PREVIEWS VOL. XIV #7 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS DARK HORSE 2004 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother) and Evan Dorkin (Hectic Planet) recount the legend of a haunted doghouse in “Stray!” After moving into a new home, Jack’s family builds him a wonderful new doghouse. Everything is great… that is until Jack begins hearing sounds — and discovers that his house is haunted! Unable to sleep a wink since his frightening discovery, Jack, with the help of his friends, summons a wise one for guidance in ridding his house of the spirit that haunts it! Sold in bundles of 25 and shipped weeks before Halloween. Bundle (25) $3.00 MARVEL AGE HALLOWEEN 2004 ASHCAN Halloween In The Marvel Age! This Halloween, trick-or-treaters will haunt your store from every nook & cranny of the Marvel Universe, dressed as Spider-Man, Hulk, the X- Men or the Fantastic Four! Together, Marvel and Diamond have cooked up a holiday treat that's twice as sweet — the Marvel Age Spider-Man Halloween Ashcan! Sold in bundles of 25, for only $3.00, this dentist-certified ashcan ships two weeks before Halloween, plenty of time to advertise this as the perfect tool to make your store (or home) the most popular in the community! This 16-page ashcan comic book features a complete seven-page Marvel Age Spider-Man, story guest-starring the Human Torch! Bonus material includes sample pages from Marvel Age Fantastic Four, Marvel Age Hulk, and more! Bundle (25) $3.00 SABRINA VS. THE ARCHIES HALLOWEEN ASHCAN 2004 This Halloween, Archie and his pals are back for another fun-filled giveaway issue! It's more magical… and manga-ful… than ever, with hot new Sabrina writer-artist Tania del Rio at the helm! Tania has already started a revolution in Sabrina with her well-received manga take on the classic character, and now it's time for her to take on Archie and his friends as well! It all starts when The Archies decide to enter a battle of the bands fundraiser concert. When he realizes the contest takes place in Sabrina’s hometown, Archie contacts her in hopes of seeing her again. This gives Sabrina and her spell-casting friends an idea: why don't they enter the competition, too?! This 16-page, full-color mini- comic is available in bundles of 25, and will ship several weeks before Halloween. Bundle (25) $3.00 PREVIEWS #9 (SEPTEMBER 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 November 2004 through January 2005! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #13 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 September issue features items scheduled to ship in November 2004! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #9 (SEPTEMBER 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 August 2004 for items on sale in November 2004. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #9 (SEPTEMBER 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 PINUP: THE ILLEGITIMATE ART TPB JIM SILKE (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 27, SC, 96pg, FC, 9" x 12", $19.95 Finally, a second book on glamour art by the author/artist of Bettie Page: Queen of Hearts. Now, for the first time, Jim Silke shares his hilarious first-person account of life as a ‘pinup’ artst—from the comic-strip vixens that influenced his youth, to his real-life adventures photographing Hollywood’s most beautiful starlets and models, to his slaving over magical images of Bettie Page, Brigitte Bardot, and a host of other beauties. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 new images by Silke and classic ‘girl artists’ George Petty, Coby Whitmore, Enoch Bolles, Al Parker, Rolf Armstrong, and others. Pinup: The Illegitimate Art is a delightful, sharp, insightful look at the ‘bedtime babies,’ ‘devil women,’ and ‘bare-naked ladies’ that grace the walls—and hearts—of red-blooded lady lovers the world over. Silke is one of the few artists who could write this story. From his Grammy Award- winning stint as a music industry art director to his years as a magazine publisher, glamour photographer, screenwriter, and comic book artist, Silke’s sensual artistic vision has made a distinct and lasting impact on contemporary culture. AL WILLIAMSON: HIDDEN LANDS TPB Great for those interested in comics history or the classic era of pen-and-ink illustration! THOMAS YEATES (W), MARK SCHULTZ (W), STEVE RINGGENBERG (W), and AL WILLIAMSON (A) On sale October 27, SC, 224pg, b&w, 8 1/2" x 11", $22.95 Al Williamson stands in rarified air, among the titans of the development of comics as an art form. Drawing from the tradition of the heyday of book, advertising, and comic-strip illustration, Williamson brought a command of craft and dynamics rarely seen, before or since, to a field that had largely valued speed over skill. As part of an amazing stable of young artists at E.C. in the 1950s, Williamson helped change the industry forever, but much of his work of the era has remained hidden. Al Williamson: Hidden Lands at last uncovers these gems, most of which have never been reprinted. Covered in depth by writers Mark Schultz, Thomas Yeates, and Steve Ringgenberg and gathered from extensive, lively interviews with Williamson, Al Williamson: Hidden Lands is an essential volume for any fan of this giant of graphic fiction as well as for those interested in comics history. FIERCE #3 (OF 4) Fast-paced, movie-style action, with elements of superheroics. JEREMY LOVE (W), ROBERT LOVE (P), and JEFF WASSON (I) On sale October 3, FC, 32pg, $2.99 When the FBI recruited Jonathan Fierce, he was a gifted psychic. After a powerful crime syndicate frames him for the murders of his team of operatives, he becomes much more than he ever imagined… This summer, you won’t have to stand in line at your local multiplex for the excitement and intensity of an big-budget action thriller. All you’ve got to do is take a trip down to your comics shop. Fierce packs all the elements of a big-budget summer blockbuster into thirty-two pages! Don’t miss the most intense issue of Fierce yet, when Fierce takes on the syndicate, the FBI, and the demons of his past! . THE ART OF USAGI YOJIMBO: 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION HC STAN SAKAI (W/A) and various pinup artists On sale October 27, HC, 200pg, b&w w/three color signatures, 9" x 12", $39.95 In the tradition of celebrated collections The Art of Sin City and The Art of Hellboy, Dark Horse is proud to showcase the work of multi award-winning artist Stan Sakai in The Art of Usagi Yojimbo. Timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the creation of Sakai’s signature character, Usagi Yojimbo, this stunning hardcover will be printed on high- quality paper stock and will feature scores of never-before-seen pieces, a long out-of-print 12-page primer illustrating how Stan creates each of his Usagi stories, 48 full-color pages of Stan’s beautiful painted artwork, and more. Additionally, some of the biggest names in comics pay tribute to their favorite rabbit ronin in a fantastic gallery section, with pinups by Frank Miller, Sergio Aragonés, Jeff Smith, and Matt Wagner, among others! An overdue addition to the bookshelves of any avid Usagi fan or admirer of the comics medium, The Art of Usagi Yojimbo is destined to become a treasured piece in many collections. CONAN #8 KURT BUSIEK (W) and GREG RUTH (A) On sale September 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99 “Born on the Battlefield” begins here! The legend of Conan begins in the middle of a Cimmerian war—his incredible strength and skill, evidenced in his youth, was always credited to the bloody circumstances of his birth. This special fill-in issue brings Greg Ruth, acclaimed artist of Freaks of the Heartland, into the Conan fold. “Born on the Battlefield,” by Busiek and Ruth, will be spread over the next two years of the Conan monthly, in six stand-alone chapters, leading up to the epic Battle at Venarium! Next issue Cary Nord returns with the second major story arc, as Conan discovers the wonders and horrors of the civilized world—with covers by Leinil Francis Yu! • Call it “Ultimate Conan.” After almost 20 years oout of the spotlight, the iconic barbarian smashes his way back into comics and gets stripped down to his roots! ALSO AVAILABLE CONAN #1 BACK FOR THIRD PRINTING All-New Cary Nord Cover! KURT BUSIEK (W) and CARY NORD (A) Available Now! FC, 32pg, $2.99 The third printing of Conan #1 will return to stores June 2, sporting a brand new cover by artist Cary Nord. Nord’s pencils along with Kurt Busiek’s words and Dave Stewart’s colors have garnered rave reviews for the series as well as an Eisner nomination for the special Conan #0 released last November. All back orders on the series as well as future orders for #1 will be filled with the Cary Nord cover. This is a perfect opportunity for readers who haven’t picked up the first issue to check out what all the buzz is about. CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 1: TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT & OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor Smith FC, 160pg, (STAR19686), $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 2: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE & OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor Smith FC, 160pg, (STAR20379), $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 3: THE MONSTER OF THE MONOLITHS AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Gil Kane FC, 168pg, (OCT030031), $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 4: THE SONG OF RED SONJA AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor Smith FC, 160pg, (DEC030015), $15.95 CONAN LUNCH BOX Art by Barry Windsor-Smith FC, embossed metal lunchbox, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4", (NOV030120), $14.99 CONAN THE CONQUEROR MINI-BUST Approximately 7" high, packaged in deluxe full color box, includes certificate of authenticity signed by the sculptor, limited, numbered edition of 3,500 pieces, (SEP030066), $49.99 CONAN THE SLAYER MINI-BUST Approximately 7" high, packaged in deluxe full color box, includes certificate of authenticity signed by the sculptor, limited, numbered edition of 3,500 pieces, (JUN030070), $49.99 *********************** THE DARE DETECTIVES VOLUME 1: THE SNOWPEA PLOT TPB BEN CALDWELL (W/A) On sale October 27, SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2", $5.95 Wherever there’s danger, distress, and devilry, there’s The Dare Detectives! The wild and wondrous vision of cartoonist extraordinaire Ben Caldwell (author of Action! Cartooning), The Dare Detectives throws Disney-esque illustration into the pop-culture blender to create a screwball smoothie of epic proportions. Reformed crook Maria Dare has assembled a team of misfits to crack the world’s weirdest cases! They have brains ... they have guts ... but they don’t have a clue! And in their first adventure ... The Dare Detectives are finished! Rent’s due and their license is suspended, but Dare’s going-out- of-business festivities are interrupted by Madame Bleu—whose abominable snowmen pets are on a chef-stealing, radio-robbing, snowpea-swiping crime wave! Dare races against the clock to hunt down Madame Bleu with the help of corrupt cops and Chinatown’s old crime boss ... but can these bunglers really prevent the most audacious— and inexplicably convoluted—crime of the century? MAGNUS, ROBOT FIGHTER HC RUSS MANNING (W/A), KERMIT SCHAEFER (W), and DON FRIEWALD (W) On sale October 27, HC, 200pg, FC, 6 1/4" x 10 1/4", $49.95 Dark Horse delivers another fantastic collection of rare classics from a comics legend! In the year 4000, with the human race threatened by robots that would enslave mankind, one man alone has the power to fight back—Magnus, Robot Fighter! Russ Manning, famous for his spectacular work on the Tarzan newspaper strips of the late sixties, brought fans his “Tarzan of the Future” in Magnus, Robot Fighter. While the original comics series lasted only twenty-one issues, the Manning’s creation has survived generations, influencing countless science fiction artists and writers to this day. Fans of Alex Raymond, Mac Raboy, or Wally Wood should not miss this beautifully bound hardcover, the latest addition to Dark Horse’s line of science fiction comics classics. • The classic story of man versus technology was revived to great success in the 1990’s. This volume reprints the original series with unparalleled art by comics legend Russ Manning. KONG: KING OF SKULL ISLAND HC JOE DEVITO (A) and BRAD STRICKLAND (W) On sale October 27, HC, 96pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11", $24.95 In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island’s barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called “Kong.” The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc among the man-made canyons of Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape’s death plummet from the peak of the Empire State Building, his body—and Carl Denham— disappeared. Twenty-five years later, the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father’s greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery and history’s greatest miracle. Authorized by the Cooper Estate and based on the original novel that inspired the all-time classic film, Kong: King of Skull Island is a lavishly illustrated, all-new novel that acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Acclaimed fantasy artist Joe DeVito and top fantasy and science-fiction writer Brad Strickland join forces via innovative layout and design to make for an interactive visual-narrative storytelling experience unlike any other, remaining true to the classic Kong legend while illuminating new discoveries and additional layers of characterization that will deepen the resonance of the original story for readers young and old. Introduction by film special-effects master Ray Harryhausen (Mighty Joe Young, The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad). FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND #5 (OF 6) STEVE NILES (W) and GREG RUTH (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 15, FC, 32pg, $2.99 As the wheat fields surrounding Gristlewood Valley become consumed by fire, two young brothers—Trevor Owen and his “freak” brother, Will—plan their escape from the small and potentially deadly town. After the violent, not-quite-accidental death of their father, the brothers know they have very little time to find their way to the relative safety and freedom of the outside world. But before they turn their backs on Gristlewood for good, Trevor and Will have one more responsibility to face—finding and freeing the other misunderstood “freak” children before they are murdered at the hands of their own parents. The fire rages, the fields burn, but for the first time in his short, tortured life, Will Owen feels a glimmer of hope in his heart. THE NAIL #4 (OF 4) ROB ZOMBIE (W), STEVE NILES (W), and NAT JONES (A) On sale September 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99 This is it—the winners-take-all showdown between predators and prey! Rex “The Nail” Hauser and his family have been terrorized and hunted by a bloodthirsty motorcycle gang as they tour the professional wrestling circuit across the Badlands of North Dakota. With one member of their group already murdered by the maniacs, the survivors cornered in a remote location, and their assailants growing more relentless with each attack, one thing becomes brutally clear: if the demons on wheels get their way, there’s no hope of making it out alive. In this match, there’s no fake blood, no staged body-slams. This is as real as it gets—one bad-ass fighting man who will do anything it takes to protect his family versus blood-curdling, unspeakable evil. Don’t miss the ballsy, terrifying conclusion to this summer’s must-read horror comic! GRENDEL: DEVIL’S REIGN #5 (OF 7) MATT WAGNER (W) TIM SALE (A/Cover) FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 15, FC, 32pg, $3.50 After a brash but decisive attack on the kidnappers’ compound, Sherri Caniff has been rescued! However, the political fallout includes a declaration of war from Africa … though an internal UNOW investigation reveals that Japan has financed the kidnappers! As Grendel-Khan Orion Assante, emperor of the Western world, directs his soldiers to the East, nations start taking sides. The big question is: who has nukes now? Meanwhile, Pellon Cross begins distributing a vampiric “communion” that allows feeders to bleed, thus foiling human barriers. • Re-presenting the original Grendel #38, newly remastered by award-winning colorist Matt Hollingsworth. MILKMAN MURDERS #3 (OF 4) JOE CASEY (W) and STEVE PARKHOUSE (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 1, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Suburbia never looked so bleak… All right, suburbia always looks bleak, but when mom dips into dad’s meth stash, and he goes nuts and puts her head through the bathroom mirror, things are off to a rough start for the third issue of this hilariously dark sitcom— and things get a lot more grisly from there. Our typical American housewife has finally had just a little too much of her hideous, deranged family, and she takes a simple word of advice from TV’s perfect 1950s mom—“Discipline.” Face the ugly facts about the American Dream with Joe Casey (Superman, X-Men, Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Wildcats Version 3.0) and Steve Parkhouse (The Bojeffries Saga, The Invisibles). HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME TWO TPB JOHN CASSADAY (W/A), P. CRAIG RUSSELL (A), J. H. WILLIAMS (A), SCOTT MORSE (W/A), EVAN DORKIN (W/A), JILL THOMPSON (W/A), GENE COLAN (A), JIM STARLIN (A), KIA ASAMIYA (W/A), CRAIG THOMPSON (W/A), MIKE MIGNOLA (Cover) and even more On sale October 27, SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 The second volume in the celebrated anthology series features more big names, and sixteen more pages than Volume One, including John Cassaday’s complete Lobster Johnson serial. Mike Mignola’s character has never been more popular, especially in the wake of the long-awaited feature film. The award-winning Hellboy series has been lauded as much by other artists as it has by award ceremonies and fans. Over the years, many of the best artists in the industry have offered to contribute, to get a chance to play with the characters and worlds Mignola has created. In celebration of the 2004 Hellboy motion picture, Dark Horse presents this lavish collection, complete with a behind-the-scenes look at the sketchbooks of the various artists. Collecting issues #5-#8 of tgeh Weird Tales series. • Some of the best writers and artists in comics team up to present stories of satanic theaters, a vacation in hell, and romance in the back of a Cadillac—old-fashioned pulp fun featuring one of the greatest heroes of modern comics. HELLBOY: ODDER JOBS ILLUSTRATED NOVEL FRANK DARABONT (W), CHARLES DE LINT (W), KIM NEWMAN (W), GUILLERMO DEL TORO (W), MIKE MIGNOLA (A/Cover), and many more! On sale October 6, SC, 216pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $14.95 Mike Mignola’s award-winning series Hellboy has earned fans all over the world, among them some of the most respected horror, fantasy, and mystery novelists in the field, and some of Hollywood’s most talented writers and directors. Now a who’s who list of these writers are drawn together to tell their own tales of Hellboy, to play with the characters and worlds Mignola has created. As part of Dark Horse’s celebration of Hellboy in 2004, Christopher Golden (author of the Hellboy novels The Lost Army and The Bones of Giants) has brought together a stellar array of talents including filmmakers Frank Darabont, Mick Garris, and Hellboy movie director Guillermo del Toro, and novelists Charles de Lint, Graham Joyce, and Sharyn McCrumb, as well as many others. • Lavishly illustrated by creator Mike Mignola! • Filmmakers Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption), Mick Garris (The Stand), Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy), and novelists Charles de Lint, Graham Joyce, Kim Newman, Sharyn McCrumb and many others tell their own tales of Hellboy. • This Spring, the Hellboy movie opened to rave reviews and spectacular box office success, making it an instantly recognizable and incredibly popular property. TRIGUN ANIME MANGA VOLUME 1 YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale October 27, SC, 160pg, FC, 5" x 7", $14.95 Adding to the Trigun collection of fantastic television animation and dynamic manga, a new hybrid of the two mediums arrives to keep the experience alive. Composed entirely of frames taken from the popular Japanese animated television series, the Trigun anime manga books are enhanced with colorful sound effects and dialogue taken directly from the teleplay. • The Trigun anime is a cornerstone of Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming. • Dark Horse sold over 100,000 copies of the first two volumes of Trigun, making it one of America’s most popular manga series! INTRON DEPOT 4: BULLETS TPB MASAMUNE SHIROW (W/A) On sale July 14, SC, 128, FC, 9 1/2" x 13", $49.95 The next volume in Masamune Shirow’s best-selling art book series is orbiting cyberspace and preparing to touch down onto bookstore shelves in late summer. This volume concentrates primarily on Shirow’s character, robot, and vehicle designs for interactive games. Shirow is world famous for being equally skilled and creative in the realms of computer- generated graphics and traditional drawing and painting. It is logical then that his unique and imaginative studies are among the most interesting being done in the high-tech game field. With commentary in both English and Japanese, this new collection provides a fascinating insight into the creative process of one of Japan’s premiere talents. • Dark Horse has sold over 30,000 copies of the first two volumes of Intron Depot. • Dark Horse has a complete line of merchandise based on Intron Depot including lunch boxes, statues, T-shirts, a CD-ROM, and more! BERSERK VOLUME 5 TPB KENTARO MIURA (W/A) On sale October 13, SC, 240pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $13.95 He is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a warrior of legendary prowess—relentless, fearless, merciless. As cold and brutal as the iron of the massive sword he wields. Bent on revenge against the unholy forces that have branded him for sacrifice, but especially on Griffith, one of the demon lords of the Godhand. But Griffith was once a man, the leader of the Hawks, a renowned cadre of elite fighters with a young Guts as its fiercest champion. Though forged in a crucible of cruelty and violence, nothing could prepare Guts for a confrontation with Nosferatu Zodd, a superhuman beast who slaughters Guts’ comrades as easily as a scythe cuts wheat. Even Guts and Griffith are no match for the abomination’s power ... but something Griffith wears around his neck may well be! • One of the most eagerly anticipated manga properties in recent years, Berserk was originally published in Japan and has been serialized in Young Animal Magazine since the early 1990s. • The Berserk manga has been adapted into a best-selling anime series available from Media Blasters! • NOTE: Each volume of Berserk is shipped shrink-wrapped and carries a cover content advisory. SUPER MANGA BLAST! #45 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 September 29, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 Beginning a new story arc after last issues stunning Shadow Star showdown, the government’s investigative team is puzzled, and dark Shadow Dragon plots begin to brew again. Two episodes of the Eisner-nominated What’s Michael? series appear this month, exploring the humor in cat fights and karma! The slice-of-life Club 9 drama returns to romance, as Haruo finds herself out on a date with the owner of the Seibu Lions baseball team … and a suspiciously familiar cat (Michael?) makes a hilarious guest appearance. Hoichi “Gun” Kano continues to fight Earth’s alien menace in hand-to-hand combat in Cannon God Exaxxion. Ambushed in space aboard a seemingly doomed lunar shuttle, Seraphic Feather’s M-Zak, the “Scarlet Angel,” faces one of her super-powered attackers. SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 2 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 13, SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6", $9.95 It’s the same classic style you came to expect from Koike and Kojima. The same tale of an honorable samurai and a similar great sword in the hand of a similarly fantastic swordsman, but make no mistake, Samurai Executioner is very different from its brother, Lone Wolf & Cub, sometimes frighteningly so. In a prison world, there are few good stories, and this is the world of Kubikiri Asa, the beheader and master samurai under the Shogun. It’s a world full of vengeance, greed, and violence. A world of depravity and sin. One man can set things straight if he can keep his wits. This is a story of extreme proportions, of sword study thick in tradition and with grim purpose, of blood rivers, agonizing screams, bondage, torture, and the evil prevalent in human failure. Drafted by the confirmed masters of the international medium of manga, Samurai Executioner is a shocking combination of darkness and fire, fine lines, and a fine man in the face of human decline. BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #93: LAST BLOOD PART 4 (OF 5) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 8, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Stunned by conflicting emotions and indecision, Rin watches as the revenge-mad Iriya confronts Makie, the skilled angel of death. Iriya’s seen what Makie can do, but with Anotsu finally within his sights, a bloody battle is unavoidable. Nearby, Magatsu and Manji cross swords with the remaining Shingyötö-ryü swordsmen. Magatsu, still recovering from his last terrible fight, tries to hold his ground against one of the Shingyötö-ryü clan’s most honorable students, while Manji, eager to finally be reunited with Rin, hopes to send a few more opponents to the afterlife. As his latest dogfight gets messier, Hiroaki Samura continues to reinvent the bushidö grudge match by mixing elements of classic samurai tales and epic Western films with modern punk rock sensibilities. • Winner of Japan’s prestigious Media Arts Award and America’s own Eisner Award. • TWELVE volumes of this modern classic available in the Dark Horse backlist! OH MY GODDESS! #112: SORA UNCHAINED PART 8 (OF 8) KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale September 1, b&w, 48pg, $3.99 Join us for this fun finale to Fujishima’s “Sora Unchained” storyline! This 48-page issue is packed with magical hi-jinks, gravity-defying stunts, and Kosuke Fujishima’s delightful romantic humor. The furious go-kart race between Sora Hasegawa and Keiichi “K1” Morisato comes to its conclusion, as they race to decide the fate of the Nekomi Tech Motor Club’s director position! Sora’s determination, newfound racing skills, and secret shortcuts will put Keiichi’s technical know-how and experience to the test. Sora’s definitely changed as she’s gained the confidence to race … but will the Motor Club survive the “Hasegawa Curse” if she becomes director? • Sixteen volumes of all-ages fantasy and romantic humor available in the Dark Horse backlist! STAR WARS: EMPIRE #25—“IDIOT’S ARRAY” (PART 2 OF 2) RON MARZ (W), JEFF JOHNSON (A), and DAVID MICHAEL BECK (Cover) On sale September 1, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Beast and the Beauty join forces when Chewbacca teams up with smuggler Sheel Odala to free Han Solo from the clutches of a crime lord in the employ of the Empire. Odala is handy with a blaster, and an old friend. But there are some trust issues. See, she’s the one who betrayed Han to the Empire in the first place… Oh, and did we mention that Vader was on his way? • Star Wars action as you like it; leavened with humor, peril, and passion! STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 3—THE IMPERIAL PERSPECTIVE TPB WELLES HARTLEY (W), PAUL ALDEN (W), JEREMY BARLOW (W), RON MARZ (W), DAVIDÉ FABBRI (A), PATRICK BLAINE (A), and more! On sale October 27, SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 A loyal Stormtrooper, thwarted by the very bureaucracy which he serves, struggles to track down a Rebel saboteur on board the Death Star in the days and hours before the fateful Rebel attack. Darth Vader, the sole survivor of the explosion of the Death Star, crash lands on a primitive world where savagery is the key to survival. A young Imperial lieutenant learns all service comes at a price when his small company of Stormtroopers is attacked by thousands of angry aliens. Assassins from a planet destroyed by the Empire close on their target—the Dark Lord, Darth Vader. Collecting issues #13-#14 and #16-#19 of the Empire series. All told from the point of view of the major villains of the Star Wars galaxy—the Imperials. But, as these stories show, even the “bad guys” are no strangers to loyalty, honor, and sacrifice! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #69 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), JAN DUURSEMA and BRAD ANDERSON (Cover) On sale September 29, FC, 32pg, $2.99 “The Dreadnaughts Of Rendili” (1 of 3)—While Jedi Masters Saesee Tiin and Plo Koon fight to prevent a fleet of ships from falling into Separatist hands, Obi-Wan Kenobi discovers that the Separatists are not without dissension in their own ranks! On board the drifting hulk of a massive research ship, Obi-Wan finds himself taking sides with dark Jedi Quinlan Vos—who is wanted for the murder of a Senator—against another foe. Vos was once his friend, and the other enemy is one with whom Obi-Wan has crossed swords before. But has Obi-Wan been too hasty in deciding the lesser of two evils? Has Quin become the heartless killer everyone believes him to be? And will he help Obi-Wan escape the apparent death trap into which they fall, or abandon him to save his own skin? As we enter the home stretch leading to next year’s Episode III release, the events in Republic are coming to a collision point that is not to be missed! STAR WARS TALES #21 ROB WILLIAMS (W), SHANE MCCARTHY (W), NATHAN P. BUTLER (W), BRANDON BADEAUX (P), JAMES RAIZ (P), LEE BERMEJO (COVER) On sale September 8, FC, 64pg, (Bermejo and photo cover), $5.99 This is it—the beginning of a new direction for Star Wars Tales! Stepping away from the shorter, sillier Star Wars stories, with this issue Tales goes full-tilt toward a more exciting and sophisticated storytelling style. Cla$$war writer Rob Williams and Man of Steel artist Brandon Badeaux team up to bring you the story of Darca Nyl—a Jedi wandering the galaxy’s Outer Rim hunting for revenge and hiding a deadly secret. Writer Shane McCarthy presents a rag-tag group of convicts and cutthroats flying for the Empire’s glory in the feared TIE Fighter squadron called “Black Eight.” And Kyle Katarn, star of the hit video game Jedi Outcast, goes toe-to-toe with the vile Yuuzhan Vong, in an action-packed tale by Nathan P. Butler and James Raiz (Tokyo Storm Warning). • Cover by Lee Bermejo (Batman/Deathblow; Batman: Gotham Knights) • New-reader friendly — each story is self-contained and easily accessible. BETTIE PAGE BETTIE PAGE POKER SET On sale October 13, 100 multicolored poker chips in different denominations, 2 decks of playing cards in latching, hinged wooden carrying case, $74.99 BETTIE PAGE PLAYING CARDS On sale October 13, set of 52 plastic coated cards, plus two jokers, $4.99 If you play your cards right, you can sit opposite Bettie Page at the poker table! Dark Horse Deluxe is proud to present this impressive set, which includes 100 poker chips, multicolored for different denominations, each graced with Bettie’s smiling face and 2 decks of retro-style cards in a latching, hinged wooden carrying case with Bettie’s signature burned onto the lid. A beautiful color photo of Bettie on the beach is laminated into the inside of the case’s lid, so when it is opened for use our favorite pinup is the centerpiece of the high-stakes action. Case measures 8 1/2" x 7 7/8" x 2 1/4" closed. The Dark Horse design team has come up with a deck of cards that will provide a winner every time! On the back of each card is a playful photo of Bettie on the sand. Other tantalizing images of Bettie decorate the face cards: silly, seductive, demure, and outrageous, you can’t deny the appeal of everyone’s favorite pinup girl. Pack includes 52 plastic-coated cards, plus two jokers. Bettie is sure to bring luck to any hand! BETTIE PAGE RELISTS BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF HEARTS TP by Jim Silke FC/b&w, 96pg, 9" x 12", deluxe paperback format, coffee-table book (STAR01439) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF THE NILE TP by Jim Silke with additional pinup art by Dave Stevens SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12304) . . . $12.95 BETTIE PAGE BEACH TOWEL FC, 30" x 60", 100% cotton (STAR15878) . . . $24.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET Set of 4 full-color photo coasters (STAR13136) . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET #2 Four coasters, 4" square, 1/4" thick, full color, package in a full color box (STAR15766) . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE DRESS-UP MAGNET SET Full-color magnet set (STAR12265) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE FIGURE #2: PHOTO BETTIE 6 1/2" tall, 50’s motif, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13250) . . . $24.99 BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX #1 FC, embossed metal lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX #2: AMUSEMENT FC, embossed metal lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR15235) . . . $19.99 BETTIE PAGE ORNAMENT FC, packaged in a window box (STAR13093) . . . $19.99 BETTIE PAGE STICKERS Bettie Page sticker #1 (Devil Bettie), FC (STAR15175) . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #2 (Black Bettie), FC (STAR15176) . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #3 (Leopard Bettie), FC (STAR15177) . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #4 (Red Bettie), FC (STAR15178) . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Sticker #5—Leopard print, FC (STAR15387) . . . $1.99 Bettie Sticker #6—Ocean, FC (STAR15388) . . . $1.99 Bettie Sticker #7—On a pony, FC (STAR15389) . . . $1.99 Bettie Sticker #8—Yellow bikini, FC (STAR15390) . . . $1.99 BETTIE PAGE STICKER PACK: CLASSIC four-pack in a polybag and printed headercard with j-hook (AUG020053) . . . $6.99 BETTIE PAGE STICKER PACK: AMUSEMENT four-pack in a polybag and printed headercard with j-hook (AUG020054) . . . $6.99 BETTIE PAGE T-SHIRTS HAWAIIAN BETTIE Whte/Babydoll Small JUL010059 $17.99 Medium JUL010060 $17.99 Large JUL010061 $17.99 DEVIL BETTIE Red/Camisole/spaghetti strap tank Small JUL010070 $17.99 Medium JUL010071 $17.99 Large JUL010072 $17.99 LEOPARD BIKINI BETTIE Grey/Adult/Long Sleeve Medium STAR17285 $17.99 Large STAR17284 $17.99 X-Large STAR17286 $17.99 XX-Large STAR17287 $19.99 BETTIE IN LEOPARD BIKINI White w/ Maroon/Youth/ Raglan Small JUL010073 $17.99 Medium JUL010074 $17.99 Large JUL010075 $17.99 X-Large JUL010076 $17.99 BETTIE X3 White Ringer w/ Black/Adult Medium AUG010104 $17.99 Large AUG010105 $17.99 X-Large AUG010106 $17.99 XX-Large AUG010107 $19.99 WARHOL BETTIE White w/ black cap sleeves/Babydoll Small MAR033170 $17.99 Medium STAR17288 $17.99 Large SEP020070 $17.99 X-Large SEP020071 $17.99 BETTIE PAGE: WATER GAL! JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journals, 128 pages (AUG020050) . . . $9.99 BETTIE PAGE: WILD KINGDOM JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journals, 128 pages (AUG020049) . . . $9.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #3: CLEOPATRA Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10785) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER SERIES II #1: BLACK BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR12087). . . $39.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER SERIES II #2: LEOPARD BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR12305) . . . $39.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #3: DEVIL BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR13097). . . $39.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #4: RED BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR13497). . . $39.99 *********************** SHI SHI ZIPPO® LIGHTER On sale July 21, chrome zippo® lighter, with black and red image, $29.99 SHI COASTER SET On sale August 18, four 1/8” thick coasters, packed in a printed box, $12.99 Trained in the ways of the great warrior monks of medieval Kyoto—Ana Ishikawa’s sole mission in life is to seek out her family’s murderer and avenge their honor. Ana’s life becomes one of constant inner conflict between her programmed mission of revenge and the Christian leanings she secretly harbors. With her conflicted soul weakened, this vengeful obsession consumes Ana’s very being, as she transforms herself to Shi—the living embodiment of Death. Response to the comeback of Shi has been overwhelming, so we’ve decided to create more products featuring this beautiful warrior. Now, Billy Tucci’s compelling character can be found on a Zippo® Lighter and coaster set. The coaster set includes four full-color, square coasters depicting Shi in the four seasons. Surrounded by flowers and autumn leaves, Shi has never looked more attractive. These 1/8" thick, high-quality coasters come packed in a beautifully printed box. SHI deserves to be seen! *********************** KOTOBUKIYA BOBA FETT PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale September 15, 13", packaged in a color window box, $99.99 New! Just released in Japan! A new release in our import program of the award-winning Kotobukiya large vinyl Star Wars figures, this one is likely to prove to be one of the most popular releases of all. Certainly Boba Fett is the favorite of Star Wars fans everywhere, and the fantastic craftsmanship and attention to detail that are lavished on this figure make it one of the coolest collectibles available. KOTOBUKIYA SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT RELISTS KOTOBUKIYA ANAKIN SKYWALKER PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Poised and ready for battle, Anakin Skywalker conjures up all the excitement of filmdom’s most cherished space fantasy. 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box, $94.99 KOTOBUKIYA CLONE TROOPER PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT At the time of their introduction, the Republic clone trooper represented the future of galactic warfare. Far superior to the battle droid armies of the era, the clone troopers formed the backbone of the Republic’s new military initiative that battled against the forces of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box, $94.99 KOTOBUKIYA DARTH VADER PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Dark Horse has been able to secure a new supply of popular Darth Vader soft vinyl figure. This was our first release in the series and sold out upon arrival. Here’s your chance to acquire the figure that Toyfare magazine named “Best of the Best.” 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box, $99.99 KOTOBUKIYA JANGO FETT PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Jango Fett is one of the galaxy’s deadliest bounty hunters, the basis of the clone army, and father to Boba Fett. 11" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in awindow box, $99.99 KOTOBUKIYA OBI-WAN KENOBI PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Master and teacher to Anakin Skywalker, captured as he rushes into battle. This masterfully sculpted model, which is very easily assembled, stands thirteen inches tall and comes in a full-color window box. 11" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in awindow box, $94.99 KOTOBUKIYA YODA & MACE WINDU PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT In this kit, we unleash the dynamic duo of Jedi masters Yoda and Mace Windu. This model kit captures the two warriors as they prepare for combat. A model kit I see in your future. 11.4" (Mace) and 4.7" (Yoda) tall, vinyl figures, packaged in window box, $99.99 ************************* T-SHIRTS On sale August 18 Finally! T-shirts from our #1 selling book: Trigun! People have been asking for these images on a number of products, but the most-requested item was a T-shirt. You get what you ask for at Dark Horse Comics … Not only do we have 4 designs on 5 different styles of shirt from the Trigun series, but we’re also offering 2 designs from the popular Hellsing series. TRIGUN: CROSS/BLACK/LONG SLEEVE TEE/ADULT M-XXL $24.99 HELLSING: BATS/BLACK/LONG SLEEVE TEE/ADULT M-XXL $24.99 GACHA! SPIDERMAN FIGURES DISNEY FIGURES SERIES 2 SIMPSONS DANGLERS Available Now! MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES ALSO AVAILABLE RETAILERS: TO SEE IMAGES FOR ALL AVAILABLE SETS, SEE YOUR ORDER FORM FOR DETAILS. FINDING NEMO G.I. JOE MINIVIEWERS HAMTARO FIGURE COLLECTION SERIES 1 KIM POSSIBLE MUGS LILO & STITCH LORD OF THE RINGS THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING BUST FIGURE COLLECTION SERIES 1 LORD OF THE RINGS THE TWO TOWERS BUST FUGURE COLLECTION SERIES 2 LORD OF THE RINGS MINIVIEWERS MICKEY PARACHUTE FIGURES POKEMON BOBBLE HEADS SIMPSONS BOBBLE HEADS #2 SIMPSONS KEYCHAINS SIMPSONS MUGS WINNIE THE POOH BIRTHSTONE RINGS WINNIE THE POOH FRUIT FIGURE KEYCHAINS ************************* TIM BURTON TOXIC BOY SQUISHY TOY On sale September 15, soft, rubbery body with a squishy, gel-filled head, stands 7 & 1/4" tall, $9.99 Visionary director Tim Burton is also the author/illustrator of The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories. Now Dark Horse Comics brings you merchandise based on characters from this work, with the full participation and approval of Tim Burton himself! ALSO AVAILABLE TIM BURTON ROBOT BOY LUNCHBOX 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" lunch box, (JAN040087), $14.99 TIM BURTON’S TRAGIC THOUGHTS JOURNAL FC, concealed spiral-bound journal, includes a non replaceable battery that will light the journal up to 1,000 hits of the on switch, (SEP030078), $12.99 STAIN BOY PVC SET Three painted 4" figures (Stain Boy, Robot Boy, Girl with Many Eyes), packaged in a full color window box, (JUN030071), $14.99 TOXIC BOY PVC Three painted 4" figures (Toxic Boy, Mummy Boy, Penguin Boy) , packaged in a full color window box, (JUN030072), $14.99 PIN CUSHION QUEEN PVC SET Three painted 4" figures (Pin Cushion Queen, Brie Boy, Staring Girl), packaged in a full- color window box, (OCT030056), $14.99 OYSTER BOY PVC SET Three painted 4" figures (Oyster Boy, Junk Girl, and Boy with Nails in His Eyes), packaged in a full-color window box, (STAR19559), $14.99 TIM BURTON STICKERS Burton Sticker: Toxic Boy, (AUG030069), $1.99 Burton Sticker: Stain Boy, (AUG030070), $1.99 Burton Sticker: Girl with Many Eyes, (AUG030067), $1.99 Burton Sticker: Pin Cushion Queen, (AUG030068), $1.99 Also available as a four-pack in a polybag and printed headercard with j-hook, (AUG0300710), $5.99 WRISTBANDS Terrycloth wrist band with embroidered patch (Toxic Boy), (NOV030080), $4.99 Terrycloth wrist band with embroidered patch (Stain Boy), (NOV030081), $4.99 T-SHIRTS SKULL/TOXIC BOY/LONG SLEEVE INTERLOCK SHIRT W/FINE RIB STRIPES ON SLEEVES/ADULT M-XL $24.99 XXL $25.99 OYSTER BOY/ PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 VOODOO HEART/CAMISOLE SPAGHETTI STRAP/ BLACK/ADULT S-XL $17.99 STAIN BOY/ PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 STAR19582 STOCK UP ON ALL YOUR FAVORITE COMIC BOOK BACK ISSUES! 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Batman tries to maintain order in Gotham with the help of the G.C.P.D. But will it be enough when the Ravens hit town? And in the backup, Part 2 of the 3-part “Low.” On sale Sept 1 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #183 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Brad Walker & Troy Nixey Cover by Brian Haberlin “War Games,” Act 2, Part 2! Faced with overwhelming numbers of criminals at war, Batman realizes it’s time to join the enemy…in the form of Matches Malone! Plus, the return of Jim Gordon! On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #97 Written by Devin Grayson Art by Mike Lilly & Andy Owens Cover by Scott McDaniel & Owens “War Games,” Act 2, Part 3! Scarface and Penguin each make a power play, but who’ll come out on top? And the tantalizing Tarantula joins the Bat-team, to the disbelief of Dick Grayson’s former lover, Oracle! On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #57 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Al Barrionuevo & Francis Portela Cover by Jae Lee “War Games,” Act 2, Part 4! With Gotham City plunged into a blackout, Tarantula attempts to take down the Penguin…but she’s gonna have to get through Deadshot first! Meanwhile, Hush makes a decision that will have a devastating impact on the gang war! On sale Sept 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ROBIN #130 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Jon Proctor & Robert Campanella Cover by Dustin Nguyen “War Games,” Act 2, Part 5! Tim and Jack Drake try to help any way they can at the increasingly overrun clinic of Leslie Thompkins. Meanwhile, Steph is in the fight of her life against the mysterious mastermind apparently steering the events of “War Games!” On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATGIRL #56 Written by Dylan Horrocks Art by Mike Huddleston & Jesse Delperdang Cover by James Jean “War Games,” Act 2, Part 6! Batgirl takes on Lynx and the Shadow Dragons, who aim to take over Leslie Thompkins’ clinic and make it their own private hospital. But what will be the price of victory in a battle waged among the dead and dying? On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN #35 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti “War Games,” Act 2, Part 7! Batman commits a shocking act that will alter his relationship with the G.C.P.D.! And while Selina fights for her turf against the Ravens, the Dark Knight races toward a meeting that will swing the war into his favor — even though he’s unknowingly about to aid his biggest enemy! On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN #632 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Kinsun & Aaron Sowd Cover by Matt Wagner “War Games,” Act 2, Part 8! As the Gang War rages, Batman comes face-to-face with one of his deadliest foes: Zeiss! Does the Dark Knight stand a chance against the one man who can anticipate his every move? On sale Sept 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN: WAR DRUMS TP Written by Bill Willingham and Andersen Gabrych Art by Pete Woods, Damion Scott, Brad Walker, Cam Smith & Troy Nixey Cover by James Jean War has hit Gotham City…but the stage was set in the issues collected in this action- packed trade paperback! The startling prelude to 2004's "War Games," the collection features stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #790-#796 and ROBIN #126-#128 with a new cover by James Jean! A talented pop star goes missing and Leslie Thompkins, the most important woman in Bruce Wayne’s life, vanishes. Batman is drawn into an all-out battle for the section of Gotham City known as The Hill, but is taxed to the limit by new threats and trouble within his circle of allies. And when Tim Drake gives up his Robin identity after his father discovers his secret, Batman gets an unexpected – and unwelcome – replacement in the form of Spoiler! On sale Sept 8 / 256 pg / FC / $17.95 US BATMAN: CHILD OF DREAMS SC - RELIST Written by Kis Asamiya Translated by Max Allan Collins Art and cover by Asamiya Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: HONG KONG SC, this is a mammoth adventure by manga sensation Kia Asamiya featuring the World’s Greatest Detective in action in both Gotham and Tokyo, locked in mortal combat with his greatest enemies! On sale Sept 29 • 352 pg, B&W, $19.95 US BATMAN: HONG KONG SC Written by Doug Moench Art and cover by Tony Wong 2003’s thrilling tale of the Dark Knight teaming with the Night Dragon on the other side of the globe arrives as a beautiful softcover! Will the Dark Knight’s methods and techniques be effective in a foreign country with different laws and customs? On sale Sept 29 • 128 pg, FC, $17.95 US BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Gardner Fox, Bill Finger and Whitney Ellsworth Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos and Sheldon Moldoff Cover by Kane & Robinson Now available for just $19.95, this volume collects BATMAN #1-4 and DETECTIVE COMICS #33-34! Also back in print is BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 2, available for $49.95, collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #51-70! Advance-solicited; on sale Nov 10 • 224 pg, FC, $19.95 US BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT ADVENTURES TP - RELIST Written by Kelly Puckett Art and cover by Mike Parobeck & Rick Burchett Reoffered to coincide with THE BATMAN STRIKES #1, this volume collects THE BATMAN ADVENTURES #7-12, and features appearances by Harley Quinn, the Riddler, Batgirl, Poison Ivy, Clayface and more! On sale Sept 15 • 144 pg, FC, $7.95 US BATMAN IN THE EIGHTIES TP Written by Len Wein, Doug Moench, Mike W. Barr, Gerry Conway, Marv Wolfman, Barbara J. Randall, Alan Brennert Art by Michael Golden, Alan Davis, Paul Neary, Gene Colan, Klaus Janson, George Pérez, Romeo Tanghal, Don Newton, Alfredo Alcala, Walter Simonson, Dick Giordano, Trevor Von Eeden, Rodin Rodriguez, Jim Aparo, and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Aparo The best Batman stories of the 1980s are presented in BATMAN IN THE EIGHTIES, a new collection featuring nine thrilling stories of the Dark Knight Detective featuring Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, the Joker, Penguin, and the Scarecrow! This volume contains “Shadow Play” (from BATMAN #348), “He With Secrets Fears the Sound” (DETECTIVE COMICS #518), “When Velvet Paws Caress the Ground” (DETECTIVE COMICS #519), “A Batman and the Outsiders Primer” (DC SAMPLER #3), “To Kill a Legend” (DETECTIVE COMICS #500), “Transition” (NEW TITANS #55), “Pieces of Penguin” (BATMAN #384), “Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker…!” (BATMAN #321), “The Player on the Other Side,” (BATMAN SPECIAL #1), and “Fear For Sale” (DETECTIVE COMICS #571), complete with introduction and chapter notes by comics historian John Wells. On sale Sept 15 / 192 pg / FC / $19.95 US BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN TP - RELIST Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale Reoffered to coincide with Loeb & Sale’s CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #1, this stylish trade collects their Eisner Award-winning maxiseries! Featuring a brand-new cover by Sale, plus additional sketches and script for unused pages. On sale Sept 29 • 368 pg, FC, $19.95 US BATMAN: NO MAN’S LAND VOL. 1 TP - RELIST Written by Bob Gale & Devin Grayson Art by Alex Maleev, Dale Eaglesham, Batt, and various Cover by Maleev Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: WAR DRUMS TP, this collection reprints the NO MAN'S LAND special, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #83-84, BATMAN #563- 564, DETECTIVE COMICS #730-731, and BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #116. On sale Sept 8 • 200 pg, FC, $17.95 US BIRDS OF PREY #73 Written by Gail Simone Art by Ron Adrian, Alex Lei & Rob Lea Cover by Mark Texeira The climax to "Between Dark and Dawn!" In the first of two semimonthly issues, the Huntress and Vixen face impossible odds, and a solo Oracle challenges a surprise powerhouse villain on his own turf! On sale Sept 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BIRDS OF PREY #74 Written by Gail Simone Art by Ed Benes Cover by Greg Land & Jay Leisten Shipping semimonthly! After the painful events of "Between Dark and Dawn", the Birds clash over tactics, while Canary solos on a much more personal mission... On sale Sept 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #1 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale The Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale returns to further the exciting adventures they began in BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN and followed into BATMAN: DARK VICTORY! This 6-part noir series, guest-starring Batman and a host of Gotham’s most colorful and dangerous villains, chronicles Catwoman’s mysterious trip to Italy and her dealings with the deadly Falcone crime family. Don’t miss this tale of a defining moment in the career of Gotham’s sexiest cat burglar! On sale Sept 29 / 32 pg / 1 of 6 / $3.50 US Edited by Mark Chiarello GOTHAM CENTRAL #23 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Michael Lark & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Lark Get the real-life perspective on “War Games!” Writer Greg Rucka (ACTION COMICS, WONDER WOMAN) returns as the detectives of the G.C.P.D. grapple with a war that’s too widespread for them handle alone! On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN/CATWOMAN: TRAIL OF THE GUN #2 Written by Ann Nocenti Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver The race for the world’s deadliest weapon concludes! Strange alliances are made as Catwoman teams with her rivals — and Batman — to find the gun that never misses. But when she’s accused of murder, she realizes there’ll be a lot more twists and turns before anyone reaches their goal! On sale Sept 1 • 2 of 2 • Prestige Format • 48 pg, FC, $5.95 US Superman Section SUPERMAN #209 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams “For Tomorrow” by the white-hot team of Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continues! Pushed to his mental boundaries, Superman decides to destroy the cause of the mysterious vanishings in front of the world. But how will the people of Earth react to this seemingly benevolent action? Meanwhile, Father Leone makes a confession of his own that will turn this story upside down. Don’t miss what’s sure to be one of the most talked- about Superman stories in years! On sale Sept 29 / 32 pg / FC / $2.50 US ACTION COMICS #819 Written by Chuck Austen Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos Cover by Arthur Adams Introducing Sodom & Gomorrah, a new husband-and-wife super-villain team prepared to give Superman a sound beating! Plus, some startling new developments in Clark's relationship with Lana Lang. On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #632 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Matthew Clark & Nelson Cover by Gene Ha A new villain — Propaganda — emerges and turns public opinion against the Man of Steel! Plus, Lois deals with the aftermath of her assignment on the frontlines in the Middle-Eastern nation of Umec. On sale Sept 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #14 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Meriño Superstar artists Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Meriño join celebrated writer Jeph Loeb for the 5-part arc "Asbolute Power!" In the aftermath of last issue's devastating battle with Darkseid, the Earth wakes up to a brand new world order — one in which Batman and Superman rule with an iron fist. Humankind has just two choices: obey or die! How did things get this way? Is there anyone left who can stop them? On sale Sept 22 / 32 pg / FC / $2.95 US Edited by Eddie Berganza SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS TP - RELIST Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale Reoffered to coincide with the release of CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #1, this trade collects Loebs’ & Tim Sale’s popular miniseries. Clark Kent leaves the wheat fields of Kansas behind in this moving story told through four different points of view over four seasons. On sale Sept 29 • 208 pg, FC, $14.95 US SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL VOL. 3 TP Written by John Byrne & Marv Wolfman Art by Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Terry Austin, Dick Giordano, Karl Kesel and Mike Machlan Cover by Ordway The third collection of Superman stories from the ’80s reprints SUPERMAN #4-6, ACTION COMICS #587-589, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #427-429, and features a new cover and introduction by artist Jerry Ordway! On sale Sept 1 • 208 pg, FC, $19.95 US SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL VOL. 1 TP - RELIST Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne Cover by Jerry Ordway Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL VOL. 3, this trade paperback collects the landmark miniseries THE MAN OF STEEL #1-6, which redefined Superman in the mid-’80s! On sale Sept 1 • 160 pg, FC, $9.95 US SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL VOL. 2 TP - RELIST Written by John Byrne & Marv Wolfman Art by Byrne, Terry Austin, Dick Giordano & Jerry Ordway Cover by Ordway Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL VOL. 3, this trade collects SUPERMAN #1-3, ACTION COMICS #585-587 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #424-426, reintroducing readers to the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid, and more! On sale Sept 1 • 224 pg, FC, $19.95 US SUPERMAN: TRUE BRIT HC Written by Kim “Howard” Johnson & John Cleese Art and cover by John Byrne & Mark Farmer Get ready for SUPERMAN: TRUE BRIT, an original hardcover graphic novel with a new take on the Superman legend, courtesy of writer Kim "Howard" Johnson (Monty Python: The First 280 Years) and with some help from, in his comics debut, Monty Python's John Cleese (Fawlty Towers, A Fish Called Wanda). And with art by fan-favorites John Byrne (JLA, DOOM PATROL) & Mark Farmer (JLA: ANOTHER NAIL), this book is sure to be Super! In this humorous, veddy British tale, the Last Son of Krypton's rocket ship crash-lands in an English town even smaller than Smallville, where the infant Kal-El is taken in by adoptive parents — the Clarks — who raise their son Colin to hide his powers, because the worst thing anyone can do is stand out from the crowd. But when Colin grows up to become a mild-mannered reporter working for the Daily Smear, a powerful tabloid newspaper dedicated to uncovering the biggest story of the century, he finds that the key to his success may be in going public. What will the neighbours think? Advance-solicited; on sale Oct 13 / 96 pg / FC / $24.95 US Edited by Mike Carlin SMALLVILLE #10 Written by Clint Carpenter Art by Tom Derenick & Adam DeKraker Cover by John Van Fleet Who shot Lionel Luthor? Lex tries to get to the bottom of this mystery, but he might not like what he finds out. Plus, Lana and Chloe go on a roadtrip. On sale Sept 22 • 48 pg, FC, $3.95 US DCU Section ADAM STRANGE #1 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Pascal Ferry Andy Diggle reinvented a classic character with the VERTIGO hit SWAMP THING…now, teamed with Pascal Ferry (ACTION COMICS, TOM STRONG), Diggle sets his sights on DC's premiere science-fiction hero: Adam Strange! In this action-packed 8-issue miniseries, things have changed drastically for Strange. Once the greatest hero of the distant planet Rann, he’s now a wanted man on Earth. Pursued by the police and hunted by aliens, Strange has learned that his adopted planet has been destroyed. With his wife and daughter gone, is there any hope left, or is this the end of the space hero? Sit back for a thrilling ride that takes one man on a trek though the DC Universe to rediscover the remnants of the L.E.G.I.O.N., the Darkstars, the Omega Men, and more as he faces a threat that will herald a galactic war! On sale Sept 29 / 32 pg / 1 of 8 / FC / $2.95 US Edited by Eddie Berganza ADAM STRANGE: MAN OF TWO WORLDS TP - RELIST Written by Richard Bruning Art and cover by Andy Kubert Reoffered to coincide with ADAM STRANGE #1, this trade paperback collects the 1990 3-issue Prestige Format miniseriest! Adam Strange’s childhood on Earth is explored, his relationship with his estranged family is revealed, and secrets of Rann are uncovered! On sale Sept 29 • 160 pg, FC, $19.95 US AQUAMAN #22 Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy "With the Fishes,” Part 2 of 3. The Eel tightens his grip on Sub Diego, and since he can manipulate the actual motion of water, that grip quickly becomes a stranglehold! Even worse, the Eel has figured out how to strike at Aquaman in a very personal way. On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOODHOUND #3 Written by Dan Jolley Art by Leonard Kirk & Robin Riggs Cover by Dave Johnson The hunt for the super-powered serial killer continues as Clevenger reveals the unique gift that's made him invaluable to the F.B.I. But will his equally powerful gift for causing trouble keep the investigation from finding its target in time? On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US CAPER #12 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Tom Fowler The grand finale to the thrilling miniseries! Lou and Richie have been chased, cursed out, shot at, seduced, and run ragged, all because they have a disembodied hand. Life, death, and Lou and Richie's mountain of pop-culture memorabilia all rest on who gets the hand! MATURE READERS On sale Sept 29 • 12 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #4 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin The origins of the Challengers are revealed…and one will fall! The curtain is pulled back just enough to get a glimpse of who our heroes are, who they were, and how they came to be. But which of the Challengers will meet their fate? On sale Sept 8 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN MUST DIE TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale The 8-issue miniseries that was Lobe & Sale’s first DC collaboration is collected in a thrilling trade paperback! Plus, a never-before-printed 12-page tale from the same period, plus the original series covers by Brian Bolland, Kyle Baker, Matt Wagner, Mark Hempel, Gil Kane, Michael Golden and Sale, an intro by Loeb and a new cover by Sale! On sale Sept 29 • 224 pg, FC, $19.95 US DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #6 Written by Darwyn Cooke Art and cover by Cooke Darwyn Cooke’s epic miniseries concludes as post-war America faces a monstrous threat older than Vandal Savage! Will this challenge bring America and its heroes back together or tear them apart? Featuring Green Lantern, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and more! On sale Sept 29 • 6 of 6 • 64 pg, FC, $6.95 US DOOM PATROL #4 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne "The Waters Under the World" are unusually deadly for the Doom Patrol as they confront a horrific, ancient species that stands between them and the rescue of a lost team of scientists! And why won't the Chief let Nudge join the Doom Patrol's mission? On sale Sept 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ENGINEHEAD #6 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Ted McKeever The miniseries continues with a Hollywood brawl when Enginehead really starts losing it and the Metal Men are sent in to bring him down! All is lost until Tin realizes what Enginehead truly is and gives a small part of himself to make Enginehead "flexible." On sale Sept 1 • 6 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FALLEN ANGEL #15 Written by Peter David Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco Cover by Brian Stelfreeze The head of the Hierarchy has given Juris an ultimatum: He can dispose of the Fallen Angel or lose his position running Bete Noire and possibly his life! How dedicated is Juris to protecting his former lover? The Angel's life hangs on the answer. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THE FLASH #214 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Howard Porter & Livesay Cover by Ethan Van Sciver Part 1 of the 3-part “Sins of the Father,” guest-starring Green Arrow, Hawkman, Zatanna and The Atom, and tying into IDENTITY CRISIS! The Flash has a personal crisis when he discovers that not everything he believed about the legacy of Barry Allen is true! On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US FIRESTORM #5 Written by Dan Jolley Art and cover by ChrisCross & Rob Stull Part 2 of "Everybody Wants You," guest-starring Superman and The Flash! Tortured with guilt following the discovery of a horrifying new facet of his power, Jason Rusch must accept that even Firestorm the Nuclear Man can't always survive on his own. On sale Sept 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FRACTION #6 Written by David Tischman Art and cover by Timothy Green II DC Focus They’ve survived a full-scale attack by the Suit’s makers, kept the Philadelphia cops at bay, and strengthened their loyalty to one another. But where do four small-town boys’ lives go from here, when nothing can ever be the same again? Final issue. On sale Sept 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN ARROW #42 Written by Judd Winick Art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Cover by Marcos Martín & Alvaro Lopez In Part 3 of “New Blood,” Brick — Star City’s newest heavy-hitter — shakes the city to its very foundations with a terrifying assault. Can Ollie and his new sidekick save the day? And will the Arrow team ever recover from a shocking new revelation? On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN #181 Written by Ron Marz Art by Luke Ross & Rodney Ramos Cover by Brandon Peterson “Homecoming?” reaches its shocking finale! Kyle's ultimate showdown with Major Force rampages across the Earth and beyond, and only one will walk away. Everything Kyle has experienced as Green Lantern leads to a decision that will change him forever! Final issue. On sale Sept 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US HARD TIME #8 Written by Steve Gerber Art and cover by Brian Hurtt DC Focus Escape from State Penitentiary! Leaving his unconscious body in its solitary cell, Ethan soars above the prison walls — where his travels reveal what’s happened in the world he left behind. On sale Sept 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HAWKMAN #32 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose Cover by Kevin Nowlan Hawkman and The Atom travel to the frozen wastelands of Antarctica! Together they uncover a hidden city built during World War II where a forgotten enemy lurks in the shadows waiting for the chance to break free from its icy prison. On sale Sept 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US H-E-R-O #20 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by Kelsey Shannon In Part 2 of the 4-part"Picking up the Pieces,” former H-device user Tony Finch finally has his chance to be a super-villain thanks to a super-powered maniac. When they try to recruit other former users, can a battered Robby Reed beat them to the punch? On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US IDENTITY CRISIS #4 Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by Michael Turner The most talked-about miniseries of 2004 continues! How could anyone get past the Thanagarian, Martian, Apokoliptian and Kryptonian security systems installed since the murder of a loved one in IDENTITY CRISIS #1? And look out, because new suspects in the serial killings just may start involving the villains’ loved ones too! On sale Sept 15 / 40 pg / FC / 4 of 7 / $3.95 US JLA #105 Written by Chuck Austen Art and cover by Ron Garney The penultimate chapter of the 6-part “The Pain of the Gods!” Wonder Woman faces a manic battle with a new villainess, only to be left with concerns about her own mortality. And Superman – who has died and lived to tell the tale — offers the best advice. On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JLA #106 Written by Chuck Austen Art and cover by Ron Garney The dramatic conclusion to “The Pain of the Gods!” The League confronts the inevitable fact, that not everything they do is perceived as being “good.” But can they regroup to forge ahead with their never-ending battle? On sale Sept 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JLA SECRET FILES 2004 Written by Joe Kelly, Kurt Busiek and various Art by John Byrne, Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, Ed McGuinness, Dexter Vines, Ron Garney, Doug Hazlewood, and Dan Green Cover by Garney & Green When two unexpected threats menace the world, the JLA and the Elite must bring about multiple defeats! Plus, in the aftermath of JLA/AVENGERS, the Crime Syndicate of Amerika discovers its universe is no longer safe, setting the stage for October's new JLA story arc! On sale Sept 15 • 48 pg, FC, $4.95 US JLA VOL. 13: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT TP Written by Joe Kelly and Rick Veitch Art by Darryl Banks, Wayne Faucher, Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, Duncan Rouleau & Aaron Sowd Cover by Mahnke & Nguyen Reoffered to coincide with JLA Vol. 14: TRIAL BY FIRE TP, this trade paperback collects JLA #77-82, collecting two great tales of the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes! On sale Sept 22 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US JLA VOL. 14: TRIAL BY FIRE TP Written by Joe Kelly Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Mahnke The Burning arrives in this thrilling trade paperback collecting JLA #84-89! The surviving members of the JLA unravel the secret of a creature of unimaginable power and fight to prevent it from unleashing World War III! On sale Sept 22 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US JSA #65 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by J.H. Williams III Part 1 of the 2-part “Out of Time!” Since the JSA's battle against Black Adam, Rick Tyler has been lost in time. Rex Tyler, the original Hourman, must journey into the timestream itself in search of his only son. But the rescue mission may not go as planned! On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JSA: STRANGE ADVENTURES #2 Written by Kevin J. Anderson Art by Barry Kitson & Gary Erskine Cover by John Watson The thrilling miniseries continues! Lord Dynamo and his robot-zombie henchmen continue to wreak havoc until he offers to save the human race, cure all diseases and end world hunger…but the price he demands may cost two JSA members everything! On sale Sept 15 • 2 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #3 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Vera Black is alone against the Brothers Blood…until the rest of Justice League Elite gets its act together! The team’s actually looking pretty cool — until the man they’re protecting gets murdered! And from all evidence, it looks like one of the Elite may have done it! On sale Sept 1 • 3 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US KINETIC #7 Written by Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Warren Pleece DC Focus Tom faces his greatest challenge: winning the heart of a girl! No super- powers can help him now! All of the immaturity, none of the responsibility! On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US MANHUNTER #2 Written by Mark Andreyko Art by Jésus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Jae Lee The action-packed new series continues as the Manhunter takes to the streets! After her first night out as Manhunter, Kate Spencer is black and blue and haunted by a foreboding dream. Even worse, L.A. is in an uproar over Copperhead’s death by the Manhunter’s hand — drawing the vengeful attention of Shadow Thief. And Kate’s son arrives for a custody visit, which quickly goes sour! On sale Sept 22 / 32 pg / FC / $2.50 US THE MONOLITH #8 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Tomm Coker Cover by James Jean The explosive conclusion to the 3-part “Friendly Fire,” featuring guest artist Tomm Coker (BLOOD & WATER) and guest-starring Batman! The tragic truth behind the Incinerator’s attacks is revealed as the Monolith and Batman race to stop his next bombing! On sale Sept 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US OUTSIDERS #16 Written by Judd Winick Art by Dwayne Turner & Nelson Cover by Ian Churchill Conflicts between Nightwing and Arsenal's leadership come to a head in the aftermath of the Fearsome Five confrontation, and Jade is forced to exert her power over the team. Will Jenny Hayden become the new leader of the Outsiders? On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US PLASTIC MAN #10 Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker Hey, it’s the slam-bang Plas Halloween issue (ok, so we’re a little early)! What happens when Plastic Man takes on a vampire? Bet that’ll leave a mark! On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US PLASTIC MAN: ON THE LAM TP Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker Kyle Baker brings his manic energy to this collection of PLASTIC MAN #1-6, featuring an all-new, plastic vinyl cover! Plas, with sidekick Woozy Winks, gets into all sorts of trouble as his not-so-innocent past as criminal "Eel" O'Brien comes back to haunt him! Advance-solicited; on sale Nov 17 • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC - RELIST Written by Jack Cole Art and cover by Cole Reoffered to coincide with PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC, this hardcover reprints POLICE COMICS #50-58 and PLASTIC MAN #4! Featuring an introduction by Bill Schelly and a host of innovative and unusual Golden Age Plastic Man tales. On sale Sept 29 • 204 pg, FC, $49.95 US PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC Written by Jack Cole Art by Cole, Alex Kotzky, Bart Tumey, and Andre LeBlanc Cover by Cole Collecting for the first time the Plastic Man features from PLASTIC MAN COMICS #5-6 and Police Comics #56-65! In this volume, featuring a foreword by Michael T. Gilbert (Mr. Monster), Plas faces a super-gunsmith of the underworld, crushes The Crab, and more! On sale Sept 29 • 204 pg, FC, $49.95 US RICHARD DRAGON #5 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Detroit has become a slaughterhouse! The police want answers from the Motor City’s newest bone-breakers: Richard Dragon and the Bronze Tiger. Can our heroes clear their names and still take down the nefarious Circle of Six? On sale Sept 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SCRATCH #4 Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth What’s freakier and more out of control: a 600-pound werewolf that’s barely old enough to vote, or the mob that’s ready to kill him? The mob blames Scratch for their children’s disappearances — though he and his new girlfriend Sage are closer than ever to uncovering the truth! On sale Sept 1 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US STARMAN: GRAND GUIGNOL TP Written by James Robinson Art by Peter Snejbjerg Cover by Andrew Robinson This massive trade paperback — the penultimate volume in the STARMAN saga — reprints STARMAN #61-73! Jack Knight’s worst nightmare becomes reality, as Opal City burns to the ground and chaos ensues, with hundreds of villains seizing the chance to strike. On sale Sept 22 • 296 pg, FC, $19.95 US STARMAN: STARS MY DESTINATION TP - RELIST Written by James Robinson & David S. Goyer Art by Peter Snejbjerg, Keith Champagne, Stephen Sadowski, Chris Weston, and John McCrea Cover by Tony Harris Reoffered to coincide with STARMAN: GRAND GUIGNOL TP, this trade collects STARMAN #55-60. Jack Knight continues his star-spanning journey through space with the help of guest-stars such as the Omega Men's Tigorr and the New Gods’ Fastbak. On sale Sept 22 • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US TEEN TITANS #15 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Tom Grummett & Lary Stucker Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines The shocking conclusion to the 3-part “Beast Boys and Girls” introduces the Titans' newest villain: the enigmatic Zookeeper! In order to help those around him, Beast Boy must make a decision between his past and future! On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TEEN TITANS #16 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza Part 1 of “Lost To The Legion,” a story that continues in the TEEN TITANS/LEGION SPECIAL! Superboy and Wonder Girl’s first date is interrupted when a cosmic storm comes to claim Superboy, tossing him into the far future to face a threat only the combined might of the Titans and the Legion can handle! On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TEEN TITANS/LEGION SPECIAL Written by Mark Waid & Geoff Johns Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos Cover by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning Don’t miss this 48-page Special by acclaimed writers Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS) & Mark Waid (SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT, EMPIRE) and the hot new art team behind ACTION COMICS: Ivan Reis & Marc Campos! In a story that continues from this month’s TEEN TITANS#16, the Titans find themselves in the 31st Century teamed with the Legion against a threat that even their combined might not be able to handle. Win or lose the future is about to change! This Special features a 6-page prelude to the new LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES by Mark Waid and Barry Kitson coming in December! On sale Sept 29 / 48 pg / FC / $3.50 US Co-edited by Eddie Berganza & Stephen Wacker THE TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY TP - RELIST Written by Judd Winick Art by Alé Garza, Trevor Scott, Lary Stucker, & Marlo Alquiza Cover by Garza & Scott Reoffered to coincide with the TEEN TITANS/LEGION SPECIAL, this trade paperback collects the 3-issue miniseries that brought an end to two DC super-teams and paved the way for the birth of the Teen Titans and Outsiders! On sale Sept 29 • 80 pg, FC, $6.95 US TOUCH #6 Written by John Francis Moore Art and cover by Wes Craig & Prentis Rollins DC Focus Cooper is in a load of trouble. The man he's chosen to endow with super powers has gone missing, and a dirty cop is dangerously close to discovering his secret! Will Cooper escape the long arm of the law? Will he take his powers back? Final issue. On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WONDER WOMAN #208 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Cover by J.G. Jones As "Stoned" continues, Diana travels to the White House to prevent war between the U.S. and Themyscira. But an uninvited guest has different plans for Wonder Woman! On sale Sept 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US WONDER WOMAN: CHALLENGE OF THE GODS TP Written by George Pérez & Len Wein Art by Pérez & Bruce Patterson Cover by Pérez This second volume reprinting Pérez's remarkable run on WONDER WOMAN collects WONDER WOMAN #7-14, featuring the debut of the deadly Cheetah! CHALLENGE OF THE GODS also features a new cover by Pérez and a gallery section of rare art! On sale Sept 8 • 176 pg, FC, $19.95 US Johnny DC Section THE BATMAN STRIKES! #1 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Writer Bill Matheny (LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION) and artists Christopher Jones (JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES) & Terry Beatty (BATMAN ADVENTURES) bring the stunning action of Cartoon Network’s The Batman! It’s a time of challenge for young Bruce Wayne, heir and CEO of Wayne Industries by day, caped vigilante by night. The Batman has patrolled Gotham’s streets for three years, and, though he’s still an urban legend to most citizens, he’s made a dent in crime. But now Gotham’s attracted a new class of villains like the Joker, Penguin, Man-Bat, Bane and Catwoman. And a young detective of the Gotham P.D. is determined to restore the force’s reputation and unmask the vigilante! In this debut issue, when the vengeful Penguin pulls a heist that could reveal Wayne’s secret and destroy vast portions of the city, the Batman will have to use every resource at his disposal! On sale Sept 15 / FC / 32 pg / Monthly / $2.25 US Edited by Joan Hilty CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #1 Written by Sholly Fisch, Mo Willems & Robbie Busch Art by Matt Peters, Robert R. Smith, Mike Kazaleh, Robert Pope, Jeff Albrecht & Matt Jenkins Cover by Pope An all-new anthology packed with adventures and puzzles, starring your favorite Cartoon Network characters from Codename: Kids Next Door, Dexter’s Laboratory, Ed, Edd, & Eddy, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Johnny Bravo, and Courage the Cowardly Dog! On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #1 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Marc Campos & Eddie Wagner Cover by Ben Caldwell A new monthly series based on Cartoon Network’s all-new Justice League Unlimited cartoon! JLU features the world’s most powerful heroes from all corners of the DCU. Each issue features familiar JLA members such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman alongside new allies such as Black Canary, The Question, Booster Gold, Green Arrow and even Shining Knight! In the pulse-pounding premiere, the League bands together, only to witness its most powerful members calling it quits! What enigmatic foe is responsible for Superman, Wonder Woman and Captain Atom throwing in the towel? Can Zatanna, Batman and The Flash pull it together before it’s too late? On sale Sept 1 / FC / 32 pg / Monthly / $2.25 US Edited by Tom Palmer, Jr. LOONEY TUNES #118 Written by Earl Kress, Sam Agro Art by David Alvarez, Walter Carzon, Neal Sternecky, Mike DeCarlo, Ruben Torreiro & Scott McRae Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo By popular demand: a full issue of “Duck Dodgers in the 24-1/2th Century!” Everyone’s favorite bungling space ranger Daffy Duck, battles Martians, Neptunian Peanut Creatures and evil party clowns! On sale Sept 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #54 Written by Abby Denson & Amy Rogers Art by Christopher Cook & Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy A fishing trip leads to a fish-monster rampage, but will Bubbles side with her sisters or the bad guy? Plus, the comics debut of Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, the new show from Powerpuff Girls creator Craig McCracken, coming from Cartoon Network! On sale Sept 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #88 Written by John Rozum Art by Joe Staton & Scott McRae Cover by Staton Velma’s cousin is suspected of a crazy crime, and it’s up to the gang to help her out! Plus, three stories that combine crime-solving adventure with puzzle-solving fun! On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #11 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Dave Bullock A special appearance by Terra sheds more light on her brief time with the Teen Titans! Slade's robots are terrorizing the city, and Terra joins the Titans to stop them. But is there some other reason behind the robots' rampage? On sale Sept 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES TP - RELIST Written by Dan Slott, Ty Templeton, Fabian Nicieza and various Art by Min S. Ku, John Delaney, Chris Jones, and various Cover by Bruce Timm & Alex Ross Reoffered to coincide with JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #1, this trade paperback collects JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #1, 3, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Thrill to the adventures of seven of the world’s most iconic heroes as they save the world from certain doom! On sale Sept 1 • 160 pg, FC, $9.95 US BEYOND THE DCU SECTION Humanoids THE BEAST TRILOGY CHAPTERS 1 &2 TP Written by Enki Balal Art and cover by Balal HUMANOIDS. Bilal’s best-selling THE BEAST TRILOGY is an international phenomenon, with its second chapter ranking as France’s #1 book for the summer of 2003. Now, the first two chapters of this stunning work about a man with a perfect memory come to the U.S.! MATURE READERS On sale Sept 29 • 7.375” x10.187” • 128 pg, FC, $14.95 US CHALAND ANTHOLOGY VOL. 1: FREDDY LOMBARD TP Written by Yves Chaland Art and cover by Chaland HUMANOIDS. Freddy Lombard and friends go on four adventures spanning Belgian castles and African jungles from this Eisner Award-nominated creator! These classic stories exhibit the elegant design that made Chaland a legend amongst cartoonists and animators worldwide. Don’t miss this classic in the style of Hergé’s Tintin. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 22 • 7.375” x10.187” • 136 pg, FC, $17.95 US THE WHITE LAMA VOL. 1: REINCARNATION TP Written by Alexandro Jodorowsky Art and cover by Georges Bess HUMANOIDS. Alexandro Jodorowsky (THE METABARONS) joins artist Georges Bess to tell a tale of martial arts, mystical adventure and spiritual awakenings. When the Grand Lama dies, corruption spreads across the land. Gabriel, the child of white explorers and reincarnation of the Grand Lama, must learn the sacred ways to fend off a great evil. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 8 • 7.375” x10.187” • 144 pg, FC, $17.95 US METAL HURLANT #13 Written by Jim Alexander, Adrian A. Cruz, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Jerry Frissen, Nicolas Pothier, Stefano Raffaele, Brian Robertson Art by Fred Beltran, Yannick Corboz, Guy Davis, David Lloyd, Stefano Raffaele, Marc Riou, Snakebite Cover by Fred Beltran HUMANOIDS. David Lloyd (V FOR VENDETTA) partners with digital artist Snakebite (The Red Star) for a harsh tale of redemption. Beltran illustrates the cover and a new short story, and more! MATURE READERS On sale Sept 22 • 64 pg, FC, $3.95 US MAD MAD #446 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Hey, it’s time to head back to school! We advise you to hide copies of MAD inside your history book! On sale Sept 1 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.50 US Will Eisner THE WILL EISNER COMPANION Written by N.C. Christopher Couch & Stephen Weiner Art by Will Eisner Cover by Eisner WILL EISNER LIBRARY. Will Eisner’s career spans the entire history of American comic books, from his formative days in the 1930s into the 1940s when he revolutionized narrative sequential art with his internationally famed series The Spirit, to the 1970s when he created the contemporary graphic novel form with A CONTRACT WITH GO, to the present! THE WILL EISNER COMPANION is the first comprehensive, critical overview of the work of this legendary writer/artist. Divided into two sections — his Spirit work and his graphic novels — this authorized companion features all-new critical and historical essays by noted comics historians N.C. Christopher Couch and Stephen Weiner, as well as alphabetical indexes relating to all aspects and characters in his oeuvre. Also includes a chronology, a bibliography and suggested reading lists, as well as an introduction by Dennis O’Neil. THE WILL EISNER COMPANION is a must-have celebration for new fans as well as old! Advance-solicited; on sale Oct 20 / 176 pg / B&W / 6” x 9” / $19.95 US A CONTRACT WITH GOD AND OTHER TENEMENT STORIES SC - RELIST Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner WILL EISNER LIBRARY. Reoffered to coincide with THE WILL EISNER COMPANION, this volume, originally published in 1978, is widely considered to be the first true graphic novel. On sale Sept 29 • 9” x 5.75” •200 pg, B&W, $12.95 US THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC - RELIST Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner WILL EISNER LIBRARY. Reoffered to coincide with THE WILL EISNER COMPANION, this volume is the first-ever full-color hardcover edition of Will Eisner's The Spirit, collecting the earliest weekly comics featuring lawman Denny Colt, from his debut on June 2, 1940 through the end of that year. On sale Sept 29 • 240 pg, FC, $49.95 US Rebellion THE BATMAN/JUDGE DREDD FILES TP Written by John Wagner & Alan Grant Art by Simon Bisley, Carl Critchlow, Dermot Power, Glenn Fabry, Jim Murray, Jason Brashill Cover by Bisley REBELLION. Mega-City One's toughest lawman collides with Gotham City's Dark Knight in an explosive new trade paperback collecting three fully-painted crossover tales, all written by John Wagner & Alan Grant with stunning, fully painted art by Simon Bisley (LOBO), Carl Critchlow (JLA: RIDDLE OF THE BEAST), Dermot Power (THE SPECTRE), Glenn Fabry (PREACHER), Jim Murray (JLA: RIDDLE OF THE BEAST) and Jason Brashill (Outlaw)! In JUDGMENT ON GOTHAM, Batman and Dredd meet head-on when Judge Death sets his sights on Gotham City. The Riddler lures our heroes into the clutches of a bizarre extradimensional warlord in THE ULTIMATE RIDDLE, and finally, DIE LAUGHING sees the Joker travelling to Mega-City One, intent on becoming the fifth Dark Judge! On sale Sept 1 / FC / 208 pg / $14.95 US SINISTER DEXTER: GUNSHARK VACATION TP Written by Dan Abnett Art by David Millgate, Anthony Williams, Charlie Gillespie, Simon Davis, Henry Flint Cover by Simon Davis REBELLION. Welcome to Downlode, future European megalopolis and home to the two best gunsharks (hitmen) money can hire: motor-mouth Finnegan Sinister (weapon of choice: minigun) and laconic, ice-cool Ramone Dexter (twin Ruger 9mms). This new trade paperback — collecting material originally serialized in 2000 A.D. and Judge Dredd Megazine — is written by Dan Abnett (LEGION) and features art by SINISTER DEXTER co-creator David Millgate, Anthony Williams, Charles Gillespie, Simon Davis (JLA: RIDDLE OF THE BEAST) and Henry Flint (Judge Dredd/Aliens). Downlode's a city of colorful personalities on both sides of the law: grotesque, obese gangster "Holy" Moses Tannenbaum; sultry nightclub singer Demi Octavo; "Nervous" Rex Monday, the hypochondriac snitch; and more. Revenge, assassination, betrayal — t’s all in a day's work for these gun-lovin' criminals! On sale Sept 15 / FC / 128 pg / 7.375” x 10.187” / $14.95 US Wildstorm Section EX MACHINA #4 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris The fast-paced political thriller continues with Part 3 of the 4-part “State of Emergency!” Mayor Mitchell Hundred realizes that someone from his super-heroic past as "The Great Machine" may very well have a connection to the snowplow murders plaguing the city! MATURE READERS On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US GEN13: ORDINARY HEROES TP Written by Adam Hughes & Mark Farmer Art by Hughes, Alan Davis, Farmer & Kevin Nowlan Cover by Hughes Jam-packed with great stories and beautiful art, this trade paperback features the “Ordinary Heroes” story by fan-favorites Adam Hughes and Mark Farmer; GEN13 BOOTLEG #1 and 2 by Farmer & Alan Davis; and the "Wham" short story by Hughes & Kevin Nowlan from THE WILDSTORM THUNDERBOOK. As an added bonus, this collection also includes various Gen13 pin-ups and trading cards plus a stunning new cover by Hughes! On sale Sept 8 / 128 pg / FC / $14.95 US THE LIFE EATERS SC Written by David Brin Art and cover by Scott Hampton "A provocative graphic novel with a distinctive voice and vision." — Comic Shop News "Very good science fiction, fantasy and alternate history." — Scifi.com Imagine a world in which the Axis forces of World War II suddenly were propelled to victory over the Allies…prompted by aid from the ancient gods of Norse mythology! Welcome to the alternate reality of THE LIFE EATERS, written by award-winning author David Brin (The Postman, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — FORGIVENESS) with lush painted art by Scott Hampton (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, The Upturned Stone), now available as a 144-page WildStorm softcover graphic novel! These acclaimed creators weave a tapestry of a world turned upside down, in which Gods walk among us and change the course of human history. On sale Sept 22 / 144 pg / FC / Softcover / $19.95 US SLEEPER SEASON TWO #4 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Phillips It's the showdown you've been waiting for: John Lynch vs. Holden! But will Lynch be able to convince him to work for I.O. again, or is it all a ploy? And what is the secret Lynch has been keeping that could change everything for Holden? MATURE READERS On sale Sept 22 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THUNDERCATS: ENEMY’S PRIDE #4 Written by John Layman Art and cover by Joe Vriens & Roberto Campos The mystery villain behind Lion-O's strange and dangerous behavior has been revealed and, with it, the fate of Thundera! Now the least likely Thundercat is faced with the greatest challenge. A giant responsibility is in the paws of the smallest. Snarf to the rescue? On sale Sept 1 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND’S REVENGE TP Written by Fiona Avery Art and cover by Carlos D’Anda Collecting the 5-issue miniseries by Fiona Avery (Witchblade) and Carlos D’Anda (BIONICLE)! Hammerhand and the Berzerkers are back — and they’ve captured Hachiman in an attempt to ransom him to the Japanese Empire! It’s the Thundercats to the rescue…but will it end in disaster? On sale Sept 29 • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US THUNDERCATS: DOGS OF WAR TP - RELIST Written by John Layman Art and cover by Brett Booth, Joe Prado, Al Vey and Eric Nguyen Cover by Booth & Vey Reoffered to coincide with THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND’S REVENGE, this volume collects the miniseries featuring a vicious gang of warriors known as the Dogs of War, who threaten to shatter the idyllic peace of Thundera! On sale Sept 29 • 128 pg, FC, $14.95 US America’s Best Comics TERRA OBSCURA VOL. 2 #2 Written by Alan Moore & Peter Hogan Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story ABC. The miniseries continues! With a mysterious craft nearing the planet, the Pentagon decides upon the only non-military solution they have: send Tom Strange into space to investigate! As preparations for the journey begin, more time fluctuations occur…including the appearance of the S.M.A.S.H. of yesteryear! On sale Sept 15 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US SMAX HC Written by Alan Moore Art by Zander Cannon & Andrew Currie Cover by Cannon ABC. Collecting the acclaimed 5-issue miniseries written by Alan Moore that featured the return of TOP 10’s Smax the Dragon Killer! What happens when Jeff Smax and Toybox return to his homeworld? One thing’s for sure — it won’t be pretty! On sale Sept 1 • 136 pg, FC, $19.95 US TOM STRONG #28 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Cameron Stewart Cover by Chris Sprouse ABC. Featuring the guest creative team of Brian K. Vaughan (Y: THE LAST MAN, EX MACHINA) and Cameron Stewart (SEAGUY)! Tom’s faithful robot servant Pneuman questions himself. Has he fulfilled the duty assigned him by Susan Strong all those years ago? On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US TOP TEN BOOK 1 SC - RELIST Written by Alan Moore Art by Gene Ha & Zander Cannon Cover by Ha ABC. Reoffered to coincide with the SMAX HC, this volume collects the first seven issues of the Eisner Award-winning comic spotlighting the adventures of Jeff Smax and Precinct Ten in the super-powered city of Neopolis. On sale Sept 1 • 208 pg, FC, $14.95 US TOP TEN BOOK 2 SC - RELIST Written by Alan Moore Art by Gene Ha & Zander Cannon Cover by Ha ABC. Reoffered to coincide with the SMAX HC, this volume collects TOP TEN #8-12. A rich tapestry of characters unfolds and grows before our eyes, as some live, some die, and some even find romance! On sale Sept 1 • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US Vertigo Section 100 BULLETS #53 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson The shocking conclusion to the 3-part “Wylie Runs the Voodoo Down.” Things heat up when Wylie Times finds himself in the thick of a family reunion more intense than a barrel of Cajun gumbo! Will he manage to walk away from the Big Easy with his beads intact, or could this be the end of another Minuteman? MATURE READERS On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ANIMAL MAN: DEUS EX MACHINA TP - RELIST Written by Grant Morrison Art by Chas Truog, Doug Hazlewood, Paris Cullins, Mark Farmer, and Steve Montano Cover by Brian Bolland Reoffered to coincide with DOOM PATROL: THE PAINTING THAT ATE PARIS, this trade paperback completes the collection of Grant Morrison's legendary re-imagination of Animal Man. Reprinting ANIMAL MAN #18-26, DEUS EX MACHINA follows Buddy Baker through an incredible odyssey of discovery. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 22 • 232 pg, FC, $19.95 US BITE CLUB #6 Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman Art by David Hahn Cover by Frank Quitely The Del Toro Family Saga comes to an explosive climax. Leto's leadership of the vampire mafia is challenged, Risa reveals her feminine side, and the shadowy figure who's been manipulating events since Eduardo's murder steps into the light. Get ready for a gun-packing surprise ending that no one saw coming. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 8 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #3 Co-plotted by Neil Gaiman & Si Spencer Written by Spencer Art by Dean Ormston Cover by Frank Quitely After a series of magical attacks, Tim's friendship with the mysterious stranger Brewster deepens, much to the concern of Molly. In the world of the Hunter, the war escalates into carnage as the Cherish uses illegal cluster spells against Constantine in Krakow. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DOOM PATROL VOL. 2: THE PAINTING THAT ATE PARIS TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by Richard Case & John Nyberg Cover by Brian Bolland The long-awaited second collection of superstar writer Grant Morrison's groundbreaking run on DOOM PATROL, this new trade paperback reprints issues #26-34. This collection includes the rise of the legendary Brotherhood of Dada — the only team of super-foes ever strange enough to rival the Doom Patrol itself — as well as the menace of the Decreator and the return of Monsieur Mallah and the Brain from the original Brotherhood of Evil. In addition, THE PAINTING THAT ATE PARIS features never-before-seen character conceptual sketches drawn by Morrison and a new cover by Brian Bolland. On sale Sept 22 / Mature Readers / 232 pg / FC / $19.95 US DOOM PATROL VOL 1: CRAWLING FROM THE WRECKAGE TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by Richard Case, Doug Braithwaite, Scott Hanna, John Nyberg, & Carlos Garzon. Cover by Brian Bolland This new printing of the first collection of Grant Morrison's DOOM PATROL run includes issues #19-25 of the series, including the restoration of three story pages omitted from the original printing. Plus, a new cover by Brian Bolland and character sketches by Morrison. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 8 • 192 pg, FC, $19.95 US FABLES #29 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Tony Akins & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by James Jean “War Stories,” Part 2 of 2, featuring guest art by Tony Akins (MASKS: TOO HOT FOR TV) & Jimmy Palmiotti (CATWOMAN). A band of American infiltrators is behind enemy lines and in for the fight of their lives deep in World War II Germany as a mythical monster is pitted against Bigby Wolf. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HELLBLAZER #200 Written by Mike Carey Art by Steve Dillon, Marcelo Frusin and Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet John Constantine has survived his share of horrifying events: a bout with cancer, four- headed soccer hooligans, a stint in a maximum security prison, and more trips to Hell than he probably cares to recall. In this month’s gala HELLBLAZER #200, he’ll face a threat even he could never envision: married life. Series writer Mike Carey is joined be a trio of past, present and future HELLBLAZER artists — Steve Dillon, Marcelo Frusin, and Leonardo Manco — for this 40-page tale that finds Constantine living a day of wedded “bliss.” In three separate-yet-connected tales, Constantine finds himself united in unholy matrimony to three women from his past, but, as the story unfolds, he soon realizes that a much more sinister force is behind what could be the worst day of his life. On sale Sept 29 / Mature Readers / 48 pg / FC / $4.50 US HELLBLAZER: SETTING SUN TP Written by Warren Ellis Art by Frank Teran, Tim Bradstreet, Marcelo Frusin, Javier Pulido, and James Romberger Cover by Tim Bradstreet This new trade paperback features five bone-chilling tales of horror, magic, loss and regret with art by five world-class illustrators, originally presented in HELLBLAZER #140-143, the last four issues of Warren Ellis’ run on the book. MATURE READERS. On sale Sept 15 • 96 pg, FC, $12.95 US HELLBLAZER: HAUNTED TP - RELIST Written by Warren Ellis Art by John Higgins Cover by Tim Bradstreet Reoffered to coincide with HELLBLAZER: SETTING SUN, this trade collects Ellis’ first HELLBLAZER story arc from issues #134-139. When John Constantine’s old friend Isabel Bracknell turns up dead, he goes in search of the reasons behind it. Can Constantine help Isabel rest in peace? MATURE READERS. On sale Sept 15 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US HUMAN TARGET #14 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Cliff Chiang Cover by John Watkiss The new Messiah has arrived, and he’s dressed like a pop star. But does the teenage Paul James really believe he’s actually the Second Coming? Chance learns how the new century has brought a new spin to religious cults – as well as how hazardous impersonating a holy figure may be to your health… MATURE READERS. On sale Sept 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK HC Written by Jill Thompson Art and cover by Thompson For years fans have demanded to see more of Jill Thompson's Little Endless, the diminutive versions of the characters from Neil Gaiman's award-winning series THE SANDMAN. Now those dreams are fulfilled with a new printing of the sold-out Prestige one-shot THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK in a deluxe hardcover format. The story begins once upon a time when Little Delirium was lost. Her protector and favorite puppy Barnabas searched the waking world for his tiny princess to no avail. Now, Barnabas must travel to the strange and unlikely realms of each of the Endless to see if Delirium's siblings have seen their missing sister. Cameos by the Sandman, Desire and the other members of the Endless family make this a must-have for any Sandman enthusiast. This 56-page hardcover is written and exquisitely painted by Eisner-Award winner and fan-favorite SANDMAN artist Jill Thompson. New material will include a special sketchbook section and an advance look at Thompson's latest Manga project, THE DEADBOY DETECTIVES, scheduled for a summer 2005 release. Advance-solicited; on sale Nov 3 / Mature Readers / 56 pg / FC / $9.95 US THE LOSERS #16 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock “The Pass,” Part 1 of a 4-part story featuring interlocking cover images. The event that caused The Losers to be left for dead has always remained a mystery — until now! The truth is revealed in a flashback to the fateful mission that forced the Losers to declare their own personal war against the CIA. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US LUCIFER #54 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Kaluta The conclusion to the 4-part “The Wolf Beneath the Tree.” Lucifer, Michael and Elaine have pursued Fenris, god of destruction, to the roots of the world-tree to head off the end of all Creation — but their plans come to nothing when Fenris enlists one of them as an ally. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US MICHAEL MOORCOCK’S MULTIVERSE TP - RELIST Written by Michael Moorcock Art by Walter Simonson, John Ridgway and Mark Reeve Cover by Simonson Reoffered to coincide with ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCEROR #1, this volume reprints the 12-issue MICHAEL MOORCOCK'S MULTIVERSE miniseries in its entirety, plus introductory material by Moorcock. Included are three interwoven stories featuring different forms of the legendary Eternal Champion. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 22 • 288 pg, FC, $19.95 US THE ORIGINALS HC Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Gibbons THE ORIGINALS. When they walk, they look cool. When they ride, they drive fast. And when they hate, they fight — brutally. One of comics' most esteemed names, Dave Gibbons (co-creator and artist of WATCHMEN and Give Me Liberty) arrives at VERTIGO to deliver an original hardcover graphic novel he's been waiting his entire life to write and draw. Lel and Bok — two best friends — want nothing more than to join the Originals, the top gang on the streets. Through them, they'll meet the high-speed world of hover scooters, all-night clubs, and, for Lel, the girl of his dreams in particular. But with the fast life comes tough foes, and tribal loyalty will teach them the unforgettable meaning of unforgivable loss. Neither a science-fiction story nor set in a mundane reality, THE ORIGINALS takes place in a world both familiar and strange, where the young are angry, loyal and stylish. And the only thing more important than who your friends are is who your friends hate. Advance-solicited; on sale October 6 / Mature Readers / 160 pg / B&W / $24.95 US Edited by Karen Berger SWAMP THING #7 Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Richard Corben Acclaimed writer Will Pfeifer (AQUAMAN, H-E-R-O) makes his debut with Part 1 of the 2-part story “Missing Links,” featuring unforgettable guest art by horror comics legend Richard Corben (HELLBLAZER: HARD TIMES). Swamp Thing’s mind is tearing itself apart. When an unsuspecting cryptozoologist arrives in the Louisiana bayou, Swamp Thing drags the scientist deep into his pit of mental torment. What neither knows is that lurking in the dark lies an even greater threat — one bent on mounting Swamp Thing’s head in a macabre trophy room. On sale Sept 1 / Mature Readers / 32 pg / FC / $2.95 US SWAMP THING: REGENESIS TP Written by Rick Veitch Art by Veitch & Alfredo Alcala Cover by Veitch & Tom Yeates Picking up where Alan Moore's run leaves off, SWAMP THING: REGENESIS collects SWAMP THING #65-70, the first story arc from Moore's veteran artistic collaborator on the title: Rick Veitch. As both writer and penciller, Veitch displays a masterful grasp of the unique world of the Swamp Thing and brings a new energy to the story of the Avatar of the Green. After his joyful reunion with his beloved Abby, the thing that was once called Alec Holland must now face the consquences of his long sojourn through space. A new Swamp Thing is being born, and the old must make a decision: destroy it and maintain his supremacy, or allow it to be born and risk the destruction of the Green. On sale Sept 15 / Mature Readers / 160 pg / FC / $17.95 US SWAMP THING: REUNION TP - RELIST Written by Alan Moore, Steve Bissette & Rick Veitch Art by Veitch, Alfredo Alcala, John Totleben, Bissette, Tom Yeates Cover by John Totleben Reoffered to coincide with SWAMP THING: REGENESIS, this trade paperback collects the finale of Alan Moore's groundbreaking run on SWAMP THING. REUNION reprints issues #57-64 of this legendary VERTIGO foundation title. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 15 • 200 pg, FC, $19.95 US THE WITCHING #4 Written by Jonathan Vankin Art by Leigh Gallagher, Ron Randall & Dan Green Cover by Tara McPherson With her face plastered all over TV, Elsa Grimston goes on the lam from both the cops and vigilante thugs in order to perform a bizarre ritual that will bring her closer to her “maiden.” And Sook tries to cure Chip's wounds, but she unleashes a storm of such great force that for Chip, there may be no return. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Y: THE LAST MAN #26 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan, Jr. Painted cover by Massimo Carnevale Yorick’s older sister, Hero, takes center stage in the stand-alone story “Hero’s Journey.” Her troubled childhood is revealed, including where she was the day the Plague hit and how she became a member of the bloodthirsty Amazons, with an ending guaranteed to send chills down your spine. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US DC Direct Section SUPERGIRL STATUE Designed by Michael Turner Sculpted by Tim Bruckner Fan-favorite artist Michael Turner took the DCU by storm with his critically acclaimed run on SUPERMAN/BATMAN, as he reinterpreted the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight and helped introduce a brand-new Supergirl! Now Turner’s unique vision of this Earthbound angel on a mission to protect mankind from evil can be yours with the stunning SUPERGIRL STATUE! Designed by Turner and sculpted by Tim Bruckner, who brought to life Jim Lee’s vision of Batman and Superman, this statue measures approximately 10” tall x 6” wide and 9” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Statue / $195.00 US / Advance-solicited; on sale Jan 12 400% BATMAN KUBRICK IMPORT Don’t miss out on this limited-edition Batman Kubrick! Four times larger than the original Batman figure included in the previously released DC Direct Exclusive BATMAN KUBRICK SET, this figure measures approximately 11” High x 4” Deep x 8” and is packaged in a fifth panel 4 –color window box. Manufactured and distributed in Japan by Medicom and sold in the U.S. and Canada exclusively through DC Direct. This item is manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale December 1 / Figure / $59.95 US JLA ALEX ROSS OVERSIZED POSTER Art by Alex Ross The World’s Greatest Super-Heroes come together in this beautifully illustrated, oversized, horizontal, full-color poster painted by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross! Don’t miss your opportunity to adorn your walls with this stunning image by one of comics’ most popular artists! Advance-solicited; on sale Jan 26 / Full-color Poster / 22” H x 58” W / $19.95 US Retailers please note: THE BATMAN BY KIA ASAMIYA COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 1 Are intended for individual sale to consumers, but please be advised that these are sold in Master Cases of 8 figures only! Each Master Case is evenly packed and contains 2 Batman figures, 2 Joker figures, 2 Two Face figures, and 2 Catwoman figures. This product is only available for sale in the United States and Canada. Each figure is limited to an X piece run for the U.S. and Canada. If orders exceed inventory, orders will be allocated. BATMAN BY KIA ASAMIYA COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 1: BATMAN Manufactured by Japanese toy manufacturer Yamato exclusively for the Japanese toy market, these limited-edition Batman figures are available in the US & Canada only under special arrangement with DC Direct! Batman comes with a scenic base measuring 4.72” high x 3.94” wide x 4.72” deep. This figure is limited to just 10,000 pieces. On sale Sept 29 / Action Figure / 7” H PI BATMAN BY KIA ASAMIYA COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 1: THE JOKER THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE comes with a Deck of Cards base measuring .39” high x 4.72” wide x 4.92” deep. This figure is limited to just 10,000 pieces. On sale Sept 29 / Action Figure / 6.375” H PI BATMAN BY KIA ASAMIYA COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 1: TWO FACE The TWO FACE ACTION FIGURE comes with a coin base measuring .197” high x 3.54” wide x 3.54” deep. This figure is limited to just 10,000 pieces. On sale Sept 29 / Action Figures / 7” H PI BATMAN BY KIA ASAMIYA COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 1: CATWOMAN The CATWOMAN ACTION FIGURE comes with a stool base measuring 1.18” high x 1.38” wide x 1.38”deep. This figure is limited to just 10,000 pieces. On sale Sept 29 / Action Figures / 5.91” H PI Retailers please note: the CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: SUPERBOY, KID FLASH, BROTHER BLOOD and RAVAGER ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments as well as singles. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging and pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: SUPERBOY ACTION FIGURE In the wake of Superman’s death, a teenage clone emerged from the Cadmus Project, with all the powers of the Man of Steel. This figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale Jan 26 / Action Figure / 6.375” H PI CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: KID FLASH ACTION FIGURE The grandson of Barry Allen, Bart Allen was destined to tap into the mysterious speed force, and now battles with the Teen Titans as Kid Flash! This figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Action Figure / 6.125” H PI / Advance-solicited; on sale Jan 26 CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: BROTHER BLOOD ACTION FIGURE The charismatic cult leader possesses the power to absorb a man’s essence with a single bite. Armed with a hatred of the Teen Titans, Brother Blood seeks to rule the world! This figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale Jan 26 / Action Figure / 6.125” H / PI CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: RAVAGER ACTION FIGURE After discovering she was the daughter of Deathstroke, Rose Wilson adopted the codename Ravager! This figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a base and two identical swords measuring approximately 1 3 /4” long. Packaged in a 4- color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale Jan 26 / Action Figure / 6” H / PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS OVERSIZED POSTER Art by Alex Ross Reoffered to coincide with the JLA ALEX ROSS OVERSIZED POSTER, this poster reproduces the stunning wraparound cover to the CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS collections, featuring a key identifying all 562 characters! On sale Sept. 29 / Poster / 65” W x 28” H / $24.95 VERTIGO: DESTINY MINI-BUST Designed by Kevin Nowlan Sculpted by Barsom As the oldest of the Endless, Destiny knows all that is, was, and will ever be from the pages of his dusty book. Hooded and blind, he leaves no footprints. He casts no shadow. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-bust is packaged in a 4 color box. Advance-solicited; on sale Jan 12 / Mini-bust / 5 5/8” H x 2 1/2” W x 3” D / $45.00 VERTIGO: SANDMAN MORPHEUS MINI-BUST - RELIST Designed by Kevin Nowlan Sculpted by Barsom Reoffered to coincide with the DESTINY MINI-BUST, the VERTIGO: SANDMAN MORPHEUS MINI-BUST is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini- bust packaged in a 4-color box. Features a ruby clasp on Morpheus’s cloak made of red translucent resin. On sale Sept. 29 / Mini-bust / 6” H / $45.00 DC DIRECT EXCLUSIVE BATMAN KUBRICK™ SET - RELIST Reoffered to coincide with the 400% BATMAN KUBRICK IMPORT, this set includes Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Mr. Freeze and Scarecrow, each measuring approximately 2 1/2” inches tall with multiple points of articulation. Packaged in a 4-color Japanese-language window box. Manufactured by Medicom Toy Corp. exclusively for DC Direct. On sale Sept. 29 / Figure set / PI CLASSIC TEEN TITANS BOX SET Reoffered to coincide with the CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS WAVE 2 ACTION FIGURES, this set includes the entire Classic Teen Titans lineup. These Action Figures are based on a 6” scale with Beast Boy as a Monkey measuring approximately 3” tall. Packaged in a 4-color gift window box. On sale Sept. 29 / Action Figure Set / 6.375” H PI IMAGE COMICS ARTHUR SUYDAM: ALIEN ENCOUNTER PORTFOLIO Artist: Arthur Suydam 10 Plate Portfolio, 11X17: Signed and Numbered FC –8 Plates; BW—2 plates Retail: $38.95 CONCEPT: Get caught up in the wave of summer blockbuster Alien Vs. Predator! From renowned illustrator Arthur Suydam comes a limited and signed printing of his Aliens masterpieces presented for the first time ever in a large 11"x17" portfolio. Brilliant color and artistry meet in these images that positively jump off the page. See some of the finest Aliens art ever created in ALIEN ENCOUNTER PORTFOLIO. "Gloriously gory use of color and style!" —Michael Golden, artist, "The 'Nam" "Maxfield Parrish meets H.R. Giger" –Peter Koch, art dealer THE PACKAGE: S&N limited edition! Ten plates in a loose-leaf book! BONUS— features one lost Suydam "Aliens" piece! ALSO AVAILABLE: Own a rare original pencil sketch from the artist, limited to 25 portfolios. Ask for it! Retail: $200. BRIAN HABERLIN'S DIGITAL ART TUTORIALS, SERIES 2 FC/29.95 each. Buy 3, get 1 free. Each CD contains approximately 2 hours of step-by-step tutorial video plus all files needed to execute the tutorial (Photoshop software not included). LEARN HOW TO CREATE DIGITAL ART FROM THE PROS! LEARN PAINTING, INKING AND SPECIAL EFFECTS USING PHOTOSHOP! LEARN IMPOSSIBLE-TO-FIND SECRETS! Four different tutorials follow up the fast-selling first series with more to come! All CDs are compatible with both Mac and PC. A) DIGITAL PAINTING PHOTO REAL FEATURING DREW! Watch as Photoshop and pinup artist Drew teaches you the techniques used to create his famous piece RED. This tutorial is perfect for those wanting to learn a photo-realistic approach to creating art. B) DIGITAL PAINTING, SMUDGE STYLE Let Photoshop artist Brian Haberlin take you step-by-step through a digital painting using his smudge technique over a quick sketch by Philip Tan (X-Men). Learn techniques using a real-world metaphor. Take your own drawings/sketches to a painterly finish using the techniques on this CD. C) DIGITAL INKING (featuring several projects) Brian Haberlin takes you start to finish through a variety of techniques used by his studio to digitally ink the comics you see on the stands each month. D) SPECIAL EFFECTS Make your art compete with the big screen! Learn how to create and use special effects to complement your work. The accompanying book also features a library of over 25 pre- made effects that can be used freely in your own work, copyright-free, from star fields to explosions. Bring Lucas-level special effects to your superheroes and fantasy characters. ALL CDS INCLUDE • Line Art File to follow Tutorial • Layered PSD (Photoshop file) File to Inspect • Photoshop Palette Swatches And an Adobe Reader PDF Manual Detailing • Hardware • Software • Scanning • Color setup • Flatting • Separation setup CASEFILES: SAM & TWITCH #17 On sale 09.01/$2.95 monthly ongoing series black & white/32 pages MATURE READERS WARNING written by MARC ANDREYKO art by ANDY LEE cover by GREG CAPULLO 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 ANDY LEE. THIS ISSUE: "Ancient Chinese Secret, Huh?" Part Five (of Six)—Not only are Sam and Twitch hip deep in heroin, dead Chinese gang casualties and a 700-year-old, extremely pissed-off vampiress, but Twitch is going to be late for his daughter's school play. And if the vampires scared you, wait 'til you see Mrs. Twitch in a bad mood! Plus: the MOST UNEXPECTED LAST PAGE…EVER. DEEP SLEEPER #4 (OF 4) on sale 09.08/$2.95 four-issue miniseries black & white/32 pages MATURE READERS WARNING written by PHIL HESTER art & cover by MIKE HUDDLESTON CONCEPT: Cole Gibson is a frustrated fiction writer who discovers that his vivid and disturbing nightmares are a doorway into a frightening hidden realm of reality. He soon learns that the dangers of this dream world are all too real and that the choices he makes there threaten not only his family, but his very existence. THIS ISSUE: Cole's journey of loss and redemption comes to a mind-bending conclusion in a final confrontation with the unstoppable Dervish and his master, the immortal Ramman. Will Cole lose his soul to save his family? FORSAKEN #2 On sale 09.01/$2.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by CARMEN TREFFILETTI art & color by KRISTIAN DONALDSON inks by NICK ZAGAMI cover by KRISTIAN DONALDSON CONCEPT: In 2056, the surviving population of Earth resides in the massive metropolis of Megalon. But it's not alone: Earth and an alien planet called Krel have come to form a social and economic interdependence sustained by portal technology. Together, they strive to rebuild what they have lost and forget what they have destroyed. THIS ISSUE: "The Light of Other Days" Part Two—As Delk and the four strangers find themselves face to face with the mysterious Agent Seagraves, the circumstances that led them there are revealed. An opportunity arises to test their meddle. Can these strangers trust each other enough to come out alive? HAWAIIAN DICK: THE LAST RESORT #2 (OF 4) RES On sale 09.29/$2.95 four-issue monthly miniseries full color/32 pages written by B. CLAY MOORE art by NICK DERINGTON cover by STEVEN GRIFFIN THE CONCEPT: In this long-awaited 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: With Mo missing, Byrd attempts to unravel the mystery behind the sabotage of the Seaside Sands and Coral Reef resorts. As Kahami heads into the surrounding villages, Byrd attempts to coax information from underworld strongman Stew Mulligan by drinking him under the table. Along the way, Byrd stumbles onto the secret behind the mob’s fascination with Hawaii, Kahami uncovers the legends of the bay, Mo prepares for a date with hungry sharks, and Stew comes face-to-face with his own mortality. INVINCIBLE #17 09.15/$2.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by RYAN OTTLEY cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like 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: Old doors close as new ones open. Mark Grayson, AKA Invincible, has reached the end of his high school years. Watch as our hero dons that goofy-looking cap and gown and hope some big super-villain doesn't crash his graduation ceremony. Then again, what are the chances of THAT happening? INVINCIBLE VOL. 1: FAMILY MATTERS TP (2ND PRINTING) 09.15/$12.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by CORY WALKER cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like 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 BOOK: Nominated for an Eisner Award for best new series! Wizard's Book of the Month for March 2004! Loved by fans and pros alike! This TPB is your chance to get in on the ground floor, because it all starts here. Strange things happen to Mark Grayson as he begins to develop superpowers. Luckily, his dad is around to show him the ropes…when he's not out saving the world himself. Don't miss a second of this hot new series! COLLECTS INVINCIBLE# 1-4 JACK STAFF #7 (RES) on sale 09.15/$3.50 bimonthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written & illustrated by PAUL GRIST cover by PAUL GRIST CONCEPT: Jack Staff is Britain's Greatest Hero! Tom-Tom the Robot Man isn't really a robot. Or a man. Becky Burdock is a Vampire Reporter. Q investigates crimes involving the weird and the bizarre: the Question Mark Crimes. Now you can follow their adventures in each and every issue of JACK STAFF! THIS ISSUE: He's called the Shadow and he's an ambiguous, amoral enigma. But when Becky Burdock finds herself at the mercy of a group of monster hunters, the Shadow is the only one who can save her! LIBERTY MEADOWS, BOOK 3: SUMMER OF LOVE HC on sale 09.22/$24.95 hardcover collection black and white/144 pages written & illustrated by Frank Cho cover by Frank Cho CONCEPT: Life and love in Liberty Meadows animal sanctuary, where anything and everything can happen. THIS BOOK: As the summer approaches, Brandy secretly falls in love with Frank. But around the corner, a catastrophe of global proportions awaits. Brandy must battle her evil counterpart from a parallel universe to save Frank and the animal sanctuary! This is the third collection of the award-winning comic book series, LIBERTY MEADOWS. All the comic strips within are completely remastered and uncensored, and this volume also includes a cover art gallery, extensive sketch and illustration sections, plus a complete, never-before-published LIBERTY MEADOWS short story. Collects LIBERTY MEADOWS #19 - 27 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE VOL. 3# 8 On sale 09.22/$2.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by RYAN FOLEY art & cover by MIKE O'HARE CONCEPT: In a realm where sorcery meets science, The Masters of the Universe set forth to protect all of Eternia from the onslaught of Skeketor and his evil forces. It's an epic tale of good versus evil, with danger and suspense at every turn. The story we all loved from the '80's is reborn and relaunched for a new era. THIS ISSUE: Orko's desire to return home escalates, and he seeks out a way to return to Trolla. In the process, he discovers important clues about Eternia's past and how his ancient relatives played an important part in the history of the world they know. NOBLE CAUSES #3 On sale 09.22/$2.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by JAY FAERBER art & cover A by FRAN BUENO cover B by RODOLFO MIGLIARI CONCEPT: Bookstore clerk Liz Donnelly is a stranger in a strange land: an everyday person who married into a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lurk dark secrets, ruthless ambition and twisted desires. THIS ISSUE: A source approaches Race and Liz with information that casts Krennick in a bad light, a surprising figure aids Detective O'Mega in his investigation of Krennick and Rusty and his teammates face overwhelming odds on their secret mission. NYC MECH #6 On sale 09.1/$2.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by MILES GUNTER & IVAN BRANDON art by ANDY MACDONALD cover by KELSEY SHANNON 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. THIS ISSUE: The outside reflects the in, as the east coast falls prey to a historic blackout that darkens everything but the night sky. Under cover of plain sight, all the wrong types come out to play. Headed away from both sides of the law, Marco witnesses the fulfillment of all of his fears. With the power down throughout the city, will secrets come to light? PSCYTHE #1 (OF 2) on sale 08.04/$3.95 two issue mini-series black & white/40 pages MATURE READERS WARNING written & illustrated by MARK TEXEIRA front cover by MARK TEXEIRA CONCEPT: Following the end of Lucifer's war, his legions of angels were banished to Hell to suffer an eternity for their actions. For one of the fallen, the suffering is about to end. Pscythe, once one of the most powerful angelic entities, has been granted a chance for redemption. To succeed, it must inhabit the subconsciousness of a human vessel in order to understand and appreciate the lessons on Earth that it did not learn in Heaven or Hell. Without her knowledge, Angela, a novice bounty hunter, is chosen to be that vessel, placing her in the middle of a spiritual struggle for Pscythe's allegiance. PLUS: INDUSTRY OF WAR written by JORDAN RASKIN & ANDREW LELLING art by JORDAN RASKIN back cover by JORDAN RASKIN CONCEPT: Undercover military agents are charged with the responsibility of hunting down missing bio-symbiotic weaponry that has fallen into the hands of the general public. All hell breaks loose when the agents realize the latest weapon on their list was programmed with an assassination mission during the Gulf War, just prior to being shelved for malfunction. Will the agents find it before it completes its misguided mission? PUTTIN' THE BACKBONE BACK: AN ART BOOK BY JIM MAHFOOD on sale 09.29/$9.95 trade paperback black & white/120 pages MATURE READERS WARNING Written & illustrated by JIM MAHFOOD Cover by JIM MAHFOOD CONCEPT: Popular underground artist Jim Mahfood (BAD IDEAS, STUPID COMICS, GRRL SCOUTS) has rummaged through his sketchbooks and journals to produce this epic little art book showcasing never-before-seen sketches, girlie drawings, ideas, short comic strips and much, much more! This is an absolute must-have for Mahfood maniacs and fans of cool art everywhere. PVP #11 on sale 09.15/$2.95 monthly ongoing series black & white/32 pages written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by ERIK LARSEN & SCOTT KURTZ CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit Internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own image title! THIS ISSUE: Brent conducts a study to test the effects of violent video games on kids. When loveable oaf Skull the Troll is accidentally exposed to the gruesome images, it sends him on an uncontrollable rampage. Who can stop the 400-pound Troll from destroying the city? The Savage Dragon is willing to give it a shot! THE RETURN OF SHADOWHAWK #1 on sale: (last week in September) $2.99/one-shot/full-color/32 pages written, art and cover by: JIM VALENTINO colors by: JOEL VALENTINO edits by: KRISTEN SIMON THIS ISSUE: By popular demand Jim Valentino returns to ShadowHawk! But, this is a whole NEW ShadowHawk, one who will unlock not only the mysteries of the past, but forge a whole new beginning as he learns the secrets of the costume and his own "LEGACY." BONUS: A reader's guide to ShadowHawk. Illustrated and annotated. 32 pages! NO ADS! ROB ZOMBIE’S SPOOK SHOW INTERNATIONAL OMNIBUS on sale 09.15/$4.95 monthly ongoing series full color/48 pages MATURE READERS WARNING written by ROB ZOMBIE art by PAT BOUTIN, GENE COLAN, WILL CONRAD, KIERON DWYER & MIGUEL MONTENEGRO cover by EJ SU CONCEPT: Music superstar ROB ZOMBIE pens three original terrifying tales of horror and suspense in each issue! THIS ISSUE: No one can get enough Zombie in their life! That’s why the sold out issues #3 and 4 have been resurrected for this special omnibus edition! All the spook, twice the show and always international! Get your copy before everyone else does. Otherwise you’ll find yourself crying in your sleep… and it won’t be because we didn’t warn you! SAVAGE DRAGON #118 On sale 09.29/$2.95 ongoing monthly miniseries full color/32 pages 0written & illustrated by ERIK LARSEN Cover by ERIK LARSEN CONCEPT: Chicago super-cop-turned-savior-and-celebrity Savage Dragon fights a never-ending battle to restore order to a world in chaos. THIS ISSUE: The return of Arachnid! While unknown forces conspire to put the Savage Dragon into the White House, one of his earliest foes works to put him in the grave. Another fantastic, full-length SAVAGE DRAGON epic by series creator Erik Larsen, plus the final chapter of the Mighty Man serial by Erik Larsen and Mark Englert. Over 30 pages of comic book goodness for the same low price make this the biggest bargain in comics! SAVAGE DRAGON comes with our highest possible recommendation! SAVAGE DRAGON VOL. 10: ENDGAME HC On sale 09.15/$49.95 limited edition hardcover full color/144 pages written & illustrated by ERIK LARSEN Cover by ERIK LARSEN THE CONCEPT: Savage Dragon, Chicago's super-cop, goes up against the combined forces of his most notorious foes and pays the ultimate price! THIS ISSUE: Collected for the first time: The six issues that changed the face of the SAVAGE DRAGON for all time! Desperate to help his friends in their time of need, Dragon deserts Special Operations Strikeforce and heads home to Chicago to stop the Vicious Circle. But can our harrowed hero hope to halt the combined forces of his most fiendish foes? The answer will amaze and astound you! Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #47-52 SAVAGE DRAGON: GOD WAR #3 (OF 3) On sale 09.08/$2.95 three-issue monthly miniseries full color/32 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art and cover by MARK ENGLERT CONCEPT: Found unconscious and naked in a burning field, a super-powered amnesiac was recruited by the Chicago Police to help fight their war on crime. Now the ex-cop fights a never-ending battle to restore order to a world in chaos. Savage Dragon fights to save the city of Chicago and the world itself from the sinister forces of evil. THIS ISSUE: The end is nigh! Dragon and what's left of the Gods must unite to stop an ancient evil that threatens to end all life on this planet. This epic battle will not soon be forgotten in this or any other realm. Dragon has faced off against many threats in his time, but nothing like this. Dragon fans past and present: Do not miss this issue! SMALL GODS #4 On sale 09.22/$2.95 monthly ongoing series black & white/32 pages written by JASON RAND art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA CONCEPT: In 1991, after decades of skepticism and disbelief, the existence of psychic powers has finally been proven. Today, an estimated 1% of the world's population possesses psychic abilities. But these people are not superheroes. In most ways, they're just ordinary people, living ordinary lives. They have families, careers and dreams. They eat, sleep, live…and die. THIS ISSUE: "Killing Grin," Part Four—Despite the best efforts of precog detective Owen Young and his friends, the secret that will put them all behind bars is about to be revealed. Owen is left with one final chance to save himself, but doing so means ending a man's life. In a tense confrontation in Farrell's apartment, Owen must finally face what he's become and make a decision that may haunt him for the rest of his life. SPAWN #138 (RES) On sale 09.29/$2.50 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI cover by GREG CAPULLO & TODD McFARLANE 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: "A THOUSAND CLOWNS," Part Five—The island of Manhattan is plunged into darkness and a demented army of The Clown's minions runs amok, turning the city streets into the devil's playground. Now a wounded and weary Spawn battles against hope to bring salvation to a city driven to the very edge of chaos. Before the dawn comes, there will be a heavy price to pay. Meanwhile, Mammon offers Nyx an alternate history of Heaven and Hell. SUPERPATRIOT: WAR ON TERROR #3 (OF 4) on sale 09.08/$2.95 monthly four-issue miniseries full color/32 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by E.J. SU cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE CONCEPT: Super soldier Johnny Armstrong has been battling the forces of evil since World War II. In the early '90s it seemed his career had come to an end. His arms and legs missing, the result of a deadly battle with Chicago's notorious Vicious Circle, Johnny was rebuilt into the ultimate killing machine. More machine than man, Johnny has settled into life with his new wife, Claire Bono. They're thinking of buying a cat. THIS ISSUE: Baron Blitzkrieg has begun his whirlwind tour of the USA, conquering town after town on his way. An unstoppable force is sweeping across this great nation with little to no resistance. Where is SuperPatriot? Where is America's Fighting Force? This is NOT the time for cuddling with the wife. There's a country to save! SWORD OF DRACULA #6 (OF 6) $2.95/09.15/bimonthly six-issue miniseries black & white/32 pages written by JASON HENDERSON art by TERRY PALLOTT cover by TONY HARRIS THE CONCEPT: You’ve seen Dracula… but you’ve never seen him like this. Bigger powers. Bigger heroes. Think Dracula: Impossible. Think Black Hawk Dracula. Think so cool that the producer of DIE HARD just picked it up. Hard-edged horror action from JASON HENDERSON, with covers from Eisner-award-winning artist TONY HARRIS. THIS ISSUE: The stunning conclusion to the first SWORD OF DRACULA miniseries, “The Elders!” Dracula, King of Vampires, has summoned an army of zombies to attack the Fallen Angels who have taken over Dallas. But if he prevails, how can Ronnie Van Helsing keep him from turning his terrible wrath on the people of Earth? Are we all destined to fall under the Sword of Dracula? SYPHONS: APPLICATION TP on sale 09.29/$14.95 trade paperback black & white/96 pages written by ALLEN CURTIS illustrated by MARK BEACHUM cover by MARK BEACHUM CONCEPT: THE SYPHONS: APPLICATION is the story of four young adults endowed with alien siphoning powers. They do not fight crime, but defend Earth from alien assault through the Syphon Gate. This science-fiction thriller follows the search for one lost member and his powerful transformation into something far from human. Collects SYPHONS Volume II, #1-3 ULTRA #2 (OF 8) on sale 09.08/$2.95 monthly eight-issue miniseries full color/32 pages written by JONATHAN & JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA CONCEPT: In Spring City, where superheroes blur the lines between law enforcement and celebrity, Pearl Penalosa, AKA Ultra, is a workaholic. At the prestigious agency Heroine Inc., she has earned a legion of fans, a nomination for Best Heroine of the Year and a perfect life. Or so she thinks, until a chance encounter with a mysterious fortune- teller opens her world to new possibilities. THIS ISSUE: "Seven Days," Part Two—To Pearl Penalosa, the busiest crime fighter in Spring City, the fortune-teller's prophecy of finding true love within seven days looks doubtful when her idea of a good catch means busting a bad guy with minimal collateral damage. Despite her friends' optimism, Pearl is initially skeptical. But after experiencing a series of serendipitous events, a girl can't help but wonder. VICTORY VOL. 2 #2 (OF 4) on sale 09.01/$2.95 monthly four-issue miniseries full color/32 pages written by ROBERT MARCELO CASSARO & PETRA LEAO art by EDU FRANCISCO cover by EDU FRANCISCO CONCEPT: Victory is about the limits of unlimited power. Being born a half-elf Demi- Goddess from the world of Arton (a medieval like world that still practices magic), Victory was born to combat a menace of a cosmic magnitude. Victory can destroy an entire planet with a wave of her hand or heal herself from any mortal wound in a matter of minutes. Nevertheless, even with all this amazing power at her command, Victory cannot use this power to defeat her greatest enemy – loneliness. THIS ISSUE: The stakes are raised when the new Dark Force makes his play for dominance. Now Victória and her newfound companions must push forward to learn the secrets behind their new foe and his plans for the Earth. With power a hundred times greater than the destructive force of the former Monster, God K'Athanoa, the Dark Force could easily tear this planet apart. Placing her pride aside, Victória now seeks the aid of the Heavenly Knights in order to quickly bring about the defeat of what appears to be an unbeatable foe. THE WALKING DEAD #12 on sale 09.01/$2.95 monthly ongoing miniseries black & white/32 pages MATURE READERS WARNING written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE THE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: It always comes down to this: At any moment, a zombie could leap out of the shadows and end your life. At last, it seems like there is a cause that unites mankind to end all our petty squabbles. But no. It's never that simple. Now Rick has a gun to his head. WATERLOO SUNSET #2 (OF 4) on sale 09.22/$6.95 monthly ongoing miniseries black & white/56 pages written by ANDREW STEPHENSON art & cover by TREVOR GORING THE CONCEPT: When it happened, Earth was appalled. It seemed a hurt beyond healing. But the world moved on…all except London. In the heart of that city, high technology has failed. Survivors scrape a medieval living. Great buildings stand idle. Complex machinery sits frozen. A ruthless Mayor rules the people while the mysterious Cartel dominates both. Moving between them is Esau the Hunter. Now an impatient and powerful world wants this wreck to die…quickly. The outcome rests on the shoulders of the Hunter, and it’s a responsibility he does not want. THIS ISSUE: "Moving In High Places" and "A Game Of Yak And Yaffle" Esau has agreed to escort Nina to meet London's overlords, despite the dangers. There, he will meet his forgotten past. Major discoveries wait for all beyond the doors of the Cartel HQ. WONDERLAND OGN on sale 09.22/$6.95 graphic novella full color/64 pages written by DEREK WATSON art & cover by KIT WALLIS CONCEPT: In a future torn apart by conventional, chemical and biological warfare, three teenagers struggle to retain their humanity and survive against seemingly overwhelming odds. Brought up in isolation by a father intent on protecting them from the hostile environment that threatens their very existence, they face a danger more horrifying than anything they have faced before: a flesh-deforming plague of epic proportions. When their father fails to return from a routine foraging mission, the teenagers find their lives thrown into turmoil and uncertainty by the alarming increase in attacks on them by cannibalistic, mutated humans. Although frightened to leave the relative security of their home and fully aware of the disturbing possibility that he may already be dead, the group risks everything to find their missing father. McFARLANE TOYS SOLICITATIONS • JULY 2004 SPAWN SERIES 26: THE ART OF SPAWN McFarlane Toys Item #: 11320 Again, our toy designers return to the source – the Spawn comic book – as inspiration for a compelling and insanely detailed new series of action figures. Featuring two stunning examples of the core Hellspawn, a Dark Ages Spawn and three popular supporting characters (Curse, Tremor and Tiffany), this line is sure to please any Spawn comic book fan. The item ships 12 per case. September 2004 * Spawn i.08 * Spawn i.07 * Spawn dai.01 * The Curse i.spawnbible * Tremor i.spawnbible * Tiffany i.spawnbible SPAWN SERIES 26 DELUXE BOXED SET McFarlane Toys Item #: 11340 Spawn vs. Cy-Gor i.057 is the deluxe boxed set for Spawn Series 26. Based on seminal fight scene artwork from Spawn issue 57, this two-pack allows interaction between our Hell-born anti-hero Spawn and the cybernetically enhanced monkey Cy-Gor. Sure to be a huge hit with comic books fans. The item ships 4 per case. September 2004 MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: NHL LEGENDS McFarlane Toys Item #: 71470 At long last, our first series of NHL Legends is ready to skate into stores. Featuring classic players from several eras, our first NHL Legends series is sure to please true hockey fans. Each is accurately period detailed in official team uniform with equipment and base. The item ships 12 per case. September 2004 * Wayne Gretzky, center, Los Angeles Kings * Wayne Gretzky, center, Edmonton Oilers * Gerry Cheevers, goalie, Boston Bruins * Frank Mahovlich, left wing, Toronto Maple Leafs * Yvan Cournoyer, right wing, Montreal Canadiens ELVIS 3: LIVE IN VEGAS, 1970 McFarlane Toys Item #: 12413 McFarlane Toys' third Elvis action figure features the King of Rock 'n' Roll based on reference from a live concert in Las Vegas in 1970. Completely capturing Elvis' essence, this impeccably detailed figure includes a custom marquee base and microphone. The item ships 6 per case. September 2004 ELVIS 12-INCH FIGURE McFarlane Toys Item #: 12414 The same incredible sculpt as our previously released Elvis '68 Comeback Special action figure, but now available in 12-inch scale. This scale truly shows off the unparalleled detail of this representation of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Includes custom base with chair, guitar and microphone with stand. The item ships 4 per case. September 2004 NASCAR SERIES 3 FIGURES ActionMcFarlane Item #: 32856 ActionMcFarlane proudly announces the driver lineup for NASCAR Series 3, featuring two legends, six active Nextel Cup drivers and one NHRA phenom. This is the specialty version of this line, with drivers featuring different paint applications and bases than the mass-market versions. The item ships 12 per case. September 2004 * Dale Earnhardt * Jamie McMurray * Kevin Harvick * Darrell Waltrip * Dale Earnhardt Jr. * Tony Stewart * John Force * Michael Waltrip * Dale Jarrett TOP COW PRODUCTIONS SOLICITATIONS • SEPTEMBER 2004 HUMANKIND #1 SIGNED BY TONY DANIEL The initial issue of the exciting new sci-fi series is autographed by writer/artist Tony Daniel! $19.99 SRP TOMB RAIDER: ARABIAN NIGHTS SIGNED BY BILLY TAN This gorgeous, fully painted Tomb Raider adventure is personally autographed by artist extrordinaire Billy Tan! $19.99 SRP COMMON GROUNDS READER SET All six issues of the amazing, critically acclaimed series are here, at a smidge below original cover price! Features art by the industry's FINEST including George Pérez, Carlos Pacheco, Chris Bachalo, Ethan van Sciver and more! $14.99 SRP HUMANKIND #2 (W) Tony Daniel (P) Tony Daniel (I) Kevin Conrad (Col) Richard and Tanya Horie Bruno is on the run, accused of the murder of dozens of people on the planet Thera. The only way to earn his freedom is to fight his way out of a blood-soaked Gladiator arena. But Detective Alia Sparrow and her hulking sidekick, Greta the Enforcer, know the truth behind the murders—and who really stands to gain from them. Conspiracy, androids, and hot chicks on motorcycles abound in this great new sci-fi series! Full Color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series HUMANKIND POSTER By Tony Daniel and Richard and Tanya Horie Sizzlin'-hot detective Alia Sparrow and her robotic bodyguard Greta the Enforcer are on the cover of Humankind #2, and on this great poster! Take 'em home, put 'em on your wall! Full color 24x36 inches Please inquire for pricing (net $3) Poster THE DARKNESS #15 (W) Frank Tieri (P) Martin Montiel (I) Matt "BATT" Banning (Col) Matt Milla (Cov) Dale Keown "Streets Run Red," part 2 (of 3)—Wolverine scribe and mob expert (don't ask…) Frank Tieri brings The Darkness down a "Sopranos" path! Don Alberto has returned from the dead, and Darkness-bearer Jackie Estacado now faces off against a mafia kingpin with unworldly powers. Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series MYTH WARRIORS ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL (W) Robert Place Napton (Art) Ph (Cov) Francis Manapul Eric Volker is a typical skateboarding Los Angeles teenager. But everything changes when he discovers the amulet that controls Ares—an ancient, gigantic mecha warrior. Eric takes the pilot seat and becomes embroiled in an intergalactic war against the Anibus and Osiris mechs, in a battle that will decide the fate of the Earth! Manga master Robert Place Napton (Appleseed, Macross) delivers "manga trade" action wrapped in a beautiful cover by Francis Manapul (Witchblade)! b/w 128 pages $9.99 original digest-sized trade paperback WITCHBLADE #79 (W) Ian Edginton (P and I) Tony Daniel (Cov) Tony Daniel "T'K," part 1 of 2)—When a powerful player in the Top Cow universe is found dead, NYPD detective and Witchblade-wielder Sara Pezzini is on the case. But what Sara find goes much deeper than any routine homicide, and the reverberations will be felt throughout the Top Cow Universe for months to come! Full Color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series TOMB RAIDER #46 (W) James Bonny (P) Eric Basaldua (Col) Tyson Wengler Covers by Adam Hughes and Eric Basaldua, available as individual order codes "Gathering Storm," part 1 (of 3)—Lara Croft is contacted by Witchblade-bearer Sara Pezzini, who informs her that a powerful player in the Top Cow Universe has been murdered. Lara takes up a search to find a missing artifact connected to the case which brings her all the way to the Vatican…where a powerful emissary is dispatched to stop the Tomb Raider in her tracks! Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series ALEX ROSS: BATTLE OF THE PLANETS ARTBOOK (Cover and art) Alex Ross Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Battle of the Planets" with Top Cow as we showcase amazing artwork from the smash-hit comic series! Stunning art from Alex Ross presented in its original, untouched form! Including a new cover and introduction from Alex Ross. Full color 24 pages $2.99 one-shot special Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles MARVEL MILESTONES: 12” SPIDER-MAN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Diamond Select Toys’ swings Marvel Comics’ friendly, neighborhood web-slinger as its next hit release from the best-selling Marvel Milestones statue line. Approximately 16 ¼” high, this fully painted statue pays tribute to Marvel’s flagship hero (and the star of this summer’s most-anticipated film, Spider-Man 2), as well as his (in)famous gallery of villains. Painted and ready to display, the statue depicts Spidey swinging over a chimney, as he tries to avoid one of Doc Ock’s arms and Green Goblin’s pumpkin bombs, Sandman’s sand-produced hand, the Scorpion’s deadly tail, and Venom’s symbiotic arm. Sculpted by Art Asylum’s Eli Livingston, the statue includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide. In stores November 2004! Statue $175.00 MARVEL SELECT: SPIDER-MAN & DOC OCK ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! Fans have thrilled to the ongoing battle between Spider-Man and his arch-foe, Dr. Otto Octavius – better known to True Believers as Doc Ock – on the four-color page, and on the silver screen in Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man 2. To commemorate their Mighty Marvel Melee, Diamond Select Toys and Toy Biz are offering two action figures for the price of one with this all-new collectible release. Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, these forthcoming releases feature multiple points of articulation and ultra-cool accessories (including Doc Ock’s mechanical arms, among others)! Not available in mass-market outlets and packaged in a deluxe blister card package, these all-new figures are in scale with the rest of the best-selling Marvel Select action figure line. In stores November 2004! Figure $18.99 MARVEL UNIVERSE: MYSTIQUE BUST A Diamond Select Release! From the Marvel Universe to collectors’ shelves, the X- books’ sexiest mutant shapeshifter makes her dramatic debut in resin bust form. Sculpted by SOTA – and based on Marvel Comics’ Mystique #3 cover by fan-favorite artist Joseph Michael Linsner (who oversaw every step in the piece’s production) – the bust comes painted and ready to display. Includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide. In stores November 2004! Bust $45.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: NEW X-MEN CYCLOPS BUST A Diamond Select Release! He’s the field leader of Professor Charles Xavier’s X-Men, and this fall, Scott Summer takes charge as the third release from Diamond Select Toys’ Marvel Universe New X-Men line of resin busts. Depicting the hero as he was portrayed in Grant Morrison’s critically acclaimed run on New X-Men, this all-new resin bust is based on the costume designed by Frank Quitely and artwork by Ethan Van Sciver. Sculpted by Rocco Tartamella, this bust comes painted and ready to display, and is accompanied by a full color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide. In stores November 2004! Bust $45.00 MODERN ERA X-MEN: GAMBIT MEDIUM STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Diamond Select Toys is proud to present the sixth release in the best-selling Jim Lee X-Men Era statue series! This approximately 8”-tall statue of Remy LeBeau – codenamed Gambit – was sculpted by Jeff Feligno, and depicts the mutant hero gearing up to face Sabretooth, who’s out to destroy Professor X’s dream of man and mutantkind living in peaceful co-existence! Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, the statue’s Danger Room-styled base connects to past and future releases in the series to form one massive diorama. Includes full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. In stores November 2004! Statue $75.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD #156 THE DARK SUPERMAN AND BATMAN FROM ARTIST CARLOS PACHECO! • Superman/Batman #14 by writer Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) and artist Carlos Pacheco (JLA: Virtue And Vice) rocks the DC Universe as the two heroes go bad! • Pacheco creates a compelling new Superman/Batman cover to this issue. WOLVERINE #20 PREVIEW PART 1 BY JOHN ROMITA JR. AND MARK MILLAR! • Wolverine #20 from Marvel features the all-new creative team of writer Mark Millar (Ultimates) and artist John Romita Jr. (Spider-Man). Read 6 pages from this issue and see Romita’s unique style on Logan. Continue with Part 2 of this preview in the Wizard Wolverine 30th Anniversary Special Magazine. EXCLUSIVE CATWOMAN: ROMAN HOLIDAY PREVIEW BY JEPH LOEB AND TIM SALE! • Writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale return with an all-new event starring Catwoman. Set during Loeb and Sale’s classic Batman: The Long Halloween saga, this series will guest-star Batman and the Joker. Read 6 pages here, FIRST! WIZARD RATES THE X-MEN BOOKS! • Astonishing X-Men, Ultimate X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, X-Men and all the other titles like District X and Excalibur get intensive reviews on how these books perform on a variety of levels. Learn which is the best and why. • Artist Mike Mayhew creates a dazzling X-Men cover with Storm, Wolverine and other team favorites! COMIC MOVIE NEWS: ELEKTRA AND BLADE: TRINITY! • After appearing in the Daredevil film, “Elektra” starring Jennifer Garner moves forward and we’ve got the scoop on the new film that is set to arrive next February from 20th Century Fox. And Elektra’s wearing her classic red outfit! • With “Blade: Trinity” on the way from New Line Cinema, we feature an exclusive interview with Wesley Snipes’ co-star, Ryan Reynolds who plays Hannibal King, the leader of the Nightstalkers, in the new film. READING WIZARD MEANS A BETTER LIFE! • Who will be the next breed of hot comic book writers? Who's the next Brian Bendis and Jeph Loeb? We name 5 writers destined for future greatness. • As the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles celebrate their 20th Anniversary, learn how they changed comics forever and what's in store in their future. • Don’t forget the Wizard comic book price guide with the most up-to-date prices from across the nation and the web for current books, CGC sales and Top 10 Hottest comics. Magazine (Superman/Batman cover by Carlos Pacheco) $4.99 Magazine (X-Men Cover by Mike Mayhew) $4.99 TOYFARE #87 IDENTITY CRISIS! • DC Comics’ red-hot Identity Crisis storyline reveals the private lives of our favorite heroes. To commemorate, we look at the greatest secret identity action figures of all time! Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, Peter Parker…all the best ones are here, as well as the best superhero figures to match them up with! (Plus: the best dead action figures of all time! • The heroes of DC Comics’ Identity Crisis appear on this month’s cover to ToyFare magazine. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE ASKS “WHAT IF…?” • The Watcher returns to peruse countless realities, including ones where our heroes have been fundamentally changed! What if Captain America had never been frozen after World War II? What if Wolverine joined the Defenders? What if Mego Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben had lived? • This is the first-ever “Twisted ToyFare” edition of “What If…?” WWE WRESTLING FIGURES SPECIALTY PRICE GUIDE! • Put together the ultimate wrestling toy collection as this issue of ToyFare picks the best versions of all of the greatest wrestlers of the WWE—past, present and future—and presenting them to you in this “best of” photo guide to the toy line by JAKKS Pacific! Which is the best Undertaker? The best Rey Mysterio? The best Trish Stratus? Find out here! Plus: the upcoming figures you have to own! JAPANESE TOY MANIA! • It’s Japanese toy insanity as we look at the world of toy collecting in Japan, including the biggest, craziest and priciest toys ever made by man. Plus, we examine the Japanese collector: is he as insane as his American counterpart? All the weirdness that is Japanese toys is here! (To tie in, we have an anime toys cover on this issue.) THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! • Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the “Top 10 Hottest Figures” and our hilarious “Big Shots”. Magazine (Identity Crisis cover) $4.99 Magazine (Gundam Toys cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #114 Exclusive MAGIC: CHAMPIONS OF KAMIGAWA PREVIEW • First time in print! Images and details for October’s big new Magic set. The all-new storyline focuses on a world battling against its own gods. InQuest gives you the first glimpse of Kamigawa’s awesome new cards and mechanics. EVERQUEST 2 STRATEGY GUIDE • We have the full story on the most eagerly awaited sequel in gaming history! EQ2 will revolutionize online gaming and InQuest Gamer will show you how to build the perfect character and avoid beginner mistakes. THE ULTIMATE GAMING SLUGFEST • Superman vs. Lord of the Pit. Darth Vader vs. Sammy Sosa. Aragorn vs. Pikachu. The greatest gaming characters of all time throw down in the brawl to end all brawls—with readers picking the winners. Check it out now at wizarduniverse.com. MAGE KNIGHT SORCERY • It’s the biggest change for Mage Knight since version 2.0. WizKids is now adding magic spells to the game! We’ll have everything you need to know to become a sorcerer supreme! SUPER SPIDEY STRATEGY • Spin a web any size with the top 10 cards from the new Web of Spider-Man set for the Marvel TCG! WHAT IS THE BEST ANIME GAME OF ALL TIME? • Yu-Gi-Oh!? Duel Masters? Dragon Ball GT? The InQuest Gamer staff rates these and every other anime game based on story, play mechanics, fun value and more! THE DEADLIEST PRICE GUIDE IN GAMING • Tens of THOUSANDS of prices—Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, HeroClix, MechWarrior, Lord of the Rings and much, much MORE—plus tips for buying the best cards at the best prices. Magazine (EverQuest 2 cover by Greg Horn) $4.99 Magazine (Anime Games cover) $4.99 WOLVERINE 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL MAGAZINE Wizard: The Comics Magazine proudly celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Wolverine, the most popular member of the X-Men with everything you need to know about this powerful comic book icon. WOLVERINE #20 PREVIEW BY JOHN ROMITA JR. AND MARK MILLAR! • Wolverine #20 from Marvel features an all-new creative team with writer Mark Millar (Ultimates) and artist John Romita Jr. (Spider-Man). Read more pages from this preview that started in Wizard: The Comics Magazine #156. • Meet Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. in an exclusive Wizard interview. Find out what is in store for the hot series after issue number 20. Get their take on various Wolverine supporting characters as well as the X-Men. X3 MOVIE NEWS! • Get ready for the X3 movie starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Find out from all the stars about their interests in the third X-Men film that is scheduled for 2006. As Jackman’s star continues to rise, speculation increases for a Wolverine solo film after X3. Learn if anything is happening on this and how a solo film could change things. WOLVERINE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTORS’ GUIDE! • Build yourself the ultimate Wolverine collection! Our guide has the most complete checklist and price guide for all of Wolverine’s greatest comic book appearances in his own book, the X-titles and across the Marvel Universe. • What are the Top 10 things that every Wolvie fan should own? See them here! ENTER THE WOLVIE ART GALLERY! • There’s been tons of Wolverine artwork commissioned over the past 30 years. He’s appeared on the cover to Wizard: The Comics Magazine well over 30 times. Tap into some of the coolest covers/pinups/posters from the 70s/80s/90s and see all the costumes and transformations with art by Jim Lee, John Byrne, Todd McFarlane, John Cassaday, Joe Maduriera, Frank Quitely, the Kuberts and many others. MORE WOLVERINE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE! • See his controversial TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY, creator Len Wein talks about the early days of Wolverine and we’ll recount Wolvie’s 30 greatest moments! Magazine (Wolverine cover by John Cassaday) $5.99 WIZARD BEST OF X-MEN LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER SIGNED BY GREG HORN Wizard proudly presents the Top 10 X-Men Comics of all time in one special hardcover volume. Return to the magic of these timeless tales starring the X-Men: The DARK PHOENIX SAGA and Special Edition is from Uncanny X-Men #135-#137. This is the most popular and controversial X-Men story ever told. As a 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 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, this volume will also feature exclusive behind-the- scenes commentary from Kurt Busiek and Jim Shooter along with a new artwork byartist David Finch. No X-Men collection is complete without this volume. HC, 256 pgs, FC (Wolverine cover Signed by cover artist Greg Horn) $49.99 O/A TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTORS EDITION VOLUME 4 This new 104-page book collects more of the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine’s monthly Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strips. Join Mego Spidey and the gang in hilarious episodes like, “Crisis On Infinite MegoVilles,” “Beach Blanket Mego,” “Twenty Twenty 24 Hours To Go,” “My Big Fat, FAT Wedding” and many more! Where else can you see the Human Torch enter HERBIE into a Battle Bots competition or Aunt May try on the Infinity Gauntlet? READ THE ORIGIN OF MEGO HULK in an exclusive World Premiere episode created just for this volume! In addition to the life- changing strips presented here, this book will feature more of The Official Handbook of the TTT Universe along with an introduction by living legend Stan Lee, the father of Marvel Comics! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE VOLUME 4 FC, 104 pages $9.99 POWER MAN AND IRON FIST MINIMATES TOYFARE EXCLUSIVES Classic Heroes For Hire, Power Man and Iron Fist are brought to life as a special limited edition MiniMates two-pack from Diamond Select Toys. Sculpted by the talented team at Art Asylum, these icons of 1970’s Marvel Comics appear in their original styling costumes. Complete your MiniMate action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! MiniMates (x2) PI O/A WIZARD MAGAZINE #152 WOLVERINE/SPIDER-MAN/DAREDEVIL COVER BY JOE QUESADA $4.99 O/A WIZARD MAGAZINE #152 HALLE BERRY AS CATWOMAN COVER $4.99 COMICS SECTION AARDVARK-VANAHEIM STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS TP’S by Dave Sim Dave Sim’s Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus is one of the longest running independent black-and-white comic published! VOL. 9: READS (STAR01063)—SC, b&w $17.00 VOL. 10: MINDS (STAR01916)—SC, b&w $17.00 ******************** ABOUT COMICS CROSSFIRE VOLUME 1: HOLLYWOOD HERO TP by Mark Evanier & Dan Spiegle Behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood is a darker side, and that's where you'll find Jay Endicott, full-time bail bondsman and part-time superhero. In several complete stories, we see Crossfire struggle with a world filled with sleazy producers, struggling starlets, and dangerous fans. First time in trade paperback! SC, 6x8, 176pg, b&w $9.95 ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 2 POCKET TP by Terry Moore This second volume continues the Strangers In Paradise story with Katchoo, Francine, David, and the gang, collecting issues #1-15 of Volume III, plus a bonus story: the infamous Xena parody! Each Pocket Book features new cover art by Terry Moore, and special spine art that gives this manga-sized collection a distinctive look on the shelf! Perfect Bound. SC, 6x8, 344pg, b&w $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TERRY MOORE’S PARADISE TOO! TP’S by Terry Moore From the bizarre world of SIP creator Terry Moore comes the first collection of his cartoon series, Paradise TOO!, collecting the first seven issues, and Volume 2 collects issues #7-12, plus SIP sketchbook work. VOL. 1: DRUNK DUCKS (STAR16325)—SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2: CHECKING FOR WEIRDOS (STAR18520)—SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w $14.95 ********************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE #128 by Various Halloween Special! Terror stalks the lovely heroines of the AC Universe, and this month the ghastly ghouls and marauding monsters have the upper-hand in the battle between good and evil as AC presents fright-filled fun for the Halloween season with artwork by Ed Coutts, Eddy Newell, Silvano, and more! b&w, 44pg $6.95 GIANT WOMEN ON THE RAMPAGE: BIG ’UNS #2 by Various Steamy, sexy sirens-that are all giant-sized! Queen Drusilla stomps Earth civilization into dust! Stone priestess Zazz terrorizes a jungle expedition! A beautiful young scientist turns Rampaging Giantess and lays waste to a city! Plus: the mysterious GTS megababe, Thunderstep, by Silvano! Cover by Brad Gorby. MATURE READERS b&w, 44pg $9.95 BEST OF THE WEST #44 by Various This issue: The Hooded Horseman becomes “Buzzard Bait!” (by Ogden Whitney); Black Phantom stands down Zombie outlaws in a supernatural thriller by Enrico and Antonio; Haunted Horseman stars in “Hate Town, USA!”; the Durango Kid stars in “Get Out Of My Sight!”; and Redmask is on the “Path of Peril!” b&w, 44pg $6.95 GOLDEN AGE COMPLETIST’S CORNUCOPIA COLLECTION PACK #1 by Various Get the first 14 issues of the longest-running Golden Age superhero reprint book in history! Seventy-nine complete stories reprinted, starring Bulletman, Avenger, Pyroman, Ibis, Espionage, Rocketman, Owl, Yarko, Cat-Man, and dozens more! Pack includes one (1) copy each of Men of Mystery #1-14, bagged. Pack (x14), b&w $89.95 SUPER-HERO REVIVAL PACK #1 by Various These books contain new, modern adventures and vintage reprints starring Miss Victory, Cat-Man, Avenger, Rocketman, Captain Wings, Flame and many more — 25 stories in all! Pack includes one (1) copy each of RetroComics #0, #2, & Annual #1; Sentinels of Justice Vol. 2, #1-3, and Captain Wings Compact #1, bagged. Pack (x7), b&w $35.99 ACTIVE IMAGES/COMICRAFT COMICRAFT’S MONSTER FONTS UNLEASHED CD-ROM by Richard Starkings, John 'JG' Roshell & Lilou Looking for Terrifying Type? Fonts that Frighten and Characters that Creep and Crawl? Look no further — Comicraft has put together a collection of Ten Monstrous fonts previously not available in stores, for less than ten dollars a font! Includes MonsterMash, CarryOnScreaming, Chills, GooseBumps, CreepyCrawly, Grimly Fiendish, IncyWincySpider, SpookyTooth, Meltdown and TrickorTreat dingbats. Files for both Macintosh and Windows are included on this CD-ROM. CD-ROM $99.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMICRAFT’S POW PACK FONTS by Richard Starkings & John 'JG' Roshell The perfect companion to Comicraft's Zap Pack, the Pow Pack includes two of Comicraft's most popular sound effect fonts — ClobberinTime and Zoinks — for one low price! Also in this collection is Comicraft's dingbat font, NuffSaid! Fonts for both Macintosh and Windows are included on this CD-ROM. CD-ROM $39.95 O/A COMICRAFT’S ZAP PACK FONTS by Richard Starkings & John 'JG' Roshell Letter your own comic book with the Zap Pack! This official Comicraft font includes Regular and Bold Italic alphabets, plus pre-made Sound Effects, and word balloons in EPS format. Fonts for both Macintosh and Windows are included on this CD-ROM. CD-ROM $29.95 O/A STRANGE EMBRACE TP by David Hine The critically acclaimed writer of Marvel’s District X, David Hine first made his mark with this gothic tale of madness, death, and sexual longing. The world of Strange Embrace is one of pain and sorrow, obsession and damnation — a world that twists and pollutes the lives of all that enter it. Introduction by Peter Milligan! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $14.95 **************************** A.C.T.O.R. DF and ACTOR are working together to help raise money for one of the most noteworthy charities in comics today, which is to help out the creators in need who came before us! ACTOR is A Commitment To Our Roots! DF has worked with ACTOR to raise over $50,000.00 in the last year, and with your help, will have raised over $50,000 by the end of this year. With your support and purchase of the following products, DF will contribute a portion of each sale to ACTOR! Thanks for your support, it is a commitment that will help us to grow as an industry, and take care of those who came before! MARVEL VILLAINS LITHOGRAPH BY ALEX ROSS Superstar painter Alex Ross depicts the Villains of the Marvel Universe in this incredibly detailed homage to such greats as Jack Kirby Steve Ditko and the other artistic architects! Featuring the Red Skull, Loki, Dr.Doom, Magneto, the Green Goblin, Dormamuu, Mephisto, the Kingpin, the Mandarin and the ultimate Marvel villain — Galactus! Each lithograph recreating this original painting by Ross is printed on 80 Lbs. gallery silk stock paper will measure 16” x 24”! Lithograph $29.99 ALEX ROSS’ MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE 70’S LITHOGRAPH This DF exclusive lithograph features 70’s Marvel Stars — The Heroes of the Marvel Universe have never looked so good! Alex’s pencils are so tight, distinct and beautiful, that fans won’t be able to appreciate it until it’s in their hands! He even has Howard the Duck in there!” Alongside the Duck, Ross’ vision of the Defenders, X-Men, Avengers, Captain Marvel, Shang-Chi, Power Man, Iron Fist, Ghost Rider, and so many more are presented here, each meticulously crafted and expertly painted. Measures 24” x 18” and printed on and printed on archival 80lbs. gallerie silk stock this masterpiece. Lithograph $29.99 WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH BLOODY BATTLE SIGNED DIORAMA STATUE: WOLVERINE Each box comes signed by DF president Nick Barrucci! Two mortal enemies collide in this brand new, diorama set! Wolverine, sculpted, designed and painted by the talents of the Gore Group, stands 3 1/2" tall, on a scenic base that measures 6" wide, 7" front-to- back and 5 1/2" in total height. On his own, Wolverine stands amidst a bloody, snow- covered field, himself damaged by a savage attack, his claws extended, and his healing factor in overdrive. Wolverine is one-half of DF's first ever two piece Battle Diorama, and when combined seamlessly with Sabretooth, the total piece measures over one foot in length! (CAUT: 2) Statue $95.00 WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH BLOODY BATTLE SIGNED DIORAMA STATUE: SABRETOOTH Each box comes signed by DF president Nick Barrucci! Sabretooth, sculpted, designed and painted by the talents of the Gore Group, stands 4 1/2" tall, on a scenic base that measures 9" wide, 6 and 1/2" front-to-back and 5 1/2" in total height. On his own, Sabretooth stands amidst a bloody, snow-covered field, himself damaged by a savage attack and his healing factor in overdrive. Sabretooth is one-half of DF's first ever two piece Battle Diorama, and when combined seamlessly with Wolverine, the total piece measures over 1 foot in length! (CAUT: 2) Statue $95.00 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN'S GREATEST VILLAINS LITHOGRAPH Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can, including fighting dozens of villains over his amazing career! They’re all here, impeccably drawn by John Romita Jr. — The Chameleon, The Green Goblin, Kraven, the Hunter, Dr. Octopus, The Vulture, The Scorpion, Dr. Doom, The Rhino, Kingpin, Venom, Electro, the Molten Man, Juggernaut, The Punisher, and so many more! Lithograph $19.99 MARVEL HEROES RELIEF BOOK The book that was created to help raise money for the victims of 9/11 will now also help the comics industry by raising money for ACTOR! ACTOR initially purchased nearly 20,000 copies of this great book, and we have a few left. We are now offering them through this special offer to help ACTOR! Please reserve as many copies as you can of this great book, as it will serve two causes! FC $3.50 ADHOUSE BOOKS THE COLLECTED SEQUENTIAL HC by Paul Hornschemeier The Collected Sequential assembles the long-out-of-print series Sequential, where Paul Hornschemeier began to hone his comic craft. These seven highly experimental comics have been long sought by fans of Hornschemeier, and AdHouse Books is proud to offer them in a beautiful hardcover format. MATURE READERS HC, 6x9, 256pg, PC $25.00 ADV MANGA *************** All ADV Manga titles are presented in the traditional Japanese “right-to-left” format. *************** APOCALYPSE MEOW VOLUME 2 TP By Motofumi Kobayashi The saga continues as Sgt. “Perky” Perkins, Rats, and Bota continue their perilous recon mission in the bloody jungles of Vietnam. Perky contemplates the moral quandary of the war as he witnesses French, Chinese, and Japanese military intervention alongside the suffering of Vietnamese civilians. When a clash with an MP orders Rats home, he observes America’s opinion of the conflict. Meanwhile, the war rages, and the Viet Cong subject Perky and Bota to the harrowing status of POW. Rats returns to the quagmire and joins in the rescue effort with some Vietnamese allies who aren’t going to let their captured buddies go down without a fight! Also, as a bonus, this volume presents a special feature where readers can learn more about the SOG and the Australian SAS. Come be a part of this unique anthropomorphic adventure as the rabbits of the U.S. military battle for supremacy — and survival — over their feline North Vietnamese counterparts! SC, 5x8, 146pg, b&w $9.99 THE BOSS VOLUME 3 TP by Jae Won Im The threat against Saang Tae and the students of Woo Sang High deepens and is no longer a simple case of bullying, as a new gang of miscreants walks the streets looking to wreak havoc on any cowering targets. Moon Sik, member of the Seven Kings, pursues a very frightened student, and the chivalrous Saang Tae steps up to defend his trembling friend. The bullying intensifies and the black eyes multiply when young boys battle — not just to become men, but to become The Boss. SC, 5x8, 184pg, b&w $9.99 GUNPARADE MARCH VOLUME 1 TP by Hiroyuki Sanadura An otherworldly invasion beset the Earth at the close of the Pacific War in 1945. Droves of Phantom Beasts waged a bitter struggle against the already war-weary inhabitants of Earth. This uncommon insurgency forced humanity to unite and defend a world already in the throes of turmoil. The death toll decimated military forces leaving Japan with no choice but to enlist the help of its teenage population. Atsushi Hayami is amongst the ranks of those who, rather than lead a normal high school life, takes up arms to ensure the survival of mankind. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 218pg, b&w $9.99 LOUIE THE RUNE SOLDIER VOLUME 3 TP by Ryou Mizuno As Louie delves deeper into the mysterious powers of sorcery, his problems and pitfalls multiply with practice. When a monk conjures a magical technique to control the weather, Louie and his roughneck gang of warriors arrive to defend the surrounding countryside and its inhabitants. While picking up some new tricks along the way, Louie hasn’t a single spell in his bag when it comes to women — after playing savior to some elves, the hapless hero finds himself duped into an engagement. If you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, then those who depend on Louie are in for more pratfalls than anyone could stand! SC, 5x8, 186pg, b&w $9.99 SAINT MARIE VOLUME 2 TP by Yang Yeo-Jin On the grounds of a private school, the students of the White and Black Sides must establish their positions and engage themselves in a complex game of chess. As Dah-In struggles for a place in this intellectual war, she will suffer her share of heartaches as a new love interest sprouts jealousy. Meanwhile, fellow chess pieces begin to lose—not only the game, but their very lives! No amount of strategy could prepare these players for what the future holds, as good and evil fight for victory on the chessboard that is Saint Marie. SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w $9.99 STEEL ANGEL KURUMI VOLUME 8 TP by Kaishaku The angelic androids stir-up the future again with their antics, but instead of raising their fists they pull-out their…recipes! Kurumi and her sisters have been challenged to a test of culinary prowess by the newest Steel Angel, Seira, subordinate to her master, the “Grand Cook.” The girls may spice it up in the kitchen, but Kurumi and company must tend to poor Nakahito, weakened by a taxing spell cast upon his young body. It’s up to his adoring and oh-so-cute Steel Angel to save him, but when fierce, flying demons threaten to ruin the day, will Kurumi be up to the task? MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 180pg, b&w $9.99 SWEET AND SENSITIVE VOLUME 2 TP by Park Eun Ah Ee-Ji is torn between two men, and in the high school arena this type of problem could quickly prove catastrophic. She still holds a certain fondness for her elementary school crush, Han-Kyul, but she has fallen prey to the bad-boy syndrome since developing feelings for Sae-Ryun, the crude and vulgar best friend of Han-Kyul. Tempers flare, quarrels ensue, and the mysteries concerning Sae-Ryun and Han-Kyul keep Ee-Ji’s interest sparked. But the day will soon come when she must choose, or her fate will be chosen for her… SC, 5x8, 204pg, b&w $9.99 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES VOLUME 7 TP by Yu Yugama Poor Junpei! He grows jaded of stripping young, beautiful elves of their precious clothing. Perhaps this weariness explains his sudden burst of intellect, a surprising development Airi and Ritsuko never expected from their curry-crazed martial arts expert. Whatever temporary intelligence blinds Junpei, he will return to his onslaught of disrobing elves for the sake of the mission, but for now, new obstacles await this misfit gang’s journey back to Japan. And don’t forget Celcia — her adorable panda form amuses everyone except the elf herself! As the hysterical escapades continue, the dream of curry-rice drives these hunters onward, always searching for the spell fragments tattooed to the bodies of elves that are their tickets home. SC, 5x8, 202pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH DEMON CITY HUNTER MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Hideyuki Kikuchi God’s come down to Earth, and all Hell is breaking loose! Enter a world where demons seen only in dreams are real; oceans swallow cities; and the powers of the mind are preferable to guns! It is here in the “Demon City” that Kyoya Izayoi, master of the rare martial art of Nenpo, wields the mythical sword Ashura in defense of beautiful Sayaka Katagiri. As the evil Dark Order and the Super Soldiers of the Special Abilities Task Force clash in a race to find the one believed to be God, Kyoya saves a member of the SATF — and lands himself smack in the middle of a mess! (STAR19949) SC, 216pg, b&w $9.99 DEMON CITY SHINJUKU MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Hideyuki Kikuchi The borders between the Earthly and Spirit worlds are cracked — and the fault lies right beneath Shinjuku! The town is crawling with demons, and one of them has placed a deadly curse on the President of Earth’s ruling federation. Doom is on the horizon! Fortunately, Kyoya Izayoi is no ordinary high school kid — he’s heir to the rare martial art Nenpo, and he wields the mystical sword Ashura! Together with Sayaka Rama, the brave and resourceful daughter of Earth’s President, he’s taking on Levi Rah, master of the demons and maker of the deadly curse! (STAR19950) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 DEMON PALACE BABYLON MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Hideyuki Kikuchi The Lord of Babylon Palace has arrived — and he’s got his eyes on the beautiful Sayaka! Tough-as-nails high schooler Kyoya Izayoi, master of the rare martial art of Nenpo, is back, wielding the mythical sword Ashura in this classic tale of good versus evil! A floating palace mysteriously appears over Shinjuku Cho Park, sending the Intelligence Agency scrambling for information. But there’s no need to infiltrate the palace this time — the Lord of the Palace is throwing a housewarming party! (STAR19951) SC, 216pg, b&w $9.99 *********************** ÆON SAVAGE HENRY: POWERCHORDS #3 by Matt Howarth In this big finale, Savage Henry returns to find Great Britain saturated by Loudies unleashed by unscrupulous music bootleggers. To defeat the alien invasion, Henry joins forces with musician Ron Geesin (who co-authored Pink Floyd's "Atom Heart Mother" album in the Seventies). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 AFTERBURN COMICS PARTS UNKNOWN VOLUME 1 GN—NEW PRINTING by Beau Smith & Brad Gorby New Traveler-Sized Format! The long out-of-print mini-series that started it all is collected once again in the new “Traveler” manga format! Beau Smith and Brad Gorby bring you more action, mayhem and weirdness than a dozen B-movies could handle! Get in on the action and head out for Parts Unknown! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #9 (Sep032131) SC, 6x9, 110pg, b&w $13.95 ASHLEY DUST VOLUME 1 GN by Rick McCollum w/Paula Robinson Take a walk on the supernatural side with the witch queen Ashley Dust! With Rick McCollum’s intense artistic style, the world of Ashley Dust comes to life, filled with mystical intrigue, malicious magic, and dark intentions, giving the word “adventure” a whole new meaning! This graphic novel collects the sold-out Ashley Dust #1, as well issues #2-4. A great chance to get the entire Ashley Dust series. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (Oct032169) SC, 6x9, 144pg, b&w $13.95 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT GIRL GENIUS VOLUME 2 TP by Phil & Kaja Foglio with Mark McNabb Adventure! Romance! Mad Science! Meet Agatha Clay, Transylvania Polygnostic University student with the drive to create… and the worst luck in the world! This collection collects issues #4-6 Phil & Kaja Foglio’s “gaslamp fantasy series,” plus an additional story — all presented in a large, art-book format! Available in Softcover and Hardcover (limited run, with a special “puffy” cover) editions. SC—FC, 8x11, 112pg $19.95 HC—FC, 8x11, 112pg (CAUT: 4) $32.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GIRL GENIUS COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by Phil & K. Foglio, P. Foglio, Snoddy & McNabb Adventure! Romance! Mad Science! Meet Agatha Clay, Transylvania Polygnostic University student with the drive to create… and the worst luck in the world! This collection reprints issues one through three of Phil & Kaja Foglio’s “Gaslamp Fantasy” series, and includes eight pages of bonus color material — all in a large art-book format. SC, 8x11, 96pg $10.00 ******************* AIT/PLANET LAR DEMO #10 by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan A successful big city businessman becomes obsessed with the panhandler on his corner, a sort of self-professed “street prophet.” After one or two lucky predictions, the businessman is drawn into the crazy lies and dysfunction of the panhandler and turns his yuppie life upside-down looking for something meaningful to hold on to. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (10 of 12) $2.95 JAX EPOCH AND THE QUICKEN FORBIDDEN VOLUME 2: SEPARATION ANXIETY TP by Dave Roman & John Green When teenager Jax Epoch “borrowed” some magic items from another dimension, she set into motion a series of apocalyptic events known as the “Quicken Forbidden.” Now, the stuff of fantasy is invading the real world: snowstorms rage in the summer; mechanical knights ride through the streets of Manhattan; and dragons are forced to get day jobs. Amid the growing strangeness, Jax is put on trial for causing the End of Reality?! and something is hunting down anyone and anything connected to the Quicken. This is volume 2 of the series, collecting issues #6-10 with a new eight-page epilogue. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH JAX EPOCH AND THE QUICKEN FORBIDDEN VOLUME 1: BORROWED MAGIC TP by Dave Roman & John Green Disappointed with the life around her, teenager Jacqueline “Jax” Epoch, accidentally winds up falling through the Realmsend, a passageway into a different dimension. Expecting a lush, fantasy world, she instead finds a barren plain, devoid of the magic she’s dreamed of. When she returns home she finds that everything that was magic in the other realm has leaked into her own, causing her reality to fall apart. Dragons fly over the streets of Manhattan, marshmallows talk back, snow falls in July, her boyfriend dumps her... and worst of all, Jax is put on trial for bringing about the end of the world... and only a robot lawyer can defend her. (STAR18447) SC, 7x10, 156pg, b&w $14.95 DOLL AND CREATURE GN by Remender w/Heebink & Manley; cover by Brereton Religion in any form has been outlawed, and blasé hedonism is the norm, in the skewed future of Doll and Creature. Unleashed into this society of wretched self-absorption is a horrible new drug, Grey Matter, which physically transforms its users into monsters called “Hydes!” (STAR17527) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ***************** ALL THUMBS PRESS TRUE TRAVEL TALES #2 by Justin Hall The best stories happen on the road! The ante is upped in the second issue of this series of real-life travel adventures by Xeric-winner Justin Hall, featuring everything from a religious awakening in the Amazon, to drug-taking in Nicaragua, to an Andean blood sacrifice. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS A FEW PERFECT HOURS AND OTHER STORIES FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA AND CENTRAL EUROPE GN by Josh Neufeld Xeric Award Winner! Autobiographical cartoonist Josh Neufeld (The Vagabonds, Titans of Finance) takes us on an exotic globetrotting tour. Evoking Tintin and the “comics journalism” of Joe Sacco, Neufeld recounts such offbeat adventures as a cave expedition in Thailand, a stint as extras in a Singaporean soap opera, and a train trip through war- torn Serbia. The interlinked collection of stories has the reach of an ambitious graphic novel. Says Harvey Pekar (American Splendor): “I really dig it.” MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $12.95 ESCALATOR GN by Brandon Graham It started here and continued to gain momentum. A collection of Brandon Graham’s short comics with a cast of sumo heroes, Graffiti writers, truck drivers from the future, and alien pornographers as they try to get through their lives with all the demonic possessions and cannibal school girls that get in the way! MATURE READERS SC, 120pg, b&w $12.95 SLOWPOKE VOLUME 2: AMERICA’S GONE BONKERS TP by Jen Sorensen As seen in numerous alternative newspapers around the country, it's Xeric Grant-winning cartoonist Jen Sorensen’s second collection of her brilliant weekly cartoon Slowpoke. Through her characters Little Gus, Mr. Perkins, and terminal hornball Drooly Julie, Sorensen slams the Bush regime, vapid trends, and corporate crap with her trademark brand of absurdist humor. Anyone who thinks we're headed to hell in a hand-basket will laugh until they cry. MATURE READERS SC, 8x8, 112pg, b&w $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SLOWPOKE VOLUME 1: CAFÉ POMPOUS TP by Jen Sorensen The Xeric Grant-winning collection of the first two years of Jen Sorensen's weekly strip Slowpoke, which runs in numerous alternative newspapers around the country. Says Greg McElhatton of iCOMICS: “It's a riot and a half... almost every joke is hysterically funny.” According to cartoonist John Allison: “Cafe Pompous is laden with beautifully weighted satire — and it’s very, very funny.” An excellent introduction to the world of Slowpoke. SC, 8x8, 64pg, b&w $5.95 ****************** TURTLE, TURTLE GN by Jed Alexander Just off the coast of an unnamed Mexican town is Porta Tortuga, an Island that no one seems to remember but Cesar, a U.S citizen with a Mexican mother and a Jewish father who spent one unforgettably vivid day at the Island’s Dia de los Phantasmas festival. And just what the “Dia de los Phantasmas” festival is or where the island can be found no one seems to remember either; or what happened that long-ago summer of his childhood on an island whose inhabitants are convinced they live on a giant turtle. Cesar returns to Mexico to try and find the island and to try and decipher memories that he can’t let go of, and to search for his father, who disappeared 15 years earlier, and what the adult Cesar discovers will both demystify these early memories, and reveal an even more impenetrable secret. MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, PC $11.95 WATERWISE GN by Joel Orff Imagine a cross between American Splendor and Alice in Wonderland...or imagine a cross between Carl Barks and Carlos Castaneda... In Joel Orff’s new graphic novel he explores these concepts and many more. This is the story of two old friends who are reunited for one night, and wander together through a surreal, vaguely apocalyptic landscape, pondering life, griping about their circumstances, and trying to connect. Along the way they explore the nature of dreams, the fragile facade of civilization and the tenderness of a true friendship. MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 128pg, b&w $14.95 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 BOGUS DEAD TP edited by Jerome Gaynor Human corpses rise from the dead to devour the living! Only a handful of people remain, fighting desperately to survive the zombies’ appetite for human flesh. Forty-two of the world's best independent comic artists have rallied to describe mankind's horrific last days! (STAR16875) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 ***************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink STARS OF THE MONTH SKELETON KEY TP’S by Andi Watson This second volume of Skeleton Key stories features the entire “Celestial Calendar” storyline that ran in Skeleton Key issues #7-#18. This book also features a new cover and 8 pages of new material. Volume three gathers issues #19-#24. VOL. 2: THE CELESTIAL CALENDAR (STAR09208)—SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $19.95 VOL. 3: TELLING TALES (STAR12733)—SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ******************** Slave Labor Graphics BEAR #6 by Jamie Smart Bear Silence! The Horror! Special Spoooh-Whoooky issue for weirdoes and the undead. A twenty four page slug of fear and bwoooarghh, containing the most terrorfulsomey tales known to man or bat. Including; Brains! More brains! Kids meet a real-life murderer! A doom monkey! A whole army of psychotic Looshkins! And Bear suffers the ooky torments of the unnerving Silence doll! Plus more swearing, hitting, and running about than you can shake a corpse leg at. Eeeeee! It'll lacerate your fat head! FC, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BEAR #2 & #3 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! #2 (JUL031929)—b&w, 24pg $2.95 #3 (STAR20206)—b&w, 24pg $2.95 ******************** EAGER BEAVER T-SHIRT Announce your eager beaverness to the world with this vibrant t-shirt from the creators of Sugar Buzz! Be the first in your dam to wear one! (CAUT: 4) S-XL SRP: PI XXL SRP: PI BABYDOLL S-XL SRP: PI EVERYTHING CAN BE BEATEN GN—NEW PRINTING by Chancre Scolex & Crab Scrambly Follow the adventure of IT as he discovers a door out of his monotonous life beating kittens and into an exciting new world where all sorts of new things can be (and generally are) beaten. MATURE READERS SC, 5x6, 24pg, FC $3.95 FUN WITH MILK AND CHEESE TP—NEW PRINTING by Evan Dorkin A carton of hate, a wedge of spite… satire and mayhem combine in a brand new printing of Fun with Milk & Cheese! This book collects the first four issues of the Eisner Award- winning series from Evan Dorkin. No library should be without it. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $11.95 GLOOMCOOKIE #21 by Serena Valentino & Harley Sparx Sebastian and his monster head to New Orleans in an attempt to save Chrys, Damion and Lex from Marguerite's evil carnival, but they are captured by Castor & Pollux (the shape- shifting twins) who managed to survive the monster's attack. Sebastian will have to confront his fears and use his powers if he wants to survive and to save the lives of his friends. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 GLOOM COOKIE VOLUME 2 TP—NEW PRINTING by Serena Valentino & John Gebbia In this collection — follow the conclusion of the triangle of fate between Isabella, Damion, and Lex; discover the secrets behind Chrys and Sebastian; and see triumph turn to humiliation in Vermillion the poet’s ultimate plot against Lex. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH 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! (FEB042073) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 ***************************** LITTLE SCROWLIE VOLUME 1 by Todd Meister & Jen Feinberg "Little Scrowlie: The Call of Cuthbert" chronicles the adventures of a particularly scrowlie cat and her friends (human, cat, and ghost) in their cosmic battle with an evil straight out of today's headlines, as bad fashion, imaginary Lovecraftian horrors, and the instability of post internet gold rush Oakland combine with nefarious cat furrier conspiracies in a veritable Voltron of terror. The trade paperback collects issues one through four, along with bonus stories and pinups. SC, 120pg, b&w $10.95 LITTLE SCROWLIE #7 by Todd Meister & Jen Feinberg After rescuing James from the clutches of an evil succubus, the fierce Lick Monsters of the Nether Regions find themselves pursued by a demonic horde intent on re-integrating their human captive into his proper (torturee) role in the Satanic hierarchy. Elisabeth, in her own spate of bad luck, finds herself lost in an increasingly dank and stuffy mall, where all the corridors seem to lead downward. b&w, 24pg $2.95 MILK & CHEESE OTHER NUMBER 1 (#2)—NEW PRINTING by Evan Dorkin They're the "dairy products gone bad" — a carton of hate and a wedge of spite — 32 ounces of homogenized hatred, unpasturized rage, and armed-to-the-teeth alcoholic insensitivity! They hate what you hate, and they hate you! b&w, 24pg $2.75 NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES #10 by Serena Valentino & FSc Annabelle recalls the story of a beautiful woman who is betrayed by her monstrous father in this modern retelling of the classic fairytale, Beauty & The Beast. b&w, 24pg $2.95 NIGHTMARES AND FAIRY TALES #6—NEW PRINTING by Serena Valentino & FSc Cinderella's evil step-mother makes a pact with a demon to make her own daughters more beautiful, in hopes of their catching the eye of the Prince at The Royal Ball... But beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and one has to wonder what a demon would find lovely. b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES VOLUME 1: ONCE UPON A TIME by Serena Valentino & FSc This haunting first collection of Annabelle's memories is filled with frightening stories and dark fairy tales about her various owners. Featuring the first 6 issues, as well as some other spookirific surprises, including an introduction by Tommy Kovac (Skelebunnies, Stitch and Autumn) as well as a guest page by Jhonen Vasquez and other SLG creators. (JAN042064) SC, 178pg, b&w $14.95 **************** SEAMONSTERS & SUPERHEROES #6 by Scott Mills More super-silliness with the SuperTrio and a seamonster stalks a seaside town. See why this surprise-hit series is flying off the shelves. Just don't be left out! b&w, 24pg $2.95 STREET ANGEL #3 by Jim Rugg & Brian Maruca On the eve of their destruction, a desperate congregation finds an injured Street Angel on their church steps. But how much can an unconscious girl (even if she is a skateboarding vigilantress) help against a band of violent Satanists? Find out in Street Angel #3: Going Street to Hell! b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STREET ANGEL #1 by Jim Rugg & Brian Maruca An evil geologist plans to re-Pangeaify the earth’s continents, annihilating civilization, as we know it and elevating him to godhood. With time running out, a corrupt Mayor reluctantly turns to his nemesis, Street Angel, to save mankind. But what chance does a 13-year-old homeless girl stand against a mad genius and his army of henchninja? Don‚t miss the martial arts and skateboarding bonanza of the year! Bruce Lee meets Dan Clowes crossed with Watchmen, if Tony Hawk and Clint Eastwood had a child, and the Matrix crossed with Punky Brewster, pre-Algebra, and your mother. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH CARL CTHULHU FIGURINE This 8” hard plastic figurine comes with articulated head and arms, and light-up eyes –– a must for both fans of Little Gloomy and collectors of all things Cthulhu. (STAR14687) Figurine MSRP: $18.95 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 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! (FEB042075) SC, 128pg, b&w $13.95 ******************** ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA/WITCHBLADE: UNION OF DAMNED #1 by Gray, Sharp Palmiotti, & Shy Pack your bags, the girls are going south! The son of Satan in a bid to assume control of Hell has sent an emissary to earth with a wedding invitation for Vampirella. Detective Sara Pezinni thinks she knows evil, but when a little girl carrying a severed head starts a bloody rampage in a New York hospital her definition is about to be redefined. Drawn together by fate and circumstance Vampirella and Witchblade stand on the front lines of a battle for dominion over hell with Drakulon hanging in the balance. NOTE: The Jusko and Shy cover editions are limited to 1500 copies each, worldwide. REG. CVR.—FC, 32pg $2.99 JUSKO CVR.—FC, 32pg $9.95 SHY CVR.—FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA MAGAZINE #5 This edition features an exclusive photo cover of Salem’s Lot. Also features a virgin cover edition by Joe Chiodo without any covering obstructing the image. Limited to 1,000. CHIODO VIRGIN CVR.—Magazine $9.95 SALEM’S LOT VARIANT CVR.—Magazine $9.95 VAMPI VS XIN #1 by Faerber & Lau In a Transylvania-like mountain town, the monkey king Xin and his companions find the residents afraid of the dark. Or more so, afraid of what’s in the dark. Feeling himself responsible for the release of evil when he destroyed the light of Truth, Xin investigates and confronts crazed vampires who have been attacking the villagers. During the battle, he meets a young woman who seems to be a monster hunter just like him… only better? Both envious and smitten, Xin stays by her side, only to discover she’s a vampire too! LAU CVR.—FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD CVR.—FC, 32pg $9.95 ANGEL GATE PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLACK TIDE #7 by Bishop, Breyfogle, Paulsen, & Siles Hexon Corporation tags Justin as the world’s most dangerous terrorist while they take over security contracts for the free world. Meanwhile, Kaila comes face-to-face with someone from her ancient past. Features two covers, one by Norm Breyfogle, and one by Franchesco. BREYFOGLE CVR.—FC, 32pg $2.95 FRANCHESCO CVR.—FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A BLACK TIDE #8 by Bishop, Franchesco, &Nelson Introducing 35th generation Shaolin grandmaster Kam Yuen! A treasured friend from his ancient past reunites mortally injured Justin with his present-day martial arts teacher and healer, grandmaster Kam, who removes the Atlantean high council’s block restraining Justin’s powers. And when catastrophe strikes, Justin cannot control the force that erupts from within him! Available in two cover editions by artist Franchesco, that link together to form one larger image! CVR. A—FC, 32pg $2.95 CVR. B—FC, 32pg $2.95 ****************** ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS KAMUNAGARA: REBIRTH OF THE DEMONSLAYER VOLUME 1 GN by Hajime Yamamura Kugaya is a teenager who lives with his aunt Sakuri. The kendo coach at his high school, Narugami has been after him to join the team, but when he meets the new girl Takemi, his life takes a supernatural turn and he is thrust into an epic battle with the demonic “Intruders.” Reincarnation, buried memories, the Holy Sword, “Himuka and the Clan of Swordsmen” … it’s all too much for a high school student to bear. SC, 200pg (1 of 6) $9.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS DICTATORS: SADDAM HUSSEIN #2 by Ted Nomura “The Fall”—This scorching second issue follows Saddam’s career from his peak of power through the turbulence of Desert Storm, culminating in his capture by U.S. forces! Watch as one of the most diabolical figures in recent history orders Iraq into senseless war and, through remorseless atrocity, into a spiral of poverty and death! b&w, 32pg (2 of 2) $3.95 GOLD DIGGER ANNUAL 2004 by Various Special Commemorative Annual! Fred Perry has over 100 extraordinary Gold Digger issues under his belt, giving his readers ever more to appreciate. Now, once again, his readers and peers show that appreciation with their own takes on their favorite GD characters. With an introduction by the man himself, Fred Perry. b&w, 48pg $4.95 GOLD DIGGER PERFECT MEMORY #4 The indispensable reference guide for Gold Digger fans both old and new alike! Including, for the first time ever, role-playing stats on all your favorite Gold Digger characters! Revealing all the intricacies of issues #26-50, this guide will outline, and begin to shed light upon, the ongoing mysteries of Jade, Earth, the Dragons, and much more! Cover by Fred Perry. b&w, 72pg $5.95 GOLD DIGGER: PINK SLIP GN by Thor Thorvaldson Gold Digger bad guy Pee-Wee Talon decides his elite minions can’t hack it, so he hires replacements. Zelda, Ionis, and Daishi get one last chance to prove themselves, or they’re out on the street for good! This special edition collects the entire Pink Slip back-up story from the pages of the Gold Digger color series! SC, 7x10, 120+pg, b&w $9.99 HAS BEN GONE MAD?! ORIGINAL ARTWORK GIFT PACK #2 AP never thought it would reoccur… but the insanity has struck again! Ben Dunn has decided to offer his tremendous stock of original art for sale! Get two random pages of autographed original artwork, two signed Ben Dunn comics, and, of course, a certificate of authenticity. But there's more! Ten packages will contain a certificate for an original sketch by Ben! No Ben fan should miss out on this! (CAUT: 2) Pack PI HEAVEN SENT #5 by Ben Dunn Kyle’s training continues as he discovers the secret behind his mother's death and the forces working in both Heaven and Hell to control the fate of Mankind. Meanwhile, Kyle’s father comes under the influence of an agent of the sinister Circle! Become a celestial convert when you read Heaven Sent! b&w, 32pg $2.99 I HUNT MONSTERS #7 by Rod Espinosa & Craig Babiar It's a Dog and Pony Show from Hell as Will, Aarna, Delilah, and Tayesha take on a circus of werewolves! Tayesha shows her stuff, tackling the Minions of Evil with motor revving and guns blazing, but it’ll take all that our heroes have to muzzle the centaur-wolf form of the monstrous Werewolf King! b&w, 32pg $2.99 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 ANNUAL #2 by Various Once more into the breach! Ted Nomura returns to his tales of an alternate World War II era! Along with his stories of history gone awry are more past-imperfect vignettes from Marcel Magnette, the Belgian talent regularly featured in Luftwaffe: 1946 Volumes 3 and 4! b&w, 48pg $4.95 NEOTOPIA VOLUME 4 #2 by Rod Espinosa Holding Nalyn captive, General Kaizler finally reaches his warship. But Philios, Sgt. Tinbolt, Ki-Ek and the rest of the crew aren’t about to let him take her without a fight! During the struggle, Nalyn discovers the key to victory against the Krossian Emperors, and the final battle against Kaizler begins! FC, 32pg $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK 2004 by Various Celebrate sixteen years of Quagmire High-jinx with all the NHS gang, from Jeremy, Ichi, and Asrial to Professor Steamhead, Arnie, and Mimi. This is the landmark series that put Antarctic Press on the map, and this is the annual that commemorates its success. Take part in the fun! Cover by Ben Dunn. b&w, 48pg $4.95 YOU CAN DRAW MANGA #9 by Various Maestros of manga like Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Brian Denham, and Rod Espinosa show you that you don't have to come from an overcrowded island in the Pacific Rim to be a manga artist. Tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions continue you on the road to being a menancing manga machine! b&w, 32pg $4.95 YOU CAN VOTE: DECISION BATTLE 2004 by Ben Dunn A Satirical dissection of the power plays, spin, and mud-slinging of the American Electoral Process! Both worn down by feints and jabs, their spirits undimmed, the final battle begins! You Can Vote! You control the action! Will Bush play his Bible Belt card? Can Kerry get enough of a boost with his “Hinze” or “Strysand” card? What will happen when Bush counters with the Homeland Security defense card?! Voting has never been this pun... uh, fun! Also available in a special Trading Card edition featuring Four exclusive You Can Vote! parody game cards! REG.—b&w, 32pg $3.99 T/C ED.—b&w, 32pg $5.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CYBERTRONIAN: THE UNOFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS RECOGNITION GUIDE: BEAST WARS VOLUME 1 This special edition of Cybertronian unleashes the beast, covering the first two series of the revolutionary Beast Wars Transformers plus the Kay Bee-exclusive line, Machine Wars. All the great features remain — accessories, tech specs, toy exclusives, checklists, and a detailed episode guide, plus a cast list of characters and voice actors! (STAR17729) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $24.95 DRAGON ARMS POCKET MANGA VOL. 1 TP by David Hutchison Millennia ago, a group of powerful warriors saved Humanity from the Dragon Kings. Now these heroes have become as corrupt as their ancient foes. To defeat them, the wizard Anrack assembles five warriors and trains them to use the powerful, ageless Dragon Arms. But even these may not be enough to vanquish masters of death! (STAR19700) SC, 6x9, 160+pg, b&w $9.99 HOW TO DRAW SHOUJO—SUPERSIZED EDITION #1 Booksellers across America report the highest rise in sales in any genre is for shoujo manga — comics for girls. Now this emerging audience has a how-to book aimed directly at their needs as storytellers. This book encourages manga fans to learn sequential storytelling, hone their art skills in anatomy, perspective, inking, body language and facial expressions, and discover how to post their comics on the web and find work in the comics field. Women are our future, and this book is their introduction to the art of comics. (STAR19727) SC, 8x11, 144pg, b&w $19.95 ******************* ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATIONAL MADAME TARANTULA: THE BLACK MARIAH MAGAZINE by Mike Hoffman The Gal in Black is back in a giant, magazine-sized special All-Art issue, featuring full- page Madame T. illustrations by master artist Mike Hoffman, plus a few very select friends! Magazine, 48pg, b&w $7.95 DAN MORTON'S SPACE 1958 #1 by Dan Morton EC-inspired retro-artist Dan Morton blasts out four new SF tales in gloriously Zip-A- Toned black-and-white! Space girls, hideous alien monsters and he-men heroes get it on once again on Lost Worlds and Space Ships with rivets in them. Hey, kids — it's like 1958 all over again! b&w, 24pg $2.95 APC B1N4RY #3 by Richard Emms & Jim Sutherns The code has been broken, and with dire consequences… leaving one of the friends dead — only to be resurrected as a super-being. B1N4RY has been born — but for what purpose? Has this been an unfortunate catastrophe, or is this the start of an unraveling to the secret world we live in? Either way, someone wants answers; and it all starts here! Featuring a wraparound cover by Jim Sutherns and colorist Len O’Grady (Cla$$war). FC, 28pg $3.50 THE CHASE #2 by Adriano Miranda, Inaki Miranda, & Eva de le Cruz Now the chase begins — with no return ticket for Tom Lecab! There’s something with the suitcase and the Buddha statue; the Chinese mob wants it, they know he’s got it, and they will show no mercy. Time to put on the running sneakers! Who ever said life was a piece of cake?! Ships with a 1:10 sketch cover. FC, 28pg $3.50 COMICANA #1 by Dan Boultwood Life working in a comic store for Matt and Craig has been uneventful… until now. When a seemingly routine comic book delivery arrives containing a mysterious board game, it turns their world upside down, opening a doorway to Hellish terror! Written and drawn by Dan Boultwood (Com.X’s N-JIN) with colors by Len O’Grady (Cla$$war/B1N4RY). Comic book retailing has never been so accurate — or dangerous! FC, 40pg $4.95 DARKHAM VALE: THE DRACOU IMPERATIVE #3 by Jack Lawrence Darkham Vale continues! Can a couple of Dracou go for a quiet drink in the local pub? Not when one of them’s Karli Brendis! It’s Pub Brawling in the Kankro’s Claw, Dracou- style! Meanwhile, Ryan’s nocturnal activities are attracting the attention of an old friend, and Molly’s fears become all too real... FC, 28pg $3.50 MONSTER CLUB #4 by Richard Emms & Theo Bain Monster assassin Allysia and the Club’s leading lady, Mia, decide to have a night on the town and find out a little more about each other’s backgrounds… but their plans are interrupted at the restaurant where they’re dining when things turn ugly… really ugly! FC, 28pg $3.50 APOSABLE THUMBS THE DRUNK #1 Searching for someone who’s not there. Riding his Harley through lands of the forgotten, this man of the wandering shadows falls into adventure. Drinking and smoking every step of the way. The look from a naughty girl and a flash of foolish gold lead him down the unknown path. He is The Drunk. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.00 ARCADE COMICS YOUNGBLOOD: IMPERIAL #0 by Robert Kirkman Rob Liefeld From critically acclaimed writer, Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Walking Dead, Captain America), with art by Rob Liefeld, this special #0 issue kicks off a brand new 12 part story. With the collapsed of the world economy and the planet on the brink of complete disaster, Shaft is called out of retirement to lead a global task force, policing the world for American interest. Enter: Youngblood: Imperial. The hot book of the San Diego Comic Con and Wizard World is now available for the first time to the direct market. Ships with two covers, with Premium signed & numbered edition available as well. REG. ED.—FC, 22pg $3.99 MAX ED.—FC, 22pg $9.99 SGN. ED.—FC, 22pg $14.99 YOUNGBLOOD: GENESIS #2 by Kurt Busiek, Brandon Thomas, Chad & Eric Walker, Liefeld & Fraga The award-winning author of AstroCity and JLA/Avengers, Kurt Busiek, provides a finely structured plot to the origin of the Youngblood program, from the earliest media manipulations to the first public battle with the villainy of Quantum. With art by Chad and Eric Walker, finished inks by Liefeld and Fraga; and script by Brandon Thomas. Ships with 2 covers. REG. ED.—FC, 32pg $3.99 SGN. ED.—FC, 32pg $14.99 YOUNGBLOOD: BLOODSPORT #2 By Mark Millar &Rob Liefeld Fan Favorite writer Mark Millar (MK Spider-Man, Ultimates) teams with Rob Liefeld (X- Force) in bring the second issue of one the most controversial, and critically acclaimed book of the season. More action, violence, and intricate plot twists, as Youngblood team members fight for their lives, and against each other. Ships with two covers; with Premium signed & numbered edition available as well. REG.—FC, 32pg $3.99 SGN.—FC, 32pg $14.99 YOUNGBLOOD: BLOODSPORT WIZARD WORLD LIMITED by Kurt Busiek & Brandon Thomas, Chad & Eric Walker, & Rob Liefeld From the Ultimate writer of Wolverine and Spider-Man, and the creator of X-Force. Wizard top writer Mark Millar, teams with Rob Liefeld in bringing one of the most controversial chapters in Youngblood history. Offered for the first time through Diamond previews, this premium cover to Bloodsport #1 is limited to only 500 copies worldwide. REG. ED.—FC, 32pg $19.99 SGN. ED.—FC, 32pg $24.99 ARCANA STUDIO ANT #4 by Mario Gully “DAYS LIKE THESE”—The final chapter in the story arc! Hanna’s mother Betty comes to grips that she has wasted her life and tries to repay her daughter by helping Danny clear his name. The Battle of Ant and Cockroach comes to an end… and the saga of Ant begins! FC, 32pg $2.95 KADE #4 by Sean O’Reilly & Allan Otero Brand New Artist! Brand New Look! Kade gets even darker and more gothic with the debut of artist Allan Otero! Since the death of Erik, Kade is lost and has been questioning his destiny… but beware gothic warrior, for Sagoth is on the hunt! FC, 32pg $2.95 ARCHIE COMICS ADVENTURES OF LITTLE ARCHIE VOLUME 1 TP by Bob Bolling. Another great entry in the Archie Classics series! Now, some of the best and earliest Little Archie stories are compiled in this special volume. Bob Bolling is considered by many comic book collectors to be Archie Comics' equivalent of "the duck man," Carl Barks. It's easy to see why: his classic tales are epic in scope, as Little Archie deals with Martian invaders, secret spies, pirates, freewheeling uncles, gorillas on the loose and more! Who knew a little boy could have so many adventures? Don't miss this collection of vintage Little Archie stories originally published from 1961 through 1965. Features a front cover illustration and a foreword by Bob Bolling! SC, 96pg, FC $10.95 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #86 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey “Next Big Thing": The hottest ticket in town is no longer the Archies, but an Archies "tribute" band! The gang never expected competition from clones, and while Archie graciously talks them up, Reggie's thinking of ways to "unplug" the replicant rockers! Veronica must use some investigative hocus pocus to solve the magical mystery! FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE DIGEST #211 by Various The adventures of America’s favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.39 BETTY #141 by Various "The Good Sport": Can Veronica survive losing the title of "Swan Queen" to Betty?! "A Night to Remember": Thinking that Betty is planning to move out of town, Archie plans one last romantic evening with her. "Betty Cooper's Book of Riverdale Records - 2004 Edition": This follow-up to Betty #52 presents another collection of wacky records and silly superlatives compiled by Betty. "The Mad Hatter's Ball": You'll say, "hat's incredible" when you see all the ways the teens decorate their pates for the charity hat show! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA #203 by Various "It's All in the Bag": With the swank Country Club dance just days away, Veronica enlists Betty's help in choosing the perfect date to go with her designer purse "Under Cover of Darkness": Power problems at the Cooper home force Betty to dress in the dark and inadvertently start a new fashion craze that upstages Veronica's designer duds! "My Brother's Keeper": Betty encourages Veronica to be more compassionate and less superficial; Veronica's version of compassion is to encourage others to indulge in superficialities! "Poetic Injustice": Veronica has no ideas for her poetry assignment so she turns to Archie for inspiration... will it lead to pretty prose or a rhyme crime?! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #151 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 #128 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty and Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.59 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #196 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! FC, 32pg $2.39 JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE-DIGEST #107 by Various It’s double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious double-digest collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #88 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.59 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #61 by Tania del Rio It's another thrilling issue in the Manga style, filled with romance, magic and intrigue! Conveniently "forgotten" invitations to Amy's Halloween party as well as Amy talking up her witch friend Gwen leaves Sabrina feeling disconcerted. Luckily, Harvey invites Sabrina to the party as his date, but Sabrina still must contend with Gwen's authenticity, not to mention Shinji's mysterious date! As if all this weren't enough, Salem must deal with Gwen's dog, Corwyn! Sabrina soon learns that there's more than meets the eye to both Gwen and Corwyn, and she's determined to get to the bottom of it all. Meanwhile, her love continues to be in a state of flux! FC, 32pg $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #141 by Various "The Return to Angel Island" Part 4 of 4: The thrilling conclusion to this turbulent tale could spell the final conclusion for our heroes! Will the combined might of Sonic, Knuckles and the Chaotix be enough to end the tyranny of Dr. Robotnik and keep their lives from hanging in the balance? "Scenario": the latest installment of the popular "Mobius 25 Years Later" series-within-a-series. King Sonic and The Guardian Knuckles must work with Rotor and Cobar to create a plan of action to correct the time anomaly that threatens the future as they know it! Can they possibly stop what was set in motion years ago?! FC, 32pg $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE COMICS FUN PACK What better Halloween treat could there be than Archie Comics? These affordable fun packs make great treats for goody bags! Each features two fun-filled, full color, 32-page Archie titles for the perfect reading value! Pack $2.49 O/A ARCHIE’S WEIRD MYSTERIES #1-9 Is that a ghost, vampire or alien going "bump" in the night or did Archie just forget to put the hallway light on again?! Just in time for Halloween, we're happy to make these warped, wacky issues of Archie's Weird Mysteries available once more! #1 & #2—FC, 32pg $1.79Ea. #3-#9—FC, 32pg $1.99Ea. ********************** ASPEN ENTERTAINMENT FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR #1 by Michael Turner, Talent Caldwell, & Sal Regala The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Fathom: Dawn of War makes its grand debut! Fathom creator Michael Turner and breakout artist Talent Caldwell forge a new destiny in the Fathom mythos as old storylines end and new ones begin! Kiani, the sword- wielding warrior from Aspen #1-3, takes center stage! As her world gets torn apart, she embarks on a journey to put the pieces back together and find her missing mentor. Her search will uncover a dark plot, one that serves as a catalyst for war that will change the world of Fathom forever! Also available signed by Talent Caldwell! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (JUL032012) REG.—FC, 32pg $2.99 SGN.—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR #1 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT Celebrate the release of Fathom: Dawn of War #1 with this incredible signed print featuring the amazing cover art to the premiere issue! Printed on a high quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13” x 19” and is ready to be framed and displayed for all to see. All prints are hand signed by artist Talent Caldwell! (CAUT: 4) Print, 13x19. FC $29.99 SOULFIRE #2 by Jeph Loeb & Michael Turner The most talked-about event of the year continues as superstar creators Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner delve deeper into the world of Soulfire! As the huge mechanical Dragon is wreaking havoc, several new characters surface to help Malakai and Grace on their seemingly impossible quest. Who will be friend and who will be foe? Find out as Soulfire heats up in this second incredible issue! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (Jul032011) FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ASPEN: EXTENDED EDITION by Geoff Johns, Michael Turner, & Peter Steigerwald Collecting together Geoff Johns and Michael Turner’s complete 37-page Fathom story from the original three Aspen issues, this incredible Extended Edition also contains a whole lot more! Over 6 new pages of brand-new art and story have been added, including an entirely new ending sequence featuring a stunning scene between Aspen and the Black. It’s an ending any Fathom fan will surely not want to miss! Jam-packed cover-to- cover with nothing but amazing art, an intriguing story, and breathtaking colors, this incredible issue has it all! Plus: a special Aspen cover gallery showcasing every cover images from the first three Aspen issues, featuring images of Fathom, Ekos and Soulfire! This great issue is the first must-have book of the year! Perfect bound. FC, 56pg $5.99 ******************** THE ASTONISH FACTORY OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEROBEAR BEANBAG PLUSH TOY Tyler’s magical inheritance is reproduced here in a nostalgic stuffed version of Herobear! This little bear is perfect for protecting all of your Herobear and the Kid stuff from wandering fingers that don’t have permission to touch! Toy SRP: $15.00 ********************* ATOMEKA A1 PRESENTS: THE BOJEFFRIES TERROR TOMES VOLUMES 1 & 2 by Various Across the inky darkness that permeates every corner of the void that is our underwear drawer comes two Tomes of Terror, filled to the gussets with the greatest collection of comic talent since Stan started his first bullpen. Who else but the boys of Atomeka could give you a fistful of knee tremblers by Alan Moore, Steve Parkhouse, Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli, John Bolton, Michael Gilbert, Bob Burden, Ramsey Campbell, David Lloyd, Steve Pugh, Doselle Young, Dean Ormston, Alex Horley, Troy Nixey, Andy Cosby, Greg Grale, Janine Johnston, and the entrée to the American comics market of animation superstar Rufus Dayglo (we kid you not!). Or if a BoJeffries Saga story by Alan Moore and Steve Parkhouse in each volume wasn’t enough, how about the first cross-over of Mr. Monster and Flaming Carrot?! The Carrot is celebrating his 25th anniversary this year, Mr. Monster his 20th, and this special Trick-or-Treat two-parter unites these two magical tomes. Also, don’t miss the writing debut of Steve Pugh featuring the character he created with Warren Ellis, Alice Hotwire. Both volumes sport snazzy full color Steve Parkhouse BoJeffries covers. NOTE: Volume 2 is advance solicited for October shipping. VOL. 1—SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $4.99 VOL. 2—SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w (CAUT: 2) $4.99 AUSTEN COMICS WORLDWATCH #3 by Chuck Austen, Tom Derenick, & Norm Rapmund Atomika is destroying Philadelphia, and only the WorldWatch can stop him! Unfortunately, they can’t seem to agree on anything long enough to make a plan work, and suddenly War Woman finds herself alone, in the most awkward position of all, defending herself against this single-minded monstrosity… MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 AVATAR PRESS Pulsar Press STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME #2 by James Anthony & Jorge Correa; cover by Renato Guedes SG-1 comes face to face with the banished System Lord Mars and discovers an incredible buried secret. Lost for over 2000 years without a suitable host, the Goa'uld exiles created an entire race of cybernetic creatures to do their bidding. Now this scorned god plans to lead an army of robotic Centurions through the rediscovered Stargate and lay ruin to Rome and beyond. Can Daniel find a way to free Jack O'Neill and Sam Carter before they become the unwilling human hosts of this insane deity? All the action of the smash Sci-Fi Channel hit show is here! Available in regular, wrap, and photo cover editions. REG. CVR.—FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.99 WRAPAROUND CVR.—FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.99 PHOTO CVR.—FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.99 STARGATE SG-1 2004 CONVENTION SPECIAL: PROTECT THE SGC by James Anthony & Jorge Correa; cover by Ryan Drake Offered here for the first time, this special cover by rising star painter Ryan Drake, features General Hammond and Teal'c. This variant cover is limited to 1500 copies. FC, 16pg $5.99 STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME PREQUEL TAU'RI DEFENDERS by James Anthony & Jorge Correa; cover by Lucio Rubira Don't miss this exclusive new painted cover by South American master Lucio Rubira! The SG1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day, but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind the scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! Limited to 1500 copies. FC, 16pg $5.99 STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME PREQUEL PRISM FOIL EDITION by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The latest in our line of rare SG foil editions, this Prism foil is limited to 500 copies, all ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 16pg $12.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STARGATE SG-1: 2004 CONVENTION SPECIAL by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Jr. The 2004 convention season starts here, as the SG1 team rockets into Season Two continuity in an all-new tale of sci-fi adventure. When the SGC learns the location of vital tactical information about Apophis military plans, SG1 must execute a daring snatch-and- grab operation to retrieve it from the Goa'uld mothership. O'Neill, Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel must infiltrate the serpent's lair and obtain the data crystals before the dread system lord can turn his full power against the Earth and her allies. Using information obtained from a mysterious informant, the team plunges into the mission but will they find that their knowledge of the enemy is helping them...or being used against them? The highest rated science fiction program on television continues its fantastic leap into the world of comics! REG. CVR.?FC, 16pg $2.99 PHOTO CVR.?FC, 16pg $3.99 WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 16pg $3.99 ****************** ROBOCOP: KILLING MACHINE SPECIAL #1 BACK IN ACTION by Steven Grant & Anderson Ricardo; cover by Jacen Burrows This new cover by baroque genius Juan Jose Ryp is available here for the first time. A bored rich kid gets his kicks hacking into what's left of the Detroit grid, triggering random power failures and screwing up transit, causing various tensions that Murphy and Lewis have to cope with to maintain public order. Thwarted by Robocop, the hacker tries to hack into Robocop's systems, but finds something else instead in the depths of OCP's computer system, still online in the wake of the company's collapse. It's the next step up from Robocop: a prototype robo-soldier, literally a killing machine, that never received a human brain. Limited to 1500 copies. MATURE READERS FC, 16pg $5.99 Avatar Press WARREN ELLIS' APPARAT PREVIEW by Ellis, Burrows, Ryp, McCubbin, & McNeil Get a sneak peek at what is sure to be one of the most talked about events of winter 2004, Warren Ellis' new line of one shot books, Apparat! All the issues feature new characters and stories written by Ellis and featuring top indy artists Jacen Burrows, Juan Jose Ryp, Laurenn McCubbin, and Carla Speed McNeil. This special preview book features pages from each of the first four titles as well as all-new essays from Ellis about each one! b&w, 16pg $1.99 YUGGOTH CREATURES #3 by Johnston, Ryp, Burrows, Wolfer, & Fiumara First there was Alan Moore's Yuggoth Cultures, now Antony Johnston carries on the Lovecraftian spirit with Yuggoth Creatures! This is the final incredible volume of Anders Ericsson's memoirs! Join the Professor as he chronicles his last adventures through the Lovecraft Mythos, takes matters into his own hands and searches for the key that could save the world. From the wilds of Canada to the deserts of Egypt, nowhere is safe from Cthulhu and the Old Ones... The Professor is running out of time and so is mankind! Six all-new Lovecraft Mythos stories from the pen of Antony Johnston are illustrated by an awesome collection of today's hottest artists, including Juan Jose Ryp, Jacen Burrows, Mike Wolfer, Sebastian Fiumara and more! MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 40pg (3 of 3) $3.99 WRAPAROUND—b&w, 40pg (3 of 3) $3.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA #1 by Brian Pulido & Clint Hilinski This is it, the first new full-color book from Brian Pulido's line of titles at Avatar! Wexford Ireland, 950 AD. Colleen MacGrath’s wedding to Donovan was to unite two powerful Irish families in bliss. Instead, all their hopes and dreams were laid to waste by marauding Vikings. Now a year later, on Samhain, Morrigan the Celtic goddess forces Colleen to rise and claim vengeance as Belladonna! Featuring Pulido’s trademarked powerful female lead in a tale of vengeance, and with stellar art by Clint Hilinski and stunning colors by Nimbus Studios, Belladonna will appeal to the legions of fans of Lady Death. Available in three cover versions by Clint Hilinski, Paulo Sequeira, and Di Amorim, as well as a Premium Edition, limited to 2,000 copies. REG. CVR.—FC, 32pg (1 of 5) $3.99 WRAPAROUND CVR.—FC, 32pg (1 of 5)$3.99 ADRIAN CVR.—FC, 32pg (1 of 5) $3.99 PREMIUM ED.—FC, 32pg (1 of 5) $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY PREVIEW by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Set in the crummy under-crust of modern day Detroit, Unholy is the story of Penny, a rebellious teenage stoner, who is a nonbeliever in God. After a fatal accident, she's drafted by God to be His assassin. As a fallen angel, she is caught in a shadow war waged on city streets, in plain clothes, between Heaven and Hell. With her new found allies, a dominatrix, an ex-mob hit man and an alcoholic priest, she is dumped into the front lines of the war for salvation. But can she even survive her first twenty fours hours as a newborn fallen? Get an inside look in this preview book featuring material not seen in the Pulido FCBD book including scripted pages, character designs, a cover gallery, an introduction by creator Brian Pulido, and more! REG. CVR.—b&w, 16pg $1.99 ANGELIC CVR.—b&w, 16pg $2.99 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 16pg $2.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S GYPSY PREVIEW by Brian Pulido & Paulo Sequeira Sisters Antoinette and Liza are gypsy thieves in England 1879 who love to trick the townspeople out of their money and their belongings. But when a great were-beast terrorizes the town, their world is turned upside down. First the Mayor blames the gypsies, convinced they harbor the beast, then Antoinette is attacked herself by the monster. When the full moon rises, what will she become? Get an inside look in this preview book featuring material not seen in the Pulido FCBD book including scripted pages, character designs, a cover gallery, an introduction by creator Brian Pulido, and more! REG. CVR.—b&w, 16pg $1.99 SLEEPING BEAUTY ED.—b&w, 16pg $2.99 SULTRY ED.—b&w, 16pg $2.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S KILLER GNOMES #1 by Brian Pulido & Eddy Barrows The newest tale of terror and carnage from the creator of Evil Ernie! Life was going along pretty good for Brad and his wife until the day Brad went to the newly opened nursery on the edge of town. While there, he bought a smiling garden gnome that Brad hoped would protect their garden. But Brad didn't know the nursery hid a deadly secret that would cost hundreds of people their lives. What started out as an innocent gift turns into a terrifying, relentless nightmare as the Killer Gnomes take protecting gardens to a deadly extreme! A story of pure, undiluted horror. Not for the squeamish. REG. CVR.—b&w, 32pg $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 32pg $3.50 JOE LANSDALE’S BY BIZARRE HANDS #5 by Joe Lansdale & Andres Guinaldo; cover by Jacen Burrows One the most popular horror novel writers, Joe R. Lansdale, is unleashed in this all-new series that adapts some of his favorite short stories, all chosen by Lansdale himself, into comic form for the first time. This issue sees the red hot artist from The Drive-In, Andres Guinaldo, bring the tale "Night They Missed the Horror Show" to sequential life! Two red neck hicks get in way over their heads with some mafiosos who don't take kindly to folks like them. It's Lansdale, so you know people die in really bad ways. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $3.50 JOE LANSDALE’S BY BIZARRE HANDS #2 CONNECTING COVER by Joe R Lansdale & Dheeraj Verma; cover by Jacen Burrows This is the second of a six-part connecting cover featuring the World of Joe R. Lansdale! Drawn by super-star artist Jacen Burrows, these limited covers all fit together to form a huge image! Limited to just 750 copies. This issue features the story "Not From Detroit", with art by Italian Armando Rossi. An aging car mechanic is simply not going to let Death take his wife, so he has to outsmart him. But it's not a easy game to play with the Grim Reaper himself! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOE LANSDALE'S THE DRIVE-IN #1-4 WRAPAROUND COVERS by Joe Lansdale & Andres Guinaldo; cover by Jacen Burrows Lansdale's epic of insanity finally comes to comics, 10 years in the making! The original novel has a huge cult following as it personifies the best in Lansdale's writing, and this comic adaptation is true to the original — it's undiluted, unaltered Lansdale at it's finest adapted by top scribe Chris Golden. When a group of friends decide to spend a day at the world's largest Drive-In theater horror fest, they expected to see tons of bloody murders, rampaging madmen, and mayhem- but only on the screen. As a mysterious force traps all the patrons inside the Drive-In, the worst in humanity comes out. Filled with Lansdale's razor sharp whit and black humor, The Drive-In is a darkly humorous masterpiece! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95Ea. ***************** WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: NECROMANCER #6 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer The action heats up in the final issue of Ellis and Wolfer's latest brutal series featuring combat magician William Gravel! His mission was to kill one American reporter on a secluded Philippine island. Now Sergeant Major William Gravel will learn the true motive behind his assignment and uncover a more far-reaching conspiracy. Intent on capturing a renegade British biochemist with a very deadly secret, an S.A.S. battalion swarms Paranga Island. Only two things could complicate the mission: A ravenous army of the living dead and Gravel himself! The final, bloody battle for survival begins now, but if the Combat Magician loses, will there ever be an end to the spreading horror of the undead? MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: NECROMANCER #1 & #2 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 b&w, 32pg $3.50Ea. ****************** NIGHTJAR #3 TAROT COVER by Antony Johnston & Max Fiumara This special edition cover is the third in a line of actual Tarot Deck covers featuring the characters of Nightjar! Beyond our reality lies the Dusk Latitudes, the magical domain of dead Birds. Dark and hostile, few enter the Latitudes willingly. But tonight is the night insanity reigns on Pendle Hill, and while Angie tries to escape the fanatical clutches of the Reverend Brown, the Latitudes may be Mirrigan's only hope of avoiding a fiery death at the hands of the Phoenix... Limited to just 1,500 copies b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $3.99 JUNGLE FANTASY #5 DINO ATTACK NUDE by John Layman, Anibal Maraschi, & Paulo Sequeira Fauna just can't get a break on this sultry new cover from artist Anibal Maraschi. Limited to 750 copies. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $6.00 JUNGLE FANTASY #5 LITTLE FRIENDS EDITION by John Layman, Anibal Maraschi, & Paulo Sequeira Sexy new artist Anibal Maraschi has Fauna making some new friends on this new cover. Jungle Fantasy returns with exciting new writer John Layman taking over Fauna's tales starting with this issue! In this first chapter of a more light-hearted romp, Fauna looks like she will finally be rescued, but things don't go well... Art is by Anibal Maraschi. Also starting this issue is Tundra, with art by rising star Paulo Sequeira! Tundra's tribe lives in a series of volcanic caves in an arctic region. But outside lurk many dangers and her fate might be determined by a group of hostile Eskimos. Limited to 750 copies. b&w, 32pg $5.99 AL RIO'S ANA PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PRISM FOIL COVER by Al Rio SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg MSRP: $12.95 O/A TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH #1 FINCH NUDE COVER EDITION by Tim Vigil; cover by David Finch SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $6.00 ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' BAD WORLD TP by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Warren Ellis and Jacen Burrows, the creative team of the critically acclaimed Dark Blue, bring to life this sick decent into the foulest reaches of the world we live in. A world of beauty in the eyes of many, but to bleeding-edge writer Warren Ellis, a world filled with evil, sin, decay and filth. A Bad World indeed. Told in a unique format of text and illustrations, Ellis explores the far edges of humanity, the people who are hanging to reality by the thinnest of threads, and those that are simply off their rockers. This collection of all three issues also features a gallery of the stunning artwork of Jacen Burrows and a new introduction by Warren Ellis. (STAR16317) SC, 80pg, b&w $10.95 *********************** BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: PREHISTORIC PIN-UPS BOOK 4 by Budd Root The fourth volume in this incredible pin-up series is here! Budd Root gives us a new set of pin-up and recently commissioned works — and they’re all-hot, all-spicy, and all- Cavewoman, baby! Both black-and-white and color images grace these pages, making it a must-have for any collector. Also available in a nude cover edition. NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 24pg $3.50 NUDE—b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 3) $3.50 CAVEWOMAN SUMMER SPECIAL—SPECIAL EDITION BUZZ COVER by D. Barnett & Buzz Buzz (Vampirella) provides this incredible cover for this special edition! The Cavewoman Summer Special is a witty and fun-filled romp, entirely drawn by Buzz and is easily one of the nicest Cavewoman books ever released — a guaranteed crowd- pleaser! Limited to only 750 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 32pg SRP: $8.95 HEAVY METAL LIVE VOLUME 4: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JULIE STRAIN The fourth volume of Heavy Metal Live has arrived, and this time around it’s all-Julie, baby! Unlike previous volumes, which featured Julie and her friends, this new full-color edition is filled with cover-to-cover Julie photos! It’s a beautiful book filled with images of a beautiful woman — internationally-known model and actress Julie Strain! There will also be a special bonus photo section of Julie’s sister, Lizzy Strain! Available in the Regular Julie Strain Photo cover, along with a Nude Photo Cover edition. Squarebound. NOTE: The nude cover edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $8.95 NUDE CVR.—SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC (CAUT: 3) $8.95 BE BEAUTIFUL The following are Adult items. SEE PREVIEWS CATALOG PACK INSERTS FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. GOLDEN CAIN GN ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $15.99 KIZUNA BONDS OF LOVE GN’S ADULT MATERIAL BOOK 1—SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $15.99 BOOK 2—SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $15.99 SELFISH LOVE 1 GN ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $15.99 BECKETT COMICS RUULE VOLUME 2: KISS & TELL #4 by Jeff Amano & Craig Rousseau Sam Swede is strong enough to handle just about anything… except women. So when Daggoni’s right hand gal, Dahlia, gives him a come-hither smile, Sam finds himself smack dab in the middle of the kind of trouble that he can’t bully his way out of! Special cover by Alex Maleev. FC, 24pg (Note Price) $1.99 THE BALLAD OF SLEEPING BEAUTY #3 by Gabriel Benson & Mike Hawthorne Cole still isn’t sure of what to make of Red and his story of the sleeping girl, but after the girl’s picture reminded him of his beloved dead wife, he agrees to help the kid save her. The journey isn’t going to be easy, as everyone that has wronged Cole in the past is hot on their dusty trail. Covers by Jeff Amano. FC, 24pg (Note Price) $1.99 FADE FROM GRACE #2 by Gabriel Benson & Jeff Amano As John and Grace embrace his powers, they struggle to hold on to each other. But how does one go about becoming a super hero? And how can he harness a power he doesn't understand? Covers by Jeff Amano. FC, 24pg $1.99 BEYOND TIME COMICS BLACK TIGER: LEGACY OF FURY #4 by John Hervey, Rod Pereira, & Arne Starr “Are Without Repentance”—Eric drives towards an all-out war with Mafia Don “Skull Face” Gandolphini, whom he believes is his father’s killer. Jenn finds evidence reducing the likelihood that Skull Face was the murderer, but has no lead as to the real culprit. Out of desperation, she seeks help from the first wielder of the Black Tiger’s gift in her family, her institutionalized grandfather, Fong Ying Chi. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.99 BLACK INC. PRODUCTIONS MENTHU #3 Rashan N’Shanga has finally been reunited with his father, Anhur, ancient Egypt’s God of War. After being "snack food" for a fire-breathing snake — not to mention being fished out of the river, half-dead — Rashan’s ready to relax & enjoy this reunion. But the young immortal has more hard facts of his origin to learn. And Set has NO intentions of allowing his two mortal enemies to enjoy a "happy ending." FC, 32pg $2.95 BLACK LIBRARY INFERNO! MAGAZINE #44 The Black Library’s all-action fiction anthology kicks off with a whole issue dedicated to Uriel Ventris and the Ultramarines! Included are several stories, including “Blackbone Road” and “The Enemy of My Enemy”; an interview with Graham McNeill, the creator of Uriel Ventris, and a whole lot more! Magazine, 68pg, b&w $5.99 WARHAMMER: TITAN POCKET-SIZED GN The Titans are the battle-robots of the Imperium, vast and ancient war machines that are almost as sentient as their mind-linked human crewmen. For apprentice commander, Ervin Hekate, a training mission aboard the Titan Imperius Dictatio is like communing with a demi-god. But in the heat of battle, Hekate must assume command and win a desperate battle against the dark forces of Chaos. This awesome new pocket-sized graphic novel collects together all four volumes of the epic series, Titan! SC, 288pg, b&w $9.99 WARHAMMER: THE 13TH BLACK CRUSADE SC The Warhammer 40,000 universe is a richly imagined creation, packed with such detail and incident it almost seems real. Go deep into this awesome background and explore the true story behind one of the most desperate times in human history. Captured in text, maps, charts, illustrations and even photographs, here is the entire saga of the Chaos WarmasterAbaddon’s latest great crusade. SC, 96pg, FC $29.99 BLUE KING STUDIOS CITY OF HEROES #5 by Richard Dakan & Brandon McKinney “Jury Duty” Part 1—A new story arc begins! In a City of Heroes, only heroes can sit in judgment over their own kind. When The Arcanist, one of the city’s most popular up-and- coming magical champions, is accused of murdering another hero, the whole city erupts in outrage. Now Apex has the unenviable task of sitting on the jury that will determine his fellow hero’s fate. It seems like an open-and-shut case, but Apex is about to discover that justice is not always black-and-white, even in Paragon City. FC, 32pg $2.95 BONEYARD PRESS THE BOOK OF LEGION: QUEEN OF SIN ONE-SHOT by Reverend Thomas Thorn & Ryan Mojica From the bleeding pages of pain that is The Book of Legion comes an all new tale of carnal horror featuring Lilith, The Queen of Sin! You want her, you’ll worship her, and you’ll die screaming for her! She’s a mistress of unseen forces, a clever girl, a cunning sorceress. She’s the Devil’s daughter, full of traps and schemes and her latest is a burning reign of fire that threatens to bring down the skies and raise her father up from the depths of hell! Do not miss this butt kicking book from the most satanic publisher in comics! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $4.95 PSYCHO HUNTER #666 by Ju Gomez & Hart D. Fisher This is the blow out you’ve been bleeding for! The Great Beast of the Apocalypse vs. Morgona and all of the mutant children of hell for total domination of the last city on a wasted earth! Wraparound cover drawn by the main man himself, Hart D. Fisher! This is 64 pages of monster bashing, gut splattering, skull bashing, eyegouging demon god pit fights to the death! This thing is a Battle Royale of pain! Don’t miss out on this one, if you’ve never read an issue of Psycho Hunter before, now is the time to start! MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $4.95 BONEYARD B$TCH$S UNLEASHED DVD Forget about girls gone wild, you ain’t seen nuthin’ until you’ve sent the boneyard girls, Adult film star Ginger Hill and Mistress Leyla, set loose on a comic convention crowd! You won’t believe what happens when Electric Hellfire Club’s Thom Thorn gets loaded & buys the girls an electric flyswatter for fun! And that’s nothing compared to what happens when the winner of the slave raffle turns out to be a super hot 20 year old stripper and her man friend! 90 minutes of strippers, rock stars, paddlings, tramplings, and more bare naked chicks causing trouble! Featuring adult film star Ginger Hill, Mistress Leyla, Hart D. Fisher, Waka Fisher, Ryan Mojica, the entire cast of Graveyard Theater, a lotta cops, and more! Included in this DVD release is the bonus footage of Hart D. Fisher and his merry men kidnapping the editor of a major comics magazine from his office during business hours while wearing Wizard hats! You won’t believe your lying eyes! MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $21.95 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON’S TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #10 by Various Join Bongo and it’s special guest writers — Alice Cooper, Gene Simmons, and Rob Zombie — as they take you on a heavy metal, Halloween-inspired rock ’n’ roll odyssey of head banging, heart pounding, tongue-wagging, dead-raising, nightmare-welcoming frights and frivolity guaranteed to blow your mind. And it doesn’t get any better than when extra special guest writer, Pat Boone himself, gets into a metal mood and tells a twisted tale of dastardly demons and righteous redemption. The four Monsters of Rock are joined by sidemen Bill Morrison, C. Scott Morse. Tone Rodriguez, Ty Templeton, and Chris Yambar for the Halloween jam of the century! Treat yourself a terrific time of Treehouse-inspired terror and rock the night away! Heavy Metal comes to Springfield this September! FC, 48pg $4.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BART SIMPSON’S TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #8 & #9 by Templeton, Shaw, Barta, Simone, & Morrison Bart Simpson’s annual tour de force of tricks and treats turns up a pleasingly putrid and asphxiatingly amusing anthology of Halloween humor. #8—FC, 48pg $3.50 #9—FC, 48pg $4.99 *************** FUTURAMA COMICS #19 by Boothby, Lloyd, & Steere Fry is caught in the midst of an interplanetary war, Leela has angered the gods in Ancient Greece, Bender is on trial in Salem, Mass., and the Planet Express crew along with Earth’s entire population have been transported back to the Age of Dinosaurs. Will the world ever get back to normal, or is everyone totally boned? Find out in the exciting, time-bending conclusion of Bongo’s biggest and best ever “thrill”-ogy! The end is near this September! FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FUTURAMA COMICS #7 Fry’s present takes an alternative path when a Bender-nator from the future comes back to alter the past. FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A FUTURAMA COMICS #9 Fry and Farnsworth switch places “Freaky Fry-day” style. FC, 32pg $2.50 ******************** SIMPSONS COMICS #98 by Templeton The Simpsons have had that Olmec Indian head in their basement ever since Mr. Burns gave it to them as thanks for Bart’s life-giving blood transfusion. But the tale of Xt’tapalatakettle is far from over. This ancient god has a score to settle and a destiny to fulfill, and it all depends on Bart Simpson. Bart meets his maker this September! FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #74 Krusty becomes an “honorary” doctor. FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #75 Principal Skinner reveals the secrets of Springfield Elementary’s permanent record files! FC, 32pg $2.50 *************************** BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #28 by Jim Balent Tarot meets the 3 Kittens as they return from Iraq, transporting a secret cargo, Saddam Hussein, thought the streets of Salem. When Saddam escapes, thanks to the interference of Latex Red, Magickal Mayhem and costumed chaos ensues! This 3K/Tarot crossover, teams up the supernatural with Super heroes! The deluxe litho edition comes bagged and boarded includes a copy of Tarot #28 (either cover) and features a black and white pencil 6.5"x 10 "Uncovered Kitten " featuring a provocative portrait of the Catress, by the Artist Jim Balent! Signed by Artist and limited to a printing of 500. MATURE READERS REG. ED.—FC, 32pg $2.95 DLX. ED.—FC, 32pg $19.99 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE JOURNAL SKETCHBOOK by Jim Balent Jim Balent's Tarot will guard all your magickal memories and doodles in this 80 paged unlined, wire-O bound 8" x 5"journal. A perfect sketchbook for conventions! Journal $12.95 BROCCOLI BOOKS AQUARIAN AGE: JUVENILLE ORION VOLUME 3 TP With the help of Naoya’s sister Haruna, Mana, and Naoya unlock the mysterious events of Mana’s traumatic past. Her repressed memories reveal a shocking connection between Tsukasa and the deaths Kaname’s parents. Meanwhile, Tsukasa also begins to remember, as broken dreams shake the foundations of his soul. Mana and Tsukasa slowly recall their hidden memories, but at what cost? SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.99 GALAXY ANGEL PARTY VOLUME 1 TP The Angel Troupe is just about done with their current mission to deliver a million dollars to the Bank of Tranbaal, when Milfeulle accidentally opens the hatch and loses it in space. In order to keep their jobs, the Angel Troupe needs to raise money, and fast! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 BUD PLANT MONA STREET VOL 1-3 SET Sale! Was $70.00. By Leone Frollo. Very erotic stories of a beautiful girl's adventures in college and her subsequent life as she is involved sexually with both men and women. Very exciting, with well-drawn pencil and pen & ink art by Frollo, in both color and b&w. Italian text. Import. Glamour International, 1990. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set, SC, 9x12, 198pg, PC $24.99 CARNAL COMICS DJUSTINE: TALES OF THE TWISTED WEST #1 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, 48pg $5.95 DEMI’S STRANGE BEDFELLOWS DOUBLE PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack $10.00 CARTOON BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH ROSE HC by Jeff Smith & Charles Vess This beautifully painted book has won rave reviews from award winning fantasy authors like Charles DeLint, George R.R. Martin, and Neil Gaiman. Cartoon Books offers this award-winning book again, in both hardcover and softcover editions for all the fantasy fans. HC (STAR15259)––FC, 7x10, 160pg $29.95 SC (STAR15412)––FC, 7x10, 160pg $19.95 ********************* CASTLE RAIN ENTERTAINMENT JACK THE LANTERN TP by Tim Vigil & Scott Lee Just in time for Halloween. The critically acclaimed cult mini-series Jack the Lantern is finally collected into one complete volume. This book contains the hard-to-find issues Jack # 0-5, which feature the amazingly detailed artwork of Scott (22 Brides) Lee and the “Master of Horror” Tim (Faust) Vigil. Jack the Lantern follows Jack Gordon Corby, a man who has been haunted throughout his life by his childhood demons — that is until he accepts an experimental treatment from his psychiatrist, Doctor Frank Casper. But what Jack doesn’t know is that this journey of self- healing will lead him into a secret war that has spanned over a thousand years; involving demons, knights, wizards and the remnants of an ancient cult who are bent on world domination. Now if that wasn’t hard enough, Jack will also have to accept that he was chosen for a specific reason — to be a host for an unworldly creature. Jack the Lantern mixes elements of horror, fantasy and cinematic drama, which will leave you thirsting for more. SC, 136pg, b&w $17.95 CHANTING MONKS PRESS NIGHTMARE 13: THE CHANTING MONKS PRESS COMIC CASKET Just in time for Halloween, Chanting Monks Press makes available 13 sold-out titles, totaling 500 pages of madness and the macabre, from many of the industry's hottest creators. Creators whose work you are guaranteed to receive include: Ed McGuinness (Superman), Richard Kane Ferguson (Magic: the Gathering), Brian Pulido (Evil Ernie), Joseph Michael Linsner (Conan), Everette Hartsoe (Razor), Jim Balent (Catwoman), Joseph M. Monks (Gardens of the Dead) and horror legend Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing, Batman). Special bonuses include: Signed-and-numbered uncut trading cards; a limited edition full-color poster featuring one of the sexy Sirens of Darkness; the hard-to- find NightCry IV promo trading card painted by Mike Okamoto; signed copies of The Night Terrors by Bernie Wrightson and Joseph M. Monks; and a signed first printing copy of Cry for Dawn Volume I! Also randomly inserted will be unique bonus material, gift certificates and items never before offered for sale. Limited to 350. Shipped in a sturdy, corrugated casket for protection. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Pack $24.95 CHAOS SOCIETY PATH OF THE DAMNED VOLUME 3 GN The adventure groups will see a lot of dangers in the tomb of the purple moon, a friend tried wanted to warn them, but it was to late. The Heroes have entered the caverns in the deeps of Kero Fin. Are the adventures doomed to suffer a horrible death upon the dangers? (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PATH OF THE DAMNED GN’S by Guillermo Ortiz & Mariano Krasmanski Based on the world of Glorantha, from the fantasy role-playing game RuneQuest. A group of adventurers are hired to find a hidden cave on the Kero Fin mountain ? birthplace to the storm god Orlanth. 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 VOL. 1—SC, 8x12, 50pg, FC $19.99 VOL. 2—SC, 8x12, 50pg, FC $19.99 ******************** CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP ALEX RAYMOND’S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 2 HC by Alex Raymond The second of Checker’s re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. The work of a master at his best, these color strips were originally published in 1935 and 1936. Includes three Flash adventures. HC, 12x9, 98pg, FC $19.95 STAR TREK: THE KEY COLLECTION VOLUME 2 TP by Len Wein & Various This volume picks up where the first volume of Checker’s reprint series left off, reprinting issues #9-16 (circa 1971-72) of the original Star Trek comics from Gold Key. Features the original Enterprise crew — Kirk, Spock, Sulu, McCoy, and the rest — in unique Trek adventures scripted by famed comics writer Len Wein. These stories are available nowhere else in Trekdom and include: “Scepter of the Sun,” “The Brain Shockers,” and “Mutiny on the Enterprise.” SC, 7x10, 232pg. FC $22.95 WINSOR MCCAY: EARLY WORKS VOLUME 4 TP by Winsor McCay Checker’s fourth Early Works collection includes early 1908 installments of Dream of the Rarebit Fiend and A Pilgrim’s Progress, a wide sampling of Little Sammy Sneeze, and another assortment of McCay’s editorial cartoons and spot illustrations from the New York American. Another handsome, compact and affordable collection of the work of Winsor McCay, the cartoon genius and animation pioneer who is best known for Little Nemo in Slumberland. NOTE: Contains potentially objectionable turn of the century caricatures. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $19.95 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED THE TEN COMMANDMENTS HC Contains “Oppression of Egypt,” “Early Life of Moses,” “God Calls Moses,” “The Plagues,” “Exodus,” “The Commandments,” and “The Tabernacle.” (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $19.95 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED THE STORY OF JESUS HC Contains “Birth of Boyhood of Jesus,” “Preparation for Life’s Work,” “The Galilean Ministry,” “Jesus at Jerusalem,” “Betrayal, Trial and Crucifixion,” and “Resurrection.” (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $19.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #137 by Strom, Day, & Lachance Elvira’s show, Movie Macabre, isn't broken — but station manager Rosalind Wyck still pays big bucks for a media/imaging consultant to ‘fix’ it, in “Monster Ratings!” by Strom, Day, and Lachance. Also: Elvira is menaced by a potted plant-turned-evil in “Little Crop of Terror!” by Hetherington, Barreto, and Manley. Photo cover. b&w, 32pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK VOLUME 2 TP This volume is an incredible collection of sexy, silly, satirical sashays by Elvira, including material by Kurt Busiek, Paul Dini, James Fry, Terry Austin, Dave Cockrum, and more! Every line approved by Elvira herself as being witty and/or curvaceous enough for her. Elvira photo covers. (STAR14320) SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** SOULSEARCHERS #68: by Peter David, John Heebink, & Al Milgrom A sexy South Sea idyll leads Bridget and Baraka into peril from some South Seas idols, while back in Mystic Grove, the stateside Soulsearchers see a new aspect of the kooky kidnappings as they fight to save Chlora Fille, in “Island Fever!” b&w, 32pg $2.50 CLIB’S BOYS COMICS TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #11 It’s time to say good bye to the Wine Country as Tom packs everything up and moves to Puerto Rico to be with the love of his life. What do you say to friends and family that have been there for you during the toughest times of your life and how can you ever understand how life is going to change much more that you realize. Romance, tears, cheers, and laughs coming from everywhere. It’s an emotional ride. b&w, 24pg $2.95 COLONIA PRESS COLONIA #10 by Jeff Nicholson The new bi-monthly three-issue story arc continues! Jack and his uncles’ plans to procure a ship are interrupted by rumors of an old man in the hills who, like them, seems 300 years out of place. His name? What else… Rip Van Winkle. They take a detour to find him with hopes he has a clue to how they arrived in the world of Colonia in the first place. Perhaps the most surprising twist yet on this compelling tale by six-time Eisner nominee Jeff Nicholson. b&w, 24pg $2.95 COMELY COMIX CAPTAIN CANUCK: UNHOLY WAR #1 by Richard Comely, Riel & David Langlois No one killed his partner; he’s not part of a top secret government project: what if a man became a super-hero just because he knew he could? RCMP constable David Semple dons the guise of Captain Canuck to take on the Unholy Avengers, an outlaw biker gang menacing the Canadian west coast. FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.50 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND EVEN MORE FUND COMICS GN by Various Featuring a Spidey cover by hot artist Frank Cho! Comics' hottest creators team up to present this star-spangled benefit anthology, courtesy of Sky Dog Press, and featuring comics stories and art by George Perez, Kurt Busiek, Jim Lee, Bill Willingham, Michael Avon Oeming, Mike Wieringo, Mike Baron, Adam Hughes, Mark Schultz, Ande Parks, Ron Garney, Howard Porter, Neil Vokes and many more! Plus, rising stars like Scott Kurtz, Eric Powell, and Dean Haspiel! Also featuring a special "CBLDF Sketchbook" section, offering a peek into these creators' private portfolios — like getting one-of-a-kind convention sketches, from the comfort of your own comic shop! Support freedom of speech, and have Even More Fund! SC, 144pg, b&w $10.00 STAR OF THE MONTH MORE FUND COMICS GN MFC contains stories, pin-ups, and introduce a special feature: “The CBLDF Sketchbook,” featuring a glimpse into the sketchbooks of some of comic’s hottest artists. See It Here First! — Comics premiers of new comics creations — Mice Templar by Mike Oeming (Powers), Marc of the Vampires by Neil Vokes (Superman Adventures), Frankenstein Mobster by Mark Wheatley (Hammer of the Gods), plus the unveiling of a Super Secret Project by Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows) and Scott Kurtz (PvP)! (STAR20025) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $10.00 ******************* BILLY DOGMA V. THE FEDS SIGNED AND NUMBERED PRINT Billy Dogma gets busted by the Under Color Cop in this funky fresh CBLDF signed print by the one and only Dean Haspiel! High quality two-color 8.5” x 11” print signed and numbered by the artist, with proceeds benefiting the CBLDF! (CAUT: 4) Print $12.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CBLDF DEALER COLLECTION JUG Want to help the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund but don't know how? We just made it easy for you! For the first time the CBLDF is offering collection jugs, ready for display in your retail store or convention table! The jug comes with two full-color stickers, one featuring the very popular Frank Miller “Band Aid” image, the other James Kochalka's “Spirit of ’76” homage, so you choose the one that better suits your location. Kit $5.00 ******************* COMIC CAVALCADE EVIL ERNIE: STRAIGHT TO HELL #1 SIGNED EDITION by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes This special edition book is singed by writer and creator of Evil Ernie, Brian Pulido, and is limited to 300 copies These books ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $9.99 LADY DEATH SWIMSUIT WOLFER SKETCH by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Special warehouse find! These are all original first print copies of the classic Lady Death Swimsuit but all have an original Lady Death head sketch on the front cover by pin-up artist Mike Wolfer! This special edition book is also singed by writer and creator, Brian Pulido, and is limited to 500 copies. These books ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $29.99 STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME #1 GOLD FOIL EDITION by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The SG-1 team blasts into summer with an all-new, full-color, action packed series! Following ancient clues found on a remote world, the SG-1 team travels to a Goa’uld graveyard that has a deadly hidden secret. Banished for over two thousand years, a rogue System Lord called Mars has cultivated an entire civilization with one purpose: to travel back to Earth and lay waste to it. Can SG1 find a way to keep a world of cybernetic Goa’uld bent on enslaving the human race from completing their conquest of Rome and beyond? In Stargate SG1: Fall of Rome #1, Jack O’Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, and Teal’c discover that while Rome wasn’t build in a day, it could be destroyed in one! This special gold foil edition is limited to 500 copies. These copies ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. FC, 32pg $5.99 COMICSONE.COM BLACK LEOPARD #5 GN by Wing Shing Ma Tien Jun stumbles across a game of espionage and societal usurpation in Thailand's underworld. Surviving a betrayal from long-time friend, Cobra, Tien Jun makes some powerful new friends and even more formidable new enemies! SC, 5x7, 160pg, FC $14.95 DARK EDGE VOLUME 1 TP by Yu Aikwawa After his mother’s death, Kuro Takagi transfers to Yotsuji Private High School where his father is the proprietor. Inadvertently breaking the schools rule of “no students on campus after dark,” Kuro finds himself the victim of a zombie attack. But what is more bizarre is that the zombies are members of the school faculty! Has Kuro entered “Zombie High?” Is his father connected to all this? These and many other questions are answered in this dark action/comedy. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLUME 1 TP by Towa Oshima A hilariously hip account of life at an all-girl private high school. As the student body comes of age we witness their search for love, sexual controversy, and the rivalry between cliques. Based on the authors own real life experiences this is one manga you don’t want to miss. If you enjoyed the drama in Heathers and Clueless you'll love High School Girls! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 NOW #4 GN by Park Sung-Woo A skilled player enters the scene when Bi Ryu and Rin take on Cho Ryung's former master. Meanwhile Ah Ghi prepares some "human" ingredients to satiate his failures. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 PEIGENZ VOLUME 2 TP by Suh Gwong Hyun & Park Sung Woo As the heroine Jay Brettle, and her companion, Shao Pilon, start on their journey, they are constantly under attack by unknown forces. In addition, two new mysterious characters enter the scene. What are their motives, and are they the masterminds of the renewed attack on Jay and her companion? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STORM RIDERS VOLUME 3: A TALE OF NO NAME by Wing Shing Ma The conclusion of the “Nameless” saga has come! Have Ying Ming, Hiro, and Xiao Yu actually run into Ying Ming's vile and disgraceful father? What will Ying Ming say to him? And what of Ying Ming's mentally distraught mother? The young Nameless-to-be is truly a tragic hero. With his chi destroyed how will he ever fulfill his destiny as China's hero and savior? Text with some illustrations. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $7.95 WEAPONS OF THE GODS #10 GN by Tony Wong It seems all the clans of China have rallied in earnest. Each hopes to be the one to find the Tiger Soul and thrust their respective clan above all others. Meanwhile, Tian is on a collision course with his stepmother — Hong Dong! This filial reunion could possibly result in a deadly bloodbath. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CRAYON SHIN-CHAN GN #8 by Yoshito Usui It's Field Trip day at Action Kindergarten. But as we know a simple school outing is anything but simple when the world's most ornery 5 year old is involved. Also Shinchan helps his mother with the house keeping. But we don't think vacuuming the lawn and the dog house is what she had in mind. (MAR043488) SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w $9.95 FOUR CONSTABLES VOLUME 2 TP by Tony Wong & Andy Seto Life Snatcher is locked in a battle to the death with Elder Guan and his Black Death Palms and his earlier wounds threaten to impede his kung fu skills. While in route to assist Life Snatcher, Cold Blooded is intercepted by "Thousand Chop Mosan"! Meanwhile the 13 murderers remain at large! (MAR042387) SC, 6x8, 128pg, FC $13.95 HEAVEN SWORD & DRAGON SABRE GN #6 by Louis Cha & Wing Shing Ma Wuji battles all the Masters, and yet no one recognizes that he is the son of Jay Shan Chang. Walking a fine line between good and supposed evil, Wuji must defeat the enemy but not injure anyone. The righteous clans demand justice, but his grandfather — his last known blood relation — is one of the Ming Sect’s head officials. (STAR18196) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 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… (FEB042204) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 LEGENDARY COUPLE GN #6 by Tony Wong While continuing his search for his lover and master, Mistress Dragon, Kuo Yung meets the master of the Dog Stick style for a very unusual dinner. Little does he know this strange and erratic figure is directly linked to Kuo's close relatives. (STAR20398) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $13.95 MEGA DRAGON & TIGER GN #7 by Tony Wong After his defeat at the hands of long-time friend Red Dragon, Tiger is taken into custody and placed on trial for the murder of Single-Minded Arhat — without a jury of his peers. Afterward, the spiteful Mr. Meat wants revenge for the death of his brother, Mr. Bone, and plots to kidknap the hapless Tiger Yin. Can Gigi and Dragon reach him in time? (NOV032174) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 RED PROWLING DEVIL GN #8 by Toshimitzu Shimizu Naomi takes to the skies again as the Red Prowling Devil which surprise everyone. Iwanorf saves her from a near-death experience, leaving the Japanese Airforce for a rude awakening. Major Singh returns with the White Mace but is he an enemy or a defector? Red Prowling Devil comes to a dramatic conclusion in Volume 8. (MAR042389) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 SISTER RED VOLUME 2 TP by Shizuru Hayashiya Mahito joins Alice among the ranks of the "true" Medians. In exchange for her life she offers her services to help fight the "false" ones! In the interim, Viola launches her assault and forces Mahito to learn more of her new supernatural abilities as a Median. (MAR042390) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STORM RIDERS GN #11 by Wing Shing Ma Cloud continues his search for the right weapon to break open Empress Gate Mausoleum, so he can visit Kong-Chi’s body. Ultimate Sword’s birth date draws near, which the warriors can’t wait to steal. However, the sword chooses its own bearer. (STAR18124) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 STORY OF THE TAO GN #4 by Ding King Lau & Andy Seto Datura and company encounter Vapor, who is Dream Taiyi’s lover. Who does she love most, Datura or Vapor? At the same time, Ivory sees Vapor for the first time and falls for him hard. Now she feels torn and doesn't know where her heart lies. The battle of love has begun! (STAR18221) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 WEAPONS OF THE GODS GN #4 by Tony Wong Blackheart Nan learns of his mother’s affair with Guji. And for the battle ahead, Zhong Bei teaches Tian Wen his legendary Limitless Freedom kung fu. Afterwards Zhong Bei sends both Tian Wen and Thunder Bei to rescue Snow from the menacing Earth Lord. (STAR17605) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 ******************* COMMITTED COMICS NEO DAWN #3 by Bewry & Lewis, Bewry, Mitchell & Rawles It’s the explosive conclusion to the “Districts” storyline! What is the fate of Deam and Grim? What is the true nature of the mysterious Picard? How will the Districts be changed? When the explosions stop and the dust settles who will be left alive? MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (3 of 3) $2.95 COREWAY MEDIA WE THE PEOPLE: A CALL TO TAKE BACK AMERICA GN by Thom Hartmann & Neil Cohn We the People tells a compelling story — how a government of, by, and for the people has been replaced by corporate domination. Through brilliant analysis and imaginative illustrations, this graphic book illuminates the dynamics of American politics. We the People face a choice: take back our country, or become victims of tyranny and empire… SC, 7x10, 216pg, b&w $16.95 CPM MANGA ARMAGEDDON VOLUME 1 GN by Hyun se Lee He-Sung has dreams of the Earth being destroyed from alien invasions! In these dreams, he is a motorcycle-riding warrior, the last defense against the alien armada. By his side is a beautiful armor-clad woman with strange powers and futuristic weaponry. But these are just dreams, and they don’t mean anything…right? That’s what He-Sung thought…until his mystery dream girl appeared as a new student in his school! But if she is real…can the aliens be far behind? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 11) $9.99 COUPLE VOLUME 2 GN by Jae Sung Park & Sung Jae Park Strictly platonic...? “What's the big deal about living together,” Young Ho Han thought, but he'd better think again! Ever since the sweet and innocent country girl YuMi Yu moved in with him, Young Ho's life has been a swirling mass of conflicting emotions. Are they just friends? Are they like brother and sister? Could their relationship turn into something else? The answers to these (and other) questions will probably remain unanswered in this laugh out loud hilarious saga of the most mismatched couple in Seoul. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.99 GEOBREEDERS BOOK 2 GN—NEW PRINTING by Akihiro Ito Shoot first. Ask questions later! In a white-knuckle boat chase through the waterways of Tokyo, bullets and bikinis fly as the supernatural detectives of Kagura Security find themselves caught in the crossfire between the Phantom Cats and the Japanese Navy! When the dust clears, only one group will emerge victorious… and if it isn’t Kagura Security, somebody is going to pay! SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $9.99 HARD BOILED ANGEL VOLUME 2: BLUE ANGEL II GN by Hyun se Lee Song of the Hungry Ghost! Detective Jiran Ha is a hard-hitting female cop in a city filled with crime and corruption. Dealing with mistaken identities and investigating strange murders on the beach are everyday tasks that seem almost mundane to this cop who’s seen it all. But when a criminal from Jiran’s past escapes prison intent on revenge against her, she faces the decision of a lifetime: sacrifice her own life to stop him or let dozens of innocent people die. SC, 5x7, 328pg, b&w $9.99 NADESICO BOOK 4 TP—NEW PRINTING by Kia Asamiya The fear-fraught finale! The hapless crew of the Space Battleship Nadesico has journeyed to the planet Jupiter in hopes of rescuing Captain Yurika, but what they don’t know is that she may not want to be rescued! Caught between the powerful Earth Federation forces and the mysterious Jupiterians, what began as a rescue mission becomes a battle for survival. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH NADESICO BOOK ONE—NEW PRINTING by Kia Asamiya As seen on Cartoon Network! An alien armada from Jupiter has amassed enough power to destroy all of Earth's defenses. Earth's final hope lies in the Space Battleship Nadesico, a ship created using recently discovered extraterrestrial technology. Can the Nadesico’s rag-tag, mostly all-female crew overcome their idiosyncrasies and defeat the alien fleet, or will Earth's last hope be lost? Reminiscent of classic anime of the past, Nadesico is a fast- paced, off-beat, science fiction manga that combines elements of Macross and Gundam with an Asamiya twist! (STAR19972) SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.99 ******************** THE SLAYERS: LINA THE TEENAGE SORCERESS GN by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka Vengeance from Beyond the Grave! All Lina Inverse wanted to do was take a nice relaxing bath at the local hot springs. The next thing she knew, she's attacked by a talking bear, angry demons are after her hide, and she's separated from her faithful companions Gourry, Amelia and Zelgadis. Worst of all, it seems that the all-powerful Rezo the Red Priest has returned to exact his final revenge on Lina. But Rezo's dead... isn’t he?! SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH SLAYERS SPECIAL BOOK 4: SPELLBOUND GN by Hajime Kanzaka, Tommy Ohtsuka, & Yoshihiro Komada The charming prestidigitating duo are back — and wherever they go, hilarity is sure to follow. Naga is missing and Lina... could care less?! Find out the mystery behind Naga’s disappearance! By Hajime Kanzaka, the creator of The Slayers and Lost Universe video series, and featuring the stunning artwork of Tommy Ohtsuka and Yoshihiro Komada! Presented in traditional Japanese-style right-to-left format. (STAR19924) SC, 6x8, 184pg, b&w $15.95 CALL ME PRINCESS TP by Tomoko Taniguchi CPM Manga presents the first graphic novel in its new shôjo manga (girls’ comics) line, Tomoko Taniguchi’s Call Me Princess. Originally serialized monthly in Japan in Omajinai Comics, Call Me Princess is a heart-warming tale of teen romance revolving around Mako, a young freshman torn between her feelings for her first love, Yo, and newly arrived badboy, Ryu. Miss Taniguchi's elegant style and true-to-life storytelling only serves to make this read a visual pleasure. This volume collects issues #1-6 of the series, with a new introduction by Colleen Doran (The Sandman, A Distant Soil) and a new Omake (afterword) by Tomoko Taniguchi. (STAR19697) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 ****************** DARK PLANET PRODUCTIONS THE AGE OF HEROES TP by James D. Hudnall & John Ridgway This trade collects all five issues and stories of the critically acclaimed fantasy series. Set in the mythical word of Xera, six heroes discover the world as they know it is about to be destroyed, and band together to try to discover a solution to this frightening dilemma. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 140pg, b&w $14.95 AFTER THE BEEP #1 by Vicente Cifuentes Vanessa’s parents are about to get divorced. Her father suspects that her Mother is unfaithful. He hires a private eye to find proof. Vanessa is concerned about the news she would receive... after the beep. Squarebound. MATURE READERS FC, 36pg $3.99 MISERERE #2 by Juan “El” Torres & Antonio Vazquez THE SHEATHED SWORD: Part 2 (of 2)—The Prince of Wales, Edward the Black Prince is possessed by the demon Agaliarept... and he’s trying to capture the Unnamed Child for the King of Castile. Just the Fallen Angel called Variel comes between the Demon and the Child to protect him by any necessary means... even if that means to unsheathe the Wrapped Sword! Squarebound. (CAUT: 4) FC, 52pg (2 of 2) $4.99 DEAD DOG COMICS NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: BARBARA'S ZOMBIE CHRONICLES #2 by Kid-N-Mojo Following the destruction of their fortress home by an unrelenting onslaught of the ravenous dead, Barbara and her crew face new horrors as they discover their comrades’ fate. An unlikely survivor’s life depends on the scavenger team’s perilous quest for a serum to cure the undead contagion across a hellish landscape and a Potomac River choked with bloated, cannibalistic ghouls! Does a secret government laboratory buried deep beneath the ruins of Washington D.C. hold salvation... or Armageddon? Bi-monthly. MATURE READERS FC, 36pg (2 of 3) $4.95 DENIS KITCHEN PUBLISHING CO., LLC R. CRUMB’S HEROES OF THE BLUES BOXED TRADING CARDS—NEW PRINTING by Robert Crumb w/Stephen Calt Thirty-Six legendary blues musicians painted by Robert Crumb with biographies on the reserve side by music historian Stephen Calt. These cards are printed on a heavy stock and come in a nifty box also designed by Crumb. This classic cd set is back in print for the first time in seven years! For the first time, the set contains two new bonus promo cards promoting the next two music card sets from Crumb and Denis Kitchen Publishing. (CAUT: 4) Card Set $10.95 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING Dynamite Entertainment ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES 2 ASHES #3 by Andy Hartnell, Nick Bradshaw, & Etienne St-Laurent In this issue, the adventure really begins to heat up — literally! — as Ash and the Wise Man, with Necronomicon in (severed) hand, must cross the desert wastelands of sunny Egypt in the hopes of thwarting The Book of the Dead’s plans to plunge the world into darkness! But, the Necronomicon proves it still has a few tricks up its “sleeve” when Ash’s severed hand joins with an ancient mummy to become Evil Egyptian Ash! Also in this issue: the return of Sheila, Arthur, and Henry The Red! And, the death of a beloved character! Featuring four more great covers (shipped in equal quantities) by some of today’s biggest and best, including Devil's Due's own Nick Bradshaw, Aaron Lopresti (Exclaibur), Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), and another fantastic photo cover from the movie that inspired this incredible new series! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.99 COSMIC GUARD #2 by Jim Starlin What has young Ray Torres gotten himself into? Just last night, he was minding his own business, planning to jump off of the roof of the orphanage where he lives... and now he's got the voice of a dead super-hero from a distant planet — a hero called the “Dark Paladin” — in his head! This Dark Paladin says he’s charged with the responsibility of preparing Ray to become the next Cosmic Guardian, sworn to protect the galaxy from the Genociders, an evil space-armada whose sole purpose is the destruction of the universe! Ray isn't sure he even believes any of this, but if he hopes to save his fellow orphans from a black market organ-stealing scheme, he may have to start! Cardstock cover by Starlin. FC, 32pg $2.99 Devil’s Due G.I. JOE #34 by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley “BAD MOON RISING”: Part 1 (of 2)—Cobra Commander has been dealt with, but no one is celebrating. Tragedy has cast a dark shadow over the G.I. Joe team, and the command structure is straining from the pressure. While Duke and General Colton face down the Jugglers, Cobra regroups with a new agenda and a broader power base, thanks to their recent “acquisition” of new troops. Meanwhile, a team of Joes descend on a quiet town in Colorado, only to find betrayal behind every door... and in their own ranks! This two-part story features the debut of Blackout and the battle you just knew was coming... Snake-Eyes vs. Wraith! Cover by Tim Seeley. FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE: RELOADED #7 by John Ney Rieber & Javier Salteres “ALLEGIANCE”—Snake Eyes leads a COBRA raid on The Pit — G.I. Joe headquarters. Shattered by recent events, has the silent commando bought into the Cobra Revolution — or is there a darker, more personal motive behind his seeming betrayal of the Joes? And when his rival Duke’s fate balances on the edge of his blade, where will the shadow warrior decide his ultimate allegiance lies? Cover by Joe Benitez and Joe Weems. FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE VOLUME 5: THE RETURN OF SERPENTOR TP by Josh Blaylock & Brandon Jerwa, Brandon Badeaux & Tim Seeley Since the day Cobra Commander re-organized his forces, prompting the G.I. Joe team back into action, he’s met resistance within his own ranks. All the while, though, a third party was lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike — Serpentor, the ex- Cobra Emperor — genetically-engineered from the world’s greatest, most ruthless conquerors, and an enemy to both G.I. Joe and Cobra! He’s formed his own army from Cobra forces left behind by the Commander years ago — The Coil! Serpentor returns in this collection of G.I. Joe #16 and #22-25, in an epic battle that spans from the days before G.I. Joe’s re-instatement to their biggest melee to date. And in the end, Cobra Commander and Serpentor battle to determine who is the most ruthless leader of Cobra! Cover by Tim Seeley SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $12.95 G.I. JOE VS. THE TRANSFORMERS VOLUME II #1 by Dan Jolley, E.J. SU & Tim Seeley Two Worlds at War… One threatened by the terrorist organization Cobra. One torn apart by the war of the sentient androids known as Decepticons. Now, these two forces will initiate a conflict that could engulf the past, present, and future of both worlds! Only the anti-terrorist squad called G.I. Joe and the rebel Autobots stand in the way of the utter annihilation of Earth and Cybertron! Ships in three covers versions: Cover A (E.J. Su & Tim Seeley), Cover B (E.J. Su & Tim Seeley), and Cover C (Michael Ryan). COVER A—FC, 48pg $4.95 COVER B—FC, 48pg $4.95 Studio ICE MEGACITY 909 #1 by Jacob Lee & Andrew Dabb, Kano Kang, & Zack Suh When a mysterious explosion rocks a top secret research facility devoted to the study of Pulses, the authorities are quick to seal off the area and call PHOBIA. The team is ordered to detonate a low-level nuclear bomb inside the lab — but they aren’t told why. With satellite surveillance blocked and communication lines down, PHOBIA can’t be sure what they’re about to walk into, or how many of them will survive. Available in two cover versions: Cover A (by Kano Kang & Zack Suh of Defiance) and Cover B (by Hyung-Tae Kim, popular Korean artist on the forthcoming Magnacarta). COVER A—FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER B—FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRANSFORMERS/G.I.JOE: “ULTIMATE CROSSOVER” POSTER Transformers/G.I. Joe character designers Dan Norton and Don Figueroa show off the all-new look of these greatest of ’80s icons on this insane battle scene poster featuring Megatron, Shockwave, Roadblock, Scarlet, and many more! Poster, 24x36, FC $5.95 *********************** UDON STREET FIGHTER #11 by Ken Siu-Chong, Lee, Tsang, & UDON Chun-Li says goodbye to Gen and Fei-Long to pursue Shadaloo’s operations. However, she does not foresee her mission leading to her crossing paths with the very woman who was responsible for her father’s death: Cammy! How will Chun-Li react to meeting her father’s murderer, even if Cammy has no recollection of the crimes she had committed during the life she once lived? Find out in “Chun-Li vs. Cammy II!” Plus, artist extraordinaire Josh Middleton (New Mutants, NYX) brings his amazing talents to a story illustrating the first fateful meeting between Cammy and Rose! COVER A—FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER B—FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER C POWER FOIL—FC, 32pg SRP: $12.95 VOLTRON VOLUME 2 #9 by Dan Jolley, EJ SU, & Clint Hilinski Betrayed by one of their own, the Voltron team find themselves fighting alongside a sworn enemy — against the most powerful Drule fleet in the galaxy! Meanwhile, Haggar discovers a secret that may shatter her fragile alliance with Merla! Cover by Ben Dunn (Ninja High School)! FC, 32pg $2.95 VOLTRON VOLUME 2: PARADISE LOST TP by Dan Jolley, EJ SU, & Clint Hilinski In the far future, the Earth-centered Galactic Alliance and the vast, alien Drule Supremacy are locked in an interstellar cold war. The discovery of an ancient war machine on a distant planet was supposed to tip the balance… but now the five explorers from Earth who found it have sworn allegiance to Planet Arus and to Voltron, the half-science, half- sorcery robotic titan who protects it. But when the Alliance takes matters into its own hands — first raiding Arus and stealing Voltron, then trying to replicate him for their military — the five members of the Voltron Force have no choice but to travel to Earth and reclaim what is theirs. Cover by EJ SU. SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC $11.95 DH PUBLISHING HINO HORROR VOLUME 13: ZIPANGU NIGHT GN by Hideshi Hino In English for the first time, more short stories from the mast of horror manga Hideshi Hino. These terrifying graphic novelas, which have fascinated and frightened generations of Japanese fans, are now ready to be unleashed on the unsuspecting Western public in time for Halloween! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $9.95 HINO HORROR VOLUME 14: SKIN AND BONE GN by Hideshi Hino A volume of four terrifyingly witty novellas! Skin & Bone: Poor Taichi is bullied incessantly at school because of her weight problem. The Red Satchel: Haruna’s deathly appearance shocks her friends when she returns to school. Two Sisters: Young, beautiful Ms. Numata’s outer appearance hides a ghastly truth. Caterpillar: No one can understand Mayuko’s obsession with caterpillars. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HINO HORROR VOLUME 1: THE RED SNAKE GN by Hideshi Hino Something evil lurks within the house. Only when a red snake appears does the evil manifest itself, unleashing horrific events that end in a bloody orgy of murder and mayhem. (JAN042350) MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 HINO HORROR VOLUME 2: THE BUG BOY GN by Hideshi Hino Sanpei is bullied at school and mistreated at home. Transformed into a huge poisonous bug, he escapes to discover the world is merely more hatred. He returns to exact a terrifying revenge. (JAN042351) MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 ************************** DIGITAL MANGA DISTRIBUTION IKEBUKURO WEST GATE PARK VOLUME 2 GN by Ira Ishida Volume two of Ikebukuro entails a story of a prostitute asking Makoto to help her protect her Iranian boyfriend (a construction worker in Japan) from being killed by drug dealers. The boyfriend — hurt and upset that his girlfriend had become a junkie after being sodomized with speed — interferes with a drug deal to get revenge that ends up going badly. And Heavy-E "the drug dealer" isn't pleased. Makoto will have to help them come up with their own "Mission Impossible" to put Heavy-E away for good! NOTE: Contains nudity. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 208pg $12.95 PASSION VOLUME 1 GN Ranked at the top of the Yaoi genre! Student and teacher. Man and...man. Taboo upon taboo is what Hikaru and Shima have to overcome if they want to pursue their feelings for one another. Uikaru, a second year high school student, is obsessed with Shima, a male teacher. Surprisingly, Shima is not averse to the boy's affections. He even convinces Hikaru to study hard so that when he graduates, they would openly become lovers. However, Amamiya, an ex-lover of Shima, steps into the picture and tries to win him back. Will Hikaru and Shima's passion prove great enough to hurdle all the obstacles stacked against them? SC $12.95 WORST VOLUME 2 GN by Hiroshi Takahashi Traditionally called a "Yankee Manga" (Yankee meaning and being pronounced different than the English version), this brand of manga typically involves delinquent young men and thugs like "Han Tsukishima."He and other teenage boys fight their way threw high school in order to gain respect in gang circles. But there is no room for deceit and underhanded tricks at the notorious High School "Suzuran." These you men follow a strict honor code when it comes to brawling. It’s very reminiscent of the mafia in the early days! SC, 5x8, 208pg $12.95 DIGITAL NOIXE DELETE #2 by Robert J Walker Cynthia is dumbfounded about not only her friend murdered in front of her eyes, but what she did to the assassins with her new uncanny abilities. Meanwhile, a radical group called the Omen attacks an AIDS research compound, Fury is on the hunt for the chosen one “Delete” (aka Cynthia), and another random innocent victim is being seduced by something from his computer. So what does this have to do with the Harlem police finding a street gang slaughtered? And why is an old friend of Cynthia showing up at the same time Cyber demonic creatures attack? Inking by Rodney Ramos and Pond Scum. Lettering by Janice Chaing b&w $2.99 DIGITAL WEBBING DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #18 by Various Our feature story this issue: a beauty befriends a beast in the barbaric world of Warmageddon! Also: two crooks learn the mystery of the Jigsaw Lady, and in the horror tale “Silver Spurs” (drawn by Gotham Central’s Greg Scott), we follow a lawman on the trail of three dangerous outlaws in the Old West. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS NODWICK #25 by Aaron Williams Nodwick and the gang meet the most mysterious people in this issue! It’s the shadowy “Clergy in Black.” They have a mission for our destructive daring-doers upon which the fate of the world hinges…eventually. Prophecy and peril await! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #12 (DEC032363) b&w $2.99 PS238 #7 It’s history report time at ps238, and our meta children have decided to write a paper about the world’s first super-hero, Mister Extraordinary! Journey back in time and thrill to the adventures of the man who set the stage for the age of heroes. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #1 (JAN042352) b&w $2.99 PS238 #8 by Aaron Williams Our history reports continue as a group of students give a presentation about the secretive “Rainmaker Program.” What was the original program like, decades ago, and what effects does it have on ps238 in the current day? Is something sinister waiting to happen to the “lesser-powered” metahumans at the first public school for super-kids? Get in on the conspiracy with ps238 #7! RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #1 (APR042581) b&w, 32pg $2.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY PALOOKA VILLE #17 by Seth Seth has been slowly building up the “Clyde Fans” storyline for several years into what promises to be one of the most ambitious graphic novels ever. In this new installment, it is 1966 and Seth peers further into the life of Simon Matchcard. Simon, by now a failed salesman, loses what was at best a tenuous grip on reality and begins a painful descent into paranoia and delusion. MATURE READERS SC, 6x11, 24pg, 4C $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH 5 IS THE PERFECT NUMBER GN by Igort This is a Mafioso revenge story set in the mean streets of Italy in the 1970s, when a young handsome hitman is killed and his elderly mob father comes out of retirement to hunt down the murderer. Moody and grim tones of blue and black make this a crime story with a sophisticated twist. (STAR19601) MATURE READERS SC, 176pg, 2C $19.95 IT’S A GOOD LIFE IF YOU DON’T WEAKEN TP—NEW PRINTING by Seth In his first graphic novel, Seth is disaffected by the crassness of contemporary culture. He takes refuge in a quest to uncover the life and work of Kalo, a forgotten New Yorker cartoonist from the 1940s. But this blinds him to his desperate family and withdrawn lover! (STAR19088) MATURE READERS SC, b&w $19.95 SLEEPWALK AND OTHER STORIES TP by Adrian Tomine Collects of the first four Optic Nerve comics gathers 16 short stories! Everyone appears to be well adjusted but Adrian Tomine reveals in every story that just under the surface things are terribly awry. Includes, “Dylan & Donovan, the Twins at ComiCon.” (STAR16560) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $15.95 SUMMER OF LOVE GN by Debbie Drechsler The graphic novel from the series Nowhere, about a young teenager entering high school in a new town, is now available in paperback. Award-winning creator Debbie Drechsler has received raves from Publisher’s Weekly and Washington Post Book World for her bittersweet tale about being the new girl in town. (STAR19495) MATURE READERS SC, b&w $16.95 ********************* DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS DUEL MASTERS VOL.2 POCKET EDITION Written by Bryan Augustyn Art by Jeremy Tiongson The last of his tragic race, the Elephant-Man known as the Mighty Shouter wanders the wastelands of the Duel Realm in search of vengeance for his slaughtered people. He faces enemies from the Ghost race, and someone of great power stands mysteriously behind them. Shori Kirifuda is trapped in the hostile Duel Realm; can he help the Shouter find his real enemy and avenge the dead? The road to the final conflict is fraught with terrible danger, and the enemy is powerful and ready to fight to the death! Meanwhile, the strange war has implications even on earth, where Shori's son Shobu finds the battles reflected in the card duels as well. FC 112pp $10.95 5x7.25” TRANSFORMERS GENERATION ONE #9 Written by Brad Mick Art by Don Figueroa With the AUTOBOT army focusing its efforts on building a new headquarters on Earth and CYBERTRON’S moons, the time is right for their most feared enemy, the mighty MEGATRON, to make his triumphant return to CYBERTRON. But with the AUTOBOT presence spread so thin and with no signs of PRIME returning to the fold, is the TRANSFORMERS’ home world ready for this vengeful tyrant’s homecoming? FC 32pp $2.95 TRANSFORMERS ENERGON #27 Written by Simon Furman Art by Alex Milne IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST! Things go from bad to worse to utterly desperate for the AUTOBOTS and humans as ALPHA QUINTESSON unleashes a three-pronged strike: major cities on Earth are targeted by hordes of TERRORCON clones, MIRAGE (formerly TIDAL WAVE) trashes the OMNICONS, and...well, we'll save the final, brutal twist for later. Plus, OPTIMUS PRIME alone... inside the belly of the beast! Think it can't get any worse? Think again! FC $2.95 32pp Monthly TRANSFORMERS MICROMASTERS #4 Written by Adam Patyk & Brad Mick Art by Rob Ruffolo It’s time to choose! As SKYSTALKER consolidates his power, a confrontation with COUNTDOWN is inevitable…but which side will the MICROMASTERS decide to aid in this new DECEPTICON versus AUTOBOT conflict? For better or worse, their choices will dictate the course of the current struggle—and, more importantly, their own lives. This jam-packed final issue sets the stage for the future of CYBERTRON and the MICROMASTERS! FC $2.95 32pp TRANSFORMERS WAR WITHIN VOL.2: “THE DARK AGES” TP Written by Simon Furman Art by Andrew Wildman With OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON both missing and presumed dead, civil war era CYBERTRON descends into a pitched battle for survival between multiple factions. And who is THE FALLEN... and what are his chaotic designs for CYBERTRON? The epic saga of THE DARK AGES unfolds in this bumper trade paperback, collecting the entire 6-issue series by creators Simon Furman and Andrew Wildman (writer and artist on the classic 80s G1 UNICRON saga). FC 168pp $17.95 TRANSFORMERS WAR WTHIN: “THE AGE OF WRATH” #1 Story by Simon Furman Art by Joe Ng On the verge of peace... the unthinkable happens: CYBERTRON is conquered, the AUTOBOTS enslaved, and the planet itself brutally torn asunder. Yep...MEGATRON is back! As the third volume of THE WAR WITHIN opens, the worst of the worst returns, more powerful than ever. But is MEGATRON'S victory as cut and dried as it first appears? What is the secret of his massed clone army? And who really is pulling the strings? Witness the chilling dawn...of the Age of Wrath! NOTE: This issue will ship with 2 covers by Joe Ng & Don Figueroa in equal ratio. FC $2.95 32pp Monthly BUBBLEGUM CRISIS 2040 LITHOGRAPH Art by Frank Cho The Knight Sabers are ready for action! Dreamwave has partnered with ADV Films to bring you this all-new lithograph showcasing the lovely ladies of Bubblegum Crisis 2040. With crazy and curvy art by Frank Cho, master of the pin-up girl, this litho is a must have for any fan of the fast-paced anime series. FC 18”x24” $19.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF DAWN 15TH ANNIVERSARY TRADING CARD SERIES The first Dawn series from DF (The Definitive Dawn) sold out immediately upon release over two years ago! Now, in time for the 15th anniversary, Dynamic Forces brings you Joseph Michael Linsner’s Dawn 15th Anniversary Trading Card Series! Dawn has captured the hearts and minds of fans for the last 15 years, and Joe continues to bring new and awesome stories to his fans! Dynamic Forces is proud to present this 15th Anniversary series, with all of the cards fully illustrated and painted by Joseph Michael Linsnser! This series will feature some of Joe’s best images over the years, but will also showcase at least nine brand-new images, fully painted by Linsner and created exclusively for this card series! In addition to the base 72-card set, collector’s can also look for one rare Acetate “cel” card per box (6 Chase Cel cards in total)! Plus, there’s also two signed cards in every box, each autographed by Joe — 10 different signed cards in all! This Collector's Edition series will have a production run limited to initial orders only! And as an extra added bonus, there is a Hobby Exclusive Box Topper! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI DF DAWN 15TH ANNIVERSARY TRADING CARD SERIES BINDER This collector’s edition binder comes with nine 9-card pages to hold the entire series, and is available in both Signed and Unsigned editions. The Signed/Limited version will include an exclusive Dawn binder card — available nowhere else — each signed by Joseph Michael Linsner. Both versions will be limited to initial orders. (CAUT: 4) UNSIGNED—Binder $19.99 SIGNED—Binder $39.99 DF MARY JANE MINI-BUST DF’s first collaboration with master sculptor, Clayburn Moore, was a sell-out, smash success! Now, while the Regular Edition of this incredible bust is long gone, DF and Moore are pleased to announce the release of the limited, mini-bust to the marketplace! At just under 4” tall, this beautiful mini-bust is limited to only 2,000 units in the world and is the first Marvel mini-bust under $30! (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $40.00 SPIDER-MAN NO MORE!: THE ULTIMATE JOHN ROMITA SR. LITHOGRAPH by John Romita Sr. This powerful image, created exclusively for Dynamic Forces, features the stirring image of Peter Parker in the rain, leaving his Spider-Man costume in the trash, following his decision to leave behind his wall-crawling alter-ego. Paying homage to his landmark cover for Amazing Spider-Man #50, Romita’s new piece has been expertly colored by Tom Smith, and is a true masterpiece! Measuring 18” x 24” and printed on archival 80lb Gallerie Silk stock, this masterpiece will be a treasured addition to your collection! Also available signed by the “definitive” Spider-Man artist, John Romita Sr.! UNSIGNED—Print, 18x24, FC $40.00 SIGNED—Print, 18x24, FC (CAUT: 2) $69.99 DF SPIDER-MAN “SWINGING THROUGH THE CITY” PERSONALIZED LITHO With painted art by David Michael Beck and signed and personalized by “definitive” Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr.! That’s right fans! For the first time EVER, DF has figured out a way to get you your favorite pieces of art, limited edition comics and lithos, not only signed by your favorite creators, but now you can have them personalized! Here’s how it works: Order this item from your local comic store. The orders will come in to us at the end of July, where they are processed and filled to comic stores using special gift certificates. You fill out the form on the gift certificate. You then send the certificate to DF. And to make sure that we charge you only the necessary cost for shipping and handling, you give us your credit card #, we will charge you the shipping/handling for your home, and within 45 days, DF will mail you your personalized lithograph! (CAUT: 4) Litho, 18x24, FC $39.99 DF SPIDER-MAN VS GREEN GOBLIN PERSONALIZED LITHO Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin! — drawn and personalized by artist Jae Lee! NOTE: Please see the Spider-Man “Swinging Through The City” Personalized Litho solicitation for program details. (CAUT: 4) Litho, 18x24, FC $39.99 DFE G.I. JOE/TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 2 #1 ALTERNATE COVER The two premier cartoon/comic/toy super-teams are back to do battle in the sequel to the smash cross-over event of 2003! If you thought the first mini-series was terrific, wait until you witness round 2! DF provides the exclusive alternate cover, featuring art by Nick Bradshaw (Army of Darkness), and featuring a certificate of authenticity and DF Holo- Foil sticker seal! FC, 32pg $6.99 DFE G.I. JOE/TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 2 #1 FOIL COVER The ’Joes and ’formers are at it again in the sequel to the smash cross-over event of 2003! And DF is providing an exclusive foil cover edition, a certificate of authenticity and a DF Holo-Foil sticker seal! FC, 32pg $14.99 DFE TRANSFORMERS: THE WAR WITHIN VOLUME 3 #1 ALTERNATE COVER Featuring a variant cover available exclusively from Dynamic Forces, Inc.! The ongoing Transformers tales start with a new #1, and DF brings you the “dynamic” alternate cover! Each copy will be sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity! FC, 32pg $6.99 DFE TRANSFORMERS: MICROMASTER #1 RETAILER INCENTIVE EDITION Originally available only to retailers as an ordering incentive, this rare premium foil cover edition is now available to all! Each copy will be sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity! FC, 32pg $14.99 DF TOMB RAIDER #46—BLACK-AND-WHITE COVER EDITION Ebas, the top artist from Wolverine/Witchblade, takes the art chores over on Tomb Raider with issue #46. DF got a “first look” at his cover, and they were so impressed, they decied to issue this issue with a special black-and-white cover! Each copy will be sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity! FC, 32pg $14.99 MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE 1980’S LITHOGRAPH by Ed Hannigan & Joe Rubinstein DF has secured an original reproduction of this incredible piece of 1980’s Marvel Comics art by Ed Hannigan and Joe Rubinstein, featuring every Marvel character EVER — you name ’em, they’re here! From the Amazing Spider-Man to Captain America, Daredevil all the way down to Wolverine, and hundreds upon hundreds more! Measuring 20” x 20” and printed on archival 80lb Gallerie Silk stock, this masterpiece has been painstakingly re-created as a high-end DF lithograph! Print, 18x24, FC $29.95 DF THE DEFINITIVE DREADSTAR HC by Jim Starlin DF responds to consumer demands and brings Jim Starlin’s classic Dreadstar back as an unsigned Hardcover edition! Over 20 years in the making, and close to 400 pages of story, art and more! This beautiful Hardcover Edition is available exclusively through the comic and specialty market! The first and complete arc — made up of the first 12 issues of Starlin’s epic saga — are is collected in one volume, reproduced digitally from the original film, with a new dust-jacket illustration by Starlin created exclusively for this edition! HC, 7x10, 400pg, FC $49.95 DF ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VS. DR. OCTOPUS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE M/P EDITION DIORAMA STATUE A Previews Exclusive! Limited to 120 M/P Editions! DF's first-ever Ultimates diorama statue features Spider-Man in the clutches of his arch-foe, Dr. Octopus! Inspired by the work of Ultimate Spider-Man artist Mark Bagley, and sculpted by Tom and Joy Snyder, this incredible new piece stands approximately 6 ½” inches high and measures 9” wide! Meticulously crafted, and featuring exquisite detail, this Ultimate Marvel collectible will be strictly limited to initial orders, so don’t miss out on this chance to own one of the most faithful renditions of the Ultimate Spider-Man to date! Diorama $149.99 DFE KABUKI: ALCHEMY PREVIEW BOOK by David Mack Now under the ICON imprint of Marvel Comics, David Mack’s Kabuki is poised to become the most talked about comic of this year! Now, in conjunction with DF, creator David Mack has prepared an exclusive preview book, not available anywhere else! Each copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! FC, 32pg $5.00 DF KABUKI BY MACK POSTER by David Mack David Mack’s critically acclaimed series, Kabuki, was one of Image’s biggest successes; a trend it will surely repeat under Marvel’s ICON imprint. Now, DF has taken this awesome image and made it available as a DF premiere poster measuring 18” x 24”! Poster, 18x24, FC $9.95 DF DARKCHYLDE MANGA POSTER by Randy Queen Take one part manga, add one part fan-favorite character (Darkchylde), and what do you have? Manga Darkchylde! After debuting his newest Darkchylde creation online, Randy Queen answers his fans with DF’s exclusive Manga Darkchylde 18” x 24” poster! Poster, 18x24, FC $9.95 THE HULK & THE THING: HARD KNOCKS #1—SIGNED Signed by Jae Lee and June Chung! Featured at an “Introductory Price” of $19.62 in commemoration of the first appearance of the Hulk in 1962! But this limited time offer is only available through August 10th, thereafter reverting to the regular MSRP of $39.99! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.62 DFE INCREDIBLE HULK MP EDITION DIORAMA STATUE Inspired by the original artwork of popular Hulk artist, Dale Keown (and based on DF’s exclusive Keown lithograph image) comes our first-ever Hulk Diorama Statue! Sculpted and paint-mastered by the Gore Group, and standing just shy of 6 ½” tall, the brutish Hulk stands amid a field of wreckage on an intricate base measuring 5” wide and 7” front-to-back! Massive fists reeled back in preparation to strike another blow, a sly expression on his face… this DF Exclusive Hulk Diorama Statue is a must-have for your collection! Diorama $89.99 DF GAMBIT #1—SIGNED Signed by writer John Layman! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.99 DF NIGHTCRAWLER #1—SIGNED Signed by artist Darick Robertson! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.99 DF AMAZING FANTASY #1—AVERY-SIGNED Signed by writer Fiona Avery! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg PI CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #1—SIGNED EDITIONS Signed by writer Jeph Loeb! The Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale returns to further the exciting adventures they began in Batman: The Long Halloween and Batman: Dark Victory! Also available signed by artist Tim Sale! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) LOEB-SIGNED—FC, 32pg $29.99 SALE-SIGNED—FC, 32pg $29.99 DF SUPERMAN/BATMAN #14 SIGNED Signed by writer Jeph Loeb! Superstar artists Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Meriño join celebrated writer Jeph Loeb for the five-part arc “Asbolute Power!” Each Signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $29.99 GREEN LANTERN #181 SIGNED Signed by writer Ron Marz! “Homecoming?” reaches its shocking finale as Kyle’s ultimate showdown with Major Force rampages across the Earth and beyond, and only one will walk away in this final issue of the series! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.99 ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCEROR #1 SIGNED Signed by artist Walter Simonson! World-renowned author, Michael Moorcock, teams with Walter Simonson for the thrilling tale of young Elric’s training and transformation from callow youth to Prince of Melniboné in this 4-issue Prestige Format mini-series! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 48pg $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF INCREDIBLE HULK FULL-SIZE 16-INCH HEAD BUST HOUSE COPY Designed by artist Alex Ross, and sculpted by Mike Hill (the same team behind DF’s previous definitive Marvel full-sized head bust editions), this is the definitive version of the Incredible Hulk! Standing close to 16” tall from top to bottom (including base), and a foot wide front-to-back and side-to-side! Also available as a very limited “House Copy” version designed by artist Alex Ross and sculpted by Mike Hill. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Bust $399.99 O/A DF WARLOCK 10-INCH BUST Warlock truly comes to life for the first time ever as a DF Collectible Bust! Standing atop his soul gem, faithfully recreated here, Warlock was designed, sculpted, and painted by Tom and Joy Snyder and will be the pride of your collection. Standing 10” tall, and limited to only 1000 pieces in the world, this collection bust is a must-have for your collection! (CAUT: 4) Bust $89.99 O/A DF FIRESTORM SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Dan Jolley! The fan-favorite DC character burns his way back into the DCU in a startling new series by Dan Jolley, Chriscross & John Dell! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.99 O/A DF ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 SIGNED Marvel launches a new era of greatness with The Astonishing X-Men, the newest member of the X-Men family of titles, written by Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Fray)! This debut issue is available signed by artist John Cassaday (Planetary)! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.99 O/A DF SPIDER-MAN #1 SIGNED Spidey gets a new #1 issue, and DF has the signed edition, autographed by writer Mark Millar! Each copy comes hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.62 O/A DYNAMIC FORCES JOE JUSKO CAPTAIN AMERICA LITHOGRAPH This lithograph is painted by one of the comic industries most impressive painters of all time — Joe Jusko! Featuring a perfectly painted rendition of Captain America saluting our fallen heroes, Joe painted this with the special request that all the money go to the New York City Police and Fire Department Widow and Orphan's Fund. Available both signed and unsigned by Jusko. Joe Jusko has donated his time, Marvel Comics are donating all their fees and Dynamic Forces is donating every penny to the New York City Police and Fireman's Widow's and Orphan's Fund! Also available in a Deluxe Signed Edition. REG.—Lithograph $24.99 DLX.—Lithograph $39.99 O/A SPIDER/MAN VERSUS DAREDEVIL CANVAS GICLEE SIGNED Signed by both artists that created this incredible masterpiece –– Marvel’s Editor-In Chief Joe Quesada and painter extraordinaire Alex Ross! One of the most high-end pieces of fine art available in the world is being offered here! The incredible piece combines the best of Joe Quesada and the best of Alex Ross! This piece is so amazing that it literally looks like the original –– from the vibrancy of the colors to the grooves in the canvas itself! This baby is printed on canvas, stretched and then framed to be placed on your wall! (CAUT: 4) FC $599.99 ****************** EL CAPITAN MURDER ME DEAD TP—NEW PRINTING by David Lapham Collecting all nine issues of David Lapham’s harrowing graphic novel, Murder Me Dead, collected in a super-cool trade paperback edition! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 232pg, b&w$19.95 EIGHTH DAY ENTERTAINMENT AWAKENINGS #2 by Eric Hobbs, Gabe Pena, & Chris Dreier The follow up issue to the critically acclaimed debut is here! Arrested for the murder of his six year old son, New York City detective Spencer Straight must recount his story to a court appointed psychologist. But how will he explain the most shocking news of all — he can’t remember what happened! Hailed by critics as “the best kick off to a new mini- series I have read in a while.” Order today and find out what all the buzz is about. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (2 of 6) $2.99 ETERNAL ENTERTAINMENT LADY DEATH #1—COMMEMORATIVE EDITION by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes This issue which commemorated the landmark Lady Death #1, is signed by creator Brian Pulido and artist Steven Hughes. Comes bagged and boarded with a custom Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $59.95 LADY DEATH & EVIL ERNIE BOOKMARK Artwork by Steven Hughes This bookmark — measuring 1 ½” x 6” and featuring custom artwork by Steven Hughes — is signed by the late artist, and comes bagged and boarded with a custom Certificate of Authenticity. Bookmark $19.95 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 10 HORROR CLASSICS Features stories by Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Saki, W.W. Jacobs, Jack London, Fitz James O’Brien, Honoré de Balzac, Howard Garis, Bret Harte, Olive Schreiner, and Ambrose Bierce and Clark Ashton Smith! This is the first multi-author anthology in the Graphic Classics series. Includes “Some Words with a Mummy,” by Poe, “The Monkey’s Paw,” and even one of H.P. Lovecraft’s best, “The Thing on the Doorstep,” adapted by Michael Manning. Also, “Professor Jonkin’s Cannibal Plant,” “The Beast of Averoigne” round out the many horrifying stories in this collection! SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GRAPHIC CLASSICS Presenting classic stories from critically acclaimed writers, illustrated for the comics medium! SC, 7x10, b&w MATURE READERS VOL. 1: EDGAR ALLEN POE (JAN042423) $9.95 VOL. 6: AMBROSE BIERCE (STAR19374) $9.95 ***************** FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS Books & Graphic Novels THE BUSH JUNTA GN A Field Guide to Corruption in Government Edited by Gary Groth & Mack White; written & illustrated by Various This international assemblage of world-class cartoonists take on the Bush administration in this historical account of high crimes and misdemeanors — just in time for the election. This fact-based, impeccably researched work of comics journalism chronicles the Bush administration in the context of the Bush family dynasty that spawned it. Contributors to this historic comics documentary include: Carol Swain's look at Election 2000; Mack White's documentation of the events of September 11, 2001; Marcel Ruyters on the Bush-Nazi Connection; Carol Lay explores Karl Rove's role; Mark Landman looks at Dick Cheney; Ethan Persoff reads PATRIOT Acts I and II; and unveiling numerous other truths about the leader of the free world are a host of other cartoonists including: Kim Deitch, Jeremy Eaton, Bill Griffith, Aleksandar Zograf, Larry Rodman, Spain Rodriguez and others. Introduction by documentary filmmaker and national radio broadcaster Alex Jones. Cover by acclaimed political cartoonist Steve Brodner. SC, 200pg, b&w $18.95 THE COMPLETE PEANUTS 1953-1954 HC by Charles Schulz; designed by Seth; introduction by Walter Cronkite Peanuts is the most successful comic strip in the history of the medium as well as one of the most acclaimed strips ever published. The first volume (1950-52) has nearly sold out of its 70,000-copy print run. This second volume begins with Peanuts' third full year and a cast of eight: Charlie Brown, Shermy, Patty, Violet, Schroeder, Lucy, the recently born Linus, and Snoopy. By the end of 1954, this will have expanded to nine. Linus, Lucy and Charlie Brown all start to transition into the complex characters we're familiar with and then Pigpen comes onto the scene. This book collects 730 daily and Sunday comic strips, the vast majority of which are not currently in print in any other Peanuts collection, and over 400 of which have never been reprinted since their initial appearance in papers over 50 years ago. The Complete Peanuts is produced in full cooperation with United Media, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, and Mr. Schulz's widow, Jean Schulz. Each volume in the series presents two years of strips along with supplementary material in a three-tier page format that accommodates three dailies or one Sunday strip per page. Award-winning graphic novelist Seth is designing the series so that each individual book is sharply recognizable and yet clearly part of a consistent series. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. HC, 8x7, 344pg, b&w $28.95 THE COMPLETE PEANUTS 1950-1954 BOXED SET A boxed set of the first two volumes, just in time for the holidays! With a slipcase beautifully designed by the Award-winning graphic novelist, Seth, this gift set will be welcome to Peanuts lovers young and old! Includes two 360-page b&w hardcovers with slipcase. Ships shrink-wrapped. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box Set $49.95 THE COMICS GO TO HELL A Visual History of the Devil in Comics by Fredrik Strömberg The Devil is one of the most potent and longest-lived icons in the history of human civilization. It is therefore not a big surprise that images of the Prince of Darkness are so abundant in comics — a medium that by its nature builds upon the communicative powers of icons. In this book, author Fredrik Strömberg examines how cartoonists through the ages have used the myths about the Devil, in a wide variety of ways. Comics featured in this book include, among others: the infamous Jack T. Chick tracts, Hellblazer, Love & Rockets, The Checkered Demon, Donald Duck, Mephisto, Dilbert, The New Adventures of Jesus, Stray Toasters, The Demon, Futurama, Preacher, Hot Stuff - The Little Devil, Castle Waiting, Sandman, The Book of Leviathan, Swamp Thing, Dragon Ball, Spawn, Silver Surfer, Picture Stories from the Bible, Uncanny X-Men, Tintin, Sshhhh!, and Lady Death. Like Strömberg's previous book from Fantagraphics, Black Images in the Comics, this book is designed for maximum browsability, with each spread featuring a short (but informative!) essay on a comic next to a representative panel of the work at hand. HC, 6x6, 360pg, b&w $18.95 SHOULDN’T YOU BE WORKING #2 by Johnny Ryan Ever wonder what Johnny Ryan does in the privacy of his bedroom, when not cracking the whip at AYC HQ to get his ragtag bullpen of hacks to finish the next issue of Angry Youth Comix? Sipping Cristal off the coast of St. Tropez with P. Diddy and Paris Hilton? Nope. Contemplating new, renewable sources of energy that will render environmentally hazardous fossil fuels obsolete? Nah. He's just sitting at home, alone and naked, obsessively filling up every square inch of white space in his sketchbook while listening to Yanni. Why? Because he loves you, of course, and wants you to love him back. And once you read this, you will (if you don't file a restraining order, that is). MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, b&w $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHOULDN’T YOU BE WORKING? #1 by Johnny Ryan Ever wonder what Johnny Ryan does at his day job? Neither did we. But he locked himself in Kim Thompson’s Mercedes and refused to come out unless this collection of drawings he did while on the job at a Seattle urological clinic was published. More graphic insight into a world of crudeness, the degree of which you haven’t seen since the sixth grade! MATURE READERS b&w, 80pg $5.95 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH PORTAJOHNNY SC by Johnny Ryan Collects Ryan's greatest hits, from his own self-published comic books as well as a host of anthologies. (STAR18510) SC, 160pg, b&w $14.95 *********************** BLOOD ORANGE #3 by Various; edited by Chris Polkki The third issue of this always-surprising quarterly anthology series features the European cartoonists Ulf K., Alex Baladi, Katja Tukiainen, Helge Reumann, Olaf Ladousse, Pakito Bolino, and Caroline Sury, alongside more familiar names such as Anders (Kramers Ergot) Nilsen and Steven (Kid Firechief) Weissman and all wrapped in an eye-popping cover designed by the acclaimed French illustrator, Olivier Douzou. MATURE READERS SC, 48pg, b&w $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH USAGI YOJIMBO: BOOK 1: THE RONIN SC — NEW PRINTING by Stan Sakai This is the seminal Usagi book collecting all the classic original Usagi stories from Albedo, Critters, Doomsday Squad, and the UsagiYojimbo Summer Special. Set in 17th century Japan, the age of civil wars has barely ended and the Shogun has established power. The samurai is the ruling class throughout the land, following a warrior’s code of honor known as Bushido. Usagi Yojimbo Volume 1 chronicles this time of unrest and political intrigue, told through the story of a wandering and masterless samurai named Miyamoto Usagi, aka Usagi Yojimbo! Perfect for all ages! (STAR10895) SC, 144pg, b&w $15.95 FOODBOY GN by Carol Swain Foodboy is about loss and hope, friendship, and faith, bonds that are tested when the paths of two boyhood friends diverge. Gareth (the Foodboy of the title) and Ross live in the small Welsh village of Llanparc. The attempt of a visiting troupe of Evangelists to convert the sends Ross into wilderness. Gareth remains loyal to his friend, leaving food out for him, even when it becomes apparent that Ross is becoming increasingly feral. (OCT032442) SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $9.95 *************** POGOSTICK #1 & #2 PACK by Ethan Persoff and Al Columbia Al Columbia, creator of the highly regarded series Biologic Show, teams up with top notch creator Ethan Persoff to collaborate on what is a gem of a tale about a man with the inescapable malaise that comes from doing the same thing day in and day out. Persoff's flat drawing style captures perfectly the empty world of Audrey, a mostly incompetent member of a design firm who doesn't want the meager responsibilities he has. Then there are the Haitian zombies and voodoo warlords, a cancer patient, a butcher knife, sudden unemployment, the disadvantages of caller I.D., a horrible death, a cuckoo's nest revisited, cops with guns and flashlights, an ambulance, fat garbage bags, a clean apartment, and the gentle flow of blood on a carpet. All in two glorious colors. MATURE READERS Pack(x2) $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MABEL NORMAND AND HER FUNNY FRIENDS Wrapped in a cover by Kim Deitch, these gorgeous classic comics bring back to life the farcical comedy of screen legend Mabel Normand. Included are strips featuring her frequent co-stars Fatty Arbuckle and Ford Sterling. b&w, 32pg $4.95 *********************** ART & BEAUTY #1 & #2 PACK by R. Crumb Featuring 35 portraits of Crumb's ideal feminine forms, each accompanied with annotations regarding that woman's beauty. A manifesto of sorts, Art & Beauty is preoccupied with the same figures that have been at the root of Crumb's id-reflective art from the start, but presents each with rare tenderness and thoughtfulness. Crumb's artwork has never looked better, there is little doubt that he had as much fun writing and drawing this book as you will have reading it. Included are portraits of tennis "champeen" Serena Williams, Playboy's Hugh Hefner (with lady friends, of course), and over 30 other women who have struck Crumb's muse. MATURE READERS Pack(x2) $8.95 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. ********************** Comics & Magazines BARBARIENNE #9 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 BAZONGAS VOLUME 1 & 2 PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack $18.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY: ORIGINAL RECIPE GN ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, b&w $9.95 ******************** PEE SOUP #3 ADULT MATERIAL PC, 24pg $3.95 REAR ENTRY #7 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 SEX WARRIOR ISANE #1-6 PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack(x6) $19.95 SIPPING LUST #1 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $4.95 SPUNKY KNIGHT EXTREME #3 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 YOUNG WITCHES VOLUME 6 #1: THE WRATH OF AGATHA ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $3.95 YOUNG WITCHES VOLUME 5 #1-6 PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack(x6) $21.00 FELIX COMICS THE COMIC ADVENTURES OF FELIX THE CAT TP Back in print for the first time in over 20 years! Join the classic comic strip character of the 1930s in outrageous comic adventures not seen in a generation. If you are a fan of the classic Felix comic strip, or are just discovering it for the first time you are going to love these eight comic adventures! The spirit of Felix during the Great Depression truly epitomized the spirit of this great nation during one of it’s darkest time. Felix’s ability to always be cheerful, no matter what the cold hand of fate brings him, is truly heartwarming, and of course, always funny! This edition features a brand new cover and a new introduction by Don Oriolo. Whether you are a fan of Felix, a fan of classic comic strips, or just want a good laugh, you are going to want to get this one! It's a great way to introduce new readers to a true cartoon icon! Makes a cool gift too! SC, 8x7, 128pg, b&w $12.95 FEMME FATALE STUDIOS CINTARA #2 by Jaymes & Steven Henry Cintara has now slept 500 years, but so has Dr. Pure, who awakens just in time to discover his Antarctic laboratory coming under attack by robots… BOTS originating from another form of cryogenics that seek and destroy human remnants of Earth’s past civilizations! In order to survive the attack, avoid capture and to make it out in the below freezing temperatures, Cintara must be fitted with robotic parts inside and out while remaining in suspended animation! MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.99 FIRE PROVES IRON FIRE PROVES IRON: GROUNDED STARS GN by Michael Malbrough New Promise City runs like an intricate machine fired by Mechans but oiled with the sweat of every enslaved skimp. And as with all skimps, Rex Creedon gets tossed like scrap metal from one job to the next. But while digging deep inside the planet, he unearths a life beyond the city and it’s Mechan-made order. Fully painted cover. SC, 5x7, 80pg, b&w $9.95 FORCEWERKS B.A.B.E. FORCE: JURASSIC TRAILER PARK #2 by Kirk Kushin & Diego Baretto The threat: an all-new, all-deadly recreational vehicle, and the B.A.B.E. Force must destroy the runaway RV before it can complete its sinister mission! But if the team thought the robot dinosaurs they fought last issue were tough, just wait until they meet the cantankerous residents of Senior World Mobile Estates! b&w, 24pg (2 of 2) $2.50 FRIGHTWORLD STUDIOS FLESHROT: TALES FROM THE DEAD HALLOWEEN SPECIAL TP by Various Trick or Treat! Brains are sweet! Zombies feast on human meat! Get ready for Halloween, Fleshrot-style. Misty Graves hosts this special issue of the comic for the ultimate Zombie fan! So, Happy Halloween, zombie fiends! SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $6.99 FULP FICTION, INC. HARRY JOHNSON #1 by Charles Fulp, Craig Rousseau, & Norman Lee Harry Johnson is the world’s zaniest uncouth sleuth, with more Powers than Austin, more Flash than Gordon, and more Dick than Tracy! This two-issue mini-series is a spoof of the old serial action movies of the 1930s and 1940s. Join Harry as he travels the world battling Samurai swordsmen, cannibals, and Nazis! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 FUNCORE COMICS MACHINE UNDERWORLD #1 by Juan Carlos Ramos & Roman Pineda New Terra City-1 has a dark secret. A man-made entity has escaped and now is preparation for war. Anataise wants to find her sister, Detective Kiel is on a peculiar case, and Demonika has just completed her first mission. Welcome to Machine Underworld! MATURE READERS b&w $ 2.99 FUNNYPAGES PRODUCTIONS FUNNYPAGES PRESS OPPOSITE FORCES #4 by Tom Bancroft This is it! Animator Tom Bancroft is back with the long awaited, pulse-pounding conclusion to the first story arc! Alexis and Marty face an unbeatable foe that they created! Will they work together? Who are the Amazing Thoroughbreds? All this and more, gift-wrapped in an awesome cover by superstar Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows, Marvel Knights Spider-Man)! Included in the price are pinups by animators and comic pros! b&w $2.95 GEEKPUNK LIONXOR #2 by James Patrick & D.J. Coffman The team’s been assembled. The stage, set. Now, Lionxor and friends have their first test. Evil creatures dwell in Smoo Forest and they’re in our heroes' path. Relationships form. Secrets are revealed. And, as usual, Anna May shows her underwear. It’s the can’t-be- missed second episode of Lionxor and His Amazing Friends. Cover by Stanlee Houston. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (2 of 6) $3.00 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING Disney Comics DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 8 TP by Various Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald in "Kappa Kappa Kappa," in which he and the boys discover an underwater kingdom; Mickey in "You Can Count on Mickey," a Halloween story in which trick or treating is trickier than you think; and Uncle Scrooge in "Planet of the Oafs," an interplanetary adventure starring Scrooge and his nephews. SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC $7.95 DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #320 by Various This special Halloween issue leads with Donald as “I, Monster,” in which our hero is turned into a beast! Then it’s Goofy’s turn in the Mickey Mouse thriller, “Werewolf Worries!” Finally, Donald stars in “HomeFront Hero!” Cover by Daniel Branca illustrating “I, Monster!” FC, 32pg $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #269 by Various This special Halloween issue leads with an adaptation of the cartoon “Runaway Brain,” in which Mickey exchanges personalities with a Black Pete-like monster! Then Goofy tries his hand at witchcraft in “Bell, Book, and Goofy!” Pat and Shelly Block’s “Pie-Eyed Pippers” rounds out the issue, with a cover illustrating “Runaway Brain.” FC, 32pg $2.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #334 by Various Don Rosa’s long-awaited “Quest for Kalevala” leads the book, which sports a pin-up illustrating the story on the back cover! European stories featuring Grandma Duck, Gyro Gearloose, and Uncle Scrooge round out the issue, along with a classic Carl Barks Uncle Scrooge tale, “The Lost Peg-Leg Mine!” Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES #649 by Various William van Horn’s classic Halloween adventure, “It’s in the Bag,” leads this issue, which also features “A Ring for Donald” (a vintage Donald story by Daan Jippes), and a Beagle Boys short by Pat and Shelly Block. Mickey Mouse, Li’l Bad Wolf, and Chip ‘n’ Dale tales round out the book. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DONALD DUCK & FRIENDS #308 Featuring the stories, gags, and adventures of Donald, Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, Mickey, and others. This special Halloween issue contains “The Mysterious Monster Club,” starring Donald Duck; “Halloween Mix-Up,” featuring Uncle Scrooge; and “Idle Genius,” with Mickey Mouse. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, FC $2.95 O/A MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS #257 Featuring the stories, gags, and adventures of Mickey, Goofy, Donald, and others. In “Mother Hen Mickey,” Mickey becomes the unwitting foster parent of a space being. Things go south when the creature’s real parent threatens to destroy Earth! Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, FC $2.95 ************************* Overstreet Publications EC LIBRARY SETS by Various Sets of the original EC comics series would normally cost a fortune to collect, but these affordable sets are available at a fraction of the cost. Each set reprints a different comic series, with each hardcover in the set reprinting several issues of the series. COMPLETE HAUNT OF FEAR (No slipcase) (STAR01957) $100.00 COMPLETE TALES FROM THE CRYPT (STAR00582) $110.00 COMPLETE VAULT OF HORROR (STAR006037) $110.00 HAUNT OF FEAR VOL. 1 (STAR01385) $20.00 EC SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES ANNUAL PACK by Various This is the whole set of the 1992 reprints published by Gemstone Publishing, square bound paperbacks, printed in full color throughout. Each 10”x 6.5” issue contains four stories, illustrated by those famous EC artists. Guaranteed to please all you horror fans! Contains annuals #1-4. Pack(x4) $37.80 TALES FROM THE CRYPT ANNUAL PACK The trend-setting comic book published by EC comics from 1950 through 1955. These are the 1990s reprints published by Gemstone Publishing, printed in full color throughout, measuring 10”x6.5”. Each issue contains four stories, illustrated by artists like Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, Wally Wood, and other giants of comic book art. This pack contains issue #2. Pack(x12) $60.85 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HAUNT OF FEAR ANNUAL COLLECTOR’S PACK Six trade paperback-sized volumes reprinting #1-20, complete with covers! Pack (x4) $65.25 O/A VAULT OF HORROR ANNUAL COLLECTOR’S PACK Six trade paperback-sized volumes reprinting the complete Vault of Horror, complete with covers! Pack (x4) $67.25 *************** HISTORY OF EC COMICS by Various Essential individual library albums! TALES OF TERROR THE EC COMPANION HC (STAR11041) $39.95 TALES OF TERROR THE EC COMPANION SC (STAR15803) $24.95 ************************* OVERSTREET’S COMIC PRICE REVIEW #13 Horror Comics Then and Now—From the mystery of the record-breaking Gaines EC File Copies to IDW’s secret variants, horror comics have always been a healthy part of the business. Now with a newly-expanded pricing section, the Overstreet team digs into Tales From The Crypt, Army of Darkness, Tomb of Dracula, Frankenstein Mobster, 30 Days of Night, and many other horror greats! Ships with two different cover versions: Cover A (Frankenstein Mobster) and Cover B (Army of Darkness)! COVER A (FM)—Magazine, 56pg, b&w $6.25 COVER B (AOD)—Magazine, 56pg, b&w $6.25 ************************ STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 Now featuring six pricing columns! Includes columns for VG 4.0 and VF.NM 9.0 to the book making it even more comprehensive! DONALD DUCK HC (DEC032453) $32.00 DONALD DUCK SC (DEC032454) $25.00 SHAZAM HC (DEC032455) $32.00 SHAZAM SC (DEC032456) $25.00 THE BIG BIG OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 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. (JAN042460) SC, 8x11, b&w $37.00 ************************ GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE’S WORLD #15 by Paige Braddock Issue 15 is the third edition to come out in Jane’s new bi-monthly format. This issue is packed with crazy girl fun. Jane’s ex-girlfriend comes by for a surprise visit… 30 lbs. lighter and a whole lot sexier. But that’s not all — Jane’s ex, Talia, has switched teams since last they met! That’s Jane, just doing her part to derail the “gay agenda.” But what’s this? It seems that Talia and Dorothy also have a bit of a past… and Dixie too?! Well, hey… we don’t call it “Girl Twirl” for nothing! b&w, 56pg $5.95 GOOD INTENTIONS PAVING CO. CANDYAPPLEBLACK #4 by St. Claire, Djezer, & Thériault ALTERED STATES OF GRACE—In a macabre juxtaposition, the confessor becomes the absolver, as Cayce recounts his first visit to Earth a thousand years ago, the infamous day that started it all. With nowhere left to turn, Jules murders his best friend, and Marlowe hatches a plan to catch the rogue angel. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (4 of 7) $3.50 GREEN FLY PRODUCTIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEFORE DAWN GN by Wesley Craig Green & Jason Whitley Now in its second printing, the critically-acclaimed horror/black comedy, Before Dawn, has returned just in time for Halloween! See why fans and critics alike have compared Before Dawn to such horror classics as Evil Dead and Night of the Living Dead. As an added bonus, each book comes signed by the author! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $5.95 *************** HEAVY METAL ANITA BOMBA BY CROMWELL AND GRATIEN HC #3 Here comes Lieutenant Bottle and his cyborgs, back on Anita’s tracks! Lost in the forest, Anita, the mentor, and Sig 14 run into a horde of slaves who have fallen under the influence of a witch. Is Anita truly beaten? (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 44pg, FC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN ANITA BOMBA BY CROMWELL AND GRATIEN #1 HC Anita, virtuoso of the hold-up, teams up with SIO 14 — a psychopathic robot — to prepare a job. But the constant mood swings of her new accomplice in crime, as well as Lieutenant Botttle’s interference, make this job particularly complex. (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 44pg, FC $12.95 ANITA BOMBA BY CROMWELL AND GRATIEN #2 HC This new series is adapted from the popular French comic book by Cromwell and Eric Gratien. Anita Bomba, the most skillful bank robber in the putrid, crumbling city of the Alphapolis, can’t control her malfunctioning assistant Siggy. He’s a robot with a severe multiple personality disorder that causes him to inform the police and set Inspector Bottle on their trail, which turns out to be the worse of their worries. (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 44pg, FC $12.95 HIDDEN AGENDA PRESS GARISH ZOW 2004 by Various A quarterly anthology of original sequential art. Previously existing as hand-crafted, limited print-run releases, this is the first volume in the new squarebound format. This volume features Michael Allen, D. Belanger, David Choe, Peter Conrad, Matt Dunn, Jeff Faerber, Tim Goodyear, Andy Gouveia, Samuel Kienbaum, Chris Kohler, Lou, Vinh Ngo, John Orloff, Thien Pham, Dash Shaw, Josh Simmons, Mark Thompson, Geoffrey Vasile, and Roxanne Zuniga. SC, 8x7, 112pg, b&w $8.95 HIGH IMPACT HIGH IMPACT COMICS PINUP COLLECTION SPECIAL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 &4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL ADULT COVER A $9.95 ADULT COVER B $9.95 RICKY CARRALERO'S PIN-UP GIRL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE GICLEE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Giclee, 11x17, FC $24.95 SNATCH SPECIAL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL KRISTEN COVER $14.95 SASHA OGATA COVER $14.95 HOUSE OF USHER NANTUCKET BROWN ROASTERS: THE LADY OF SHADOWS by Jason Asala The Lady of Shadows introduces us to the Penfield Asylum — home of the mysterious Romanian mute known only as the Dark Lady. She has precognitive powers, a secret she’s forced to keep to herself. She sees the future — one in which Ahab is dead and she is granted unimaginable power by the Pharaoh Khufu’s own hand! But she also sees the coming of the evil Scorched Earth Shaker Society, plus a visit from the Nantucket Brown Roasters (complete with the smoking’, gun-totin’ Phantom Limb)! Which future will win out? The one where Ahab dies? Or the one where everybody else does? 6x9 format, cardstock cover. b&w, 32pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NANTUCKET BROWN ROASTERS: TWO YEARS by Jason Asala, Jason Alexander, & Andy Kuhn Two Years is the first full-color adventure of the Roasters! Two years pass from the time Ahab kills Khufu to the time the Roasters are formed. What happened in-between? I'm glad you asked, because this book fills you in on everything. The discovery of Daisy Red Buttons, the awakening of Fish, the formation of the Scorched Earth Shakers - this book has everything a Roasters fan has wanted to know. Not only that, but a stunning cover by Jason Alexander and a back-up story by Andy Kuhn! 6x9 format, cardstock cover. FC, 32pg $3.00 ********************** iBOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH HONOUR AMONG PUNKS TP by Gary Reed & Guy Davis Collecting all of the Baker Street material in one volume! Baker Street is the center of England’s punk movement in an alternate reality London; a city terrorized by a series of ghastly murders. Will punk detective Sharon Ford unmask the killer, or be his next victim? (STAR18874) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, b&w $19.95 VIC & BLOOD TP by Harlan Ellison & Richard Corben An I-Books Exclusive! The only volume to ever collect all of Ellison’s the “Boy and His Dog” material! Vic is a boy; Blood is his telepathic dog. Together, they face the dangers of a post-apocalyptic world. Includes Corben sketchbook material! (STAR18902) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $17.95 ********************** I BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS #46 by Mark Oakley This issue begins a brand new story arc as the Mad Princess Katara crosses enemy lines to pay her one-time mentor a visit… and to deliver an ultimatum: a declaration of war! b&w, 24pg $2.95 IDW PUBLISHING CSI: DOMINOS #2 Kris Oprisko (w); Gabriel Rodriguez, Steven Perkins (a) The corpses continue to pile up, leaving Gil Grissom and his team with ever more evidence to sift through. All the clues point to a killer who might just be the most vicious Gil has ever gone up against—but that only makes him more anxious to solve the case! Written by Kris Oprisko (CSI: Miami—Thou Shalt Not…), with art by Gabriel Rodriguez (CSI: Serial) and Steven Perkins. $3.99 FC 32 pages CSI: MIAMI—BLOOD/MONEY Kris Oprisko (w); Renato Guedes, Steven Perkins (a) A new CSI: Miami one shot by the team of Kris Oprisko (CSI: Miami—Thou Shalt Not…) Renato Guedes (24: One Shot, CSI: Miami—Thou Shalt Not…) and Steven Perkins (CSI: Dominos). When a counterfeiter is killed, Horatio Caine and the Miami criminalists have to prove that when it comes to murder, it doesn’t matter who the victim is—the truth must be found. $6.99 FC 48 pages HORRORCIDE Steve Niles (w); Josh Medors, Ben Templesmith, Chee (a) Steve Niles has established himself as comics’ premiere writer of horror. In Horrorcide, Niles presents a selection of horror short stories—stand alone tales of fear that don’t fit into his other series. Josh Medors (30 Days of Night Annual), Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night) and Chee (Dawn of the Dead) provide terrifying imagery that perfectly captures the tenor of this frightfest! $6.99 FC 48 pages METAL GEAR SOLID #1 Kris Oprisko (w); Ashley Wood (a) When genetically-enhanced terrorists threaten the United States with nuclear annihilation, Solid Snake, the world’s foremost expert in infiltration and espionage, is sent in to preserve the peace. Written by Kris Oprisko (CSI: Miami—Thou Shalt Not…) with brilliant artwork by Ashley Wood (Lore, Popbot). With 14 million fans around the world, Metal Gear Solid is one of the most popular video games ever. IDW’s Metal Gear Solid will have extensive promotion in the video game and comics press. $3.99 FC 32 pages OLYMPUS HEIGHTS #3 Kevin Munroe (w&a) Oliver makes a new friend—and maybe a new romantic conquest—but it’s always when things look like they’re going well that all Hades breaks loose. Literally. Olympus Heights, written and illustrated by Kevin Munroe (El Zombo), is suitable for all ages. $3.99 FC 32 pages REMAINS #5 Steve Niles (w); Kieron Dwyer (a) As the zombie thriller by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and Kieron Dwyer (Last of the Independents) comes to a staggering conclusion, unexpected events will surprise every reader. Re-imagining zombies for the 21st century, Remains is a series that’s certain to make waves for years to come. $3.99 FC 32 pages SINGULARITY 7 #3 Ben Templesmith (w&a) Humanity’s last hope for survival, a group of seven “specials” who seek to destroy the Singularity with a specially developed nano-virus, have embarked on their perilous mission. But the Singularity can sense a rising threat, and moves ruthlessly to suppress it. Ben Templesmith’s (30 Days of Night) tale of Apocalyptic Earth continues… $3.99 FC 32 pages IDW’S TALES OF TERROR Various writers and artists A hardcover anthology featuring IDW's most popular horror titles and creators. The all- new comic stories include: a 30 Days of Night story by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith; a CVO story by Jeff Mariotte and Alex Garner; a Wake the Dead story by Steve Niles; a Wynonna Earp story by Beau Smith; a Lore story by Ashley Wood; and a Singularity 7 story by Ben Templesmith. This spine-tingling collection also includes prose short stories by Scott Ciencin, John Urbancik, and others. $16.99 FC 96 pages hardcover ISBN: 1-932382-31-3 SECRET SKULL #2 Steve Niles (w); Chuck BB (a) The revival of pulp magazines continues with this second installment of Secret Skull by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and rising star Chuck BB. When the Skull targets evil, no one had better stand in his way! $3.99 FC 32 pages CVO: COVERT VAMPIRIC OPERATIONS TP Alex Garner, Jeff Mariotte (w); Mindy Lee, Gabriel Hernandez (a) American intelligence services have a secret weapon—and it has fangs! This volume collects the original graphic novella by Alex Garner and Mindy Lee that introduced CVO—vampire operatives who spy for the United States, dealing with the most dangerous global threats—plus CVO Artifact, by Jeff Mariotte and Gabriel Hernandez, the spine-tingling tale of an incredibly ancient artifact and a disappearing colleague that lead CVO toward an encounter with a deadly trio. CVO is in development as a major video game by Konami, one of the world's leading video game companies. $19.99, FC 116 pages GEORGE A. ROMERO’S DAWN OF THE DEAD TP Steve Niles (w); Chee (a) When there's no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the earth. Four mismatched survivors take refuge from a zombie plague inside a shopping mall, and absolute terror ensues. The second film in George A. Romero’s classic zombie trilogy now takes on new life in a faithful graphic novel adaptation by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and new art star Chee (Wake The Dead). The new blockbuster remake from Universal has igniting new interest in Dawn of the Dead! $17.99, FC 104 pages IDW POSTER BOOK Various artists Contains 8 double-sided posters that fold out to a big 13” x 20.25”, featuring art from 30 Days of Night (Ben Templesmith), Wake The Dead (Chee), Lore (Ashley Wood), CVO (Alex Garner) and more! IDW has shaken up the world of comic book art, and these huge images demonstrate why. $6.99, FC 8 double-sided posters that fold out to 13” x 20.25”, comic sized. OFFERED AGAIN RICHARD MATHESON’S I AM LEGEND Steve Niles (w); Elman Brown (a) $35.00 B&W 248 pages hardcover ISBN: 1-932382-08-9 SPOOKHOUSE Various writers; Scott Hampton (a) $19.99, FC 136 pages ISBN: 1-932382-15-1 SILENT HILL #1 (2ND PRINT) Scott Ciencin (w); Ben Templesmith (a) $3.99, FC 32 pages ************************* INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP STAR OF THE MONTH COLLECTED RADICAL DREAMER: DREAMS CANNOT DIE TP by Mark Wheatley Radical Dreamer is cutting edge science fiction with the depth and detail of a novel. Fans include doctors, scientists, men and many, many women. This is the story of Max Wrighter and his quest to make a dismal world a healthy place for wonderful dreams. Follow him on a fantastic journey that leads into the heart of nightmare where the light of the future will be found. Introduction by Kurt Busiek; Afterword by Mark Waid. (STAR01911) SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $17.95 **************** IRONCAT DRAGON FIST VOLUME 2: THE RAGING DRAGON! GN by Kenji Okamura Now that Ken has revived his dreams of professional boxing, he must shake off his ties to the Yakuza before they drag him down. But that's easier said than done, especially when they threaten all that is dear to him to keep him within their control. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #9 (SEP032360) SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w $14.95 HOW TO BE AN ANGEL MANUAL VOLUME 1 GN by Kumiko Kikuchi A magical comedy/romance! Tenko is a 14-year-old schoolgirl who lives alone with her father after her mother’s death. One day, she receives a Christmas gift from her cousin, Nanari, who works for a toy company: a goofy-looking plushy of a winged dinosaur — which turns out to be alive! The little monster flies, belches fire, eats riceballs, and generally creates havoc in Tenko’s life. It follows Tenko everywhere, despite her wishes for it not to do so, and yet it protects her from harm. Even worse, when Tenko meets her first crush, the handsome Madoka, the little plushy-beast tries to play Cupid! Will love wilt before it has a chance to bloom? RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (OCT032532) SC, 5x7, 212pg, b&w $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MANTIS WOMAN VOLUME 1 GN by Senno Knife Mantis Woman is a set of six frightening tales set in modern Japan that all have a touch of reality laced with spooky variables. Offered in its original Japanese format, this horror anthology by celebrated manga creator Senno Knife scares up a treasure-trove of spine- tingling stories for mature readers the world over. With “The Zenda’s Family Hell,” “The Water Beckons,” “The Snake Boy,” and the story from which this chilling graphic novel gets its title, Knife creates nightmarish tales that are both engaging and utterly bone- chilling. (STAR19382) SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $12.95 ************ NANAKA 6/17 VOLUME 2 GN by Ken Yagami The story follows Nenji Nagihara, who has to take care of his childhood friend Nanaka Kirisato after nasty fall down the stairs causes her to believe she is only six years old (even though she's really 17)! Totally obsessed with a magical girl series called Magical Domiko, Nanaka believes that her 17-year-old appearance must have been caused by magic, and she carries her beloved Magical Domiko wand with her everywhere! SC, 5x7, 212pg, b&w $12.95 VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU VOLUME 8: DISSENTION GN by Narumi Kakinouchi The western Shinma have returned yet again. Their undying desire to remove that which they hate most from the world forever drives them forth: Destroy Miyu! Ranka and Reiha all return during this tumultuous time, and a new guardian comes on to the stage. This new guardian is very powerful, and seems to regard all the other tiers as nothing more than children. Will Miyu have to face this new force as well? SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU VOLUME 5: INTRUSIONS GN by Narumi Kakinouchi Vampire Yui reappears in Miyu’s life, but all is not well with young Yui. Then the ice spirit Reiha’s interference causes more problems than it solves. Reiha cannot stay out of Miyu’s business, much to Miyu’s growing anger... Original Japanese format. (JAN032282) SC, 6x8, 208pg, b&w $12.95 *************** VAMPIRE YUI VOLUME 2 GN Like her fellow vampiress Miyu, Yui must discover her place in the world. Now a full vampire, she must struggle with her human morals and her new vampire instincts. Can she bring herself to drink the life-giving blood of humans? And how does she differ from the wandering Shinma that also prey on lonely souls in turmoil? Read as Yui slowly discovers her new self! RES. from Previews Vol. XII #7 (JUL022136) SC, 216pg, b&w $12.95 JAY COMPANY COMICS FATHOM TOUR EDITION: ASPEN RESKETCH MIKE TURNER COVER by Wohl & Various, Silvestri & Various Michael Turner and Jay Company team up once again in bringing the finest Fathom collectibles to the comic market. Turner provides an original Aspen sketch on each of these specialty covers. Book comes signed and numbered, with a Certificate of Authenticity. b&w, 22pg MSRP: $114.99 STREET FIGHTER PRECIOUS METAL FOIL SET by Sui-Chong & UDON The Street Fighter Precious Metal Foil Set from the Jay Company features a Ruby Red J. Scott Campbell cover, the Gold Dojo cover by Udon, and the Blonde Bombshell Wizard World L.A. cover by Kaare Andrews. Each of these specialty issues are limited to less than 1000 copies worldwide. Books come sealed in a protective sleeve with a Certificate of Authenticity. Set (x3), FC SRP: $29.99 JIM VADEBONCOEUR, JR PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLACK & WHITE IMAGES—FIRST ANNUAL COLLECTION Nearly 300 classic pen-and-ink illustrations from 1890 to 1922, beautifully reproduced on coated stock. Rare material from old magazines and books, unseen for a century. Featuring work by 25 different artists. Limited to 2,400. Squarebound. SC, 9x12, 96pg, PC MSRP: $20.00 O/A BLACK & WHITE IMAGES—SECOND ANNUAL COLLECTION 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 ************** KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE 2005 CALENDAR It’s 13 months of the Knights, with 15 pieces of art suitable for framing! Use this 12” x 24” wall calendar to keep track of important appointments like your weekly gaming sessions, or the premiere of gamer movies. With full-color art, important holidays and convention dates, many classic Knights panels, and birthdays for all the major KoDT characters! Calendar, 12x24, FC $12.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #95 by Jolly Blackburn & Various 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. The countdown to Issue #100 begins now! b&w, 112pg $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #38 by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim Deep within Red Lotus territory, Teflon Billy, Thorina, Knuckles, and El Ravager split up to destroy the evil Red Lotus Society once and for all. Of course, their foes have plans of their own… b&w, 24pg $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: EVERKNIGHTS #14 by Tony DiGerolamo & Ben Hall Cheeky is back... with a vengeance! The once mild-mannered monkey sidekick of Kevlar returns, blessed with super-simian intellect! It’s a banana-bashing brawl like you’ve never seen before, in “Planet of the Stupid Monkeys!” Bi-monthly. b&w, 24pg $2.99 LAST GASP 100 ARTISTS SEE SATAN SC Edited by Mike McGee 100 artists showcase their conceptions of the world’s all-time favorite bad boy, Satan, in this subversive response to the popular traveling exhibit “100 Artists See God.” As the popularity of angels arises, so does their over-saturation in the art world. This is a tongue- in-cheek balancing of the cultural phenomena of Angels: 100 Devilish works of art, sincere, irreverent, and parodic. Features the art of Mark Ryden, Robert Williams, Don Ed Hardy, Sandow Birk, Shag, Frank Kozik, Ed Ruscha, Rick Griffin, The Pizz, Alex Gray, Dan Clowes, and R. Crumb, to name a few. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $24.95 JUSTIN GREEN’S MUSIC LEGENDS by Justin Green & Joel Sevin In these full-color strips from Pulse! Magazine, cartoon master Justin Green depicts the lives of some of music’s most outrageous legends, from old-time bluesmen to rock and roll icons. Whether it’s Robert Johnson’s deal with the devil or the drug-filled spiritual quest of Jim Morrison, Green’s visual style distills biographical information into entertaining eyefuls. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #11 (NOV032448) SC, 8x11, 112pg, FC $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TWENTY GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $14.95 ************************ STAR OF THE MONTH A VERY SPECIAL PRISON GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR07970) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 52pg, FC $12.95 ************************ LAWDOG COMICS TERRITORY 51 #2 by Heffron, Marrinan, Lahotch, & Fidler The firefights continue this issue. Resurrected outlaws! Pummeled lawmen! Conspiracies revealed! Only an extra-sized second issue could cover all the bullets and mayhem in this wild western conclusion to the first Territory 51 story arc. MATURE READERS FC, 40pg $3.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER #35 by Carla Speed McNeil Smithson is a good cop. He doesn’t want to plant evidence to get his man. Attacked on all sides by grieving parents, rioting transients, and a corrupt home office makes that hard enough without being haunted by… the man who didn’t do it? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: PERIWINKLE SIGNED DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Linsner.com is proud to offer yet another splendid image in a continuing series of digital prints. This latest offering features a rarely seen Dawn pin-up. Previously available only as a page in the Art of Joseph Michael Linsner, you can now own this gorgeous work as a full-sized digital print! Dawn gazes provocatively over her shoulder at the viewer, clad in her skull-and-lace bodysuit and pouf-sleeved purple top. The circle with the clouds behind Dawn adds a wonderful dreamlike quality to this classy image. Each full color 11” x 17” print is individually hand-signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and comes housed in an archival, crystal clear protective plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC $25.00 LOST IN THE DARK PRESS VIDEO #3 by Stephen R. Buell The Second Coming inches near, and as the zero hour approaches, the group must make their way to safety — which may not be possible, given the startling revelation made in the last issue. Also, television bids adieu, as we see the very last broadcast to hit the airwaves — and it’s on the TV Shopping Channel! There’s even an instructional guide and brief history of the bomb shelter, in case you need to run from your own Second Coming…! b&w, 24pg (3 of 6) $2.95 MAD YAK PRESS TEXARKANA: ONE NIGHT ONLY #1 by Patrick Neighly & Donny Hadiwidjaja Hot on the heels of last month’s graphic novel comes another original tale of Texarkana’s unluckiest cops! Simon’s second trip to New Asia threatens to top his first, as he and Masters track down a mysterious artifact for an improbable ally. But can they do it in time to make it back to Dallas undetected? MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.50 BLACK-EYED SUSAN #3 by Patrick Neighly & Donny Hadiwidjaja Things take a turn for the bizarre as Fred settles into the group of survivors. But as the girls flock to the gentle Martian’s side, suspicions deepen that all is not what it seems. How does his strange behavior tie in to the blitzkrieg? And why does Mel seem drawn to an alien flower? b&w, 32pg $2.95 MARQUIS MODELS UNIT ZERO: THE MARQUIS FILES #3 by Ron Williams & Paul Thomas Unit Zero’s past has come back to haunt them as their nemesis, Cognito, and his daughter, Scorch, have hijacked the team’s HQ intending to unleash the Eternity Orb’s destructive power upon the world! Now Scorch must choose between her loyalty to her father and doing the right thing by helping Unit Zero to stop her father before it’s too late. FC, 28pg $3.99 MECCA COMICS GROUP BROTHER DESTINY #1 by Chris Nye Kevin Kells, a WWII soldier, stumbles across a strange monastery at the European front. After a strange experience where he is healed from injury, Kells leaves the monks to live out his life.....only to discover at the end of his days that his true existence has only begun! He takes on a new role: The savior of Earth! b&w, 24pg $2.99 MICHEL LACOMBE ILLUSTRATION OFFERED AGAIN O/A ONE BLOODY YEAR: FALL by Michel Lacombe & Dan Villeneuve Abandoned by his lover Sarah, Geoff jumps off a bridge and wakes up transformed into a vampire. Sarah didn’t want to leave Geoff; she was enthralled by the vampire Daedalus. Daedalus inducts Geoff into his coven to humiliate him and discover why Sarah chose a loser like Geoff instead of a superhuman crimelord like himself. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $5.30 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF THE TMNT #5 by Jim Lawson w/Peter Laird “BLIND FAITH”—A Leonardo solo story! Leonardo is blinded by an elite Foot ninja out for revenge and is forced to rely on his remaining four senses in this issue-long battle! Most intriguing of all is storyteller Jim Lawson’s approach to the art — this entire issue is told in stark black-and-white silhouette images — a visually stunning approach that captures the essence of Leonardo’s blindness! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MOCK MAN PRESS CLARK ASHTON SMITH’S HYPERBOREA #1 Adapted by Jason B. Thompson From the artist of H.P. Lovecraft’s The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath! Based on “The Tale of Satampra Zeiros” by pulp writer Clark Ashton Smith, Hyperborea combines the horror of H.P. Lovecraft with the sword-and-sorcery of Robert E. Howard. Sometime in the distant past, two thieves leave the city of Uzuldaroum and enter the jungle in search of a lost city and fabulous treasures… b&w, 24pg $2.95 MOONSTONE BOOKS KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER VOLUME 1 TP by Various This volume contains four complete stories of TV’s first paranormal investigator, Carl Kolchak (played to the hilt by Darren McGavin in the 1970s)! Thrill again to the story of a vampire in Las Vegas, based on the TV movie that still has one of the highest ratings of all time! This comic story was adapted from the screen by Kolchak’s very own creator, writer Jeff Rice! Then, experience the terror of a small mining town that has unexplained murders, in an adaptation of an unfilmed script from the TV show! Then, get the chills from horror/mystery novelist extraordinaire Stuart Kaminsky’s original Kolchak tale of experiencing your worst fears! And finally, thrill to an all-new, never-before-seen original Kolchak tale from X-Files comics scribe, Stefan Petrucha! Stories illustrated by Artists Gordon Purcell, Christopher Jones, and Doug Klauba (who also provides the cover image)! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $17.95 STARS OF THE MONTH KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER GRAPHIC NOVELS by Various Thrill to the chilling exploits of the original investigator of supernatural, Carl Kolchak, in these self-contained graphic novels! Choose from: Devil in the Details, Lambs to the Slaughter, or Pain Most Human! MATURE READERS DEVIL IN THE DETAILS (STAR19092)—SC $6.95 LAMBS TO THE SLAUGHTER (STAR18334)—SC $6.95 PAIN MOST HUMAN (OCT032578)—SC $6.95 ************************* I LOVE A MYSTERY! GN #1 by Carlton E. Morse & Don Sherwood You like your comics served with equal parts mystery, action, humor, and the supernatural? Look no further! This self-contained graphic novel has the complete adventure tale, never seen before in its entirety, that was partially published as a newspaper strip outside the USA. Based on the lightning-paced radio script of creator Carlton E. Morse! Nobody did it better! “I Love a Mystery” features three rough-and- tumble seekers of fun, mayhem, and adventure; Jack, Doc, and Reggie. A combination of the Three Musketeers and Robin Hood, all rolled into one, the three consider themselves Soldiers of Fortune with a difference — they have a conscience and a moral code to which they stictly adhere. The three had originally met while fighting for the losing side during the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, but they united again stateside after surviving that conflict against death-defying odds. A sunken 18th century castle... a mad scientist hell-bent on his research... the strange disappearance of a man with an unusual insurance policy... man vs beast! Just another day in the life for the ILM boys. 100mph of non-stop action! This is the first and only comic depiction of what is considered to be the greatest adventure serial of all time! Cover by Mike Kowalczyk. SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $10.95 SOULCATCHER #2 by Jason Henderson, Lou Manna, & Terry Pallot Soulcatcher: She knows what the dead can do! Why does every ghost in town fear Roma Canto? In this issue, Roma and Chris Lockman, the Witchfinder guardians of New Orleans, seek help from the twisted ghost known as the Crab Lady — and uncover the secret of Roma’s ability to siphon the powers of the dead. Cover by Terry Pallot. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #3 (MAR032704) FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH FRANKENSTEIN TP Martin Powell and Pat Olliffe adapt — and extrapolate on — the classic Mary Shelley tale. Squarebound. (STAR16596) SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $11.95 VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE GRAPHIC NOVELS by Various Enter the World of Darkness and take part in the “Masquerade” with these vampiric volumes based on vampire clans and personalities from the cult role-playing game! Choose from: Beckett, Giovanni, Nosferatu, Theo Bell, Toreador, and Ventrue. Or get these great TPs: Vol. 2 (which collects Giovanni, Assamite, and Lasombra, plus the never-before-seen story, Tremere) or Vol. 3 (which collects Theo Bell, Beckett, Calebros, Lucita, and Isabel)! MATURE READERS BECKETT (STAR15819)—SC $6.95 GIOVANNI (STAR19048)—SC $5.50 NOSFERATU (STAR15715)—SC $6.95 THEO BELL (STAR14903)—SC $5.95 TOREADOR (STAR14225)—SC $5.95 VENTRUE (STAR16791)—SC $6.95 VOL. 2 (STAR20303)—SC $20.95 VOL. 3 (AUG032389)—SC $20.95 WEREWOLF: THE APOCALYPSE GRAPHIC NOVELS by Various Run wild with the Werewolves of the World of Darkness in this selection of original graphic novels based on the cult role-playing game! Choose from: Black Furies, Bone Gnawers, Fianna, and The Get of Fenris! Or get these great Fang & Claw TPs: Vol. 1: Raging Fury (which collects Black Furies, Bone Gnawers, and Children of Gaia), or Vol. 2: Call of the Wild (which collects Fianna, The Get of Fenris, plus the never- before-seen story, Glass Walkers)! MATURE READERS BLACK FURIES (STAR15264)—SC $5.95 BONE GNAWERS (STAR14523)—SC $5.95 FIANNA (STAR17335)—SC $5.95 GET OF FENRIS (STAR18294)—SC $5.50 VOL. 1 (STAR19346)—SC $15.95 VOL. 2 (AUG032387)—SC $15.95 ****************************** MU PRESS WILD! #8 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 NBM PUBLISHING THE JUNGLE HC by Upton Sinclair; Adapted by Peter Kuper Peter Kuper’s Classics Illustrated adaptation of Upton Sinclair’s whistle-blowing novel on the conditions at the Chicago slaughterhouses of the early 20th century, which created a furor and led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act, is brought back to press in a beautiful larger size hardcover. One of Kuper’s best and most poignant works. HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $15.95 THE SILK TRAPESTRY & OTHER CHINESE FOLKTALES HC (Songs of Our Ancestors Volume 2) by Patrick Atangan In this follow-up volume to the greatly successful Yellow Jar, Atangan presents three Chinese folk tales revolving around the unique struggle of artists. In “The Silk Tapestry,” an impoverished elderly woman’s only hope against a life of hardship lies in the completion of a magical tapestry. In “Sausage-Boy and his Magic Brush,” a young boy’s remarkable talent for paintings that come to life attracts a greedy woman. And in “The Creation Myth of Pan Gu,” a lonely but wild spirit sculpts the Earth from a cosmic egg in hopes it brings others like him to keep him company. HC, 9x6, 48pg, FC $12.95 Keep Your Eye on the Best STARS OF THE MONTH GIVE IT UP AND OTHER SHORT STORIES BY KAFKA HC by Peter Kuper Nine paranoid tales by Franz Kafka are put to bold graphic comics. (STAR14392) HC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w MSRP: $15.95 ************************ OFFERED AGAIN O/A MIND’S EYE: AN EYE OF THE BEHOLDER COLLECTION by Peter Kuper Started as the first comic strip ever to run in the New York Times, this silent set of strips chronicles the world, its foibles, its intricacies, its dreams through the eyes of most anything you can imagine. Set up as visual puzzles, the trick is to figure out whose eyes they are before turning the page and seeing the final panel... In a beautiful small hardcover format. HC, 6x6, 128pg, b&w MSRP: $11.95 O/A EYE OF THE BEHOLDER—NEW EDITION by Peter Kuper The first sold-out collection, presented in a beautiful hardcover format, to match NBM’s EotB collection. HC, 6x6, 96pg, b&w MSRP: $10.95 O/A COMICSTRIPS by Peter Kuper Peter Kuper’s ComicsTrips collects eight month’s worth of drawings, comics, sketchbooks, photographs, audio tapes, and journal writings produced on the author’s 1989 trip through Africa and Southeast Asia. SC, b&w MSRP: $6.95 O/A THE YELLOW JAR HC by Patrick Atangan “The Yellow Jar,” which centers on a simple fisherman and a beautiful maiden he takes as wife, after finding her in a magic jar. In “Two Chrysanthemum Maidens,” a monk is faced with two rather strange wild flowers in his carefully tended garden ?they planted themselves there at will. HC, 8x6, 48pg, FC MSRP: $12.95 ************************* THE FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE VOLUME 4 SC Adapted by P. Craig Russell Now in softcover! The next volume in the prize-winning and greatly acclaimed complete adaptations of Wilde’s tales presents “The Devoted Friend,” on what constitutes real friendship; and “The Nightingale and the Rose,” a stirring story of sacrifice to love with a cruel twist. Also available in a Signed & Numbered edition, limited to 300, quarter-bound in real cloth with a tipped-in sheet with special art signed by Russell. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 32pg, FC $7.95 HC/S&N, 8x11, 32pg, FC $50.00 STARS OF THE MONTH FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE by Oscar Wilde & P. Craig Russell P. Craig Russell’s delightful adaptations of Oscar Wilde’s fairy tales will captivate your imagination and stir your soul! These volumes include: “The Selfish Giant,” “The Star Child,” “The Remarkable Rocket,” and “The Young King.” VOL. 1 (STAR20331)—SC, 8x11, 48pg $8.95 VOL. 2 (STAR01187)—HC, 8x11, 48pg $15.95 VOL. 3 (STAR08411)—HC, 8x11, 48pg $15.95 ********************** LUIS ROYO: SECRETS SC—NEW PRINTING by Luis Royo Royo’s best-selling collection of his scintillating fantasy art is back in a new printing! MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $19.95 Eurotica GIRL: THE SECOND COMING VOLUME 3 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 48pg, FC $10.95 GIRL: THE SECOND COMING VOLUME 1 TP—NEW PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 56pg, FC $11.95 GIRL: THE SECOND COMING VOLUME 2 TP—NEW PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 48pg, FC $10.95 GIRL GN—NEW PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 144pg, b&w $15.95 GIRL: RULE OF DARKNESS GN—NEW PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 48pg, b&w $9.95 GRIN & BARE IT MAGAZINE #14 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 48pg, FC $5.95 NEW DIMENSION COMICS WITCHBLADE #75 NDC NESTLER VARIANT COVER EDITION Painted by popular pin-up/erotic artist Dave Nestler exclusively for New Dimension Comics! These copies come autographed by Nestler, along with a certificate of authenticity. Bagged and boarded too! And, as an added bonus, a Keu Cha original art Witchblade promo coaster is included with each copy! A very limited offering. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $14.99 NINTH CIRCLE STUDIOS SONAMBULO: MEXICAN STAND-OFF #1 by Rafael Navarro The Xeric Award-winning comic book is back! Come follow Lucha Libre’s very own private detective, Sonambulo, as he returns to his beloved Mexico to help an old friend unravel the mystery of the infamous Brothers Godoy, the cursed souls of vengence! What is their hidden secret? Can Sonambulo solve the riddle of their eternal damnation, or will he face it with them forever?! A tale of passion, greed, and the supernatural, as only creator Rafael Navarro can deliver! b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.00 NOW COMICS VINNY THE BUG MAN GN Can humans and insects co-exist peacefully? In this comic book adventure drawn completely in 3-D computer animation, Vinny Mazola journeys into a cartoon world filled with menacing insects and action-packed humor! The adventure begins with Vinny learning the bug extermination business from his Uncle Guy. Vinny’s very first extermination assignment happens to be at a government research facility. When a freak accident inadvertently shrinks Vinny down to a size of a bug, his only concern is to find his Uncle and get back home in time for some of his Mom’s good home cooking! It’s just another goofy situation in a typical Vinny Mazola day! And the adventure “grows” when Vinny shrinks! Includes a CD-ROM in pre-packed jewel case. SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC (w/CD-ROM) $19.95 OCTOPUS STAR OF THE MONTH THE INTERMAN VOLUME 1 GN by Jeff Parker The acclaimed graphic novel by Eisner Award-nominee, Jeff Parker, is back — and it's been named to the 2004 BBYA list by the American Library Association! The Interman follows the adventures of Van Meach, the man who can adapt to anything. Discover the book Entertainment Weekly called “The best genetically engineered spy-on-the-run flick you've never seen!” (STAR17628) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $19.95 ************************* ONI PRESS CHOCOLATE THUNDER ORIGINAL GN by Jeremy Love & Jeff Wasson, w/Robert Love & Jamar Nichols Kevin King died a hero in service to his country. Or at least, that’s what the government thinks. In reality, King is alive, and he’s ready to start over. But when he returns to his old neighborhood, he finds the community he left behind has been replaced by a crime- riddled ‘hood filled with drugs and thugs. Using the skills he learned as a government operative, Kevin King takes on the persona of a mysterious crime fighter — Chocolate Thunder! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $11.95 COURTNEY CRUMRIN IN THE TWILIGHT KINGDOM TP by Ted Naifeh Courtney has entered a new school yet again, but this time she’s in the Coven’s special class for magical studies. But when a student spell goes wrong and leaves one of her classmates cursed, can Courtney lead the kids into Goblin Town and find a cure or will misfortune follow the group straight to the Twilight Kingdom? MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $11.95 NO DEAD TIME GN by Brian McLachlan & Thomas Williams Nozomi’s had it with the record store. If she has to help one more dumb customer or incompetent coworker, she’s going to scream. Seth needs to be doing something else. He doesn’t know what that something else is, but he’s certain it has nothing to do with the office politics and corporate greed that drive his current employer. Each of them is looking for love, but how can you find “the one” when you still haven’t found yourself? MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $12.95 OJO #2 by Sam Kieth w/Alex Pardee & Chris Wisnia Annie’s new pet isn’t like the ones she’s had before. Ojo is a monster, literally — and a hungry one at that. But a monster menu isn’t the only thing Annie’s got to worry about. She has to keep her dad and her bully of a sister from finding her new little pal! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.99 QUEEN & COUNTRY #27 by Greg Rucka & Mike Norton Minder 3 is the lowest ranking field officer in Operations and the one with the highest mortality rate. The last two men with the title have died while on duty and if Tara Chace gets out of this mission alive, she may make sure rookie agent Chris Lankford makes it three for three! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 6: OPERATION: DANDELION HC by Greg Rucka & Mike Hawthorne This limited edition hardcover is strictly limited to initial orders! Greg Rucka (Adventures of Superman) and Mike Hawthorne (The Ballad of Sleeping Beauty) up the political ante as Director of Operations Paul Crocker is forced to play a new game with his agents, but is Crocker just a pawn in a bigger power play? MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $25.00 STARS OF THE MONTH SCOOTER GIRL TP by Chynna Clugston-Major Chynna Clugston-Major’s black romantic comedy becomes the trade paperback of the summer. Watch Ashton Archer’s downfall from big boy about town to total loser as soon as Margaret Sheldon enters his life. Can he get out from under her evil curse or is he doomed to forever be in her thrall? (MAR042735) MATURE READERS SC, 176pg, b&w $14.95 CLOSER GN by Antony Johnston, Mike Norton, & Leanne Buckley 30 years ago an experiment went horribly wrong, leaving one dead and several injured. “Project Hermes” should have signaled a triumph — true quantum teleportation. Instead it was deemed a failure, covered up, and forgotten by everyone except Graham Butcher. Tonight, Butcher has invited six people to his home, each with a different connection to his failed trial. Together they will unleash a darkness born of a past they all would rather forget. (MAR042734) MATURE READERS SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95 ************************ THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN VOL. 3: MONKEY TALES TP—NEW PRINTING by Judd Winick Barry Ween’s back and he’s bringing monkeys! He is the world’s smartest human being; his “big brain,” has a limitless capacity for knowledge, and Barry has no problem putting that knowledge to use. That’s pretty cool when you consider the fact that he’s only 10 years old. Unfortunately, when you have that kind of smarts, trouble is nearly a foregone conclusion! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $8.95 ************************ STARS OF THE MONTH THE NOCTURNALS: DARK FOREVER GN by Dan Brereton The Nocturnals return to Pacific City to find their home steeped in dread. A dark star has appeared in the night sky, and the walking dead are roaming the streets, looking for victims to recruit to their army of unholy flesh! Cloaked in shadow, the Nocturnals protect us in the dead of night, when no one else would dare! (STAR15852) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.95 NOCTURNALS: UNHALLOWED EVE TP by Dan Brereton & Various Collecting two giant-sized Nocturnals adventures in one paperback! Featuring artists Ted Naifeh, Jill Thompson, Arthur Adams, Joyce Chin, Adam Warren, Bruce Timm, Jay Stephens, Stephen DeStefano, Stan Sakai, Eric Jones, Kieron Dwyer, and John Heebink. (STAR16755) SC, 7x10, 96pg, PC $9.95 COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE COVEN OF MYSTICS TP by Ted Naifeh Someone is trying to blame Skarrow, a peaceful creature, for an evil curse. And only Courtney and Uncle Aloysius are driven to prove his innocence. In this second volume of Ted Naifeh’s acclaimed series, Courtney learns of something even scarier than the goblins under her bed: man’s ambition for power. (STAR19646) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $11.95 **************************** OPP PERIPHERY #1 by Various Fan-favorite writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) contributes two never-before- published stories! In “Carsickness,” Niles is joined by artist Brian Horton (Buffy, Devil’s Footprints) for a gritty tale of a hold-up… with a twist. With “In Deep,” Niles is joined by artist Omaha Perez (Bodhisattva) for a comedic tale of two idiots lost in space. Also featured: the hilarious “Jerry Caveman, Inventor” by cartoonist Mark Fearing (Cenozoic), “The Handsomest Man in the World” by Eli Stone (The Tick) and Perez, “Closed Case” by Horton, and a new Bodhisattva tale by Perez and Richard Raleigh (Shadow’s Bend). MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BODHISATTVA GN by Omaha Perez w/Richard Raleigh The critically acclaimed original graphic novel is available again! In San Francisco, there is a madman who sees into other dimensions; a hospital orderly whose karmic corruption makes him prey to dark powers; and a middle-aged man from India unraveling under the guilt of having murdered his wife in a “cooking fire.” What is it that links these men? Who is the mysterious Many-Eyed Man who appears to them to steer their lives on their appropriate karmic course? SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $11.95 ************************ OVERCAST COMICS THE GIFT #1-5 SET by Gregory, Kirkham, Galli, Buccellato, & Keith Hard to find… until now! The Gift #1-5, by Raven Gregory and Tyler Kirkham (Stryke Force) is the full-color horror series that Wizard deemed worth of their “Buzz Bin”! Also available signed by Raven Gregory! MATURE READERS SET/UNSIGNED (x5), FC $9.99 SET/SIGNED (x5), FC $11.99 PANINI COMICS DOCTOR WHO: DRAGON’S CLAW GN by Various Doctor Who Magazine presents the second in its new line of graphic novels! Join The Doctor — that immortal traveller of time and space — on 11 more of his wildest and wittiest comic strip adventures: “Dragon’s Claw,” “The Collector,” “Dreamers of Death,” “The Life Bringer,” “War of the Words,” “Spider God,” “The Deal,” “End of the Line,” “The Free-Fall Warriors,” “Junkyard Demon,” and “The Neutron Knights!” Featuring work from the award-winning Dave Gibbons, Steve Moore, and Steve Parkhouse, plus a bonus strip by Mike McMahon, these classic strips from the pages of Doctor Who Monthly have been digitally restored for the 21st Century and are reprinted for the very first time in their original, black-and-white format, on glossy paper. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 164pg, b&w $24.95 PANTHEON BOOKS IN THE SHADOW OF NO TOWERS GN by Art Spiegelman In his first new graphic novel since the groundbreaking Maus, Art Spiegelman presents a deeply personal, politically charged, and graphically emotionally stunning account of the events and aftermath of September 11th, 2001. In a large, 2-page-spread format, Spiegelman relates his experience of the national tragedy in drawings and text that convey — with his singular artistry and his characteristic provocation, outrage, and wit — the unfathomable enormity of the event itself, the obvious and insidious effects it had on his life, and the extraordinary, often hidden changes that have been enacted in the name of post-9/11national security and that have begun to undermine the very foundation of American democracy. Also, Spiegelman shares a small folio of classic Sunday comics pages from the early years that resonate eerily today. (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x14, 42pg, FC $19.95 PLASTIC FARM PRESS PLASTIC FARM #5/6 2-PACK. by Rafer Roberts w/Jake Warrenfeltz & Matt Dembicki Welcome to Previews, Mr. Plastic Farm. These two stand-alone issues are perfect jumping-on points for new readers. In issue #5, we meet Chester’s future ex-girlfriend Sean, as she and her punk friends tear apart some rich kids’ party. In issue #6, Chester tells of high school horrors, Raoul waxes poetic, and a Demon Spider-Monkey lays down clues as to the true nature of reality. Pack (x2), b&w $5.90 POLITE STRANGERS PRESS LESS THAN HERO #3 by Jason McNamara & Tony Talbert The Punk faces off against a secret society of dentists! The father of Jessica’s baby exposed! The truth about Harry’s illness revealed! The Sleeper’s triumphant! The Punk unmasked! “…surprisingly well developed albeit unusual characters and some concepts that are both highly weird and highly entertaining”—Randy Lander, thefourthrail.com MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $3.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #141 by Various Your only monthly source for anthropomorphic comics! Each issue of Furrlough presents the best stories furry fandom has to offer! A new chapter of Erick Melton and William Ruzicka’s manga-styled adventure in Neo-Bioform Go! Also, Kyle Carrozza continues to bring on the laughs in the next chapter of Clare’s Stupid Life! Cover by William Ruzicka. FC, 32pg $3.50 MANGAPHILE #25 by Various The Magazine For Manga Fans, presenting some of the “rising stars” of American manga talent! Comics in this issue include more comedy hijinks in “Wendy Comic” by Joshua Lesnick; high fantasy in “Lourdes Ascension” by Tracy Williams; action-packed drama in “Tobias” by Jessica Moffett; and adorable magical girls in “Project LAMB” by Mary Bellamy. Cover by Eddie Perkins. b&w, 48pg $4.99 PERVERT CLUB VOLUME 1 TP—DIGEST-SIZED by Will Allison At long last, Will Allison’s groundbreaking American manga is back in print — in a handy digest-sized format! Malcolm is your everyday American teenager, with one small difference — he’s a transvestite! This quirk has attracted the attention of a secret society within the school, but what exactly are they after? If that wasn’t enough to distract Malcolm from his studies, he’s also attracted the attention of his best friend April, and the school babe, Julia. More teen angst, romance, drama, comedy and alternative lifestyles than you can shake a stick at! This manga-sized graphic novel collects the first four issues of this series. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $13.99 Sin Factory MILK! #43 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL bw, 32pg $3.50 RANDOM HOUSE Three Rivers Press STICKS AND STONES GN by Peter Kuper Kuper’s astonishingly expressive illustrations depict the story of giant Rock Man’s volcanic birth and his subsequent attempt to lead a tribe of little rock people. Kuper’s characters — including Stonetop, Rock Man’s loyal supporter, and Black Rock, a rock woman who opposes Rock Man’s militaristic aggression against the neighboring Stick kingdom — all spring to life as wonderfully developed personalities. With illustrations that convey kinetic energy and engaging humor; a crisp, comic, dramatic story that rings with the truth of an ancient myth; as well as a slyly persuasive political message, Sticks and Stones is a legend for our times. (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $13.95 RANT COMICS NINETY CANDLES GN by Neil Kleid An experimental and improvisational graphic novella, Ninety Candles documents the life of cartoonist Kevin Hall — one panel per year. Written with no script (each page only based on the previous one), the panels form the shape and breadth of our intrepid protagonist’s life — choices, decisions, and all. SC, 7x6, 48pg, b&w $5.95 RAW BOOKS AND GRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A LITTLE LIT: IT WAS A DARK AND SILLY NIGHT…HC edited by Art Spiegelman & Francoise Mouly In this latest edition of the groundbreaking Little Lit series, Art Spiegelman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Maus and Francoise Mouly, the art editor of The New Yorker, asked contributors such as Neil Gaiman, Basil Wolverton, William Joyce, Joost Swarte, Gahan Wilson, David Mazzucchelli, Tony Millionaire, and many other luminaries, to start their story with “It was a dark and silly night…” The results are wild and silly imaginings — possibly the funniest and most ridiculous stories ever dreamt up! HC, 9x14, 48pg, FC $19.99 ***************************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE COMPLETE MAUS: A SURVIVOR’S TALE HC by Art Spiegelman This hardcover edition was produced to coincide with the Tenth Anniversary of the publication of the first volume of Maus, now presenting the entire saga together in one book, as originally envisioned by the author — Volumes I and II of “the most affecting and successful narrative ever done about the Holocaust.” —Wall Street Journal). (607/STAR 03145) HC, 6x9, 304pg, b&w $35.00 ***************************** REBELLION 2000AD PROGS #1405-1409 Britain’s hugely influential, award-winning weekly sci-fi anthology title, 2000AD is the cult comic from the cutting edge! Strontium Dog Johnny Alpha must find a kidnapped king if he is to stop mutant persecution in “Traitor to His Kind” by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra; Robo-Hunter Samantha Slade is back in action and back in trouble in “The Furzt Case” by Alan Grant and Ian Gibson; supernatural investigation team Caballistics, Inc. must escape a haunted studio in “Creepshow” by Gordon Rennie and Dom Reardon; and the aliens fight for survival in Asylum II by Rob Williams and Boo Cook. All this, plus more tales from the mean streets of Mega-City One with future lawman Judge Dredd! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, FC $3.75Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #223 Harsh justice every four weeks from the worlds of Judge Dredd and 2000AD! This issue: Judge Dredd finds out “How To Succeed in Bizness” (Alan Grant & Dave Taylor); more nightmares in a damaged brain in Anderson: PSI-Division (3 of 6: Alan Grant & Arthur Ranson); Cursed Earth Koburn makes the jailhouse rock in “Cuss Hard” (3 of 3: Gordon Rennie & Carlos Ezquerra); The Simping Detective walks the mean streets of the Mega- City in “Crystal Blue” (3 of 3: Simon Spurrier & Frazer Irving); and there’s something especially hostile in the Special Hostel in the final episode of Black Siddha II (6 of 6: Pat Mills & Simon Davis). Plus: go back to the Front in Charley's War; the end of the road for The HellTrekkers; features, competitions and more! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.99 SAF COMICS BOY VAMPIRE VOLUME #4: THE RESOLUTION GN by Carlos Trillo Through sex and violence, Ahmasi tracks down the nameless boy, leaving body after body in her bloody wake. As the clock ticks down, the boy and his brave companions try to uncover the secrets of how to end his immortality and how to kill Ahmasi — this time for good. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 86pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BOY VAMPIRE GN by Carlos Trillo & Eduardo Risso He is a nameless boy who never ages, and has remained undying for over 5,000 years. And he has an enemy — a woman who has been tracking him and fighting him under many disguises, driven by one wish: to finish him once and for all! (STAR19061) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 132pg, b&w $9.95 BOY VAMPIRE VOLUME 2: THE CURSE GN by Eduardo Risso & Carlos Trillo The Boy Vampire is pursued by Ahmasi, who has chased him through time, fueled by hatred larger than life. Ahmasi kills Cloud, and severely injures Fever. The Boy pacts with Fever to destroy Ahmasi once and for all. (AUG032451) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 156pg, b&w 9.95 ************************** BIRD VOLUME 3 GN by Carlos Trillo Jobeth Benson’s brother Reg, a powerful entrepreneur in the field of healthcare, is paranoiac. Not only that his sister Jobeth is alive, but she also rescues Inspector Giromini from the asylum run by Dr. Elzenberg, who discovers that Dr. Elzenberg deliberately induced his madness in order to hospitalize him. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 9x12, 48pg, FC $12.95 SALT PETER PRESS TABLOIA #573 (#2) by Chris Wisnia Homicide is called in to investigate a mangled corpse in The Lump Part Two. Also featuring Doris Danger in “Where Giant Monsters Creep and Stomp” — inked by Dick Ayers!; Dr. DeBunko, Debunker of the Supernatural, and Dick Hammer: Conservative Republican Private Investigator. Plus: pin-ups by Sam Kieth, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Irwin Hasen! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 SATURN COMICS SAINTS #3 by David Lee, Gilbert Monsanto, & Alejandro Sicat Now in Full-Color! Chicago’s greatest superhero team is murdered on national television, and the mayor is forced to draft seven young inexperienced paranormals to tale their place! Now, after barely surviving their first day on the job, our beleaguered heroes must face off against the most dangerous superhuman killer of all — the man called Pitch! FC, 32pg $2.50 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS CODENAME MOUSETRAP #1 by Lomax, Teruel, Beaulieu, Garcia, Gray, & Colvin Codename Mousetrap features a pair of bounty hunters after a little excitement… and a big paycheck! When a wealthy crime boss offers Felicia and Mouse a huge reward for a simple job, the girls get more than they bargained for! Cyborgs, shape-shifters, and symbiotes, oh my! Cover by Gold Digger creator, Fred Perry! b&w, 40pg (1 of 2) $4.99 SIMON & SCHUSTER OFFERED AGAIN O/A LITTLE VAMPIRE DOES KUNG-FU by Joann Sfar Little Vampire saves the day! Little Vampire’s best friend, Michael, is getting beat up at school. And when Little Vampire’s friends taken it upon themselves to rectify the situation, Little Vampire and Michael must rescue the bully before the first school bell rings! (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 40pg, FC $12.95 O/A LITTLE VAMPIRE GOES TO SCHOOL by Joann Sfar & Walter Little Vampire lies in a great big mansion and can change into a rat, or wolf, or a at in the blink of an eye. He doesn’t have to follow rules and he doesn’t have to do anything he doesn’t want to do. So why is Little Vampire so sad? He wants to go to school! (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 40pg, FC $12.95 ************************* SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES: HYENA #1 by Keith Davidsen & Scott Lewis She’s the deadliest woman in all of Amrahly’nn… and the only woman ever to tame the rogue elf, Lusiphur. She’s Hyena, the seductive sorceress with power enough to raze the planet. But in the wake of her devastating fallout with the wizard Tenth, she’s alone, vulnerable… and hunted by an army of marauding demons! What terrible plans do they have for our sexy witch? Brought to you with Drew Hayes’ blessing by the creative team of Keith Davidsen (Poison Elves Encyclopedia) and renowned pin-up and cover artist Scott Lewis (Poison Elves: Killer Curves, Temptress, Black Angels). MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 DOGWITCH #13 by Daniel Schaffer Somebody call a doctor — Violet’s back, and she is not happy! Still reeling from Dolores’ betrayal, Violet now faces more trouble in the form of a bizarre allergy to the psychic fallout left over from Dolores’ flesh-swapping spell. Can Violet put things right and find help before it’s too late? And what kind of doctor will make a call out to the middle of the Banewoods, anyway? Enter: the Fetish Nurse! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 DOGWITCH VOLUME TWO: TWISTED TP by Daniel Schaffer B-movie Scream Queen Violet Grimm launches her second season of black magic home movies with an Iron Chef-style culinary experiment — one that goes horribly awry. When she accidentally creates the sentient goop called “Black Treacle,” Violet finds herself hunted by creepy creatures and insane clowns. Worse yet, she falls under the Treacle’s spell and discovers one of her oldest friends longs for her dark power enough to betray her! Collects Dogwitch #7-12! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DOGWITCH VOLUME 1: DIRECT-TO-VIDEO TP by Daniel Schaffer Meet Violet Grimm, arcane sex symbol extraordinaire. Exiled to the Banewoods for practicing the most dangerous form of Molotov magic, this seductive former starlet continues to entertain by releasing underground videos of her terrifying exploits. But Violet is quickly learning that fame is not all it’s cracked up to be! What’s the only way to fend off deranged fans, malevolent dolls, and frisky demons? Get back to B-movie basics: hack ‘n’ slash a-go-go! Collects Dogwitch #1-6. (DEC032630) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 *************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DOGWITCH #1 SIGNATURE PLATE EDITION by Daniel Schaffer British-based Dogwitch creator Dan Schaffer has created a new autograph plate exclusively for this commemorative release of his popular series. Strictly limited to 500 copies, signed and numbered on the signature plate by Dan Schaffer. Shipped in a bag and a board. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg SRP: $12.00 O/A DOGWITCH SKETCHBOOK: SPECIAL FEATURES by Daniel Schaffer The Dogwitch Sketchbook reveals the behind-the-scenes black magic Violet doesn’t want you to see; cut from her collection of underground hits! Like the “Special Features” section of your favorite DVD, this one-shot special unveils deleted scenes, character design sketches, comical outtakes, artist notes, and never-before-seen illustrations galore, plus commentary by the devilishly wicked Dogwitch herself! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.95 ************************* SCARY GODMOTHER: THE MYSTERY DATE STORYBOOK by Jill Thompson Now available in an affordable softcover edition for the first time ever! Scary Godmother has a secret admirer! Anxious to determine the identity of this mysterious suitor, Hannah- Marie and Orson the Vampire set about doing some detective work, but accidentally incite romantic feelings throughout the Fright Side. Soon enough, all the local creatures of the night do their best to win Scary Godmother’s affection, with hilarious results! Will you discover her original secret admirer’s identity before Scary Godmother does? SC, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCOTT LEWIS’ BLACK ANGELS PORTFOLIO by Scott Lewis Beautiful vixens are fully rendered in pencil illustrations of nearly photo-realistic quality! Each plate is reproduced with high-intensity duotone screens printed on archival quality paper. Limited to 1,000 copies, signed and numbered by the artist. MATURE AUDIENCES Portfolio, 11x17, b&w $19.95 ************************** SKY DOG PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH BUZZBOY VOLUME 1: TROUBLE IN PARADISE TP by Gallagher, Hauk, & Tucker This Buzzboy trade paperback collects the original, critically acclaimed Buzzboy mini- series, with over 20 pages of extra art and features! Buzzboy is a teen sidekick that never grew up; a too-much-TV-watching, junk-food-eating super hero — and Earth’s only hope? (STAR17290) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $11.95 BUZZBOY VOLUME 2: MONSTERS, DREAMS, AND MILKSHAKES TP by John Gallagher; cover by Neil Vokes & Gene Ha Exciting and hilarious stories of Buzzboy, a diner-dwelling pop culture-referencing, ex- teen sidekick. Buzzboy battles all-star wrestling, brain-devouring aliens, battles nightmarish ghouls, and still makes it back in time for the all-you can-eat special! (JUN032499) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $11.95 *********************** SLIP OF THE TONGUE ARTX #9 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 SMASH COMICS!/DARK DELICACY DREAMS IN TEXTURE BOOK ONE By Tom Muzzell & Kevin Clorey Thrill as two of the most talented artists to hit today’s comic scene take you on an anthology of adventures. This anthology collects the best short works of comics and prose by up and coming comics star Kevin Clorey and small press comics veteran of the ‘80s Tom Muzzell. Stories range all the way from romantic to pure terror. The guys will also give you a heavy dose of fantasy, and even a dragon! Beautiful photo-realistic art. A must-have for art and fantasy fans! b&w, 32pg $3.40 SQUID WORKS THE WANG: THE BIG ONE GN by Stan Yan The Big One is a humorous story about college student-turned-graduate, Eugene Wang, and how his transition to the “real world” affects his dysfunctional relationships with his mother, his girlfriend, and the limited cast members of his otherwise lonely life. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 86pg, b&w $9.95 STREET LEGENDS BLOCKHEDZ #4 by Brandon Schultz & Mike Davis Having finally learned that the mystery of his scar lies under the Empire City streets, Blak takes to the sewer. But instead of finding the medallion, he finds an angry more people, fierce sewer currents, and his arch-nemesis waiting to bring him down. Can Blak use his gift to navigate this murky underworld and realize his destiny? Or will rage and frustration drown him in this swamp of sadness? MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #3 (MAR042779) FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 STUDIO G BRODIE’S LAW #2 by Alan Grant w/Daley Osiyemi & David Bircham Framed for murder while stealing a hi-tech brain research disc, Jack Brodie became the guinea pig for the Compound and gained the ability to morph from one likeness to another. Now Jack is wanted… Dead or Alive! Special Branch Detective Harry Wade, a former friend, has been tapped to bring him in. To save his son, Brodie not only has to solve the mystery of the missing disk, now he also has to stay alive. Friends can be so… deadly. FC, 24pg (2 of 6) $2.95 TITAN PUBLISHING GROUP CLASSIC DAN DARE: THE RED MOON MYSTERY TP by Frank Hampson Dan and his trusty crew head into space to uncover the secrets of a strange red moon that had entered the Solar System and threatens earth with destruction! Includes background material exclusive to this book, a new foreword and part two of a previously unseen interview with Dan Dare creator Frank Hampson! Collects strips from Eagle Volume 2 #26 through Volume 3 #46. (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12 96pg, FC $19.95 TRANSFORMERS: TRIAL BY FIRE GN by Bob Budiansky, Jose Delbo & Frank Springer Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Transformers with these classic collections! Trial By Fire collects the entire Headmasters limited series, folded into the ongoing Transformers saga. Tired of the seemingly endless civil war on Cybertron, Fortress Maximus leads a group of like-minded Autobots in search of another world to call home! Including Bob Budiansky’s original treatment for the Headmasters, showcased here for the first time ever! Collects the U.S. Transformers #38 & 39, and Headmasters #1-4. Cover by Andrew Wildman. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10,144pg, FC $19.95 WALLACE AND GROMIT: THE WHIPPET VANISHES GN by Ian Rimmer & Jimmy Hansen The all-new comic strip adventures of Wallace & Gromit — the loveable creations of multi-Oscar winning Aardman Animations — is now available in paperback! In “The Whippet Vanishes,” Wallace & Gromit turn pet detectives, on the trail of a missing prize pooch. Dark deeds, dog leads and garden gnomes... there’s nothing elementary about this mystery! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 48pg, FC $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WALLACE AND GROMIT: CATCH OF THE DAY SC by Ian Rimmer & Jimmy Hansen From Aardman Animation, the Academy Award-winning creators of Chicken Run! In this first story, Catch of the Day, Wallace faces skullduggery from a rival at a fishing competition. What sinister mystery lies behind Albert Plunger’s amazing success with fish? (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 48pg, FC $8.95 ************************** STARS OF THE MONTH 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 JUDGE ANDERSON: HOUR OF THE WOLF GN by Grant & Wagner, Kitson, Gibson & Roach Following on from the classic 2000AD story, Judge Dredd vs. Judge Death, PSI- Divisions’s top judge, Cassandra Anderson, gets psychic ‘flashes’ of a wolf stalking Mega-City One. Soon she finds herself caught in a race against time to stop an old, terrible threat to the city from resurfacing! Cover by John Bolton. (STAR18114) SC, 9x12, 128pg, FC $16.95 *********************** TCZ STUDIO PTE LTD THE CELESTIAL ZONE VOLUME 2 #14 by Wee Tian Beng FIVE ELEMENTS MEETS GOLDEN NYMPH—Golden Nymph finally finds Red Phoenix, and challenges her to a duel. Wanting to show off his skills, Mr. Five Elements decides to take Red Phoenix’s place in the duel… PLUS: Part 12 of The New Frontier. SC, 7x10, 60pg, FC $9.50 THE CELESTIAL ZONE VOLUME 2 #15 by Wee Tian Beng A DANDELION BATTLE—Chi Xue is unaware that The Iridescent Butterflies had followed her, and ends up being cornered by them. Coming against their Seven Rainbow Colours, Chi Xue faces a tough battle ahead. PLUS: Part 13 of The New Frontier. SC, 7x10, 60pg, FC $9.50 THE GOLEM FACTORY MENDY AND THE GOLEM BOOK 5: BEYOND CONTROL by Matt Brandstein, Ernie Colon, & Joe Rubenstein The keyboard of deranged cyber-hacker Franz Nodrogovich has proven to be the single greatest weapon of mass destruction the world has ever known. A few clever keystrokes have repositioned a flock of U.S. Defense Meteorological Satellites, resulting in a catastrophic event that comic book historians have appropriately labeled as “The Great Meltdown.” Under Mendy’s strict order, The Golem has begun his quest to reverse the damage, but it seems that things are about to move beyond control… FC, 32pg $2.95 TOKYOPOP TOKYOPOP LEGAL DRUG VOLUME 1 by CLAMP Meet Kazahaya and Rikuou. By day, they are two ordinary pharmacists; by night, their boss has them filing prescriptions for clients with “special” ailments that can’t be cured with ordinary elixirs. With cameos from the cast of Suki, this CLAMP series is a perfect dose of mystery, psychic powers and those ornately drawn characters for which the femme-four creators are famous. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOLUME 4 by YUJI SHIOZAKI In order to become stronger and develop her proficiency, Hakufu sets off in search of Master Choushou. But the only way she can meet Choushou is if she can bend one of the three swords sticking out of a rock! After trying for hours, the sword doesn’t budge. Will she ever summon enough inner strength to bend it? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 GET BACKERS VOLUME 5 by YUYA AOKI & RANDO AYAMINE When the mysterious art thief, Clayman, steals a newly discovered Van Gogh painting, Hachisu enlist the Get Backers to retrieve the masterpiece, despite the fact that he knows exactly where the painting is hidden. What is behind this mysterious request? And what is Himiko’s connection to Clayman? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 CRAZY LOVE STORY VOLUME 1 by LEE VIN A high scholl love triangle for the new millennium! The heartfelt drama revolves around Sung Moo, Hae Jung, and Jimmy, three teens trying to make sense out of their dysfunctional world. Filled with bad boys, hot teens, and love triangles, the series explores the thing line between friends and “more than friends.” SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 TRAMPS LIKE US VOLUME 2 by YAYOI OGAWA The fun never stops when you have a pet — especially one like Momo! But Sumire is having a tough time juggling his rather unorthodox relationship and her new responsibilities at work. To complicate matters, her ex-boyfriend is trying to sweet-talk his back into the picture. Torn between the two men in her life, Sumire doesn’t know what to do… and Momo has to decide: Should he be loyal to his new “master”? Or will he just act like a dog? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 ALADDIN: PRINCESS LINE VOLUME 1 CINE-MANGA Based on the hit movie and part of the hugely successful Disney Princess line, Aladdin is more magical and dazzling than ever — and more Jasmine! Here is the story of Aladdin, as you’ve never seen it before, told from the perspective of the beautiful princess, Jasmine! SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC $7.99 LILO & STITCH: THE SERIES VOLUME 2—SPARRING & CHARRING CINE- MANGA Dive into head-butting, keister-kicking island mayhem with Lilo & Stitch! When Stitch loses his alien powers, a four-armed creature with boxing-glove fists shows up and terrorizes the island. Can Lilo find a way to regain Stitch’s powers to combat and capture the crazed beast… before Gantu gets there first? And when a pink alien creates tidal waves over the island, how will Lilo and Stitch keep their heads above water? SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC $7.99 LIZZIE MCGUIRE VOLUME 8: GORDO & THE GIRL/YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, LIZZIE MCGUIRE CINE-MANGA Lizzie and Miranda can’t believe it when they discover Gordo on a secret date! Does this mean he won’t have time for them anymore? What’s worse, Lizzie has to plan the Spring Fling dance with Kate! When Kate breaks a school statue, Lizzie takes the blame. Will she miss her own dance? SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC $7.99 THAT’S SO RAVEN VOLUME 2 CINE-MANGA Raven Baxter may seem like a typical teen, except for one little thing: She’s psychic! But what she foresees often isn’t what she gets. When Raven has a vision that he friend Eddie fails his Spanish test, its up to her to keep him from going “loco”. And when Raven envisions her little brother’s ill will toward her, will a surprise from the zoo tame his animal behavior? SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC $7.99 THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS VOLUME 3: FATHER KNOWS LESS CINE- MANGA Timmy’s dad is not the sharpest tool in the shed. But at least Timmy has his fairy godparents to help take the edge off of dad’s shortcomings. When Timmy tries to fix daddy’s flukes… he’s in for one odd adventure after another! SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC $7.99 RAVE MASTER VOLUME 1 CINE-MANGA Based on the anime, the Rave Master Cine-Manga combines a stirring coming-of-age story and an eclectic cast of characters. Rave Master is one ordinary boy’s epic journey of self-discovery and destiny. Young Haru Glory — joined by Elie and Plue, two very unusual companions — must travel the globe to retrieve a collection of powerful Rave Stones necessary to defeat the malevolent Shadow Guard! SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC $7.99 FAMILY GUY VOLUME 1 CINE-MANGA Meet the Griffins: Peter, the big, lovable oaf who never minces words; Lois, the doting mother who can't figure out why her baby son keeps trying to kill her; Meg, the teen drama queen who's constantly embarrassed by her family; Chris, the beefy 13-year-old who wouldn't hurt a fly...unless it landed on his hot dog; Stewie, the maniacal one-year- old bent on world domination. And Brian, the sarcastic dog with a wit as dry as the martini he drinks.... It's outrageous family values in a bizarro world that will have the whole family rolling on the floor laughing! SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC $7.99 THE SIMPLE LIFE VOLUME 1 CINE-MANGA From the penthouse to the outhouse, hotel heiress Paris Hilton and her best friend Nicole Richie leave behind the comforts of their lavish L.A. lifestyle for Altus, AR (population 816), and a chance to live The Simple Life. From the inner circle to the quilting circle, the burning questions still remain: Will they survive The Simple Life, and will this small town survive them? SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC $7.99 A.I. LOVE YOU VOLUME 5 By KEN AKAMATSU When Hitoshi and gang head to the beach for a little R & R, they get swept up in a nutty competition that's sure to make sparks fly. Later, there's trouble on the home front when a drunken Twenty hits the bottle because she can't find a boyfriend. However, that's nothing compared to the brand-spanking-new pair of underwear that whacks Hitoshi's 'little man' every time he has a dirty thought! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 9 By KOUSHUN TAKAMI & MASAYAKI TAGUCHI After Shuuya is nurtured back to health, he discovers his savior is a group of girls with plans to defeat The Program and escape the island. But hope turns to despair when Yuko's paranoia makes her believe that Shuuya is the devil ... and she will stop at nothing to cast him into darkness! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 COMIC PARTY VOLUME 1 By SEKIHIKO INUI Comi Rangers to the rescue! When Kazuki and company find Kingu Jacky's bomb, will they be able to put out the Comic Party pooper? Even if this TNT terrorist fizzles out, Kazuki must still figure out how to make his doujinshi light up the best-seller lists before he burns out. Meanwhile, will Mizuki turn the next Comic party into a costume party success? Stayed 'tooned'! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 CULDCEPT VOLUME 2 By SHINYA KANEKO In the "War of Gods," Culdra was forced to scatter the power of the Culdcept, the book of creation, into numerous card-like relics. Cepters are among a special group of people who can control the cards, and thus, control the universe ... Najaran is an apprentice Cepter with an appetite for adventure ... and a passion to eat! She must protect the world from the Black Cepters who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the ancient relics. However Najaran is confronted with her toughest mission yet ... fasting! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 D.N.ANGEL VOLUME 4 By YUKIRU SUGISAKI While continuing his relentless pursuit to get the scoop on Dark Mousy, Takeshi becomes distracted by a mysterious young woman in a museum. He falls instantly head over heels for her, and recruits Daisuke to help find out who she is. But the path to love takes them far from home... SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 THE DEMON ORORON VOLUME 4 By MIZUKI HAKASE Ororon is paid a visit from his older brother Oscar, who has always envied his younger brother's power and possible desire to ascend to the throne of hell. Oscar comes to deliver a little brotherly hate -- fueled by a thirst to inflict pain, he is bent paving the path to hell in Ororon's blood. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 DUES VITAE VOLUME 3 By TAKUYA FUJIMA After overcoming a perilous ambush, Ash and company meet up with the head office of Reo. There, Lemiu is confronted with a terrible secret from Ash's past ... and a climactic attack of Selenoides could mean the end of mankind as we know it! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 DIABOLO VOLUME 1 By KAORU OHASHI & KEI KUSUNOKI The mystery behind Ren and Rai is the tale of a dark past that augurs an even darker future. Ren and Rai sold their souls to the devil to save Ren's cousin, Mio. Diabolo gave Ren the power of ultimate defense and Rai the power of ultimate offense. However, those who fall into Diabolo's trap start to go crazy at 17, and at age 18 they reach the point of no return... SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 DIGIMON TAMERS VOLUME 4 By AKIYOSHI HONGO Get ready to Digi-dive into this fantastic finale as the Tamers receive a full-on digital experience! The Tamers and Digimon merge - evolving beyond virtual and reality - to discover the ultimate Digivolution ... and more importantly the power of friendship and responsibility. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 DOLL VOLUME 2 By MITSUKARA MIHARA In these unforgettable, gripping stories, dolls are androids that appear to be more human than human. Here, a boys receives a doll that he hopes will replace his abusive mother; a doll gives strength to a young girl dying of cancer; and terrorism and deception escalate when a doll is put on a search and destroy mission. In these haunting tales of mere machines, Doll proves to be all heart. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 16 By MINEKO OHKAMI Rune discovers Zoma and Kitchel bringing together the spirit and body of Tintlet. But the demon Lim Kaana stumbles upon the happenings, too, and in his anger attacks the group! Zoma is separated from them ... but runs into Rath and Thatz, which may turn out to be a mixed blessing. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.99 DRAGON VOICE VOLUME 1 By YURIKO NISHIYAMA PRODUCT INFO Rin Amami is a good looking 15-year old kid with a lot of street smarts, but not much in the way of prospects. He's a street dancer, trying to make a buck. He has dreams of becoming a singer, of performing his own original music, but with a voice that sounds like a dying bullfrog, he has to settle for dancing to other people's tunes. That is, until a chance encounter with the newest boyband, The Beatmen, allows Rin to follow his dream of being a creator, rather than an imitator. After a series of odd circumstances put Rin onstage with The Beatmen as a backup dancer, he finds himself actually singing with the band. Amazingly, his gruff voice seems to work. The crowd is stunned, the band members are mixed and the band's manager is convinced that Rin possesses the legendary 'Dragon Voice,' which is fabled to be filled with "demonic charm and God-like brilliance." Unfortunately, the performance doesn't play so well on television and it looks like Rin's singing career may be over before it starts. However, Shino, the group's leader, sees something in Rin and convinces him to take another stab at it... SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 DREAM SAGA VOLUME 2 By MEGUMI TACHIKAWA While Yuuki and her band of friends continue on their quest to save Takamagahara, the balance between the dream world and the real world is thrown into turmoil. When Japan's municipal water supply unexpectedly turns red, a bloody trail leads to a once-murky pond in Takamagahara, where all of the fish have gone foul. Will Yuuki's magic be enough to solve the mystery behind this crimson-colored killer? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 ET CETERA VOLUME 2 By TOW NAKAZAKI Mingchao and Baskerville come across a gun crazy collector named Benkate from Baskerville's past. She has collected 99 guns including a 3-barreled revolver, a feline firearm, and the jewel of her collection ... a 7-foot folding rifle. Now a new gem has put a twinkle in her eye ... the Eto Gun. Will she simply swipe this spiffy sidearm or join the dynamic duo to form a terrific trio! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 ETERNITY VOLUME 2 By PARK JIN-RYONG & SHIN YONG-GWAN Three years ago, Jangbang crushed Sanghoo in a motorcycle race. In retribution, Sanghoo paralyzed Jangbang's friend Hwan from the waist down. Now Jangbang's back to draw blood. Meanwhile, six ominous star formations close in on Kwanoon's constellation in the night sky ... SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 EVIL’S RETURN VOLUME 2 By HWAN SHIN & JONG-KYU LEE As the Buddhist disciple Sunwoo Hyun continues to contend with the onslaught of possessed students, Chail guides Yumi to safety ... or so he thinks. Lurking in the school's halls is a teacher who seeks to plant the seed of Satan inside Yumi's womanhood. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 FLOWER OF THE DEEP SLEEP VOLUME 1 By YUANA KAZUMI Yuuki is an energetic teenager who carries the disturbing power of foresight in her dreams. She finds that this is tied to the mysterious Deep Sleep that has overtaken her sister, Yuuka. Clues left on her cell phone and visions that come to her in her dreams begin to reveal a strange puzzle ... and then in one dream, a glass wall stands between her and her sister while a faceless little girl stands by Yuuka. The mysterious girl hands Yuuki a kaleidoscope ... which Yuuki discovers she still has when she awakens from the dream the next morning ... SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 FRUITS BASKET VOLUME 5 By NATSUKI TAKAYA The Sohma household takes to the lake for a vacation at their summerhouse. However, the peaceful silence is deafening, as Yuki and Kyo are once again not on speaking terms. Will Tohru's klutzy kindness get the dueling duo back to their old cat-and-mouse antics once again? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 GRAVITATION VOLUME 8 By MAKI MURAKAMI After going platinum and getting a date with Eiri, Shuichi thought nothing could bring him down. But when Seguchi delivers an ultimatum to the happy couple, Eiri takes it to heart and breaks up with Shuichi. K tries in vain to help a devastated Shuichi recover, but the surprises just keep coming when Shuichi ends up kidnapped and on a plane to the US for a debut! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 HANDS OFF! VOLUME 1 By KASANE KATSUMOTO Kotarou Oohira is a boy with the clueless touch — he has an unusual type of ESP that is transmitted via physical contact. When he accidentally gives his cousin Tatsuki the "gift", he comes to realize that there is much more to his powers than he ever imagined! Known throughout the manga world, veteran manga-ka Kasane Katsumoto has delivered a close- to-home fantasy filled with action, intrigue, and the gentle touch of boys! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 HAPPY MANIA VOLUME 10 By MOYOCO ANNO Shigeta finally understands her feelings for Takahashi and accepts them, but is it too late? Takako's plan is set -- she and Takahashi are getting married, and Shigeta might not be able to stop it! Fuku and Hideki look like they're back on, so Shigeta's totally left out in the cold. She decides to take a little break by herself at a hot springs ... and finds more than she bargains for! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 IMMORTAL RAIN VOLUME 3 By KAORI OZAKI Rain and Machika find themselves in "The Angel's Graveyard," a frigid wasteland ... but that's not the only thing they find. The two stumble upon a girl frozen in a pillar of ice who is some how related to Rain, but when Machika inquires about the girl she gets the cold shoulder from Rain. However, secrets that seem to be buried deep in Rain are all revealed in a chilling dream of sin and sadness. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 14 By SHUICHI SHIGENO With his reputation growing, Tak gets an offer to join a new racing team. While mulling it over, Tak wants to give the upstart, Kyoichi, a taste of his own medicine. As the race heats up, romance beings to sizzle, too! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.99 THE KINDAICHI CASE FILES: THE HEADLESS SAMURAI By KANARI YOZABURO & SATO FUMIYA When a headless samurai terrorizes a provincial village, super sleuth Hajime Kindaichi and Miyuki are on the case. Rumor has it that the ghost of a decapitated samurai warrior haunts the village and has returned to crack some skulls. Can Kindaichi uncover the killer so that cooler heads will prevail ... or will he end up on the chopping block? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 KING OF HELL VOLUME 7 By RA IN-SOO & KIM JAE-HWAN Majeh's superhuman strength-suppressing symbol is accidentally broken in battle with one of the evil masters ... and now its time for Majeh to break open an extra-large can of whoopass!!! With the appearance of the evil master, the martial arts tournament has been terminated. But a new mystery has reared its ugly head when it is discovered that all of this year's contestants have suddenly disappeared. Who could be behind it? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.99 LES BIJOUX VOLUME 5 By JO EUN-HA & PARK SANG-SUN The treachery continues to escalate, as one habit after another seeks nothing but revenge in the form of death and destruction. The mines are not only threatened by being consumed by carnage and bloodshed but also by the conflict that surrounds Diamond. When Diamond discovers the truth of his forbidden lover, while he be compelled to kill Lapis or persist in loving Lazuli? Find out in this dramatic end of Les Bijoux! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 MINK VOLUME 4 By MEGUMI TACHIKAWA Mink has lost a lot of fans now that everyone thinks she stole Illiya from them. With her current unpopularity, Mink still must participate in the Platinum Disk contest. To make matters worse, Motoharu gets into an accident while protecting her from a mob of media. Illiya has been advised not to speak to Mink in order to prevent further scandal. Nevertheless, the show must go on… SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 ONE VOLUME 4 By LEE VIN When Jihae Han signs Eumpa's recording contract as his legal guardian, it causes a huge controversy. What's the true nature of their relationship? And will this endanger Eumpa's exploding career? Once again, ONE offers a behind-the-scenes look at the glamorous world of a popstar-in-the-making. If American Idol were a manga, ONE would be it! SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w $7.99 PEACH GIRL AUTHENTIC VOLUME 1 By MIWA UEDA Momo is not your typical high school student ... she's constantly, completely misunderstood. Not only does she have an undeserved bad reputation, but she can never work up the nerve to tell the boy of her dreams, Toji, how she feels about him. The only girl in her class that will befriend her is Sae, but she just may be Momo's greatest enemy! Now in 100% Authentic Manga format! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 PRIEST VOLUME 13 By MIN-WOO HYUNG Eons ago the angel Netraphim was commanded to guard the final gate of heaven. However, this faithful guardian could not prevent Temozarela from proceeding down the path of dissension and war upon man. Now as the bloodiest power struggle ever ignited rides in on the coattails of Ivan Isaacs, will the guardian of Windtale be able to protect this last outpost of outcasts? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 RAVE MASTER VOLUME 11 By HIRO MASHIMA Haru and the gang barely make it out of the Death Storm but they're just out of the frying pan and into the fire ... literally, when they find themselves burning up under the scorching desert sun. Just when you think things can't get any worse, a mysterious blonde-haired man claiming to be a Dark Bring Master will betray one of our heroes with a kiss!!! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 REBIRTH VOLUME 10 By WOO The golden years of the vampire Deshwitat unfold, as he believes he has finally found his place in this world alongside his friends Kalutika and Rett. However, not all that glitters is gold as an enigmatic robed man brings news of an ominous 'Day of Promise' that is somehow entwined with Kal's birthday and may alter the course of Deshwitat's and Lilith's future ... forever! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 REBOUND VOLUME 10 By YURIKO NISHIYAMA It's halftime in the big game and the score is 43 to 34 with Kana Kita in the lead! But things go from bad to worse as Yuza dazzles the crowd with his dynamic dribbling, dunking and defense. Can Nate and Sawamura get in their groove and make some spectacular plays of their own in spite of Sawamura's injured arm? Or will it be time for Johnan to throw in the towel? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 REMOTE VOLUME 3 By SEIMARU AMAGI & TETSUYA KOSHIBA Officer Kurumi finds the main bomb, but is prevented from disarming it by the student body president, who has discovered her and is not pleased that she's not in the classroom with everyone else. As the dark secrets of the school's past are revealed, Kurumi still has to save the lives of the students... SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 9 By AKIMINE KAMIJYO Oda Nobunaga has a grudge against Kyo that has lasted for ages. Now, Oda has a great and deadly power which makes him seem invincible. Meanwhile, Akira has led the others to find the true body of Demon Eyes Kyo ... but will he betray them all? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 SEIKAI TRILOGY: THE BANNER OF THE STARS II By AYA YOSHINAGA & TOSHIHIRO ONO With the success of Operation Phantom Flame, the Abh Empire is now in control of vast amounts of territory once controlled by its enemy, the United Mankind. For their efforts, Lafiel and Jinto are made Territorial Ambassadors to the newly acquired planet, Lobnas II. When the United Mankind returns in an attempt to reclaim Lobnas, an angry revolt leaves Jinto stranded in the chaos. Lafiel must decide choosing rescuing the man who has been her advisor and friend or saving her ship from the oncoming enemy fleet. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 CANDIDATE FOR GODDESS VOLUME 4 By YURIKU SUGISAKI Friendly as ever, Hiead and Zero get into yet another fight and are put in a detention room that suppresses EX to think about what they've done. Meanwhile, Ernest's concern for fellow pilot Gareas grows as he becomes increasingly reckless in battle. The problem only escalates when the pilots are forced into a battle with thousands of Giseisha. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 THE ONE I LOVE VOLUME 1 By CLAMP Combining CLAMP's legendary storytelling, color artwork, and elegant prose, The One I Love is a wonderfully unique and romantic 12-story anthology. The volume opens with a special eight-page full-color feature before diving into the single subject CLAMP seems to know best... love. This combination manga-text-novel was originally published in Japan as Watashi no Suki na Hito by Kadokawa Shoten in 1995. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 TONY RAIOLA ALEX RAYMOND’S JUNGLE JIM COLOR SUNDAY PAGES PACK #4 Collecting Sunday strips from February 20, 1938 through June 4, 1939. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Some copies may show some slight discoloration and rusting stapler. SC, 15x10, 10pg, FC (4 of 7) $47.50 BUCK ROGERS COLOR SUNDAY MINI PACK #3 This pack contains Sunday strips #121-180. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Some copies may show some slight discoloration and rusting stapler. Not available outside the U.S. Pack $50.00 DICK TRACY: TRAINLOAD OF DEATH This book covers daily comic strips from 7/25/38 to 10/16/38. SC, b&w $9.50 DICK TRACY: THE BLIND DETECTIVE This book covers daily comic strips from 10/17/38 to 1/8/39. SC, b&w $9.50 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS OWLY GN by Andy Runton This beautifully rendered and touching story will be the first actual graphic novel series from Top Shelf! Owly is a kind, yet lonely, little owl who’s always on the lookout for new friends and adventure. The first graphic novel in the series contains two enchanting novellas, “The Way Home” and “The Bittersweet Summer,” wherein Owly discovers the meaning of friendship, and that saying goodbye doesn’t always mean forever. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Runton’s clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who’s a fan of Jeff Smith’s Bone or Mike Kunkel’s Herobear and the Kid. Don’t miss the next big thing in comics! SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w $10.00 DEAD HERRING COMICS TP by Actus Actus Independent Comics presents an exciting and beautiful collection of graphic short stories by some of today’s most outstanding international cartoonists. This fabulous oversized album includes Art Spiegelman’s “In the Shadow of No Towers”; a modern fairytale by the French cartoonist Blanquet; an interview with the Japanese alternative Manga artist, Suehiro Maruo; a new domestic drama by Rutu Modan; short stories by Etgar Keret; a silent story by Ulf K.; as well as new stories by all the Actus artists. Dead Herring Comics also contains five detachable mini-posters by the Actus artists. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 120pg, PC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SHUCK UNMASKED TP by Rick Smith Shuck is a demon who used to be in the business of guarding souls. Wearing an old man mask to hide his goat-faced nature and to fit into his new retired lifestyle, Shuck lives in a house next door to little Thursday Friday, her mom and her talking cat Jamara. The mask doesn’t help him hide and Shuck is drawn into the netherworld he thought he had left behind. (STAR19980) SC, 6x9, 168pg, b&w $14.95 VAN HELSING’S NIGHT OFF GN by Nicholas Mahler Perfect for fans of Edward Gorey, this volume includes humorous comics stories featuring the classic archetypes of the mummy, vampire, werewolf, Frankenstein’s monster, and, of course, Van Helsing. These short stories are intriguing, humorous, and incredible illustrated in a whimsical, yet weighted, sketchy style. (JAN042750) SC, 8x6, 112pg, b&w $12.95 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 ************************ TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A AGAINST THE GRAIN: MAD ARTIST WALLACE WOOD SC by Bhob Stewart This remarkable memoir of life at the Wood Studio includes a biographical portrait tracing Woody’s life while exploring the humorous spirit, dark detours and psychological twists of this gifted maverick that often went against the grain! Many artists and writers who knew Wood personally have also contributed articles and essays, making this book a huge compendium of imaginative art, insights and critical commentary! Bill Pearson, executor of the Wood Estate, has made available rare drawings directly from Wood’s own files, while noted art collector Roger Hill provides a wealth of obscure, previously unpublished Wood drawings and paintings. (STAR20201) SC, 8x11, 336pg, b&w $39.95 O/A THE WALLACE WOOD CHECKLIST SC The most thorough listing of Wood’s work ever published! This fully updated, definitive edition took more than 20 Wood experts over two decades to compile, and lists in exacting detail Woody’s published comic work, including dates, story titles, page counts, and even documents the assistants who worked with him! Plus his newspaper, advertising, and fanzine work, and a myriad of more obscure Wood pieces, unpublished works, and more! Profusely illustrated throughout! SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $5.95 ************************ STAR OF THE MONTH G-FORCE ANIMATED: THE OFFICIAL BATTLE OF THE PLANETS GUIDEBOOK SC by Jason Hofius & George Khoury Updated and revised 25th Anniversary Edition! The official compendium to the Japanese animated TV program that revolutionized anime across the globe! Featuring plenty of unseen artwork and designs from the wondrous world of G-Force (known as “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” to the rest of the world), plus interviews and behind-the-scenes stories, and a painted cover from master artist, Alex Ross! (STAR17301) SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $15.95 ************************* ULTIMATE SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT ULTIMATE SPORTS FORCE PRESENTS: HARDWOOD HEROES #1 by Rick Hoberg & Stefano Gaudiano World’s collide on a class trip to New York City’s Museum of Natural History — chaperoned by NBA superstars Shaquille O’Neal, Tim Duncan, Yao Ming, Ben Wallace, Paul Pierce, Byron Davis, and Michael Finley — when a mysterious Egyptian amulet brings to life an ancient evil sorcerer, Nabu, who conjurs to life the museum exhibits! Now it’s B-ball’s finest versus mummies, warriors, dinosaurs and the whole historical kitchen sink! FC, 32pg $3.95 ULTIMATE SPORTS FORCE PRESENTS: THE GUARDIANS #1 by Rick Hoberg & Stefano Gaudiano New York City comes under attack by the evil forces of the sinister Master V, including Inkblot, Thunderstruck, Pitbull, Landslide, and Her Quickness. A terrible crimewave sweeps the city, with TNT’s basketball broadcast trio (featuring Charles Barkley) providing the play-by-play for the mayhem and destruction. But just when thing look their worst, the Ultimate Sports Force arrives on the scene, made up of the NBA’s elite: Lebron James, Kevin Garnett, Jason Kidd, Mike Bibby, Gary Payton, Allen Iverson, Reggie Miller, and more! FC, 32pg $3.95 ULTIMATE SPORTS FORCE PRESENTS: THE ZONE #1 by Rick Hoberg & Al Milgrom The evil Master V has now turned his diabolical attention to the great city of Chicago, where he joins forces with the mysterious and lethal siren, Circe, and her gang of hi-tech thieves to loot and plunder the windy city. Outfitted in stolen police-issue exo-suits, they are virtually indestructible. Is there anyone who can stop them? Yes! The ZONE! Mad e up of the NBA’s Superstars players Karl Malone, Carmello Anthony, Rasheed Wallace, Steve Nash, Alan Houston, Ray Allen, and more! FC, 32pg $3.95 ULTIMATE SPORTS FORCE PRESENTS: AIR AND SPACE #1 by Rick Hoberg, James Pascoe, & Stefano Gaudiano Intrigue and betrayal abound as a superhero from a far-off galaxy — the Adonis-like Star Guard — arrives on earth with a prophecy of doom. Earth is about to be attacked by a army of alien invaders! Star Guard reaches out for help to the Ultimate Sports Force: Chris Webber, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Dirk Nowitzki, Elton Brand, and more, to join forces to put a serious hurt on the butt-ugly alien invaders! But as the battle wages on, and the USF’s powers are drained from the tremendous battle, they find that their new “best friend” is not what he seems! FC, 32pg $3.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A NIGHTSTAND CHILLERS TP by Pat Boyette Collects the classic horror stories by the master of the macabre, Pat Boyette. Includes the tale of Aaron Parigee, who would not dream his curse of the damned; space explorer, General Aaden, and Skaakland, the chilling darkness at the end of the world. These and other tales of Black Death, ghouls, ancient Egypt, space travelers, witches, demons, warriors, and geeks are the pulse-pounding contents. SC, 7x10, 116pg, b&w $16.95 *************************** STARS OF THE MONTH NEAL ADAMS’ MONSTERS This new edition has been digitally re-colored in a process personally overseen by Neal 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! SC, 8x11, 72pg, FC (FEB042706) $12.95 HC, 8x11, 72pg, FC (O/A) $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAWING MONSTERS & HEROES FOR FILM AND COMICS SC?NEW PRINTING by Kerry Gammill 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. (STAR13263) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $15.95 *************************** VARMINT PRESS DEATH TAKES HOLIDAY #2 by Jim Massey Death’s hilarious holiday continues, with friends like Jesus, Muhammad and a genie named Genie for company. This collection of strips follows the not-so-grim Reaper through terrorism trials, encounters with the FBI, and a day with a classroom full of kids... Wait, this is a holiday?! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $2.95 VIPER COMICS DEAD @17 VOLUME 2:BLOOD OF SAINTS TP by Josh Howard This volume collects the entire second chapter to the Dead@17 saga, Blood of Saints. As 17-year-old Nara Kilday tries to makes sense of her chaotic life, a new threat begins to emerge in the form of young Violet Grey, a newly resurrected teenage girl that may spell doom for Nara and her friends. Bonus materials include sketchbook, concept art, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the series. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 112pg, FC $14.95 DAISY KUTTER #2 by Kazu Kabuishi Daisy finds herself in deep trouble after losing everything in a game of cards. Will she be able to get back on her feet and continue her newfound lifestyle? Or will she resort to a life of crime and violence once again in order to get back on track? b&w, 48pg (2 of 4) $3.99 VIVID COMIX VIVID GIRLS VOLUME 1: SPELLBOUND GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $14.99 VIZ COMICS LLC Magazines ANIMERICA VOLUME 12 #10 OCTOBER 2004 The #1 Source for Domestic Anime, Manga, and more! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what’s new in Japan and what’s arriving in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, model kits, J-Pop music, anime soundtracks, and more! Remember, if it’s anime in America, it’s gotta be Animerica! Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.99 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 7 #10 OCTOBER 2004 America’s Only Shôjo Manga Magazine! Shojo represents the future of manga! Its concentration on beautiful art, impressionistic symbolism, character-driven stories, and spectacular layout is the cutting edge of the manga medium and has garnered not only its originally intended female readership, but also a male readership who are “ahead of the curve” when it comes to sophisticated manga storytelling! And Animerica Extra is on the very blade-tip of the cutting edge with four of the most diverse and exciting stories serialized every month! With information-packed features and columns, Animerica Extra readers know the best and most up-to-date info in shojo! (CAUT: 3) b&w, 168pg, b&w $4.99 SHONEN JUMP VOLUME 2 #11 NOVEMBER 2004 The World’s Most Popular Manga! 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! Yu-Gi-Oh!: Over 60 Pages! As “Dark Master” Bakura makes his last-ditch effort to kill the player-characters, the fate of Yugi and his friends rests on a single die roll! Shaman King: Over 60 Pages! Yoh fights an army of skeletons and their master, the mad necromancer Faust VIII! Dragon Ball Z: Cell vs. Goku! Will their battle tear the entire Earth apart? Naruto: The final question of the Junior Ninja Selection Exam is revealed - but with a catch. If Naruto and his friends can’t answer it, they lose the chance to become ninja... for the rest of their lives! Yu Yu Hakusho: The Underworld sends Yusuke and Kuwabara to rescue a beautiful ice spirit from a greedy millionaire. But to do it, they’ll have to take down the demonic bodyguards known as the Brokers of Darkness! One Piece: Pirate chefs? Why not? Luffy and his new pirate crew face off against the seafaring Three Cooks! Hikaru No Go: Settling in to their respective middle schools, Hikaru and Akira continue to practice their Go skills. For Hikaru, Go is becoming an interesting hobby to learn more about. For Akira, practice makes perfect... or does it? (CAUT: 3) b&w, 352pg $4.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHONEN JUMP VOLUME 2 #1 JANUARY 2004 The World’s Most Popular Manga! 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! (CAUT: 3) b&w, 352pg $4.95 Graphic Novels NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all Viz Graphic Novels are (CAUT: 3) Available only in the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. ANGEL SANCTUARY VOLUME 4 TP by Kaori Yuki Setsuna Mudo is a mixed-up high-school student who had gotten up on the wrong side of God. He is the reincarnation of an angel who has rebelled against heaven. Now the Angels want him dead, the demons want him to lead the revolution, and he just wants a clue to how the world works. Sara, Setsuna’s beloved sister, is dead, and Tokyo is an instant away from being utterly destroyed — and this chapter of Setsuna’s life is just beginning. Meanwhile, the worst angel in the nine spheres is about to make a power grab and take control of heaven! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 B.B. EXPLOSION VOLUME 3 TP by Yasue Imai For star-struck teenagers living in Okinawa, the first step to fame and fortune is an appearance on an American Idol-like TV show called Boom Boom. If they can wangle their way onto this weekly program, they have a shot to become Japan’s next big thing. But before that can even happen, these popstar wannabes must first enroll in the big city’s actor’s school where competition between classmates is ruthless and highly competitive. With the help of her guardian angel, a gargoyle-like statue named Cesar, little Airi begins taking classes at the school. Sure, she wants a future in showbiz, but she also wants to fall in love and overcome her father’s disapproval. No matter what, Airi is determined to make her dreams come true! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 BANANA FISH VOLUME 4 TP—SECOND EDITION by Akimi Yoshida Vice City: New York in the 80s… Nature made Ash Lynx beautiful; nurture made him a cold ruthless killer. A child runaway brought up as the adopted heir, hatchet man, and sex toy of “Papa” Dino Golzine, the East Coast’s Corsican crime lord, Ash is now at the rebellious age of seventeen — forsaking the kingdom of power and riches held out by the devil who raised him, preferring a code he can live with among a small but loyal gang of street thugs. But his “Papa” can’t simply let him go — not when the hideous secret that drove Ash’s older brother mad in Vietnam has suddenly fallen into his insatiably ambitious hands. It’s exactly the wrong time for Eiji Okamura, a pure-hearted young photographer from Japan, to arrive in NYC and make Ash Lynx’s acquaintance... and fall with him into the bloody whirlpool of pride, greed, lust and wrath unleashed by the enigma code-named Banana Fish... MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 BASARA VOLUME 8 TP by Yumi Tamura The attempt to rescue Tatara’s mother was a disaster. Warned by Asagi, General Kazan set up an ambush. Although Kazan died, so did many of “Tatara’s” allies. Not only did Sarasa fail to rescue her mother, she was blinded. Can Sarasa regain her clarity when she has lost her vision? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 BASTARD!! VOLUME 5 TP—SECOND EDITION by Kazushi Hagiwara Dark Schneider is dead! As the corpse of the 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! Come back, Dark Schneider! The world needs you! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $9.95 BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: LAST ORDER VOLUME 4 —ANGEL OF PROTEST TP by Yukito Kishiro Alita stages a unique protest to save children from becoming cannon fodder, unwittingly competes in a tournament designed to pit insurgents against each other to cull them from the population, and dies! But only symbolically. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 BEET THE VANDEL BUSTER VOLUME 1 TP by Riku Sanjo & Koji Inada Beet The Vandel Buster takes place during “The Dark Century,” an age where demons known as “Vandels” are unleashing monsters that terrorize people throughout the world. To rid the world of all the Vandels, Beet, a boy from the remote region known as “Uncruz”, endures three years of training and sets out on his quest to defeat the Vandels. Hidden at his chest, Beet carries with him five supreme weapons called Saiga, inherited from five Vandel Busters (including his brother Zenon). Together with his childhood friend Poala, Beet begins his journey as a Vandel Buster, destined to one day become the king of adventures. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $7.95 BLEACH VOLUME 3 TP by Tite Kubo It’s the anniversary of Masaki’s death, and the entire Kurosaki clan, along with former Soul Reaper Rukia Kuchiki, head to the cemetery to pay their respects to Masaki. Sleeping demons rarely ever stay still and pretty soon Ichigo confronts the Grand Fisher, the Hollow that may be responsible for his mother’s demise. This and more in the latest, action-packed volume of Tite Kubo’s manga smash-hit BLEACH. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BIG O VOLUME 6 TP by Hitoshi Ariga In Paradigm City, the past is gone, and the future is the only thing that matters. But something unexpected happens to make him re-evaluate his outlook. On the day that Dorothy Wayneright disappears, Roger realizes that the past is indeed a very important part of his life. Dorothy’s ravaged robotic body is eventually found and retrieved but her memory circuits have been stolen. Thus starts a chain of events that will eventually reveal the deepest secrets of Paradigm City! (JAN042807) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 *********************** BOYS OVER FLOWERS—HANA YORI DANGO VOLUME 8 TP by Yoko Kamio Could Tsukushi Makino really fall under Tsukasa Domyoji’s spell? Desire and jealously walk hand in hand as the crazed Tsukasa seeks revenge on behalf of Tsukushi. Rui Hanazawa surprises everyone with his return from France. Just when you think Tsukasa’s mixture of cruelty and compassion is as perplexing as ever. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CASTLE IN THE SKY GRAPHIC NOVELS by Hayao Miyazaki A legend of the days of the first flying machines, where fantastic adventure takes to the air in search of the Castle In The Sky! Pirates greedy for treasure, and secret agents hungry for power, are both chasing Sheeta, a young girl who wears a mysterious blue stone around her neck. The stone’s power makes Sheeta defy gravity — and float down into the life of Pazu, a tough young orphan boy inventor. What ancient secrets link Sheeta’s stone to the incredible dangers and mysteries of the Castle in the Sky? VOL. 1 (STAR18966)?SC, 164pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR19021)?SC, 164pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR19363)?SC, 164pg. b&w $9.95 VOL. 4 (STAR19518)?SC, 164pg, b&w $9.95 ************************ DRAGON BALL Z VOLUME 17 TP by Akira Toriyama Now in his Perfect Form, Cell is stronger than any creature alive — even the muscled-out new form of the mighty Saiyans. Finding no competition on Earth, Cell invades a TV studio and gives the world an ultimatum: produce a fighter who can beat him in one-on- one combat, or he will methodically slaughter every living thing! But does the human race…or even the Saiyan race…have a champion who can go up against Cell? Plus the alternate-timeline story of Trunks’ origin! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 15 TP by Akira Toriyama Cell— a bio-engineered monstrosity designed to become the ultimate weapon — has been awakened! Now stronger than ever after fusing with Kami-Sama, Piccolo challenges Cell while the Super Saiyans undergo unimaginable training in a room where one year passes for every day outside. But Cell’s true goal is to merge with Androids #17 and #18, which will increase its strength exponentially. As Cell becomes ever stronger, Piccolo has only one chance: destroy #17 and #18 before Cell can merge with them… or no force on Earth will stand a chance! (JAN042809) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $7.95 ************************ FLAME OF RECCA VOLUME 8 TP by Nobuyuki Anzai Watch out! There’s trouble brewing within the ranks of Team Hokage. When Recca catches sweet Yanagi on a midnight stroll with Tokiya, he erupts in a flame of jealousy. The fiery ninja and the cool water swordsman have never been the best of friends and now they’re clawing at each other’s throats at the worst possible time. The pair’s tenuous alliance is coming apart at the seams just as they are about to face their next foe in the on- going Urabutosatsujin tournament. Everyone knows fire and water don’t mix. Now the question remains: Will Recca and Tokiya be able to put their differences aside in order to save themselves from certain death? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 FUSHIGI YUGI VOLUME 12 TP by Yu Watase A god is summoned, a wish granted, and all is not right with Miaka Yûki! The good empire of Hong-Nan is overrun with enemies; Celestial Warrior powers are useless; and Miaka finds herself back in the real world unable to help her friends! Can a young woman transform herself from a priestess back into a simple girlfriend? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 FUSHIGI YUGI, VOLUME 4: BANDIT TP—SECOND EDITION by Yu Watase Miaka Yûki is an ordinary teen who is suddenly transported into the world of a book. To save her newly adoptive country of Hong-Nan, she must scour the nation for the remaining three of the seven Celestial Warriors who will help her in her quest. But the search takes Miaka into the lair of bandits, and to a plague-cursed town where she has to die to survive! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GYO VOLUME 1 TP by Junji Ito Young couple Tadashi and Kaori are on vacation in Okinawa… but their holiday is cut short when a strange, legged fish appears on the scene… harbinger of a mounting, walking horror from the sea! (STAR19421) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $12.95 GYO VOLUME 2 TP by Junji Ito The terrifying conclusion! Can Tadashi save the horribly mutated Kaori from a fate Worse than death — or can he even save himself? And even if Kaori can be rushed to Doctor Koyanagi’s in time, will the treatment prove worse than the disease? All will be revealed — as well as the final, stinking secrets of the “walking fish of Okinawa!” Plus: a bonus Ito short-story masterpiece! (DEC032757) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $12.95 ************************ HIKARU NO GO VOLUME 2 TP by Yumi Hotta & Takeshi Obata Volume 1 left off with Hikaru half-heartedly going to a school festival and finding a pick- up game of GO with Kimihiro Tsutsui. This sets off a chain of events that introduces Hikaru and Sai to a new world of people. Meet Tetsuo Kaga, a Shogi punk, the sophisticated members of the Kiao GO Club and the optimistic few of the Haze GO Club in this new volume of Hikaru No Go. As enticing as the GO games are, the upcoming tournaments and behind-the-scenes politics will also leave quite an impression. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $7.95 INU-YASHA VOLUME 19 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Kagome is a modern Japanese high-school girl. Never the type to believe in myths and legends, her world-view dramatically changes when, one day, she’s pulled out of her own world and into another! There, in Japan’s ancient past, Kagome discovers that more than a few of those dusty old legends are true, and that her destiny is linked to one legendary creature in particular—the doglike half-demon called Inu-Yasha! And it’s the same strange trick of fate that ties them both to the Shikon Jewel, or “Jewel of Four Souls,” of which even the smallest shard can give the user unimaginable power. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $8.95 INU-YASHA ANI-MANGA VOLUME 5 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Animation from the hit TV series presented in comic-book form! When Inuyasha temporarily loses his powers, he must rely on his friends for help when they face a demon-in-sheep’s-clothing who steals several shards of the Shikon jewel! Inuyasha’s vulnerable state makes him more affectionate towards Kagome, as well. Back in Kaede’s village, an evil witch defiles Lady Kikyo’s grave and steals her ashes… but for what purpose? Fearing the worst, Inuyasha and the others set off to recover Kikyo’s remains… Sango’s brother Kohaku has been freed of Naraku’s spell — or has he?! With Kagome’s life in danger, Inu-Yasha and the others set out after her. But who is more to blame for the deception — Naraku for causing it, or Inu-Yasha for believing it? If Kohaku is truly to become himself again, first he must face the horror he himself has committed. But can Sango ever forgive the death of their parents at her little brother’s hand...? SC, 5x7, 216pg, FC $11.95 MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 7 TP—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi Finally, Mr. Ichinose makes an appearance in the series. A shouting match over a sweater from Kozue sends Kyoko — and Yusaku — over the edge. Yusaku ends up in the hospital and has two unexpected visitors. His cute cousin comes to nurse him and Kyoko’s other suitor, Mitaka, ends up being his roommate. Yusaku’s problems aren’t over when he’s discharged — he has to deal with Kyoko and his school absences. SC, 5x7, 240pg, b&w $9.95 MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO VOLUME 1 TP by Hayao Miyazaki Eleven year old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei are overjoyed about moving into a historic country house with their dad – but the girls don’t realize what a delightful adventure that awaits them there. While exploring their sprawling home and the beautiful rural area that surrounds it, Satsuki and Mei meet Granny, a sweet old woman, and her timid grandson Kanta. They also experience first hand the magic of the Soot Sprites, mysterious creatures that live in the walls, and discover a huge camphor tree that just might be enchanted... SC, 152pg, b&w $9.99 MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO VOLUME 2 TP by Hayao Miyazaki Spunky sisters Satsuki and Mei are adjusting to their fascinating new country home — and to life without their mother, who is recovering in a nearby hospital. Satsuki makes plenty of friends at her new school, but Mei, who is too young, has to stay behind. One afternoon, she follows a funny-looking creature to the trunk of an ancient camphor tree and enters the whimsical world of Totoro, a magical forest creature. Will Dad and Satsuki believe her story? SC, 152pg, b&w $9.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 7 TP—SECOND EDITION by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Series co-creator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto’s personal interpretation of the Evangelion characters and story is sure to intrigue new and old fans alike. In 2015, the “Angels” have returned, and Shinji Ikari, a fourteen year-old child of the new Earth, is forced by his father Gendo-commander of the secret organization NERV-to pilot the monstrous biomechanical weapon called “Evangelion” to match the Angels’ fearsome power. Shinji’s breaking point has now come, and he resigns in fury, making to depart even as the mighty Angel Zeruel smashes towards NERV HQ. Kaji, who has put such doubts in his mind, may also be the only one who can convince Shinji to return; for his own, and very dark personal reasons... NGE Vol. 7 contains a Japanese sound FX glossary plus a special bonus essay on the intriguing Biblical references of Evangelion! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 PROJECT ARMS VOLUME 6 TP by Ryoji Minagawa & Kyoichi Nanatsuki Ryo, Hayato, Takeshi, and Kei are Arms—kids implanted with nanotech limb enhancements that cause them to transform into grotesquely deformed and out of control superweapons. As they attempt to uncover the mysteries of their past, the latest group of superagents to come after them are the chillingly cruel Red Caps with their most deadly strategy—the vicious “snark hunt.” Desperate and chased to the brink of death, Hayato Shingu undergoes a transformation of sublime proportions. SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH RANMA 1/2, VOLUME 9 TP?SECOND 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! (FEB042759) SC, 5x7, 200pg, 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! (FEB042758) SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.95 ************************** RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 7 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki The Shinsengumi — fearsome and formidable protectors of the Shôgunate, with whom Kenshin did battle during the final days of the Meiji Restoration. One man in particular— Saitô Hajime, captain of the third unit — lingers in Kenshin’s mind. Now an officer of the law and known as “Fujita Gorô,” Saitô arrives on the steps of the Kamiya Dojo, challenging Kenshin to a duel that will force a reawakening of Kenshin’s own past. But the confrontation with Saitô is just the beginning of something much larger, something that will involve the future of the new Japan. SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 8 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki In the 11th year of Meiji, on the day marked in the Western calendar as May 14th, time once again began to flow. The shocking mid-day murder of Department of Internal Affairs Chief Ôkubo a fait accompli, Kenshin leaves for Kyoto, scene of chaos and bloodshed — against the wishes of nearly everyone who knows him as the gentle “rurouni.” Awaiting him there is Shishio Makoto, the hitokiri who replaced the cold-eyed assassin Himura Battôsai once he forswore further killing and took up the reversed-blade sakabatô. But does Kenshin go to Kyoto for a duel... or for a death-match?! SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUMES 1-4 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki Also a hit anime series, Rurouni Kenshin is beloved by fans around the world for its mix of historical detail, spectacular battles and, of course, romantic comedy. The “Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story” begins in these new editions from Viz! VOL. 1 (STAR20131)?SC, b&w $7.95 VOL. 2 (OCT032813)?SC, b&w $7.95 VOL. 3 (NOV032660)?SC, b&w $7.95 VOL. 4 (JAN042826)?SC, b&w $7.95 ************************** SAIKANO VOLUME 2 TP by Shin Takahashi Shuji and Chise are high school seniors in a small town. They have just started dating thanks to the matchmaking of their mutual friend, Akemi. Meanwhile, the city of Sapporo is attacked from the air. However, a counterattack by Japan’s military saves the city from total destruction. Soon after this attack, Shuji discovers that Chise has been engineered by the government so that she can transform herself into a powerful weapon when she is summoned on a mission... SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w $9.95 SENSUAL PHRASE VOLUME 4 TP by Mayu Shinjo Up until recently, Lucifer has been the hottest band on the radio. The combination of Sakuya’s good looks and Aine’s sexy lyrics has shot them straight to the top of the hit parade. But that’s all about to change. A new group by the name of Jesus is creeping up the charts. They’ve got the tunes and the sex appeal to rival even Lucifer’s scorching popularity. It’s the ultimate battle of the bands: Jesus vs. Lucifer! Who rocks harder?!? MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SPIRITED AWAY TP’S by Hayao Miyazaki Spirited Away is the story of Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl in the midst of a move to the suburbs, who wanders into a mysterious town and finds an "other world" of gods and monsters, ruled over by a witch. (CAUT: 3) VOL. 1 (STAR16899) $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR18001) $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR17594) $9.95 VOL. 4 (STAR17696) $9.95 VOL. 5 (STAR17954) $9.95 ******************* TUXEDO GIN VOLUME 8 TP by Tokihiko Matsuura Ginji Kusanagi has been reincarnated into a penguin so that he can remain close to Minako Sasebo, the love of his life. But will love be able to bloom between a beautiful girl and a boxing penguin? In this volume, Gin-chan the penguin plays cupid for a couple of kids in puppy love. And then, Gin-chan learns more about himself and his own predicament when he meets a kindred spirit in an osprey who has also been reincarnated from a human! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 1 GN by Yudetamago Kid Muscle isn’t anybody’s idea of a hero. Lazy and cowardly, he’s more interested in snacking than fighting. But he’s also the son of legendary intergalactic wrestler King Muscle - and when evil threatens the galaxy, the Kid’s true muscles bulge through! An gang of evil wrestlers called the DMP is trashing the Earth, squashing innocent citizens and laughing at all efforts to stop their reign of terror. Obviously, Kid Muscle has only one choice: organize a wrestling gang of his own to destroy the DMP and set things right. But before they can take on the DMP, Kid Muscle and his new partners must prove their mettle by defeating the most renowned fighters in the known universe. For Kid Muscle, that means taking down the one wrestler he never wanted to face in the ring: dear old Dad! RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #1 (JAN042829) SC, 5x7, 228pg, b&w $7.95 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 2 GN by Yudetamago Dial Bolic, the human cell phone with the psychologically devastating Trauma Call. The Pumpinator, who can transform himself into a giant sneaker and stomp his adversaries into the mat. Sunshine, who has vowed to train the meanest, nastiest wrestlers in the universe, and his proteges, the Nightmare Twins. Welcome to wrestling, Ultimate style. When Kid Muscle and his friends agreed to take down the evil wrestling organization known as the DMP, they had no idea what they were in for. Now they’re facing members of the DMP for the first time, and it’s not a pretty view. If the Kid wants to walk out of the ring alive, he’ll have to think fast. He’ll have to bust out unthinkable new moves. And he’ll have to fight dirty. Reeeeeal dirty. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #3 (MAR042887) SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH UZUMAKI VOLUME 1 TP by Junji Ito When normal citizens become obsessed with the ever-reducing shape of the spiral, strange accidents begin to happen that have Kirie, and her sensitive boyfriend Shuichi, puzzled and frightened. Now, with the spiral phenomenon spreading and the body count rising, Kirie and Shuichi must fight its growing number of followers or die trying! These graphic novels collect the serialized stories that appeared in the Pulp anthology. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR14753)—SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2 (STARSTAR15865)—SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 3 (STAR16781)—SC, 5x7, 260pg, b&w $16.95 ************************* VAGABOND VOLUME 15 TP by Takehiko Inoue Miyamoto Musashi is destined to be Japan’s most celebrated samurai, a man revered as a sword-saint. But every great warrior needs a worthy rival and Sasaki Kojiro with his deadly “swallow cut” is destined to be Musashi’s legendary opponent in the most well known duel in Japanese history. This volume depicts Kojiro as a young boy experiencing his first taste of blood and death. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 VIDEO GIRL AI VOLUME 9: CUT SCENES TP by Masakazu Katsura To become human, Ai must make a man fall in love with her. Yota is the only guy for Ai, but he only has eyes for Moemi, and Ai’s tape is running out! Suddenly the scenes of Ai’s memories come flooding back, and the real risk is painfully clear. Can Ai make Yota sacrifice the only thing he has ever wanted for the one thing that will keep her alive? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 VIDEO GIRL AI VOLUME 3: RECALL—SECOND EDITION by Masakazu Katsura When Ai falls in love with Yota — emotions that are forbidden for Video Girls — Ai’s creator recalls her tape completely! Yota must travel to the hazardous video world and battle past physical and psychological hardship in order to prove his love for Ai. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 VIDEO GIRL AI VOLUME 4: OFF-LINE—SECOND EDITION by Masakazu Katsura Ai has been taken out of her creator’s video world and is now a bootleg Video Girl. While Ai was gone, Yota started a romance with his cute classmate Nobuko. But that may be the least of Ai’s worries — her creator is still trying to erase her! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.99 WHISTLE! VOLUME 1 TP by Daisuke Higuchi Banned from his school’s soccer team for being too short, Sho Kazamatsuri decides there’s only one thing left to do: switch schools! But even a change in scenery doesn’t help this David Becham-wannabe. On campus, he is mistakenly introduced to everyone as a hotshot soccer player. When the truth is revealed, Sho drops out of school in total disgrace. Now on his own, the spunky teenager must work twice as hard to make his dreams come true. He wants to play soccer so bad he’s willing to hustle day and night to make it happen. Packed with action, humor and teenage kicks, Whistle! is a must-read for dreamers (and soccer fans) of all ages! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $7.95 YU YU HAKUSHO VOLUME 5 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi Yusuke Urameshi was just another street punk until he died in an unexpected act of self- sacrifice… and came back. Now he’s the Underworld’s official supernatural detective, charged with keeping the peace between the mortal and immortal realms. That peace has been shattered. A gang of demons called the Four Beasts is infecting humanity with a swarm of nasty supernatural brain bugs. The only way to control the bugs is with an enchanted whistle… and the only way to the whistle is straight through the Four Beasts! Yusuke and his fellow delinquent Kuwabara have descended into the Underworld to do a little exterminating, but two human teenagers can’t take down the toughest demonic criminals on the supernatural plane! Good thing they’ve got backup… SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $7.95 ZATCH BELL VOLUME 1 GN by Makoto Raiku Kiyomaro Takaminé is a brilliant junior high student whose inflated ego (and tendency to blow the grading curve) has made him a major target for teasing at school. So his father sends him a bizarre birthday present — a strange little boy named Gash — to help him make friends and reform his bad attitude. Gash brings with him a mysterious red volume of spells, and Kiyomaro discovers that Gash has magic powers that are unleashed by reading from the book! But there are more surprises to come, and Kiyomaro’s destiny is about to change forever! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 WANDERING STAR WANDERING STAR’S THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD OF ROBERT E. HOWARD Traveling from the barbaric kingdoms of Conan and Kull to the haunted jungles of Africa with Solomon Kane, and on to the futuristic planet of Almuric, Robert E. Howard captured the very essence of adventure! Many of today’s best illustrators help provide a glimpse into the life and work of one of the world’s greatest pulp writers. Featuring all- new, exclusive, fully painted work by Gary Gianni, Mike Mignola, Mark Schultz, Scott Gustafson, Glen Orbik, Justin Sweet, Greg Manchess, Jim Silke, Tom Kidd, and others. Also features character bibliographies, rare Robert E. Howard photos, and more. Limited to 3,000 copies. Heavy Stock, Spiral-Bound format. SC, 9x13, 32pg, FC $24.95 WARPTON COMICS THE CONFESSIONAL #1 by Chris McCay & Lee O’Connor Having spent the last 4 million years as an outcast, the Devil has had enough! Tired of his role, and with no desire to act as God's Adversary any longer, he confesses all to a Priest, what else would you do? But why has he decided to quit? Can the Devil quit? What would happen if he does? The balance of the world sits in the hands of a priest. Find out what the priest does, in this special edition one-shot. (CAUT: 4) FC, 40pg $4.50 WCG COMICS ROB HANES ADVENTURES #6 by Randy Reynaldo In his latest adventure, Rob Hanes discovers that even the world’s foremost private investigation agency in the world — his employer, Justice International — isn’t immune to budgetary problems! Hired to find a missing rogue scientist who has gone into hiding in the French Alps, Rob is ordered to cut costs and carefully document all his expenses. In a story that deftly mixes humor with adventure, Rob dodges bullets, a rival French investigator, and an avalanche while trying his best to carry out his mission on a shoestring budget. b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.95 XMOOR STUDIOS GALTOW #1 by Robert Garrett & Patrick David The Earth has been lain waste by countless wars, political uprisings, and depression leaving our children to grow up to the realities of a lifestyle that embraces the martial credos of the Ninja, the Samurai, and the Yakuza. Manipulated by near omnipotent clan houses and fanatics seeking to breed their own universal champions, the anthem of life has just become survival. Thus enter the Lady Jiya, Lord Wu and Keylon Jakes three warriors, who will turn a haven of constant combat upside down, each fighting for reasons that no longer hold precedence in their violent world… Revenge, Love and Honor — Enter a new age of battle… Welcome to the GALTOW! Bi monthly. b&w, 24pg $2.95 PREVIEWS BOOK STORE Looking for spine-tingling suspense, fantastic adventures, head-over-heels romance, gut busting humor, or anything in-between? No need to go to the local book store, you'll find them all between the covers of graphic novels and trade paperbacks...just like the ones shown here! Previews Book Store is pleased to bring you these graphic novel volumes, all of which are available through your local comic shop. Check with your retailer and open a book on comics excitement today! This month Previews Book Store highlights a selection of spooky treats to thrill and chill this Halloween! STRANGEHAVEN: ARCADIA TP by Gary Spencer Millidge Abiogenesis Press Alex Hunter awakens from a car crash only to find himself in the town of Strangehaven — a quaint, deceptively idyllic English village inhabited by an unusual but generally likeable collection of eccentrics and other odd-folk. Here he encounters an Amazonian shaman, a man who claims to be from the planet Nimoi, a woman with talking pets, and the murderous clandestine brotherhood, The Knights Of The Golden Light. While the unusual circumstances of Alex's arrival and the recurring image of a dead woman floating in a fish tank point to something sinister going on in the village, it quickly becomes apparent that Strangehaven possesses a certain odd charm all of its own — and Alex soon falls prey to its influence. An absorbing read for anyone interested in amazingly realistic artwork and the weirdness lurking in small towns, and complemented with an introduction by Cerebus’ own Dave Sim, Strangehaven: Arcadia collects together issues #1-6 of the critically acclaimed and Eisner, Ignatz, and International Horror Guild Award- nominated series. (STAR08110) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $14.95 “As anyone who's ever traveled knows, it's frequently not the ultimate destination that makes the trip worthwhile, but rather the journey itself. Strangehaven is a journey, and a singular and rewarding one at that.” — NinthArt.com “Strangehaven is a place you'll want to visit quite often, though I imagine you'll have nothing but sympathy for the poor sod who has to end up living there.” — Feature Magazine * * * DEMON CITY HUNTER MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Hideyuki Kikuchi ADV Manga From Hideyuki Kikuchi, the master visionary behind such anime thrillers as Vampire Hunter D, Demon City Shinjuku, and Wicked City, comes his latest foray into supernatural manga horror — Demon City Hunter! Enter a world where demons seen only in dreams are real, oceans swallow cities, and the powers of the mind are preferable to guns! It is here in the “Demon City” that Kyoya Izayoi, master of the rare martial art of Nenpo, wields the mythical sword Ashura in defense of beautiful Sayaka Katagiri. As the evil Dark Order and the Super Soldiers of the Special Abilities Task Force clash in a race to find the one believed to be God, Kyoya saves a member of the SATF — and lands himself smack in the middle of turmoil. Meanwhile, members of the Dark Order ambush Sayaka. Can Kyoya slay the beasts and save the girl? Will Kyoya help the SATF defeat the Dark Order and their plan to destroy the world? It’s nature versus the supernatural in Demon City Hunter! (STAR20321) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 “…[Demon City Hunter]…is engrossing and stocked with nifty supernatural action…a worthy read!” — AnimeFringe.com * * * JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC HC by Jhonen Vasquez Slave Labor Graphics Dark and disturbingly funny, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac follows the adventures of Johnny (you can call him Nny), who lives with a pair of styrofoam doughboys that encourage his madness, a wall that constantly needs a fresh coat of blood, and — oh, yeah — his victims in various states of torture. Join Nny as he frightens the little boy next door (Todd, known to fans of Vasquez's work as Squee), thirsts for Cherry Brain Freezies, attempts suicide, draws Happy Noodle Boy, and tries to uncover the meaning of his homicidal existence. Mayhem and violence rule in this collection of issues #1-7 of Jhonen Vasquez's Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, as well as material initially seen only in Carpe Noctem magazine. (STAR12966) HC, 7x10, 168pg, b&w $35.95 “…[Johnny the Homicidal Maniac]…is a brilliantly executed (pun intended), sly, thoughtful, and cynically witty book. Bravo, Vasquez!” — TheOuterRimMagazine “Jhonen Vasquez’ classic [Johnny the Homicidal Maniac] adventures are a favorite among teenage goth fans.” — Indie-Scope.com * * * LITTLE GLOOMY VOLUME 1: IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT TP by Landry Walker & Eric Jones Slave Labor Graphics What happens when your name is Gloomy and you’re the only human girl in a world filled with monsters? How about when your mad scientist ex-boyfriend has sworn to destroy you? And what if your monster friends are all either secretly in love with you, repressing the constant desire to hunt you for food, or loudly proclaiming that they will one day destroy the world? Find out in this haunting volume collecting Little Gloomy issues #1-4, and featuring an introduction by Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick, plus bonus material including a sketchbook section, script excerpts, cover gallery, interview with creators Landry Walker and Eric Jones, character bios, a travel brochure to the world of Frightsylvania, and pin-ups by Dan Bereton, Ted Naifeh, and others! (STAR16944) SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 “This is a wonderful all-ages read, funny, charming, spooky, and entertaining.” — ComicsWorthReading.com “If you like '40s or '50s horror movies a la those Abbott and Costello specials or other ‘more-fun-than-horror’ offerings, then you should definitely check out Little Gloomy, because it is indescribable fun with just a little touch of spooky.” — SequentialTart.com * * * WARREN ELLIS' DARK BLUE GN by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Avatar Press Violent, disturbed cop Frank Christchurch has too many problems. He has a partner who's convinced he's mentally ill, a commanding officer on smack, and a killer whom no one else seems to want to catch. The pressure of his savage life is triggering murderous outbursts and hallucinations. Frank Christchurch is on the way down. And he might take everyone with him. Nothing is as it seems. Collected for the first time in one volume, Warren Ellis' critically acclaimed Dark Blue is now available as a deluxe graphic novel illustrated by Jacen Burrows with full gray tones! (STAR13064) MATURE READERS SC, 72pg, b&w $8.95 “Warren Ellis is one of the most prolific and popular writers of comics and graphic novels in the world today.” — TheAlienOnline * * * WARREN ELLIS’ SCARS TP by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Avatar Press How much of a monster do you have to become to hunt monsters? John Cain has been working Homicide long enough to get hard to pretty much anything; even wrenching personal loss. Today, it all gets too much. Today, he’s assigned something that finally breaks through his defenses — a child killing that hits horribly close to home. Until now, he's been a good cop, a cop who goes by procedure because it's the best way to ensure that scum go to prison. Today, he makes the parents of the victim a chilling promise. He will find the killer using any means necessary. And the killer will not get away with it. Whatever happens! This volume collects all six issues of the grim and gritty noir piece, Scars, produced by the acclaimed team behind Dark Blue and Bad World. (DEC032186) SC, 160pg, b&w $17.99 “This is not a fun Pop comic, not a carefully planned statement, and not a widescreen genre bender. It’s a very dark homicide case with a true emotional core.” — MoviePoopShoot.com “Scars is the most grounded, unrelenting horror comic of the last few years.” — RobotFist.com * * * CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER: COLLECTED BEST TP by Various Checker Book Publishing Group Neil Gaiman and Alex Ross are among the heavyweights who contributed to this landmark comic book anthology based on the horror classic, Hellraiser, initially published by Epic from 1989 to 1993. Featuring short stories in the Hellraiser milieu written and illustrated by the leading lights in the comic book industry including Colleen Doran, Dave McKean, Mike Mignola, and Scott Hampton, this series shocked and entertained millions of comics and Clive Barker fans. Checker Book Publishing collects for the first time the best of these fantastic variations on Barker’s nightmare vision into a single full-color trade paperback collection. A must have for Hellraiser, Clive Barker, and quality comics fans. (STAR16237) SC, 232pg, FC $21.95 “At its heart, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Collected Best is a fascinating look at the early work of some of the current comic book industry’s finest talents.” — FeoAmante.com “For all of you that followed Hellraiser religiously during its brief stint as a hot commodity in the late 80's/early 90's, this first collection of the comic series is a God send.” — Creature-Corner.com * * * BRIDE OF DEIMOS VOLUME 7 GN by Etsuko Ikeda & Yuho Ashibe Comicsone.com Condemned by the gods, two love-struck siblings are banished from the peaks of Mount Olympus — the brother, Deimos, cast into the form of a demon, while his sister, Tsukiko, is imprisoned in the ocean deep for all eternity. That is until, centuries later, Deimos finds a body for his sister’s lingering essence to inhabit: Minako, a high school girl who resembles his beloved sister. However, the demon soon falls deeply in love with Minako, severing the pact. Her rage stoked by jealousy, Tsukiko sends Death and Onis (two Japanese ghosts) to take the girl's life! Ikeda and Ashibe have crafted a dark, brooding tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and possession that resembles a horror anthology, with each chapter providing a different frightful foray, yet intricately linked through the common thread of Minako and her demonic benedict, Deimos. In Volume 7 of this haunting series, a seemingly lifeless manikin seeks revenge aboard a Japanese cruise liner, while Venus makes another devious move to reclaim her lost love. (JAN042236) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 “Bride of Deimos is the stuff of pure gothic romance: murders, betrayals, corpses, furtive love affairs, waifish maidens, beautiful but doomed young men, ghosts, haunted mansions, and magical transformations heap themselves into a book that wouldn't be out of place in a Victorian penny dreadful.” — SequentialTart “Originally published in Japan in 1975, and now translated into English, this story retains all its power to chill.” — Publishers Weekly * * * GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 4: H.P. LOVECRAFT TP by Various Eureka Productions This fourth in a series of books presenting graphic adaptations for readers of all ages, Graphic Classics: H.P. Lovecraft editor Tom Pomplun pays homage to the controversial writer with a selection of comics, fiction, and poetry, with abundant graphics by a diverse crew of illustrators including Richard Corben, Rick Geary, Todd Schorr, Matt Howarth, Maxon Crumb, Tom Sutton, Dominique Signoret, and Gerry Alanguilan. Featuring an introduction by Gahan Wilson, this volume collects George Kuchar's 1975 comics biography of the early-twentieth-century horror writer, graphic novelized adaptations of several Lovecraft stories including “Herbert West: Reanimator,” “The Shadow Out of Time,” “The Outsider,” “The Terrible Old Man,” “The Cats of Ulthar,” some original comics stories based on Lovecraftian lore, and a 36-stanza epic poem, “Fungi from Yuggoth,” illustrated by 17 contemporary cartoonists of the macabre. (STAR17188) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 “Installment number four in the Graphic Classics line of literary comic adaptations is, like any such experiment, everything a fan would expect, and more…” — Rue Morgue “If you're a fan of H.P. Lovecraft, this is a must-have, and if you're not, this book will make you one. Nab your copy now before horrible, grasping tentacles beat you to it.” — Knights of the Dinner Table * * * GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 7: BRAM STOKER TP by Various Eureka Productions Dracula is one of the most celebrated of horror stories, blazing the way in a field that, for over a century later, instills both fear and fascination, and continues to grow in popularity. Despite being his most recognized work by far, Bram Stoker scribed a plethora of other short stories and novels. Graphic Classics: Bram Stoker serves up an excellent collection of illustrated stories by this Grandmaster of horror, including “Lair of the White Worm” and five more tales of terror, fantasy, and humor, plus two excerpts from Dracula, and a bonus Dracula Gallery illustrated by 15 exceptional visionaries. (STAR19703) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 “Genuinely disturbing and never lacking in imagination, Stoker's yarns make gripping reading.” — Grovel.org.uk “This volume is a triumph for Graphic Classics and a Halloween gift to horror fans everywhere.” — CountGore.com * * * 30 DAYS OF NIGHT TP by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith IDW Publishing Your days are numbered! In 30 Days of Night, an isolated Alaskan town, plunged into a wintry night that lasts for 30 days each year, is descended upon by a cadre of bloodthirsty vampires bent on an uninterrupted orgy of relentless carnage and destruction. Only the small town's husband-and-wife Sheriff team stand between the survivors and certain death! This trade paperback edition collects all three issues of the blood-chilling mini- series, and includes eight all-new story pages and Steve Niles’ original script for the first issue. (STAR18231) SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $17.99 “30 Days of Night is a short, sharp, shocker of a horror tale with an original premise and a Matterhorn-sized mountain of tension.” — Maxim Magazine “Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith understand the terror of darkness; there's no better way to describe just why 30 Days of Night is so terrifying!” — iComics.com * * * DARK DAYS TP by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith IDW Publishing Stella Olemaun, her life forever altered by the vampires' assault on Barrow, Alaska, and the death of her sheriff husband who sacrificed himself to save the town from the feeding frenzy, re-dedicates herself to wiping out vampires and alerting the world to their shadowed existence in this direct sequel to the critically acclaimed 30 Days of Night. Featuring an introduction by screenwriter Eric Red (Hitcher, Near Dark), this volume collects all six flat-out-terrifying issues of Dark Days, reaffirming the dominance of Niles and Templesmith over the realm of illustrated horror fiction. (FEB042467) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.99 “…[Dark Days]…is another fine horror tour de force that brings vampire tales well into the 21st century.” — WellRedPress.com “With a painted look that is sure to cause goose-bumps and chills, pick up a copy of this entertaining and creepy read for a chilly dark night.” — ThingsFromAnotherWorld.com * * * VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE VOLUME 1 TP by Rafael Nieves, Vince Locke, Kirk Van Wormer, & Andy Bennett Moonstone Books Enter a dark, alluring, terrifying world where hidden agendas, political powerplays, secret trysts, and self preservation are part of everyday existence in this thrillogy of emotional, macabre, and blood-sucking tales that will leave you breathless, rooted in the noir/goth White Wolf Publishing universe of Vampire: the Masquerade! This volume contains the critically acclaimed first three graphic novels based on the White Wolf role-playing game: Toreador, Nosferatu, and Ventrue. Perfect Halloween fare for any kind of bloody reading tastes! (STAR19674) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $16.95 “…Moonstone Books have recruited some solid talent to tell some stories that range in tone from just plain fun to thoroughly haunting.” — TheFourthRail.com * * * THE BLAIR WITCH CHRONICLES TP by Various Oni Press Following the 1999 release of Artisan Pictures' The Blair Witch Project, the world became aware of an urban legend birthed in the dark forests of Burkittsville, Maryland. The Blair Witch Project was a chilling and innovative example of horror cinema, but it was only a p