PREVIEWS VOL. XIV #8 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS BEST OF THE STAR SYSTEM HOLIDAY 2004 This big holiday edition features some of the top items from our Star System backlist service! Looking for that perfect Holiday gift? Are friends and family wondering what you would like for the holidays? Hand ’em a copy! It's like having your letter to Santa written for you! Catalog, 8x11, FC $0.75 PREVIEWS #10 (OCTOBER 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 December 2004 through February 2005! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #14 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 October issue features items scheduled to ship in December 2004! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #10 (OCTOBER 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 September 2004 for items on sale in December 2004. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #10 (OCTOBER 2004) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST VOLUME 2 TPB VARIOUS (W/A) and MATT KINDT (Cover) On sale November 10, SC, 160pg, FC, 5 3/8" x 8 3/8", $17.95 Following in the footsteps of the massively successful Volume One, the second volume of Michael Chabon Presents the Amazing Adventures of the Escapist collects issues three and four of the likewise popular quarterly series. Among the stories in this volume: “To Reign in Hell” by Brian K. Vaughan and Roger Petersen; “Heil and Fear Well” by Marv Wolfman, Joe Staton, and R. Sikoryak; “The Trial of Judy Dark” by Kevin McCarthy and Dean Haspiel; “The EscapeNot” by Paul Hornschemeier; “Escapist 2966” by Stuart Moore and Steve Conley; “The Boy Who Would Be the Escapist” by Kevin McCarthy and C. Scott Morse; and “Chain reaction” by Matt Kindt. Plus historical text by Roy Thomas and a bevy of pinups by Mike Mignola, John Cassaday, Farel Dalrymple, Jim Mahfood, and more! • Pages featured (right) are from both issue #4 and Volume 2 of the trade. MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #4 STUART MOORE (W), KEVIN McCARTHY (W), ROY THOMAS (W), MATT KINDT (W/A), SCOTT MORSE (A), STEVE CONLEY (A), and more. JOHN CASSADAY (Cover) On sale October 13, SC, 80pg, FC, 7”x10”, $8.95 The Champion of Liberation triumphantly reappears at center stage! This classic character and his web of intriguing associates have been foiling diabolical evildoers since 1940, and in dozens of different “captivating” incarnations. The Master of Elusion, empowered by popular interest in Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer-winning account of his creators, has evaded the shackles of history! In our fourth fabulous issue, writer Stuart Moore (Lone) teams up with Astounding Space Thrills creator Steve Conley to present a glimpse of the future in “Escapist 3966”! Indie favorite Scott Morse beautifully illustrates Kevin McCarthy’s story, “The Boy Who Would Be the Escapist,” and Matt Kindt, creator of the critically celebrated Mephisto and Pistolwhip, shares the find of the decade with faithful fans: “Chain Reaction,” a long-lost Escapist story that should never have existed! Also included for our lifelong enthusiasts and comics history buffs are the fascinating reflections of Roy Thomas, veteran comics scribe, on the Silver Age glory days of the Escapist. • Featuring cover art by the phenomenal John Cassaday! CONAN #9 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), THOMAS YEATES (A), DAVID STEWART (C) LEINIL FRANCIS YU (Cover) On sale October 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The second story arc in the monthly Conan begins here, with new cover artist Leinil Francis Yu! In the first arc, Conan discovered the horrible secrets of Hyperborea, a land he imagined to be wondrous and beautiful. Now he ventures into an even more treacherous setting—civilization. The world of bar fights and women opens up to the barbarian, and he realizes that it’s possible to thrive even in a world that disgusts you. However, powerful forces take note of Conan, and one of the greatest evils in the ancient world is about to enter his life. • “[Conan] is one of the best written and most beautifully illustrated works currently being produced; that is based on a character with strong literary tradition and previous comic success doesn’t hurt either. To this point, the creators have stuck closely to the classic stories of Robert E. Howard. The care for the original material is apparent, and major reason why this series is a must read.” —411mania.com CONAN AND THE DAUGHTERS OF MIDORA (one-shot) JIMMY PALMIOTTI (W) and MARK TEXEIRA (A) On sale October 6, FC, 48pg, $4.99 Jimmy Palmiotti and Mark Texeira team up for a stunning 48-page Conan oneshot, the first side project to complement the successful monthly series. A king’s favorite daughter is kidnapped by his sorceror advisor, and only Conan can save the girl—with the aid of the second daughter, who the king won’t consider as a successor to the throne. Harsh terrain and the wizard’s horde of zombie warriors—and other treachery—stand between Conan and the beautiful young heiress. Fan favorite Mark Texeira delivers stunning art in this high-adventure one-shot, written and inked by Jimmy Palmiotti, one of the creative forces behind the original Marvel Knights, and co-creator of Beautiful Killer and The Pro, among many other hit titles. This is the hard-drinking, bare-knuckled, older Conan, in a story set years later than the events in the current ongoing series. THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 6: THE CURSE OF THE GOLDEN SKULL AND OTHER STORIES TPB ROY THOMAS (W), JOHN BUSCEMA (A), and NEAL ADAMS (A) On sale November 24, SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10", $15.95 In the eight decades that have passed since prolific pulp writer Robert E. Howard created his seminal Sword and Sorcery adventurer, Conan, many other scribes have tried to recreate the passion and energy Howard infused into his stories. Few have come as close as comics writer Roy Thomas did during his long and influential run on Marvel’s monthly Conan the Barbarian series back in the 1970s. Collaborating with the most acclaimed and talented artists of the time, Thomas wove a narrative tapestry of action, intrigue, and heroism that’s as powerful today as it was when it was published nearly 30 years ago. • The first volume of The Chronicles of Conan has sold over 10,000 copies in the first two months of release! • Featuring completely remastered color and text corrections, these stories have been unavailable in color since their original publication. ALSO AVAILABLE CONAN #1 BACK FOR THIRD PRINTING Back for a third printing featuring an all-new Cary Nord cover! KURT BUSIEK (W) and CARY NORD (A) Available Now! FC, 32pg, $2.99 The third printing of Conan #1 is back in stores and 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 **************************** SHI: JUN-NEN #4 (OF 4) BILLY TUCCI (W/A) and JC VAUGHN (W) On sale October 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Ana, in the guise of Shi, must take the stage as the Kyoto Sohei’s vengeance-themed Kabuki is literally brought to life before a terrified audience held hostage. Steel will smash against steel as Ana attempts to save the trapped Sohei and parishioners against the maddened Lady Kaoyo and her 100 warriors. Don’t miss this stunning conclusion to Dark Horse’s premier Shi series that will change the fan favorite’s universe forever. • Comic Shop News says “Billy Tucci returns to both write and illustrate this new miniseries starring his seductively inscrutable assassin. With Tucci’s art and Dark Horse’s production values, the result will be one of the most attractive books of the year.” USAGI YOJIMBO #79 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale October 27, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Stan Sakai’s internationally celebrated creation, Usagi Yojimbo, continues into its 20th year! This issue finds Usagi’s surly friend, Gen the bounty hunter, tracking down yet another reward. This bounty has attracted the attention of Gen’s archrival, Stray Dog, and is on the head of none other than the murderous Inazuma! The two samurai adversaries are in hot pursuit, neither realizing that the swordswoman has been possessed by the Black Soul. Will the new Blade of the Gods turn her demonic vengeance on “Gen and the Dog”? Find out this month in Usagi Yojimbo! • Usagi Yojimbo is a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award winner! • Stan Sakai has won many industry awards, including a Parents’ Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards and the prestigious National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award. MARGE’S LITTLE LULU VOLUME ONE TPB JOHN STANLEY (W) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale November 17, SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $9.95 Long before the days of pint-sized, chemically powered, supergirl trios, there was one very special little girl who earned generations of fans and helped make the world a better place using only her natural smarts, her big heart, and a healthy dose of sass. From her first appearances in The Saturday Evening Post in the mid-1930s through her current long-running daily cartoon show on HBO Family, Little Lulu has been a beloved cultural icon all over the world. Now, Dark Horse Books is proud to present—for the first time ever—the complete run of classic Marge’s Little Lulu comics in a reader-friendly series of affordable paperback volumes. Whether she’s outsmarting Tubby and his fellow “Boys Only Club” members in the name of fairness and equality, weaving hilarious tall tales to entertain the irascible tot Alvin, or simply using her keen wit to think her way out of a million impossible situations, Little Lulu remains one of the most lovable comic-book heroines ever. As fresh and funny today as they were decades ago, these classic comics will keep you laughing and reading for ages. THE ART OF COMIC-BOOK INKING TPB GARY MARTIN (W/A), STEVE RUDE (A) , TERRY AUSTIN (A), BRIAN BOLLAND (A), MARK FARMER (A), KEVIN NOWLAN (A), P. CRAIG RUSSEL (A), MARK SCHULTZ (A), DAVE STEVENS (A), KARL STORY (A), BILL STOUT (A), SCOTT WILLIAMS (A), and more! SC, 109pg, b&w, 8 1/2" x 11", (STAR07033), $14.95 What does a comic-book inker do? Is an inker responsible for the coloring? Does an inker just trace over the lines? How much of the line work is done by computer? Learn the answers, and the stylized techniques, from the professionals! This book, full of tips from the comics industry’s greatest living inkers, is for aspiring inkers, untrained professional inkers, pencillers who want to become more inker-friendly, and the majority of editors who work in comics today. THE ART OF COMIC-BOOK INKING VOL. 2 TPB GARY MARTIN (W), BRENT ANDERSON (A), RANDY GREEN (A), TERRY DODSON (A), ADAM WARREN (A), MIKE ROYER (A), HILARY BARTA (A), STEVE LEIAHOLA (A), AL GORDON (A), MICHAEL BAIR (A), RANDY EMBERLIN (A), ALEX GARNER (A), RACHEL DODSON (A), KARL KESEL (A) SC, 64pg plus artboards, b&w, 8 1/2" x 11", (STAR16230), $14.95 The Art of Comic-Book Inking II includes new sections regarding the inking of animation-styled pencils and how to problem-solve a myriad of common inking headaches, plus a handy compendium of textures and effects to give any inking assignment variety and verve. And in this volume, another small army of top professional black-fingered maestros—Martin, Karl Kesel, Alex Garner, Al Gordon, Rachel Dodson, Steve Leialoha, Randy Emberlin, Michael Bair, and Mike Royer—tackle the pencil art of four artists—Terry Dodson, Brent Anderson, Adam Warren, and Randy Green—each with vastly different styles that create diverse embellishing challenges. And each of these pencilled pages is included, reproduced in non-photo blue on full-size, high-quality art board so that every aspiring inker can try their own approach and have potential professional samples ready for action! THE GOON #9 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale October 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Goon’s town is set in no time and has no name … but did you know it had a football team? Hearken back to the days of leather-helmet, iron-man football, as four-time Eisner nominee Eric Powell shows how a young up-and-coming leg breaker for the Labrazio family (the Goon, ya simpleton) had a hand in forming the team that gave hope to the downtrodden populace living with poverty, constant gang war, and an insurgence of flesh-eating zombies. • International Horror Guild Award Winner 2003 (Best Illustrated Narrative). • Nominated for four 2003 Eisner awards: * Best Single Issue * Best Humor Publication * Best Writer/Artist—Humor * Best Continuing Series TALES OF THE VAMPIRES TPB From the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer… JOSS WHEDON (W), BEN EDLUND (W), JANE ESPENSON (W) , BRETT MATTHEWS (W), DREW GODDARD (A), TIM SALE (A), SCOTT MORSE (A), MIKE MIGNOLA (Cover) On sale November 24, SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10", $15.95 The creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunites with the writers from his hit TV shows including Tick creator and Angel Executive Producer Ben Edlund for an imaginative and frightening look into the history of vampires in the world of the Slayer. Intricately woven around a central story by Whedon featuring a group of young Watchers in training meeting their first undead, Whedon’s staff of writers present stories ranging from medieval times to the Depression to today, as well as Buffy’s rematch with Dracula and Angel’s ongoing battle with his own demons. Wrapped in a haunting cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. Collecting the five-issue miniseries. • “An entertaining anthology of Slayerverse yarns written by Buffy staff writers.” —Entertainment Weekly THE MILKMAN MURDERS #4 (of 4) JOE CASEY (W) and STEVE PARKHOUSE (A) On sale October 13, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The suburban nightmare hits the big city, as our little mother, possessed by a monstrous spirit of vengeance and punishment, seeks out the mysterious milkman. Wading into the most dangerous waters of the urban scene, Barbara gets more than she bargained for out of her change of scenery. The most shocking new entry in the Dark Horse horror line concludes in a bloodbath even nastier than last issue. Her final confrontation with her role model, the TV mom, packs even more surprises in the wrap up by Joe Casey (Superman, X-Men) and Steve Parkhouse (The Bojeffries Saga, The Invisibles). • “Joe Casey and Steve Parkhouse bring us a truly disturbing and original piece of horror here—the horror of the modern family. Not for the faint of heart or those looking for spoon-fed niceties, The Milkman Murders is comics as you’ve rarely seen them before.” —Ed Brubaker writer of Catwoman, Gotham Central, and Sleeper. FIERCE #4 (of 4) The FBI’s most powerful weapon is the mind of one man. JEREMY LOVE (W), ROBERT LOVE (P), JEFF WASSON (I), CHIP ZDARSKY (C) On sale October 13, FC, 32pg, $2.99 He’s badly wounded. One of his allies has betrayed him. Now, the FBI is closing in, the Zodiacs have him on the run, and the only woman he can trust has been captured. Past events come full circle and the stage is set for the final showdown in the slums of Kingston, Jamaica. From rising stars Jeremy and Robert Love, it's 48 pages of all out action in the conclusion of the most stylish and suspenseful thriller on the stands today. • See gettosake.com for more info on the Love Brothers’ future and current projects. THE AMAZING SCREW-ON HEAD Now back in print! MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A) FC, 32pg, (No Ads!), (), $2.99 Amazing Screw-On Head, from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, is back in print and available through Diamond. This hilarious one-shot chronicles the title character's mission for President Abraham Lincoln and inspired an animated series in development at the Sci-Fi Channel. When Emperor Zombie threatens the safety of all life on Earth, the president enlists the aid of a mechanical head. With Screw-On Head and Mr. Groin on the job, you just know there will be flying machines to be piloted, tombs to be robbed, and weird alien menaces to be thwarted—all that and talking dogs, too! It's pure mayhem—and pure Mignola! BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #94: LAST BLOOD PART 5 (OF 5) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale October 13, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Hiroaki Samura’s Last Blood story line comes to its conclusion! With revenge-lust hanging thick in the air, our main event is the deadly showdown between the starving and weakened Anotsu and his crazed, quick Shingyötö-ryü opponent, Iriya. Makie has evened out the playing field in a bloody flurry that puts Kill Bill Vol. 1 to shame, while Manji and Magatsu try to survive separate dogfights with Shingyötö-ryü swordsmen on the sidelines. Manji battles in order to be reunited with his beloved Rin, Magatsu engages his opponent in order to defend Anotsu, and any survivors of these gory encounters will face each other and their own shifting, uneasy alliances! This issue’s dramatic cover mirrors the intensity inside, as Samura continues to reinvent the bushidö grudge match with a sharp, modern edge. FOR MATURE READERS HELLSING VOLUME 5 TPB KOHTA HIRANO (W/A) On sale November 3, SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $13.95 Intense and full of psychotic action, Hellsing continues its fevered pitch into a dark chaos that defies human logic. Human? Well, there are only a few left in the storyline as the emerging Millennium Project, an army of Nazi undead, is unleashed upon the world. What will surely ensue is a war of blood and nostalgia, with a coolly gothic style and increasingly frenetic pace. Envision the Hindenburg, old sharpshooter rifles and throwback uniforms, mixed with new jet technology and incredibly bold vampires. Hellsing is packed to the gills with radical mysticism and scary apocalypse … and it’s fun as Hell! • All volumes of the Dark Horse version of Hellsing are published in the original Japanese format! • Dark Horse shipped over 20,000 copies in its initial release of Hellsing Volume 1! THE RING: BIRTHDAY TPB The fourth volume in The Ring series SUZUKI KOJI (W) and SAKURA MIZUKI (A) On sale November 17, SC, 160pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 In 2002, The Ring came to American silver screens and brought a whole new style of horror and suspense to the States. Based on a series of novels by Suzuki Koji, The Ring became a media franchise in Japan with its fascinatingly creepy, yet scientific and otherworldly subject matter. Not to mention its very scary “monster,” the spirit of a girl whose body was dropped in a well many years past. As you’ll find reading through Dark Horse’s series of Ring manga, this story is rich with an undergrowth of science and hatred, of strong will behind the murderous ghost of Sadako. “Birthday,” the fourth in a series of five Ring manga, is a trilogy of stories, each enriching the main storyline of the Ring series. “The Casket Floating in the Sky” centers on Mai Takano, and how she becomes wrapped deeper into Sadako’s grasp. “Lemon Heart” tells of one of Sadako’s early loves, and eerily wraps itself back into the plotline of Mai Takano. And finally the “Sadako” story goes into the depths of both Sadako’s death and her rebirth. Slowly, the details of how The Ring truly works are trickling out into the daylight. TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 3: HIS LIFE AS A… TPB YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale November 17, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95 Trigun Maximum Volume 3 is intensity embodied—a front to back fight! Vash the Stampede and the mysterious Wolfwood versus the terribly resilient Gray the Ninelives and one of Yasuhiro Nightow’s most curious villains, the completely frightening puppet master, Leonoff. The Gung-Ho Guns get harder and harder to beat as the philosophical tension between our two heroes grows daily. The Trigun Max manga includes many aspects and characters from the television show but places them in different situations at different times giving the reader a much more detailed and dramatic idea of who these terrible enemies really are and the rough challenges Vash faces every day. • The fantastic Dark Horse edition of Trigun Maximum is value-priced in the popular manga format, unretouched and unflopped. It includes the popular mock black-and-white covers as well as the hilarious “Turn to the Next” back page bio comics. GHOST IN THE SHELL VOLUME 1 2ND EDITION MASAMUNE SHIROW (W/A) On sale October 6, SC, 368pg, b&w w/color, 6" x 9", $24.95 Ghost in the Shell Volume 1 returns! This second edition features the original Japanese size and additional material not published in previous U.S. editions! Deep into the 21st century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg super-agent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including “ghost hackers,” capable of exploiting the human/machine interface by re-programming human minds to become puppets to carry out their criminal ends. When Major Kusanagi tracks the cybertrail of one such master hacker, the Puppeteer, her quest leads her into a world beyond information and technology where the very nature of consciousness and the human soul are turned upside-down and inside-out. • Ghost in the Shell 2nd edition will carry an 18+ age advisory and be shrink-wrapped. SUPER MANGA BLAST! #46 MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W/A) with YO MORIMOTO (W/A) On sale October 27, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 A salacious Seraphic Feather cover starts this issue’s engine, followed by two white-knuckled episodes of this sci-fi saga. Our heroes are still trapped aboard a doomed, cislunar shuttle, and meta-powered soldiers, explosives, and enraged U.N. agents may not mix too well with the cold vacuum of outer space! Makoto Kobayashi’s Eisner-Nominated What’s Michael? series turns its playful gaze on a man who has somehow earned the protection of the entire animal kingdom! In Club 9, naïve Haruo is blindsided by a suitor’s shocking proposition. As storm clouds gather, Shadow Star revisits the homicidal teens behind the Shadow Dragon conspiracy, offering more clues about Takeo Tsurumaru’s twisted schemes. Two episodes of Kenichi Sonoda’s Cannon God Exaxxion barrel us down a continuing sci-fi thrill ride, populated by killer robots, manipulative aliens, and one hotheaded, teen savior. FOR MATURE READERS ALSO AVAILABLE SUPER MANGA BLAST! by Various Issue #2, b&w, 128pg, (STAR11272), $4.95 Issue #3, b&w, 128pg, (STAR11273), $4.95 Issue #4, b&w, 128pg, (STAR11386), $4.95 Issue #5, b&w, 128pg, (STAR11866), $4.95 Issue #6, b&w, 128pg, (STAR13291), $4.95 Issue #7, b&w, 128pg, (STAR13292), $4.99 Issue #8, b&w, 128pg, (STAR13293), $4.99 Issue #9, b&w, 128pg, (STAR13294), $4.99 Issue #10, b&w, 128pg, (STAR13295), $4.99 Issue #11, b&w, 128pg, (STAR13296), $4.99 Issue #12, b&w, 128pg, (STAR13297), $4.99 Issue #13, b&w, 128pg, (STAR14965), $4.99 Issue #14, b&w, 128pg, (STAR15627), $4.99 Issue #15, b&w, 128pg, (STAR14966), $5.99 Issue #16, b&w, 128pg, (STAR14967), $5.99 Issue #17, b&w, 128pg, (AUG010083), $5.99 Issue #18, b&w, 128pg, (STAR14968), $5.99 Issue #19, b&w, 128pg, (STAR15628), $5.99 Issue #20, b&w, 128pg, (STAR15629), $5.99 Issue #21, b&w, 128pg, (FEB020073), $5.99 Issue #22, b&w, 128pg, (MAR020071), $5.99 Issue #23, b&w, 128pg, (APR020075), $5.99 Issue #24, b&w, 128pg, (MAY020067), $5.99 Issue #25, b&w, 128pg, (JUL020056), $5.99 Issue #26, b&w, 128pg, (AUG020037), $5.99 Issue #27, b&w, 128pg, (SEP020062), $5.99 Issue #28, b&w, 128pg, (OCT020035), $5.99 Issue #29, b&w, 128pg, (NOV020034), $5.99 Issue #30, b&w, 128pg, (DEC020035), $5.99 Issue #31, b&w, 128pg, (FEB030078), $5.99 Issue #32, b&w, 128pg, (MAR030045), $5.99 Issue #33, b&w, 128pg, (APR030055), $5.99 Issue #34, b&w, 128pg, (MAY030047), $5.99 Issue #35, b&w, 128pg, (JUN030064), $5.99 Issue #36, b&w, 128pg, (JUL030049), $5.99 Issue #37, b&w, 128pg, (SEP030044), $5.99 Issue #38, b&w, 128pg, (OCT030052), $5.99 Issue #39, b&w, 128pg, (NOV030059), $5.99 ************************************* STAR WARS: EMPIRE #26 RON MARZ (W) and ADRIANA MELO (A) On sale October 27, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Luke Skywalker and the Red Squadron are flying escort for a secret Rebel intelligence operation on a supposedly unpopulated planet, when they run into an unexpected Imperial patrol. With half the squad trapped on the ground, and the secrecy of the mission in peril, things don’t look like they could get any worse for the Rebels. But then Luke makes a discovery that hearkens back to the galaxy’s last major conflict—the Clone Wars—and it’s a surprise that could either save them, or destroy them! Another groundbreaking story that helps to tie the prequel films to the original Trilogy—in a way that will surprise and excite Star Wars fans of every generation! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #70—THE DREADNAUGHTS OF RENDILI (2 OF 3) JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), and DAN PARSONS (I) JAN DUURSEMA and BRAD ANDERSON (Cover) On sale October 27, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Mutineers have taken hostages and are planning to turn over a fleet of Republic warships to the Separatists. Despite the fact that one of the hostages is his friend, and fellow Jedi Council member Plo Koon, Saesee Tiin believes that destroying the fleet may be the only hope of saving the Republic. But Anakin Skywalker has a plan. The plan calls for daredevil flying, split-second timing, and an untested new weapon—so, of course, Anakin is sure of success! Meanwhile, trapped on a derelict research ship carrying many dangerous species of animals from around the galaxy, Obi-Wan faces his most hated enemy—alone! Featuring a guest appearance by a character well-known to fans of the original Star Wars films. STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 2 TPB HADEN BLACKMAN (W), WELLES HARTLEY (W), MATT FILLBACH (A), and SHAWN FILLBACH (A) On sale November 10, SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2", $6.95 Inspired by the Cartoon Network’s Clone Wars cartoons, this series tells new stories of heroism and villainy in the same stripped-down visual style. In the rolling asteroid rings above a remote planet, General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker play a deadly game of cat and mouse against Separatist droid fighters—and a squadron of highly skilled human pilots who have pledged their guns to Count Dooku. Find out why Anakin is known as the greatest pilot in the galaxy! Also in this volume, Jedi Master Luminara Unuli and her Padawan Barriss Offee race against time to evacuate farmers and their families before the droid forces of General Grievous overrun their village. When Barriss and her squad of clone troopers are caught in the path of the enemy army, only fast thinking and steel resolve can save the day! Incredible action, hot art, and lightning-fast pacing are coming your way in this new take on the Star Wars galaxy! STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 5—THE BEST BLADES TPB JOHN OSTRANDER (W), HADEN BLACKMAN (W), JEREMY BARLOW (W), TOMÁS GIORELLO (A), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), and HOON (A) On sale November 24, SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10", $14.95 “Try us all, these times do. In this war, unsheathed must all of the Jedi’s blades be. Survive constant use, even the best blades cannot.” —Master Yoda The darkest days of the Clone Wars have arrived, when even victories are cause for abiding sorrow; when the hopes for a brighter future are lost in the turmoil of a divided galaxy; and when friendships are tools of convenience and the reason for betrayals. From political intrigue within the Senate to bloody battlefields on exotic worlds, the war has left its mark on the bystanders as well as the combatants, and the events in this wide-ranging volume reveal the extent of the damage. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker battle for survival, Senator Bail Organa struggles to preserve freedom within the Republic, and Master Yoda strives to prevent an old friend from plunging a system into war in four exciting stories from the Clone Wars! • The first two Star Wars: Clone Wars volumes sold over 20,000 copies. STAR WARS MINI-BUST: C-3PO On sale December 22, 6 ¼” tall, fully painted, package in a full color box with certificate of authenticity, $49.95. For all his prissy manners and compulsive odds-quoting, C-3PO is about as self-aware as a droid can get. Perpetually paired with a brash astromech droid, he and his partner, R2-D2, make up the Alliance’s most famous droid team. C-3PO is a Cybot Galactica 3PO Human-Cyborg Relations Droid. He was activated 112 years before his adventures with the Rebel Alliance, and his first job was said to be programming binary load fifters. As always, Gentle Giant Studios, recent winners of Diamond’s Gem Award for best mini-bust of 2003, have created an elaborately detailed and highly collectible new edition to their growing cast of Star Wars character sculptures. It’s so real you can practically smell it. Almost. Edition size not set at press time. STATIONERY SETS This month Dark Horse features six new stationery sets! On sale October 27 Hot Stuff Stationery Set, Nathan Jurevicious Scary Girl Stationery Set, Nathan Jurevicious Orphic Oddities Stationery Set, Gary Taxali Stationery Set, Fawn Gehweiler Stationery Set Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. All sets 5 ¾” x 8 ¾” and are priced at $4.99. To see all of our available stationery sets go to darkhorse.com/statioeary. HOT STUFF STATIONERY SET That cute little devil boy, Hot Stuff, is now featured in a variety of mischievous poses in his very own stationery set. From the classic Harvey comics, we think Hot Stuff will make a great addition to our line of stationery. NATHAN JUREVICIUS STATIONERY SETS Best known for creating the “Scary Girl” comic and characters, Nathan Jurevicius hails from Australia, and currently resides with his wife and kids in Toronto, Canada. At the age of 6 he had his first one-man show, selling 3 pieces, including the legendary “Woman with a fly on her nose in a phonebox.” GARY TAXALI STATIONERY SET Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Gary Taxali’s illustrations have appeared in just about every medium and his work has been shown extensively in various exhibitions and galleries throughout North America, including The La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles. FAWN STATIONERY SET Citing her influences as 70s youth nostalgia, English eccentrics, abandoned theme parks and Disney-style, faux-Swiss iconography, LA-based designer Fawn Gehweiler adds a dark twist to her illustrations, and utilizes a precise color palate of sickingly sweet, cupcake frosting pastels from cotton candy pink to sour apple green. HELLBOY TALKING BOARD Regular Hellboy Talking Board, On sale October 20, 12" x 18", pressed paperboard, wood planchette, directions, packaged in a full-color box, $24.99 Ltd. Ed Hellboy Talking Board, On sale October 20, 12" x 18", wood board w/antiqued medal corner tabs, wood planchette, directions, certificate of authinticity, packaged in a velvet-lined wood box, limited to 500, $99.99 We are extremely excited about our latest Hellboy product: the Hellboy Talking Board. Hellboy creator and fortune teller, Mike Mignola has provided new artwork for this magical, mystical parlor game. Move the wood “planchette” around the board, asking questions of the varied spirits that deign to visit you! Is it real, or just a game? The first version includes a pressed-paper playing board (approx. 12" x 18"), a wood planchette featuring the Right Hand of Doom, and directions from Master Mignola on how to contact the beyond, all packaged in a cardboard box with beautiful, hand-drawn art. The second version is for the discriminating collector and hardcore fan. It features a wood board with antiqued metal corner tabs (approx. 12" x 18"), wood planchette, a direction sheet, a certificate of authenticity…and everything is placed in a velvet-lined, wood box with Hellboy etchings burned onto the lid. Only 500 will be made for worldwide distribution, so reserve your time with the “other side” today! ALSO AVAILABLE B.P.R.D. COFFEE MUG Black mug w/B.P.R.D. logo (SEP020080) . . . $9.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" FC, embroidered patch (STAR16058) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers (MAR030050) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black Ice chrome Zippo® lighter, packaged in tin box (MAR030053) . . . $29.99 HELLBOY BASEBALL CAP Black, embroidered hat (STAR09192) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" covered, spiral bound journal, 128pg (JAN030100) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10349) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR19576) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY COFFEE MUG White outside, black inside . . . $9.99 HELLBOY ORNAMENT 3 1/4" ornament, fully-painted (STAR17066) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET: GOOD GUYS Contains Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapien. Each figure is approximately 4 inches tall, full-color window box packaging, (DEC030027) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET: BAD GUYS Contains Grigori/Rasputin,Kroenen, and Sammael. Each figure is approximately 4 inches tall, full-color window box packaging, (DEC030028) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY SHOTGLASS Clear shot glass w/ red & white art, Hellboy on one side, logo on the other (STAR09241) . . . $5.95 HELLBOY STICKERS Hellboy sticker #1 (Hellboy logo), FC (APR020100) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #2 (The Right Hand of Doom), FC (APR020101) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #3 (Menacing Portrait), FC (APR020102) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #4 (New B.P.R.D. logo), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Also available in a pack, contains four stickers (SEP020081) . . . $6.99 HELLBOY SWEATSHIRT Hellboy logo/ black hooded sweatshirt with front pocket M-XXL . . . $39.99 HELLBOY T-SHIRTS BPRD - Bureau For Paranormal Research and Defense/Plain tee/White/Adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 RED HELLBOY WITH FIRE/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY TRIPTYCH/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY TRIPTYCH/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT S-L . . . $17.99 HELLBOY ICONS/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY ICONS/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT S-L . . . $17.99 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 ********************************8 CASPER On sale September 22 CASPER STATUE, FULLY-PAINTED, $49.99 CASPER FIGURINE, FULLY-PAINTED, $24.99 CASPER KEYRING, $4.99 After the great response we’ve gotten for out Hot Stuff products, we are pleased to offer another beloved Harvey comic character, Casper. Imported from France, the Casper statue, figurine and keyring are sculpted of the highest quality by world-renowned Demons and Merveilles. FASTER PUSSYCAT, KILL! KILL! LUNCH BOX On sale November 17, full-color litho-printed tin lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4", $14.99 You can’t tame these pussycats! Torn from the frames of the infamous Russ Meyer film, the sordid, ultra-exciting tale of three buxom babes: Varla, Billie, and Rosie, follows their path from Go-Go dancing to cruising the desert to fortune hunting—with lots of karate, cat-fights, and hit and runs in-between! Stills and graphics from this B-movie cult classic adorn our latest lunchbox. You won’t want to miss this visual panorama of mayhem, debauchery, seduction, spiteful stares, come-hither glances, reckless driving, and wild watusi-ing! Carry this lunch box if you dare. ALSO AVAILABLE BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX: AMUSEMENT STAR19566 1-56971-712-5 $14.99 BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX: OCEAN STAR10342 1-56971-711-7 $14.99 BONE LUNCH BOX STAR19567 1-56971-725-7 $14.99 CHRIS WARE’S RUSTY BROWN LUNCH BOX STAR19568 1-56971-729-X $14.99 CONAN LUNCH BOX NOV030120 TBD $14.99 DEVIL GIRL LUNCH BOX STAR19569 1-56971-956-X $14.99 FELIX THE CAT LUNCH BOX STAR19570 1-56971-861-x $14.99 FLASH GORDON LUNCH BOX STAR19571 1-56971-728-1 $14.99 FUTURAMA LUNCH BOX STAR19572 1-56971-718-4 $14.99 GRENDEL LUNCH BOX STAR19573 1-56971-860-1 $14.99 GROO LUNCH BOX STAR19574 1-56971-721-4 $14.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #1 #STAR19575 1-56971-720-6 $14.99 HELLBOY LUNCHBOX #2 STAR19576 1-56971-859-8 $14.99 INTRON DEPOT LUNCH BOX STAR19577 1-56971-722-2 $14.99 LITTLE NEMO LUNCH BOX STAR19578 1-56971-726-5 $14.99 MADMAN LUNCH BOX STAR19579 1-56971-724-9 $14.99 MIGHTY MOUSE LUNCH BOX NOV030121 1-59307-224-4 $14.99 OLIVIA LUNCH BOX STAR19580 1-56971-723-0 $14.99 ROMAN DIRGE LUNCH BOX – OPEN JUGULAR CHEESECAKE OCT030064 1-59307-130-2 $14.99 SOCK MONKEY LUNCH BOX STAR19581 1-56971- 706-0 $14.99 THE SPIRIT LUNCH BOX STAR19582 1-56971-727-3 $14.99 THUNDERBIRDS LUNCH BOX STAR19583 1-56971-775-3 $14.99 TIM BURTON ROBOT BOY LUNCH BOX JAN040087 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN LUNCH BOX STAR19584 1-56971-810-5 $14.99 **************************** THE GOON PVC SET On sale November 10, boxed set of 4 non-articulated PVC figures. The Goon measures 5" tall, Franky 4 1/2", the Zombie Priest 4 3/4", and Buzzard 5 1/2", $14.99 Hey, slackjaws! Here’s your chance to prove to everybody you’re not the sissified illiterate they think you are. What better way to man yourself up than by following the example set by the Goon and Franky? Now you can get your very own Goon PVC set! Once people get a load of your Goon PVC set, they’re sure to think of you as one of those uptown sophisticate types. They’ll be surprised by your taste in collectible plastic and comic books, not to mention how impressed they’ll be by your ability to read and your extensive knowledge of pie. This set includes the Goon (the one man who scares the bejeezus out of the undead), his spastic sidekick Franky (complete with a belly full of spite and a switchblade knife), the Buzzard (the gunslinger who cannot die, but must feed on the flesh of the dead), and the Zombie Priest (the nameless man who rules an army of the undead). Even the undead fear the Goon! ALSO AVAILABLE THE GOON: ROUGH STUFF TPB by Eric Powell SC, 88pg, FC, $12.95 THE GOON: NOTHIN’ BUT MISERY TPB by Eric Powell SC, 136pg, FC, (STAR19740), $15.95 THE GOON VOL. 2: MY MURDEROUS CHILDHOOD (AND OTHER GRIEVOUS YARNS) TPB by Eric Powell SC, 128pg, FC, (FEB040029), $13.95 THE GOON ZIPPO® Chrome zippo®, w/black, white, and red image, $29.99 THE GOON SHOT GLASS #1: THE GOON Clear shot glass w/full color image, $5.99 THE GOON SHOT GLASS #2: NORTON’S PUB Clear shot glass w/ color logo, $5.99 THE GOON T-SHIRT #1 Goon logo/Black tee/Adult M-XL $17.99 XXL 19.99 THE GOON T-SHIRT #2 Norton’s Pub logo/Black tee/Adult M-XL $17.99 XXL 19.99 THE GOON T-SHIRT #3 Squid’s Car/Blue tee/Adult M-XL $17.99 XXL 19.99 **************************** GET A GACHA! New this month: Simpsons and Winnie the Pooh SIMPSONS FIGURES SERIES 3 WINNIE THE POOH BOBBLE HEADS Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! “The Gacha are doing pretty well and are popular with walk-in traffic. Marvel and Lord of the Rings are the top two properties.” —Dan Parent, Ace Comics, Orlando, FL “We cycle through our stock of the different Gacha to keep the assortments fresh. Simpsons items are the best!” —Derek Collins, Heroes Hangout, Myrtle Beach, SC “I didn’t realize having an abundance of quarters could make me so much money.” —Kelly Heying, Buy Me Toys.com, South Bend, IN “Disney properties and superhero stuff does very well. Most of the properties appeal to kids, but the superhero items appeal to our regular customers as well as their children. We’ve placed the machine right next to our young reader’s section where it has been very popular.” —Doug Adams, Comic Book World, Louisville, KY Available now! MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES SPIDER-MAN KEYCHAINS SPIDER-MAN FIGURES To see images for all available sets, go to retailers.darkhorse.com ************************** DARK HORSE LICENSE PLATES On sale September 1 COOP: “HOT ROD” LICENSE PLATE, $14.99 COOP: “BAD GIRL” LICENSE PLATE, $14.99 HELLBOY: “HELLBOY” LICENSE PLATE, $14.99 Each license is approximately 12" x 6", embossed tin, shrink-wrapped, $14.99 Drive a Hot Rod? Or wish you did? We’ve got new plates for you, and for Bad Girls and Hellboys too! These embossed tin license plates can be attached to a car, or hung on a wall like a sign. ZIPPO® RELISTS ALIENS ZIPPO® LIGHTER 3-color Zippo® lighter with gun metal finish (STAR12259) . . . $29.99 ALIEN: NOSTROMO ZIPPO? LIGHTER Black matte lighter with brass etching (STAR13311) . . . $29.95 HBO: BAND OF BROTHERS ZIPPO® LIGHTER STANDARD AND COLLECTOR’S EDITIONS Standard edition, black matte finish, olive green logo (STAR14987) . . . $39.99 Collector’s edition, high-polish chrome, engraved logo w/gold inlay . . . $100.00 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 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL ZIPPO® LIGHTERS Black and red on chrome zippo® lighter (STAR10111). . . $29.95 Laser-etched brass on black-matte zippo® lighter (STAR10110). . . $29.95 COWBOY BEBOP ZIPPO® LIGHTER Zippo® Lighter w/Spectrum finish (). . . $34.95 CRIMINAL MACABRE BLACK CAT CLUB ZIPPO® 3-color, chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR19366) . . . $29.99 DARK HORSE LOGO ZIPPO® LIGHTER Chrome Zippo® lighter w/black and white logo (DEC030076) . . . $29.95 DIRTY PAIR ZIPPO® LIGHTER Full color Dirty Pair art on Chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR13312) . . . $29.95 DRAKUUN ZIPPO® LIGHTER 4-color, silver Zippo® lighter (STAR09716) . . . $29.95 FLAMING CARROT ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte-white finish (STAR08824) . . . $29.95 FRAZETTA PHOTO ZIPPO®: DEATH DEALER Full color, photo Zippo® (JUL030055) . . . $39.99 FRAZETTA PHOTO ZIPPO®: SILVER WARRIOR Chome Zippo® with full color art (OCT030060) . . . $34.99 FRANK FRAZETTA WARRIOR WOMAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Chome Zippo® w/black image (STAR18920) . . . $29.99 GHOST ZIPPO? LIGHTER Matte-white Zippo® illustrated by Adam Hughes (STAR11007) . . . $29.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE & RED ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte-black lighter w/red-and-white design (STAR08983) . . . $29.95 GUNSMITH CATS ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR08305) . . . $29.95 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 MADMAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Four-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR09480) . . . $29.95 MIKE MIGNOLA’S B.P.R.D. ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black Ice chrome zippo® lighter, packaged in tin box (MAR030053) . . . $29.99 ROCKET COMICS ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black matte zippo® lighter w/Rocket logo (STAR19104) . . . $29.99 SIN CITY: KADIE’S CLUB PECOS ZIPPO® LIGHTER High-polish chrome lighter w/ red-and-black illustration and logo (STAR06820) . . . $29.95 SIN CITY: MOLLY’S ESCORT SERVICE ZIPPO® LIGHTER High-polish chrome lighter w/ red-and-black illustration and logo (STAR02469) . . . $29.95 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S SOCK MONKEY ZIPPO® LIGHTER FC, chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR12362) . . . $29.99 ZOMBIEWORLD ZIPPO® LIGHTER Illustrated logo design, brushed chrome finish (STAR09216) . . . $29.95 ****************************** HORROR RELISTS ANGEL AUTUMNAL TP by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Eric Powell, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens SC, 80pg, FC . . . $9.95 ANGEL: EARTHLY POSSESSIONS TP by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens SC, 80pg, FC (STAR13132) . . . $9.95 ANGEL: THE HOLLOWER TP by Christopher Golden, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11155) . . . $9.95 ANGEL: HUNTING GROUND TP by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Eric Powell, Brian Horton, and Paul Lee SC, 80pg, FC (STAR14115) . . . $9.95 ANGEL: LONG NIGHT’S JOURNEY TP by Brett Matthews, Joss Whedon, Mel Rubi, and Chris Dreier SC, 104pg, FC (STAR16170) . . . $12.95 ANGEL: STRANGE BEDFELLOWS AND OTHER STORIES TP by Christopher Golden, Tom Sneigoski, Christian Zanier, and Eric Powell SC, 104pg, FC (STAR15385) . . . $12.95 ANGEL: SURROGATES TP by Christopher Golden, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens SC, 80pg, FC (STAR12438) . . . $9.95 BLACKBURNE COVENANT by Fabian Nicieza and Stefano Raffaele Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (FEB030017) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (MAR030033) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (APR030016) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (MAY030018) . . . $2.99 BLACKBURNE COVENANT TPB by Fabian Nicieza and Stefano Raffaele SC, 104pg, FC, (SEP030026) . . . $12.95 B.P.R.D.: A PLAGUE OF FROGS by Mike Mignola and Guy Davis Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (JAN040016) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (FEB040025) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (MAR040032) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (APR040103) . . . $2.99 B.P.R.D.: HOLLOW EARTH AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola and various SC, 120pg, FC, (STAR17945) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: NIGHT TRAIN by Geoff Johns, Scott Kolins, Scott Kolins, and Dave Stewart FC, 32pg, (JUL030021) . . . $2.99 B.P.R.D.: THE SOUL OF VENICE BY MICHAEL AVON OEMING, MILES GUNTER, AND MIKE MIGNOLA FC, 32pg, (MAR030020) . . . $2.99 B.P.R.D.: THERE’S SOMETHING UNDER MY BED by Joe Harris, Adam Pollina, Guillermo Zubiaga, and Pat Brosseau FC, 32pg, (SEP030024) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: AUTUMNAL TPB by Chris Boal, Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 80pg, FC (STAR14936) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BAD BLOOD TPB by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11048) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE BLOOD OF CARTHAGE TPB by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 128pg, FC (STAR13030) . . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS TPB by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11415) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CREATURES OF HABIT TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Paul Lee, and Brian Horton SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15680) . . . $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DEATH OF BUFFY TPB by Fabian Nicieza, Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, Joe Pimentel, and Will Conrad SC, 120pg, FC (STAR16719) . . . $15.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DUST WALTZ GN by Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 80pg, FC (STAR08424) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FALSE MEMORIES TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15880) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FOOD CHAIN TPB by Doug Petrie, Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, Christian Zanier, and others SC, 168pg, FC (STAR13996). . . $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HAUNTED TPB by Jane Espanson, Cliff Richards, and Julio Ferreira SC, 96pg, FC (STAR16434) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: NOTE FROM THE UNDERGROUND TPB by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richards, and Will Conrad SC, 104pg, FC (STAR18103) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE ORIGIN TPB by Chris Golden, Dan Brereton, and Joe Bennett SC, 80pg, FC (STAR10112) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OUT OF THE WOODWORK TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 112pg, FC (STAR15560) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ TPB by Christopher Golden and Logan Lubera SC, 80pg, FC (STAR15561) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PALE REFLECTIONS TPB by Andi Watson, Doug Petrie, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 88pg, FC (STAR12027) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PAST LIVES TPB by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Cliff Richards SC, 96pg, FC (STAR14727) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: RING OF FIRE GN by Doug Petrie and Ryan Sook SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11743) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYERS TPB by Joss Whedon, Tim Sale, Gene Colan, P. Craig Russell, and others SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15013) . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UGLY LITTLE MONSTERS TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, Joe Pimentel, and Will Conrad SC, 104pg, FC (STAR16175) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNINVITED GUESTS TPB by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10282) . . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: VIVA LAS BUFFY TPB by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richard, and Will Conrad SC, 96pg, FC (STAR19019) . . . $12.95 CRIMINAL MACABRE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (MAR030021) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (APR030017) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (MAY030019) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (JUN030018) . . . $2.99 Issue #5, FC, 32pg, (JUL030022) . . . $2.99 CRIMINAL MACABRE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith SC, 168pg, FC, (JAN040023) . . . $14.95 DARK HORSE BOOK OF HAUNTINGS HC by Mike Mignola, P. 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Seagle and Paul Grist SC, 136pg, FC (STAR07662) . . . $15.95 GRENDEL TALES: HOMECOMING TPB by Pat McEown and Dave Cooper; cover by Matt Wagner SC, 64pg, FC (STAR11494) . . . $7.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 128pg, FC, (NOV030025) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 2: WAKE THE DEVIL TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, (NOV030026) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 3: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 168pg, FC, (NOV030027) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 4: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, (NOV030028) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 5: CONQUEROR WORM TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, (NOV030029) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY: THE BONES OF GIANTS ILLUSTRATED NOVEL by Mike Mignola And Christopher Golden b&w, 200pg (STAR14867) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODD JOBS by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and others SC, 216pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR10486) . . . $14.95 ART OF HELLBOY HC AND TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 200pg, FC, (DEC030029) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS VINYL KITS AND MINI-BUSTS 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 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 window 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. 11" tall vinyl figure, packaged in window box, $94.99 STAR WARS MINIBUST: BIKER SCOUT The stormtroopers designated as scouts wear lightweight armor that is considerably more flexible than the standard uniform. Much like their infantry counterparts, scout troopers wear a black body glove covered with white armor. Scouts often work in conjunction with light reconnaissance vehicles, such as Imperial speeder bikes. For this reason, they are often referred to as biker scouts. 5 1/2", numbered & limited, packaged in a full-color box, $45.00 STAR WARS MINIBUST: GRAND MOFF TARKIN Grand Moff Tarkin was the Imperial governor of the Outland Regions, and the mastermind of the Death Star project. A brilliant and ruthless tactician, Tarkin was a loyal adherent to Emperor Palpatine's vision of the New Order. He saw the Death Star as the ultimate weapon to ensure absolute rule over the galaxy. The power of the battle station's prime weapon was enough to deter any rebellion, he reasoned. To demonstrate the Death Star's power, he destroyed the planet of Alderaan. 5 1/2" tall, numbered and limited to 7,500,packaged in a full-color box, (STAR20418) . . . $45.00 STAR WARS MINIBUST: GREEDO A Rodian bounty hunter, he had large multifaceted eyes, skull-ridge spines, and a tapirlike snout. He learned the noble profession of bounty hunting from Spurch "Warhog" Goa and became one of Jabba the Hutt's henchmen. He caught up with Han Solo at a cantina in Mos Eisley on Tatooine and attempted to collect the bounty offered by Jabba. Solo was forced to dispose of Greedo. 6 1/2" tall, fully painted minibust, $45.00 ************************ DC COMICS BATMAN SECTION BATMAN: HUSH VOL. 2 TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The 12-part “Hush” storyline – crafted by comics heavyweights Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee & Scott Williams — topped sales charts for an entire year, thrilling readers and critics alike. Now the second half of that legendary story arc — BATMAN #613-619 — is collected for the first time as a softcover in BATMAN: HUSH Volume 2 TP. This volume contains the stunning conclusion to “Hush,” featuring the Dark Knight’s shocking showdown with the Joker, the debut of a brand-new Batmobile, a catfight among Catwoman, Talia and Lady Shiva, and, perhaps, most surprising of all, the true identity of the enigmatic Hush! Plus, this collection includes the 6-page story from Wizard #0 and features a stunning new cover by Lee & Williams! On sale Oct 13 • 192 pg, FC, $12.95 US SUPPORT: House ads ARKHAM ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY EDITION HC Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Dave McKean In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the critically acclaimed Batman story that helped launch the U.S. careers of Grant Morrison and Dave McKean, DC Comics is proud to present the ARKHAM ASYLUM 15th ANNIVERSARY EDITION — a 216-page hardcover reprinting the now-classic confrontation between the Dark Knight and his arch-nemeses the Joker, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and more in the black heart of Gotham City's house for the criminally insane. This graphic novel is well-known for its psychological intensity and probing portraits of Batman and the Joker, as well as groundbreaking art that influenced scores of artists by introducing a new school of storytelling and technique to comics. This special edition also includes Morrison's complete final script annotated by both himself and original editor Karen Berger, many of his original thumbnail breakdowns, step-by-step samples of how the story and art came together, and more surprises! On sale Oct 20 • 216 pg, FC, $29.95 US • Mature Readers SUPPORT: House ads BATMAN: AS THE CROW FLIES TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Matt Wagner BATMAN: AS THE CROW FLIES is a 128-page trade paperback collecting BATMAN #626-630, written by award-winner Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) and illustrated by the acclaimed team of Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend (WILDCATS 3.0) with a painted cover by Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY). This collection also contains a sketchbook section showing Nguyen's early approach to Batman, the Penguin and the Scarecrow. Gotham City’s underworld is thrown into turmoil as its crimelords slip into a rabid — and murderous — frenzy. Is it a coincidence, or part of an elaborate and sinister power play? One thing’s for sure: The machinations of the Scarecrow and the Penguin will have Batman hard-pressed to restore order. Worse, Batman may have met his match against the vicious Scarebeast! On sale Oct 27 • 128 pg, FC, $12.95 US SUPPORT: House ads DETECTIVE COMICS #799 Written by Andersen Gabrych, Shane McCarthy Art by Pete Woods & Cam Smith, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock “War Games,” Act 3, Part 1! Batman engineers a mass meeting of criminals. But will it render the game unwinnable? And in the backup story, the conclusion of “Low,” the Riddler takes on Poison Ivy! On sale Oct 6 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #184 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Brad Walker & Troy Nixey Cover by Brian Haberlin “War Games,” Act 3, Part 2! As Batman drowns in a sea of enemies, the rest of Gotham’s heroes race to save him! All the chaos and violence so far was merely a prelude to this. To make matters worse, the G.C.P.D. is about to break ranks! On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #98 Written by Devin Grayson Art by Mike Lilly & Andy Owens Cover by Scott McDaniel & Owens “War Games,” Act 3, Part 3! Ten months ago, Firefly torched Haly’s Circus, the childhood home of Dick Grayson. Tonight, Firefly must face the wrath of Nightwing! Meanwhile, Batgirl and Onyx battle Killer Croc and the Suicide King! On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US ROBIN #131 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Jon Proctor & Robert Campanella Cover by Dustin Nguyen “War Games,” Act 3, Part 4! Two Robins — one former and one current — fight for their lives! Tim Drake takes on the devilish duo of the Trickster and Mr. Fun, while Stephanie Brown takes on the mysterious mastermind steering “War Games!” On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #58 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Al Barrionuevo & Francis Portela Cover by Jae Lee “War Games,” Act 3, Part 5! With the city in chaos, Tarantula becomes the prime target of the G.C.P.D.! Desperate for a victory, they’re hell-bent on bringing her down. Batman must choose between stemming the violence and saving his newest ally. On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATGIRL #57 Written by Dylan Horrocks Art by Mike Huddleston & Jesse Delperdang Cover by James Jean “War Games,” Act 3, Part 6! Batgirl and Onyx fight for their lives in the bowels of Gotham City as a seemingly endless supply of criminals overrun the city. And the mysterious mastermind behind “War Games” decides to take the war to Batman! On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN #36 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti “War Games,” Act 3, Part 7! The penultimate chapter of Gotham’s darkest period finds Batman in conflict with Commissioner Akins, the players ready for the final battle, and Catwoman squaring off one last time against Zeiss, the man who left her for dead! On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN #633 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Kinsun & Aaron Sowd Cover by Matt Wagner “War Games,” Act 3, Part 8 — the extra-sized conclusion! The climactic battle between Batman and the mastermind behind the Gotham gang war hits close to home! Don’t miss the stunning finale! On sale Oct 27 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US BATMAN: DETECTIVE No. 27 SC Written by Michael Uslan Art and cover by Peter Snejbjerg ELSEWORLDS. In this stunning softcover edition of the original hardcover graphic novel, Bruce Wayne becomes a member of a secret society of detectives to battle the decades-old criminal conspiracy that left him an orphan! On sale Oct 27 • 96 pg, FC, $12.95 US BIRDS OF PREY #75 Written by Gail Simone Art by Ed Benes & T’K Cover by T’K A new beginning for the team, and an extra-sized anniversary issue! The Birds, reeling from the aftershock of “War Games,” are forced to make a decision that changes everything! Plus, a special back-up tale with guest artist T’K! On sale Oct 27 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #24 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Michael Lark & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Lark You’ve seen “War Games” from the heroes’ perspectives. Now see it through the eyes of the real world! As the detectives of the G.C.P.D. battle to save lives, Commissioner Akins reaches his breaking point with Batman. On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #2 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale Selina's Roman Holiday continues! Wanted for last issue's shocking murder,Catwoman finds herself caught between two rival gangs with all of Rome up for grabs. Get ready for love, death and betrayal — Gotham City style — on the other side of the world! On sale Oct 20 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, $3.50 US BATMAN: HUSH Vol. 1 TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: HUSH Vol. 2 TP, this now-classic collection reprints BATMAN #608-612, including guest appearances by Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Huntress, and more! Plus, four brand-new pages and two pages previously seen exclusively on www.dccomics.com. On sale Oct 13 • 128 pg, $12.95 US • RELIST BATMAN: NINE LIVES SC Written by Dean Motter Art by Michael Lark Cover by Lark & Christopher Moeller Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: DETECTIVE No. 27 SC, this cinematic 1940s Elseworlds tale is told in a sideways “landscape” format. Who killed nightclub owner and chanteuse Selina Kyle? The "Bat-Man" is on the case, but so is Detective Richard Grayson! On sale Oct 27 • 128 pg, $17.95 US • RELIST BATMAN: HAUNTED KNIGHT TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale Reoffered to coincide with SOLO #1, also featuring art by the incomparable Tim Sale. This collection includes three LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT HALLOWEEN SPECIALS by Loeb & Sale that paved the way for their collaboration on BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN. On sale Oct 20 • 192 pg, $14.95 US • RELIST BIRDS OF PREY: OF LIKE MINDS TP Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Ed Benes & Alex Lei Reoffered to coincide with BIRDS OF PREY #75, this volume collects the sold-out BIRDS OF PREY #56-61! Featuring guest stars Nightwing and Batgirl, this tale shakes things up for Oracle, Black Canary and Huntress! On sale Oct 20 • 144 pg, $14.95 US • RELIST SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #210 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams It’s the battle between two of the DCU’s strongest heroes: Superman vs. Wonder Woman in a fight to the finish, written by fan-favorite Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Jim Lee & Scott Wiliams as “For Tomorrow” continues! When Superman inadvertently sets off a series of catastrophic events after destroying the Vanishing Tech, Wonder Woman must intervene and attempt to put an end to the chaos. But Superman has plans of his own and won’t let the Amazonian interfere without a fight — and what a fight it’ll be! On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #15 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesús Merino Fan-favorite writer Jeph Loeb and artists extraordinaire Carlos Pacheco & Jesús Merino (JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE, ARROWSMITH) continue the shocking 5-part arc “Absolute Power” as a resistance rises up against the tyranny of…Superman and Batman? A resistance is formed against dictators Superman and Batman. But will these new Freedom Fighters save this dark world or make it even worse? Do not read the ending of this story first — it’ll blow your mind! On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT HC Written by Mark Waid Art and cover by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan The entire modern day retelling of Superman — from his early days in Smallville with Lana Lang and Lex Luthor, to his first meeting with Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and Perry White in Metropolis — is recounted in this lavish hardcover collection by writer Mark Waid and artists Leinil Francis Yu & Gerry Alanguilan. SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT collects the best-selling, critically acclaimed 12-issue maxiseries of the same name and features an introduction by Smallville television producers Al Gough & Miles Millar, plus a sketchbook section showcasing Yu's development work in addition to notes by Waid. Witness the making of a legend, as Clark Kent learns the tough lessons needed to become the World's Greatest Hero! Also watch as Lex Luthor comes to Smallville, befriending Clark. But it’s a relationship that may ultimately spell disaster for Metropolis and the Man of Steel. On sale Oct 20 • 304 pg, FC, $29.95 US SUPPORT: House ads ACTION COMICS #820 Written by Chuck Austen Art by Carlos D’Anda Cover by Joyce Chin & Arthur Adams A tribute to the dead is interrupted by a new Silver Banshee! As Superman and Jack Ryder pay their respects to a photographer caught in the crossfire of a supervillain rampage, Silver Banshee comes screaming from the pits of Hell! On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #633 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Matthew Clark & Andy Lanning Cover by Gene Ha It’s a deadly new villain for the Man of Steel! New Parasites are born, and they have a thirst for the Man of Steel's power! On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN: MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman and various Art by Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger and various Cover by T’K The first Silver Age Superman Archive, reprinting ACTION COMICS #241-247 and SUPERMAN #122-126 (1958-1959)! This volume, with an introduction by Mark Waid, features the debuts of the Fortress of Solitude, Brainiac, Kandor, the Super-Pets, and much more! On sale Oct 6 • 236 pg, FC, $49.95 US SUPERMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Jerry Siegel Art and cover by Joe Shuster Available at a new low price, the classic Archive Edition collecting SUPERMAN #1-4! Relive the early adventures of Superman with this volume and WORLD’S FINEST ARCHIVES Vol. 1, also available again for $49.95 US in December! Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 15 • 272 pg, FC, $19.95 US JIMMY OLSEN: ADVENTURES BY JACK KIRBY VOL. 2 TP Written by Jack Kirby Art by Kirby, Vince Colletta, and Mike Royer Cover by Kirby & Al Milgrom The Jack Kirby adventures continue in this final volume collecting JIMMY OLSEN #142-148 and #150! Kirby pits Jimmy, the Guardian and the Newsboy Legion against cosmic creatures, vampires and more. Plus, an intro by Mark Evanier and previously unpublished Kirby cover! On sale Oct 13 • 192 pg, FC, $19.95 US JIMMY OLSEN: ADVENTURES BY JACK KIRBY VOL. 1 TP Written by Jack Kirby Art by Kirby & Vince Colletta Cover by Kirby & Steve Rude Reoffered to coincide with JIMMY OLSEN: ADVENTURES BY JACK KIRBY Vol. 2 TP, this volume collects SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #133-139 and #141, circa 1970-1971, featuring appearances by Superman, the cloned Guardian, Dubbilex, and Darkseid! On sale Oct 13 • 192 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist MAJESTIC #3 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Karl Kerschl Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines The adventures of WildStorm hero Mr. Majestic in the DCU continue! Suffering from memory loss, Majestic tries to piece together the shards of his past and return home. Plus, the Eradicator’s back — and he's got Majestic in his sights! On sale Oct 6 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US DC UNIVERSE IDENTITY CRISIS #5 Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by Michael Turner Find out what all the fuss is about as the breathtaking 7-issue miniseries heats up! The heroes take a proactive stance against the villains of the DCU…at the cost of lives on both sides of the crisis! Unfortunately, nothing can prevent another loss in a hero's private life. With the stakes raised for everyone involved, things are going to get a lot worse before they get better! On sale Oct 13 • 5 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.95 US THE FLASH #215 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay Part 2 of the 3-part “Sins of the Father,” tying into the events of IDENTITY CRISIS! Wally West continues to struggle with the secrets he’s uncovered about Barry Allen’s time with the JLA. But making peace with them may not be as easy as he’d hoped. Plus, a new arrival in Keystone City spells trouble for the Rogues! On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US FIRESTORM #6 Written by Dan Jolley Art by Chris Batista & Dan Green Cover by Luke Ross A special issue that ties into IDENTITY CRISIS, featuring guest art by Chris Batista (THE LEGION) & Dan Green (Uncanny X-Men)! With the pressures of his family life and the gargantuan responsibilities of the powers of Firestorm weighing heavily on him, Jason Rusch finally decides to blow off some steam! But what will be the consequences of his recklessness…especially when the JLA reveals what happened to Ronnie Raymond? On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH #1 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver A turning point in the history of the Green Lanterns begins here, in a 6-issue miniseries written by fan-favorite Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, THE FLASH) with art by Ethan Van Sciver (New X-Men, THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS)! Hal Jordan was one of the greatest heroes in the DCU until tragedy turned him into one of its greatest villains. Today, his soul searches for redemption as the Spectre. But redemption may not be what Jordan himself needs...or wants. The fates of Kyle Rayner, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and the rest of the Green Lantern mythology unfold in this colossal tale of heroism involving the entire DCU! On sale Oct 27 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Peter Tomasi SUPPORT: 6-page preview in Wizard X; house ads; full-color 11” x 34” poster MANHUNTER #3 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Jésus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Jae Lee The action-packed new series continues with an issue that ties into IDENTITY CRISIS! Kate Spencer’s new super-hero identity turns her entire life upside down, as a super-powered accident endangers her custody rights and threatens to blow her cover as Manhunter. Worst of all, the psychotic Shadow Thief has a thing or two to teach her about street fighting… On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TEEN TITANS: FAMILY LOST TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Mike McKone, Marlo Alquiza, Tom Grummett, Ivan Reis, Kevin Conrad, Marc Campos, and Norm Rapmund Cover by McKone & Alquiza Raven returns…with a new body, but also a new master: the latest Brother Blood! The newest adventures of everyone's favorite teen team of heroes unfold in TEEN TITANS: FAMILY LOST, a 176-page trade paperback collecting TEEN TITANS #8-12, plus the hard to find TITANS #1/2. This collection is written by Geoff Johns (JSA, FLASH) with art by the acclaimed team of Mike McKone (Exiles) & Marlo Alquiza (SUPERMAN), and additional art by Tom Grummett, Ivan Reis, Kevin Conrad, Marc Campos, and Norm Rapmund. Deathstroke's daughter, Rose Wilson assumes the identity of the Ravager and switches from Titans ally to Titans threat. Now Deathstroke and Rose hunt for the Titans. Could things be any more explosive? They do, when Kid Flash learns to drive! On sale Oct 6 • 176 pg, FC, $9.95 US SUPPORT: House ads GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN ARCHIVES Vol. 1 HC Written by Gardner Fox Art by Bert Christman, Creig Flessel, Chad Grothkopf, Ogden Whitney, and various Cover by Flessel The first batch of his adventures are chronicled in this volume reprinting stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #40-57, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939, and NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1940 (circa 1940-41). Plus, an intro by Jim Amash, co-editor of Alter Ego. On sale Oct 27 • 228 pg, FC, $49.95 US JLA #107 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Ron Garney & Dan Green Fan-favorite writer Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY) joins the JLA art team of Ron Garney & Dan Green for “Crime Syndicate of Amerika,” an 8-part story that explodes from the pages of Busiek’s JLA/AVENGERS! Research has continued on the mysterious “space egg” left behind at the end of JLA/AVENGERS, leading the JLA to take steps to ensure that Krona stays put in his “prison.” But this distraction could prove fatal, since the real threat at the moment may come from another Earth! On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SUPPORT: Trade and house ads; full-color 11” x 34” poster OUTSIDERS #17 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Dwayne Turner & Nelson John Walsh of America’s Most Wanted stars in the timely and compelling 3-part story “Most Wanted!” The Outsiders are an aggressive super-team, taking the fight to the bad guys and preying on super-criminals. But when one of the criminals they’re chasing turns out to be a real predator, Nightwing and his teammates seek aid from an unlikely source. John Walsh helps the Outsiders deal with a very real problem that hits home with both Arsenal, Grace and Walsh himself: child abduction. On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SOLO #1 Written by Tim Sale, Brian Azzarello, Jeph Loeb, and Diana Schutz Art and cover by Sale What happens when some of the most talented artists in comics are free to unleash their singular creative vision across 48 pages? The answer is SOLO, a unique new bimonthly series that showcases the best of the best of the biz! Unfettered by the constraints of a regular monthly series, SOLO’s artists work in a variety of genres — using whichever characters — they wish! SOLO debuts in style with fan-favorite artist Tim Sale (CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME, BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN) in an issue that features a must-read follow-up story to SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS (written by Jeph Loeb), a Catwoman/Batman tale (written by Brian Azzarello), a Supergirl adventure (written by Dark Horse editor Diana Schutz), and more! Future SOLO issues will feature such A-list talent as Richard Corben, Paul Pope, Howard Chaykin, Jordi Bernet, Mike Allred and Darwyn Cooke. On sale Oct 27 • Bimonthly • No interior ads • 48 pg, FC, $3.95 US Edited by Marc Chiarello SUPPORT: Trade and house ads TEEN TITANS #17 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza The 3-part “Titans Tomorrow” kicks off here, as the Titans return from the trip with the Legion…ten years too late! Get ready to meet the all-new Titans line-up: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Animal Man, Aquawoman and the Flash! But all is not as well as it seems in the future, and the Teen Titans are going to find out why. On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DC COMICS RARITIES ARCHIVES Vol. 1 HC Written by Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Sheldon Mayer, William Marston, Bob Kane and various Art by Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, Harry G. Peter, Jack Burnley, Shelly Moldoff, Creig Flessel and various Cover by Sheldon Mayer, Howard Purcell, E. E. Hibbard and various For the first time ever, in one huge collection, three of DC Comics’ most hard to find early anthology titles are reprinted in their entirety! DC COMICS RARITIES ARCHIVE Vol. 1 is a whopping 348-page hardcover collecting NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1940 and BIG ALL-AMERICAN COMIC BOOK #1 (1944). This volume, with an introduction by Roy Thomas, features appearances by virtually every early Golden Age DC hero: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Sandman, Hawkman, Scribbly, The Atom, Green Lantern, Mr. Terrific, Jonny Thunder and Wildcat! Plus, loads of backups, funny animals, gag strips, text pieces and information about the Fair! The two World's Fair Comics were specially created to be dstirbuted at the legendary New York World's Fairs of 1939-40 and feature adventures revolving around the DC heroes’ visits there. Most of the strips included in this very special Archive have never been reprinted! This is truly a testament to the diversity of the Golden Age of DC Comics that no serious comics collector should be without. Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 1 • 348 pg, FC, $75.00 US HARD TIME TP Written by Steve Gerber Art by Brian Hurtt Cover by Tomer Hanuka Don’t miss the first collection of the series Entertainment Weekly calls “Oz meets My So-Called Life!” This volume features HARD TIME #1-6, telling the tale of Ethan Harrow, a teenager faced with life behind bars with only a strange power to keep him alive! On sale Oct 6 • 144 pg, FC, $9.95 US SUPPORT: House ads ADAM STRANGE #2 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Pascal Ferry Continuing the thrilling new adventures of DC's premiere science-fiction hero! Adam Strange survives an alien attack as he discovers clues to what's happened to his adopted homeworld, Rann! On sale Oct 27 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US AQUAMAN #23 Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy The 3-part “With the Fishes” concludes! What happened on the day San Diego sank? The truth may surprise you when Aquaman is forced to choose between civilization and chaos as a group of pirates led by the villainous Marauder takes advantage of the horrendous, watery disaster area. On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOODHOUND #4 Written by Dan Jolley Art by Leonard Kirk & Robin Riggs Cover by Dave Johnson In the startling conclusion to Bloodhound’s debut adventure, Travis Clevenger learns just how much punishment he can take, as he faces a super-powered killer ready to murder those closest to DC’s darkest hero! No one escapes this fight in one piece… On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #5 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin The penultimate issue of the electrifying miniseries! The remaining Challengers come face-to-face with the masters of the world and learn that the masses have been manipulated for some time. Now it’s up to the Challengers to free the world — and beyond — from Hegemony’s insidious grasp! On sale Oct 13 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US DOOM PATROL #5 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne Cliff, Rita and Nudge infiltrate an illegal ultimate fighting ring by pitting Robotman against multiple malevolent machines of destruction! Learn secrets of where Cliff Steele, Rita Farr and the Chief have come from — just in time for Robotman to lose his head! On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FALLEN ANGEL #16 Written by Peter David Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco Cover by Ashley Wood Doctor Juris is no longer in power in Bête Noire! On the run from the Hierarchy, it appears the Fallen Angel — his rejected former lover — may be his only ally. Meanwhile, a power vacuum created by the absence of Juris triggers a showdown! On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE READERS GREEN ARROW #43 Written by Judd Winick Art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Cover by Marcos Martín & Alvaro Lopez In Part 4 of the 6-part “New Blood,” Brick abducts the daughter of Star City’s mayor! Green Arrow and Connor Hawke must rip the city apart to find the child before the new kingpin of crime exacts his revenge on our heroes and the city at large! On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD TWILIGHT/NEW DAWN TP Written by Ron Marz Art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Cover by Marcos Martín & Alvaro Lopez Reoffered to coincide with GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH #1, this collection features GREEN LANTERN #148-155. Hal Jordan becomes Parallax, while freelance artist Kyle Rayner is awarded the last Power Ring…and a new Green Lantern is born! On sale Oct 27 • 192 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist HARD TIME #9 Written by Steve Gerber Art and cover by Brian Hurtt DC Focus! A new story arc begins as Ethan Harrow leaves solitary confinement to find the balance of power changed forever at State Penitentiary — and he’s dependent on his own mysterious power to protect him. Jump aboard the gripping drama Entertainment Weekly calls “Oz meets My So-Called Life.” On sale Oct 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HAWKMAN #33 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Andy Smith & Mick Gray Cover by Kevin Nowlan A routine trip to the JSA headquarters in New York takes a dramatic turn when a malicious and incredibly powerful creature unleashes massive destruction on the city. Hawkman and Hawkgirl must join forces with The Monolith! But will their combined strength be enough? On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US H-E-R-O #21 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by Kelsey Shannon The battle lines over the H-E-R-O device are drawn: Robby Reed and his team face off against a villain created by the device, with powers that dwarf all the others combined. Plus, Matt Allen (from H-E-R-O #5) learns his daughter has been kidnapped, and he isn’t happy! On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE OVERSIZED SC Written by Paul Dini Art and cover by Alex Ross Reoffered to coincide with the JLA ALEX ROSS ACTION FIGURES, this original graphic novel (told in sequential comic-book storytelling) finds the JLA confronting a threat from space in the form of a deadly virus that sets off a chain reaction of worldwide fear and panic. On sale Oct 27 • 10” x 13” • 96 pg, FC, $9.95 US • Relist JLA: YEAR ONE TP Written by Mark Waid & Brian Augustyn Art by Barry Kitson, Michael Bair, Mark Propst, and John Stokes Cover by Kitson Reoffered to coincide with Mark Waid’s SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT HC, this trade paperback collects the maxiseries that reveals how five inexperienced heroes founded the greatest super-team the world has ever known. Featuring an intro by Kurt Busiek. On sale Oct 20 • 320 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist JSA #66 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by J.H. Williams III The exciting conclusion to the 2-part “Out of Time!” The life of Rick Tyler continues to tick away as the JSA is forced to battle through the time stream to save their teammate. But what fate awaits Rex Tyler? And how is Extant involved? On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JSA: SAVAGE TIMES TP Written by Geoff Johns & David S. Goyer Art by Leonard Kirk, Patrick Gleason, Keith Champagne, and Christian Alamy Cover by Jerome K. Moore A thrilling new trade collecting JSA #39-45! The JSA is divided, handling multiple matters in different eras. Several heroes find themselves in Ancient Egypt, fighting the immortal villain Vandal Savage and an earlier incarnation of the power Black Adam. However, Power Girl and Dr. Mid-Nite also have their hands full with separate cases. On sale Oct 20 • 3 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US JSA: STRANGE ADVENTURES #3 Written by Kevin J. Anderson Art by Barry Kitson & Gary Erskine Cover by John Watson The mad Lord Dynamo has offered a devil’s bargain to mankind: He will cure the world’s ills, but only if Green Lantern surrenders his Powerful Ring and Starman relinquishes his Gravity Rod! Will the rest of the nation turn against the Justice Society of America? On sale Oct 20 • 3 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #4 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen A glimpse into Vera’s youth in industrial England a generation ago gives insight into her relationship with her late brother Manchester Black and the horrors that made them both what they are today — for Vera, leader of the Elite…for Black, dead! On sale Oct 13 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US KINETIC #8 Written by Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Warren Pleece DC Focus! Just when Tom has had as much of his family as he can take, a new player shows up: his father! Where has he been, and why did he leave? And will Tom’s newfound powers change their relationship forever? On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE MONOLITH #9 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Phil Winslade Cover by James Jean The gangsters of the underworld retaliate against the downtrodden lower East Siders they’ve repressed and robbed — by creating a Monolith of their own…one forged of iron! On sale Oct 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US PLASTIC MAN #11 Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker This one’s titled “Homeland Security!” If Plastic Man is in charge of it, how secure can it be? On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US RICHARD DRAGON #6 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens The Motor City is a powder keg, and Lady Shiva holds the match! Her Circle of Six aims to take over the city’s underworld and establish a global drug trade. Only two men stand in their way: Richard Dragon and the Bronze Tiger. This battle will settle the fate of the city…and not everyone will survive! On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SCRATCH #5 Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth Batman returns in the conclusion of the story of misbegotten werewolf Scractch! A bloodthirsty mob wants Scratch dead. Can Batman protect him from his hometown and discover the secret of the Ouroboros in the midst of this frenzy? On sale Oct 6 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WONDER WOMAN #209 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Cover by J.G. Jones Medousa launches an attack on Wonder Woman’s embassy as “Stoned” nears its petrifying conclusion! When those closest to Diana are caught off-guard, who will pay the price for Medousa’s blood-lust? And what surprising ally will rise to the challenge? On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JOHNNY DC THE BATMAN STRIKES #2 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda & Dave McCaig The thrilling series reflecting the great new animated show continues! The creature called Man-Bat escapes Arkham with a secret weapon: a sonar shriek that makes citizens “batty”! Can the Batman keep Gotham from becoming a “City of Bats?” On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN ADVENTURES DIGEST Vol. 1: ROGUES GALLERY Written by Ty Templeton, Dan Slott and Scott Peterson Art by Rick Burchett, Templeton, Tim Levins, and Terry Beatty Cover by Bruce Timm Reoffered to coincide with the TEEN TITANS GO! DIGESTS, this volume collects GOTHAM ADVENTURES #50 and BATMAN ADVENTURES #1-4, showcasing the worst of Batman’s foes! On sale Oct 13 • 5.125" x 7.562" • 112 pg, FC, $6.95 US • Relist BATMAN ADVENTURES DIGEST Vol. 2: SHADOWS AND MASKS Written by Dan Slott, Ty Templeton, Gabe Soria, and Vito Delsante Art by Rick Burchett, Dean Haspiel, Templeton, and Terry Beatty Cover by Kelsey Shannon Reoffered to coincide with the TEEN TITANS GO! DIGESTS, this volume collects BATMAN ADVENTURES #5-9, featuring more action-packed Batman tales! On sale Oct 20 • 5.125" x 7.562" • 112 pg, FC, $6.95 US • Relist CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #2 Written by Jim Alexander, Sholly Fisch and Tom Warburton Art by John Delaney, Jeff Albrecht, Mike Wetterhahn, Tim Chi Ly, Maurice Fontenot and Robert R .Smith Cover by Gary Fields & Sno Cone It’s the hottest ’toon party in town, featuring the adventures of the The Kids Next Door, Johnny Bravo and Courage the Cowardly Dog! Plus, a brand-new letters page and Cartoon Network fun facts! On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #2 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong Cover by Ben Caldwell The action-packed new series continues with a story guest-starring Booster Gold and Steel! The League battles the Royal Flush Gang in Las Vegas, and Booster learns why the team pays Superman so much respect. On sale Oct 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #119 Written by Earl Kress, Bill Matheny and Craig Bolden Art and cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo For Bugs Bunny, outsmarting a pair of gorillas is child’s play! Plus, Marvin the Martian, Sylvester and Tweety! On sale Oct 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #55 Written by Abby Denson & Robbie Busch Art by Ricardo Garcia Fuentes & Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy The Girls go to the movies with the gnarly Gangreen Gang…and royally regret it! On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #89 Written by John Rozum, Robbie Busch, and Sholly Fisch Art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope & Scott McRae Cover by Staton The Mystery Inc. gang goes to San Francisco to pursue a poetry-spoutin’ poltergeist! Plus, fun-packed short stories that only you, dear reader, can help Scooby solve! On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #12 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Dave Bullock Special one-year anniversary issue! The Titans go face-to-face with their strangest foe: Mumbo! Can they survive more of his “tricks?” On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! DIGEST Vol. 1: TRUTH, JUSTICE, PIZZA! TP Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck, Tim Smith & Lary Stucker Cover by Dave Bullock The newest additions to Johnny DC’s roster of animated heroes make their debuts in two new digest-sized collections! Vol. 1, reprinting issues #1-5, kicks off with the stories “Demo,” “The Beast Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “Lame,” “My Crummy Valentine” and “Monster Zit.” On sale Oct 13 • 5" x 7.562" • 112 pg, FC, $6.95 US TEEN TITANS GO! DIGEST Vol. 2: HEROES ON PATROL! TP Written by J. Torres and Adam Beechen Art by Todd Nauck, Udon Studios and Lary Stucker Cover by Dave Bullock Capturing all of the action and fun of the Cartoon Network series! This volume reprints issues #6-10, featuring the stories “Brothers,” “How You Play the Game,” “Naked City,” “War Machine” and “That Sinking Feeling.” On sale Oct 13 • 5" x 7.562" • 112 pg, FC, $6.95 US DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE TOE TAGS FEATURING GEORGE ROMERO #1 Written by George Romero Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Bernie Wrightson Cult movie writer/director George Romero helps kick off TOE TAGS, a series of miniseries featuring the work of a number of creative luminaries from a variety of media! Best known for his trio of zombie films — Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and Day of the Dead — Romero launches TOE TAGS with an all-new horror classic for comics: the 6-part “The Death of Death,” featuring blood-curdling art by Tommy Castillo (DETECTIVE COMICS) & Rodney Ramos (GREEN LANTERN). Overnight, the world has been turned upside down, and zombies rule the day! It’s up to a college professor named Hoffman, his assistant Damien Cross, and his gal Judy to figure out exactly how and why the undead have taken over. But even if they do get to the bottom of the plague, is it too late to save the world? On sale Oct 20 • Mature Readers • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Bob Schreck DEVLIN WAUGH: SWIMMING IN BLOOD TP Written by John Smith Art by Sean Phillips, Siku and Michael Gaydos Cover by Phillips 2000 A.D. Created by John Smith (Vampirella) and Sean Phillips (SLEEPER), Devlin Waugh is the Vatican’s best freelance supernatural operative: an aesthete, bon vivant, and expert athlete whose verbal barbs are just as vicious as his talent for fisticuffs. But in this volume, Devlin's called in to the high-tech underwater prison of Aquatraz to investigate an outbreak of vampirism – and he may have bitten off more than he can chew! Also featured are the Judge Dredd crossover stories “Brief Encounter” and “Fetish” (with art by Siku), as well as “A Mouthful of Dust” (illustrated by Alias’ Michael Gaydos) and the prose stories “A Love Like Blood” and “Body and Soul,” both of which feature Phillips' illustrations. This collection also includes an extensive making-of section, featuring excerpts from Smith's original treatment and script as well as Phillips' page layouts and sketches. On sale Oct 6 • Mature Readers • 7.375" x 10.1875" • FC, 224 pg. $19.95 US RED RAZORS TP Written by Mark Millar Art by Steve Yeowell & Nigel Dobbyn Cover by Yeowell 2000 A.D. Get ready, comrades — Sov-Block Two’s most psychotic Judge is on the loose and coming for you! Written by Mark Millar (SUPERMAN: RED SON), with art by Steve Yeowell (THE INVISIBLES) & Nigel Dobbyn, this irreverent look at Judge Dredd's world will melt your mind! Formerly a violent thug, Judge Razors — now a violent thug with authority — is part of an experiment designed to transform Sov-Block Two’s most savage criminals into the most brutal Judges the city has ever known. Accompanied by Ed the talking horse, Razors is on a mission to investigate the theft of the Holy Corpse of Elvis, as well as the city's plague of superannuated terrorists! On sale Oct 20 • Mature Readers • 7.375" x 10.1875" • FC, 144 pg. $12.95 US MADARA Vol. 1 TP Written by Otsuka Eiji Art and cover by Tajima Sho-u CMX. DC’s new line of manga debuts with the high-action MADARA, a popular sword-and-sorcery series that mixes Japanese mythology with futuristic themes! Originally serialized in Kadokawa’s Marukatsu Famicon between 1987 and 1997, the 5-volume MADARA represents the first collaboration between artist Tajima and writer Otsuka (MPD-Psycho). Tajima recently garnered notoriety for his character design work on the animated segments of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1. MADARA tells the story of an apprentice blacksmith in a rural village who gets by using artificial limbs created by his adoptive father. But when a chance encounter with the demon Moki reveals Madara’s true destiny, he’s catapulted into a mythic quest! His real father, the evil despot Miroku, feared long ago that Madara was destined to kill him and rule in his place. After Madara was born with tremendous powers, his body was cut up, and the parts divided amongst eight evil generals. Now Madara, with the help of a band of freedom fighters and a magical sword, sets out to retrieve his body parts and defeat his brothers, who covet the throne. As he fights his way across the world, he contemplates the prophecy: How will he wrest control of the kingdom from his father and win the people their freedom? On sale Oct 6 • 5" x 7.362" • B&W, 200 pg, $9.95 US • Mature Readers FROM EROICA WITH LOVE Vol. 1 TP Written by Aoike Yasuko Art and cover by Aoike CMX. FROM EROICA WITH LOVE is the masterwork manga of Aoike Yasuko, serialized in Akita Shoten’s Princess magazine since 1976! Set in Continental Europe, it depicts the adventures of British aristocrat Dorian Red Gloria and his alter ego Eroica, Europe’s most wanted international art thief. His nemesis — Major Klaus Heinz von dem Eberbach, a German NATO intelligence officer — has tried for years to catch the man who claims each crime scene with a card signed “From Eroica with Love.” Things are just getting started when a trio of telepathically linked teenagers becomes aware of Dorian’s identity and plans to capture him. But their plot goes awry as the master thief branches out — no longer content with stealing great art, he’s moving on. Now the trio must foil his attempts to kidnap their leader, Caesar, as they try to save the great art treasures of Europe! On sale Oct 13 • 5" x 7.362" • B&W, 232 pg, $9.95 US LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 1 TP Written by Tsukuba Sakura Art and cover by Tsukuba CMX. Get ready for Tsukuba Sakura’s symbolic tale LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED, in which one character can only see the past, and another can only see the future! Originally presented in LaLa DX magazine from Hakusensha between 1998 to 2004, the 5-volume LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED is the story of high school student Otsuka Kanade who can sometimes see a person’s future with a touch, and transfer student Naito Aro, whose ESP is limited to past events. When Kanade glimpses an unfortunate incident coming, can she change it? She soon befriends Aro, who’s no novice — he can turn his ability on or off at will, even using it to see an object’s “memories.” Are these teenaged seers of the past and future made for each other? And who’s right: Aro with his “hands off” policy about meddling in people’s lives, or Kanade whose more proactive stance has already had unhappy consequences? On sale Oct 20 • 5" x 7.362" • B&W, 208 pg, $9.95 US SON OF THE GUN TP Written by Alexandro Jodorowski Art and cover by Georges Bess HUMANOIDS. Jodorowsky & Bess pull no punches in this tale of a modern-day gunslinger’s path through the darkest places in the human soul! Juan’s ascension from an orphan in the slums to the governor’s number one bodyguard will cost him his soul, and finding redemption may cost him his life. On sale Oct 20 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • FC, 112 pg. $17.95 US • Mature Readers ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 5 TP Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini Following in Cutter's footsteps, family and tribemates pursue their chief to warn him of a dire threat. But they’re taken as slaves into the towering Blue Mountain, stronghold of the ancient Glider elves. Now, Cutter and Skywise must penetrate the mountain’s labyrinthine secrets to rescue their kind! On sale Oct 27 • 5" x 7.362" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.95 US ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 3 TP Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini Reoffered to coincide with ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST Vol. 5, this trade paperback collects stories from the original series issues #8-11. Cutter and Skywise make their way past danger until they arrive at the foot of the Blue Mountain, and what they find will change their lives forever. On sale Oct 27 • 5" x 7.362" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.95 US • Relist ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCEROR #2 Written by Michael Moorcock Art by Walter Simonson The miniseries shedding light on the early adventures of Elric continues! Young Elric embarks on a dream quest of two years: the dream of water, in which, known as White Crow, he confronts his rival Yrkoon, as well as a powerful water elemental and a Lord of Chaos. Can dragons and armies restore a kingdom to its rightful heir? On sale Oct 27 • 2 of 4 • FC, 48 pg, Prestige Format, $5.95 US THE METABARONS VOL. 2: AGHNAR & ODA TP Written by Alexandro Jodorowsky Art and cover by Juan Gimenez HUMANOIDS. Follow Aghnar, the son of the first Metabaron, from his earliest battle against the psychic witches of the Shabda-Oud to his attempt to win the hand and heart of their target: Oda the Capricious. How can he hope to fulfill her demand for a perfect blue rose, when the last rose died 30,000 years ago? On sale Oct 13 • 7.375" x10.187" • 136 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Mature Readers MILO MANARA’S ODYSSIES OF GIUSEPPE BERGMAN TP Written by Milo Manara Art and cover by Manara HUMANOIDS. This 128-page trade paperback presents two tales of Manara’s heroic traveler, including the brand-new “The Odyssey of Giuseppe Bergman” — that parallels the legendary voyage of Odysseus — and the bonus tale “Seeing the Stars Again,” in which a dying man asks Bergman to look after a beautiful young woman. On sale Oct 27 • 7.375” x10.187” • 128 pg, FC, $17.95 US • Mature Readers MAD #447 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Halloween is upon us, and nothing is scarier than the grinning visage of our own Alfred E. Neuman! Although the new intern down the hall is pretty scary too. Don’t miss this laugh-a-minute issue! On sale Oct 6 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.50 US MAD XL #30 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Another jam-packed issue of MAD XL, containing the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers’ Choice picks, and other fun features! On sale Oct 13 • 96 pg, B&W, $4.99 US THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 15 HC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner It's the comics master at his best! Volume 15 reprints The Spirit newspaper sections published from 7/6/47 to 12/28/47, featuring the seductive P'Gell, The Octopus, a send up of Li'l Abner, and more, plus an introduction by Chris Couch, co-author of THE WILL EISNER COMPANION. On sale Oct 20 • 196 pg, FC, $49.95 US THE NAME OF THE GAME SC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Reoffered to coincide with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Vol. 15, this softcover version of the Eisner Award-winning hardcover tells the tumultuous generational saga of a wealthy Jewish family’s assimilation into New York society spanning the first half of the 1900s. On sale Oct 27 • 176 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist MINOR MIRACLES SC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Reoffered to coincide with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Vol. 15, the softcover version of the original hardcover that was Eisner’s first new original work for DC! These fourth tales recall the magic of everyday miracles as Eisner returns to the New York City of his youth. On sale Oct 27 • 112 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Relist WILDSTORM COUP D’ETAT TP Written by Ed Brubaker, Joe Casey, Robbie Morrison and Micah Wright Art by Jim Lee, Carlos D'Anda, Alé Garza, Whilce Portacio, and various Cover by Lee Tao has tricked the U.S. government into committing an inter-dimensional atrocity, and only the Authority can save the planet! The crossover event that brought the Eye of the Storm universe to its knees is now available as a trade paperback that collects COUP D'ÉTAT: THE AUTHORITY, COUP D'ÉTAT: STORMWATCH, COUP D'ÉTAT: WILDCATS and COUP D'ÉTAT: SLEEPER. As an added bonus, this 112-page volume also includes pin-ups that appeared in COUP D'ÉTAT: AFTERWORD. When The Authority decided to take control of the situation — and the world — their actions send shockwaves that shake the foundation of the Eye of the Storm universe. Can Stormwatch: Team Achilles and the Wildcats co-exist with the Authority under the new status quo? On sale Oct 20 • MATURE READERS • 112 pg, FC, $14.95 US SUPPORT: House ads THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #1 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen They've saved Earth from annihilation over and over again. Now they want to rule the world… Four-time Eisner-nominated writer Ed Brubaker (SLEEPER, GOTHAM CENTRAL) and fan-favorite artists Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend (BATMAN, WILDCATS VERSION 3.0) bring their unique vision to one of the comics’ most controversial titles: THE AUTHORITY! “Come the Revolution” is the first part of a massive 12-issue arc that will shake the team to its very core and send shock waves through the WildStorm Universe. Following the dramatic events of COUP D’ÉTAT, the Authority has settled into its role as governing body of the United States. The other major world powers have adjusted to the regime change and are slowly coming to terms with the meaning it has for the future. But many Americans are unhappy to lose their inalienable rights. Can a second American Revolution be far behind? On sale Oct 27 • MATURE READERS • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Ben Abernathy SUPPORT: Trade and house ads; 11" x 34" poster THE RAZOR’S EDGE: WARBLADE #1 Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Simon Bisley A new era in the WildStorm Universe begins as THE RAZOR’S EDGE debuts! This new monthly series features story arcs written and illustrated by some of comics’ hottest talent, spotlighting WildStorm characters both familiar and new! Following his comics debut with THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE INSIDE original hardcover graphic novel, acclaimed novelist and screenwriter John Ridley (Three Kings) teams up with international superstar Simon Bisley (LOBO) for a brutal 5-issue story featuring Warblade, from the original incarnation of Jim Lee’s W.I.L.D.Cats! After his bloody showdown with the infamous Sarajevo in WILDCATS Vol. 2 #7, Warblade takes a harsh journey of realization that turns deadly, since the former super-hero isn't welcome in a land razed by war and run by organized crime! On sale Oct 27 • MATURE READERS • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Ben Abernathy SUPPORT: House ads OCEAN #1 Written by Warren Ellis Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Michael Golden Warren Ellis returns with a universe-spanning science-fiction tale! The 6-issue miniseries OCEAN is a fast-paced science-fiction story with brains, attitude and style told by fan-favorite writer Warren Ellis (ORBITER, TRANSMETROPOLITAN) with stunning art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story (TOM STRONG) and covers by Michael Golden (STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES)! Beyond the inner planets lie the gaseous giants, Jupiter being the largest of all. Orbiting Jupiter is the moon Europa, a hard orb floating in frigid space. Lying beneath Europa's half mile thick mantle of shear ice is an ocean, the only one in the solar system that’s not on Earth. And within those cold waters could rest the key to life on Earth — and quite possibly its extinction! On sale Oct 20 • MATURE READERS • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Scott Dunbier ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR’S GUIDE Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson & Ben Oliver, George Pérez, Carlos Pacheco, Dave Gibbons, Michael Golden, Jason Pearson, and various Cover by Alex Ross Planning a getaway this holiday season? Searching for a new or exotic locale to take the family? Look no further than Astro City! Everything you need to know about the city and its many special places and faces is in one handy volume: ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR’S GUIDE! This cleverly designed guide features all the info you need about Astro City: neighborhood guides, restaurant recommendations, highlights, local interests, ads for local businesses, and even a guide to the who's-who of the hero elite, illustrated by such fan-favorite artists as George Pérez, Carlos Pacheco, Dave Gibbons, Michael Golden, Jason Pearson and more! Plus, a special treat for all potential visitors: an all-new 8-page story illustrated by Brent Anderson & Ben Oliver! On sale Oct 13 • 48 pg, FC, $5.95 US Edited by Ben Abernathy SUPPORT: House ads THE AUTHORITY: MORE KEV #4 Written by Garth Ennis Art and cover by Glenn Fabry The clock is ticking for our heroes as the Rakulai stand poised to destroy the Earth! The only problem for Kev and the boys: an army of zombies and a severed head with immense power! The senses-shattering conclusion to the hilarious hit miniseries! On sale Oct 13 • Mature Readers • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US EX MACHINA #5 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris The thrilling finale to "State of Emergency!" In order to stop the killer from terrorizing his city, Mayor Hundred must leave the safety of City Hall to personally confront someone from his past life…and once again don the mantle of the super-heroic “Great Machine!" On sale Oct 13 • Mature Readers • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US PLANETARY #21 Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by John Cassaday The acclaimed series continues! Greenwich Village, New York City; the hub of the world. Elijah Snow has come here to take a trip through inner universes, looking for a way to defeat the three remaining members of the Four. On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US SLEEPER SEASON TWO #5 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Phillips Tao and Lynch first crossed paths eight years ago. What happened then that solidified the animosity between these two master manipulators? Find out in this harrowing, edge-of-your-seat tale! On sale Oct 27 • Mature Readers • 5 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THUNDERCATS: ENEMY’S PRIDE #5 Written by John Layman Art and cover by Joe Vriens, Sacha Heilig, & Roberto Campus The thrilling miniseries concludes with the battle to end all battles! What action will Wilykat take against his old friends? And who holds the key to stopping the Thunderguard and its power-mad leader? Could it really be…Snarf to the rescue? On sale Oct 6 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US TERRA OBSCURA VOL. 2 #3 Written by Alan Moore & Peter Hogan Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story ABC. The bizarre time distortions worsen as the mysterious craft nears Terra Obscura. Tom Strange, while preparing to leave Earth, comes into contact with some old allies...and one nasty villain! On sale Oct 20 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US TOM STRONG #29 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Duncan Fegredo Cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story ABC. Part 1 of a fantastic 2-part story by two of comics’ most exciting creators! Tom Strong's feats of bravery are world-renowned, but what if he weren’t an idol to millions? If he didn't ascend to the role of hero, where would he be? On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US TOM STRONG’S TERRIFIC TALES Vol. 1 HC Written by Alan Moore & Steve Moore Art by Arthur Adams, Paul Rivoche, Alan Weiss, Jerry Ordway, Sergio Aragones, Jason Pearson and Jaime Hernandez Cover by Adams ABC. Alan Moore’s hero of Millennium City shines in this hardcover collecting TOM STRONG’S TERRIFIC TALES #1-6! This volume features Strong in space-faring action, the debut of sexy heroine Jonni Future, and a tale of Young Tom Strong! On sale Oct 27 • 176 pg, FC, $24.95 US VERTIGO FABLES: MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS TP Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Bill Willingham's runaway hit series FABLES continues its success in this fourth trade paperback, collecting issues #19-21 and #23-27 (issue #22 will appear in a future collection) and featuring the rise of a new threat to Fabletown. Also included is the Prestige Format Special FABLES: THE LAST CASTLE. When Little Red Riding Hood suddenly walks through the gate between this world and the lost Fable Homelands, she’s welcomed as a miraculous survivor by nearly everyone — everyone except her old nemesis, Bigby Wolf, who smells spying and subversion more than survival. But will he be able to prove his case before disaster strikes? And how will it all affect Prince Charming's upstart campaign to become the new mayor of Fabletown? On sale Oct 27 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Mature Readers SUPPORT: House ads FABLES #30 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Part 1 of a new 4-part story, “The Year After.” It's a family affair as Snow White goes into labor, and the magical nature of her pregnancy becomes an event that no one expected. The ever-proper Miss White is about to discover that having the Big Bad Wolf's baby is more than she'd ever bargained for…but the proud papa may be in the for the biggest surprise of all. Plus, the results of the election for Fabletown’s new mayor are in…and the winner may surprise you! On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS MY FAITH IN FRANKIE TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Sonny Liew & Marc Hempel Cover by Hempel A digest-sized, black-and-white trade paperback reprinting the 4-issue Vertigo miniseries from writer Mike Carey (LUCIFER) and artists Sonny Liew and Marc Hempel, MY FAITH IN FRANKIE tells the story of a girl who discovers that having your own personal deity isn't all it's cracked up to be — particularly when you're trying to get a boyfriend and your god turns out to be jealous! But as Frankie moves precariously into adulthood and her god Jeriven tries to win her back, sinister forces are at work that could spell disaster far beyond a broken heart, and Frankie and Jeriven will both have to do some fast growing-up if they're going to survive. This collection also features sketchbook material from Liew and preview pages of Jill Thompson's upcoming VERTIGO title THE DEAD BOY DETECTIVES, guest-starring Death and presented in the same black-and-white manga format as DEATH: AT DEATH'S DOOR. On sale Oct 13 • 5” x 7.375” • 112 pg, B&W, $6.95 US • Mature Readers SUPPORT: House ads SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 2: THE FACE AND THE BRUTE TP Written by Matt Wagner Art by John Watkiss & R.G. Taylor Cover by Gavin Wilson & Richard Bruning Collecting the second and third story arcs (issues #5-12) from writer Matt Wagner's acclaimed reimagination of the original Golden Age Sandman, SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 2: THE FACE AND THE BRUTE finds the Sandman of 1939, Wesley Dodds, and his possible paramour (and narrator) Dian Belmont involved in a series of grisly murders in New York's Chinatown — murders that threaten to reignite the bad old days of the Tong Wars, when blood ran in the streets like water. Following the drama of "The Face," Wesley and Dian are confronted with corruption at the other end of the social scale in "The Brute," as they track down the trail of misery left by a man whose gross sensual appetites for lust and violence are rivaled only by his wealth. On sale October 6 • 208 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Mature Readers SUPPORT: Trade and house ads Y: THE LAST MAN #27 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Part 1 of the 5-part “Ring of Truth.” At long last, Yorick, 355 and Dr. Mann make their way to San Francisco to find out what caused the plague. But Yorick’s unbalanced sister Hero and the mysterious Setauket Ring have also made their way west — and they all have their sights set on the last man on earth! On sale Oct 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers 100 BULLETS #54 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Wylie Times has Mr. Shepard right where he wants him and isn’t about to let him go without a little punishment. But what made Shepard and his deadly apprentice decide to hit Naw’lins in the first place? On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • Mature Readers THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #4 Co-plotted by Neil Gaiman & Si Spencer Written by Spencer Art by Dean Ormston Cover by Frank Quitely What's a peaceful trip to the English countryside among friends? That depends. When the not-so-popular Brewster makes the plans, who knows? An ancient stone circle has gone missing, and something horrible is in store for Tim and his mates. On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • Mature Readers DEATH: AT DEATH’S DOOR Written by Jill Thompson Art and cover by Thompson Reoffered to coincide with MY FAITH IN FRANKIE TP, this manga digest features appearances by the Sandman and all his siblings. In an original story that parallels THE SANDMAN: SEASON OF MISTS, the inhabitants of Hell end up in Death’s apartment, so Delirium and Despair decide to throw a party for the dead! On sale Oct 13 • 5” x 7.5” • 208 pg, B&W, $9.95 US • Mature Readers • Relist FABLES: STORYBOOK LOVE TP Written by Bill Willingham Art by Bryan Talbot, Lan Medina, Mark Buckingham, Linda Medley, Steve Leialoha and Craig Hamilton Cover by James Jean Reoffered to coincide with FABLES: MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS TP, this volume collects FABLES #11-18, including the 4-part “Storybook Love.” Also included are the 2-part “A Sharp Operator” and the single-issue tales “Bag o’Bones” and “Barleycorn Brides.” On sale Oct 27 • 48 pg, FC, $5.95 US • Mature Readers • Relist HELLBLAZER #201 Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet Featuring new ongoing series artist Leonardo Manco! When a trio of thieves makes the mistake of stealing a rare and cursed magical artifact from John Constantine’s lock-up, they soon learn the hard way that they’ve nicked from the wrong bloke. On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • Mature Readers HUMAN TARGET #15 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Cliff Chiang Cover by John Watkiss Part 2 of the 3-part “The Second Coming.” The Church of the Second Coming is more than just a religion, it’s a pop culture phenomenon. But what happens when the man Chance is impersonating actually believes he’s the new messiah, with the power to heal the sick and raise the dead? On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers THE LOSERS #17 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock Part 2 of the 4-part “The Pass,” featuring interlocking cover images. The year is 1998, and the Losers must attack an Afghan warlord's fortress deep in the Khyber Pass. But their mysterious CIA handler Max is keeping the true nature of their mission hidden from them, and a lot more lives are at stake than they know... including their own. On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers LOVECRAFT SC Written by Hans Rodionoff and Keith Giffen Art and cover by Enrique Breccia A softcover edition of the acclaimed original hardcover graphic novel. When young Howard Phillips Lovecraft becomes the reluctant guardian of the Necronomicon, his life veers into strange territory. Lovecraft maintains a tenuous balance between reality and the bizarre nightmares of his “fictional” horror. On sale Oct 27 • 144 pg, FC, $17.95 US • Mature Readers LUCIFER #55 Written by Mike Carey Art by Marc Hempel Cover by Michael WM. Kaluta A special issue featuring guest artist Marc Hempel (THE SANDMAN). The growth of a new religion in Hell creates a major crisis for its rulers. If the religion's prophet and teacher can be silenced, perhaps the flames of rebellion can be extinguished. But when the fallen cherub Gaudium shows up, is he on a mission from Lucifer, or up to some secret scheming? On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • Mature Readers SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 1: THE TARANTULA TP Written by Matt Wagner Art by Guy Davis Cover by Wagner A new printing of the handsome trade paperback at a special low price! This collection reprints SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE #1-4, written by DOCTOR MID-NITE's Matt Wagner with art by Guy Davis (BATMAN: NEVERMORE). On sale Oct 6 • 112 pg, FC, $9.95 US • Mature Readers SWAMP THING #8 Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Richard Corben Acclaimed artist Richard Corben (HELLBLAZER) concludes his 2-part SWAMP THING stint in unforgettable fashion! The safari to bag a Swamp Thing takes a shocking twist when Alec’s true enemy reveals himself – and he’s more powerful than even Alec could have imagined. But that conflict pales when a reminder of Swamp Thing’s past seeks him out in the bayou. On sale Oct 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers WE3 #2 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Frank Quitely Morrison and Quitely continue their unique “Westernized manga.” A cyborg dog, cat and rabbit tear through everything the military turns against them, only to come face-to-face with a teeming wave of frenzied, cyber-enhanced rats. And in a bloody battle already filled with considerable cost, the three will make an unforgivable mistake of fatal consequence… On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers THE WITCHING #5 Written by Jonathan Vankin Art by Mark Buckingham Cover by Tara McPherson Special Halloween issue featuring guest art by Mark Buckingham (FABLES)! Decades ago, 10-year old witch Elsa Grimston learned the meaning of horror on Halloween night, when an evening of fun trick-or-treating went terribly wrong. This Halloween, the terrifying tragedy in Elsa's past catches up to her… On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers DC DIRECT BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE SERIES ORIGINAL MINI-STATUE Designed by Eduardo Risso Sculpted by Tony Cipriano This first-in-a-series statue is designed by Eduardo Risso, best known for his work on 100 BULLETS and BATMAN! The true essence of a complex hero is captured in this black-and-white sculpture inspired by BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE, the miniseries of short stories by the some of the top award-winning talent in the industry, showcasing noir-flavored tales of the Dark Knight. This limited-edition miniature statue measures approximately 6.75" tall, painted in a monochromatic black-and-white style just like the comic and features a logo base. This statue is packaged in a black-and-white box featuring spot color. Advance-solicited; on sale Feb 16 • Mini-Statue • $45.00 US SUPPORT: Full-color promo poster; house ads DC COMICS CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES: SUPERMAN Sculpted by John G. Mathews The landmark SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES developed a bold new style for the Man of Steel. Now, that instantly recognizable design comes to life as a beautifully sculpted maquette! This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 9.25" tall x 4" wide x 4.375" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale February 2 • Maquette • $89.95 US SUPPORT: Full-color promo poster KINGDOM COME PLANET KRYPTON: GREEN LANTERN REPLICA RING SET The first item in the upcoming line of Kingdom Come Planet Krypton gallery pieces! This limited-edition set features five Power Ring replicas, one for each of the following Green Lanterns: Hal Jordan, Sinestro, Kyle Rayner, Alan Scott and Power Ring of the Crime Syndicate. Each ring is cast in fine pewter with colored (green and gold) oxylene coating. Two of the rings will have green stones inserted into the face, and one of the rings will have pearl-epoxy inserted into the face. All rings will be Size 11, with each nestled in a black foam and packaged together in a silver-rimmed, hinged, satin-lined bengealine hunter green box including a black outer protective sleeve. This set also includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is not designed to be worn. Advance-solicited; on sale Feb 9 • Ring Set • $99.95 US SUPPORT: House ad CATWOMAN: NINE LIVES OF A FELINE FATALE POSTER Art by Brian Bolland Through the years, Catwoman has adopted many costumes — now, thanks to the stunning art of Brian Bolland, her sexy look can jazz up your walls! This beautifully illustrated poster — the cover of the trade paperback of the same name — measures 24" x 36" and is the latest poster in the Bolland series! Advance-solicited; on sale Feb 23 • Poster • $7.95 U.S. THE FLASH #207 POSTER Art by Michael Turner It’s the Fastest Man Alive, illustrated by one of the most popular artists in comics! Adorn your walls with this sizzling Michael Turner image of The Flash, originally published as the cover of issue #207 and measuring 24" x 36". Advance-solicited; on sale Feb 23 • Poster • $7.95 U.S. Retailers please note JUSTICE LEAGUE SERIES 1: ALEX ROSS: SUPERMAN, THE FLASH, BIZARRO & SINESTRO ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers singly as well as in Inner and Master Case assortments. The CHEETAH Action Figure is only available to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. Products may vary from images shown. JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS) SERIES 1: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE Designed by artist extraordinaire Alex Ross and brought alive in 3-D by master sculptor Tim Bruckner, this is sure to be the most sought after line of DC characters figures ever! This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a display base and is packaged in a 4-color window box. Advance-solicited; on sale Feb 9 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS) SERIES 1: CHEETAH ACTION FIGURE Wonder Woman’s archnemesis measures approximately 6 1/ 8" tall in crouching position and stands 6 3/ 8", features multiple points of articulation, includes an articulated tail and a display base, and is packaged in a 4-color window box. Advance-solicited; on sale Feb 9 • Action Figures • 6.375" H • PI JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS) SERIES 1: THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE The inaugural series of JLA ALEX ROSS ACTION FIGURES feature a host of heroes and villains! The FLASH ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, includes a display base, and is packaged in a 4-color window box. Advance-solicited; on sale Feb 9 • Action Figures • 6.5" H • PI JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS) SERIES 1: BIZARRO ACTION FIGURE Complete your collection of awesome JLA hero and villain action figures! The BIZARRO ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, includes a display base, and is packaged in a 4-color window box. Advance-solicited; on sale Feb 9 • Action Figures • 6.75" H • PI JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS) SERIES 1: SINESTRO ACTION FIGURE The finest JLA action figures to date! The SINESTRO ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, includes a display base and a mega-rod accessory, and is packaged in a 4-color window box. Advance-solicited; on sale Feb 9 • Action Figure • 7" H • PI KINGDOM COME SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT Offered again, a Master Case Assortment featuring two each of the four beautifully sculpted KINGDOM COME SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES! Included are the ARMORED WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE (standing 6 ¾” tall, with a spear, shield, and base), DEADMAN ACTION FIGURE (Standing 6 ½” tall), THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE (standing 6 ½” tall), and MAGOG ACTION FIGURE (Standing 7” tall, with a spear accessory). Each figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a base, and is packaged in a 4-color window. IMAGE COMICS ARTHUR SUYDAM: CONAN SKETCHBOOK On sale 10.08 $14.95 limited edition, signed and numbered sketchbook black & white 64 pages, featuring eight pullout posters art & text: ARTHUR SUYDAM CONCEPT: A welcome addition to the Conan Craze: For the first time ever in a m