature, and contact the other world. Compared to home in rural Japan for advanced training, Tokyo is a metropolis full of ghosts: spirits with unfinished business, haunts, revenants, specters — all whom only he can see. Together with friends Manta and Amidamaru, he faces challenges both real and ghostly…but who or what is the "Shaman King," and what shamans and spirits await him in the wide world outside Japan? Junior high whiz kid Manta Oyamada was taking a shortcut through the cemetery one night when he met a strange kid — Yoh Asakura, shaman who saved Manta from cemetery- desecrating gang members — but that was just the beginning. Because Yoh is not the only shaman in the world — and danger comes to visit them in the form of a Chinese shaman with ruthless ambitions. VOL. 1 (STAR19391)?SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 VOL. 2 (STAR20355)?SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 ******************* SHORT PROGRAM VOLUME 2 Probably one of the most difficult feats in manga is to tell a compelling short story, and Mitsuru Adachi is a master of the medium. This selection of some of his best short works include two tales in the dangerous life of a pretty private-eye-to-be; a boy's stop-off on the way changes his life's destination; five short-shorts in a quirky cafe; Japan's future ace pitcher can't even throw a ball; when a school play goes bad, the world is a stage for love and karate; a drama of rugby and past lives; two off-beat time-travel tales; and more! Mitsuru Adachi's low-key but high-impact stories are a must read for any manga aficionado. SC, 224pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SILENT MÖBIUS VOLUME 12 GN: THAT'S ALL FOLKS by Kia Asamiya It's the final battle in the war between humans and the Lucifer Hawks in the exciting conclusion to Kia Asamiya's epic tale of super-technology and the occult. Does the A.M.P.'s last ditch effort to save earth from the demon hordes of Nemesis have any chance of success? Katsumi Liqueur's power is essential to overcome the Lucifer Hawks, but after being under the demon sword Medium's evil hold, will she be up the task? (STAR20356) SC, 184pg, b&w $12.95 TUXEDO GIN VOLUME 3 TP by Tokihiko Matsuura How's an aquatic bird native to Antarctica supposed to deal with the hot and humid summers of Japan? Things really heat up when Minako and all her girlfriends put their bikinis on and head out to the beach to cool off. Join Ginji as he spends the summer selling ice cream, fishing, and playing matchmaker for his human friends. (STAR20140) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** VAGABOND VOLUME 10 TP by Takehiko Inoue A master is responsible for his disciples actions. When Jotaro commits a serious offense on the estate of the Yagyu Clan, Musashi must face the penalty for his young protégé's actions. Now Musashi is prepared to take out every man in the clan until he comes face to face with the great master of the house, Yagyu Sekishushi. Was this Musashi's plan all along? SC, 224pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH VAGABOND VOLUME 8 TP by Takehiko Inoue Martial arts is more than just a battle to defeat your opponent, it's also a conflict to overcome yourself. And Inshun of Hozoin Temple comes upon this realization right in the midsts of his epic rematch against Musashi. Last time, Inshun was too much for Musashi to handle, but now the tables are turned as Inshun faces his own personal demons as well as a new and revitalized Musashi. (STAR19178) SC, 216pg, b&w $9.95 ******************* VIDEO GIRL AI VOLUME 8 by Masakazu Katsura Yota has decided to flash back to the start, when he still had a chance at Moemi's heart, and he had never heard of video girls. But it's tough to live in the past when the present keeps intruding. Natsumi is still a runaway, living in a tent in Yota's back yard. Takashi must decide the future of his own ongoing relationship with Moemi, and does he dare admit the truth about the attack and rescue of his girlfriend? Moemi has real emotional scars from the near rape she suffered; can she trust again? And Ai has arranged with her creator to make a man fall in love with her or she'll be permanently erased! With Yota focused on Moemi, Ai's days are numbered! SC, 208pg b&w $9.95 VIDEO GIRL AI VOLUME 1?2ND EDITION by Masakazu Katsura High-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular, he has a nickname among his classmates: "Dateless." That doesn't stop him from falling in love with his gentle classmate Moemi, but is she in love with soeone else? At a mysterious video shop, Gokuraku, Yota rents a video starring a cute young idol Ai Amano. When he plays the video on his broken VCR, Ai promises to cheer Yota up ? then she emerges from the television and lands in Yota's bed. The real Ai isn't so sweet as her packaging suggests ? she swears, makes dirty jokes, and cooks very badly, but she decided that she will improve Yota's lovelife! SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 VIDEO GIRL AI VOLUME 2?2ND EDITION High-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular that his classmates have given him the nickname of "Dateless." So it is no surprise when the love of his life, Moemi, is herself in love with Yota's best friend, Takashi. Yota turns to a video rental shop for comfort, but little did he suspect that the shop was magical, and the cute girl featured on his rented tape would pop out of television and try to fix his ruined love. When Ai starts to have feelings for Yota--feelings that are forbidden to video girls ? Ai's creator steps in to either fix her or erase her! As part of a new video program, Ai must create emotional distance between herself and Yota. She is faced with a choice: to give Yota the cold shoulder, causing pain to both of them, or to acknowledge her growing love for him, which will cause her to disappear forever. SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 X/1999, VOLUME 14: CONCERTO TP?2ND EDITION by CLAMP While the seriously injured Subaru recovers in the hospital, the seer Kakyo sends Kamui a message in his dream—a cryptic warning about the dual personality of someone close to him. Meanwhile, Fuma and Nataku continue cutting a swath of destruction through Tokyo, and Hinoto's dreams grow more frightening. Imagine if you could only see a future you're powerless to change.… SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH YU-GI-OH! VOLUME 3 TP by Kazuki Takahashi Out of the sands of Egypt, the mystic Shadi has come to test Yugi's powers... because there can be only one King of Games. With the Millennium Scales and the Millennium Key, Shadi summons deadly illusions which will give Yugi his greatest challenge yet— and if he loses, his best friends will die! Then, Yugi's classmate Hanasaki takes his infatuation with superheroes too far; Yugi and his friends discover the hidden characters in digital keychain pets; and Yugi meets Mokuba, Kaiba's brother, for a high-stakes game of "Capsule Monster Chess!" (STAR20306) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $7.95 YU YU HAKUSHO VOLUME 2: LONESOME GHOSTS TP by Yoshihiro Togashi Yusuke has only one day in the real world before he has to become a ghost again... and that's the very day his girlfriend Keiko is kidnapped by a thug from another school! But how can he rescue her without letting her know he's alive, and violating the rules of the Underworld? (STAR20043) SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 ******************* WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS BOOTLEG #10 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.95 GRAPHIC NOVEL SPOTLIGHT ALIEN LEGION: FORCE NOMAD TP by Chuck Dixon and Larry Stroman Checker Book Publishing Group The brainchild of former Marvel Comics editor Carl Potts, Alien Legion chronicled the exploits of comic's first "Foreign Legion in Space" – a collection of brave heroes and vile criminals who battled under a single banner for riches, glory, and the sheer thrill of the fight. Collecting the first 11 issues of the comic book's second series, this four-color classic centers on Force Nomad, an elite squad of soldiers presumed dead after a disastrous foray into the barren Hellscape of Quaal. Only the squad's commanding officer, Major Sarigar, holds hope that there are any survivors. Resigning his commission, "Citizen" Sarigar sets out to discover the true fate of his men. Can he locate any surviving Nomad members and reassemble the universe's most renowned fighting force? Discover the answer for yourself! (STAR14635) "This is high-quality work from a gifted group of creators. I don't know what's better: that Checker managed to collect this series in such a handsomely done volume [very high quality paper with solid attention paid to the coloring], or that the liner notes indicated that there's more Alien Legion to come."—ShotgunReviews.com SC, 312pg, FC $24.95 ALIEN LEGION: PIECEMAKER TP by Chuck Dixon and Larry Stroman Checker Book Publishing Group The spectacular follow-up to Alien Legion: Force Nomad (STAR14635F), the Alien Legion: Piecemaker TP – this classic series' sophomore collection – finds the soldiers of Force Nomad resuming duty and fighting with uncommon valor in a series of far-flung combat zones. All-out action and breathtaking art makes this hard-hitting epic a must-read! (STAR17519) "[With Alien Legion: Piecemaker], a comic book story has tapped a critical human concern and treated it seriously. Maybe that's why [Carl] Potts's creation has survived and still has power to move readers."—Publishers Weekly SC, 208pg, FC $19.95 BEST OF SKETCH MAGAZINE VOLUME 1 by Various Blue Line Productions For almost four years, Sketch Magazine has both entertained and educated fledgling sequential storytellers through its treasure-trove of helpful how-to demonstrations, and via its various insightful interviews with some of today's top comic book talent. Now, Blue Line Productions offers this essential volume of instructional comics techniques, featuring numerous articles and selected tutorials designed to help readers improve their craft. Featuring a breathtaking cover by Michael Turner (Fathom), the Best of Sketch Magazine Volume 1 is the aspiring artist's one-stop resource on penciling, digital coloring, and inking comic books. (STAR18182) "A must-have guide for the promising comic book artist!"—Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager – Magazines Theresa Yung Magazine, 144pg $18.95 BOP!: MORE BOX OFFICE POISON STORIES GN by Alex Robinson Top Shelf Productions Garnering critical acclaim from inside the specialty market – and beyond it – Alex Robinson's Box Office Poison has become a popular tome for legions of readers. This corresponding volume presents several short stories that were not collected in the Box Office Poison Complete Edition, including the Small Press Expo Anthology short stories and the Box Office Poison Kolor Karnival, as well as some extra goodies. It's well worth the price of admission! (STAR20107) "BOP!: More Box Office Poison shows that Alex Robinson still has the knack for strong character-driven stories and powerful, yet simple, art."—The Comic Skin Network at ComicSkins.com SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $9.95 BOX OFFICE POISON COMPLETE EDITION by Alex Robinson Top Shelf Productions Talk about a "Complete Edition" – at 608 pages in length, this one might be the biggest trade paperback of all! Dealing with jobs, love, apartments, girlfriends, comic books, and life, this volume collects every panel, word, and line of Alex Robinson's critically acclaimed series for the first time ever. Box Office Poison is an eloquent story that playfully examines the nuances of human mating rituals and also provides a clever commentary on the comics industry itself – don't miss it! (STAR13562) "In years to come, Box Office Poison will be regarded as the acme of comic book drama, and will almost certainly be a strong influence on the current generation of creators. It's funny. It's touching. It even finds time to be a little coarse. For goodness sake, what more could you ask for?"—Matthew Craig, RobotFist.com SC, 6x9, 608pg, b&w $29.95 BUZZBOY VOLUME 1: TROUBLE IN PARADISE TP by John Gallagher and Steve Hauk Sky Dog Press Who's Buzzboy? He's the "World's Most Upbeat Super-Hero," who spouts pop culture references while fighting the baddest of New Paradise Metrogrove's most-wanted! He's also the former sidekick to the super-hero-turned-arch-villain Lord Ultra; an Elvis- impersonating fiend who wiped Buzzboy's memory clean – and even tried to wipe him off the face of the Earth! Does that get Buzzboy down, though? Not while there's evil to fight, TV to watch, and junk food to eat! Sporting a clean, animated art style – and a striking cover by Powers artist-extraordinaire Michael Avon Oeming – this hilarious spoof on super-heroics is something that no true comic book fan should turn away! (STAR17290) "Part Seinfeld-like humor, part slam-bang superhero action."—The Washington Post "John Gallagher's Buzzboy is super-heroics without the guilt."—iCOMICS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $11.95 CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 5 GN by Andy Seto ComicsOne Before it was adapted by acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee as an Oscar-winning film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was one chapter in Wang Du Lu's legendary five-part series of heroic fantasy books. Now, this latest illustrated volume in ComicsOne's adaptation of these world-famous novels continues the adventures of Li Mu Bai and Shu Lien, as they hunt for the mystical weapon, the Green Destiny Sword – a magical instrument of war that will prove vital to the heroes throughout the rest of their days! Required reading for comics fans everywhere! (OCT032521) "Although Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon's fantastic story of magic and martial arts made for a motion picture experience unlike any other, readers are certain to discover that the classic tale translates even more powerfully as manga. This is one trade that you shouldn't pass up!"—Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager – Comics Filip Sablik SC, 8x5½, 120pg, FC $13.95 FIST OF THE BLUE SKY VOLUME 1 TP by Hara Tetsuo and Buronson Gutsoon Entertainment Having captured the imaginations of fans all over the world since it was first introduced in the early 1980s, the Mad Max-esque The Fist of the North Star is considered by many as a certified J-Pop classic. Now, Gutsoon Entertainment and its creators – Hara Tetsuo and Buronson – present the epic prequel to that legendary manga with the Fist of the Blue Sky. Suggested for mature readers, this powerful story set in the 1930s introduces readers to Kenshiro, the master of the deadly assassin's martial art of Hokuto Shinken! Arriving in Shanghai to exact brutal revenge on the local Triads, Kenshiro – "The King of Death" – must first survive the City of Devils if he's going to implement his terrible brand of justice upon the Chinese gangs! This is one manga masterwork that fans won't want to pass up! (STAR19027) "It's a great series for fans of the [Fist of the] North Star series, crime noir stories, or any stories about a man avenging his comrades."—"53 Wednesdays" at SilverBulletComicBooks.com SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w $9.95 FULL METAL PANIC! FILM BOOK by Various ADV Manga Packed with full-color artwork, production sketches, mecha and weapon designs, exclusive interviews with key staff, and much more, this must-have guide offers readers the lowdown behind the creation of the modern anime classic! Available in English for the first time with this release, the Full Metal Panic! Film Book is an absolutely key resource for fans of the smash-hit anime series! (STAR19955) "A wonderfully produced resource for a fan-favorite film . . . absolutely first rate!"—Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager – Comics Filip Sablik SC, 168pg, FC $19.98 GUARDIAN ANGEL GETTEN VOLUME 1 GN by Sakurano Minene Gutsoon! Entertainment Although featuring story elements similar to those found in the TV classic, I Dream of Jeannie, and the fan-favorite manga series, Oh My Goddess!, Guardian Angel Getten manages to stand on its own, offering mature readers an entertaining shojo manga about young Shichiri Tasuke – a junior high school student who receives the magical Shitenrin ring from his father who's away traveling the world. From the mystical object comes Shao Lin – the Guardian Angel Getten – who will do anything to protect her new master . . . while humorously attempting to understand the modern world in which he lives. Beautifully illustrated and smartly written, this magical tale is a must-read for all! (STAR20067) "Shao Lin's naivete about the ways of the world as well as Tasuke's uncontrollable crush on Lin does sometimes cause me to laugh despite myself, and I find myself slowly being drawn into the relationships of the feature."—Snap Judgments at TheFourthRealm.com SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 THE MASTERPLAN GN by Scott Mills Top Shelf Productions In the grand tradition of the works of Arthur C Clarke, Stephen Baxter, and Stephen Hawking comes this graphic novel that pushes science fiction to its limits. This thrilling tale by Ignatz and Xeric-winning cartoonist Scott Mills introduces readers to Carter Zacharias – a scientist who will stop at nothing to save the universe from its unrelenting expansion . . . and God help any man, woman, or planet that gets in his way. Poignant and powerful, The Masterplan is as ambitious as it is awesome to behold! Secure yourself a copy today! (STAR18940) "Scott Mills is quietly building a library of quality books."—OpticalSloth.com SC, 320pg, b&w $24.95 RAHXEPHON BIBLE by Various ADV Manga Fans of the hit anime and manga can now unlock the mysteries behind the action- packed super robot series, RahXephon, with this 100-page, English-language tome – which is filled to the brim with full-color original artwork, character profiles, production sketches, mecha designs, guides to terminology, and much more! Printed in a handsome full-size edition, the RahXephon Bible is an essential tie-in to the blockbuster anime that no true J-Pop fan can go without! (STAR19976) "The RahXephon Bible is something that no anime or manga fan should pass up!"—Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager – Comics Filip Sablik SC, 100pg, FC $19.98 SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERIES VOLUME 1 TP by Martin Powell and Seppo Makinen Moonstone The adventures of Arthur Conan Doyle's "Great Detective" has thrilled countless readers since his first appearance in 1887. More than a century later, the continued popularity of the character – as well as the sheer diversity of stories that can be told with him – is nothing less than astounding. To capitalize on Holmes's lasting appeal, Moonstone has collected two classic Sherlock Holmes comics stories in one must-have trade, the Sherlock Homes Mysteries Volume 1 TP. Sure to appeal to readers of America's Best Comics' The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and CrossGen Entertainment's Ruse, this collection reprints "Scarlet in Gaslight" and "A Case of Blind Fear" – two classic tales of sleuthing and the supernatural that bring the hero and his faithful partner, Dr. James Watson, face-to-face with the universal horror of Count Dracula and the Invisible Man! (STAR17951) "Doyle's Great Detective versus literature's greatest monsters? How could anyone not want to order this book? It's a fun trade that no respectable fan of Holmes or monsters should be without!"—Diamond Purchasing Senior Brand Manager – Comics Steve Leaf SC, 216pg, b&w $18.95 TWO-FISTED SCIENCE TP by Jim Ottaviani; art by Mark Badger, Paul Chadwick, Gene Colan, Guy Davis, Colleen Doran, Steve Lieber, and Bernie Mireault, among others. G.T. Labs Tired of science fiction? Well, this hard-hitting treasure is for you! G.T. Labs' Xeric Grant-winning and Eisner Award-nominated Two-Fisted Science offers readers a no-holds-barred look at the history of science. Meet the heroes behind many of today's modern marvels in tales that are truly astonishing – and, at times, astoundingly funny! (STAR14971) "I loved seeing real superheroes in the same medium as the fantasy superheroes. Man, these guys don't pale standing next to Batman and Superman."—Penn Jillette SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 WEREWOLF: THE APOCALYPSE: FANG AND CLAW VOLUME 1: RAGING FURY TP by Joe Gentile, Eddy Newell, Steve Ellis, Jerry DeCaire, Paul Mounts, and Jeremy Roberts Moonstone Having spawned an action figure line, a television show, numerous video games, and countless other merchandising, White Wolf Publishing's rich (and phenomenally popular) World of Darkness mythos was just waiting for the right comic book publisher to come along and take notice of its tremendous storytelling potential. And as comics fans will discover for themselves, Moonstone's Werewolf: The Apocalypse: Fang and Claw Volume 1: Raging Fury TP makes the wait worthwhile! Suggested for mature readers, this impressive collection of nightmare tales includes the critically acclaimed Werewolf: The Apocalypse stories Black Furies, Bone Gnawers, and Children of Gaia in one must- have collection. All of these stories are nightmarish tales designed to scare the bejeezus out of readers – or at least provide them with a frightfully fun read! Once again, Moonstone more than succeeds in this goal! (STAR19346) "[Werewolf: The Apocalypse: Black Furies] stands out as the best of the White Wolf-licensed comics that I've sampled from Moonstone. I knew going in the art would be amazing; to be honest, I'm surprised we don't see more of Eddy Newell's work in mainstream comics these days. But the real surprise is the strength of Gentile's script."— The FourthRail.com SC, 168pg, FC $16.95 ZED COLLECTED VOLUME 1 SC by Michel Gagné Gagne International Press Readers may recognize Annie Award-nominated animator Michel Gagné from his work on such critically acclaimed films as The Iron Giant, Osmosis Jones, and Space Jam, but the animator has also made quite a name for himself in the book world with titles like this truly twisted, endearing masterpiece. Collecting the four-issue science fiction series – and featuring an introduction by The Iron Giant director Brad Bird – this volume introduces readers to Zed, a wayward alien and intrepid inventor who becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures while visiting the planet Xandria. A wonderful story for kids of all ages, this delightful trade reveals a master storyteller at the peak of his powers. (STAR17110) "[Michel] Gagné made a real impression on me as someone highly talented, creative, and warped; all things that I really enjoy, of course."—iCOMICS.com "Michel's books are like any other great work of art – [reading them] one time just isn't enough."—Animation Blast SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $14.95 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #112 The theme of 112 is "BAAAD Horror Comics," where we will examine many of the more gruesome horror comics of the 1950s. You know the ones — BAD stories, BAD artwork, just plain old BAD imitations of the great stuff EC was doing at the same time. And we'll include a good old-fashioned Cover Gallery of the BADDEST horror covers! And don't forget our great columns like: Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan, Inspiration Central by Bill Baker, That Wonderful Year by Michelle Nolan, Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur, CBM Market Reports by our Advisors, and The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman. Magazine, PC $6.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #35 The Golden Age of Marvel lives, with Stan Lee, Jon Romita, Dick Ayers, and Al Jaffee Features a full-color cover by Romita, and a new cover by Timely (and MAD's ) Al Jaffee. Inside, there's Stan Lee, John Romita, Dick Ayers, and Roy Thomas on the 1953- 55 revival of Captain America, Human Torch, and Sub Mariner — with rare art to boot! Plus, Jaffee talks candidly about the 1940s Timely bullpen. Also, FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze and Alex Toth on comics art; and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #878-881 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, 8-12 pages with CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which includes Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," a monthly checklist of all the first issues due for the month. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1588 Daredevil turns 40! In April, 1964, Stan Lee and Bill Everett introduced Daredevil, The Man Without Fear. Now CBG commemorates the event in this issue. Plus, columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1589 Mr. Silver Age's Spring Fling! Craig Shutt dusts off more comics trivia to tickle fanboy funny bones. Plus, columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1590 A review of June-shipping releases. CBG's Retailer Review panel takes a look at some comics scheduled to ship in June. Includes columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1591 Three cheers for 45 years of Supergirl! After more than 20 years of thinking he was Krypton's last survivor, Superman met his cousin Dara Zor-El in Action Comics #252 (May '59). CBG celebrates the superheroine in this issue. Also, columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #171 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comics industry! Includes hundreds of reviews of top titles, with plot synopses, plus an overview of scripts and art quality, as well as a directory of comic stores, specialists, events, and festivals. (Comics International) Magazine, PC $2.50 COMICS REVUE #217 Featuring: Tarzan of the Apes by Russ Manning, Tarzan and the Ant Men, Little Orphan Annie and Mr. Am by Harold Gray, Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell and Romero, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry and Harry Harrison, The Phantom by Lee Falk, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane, Casey Ruggles (in color) by Warren Tufts, and Krazy Kat by George Herriman, and Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff. (Manuscript Press) Magazine $6.95 JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #40 Behind two new Kirby covers (inked by Erik Larsen and European sensation Reedman), this issue rockets into the future by examining Kamandi and Omac. Plus, a spotlight on 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Black Hole, Thundarr, Captain Victory, and others! Also inside you'll find the 2003 Kirby Tribute Panel, featuring Wendy Pini, Michael Chabon, Stan Goldberg, Sal Buscema, Larry Lieber, and Stan Lee. Also, an interview with P. Craig Russell, Mark Evanier, a Kirby Art Gallery showing his unlinked pencil, and more! Tabloid, 80pg, b&w $9.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES BECKETT'S SPORTS CARDS MAGAZINES These magazines cover the superstars of sports and sports-card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular players and cards; tips on card collecting; and "Readers Write," a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby's most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#230)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#166)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#170)—Magazine, FC $4.99 HOCKEY (#163)—Magazine, FC $4.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#117)—Magazine, FC $4.99 VINTAGE SPORTS COLLECTIBLES (#157)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BECKETT'S DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #42 Each issue includes price guides and checklists, new release information, video game tips and tricks, coverage of all characters, contests, web site reviews, merchandise and cartoon reviews, and much more! (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 94pg $5.99 BECKETT'S BEST OF DRAGONBALL Z QUARTERLY #16 This exciting bi-monthly issue features awesome foil covers! Plus, inside are two large posters, two fantastic contests, coverage on all the favorite DBZ characters, episode reviews, a complete DBZ Price Guide, and much more! (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $9.99 BECKETT'S NEOPETS MAGAZINE #5 Neopets.com is probably the greatest Virtual Pet Site on the Internet. This magazine helps you explore the community of over 60 million virtual pet owners across the world! Read up on the different species, and how each species can be painted a number of special colors! (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $9.99 BECKETT'S POKÉMON AND ANIME COLLECTOR #57 Fresh, creative, and fun articles and columns on the latest and greatest Pokémon products. Find out the value of collectibles, and where to find conventions to buy, sell, or trade. Plus, words of wisdom from writers in the industry! Monthly. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pg, FC $5.99 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #140 MAY 2004 In this issue: Behind the Scenes at McFarlane's Sports Picks. We'll take you to the McFarlane Toys inner sanctum to show you how they get those Sports Picks figure likenesses so on the spot accurate. We'll interview the key decision-makers at McFarlane Toys and some of the notable dealers and collectors to see what they think makes the Sports Picks line sizzle. Plus, figure customizing tips from the pros — answers to your customizing queries! All this, plus Lee's continuing features: '80s Toys Market Report, Meet Your Make interview, Hot Wheels Casting Call, Giveaway, and price guide; late- breaking toy news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe, Transformers; the latest and greatest 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles, and more! (Action Figure News & Toy Review) Magazine, FC $5.95 MODELER'S RESOURCE #56 Fred DeRuvo is onboard with a new Phantom of the Opera based on James Bama's artwork! Hilber Graf heads over to Stage 9 to create a miniature Star Trek experience! We chat it up with artist extraordinare, Andy Bergholtz! Jim Key is back in the Sci-Fi Zone with a scratch-built Cylon Raider! Phil Sera is back in the "No Airbrush Zone" with Franky and his Bride. All this, plus more figure "how-tos" and reviews than you can shake a paintbrush at! Don't miss this all in our upcoming 56th issue! Bi-monthly. (Adroit Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 74pg, PC $5.99 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #121 APRIL 2004 Featuring show coverage, price guides, and showcasing the best in toy lines! Plus, AFD's regular departments on new product announcements, international markets, "Action News Briefs," and the "Star Wars Update" are all included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE VOLUME 7 #5 The June 2004 issue features a mix of columns devoted to die-cast models, plastic model kits, slot cars, vintage vehicles, and more. Look for the continuing Hot Wheels numbered pack price guide, along with more information about the latest releases in the hobby. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $5.99 TOY SHOP #330-31 Every two weeks get the latest toy industry news, new product releases, and a look back at the toys of the past in Toy Shop. Features, questions-and-answers columns, and various columns on pre-1980 toys make for a complete package. Enjoy reliving your childhood! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $4.99Ea. TUFF STUFF JUNE 2004 #332 Tuff Stuff will feature an Autograph theme, along with Yu-Gi-Oh and Entertainment card pricing, as well s pricing for sport cards such as baseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey, and Racing. Also, find specialty pricing on figures, autographs, and Bobbleheads. Find the top 10 hottest cards, and get market reports for baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. (Krause Publications) Magazine $5.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #320 Dragon Magazine is the only magazine solely dedicated to D&D, so there's no coincidence that it's the finest role-playing game magazine in the industry! This magazine features things that are sure to excite D&D fans. (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 DUNGEON #112 The official source for the third edition of D&D adventures! Dungeon offers all-new adventures for all levels of play, each complete with maps, NPCs, new treasures and weapons, and more! (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 GAMES UNPLUGGED MAGAZINE #34 Now even beefier! A full 72-page of full-color gaming action! Games Unplugged is the official source magazine for Classic BattleTech, Shadowrun, Sovereign Stone, CrossGen d20, CrossGen CCG, The Dark Eye, 1492, Fast Forward d20 products, Human Head Studios RPGs, Deadlands, Savage Worlds, and R.A. Salvatore's Demon World d20. Every issue features in-depth coverage of each of these game worlds, with new rules, scenarios, variants, and behind-the-scenes coverage that can't be found anywhere else! Every issue also features fantastic coverage on the upcoming Dragonlance game from Sovereign Press! (Fast Forward Entertainment) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pg, FC $4.99 OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM JUNE 2004 As well as providing news, reviews, and previews covering the whole world of Xbox, the magazine's cover-mounted DVD is the source of exclusive playable Xbox game demos. The future of game magazines! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC w/CD-ROM $9.99 PC GAMER MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM JUNE 2004 The biggest stories in PC gaming! Hard-hitting reviews ensure you'll buy the right games. Your most pressing tech questions are answered in the incomparable "Hard Stuff" section. Plus, the biggest games are solved, with hundreds of cheats to help you get to the end. (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC w/CD-ROM $7.99 PSM MAGAZINE JUNE 2004 100% Playstation. 100% Independent! Each issue includes the latest news from the U.S. and Japan, software reviews and previews, strategy guides to the hottest games, cheats and codes, letters, and exclusive covers illustrated by some of the comic industry's hottest creators! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 SCRYE #72 The June issue of Scrye explodes with new CCGs, like Wizards of the Coast's Duel Masters, Upper Deck's Marvel CCG, and Fantasy Flight's Call of Cthulhu! And, the movies may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't fight the Siege of Gondor, Decipher's latest Lord of the Rings set! (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 WHITE DWARF #291 Crammed with news, gaming articles, and pictures of miniatures. Includes the latest news releases of Citadel Models, in-depth features on armies, painting guides, modeling tips, rules clarifications, and battle reports. White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop hobby. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Magazine $4.99 ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMATION MAGAZINE JUNE 2004 All grown up and still watch cartoons? Got carpal tunnel in both hands from playing video games? Ever seen a wicked effects shot in a movie and wonder how the *@#! did they do that? Trying to decide which animation software to blow your kids' college funds on? Animation fans know Animation Magazine is their #1 source for the most current information on film, television, gaming, technology, commercials, conferences, events, and industry trends. Animation Magazine also covers the best resources for education and training in the animation field. Order this month's edition now! (Animation Magazine) Magazine $5.95 ANIMATION REPORTER VOLUME 2 #5 Animation Reporter features top writers Bill DuBay, Jr., Nicola Cuti, James E. Janes, Vark Volpe, Venessa Hart, and thirty or so others! This issue includes an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at MagicDreams, America's fastest growing new animation studio and its new CG series Kiddo the Super-Truck. Plus, "Comics Begging for Film Treatment," and How-To tutorials for all of the latest CG software. (Magic Dreams) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.95 ASIAN CULT CINEMA #43 This issue features a special report on Battle Royale 2, the long-awaited sequel to Japan's controversial blockbuster. Plus, there's an interview with Johnny To, the most successful Hong Kong director of the new millennium! Plus, a report on the Category III wave of films from Hong Kong, and a look at Asian Martial Arts films, such as the Shaw Bros. Films Ong-Bak and Drunken Monkey! (Vital Sounds Inc.) Digest $6.00 NEWTYPE ENGLISH VERSION MAGAZINE VOLUME 2 #17 JUNE 2003 The English-language edition of Japan's #1 anime and manga publication, with all of the best Japanese content translated PLUS loads of original material. Oversized, glossy, premium in every way. And like the Japanese original, it reads from right to left. How big is it? Twelve monthly issues, weighing in at almost 200 pages each. Free bonus gear in every issue: posters, postcards, a centerfold spread, a manga special, and an exclusive DVD insert. Contents include anime, manga, music, game, toy and model reviews, feature articles with incredible original illustrations by the industry's leading artists, director interviews, voice talent profiles, and regular columns by industry experts, tastemakers and deep-cover insiders. There's never been anything like this on these shores, and there's no better way for fans to stay on the cutting edge of the world of anime and manga. (A.D. Vision) Magazine $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ORIENTAL CINEMA #22 Godzilla, King Of The Monsters! A nostalgic look at the classic Japanese monster movie Gojira!! Plus: Martial arts, Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, anime, super-heroes, and more! (Draculina Publishing) RES. From Previews Vol. XII #5 (MAY022467) Magazine, FC $5.95 ****************** GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES 007 MAGAZINE #43 Featuring a selection of exclusive interviews set for the future and a host of other interesting articles accompanied with rare and never-before-seen photographs, 007 Magazine is set to entertain, educate, and amuse James Bond enthusiasts for years to come! (Bond Fan Club) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $16.00 ALIAS MAGAZINE #4 This issue of Alias is jam-packed with stars as the main members of the cast — Jennifer Garner, Michael Vartan, Victor Garber, Carl Lumbly, Greg Grunberg, Ron Rifkin, and Melissa George — take part in a group interview! We'll be talking to Inspector Gadget himself, Marshall, actor Kevin Wiseman. Director Ken Olin outlines what it¹s like calling the shots on Alias. Plus, discover the secrets behind those fabulous special effects! Available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (Titan Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 ANGEL MAGAZINE #4 This issue serves as an homage to the female of the Angel species. With the long-hoped- for news that Cordy is returning to Angel, we interview actress Charisma Carpenter to find out all about her homecoming. The perfect illustration that brains and beauty aren't mutually exclusive: Fred, a.k.a. Amy Acker, joins us to discuss Season Five. Plus we take you on a guided tour of Angel's L.A. penthouse! Available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (Titan Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 BITE ME MAGAZINE #16 Enter the dark and mysterious world of vampires, but beware! There's a lot more to Bite Me than simply sharp-toothed, garlic-hating creatures who happen to sleep in coffins. No, we are interested in all things spooky and weird. Plus, all the usual news, film, books, internet, event, music, and competitions. Superb quality, beautifully designed, our issues have become collector's items. (Diamond U.K.) Digest, FC $6.95 CASTLE OF FRANKENSTEIN PRESENTS TOME #10 These are the "true, authentic and authorized versions" of Donad Glut's The New Adventures of Frankenstein. Each issue of castle-horror pulp features a Frankenstein novel-length feature with illustrations. This particular edition contains stories and other pieces relating to the monster itself, the Frankenstein family lineage, or other people and creatures whose histories somehow fall into the Frankenstein realm. (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) Magazine $7.00 CULT TIMES #104 Plan on viewing with Cult Times' Out of the Box, the indispensable listings guide of Cult TV programs to watch out for on terrestrial, cable, and satellite. Read interviews with the stars and features on shows currently airing in the UK. A Classic Series is given a light- hearted but informative look in our Instant Guide and the highlights of the previous month's viewing are featured in Times Past. Cult Times is the complementary magazine to TV Zone, and together they provide the ultimate guide to the many worlds of Cult Television. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #343 Doctor Who Magazine is the only official source for news, features, interviews, and full- color comic strip action devoted to BBC Television's immortal traveler in time and space! In this issue, the Doctor must combat death itself as "The Image of the Fendahl" is given the once over in this issue's "Fact of Fiction" feature. Plus, the latest news on the upcoming series from Executive Producer Russell T. Davies. Also featured is the Time Team beginning their journey through the Tom Baker era. And lastly, the start of "Sins of the Father," a brand-new full-color comic strip adventure by Scott Gray and John Ross. (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.80 DOCTOR WHO SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINE #7 THE COMPLETE FIRST DOCTOR. Everything you ever needed to know about William Hartnell's tenure as the time-travelling Doctor, plus the creation of the series, all in one bumper volume! With brand new facts, figures and addenda for all First Doctor 'Archive' features, this book is everything you could want! Also includes a ful analysis of every single First Doctor story, with contributions from Steven Moffat, Russell T. Davies, and Gareth Roberts. Plus, a look at the First Doctor in comics, score of unpublished photos, and an afterword from the show's original producer, Verity Lambert. (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 DRACULINA #46 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Draculina Publishing) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.95 DREAMWATCH #117 Have you planned your holidays yet? Well prepare to reschedule as we give you a rundown of the top ten must-see movies this summer! We take you on to the Thunderbirds set with director Jonathan Frakes as our esteemed guide. Plus, find out about how the Smallville finale will play out and David Boreanaz will be talking to us about the end of Angel's fifth season! (Titan Publishing Group) Magazine, 84pg, FC $5.99 FANGORIA #233 In the May issue: Joseph Ruben (Sleeping with the Enemy) heads a supernaturally slanted story of a woman grieving over the death of her young son in The Forgotten. Also, writer/director Paul Anderson vents on Alien Vs. Predator, and we find that Lance Henriksen stars in the upcoming flick—but not as the android Bishop! Also, Van Helsing is seen as the latest FX-packed spectacle of Bram Stoker's 19th-century monster hunter, played by X-Men's Hugh Jackman! This is the biggest budgeted horror film of all time! Plus all the latest horror news, TV updates, gossip and video, DVD and book reviews! (Starlog) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 13 #5 This issue sports The Punisher cover girl Rebecca Romijn-Stamos and costar Laura Elena Harring. Also in this issue, "25 Summer Movie Hotties," and a complete 2004 guide to the queens of the big screen. Get the lowdown on Keria Knightly (King Arthur), Jennifer Garner (13 Going on 30), Kate Beckinsale (Van Helsing), Halle Berry (Catwoman), Thandie Newton (Chronicles of Riddick), Saffron Burrows (Troy), and Jennifer Hewitt (Garfield). Also, a look at Stepford Wives star Nicole Kidman. (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 FORTEAN TIMES #184 The journal of strange phenomena, and the definitive monthly guide to the unexpected, unexplained, and unexplored. (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $7.25 G-8 AND HIS BATTLE ACES #12 For days all had been quiet on the enemy front. Then, a dying American spy broke through the lines to gasp out a strange message — "Women being tortured... Black Forest... Hear screams every night... Stop them!" Puzzled, G-8 sets out to follow this strange clue, never guessing that he is hurtling into combat with Germany's most ghastly weapon — a sky squadron of man-beasts! Reprinting the entire story, "The Panther Squadron" (originally published in Sept. 1934) from G-8 and His Battle Aces, in facsimile format. Perfect bound. (Adventure House) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $9.95 JUXTAPOZ JUL/AUG 2004 The brainchild of surrealist Robert Williams, Juxtapoz features underground artists who influence much of the fashion, graphics, and new art seen today. Includes full-color layouts featuring painters, sculptors, cartoonists, and photographers. Plus, interviews, rare portfolios, sketches, and reviews. (High Speed Productions) Magazine, FC $4.99 KIT BUILDERS MAGAZINE #48 This issue is dedicated to girls! This issue touches upon every girl kit that can possibly be squeezed into an issue. Whether finned, winged, or dressed to the nines in armor. From painting to sculpting, you'll get the scoop on tons of featured female forms. From the "KB Hot Shot" to the "Journey Through My Closet," this issue will please even the most discriminating kit collector. (Kitbuilders) Magazine $7.00 LOCUS #519 The science fiction and fantasy community's journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by noted authors. (Locus Magazine) Magazine, 70pg, b&w $5.95 MELTDOWN MAGAZINE #17 Meltdown Magazine is the UK's biggest-selling quarterly magazine for Goths. Every issue features interviews with the biggest names in dark music. Plus, alternative fashion and beauty, with loads of shopping ideas and information on goth-friendly clubs. Meltdown Magazine is the one-stop Bible of Goth! Magazine $4.50 MONSTERS FROM THE VAULT #18 This issue contains the long-lost interview, "Bob Burns and Merian C. Cooper Speak Out About King Kong." The article features an in-depth look at the making of King Kong and is illustrated with many rare and never-before-published photos. Also Frank J. Dello Stritto provides a chapter from his book A Quaint and Curious Volume of Forgotten Lore: The Mythology and History of Classic Horror Films. Also inside is "Cat People and the Origin of the Lewton Style," an essay on Val Lewton's horror films for RKO in the 1940s. Also, editorial, letters to the editor, DVD/book reviews, rare photos, and more! Magazine, 48pg, PC $7.00 MOVIE MYSTIQUE SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S MAGAZINE #2 The second issue of Movie Mystique enters the exotic world of Chiaki Kuriyama and focuses on the films Kill Bill and the brilliant cult hit, Battle Royale. We will also feature "Dominatrix Divas of Fantastic Cinema," "Our Favorite Alien Space Babes," Van Helsing, Honey Lauren, plus our regular departments including: Catfights A Go-Go, Digital Dish, Hollywood Haiku, Filmmaking 101, and Sappho Sirens.(Midnight Marquee Press) Magazine, 48pg, FC $6.95 THE PHANTOM OF THE MOVIES' VIDEOSCOPE #50 VideoScope: The Ultimate Genre Video Guide presents its Live On Location Edition! Inside the 2003 Dracula Tour! I Survived Raiders of the Living Dead! Return to The Monster Times! Beyond Re-Animator: H.P. Lovecraft Lives! Best of the Fests! Plus: Exclusive interviews! Over 100 new genre-video/DVD reviews! Action! Horror! Sci-Fi! Anime! Cult! Asian! Thriller! Exploitation! And much, much more! (Phanmedia) Magazine $5.95 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL PLAYBOY (JUNE 2004)––Magazine $5.99 PLAYBOY PRESENTS (JUN/JUL)––Magazine $6.99 PLAYBOY PRIVATE #43––Magazine $6.99 RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE MAY/JUNE 2004 Rue Morgue is North America's fastest growing magazine of horror entertainment. Its glossy mainstream look and intelligent, yet biting editorial has made it hugely popular with a worldwide readership. From film, books and comic books, to toys, games, and music, Rue Morgue covers all media relating to the horror, suspense, and dark sci-fi genres. (Marrs Media) Magazine, PC $6.95 SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE #50 Featuring an It Conquered the World painted cover by Terry Beatty, plus contents on the condensed silent 8mm film offered ages before VHS and DVD! "A Century of Fantasy and Fright Films: Part Nine" explores films like Dracula—A.D. 1972, Horror of Frankenstein, and Blacula. Also in this issue is "The Cosmic Drive-In: 1964," and "Which is your Favorite Movie in the Universal Frankenstein Series." (Dennis Druketenis Publishing) Magazine $7.95 SFX #117 The UK's best-selling science fiction magazine brings its usual mix of everything sci-fi. Includes the monthly fix of Angel, Smallville, and coverage of all the summer sci-fi blockbuster movies and much more! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $8.25 SHIVERS #112 Shivers contains an exciting mix of interviews with the creative people of the horror world. Regular features include Ken Newman's outspoken "Opinion" column, Ingrid Pitt on horror fandom worldwide, and a favorite fright from the archives in "The Fright of Your Life." Plus, up-to-the-minute news and reviews of all the latest horror on DVD, film, and TV. Also, a pullout poster of the cover artwork. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 SIRENS OF CINEMA #7 This issue features Caryn Mowry, who is more than just kicks and punches! She's been in Leap of Faith, to Crossing Jordan. She's more than just a body double! Also, meet Eliza Dushku from Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame. Inside is her movie checklist, complete with reviews of her films. You also meet Stacey Scowley—the girl who drove her Kia Spectra from the TV screen into our hearts. And also, Tricia Helfer—who plays an evil Cylon in the new USA Network remake of Battlestar Galactica! Magazine (Note Price) $4.95 STARBURST #310 With over 26 years of publishing behind it, Starburst continues to offer its unique blend of the latest news, features, and interviews combined with a look back at science fiction classics of the past. Plus, the finest review section known to man, with the cream of films, books, soundtracks, television, comics, and DVDs, all scrutinized for you. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 STARBURST SPECIAL #63 This year's Starburst Yearbook takes a look back at the major events in the world of Sci- Fi, Fantasy, and Horror in 2004. 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