PREVIEWS VOL. 14 #9 DARK HORSE COMICS CONAN #10 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), THOMAS YEATES (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and LEINIL FRANCIS YU (Cover) On November 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Conan accused of murder! Burglarizing a lush temple, Conan stumbles across a dead body and is blamed for the crime. But can the city guard even hope to hold him? Part One of our two-part adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s “The God in the Bowl,” a locked-room mystery with broadswords, evil gods, and more. This also marks the first time Conan runs afoul of Thoth-Amon, greatest sorcerer of the Hyborian Age, who will be Conan’s most deadly and implacable enemy. Find out how their long rivalry begins. • Sales continue to climb on Dark Horse’s biggest hit in years! • Conan was listed as one of Wizard’s Top Ten Books to watch in 2004. • 2003 Eisner-Award winner (Best Single Issue—Conan: The Legend) THE INCREDIBLES #1 (OF 4) Expect the Incredible! Adapted from a script by BRAD BIRD (W), RICARDO CURTIS (P), and RAMON PEREZ (I) On sale November 24, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The city of Municiberg was once protected by many heroes, but its main champion was the ultra-strong Mr. Incredible—who always worked alone. But things went awry for Mr. Incredible and the rest of the Supers when they were hit with a series of lawsuits brought by those they once saved. To diffuse the situation, the government created a relocation program for the Supers—who, in exchange for an end to the lawsuits, went into hiding and promised never to use their powers again. Now, Mr. Incredible is simply Bob Parr, living the suburban life with his wife Helen, and their three children. However, family life and the daily nine-to-five routine aren’t enough for Bob, who frequently sneaks out to do “hero work” in the evenings. Bob’s inability to move on from past glories soon puts a strain on his home life. But one day things take an unexpected turn when Bob is contacted by a mysterious woman who recruits him for some top-secret hero work… • Adapted from The Incredibles, a Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film—in theaters November 5th. JINGLE BELLE #1 (OF 4) Paul Dini’s sassy, spunky creation comes to Dark Horse with an all-new four-issue series. PAUL DINI (W), JOSE GARABALDI (P), and STEPHANIE GLADDEN (P) On sale November 24, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The first issue features two stories with Jingle Belle and her gal pal Polly Green stirring up trouble. In “A Very Special Jingle Belle Special” Jingle Belle is once again trying to sell her life story as the unsung hero of the holiday season. After several failed attempts Jingle thinks she finally found a way to correct past mistakes. She once again defies Santa’s “no publicity” edict and signs with a cartoon producer to make an all-new animated special. But she soon finds herself facing adversaries even more dangerous than the Blizzard Wizard and his snow monsters—contemporary TV executives! The “Polly Green Backup Story” finds Jingle’s gal pal Polly Green, fledgling Halloween witch, in quite a predicament. Her family is demanding that she use her magic to conjure up elaborate gifts for them and Polly is sick of being used. Determined to teach her greedy family a lesson, Polly gives one gift to everyone and turns their home into a huge gingerbread mansion. It isn’t long before Polly’s family falls under the spell of the house and devour it, becoming hideously fat. Polly’s relatives beg her to magically make them thin again, but Polly says there’s only one way they can shed those holiday pounds: lots and lots of exercise! DOCTOR SOLAR MAN OF THE ATOM VOLUME 1 HC Now one of the classic “super-hero” characters of our time is available in a hardcover collection! PAUL S. NEWMAN (W), MATT MURPHY (W), and BOB FUJITANI (P) On sale December 29, HC, 208, FC, 6 1/4" x 10 1/4", $49.95 The original incarnation of the classic hero Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom springs to life in this newly remastered collection of classic stories from comic geniuses Paul S. Newman and Matt Murphy, reprinted for the first time in nearly thirty years. Fans of Russ Manning, Mac Raboy, or Alex Raymond will be delighted with artist Bob Fujitani’s original depiction of this classic hero in all his radioactive glory. True fans of the golden age of sci-fi comics will not be disappointed with the newest addition to Dark Horse’s line of classic science fiction titles. ULTRAMAN TIGA VOLUME 2: PAST SINS, PRESENT DANGERS TPB TONY WONG (W) and KHOO FUK LUNG (A) On sale December 29, SC, 200pg, FC, 6" x 9", $15.95 Perhaps one of the most popular of Asia’s cultural icons, Ultraman has charmed fans and fired imaginations since the 1960s. Appearing across both the Anime and Manga media, the character continues to grow in popularity thanks to a devoted fanbase and the ability to constantly reinvent itself. This incarnation of Ultraman, now called “Tiga,” finds the 100-foot-tall hero revived in the year 2049 and facing a world ill-equipped to handle the onslaught of gigantic beasts that are peppering the globe. Melding incredible sci-fi concepts with some of the most exciting action sequences ever put to paper, Ultraman Tiga continues to punch, kick, and karate-chop his way into the hearts of fans around the world. Collecting issue #5-#10 of the series. USAGI YOJIMBO #80 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale November 24, 24pg, b&w, $2.99 Join Dark Horse in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Usagi Yojimbo with this last issue of the year! Wandering through feudal Japan, masterless samurai Usagi Yojimbo now encounters a man developing a flying machine! The contraption’s design is based on sketches by an Italian visionary, and though Dr. Takenoko has endured many failures in his quest to soar the skies, he now believes that he has perfected a prototype! However, a thief has learned of his endeavors, and plots to murder the good doctor and claim the machine for himself…if only he can get rid of Usagi! Find out “If Rabbits Could Fly,” 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. FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND #6 (OF 6) STEVE NILES (W) and GREG RUTH (A) On sale November 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Young Trevor Owen and his “freak” brother Will are almost at the end of their road— they’ve fled the family farm where Will spent his entire life hidden from the world, chained up in the barn. Their parents are dead. And now they’re on the run from the law while Gristlewood Valley burns with the flames they started. But all the terror and heartbreak will be worth it if they can make it out of the Valley alive—and take the other three living “freak” children the town has hidden with them. But are four six-year-old freaks of nature and two of their “normal” older siblings any match for a well-armed sheriff and his posse? Don’t miss the stunning and heartbreaking conclusion to this year’s most resonant and unpredictable horror series. • Comics Buyer’s Guide says “Greg Ruth’s darkly sketchy, moodily creepy art evokes the great Gene Colan and fits the disturbing story extremely well.” GRENDEL: DEVIL’S REIGN #6 (OF 7) MATT WAGNER (W) and TIM SALE (A) FOR MATURE AUDIENCES On sale November 10, FC, 32pg, $3.50 In this penultimate chapter of the saga of the first Grendel-Khan, Orion is nowhere to be found, even as the world heads into total war between East and West! After the loss of his wife, the Khan has disappeared, and now a dangerously unpredictable general has his finger on the nuclear button! And how does Eppy Thatcher, the last incarnation of the Devil, fit into this dire picture? Meanwhile, the increasingly unstable Pellon Cross schemes to free his vampiric brethren from internment—with the bloody help of his now- evangelical following. • Re-presenting the original Grendel #39, with remastered color by Matt Hollingsworth and Giulia Brusco. ALSO AVAILABLE GRENDEL CERAMIC SHOT GLASSES Grendel ceramic shot glass (white) (STAR08982) . . . $6.95 Grendel ceramic shot glass (black) (STAR08981) . . . $6.95 GRENDEL CYCLE by Matt Wagner FC, 64pg (STAR01825) . . . $5.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE, & RED TP created and written by Matt Wagner; illustrated by John Paul Leon, Tim Sale, Duncan Fegredo, Paul Chadwick, David Mack, Jason Pearson, Chris Sprouse, and more! b&w&red, 200pg (STAR11757) . . . $18.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE, & RED ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte-black lighter w/red-and-white design (STAR08983) . . . $29.95 GRENDEL: THE DEVIL INSIDE TPB by Matt Wagner and Bernie Mireault SC, 88pg, FC (SEP030020) . . . $12.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL’S LEGACY TP by Matt Wagner and Arnold & Jacob Pander FC, 328pg (STAR15437) . . . $29.95 GRENDEL LUNCH BOX Full color, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR19573) . . . $14.99 GRENDEL: PAST PRIME GN by Matt Wagner and Greg Rucka SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR11493) . . . $14.95 GRENDEL PVC SET 7 piece full-color PVC set (STAR17746) . . . $39.99 GRENDEL TALES: DEVILS AND DEATHS TP by Darko Macan, Edvin Biukovic, and Matt Hollingsworth SC,144pg, FC (STAR02375) . . . $16.95 GRENDEL TALES: THE DEVIL IN OUR MIDST TP by Steven T. Seagle and Paul Grist SC, 136pg, FC (STAR07662) . . . $15.95 GRENDEL TALES: THE DEVIL MAY CARE TPB by Terry Laban, Peter Doherty, Matt Wagner, and Richard Starkings SC, 160pg, FC (STAR17671) . . . $19.95 GRENDEL TALES: HOMECOMING TP by Pat McEown and Dave Cooper; cover by Matt Wagner SC, 64pg, FC (STAR11494) . . . $7.95 ********************** B.P.R.D. THE DEAD #1 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (P), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale November 3, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Abe Sapien digs up more details of his origin, as the biggest secret in ten years of Hellboy comics continues to unravel. The other members of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense meet their new team leader, a formerly dead Pentagon special operative, as they move in to their new command center to combat the ongoing plague of frogs. • John Arcudi (Doom Patrol, JLA) joins the team as co-writer, mixing his bizarre brand of action and humor with Mignola’s own unique writing style. • Wizard says “Guy Davis knack for atomspheric horror keeps the mood creepy throughout.” KINGDOM OF THE WICKED TPB IAN EDGINTON (W) and D’ISRAELI (A) On sale December 1, SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10", $15.95 Forget J. K. Rowling. Forget Lemony Snicket. Forget Phillip Pullman. Christopher Grahame is the premier children’s author of the twenty-first century. From a handful of homespun tales told to his own children at bedtime, Chris Grahame is now a publishing phenomenon. With his work translated into everything from Aborigine to Zulu, he is the cornerstone of a multi-million dollar, franchise-spewing empire. Is it any surprise then that under all this pressure something has to give? Unfortunately, it’s Chris’s mind. Stricken by mysterious headaches and blackouts that plagued his childhood, Chris once again finds himself walking the avenues and boulevards of Castrovalva—the fantasy realm he dreamt up as a boy, to while away his recuperation. But like Chris, Castrovalva has also changed. Deluged in mud, blood, and barbed wire, war has come to wonderland. Chris tries to tell himself it’s all a bad dream ... so why can’t he wake up? • Ian Edginton and D’Israeli also collaborated on Scarlet Traces which Entertainment Weekly gave an “A” grade, calling it “bold and shattering.” BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #95: CONFESSION (ONE SHOT) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale November 10, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Magatsu, licking his wounds after last issue’s bloody showdown, plays samurai detective after he journeys to the site of an Ittö-ryu massacre. In a weird turnaround, it’s a batch of new Ittö-ryu warriors who are massacred! Crossbow expert Hyakurin is also convalescing, under Giichi’s protection while she slowly becomes battle-ready. A heartbreaking conversation provides some insight into Giichi’s character, and the ever- present Blade cliffhanger leaves us wondering about Hyakurin’s future. Gracing this issue are two stellar pinups by rising comic book stars Jonathan and Joshua Luna! FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ALSO AVAILABLE BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 1: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 2: CRY OF THE WORM TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09466) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 3: DREAMSONG TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR10275) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 4: ON SILENT WINGS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09943) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 5: ON SILENT WINGS II TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR10899) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 6: DARK SHADOWS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR12025) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 7: HEART OF DARKNESS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR13139) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 8: THE GATHERING TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14147) . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 9: THE GATHERING VOL. II TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 216pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14935) . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 10: SECRETS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 232pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR15935) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 11: BEASTS by Hiroaki Samura SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR17346) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 12: AUTUMN FROST by Hiroaki Samura SC, 232pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (SEP030034) . . . $16.95 *********************** HELLSING VOLUME 5 TPB KOHTA HIRANO (W/A) FOR MATURE AUDIENCES On sale December 1, SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95 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 story line, 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! ALSO AVAILABLE HELLSING VOLUME 1 TPB by Kohta Hirano SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20336) . . . $13.95 HELLSING VOLUME 2 TPB by Kohta Hirano SC, 180pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (DEC030060) . . . $13.95 HELLSING VOLUME 3 TPB by Kohta Hirano SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (MAR040059) . . . $13.95 HELLSING VOLUME 4 TPB by Kohta Hirano SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7" . . . $13.95 ********************** SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 3 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) On sale December 8, SC, 312pg, b&w, 4" x 6", $9.95 Readers of Lone Wolf & Cub came to know a samurai of such high honor that he was not only able to perform but enjoyed and, in fact, learned from basic daily tasks. Cutting wood, cooking food. That wasn’t something a samurai did back in feudal Japan. These same human elements are apparent in Kubikiri Asa, the main character in Samurai Executioner. He’s a man of the people, though his job is to separate many of those same people from their heads. In this volume, however, we’re treated to three fantastic stories of amazing weapons skill, both on the part of Asa and those around him. Witness, for the first time in this series, a duel between two great samurai, in the slow, contemplative tradition. Observe Asa’s extremely precise sword stroke. And read a charming story of a young peace officer who practices the use of his specialized weaponry to the point of utilitarian, life-saving perfection. It’s more classic samurai stories in our third volume of Samurai Executioner. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES SUPER MANGA BLAST! #47 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) FOR MATURE AUDIENCES On sale November 24, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 Kenichi Sonoda’s current Cannon God Exaxxion story arc nears its conclusion, with Earth’s champion attempting to outwit and outmaneuver the alien invaders’ massive robot, piloted by the cunning Colonel Hulan’ki. Makoto Kobayashi’s slice-of-Tokyo-life drama, Club 9, sees the naïve Haruo back at her hostess job and troubled pitcher Koji Uryü struggling to regain past successes. Kobayashi’s Eisner-Nominated What’s Michael? offering features a rare 13-page story, some cute kittens, and ONE DANGEROUS BABY! Seraphic Feather illustrates how a doomed shuttle in the cold vacuum of space just doesn’t mix well with treacherous super-soldiers and enraged, meta-human U.N. agents! Shiina returns to the pages of Shadow Star, with a new look, a new scar, and plenty of new school troubles. 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: OBSESSION #1 (OF 5) HADEN BLACKMAN (W), BRIAN CHING (P/Cover), and BRAD ANDERSON (Cover) On sale November 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99 While Anakin Skywalker enjoys a brief respite from the Clone Wars (and a reunion with his secret wife Padmé Amidala), Obi-Wan Kenobi embarks on a “personal” mission. Kenobi’s first stop is a frontier town on the swamp world of Trigalis, where he fights a small army of bounty hunters, duels with a crime lord who has ties to Count Dooku, and obtains undercover help from fellow Jedi Aayla Secura. All that just to verify a rumor about an enemy that he can’t forget. Obi-Wan is becoming obsessed, and he knows it. But the danger of flirting with the dark side is a risk he’s willing take to save the person about whom he cares most in the galaxy. Dark Horse sets its sights on the events leading up to the most anticipated event in Star Wars history: Episode III! STAR WARS: EMPIRE #27 RON MARZ (W), ADRIANA MELO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TOMMY LEE EDWARDS (Cover) On sale November 3, FC, 32pg, $2.99 “General Skywalker” Part 2 (of 2)—Luke Skywalker is a pilot for the Rebel Alliance and a Jedi-in-training, but when a Rebel intel team gets pinned down by an unexpected Imperial patrol Luke receives an unexpected promotion—to General! It’s all part of Commander Narra’s plan to enlist the aid of an unexpected ally that could turn the tables on the Imperials. STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #71 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P/Cover), DAN PARSONS (I), and BRAD ANDERSON (C) On sale November 24, FC, 32pg, $2.99 “The Dreadnaughts Of Rendili” Part 3 (of 3)—The action is fast and furious as the Jedi pull out all stops to prevent the Separatists from commandeering the mighty Rendili Fleet. Anakin Skywalker and renegade Jedi Quinlan Vos team up in their starfighters, Vos is finally captured and broght to justice for his crimes, and Anakin has what he hopes will be a final showdown with dark Jedi Asajj Ventress high above the dark alleys of Coruscant! Against the backdrop of the Clone Wars, dark deeds are made to seem right, so that even a Jedi might condone revenge! KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS HAN SOLO PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale December 15, 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box, $99.99 A new release in our import program of the award-winning Artfx large vinyl Star Wars figures depicts one of the most-requested characters from the original trilogy—Han Solo. Han and his Wookiee first mate and co-pilot Chewbacca had a variety of adventures throughout the fringe of galactic society. Solo not only made useful allies, but powerful enemies. Han eventually met up with a young gambler named Lando Calrissian. After a period of adventuring, Han won Lando’s freighter, the Millennium Falcon in a heated sabacc game. As always, Kotobukiya’s attention to detail and great craftsmanship is on display. STAR WARS VINYL KITS AND MINI-BUSTS KOTOBUKIYA CLONE TROOPER PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Poised and ready for battle, the Clone Trooper conjures up all the excitement of filmdom’s most cherished space fantasy. Measuring approximately 13" from the base to the tip of his laser rifle, this figure sets a new standard for the vinyl category. Packaged in a giant color window-box, this item will be the centerpiece for any Star Wars collection. 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box (OCT030055) . . . $94.99 KOTOBUKIYA JANGO FETT PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Jango Fett, one of the galaxy’s deadliest bounty hunters, the basis of the clone army, and father to Boba Fett. Jango stands more than eleven inches tall and comes packaged in a beautifully designed window box. This detailed representation of the ultimate bounty hunter belongs on the shelf of any serious Star Wars collector. 11" tall vinyl figure, packaged in window box, (NOV030075) . . . $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 rushed into battle. This masterfully sculpted model, which is very easily assembled, stands thirteen inches tall and comes in a full-color window box. 11" tall vinyl figure, packaged in window box, (DEC030026) . . . $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, (OCT030054) . . . $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. 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 TIM BURTON OYSTER BOY BOOK AND VOODOO GIRL FIGURE BOXED SET On sale January 12, The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories, Voodoo Girl PVC figure, packaged in a 7" x 4" x 9 1/2" double-sided window box, $24.99 We are pleased to announce that by special arrangement with Tim Burton and Harper- Collins, we are creating a special deluxe package featuring Burton’s hardcover book, The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories, packaged with a specially created figure of Voodoo Girl. Many collectors have acquired the PVC figure sets based on characters from the book, but Voodoo Girl is being brought forward for the first time exclusively for this package, which is a deluxe 7" x 4" x 9 1/2" double-sided window box. One side displays the book cover and the other side frames the elaborately detailed figure. STICK BOY & MATCH GIRL NOTE CARDS AND FIGURES BOXED SET On sale January 12, 2 PVC figures (Stick Boy & Match Girl), 8 note cards (2 designs), 8 envelopes, packaged in a custom box . . . $17.99 We have discovered the perfect gift set for two of Tim Burton’s favorite characters, those star-crossed lovebirds named Stick Boy and Match Girl. We have created two 4" pvc figures of the duo, which are only available in this package. Included are a set of eight note cards ( 4 each of two designs) and envelopes, featuring Tim Burton’s original drawings of the characters. We also have included a card that reprints the short poem that tells the story of this ill-fated romance. TIM BURTON T-SHIRTS On sale October 20 Visionary director Tim Burton is also the author/illustrator of The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories, a cute and creepy book of endearing tales about strange misfit boys and girls. Our line of merchandise is based on characters from this work, and this month we bring you two new additions to our popular t-shirt line. PIN CUSHION QUEEN Cap sleeve babydoll tee/White with red/Adult S-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 MUMMY BOY Plain tee/Gray/Adult S-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 HOT STUFF HOT STUFF STATUETTE & FIGURINES We just can’t get enough of that fiery little devil! Imported from France and sculpted of the highest quality by Demons and Merveilles, this classic Harvey Comics character continues to get into mischief. We are pleased to add these four new Hot Stuff items to our line. On sale October 27 HOT STUFF “HOT DOG” STATUETTE Approximately 6-3/4”, $49.99 HOT STUFF “PIGGY BANK” FIGURINE Approximately 3-1/2”, $24.99 HOT STUFF “MMMM!” FIGURINE Approximately 3-3/4”, $24.99 HOT STUFF “TEMPER TANTRUM” FIGURINE Approximately 3-3/4”, $24.99 INTRON DEPOT T-SHIRTS Dark Horse is pleased to offer you two new T-shirts featuring the futuristic art of Masamune Shirow. These shirts feature designs from Shirow’s Intron Depot III: Ballistics. On sale October 20 INTRON DEPOT: POLICE Ringer tee/white with red/Adult M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 INTRON DEPOT: FIRE CATS Ringer tee/white with orange/Adult M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 ********************** MODERN COMIC BOOK CLASSICS #1: HELLBOY STATUE On sale November 24, 5" tall, packaged in a full-color tin, with a button, and booket, $49.95 Dark Horse has won wide acclaim for its successful series of “Classic Comic” statues, inspired by the “Syroco” statues of the 1940s and sculpted by those fine folks at Yoe! Studio. Nearly 50 different statues have been produced, with many selling out and commanding collector’s prices. This month, we are thrilled to present the first in a companion series , based on comic book characters rather than newspaper strips. We have chosen to concentrate on characters from the last thirty years, but don’t be surprised if the occasional Golden Age character turns up. While the series will feature characters from a variety of publishers’ books, please forgive us if we lead off with one of the best characters that Dark Horse publishes—Mike Mignola’s Hellboy. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios under Mignola’s supervision. The statue is offered in an extremely limited edition of 750 numbered pieces. Hellboy comes packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box. Also included is a vintage- style pinback button, and booklet about the character and his creator, Mike Mignola. CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS RELISTS IGNATZ STATUE STAR11787 OLIVE OYL STATUE STAR11789 MANDRAKE STATUE STAR11788 LI'L ABNER STATUE STAR11880 DAISY MAE STATUE STAR11881 DICK TRACY STATUE STAR12089 BEETLE BAILEY STATUE STAR12180 SARGE STATUE STAR12028 LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE STATUE STAR13494 FLASH GORDON STATUE STAR13493 TERRY STATUE From “Terry & the Pirates” STAR13489 DRAGON LADY STATUE From “Terry & the Pirates” STAR13490 FEARLESS FOSDICK STATUE STAR13488 DAGWOOD STATUE STAR13492 BLONDIE STATUE STAR13491 SMOKEY STOVER STATUE STAR13495 WIMPY STATUE STAR13307 BLUTO STATUE STAR13308 ALBERT STATUE STAR14981 NANCY STATUE STAR14036 SLUGGO STATUE STAR14038 ALLEY OOP STATUE STAR15139 LITTLE NEMO STATUE STAR15140 THE YELLOW KID STATUE STAR15332 SHMOO STATUE STAR16180 LITTLE LULU STATUE STAR16280 TUBBY STATUE STAR16281 TARZAN STATUE STAR17124 MING THE MERCILESS STATUE SEP020072 JEEP STATUE STAR17727 OFFISSA PUPP STATUE NOV020039 BUCK ROGERS STATUE DEC020064 WILMA DEERING STATUE JAN030096 POPEYE #2 STATUE JUL030054 ALICE THE GOON STATUE AUG030072 UNCLE WALT STATUE From Gasoline Alley) SEP030067 DENNIS THE MENACE STATUE JAN040086 BARNEY GOOGLE STATUE FEB040081 ****************************** GACHA! SIMPSONS FIGURES SERIES 3 WINNIE THE POOH BOBBLE HEADS “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 “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 Available Now! MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES SPIDER-MAN KEYCHAINS SPIDER-MAN FIGURES ***************************** THE GOON LUNCH BOX On sale December 8, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4", full color, embossed lunch box, $14.99 Whether it’s a two-fisted knuckle sandwich or a peanut butter & jelly, you’re good to go to lunch anywhere with this fabulous new litho-printed lunch box featuring The Goon and his posse of malevolent madmen. Direct from Lonely Street, award-winning creator Eric Powell has created all-new art for this item, making full use of the high-quality color printing and maxing out the mayhem for his growing legion of fans. SCARY GIRL LUNCH BOX On sale December 8, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4", full color, embossed lunch box, $14.99 One of the most intriguing characters to emerge from the rapidly-evolving contemporary world of “lowbrow” art and toys is Scary Girl. Best seen as an online comic at: scarygirl.com, this outstanding feature has been inspiring us at Dark Horse. Last month we solicited Scary Girl stationery; this month it’s a lunch box! Who knows what’s next? 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. TIM BURTON RELISTS STAIN BOY PVC SET Three painted 4" figures (Stain Boy, Robot Boy, Girl With many Eyes), packaged in a full color window box (JUN030071) . . . $14.99 TOXIC BOY PVC Three painted 4" (Toxic Boy, Mummy Boy, Penguin Boy), packaged in a full color window box . . . $14.99 OYSTER BOY PVC SET Three painted 4" figures (OysterBoy, Junk Girl, and Boy With Nails in His Eyes), packaged in a full-color window box (STAR19559) . . . $14.99 PIN CUSHION QUEEN PVC SET 3 fully painted PVC figures (Pin Cushion Queen, Brie Boy, Staring Girl), packaged in a full-color window box (OCT030056) . . . $14.99 ROBOT BOY LUNCHBOX 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" lunch box . . . $14.99 TIM BURTON STICKERS Toxic Boy, 1.99 Stain Boy, 1.99 Girl with Many Eyes, 1.99 Pin Cushion Queen, 1.99 Also available as a four-pack in a polybag and printed headercard with j-hook . . .$5.99 TRAGIC THOUGHTS JOURNAL 128pg, FC, concealed spiral bound, light-up journal, $12.99 WRIST BANDS Terrycloth wrist band with embroidered patch (Toxic Boy), $4.99 Terrycloth wrist band with embroidered patch (Stain Boy), $4.99 TRAGIC TEES OYSTER BOY Black, adult Small JUN030076 $17.99 Medium JUN030077 $17.99 Large JUN030078 $17.99 X-Large JUN030079 $17.99 XX-Large JUN030080 $19.99 OYSTER BOY Black babydoll, adult Small JUL035135 $17.99 Medium JUL035136 $17.99 Large JUL035137 $17.99 X-Large JUL035138 $17.99 TOXIC BOY Long sleeve, grey adult Small JUN030072 $24.99 Medium JUN030073 $24.99 Large JUN030074 $24.99 X-Large JUN030075 $24.99 XX-Large JUN030076 $25.99 VOODOO HEART Black camisole Small $17.99 Medium $17.99 Large JUL030065 $17.99 X-Large JUL030066 $17.99 STAIN BOY White, short sleeve, adult Medium JUL030059 $17.99 Large JUL030060 $17.99 X-Large JUL030061 $17.99 ************************ STOCK UP ON THESE TOP SELLING TITLES FOR THE HOLIDAYS! ASTRO BOY VOLUME 1 TPB by Osamu Tezuka SC, 224pg, b&w, 7" x 4 1/2" (STAR15434) . . . $9.95 AKIRA BOOK 1 TPB by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 2 TPB by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 304pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12977) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 3 TPB by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 288pg, b&w (STAR13635) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 4 TPB by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 400pg, b&w (STAR10435) . . . $27.95 AKIRA BOOK 5 TPB by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 416pg, b&w (STAR14931) . . . $27.95 AKIRA BOOK 6 TPB by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 440pg, b&w (STAR15433) . . . $29.95 BERSERK VOLUME 1 TPB by Kentaro Miura SC, 224pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20106) . . . $13.95 CANNON GOD EXAXXION: STAGE 1 TPB by Kenichi Sonada SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR17609) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 1: TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT & OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor Smith SC, 144pg, FC (STAR19686) . . . $15.95 COMPLETELY PIP & NORTON TPB by Dave Cooper & Gavin McInnes SC, 72pg, FC, 8" x 7 1/2" (STAR16384) . . . $9.95 DARK HORSE BOOK OF HAUNTINGS HC by Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell, Paul Chadwick, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Various HC, 96pg, FC (STAR19413) . . . $14.95 DARK HORSE BOOK OF WITCHCRAFT HC by Mike Mignola, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Scott Morse, Various HC, 96pg, FC (MAR040030) . . . $14.95 DARK HORSE MAVERICK: HAPPY ENDINGS TPB by Various SC, 96pg, 6"x9", b&w (STAR16443) . . . $9.95 DEAD MEMORY HC by Marc-Antoine Mathieu HC, 64pg, b&w, 9" x 12" (STAR20383) . . . $14.95 DOMU: A CHILD’S DREAM 2nd ED. TPB by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR01537) . . . $17.95 ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN!: HIGH-ENERGY PUNK ROCK & ROLL POSTER ART TPB by Sal Canzonieri SC, 160pg, FC (NOV030033) . . . $19.95 FLOOD!: A NOVEL IN PICTURES TPB by Eric Drooker SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR16496) . . . $14.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL TPB by Masamune Shirow SC, 352pg, b&w (STAR01697) . . . $24.95 GOON: ROUGH STUFF TPB by Eric Powell SC, 88pg, FC (NOV030024) . . . $12.95 GOON VOL. 2: MY MURDEROUS CHILDHOOD (AND OTHER GRIEVOUS YARNS) TPB by Eric Powell SC, 128pg, FC (FEB040029) . . . $13.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TPB by Mike Mignola and John Byrne SC, 128pg, FC (DEC030030) . . . $17.95 HELLSING VOLUME 1 TPB by Kohta Hirano SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20336) . . . $13.95 ISOLATION AND ILLUSION: COLLECTED SHORT STORIES OF P. CRAIG RUSSELL TPB by P. Craig Russell SC,120pg, FC (STAR17675). . . $14.95 KWAIDAN TPB by Jung and Jee-Yun SC, 144pg, FC (NOV030040) . . . $14.95 LONE WOLF 2100 VOL 1: SHADOWS ON SAPLINGS TPB by Mike Kennedy and Francisco Ruiz Velasco SC, 104pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR17942) . . . $12.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN’S ROAD TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 296pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11783) . . . $9.95 MEGATOKYO VOLUME 1 TPB by Fred Gallagher and Rodney Caston SC, 152pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (DEC030059) . . . $9.95 MEGATOKYO VOLUME 2 TPB by Fred Gallagher and Rodney Caston SC, 176pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (OCT030053) . . . $9.95 METROPOLIS TPB by Osamu Tezuka b&w, 168pg, SC, 4 1/2" x 7" (STAR18207). . . $13.95 MIKE MIGNOLA'S B.P.R.D.: HOLLOW EARTH AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola & Various SC, 120pg, FC (STAR17945) . . . $17.95 MOTHER, COME HOME TPB by Paul Hornschemeier SC, 128pg, FC (AUG030038) . . . $14.95 MURDER MYSTERIES HARDCOVER original short story created & written by Neil Gaiman adaptation created and illustrated by P. Craig Russell HC, 7" x 10", 64pg, FC (STAR15851) . . . $13.95 PETE VON SHOLLY’S MORBID GN by Pete Von Sholly SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20080) . . . $14.95 POP GUN WAR TPB by Farel Dalrymple SC, 136pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR18889). . . $13.95 REVEAL! #1 TPB by Various SC, 64pg, FC (STAR17147) . . . $6.95 SCARLET TRACES HC by Ian Edginton and D'Israeli HC, 88pg, FC (STAR19435) . . . $14.95 SCATTERBRAIN HARDCOVER COLLECTION by Mike Mignola, Craig Thompson, Kilian Plunkett, Jim Woodring, Sergio Aragonés, Evan Dorkin, Steve Parkhouse, Steve Guarnaccia, Greg Clarke, Jay Stephens, Dave Cooper, & more; cover art by Craig Thompson FC, HC, 9" x13", 128pg (STAR14925) . . . $19.95 SERAPHIC FEATHER VOL. 1: CRIMSON ANGEL TPB by Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto SC, 232pg, b&w (STAR14712) . . . $17.95 SOCK MONKEY TPB by Tony Millionaire b&w, 96pg, SC (STAR11519) . . . $9.95 SOCK MONKEY: A CHILDREN’S BOOK TPB by Tony Millionaire b&w, SC, 6" x 9", 80pg (STAR14506) . . . $9.95 SOCK MONKEY: THE GLASS DOOR KNOB HC by Tony Millionaire HC, 40pg, 8"x10", FC . . . $14.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN’S GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED TPB by Shannon Wheeler SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR08167) . . . $10.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN’S PARADE OF TIRADE TPB by Shannon Wheeler SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR10415) . . . $12.95 TRIGUN VOLUME 1 TPB byYasuhiro Nightow SC, 360pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" (STAR19783) . . . $14.95 TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 1 TPB: THE HERO RETURNS by Yasuhiro Nightow SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" (FEB040056) . . . $9.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: THE BRINK OF LIFE & DEATH TPB by Stan Sakai; introduction by Kurt Busiek SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR08246) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GRASSCUTTER TPB by Stan Sakai; introduciton by Will Eisner SC, 256pg, b&w (STAR09937) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SEASONS TPB by Stan Sakai; introduction by Lynn Johnston SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR09180) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SHADES OF DEATH TPB by Stan Sakai; introduction by William Stout SC, 200pg, (STAR06915) . . . $14.95 WILL EISNER SKETCHBOOK HC (NEW EDITION) by Will Eisner HC, 200pg, b&w, 9" x 12" (JUL030035) . . . $49.95 LAST DAY IN VIETNAM GN by Will Eisner Brown ink on antique paper, 80pg (STAR11500) . . . $10.95 XENOZOIC TALES VOLUME 1 TPB by Mark Schultz SC, 128pg, b&w (STAR18423) . . . $14.95 DC COMICS BATMAN SECTION DETECTIVE COMICS #800 Written by Andersen Gabrych and David Lapham Art by Pete Woods, Cam Smith and Lapham Cover by Jock Don’t miss this landmark, extra-sized issue! Following the shocking events of “War Games,” Batman faces an entirely different — and dangerous — Gotham City. And with Killer Croc and the Mad Hatter on the loose, does the Dark Knight even stand a chance? Plus, a backup story written and illustrated by David Lapham (Stray Bullets) serves as a prelude to the next epic DETECTIVE COMICS storyline, Lapham’s “City of Crime!” On sale Nov 3 • 48 pg, FC, $3.50 US BATMAN #634 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Paul Lee & Brian Horton Cover by Matt Wagner In this “War Games” epilogue written by Andersen Gabrych (DETECTIVE COMICS) with art by Paul Lee (midnight, MASS: Here there be monsters) & Brian Horton, several secrets are revealed about crucial moments of the monumental event! The gang war that swept through Gotham changed the landscape of the Dark Knight’s world. Now Batman and Nightwing must pick up the pieces of this shattered city. On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #185 Written by Shane McCarthy Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Sean Phillips Part 1 of the 5-part “Riddle Me That” — the ultimate Riddler story! Someone is using riddles in the kidnapping of an influential Gotham City doctor. But the crime is more brutal than anything the Dark Knight has experienced with Edward Nigma. Who’s the madman behind it all? On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #59 Written by Robbie Morrison Art by Charlie Adlard Cover by Jae Lee Fresh off his bone-cracking appearance in “War Games,” Mr. Freeze returns looking to ice Gotham City once and for all! But when he & Batman end up facing death together, can they set aside their differences long enough to live? On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATGIRL: YEAR ONE TP Written by Scott Beatty & Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Reoffered to coincide with BATGIRL #58, featuring a new creative team! Take a look into the action-packed origin of the original Batgirl, Barbara Gordon! This volume collects the 9-issue miniseries that uncovered her transformation from citizen into super- heroine. On sale Nov 24 • 224 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST BIRDS OF PREY #76 Written by Gail Simone Art by Ed Benes Cover by Jason Pearson As the Birds rise from the rubble of “War Games” and take flight, the new story arc “Hero Hunters” begins with a bang! And wait ‘til you meet their co-pilot! On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN #37 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Gulacy Coming off the events of “War Games,” Catwoman faces new dangers within her territory, both from the police and the citizens she’s sworn to protect. Now, she must decide whether to carry on the fight or abandon the East End! On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #25 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Michael Lark & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Lark Fresh off the events of “War Games,” Batman has much to answer for as far as the GCPD is concerned! Akins is furious with the masked vigilante, and he's drawing a line that will change the relationship between Batman and the police forever! On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #99 Written by Devin Grayson Art by Zach Howard & Andy Owens Cover by Scott McDaniel & Owens Nightwing launches in a bold new direction! In this issue, Batman confronts Nightwing about Blockbuster’s death…and Dick Grayson’s role in the death of Blüdhaven’s biggest baddie! And where does this leave the sultry-yet-venomous Tarantula? On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #3 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale The award-winning team of Loeb & Sale send Catwoman through Italy in this noir thriller! She’s a long way from home, so the Roman crime bosses decide it's time to bring a little Gotham City to her…by hiring an unexpected super-villainess to take her out! On sale Nov 24 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, $3.50 US ROBIN #132 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Damion Scott Part 1 of the 4-part ROBIN/BATGIRL crossover “Fresh Blood,” featuring the return of artist Damion Scott! Robin is coping with crippling personal losses, and how he deals with these heartaches will send him in an unexpected direction…and into the path of the stone-fisted Batgirl! On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATGIRL #58 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art and cover by Alé Garza & Jesse Delperdang A new creative team debuts in Part 2 of the 4-part ROBIN/BATGIRL crossover “Fresh Blood!” In the aftermath of “War Games,” Cassandra teams up with Robin to pick up the pieces. Following the events of ROBIN #132, can these crimefighting teens stop the lethal blades of Nightwing’s archnemesis, Shrike? On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN SECTION ACTION COMICS #821 Written by Chuck Austen Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos Cover by Arthur Adams The return of Preus, the villain from the hit storyline “Godfall!” The rogue Kandorian cop is assembling followers on Earth to declare a holy war on the Man of Steel! On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #634 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Matthew Clark & Andy Lanning Cover by Gene Ha Superman confronts the new Parasites, twins of evil with more devastating powers than the original power-sapping villain! And you won’t believe who comes to Superman's aid! On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN #211 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams “For Tomorrow” Part 8 of 12 — the epic Azzarello, Lee & Williams run continues! Still reeling from his brutal encounter with Wonder Woman, Superman realizes that the deadly assassin Mr. Orr has been using the Man of Steel’s clouded judgment all along. Will Superman be able to counter Orr’s evil deeds? And what does a wicked new villainess have in store for Big Blue? On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #14 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesús Merino Part 1 of the 5-part “Absolute Power!” In the aftermath of last issue’s devastating battle with Darkseid, the Earth wakes up to a brand new world order — one in which Batman and Superman rule with an iron fist. Humankind has a choice: obey or die! NOTE: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. Resolicited; on sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES HC Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines, Tim Sale Cover by McGuinness Reoffered to coincide with JLA: CLASSIFIED #1, this volume collects the first six issues of the fan-favorite series! This volume also includes a 2-page story by Loeb & Tim Sale, and a cover and sketchbook section by McGuinness! On sale Nov 3 • 160 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY TP Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Stuart Immonen What’s in a name? Everything, if you share it with the Man of Steel! SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY is a 208-page trade paperback collecting the critically lauded 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries written by Kurt Busiek (JLA/AVENGERS, ASTRO CITY) with stellar art by Stuart Immonen (SUPERMAN: END OF THE CENTURY, Thor). Set in the real world, SECRET IDENTITY examines the life of a young Kansas man with the unfortunate name of Clark Kent. All Clark wants is to be a writer, but his daily life is filled with the taunts and jibes of his peers, comparing him to that other Clark Kent — the one with super-powers. Until one day when Clark awakens to discover that he can fly…that he does in fact have super-strength! But where did these powers come from? And what’s he going to do about it? On sale Nov 3 • 208 pg, FC, $19.95 US SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 1 HC Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, BATMAN) has teamed up with Wizard Magazine’s Best Artist of 2003 Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) & inker Scott Williams for the most anticipated storyline in the Man of Steel’s history. Now the first five issues of this landmark collaboration are collected in a handsome hardcover volume! A cataclysmic event struck the Earth one year ago, leaving millions of people gone without a trace. No one is left unaffected — not even Superman, who’s left with many questions and very few answers. For a hero who tries to have all the answers, it’s torture. And just as the action heats up and the stakes are raised, one huge question emerges: Just how far is Superman willing to go “For Tomorrow”? This dust-jacketed volume, collecting SUPERMAN #204-208, also features sketchbook material and a new cover by Lee and an introduction by T’K! Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 8 • 128 pg, FC, $19.95 US SMALLVILLE #11 Written by Dan Thomsen & Clint Carpenter Art by Tom Derenick & Adam DeKraker Cover by John Van Fleet Clark burns off steam by superspeeding across the continent, and arrives in a village in the Amazon where legend says a strange visitor will save them from a creature of pure evil. Will Clark’s powers be enough to save the tribespeople and get himself home safely? On sale Nov 10 • 48 pg, FC, $3.95 US MAJESTIC #4 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Karl Kerschl Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines The shocking finale features the climactic battle: Majestic versus the Eradicator! Majestic just wants to get home, but the Eradicator stands in his way. And what of the Daemonite probe that followed Majestic to the DCU? On sale Nov 3 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US DCU SECTION JLA: CLASSIFIED #1 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines Grant Morrison, the groundbreaking writer who helped relaunch the JLA nearly a decade ago, returns to the World’s Greatest Heroes for the first story arc of JLA: CLASSIFIED! This new series tells extraordinary tales featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and all your favorite super-heroes written and illustrated by rotating teams of comics’ top talent! In the first part of a 3-part story that launches this landmark series, featuring art by the fan- favorite SUPERMAN/BATMAN team of Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines, the Ultra-Marines take the brunt of an assault by Gorilla Grodd’s guerrilla-militia. But where’s the JLA? Only Batman remains to sort out this mystery! See the Dynamic Forces section for a signed version! On sale Nov 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Mike Carlin ADAM STRANGE #3 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Pascal Ferry The thrilling adventures of DC’s science-fiction hero heat up! Drifting helplessly in the radioactive void that once was Rann’s star system, Strange is as good as dead, until he’s waylaid by a Thanagarian battle cruiser! But his struggle for survival is just beginning, as he’s blamed for an act of stellar genocide! On sale Nov 24 • 3 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US AQUAMAN #24 Written by John Ostrander Art by Chris Batista & Dave Meikis Cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy There’s blood in the water and sharks are coming — literally! The Marauder is after secret weapons in the sunken naval bases at San Diego. Even with the aid of the Sea Devils, Aquaman will be in no shape to fend him off after an epic clash in the ocean depths! On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #6 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin The electrifying miniseries ends with a bang as the surviving Challengers fight to save the world and regain their humanity! Master storyteller Howard Chaykin concludes his epic reconstruction of the Challengers of the Unknown in a big way. Don’t miss it! On sale Nov 10 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US A DC UNIVERSE CHRISTMAS TP Written by Various Art by Various Cover by Ty Templeton Reoffered for the holiday season! Seventeen of DC’sChristmas-themed stories from 1940 to the present day are collected in this trade paperback that makes the perfect gift for any comic-book fan! On sale Nov 24 • 160 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST DOOM PATROL #6 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne The explosive conclusion of the 2-part “Robot Wars.” Robotman’s having a rough time surviving in the ultimate arena for malevolent machinery! Luckily he’s not in it alone, as Rita, Nudge and Grunt offer assistance of a biocentric nature! On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FALLEN ANGEL #17 Written by Peter David Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta In the aftermath of a vicious attack on the Fallen Angel, the people who control the shadows in Bete Noire must choose sides. The choice of who lives and who dies lies solely in the hands of the Angel, and her decisions will bring ramifications she could never imagine! On sale Nov 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES FIRESTORM #7 Written by Dan Jolley Art & cover by Liam Sharp & Andy Lanning Part 1 of a 2-part crossover with BLOODHOUND featuring guest art by Liam Sharp & Andy Lanning! Jason’s past returns to haunt him when Stevie Golek’s boss comes looking for answers. How will Jason’s life be affected by this — and the vicious Travis Clevenger? On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOODHOUND #5 Written by Dan Jolley Art by Leonard Kirk & Robin Riggs Cover by Dave Johnson Continuing the crossover with FIRESTORM #7! Will the new Firestorm learn the wrong kind of lesson from Clevenger? And what will be the shocking result when Firestorm decides their only chance for survival depends on merging with Bloodhound? On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH #2 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentis Rollins Cover by Van Sciver The miniseries continues as the JLA guest-stars! Hal Jordan searches for his next role as he pays a visit to his old airfield. But what’s happening to Guy Gardner, Coast City and Kilowog? The JLA wants answers — now! See the Dynamic Forces section for a signed version! On sale Nov 24 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THE FLASH #216 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay The thrilling conclusion of the 3-part “Sins of the Father,” tying in to IDENTITY CRISIS! The Flash is forced to make one of the toughest choices of his life, as he comes face-to-face with Barry Allen’s biggest regret. Plus, witness the fate of Linda Park. And how can Wally stop the Top? On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US GREEN ARROW #44 Written by Judd Winick Art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Cover by Marcos Martín In Part 5 of the 6-part “New Blood,” Green Arrow’s battle with the cruel and criminal Brick takes a terrible turn when a shocking revelation hits the household of Oliver Queen. In this stunning issue, all must come together to face an uncertain future! On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HAWKMAN #34 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Ryan Sook & Mick Gray Something wicked is brewing at Belle Reve Prison, as forgotten foes begin arriving in St. Roch for unknown reasons! A mysterious statue from India arrives for Hawkman, bringing with it the murderous Manticore. Can Carter and Kendra stop the creature without the aid of their costumes and wings? On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HAWKMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Written by Gardner Fox Art by Murphy Anderson Cover by Anderson A stunning new Archive Edition collecting Silver Age HAWKMAN #1-8 (1964-1965)! This volume , which opens with Hawkman’s first appearance in his own title, pits the Winged Warrior against foes old and new. Plus, an intro by cartoonist and comics historian R.C. Harvey. On sale Nov 17 • 216 pg, FC, $49.95 US HAWKMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Gardner Fox Art by Joe Kubert, Murphy Anderson and Carmine Infantino Cover by Kubert Reoffered to coincide with HAWKMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC, this volume collects stories from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #34-36 and MYSTERY IN SPACE #87-90. On sale Nov 17 • 240 pg, FC, $49.95 US • RELIST IDENTITY CRISIS #6 Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by Michael Turner The thrill-packed 7-issue miniseries by best-selling author Brad Meltzer and artists extraordinaire Rags Morales & Michael Bair builds to December’s unbelievable finale! From the very start, he's been on the case and sifting through clues. No one knows better what it’s like to lose someone you love. He's the World’s Greatest Detective. Now it’s time for Batman to prove it. On sale Nov 10 • 6 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.95 US GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN SC Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Brent Anderson & Bill Sienkiewicz The touching original hardcover graphic novel reflecting on the life and legacy of Earth’s greatest Green Lantern is now available in a handsome softcover edition! On sale Nov 10 • 112 pg, FC, $17.95 US HARD TIME #10 Written by Steve Gerber Art and cover by Brian Hurtt DC Focus. High family drama lands on Ethan Harrow’s bunk as his cellmate’s long-lost granddaughter hits State like a whirlwind. Now Ethan’s really got nowhere to run from the cellblock lunatic who can see inside his head. On sale Nov 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US H-E-R-O #22 Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger The final battle over the H-E-R-O device! Robby Reed, failed metahuman Matt Allen and schoolgirl Andrea Allen face off against the deadly maniac who possessed the H-device. Who’ll switch sides? Who’ll die trying? And what’s the final fate of the H- device? Final issue. On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA: ROCK OF AGES TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by Howard Porter, Gary Frank, Greg Land, John Dell, and Bob McLeod Cover by Porter & Dell Reoffered to coincide with JLA: CLASSIFIED TP, also written by Grant Morrison, this volume collects JLA #10-15. Lex Luthor gathers a new Injustice Gang to commence his “hostile takeover” of the JLA! On sale Nov 3 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST JLA #108 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Ron Garney & Dan Green Part 2 of the 8-part “Crime Syndicate of Amerika!” The Crime Syndicate comes to our Earth to make sure the JLA’s enemies never get the chance to wipe out their world ever again! On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JSA: STRANGE ADVENTURES #4 Written by Kevin J. Anderson Art by Barry Kitson & Gary Erskine Cover by John Watson Lord Dynamo unleashes the awesome power of his gigantic zeppelin and an army of cyborg zombies! It’s a battle of lightning blasts and powers that could level New York City! And a JSA member will not only lose his claim to power, but also his closest friend. On sale Nov 17 • 4 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #5 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Introducing a new team of terrorists: Aftermath! It’s up to the Elite to infiltrate its ranks, which should be easy enough since Coldcast’s brother is a member! And is that really Manchester Black, back from the dead? On sale Nov 10 • 5 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JSA #67 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Dave Gibbons & James Hodgkins Cover by J.H. Williams III An IDENTITY CRISIS tie-in featuring guest artist Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE ORIGINALS) and guest-starring Superman! Doctor Mid-Nite and Mr. Terrific examine Sue Dibny’s corpse in search of clues to the killer’s identity, and they’ll be shocked at what they find! On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA VOL. 15: THE 10TH CIRCLE TP Written by John Byrne & Chris Claremont Art by Byrne & Jerry Ordway Cover by Byrne The legendary creative team of John Byrne and Chris Claremont – reunited! This trade paperback collects the red-hot storyline from JLA #94-99, in which the JLA investigates a rash of child disappearances —but soon begin to disappear themselves! On sale Nov 24 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES VOL. 9 HC Written by Dennis O’Neil Art by Dick Dillin, Sid Greene and Joe Giella Cover by Murphy Anderson Don’t miss this Archive Edition collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #71-80 (1969-1970)! In these issues, the Black Canary joined, the new satellite headquarters was born, and more! Plus, an intro by pop culture historian William Schelly! On sale Nov 24 • 228 pg, FC, $49.95 US KINETIC #9 Written by Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Warren Pleece DC Focus. In an effort to test the limits of his abilities, Tom decides to go to the extreme and ends up shooting himself in the foot — literally! Finally, his powers are defined! Mutant healing factor? Imperviousness to bullets? Nah! All the power, but not a clue how to use it! On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US KINETIC TP Written by Kelley Puckett Art by Warren Pleece Cover by Tomer Hanuka DC Focus. Tom Morell’s story unfolds in this low-priced collection featuring the first six issues of the daring and provocative title! One fateful day a power that lay dormant within Tom for years is finally unleashed — but his life isn’t getting any easier! On sale Nov 10 • 144 pg, FC, $9.95 US MANHUNTER #4 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Jae Lee Sometimes tech-wizard-turned-federal-informant Dylan Battles just wishes he could have his old life back. Well, be careful what you wish for, big guy — Manhunter’s on your doorstep, and she needs someone who’s a whiz at weapons repair! On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE MONOLITH #10 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Phil Winslade The Monolith’s greatest foe returns in the dramatic conclusion of this thrilling 2- part story! The streets of modern Manhattan will witness an epic battle 60 years in the making, pitting monster against monster with Alice and Tilt caught in the middle! On sale Nov 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US OUTSIDERS: SUM OF ALL EVIL TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Tom Raney & Scott Hanna, Tom Derenick & Kevin Conrad, Will Conrad & Sean Parsons Cover by Raney The second collection of OUTSIDERS features more adventures from the unique team of super-heroes that handles threats before they become a global problem! SUM OF ALL EVIL collects OUTSIDERS #8-15, written by Judd Winick with art by Tom Raney & Scott Hanna, Tom Derenick & Kevin Conrad, and Will Conrad & Sean Parsons, in which the Outsiders face a literal demon from Hell. Can even the extra help from Huntress, Captain Marvel Junior and Black Lightning be enough to stop this evil threat? And if that isn’t enough, the return of the Fearsome Five wreaks havoc for the team! On sale Nov 17 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US OUTSIDERS: LOOKING FOR TROUBLE TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Tom Raney, Scott Hanna, ChrisCross, Sean Parsons, Ivan Reis, Carlo Barberi, Marc Campos and Norm Rapmund Cover by Raney & Hanna Reoffered to coincide with OUTSIDERS: SUM OF ALL EVIL TP, this volume collects OUTSIDERS #1-6 and the lead story from TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS Secret Files #1! On sale Nov 17 • 192 pg, FC, $12.95 US • RELIST OUTSIDERS #18 Written by Judd Winick Art by Carlos D’Anda Cover by Doug Mahnke Part 2 of the 3-part “Most Wanted!” Aided by America’s Most Wanted host John Walsh, the Outsiders confront a child slavery ring, while Grace is forced to face pieces of her troubled past. On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US PLASTIC MAN #12 Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker Plastic Man is undone by the strangest of foes! Enjoy the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning “Best New Series!” On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US TEEN TITANS #18 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza Part 2 of the 3-part “Titans Tomorrow!” Face to face with themselves ten years from now, the Teen Titans make a pact that doesn’t bode well for the future. Now they must find a way home, before the Titans of Tomorrow catch up with them! Plus, discover the Flash’s shocking secret! On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE QUESTION #1 Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Tommy Lee Edwards Vic Sage — a.k.a. The Question — battles back in a mind-bending 6-issue miniseries written by Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING) with art by Tommy Lee Edwards (BATMAN: GOLDEN STREETS OF GOTHAM)! Vic Sage is a TV journalist with an uncanny ability to break difficult stories, thanks in large part to his relentless crime-fighting campaign as the Question! But has the faceless vigilante’s particular brand of harsh justice finally sent him off the deep end? Prowling the meanest streets of his native Chicago, the trench-coated Question thinks he also walks in another world — a strange shamanic space full of shadowy dangers. When Sage hears the voice of Superman’s home city of Metropolis, he answers the call. Is he crazy? That’s the question. On sale Nov 3 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US RICHARD DRAGON #7 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens A great jumping-on point for new readers as a new story arc begins with a cameo appearance by Batman! As the Bronze Tiger clings to life in a Detroit hospital, Richard Dragon is confronted by a dangerous face from his past — a past that includes training the Dark Knight himself! On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WONDER WOMAN #210 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Cover by J.G. Jones It’s the action-packed conclusion of “Stoned,” as the Amazing Amazon faces Medousa with the whole world watching! As her deadliest foe threatens to petrify millions with a single glance, WW adopts a unique strategy — one with serious repercussions! On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JOHNNY DC SECTION THE BATMAN STRIKES! #3 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 with the debut of The Joker! Criminals are getting caught, then disappearing — but where? When the Joker plays policeman, it’s “Out-law and Dis-order” for Gotham and The Batman! On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #3 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong Cover by Ben Caldwell The action-packed new series continues! The Atom learns of an alien invasion whose entrance to our dimension is in the League’s Watchtower! Can the mighty mite get a "little" help from his super friends Wonder Woman, Ice and Firestorm? On sale Nov 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #13 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Dave Bullock Where wolf? There wolf! A man stricken with werewolfism enlists the aid of the Titans to watch him and make sure he doesn’t trash the city. Everyone else is busy, so it looks like Beast Boy has to take care of this horror show! On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #120 Written by Sholly Fisch Art and cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo How many laughs can we pack into one issue? Raising big bucks to benefit People With No Sense of Humor, Bugs and Daffy are competing to get a million of ’em! On sale Nov 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #56 Written by Robbie Busch, Frank Strom & William Messner-Loebs Art by Christopher Cook & Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy Girls will be girls and powers will be powers in this trio of Powerpuff tales about bike racing, getting to school on time and… cooking with Mojo Jojo? On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #90 Written by John Rozum, Robbie Busch and Sholly Fisch Art by Robert Pope, Dave Hunt & John McCrea Cover by Joe Staton Fred becomes a soap opera star and Scooby goes scuba! Plus, short solve-it- yourself mysteries! On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #3 Written by Ivan Velez, Sholly Fisch and Jono Howard Art by Jono Howard, Ivan Velez, Sholly Fisch, Scott Underwood and Angus Bungay Cover by Underwood & Bungay Dexter sends a spaceship after his missing sock, and the Eds dream of being super-heroes! Plus, solve-it-yourself puzzle adventures featuring the twisted teams of Baboon & Weasel and Billy & Mandy! On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BEYOND THE DCU SECTION SPACE GHOST #1 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ariel Olivetti Cover by Alex Ross It’s the real Space Ghost in a way that’s never been seen before anywhere — in all-out super-hero action! The cartoon hero is the star of the 6-issue miniseries SPACE GHOST, written by Joe Kelly (SUPERMAN, JLA) with stunning painted art by Ariel Olivetti (JLA: HAVEN) and painted covers by Alex Ross (JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE), that sheds light on this mysterious figure’s shadowy past. A young policeman joins an elite space force that turns out to be horribly corrupt. When his moral standards don’t permit him to live a lie, our hero attempts to stop them…at the cost of his own family — and his soul! Witness the origin of one of the most beloved super-heroes ever! See the Dynamic Forces section for a signed version! On sale Nov 17 • 1 of 6 • FC, 32 pg. $2.95 US ELRIC: MAKING OF A SORCERER #3 Written by Michael Moorcock Art and cover by Walter Simonson The thrilling miniseries continues! In this third action-packed installment, Elric embarks on another dreamquest! This time, he must complete a trial to test his worthiness for the throne of Melniboné. But once Elric has proven himself, can he wrest control from the clutches of his rival: his scheming cousin Yyrkoon? On sale Nov 24 • Prestige Format • 3 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.95 US MAD #448 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots It’s a time for giving thanks…so let’s all be thankful for another hilarious, joke- packed issue of MAD, sure to make you laugh so hard you’ll spew pumpkin pie! On sale Nov 3 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.50 US TOE TAGS FEATURING GEORGE ROMERO #2 Written by George Romero Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Bernie Wrightson\ Cult classic movie writer/director George Romero continues an all-new zombie/political satire set in the zombie world in Part 2 of the 6-part “The Death of Death!” Professor Hoffman is kidnapped by the U.S. army and mortally wounded. Rather than saving himself, he strives to keep his undead assistant Damien “alive” in order to figure out how to save all mankind, as the power elite scheme to maintain a stranglehold on the world’s riches via an army led by a zombie general named Attila! Don’t miss this horror classic as it unfolds in TOE TAGS! On sale Nov 3 • FC, 32 pg. $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES MUSASHI NUMBER NINE VOL. 1 Written by Takahashi Miyuki Art and cover by Takahashi CMX. MUSASHI NUMBER NINE chronicles the fast-paced adventures of a 16-year-old super-agent who takes on assassins, terrorists and counter agents! Written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Takahashi Miyuki, MUSASHI NUMBER NINE is an action series famous in Japan for a hero who is the ultimate in cool, featuring crisp, stylishly rendered artwork and engaging storytelling. Exotic, smart and lethal, Number Nine is a field operative for an organization committed to fighting injustice. Little is known about "Universal Blue" except that they’re the last line of defense against battalions of terrorists and criminals. Even less is known about its field operatives — though it’s whispered that they possess the ability to change the course of world history. And Number Nine is one of them. In this volume, a teenaged girl is marked for death for reasons beyond her control, and Universal Blue decides to take care of her. But Number Nine runs into trouble with this headstrong client. After all, who would accept a stranger’s help with the unraveling chaos of her life? The teenaged girl has a special gift — one that will save the life of an important person. But will she live long enough to deliver that gift in time? On sale Nov 10 • 5" x 7.375" • B&W, 208 pg, $9.95 US SWAN VOL. 1 Written by Ariyoshi Kyoko Art and cover by Ariyoshi CMX. One of the most famous and lauded shojo manga ever published, SWAN is Ariyoshi Kyoko’s best-selling classic about a girl who strives to become a great ballerina. Meet Hijiri Masumi, a 16-year-old about to enter her first ballet contest. The competition is fierce, and there’s no telling whether she’ll win, or how far her training can take her. But the great director Alexej Sergeiev invites her to join his company, and she launches her career — spending years dancing in the shadow of prima ballerina Kyogoku Sayoko. Masumi’s journey takes her on a tour of the great ballet companies of Europe and America through triumph and despair as she struggles toward her goal of becoming the greatest dancer of her generation! On sale Nov 3 • 5" x 7.375" • B&W, 200 pg, $9.95 U.S. JUDGE DREDD: JUDGMENT DAY TP Written by Garth Ennis Art by Peter Doherty, Dean Ormston, Carlos Ezquerra, Chris Halls and Anthony Williams Cover by Greg Staples 2000 A.D. Get ready for a thrilling action/horror story featuring the legendary Judge Dredd, written by Garth Ennis (PREACHER) with stellar art by Peter Doherty, Dean Ormston, Carlos Ezquerra, Chris Halls and Anthony Williams! He is a nightmare that the Psi-Judges didn’t predict, and that even Judge Dredd cannot prevent. If his vile plan succeeds, the world will never be the same again. His name is Sabbat, he has the power to raise the dead…and he’s already here! While Mega-City One fights for survival, Dredd must find and terminate Sabbat. But help is coming from an unexpected source — the future mutant bounty hunter and “Strontium Dog” Johnny Alpha, hot on the necromancer’s trail! On sale Nov 3 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • FC, 160 pg. $14.95 US NIKOLAI DANTE: THE ROMANOV DYNASTY TP Written by Robbie Morrison Art by Simon Fraser, Chris Weston, Charlie Adlard and Henry Flint Cover by Fraser 2000 A.D. Russia, 2666 A.D.: Where a man can become a legend if he’s fool enough to stake his life on it. That man is Nikolai Dante — lover, rogue and thief, son of a pirate-queen and altogether too cool to kill! Created by Robbie Morrison (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS) and Simon Fraser (Lux & Alby), this collection features art by Chris Weston (THE FILTH), Charlie Adlard (THE ESTABLISHMENT) and Henry Flint (Judge Dredd/Aliens). When chance leaves him working with the Tsar’s beautiful daughter Jena, Dante discovers his heritage — bio-bonding with the alien Weapons Crest, which grants him astonishing abilities. But with the new enemies he’s making — much less the family he never knew about — can Dante keep his head? On sale Nov 17 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • FC, 192 pg. $19.95 US MATURE AUDIENCES BY THE NUMBERS: THE ROAD TO CAO BANG TP Written by Laurent Rullier Art and cover by Stanislas HUMANOIDS. The year is 1948 and Victor Levallois is entrusted with an unusual errand: deliver a suitcase full of U.S. currency to the port of Marseilles. The suitcase is stolen and Victor finds himself bound for Saigon and the decadence, intrigue and adventure of a colonial war! On sale Nov 17 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 112 pg, FC, $14.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES METAL HURLANT #14 Written by Jim Alexander, Adrian A. Cruz, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Jerry Frissen, Stéphane Levallois, Jim Macdonald, Stefano Raffaele Art by Guy Davis, D-?, Levallois, Gerald Parel, Raffaele, Marc Riou Cover by Raffaele HUMANOIDS. Album cover/website artist D-? (Ludacris/Def Jam Records) brings his unique style to Metal Hurlant! And more great stories! On sale Nov 24 • 64 pg, FC, $3.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES THE NIKOPOL TRILOGY TP Written by Enki Bilal Art and cover by Bilal HUMANOIDS. The inspiration for creator Enki Bilal’s latest film, Immortal! Alcide Nikopol is awakened in 2023 after 30 years in suspended animation, but his body is possessed by the Egyptian god Horus, on the run from his fellow gods! On sale Nov 10 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 176 pg, FC, $17.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES THE TECHNOPRIESTS VOL. 2 TP Written by Alexandro Jodorowsky Art and cover by Zoran Janjetov & Fred Beltran HUMANOIDS. In a galaxy ruled by the TechnoGuild, a boy struggles to destroy the Guild from within! The boy called Albino has only one goal: to become a member of the Technoguild and free the minds of every citizen in the galaxy or die trying — and he just might! On sale Nov 24 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES ROAD TO PERDITION 2: ON THE ROAD TP Written by Max Allan Collins Art by José Luis García-López, Steve Lieber & Josef Rubinstein Cover by Lieber A collection of three stories by Max Allan Collins set between the pages of the original ROAD TO PERDITION, illustrated by José Luis García-López, Steve Lieber and Josef Rubinstein! This compact trade paperback collects the three one-shots ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION: OASIS, ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION: SANCTUARY, and ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION: DETOUR into one hefty, hard- boiled package. These thrilling tales are set during the 6-month period in which Michael O’Sullivan and his son were on the run. In OASIS, Michael Jr. contracts a life- threatening illness, forcing him to hide out in an oasis of tranquility. The story continues in SANCTUARY, as the O’Sullivans seek a hiding place from the vicious bounty hunters on their trail. And in DETOUR, Michael O’Sullivan is headed for a showdown with the murderous kingpin’s heir whose history — and destiny — is completely entangled with his own! On sale Nov 3 • 5.5" x 8" • B&W, 296 pg., $14.95 US ROAD TO PERDITION TP Written by Max Allan Collins Art and cover by Richard Piers Rayner Reoffered to coincide with ROAD TO PERDITION 2: ON THE ROAD. Hit man Michael O’Sullivan and his surviving son must leave their sedate home life behind and embark on a startling father-and-son journey of revenge. Featuring an introduction by Collins. On sale Nov 3 • 5.5" x 8" • 304 pg, B&W, $13.95 US • RELIST WILDSTORM SECTION THE INTIMATES #1 Written by Joe Casey Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Sandra Hope and Jim Lee Cover by Lee & Hope These teens are learning to save the world…one class at a time! Welcome to the Seminary, where teenagers learn how to be super-heroes. It provides the backdrop for THE INTIMATES, a new series co-created by Jim Lee (SUPERMAN, BATMAN), with writer Joe Casey (WILDCATS VERSION 3.0, Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes), and penciller Giuseppe Camuncoli (HELLBLAZER)! This story features art by Camuncoli & Hope with additional panels of a comic-within-a-comic by Lee. THE INTIMATES follows the misadventures of Punchy, Destra, the Duke, Empty Vee and Sykes as they cope with a curriculum that includes Secret Identity 101, NuPhysics and even Morality Class — everything they’ll need to one day become great super-heroes. But things aren’t what they seem at the Seminary, which contains a dark secret even the retired super-hero faculty may be unaware of! These kids are the future of the WildStorm Universe — but right now they’re late for gym class! On sale Nov 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Ben Abernathy THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #2 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen The red-hot new series continues! Reeling from their clash with a new super-team in Philadelphia, the Authority puts the pieces together — and comes up with more questions than answers! Plus, the Midnighter is paid a visit that could change the dynamic of the team! On sale Nov 24 • 2 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES HC Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross ABC. The fifth volume of ASTRO CITY collects Astro City VOL. 2 #21-22, Astro City: Local Heroes #1-5 and the Astro City Special, plus the short story from DC’s 9-11 Special and the promotional story done to announce the Local Heroes miniseries! Find out why this has been one of the most-honored series in comics! Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 1 • 224 pg, FC, $24.95 US OCEAN #2 Written by Warren Ellis Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Michael Golden The thrilling miniseries by Warren Ellis continues! U.N. weapons inspector Nathan Kane investigates the situation at a research satellite orbiting the Jovian moon of Europa. What can be done about the mysterious discovery within the moon’s ancient, hidden ocean? On sale Nov 10 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US SLEEPER SEASON TWO #6 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Phillips It’s a major turning point for Holden Carver in an issue filled with double- crosses! Can Holden trust Miss Misery enough to bring her in on his own secret agenda — the one he’s kept hidden from Tao and Lynch? On sale Nov 24 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES THE RAZOR’S EDGE: WARBLADE #2 Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Simon Bisley The saga of Warblade continues in this cutting-edge new series! Reno Bryce, a.k.a. Warblade, must come to terms with the horrific ending to issue #1. How can he carry on a “normal” life in light of these new circumstances? Can he ever be a hero again? On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES EX MACHINA #6 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris Part 1 of the 5-part “TAG,” a perfect jumping-on point for this critically acclaimed political thriller by Brian K. Vaughan (Y: THE LAST MAN) and Tony Harris (STARMAN)! As flashbacks reveal the role the National Security Agency played in the career of the super-heroic Great Machine, Mayor Mitchell Hundred makes what might be the most controversial decision in the history of New York City politics! Plus, what’s lurking in the subway tunnels beneath Manhattan, and how is it connected to Mayor Hundred? On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US WILDSTORM WINTER SPECIAL Written by Bruce Jones, Will Pfeifer, Tom Peyer and Alan Warner Art by Carlos D’Anda, Josh Middleton and Cary Nord Cover by Michael Turner A quartet of action-packed stories — starring WildStorm’s favorite characters written and illustrated by some of the hottest creators in comics — come together in the WILDSTORM WINTER SPECIAL, featuring a cover by fan-favorite Michael Turner! Tom Peyer (THE LEGION) and Cary Nord (Daredevil) team up for an Apollo and Midnighter short; Will Pfeifer (AQUAMAN) delivers a Hawksmoor adventure; a tale of Zealot by Bruce Jones and Josh Middleton (Nyx); and a story featuring one of WildStorm’s most popular characters — Deathblow — by Alan Warner (Conan) and Carlos D’Anda (THUNDERCATS)! On sale Nov 17 • 48 pg, FC, $4.95 US Edited by Alex Sinclair DIVINE RIGHT BOOK ONE TP Written by Jim Lee Art and cover by Lee & Scott Williams Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE INTIMATES #1, this trade paperback collects DIVINE RIGHT #1-7. Student Max Faraday inadvertently receives the Creation Equation, capable of tapping the limitless power of the universe. Now I.O., the Coda Sisterhood, and Cardinal Lazarus will kill for its secrets! On sale Nov 3 • 176 pg, FC, $17.95 US • Relist TERRA OBSCURA VOL. 2 #4 Written by Alan Moore & Peter Hogan Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story ABC. Shocking betrayals are revealed as the gripping miniseries continues! Tom Strange finds his plans of reaching the mysterious craft thwarted by a most unexpected source just as the time distortions turn deadly! Pearl Harbor gets attacked again — with no warships present and civilians as the target! On sale Nov 17 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US TOM STRONG VOL. 4 HC Written by Alan Moore, Peter Hogan and Geoff Johns Art by Jerry Ordway, Chris Sprouse, John Paul Leon & Karl Story Cover by Sprouse & Jose Villarrubia ABC. The fourth amazing collection of Tom Strong adventures is here, collecting issues #20-25 of the acclaimed series! This volume begins with the 3-part story “Meet Tom Stone” by Alan Moore & Jerry Ordway that takes us on a parallel journey through time! Plus, revelations about Tom’s past, including the introduction of a newly discovered Strong family member, Tom Strong’s best pal, and the final fate of Tom’s girlfriend Greta. On sale Nov 3 • 176 pg, FC, $24.95 US TOM STRONG VOL. 3 HC Written by Alan Moore and Leah Moore Art by Chris Sprouse, Karl Story, Howard Chaykin and Shawn McManus Cover by Sprouse and José Villarrubia ABC. Reoffered to coincide with TOM STRONG VOL. 4 HC and WILD GIRL #1, this volume collects TOM STRONG #15-19, featuring some old favorites…and introducing some new ones! On sale Nov 3 • 144 pg, FC, $24.95 US • Relist TOM STRONG’S TERRIFIC TALES #12 Written by Alan Moore & Steve Moore Art by Peter Bagge, Arthur Adams, Alan Weiss & Chris Weston Cover by Adams ABC. This final issue is an absolute classic! Alan Moore & Peter Bagge (Hate) collaborate on “The Strongs;” Jonni Future goes through the looking glass; and Young Tom Strong finally reaches the border of adulthood! Final issue. On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US WILD GIRL #1 Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art and cover by Shawn McManus and J.H. Williams III Cover by McManus ABC. Enter the world of Rosa Torez, a 13-year-old girl whose normal life with her mom and baby brother is shattered when an alarming incident forces her to make a life- changing decision! Rosa’s story is the focus of WILD GIRL, a new 6-issue WildStorm miniseries co- written by Leah Moore (Tom Strong, TOM STRONG’S Terrific Tales) & John Reppion with incredible art by Shawn McManus (THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY) and J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA)! When Rosa discovers that she can communicate with animals, her world is turned upside down. Now she must figure out whom she can really trust, as animals and humans try to dictate what her role in this newfound life should be — because a wrong decision could destroy her family! On sale Nov 10 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Alex Sinclair VERTIGO SECTION ANGELTOWN #1 Written by Gary Phillips Art and cover by Shawn Martinbrough Noted crime-novelist/comic writer Gary Phillips (Shotcallerz, Midnite Mover) and artist Shawn Martinbrough (THE LOSERS, DETECTIVE COMICS) deliver ANGELTOWN, a gritty 5-issue mystery set in the sun-drenched mean streets and shadowed suites of Los Angeles. Angeltown #1 is a special 40-page issue at no extra cost! Meet Nate Hollis — a Los Angeles-based private eye who’s cool as a frozen cucumber and tougher than a box of nails. He’s just landed the biggest — and possibly the last — case of his career. When a pro basketball star — L.A.s #1 baller — mysteriously disappears after his wife is found brutally murdered, it’s up to Hollis to find him and either bring him to justice or prove his innocence. However, the smooth-talking P.I. soon learns he’s not the only one looking for the infamous hoopster, and must navigate between a crooked District Attorney, a ruthless and resourceful gangster, and a deadly-but-beautiful bounty hunter. In between dishing out beat-downs and juggling two amorous career women, the ghosts of Hollis’s past begin to surface. Will Hollis find the missing baller before his deadly competitors do? And will clues from this case reveal leads to his lifelong mission — to find his father’s murderer? On sale Nov 10 • 1 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES Edited by Will Dennis 100 BULLETS #55 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Part 4 of “Wylie Runs the Voodoo Down.” After a chance encounter with a rather unassuming character, Wylie’s eyes are wide-open, his mind is clear, and his sights are set on the man who did him wrong. Now he’ll have to get through a certain ex-gang- banger to get to him, and she’s not about to go out like a chump! On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE AUDIENCES THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #5 Co-plotted by Neil Gaiman & Si Spencer Written by Spencer Art by Dean Ormston Cover by Frank Quitely It’s a battle on the beach as Cat’s life hangs in the balance — and it all hinges on a magical underwater kiss from Tim. But if it works, will she survive Molly’s jealous rage? And armed with the final key, will Zatanna be able to steal the Books of Magick in time to turn the tides of war? On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE AUDIENCES FABLES #31 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean During the long, chilly fall, Snow White’s motherhood begins in earnest and her relationship with Bigby comes to a crossroads in a way that alters many lives. New jobs and apartments are handed off in Fabletown as Boy Blue makes a fateful decision. And a severed head spills its guts once more. On sale Nov 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE AUDIENCES HELLBLAZER #202 Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet “Reasons to be Cheerful,” Part 1 of 4. John Constantine’s three illegitimate children are back — only this time, they’re going after John’s few remaining friends and loved ones. Can an aged and exhausted Constantine match three beings born with all of the Hellblazer’s magical talents but with the hearts of demons? On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE AUDIENCES HUMAN TARGET: LIVING IN AMERIKA TP Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by Cliff Chiang The second collection of VERTIGO’s gripping, Harvey-nominated series (reprinting #6-10) follows Christoper Chance across America. From the wages of sin and redemption in Boston; to the remnants of ‘60s radicalism in the mid-West; to a favor to a friend in Los Angeles, Chance comes face-to- shifting-face with the religion, politics, and anything-but-casual sex. On sale Nov 3 • 128 pg, FC, $14.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES HUMAN TARGET: STRIKE ZONES TP Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by Javier Pulido Reoffered to coincide with HUMAN TARGET: LIVING IN AMERIKA, this volume collects the first five issues of the acclaimed series. Christopher Chance has left L.A. for New York City, but his strange career as a professional assassin decoy continues to blur the boundaries between illusion and reality, leaving him uncertain about who he really is — and how much that matters. On sale Nov 17 • 128 pg, FC, $9.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES • Relist HUMAN TARGET #16 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Cliff Chiang Cover by John Watkiss The conclusion of “The Second Coming.” Slipping dangerously deeper into the identity of Paul James — the supposed New Messiah — Chance promises to raise the dead before a TV audience. But with a vengeful father and church elders scheming in the shadows, will people be witnessing a miracle or a martyrdom? On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES LUCIFER #56 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Part 1 of a 2-part storyline. While the fates of Lucifer and Elaine hang in the balance, Mazikeen and Lilith enjoy their long-awaited reunion. Lilith reveals where she went after Ibriel's death, and who she met in the void beyond Creation. But she keeps the biggest secrets ’til last — and her honesty comes with a high price. On sale Nov 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE AUDIENCES THE LOSERS: DOUBLE DOWN TP Written by Andy Diggle Art by Jock and Shawn Martinbrough Cover by Jock Collecting issues #7-12 of the groundbreaking, Eisner-nominated VERTIGO series, THE LOSERS: DOUBLE DOWN finds the Losers on the trail of the mysterious Max, the phantom CIA agent who's not supposed to exist and yet has tried to kill them all. The trail leads them to the island of Montserrat, and then under the tons of volcanic ash that have blanketed their target villa. But the Losers aren’t the only ones digging around — and they may end up being buried themselves. On sale Nov 10 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES THE LOSERS: ANTE UP TP Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock Reoffered to coincide with THE LOSERS: DOUBLE DOWN TP, this volume collects the first six issues of this hard-hitting crime/espionage series. Once an elite U.S. Special Forces unit, the Losers served the CIA until they stumbled across a secret they couldn't ignore. The CIA tried to kill them, but they’re about to learn that it takes more than one try to eliminate the Losers. On sale Nov 17 • 160 pg, FC, $9.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES • Relist THE LOSERS #18 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock Part 3 of the 4-part “The Pass,” featuring interlocking cover images. The Losers face the battle of their lives in the mountain fortress of an Afghan warlord. When their CIA handler tries to call the shots, they're tempted to scrap the mission, but that would mean abandoning a group of Afghan children to a fate worse than death. For these five American soldiers, life will never be the same. On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES SWAMP THING #9 Written by Joshua Dysart Art and cover by Enrique Breccia New regular writer Joshua Dysart (Violent Messiahs, THE DEMON: DRIVEN OUT) debuts with “Love in Vain,” Part 1 of 4. Swamp Thing’s long-forgotten act of kindness toward a young girl unleashes a hellish disaster. When the girl, now grown, performs a clumsy juju ritual to summon her “swamp spirit,” she gives Hell’s most dangerous soul the escape route to Earth he’s been waiting for. On sale Nov 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES SGT. ROCK: BETWEEN HELL AND A HARD PLACE SC Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Joe Kubert Brian Azzarello’s critically acclaimed project with comics legend Joe Kubert comes to softcover. This World War II tale puts Sgt. Rock in the midst of a murder mystery behind enemy lines. When four German prisoners of the Easy Company are slaughtered, Rock must find the killer and keep his men alive. On sale Nov 24 • 144 pg, FC, $17.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES THE WITCHING #6 Written by Jonathan Vankin Art by Leigh Gallagher & Dan Green Cover by Tara McPherson On the run from the law and other weird forces, Elsa takes refuge in a creepy roadside motel that proves anything but a safe haven. Meanwhile, maiden-to-be Sook makes a decision that will affect the rest of her life, and Elsa performs a magical ritual that will point Congressman Fleming's career in a new direction. On sale Nov 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES Y: THE LAST MAN — SAFEWORD TP Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra, Goran Parlov & José Marzán, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The fourth collection of the acclaimed Vertigo series, Y: THE LAST MAN — SAFEWORD reprints issues #18-23 of writer Brian K. Vaughan’s and artist Pia Guerra’s dynamic series. As the Last Man on Earth and his companions continue to head West, the story takes a detour into the psychological. In the care of a fellow Culper Ring member, Yorick Brown is forced to confront his tremendous feelings of survivor guilt that lead him to constantly put his life in danger. Once on the road again, the group runs up against a literal roadblock in Arizona, where the female remains of the Sons of Arizona militia have cut the interstate to keep out any vestiges of the U.S. government. On sale Nov 17 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES Y: THE LAST MAN — ONE SMALL STEP TP Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra, José Marzán, Jr., and Paul Chadwick Cover by J.G. Jones Reoffered to coincide with Y: THE LAST MAN — SAFEWORD TP, this volume collects issues #11-17 of the critically acclaimed series. A Russian Soyuz capsule is coming down from the International Space Station carrying three passengers: one woman and two men. Could this be the end of Yorick’s tenure as last living male? On sale Nov 17 • 168 pg, FC, $12.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES • Relist Y: THE LAST MAN #28 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale “Ring of Truth” Part 2 of 5. As Yorick fights for his life, Dr. Mann and Agent 355 attempt to figure out why he survived the plague and whether the mystical Amulet of Helene played any role. This issue features an 8-page preview for the new monthly series TRIGGER, offered in next month's Previews! On sale Nov 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE AUDIENCES DC DIRECT SECTION Retailers, please note: Unless otherwise specified, the following items are manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final products may differ from images shown. These items are advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for November-released product, solicited in this month’s issue of Previews. Some of these products may also be offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. BATMAN MINI-STATUE Designed by Jim Lee Sculpted by Tim Bruckner A new ministatue edition of the highly sought-after, sold-out, full-size Batman Statue based on the story “Hush,” designed by Jim Lee and sculpted by Tim Bruckner. Part of DC Direct’s popular mini-statue line, this limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain miniature statue measures approximately 6" tall x 4" wide x 4 3/8" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale Mar 2 • Mini-Statue • $39.95 US CATWOMAN PIN-UP STATUE Designed and sculpted by Tim Bruckner A new line of statues from DC Direct begins! Catwoman has been sexy in every era, from her debut in 1940 to today. This beautiful statue, designed and sculpted by Tim Bruckner, captures the Golden Age Catwoman in a classic “pin-up” pose. This first in a series of limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statues measures approximately 7.375" tall x 6" wide x 4.375" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale Mar 23 • Statue • $89.95 US VERTIGO: DEATH MINI-BUST Designed by Kevin Nowlan Sculpted by Barsom She is the bright and perky divider of the living from all that comes before and all that must come after. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-bust of Death measures approximately 5.75" tall x 1.75" wide x 1.625" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale Mar 23 • Mini-bust • $45.00 U.S. VERTIGO: DESPAIR MINI-BUST Sculpted by Kevin Nowlan Sculpted by Barsom Reoffered to coincide with the VERTIGO: DEATH MINI-BUST, this limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-bust measures approximately 5 1/2” high x 2 1/4” wide x 2 3/8” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. On sale Nov 3 • Mini-bust • $45.00 U.S. • RELIST BATMAN ORNAMENTS BOXED SET Reoffered in time for the holiday season, this set features two stunning resin ornaments. The first is a powerful portrayal of the Caped Crusader (measuring approximately 3 1/2" long), and the other is the universally recognized black-and-yellow Bat-symbol (measuring approximately 2 5/8" wide). Packaged in a 4-color window box. On sale Nov 3 • Ornaments Set • $24.95 U.S. • Relist GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN STATUE Sculpted by Barsom Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN LANTERN SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES, this is a limited-edtion, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 12” tall x 4 1/2” wide x 7 1/2” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. On sale Nov 3 • Statue • $195.00 U.S. • RELIST GREEN LANTERN: HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY BOOKENDS Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN LANTERN SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES, this limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain set of bookends includes a full-color certificate of authenticity. Each side measures approximately 8 1/4” tall x 3 1/2 wide x 4 1/2 deep and are packaged together in a 4-color box. On sale Nov 3 • Bookends • $125.00 U.S. • RELIST GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 1: HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE A new series of stunning Green Lantern Action Figures is here! The most revered member of the Green Lantern Corps, test pilot Hal Jordan became Earth’s first — and possibly greatest — Green Lantern! DC Direct celebrates his return to greatness with this new action figure that features his redesigned costume and look debuting in the red-hot miniseries GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver! The Hal Jordan Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a display base. Packaged in a blister card measuring 11.5" H x 4.125" W x 2.75" D. Advance-solicited; on sale Mar 16 • Action Figure • 6.5" H • PI GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 1: BLACK HAND ACTION FIGURE The villainous Black Hand, one of Hal Jordan’s deadliest foes, is being reimagined in this new series to reflect the evolution of his dark energy-stealing powers! His Power Rod is gone, but he’s still able to steal the energy of the Green Lantern—but at what cost to himself? The BLACK HAND ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and includes a display base. Packaged in a blister. Advance-solicited; on sale Mar 16 • Action Figure • 6.5" H • PI GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 1: KILOWOG ACTION FIGURE The alien Kilowog was recruited into the Green Lantern Corps as a protector of the planet Bolovax Vik, and was killed by his former friend and ally Hal Jordan. Recently ressurected, Kilowog will play a key role in the re-formation of the Green Lantern Corps. The KILOWOG ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and includes a display base.Packaged in a blister. Advance-solicited; on sale Mar 16 • Action Figure • 7.25" H • PI GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 1: GANTHET & GUARDIAN ACTION FIGURES Ganthet was for a time the last surviving Guardian of the Universe, the ancient species responsible for creating the Green Lantern Corps. With the return of Hal Jordan, the Guardians will reach even greater heights with their awesome powers! This set includes two figures with different head sculpts. These figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Packaged in a blister. Advance-solicited; on sale Mar 16 • Action Figures • 4.3" H each • PI GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 1: PARALLAX ACTION FIGURE Following his descent into madness and the destruction of his beloved Coast City, Hal Jordan became the maniacal villain Parallax! The PARALLAX features multiple points of articulation and includes a display base. Packaged in a blister. Advance-solicited; on sale Mar 16 • Action Figure • 6.5" H • PI Retailers please note Green Lantern: Series 1: HAL JORDAN, PARALLAX, BLACK HAND, KILOWOG ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in inner and master case assortments. The Ganthet & Guardian Action Figure Set is only available to retailers in inner and master case assortments. The BATMAN MICROMAN ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in master case assortments. These figures are available outside Japan exclusively through DC Direct. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging and pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. BATMAN MICROMAN: BATMAN/BATGIRL FIGURE 2-PACK Two great Batman action figures in one terrific set, offered exclusively outside Japan through DC Direct! These figures include character-specific accessories and feature 25 points of articulation, seven accessory ports, and are packaged intheir authentic Japanese packaging (4C blister). Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 8 • Action Figures • 4" H • PI BATMAN MICROMAN: CATWOMAN FIGURE The sexy CATWOMAN ACTION FIGURE features 25 points of articulation and seven accessory parts. This figure includes character-specific special equipment and is packaged in its authentic Japanese packaging (4C blister). Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 8 • Action Figure • 4" H • PI BATMAN MICROMAN: BATMAN FIGURE DC Direct continues its exclusive Japanese imports with the BATMAN MICROMAN figures from Japanese toy giant Takara! The Full Action Body 4" figures features 25 points of articulation and seven accessory ports, and is packaged in its authentic Japanese packaging (4C blister), ball joints and 180 degrees of freedom make these figures as poseable and lifelike as the human body! Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 8 • Action Figure • 4" H • PI BATMAN MICROMAN: FLIGHT GEAR BATMAN FIGURE BATMAN takes flight in this super-poseable figure by Takara, imported exlusively by DC Direct! This figure includes character-specific accessories and features 25 points of articulation and seven accessory ports, and is packaged in its authentic Japanese packaging (4C blister). Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 8 • Action Figure • 4" H • PI The BATMAN MICROMAN FIGURES are also sold singly, but at a higher price than the assortment price. These figures are limited. If orders exceed inventory, orders will be allocated. Master Cases are limited to only 2000 Master Cases. Additional LIMITED quantities of the figures will also be available as singles. IMAGE COMICS AMERICAN FLAGG! VOL. 1 & 2 TP on sale 11.24 $19.95 each trade paperback/full color 192 pages each written & illustrated by HOWARD CHAYKIN cover by HOWARD CHAYKIN CONCEPT: In 2031, chaos is the new world order. Worldwide nuclear and chemical conflict, environmental disasters and nationalism have driven the United States government—and the corporations that own it— to the relative safety of the planet Mars. The government and its parent companies, now renamed the PLEX, run things in absentia from the red planet. The only real law on Earth is enforced by the Plexus Rangers. Reuben Flagg was the star of a television series dramatizing the fictional adventures of one such Plexus Ranger. When Flagg was replaced by a hologram, he was drafted into the Plexus Rangers and assigned to protect the city of Chicago. Along with Raul, the smartest talking cat alive, and Luther Ironheart, the stupidest robot ever, and surrounded by a bevvy of the most beautiful women of the 21st century, Flagg faces an uphill battle protecting and defending the American way of life…or rather, what's left of it. This is AMERICAN FLAGG!, created, written and illustrated by HOWARD CHAYKIN and winner of numerous awards and honors, including nine Eagle Awards. The first trade paperback collects issues 1 through 6 ("Hard Times" and "Southern Comfort"). The second features issues 7 through 12 ("State of the Union" and "Solidarity—For Now"). The first volume also reprints the nine-page prelude written and illustrated by CHAYKIN that was never printed in the original comic! AMERICAN FLAGG! THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION HC on sale 11.10 $49.95 (unsigned hardcover) $69.95 (limited edition signed and numbered hardcover) full color/400 pages written & illustrated by HOWARD CHAYKIN cover by HOWARD CHAYKIN DYNAMIC FORCES will offer also a deluxe hardcover edition featuring all the materials in the first two trade paperbacks, plus additional cover paintings and promotional pieces by CHAYKIN, a MICHAEL CHABON introduction, a special dust jacket designed by CHIP KIDD, an afterword by JIM LEE and, as a special bonus, a brand-new AMERICAN FLAGG! story written and illustrated by HOWARD CHAYKIN exclusively for this edition! BURGLAR BILL #1 (OF 6) on sale 11.03 $2.95 six-issue monthly miniseries black & white/40 pages written & illustrated by PAUL GRIST cover by PAUL GRIST CONCEPT: Bob Dylan once said that to live outside the law you must be honest. But then, he never found himself caught between the law and the villains! Everyone's after Burglar Bill, and he never did anything wrong in the first place. Well, except for that whole 'burglar' thing… THIS ISSUE: It's Police Constable Stephen Hill's first night on the beat, and he's finding out that the day-to-day drudgery of police work doesn't quite live up to the excitement of the police programs he watched when he was growing up. But when Burglar Bill crosses his path, things take a turn for the worse as Hill comes face to face with real-life crime and violence. A revised reprint of BURGLAR BILL originally published by Dancing Elephant press, this issue also includes a 10-page prologue and the very first BURGLAR BILL story from 1986! CASE FILES: SAM & TWITCH #14 (RES) On sale 11.03 $2.50 monthly ongoing series black & white/32 pages MATURE AUDIENCES WARNING written by MARC ANDREYKO art by EJ SU cover by GREG CAPULLO CONCEPT: This is the second spin-off book featuring New York City police detectives Sam Burke and Twitch Williams, popular characters originally introduced in SPAWN. CASE FILES: SAM & TWITCH takes the crime noir world of Sam and Twitch to a darker level, feature unique artwork and storytelling. Intended for mature audiences only. THIS ISSUE: "Ancient Chinese Secret, Huh?” Part 1 (of 6)—Sam and Twitch. Heroin. Gang Wars. Chinatown. Vampires?!?! (Yep, you read that right.) How can you miss this one? New story arc, new artist, same ol' SAM & TWITCH. Good stuff. CHOLLY AND FLYTRAP #1 (OF 3) on sale 11.10 $4.95 three-issue monthly miniseries full color/32 pages written & illustrated by ARTHUR SUYDAM cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM CONCEPT: In a futuristic Road Warrior-esque world, society has broken down, and only a few cities are clinging to civilization…by a thread. In one of these outposts, Center City, ARTHUR SUYDAM's anti-heroes, Cholly and Flytrap, wisecrack their way through danger as if they were stars of a 1950s gangster movie. And, like gunslingers of lore, their reputations precede them as they try to prove themselves over and over again while becoming involved in a feud between two local power brokers and the seedy underworld of boxing. All this makes CHOLLY AND FLYTRAP a masterful, grim action adventure told with frantic pacing, tension and surprising humor. CREASED GN on sale 11.17 $9.95 graphic novel black & white/104 pages written & illustrated by Daniel Miller cover by Daniel Miller CONCEPT: Often in life we go left, only to discover later that we should have gone right. CREASED explores just a few of the things that can go wrong while striving towards that ever-elusive "perfect" relationship. THE DETONATOR #1 On sale 11.17 $2.50 monthly ongoing series full color/48 pages written by MIKE BARON art & cover by MEL RUBI & BARBARA KAALBERG CONCEPT: Frank Grace attended the South Dakota School of Mines, learned to handle explosives and went to work for Grindcorps. Leasing a mine they knew to be played out, Grindcorps took out an enormous insurance policy, doctored Frank's charge so that it brought the mountain down on him, then collected his life insurance. Unfortunately for Grindcorps, Frank emerges weeks later, obtains plastic surgery in Costa Rica and returns to wreak his vengeance. The Detonator can explode anything from a skyscraper to a wine glass with no collateral damage. THIS ISSUE: “Big Bang Theory” Part 1—The Detonator takes out Grindcorps' headquarters. Escaping via paraglider, he lands on a sampan, drawing Lily Ling into his life. Frank then returns to Montana, pursued by Mangelbaum, a deadly assassin and explosives expert, and McGill Green, a suspicious Oakland cop. FIREBIRDS ONE-SHOT on sale 11.03 $5.95 one-shot full color/48 pages written by JAY FAERBER art & cover by ANDRES PONCE CONCEPT: Ask any single mother: Raising a teenage daughter is tough. On top of the fights about boys and homework, they're always borrowing your favorite stuff…your make-up, your shoes, your mask. THIS ISSUE: For years, Rebecca Reed, a.k.a. Firebird, kept her secret identity from her teenage daughter, whom she hid at a boarding school, far from her enemies. But now the secret's out, Emily Reed knows her mother's a superhero, and Emily herself possesses superpowers. Staying at the boarding school would only complicate things, so Rebecca brings Emily back home. Now, while Emily learns how to be a superhero, Rebecca learns how to be a mother. FIREBREATHER: THE IRON SAINT ONE-SHOT On sale 11.24 $5.95 one-shot full color/48 pages written by PHIL HESTER art & cover by ANDY KUHN CONCEPT: Duncan is a normal teenager…except that his Mom is a suburban hausfrau and his Dad is a colossal, Tokyo-stomping dragon. Their divorce leaves him struggling between fitting into a human society that often fears him or ascending to his father's throne as king of the monsters. THIS ISSUE: Duncan's class trip to Europe should be an exciting diversion from his troubled home life, but when he sets foot on British soil, ancient forces stir and an unstoppable armored giant begins a rampage that can only end with Duncan's death. FORSAKEN #4 on sale 11.03 $2.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by CARMEN TREFFILETTI art & color by KRISTIAN DONALDSON inks by NICK ZAGAMI cover by KRISTIAN DONALDSON CONCEPT: In 2056, the surviving population of Earth resides in the massive metropolis of Megalon. But it's not alone: Earth and an alien planet called Krel have come to form a social and economic interdependence sustained by portal technology. Together, they strive to rebuild what they have lost and forget what they have destroyed. THIS ISSUE: "The Light of Other Days," Part Four—Pressure mounts as the signing of the treaty is days away and the team cannot conjure a solid lead…or even keep one alive. A harbor attack sends Delk to dig up old scum where he'll find the definitive clues to The Separatist's plan. But will Delk make it back to tell the others? Find out this issue. THE GIFT #8 on sale 11.10 $2.99 bi-monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by RAVEN GREGORY art & cover by CRISTINA LOPEZ & JASON KEITH CONCEPT: An ancient being walks our Earth giving items of incredible power to everyday people. These gifts have the ability to redeem or damn depending on their bearers' choices. On the surface, The Ancient One's actions seem random and unrelated, but within him lies a purpose, a reason, a mystery to be revealed and a choice to be made. THIS ISSUE: “Sacrifice”—A struggling writer comes to a crossroads in his life. What will he sacrifice to attain his lifelong dream? And what will he do if the gain can't outweigh the loss? For in choosing his dream, he may lose his reality in the world of THE GIFT. THE GIFT VOL. 1: CHOICES TP on sale 11.10 $14.95 trade paperback full color/144 pages written by RAVEN GREGORY art by TYLER KIRKHAM, MARCO GALLI & BRIAN BUCCELATO cover by ROBIN SPEHAR CONCEPT: An ancient being walks our Earth giving items of incredible power to everyday people. These gifts have the ability to redeem or damn depending on their bearers' choices. On the surface, The Ancient One's actions seem random and unrelated, but within him lies a purpose, a reason, a mystery to be revealed and a choice to be made. This volume features the beginning journeys of the Ancient One and offers up the first clues to the mystery of his gifts. Collects THE GIFT #1-6 HAWAIIAN DICK: THE LAST RESORT #4 (OF 4) RES on sale 11.24 $2.95 four-issue monthly miniseries full color/32 pages written by B. CLAY MOORE art by NICK DERINGTON cover by STEVEN GRIFFIN CONCEPT: In this long-awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed HAWAIIAN DICK, Private Investigator Byrd finds himself entangled in a gangland turf war for control of paradise. Hired to investigate the mysterious sabotage of a brand-new luxury resort, Byrd soon finds a smorgasbord of suspects, both human and inhuman. Torn between rival factions, Byrd can't rely on help from his friend, Detective Mo Kalama, who finds himself stalked by the very men who hired Byrd. THIS ISSUE: Things go from bad to really, really bad as rival gangs tear through the Last Resort in a revenge match for the ages. Complicating matters are the angry spirits of Hawaiian dead, risen from their graves and evidently impervious to gangland bullets. Byrd, Mo and Kahami focus on one goal: escaping alive before the entire bay explodes in a bullet-fueled spectacle of supernatural fury. INVINCIBLE #19 on sale 11.10 $2.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by RYAN OTTLEY cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like everyone else his age, except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. And now he's begun to inherit his father's powers. It all sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: Machine Head was the king of the super-villain underworld for years. Nothing could stop him: He was untouchable. Now, with the help of villain-turned-hero Titan, Invincible is almost single-handedly taking down the most powerful crime boss the world has ever seen, but he's got to get through a legion of super-powered cronies first. KANE VOL. 4: THIRTY-NINTH TP on sale 11.17 $16.95 trade paperback black & white/200 pages written & illustrated by PAUL GRIST cover by PAUL GRIST CONCEPT: Detective Kane returns to active duty with the New Eden Police Dept. following a six-month suspension in the wake of shooting and killing his partner, Dennis Harvey. His fellow police officers give Kane a welcome back gift: a couple of bullets with his name on them. THIS VOLUME: A sniper is taking pot shots at the police. An ex-cop is looking to take revenge on the cop who turned him in. There's rioting in the streets and the Mayor's been kidnapped again. It's another typical week for the police in New Eden's Precinct 39! Collects KANE #13-18 of the critically acclaimed crime comic originally published by Dancing Elephant Press. *Look for KANE, VOL. 5 in February 2005! MINISTRY OF SPACE TP & HC on sale 11.17 $12.95 trade paperback $24.95 limited edition hardcover full color/96 pages written by WARREN ELLIS art & cover by CHRIS WESTON & LAURA MARTIN CONCEPT: This is the story of how we could have gone to space. Maybe how we should have gone to space. This is the story of the Ministry of Space. The black budget that financed the move into space. The deaths of the test pilots taken from the surviving Spitfire flyers of the Battle of Britain. And in 2000, the end of the Golden Age, as America and Russia begin moving into space. The secret revealed, and the destruction of a man who sacrificed himself for the Ministry of Space. Plus, a sketchbook section by CHRIS WESTON and an all-new appendix by WARREN ELLIS revealing the facts behind the fiction! Collects the sold out MINISTRY OF SPACE #1-3 NOBLE CAUSES #5 on sale 11.24 $2.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by JAY FAERBER art & cover by FRAN BUENO & RON RILEY CONCEPT: Bookstore clerk Liz Donnelly is a stranger in a strange land: an everyday person who married into a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lurk dark secrets, ruthless ambition and twisted desires. THIS ISSUE: Invincible drops by to help Doc out of a jam. But how will Doc feel about being shown up by some young punk? Meanwhile, chaos explodes beneath the surface of the Earth, as numerous factions converge on the fugitive Krennick, and he's forced to choose between his demonic heritage and his adopted humanity. RING OF ROSES TP on sale 11.03 $12.95 trade paperback black & white/144 pages written by DAS PETROU art by JOHN WATKISS grey tones by MIKE McLESTER design by TREVOR GORING cover by JOHN WATKISS & TREVOR GORING CONCEPT: Ring of Roses is set in London in the 21st century, but it's a London we wouldn't recognize. The Church rules England with an iron hand but has begun to lose its grip. Times are tense. Then six high-powered priests are brutally murdered on the Thames. Samuel Waterhouse, the flamboyant barrister hired to investigate, soon realizes he is out of his depth. So he hires a hardened criminal, William Barnett, to assist him. Barnett rams through a delicate web of conspiracy like an express train through a scout troop's tent. Meanwhile, the bubonic plague breaks out and thousands are dying. Throughout all this chaos, Waterhouse and Barnett are treading on the toes of the immensely powerful figures behind the scenes. ROB ZOMBIE'S SPOOK SHOW INTERNATIONAL #12 on sale 11.17 $2.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages MATURE AUDIENCES WARNING written by ROB ZOMBIE art by PAT BOUTIN, FABIO LAGUNA & EJ SU cover by EMILIANO SANTALUCIA CONCEPT: Music superstar ROB ZOMBIE pens three original, terrifying tales of horror and suspense in each issue! THIS ISSUE: What makes Satan look like a wimp? SPOOKSHOW INTERNATIONAL, that's what! Even the Lord of Evil can't handle each action-packed issue concocted by Rob Zombie! Super Italian artist EMILIANO SANTALUCIA comes on board to help Suzi-X bring out the best in her assets. But El Superbeasto doesn't care, as he continues working his way through monster baddies and hot babes. Simon Deadmarsh finishes up the lot as the gang endures more crap from a handful of wannabe spooks who have their rear ends handed to them. Don't be a wuss like Satan! Pick up SPOOKSHOW INTERNATIONAL today! SAVAGE DRAGON #120 on sale 11.24 $2.95 ongoing monthly miniseries full color/32 pages written & illustrated by ERIK LARSEN Cover by ERIK LARSEN CONCEPT: Found naked in a burning field, the amnesiac green-skinned man who would become the Savage Dragon was recruited by the Chicago Police to help them fight their war on crime. Years later, ex-cop Savage Dragon saved the world from a deadly menace from space and a deadlier dictator who had taken control of the Earth itself. Now, married to the woman he loves, he struggles to rebuild this savage planet. THIS ISSUE: "The Running Man," Part 2: Election Day—The votes have been cast! The decision has been made! Candidates on the right and left are astounded to find that a write-in campaign for Savage Dragon has yielded amazing results! Forces at work have compelled the populace to embrace Savage Dragon, but will it be enough to put our man in the White House? And what of the man behind the candidate, Vice Presidential nominee Ronald Winston Urass? And does our hapless hero even want the job if he gets it? It's a brand new chapter and a bold new direction for SAVAGE DRAGON! Plus, an all-new Dart and Horridus yarn by ERIK LARSEN, RAFAEL KRAS and RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE. SMALL GODS #5 on sale 11.24 $2.95 monthly ongoing series black & white/32 pages written by JASON RAND art by JUAN E. FERREYRA cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA CONCEPT: In 1991, after decades of skepticism and disbelief, the existence of psychic powers was finally, definitively proven. Today, an estimated 1% of the world's population possesses psychic abilities. These people are not superheroes. In most ways, they're just ordinary people, living ordinary lives. They have families, careers and dreams; they eat, sleep, live…and die. THIS ISSUE: "Dead Man’s Hand," Part One—Start of a new story arc. Bobby Pope is a con man and petty criminal. He's also a psychic. He makes a living fleecing marks through card games, street fights and other scams. Aided by his abilities, he can't lose…until he crosses paths with a group of narcotics officers with more on their minds than catching criminals. SPAWN #140 (RES) on sale 11.24 $2.50 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS cover by GREG CAPULLO CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. THIS ISSUE: "Hellbound" Part 2—Having stolen the power of the Hellspawn for her own ends, the witch woman Nyx traverses the nightmarish frontiers of Hell, searching for the damned soul of a childhood friend. Aided only by a single unlikely ally, Nyx soon learns the true nature of Hell is darker and more sinister than a mortal mind could ever fathom…and the price of saving a soul is far higher than she bargained for. TALES OF TELLOS #2 (OF 3) on sale 11.17 $3.50 monthly three-issue miniseries full color/32 pages written by TODD DEZAGO art by CIRO TOTA, BRUNO BESSADI & MAURICET cover by MIKE WIERINGO CONCEPT: Journey back to the magical world of Tellos in an all-new anthology series that offers thrills, mayhem and surprises while planting the seeds for TELLOS: SECOND COMING, the new storyline due out in early 2005! THIS ISSUE: ...brings you three behind-the-scenes and in-between tales of Tellos revealing answers to some of the mysteries from the original award-winning TELLOS series! First, TODD DEZAGO teams up with renowned French artist CIRO TOTA (Photonik, Aquablue) for "The Mage of Shades" to reveal where the legendary Thomastharustra was during Jarek's final confrontation with the dread Malesur. Next, a pantomimed (and somewhat bloody) profile of the warrior Koj, with art by the highly acclaimed BRUNO BESSADI (Zorn and Dirna). And finally, part one of "The Legend of Oge K'Tion" as TODD DEZAGO and Belgian artist MAURICET bring to you the rather violent origins of the Warrior of the Light, the D'Jinn from Jarek's Amulet. All this and a pin-up by New Mutants and Impulse Artist CARLO BARBERI! This volume, as well as issues 1 and 3, is captured between a beautiful full-color cover by the lovely and talented TELLOS co-creator MIKE WIERINGO. You don't wanna miss that! TALES OF THE REALM HC on sale 11.10 $39.95 Limited edition signed hardcover full color/144 pages Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art & Cover by MATT TYREE CONCEPT: What if we rode dragons to work every day? What if myth and fantasy were real? The Realm has all the hustle and bustle of life on the Earth today, with a little twist: Dragons and ogres, swords and sorcery are the norms in The Realm, seamlessly blended with our familiar human counterparts. In this fun and light-hearted adventure, follow the lives of three television show actors as they fight to make it big in Hollywood while interacting with a world very much like our own, but oh-so different. THIS ISSUE: Stronger than a locomotive! Bigger than a breadbasket! It's the tale that refuses to be contained within the tiny pages of a comic! The epic comedy about three actors trying to make the big time in a world where modern society has evolved alongside sorcery explodes into trade format! The story that everyone has been talking about (or should have been talking about) is here in one collected volume. With the masterful scribing ability of rising superstar writer ROBERT KIRKMAN and the unique comical storytelling of the ever-talented MATT TYREE, TALES OF THE REALM is guaranteed to have you begging for an ongoing series…unless there is something wrong with you, in which case you need to see a doctor immediately. All in a signed hardcover edition limited to only 500 copies! ULTRA #4 (OF 8) on sale 11.17 $2.95 monthly eight-issue miniseries full color/32 pages written by JONATHAN & JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA CONCEPT: In Spring City, where superheroes blur the lines between law enforcement and celebrity, Pearl Penalosa, AKA Ultra, is a workaholic. At the prestigious agency Heroine Inc., she has earned a legion of fans, a nomination for Best Heroine of the Year and a perfect life. Or so she thinks, until a chance encounter with a mysterious fortune- teller opens her world to new possibilities. THIS ISSUE: “Seven Days" Part Four—Spring City's most famous superheroine may have fallen for Spring City's most ordinary guy. For a man seeking excitement in a mundane existence and a celebrity yearning for normalcy in a superficial business, their meeting seems written in the stars. But will it take more than fate and superpowers to make a relationship work in this crazy world? THE WALKING DEAD #14 on sale 11.03 $2.95 monthly ongoing miniseries black & white/32 pages MATURE AUDIENCES WARNING written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: The epic tale of survival continues. With the zombies cleared out, Rick and crew settle into their new home. It's everything they knew it would be: secure, safe and stocked with everything they need. Now, for the first time in a long time, they can finally relax… or can they? INVINCIBLE, VOL. 2: EIGHT IS ENOUGH TP—SECOND PRINTING on sale 11.10 $12.95 trade paperback full color/128 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CORY WALKER & RYAN OTTLEY new cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like everyone else his age, except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. And now he's begun to inherit his father's powers. It all sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: The Invincible family finally starts to get a handle on the whole superhero thing, while Mark plans for college and the oft-mentioned Guardians of the Globe are finally introduced in this full-length trade paperback featuring what is undoubtedly the single most shocking and unexpected page in the series thus far. If you've been waiting for the trade, here it is! Don’t miss out on the series ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY gave an "A-" a second time! Collects INVINCIBLE #5-8 PVP: THE DORK AGES TP—SECOND PRINTING on sale 11.03 $11.95 trade paperback black & white/128 pages written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ cover by SCOTT KURTZ CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit Internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own Image title! THIS VOLUME: Collecting the hard-to-find, six-issue run of PvP originally published by Dork Storm Press for the first time. This trade paperback includes over ten pages of dorky extras, including preliminary artwork and gaming stats to play the PvP characters in your Mutants and Masterminds d20 campaigns (from Green Ronin Publishing). Collects PvP, Vol. 1 #1-6 MCFARLANE TOYS SOLICITATIONS MÖTLEY CRÜE DELUXE BOXED SET Mötley Crüe fans sure are vocal… and McFarlane Toys created this set just for them: Shout at the Devil-era Crüe rocking out in concert. The deluxe boxed set features all four band members–Mick, Nikki, Vince and Tommy–plus all instruments and a stage. (#12510) Boxed Set PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NHL SERIES 9 Our ninth series of NHL action figures is gearing up and ready to hit the ice. Featuring eight of the premiere players in hockey, each figure is accurately detailed in official team uniform with equipment and base. * Martin Brodeur 2, New Jersey Devils G, No. 30 * Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators RW, No. 11 * Sergei Federov, Anaheim Mighty Ducks C, No. 91 * Brian Leetch, Toronto Maple Leafs D, No. 2 * Andrew Raycroft, Boston Bruins G, No. 1 * Joe Sakic 2, Colorado Avalanche C, No. 19 * Mats Sundin 2, Toronto Maple Leafs C, No. 13 * Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings C, No. 13 (#71410) Figure PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NBA SERIES 7 McFarlane’s Sports Picks: NBA is set to close out the 2004 basketball calendar year with its seventh series of award-winning action figures. Featuring a variety of players from around the league, the line includes new figures and popular previously released ones in new poses. Each figure is sculpted in a game-based action pose with official team uniform and base. * LeBron James 2, Cleveland Cavaliers guard, No. 23 * Kevin Garnett 2 Minnesota Timberwolves forward, No. 21 * Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks guard, No. 22 * Vince Carter 2, Toronto Raptors guard/forward, No. 15 * Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers guard, No. 31 * Yao Ming 2, Houston Rockets center, No. 11 * Ben Wallace 2, Detroit Pistons forward/center, No. 3 * Jason Williams, Nashville Grizzlies guard, No. 2 (#70520) Figure PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: 3-INCH NHL SERIES 2 Our second series of three-inch-scale NHL two-pack figures is on the way featuring a selection of professional hockey’s greatest players in small scale. Little figures, big detail. Each figure is sculpted in an action pose with official team uniform, equipment and bases. * Mark Messier, NY Rangers center, No. 11 and Ryan Smyth, Edmonton Oilers left wing, No. 94 * Steve Yzerman, Detroit Red Wings center, No. 19 and Al MacInnis, St. Louis Blues defenseman, No. 2 * Owen Nolan, Toronto Maple Leafs right wing, No. 11 and Brendan Shanahan, Detroit Red Wings left wing, No. 14 * Ed Belfour, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie, No. 20 and Chris Chelios, Detroit Red Wings defenseman, No. 24 * Jose Theodore, Montreal Canadiens goalies, No. 60 and Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers right wing, No. 17 * Scott Stevens, New Jersey Devils defenseman, No. 4 and Marcus Naslund, Vancouver Canucks left wing, No. 19 (#75170) 2-Pack PI TOP COW SOLICITIATIONS INTRO Take the case of a friend of mine who's doing twenty-five to life in Federal Prison for allegedly contract killing some dude. I say he was railroaded. So what if he was seen in the area? So what if twelve hundred unaccounted for dollars mysteriously appeared in his bank account? There was no murder weapon. There was no bloody shirt. The jury just got all weepy on account of the dead guy being a father of four. They woulda convicted a ham sandwich. And what if he did do it? Does that make him a bad guy? He's gotta eat just like you. He's got bills just like you. Look at Jackie Estacado. Yeah, he's a killer and a gangster, but he suffers, too. The Darkness denies him almost every pleasure in his life. He could release that power upon the world—Let the Darkness free and wash himself in sex and power and more sex. But despite his suffering he contains it. And why? Because he's a good guy, that's why. Maybe he's a hero just because he hasn't let hoards of demons free to ravage the earth. Maybe we ought to thank him for that! So, with thoughts of my wrongfully convicted friend in my head and his framed mug shot staring at me from the edge of my desk, I wrote this tale—four issues of The Darkness, starting with this month’s #17. To show the other side of life, maybe change some preconceived prejudices…and prove that hit-men are people too. David Lapham Darkness writer TOMB RAIDER #41 SILVESTRI-AUTOGRAPHED AUSTRALIA EDITION You had to go Down Under to get your hands on this—now it can be yours! This special limited edition copy of Tomb Raider #41 was created for Marc Silvestri’s appearance at Australia’s Supanova con. Limited to only 1250 copies worldwide, this baby is even autographed by Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri! $19.99 WITCHBLADE #70-#75 “DEATH POOL” READER SET The entire enormity of the world-shaking “Death Pool” storyarc that ran from Witchblade #70-#75 can be yours, including the shocking double-sized conclusion. Priced here just a tad bit below original cover price! Six comics $15.99 RISING STARS #23 ARROW: It’s BACK! (W) J. Michael Straczynski (Art and cover) Brent Anderson (Col) Brian Buccellato “Phoenix in Ascension” pt. 2 (of 3)— The penultimate chapter in J. Michael Straczynski's sweeping superhero epic hits! Ravenshadow becomes President of the United States, but his enemies have had enough of the "Specials.” Meanwhile, secreted away in Mexico, Poet is finishing the construction of something that will change a world forever! Full color 32 pages $2.99 Part 23 of a 24-part storyarc THE DARKNESS #17 ARROW: David Lapham invades Top Cow! (W) David Lapham (Art) Brian Denham (Col) Matt Milla (Cov) Dale Keown “Hell House,” Part 1 (of 4)—Noir master David Lapham (Stray Bullets) brings his own brand of horror and gritty realism to Top Cow, writing and doing layouts for visionary artist Brian Denham. Jackie Estacado checks into an Atlantic City casino gone horribly wrong, where he encounters mobster menaces aplenty, and the true depths of his powers…and his soul. Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series WITCHBLADE #81 ARROW: Ron Marz brings Witchblade to new heights! (W) Ron Marz (P) Michael Choi (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cover) Greg Land “Witch Hunt,” Part 2 (of 5)—Witchblade-wielder and NYPD detective Sara Pezzini has awakened from her coma, but with no memory of what happened to her. So like any good cop, she starts digging for clues. But the mystery she uncovers points to a conspiracy that reaches the very foundations of New York, a conspiracy that could lead to total apocalypse! The new creative team of Ron Marz (Green Lantern, The Darkness) and Michael Choi continue the most powerful Witchblade saga ever! Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA #1 ARROW: Crossover ACTION between the femme fatales! (W) Robert Kirkman (Art) Francis Manapul (C) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Francis Manapul; 1-in-4 variant cover by Chris Bachalo (Ultimate X-Men) What happens when two bodacious babes go after the same prize? Catfight! The Magdalena, the warrior/protector of the Catholic Church, must retrieve an all-powerful mystical relic. But the relic is the only thing that can cure Vampirella of her blood lust once and for all! This one-shot special co-published with Harris Comics features the writing talents of Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Captain America) and the artistic stylings of Francis Manapul (Witchblade)! Full color 32 pages $2.99 one-shot special NOTE: This product is resolicited from August, now with correct price. Previous orders canceled. TOMB RAIDER #48 ARROW: Full frontal ACTION with the Magdalena! (W) James Bonny (P) Eric Basaldua (I) Jay Leisten (Col) Tyson Wengler (Cov) Adam Hughes and Eric Basaldua “Gathering Storm,” pt. 3 (of 3)—Lara Croft has found an ally in her quest to locate the ancient artifact known as the Rapture—She is the Magdalena, warrior/protector of the Catholic Church. Together, they must face not only the powerful warlock Carlos DeLarch, but the formidable Swiss Guard, dispatched by the Vatican to stop them. Ships with two covers, ask your retailer to order your favorite! Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: PRINCES #2 (OF 6) ARROW: G-Force flies again! (W) David Wohl (Art and cover) Wilson Tortosa Deep in the Himalayas, the G-Force team must battle the Charioteers of Changu—and to make matters worse, Princess is missing in action! Will she return in time to help her desperate teammates? Can they possibly survive without her? And most importantly of all—Where did she go? All-new action brought to you by David Wohl (Witchblade) and Wilson Tortosa (Battle of the Planets)! b/w 24 pages $2.99 Part 2 of a 6-part storyarc COMMON GROUNDS TRADE PAPERBACK (W) Troy Hickman (Art) George Pérez, Carlos Pacheco, Ethan van Sciver, Dan Jurgens, Angel Medina, Sam Kieth and MORE ARROW: Comics’ GREATEST artists! Pérez, Pacheco, Van Sciver, more! You’re read the 5-star reviews—now read the book! Writer Troy Hickman welcomes you to Common Grounds, where superheroes and villains kick back in their off-hours. A total of 13 tales of triumph and tragedy are lavishly illustrated by a galaxy of star artists! Full color 144 pages $19.99 trade paperback TOKYO KNIGHTS ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL (W) Robert Place Napton (Art) Ph (Cov) Michael Choi ARROW: Manga mechs battle! Kenny is a restless youth in Tokyo 2, a sprawling, mysterious mega-metropolis. He falls in with a fast-moving, thrill-seeking crowd, and meets the beautiful Sharon. But Sharon has a secret: She and her gang stage an underground fight club that battles in next- generation mech suits. But these are no ordinary robot wars—the drivers “feel” the punishment dished out! Kenny gambles with his life in the Tokyo Knights arena, in a tale written by manga master Robert Place Napton (Appleseed, Myth Warriors)! b/w 128 pages $9.99 original digest-sized trade paperback DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES MARVEL SELECT: NEW X-MEN “HERE COMES TOMORROW” PHOENIX ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Once again sacrificing her life in the line of duty, Jean Grey – the X-Man codenamed Phoenix” – gave husband Scott Summers her blessing to “go on” with his life, while returning 150 years later in a shattered future where the evil Beast uses mutants as experimental weapons in his war against the world’s remaining city- states. The key to the villain’s success? Control of the Phoenix entity and her limitless powers. Now, Diamond Select presents this amazing version of Phoenix from Grant Morrison and Marc Silvestri’s fan-favorite story arc, “Here Comes Tomorrow” (New X- Men #151-154). Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, this figure is available as both human and fiery versions, which come with “Phoenix Effect” accessories, and are evenly packed in the assortment. Not available in mass-market outlets – and boasting deluxe blister card packaging – these all-new figures are in scale with the rest of the best-selling Marvel Select action figure line. In stores January 2005! Figure $18.99 DOCTOR DOOM MARVEL MAQUETTE A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Derek Miller, the Doctor Doom Marvel Maquette is the third piece in this new line of artist-reference statues. Standing 8 ½” tall, the sovereign ruler of Latveria stands regally as this animation-style maquette, perfect for budding artists to use as inspiration/model, or for Marvel collector’s to add to their display shelves. Featuring a base emblazoned with both the Marvel Comics and Doom logos, the Doctor Doom Maquette is limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide. Includes full- color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. In stores January 2005! Maquette $85.00 SPIDER-MAN CLOCK WALL STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Diamond Select Toys transforms a action-packed scene featuring Marvel Comics’ flagship hero into its next must-have collectible release! The first DST-produced resin collectible that you can hang on the wall, the Spider-Man Clock Wall Statue depicts the popular hero on top of a gray, gothic-looking clock! Sculpted by Plan B Toys – and painted and ready to display – this limited-edition collectible comes with a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. In stores January 2005! Clock Replica $99.99 ULTIMATE HUMAN TORCH BUST A Diamond Select Release! From the pages Ultimate Fantastic Four comes the fiery son of Professor Storm and hothead brother of Sue Storm – Johnny Storm, a.k.a., the Human Torch! Sculpted by Rocco Tartamella, this incredibly detailed piece stands approximately 6” tall, and sits on top of a “4” logo base. Painted and ready to display, the bust is accompanied by a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide. In stores January 2005! Bust $50.00 WIZARD WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #158 SPIDER-MAN 2 DVD PREVIEW! • Wizard#158 presents a breakdown of all the film’s greatest special effects shots with SFX guru John Dykstra. Plus, get the latest updates on “Spider-Man 3” with the all the news! • Artist Greg Horn presents an all-new movie Spider-Man cover to this issue! THE NEW DC COMICS! • Join an in-depth roundtable conversation with hot DC writers Geoff Johns ( Teen Titans), Jeph Loeb (Batman), Brad Meltzer (Identity Crisis), Judd Winick (Outsiders) and Greg Rucka (Wonder Woman). Find out where these minds will take the heroes, villains and books of the DC Universe next. EXCLUSIVE WARREN ELLIS PROFILE! • Wizard #158 profiles the controversial creator who has breathed life into the Ultimate Fantastic Four. Get to know Marvel Comics’ new go-to guy as he prepares to reboot the invincible Iron Man. INSIDE MARVEL’S CORE AND MORE! • Get the lowdown on Ed Brubaker’s Captain America, what’s next for Hulk, and how the mighty Thor will be rebuilt. Plus, learn what’s in store for other characters like Ghost Rider, Blade, etc. • Get the latest scoop on the Avengers by Brian Bendis and David Finch. Finch creates an Avengers alternate cover to this issue. • Take a look at some of Marvel’s greatest “What If…” tales just in time for the new “What If…” event. WIZARD HAS IT ALL! • Don’t forget the Wizard comic book price guide with the most up-to-date prices from across the nation and the web for current books, CGC sales and Top 10 Hottest comics. Magazine (AVENGERS COVER BY DAVID FINCH) $4.99 Magazine (MOVIE SPIDER-MAN COVER BY GREG HORN) $4.99 TOYFARE #89 MEGA 2005 TOYFARE PREVIEW! • 2004 is almost over, and we wanna know what’s next for all of the hottest toy lines and companies! Check out 2005 releases from DC Direct, Hasbro, Toy Biz, Palisades, Mattel, Toynami, Yamato USA, Bleeding Edge, Mezco and many more! Plus: your guides to the coolest movies and comics of ’05! DC Direct’s 2005 all-new Justice League figures inspired by Alex Ross appear on this month’s photo cover. HALO VIDEO GAME TOYS PRICE GUIDE! • The game has finally arrived! One day before “Halo 2” goes on sale, ToyFare #89 will show off every toy in Joyride’s Halo toy line, including all of the repaints and battle- damaged variants—plus the newest figures from the Halo 2 line! Can you honestly say you have every figure? We’re betting you don’t! Superstar comic artist Greg Horn creates a dazzling painted Halo 2 alternate cover. HE-MAN RETURNS TO TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! • Skeletor and his fraternity brothers have had enough of He-Man and his band of jocks, so they decide to enter into an all-out prank war. But He-Man’s frat has been doing this a lot longer than they have, and Skeletor’s crew doesn’t stand a chance! Look for a special appearance by He-Man’s dad, Dean King Randor! SHOP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH TOYFARE! • Are you a toy collector who wants to buy your friend something cool and toy-related? Check out our handydandy shopping guide, which shows off the coolest gifts for everyone on your list! 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We show you the more-powerful-than-a-locomotive cards and how they allow even the best decks to leap tall buildings in a single bound. MARVEL HEROCLIX ‘MUTANT MAYHEM’ • It’s the last HeroClixset of the year, and WizKids saved the best for last. All your favorite genetically-challenged comic book characters from Wolverine to MODOK show up in force in our visual players guide with strategy and backgrounds for every figure. AND EVEN MORE! • Check out the remodeled price guide! Featuring Dragon Ball GT, HeroClix, Magic, Yu- Gi-Oh!and much, much more! Look for even more advice on the best buys in gaming! • Shaman Kingpreview. We’re first on the scene for the scoop on Upper Deck’s new TCG, based on the hottest anime series yet! • The complete Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures: Aberrationsguide, with pictures of every figure from the new set! Magazine (MARVEL HEROCLIX: MUTANT MAYHEM COVER) $4.99 Magazine (YU-GI-OH! COVER) $4.99 WIZARD ANIME INSIDER #18 TOP 50 ANIME YOU GOTTA OWN! • See the top 50 anime DVDs and DVD boxed sets that every anime fan really must have in his or her collection. Learn why these 50 are the best of the best and get information on all the cool DVD special features. Fantastic favorites like Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ghost in the Shell, Love Hinaand Trigunwill all be featured. CLAMP-O-RAMA! • CLAMP, the creators of Choblis, Card Captor Sakuraand Tsubasais one of manga’s most recognizable names. This month Wizard Anime Insidercelebrates the group’s 15th anniversary and presents the ultimate overview to their amazing career with all of the amazing highlights! • CLAMP provides a fantastic cover to this issue spotlighting on of the group’s premier characters. THE CHRONOLOGY OF TENCHI! • With so many TV series, OVAs, movies and manga, the world of Tenchi Muyo! Is pretty twisted—until A.I. lays down the full life of Tenchi, and his many loves. • Ryoko from Tenchi Muyo appears on this month’s alternate cover to Wizard Anime Insider. FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST HANDBOOK! • Hot on Adult Swim, this feature shows how you can be an alchemist like Ed and Al Elric—as well as what not to do. GET BACKERS LOST & FOUND BOARD! • Behold the Get Backers’ bulletin board, with “Lost Item” fliers and leaflets from clients, along with a flier from the GetBackers duo team announcing their services! • Find out everything that’s going on with anime and manga and learn about these exciting worlds, creators, sub-categories, manufacturers and more. From Inuyasha to Gundam Seed and tons of amazing new stuff, it’s all in here! Magazine (CLAMP COVER) $4.99 Magazine (TENCHI MUYO COVER) $4.99 SHIPPING IN NOVEMBER 2004 FROM WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT: HOLIDAY GIFTS! WANTED #1 WIZARD ACE EDITION This Wizard ACE features the very first issue of the controversial series from Top Cow Productions. This shocking comic book is written by Mark Millar. Series artist J. G. Jones illustrates a dramatic all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring XXXX and XXXX. PLEASE NOTE THIS BOOK IS OFFERED TO MATURE READERS ONLY. FC SRP: $13.99 O/A WIZARD BEST OF SPIDER-MAN LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER Written by PETER DAVID, ROGER STERN & DAVID MICHELINE Art by JOHN ROMITA JR., TODD McFARLANE, RON FRENZ & RICH BUCKLER Introduction by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Wizard delivers you our Top 10 Spider-Man Comics of all time in one special hardcover volume. NOTHING STOPS THE JUGGERNAUT is from Amazing Spider-Man#229- #230 by Roger Stern and John Romita, Jr.. HYDE & COBRA is from Amazing Spider- Man#231-#232, also by Stern and Romita Jr.. The DEATH OF JEAN DeWOLFF is from Spectacular Spider-Man #107-#110 by Peter David and Rich Buckler. THE KID WHO COLLECTS SPIDER-MAN is from Amazing Spider-Man#248 by Stern and Ron Frenz. No Spider-Man collection is complete without this volume. Reserve yours today! HC, 256 pgs, FC (Spider-Man cover by Mike Mayhew) $29.99 O/A WIZARD JIM LEE MILLENNIUM EDITION LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER Fully authorized by Lee, this giant 256-page hardcover book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of pieces of Lee artwork from his entire career at Marvel Comics, Image Comics, WildStorm Productions and DC Comics along with a dazzling assortment of unpublished art from his personal collection. Learn how he first started to get work at and follow his career through his smash success on Batman and Superman. Behold a gigantic art gallery of Lee’s greatest works, as Lee unveils a tremendous collection of unfinished/unpublished art along with a sketchbook of seminal design work. Get a complete illustrated checklist of every piece of Jim Lee comic art ever published from 1987 to 2004, including hard-to-find items. Hardcover BOOK, 256 pg, FC $29.99 O/A POWER MAN AND IRON FIST MINIMATES TOYFARE EXCLUSIVES Classic Heroes For Hire, Power Man and Iron Fist are brought to life as a special limited edition MiniMates two-pack from Diamond Select Toys. Sculpted by the talented team at Art Asylum, these icons of 1970’s Marvel Comics appear in their original styling costumes. Complete your MiniMate action figure collection now and get this ToyFareexclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Power Man and Iron Fist MiniMates ToyFare Exclusives PI O/A PINK PANTHER IN TUXEDO TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE From the classic cartoon series The Pink Panter, comes this exclusive Pink Panther in Tuxedo action figure. This ToyFarelimited edition from Palisades features a tuxedo costume with a top hat, clip on tie, cane and more. Complete your Pink Panther action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Pink Panther In Tuxedo ToyFare Exclusive PI A-C COMICS SECTION A FINE LINE BOSOM ENEMIES: BRIDGEWORK GN by Donna Barr German Lieutenant Stephan Egger and American Sergeant Stewart Harrow stagger ashore outside San Francisco. It is 1970. They’re as young as they were years before during World War Two. They can’t remove their uniforms — or even the same old dirt. Before they know it, they’re thrown in jail for fighting under the bridge at the Presidio — and they're being bailed out by Stephan's granddaughter. It's a culture clash across time and place, and people wearing hobnails shouldn't get on a skateboard. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 66pgs, B&W $6.95 AN INSUPPORTABLE LIGHT NOVEL by Donna Barr The original STINZ novel. It's about how wars start — because nobody wants them, nobody can see them coming, and nobody can stop them. A portrait of human folly, always relevant to current affairs. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 340pgs, B&W $21.95 AARDVARK VANAHEIM STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS TRADE PAPERBACKSVOLUME 13: GOING HOME TP by Dave Sim & Gerhard Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent black-and-white comic being published today! VOLUME 13: GOING HOME—SC, 7x10, 420pgs, B&W $25.00 VOLUME 14: FORM & VOID—SC, 7x10, B&W $25.00 ************************* AARDWOLF PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE UNCANNY DAVE COCKRUM TRIBUTE SC Edited by Clifford Meth The Uncanny Dave Cockrum Tribute includes a parade of industry legends who have donated unpublished art and new writings to help the ailing comics legend behind DC's Legion of Superheroes and the revamped Uncanny X-Men (first seen in Giant-Sized X- Men #1). In addition to Alan Moore, contributors include Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Sergio Aragones, Terry Austin, Dick Ayers, Gene Colan, Harlan Ellison, Steve Englehart, Neil Gaiman, Stan Lee, and many more. SC, 8X11, 56pgs, B&W $29.95 ************************* ABIOGENESIS PRESS STRANGEHAVEN #17 by Gary Spencer Millidge The critically acclaimed, award winning, soap opera noir, set in the mystical village deep in the English countryside continues. The members of Strangehaven’s secret mystical coven are revealed and we finally learn the fate of Alex Hunter and how he fits into the puzzle of the village. Meanwhile, Maureen plots another murder attempt on her husband the doctor while continuing to blow hot and cold with his brother George. Cover painted by Millidge. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 32pgs, B&W $2.95 ABLAZE MEDIA TOZZER #2 by Rob Dunlop and Peter Lumby Ready for Moore? He’s big, he’s brash, and if you get in his way, he’ll probably eat you. This documentary maker’s got a serious attitude, and when he thinks Tozzer’s dealing crack, he won’t let him go without a confession. Meanwhile, Mad Jax is stalking Tozzer, and S&M plans to annihilate him. Another dose of laughing gas from the bowels of Hollywood. (2 of 5) MATURE AUDIENCES 24pgs, B&W (2 of 5) $2.95 ABOUT COMICS IT'S ONLY A GAME VOLUME 1 TP by Charles M. Schulz & Jim Sasseville After creating Peanuts, Charles M. Schulz created a second syndicated comic, focusing on people and their games and pastimes. None of the strips in this delightful series has ever seen print in any book before. Includes commentary by Jim Sasseville, Schulz’s collaborator during the latter part of the strip’s run. SC, 5X7, 240pgs, B&W $14.95 ABSENCE OF INK COMIC PRESS BLUESMAN #1 by Rob Vollmar & Pablo G. Callejo The 2003 Eisner-nominated team that brought you Castaways ask you now to put your hands together for Bluesman! In Book One, Lem Taylor and 'Ironwood' Malcott — two blues musicians wandering the back roads of Arkansas in the early 1930s — find an unexpected opportunity in a little juke on the outskirts of Hope. But can they stay alive long enough to claim it? (1 of 3) 72pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $6.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE #70 Casey is a Las Vegas showgirl? It’s every fanboy’s dream come true when Casey gets a job in sin city doing what she does best — looking beautiful! But what does Katchoo think of Casey’s new job and what is she doing in Vegas anyway? Find out in the sexiest issue of SiP ever! 24pgs, B&W $2.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE POCKET VOLUME 3 TP Featuring a brief glimpse at middle age for Katchoo and Francine! And with Katchoo’s past buried with Darcy, things should be looking up for our trio. But will David soon follow in Darcy’s footsteps? Don’t miss the dramatic results of years of pushing back at the Parker organization! Featuring new cover art by Moore, and special spine art that gives this manga-sized collection a distinctive look on the shelf! SC, 372pgs, B&W $17.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 15: TOMORROW NOW TP The 15th book in the SiP trade paperback series, containing issues #64-69. Katchoo launches her new life as an up-and-coming artist with a gallery showing 100 nude paintings of Francine and FBI undercover agent Sara. While Katchoo deals with her new- found fame, Freddie meets the woman of his dreams in the city morgue, SiP newcomer Emily Stryker! See what brings this unlikely group together! SC, 114pgs, B&W $14.95 AC COMICS BEST OF THE WEST #46 by Ayers, Guardineer, & Fox Three matinee movie star cowboys gallop thru this issue! The Haunted Horseman faces a supernatural threat in "When The Vulture Swoops!" by Dick Ayers. Wild Bill Elliott unravels the mystery of "The Clock," and The Durango Kid is startled when "The Lady Packs A Six-Gun!" Plus, fear strikes Lash LaRue when a "Dead Man Walks The Range!" Top notch thrills from the Wild West! SC, 44pgs, B&W $6.95 FEMFORCE #130 written by Brad Gorby & Bill Black; art by Gorby, Black, Mark Heike, Jeff Austin, and Various BIG 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! When villainess Lady Luger returns (with evil allies Valkyra, Iron Jaw, and Frightenstein in tow), it seems a worldwide fascist overthrow is imminent, unless the lovely ladies of Femforce (with lots of guest-star help) can stop it. Plus, there’s a new virus on the internet ; Adolph Hitler! Lady Luger , Iron Jaw and Valkyra trap Ms. Victory, General Strock, and Atoman in a Virtual Reality ReichStadt , leaving She-Cat in charge of Femforce and the Justice Squad against Hitler’s CyberReich! Contains extra story pages and lots of surprise guest artists! SC, 44pgs, B&W $6.95 FEMFORCE ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION 2004 PACK written by Bill Black; art by Black, Brad Gorby, Mark Heike, Dick Ayers, Eric Coile, Dave Roberts, and Various In celebration of the Femforce anniversary, here are three of the sexy, savvy, and sassy superteam's most heralded story arcs collected in sets. Travel through time in "The Yesterday Syndrome," see a heroine born in "Return From The Ashes," and watch the Cold War return in "The Cyberian Connection." B&W $41.95 MEN OF MYSTERY #51 by Lou Fine, John Spranger, Bill Ward, & Various Our special feature issue on Quality Comics stars of the 1940's leads off with the brightest of them all — artist Lou Fine, spotlighted on a great "Black Condor" tale. Then, it's underrated John Spranger on “Dollman vs the Undertaker,” and “Manhunter vs Jawbone”! Plus, T-Man and Bill Ward’s Torchy round out the festivities. Top quality Golden Age reprints! SC, 52pgs, B&W $6.95 OLD WEST HEROES COMIC COLLECTION PACK by John Severin, Bill Black, Al Williamson, Dick Ayers, Syd Shores, Alex Toth, John Buscema, Joe Maneely, Dick Giordano, Russ Manning & Various Fans of Western and cowboy material, this pack of Old West comics is essential for all comics historians and collectors of vintage reprint material. Here are adventure stories that appeal to all ages. B&W $24.95 ACES & EIGHTS PUBLISHING LAST MINUTE #4 by K.L. Jones Grimm is chased by demons who know he has the watch. Eth rescues him, then tells Grimm about the watch's power. But Grimm thinks Eth is insane, and runs home only to find that the demons know where he lives now — and they're hell bent on attacking him. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 24pgs, B&W $3.00 ACROSS THE POND STUDIOS ATP PRESENTS #1 by Champagne, Nilson, Edwards, Parker, Byrd, Cariello, Scott, & Fry ATP Presents is an anthology book created by Across the Pond Studios and Rotten Core Productions. The two studios are using this platform to test market which studio characters have the most popularity and could support a stand-alone title. A star stunning cast of writers and artists kick off the first issue of this great experiment. Keith Champangne and Sergio Cariello take us to the future where man is quickly trading in his humanity for immortality in “Metal Locus.” Also in this issue, Mitch Byrd returns to main stream publication with a gothic police story in “Necro-City Chronicles.” Plus, the introduction of the undead defender of humanity, Halloween Man, and the almost heroic adventures of Gauche-Man! NOTE: Not available in Germany. MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, FC $2.95 ACTIVE IMAGES OFFERED AGAIN O/A HIP FLASK LADRONN SKETCHBOOK by Ladronn The Hip Flask Sketchbook features 24 pages of previously unseen inked character sketches and finished convention drawings by Ladronn. This book features an ivory cardstock cover. SC, 6x9, 24pgs, B&W $10.00 O/A HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION—LADRONN COVER by Starkings, Ladronn, & Joe Casey Hip Flask: Unnatural Selection is the origin of Hip Flask, Comicraft's grim yet affable hippopotamime hero. It further serves as prologue to the forthcoming mini-series Hip Flask: The Big Here & The Long Now premiering this fall! Somewhere in the African desert, thousands of miles from civilization, a group of geneticists led by Kazushi Nikken, has conducted unholy experiments involving both human and animal DNA. This is the story of the birth of Hieronymous Flask, and his eventual liberation from the torturous world of Mappo. The book features stunning, full-painted art by Ladronn (Cable, The Inhumans), script by Joe Casey (Uncanny X-Men, Wildcats), and alternate covers by Joe Madureira (Battle Chasers), J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl), and Ian Churchill (Uncanny X-Men)! SC, 48pgs, FC $2.99 ACTOR ACTOR TOMB RAIDER VIRGIN COVER #40 Sojourn artist Greg Land provides the breathtaking cover to Tomb Raider #40. Dynamic Forces thought the image was so killer, they created a Virgin Cover Edition to give the fans cover art that was unobstructed. This exclusive Virgin edition of is limited to only 1,500 copies, and features a Certificate of Authenticity sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker. FC $14.99 ACTOR TOMB RAIDER: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE #1 Writer Kevin McCarthy (writer and editor of the Kavalier and Clay comics) brings you a brand new Tomb Raider tale along with artist Joyce (Witchblade/Vampirella/Magdelena) Chin! This exclusive comic comes in both a 50/50 alternate cover split with artwork by Joyce Chin, and a 50/50 variant cover ratio with Howard Chaykin! 24pgs, FC $6.99 ACTOR FATHOM CANNON TURNER ALTERNATE COVER #0 Three times the charm! This is the third month in a row where DF and Aspen team up to present exclusive editions of red-hot Aspen comics! Each copy features a Certificate of Authenticity, and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker. FC $6.99 ACTOR GI JOE: RELOADED FOIL COVER #1 Produced exclusively for the inaugural DF Fan Fest, this exclusive Foil Cover Edition of G.I. Joe: Reloaded #1 is now available to all who were unable to attend! Each copy features a Certificate of Authenticity, and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker. FC $10.00 ACTOR FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR TURNER ALTERNATE COVER #0 Three times the charm! This is the third month in a row where DF and Aspen team up to present exclusive editions of red-hot Aspen comics! Each copy features a Certificate of Authenticity, and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker. FC $6.99 ADHOUSE BOOKS ONE STEP AFTER ANOTHER ONE SHOT by Fermin Solis One Step After Another follows the life of a young woman who is just trying to make it in this crazy world. The author/artist Fermin Solis uses bold brushstrokes and minimalist renderings that gives this timeless story a modern feel. Imported from Spain, find out why Fermin Solis just won the 22nd Comic of Barcelona prize. SC, 6x840pgs, B&W $5.00 A. D. VISION APOCALYPSE MEOW MANGA VOLUME 3 TP by Motofumi Kobayashi A mission to recover a black box from a downed spy plane almost turns into an international incident. When Perky gets called for a top secret mission, Rats and Bota are left to control the Yards and fight the VC on their own. Secret rendezvous across unsanctioned borders reveal just how violent and treacherous warfare can be…especially when everyone from the Koreans to the Japanese, and the English to the remnants of the Chinese Kuomintang get involved. It’s not just wild hares and stray cats in this global arena—join the bears, badgers, dogs, kangaroos and koalas in this the exciting conclusion of Apocalypse Meow! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 136pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99 ARIA MANGA VOLUME 3 TP by Kozue Amano The snow has melted, and the blossoming cherry trees welcome Akari to another springtime haven upon the planet Aqua. Her determination to become a great undine is unwavering, and while this sweet and innocent young girl may hold rivals in the world of gondoliers, that doesn’t mean she can’t be friends with her competitors! Her never- ending adventures only multiply, and the discovery of an ancient treasure map sends Akari — along with her fellow undines — on a scavenger hunt that is sure to yield the endless treasures of her beloved town of Neo-Venezia. SC, 5x7, 186pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99 DESERT CORAL MANGA VOLUME 3 TP by Wataru Murayama Naoto, a young boy whose hobbies include sleeping, napping, daydreaming, and dozing has found a magical and threatening land within his dreams. The fantastical world of Orgos is slowly becoming as real as his dull and plodding existence as a high school student, to the extent that he fears his own reality will begin to recede and eventually fade away. His worry only thickens when he is suddenly bombarded by memories from his own childhood on this dreamlike planet. With this sudden revelation still fresh in his mind, Naoto must choose between the world he has known and ignored his entire life and this new land of the impossible that is somehow familiar. SC, 5x7, 186pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99 PRINCESS TU TU MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Mizuo Shinonome Cheerful but occasionally klutzy Ahiru studies ballet. She dreams of one day fulfilling her most passionate desire of becoming a prima ballerina. Ahiru also has another desire — a certain young boy named Mythos. One day, when a mysterious woman gives Ahiru a magical pendant, a whole new and fantastic world opens before her, a place where Ahiru becomes the ever-so-graceful Princess Tutu! Destiny unfolds when Ahiru learns that Mythos is really a prince whose heart has been stolen, and it becomes her mission to find the missing pieces. Stories of frogs becoming princes and ugly ducklings transforming into beautiful swans seem well at home in this fairy tale where a young girl gets to live every girl’s fantasy. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 ENMUSU MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Takahiro Seguchi Gisuke Arikawa is a good-for-nothing high school boy whose future seems bleak — but that’s about to change. He inherits an omamori charm, and with it comes its own pretty little Russian maid! The charm will be the guide that leads him to a successful life, one that would have him as the successor to a huge multi-national corporation, called Dragoon. This conglomerate could be his, but only if he can manage to procure 14 other charms similar to his own. The hunt is on, but this geeky high-school loser will have to leave his lazy days behind and prepare for some serious searching! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (1 of 6) $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC MANGA VOLUME 6 TP by Shouji Gatou Kaname schools her gun-crazy bodyguard Sosuke in the finer points of life — but not before he schools her in the art of war! Kaname will have to fight fire with fire just to keep from getting burned! This year, the holidays are full of surprises, and the battles that will be fought won’t be on any ordinary battlefield. When it comes to playing on Kaname’s home turf, watch out! This demure high school student knows how to kick butt and take names. Nevertheless, all Kaname can wish for is that her social nightmare turns into a sweet dream. Will Sosuke and Kaname survive each other? SC, 5x7, 172pgs, B&W (6 of 7) $9.99 GADJET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Hiroyuki Etoh Shuichi Toriga is nothing short of an electronics junky. From fixing a computer’s innards to playing its games, this junior high student is in love with all things mechanical. But his obsession reaches beyond this world. He dreams of aliens, spaceships, and the lovely Manami Tarai, who has received a gift—a gadjet—from a group of alien admirers. Together, they will attempt to uncover the mysteries hidden inside this gadjet and behind the stars. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 GAMERZ HEAVEN MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Maki Murakami When reality goes a little crazy! Buyer beware — when video game obsessed Kaito Suzuki mysteriously receives a game called Gamerz Heaven, he gets a lot more than what he bargained for! Not only is he playing the game, he finds himself being sucked into it! With a boy named Nata serving as his “Navigator” in the game, Kaito will have to battle an enemy that looks not quite unlike himself — talk about virtual reality to the extreme! His mission is to eliminate all of the monsters before he can enter the Second Zone. Things become difficult when Kaito realizes the danger that Nata faces, and the implications Gamerz Heaven has on the real world. Will his decision to return to the game prove too costly? MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 JINKI EXTEND MANGA VOLUME 3 TP by Sirou Tunasima Trouble mounts when Akao, Ryohei, and Mel find themselves unable to defeat a troublesome Jinki. But when Lui and Satsuki show up, the victory appears to go to team Angel. A sigh of relief turns into a gasp of terror when their assailant releases an unexpected and invasive surprise attack that may turn the tide of the battle. Later, back at the base, mysteries ensue as a strange old man casts a spell that leaves Ryohei grasping for words! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 186pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99 RAY MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Akihito Yoshitomi Ray grew up on an unconventional sort of farm, one that bred and raised her as a living, breathing organ donor. After her own eyes were taken from her, a stranger bestows upon her the gift of sight, and she can suddenly see what lies before her. Ray’s new baby blues give her a superhero’s ability — she has X-Ray vision! Ten years later, Ray works as a nurse and moonlights as an underground medical doctor performing off-the-book medical procedures for-profit. But her daily routine is interrupted by a chance encounter with an old friend that triggers Ray’s memories of a difficult childhood. Now, along with her partner and medical supplier, Shinoyama, Ray will begin a search that will lead her back to a childhood where a normal girl was given the incredible power of seeing beyond what her eyes fall upon. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 SWEET & SENSITIVE MANGA VOLUME 3 TP by Park Eun-Ah The most dreaded of high school events rolls around and Ee-Ji is sweating: it’s time for physicals and the school-wide weigh-ins. After scheming her way out of the public humiliation, Ee-Ji becomes something of a high-school celebrity. She could use her elevated status to impress her sweetheart, but at her brother’s wedding, her new sister-in- law’s advice leaves Ee-Ji completely disenchanted with ideas about true love and marriage. While indecision warps her mind, new confusion is added to the mix, when she acquires a secret admirer! Being a teenager has never been so hard! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (3 of 10) $9.99 VAIZARD MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Michihiro Yoshida Soma, known as a Vaizard, is one of many protectors of ancient tombs and their priceless treasures. When a young archaeologist, Asuka, hires him for her first assignment, Soma never imagined that he would one day stand beside her in defense of the entire world. An ancient, magical weapon has been recovered from a tomb. Its purpose: to help a madman conquer the planet. Together, the young archaeologist and her Vaizard will fight the menacing mastermind behind the takeover, and with Soma’s brawn and her brains, they will pick their way through the tomb raiders and ancient beasts, meeting some mind- manipulators and mummies along the way! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 SEVEN OF SEVEN MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Yasuhiro Imagawa The fiasco started one ordinary night when Nana Suzuki, a typically shy teenage girl, allowed the light of the full moon to fall upon a mysterious crystal and split her into seven different versions of herself! How could anyone keep them straight? You won't believe the story of how Dynamic Nana, Sexy Nana, Crybaby Nana, Smart Nana, Easygoing Nana, and Mean Nana fit into the everyday life of the original Nana! Different though they may be, each Nana shares one common trait — they all have a huge crush on the same guy, Yuichi! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC FILM BOOK SC An absolutely key resource for fans of the smash-hit anime series! Packed with full-color artwork, production sketches, mecha and weapon designs, exclusive interviews with key staff and more, Full Metal Panic! The Anime Mission is a voyage deep into the creation of the Full Metal Panic! anime. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $19.98 HAPPY LESSON MANGA VOLUME 1 TP Susumu Arisaka has just turned 18, and that means he can move out of the orphanage and into his childhood home. He's looking forward to finally living on his own, but five of his high school teachers have gotten there first! They're looking forward to helping him around the house — and teaching him a thing or two about life in the process. Includes a color introductory section. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 170pgs, B&W $9.99 RAHXEPHON BIBLE FILM BOOK SC RahXephon is one of the most popular and intriguing anime series to be released in the U.S. in recent years. Thousands are absorbed in the mysteries of the title, and the RahXephon Bible is the key to unlocking them. Filled with full-color original artwork, character profiles, production sketches, mecha designs, guides to terminology and more. Printed in a handsome full-size edition, the RahXephon Bible is an essential tie-in to the blockbuster anime. SC, 5x7, 100pgs, B&W $19.98 AEON BUGTOWN #1 by Matt Howarth Stranded in Bugtown, Foxx the überhacker begins his takeover of the city, aided by a Caroline clone, while Those Annoying Post Bros. work to forestall sabotage attempts on the Bulldaggers comeback concert by...the Bulldaggers? (1 of 6) MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W (1 of 6) $2.95 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT GIRL GENIUS VOLUME 3 Written by Phil & Kaja Foglio; art by Phil Foglio, Mark McNabb & Laurie E. Smith This collection reprints issues #7-10 of Phil & Kaja Foglio's gaslamp fantasy series, plus additional material. This small run of hardcovers conclude the story arc begun in Volume Two. HC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $36.95 SC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $20.95 AIT/PLANETLAR DEMO #12 Written by Brian Wood; art by Becky Cloonan "Mon Dernier Jour Avec Toi" is translated as "My Last Day With You." A young couple, forced apart by their own respective demons, make their last night together as memorable as possible. This final issue of the critically-acclaimed Demo also includes a special ten- page backup story as an end-of-series bonus, with the creative roles reversed: Becky Cloonan writing the tale with Brian Wood on art, and featuring the return of the characters Marie and Mike from Demo #1! SC, 32pgs, B&W (12 of 12) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEMO #7 by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan Echoing current events, this issue puts us in the boots of John Hatfield, a poor kid who enlists in the army for college tuition. But when war breaks out and he's shipped overseas, his natural talent to never miss his target becomes his curse... because Johnny just doesn't want to shoot anyone. (7 of 12) MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W (7 of 12) $2.95 O/A DEMO #8 by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan Waking up one morning to find his girlfriend dead, Nick listens to the mix tape she left for him and is compelled to follow its specific and sometimes bizarre instructions. In the process of fulfilling his girlfriend's last wishes, he finds out more than he expected about her life, and his own. (8 of 12) MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W (8 of 12) $2.95 TALES FROM FISH CAMP GN by Danielle Henderson Bear chases, stabbings, broken bones, and three hours of sleep a day. Plus, drinking whiskey all night. It all comes with the territory when a New York City girl takes a job in an Alaskan fishing village. Experience the humor of 18-hour shift drudgery that involves drinking booze with wizened old fisherman. Oh, the joys of blood poisoning, sucker- hosing, filleting, and packing pounds of fish. Danielle took the job on purpose, but had no idea what was in store for her. SC, 120pgs, B&W $9.95 AHOLATTAFUN LTD PLAQUE X #1 by Steven Ahola The story of one man's desire to clear his good name. The reclusive Dr. Doug is named as the source for the mysterious Plaque epidemic, which has infected the Earth in mostrous proportions. Enlisting the aid of five teenagers to battle the plaque, Dr. Doug shrinks the newly formed Plaque Patrol, and injects them into his own body, after infecting himself with the deviant strain of Plaque X. SC, 28pgs, FC $2.95 ALL THUMBS PRESS TRUE TRAVEL TALES #3 by Justin Hall Based on a true story by Xeric-winner Justin Hall! A sightseeing bus tour of Mexico goes horribly wrong when a passenger stops sleeping and begins to manifest multiple personalities. Scared that she will be institutionalized in Mexico and never get out, the tour driver and another passenger join forces to smuggle “la rubia loca” (the crazy blonde) back up to the United States. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 48pgs, B&W $3.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS BIPOLAR #1 (ALTERNATIVE COMICS PRINTING) by Tomer Hanuka, Asaf Hanuka, & Etgar Keret Tomer and Asaf Hanuka are twins. They share a similar genetic structure but were raised in different places. This condition creates a special tension between their stories and styles and is the foundation of of their award-winning Bipolar series. Asaf, with writer Etgar Keret, is telling the story of ‘Pizzeria Kamikaze’ about a guy with a broken heart who committed suicide only to find himself at Pizzeria Kamikaze, a regular day job in a world where everyone died before — and now it's all about passing time. Tomer is telling personal stories with a twisted time sense that will put you right now, a year ago, and in the future. “Each edition has conducted readers on an excursion through curious environments, full of sights that conjoin the common and the disorienting and of situations that are at once both ordinary and unaccountable." ~The Comics Journal. SC, 36pgs, B&W $2.95 BIPOLAR #5 by Tomer Hanuka, Asaf Hanuka, & Etgar Keret The fifth issue of the award-winning series in two stories. In the first story, Mordy — after finding his lost love — discovers that you can't trust anything in the land of suicides. Death, finger food, bureaucratic blunders, and one undercover angel roil the climatic last chapter of Asaf Hanuka and Etgar Keret’s “Pizzeria Kamikaze.” In the second story, "Aquaflesh," by Tomer Hanuka, the washed-up Aquaflesh — who's been drowning in alcohol and self-pity — gets his last chance to confront the moment that changed it all. SC, 24pgs, B&W $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BIPOLAR #2-4 "Junior" looks at the tragedy of imagination through the eyes of a stepson with extraordinary abilities. "Squeeze" takes a drive to the extreme poles of malehood. "Zina + Me" destroys a sexual fantasy by putting it in a relationship, and a new installment of "Pizzeria Kamikaze" shows Chaim reliving in a place where everybody else is already dead. As routine gets to him (he bumps into his old roommate), he discovers something that will change the course of his death. 36pgs, B&W $2.95Ea. ************************** STICKLEBACK GN by Graham Annable This funny, quirky sketch of friendship, confrontation, and the desire to be left alone, comes from the award-winning creator of the Grickle graphic novels, Graham Annable. An eccentric George Stickleback spends life in his apartment with his cat Patty, surrounded by meticulously arranged men of toilet paper. A mission from the outside world to console a friend imposes an unwelcome break in Mr. Stickleback’s routine. “Annable’s illustration style, more in tune with animation than with traditional comics art, has a pliability that allows the stories it carries to veer from wild exaggeration to understated pathos at the whim of the artist.” ~The Comics Journal SC, 48pgs, PC $6.95 FURTHER GRICKLE TP by Graham Annable Graham Annable's follow up to his Harvey nominated graphic novel. Collects beautiful stories in which devilish comedy and eye-watering art enclose a rich, chocolately center of sad poetry and bruised but intact innocence. With an intimate, conversational tone and wholly personal outlook. SC, 128pgs, B&W $14.95 GRICKLE GN by Graham Annable Graham Annable is an award-winning animator, and it shows in the deft, fluid way he puts his stylish figures through their paces. Grickle is a hefty treasure trove of visually arresting, hilarious, wise, and eminently re-readable cartoon stories. SC, 128pgs, B&W $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONICA'S STORY #1 by James Kochalka, Tom Hart, & Various The Starr Report is without a doubt the most important American document since the Bill of Rights. Alternative Comics' educational division documents the way The Starr Report was meant to be seen — as the tale of two hearts who dared to dream of paradise. Our team of scholars relate this epic romance in a light-hearted, "show-don't-tell," human manner which, though within the bounds of an "R" rating, is fully educational and suitable for use by students of history... or love. A portion of the profits of this book will go to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. 32pgs, B&W $2.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHIC 15 MINUTES #2 by Elinskas, Hedgecock, & Kelleher Everyone gets their fifteen minutes of fame — including superheroes, villains and the average folks who cross their path! This issue features three, ful-color, self-contained stories. In "The Harsh Light of Day," we find out if it is possible for a hero to fall in love without those around him or her paying the price. In "The Good Old Days," we learn what really happened to those older heroes whose fifteen minutes of fame ended long ago. And in "Duty," we discover what it's like to be a superhero in a war zone. 24pgs, FC $3.95 BOMBABY TP by Antony Mazzotta You may have seen her in Time magazine, read about her in the The LA Times or heard about her in a remote Himalayan village. Reports of Bombaby: the Screen Goddess have become more of a common occurrence in recent months. Haven't been able to find a copy? Missed an issue? Now is your chance to meet Sangeeta. She may be the reincarnation of India's ancient protector, but can she be her own woman? SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $13.95 WRETCH VOLUME 2: DEVILS LULLABY TP by Phil Hester The only thing weirder than the dangers threatening Glass City is the silent hero who protects it. Volume 2 of this 3-part Eisner-nominated series collects all four issues of The Wretch originally published by Caliber Press, including previously unpublished material. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W $13.95 AUTUMN #2 by Tommy Kovac Autumn’s unpredictable magic clashes with Schizandra’s purported powers as village protectionist. All is not as it seems. On their way out of the village, Autumn and her squirrel, Widdershin, encounter three village beauties, and Autumn tells tales. How far will the unwitting beauties push Autumn? Then it’s off into the Black Wood to find the reclusive Splinter, who lives in a house set high in a tree. Splinter is a collector of mushrooms, pods, and other plant life. What will he reveal to the captivated Autumn, and what tales will she tell him? Later, in the dark of night, while Autumn lies in her darkened bedroom in Schizandra’s house, a startling message comes from deep inside the Black Wood. 24pgs, B&W $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AUTUMN #1 by Tommy Kovac Fate and dark magicks come to an isolated village in the form of a mysterious and powerful girl named Autumn, and her companion, a shape-shifting squirrel named Widdershin. They befriend Splinter, a recluse who lives in a house set high in a tree. Secrets, love, and murder will blossom. Meanwhile, a monstrous being watches from the demon-choked boughs of the Black Wood. Autumn is ultimately a story of betrayal and redemption, and the search to discover what lies buried deep inside. B&W $2.95 ******************* I FEEL SICK #2—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez This final issue concludes the story of Devi's mini-battle against the rotting voice of her own creative forces. Expect some bad stuff to happen. Also features more Filler Bunny, more unholy screaming, and maybe Satan (if you're good). 32pgs, FC $3.95 LENORE #1—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge The first issue of the smash hit comic that chronicles the adventures of our favorite cute little dead girl. Roman Dirge has a gift for imbuing twisted ideas with a comical twist that will have you laughing and gasping simultaneously. 24pgs, B&W $2.95 LENORE #2—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Complete your run of Roman Dirge's cult favorite series, featuring the cute little dead girl and all of her friends! 24pgs, B&W $2.95 LENORE #9—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Lenore returns from her grave big time and is ready to reveal all the wisdom of the afterlife... if only she could remember it. Anyways, Lenore embarks on her usual adventures of undead mischief and happy-happy fun stuff. Read about what Mr. Chippy has been up to, and marvel at the magic of my Dirge's journey to a urinal in Japan. 24pgs, B&W $2.95 LENORE VOLUME 1 NOOGIES TP—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Here's a new printing of this trade paperback, collecting issues #1-4 of Lenore, plus a few new pages by Roman and friends. SC, 112pgs, B&W $11.95 NEXT EXIT #1 by Christy Kijewski Trapped in a strange and dangerous world where reality is an illusion and human beings are the minority, everyone is searching for one thing — an Exit. When two young adventurers stumble upon an ancient map leading to just such an Exit, their true adventure begins. 24pgs, B&W $2.95 PIRATE CLUB #4 by Derek Hunter Even after the whirlwind of unbelievable events in issue 3, the Pirate Club doesn't waste any time to collect their thoughts before running off to meet up with the dirty-faced kids club. On the way, booby traps, rogue clubs, and an angry officer push the Pirate Club to their limits! 24pgs, B&W $2.95 SEAMONSTERS & SUPERHEROES #7 by Scott Mills The homage issue! It's the true story of the history of the Seamonsters versus the Superheroes as told by galactic archivist SunStar. Each page presented in the style of a different cartoonist. 24pgs, B&W $2.95 SQUEE TP—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez All four issues of Squee! All the "Meanwhile" stories from Squee! and Johnny The Homicidal Maniac! Other spooky bonus stuff! SC, 144pgs, B&W $15.95 X-RAY COMICS VOLUME 2: SWINE TP Collecting the early works of Little Gloomy/Kid Gravity creators Landry Walker and Eric Jones. Read about the continuing adventures of Clay and his deranged friends as they come to terms with lesbian sex, dead pigs, and murder. This rare collection of vintage 90’s comics also includes the occasionally popular BAM Magazine comic strip, X-Ray! Enjoy as two unemployed comic snobs ridicule the world of music in an attempt to hide their self-loathing through “humor.” SC, 112pgs, B&W $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GLOOM COOKIE: MONSTERS CHRISTMAS COLOR SPECIAL by Serena Valentino & Breehn Burns Join GloomCookie's Monster for a hauntingly cute full-color holiday special! The poor little Monster is on Santa's "bad list" due to his voracious appetite for young boys and girls, but desperately wants Santa to visit him... Spend a sad and lonely evening with the Monster as he tries to draw Santa's attention with elaborate Christmas decorations on his roof, waiting for Santa to bring him some yummy gifts to fill his monster-sized stocking! 32pgs, FC $3.95 O/A MILK & CHEESE #666—SECOND PRINTING by Evan Dorkin They're the "dairy products gone bad." A carton of hate and a wedge of spite make for homogenized hatred, unpasturized rage, and armed-to-the-teeth alcoholic insensitivity! 24pgs, B&W $2.75 O/A MILK & CHEESE'S 4TH #1—CURRENT PRINTING They hate what you hate, and they hate you! See how they are the pop-culture equivalent of a neutron bomb! 24pgs, B&W $2.75 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE GRIFFIN TP by Dan Vado & Norman Felchle This collection contains all six issues of the mini-series from the early 90s. The Griffin tells the tale of Matt Williams, a teenager who leaves his family and planet behind to become a warrior for a mysterious alien race in exchange for super-powers. (STAR12234) SC, 7x10, 288pgs, B&W $19.95 NIGHTMARES AND FAIRY TALES #9 by Serena Valentino & FSc Annabelle, Gwen, and her new friend Bunny find themselves in a haunted house full of mirrors that trap the souls of dead children... Hopefully Annabelle will be able to save them. (APR042277) MATURE AUDIENCES 24pgs, B&W $2.95 TUPELO VOLUME 1 TP by Matt DeGennaro & Phil Elliott In 1977, Famous Monsters led by the eccentric Captain Tupelo, burned up Greenwich Village's punk scene. When the Monsters broke up, rumors spread of a strange street avenger. They called him "Captain Tupelo." Today, few remember the story. Until one night…and one murder. This edition collects the original 4-issue run and includes a Famous Monsters music CD! (APR042281) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W $16.95 *********************** ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC VAMPI: VICIOUS RAMPAGE REGULAR EDITION #1 by Raab, Lau Out on the road again, Vampi is listening to voices that are telling her where to go and where to stick her swords. Those running with her begin to question her sanity… as does Vampi, who is torn between following this new path of vengeance and discovering the truth behind her instigators. Vampi regular Kevin Lau (Xin, Iron Fist) is joined by writer Ben Raab (Human Race, Green Lantern) for this two-issue arc. Alternate cover by Jeff Parker (The Interman) is limited to 1,000 copies. REGULAR—32pgs, B&W $2.99 LIMITED—32pgs, B&W $9.95 VAMPI: VICIOUS CIRCLE #1-3 LIMITED SET by Kevin Lau This limited set includes all three issues featuring variant covers by Kevin Lau. Each issue is limited to 1,000 copies. FC $29.95 VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #8 by Various Featuring all new interviews and features, issue #8 also showcases Brian Wood (Demo) and Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma) in their original Vampirella story “Kickstart My Heart,” and another Instant Crossover, featuring Sword of Dracula, by the SoD originators Jason Henderson and Greg Scott! Cover by Christopher Shy (Couldburst). Photo cover of model Kitana Baker limited to 1,500. ART COVER—Magazine, 48pgs, PC $3.95 PHOTO COVER—Magazine, 48pgs, PC $9.95 VAMPIRELLA MUST DIE! COLLECTED EDITION by Palmiotti, Gray, Rearte Vampirella Must Die by the 21 Down writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray with art by Argentinian sensation Gabriel Rearte (The Lone Wolf). Collecting all 5 parts featured originally in Vampirella magazine! Cover by Rearte SC, 48pgs, FC $4.95 VAMPIRELLA/WITCHBLADE 2004 SAN DIEGO COMIC CON EDITION by Gray, Sharp, Palmiotti, & Various Available exclusively at the San Diego Comic Con 2004 until now. This special edition features art from the Vampirella / Witchblade crossover. Written by Justin Gray, with art by Liam Sharp and Jimmy Palmiotti, this comic also contains interviews with Gray and Sharp, and showcases original stories that will appear in Vampirella magazine. Features a card stock cover. Limited to 1,500. SC, 16pgs, B&W $4.95 ANCIENT WORLD PRODUCTIONS ELLIUM: HYBRID VOLUME 2 GN by Various The dangers have never been greater as Silas Corbin takes an elevator ride into destiny, Chris Hendrickson stumbles upon an ancient evil re-awakened, and Angelica Cain decides the fate of the world. A new breed of evil has arrived with exploding monkeys, and killer succubi. Welcome to Hybrid! NOTE: Previously published by Genome Studios. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, B&W $9.95 ANGEL GATE PRESS 10TH MUSE: BOOK OF LIGHTS ONE SHOT by Ottney, Mills, Swain, & Dalhouse When Judo Girl tracks an international thief into a Los Angeles museum, she has a run in with its resident caretaker Jessica Eisen ... also known as the champion goddess Isis! But this duet quickly turns a trio as they find the 10th Muse also interested in this heist — more specifically, her interest lies in the stolen item, the Book of Lights! The person who reads the book will have command over the Greek Muses, which has left our modern muse, Emma Sonnet, in serious danger! Things take a turn for the worse as they discover that the thief wasn't working alone. But who can be as fearsome and deadly as to put fear into the hearts of the world's most powerful women, and eventually even turn one of them against the rest? Check out this action-packed one-shot, all-girl crossover issue! Includes a six page preview to the new 10th Muse series coming in 2005. Covers by Andy Park, David Moran, and Frank Mills. SC, 32pgs, FC $2.95 ABC'S FOR SUPER-HEROES HC by Darren Davis, Mark Brooks, Andrew Dalhouse, & Various On Mt. Olympus, Atlas had a job holding the Earth on his shoulders. He was fascinated watching people on Earth flying around in capes fighting evil-doers. One day he decided to quit his job with the gods and become a super-hero. Now, he’s on Earth, defending us from scary monsters and trying really hard to get used to his tights. Join the superpowered hero Atlas, as he recites the supreme code of superhero ABC’s in this unique board book for children! HC, 16pgs, FC $5.99 ZENUVIUS, EVIL DRAGON PLUSH It’s Zenuvius! He’s the Evil Dragon that’s a beloved friend to Hagla, the wicked witch of the Heatherworld, and who is the main villain in The Fairies of Bladderwhack Pond. This 15” tall character of Zenuvius is made of soft plush with iridescent accents and bendable wings. Plush $24.99 FAIRIES OF BLADDERWHACK POND VOLUME 1 HC by Debbie Bishop & Andy Park Angel Gate is proud to present this first book in a delightful new brand of titles for the whole family. The fun-filled adventure of three misfit fairies from the wrong side of the pond are certain to warm the hearts of readers worldwide! HC, 96pgs, FC $19.99 ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS APOCALYPSE ZERO VOLUME 1 GN by Takayuki Yamaguchi The Monstrous versus The Master! On a stage of raw bones and rotten skulls, two brothers are prepeared to battle with one another. The first is Harara, who wishes to expunge Earth of its humanity, while Kakugo immersed in "living body armor" defends Earth. With both being masters of the Zero Form martial art, who will be left standing? MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $9.99 BARON GONG BATTLE VOLUME 1 GN by Masayuki Taguchi From the writer/artist of Battle Royale! An ancient terror is reborn. The worst living weapon was a super creature from ancient times—the Neo Hume. And the Nazis have brought it back! Only one man has ever encountered the Neo Hum and lived: Baron Gong. For the Baron, the stakes are high, the destruction will be terrible, and the battle to save humanity starts now! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS THE AGENTS POCKET MANGA TP by Ben Dunn Thirty years after Washington and Moscow are destroyed in nuclear fire, a global protectorate named the Agnecy has been formed in Britain. Its members are the elite of the spy community, using espionage and counteraction to enforce their guardianship. And they'll use all of their skills and wits to defeat those who would destroy all they stand for! SC, 136pgs, B&W $9.99 GOLD DIGGER #58 by Fred Perry Luan and Gar begin their treacherous journey through the Proving Grounds, traversing a gauntlet of traps, dangers, and guardian spirits — and that's just to reach the first of the "True Trials." There they must face magical manifestations of their most potentially crippling enemies — their own doubts and fears. 32pgs, FC $2.99 HEAVEN SENT #6 by Benn Dunn Just as Kyle learns more about the places of men, angels, and demons in the world order, that order is about to change — with Kyle at the center of it all! To restore balance, Kyle must master the Soul Sword with archangel Michael's help so he can resuce his mother's soul from Purgatory! 32pgs, B&W $2.99 I HUNT MONSTERS #9 by Rod Espinosa & Craig Babiar Deep in the Mayan jungles, Will and company feel more than the heat under the assault of chupacabra cadres. Teamed up with the new monster-hunter group, led by Jericho, they may not be enough to tackle the chupacabra leader. Will they get his goat, or will the goat get them? 32pgs, B&W $2.99 MANGAZINE #60 by Various Get on board, because Mangazine is the longest-running American manga compilation! Read the American manga pioneer series Ninja High School, "Families of Altered Wars," Gold Digger and more! It's Mangazine, the biggest package of anime- and manga- inspired comedy, action and adventure in America for over 15 years! SC, 150pgs, PC $9.99 NEOTOPIA VOLUME 4 #4 by Rod Espinosa The armies of Mathenia and its allies clash with the main Krossian battle armada! Even with Chirop pilots giving the Mathenian ships better maneuverability, the aerial battle is intense. Can Nalyn lead them to victory before the worst weapons of the old world must be used? SC, 32pgs, FC $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL POCKET MANGA VOLUME 4 TP by Ben Dunn & Various A county fair day in nearby Flugerville goes out of control when a local ice-cream heiress decides she doesn't want competition from Sammi's booth. Then Jeremy finally discovers where his father is, but to reunite with him, he, Ichi and Asrial must travel down the rabbit — er, rat hole into...Dimension X! SC, 136pgs, B&W $9.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #122 by Robby Bevard & Katie Bair Michael finally gets up the guts to ask Yumei to the prom, but doesn't want to hurt his best friend Guru by doing it behind Guru's back. When he learns that Guru already has a date, there's nothing to stop him...except an angry ninja with a particularly bad sense of timing. 32pgs, B&W $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL PROM FORMULA Back (to school) by popular demand! Antarctic Press proudly presents Prom Formula, reprinted for the first time since its original Eternity Comics version over a decade ago! This popular story, featuring the pro NHS debut of fan-fave artist Robert DeJesus, will not be available anywhere else, so order your copy now! 48pgs, B&W $5.95 PANZER 1946 #2 by Ted Nomura & Various Hitler's obsession for anything big resulted in the giant, 180-ton "Maus" tank. In real history, only two were running at the war's end but in this alternate history, a brigade of giant tanks, including the new E-100, are released against the Allies, and some are piloted by women! Plus Luftwaffe:1946, Tigers of Terra, and "Reichdreams" stories. 48pgs, B&W $5.95 YOU CAN DRAW MANGA #10 by Benn Dunn, David Hutchinson, Rod Espinosa, & Brian Denham Maestros of manga, Benn Dunn, Fred Perry, and Rod Espinosa show you that you don't have to come from an overcrowded island in the Pacific Rim to be a manga artist. Tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions continue to aid you on the road to being a menacing manga machine! 32pgs, B&W $4.95 APC ASSASSIN SCHOOL #7 by Phil Littler & Edu Francisco Part 1 of “The One on the Boat.” Image Comics artist, Edu Francisco (Legacy), returns to the APC fold with a two-part story with Emma Lee and her friend mixed up with a gang of smugglers — a body part smugglers! Fast-paced action-packed scripts by TV/Film scribe, Phil Littler! 28pgs, FC $3.50 B1N4RY #5 by Richard Emms & Jim Sutherns Part 1 of "The Virus." Created by Imagitec — the company famous for the buy-out of Microsoft — “The Virus” is sent out to hunt down any beings created by the B1N4RY code — including Miranda, The Hackers, and B1N4RY himself. Who’s first on the hit- list, and can they defeat it? Stunning visuals by Jim Sutherns and the mind-boggling script of Richard Emms. Originally planned as a four-issue series, B1N4RY continues due to its popularity. 28pgs, FC $3.50 B1N4RY VOLUME 1 TP by Richard Emms & Jim Sutherns B1N4RY… a digital hero for a digital age. The first four issues of the mini-series available in one collected edition, but with an added bonus of a special zero issue only available with this printing of the TP. The unique issue zero is part “A” of a two part storyline — delving into the past of the B1N4RY code and the people that created it! SC, 7x10, 100pgs, FC $16.95 B1N4RY #0 CVR B by Richard Emms & Jim Sutherns The second part of the B1N4RY code’s origin, featuring the Hacker — the guardsmen who want to protect the secrets of the code. Where did they come from, and who were they? All the secrets revealed in this issue with sensational art from Jim Sutherns! 16pgs, FC $2.99 CHASE #3 by Adriano & Inaki Miranda Tom needs a helping hand, a huge helping hand! Enter Hogarth Mosel, private investigator. Hogarth is smart enough to know this is not a sweet case, and the Chinese mob is not a nice ingredient! And he does not feel like getting killed! But what the heck, on the other hand, he never gets a sweet case, his cases never have nice ingredients, and he never feels like getting killed! (3 of 10) 28pgs, FC (3 of 10) $3.50 DARKHAM VALE DRACOU IMPERATIVE VOLUME 1 TP by Jack Lawrence Now an award winning series! This trade paperback collects the first four issues of the sell-out-series of The Dracou Imperative, and features extra pages with alternate covers from artists such as Jonboy Meyers, Dan Boultwood, and Monster Club artist Theo Bain. SC, 100pgs, FC $16.95 DARKHAM VALE TP'S by Jack Lawrence Darkham Vale is a truly wonderful masterpiece, offering stunning sequential art and a story to rival that of Harry Potter. Why are so many people talking about this series? Find out for yourself with this first collected edition containing the first five issues, plus extra bonus artwork. Volume 2 collects issues #6-10, along with extra artwork and bonus pages. VOLUME 1—SC, FC $19.95 VOLUME 2—SC, FC $19.95 FARO KORBIT VOLUME 1 TP by Mike Baron, Mel Rubi, & John Feeney Missed out on Mike (Nexus/Kiss) Baron and Mel (Terminator/Kiss) Rubi's tale of Faro Korbit — a mystical super-hero that makes Dr. Strange look more like Mary Poppins? Well, here is your chance to grab the first four issues of this sold-out series in one great package. Also featuring the cool digital inks of John Feeney and the sensational colors of Eva (2000 A.D.) de la Cruz. SC, 100pgs, FC $16.95 MONSTER CLUB #6 by Richard Emms & Dan Boultwood The Club’s leading lady, Mia, is sent to an all-girls maladjusted boarding school where reports of a “night creature” roaming around the grounds have been reported. Could it be the ghost of a girl who committed suicide years ago, a prankster or indeed another monster out for the taste of human flesh? Scooby-Doo would have a problem solving this one! Written by Richard (B1N4RY) Emms with the art talents of Dan Boultwood (N- Jin/Comicana). 28pgs, FC $3.50 ARCADE COMICS YOUNGBLOOD IMPERIAL #1 by Robert Kirkman & Marat Mychaels From critically acclaimed writer Robert Kirkman (Captain America, Invincible, Walking Dead), this is the first issue of a monthly, 12-part maxi-series. This issue, Shaft leads an “all star” team of Youngblood members, safeguarding the globe for American interests. But how long will it be before this Brave New World clashes with their British counterparts, The Crown? Now available at a new favorable price, Youngblood Imperial #1 ships with two covers. Also available are a Maximum Edition, as well as a Premium Signed & Numbered Edition, signed by Kirkman, Mychaels and Liefeld. REGULAR ED.—32pgs, FC $2.99 MAXIMUM ED.—32pgs, FC $14.99 PREMIUM ED.—32pgs, FC $24.99 ARCANA STUDIO ANT: DAYS LIKE THESE TP by Mario Gully The break-out hit of the year is found in one book! See all four issues, along with the hard to get Ant: FCBD. This TP also contains bonus material, including never-before- seen sketches by J. Scott Campbell and the very first sketch of Ant! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $9.95 KADE #5 by Sean O’Reilly, Allan Otero, & Allan Otero Kade has accepted his destiny and realizes that he still has choices. Is he out to kill Apollyon for revenge or to save the realm from the Dark Veil? The Pursuit arc closes with Kade wanting to understand his origin as well as the origin of the Black Sun.32pgs, FC $2.95 ARCHANGEL STUDIOS TALES OF THE RED STAR #1 by Geoff Johns, Jet Henderson, Snakebite, & Paul Schrier Industry all-star Geoff Johns writes the first issue of this new title. Features the best artists and writers in the business creating unique, character-driven stories within the Red Star universe. Continuing one of the most innovative and successful independent titles of the decade. Pencilled by rising star Jet Henderson (Birds of Prey). RES. from Previews Vol. X SC $2.99 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #553 by Various In "Santa Cause," (by Craig Boldman and Stan Goldberg) a bump on the head turns grumpy Mr. Lodge into jolly St. Nick — and the townsfolk end up with wads of cash instead of toys! In "The Big Problem" (by Barbara Slate and Stan Goldberg), Archie decides that his girl problems are trivial compared to giving counsel to the elderly — until he finds out the man at the nursing home has the same problems! And in "The Average Awards," (by Barbara Slate and Stan Goldberg), Archie receives the "Average Good Citizen Award," and wonders how he can improve his average. 32pgs, FC $2.19 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #87 by George Gladir & Rex Lindsey In "Pirates Ahoy," it's "Yo, Ho, Ho and a gaggle of fun" in this thrilling story of high adventure on the high seas! 32pgs, FC $2.19 ARCHIE DIGEST #212 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. 96pgs, FC $2.39 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #157 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! 192pgs, FC $3.59 BETTY #143 by Various In "Baby, It's Frigid Outside" (by Kathleen Webb and Stan Goldberg), it's the coldest night of the year, but a date with Adam is sure to warm things up for Betty! Then, in "Family Business" (by Mike Pellowski and Stan Goldberg), a sample viewing of the "Nostalgia TV Channel" proves that when it comes to families, the more things change, the more they stay the same! Lastly, in "Shop Till You Drop" (by Bill Golliher and Stan Goldberg), Betty comes up with a way to shop despite having a low budget — become a "personal shopper" for others! 32pgs, FC $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA #204 by Various In "A Decided Lack" (by Kathleen Webb and Jeff Shultz), despite all their preparation, Betty and Veronica note a definite lack of Christmas spirit. Will the magic of the season prevail? Then, in "Stressmas Time" (by Barbara Slate and Jeff Shultz), Betty and Veronica decide they'll relieve Archie's holiday stress by sharing time with him. And lastly, in "Elf for a Day" (by Barbara Slate and Jeff Shultz), Betty has exhausted ideas for what to get Veronica (after all, she has everything), so she offers to be her "elf for the day," at her beck and call! 32pgs, FC $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #129 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. 192pgs, FC $3.59 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #198 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! 96pgs, FC $2.39 LAUGH DIGEST #198 by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales! 96pgs, FC $2.39 PALS N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #90 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. 192pgs, FC $3.59 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #143 by Romy Chacon, Art Mawhinney, and Jim Amash In "The Original Freedom Fighters" Part 2 of 2, all good heroes have their own heroes, and this story tells the tale of the heroes Sonic and the Freedom Fighters looked up to. It's a tale of inspiration but also deception. It is the story of a traitor from within, and a potential warning for our heroes of today! Then, in "Father's Day" (by Ken Penders), it's the latest installment of the popular "Mobius 25 Years Later" series-within-a-series. In perhaps the most emotionally charged chapter of the series so far, the story of Locke and Knuckles is explored. How will their relationship affect Knuckles' daughter, Lara-Su; Mobius, and the future of the Guardians? 32pgs, FC $2.19 VERONICA #157 by Dan Parent In "Just Plane Fun!" Veronica is looking to get away for the winter, but all she gets is stuck in airport when a blizzard grounds all departing flights! 32pgs, FC $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SONIC VS. KNUCKLES: BATTLE ROYAL SPECIAL #1—2ND PRINTING Blast off for adventure with the Blue Blur! Archie Comics is happy to make these special Sonic issues available once more for his many fans! 32pgs, FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL: BRAVE NEW WORLD #2 32pgs, FC $2.00 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL: SONIC FIRSTS #3 32pgs, FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL: RETURN OF THE KING #4 32pgs, FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL: SONIC KIDS #5 32pgs, FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #6-10 #6-8—32pgs, FC $2.25Ea. #9-10—32pgs, FC $2.29Ea. O/A SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #28 by Gallagher, Manak, & DeCarlo A Special Issue Guest-Starring Sonic The Hedgehog! Enchantra, the cranky Queen of the Other Realm is furious with Sabrina. She's also discovered a way to explore alternate realities, and when she comes across the planet Mobius, she casts an evil spell on its number one resident, Sonic The Hedgehog — using him as her pawn of vengeance! 32pgs, FC $1.79 ASPEN MLT INC FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR #3 by J. T. Krul, Talent Caldwell, Jason Gorder, & Christina Strain The exciting conclusion to the Fathom: Dawn of War mini-series is upon us! Betrayed by one of her own, Kiani is the only person who can save Casque! But, questions remain. What does her newfound enemy want with Casque, and does the mysterious Casque even need saving? This climatic finale issue sets the stage for the return of the Fathom series! $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MICHAEL TURNER'S FATHOM ASPEN BUST A work of art that portrays the unadorned beauty, elegance and strength so richly featured within the pages of Michael Turner's Fathom. The first-ever bust in an exciting new series of sculptures from Aspen MLT Inc., ready to set a new standard in high-quality collectibles! A combined creation by artist Michael Turner and professional bronze sculptor Grace Crick, the hand-numbered fully-painted Aspen Bust resin stands over 8" high, measures almost 12" inches wide, and comes ready to display. (CAUT: 4) Bust $99.95 *********************** ATOMEKA A1 SKETCHBOOK A preview of what’s coming up from A-1! If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the A1 Sketchbook is a veritable encyclopedia! Here’s 68 pages of drawings, sketches, and paintings by the top artists working in the fields of comics and fantasy! Inside, Miracleman co-creator Garry Leach draws once more The Man With The Magic Word “KIMOTA!” Flaming Carrot creator Bob Burden unveils his newest creation, Pirate Girl! Lobo artist Alex Horley is back with a vengeance creating the barbarian Wulfgar, The Last Son of Atlantis as well as Alien Arena. Also inside is Dave Dorman, Dave Johnson, Brian Bolland, Charles Vess, Ted McKeever, and Steve Parkhouse. Plus, Alan Moore and Garry Leach’s Warpsmiths headlines the cover. Limited to 3333 copies. Also available in an Alternate Cover by Gary Leach that's limited to 500 copies. MATURE AUDIENCES REGULAR COVER—SC, 7x10, 68pgs, B&W $9.99 ALTENATE COVER—SC, 7x10, 68pgs, B&W $9.99 HERO SQUARED X-TRA SIZED SPECIAL #1 by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, & Joe Abraham From the creative team of "Formerly Known as the Justice League," in the comedic tradition of "Formerly Known as the Justice League!" Ever wonder about the whole parallel universe thing? Ever fantasize about meeting up with a variant version of yourself? Maybe a superhero variant? Pretty cool, huh? Ever stop to consider what might happen if this superhero version of yourself moved in with you and started hitting on your girlfriend? Still think it's cool? Oh, and there's a universe-destroying super villain gunning for your superhero self, did we forget to mention that? Cover by Kevin Maguire. Also available as a Previews Exclusive Cover Edition, with art by Keith Giffen! REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99 ALTERNATE COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99 ATOMIC BASEMENT ENTERTAINMENT GONE SOUTH #3 by Mike Wellman & Guy LeMay Body bags, toe tags, and redneck gags a'plenty as J.D. and Scruggs get to the bottom of this whole vampire thing. Armed with wooden stakes, shotguns, and a 12-pack, the boys decide to show Sylvia and Victoria the meaning of Southern Hospitality in the series finale. Includes a free soundtrack, featuring music by Jacaranda, The Taint, and Neptep! MATURE AUDIENCES 48pgs, B&W $3.00 TEX #1 by Joshua Dysart, Brad Rader, & Various Atomic Basement gets in on the Patriot Act just in time for the November election. Join President "Tex" as he bumbles his way through four years of fighting "evil" in the name of God and Country. Is he hero or buffoon? Will he be able to stand up against a candidate that actually served his country? MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W $3.99 ATOMIC DINER FREAKSHOW #1 by Robert Curley, Stephen Mooney, & Stephen Thompson When detective Jack Dixon is called in to solve a spate of gruesome murders plaguing Hollywood's elite, the outcome reveals more than he had planned. Har-boiled fiction served up with a side order of B-Movie cool. “Freakshow is comics noir of the finest kind” is Regie Rigby (Fool Brittania). 24pgs, B&W $2.99 ATTA BOY ATTABOY 2005 CALENDAR Attaboy’s third wall calendar features brand new art of toothy cute creatures, laughing squids, and evil grins the hipster kids are drooling for so badly. Much more than a calendar, it’s jam- packed with "Made Up Holidays," "Fill In the Blanks," and the suprise mayhem you’ve come to expect from the increasingly popular toy design renegade known as Attaboy. FC $12.95 AUSTEN COMICS WORLDWATCH #5 by Chuck Austen, Tom Derenick, & Norm Rapmund Dena¹s power has been stripped, and to save herself and Monarch, she must do what she has always sworn neither she nor the Watch would ever do. She must kill, and she must kill Rex Farrow, the man she loves. Meanwhile, Tiger Princess and Intercessors plans have annihilated WorldWatch, as all the heroes have either beat one another senseless, or departed to deal with their shattered lives. Those who remain can only sit around in shock and horror as Intercessor steps forward on Earth before worldwide television and takes over control of WorldWatch with the backing of the U.S. government. MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W $2.95 AVATAR PRESS WARREN ELLIS' ANGEL STOMP FUTURE #1 by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp Angel Stomp Future is illustrated by Juan Jose Ryp (Frank Miller’s Robocop, Alan Moore’s Another Suburban Romance). Warren Ellis explains he created Angel Stomp Future because he “love(s) the science fiction pulps." Further elaborating, he explains "I own dozens of sf pulps from the 30s, and books of their covers. The sf pulps still survive today, in the shape of monthly digest-size magazines. But they don't have the true spark of madness in their covers, and rarely in their content. You could look at those old covers and see people opening up the throttle and just letting rip, getting as crazy as possible, just for the hell of it, just for the art and the sound of it. Ryp is the spiritual heir of those early sf pulp artists working at the upper limit of imagination and endurance, filling every inch of his pages with exquisitely illuminated insanity and producing it at almost impossible speeds. Me and Ryp are making some noise!” Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W $3.50 WARREN ELLIS' FRANK IRONWINE #1 by Warren Ellis & Carla Speed McNeil Frank Ironwine is illustrated by Carla Speed McNeil (Finder). Ellis describes the creation of Frank Ironwine in the vein of “crime pulps (like) Raymond Chandler (and) Dashiel Hammett. Crime is the map we build our houses around. Everything's based on crime. This is how Frank Ironwine sees the world. New York's built on the bones of the people who were murdered to make it happen.” Cover by Carla Speed McNeil. MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W $3.50 WARREN ELLIS' QUIT CITY #1 by Warren Ellis & Laurenn McCubbin Quit City is illustrated by indy fave Laurenn McCubbin. In Quit City, according to Ellis, Emma Pierson is part of an elite group: brave and skilled technological explorers. She’s the classic pulp adventure heroine, thrown into reverse. She's the aviator heroine who's turned her back on it all. She's quit and gone home. She actually thinks she can go back to her old life, and that nothing's going to follow her. And she's almost right. MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W $3.50 WARREN ELLIS' SIMON SPECTOR #1 by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Ellis describes the creation of Simon Spector as a cross between Doc Savage, The Shadow, and The Spider. “These were the guys who didn't screw around. And did they turn the bad guys over to the cops? Did they hell. They shredded the bad guys with hails of bullets, often from machine pistols they designed themselves to kill the bad guys more quickly and more messily. At best they abducted the bad guys and performed back room brain surgery on them to make them better citizens. And then they'd go home to play the violin badly, shag their secret mistresses and, in Doc Savage's case, play with a little box of vials that even as a kid I was convinced contained drugs of some kind. For those of us who loved the pulp heroes, but thought that back then things were a little too coy and way too white, I give you Simon Spector: superhuman detective adventurer who is also, frankly, here to take drugs and kill people.” MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W $3.50 STARGATE SG1: FALL OF ROME #1 PREQUEL—CONVENTION GOLD SEAL SET by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Jr. These special Gold Seal editions have previously only been available at the Avatar conventions for 2004. Five gold seal books in total were printed, one each for Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, New York, and Atlanta. Now for fans that were not able to get them all previously, this special set of all five books is available in limited quantities. The SG1 team finds a vo’cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa’uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O’Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, and Teal’c as they discover that Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it could be destroyed in one. This set is limited to 750 sets. SC, FC $24.99 STARGATE SG1 #1—ARIS BOCH PHOTO COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Available for the first time, a photo cover of the amazing Aris Boch himself! The SG1 team stumbles upon the aftermath of a firefight between rival System Lords and the self proclaimed greatest bounty hunter in the universe, Aris Boch. Wounded and in need of assistance the sarcastic mercenary returns to the SGC with the team and offers them an intriguing trade proposition. If they will ambush the envoy of Cronus and obtain the drug he needs to stay alive, he will give them a DNA sample of his Goa’uld resistant blood. With the prospect of eliminating human Goa’uld host possession forever, the team undertakes the risky mission. Will Boch keep his end of the bargain or is he plotting to cash in on the hefty bounty for SG1’s lives? Limited to 1,500 copies. SC, 16pgs, FC $5.99 STARGATE SG1: FALL OF ROME PREQUEL—TEAM PHOTO COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Jr. Following ancient clues found on a remote world, the SG1 team travels to a Goa’uld graveyard that has a deadly hidden secret. Banished for over two thousand years, a rogue System Lord called Mars has cultivated an entire civilization with one purpose ­ to travel back to Earth and lay waste to it. Can SG1 find a way to keep a world of cybernetic Goa’uld bent on enslaving the human race from completing their conquest of Rome and beyond? In Stargate SG1: Fall of Rome #1, Jack O’Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, and Teal’c discover that while Rome wasn’t build in a day, it could be destroyed in one! Limited to 1,500 copies. SC, 16pgs, FC $5.99 STARGATE SG1: FALL OF ROME #1—PAINTED WRAPAROUND COVER Special new painted cover by artist Lucio Rubira featuring SG-1! Limited to 1500 copies. SC, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) $5.99 STARGATE SG1: FALL OF ROME #1—PRISM FOIL COVER The latest in the line of rare Stargate SG1 foil editions, this Prism Foil is limited to 500 copies, all ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. SC, FC (1 of 3) $12.99 STARGATE SG1: 2004 CONVENTION SPECIAL—ROYAL BLUE FOIL COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Jr. When the SGC learns the location of vital tactical information about Apophis’ military plans, SG1 must execute a daring snatch-and-grab operation to retrieve it from the Goa’uld mothership. O’Neill, Carter, Teal’c, and Daniel must infiltrate the serpent’s lair and obtain the data crystals before the dread system lord can turn his full power against the Earth and her allies. This ultra-rare edition is limited to just 100 copies. Each copy ships with a Certificate of Authenticity and in a special protective holder. 16pgs, FC $75.00 GARTH ENNIS' 303 #2 by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows Garth Ennis, the author of Preacher and writer of Punisher, is unleashed on his latest major, full-color, creator-owned epic! This all-new series features the astounding artistic talent of Jacen Burrows (Alan Moore’s The Courtyard, Warren Ellis’ Scars) and the luscious colors of Nimbus Studios. Russian Spetsnaz battle British S.A.S. for a prize buried deep in Afghanistan's mountains, but neither suspects that a third force is watching their every move. Soldiers are reduced to pawns as a lethal adversary makes its move, striking with devastating force at any one warrior or innocent who stands in its way. Just what is the secret that inspires these men to fight so hard, so far from home? Find out in issue #2 of 303. Available in regular and wraparound covers by Burrows. MATURE AUDIENCES REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC $3.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA #3 by Brian Pulido & Clint Hilinski Brian Pulido’s full-color tale of vengeance continues! Colleen MacGrath’s wedding to Donovan was to unite two powerful Irish families in bliss. Instead, all their hopes and dreams were laid to waste by marauding Vikings. Now a year later, on Samhain, Morrigan the Celtic goddess forces Colleen to rise and claim vengeance as Belladonna! In this issue, the hunt for the Vikings who killed her love leads her into an enslaved town. With a huge number of foes, she must call on her animal friends to help lead the assault! With stellar art by Clint Hilinski and stunning colors by Nimbus Studios, Belladonna will appeal to the legions of fans of Lady Death. Available with alternate covers by Ron Adrian, a wraparound by Hilinski, and a special Premium by Paulo Sequeira (limited to 2000 copies). (3 of 5) REGULAR—32ps, B&W $3.99 ADRIAN—32ps, B&W $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32ps, B&W $3.99 PREMIUM—32ps, B&W $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: DEAD RISING by Brian Pulido, Romano Molenaar, & Di Amorim Lady Death is back, now at her new home of Avatar! Want to know the inside scoop on the two upcoming full-color Lady Death series from Avatar Press and creator Brian Pulido? Then this book is the answer. Learn everything you need to know about the monthly Medieval Lady Death series which picks up right where Crossgen's Lady Death: A Medieval Tale left off. See art and designs from the new series artist Di Amorim! Also, get an intimate look at the reintroduction of the Chaos! Comics era "Classic" Lady Death! The original Lady Death has never been more powerfully portrayed than this series with stellar art by Romano Molenaar! Featuring scripted pages, character designs, a cover gallery, script pages, an introduction by creator Brian Pulido and more. Being dead never looked so good! Available in four special covers, standard with art by Juan Jose Ryp (limited to 6000 copies), Medieval Lady Death with art by Sean Shaw (limited to 2000 copies), Classic Lady Death with art by Matt Martin (limited to 2000 copies), and a Leather cover with art by Juan Jose Ryp (limited to 700 copies). Allocations are likely. REGULAR—16ps, B&W $2.50 MEDIEVAL—16ps, B&W $5.99 CLASSIC—16ps, B&W $5.99 LEATHER—16ps, B&W $24.99 BELLADONNA CONVENTION SPECIAL—SEAN SHAW COVER by Brian Pulido & Clint Hilinski Sean Shaw unveils a beautiful rendition of the stunning Belladonna on this exclusive new cover! In Wexford Ireland 971 AD, it is a time of upheaval as civilization imposes itself on a wild, ancient land. After a tragic event rips the heart of Ireland in two, a Celtic warrior spirit rises from the other world to claim vengeance on the Viking hordes who have fouled the land and murdered its promised ones. Join Lady Death creator Brian Pulido as he unveils his newest creation. Limited to just 1500 copies. 16pgs, FC $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA PREVIEW—PRISM FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Clint Hilinski A special prism foil edition! Pulido unveils here the first of his dark new offerings, Belladonna, the story of a animal-controlling witch in Ireland 951 AD. She wants nothing more than a quiet ordinary life, but the Viking hordes ruin and kill everything she loves and drive her to unleash her vengeance. Contained within are the designs for the character, notes from Pulido on his development of the character, pages from the story, and other exclusive material you won't find anywhere else! Limited to 400 copies, all copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. 16pgs, B&W $12.99 JOE LANSDALE'S BY BIZARRE HANDS #4—CONNECTING COVER EDITION by Joe R Lansdale & Andres Guinaldo; cover by Jacen Burrows This is the fourth of a six-part connecting cover featuring the world of Joe R. Lansdale! Drawn by super-star artist Jacen Burrows, these limited covers all fit together to form a huge image! One the most popular horror novel writers, Joe R. Lansdale, is unleashed in this all-new series that adapts some of his favorite short stories, all chosen by Lansdale himself, into comic form for the first time. This issue sees the sci-fi / horror tale "Tight Little Stitches In A Dead Man’s Back" split open in sequential form with art by Indian superstar Dheeraj Verma. Limited to just 750 copies. (4 of 6) MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W $5.99 YUGGOTH CREATURES #1-3—CONNECTING COVER EDITIONS by Johnston, Ryp, Burrows, Wolfer, & Martin This three-part connecting triptych cover has to be seen to be believed! Art maestro Juan Jose Ryp has included most of the classic Lovecraftian monsters into this one huge image! All three parts fit together to make up on huge mural of madness! Read the incredible memoirs of Anders Ericsson, Professor of Anthropology at the notorious Miskatonic University in Arkham! Join the Professor as he starts an amazing journey through the Lovecraft mythos, from the queer inhabitants of New Surrey to disaster on the ocean at the hands of unseen forces, and the mysterious Dagon. Can he stay sane in the face of the universe's secret history? Six all-new Lovecraft Mythos stories from the pen of Antony Johnston are illustrated by an awesome collection of today's hottest artists, including Juan Jose Ryp, Jacen Burrows, Matt Martin, Mike Wolfer, Sebastian Fiumara, and more! Each of the three parts are limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE AUDIENCES 40pgs, B&W $5.99Ea. SHI: SEMPO #½—ORIGINAL SKETCH COVER by William Tucci & Wellington Alves This special edition features an original sketch by series artist Wellington Alves on the front cover and is limited to just 200 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) 16pgs, FC $29.99 SHI: SEMPO #1—RYP 2003 CONVENTION SPECIAL EDITION by William Tucci & Wellington Alves Warehouse find of a 2003 Convention Edition! This special edition features a Gold Seal on the front cover noting it as one of only 300 copies. This special edition is limited to just 300 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded. 32pgs, FC $5.99 SHI SEMPO #2 ADRIAN 2003 CONVENTION SPECIAL EDITION by William Tucci & Wellington Alves Warehouse find of a 2003 Convention Edition! This special edition features a Gold Seal on the front cover noting it as one of only 300 copies. This special edition is limited to just 300 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded. Cover by Ron Adrian. 32pgs, FC $5.99 TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH TP by Tim Vigil Fans of horror rejoice, because Vigil is back! Nina the Webwitch holds a special place in the evolutionary ladder; she is the bridge between the alien Spidernation and humanity. Her choices can help determine who controls the globe in the next century. The collected edition include all three issues of the series, as well as the special preview story from the Web Witch Companion, with art by the master of the macabre Tim Vigil and special assists from Adam McDaniel (Witchblade)! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 80pgs, B&W $10.99 WARREN ELLIS' SCARS TP by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Collected now for the first time, Warren Ellis' brilliant six issue crime opus, Scars, with the stunning art of Jacen Burrows, is available in this deluxe trade paperback. John Cain has been working Homicide long enough to get hard to pretty much anything; even wrenching personal loss. Today, it all gets too much. Today, he gets assigned something that finally breaks through his defenses a child killing that hits horribly close to home. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 160pgs, B&W $17.99 WARREN ELLIS' DARK BLUE GN by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Collected in one volume, Warren Ellis' critically acclaimed Dark Blue is available as a deluxe graphic novel illustrated by Jacen Burrows with full gray tones! Violent, disturbed cop Frank Christchurch has too many problems. He has a partner who's convinced he's mentally ill, a commanding officer on smack, and a killer whom no one else seems to want to catch. The pressure of his savage life is triggering murderous outbursts and hallucinations. Frank Christchurch is on the way down. And he might take everyone with him. Nothing is as it seems. Features an all-new afterword by Warren Ellis. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 72pgs, B&W $8.95 FROM THE DESK OF WARREN ELLIS VOLUMES 1 & 2 SC by Warren Ellis Peer into the twisted brain of the madman by seeing what arrived From the Desk of Warren Ellis! These two volumes collect Ellis’s essays, columns, journals, lectures, travelogues, and fragments written for an Internet audience. Volume 1 contains writings from 1995 to 1998; Volume 2 contains material produced between 1998 to 1999. Covers by Jacen Burrows. VOL. 1—SC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W $6.95 VOL. 2—SC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W $6.95 AZTECA PRODUCTIONS EL GATO NEGRO: LEGACY #1 by Dominguez, Moore & Molina The book that started “the Latino Onda” is back! A new nemesis has risen in the Rio Grande Valley. A series of gang murders leads El Gato Negro into a plot that will turn the south Texas underworld upside down, and straight into the hands of the nocturnal warrior’s greatest foes. A 4-issue story arc written by Michael Moore, pencilled by newcomer Efren Molina, and inked by creator & publisher, Richard Dominguez. (1 of 4) 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $3.00 BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN MERIEM'S GALLERY #4 by Devon Massey Devon’s final Cavewoman pinup book is easily the best he has ever done! Sexy pinups featuring everyone’s favorite jungle girl is the order of the day here, and every page of artwork was created just for this book! It’s a can’t-miss issue for all Cavewoman fans! Also available in a limited Nude cover edition. NOTE: Nude Cover Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE AUDIENCES REGULAR CVR.—b&w, 24pgs $3.25 NUDE CVR.—b&w, 24pgs (CAUT: 3) $3.25 CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA GOLD FOIL COVER #7 by Budd Root & Devon Massey Well, this book was originally made to be a comic con special, but the book took so long to come out that Pangaean Sea #8 is out now! So, their loss is your gain. It’s Meriem and the Werebear vs. the Master Vampire in these specially printed copies. that are limited to only 450 copies worldwide. Each issue is bagged and boarded, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. SC, 32pgs, B&W $8.95 HEAVY METAL LIVE PHOTO OF JULIE STRAIN VOLUME 5 SC The fifth volume of Heavy Metal Live has arrived and this time around it’s all Julie baby! Unlike previous volumes that had Julie and her friends, this new, full-color squarebound edition is filled with all Julie pictures from cover to cover! It’s another beautiful book filled with images of a beautiful woman — internationally-known model and actress Julie Strain! There is a special bonus photo section of Julie’s sister Lizzy Strain! Available in the regular Julie Strain photo cover, along with a nude photo cover edition. Squarebound. NOTE: The Nude cover edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE AUDIENCES REG. CVR.—SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $8.95 NUDE CVR.—SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC (CAUT: 3) $8.95 BE BEAUTIFUL KIZUNA BONDS OF LOVE BOOK 3 GN (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $15.99 SELFISH LOVE BOOK 2 GN (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $15.99 BECKETT ENTERTAINMENT THE BALLAD OF SLEEPING BEAUTY #5 by Gabriel Benson, Mike Hawthorne, & Mike Atiyeh The mystery deepens as Cole’s enemies close in for the kill. Cole knows why Drake is after him, but what is Drake’s connection to Red and the Sleeping Beauty? In this issue, Cole, Red and Will jump on a train hoping to put some distance between themselves and Drake. But Drake is one step ahead of Cole, and puts him in a situation where has to choose between saving his friends, or taking his revenge. SC, 24pgs, FC $1.99 RUULE: KISS & TELL #6 by Jeff Amano, Craig Rousseau, & Giulia Brusco Sam’s been betrayed by another girl, but this time the big lug opened his big mouth about his secret and he has lost his legendary strength. But that doesn’t mean Sam doesn’t have enough left to exact some revenge on those who brought him down. SC, 32pgs, FC $1.99 BLACK INC! IMPRINTS MENTHU #4 by Robert Roach The Hall of Maati's atmosphere is thick. Due to Set's assertions and Set-Qesu's claim that his honor had been unjustly impugned, Rashan, as heir to Menthu's immortal position, is in a tough spot. If he is to assume Menthu's standing, as his father has affirmed is his right, he must also take on Menthu's ages-old responsibility and fight the hyena-headed demi-god — to the death! SC, FC $2.95 BLUE KING STUDIOS CITY OF HEROES #7 by Richard Dakan, Brandon McKinney, & Moose Bauman JURY DUTY, Part 3. The explosive conclusion to Apex’s jury duty! Jury deliberations didn’t quite go according to the letter of the law, and so Apex and his fellow heroes have decided to take justice into their own hands before one of their own falls prey to the same mysterious forces that have been kidnapping or killing heroes all over the city. But will twelve jurors brave and true prove tough enough to take on two titanic robots that stand in their way? SC, 32pgs, FC $2.95 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS COMICS #100 by Boothby, Ortiz, Delaney & Shum Bongo celebrates the 100th issue of Simpsons Comics with something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue with the first “clip show” comic book in the history of comicdom. Finally, a brand-new, extra-long, full-length story with no advertisements! When Bart discovers that he and the rest of Springfield have been the subjects of a hundred comic books, he goes on a scavenger hunt for all the issues he can find including; the never before told story of Nuclear Power Man and Iron Foot starring Carl and Lenny, as well the gung ho, time traveling team-up of Raging Sergeant Abe Simpson and the Fighting Hellfish with Sergeant Seymour Skinner and his Grovelin’ Grunts. However, Bart’s search leads him to discover the terrible truth behind comic book collecting’s greatest mystery. Also includes an appearance and art by special guest Sergio Aragones. SC, 100pgs, FC $6.99 HEROES ANONYMOUS #6 by Gimple, Morrison, Wyk and Pepoy Have a cup of coffee, take a danish, and sit down. Let's talk. This is the last issue of Heroes Anonymous' six-issue mini-series. You have to let go. But don't worry; we're leaving you with enough to carry you through this life. This ish contains Nazis with very bad judgment, drunk librarians, peanut butter and pastrami sandwiches, and an aborted poi fight. And all of this is told whilst tugging on your heartstrings and telling the epic, five-decade-spanning tale of "The Blitz," a hero who has helped innumerous heroes with their issues while all along, ignoring his own. And the man has BIG issues. Check in for this last session and come out forever changed and ready to finally face the world! (6 of 6) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 32pgs, B&W (6 of 6) $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEROES ANONYMOUS #1-5 by Morrison, Gimple & Jothikumar Action! Comedy! Anxiety! Capes! Welcome to the world of Heroes Anonymous - a black- and-white mini-series from Bongo that explores the inner psyche of super-types gathered together to work out their problems, support one another, and save the world. (1 of 6) MATURE AUDIENCES 32pg B&W $2.99 ********************** RADIOACTIVE MAN #199 by Lash, Royer and Smith It’s 1971, and far across the galaxy one truly evil overlord is bent on conquering Radioactive Man’s Zenith City. But with a little help from Obrian of the New Guard, and the Whatever People, our beloved bolted hero may have all the help he needs to ward off the dark, apocalyptic machinations of…Backseid! Also, witness the Golden Age of Superheroes when "Radio Man" thwarts the pirating ways of “The Broadcast Buccaneers" as they plunder the airwaves. SC, 32pgs, FC $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RADIOACTIVE MAN #575 by Lash, DeCarlo, Smith, and Morrison It's January, 1984. Dr. Bix Bentley of the Superior Squad has devised a plan to free Radioactive Man from the lighting bolt imbedded in his brain once and for all. But the best laid plans of Bug Boy and men often go awry, and a new Radioactive Man is born! With Zenith in the midst of a media maelstrom over the new Radioactive Man, someone has to put it all back together again… Radioactive Man's alter ego, Claude Kane III! Cover by Howard Chaykin! 32pgs, FC $2.50 O/A RADIOACTIVE MAN #106 by Lash, DeCarlo, Smith & Morrison Radioactive Man has gone insane! Why else world he be fighting invisible enemies and causing collateral damage throughout Zenith City? Or perhaps it has something to do, Dr. Claude Kane II's recent invention “Foreverlution,” communists run amok, or the return of one of the Atomic Avenger's greatest foes! 32pgs, FC $2.50 O/A RADIOACTIVE MAN #4 by Lash, DeCarlo, & Morrison The time is April 1953, and the world's nuclear knight has fallen victim to his greatest foe: poor sales! But Morty Mann has a surefire way of saving Bongo from bankruptcy court — combine the most popular comics of the day with his popular superhero: Radioactive Man! 32pgs, FC $2.50 BRIAN BORU PRODUCTIONS GHOSTHUNTERS #1 by Brian Dick and W. McAllister The premiere of the supernatural, science-fiction saga that promises to take readers to the ultimate final frontier – the Afterlife. Screenwriter Brian Dick and film and television storyboard artist W. McAllister team up to create the next generation of comic book heroes. Physicist Eugene Serrano is killed while conducting an experiment into the existence of other dimensions. His partner, Murdoch Nash, discovers the experiment succeeded and learns Eugene accidentally crossed over to the Other Side. Murdoch convinces a local team of Ghosthunters to join him on a quest to help rescue Eugene from an eternity of damnation. SC, 22pgs, FC $3.50 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #29 by Jim Balent This issue concludes the story arc of "Witches-n-Kittens," Tarot and the 3 Kittens battle Latex Red and her troop of Satanic School Girls of Doom for the custody of prisoner Saddam Hussein. It's Witches of Mass destruction for Salem this Halloween! The deluxe litho edition comes bagged and boarded includes a copy of Tarot #29 (either cover) and features a black-and-white pencil sketch print, signed by artist and limited to a printing of 500. MATURE AUDIENCES REGULAR—32pgs, FC $2.95 DELUXE—32pgs, FC (CAUT: 2) $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 3 LITTLE KITTENS #3 by Jim Balent "Puss & Bullets" Part 3 (of 3)-New York City and the nation hang in the balance in this final issue of the 3 Little Kittens' mini-series! Latex Red challenges the Catress to a hig- heeled death match, while the rest of the kittens fight for their lives against the Satanic Cheerleaders of Doom! Will New York Survive? Shipped equally with two Jim Balent Covers! Also, note that all the Cover "B's" from the series match up for a panoramic Kitten Collage! Also available signed by Jim Balent. REG $2.95 SGN $10.00 ******************** BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA INC AQUARIAN AGE: JUVENILE ORION GN by Sakurako Gokurakuin After coming to terms with the dark side of both their pasts, Mana and Tsukasa decide to move forward. The power of the Aquarian Age is a double-edged sword. They realize that their powers may harm others, but can also be used to protect those they love. Meanwhile, Kaoru and her group continue their twisted game of hunting those with power, and Mana is their next target. Kaname, Naoya, Isshin, Tsukasa, and Tomonori rush to save her, but Kaoru's men stand before them. The final battle between hatred and love is about to begin. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, B&W $9.99 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A FROM OTHER WORLDS SC by Hillary Evans Sale! Was $19.95. This explores the reality behind alien abduction experiences and phenomena, searching for fact amid the myths and fantasies. Evans chronicles our fascination with the unknown beginning with man's earliest imaginings of life in other realms. More than 200 illustrations from the 1800s, pulps circa 1920s-40s, and the present day. Carlton Books, 1998. SC, 192pgs, PC $9.99 *********************** ILLUSTRATED STORY OF O HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 120pgs, FC $14.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SEX: TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE TP by Tony Mitchell SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, PC $19.99 ****************** O/A WALT DISNEY: SINCE THE WORLD BEGAN—THE FIRST 25 YEARS HC by Jeff Kurtti; Foreward by Roy Disney Originally published at $24.95! From the enchantment of the Magic Kingdom to the amazing multi-cultural EPCOT, Walt Disney World is a place like no other. This beautifully illustrated book details the history of the park from conception to the present. Includes original concept drawings and rarely seen photographs of the park's construction, plus a look at the visionary future. Lots of sidebars with insider stories. Published by Hyperion Books in 1996. HC, FC $8.99 BURLYMAN ENTERTAINMENT SHAOLIN COWBOY #1 Created, illustrated & written by Geof Darrow, with assistance by the Wachowski Brothers He walks the Path of Three Enemies. Those of the past are still pursuing him. Those of the future are waiting for him. Those of the present are learning it ain't so easy to kill him or his nagging bragging burro! It's a "Buddy Picture" with a body count! SC, 32pgs, FC $3.50 THE MATRIX COMICS VOLUME 2 TP Larry and Andy Wachowski, Bill Sienkiewicz, David Lapham, Paul Chadwick, Ted McKeever, Kaare Andrews, Geof Darrow, Steve Skroce, plus others Straight from fan requests at this years San Diego comic convention, we offer the second volume of original stories set in the world of The Matrix. Never before in print. NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) SC, 160pgs, FC $21.95 CARNAL COMICS CARNAL COMICS: INSIDE HISTORY SIGNED #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 56pgs, B&W $5.95 CARNAL COMICS XXX 5-PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 5-Pack $10.95 DEMI #6-#7 PACK WITH TRADING CARDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 32pgs, B&W $9.45 DEMI XX ART CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $9.95 DJUSTINE: TALES OF THE TWISTED WEST PHOTO COVER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pgs, B&W $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JENNA JAMESON WICKED WEAPON COLLECTION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL MATURE AUDIENCES $5.95 SEX SQUAD #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 32pgs, B&W $3.75 SEX SQUAD TWO-PACK WITH TRADING CARD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 32pgs, B&W $6.95 CARTOON BOOKS BONE: ONE VOLUME EDITION LIMITED SIGNED HC by Jeff Smith A direct market exclusive! The entire Bone adventure in one magnificent book. Read the story about three modern cartoon cousins that get lost in a pre-technological valley, and spend a year there making new friends and out-running dangerous enemies. The best- selling1,300 page epic, from start to finish, is now in one deluxe signed and numbered limited hardcover edition. Special features include: full-color signed and numbered bookplate; end pages printed with a new map of The Valley by Akiko creator, Mark Crilley; gold embossed lettering on cover; gilded edges; and ribbon bookmark. Limited to 2,000 copies. (CAUT: 4) HC, 1300pgs, B&W $125.00 BONE VOLUME 5: ROCKJAW MASTER OF THE EASTERN BORDER HC by Jeff Smith Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins — Fone, Phoney, and Smiley — as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. VOL 5 $22.95 VOL 6 $23.95 CHANTING MONKS STUDIOS FLOWERS & STUFF SIGNED MAXI PACK by Wrightson, Monks, Meyer Jr., Fisher, & Francis The Flowers & Stuff Maxi Pack contains both the Flowers on the Razorwire DVD, featuring the short horror film "Chance Meeting" and also starring author Joseph M. Monks. It also includes the remaining first printing copies of Monks' anthology Stuff Out'a My Head, illustrated by Bernie Wrightson and containing the story the film is based on. The items (both DVD and paperback) are signed by Monks and the paperback comes with a full-color bookmark. The DVD also features the comic book Flowers on the Razorwire #1. Strictly limited to 1,200, all items are guaranteed first printings. Allocations may occur. (CAUT: 2) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, PC $21.95 GARDENS OF THE DEAD TOMBSTONE T-SHIRT The final image from the first portfolio in a three-part arc, this image features the character that will spread genocide and a living dead plague throughout the United States. In writer Joe Monks' story and art portfolio, this is the kick-off point into a growing Zombieverse he and artist Bernie Wrightson explore here as well as in Stuff Out'a My Head (also available this month.) The image is printed large on this 100% pre-shrunk cotten -shirt. LG-XL $15.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GOTHBABES 2005 CALENDAR Goth is hotter than hell, and Chanting Monks Press knows goth. We've rounded up the hottest artists in the business to present not just a year, but 14 months of sexy gothic hotties. This is the girls gone wild of goth, brought to you by the likes of Mike Bair (Hawkman, Catwoman), Ray Lago, Buzz (Vampirella), Mark Texeira (Conan, Vampirella, Birds of Prey), Rick Bryant, Bryan (The Batman) Baugh, Joel (Penthouse Comix) Adams, Tim Vigil (Faust), and more. This is a year's plus worth of hot babes and frightful femme fatales, but no nudity or adult content. Just sheer sex appeal in the tradition of Elvira, Vampirella, and Death. MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar $10.00 SEX CRIMES TP Edited by Joe Monks & Hart D. Fisher Sex Crimes takes 15 award-winning writers and teams them up with the best artists today's comics field has to offer. David J. Schow (The Crow), Stephen Bissette (Taboo, Swamp Thing), John Cassaday (Captain America, Planetary), Bernie Wrightson, and others bring chilling images and gut-wrenching tales harder than Hot Blood! Every story deals with one aspect or another of sex and crime. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 256pgs, B&W $13.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP ACHEWOOD VOLUME 1 TP It's no surprise that Onstad has been nominated for a 2004 Web Cartoonist’s Choice Award for Outstanding Writing in a web comic! “I am, in fact, a big Achewood fan,” says best-selling author and syndicated humor columnist Dave Barry. And he’s not the only one who makes Chris Onstad’s online comic strip a daily stop. Welcome to 62 Achewood Court, home to a dysfunctional and riotously funny menagerie of anthropomorphs and robots! SC, 200pgs, B&W $19.95 ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 1 HC The first of Checker's re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. This hardcover collects the first two full years of the adventures of Flash, Dale Arden, and Doctor Zharkov on Planet Mongo. HC, 200pgs, FC $14.95 ALIEN LEGION: FOOTSLOGGERS TP by Alan Zelenetz, Frank Cirocco, Terry Austin & Whilce Portacio The third in a series of collections from Checker, showcasing the critically acclaimed comic book series created by Carl Potts, which ran from 1987 through 1991. Force Nomad is a galaxy-hopping band of mercenaries in the employ of the Alien Legion. They’re a motley but effective fighting force, and always sent on missions that are just this side of suicide. SC, 200pgs, FC $19.95 ALIEN LEGION: FORCE NOMAD TP by Chuck Dixon & Larry Stroman A handsome and hefty collection of Alien Legion's fantastic second series featuring scripts by Chuck Dixon and the charged pencils of Larry Stroman. Force Nomad is MIA — presumed dead — after a disastrous foray into the barren Hellscape of Quaal. Only Major Saringar holds hope that there are any survivors. Resigning his Legion commission, "Citizen" Saringar sets off across galaxies to learn the true fates of Grimrod, Tamara, Montroc, Meico, and Zeerod. SC, 312pgs, FC $24.95 ALIEN LEGION: PIECEMAKER TP The spectacular follow-up to Alien Legion: Force Nomad, Piecemaker collects seven more issues in the Alien Legion saga. In stunning full-color, Force Nomad resumes duty in a series of far-flung combat zones. The volatile Jugger Grimrod confronts his violent past, while Tamara faces a surprising future amid the always-perilous present that is the daily bread for Force Nomad of the Alien Legion. SC, 208pgs, FC $19.95 DICK TRACY: THE COLLINS CASEFILES VOLUME 3 TP by Max Allan Collins, Rick Fletcher, & Dick Locher Acclaimed mystery author and comics writer Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) took over scripting Chester Gould’s iconic detective strip in 1978, and Dick Tracy would never be the same again. These volumes collect Collins’s masterful yet controversial 15- year run. Casefiles collected include "Angel Top's Last Stand," "Return of Haf-and-Haf," "Big Boy's Revenge,"Dick Tracy Meets Art Dekko,” “Dick Tracy Meets Breakdown,” and “Dick Tracy Meets Torcher.” SC, 180pgs, B&W $17.95 DICK TRACY: THE COLLINS CASEFILES VOLUME 1 TP by Max Allan Collins, Rick Fletcher, & Dick Locher Collecting Max Allan Collins’ masterful, yet controversial 15-year run, featuring stories like “Angel Top’s Last Stand,” “Return of Haf-and-Haf,” and “Big Boy’s Revenge.” VOL. 1—SC, 7x10, 162pgs, B&W $17.95 VOL. 2—SC, 7x10, 162pgs, B&W $18.95 STAR TREK: KEY COLLECTION VOLUME 3 TP More great Trek adventures from issues #17-#24 of the original comicbook series from the mid-1970s. This third collection features art by Alberto Giolitti, putting Kirk, Spock, Scott, Sulu and McCoy into perilous adventures available nowhere else but the comics. Included here are the stories “The Cosmic Caveman,” “The Hijacked Planet,” and “The Haunted Asteroid.” SC, 232pgs, FC $22.95 WINSOR MCCAY: EARLY WORKS VOLUME 5 TP Checker's fifth collection of the harder to find works of this early 20th century cartoon master (Little Nemo in Slumberland) and animation pioneer. Much of the comic strip material here dates from 1908, and is accompanied by impossibly detailed spot illustrations and editorial cartoons McCay produced for the New York Herald, Sunday Telegram, and American newspapers. Another essential volume for comics fans and historians alike! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 200pgs, B&W $19.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #139 Elvira's pal Gardenia's stage musical is threatened until a spell enables Elvira to give the lead role her own spin, in "Broadway Sorcery of 2004!" by Howell, Cool, and Wiacek. Also, in "It Takes Two to Tango-Tango" by Strom and Smith, Elvira's racy pin-up shoot lands her in danger! SC, 32pgs, B&W $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #69 by Peter David, John Heebink, & Al Milgrom The Soulsearchers have been experiencing a confusing time: they've had seven of their friends kidnapped, run afoul of a malicious demon family, and been tripping over Woodstarkes. How are these coccurrences tied together? Finally, a solution in "A Break in the Case!" SC, 32pgs, B&W $2.50 CLIB'S BOY COMICS TRUE STORY SWEAR TO GOD #12 by Tom Beland CHAPTER TWO. A new life in a new world means a lot of new things to get used to quick. Tom Beland has made the move to Puerto Rico, and realizes that leaving the life he's left behind is harder than he thought it would be. A great jumping on point to the romance/comedy series. Cover painting by Scott Morse. SC, 24pgs, B&W $2.95 CODEDECO INC JONAS: TALES OF AN IRONSTAR #1 When the monster hunter Jonas Eightstar returns to his home and a past that has haunted him since the death of his only son, he finds his once-bustling hometown completely deserted. In his search to unearth an explanation for this abandonment, he is forced to relive the most horrifying memories of his life. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 24pgs, FC $3.95 COLONIA PRESS COLONIA #11 by Jeff Nicholson The three-issue story arc concludes. Jack and company finally procure a ship, but now the entire town of Cartier is being held hostage by the notorious pirate Smokebeard, unless some brave individual will deliver him a chest of medicine. Cinnabar rises to the occasion, and Teela the mermaid has a run-in with Jack. Six time Eisner nominee Jeff Nicholson delivers a great surprise ending on this story arc, setting up anticipation of further intrigue. SC, 32pgs, B&W $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COLONIA #9 by Jeff Nicholson This issue kicks off a bi-monthly three-issue story arc! Jack and company finally arrive in the port town of Cartier, where the barmaid at the Pelican Inn bears a striking resemblance to Teela the mermaid. Six-time Eisner Award-nominee Jeff Nicholson delivers a great comeback on this enigmatic series. 24pgs, B&W $2.95 COMELY COMIX CAPTAIN CANUCK: UNHOLY WAR #3 by Riel Langlois & Drue Langlois In the third and final issue of the "Unholy War" trilogy, Canuck faces off against Mr. Gold in a brutal knock-down-drag-out fight. As you can see by Kaare Andrews’ cover, it may be his last. Can even a very special guest star keep Canuck from knockin’ on heaven’s door? Cover by Kaare Andrews. (3 of 3) SC, 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) $2.50 COMIC CAVALCADE BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: DEAD RISING STUNNING EDITION by Brian Pulido, Romano Molenaar, & Di Amorim Don't miss this luscious new cover by Juan Ryp! Lady Death is back, now at her new home of Avatar! Want to know the inside scoop on the two upcoming full-color Lady Death series from Avatar Press and creator Brian Pulido? Then this book is the answer. Learn everything you need to know about the monthly Medieval Lady Death series which picks up right where Crossgen's Lady Death: A Medieval Tale left off. See art and designs from the new series artist Di Amorim! Also, get an intimate look at the reintroduction of the Chaos! Comics era "Classic" Lady Death! The original Lady Death has never been more powerfully portrayed than this series with stellar art by Romano Molenaar. Featuring scripted pages, character designs, a cover gallery, script pages, an introduction by creator Brian Pulido and more. This cover is limited to just 1500 copies. 16pgs, B&W $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON—YOUNG & DEADLY RUBY RED EDITION #2 Shi’s original beauty is revealed with art by creator Billy Tucci! It doesn’t get much rarer than this Crusade ultra-limited collectible. This edition is limited to just 250 copies, and ships bagged and boarded. 32pgs, FC $29.95 STARGATE SG1 #1--ARIS BOCH GOLD FOIL EDITION by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The SG1 team stumbles upon the aftermath of a firefight between rival System Lords and the self proclaimed greatest bounty hunter in the universe, Aris Boch. Wounded and in need of assistance, the sarcastic mercenary returns to the SGC with the team and offers them an intriguing trade proposition. If they will ambush the envoy of Cronus and obtain the drug he needs to stay alive, he will give them a DNA sample of his Goa’uld resistant blood. With the prospect of eliminating human Goa’uld host possession forever, the team undertakes the risky mission. Will Boch keep his end of the bargain or is he plotting to cash in on the hefty bounty for SG1’s lives? This special Gold Foil Edition is limited to 500 copies. These copies will ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Cover by Jorge Correa. SC, 16pgs, FC $5.99 STARGATE SG1 #3: FALL OF ROME—GOLD FOIL EDITION by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The final all-action issue of the greatest SG-1 tale yet! Teal'c is thrown into the futuristic gladiator arena to face the Legends monsters from mythology crafted into cybernetic killers. Captain Carter and Colonel O'Neill are imprisoned and being prepared for Goa'uld possession. Daniel must face an ancient Goa'uld exile in hopes of rescuing the team and averting an all-out attack on Earth. Everything comes to a head as the team faces certain death and the potential annihilation of the planet. Can SG1 find a way to save themselves from the new dawn of the Roman Empire or will all of civilization fall beneath the heel of Mars? This special Gold Foil Edition is limited to 500 copies. These copies will ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (3 of 3) 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) $5.99 COMICSONE.COM COSPLAY KOROMO CHAN TP by Mook At last a manga about cos-players, for cos-players! Ever since the school president established a casual dress code for the student body, Koromo has been wearing her cos- play outfits at her high school (although she claims they are her casual clothes). Follow the daily life of Koromo and her costume-designing best friend. Watch as she graduates high school, attends college and ventures into the real world all in one fun filled volume! SC, 160pgs, B&W $9.95 CRAYON SHINCHAN #10 GN by Yoshito Usui Animal Rights activists beware, the Nohara family visits a farm and the zoo. If you thought Mr. Ed had attitude, just watch as Shinchan nearly drives a horse to drink! SC, 120pgs, B&W $9.95 FOUR CONSTABLES VOLUME 4 TP by Wen Rui An & Andy Seto The game is still afoot, as Master Zhuge finally comes face-to-face with the man pulling the strings for the 13 masked killers. But how could it be "him?" Also, the four major kung fu houses make their move, but is it for good or ill? SC, 120pgs, FC $13.95 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLUME 2 TP by Towa Oshima Everyone hates them but every teenager either hears them and/or is passing them on. They tear apart the strongest bond and create instability quicker than any politician. And the Yamasaki Private Academy for Girls is plagued with them. We're talking about female gossip and rumors! Can our girls handle it? MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 IMPERFECT HERO VOLUME 1 TP by Gureko Nankin Yuji the hapless and ever-"imperfect" hero — along with the rest of the color-coded High School Battalion unit — face off against waves of quirky monsters and villains. Also see what happens when Yuji decides to reside with the battalions archenemy! SC, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 INDIAN SUMMER VOLUME 1 TP by Takehito Mizuki Set in the near future where robots are assistants for their human owners, a story unfolds about Takaya and his association with the maid of his dreams. Takaya, an avid collector of dolls, decides to purchase a robot maid named Yui. Yui’s main objective in life is to serve her master, but Takaya treats her like a life-size doll, and is only interested in dressing her up in cute costumes. As the conflicted relationship progresses, we watch as other women enter the picture and try to take Takaya’s affection away from his robot maid. SC, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 JUNK FORCE VOLUME 3 TP by Hideki Kaninuma & Yusuke Ken Can Woody and the gang survive the latest onslaught of the Z.P.T. ? Nearly losing Mamet has left them less-than confident. Only their resolve and resourcefulness in high- tech modifications will determine their survival. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 KING OF FIGHTERS 2003 VOLUME 1 TP by Wing Yan & King Tung The "King of Fighters Tournament" has grown to be the most renowned martial arts contest in the world. New rules and new fighters bring constant media coverage, making it the largest of all previous tournaments. SNK's most famous video game charaters come to life in King of Fighters 2003. SC, 120pgs, FC $13.95 PEIGENZ VOLUME 4 TP by Park Sung Woo The power of the golden tablet has been unleashed as one of the theives of the artifact is transformed into a demon-like monster. What's more, the thief who is transformed knows the whereabouts of Pairon's older brother. Pairon must do what he can to defeat the monster without killing him, because he needs the beast's information! SC, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 SAINT LEGEND 10-VOLUME GN SET by Andy Seto In the future, the 8 Immortals of Taoism live on to fight the unseen evils of the world and maintain order and universal balance. This is in spite of a lack of faith from the earth's human population who have grown too modern and philosophical or religious worship. SC, FC $127.00 STORM RIDERS VOLUME 2: TALE OF NO NAME NOVEL by Wing Shing Ma If you felt young Ying Ming's (Nameless to be) life was already replete with torment and sorrow, then you haven't seen anything yet. As the young Nameless begins his life under Mu Long, he is gripped by exceedingly more tragedy, which belies his indomitable spirit and unending compassion found in his adulthood. SC, 120pgs, FC $7.95 HEAVEN SWORD & DRAGON SABRE #8 GN by Louis Cha & Wing Shing Ma Wu Tang is in trouble! Someone disguised as Wuji infiltrates the Wu Tang Clan. The point is to destroy the clan from within. The real Wuji is also in disguise at Wu Tang, posing as a servant. Will the young sect leader of the Ming Rebels be able to warn his Great Grandmaster, Three Mountains Chang? SC, 120pgs, FC $14.95 MY SASSY GIRL #4 GN by Ho Sik Kim & Dae Hong Min Geon-woo slowly recovers from the "Red Glove" attack he received in the last volume. Now a trip to a haunted house and a dream-like fantasy world can only lead to more trouble for Geon-woo as his "Sassy" and sexy friend continues to take advantage of his hopeless affection for her. SC, 128pgs, FC $13.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RED PROWLING DEVIL 8-VOLUME GN SET by Toshimitsu Shimizu Think Le Femme Nikita when you think Red Prowling Devil! See in this 8-volume set how Naomi is a former terrorist for the Northern Ireland rebellion, and she's been captured! Now she must play the role of a high-flying assassin to gain amnesty for her past crimes! Set (x8), B&W $65.00 STORY OF TAO #6 GN by Andy Seto Datura and Zhu are desperate to keep Saint Monk away from Jan Taiyi. But will they go so far as to consume his flesh to boost their own powers? The race is on in! SC, 120pgs, FC $14.95 ******************* WEAPONS OF THE GODS #6 GN by Tony Wong The race for Tiger Soul gains speed in Weapons of The Gods #6. Bull and Snow find a way out of the Hell Clan, or so they think. Also, Tian's search for snow intensifies once he captures the vile Snake, a member of Hell Clan's Demon Army. SC, 120pgs, FC $13.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 1-4 GN SET by Wang Du Lu & Andy Seto The first action-filled story arc in its entirety! Join Li Mu Bai and Shu Lien as they meet for the first time. Learn how the majestic Green Destiny Sword comes into Li's possession. Also, a young and insidious Jade Fox looms close! Set (x4), FC Set (x4), FC $49.00 *********************** COPPERVALE PRESS ARGOSY MAGAZINE #2 Two squarebound volumes in an illustrated paperboard slipcase! This first volume features a fold-out cover by Gregory Manchess, and full-color art by the one and only Dr. Seuss! Stories included are by Jeff Vandermeer, Nexus creator Mike Baron, best-selling author Kevin J. Anderson, and more. The feature interview is with Neal Pollack. The second volume is a new novella by Charles Stross and Cory Doctorow, illustrated by John Picacio. SC, FC $12.95 HEROES & MONSTERS LIMITED EDITION PRINT Reproduced in archival quality color, this painting by John Picacio was used as the cover to Monkeybrain Books' companion to Alan Moore's comic book, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Ships rolled in an individual tube. Limited to 100 copies, signed and numbered by the artist. (CAUT: 2) Print, 16x20, FC $30.00 INTERNATIONAL STUDIO #2 This new issue of the high-quality arts periodical has an extensive cover feature on fantasy illustrator James Christensen, as well as a feature by comics' own Mike Baron on Sleeping Beauty designer Eyvind Earle. There's also an impressive sketchbook feature on the art of Starman's Tony Harris, and a gallery by Gary Spencer Millidge. SC, 64pgs, FC $15.95 CPM MANGA DUCK PRINCE BOOK 3 GN by Ai Morinaga Reiichi thought that he said goodbye to the ugly life, but things don't go away that easily. The anxiety of an ugly duckling-turned-beautiful boy never ends. (3 of 6) SC, 184pgs, B&W (0 of 6) $9.99 MYTHOLOGY OF THE HEAVENS VOLUME 1: GOD OF WAR GN by Hyun Se Lee With the birth of the Dragon, the era of conflict is upon us! When Sojeon visits the Goddess Sowang to beg for power, she prophesizes his death at the hands of his son. A muderous rampage follows, as Sojeon murders his many children in a violent bloodbath. However, one son miraculously survives, and is taken under the wing of a bizarre human/wolf hybrid named Bango, who has his own blueprint for how to raise the unfortunate child. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 328pgs, B&W $9.99 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: GREY WITCH BOOK 3 GN NEW PRINTING by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi In this climatic final volume, Parn and his battle-tried companions fight the final battle with Karla, the Grey Witch! Will they be able to awaken the young girl whose body Karla has stolen? Will Ghim make the supreme sacrifice to defeat the evil witch? SC, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 WORLD OF NARUE BOOK 3 GN by Tomohiro Marukawa Kazuto thinks he has found the perfect Christmas gift for Narue, his spac-alien girlfriend. Unfortunately, when he visits the home of his good friend, Shiki, the expensive bauble is stolen by Sir Mouse, a hyper-intelligent and seemingly immortal rodent that steals things. Also in this romantic comedy, a bizarre twist on school field day, and the secret origin of the sentient spaceship, Bathyscaphe. SC, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: 10TH ANNIVERSARY ENGRAVED & NUMBERED SAMURAI KATANA Limited to only 99 editions, Crusade presents this samurai katana equipped with a 26 3/4" high carbon steel blade with heat-tempered finish. The nylon cord wrapped handle and sheath are hardwood constructed, and offer coordinating cast metal engravings of ancient Sohei/Samurai depictions. Each blade is individually hand-engraved with the 10th Anniversary Shi kanji, and numbered from 1 to 99. Packed in a sturdy cardboard case. (CAUT: 4) $85.99 SHI: JU-NEN #1—ANNA SUI SIGNED EDITION by Tucci, Smith, & Anna Sui Limited to 499 copies and signed by Shi creator Billy Tucci, this rare treat to comics features renowned fashion superstar Anna Sui, who personally picked this cover design to be painted by Mark Sparacio from Tucci's original pencils. All books come protected in a sealed comic bag with board. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOME TROUBLE OF A SERRIOUS NATURE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE SIGNED AND NUMBERED DVD Produced and Directed by Billy Tucci, starring Brian T. Finney Delighting festival and comic-convention audiences around the country, Billy Tucci's award-winning short film is now exclusively packaged for Previews! Don't miss this hilarious tale detailing WW2's final days, one unfortunate Corsair fighter plane, and the hillbillies who are determined to fly it. The DVD version is limited to 499 editions and comes signed-and-numbered by director Billy Tucci. Approximate running time: 70 min. (CAUT: 4) DVD $24.99 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING LLC PASSENGER GN by Marc Bryant & Mal Jones Superstar director Finch Jenkins has it all: fame, fortune, women, and the ghost of a convicted murderer using him in a redemption scam. Will Finch ditch the ghost before he goes crazy? SC, 96pgs, B&W $12.95 2020 VISIONS HC by Jamie Delano, Frank Quitely, Steve Pugh, Warren Pleece, & James Romberger Jamie Delano's tour de force follows the lives of a disjointed family, struggling to survive in the morally and socially decadent United States of 2020. From psychotic venereal diseases to exclusive human breeding facilities, the future never looked so bleak, or so hopeful. Includes an afterward by the author and an introduction by Richard Kadrey (Metrophage, Accelerate). MATURE AUDIENCES 296pgs, B&W $29.95 DAKUWAKA PRODUCTIONS HELIOS #1 by Jason Rand, Gabe Pena, & Chris Dreier The Neogenic Task Force (NTF), or Neo-Force, is a unit of the U.S. military, tasked with policing rogue Neogenics — superhumans — the world over. When the goals of the ruthless Senator David Strickland turns the NTF into a political prize, can Colonel Jack Shiels and his team foil Strickland’s ambitions? And what will the consequences be for the world when a third, secret faction takes a hand? MATURE AUDIENCES FC, 32pg $2.99 DAVID MILLER STUDIOS CLIFF DIVER VOLUME 1 TP by David Neal Miller Extreme Sports star Cliff Diver tries to rescue a boy genius from the clutches of a covert government agency, competes in a Hawaii cliff diving event, bungee jumps off Mt. Everest, rescues the princess of a mythical kingdom, and meets the inspiration for the Santa Claus legend all under one cover. Johnny Quest never had it so hard! Collects Cliff Diver #1-3. SC, 64pg, b&w $5.95 TIN LIZZIE VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 72pg, b&w $11.95 THE WRITER’S BLOCK: WRITING COMICS FOR LOVE & MONEY TP by Various Three sets of writers (Mike Baron, Peter David, Jo Duffy, Fabian Nicieza, Jim Shooter, Gail Simone, Roger Stern, Roy Thomas, and Mark Waid) are given six pages of continuity to script without knowing anything about the plot or being allowed to speak to each other. The writer’s muse then takes them (and you) on a unique comics reading experience. Afterwards, each author is interviewed to get their take on this exercise in comics writing, and about writing in general. This edition collects the two previously published issues along with material meant for the third, appearing here for the first time anywhere! Extras include original scripts; production notes/balloon placements, and more. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #5 (MAY042562) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $14.95 DEAD DOG COMICS & ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: BARBARA’S ZOMBIE CHRON #3 by Kidwell, Moen, & 12:21 Deep in the bowels of a government spawned tomb, Barbara and her shrinking band of survivors make a final stand against nightmare, slavering ghouls and worse. Will the live to see the world above again? What awaits them if they do? Don’t miss the shock ending that will have comic/horror fans raving! MATURE AUDIENCES b&w, 24pg $4.95 DEL REY/RANDOM HOUSE GUNDAM SEED VOLUME 3 GN by Masatsugu Iwase, Hajime Yatate, & Yoshiyuki Tomino The saga of Gundam Seed continues! A group of teenage students is drawn into the center of a dangerous war in space. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, b&w $10.95 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING MISPLACED #4 Writer/Artist: Josh Blaylock Cover: Josh Blaylock and Sunder Raj Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. RESOLICITED Retail Price: $3.50 Synopsis: Alyssa was born in Realm 77, a hi-tech utopia whose controlling government feared her constant challenging of authority. So much so that they ordered her DEATH. Even after escaping to Earth, Alyssa was pursued, as dormant powers she didn’t even know she had were unleashed. Reunited with her robo-dog, Tink, and powered up, Alyssa’s ready to face her foes and storm Realm 77 for the answers she seeks... and do some serious damage in the process. VOLTRON #11 Writers: Marie Croall & Mark Waid Artists: Alitha Martinez & Clement Sauve Cover: Clement Sauve Format: 32 pages color comic Retail Price: $2.95 With the horrible consequences of their battle with Lotor and Sven still reverberating, the Voltron team track a distress signal to a remote part of space. They hope against hope that it will lead them to their missing friend—but what they discover will come as a shock. And amid the chaos, Allura continues to grapple with her approaching destiny… Also: Part two of Mark Waid’s exploration of the origins of Voltron. How did the Drule called Zarkon rise from a lowly infantryman to the ruler of the Ninth Kingdom—and what does it have to do with Voltron? G.I. JOE: RELOADED #9 Writer: John Ney Rieber Artist: Darryl Banks Cover: Tom Derenick Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Retail Price: $2.95 They’ve given up everything to become Joes—their lives, their families, even their identities. They’ve become outlaws from their own government—but now, they must deal with something that could shatter the team forever: One among them is a TRAITOR—an agent of COBRA! Who is the spy? And will suspicion pull the Joes apart before Cobra can even take advantage? Meanwhile, a ghost from the Baroness’s past comes back to haunt her… G.I. JOE VS. THE TRANSFORMERS VOL. II #3 Writer: Dan Jolley Artist: E.J. SU & Tim Seeley Cover A: Tim Seeley and EJ Su Cover B: Francois Baranger Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Retail Price: $2.95 Even as their fragile alliance begins to fray, the Joes and Cobra are sent into Earth’s future to retrieve the displaced Ratchet—and are given a terrible glimpse of what humanity’s fate could be. For in this possible future, the planet has been conquered by Shockwave and the Decepticons. It is a world in which massive Transformer city complexes roam the planet in robot form…where man has been all but wiped out…and the only resistance faced by the thinking machines are the freedom fighters called the Dreadnoks! Special notes: Written by Eisner nominated writer DAN JOLLEY. G.I. JOE #36 Writer: Brandon Jerwa Artist: Tim Seeley with Jason Millet Cover: Tim Seeley Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Retail Price: $2.95 UNION OF THE SNAKE Part I—The Joes are facing a time of crisis unlike any other in their history. Hawk has been crippled, and has left the team. The international media is crucifying them for their apparent role in a tragedy on US soil. Cobra, under Destro’s leadership, are more powerful than ever before. And now, the team is being broken apart… Meanwhile, Destro continues to consolidate his power, driven by the major revelation he learned last issue. And he draws ever nearer a goal he has long sought—one which would make him the single most dangerous man on the planet… AFTERMATH The time is now. As it has since the dawn of man, the Earth bears witness to achievement on the grandest scale, and self destruction on a tragic scale. There is war. Scientific advancement. Hunger. Art. Waste. Charity. But underneath it all, evolution’s silent symphony is about to reach its crescendo. For humanity’s history is far more incredible than we’ve ever imagined…and the seeds sown in our distant past are now being reaped. For Man, Childhood’s End has been reached. And the Aftermath has just begun… BLADE OF KUMORI #1 Writer: Ron Marz Artist: Dub Cover A: DUB Cover B: Sean Chen Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Cover Price 2.95. In the mid 19th century, the samurai disappeared forever from the face of the world. Or did they? BLADE of KUMORI is the tale of present-day samurai, of warriors steeped in honor carrying on their traditions in the modern world. It's also the tale of a woman who discovers she is something more than a warrior…perhaps even something more than human. Written by fan-favorite Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Scion) and illustrated by superstar-to-be Dub (Star Wars Tales, Vampi), BLADE OF KUMORI is equal parts Akira Kurosawa and James Bond, making for an action-adventure book like no other! DEFEX #2 Writer: Marv Wolfman Art: Stefano Caselli & Sunder Raj Cover: Stefano Caselli & Sunder Raj Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Cover Price 2.95. They’ve done the impossible — and one of them may have paid the ultimate price. They are “The Defex” — a group of college students who’ve triggered their own latent genetic abilities. But having possibly taken the life of one of their own in the process, the group is now faced with difficult, life-changing decisions—all the while being hunted by a group that wants to offer them a faustian deal. And damnation comes whether they accept or refuse the offer… Special notes: Written by the legendary Marv Wolfman (creator of “Blade”) and illustrated by Stefano Caselli and Sunder Raj (the team behind the sellout “G.I. JOE: Master & Apprentice”), Defex is the story of five young people who wanted to change themselves…but may end up changing the world. BREAKDOWN #2 Writer: Chuck Dixon Art: Dave Ross Cover: Dave Ross & Jeremy Roberts Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Cover Price 2.95. It is a world much like our own — and a world in the throes of great change, shaken by the appearance of individuals that are more than human. The first of these new humans was Jeff Carey—who decided to use his abilities for the betterment of mankind. Because of this choice, his family was taken from him, murdered by his enemies. Now, he’s been reborn as a figure of darkness and revenge. Now, he is trapped inside a maximum security prison with an army of killers — many of whom he put there. Or are they trapped inside with HIM? Be there for the shocking climax — and learn his true objective in storming the prison single-handed! Plus: How did he get his powers in the first place? Special notes: Written by fan-favorite Chuck Dixon (Punisher, Robin, El Cazador) and drawn by Dave Ross (Daredevil, Batgirl), Breakdown is the tale of a hero’s fall—and rise. UDON DARKSTALKERS #1 Writer: Ken Siu-Chong Art: Alvin Lee COVER A by Arnold Tsang COVER B by Mark Brooks COVER C by Joe Madureira (Power Foil - Limited 5000 copies Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Cover Price 2.95. CAPCOM's legendary action-horror franchise, DARKSTALKERS, arrives to comics at last! In this first issue of the new ongoing monthly series, the blood-curdling tales of MORRIGAN, DEMITRI, FELICIA and company begin with the sighting of a star--a sign, some say, of the world's impending doom. But are the DARKSTALKERS there to bring about that terrible end, or thwart it? The answer starts here in the first action- packed, blood-drenched issue! PLUS! Fan-Favorite artist JOE MADUREIRA provides an exclusive JAW-DROPPING Power Foil cover featuring everyone's favorite sexy succubus, MORRIGAN! Acclaimed artist MARK (AMAZING FANTASY, CABLE/DEADPOOL) BROOKS provides a variant cover and backup story! CANNON BUSTERS #1 Writer: J.Torres, LeSean Thomas Artist: LeSean Thomas Cover (A): LeSean Thomas retail $2.95 -- Standard discount (gatefold) Cover (B): Ed McGuinness -- retail $2.95 -- Standard discount Format:32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Celebration Pt.1—Summary: In this first action-packed issue of the new bi-monthly mini series, we start off on Gear Bolt, a vast land composed entirely of a monstrous, constantly rotating clock gear. In the progressive, hi-tech Kingdom of Botica, it’s the anniversary of the “New Deal,” a peace treaty unifying the only 5 kingdoms of Gear Bolt, and everyone who is anyone is in attendance! We meet Samberry, a royal assistance droid who secretly shares a close bond with the son of King Bulger, and heir to the Botica throne, Prince Toji. The celebration is brought to a shattering halt when the Kingdom suddenly comes under attack by a mysterious sorcerer known only as LOCK and his minions, who are in search of a mysterious “device” that he claims the King is hiding. The attack leaves Sam separated from the prince, alone on the outskirts of the kingdom for the first time ever. In a place where magic is extinct, will there be a force to challenge LOCK? Will Sam survive and find her way back to Prince Toji? The epic saga of a robot’s quest back home starts here in this first spectacular, action-packed issue! STREET FIGHTER #12 Writer Ken Siu-Chong Art Arnold Tsang & Andrew Hou Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. COVER A by Alvin Lee COVER B by Adrian Alphona COVER C by Jo Chen (Power Foil - Limited 5000 copies) Cover Price 2.95. KEN and ELIZA had hoped that their wedding preparations would run smoothly, but those plans come to an abrupt halt when VEGA crashes their wedding shower with one thing on his mind: revenge. However, this fight is one Ken fortunately won't need to fight alone. Meanwhile in Brazil, CAMMY and CHUN-LI try to get to the bottom of Shadaloo's secret weapons programs, but discover something even more disturbing: BISON HAS RETURNED! PLUS! Acclaimed artist ADRIAN (RUNAWAYS) ALPHONA provides a cover and backup story featuring one of CAMMY,s and DELTA RED's earliest missions! Note: Cover A of issues 10, 11 & 12 join together to form a big picture featuring the whole cast of STREET FIGHTER II and STREET FIGHTER ALPHA!!! Studio ICE MU #1 Writer: Andrew Dabb, Manson Khan Artist: Mark Lee, Kano Kang, Zack Suh Cover (A): Kano Mark Lee -- retail $2.95 -- Standard discount Cover (B): Ropie -- retail $2.95 -- Standard discount Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. THE CONCEPT: The continent of Mu is home to great warriors, powerful wizards, mysterious elves and gruesome monsters, all living in precarious balance. But when a long forgotten evil returns, the world is plunged into chaos. As bloodstained armies march through the land and nations burn, it falls to a most unlikely hero to save the world: a librarian. Based on Webzen’s popular role-playing game, Mu is epic fantasy in the tradition of Tolkien, Jordan and Martin. THIS ISSUE: Long ago the dark god Secneum came to Mu, destroying all who stood in his path. Only the daring of two heroic wizards stopped him; together they defeated his armies and saved the world. Now, a thousand years later, a scholar has discovered that the shadow lord’s prison is weakening; Secneum is coming back. But can a simple librarian convince the feuding nations of Mu to band together? Or is it already too late? Special notes: Special cover by Ropie (artist of Kingdom Under Fire for X-Box, due in September) MEGACITY 909 #3 Writer: Jacob Lee, Andrew Dabb Artist: Kano Kang, Zack Suh Cover (A): Kano Kang, Zack Suh -- retail $2.95 -- Standard discount Cover (B): Hyung Tae Kim -- retail $2.95 -- Standard discount Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Trapped in the wreckage of the INZEN research facility, Vasrio, Hoek, Tap, and Banshee battle a never-ending army of killer machines. While, deep beneath the rubble, Jaminae discovers what is left of Dr. Jerome; learns the secret of how a simple scientist, Martin Kusanagi, became a psychic monster bent on destroying the world, and more disturbingly, his ties to her own dark past -- and even darker future. Special notes: Special cover by Hyung Tae Kim (Artist of Magnacarta) Dynamite Entertainment ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES TO ASHES #1—SIGNED Signed by cover artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night)! Written by Andy Hartnell (Danger Girl), illustrated by red-hot newcomer Nick Bradshaw, finished and colored by Etienne St-Laurent, and featuring 4 covers by today’s best and hottest artists, this is the biggest comic launch of the year! Now, here’s your chance to own the Ben Templesmith cover signed by the artist himself! Limited to 500 Signed copies, each featuring a certificate of authenticity, and sealed with a Holo-Foil sticker! FC, 32pg $19.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES TO ASHES #1 DIRECTOR’S CUT Writer: Andy Hartnell Artist: Nick Bradshaw Finishes/Colorist: Etienne St-Laurent Cover: Cardstock; J. Scott Campbell; $4.99; Standard Discount; 100% ratio Format: Standard – Cardstock Cover; 40 pages The RED-HOT first issue of Dynamite’s Army of Darkness comic book series by writer Andy (Danger Girl) Hartnell and artist Nick Bradshaw is now available as a special, limited edition Director’s Cut! Underneath the cardstock cover by J. Scott Campbell, you’ll not only get the full first issue – which introduces all new Ash adventures – but the full script by Hartnell as well as an issue #1 cover gallery, featuring all four covers: Photo, J. Scott Campbell, Marc Silvestri and Ben Templesmith! Plus, opening intros by Nick Bradshaw and Andy Hartnell, and a peek into Bradshaw’s sketchbook! If you missed out the first item, do not hesitate again – this is the definitive edition of AOD #1! Special notes: ALSO AVAILABLE: Rainbow Foil Cover Edition, limited to 500, at the suggested retail price of $19.99! COSMIC GUARD #4 by Jim Starlin Dark Palladin has told orphan Ray Torres (a.k.a. The Protege) that sanctuary awaits him beneath New York City. But to reach this safety, and a chance for a new and better life, Ray must venture into the Big Apple’s subway and sewer-system underworld, pursued by two mysterious aliens and a Genociders’ Z-10 KilBot. Who's out to kill who?! And where does Ray end up spending the night? Find out in “NYC Trip!” FC, 32pg $2.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES TO ASHES TRADE PAPERBACK COLLECTION Writer: Andy Hartnell Artist: Nick Bradshaw Finishes/Colorist: Etienne St-Laurent Cover (A): Photo Cover; $14.99; Standard Discount; 50% ratio Cover (B): Richard Isanove; $14.99; Standard Discount; 50% ratio Format: Standard Trade; 112 pages Collects the first 4 issues of AOD: Ashes to Ashes by writer Andy (Danger Girl) Hartnell, artist Nick Bradshaw and finisher Etienne St-Laurent! This debut series presents all-new adventures of the hero from Army of Darkness and is collected here for the very first time! If you haven’t checked out this new series, this is the best way to catch up on all the mayhem… and excitement! Plus, this new TPB Collection of Army of Darkness: Ashes to Ashes #’s 1 through 4 features a complete cover gallery, including all 4 photo covers, and art covers from: J. Scott Campbell, Marc Silvestri, Ben Templesmith, Greg Land, Richard Isanove, Nick Bradshaw, Aaron Lopresti, Michael Avon Oeming, Ale Garza, Tim Seeley and Kaare Andrews! And finally, as a special bonus, Dynamite is reprinting the Newsarama interviews with series creators Nick Bradshaw and Andy Hartnell!. STARS OF THE MONTH G.I. JOE VOLUME 2: RECKONINGS TP by Josh Blaylock, Steve Kurth, & Jamal Igle Cobra Commander returns to action with the aid of his own personal ninja, Stormshadow. Where one ninja goes, another follows. In this issue, you’ll see Stormshadow face-off with Snake Eyes! This trade paperback collects issues #6-9 of the 2001 G.I. Joe series. Cover by Mike Zeck! (NOV032243) SC, 96pg, FC $12.95 ***************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A GI JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE #2 by Brandon Jerwa, Josh Blaylock, & Stefano Casselli The sword is drawn and set upon the anvil of life. Fate has dealt its hand, and Snake-Eyes faces his greatest challenge in overcoming his own fear of failure. That fear will be put to the test as Firefly reappears in Tokyo. Snake-Eyes and his new apprentice join forces with Jinx and Budo, but they soon find much more than they were prepared for. This mini-series event tells the secret tale of Snake-Eyes and Kamakura, the compelling Ninja duo from the classic Devil’s Due G.I. Joe series. FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 O/A G.I. JOE: COBRA REBORN by Paul Jenkins & Joe Bennet; Cover by Tim Bradstreet In Middle America, a man becomes alienated from the governing System that has turned him into merely a number. When the System he despises loses his identity, it becomes his opportunity to live outside the rules. This is the origin of the man called Cobra Commander. Seeking out those who share his loathing for the System, he forms an organization that will threaten our country's very freedom — creating the need for a daring, highly trained special missions force, codename: G.I.JOE FC, 48pg $4.95 O/A G.I. JOE RELOADED #3 & #4 All-new continuity for G.I. Joe! G.I. Joe faces its first challenge as a team when COBRA threatens to turn the stolen Spectre warjet prototype against America herself ? to destroy the heart of the nation. But the team must identify this mysterious target before they can defend it. Has COBRA Commander targeted the nation’s heart with the eyes of a madman, or a genius? FC, 32pg $2.95Ea O/A G.I. JOE #26-31 The world's greatest task force returns! When secret government technology disappears into thin air, the clues lead to the unbelievable — Cobra, the ruthless terrorist faction of the 1980's, hell-bent on world domination — is back! Only a highly elite squadron of "Real American Heroes" can stop them: G.I.JOE! Old favorites return to usher in a new era of G.I.Joe, and to shut Cobra down before they can slither their way back into American life. With painted back cover by David Michael Beck. FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A STREET FIGHTER #8 by Ken Siu-Chong & UDON This issue: Chun-Li investigates the underworld ties that have plagued a number of high- profile Hong Kong film studios. Meanwhile, Cammy uncovers the first clues of her past when Delta Red captures one of Shadaloo’s Doll Agents. And what does fate have in store for Ryu in Thailand — the first destination on his global journey and the home of Sagat himself? Plus: A backup story starring everyone’s favorite Japanese fighting schoolgirls, Sakura and Karin, featuring the action-packed kinetic artwork of Ale Garza (Gen13)! Available in three cover versions: Cover A by Mark Brooks and Danimation; Cover B by Ale Garza; and Cover C, a “Power Foil”-enhanced image by Jo Chen, limited to 5000 copies. COVER A—FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER B—FC, 32pg $2.95 DIGITAL MANGA DESIRE GN by Maki Kazumi & Yukine Honami Toru is a shy and quiet student who has a special crush on his close friend Ryoji, a popular member of the high school swim team. In front of Ryoji, Toru hides his feelings and acts as if he is just one of Ryoji's good friends, but out of the blue Ryoji confesses to Toru that he wants to try experimenting sexually with him. Toru, dazzled, can barely hide his secret desire for Ryoji and accepts his offer. As time passes, Toru's happiness begins to fade knowing that his affair with Ryoji was just a fling based out of sexual curiosity. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 6x8, 184pg, b&w $12.95 IKEBUKURO WEST GATE PARK VOLUME 3 GN by Ira Ishida & Aritou Sena Makoto's childhood buddy, Sho asks him get rid of a stalker who is obsessed with a girl named Asami. Asami works for a paid-peepshow website whereby cameras are set up in her room so that men can watch her all day long and have her wear sexy outfits that they sent her. Although Asami is used to receiving gifts from multiple fans, the stalker has sent her a hundred letters, his own resume (with his true identity & photo), and even a wedding dress with doctored photos of him and her in a wedding picture. Makoto decides to face the stalker, under one condition: Asami must not be present during the discussion as it will excite the stalker. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 6x8, 208pg, b&w $12.95 PASSION VOLUME 2 GN by Shinobu Gotoh & Shok Takaku Student and teacher. Man and... man. Taboo upon taboo is what Hikaru and Shima have to overcome if they want to pursue their feelings for one another. In this final installment of the two-part "Passion" series, Hikaru and Shima's relationship takes on a more serious tone when the pair begins to see each other regularly every weekend. They agree to have this arrangement until Hikaru graduates. However, Shima eventually seems to tire of it. As Hikaru's graduation draws near, will his relationship with Shima, his teacher, end as well? MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 6x8, 216pg, b&w $12.95 WORST VOLUME 3 GNWORST VOLUME 3 GN by Hiroshi Takahashi Worst is a gang-related title that deals with teenage boys fighting their way through high school in order to gain respect. There is no room for deceit and underhanded tricks at the notorious High School "Suzuran." These young men follow a strict honor code when it comes to brawling very reminiscent of the mafia in the early days. This series is what is traditionally called a "Yankee Manga" ("Yankee" having a different meaning and pronunciation than in English), which typically involves delinquent young men and thugs like "Han Tsukishima," who is making his way threw the ranks to rule over the rest at school. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 6x8, 208pg, b&w $12.95 DIGITAL NOIXE DELETE #4 by Robert J. Walker LEVEL 2: THE UPGRADE ISSUE—Well with the Delete and her friends, Leroy and Aaron, discovering their newfound abilities, and defeating the demonic creature Virus, this issue steps it up to the next level. This “Upgrade Issue” explores a little more of Cynthia’s past and gives a close-up look at the supporting characters. It’s a reinvention of Delete, with a look back at the series’ many press notices, future spin-off characters, and an inside look at Digital Noixe and it’s future journey. So reboot your Delete collection with this Upgrade issue! FC $2.99 DIGITAL WEBBING DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #20 by Ian Ascher, Mahmud Asrar & Various All Superhero Issue! Sworn to protect and save lives, Dr. Zack Machin is plunged into a centuries-old struggle of good versus evil in his E.R., and becomes The Last Paladin! In Klik Boom (illustrated by Invincible artist Ryan Ottley), our blue boys embark on a normal life as pest exterminators. But when they’re made of one part Jello, they find life anything but normal! The Revisionist returns to face a new hero on the loose, but there’s only room for one vigilante in The Revisionist’s city. FC, 32pg $3.50 NOTHINGFACE GN by Kel Nuttall & Yildiray Cinar A troubled detective races to stop the killer haunting the prophetic dreams of his latest client. He'll push himself and his shape-shifting abilities to their limits to protect the killer’s impending victims... including the client herself. Back-up story illustrated by Postic & Marinkovich (Underworld). Cover by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night). MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ZOMBIE HIGHWAY GN by Jason Pell & Roberto Viacava Being pursued by monsters, both living and undead, four unlikely friends seek refuge on the open road. Unfortunately, there is no sanctuary when the sign reads “Zombie Highway!” For the first time, the collected issues of this humorous underground cult hit are presented in one complete volume! Cover by Nick Bradshaw (Army of Darkness). MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 DORK STORM PRESS FULL FRONTAL NERDITY ANNUAL #1 by Aaron Williams It’s the hit web-comic that brings readers the true non-lives of three (well, four if you count the webcam) gamers and their misadventures… rolling dice, slaying dragons, and being, well, nerds. Printed in “widescreen” format, this volume collects the first year (and then some!) of the funniest RPG antics this side of a Piers Anthony d20 supplement. Roll for initiative this November! b&w $2.99 PS238 #9 by Aaron Williams Tyler is the one student without super powers at ps238, so if he’s going to survive, he needs some help! That help comes to him in the form of a midnight-blue cape and cowl, originally belonging to “The Revenant!” Will Tyler make it through his first evening swinging from rooftops and perhaps even battling a little villainy for extra credit? Grab your utility belt and #2 pencils, because this is definitely going to be on the final exam! b&w $2.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY OR ELSE #1 by Kevin Huizenga It's not often that D&Q debuts a new regular comic book series, so when it happens, it's big news. Kevin Huizenga is regarded by many as being one of the most promising new talents in comics in at least a decade. He is best known for his long-running mini-comic, Supermonster, and for several outstanding short stories, including work in last year’s D&Q Showcase #1. Huizenga starts off this issue with a selection of features from Supermonster, including the breathtaking Chinese landscape story and the first appearance of Glenn Ganges. Or Else debuts this year as a new quarterly title and promises to be the best ongoing comic book series since Optic Nerve! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 6x9, 32pg, b&w $3.50 ABOVE & BELOW: TWO TALES OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER by James Sturm Before his breakthrough book, The Golem's Mighty Swing, James Sturm produced two bold, remarkable short novellas set in different periods on the American frontier. The first story, “The Revival,” is a devastating examination of religious fundamentalism at the turn of the 19th century. This is followed by “Hundreds of Feet Below Daylight,” a story of voracious greed set against the backdrop of an Idaho mining town built on the blood of massacred Chinese. Both novellas are collected together for the first time in this eighty page deluxe comic book. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ACME NOVELTY DATEBOOK HC by Chris Ware Over 10,000 copies sold of the first printing, this two-time 2004 Harvey Award winner is back again in a new, improved second printing just in time for holiday sales! A perennial Chris Ware seller. (STAR19353) HC, 6x9, 208pg, FC $39.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY SHOWCASE by Kevin Huizenga & Nicolas Robel A great companion to the new series, Or Else, offered on these pages, D&Q Showcase #1 features three stories by great new talent Kevin Huizenga, taking up half the book. (STAR19701) SC, 7x10, 100pg, FC $14.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 5 by Various This 2004 Harvey Award Winner for “Best Anthology” packs 200 pages of comics into this oversized format. The perfect item as D&Q enters its 15th year of publication. Cover by Dupuy and Berberian. (STAR20442) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 9x12, 196pg, FC $29.95 THE GOLEM'S MIGHTY SWING GN by James Sturm One of the most successful graphic novels of the past 5 years, this is an excellent companion to James Sturm's new title offered on these pages. In the 1920s a Jewish baseball team travels from town to town playing local squads. Money troubles force them to create a golem but it can't save them from hatred. Winning the game won¹t be as important to the Stars of David as surviving it. One of the best graphic novels in years. (STAR16933) SC, 7x10, 100pg, PC $16.95 THE POOR BASTARD SECOND PRINTING SC by Joe Matt Collects Joe Matt's compelling and hilarious storyline chronicling the crucial moments in his miserable life, beginning with his secret lust for his lover's best friend, and its ensuing devastating consequences. Ongoing troubles with women, an insatiable obsession with pornography... this poor bastard has serious problems! (STAR16891) SC, 176pg, b&w $16.95 DREAM CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONS THE CHANGERS PROGRESS DIARY CD by Ezra Claytan Daniels The Changers Progress Diary is a full-length Audio CD verbally chronicling the circumstances surrounding and influencing the creation of The Changers graphic novels, as told from the mouth of the author himself. From inspiration to insecurity, elation to devastation, and from the beginning to the end, The Changers Progress Diary is a unique and unprecedented step into the mind of the artist. Features over 45 minutes of original background music. 72 minute running time. MATURE AUDIENCES CD $5.95 THE CHANGERS PROGRESS DIARY BUNDLE by Ezra Claytan Daniels This limited edition bundle contains both volumes of The Changers graphic novels, The Changers Progress Dairy CD, a fold-out poster, and a track list bookmark, all wrapped in a high-quality, semi-transparent vellum sleeve. Production limited to 500 units, ships hand-numbered and signed by the author. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Bundle $21.95 DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON VOLUME 2 POCKET BOOK by Simon Furman & Guido Guidi Collecting issues #23-26 of the series that pick up where Transformers: Armada left off! Its nonstop action and adventure when the Transformers wage an all or nothing battle for control of the Earth! This series features the most popular Autobots and Decepticons in the galaxy including, Optimus Prime, Megatron, and the dreaded Unicron as well as the debut of the all-new Ominicons as they struggle to control the Energon program. And what is Ironhide’s dark secret? Fans of the Energon TV show and Transformers fans of every generation will want to find out as they brace for “Multiplicity.” SC, 5x7, 112pg, FC $10.95 TRANSFORMERS ENERGON #29 by Simon Furman & Alex Milne He’s back… and this time in three solid dimensions, packing more Energon-enhanced might than a whole army of Terrorcon clones. Yes! At last, Megatron takes center stage! Freed from within Unicron, his prison for over ten years, he’s back with a vengeance… in a new body, more powerful and deadlier than ever! And Scorponok had better watch out! Plus, more on the shocking fate of Optimus Prime! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS GENERATION ONE: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK VOLUME 2 TP by James McDonough & Adam Patyk; Art by Various Collecting issues #5-8 of the sold-out series! The latest volume of the ultimate guide to Dreamwave’s exciting new Transformers continuity provides plenty of classic Transformers favorites, plus profiles of lesser-known stars, making this the complete resource for Generation One fans! SC, 7x10, 264pg, FC $24.95 PAT LEE’S TRANSFORMERS/G.I. JOE #2 by James McDonough & Adam Patyk, & Pat Lee The secrets of G.I. Joe and Cobra’s pasts are revealed as the greatest arms race in history intensifies, blazing a path across the world. Desperate for an equalizer, the Joes raid a top-secret Cobra bunker located in the Everglades. But when Cobra’s newly hired Dreadnok biker gang intervenes, will the Joes be too late to gain the advantage and, more importantly, save their Autobot allies?! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS/G.I. JOE VOLUME 1 POCKET BOOK by John Ney Rieber & Jae Lee Collecting the smash-hit crossover of the two most beloved pop culture icons of the 80’s and today! The year is 1939 and a twisted alliance between a hate-crazed dictator and a ruthless general has left Europe in flames, in chains. The world’s only hope against the threat — the creation of an elite counterstrike force, codename: G.I. Joe. But are even the Joes tough enough to take down this evil empire when it enlists the aid of a merciless army of alien war machines known as the Decepticons? Written by acclaimed author John Ney Rieber (Captain America) with stunning artwork by Jae Lee (Inhumans) this landmark series re-imagines the classic characters that defined the concepts of 'hero' and 'villain' for generations with grit, heart, and adrenaline. Also included as a special bonus are never-before-seen characters designs, ‘behind the scenes’ material, and more! SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w $9.95 TRANSFORMERS 20TH ANNIVERSARY MEGA LITHO by Don Figueroa Celebrate the Transformers’ 20th Anniversary with the ultimate collectible! Featuring incredible art by Transformers master, Don Figueroa, this super-sized all-new lithograph features the entire cast of Transformers: Generation One. From Sideswipe to Sunstorm, from Metroplex to the Micromasters; the entire crew is here and ready for another 20 years of adventure! Litho, 24x36, FC $24.95 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE #11 by James McDonough & Adam Patyk; Art by Don Figueroa Because YOU demanded it: The return of the Dinobots! The hot-tempered cavalier Hot Rod finds himself in over his head when a mysterious group of Transformers-like warriors interferes with a standard transfer mission. What are these mysterious agents truly after, and what hope do Hot Rod and his team have of stopping them? Featuring the return of the fan-favorite Dinobots, the first-ever comic book debut of some of Generation One's most desirable characters, and much, much more! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS: THE WAR WITHIN VOLUME 3: “THE AGE OF WRATH” #3 by Simon Furman & Joe Ng The Same… But Different! All Clones are the same, right? Wrong. Desperate to uncover the secret of Megatron’s boundless army and his newfound power, the remaining rag-tag band of Autobot insurgents attempt to extract and study one Clone Warrior from the dread Aerospace Extermination Squadron. But Nightbeat, Getaway, Hosehead, Siren, Joyride and Slapdash may just have bitten off a lot more than they can chew! FC, 32pg $2.95 KILLZONE #1 by John Ney Rieber & Travel Foreman A galactic peace is shattered when the brutal Helghast mount an overwhelming assault on the colonies of the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance. But on the fallen planet Vecta, four scattered survivors of that shockwave offensive may unite to forge the key to humanity's ultimate survival — if they can survive their solitary passages through the bloody trenches and burning towers of a world become a Killzone! NOTE: This issue will ship with two covers — one CG cover and one Travel Foreman cover — in equal ratio. FC, 32pg $2.95 DRUNK DUCK COMICS THE GODS OF ARR-KELAAN VOLUME 1: GOING HOME GN by Chuck Rowles & Steve Rowles Ronson is the God of Alcohol… not that he wants to be. Follow Ronson, a mortal from Earth, as he awakens to discover the strangeness of the planet Arr-Kelaan and of his newfound abilities — and of his desperate attempts to leave it all behind and try to go home. First of two graphic novels. SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w (1 of 2) $14.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER TRADING CARDS Dynamic Forces presents the first-ever trading cards featuring the holiday classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Rudolph, the classic 1964 Rankin/Bass-produced holiday TV special featured Rudolph and his misfit buddies, and set the standard for stop- motion animation for an entire generation. Now, DF presents this special series of trading cards featuring characters, images, and settings from this holiday classic! We’ve also created special foil-stamped signature cards featuring Rudolph, Santa, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius, Sam the Snowman, and the Abominable Snowman! These cards will be randomly inserted per box, with each box featuring 2-3 signed cards! Plus, each box of trading cards features three (3) Glow-in-the-Dark Cards — total of six (6) cards per series and two (2) Sketch Cards! This inaugural series features a 72 card base set with 7 cards per pack and 36 packs per box. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to bring the joys of the Holiday’s into your home and celebrate with Rudolph and friends! (CAUT: 4) Box PI DF RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER TRADING CARD BINDERS This collector’s edition binder features 9 card pages to hold the inaugural Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer trading cards! The Special Edition Binder features an exclusive binder card, featuring the character signatures of Santa and Rudolph, not available in the Regular Edition — or anywhere else! Both are limited to initial orders! (CAUT: 4) REGULAR ED. BINDER—Binder $19.99 SPECIAL ED. BINDER—Binder $39.99 DF HELLSHOCK LITHOGRAPH As DF and Jae Lee prepare Hellshock for completion and collection in 2005, we have a special Lithograph to tide fans over! This incredible image is being re-introduced to the fans, and features an iconic image of Jae Lee’s dark creation – Hellshock! Measuring 18” x 24” and printed on high-quality archival paper, this is a piece that will be treasured for years to come! Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.95 DF ARMY OF DARKNESS/COSMIC GUARD PREVIEW BOOK A special preview flip-book from the hottest new imprint in comics: Dynamite Entertainment! We have a limited number of these special comics — featuring a preview of Army of Darkness (by writer Andy Hartnell and artist Nick Bradshaw) and Jim Starlin’s Cosmic Guard #1 — available for order! Don’t miss out on this rare glimpse into the hottest comics of 2004! FC $10.00 DF AVENGERS #1—SIGNED A brand-new Avengers #1 from Marvel, and Dynamic Forces has the exclusive signed editions from creators David Finch and Brian Michael Bendis! Finch signs his own limited cover, while writer Brian Michael Bendis signs a special variant for this new #1! Each signed copy is hand-numbered and features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! 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Writer Joss Whedon and artist John Cassaday are creating new classic X-Men tales, and we’re presenting another exclusive signed edition of this historic run! Each signed copy is hand-numbered and features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Joe Casey! A brand-new Avengers series from Marvel and writer Joe Casey — who signs this debut edition exclusively for Dynamic Forces! Each signed copy is hand-numbered and features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo- Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #13—SIGNED Signed by returning artist Adam Kubert! Artist Adam Kubert returns to the Ultimate Marvel Universe and their version of Marvel’s First Family! Plus, he’s agreed to sign a limited number of lucky #13’s for Dynamic Forces! Each signed copy is hand-numbered and features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF MARVEL TEAM-UP #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Robert Kirkman! A brand-new Marvel Team-Up series debuts, featuring the biggest and the best from the Mighty Marvel Universe! All thanks to red-hot writer Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible), who signs this first issue exclusively for Dynamic Forces! Each signed copy is hand-numbered and features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF TOMB RAIDER: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE #1—FOIL COVER EDITION Who says you don’t get any second chances in life! We’re making this Exclusive Foil Edition of Joyce Chin’s beautiful cover to the DF Exclusive comic, Tomb Raider: Sphere of Influence, available while supplies last! Each copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 DF JLA: CLASSIFIED #1—SIGNED Signed by painter Ed McGuiness! Superman/Batman artist Ed McGuiness takes on the entire JLA in this brand new one-shot written by Grant Morrison, and available here signed by McGuiness himself! Also available as a Deluxe Signed & Re-Marked comic, offering a Superman head sketch! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—FC $19.99 RE-MARKED—FC $89.99 DF DETECTIVE COMICS #800—SIGNED Signed by artist Pete Woods! The historical 800th issue of Detective Comics is available here in both Signed and Signed/Re-Marked comics (with a Batman head sketch), courtesy of DF and artist Pete Woods! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—FC $19.99 SIGNED/RE-MARKED—FC $89.99 DF SPACE GHOST #1—SIGNED Signed by painter Alex Ross! The classic icon of ’60s animation gets a serious new look — and a serious new first issue! — by writer Joe Kelly, who signs this comic for Dynamic Forces! Plus, Alex Ross creates the definitive Space Ghost with his fully- painted covers to this series, and also signs this new #1 for Dynamic Forces! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) ROSS-SIGNED—FC $19.99 KELLY-SIGNED—FC $19.99 DF GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH #2—SIGNED Signed by writer Geoff Johns! The rebirth and return of Hal Jordan continues, and DF is offering special signed copies of Green Lantern: Rebirth #2 featuring the signature of writer Geoff Johns! Also available signed by artist Ethan Van Sciver! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) JOHNS-SIGNED—FC $19.99 VAN SCIVER-SIGNED—FC $19.99 DF G.I. JOE/TRANSFORMERS RARE FOIL #1 The DF Exclusive cover to the brand-new G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers mini-series by artist Nick Bradshaw (Army of Darkness) is now available as a limited foil cover edition! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! FC $14.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF DREADSTAR VOLUME 1 by Jim Starlin Jim Starlin’s classic Dreadstar is finally available in a trade paperback collection, featuring the first six issues of the series! Or choose the Deluxe Hardcover edition collecting the first 12 issues! Over 20 years in the making and close to 200 pages of story, art and more! SC, 7x10, FC $19.95 HC, 7x10, FC $69.99 O/A DFE TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON #25—FOIL COVER EDITION This landmark 25th issue features a DF exclusive cover by artist Joe Ng! Each copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! FC, 32pg $14.99 O/A DF TRANSFORMERS: MICRO-MASTERS #1 EXCLUSIVE FOIL COVER The brand-new Micro-Masters series from Dreamwave featuring the Transformers is also available as a DF Exclusive Foil Edition! Each copy features a Certificate of Authenticity, and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! FC $14.99 *********************** EDO PUBLICATIONS CHUBBY #1 by Kazuhisa Shiromi, Penguindo, & Shiroi Gunpan SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 76pg $11.99 EIGHTH DAY ENTERTAINMENT AWAKENINGS #3 by Eric Hobbs, Gabe Pena & Le Beau Underwood Things heat up in the latest issue of this critically acclaimed series. Spencer wakes to find evidence planted in his home as it appears that serial killer Ray O’Connell returned to New York with one thing in mind — framing the man who forced him out of the city. But how will Spencer explain himself when his blood is found under the fingernails of O’Connell’s latest victim? Is it possible that the killer is closer to home than we initially thought? MATURE AUDIENCES b&w, 24pg (3 of 6) $2.99 EIGOMANGA MONKEY TALE: HELLO AGAIN VOLUME 1 TP by “New Viz” Myoung Collecting issues #1- 3 of the Monkey Tale manga series, about an American teenager discovering that he’s the missing piece and reincarnation of a living weapon created to prevent the rise of an ancient demon warlord. In order to follow his fate he must take responsibility for crimes caused by his past life. SC, 5x8, 120pg, b&w $9.99 EPOCH MONKEY AND THE MOON PATROL #1 by Rick Lundeen Celebrating Epoch’s tenth anniversary, we visit Earth’s first, best defense, featuring the silent simian and his lunar band! b&w, 24pg $3.95 ETERNAL ENTERTAINMENT EVIL ERNIE SIGNED & NUMBERED FULL COLOR PRINT by Greg Capullo Creator Brian Pulido has returned from Germany with a rare collector’s item: the Evil Ernie Full-Color Print, featuring spooktacular artwork by Greg Capullo (The Creech). Previously unavailable in the U.S., each print comes signed and numbered by Brian Pulido, and is bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Strictly limited to 100 numbered prints. Print, 7x10, FC $15.00 LADY DEATH IN LINGERIE #1—LEATHER PREMIUM EDITION CREATOR FILE COPY by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Creator Brian Pulido unlocks his personal vault to reveal a unique collector’s item: The Lady Death in Lingerie #1—Leather Premium Edition Creator File Copy! A file copy is a comic personally collected by the title’s creator, these copies come signed-and- numbered by Pulido. Each also comes bagged and boarded, along with a killer custom Certificate of Authenticity. Strictly limited to 100 numbered copies! (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $50.00 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS Books & Graphic Novels KRAZY & IGNATZ 1933-1934: NECROMANCY BY THE BLUE BEAN BUSH TP Edited by Bill Blackbeard & Derya Ataker This is the fifth in a series reprinting George Herriman’s early 20th Century comic strip masterpiece. 1933-1934 (the last of the black-and-white Sundays) is a notably elusive era in Kat history, with only a tiny handful of the Sundays ever having been reprinted anywhere, so this volume will contain mostly strips that are new to even the most diligent Kat kollectors. Most of these strips have not seen print since originally running in Hearst newspapers over 70 years ago. Krazy & Ignatz 1933-1934 will be a hot-baked brickbat of a volume, a-dance with nearly two full years of the Sunday Krazy Kat (Herriman did not use color until 1935), snug between multiple pages of Herriman extras, not the least of which include an introduction by editor Bill Blackbeard, a new “DeBaffler” page, another extensive sequence of dailies, and a stunning layout, front, back, and throughout, by the inimitable Chris Ware! SC, 9x12, 120pg, b&w $14.95 KING COLLECTED EDITION GN by Ho Che Anderson This groundbreaking body of comics journalism collects for the first time Anderson’s entire biography of the renowned civil rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Over a decade in the making, the saga has been praised for its vivid recreation of one of the most tumultuous periods in U.S. history and for its accuracy in depicting the personal and public lives of King, from his birth to his assassination. King probes the life story of one of America’s greatest public figures with an unflinchingly critical eye, casting King as an ambitious, dichotomous figure deserving of his place in history, but not above moral sacrifice to get there. Anderson’s expressionistic visual style is wrought with dramatic energy; panels evoke a painterly attention to detail but juxtapose with one another in such a way as to propel King’s story with cinematic momentum. This is a respectful, unsparing, truthful biography of a man and his times that captures the moral and political gravitas of the cause as well as its human dimension. In time for the holidays and African-American History Month. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 8x11, 240pg, FC $22.95 WHAT’RE YOU LOOKIN’ AT? SC by Johnny Ryan The book includes several stories featuring Johnny Ryan’s signature creation, Loady McGee (and straight-man Synus O’Gynus), a misanthropic, acne-scarred hustler who finds himself in scams that would make Wimpy proud, and responds to almost everything with an endless stream of wisecracks, puns, and X-rated double-entendres. Loady’s ridiculous crackpot schemes serve as perfect comic set-ups, and Ryan’s art is crammed with visual gags and existential asides that bring to mind the great Will Elder (MAD Magazine). Needless to say, this is definitely not politically-correct stuff, nor is it for children. Ryan’s in-your-face humor spares no prisoners, as these stories indicate: “Hipler,” a riotous satire of our ‘extreme makeover’ era and celebrity culture; “Ku Klux Kuties,” which tests just how far the usual doe-eyed visual tropes can be taken and still make you go, Awwww; and Ryan’s most infamous strip to-date, “The Gaytriot,” which caused a PC-stir when it was included in The Comics Journal’s otherwise-sincere and serious “Cartoonists on Patriotism” volume in 2002. Find out why Johnny Ryan is the most acclaimed (and controversial) humor cartoonist to burst onto the comic scene since Peter Bagge (HATE). MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $16.95 HANGING OUT WITH THE DREAM KING LIMITED SIGNED HC Edited by Joe McCabe This version of the Neil Gaiman-authorized book is limited to 1,000 signed copies, with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. The most intimate look yet into the life and mind of the best-selling author and creator of The Sandman, Hanging Out With The Dream King features interviews with over two-dozen creators, who share their thoughts on working with Gaiman, presenting a unique mosaic portrait of the writer whose name has become synonymous with modern fantasy. Included are comprehensive interviews with all of the major Sandman artists, as well as rare and exclusive interviews with Sandman co-creators Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Illustrated with many unpublished photos and comic pages, this is the book Gaiman’s fans have been waiting for. Introductions by Tori Amos and Neil Gaiman. (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 280pg, PC $39.95 Comics & Magazines THE MYSTERY OF WOLVERINE WOO-BAIT by Joe Coleman An amazing one-shot comic by the legendary Joe Coleman! Originally published in 1982 in an ultra-limited self-published edition, this new edition also includes the ultra-rare six- page short story, “Highay,” which was not included in the original edition! Together, the two stories represent the only full-length comic of Coleman’s career (having since gone on to fame and fortune as a painter, much like Robert Williams did after Coochy Cooty Men’s Comix). “The Mystery of Wolverine Woo-Bait” is one of the greatest post- underground comics of all time, and rewards with multiple re-readings. Like a painted glass that’s splintered into a million different pieces, the mystery is a complex story with things happening simultaneously and characters appearing and reappearing in different time periods or contexts than one would expect. Throughout it all, each page is intricately crafted as a seductive and single unit, making this an incredible art object as well as a brilliant comic book. MATURE AUDIENCES b&w, 40pg $4.95 HOLY MOLY by Leah Hayes Written and illustrated almost entirely during classtime over several years, Holy Moly is a baffling example of how profoundly interesting drawing, instead of paying attention, can be. Often this behavior is misunderstood; one might be mistakenly called such names as, ‘flaky,’ ‘jerknut,’ or ‘a youth.’ Luckily, you are not really listening anyway. Leah Hayes is an illustrator and musician. She has worked for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and various music magazines. She draws pictures during the day, and plays music by night. She has also been yelled at her whole life for doodling during class, for which she is very grateful MATURE AUDIENCES b&w, 40pg $4.95 BELLY BUTTON #2 by Sophie In the second issue of this critically acclaimed (including a major New York Times feature!), Harvey Award-winning “Best New Series,” Sophie spotlights herself again in a series of autobiographical vignettes that find her moving from Paris to Berkeley, not to mention falling in love! Plus, more Zozo and Zaza, Sally La Frite, and Eddy Bear (he still don’t care!)! Co-published with Oog and Blik of the Netherlands, this book is so good we needed publishers on two continents to do it! MATURE AUDIENCES PC, 32pg $4.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #12 by Los Bros Hernandez Without a doubt, Los Bros Hernandez’ comics are (partially, at least) responsible for keeping comics literate, interesting, and beautiful. This handsome new issue is no exception. This time around from Gilbert: his “Julio’s Day” story continues when Julio’s brother, Benjamin, returns from fighting the Japanese in the Philippines — with a Japanese wife!; another installment of Motivational Speaker Mark’s troubles with his ex- wife; and the revelation of a mysterious sea monster’s history. Jaime starts a new seven- issue series documenting a week in the life of Hopey Glass, and gives us another great Ray story. Viva Los Bros! Cardstock covers. MATURE AUDIENCES b&w, 32pg $4.50 STAR OF THE MONTH MIRROR, WINDOW: AN ARTBABE COLLECTION—SECOND PRINTING by Jessica Abel This is the second printing of the first book from one of the most exciting cartoonists to hit the scene in the ’90s. Collecting the first four issues of her Artbabe series from Fantagraphics and more, Mirror, Window collects several short stories focusing on the infinite ways that regret, insecurity and euphoria manifest in relationships. (STAR11653) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 **************** THE COMPLETE CRUMB COMICS SC’S—NEW PRINTINGS by R. Crumb Back in print after being sold out! The years 1968 and 1969 saw an explosion of comix from R. Crumb, all collected here in the fifth volume. Mr. Natural, Angelfood McSpade, and Fritz the Cat — plus the complete Snatch #1 and #2! And in Volume 6, the notorious teen-sex story, Joe Blow, and other hits from 1969 and 1970 await you, plus the complete reprinting of Crumb’s seminal ’60s work. MATURE AUDIENCES VOL. 5—SC, 8x11, 144pg, PC $18.95 VOL. 6—SC, 8x11, 144pg, PC $18.95 R. CRUMB’S ID #1-2 PACK by Robert Crumb Special Pack Price! This pack of dirty, socially irresponsible comics contains 64 pages of illustrations and sex fantasies culled directly from Crumb’s most private sketchbooks (including some full stories), selected to bring you the raunchiest work possible! This is the Crumb you would never show your mother! MATURE AUDIENCES Pack (x2), b&w $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE WALDO SET by Kim Deitch With a frenzied Candyland style, underground master Kim Deitch brings us along on a spectacular trip through these two classic books. Kim Deitch’s own mascot/bete noire is featured in these two handsome paperback editions. All Waldo Comics reprints several obscure Waldo classics, plus his triumphant ’80s return in the pages of RAW and Weirdo. A Shroud for Waldo collects the sacrilegious weekly strip Deitch did for the L.A. Reader in 1990. Pack (x2), b&w $14.95 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH ARTBABE SOUNDTRACK: SHORT STORIES 1990-1996 TP by Jessica Abel Soundtrack collects the best of Jessica Abel’s self-published Artbabe series, one of the most exciting comic books to emerge in the late-1990s. Though little-seen by her fans, it was this self-published series that led to an offer from Fantagraphics and her current success, and this volume presents the best of these five comic books, as well as other short strips. (STAR13749) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 120pg, b&w $12.95 BLACKMARK GN by Gil Kane In 1974, Gil Kane created Blackmark as a paperback series for Bantam Books as his attempt to go ‘independent’ and create a series which he would own and whose creative direction he could control. The first volume of this sword & sorcery/heroic fantasy narrative, designed and published in the paperback format, has been out of print for over 25 years, and the completed second volume was never published. Fantagraphics Books is proud to collect both volumes in a single trade book format, larger than the original paperback size to better showcase Kane’s elegant art. (STAR15271) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x11, 180pg, b&w $16.95 NO MORE SHAVES SC by David Greenberger & Various The Duplex Planet features stories and conversations that David Greenberger had with the residents of the Duplex Nursing Home in Boston, where he worked in the late-1970s and ’80s. Greenberger presents the beauty and comical wisdom of the often-bizarre and occasionally poignant things said by his elderly friends. No More Shaves presents these stories in comics format, as interpreted by many of today’s best cartoonists, including Dave Cooper, Jason Lutes, Rick Altergott, Doug Allen, Daniel Clowes, JR Williams, Ron Rege, Dame Darcy, and more. (STAR17890) SC, 6x8, 144pg, b&w $18.95 Eros Comix The following are adult-themed items. Please see our supplementary publication, Previews ADULT, for more information. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. BARBARIENNE #10 by Martin Lock & Paul Naring ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 DILDO #7 by Various ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 HEAD #5-8 PACK by Various ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4), b&w $14.00 OFFERED AGAGIN O/A HOT MOMS #1—SECOND PRINTING by Rebecca ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY KING-SIZED SPECIAL—SECOND PRINTING by Rebecca ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A HUMMERS GN by Scorpio ADULT MATERIAL SC, 96pg, b&w $14.95 O/A LAQUE NOIR by Marcel De Jong ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 ******************* MANGA CALIENTE #3 by NoNo ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 MEGAMANGA #19: BEST OF THE NEW BONDAGE FAIRIES VOLUME 2 TP by KONDOM ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 140pg, b&w $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ORIENT SEXPRESS #1-4 PACK by Tayyar Ozkan ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4), b&w $14.00 ************************ REAR ENTRY #8 by Marcel DeJong ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A REAR ENTRY #1—SECOND PRINTING by Various ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 O/A REAR ENTRY #2—SECOND PRINTING by Various ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 ************************* SPUNKY KNIGHT EXTREME #4 by Youhei Kozou ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 TEENS AT PLAY HOLIDAY SPECIAL by Rebecca ADULT MATERIAL FC, 24pg $4.95 TRANNIE TRISH & HONEY #1 by Christian Zanier ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #1 (Jan042449) b&w, 24pg $3.50 FORCEWËRKS PRODUCTIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A B.A.B.E. FORCE: BACK TO SCHOOL #1 Ever wondered what’s really in your favorite diet soft drink? B.A.B.E. Force must answer that question as they try to stop an evil corporation from enslaving the most valued demographic group of all — teenagers — with mind-controlling soda pop! Comedy ensues as these elite espionage agents try to blend in as average high school students. What do Chaos Cola, a clown, and teen angst have in common? This issue also includes a special pin-up by a superstar artist of one of the year’s most anticipated and best-selling comics. Missing it will be a total in-justice and something you will surely want to avenge...! b&w, 24pg $2.50 ********************** FUNCORE COMICS MACHINE UNDERWORLD #2 by Juan Carlos Ramos & Roman C. Pineda In New Terra City-1, a known terrorist faction, the Resistance Strain, is on their first mission going head to head against Demonika and Shurikan, two of the most dangerous assassins of the Machine Underworld army. Meanwhile, the governor offers a new proposal for the city's security and Anataise gets unexpected company. Can the Resistance Strain hold their own against Machine Underworld? And will the Governor’s proposal be accepted by the New Terra citizens? This issue includes a free, full-color, double-sided splash page poster featuring the Hel-Unit & Shinoden on one side, plus early sketches of Demonika and Hel-Unit on the opposite side! FC, 32pg $2.99 FUNNYPAGES PRESS BOYROBO #1 by Rob Corley The latest addition to the Funnypages Press line-up of comic books to inspire the kid in all of us! A robot boy is created when a scientist accidentally exposes his expectant wife to a secret tranforming ray. BoyRobo #1, created by longtime Disney animator/artist Rob Corley, includes a 6-page story along with story synopsis, character designs/descriptions, early BoyRobo concept drawings, and a cool sketch by Francisco Herrera! As an added bonus, there’s also a 9-page story included on the opposite side: Tomo #1, written by Andrew Simmons with art by Disney animator John Hurst. Tomo also includes a story synopsis and cool characters designs/descriptions. b&w, 24pg $2.95 GEEKPUNK HERO HAPPY HOUR #6 by Dan Taylor & Chris Fason Tragedy strikes the heroes of the Hideout Bar & Grill when one their own falls while defending First City from an all-out villain assault. Kingfish has died in the line of duty. Now, the heroes must come to terms with the loss of a friend — none more so than Guppy, sidekick to the fallen Kingfish. b&w, 32pg $3.00 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING Disney Comics MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL by Various Adaptation of Disney’s Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas, a direct-to-video November release starring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy! Mickey Mouse narrates and stars in this selection of short Holiday stories, also featuring Donald, Daisy, Minnie, Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Pluto, Goofy and his son Max, and of course, Santa, his elves, and the reindeer! Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 32pg, FC $3.95 WALT DISNEY’S CHRISTMAS PARADE #2 by Various A holiday special featuring Mickey, Donald, and other popular Disney characters! Carl Barks’ classic Holiday tale from the original Christmas Parade #2, “You Can’t Guess,” is the featured story in this year’s Yuletide offering from Gemstone. A new cover from Europe graces the front of the book, while a Don Rosa Christmas pin-up is featured on the back cover. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, FC $8.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WALT DISNEY’S CHRISTMAS PARADE #1 by Various The wraparound cover is a recreation of Walt Kelly's original Christmas Parade #1 cover, restored by Rick Keene. The interior consists of three vintage stories, Donald Duck in Carl Barks' "Letter From Santa," a Chip 'N' Dale Christmas tale, and Mickey Mouse in "Minnie's Christmas Tree"; along with three new European Holiday stories. Prestige Format. (STAR20192) FC $8.95 *********************** DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 9 by Various Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald in “Last of the Blackducks,” in which he embarks on a treasure hunt with the ghost of his grand-grand-grand-uncle — a pirate!; Then Mickey stars in “Just Be Nice,” which pits him again against the three mad scientists, Ecks, Doublex, and Triplex; and lastly, Uncle Scrooge stars in “Right to the Source,” which takes him, Donald and Gyro to Egypt in search of ancient treasure. SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC $7.95 DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #322 by Various In this issue: “Wintertime Wager,” a classic Carl Barks 10-pager (his first story starring Gladstone Gander), is featured, along with a Mickey Mouse adventure, “Uncle Elvis’ Ranch,” written by Donald D. Markstein; and a Dutch Donald Duck story, “Big Brain Blowout!” A nice Christmas-themed cover by Daniel Branca wraps the issue! FC, 32pg $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #271 by Various A vintage Mickey Mouse Christmas story by Gil Turner entitled, appropriately enough, “Christmas Story,” leads off this issue, followed by “Food Fight,” a Donald tale written by Michael T. Gilbert. Then Mickey, starring along with Doc Static, completes the issue with “The Santa Skeptic,” written by Byron Erickson. FC, 32pg $2.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #336 by Various Carl Barks’ classic Christmas story, “Christmas For Shacktown,” leads off this issue! A modern Scrooge Holiday tale, “Christmas Magic,” wraps the issue, with a Scrooge adventure, “The Egyptian Prince’s Secret” and the Pat and Shelly Block-written Grandma Duck story, “She Can Feel it in Her Bones,” completing the issue. Cover by Daniel Branca. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 WALT DISNEY’S COMICS & STORIES #651 by Various This issue sports a new Christmas cover by William Van Horn, along with a vintage Van Horn Donald Duck adventure, “Just a Humble, Bumbling Duck!” Also featured is “Daredevil Delivery” by Daan Jippes, and “Bogus Badger” by Pat and Shelly Block, along Mickey, Li’l Bad Wolf, Horace, and Pluto stories. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 Overstreet Publications OVERSTREET’S COMIC PRICE REVIEW #15 In addition to following in his father’s footsteps as an artist, John Romita, Jr. also put his own definitive stamp on Spider-Man. Get a great checklist of JR JR’s Spider-Man work and more in this issue! This issue also features the new DC series The Monolith, and Ten To Watch, Market Reports, Sales of Certified Comics and Magazines, Character Toys and all the usual departments in Overstreet’s Comic Price Review, your monthly source for Overstreet pricing in the high-grade 9.4-10.0 categories. Spider-Man cover by John Romita, Jr. & John Romita, Sr.; Monolith cover by Phil Winslade. SPIDER-MAN COVER—Magazine, 60 pages, B&W $6.25 MONOLITH COVER—Magazine, 60 pages, B&W $6.25 STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 Now featuring six pricing columns! Includes columns for VG 4.0 and VF.NM 9.0 to the book making it even more comprehensive! DONALD DUCK SC (DEC032454) $25.00 DONALD DUCK HC (DEC032453) $32.00 SHAZAM SC (DEC032456) $25.00 SHAZAM HC (DEC032455) $32.00 THE BIG BIG OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 This extra-large version features stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. Contains only the pricing, top ten charts and selected glossary matter. (JAN042460) SC, 8x11, b&w $37.00 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK GRADING GUIDE––NEW EDITION by Robert M. Overstreet & Arnold T. Blumberg Understand grading, explore the concerns surrounding restoration, and see beautifully detailed examples of each type of defect and books in every grade. This book is a "how to" symposium for those new to grading and as a thorough, handy reference. (STAR17465) SC $24.00 HAKE’S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS?5TH EDITION The “Definitive Visual Guide & Checklist” returns with its brand new fifth edition! Hake’s Price Guide To Character Toys is the standard by which other toy guides are measured… and it’s the only one with every item pictured! Find out with this amazing volume! More than 14,000 items! More than 42,000 prices listed! Every item is pictured! More than 1,100 pages! All-new color section! Expanded and updated listings! 360 unique categories! Checklist feature! It’s all in here! New, expanded and updated listings! (MAR042596) SC $35.00 ************************ GEN: ERIC PUBLISHING LACKLUSTER WORLD #1 by Eric Adams Lackluster World is a humorous and somewhat disturbing dark satire about newspaper journalist and albino, Fahrenheit Monahan. At his own birthday party, his aggressively fundamentalist brother and sister, Kelvin and Celsius, thrust him past his limits of social tolerance. Consequently, Fahrenheit no longer has patience for the lackluster world he lives in and devises a plan to change it... before it changes him. b&w, 28pg $3.95 GEOFFREY’S COMICS THE FANTASTIC AND PRACTICALLY TRUE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN GREEDY #1 by Geoffrey Patterson & Acee Cruz See the Captain’s first adventure; check out his origin, and time travel with him back to the 1930s. All by the gang at Geoffrey's Comics in celebration of their 25th year in the comic book business. 48 pages of buffoonish adventures with the Avaricious Avenger… the Parsimonious Plunderer of the Perverse… the Hapless Hero of the Helpless! Don't miss the chance to see something a little bit different in a comic book hero. PLUS: pinups by Brian Michael Bendis, Sergio Aragones, Erik Larsen, Paul Smith, Andy Park, Danny Miki, Humberto Ramos, Tim Sale, Garth Ennis(!?), and even Geoff Johns! Ships with a variant cover in 50/50 ratio. MATURE AUDIENCES 48pgs, B&W $2.95 THE BEST OF COMICS BOOK GEEKS VOLUMES 1 & 2 DVDS If you love Comics, these DVDs are for you! Volume 1 features Captain Greedy and Wonder Boy’s zany interviews with writers, artists, producers, fans, collectors, and more! Also: The Captain's comic book wedding, comic book house, and interviews on such TV shows as Sci-Fi Buzz and USA’s Man Made Movie! PLUS: Mr T's Personal appearance at Geoffrey's Comics, the Gay Superhero, Free Comic Book Day, the Giant Trivia Contest, and much more! Volume 2 features Wonder Boy’s heartbreaking experiences in the making and selling of his own comic book; Josh “Swamp Thing” Dysart reveals what (or whom) he spent his first comic paycheck; the Geeks go to the Movies — see the movies and the fantastic clips that illustrate the very best and worst in the history of the comic book movie; plus much, much more! VOL. 1—DVD $14.95 VOL. 2—DVD $14.95 GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE’S WORLD #16 by Paige Braddock A disharmonic convergence of estrogen energy gets the water quite muddied up in Jane’s World! Missed connections, past lives and misdirected affections make a road trip to the desert quite interesting. Jane is forced to look at bad patterns in her dating past. Also, a shadowy character from Chelle’s past intersects this little excursion, giving readers a glimpse of Chelle’s mysterious former life. All this is, of course, before Talia’s recently dumped boyfriend shows up to crash the slumber party and try to win Talia back! b&w, 56pg $5.95 GOOD INTENTIONS PAVING COMPANY CANDYAPPLEBLACK #6 by St. Claire, Toledo, & Deering “The Heart's Filthy Lesson”—In a dream, we learn the bedtime story that little Susanne was told long ago about the mysterious baby angel found in Heaven after a storm; Jules crosses over, finally giving his father a taste of his own medicine; and Marlowe shows up at the chapel for a midnight date. Cover by Marc Sasso. MATURE AUDIENCES b&w, 24pg (6 of 7) $3.50 HEAVY METAL ANITA BOMBA BY CROMWELL AND GRATIEN #4 HC Everything’s gone to heck! The mentor, possessed by the paper monster has become the Chancellor of the Kaiser, and Sig 14 has fallen into the hands of a robot hunter! Anita, for her part, has set out for space where cosmic poachers, spatial duels, kidnapped princesses and pharaoh’s rewards should keep her going in thrills for some time to come. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES HC, 44pg, FC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANITA BOMBA VOLUMES 1 & 2 GNS Anita, virtuoso of the hold-up, teams up with SIO 14 — a psychopathic robot — to prepare a job. But the constant mood swings of her new accomplice in crime, as well as Lieutenant Botttle’s interference, make this job particularly complex! MATURE AUDIENCES VOLUME 1—HC, 44pg, FC $12.95 VOLUME 2—HC, 44pg, FC $12.95 ************************** HEAVY METAL JANUARY 2005 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe’s greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! MATURE AUDIENCES Magazine $5.99 HEROIC PUBLISHING FLARE #2 by Wilson Hill, Gordon Purcell & Terry Pallot. In her second all-new, full-color issue, Flare meets her latest nemesis, the wondrously wicked Whipperette; a red-haired, green-eyed, whip-wielding Argentinean beauty who’s been hired to put a hit on our glittering heroine! But get ready for a startling final panel, because that’s not the real reason the winsome Whipperette is here! Also in this issue, Flare’s electric little sister, Sparkplug, single-handedly takes on the menace of Professor Muerte and Terror Inc. in a back-up story by Steve Perrin and Wilson Hill, with artwork by Henry Martinez! FC, 32pg $2.99 HIGHWATER BOOKS IMPERIAL #1 by Jordan Crane With Imperial, Highwater Books cartoonist and multiple Eisner-nominee Jordan Crane debuts his first solo comic book series; a quarterly collection of short stories that will be self-contained with no cliffhangers and no abandoned experiments. Expect more of Jordan’s hauntingly poetic drawing, heart-wrenching humor and impeccable design that have been lauded by Print Magazine, Flaunt Magazine, and the Village Voice. MATURE AUDIENCES PC $3.50 HK COMICS LIMITED CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 9 GN by Wang Du Lu & Andy Seto The city of Xin Jiang becomes an important military base due to its location when foreigners invade China. Under the order of the emperor, Sir Te leads the royal army to Xin Jiang to defend the city, retaining Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien to work for the government, where they become famous for their kung fu abilities. But when the royal army is defeated several times by the foreign invaders, Jen Yu proposes a plan to her father, Governor Yu: She suggests summoning the bandit “Dark Cloud” Lo and demanding that he surrender and fight for the government! Jen Yu hopes that Lo can have a successful career by working for the government, and that they can be together... SC, 7x10, 128 p. FC $13.95 HOARSE AND BUGGY PRODUCTIONS WESTERN TALES OF TERROR #1 by Steve Niles, Dan Taylor, & Various Six tales of horror set in the Old West, by some of the best and brightest in the industry today! Featuring Part 1 of “Phineas’ Gold” by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Porter McDonald, and Scott Keating; an original Steve Niles story illustrated by Nick Stakal (Hyde); a Hector Plasm adventure (as seen in Invincible) by Benito Cereno and Nate Bellegarde; Dan Taylor and Chuck BB’s tale of gunslinging arrogance; as well as a story by newcomers Jay Busbee and Jared Bivens. All this, plus an additional story by publisher Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Scott Keating! Full-color cover by Tony Moore. MATURE AUDIENCES b&w, 40pg $3.50 iBOOKS THE LAST HEROES GN by Steven Grant & Gil Kane A graphic novel event! For the first time anywhere, this gripping story (originally released by Malibu Comics as Edge) is presented in its entirety — including the never- before-published fourth issue! Change the world: this is the mission of The Last Heroes. They were ordinary men and woman until Prof. James Carnell recruited them to test a process that would jumpstart human evolution and unlock their unique potential. But now Carnell is dead, and someone is stalking the Last Heroes — a man wracked by conscience and guilt, with his own secrets, who believes they must be stopped… RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #6 (JUN042605) HC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $18.95 R. CRUMB’S KAFKA GN by Robert Crumb with David Zane Mairowitz Part illustrated biography, part comics adaptation, this collection examines famed writer Franz Kafka and his works in a way no bland textbook ever could! And Crumb’s illustrations add a new dimension to the already idiosyncratic world of Kafka. Includes adaptations of “The Judgment,” “The Trial,” and “The Metamorphosis.” (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 6x9, 176pg, b&w $12.95 I-BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS VOLUME 5: THE WINTER BOOK TP by Mark Oakley The Fifth collected volume of the fantasy adventure series, Thieves & Kings! Without anywhere to call home, Rubel and Heath must survive a harsh winter season in Oceansend. With the Prince’s army and the assassins of the Queen Witch hounding their steps, the young pair must make new friends and use magic, thievery and ingenuity to forge a place for themselves in the great city. SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $16.95 ICARUS PUBLISHING BLUE EYES TP by Tohru Nishimaki SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL From Previews Vol. XIV #4 (MAR042656) SC, 7x10, 170pg, b&w $19.95 IDW PUBLISHING 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: BLOODSUCKER TALES #2 Steve Niles, Matt Fraction (w); Ben Templesmith, Kody Chamberlin (a) Matt Fraction and Ben Templesmith continue the story of “Juarez, or Lex Nova and the Case of the 400 Dead Mexican Girls,”—by turns hilarious and horrifying—in the second issue of IDW’s ongoing exploration of the rich fictional universe Steve Niles has created. Niles, teamed with Kody Chamberlin, weighs in with more explosive vampire action of his own in part 2 of “Dead Billy Dead.” 32pg, FC $3.99 CSI: DOMINOS #4 (OF 5) Kris Oprisko (w); Gabriel Rodriguez, Steven Perkins (a) A bloody mob killing has started a long chain of murder, and all the clues lead Gil Grissom and his team to a plastic surgery clinic. Pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place—but will knowing why the killer is stacking up the victims help the CSI team stop him? TV’s #1 dramatic series reaches its 100th episode this fall—expect promotion to be everywhere! 32pg, FC $3.99 SILENT HILL: AMONG THE DAMNED Scott Ciencin (w); Shaun Thomas (a) In a gripping tale of bone-chilling horror, writer Scott Ciencin (Silent Hill: Dying Inside) follows a young soldier suffering from survivor’s guilt into the darkened confines of Silent Hill. There, he will meet a doomed soul that will change his life forever… or end it. IDW’s Silent Hill miniseries sold out immediately, and the game has sold four million units worldwide. 48pg, FC $7.49 ISBN: 1-932382-58-5 LURKERS #2 (OF 4) Steve Niles (w); Hector S. Casanova (a) Someone’s got a bad habit of chewing on dead bodies, and L.A. Detective Jack Dietz wants to find out who it is. He’d also like to survive the night, and he’d like his marriage to survive his job. He’s about to learn that we don’t always get what we want. Meeednight Pulps continues with this terrifying tale of urban noir. 32pg, FC $3.99 METAL GEAR SOLID #3 Kris Oprisko (w); Ashley Wood (a) Solid Snake delves deeper into terrorist-held Shadow Moses Island in a desperate attempt to avert nuclear disaster. This time, he must face his most fearsome adversary yet… the deadly gunslinger known as Revolver Ocelot. Based on the smash-hit Konami video game, with fourteen million units sold around the world. 32pg, FC $3.99 OLYMPUS HEIGHTS #5 (OF 5) Kevin Munroe (w&a) The ageless struggle between the gods of Mount Olympus and Hades takes center stage—and that stage is the small town of Olympus Heights, Indiana. If Oliver Dobbs had known what fireworks he would set off in his home town, he probably would have just stayed in bed. Will he survive to see another day? Better question—will anyone? Olympus Heights rockets to its conclusion in this action-filled issue! 32pg, FC $3.99 SECRET SKULL #4 (OF 4) Steve Niles (w); Chuck BB (a) Cops hate what the Skull does—no one likes to find bodies on their beat—but they sometimes can’t help admiring his choice of victims. The Secret Skull preys on the worst of the worst, and when he’s on the case no evildoer is safe from his brand of justice! Steve Niles and Chuck BB bring his first adventure to an astounding finish in this first Meeednight Pulps release. $3.99 FC 32 pages CVO: COVERT VAMPIRIC OPERATIONS—ROGUE STATE #1 (OF 5) Jeff Mariotte (w); Antonio Vazquez (a) When a mole in CVO exposes the whole organization to danger, things look bad for America’s first line of supernatural defense against growing global threats. With fellow agents being killed all around them, the vampire spies of CVO may find themselves out in the cold. A fast-paced combination of horror and espionage, CVO is already in development by Konami as a major video game. $3.99 FC 32 pages LORE TPB Ashley Wood and T.P. Louise (w); Ashley Wood (a) Collecting the first three volumes of Ashley Wood’s masterpiece of mythology gone wild, the Lore trade paperback presents the story of Jennifer Bradley. Thrust into a world where beasts of legend are made flesh, Bradley must unravel the story of her father’s mysterious death before humankind is wiped out forever. $19.99 FC 148 pages ISBN: 1-932328-37-2 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RETURN TO BARROW TPB & HC Steve Niles (w); Ben Templesmith (a) 30 Days of Night was one of the undisputed success stories of modern comics, spawning a bestselling trade paperback, a major motion picture deal, and the attention of thousands of fans longing for an innovative tale of terror. Now the same creative team revisits Barrow, Alaska, the town where it all began, as the long night creeps once more over the tundra. Some things may have changed, but the horror remains… Available in trade paperback and high-quality hardcover. TPB $19.99 FC 144 pages, ISBN: 1-932382-36-4 HC $39.99 FC 144 pages, ISBN: 1-932382-42-9 OFFERED AGAIN: SILENT HILL: DYING INSIDE TPB (OA) Scott Ciencin (w); Ben Templesmith, Aadi Salman (a) An all-new story based on Konami’s best-selling horror video game series! Troy Abernathy doesn’t believe in ghosts or demons—except those of the mind. The glory- seeking doctor’s world is shattered when he brings patient Lynn DeAngelis to Silent Hill. There they confront the source of her seeming delusions… and find themselves trapped in a realm of unspeakable terrors! Written by New York Times bestselling novelist Scott Ciencin, with art by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night) and hot new find Aadi Salman, the first issues of Silent Hill: Dying Inside sold out instantly. Novels and graphic novels based on HALO, Resident Evil, and other video games are perennial sellers, and Silent Hill, with millions of fans worldwide, will achieve that same level of sales. $19.99 FC 136 pages ISBN: 1-932382-24-0 POPBOT COLLECTION, VOLUME 1 (OA) Ashley Wood & Sam Kieth (w); Ashley Wood (a) Legions of Ashley Wood fans love the offbeat adventures of Popbot, Kitty and the rest of the slightly surreal cast of characters Ash’s pen and brush have brought to life. The first Popbot Collection contains the first three oversized issues of Popbot, in full color as re- mixed by Ashley Wood himself. $35.00, FC 160 pages ********************** JAY COMPANY COMICS ASPEN #2—TURNER LIMITED VARIANT by Geoff Johns & Michael Turner Through a special promotion through Jay Company, these books are available directly through Previews for the first time! With an impressive run on Superman/Batman, Michael Turner’s work is in high demand — and this is the series that started his new independent company! Featuring Fathom, Soulfire, and Ekos, this rare variant was originally distributed as a 1:10 retail incentive to the long sold out mini-series. FC, 32pg $19.99 ASPEN #3—FATHOM LIMITED VARIANT by Geoff Johns & Michael Turner Also Available through Jay Company: the Aspen #3 Limited Variant, featuring a new Fathom cover by Michael Turner! All books come with protective bag and board. FC, 32pg $19.99 THE DARKNESS—SAN DIEGO COMIC CON LIMITED EDITION by David Wohl & Joe Benitez Originally offered as a premium at this year’s Comic Con International: San Diego, and limited to only 500 total copies worldwide, Top Cow artist E-BAS provides a new cover to this special Witchblade book! The print-run is split at a 50/50 ratio between Black & White Editions and the Painted Alternate. Each comic comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed with bag and board. Also available as a Signed Edition! (CAUT: 4) B&W ED.—FC, 32pg $19.99 PAINTED ALT. ED.—FC, 32pg $24.99 SGN. ED.—FC, 32pg $29.99 WITCHBLADE BY MICHAEL TURNER CHROMIUM PRINT—SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION by Michael Turner Jay Company has unearthed a limited number of Witchblade Chromium Prints, originally circulated as an uncut chase card sheet. Artist Michael Turner has signed each of these in a hand-numbered limited series. All prints come with Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed in an oversized sleeve with board. Print, FC $24.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #97 by Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features articles for gamers from a gamer’s perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture. The countdown to issue #100 begins now! b&w, 112pg $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #40 by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim The Red Lotus Society has been vanquished! Or has it? Can the new leader resist the call of the dark side? Or will a new society rise from the ashes of the old? Find out in the exciting conclusion to the “War and Pieces” storyline! b&w, 24pg $2.99 KING HELL STAR OF THE MONTH BRATPACK TP—NEW PRINTING by Rick Veitch Veitch’s no-holds-barred dissection of the hoary old sidekick phenomena is as harrowing as it is hilarious; subversively subtle yet completely over the top. Bratpack is an edgy and unforgettable dance macabre. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. (STAR18436) SC, 7x10, 176pg, PC $19.95 ******************* LAST GASP INC BEST BUY COMICS Robert Crumb is easily one of the finest cartoonists of the last 25 years, from his early work as a greeting card artist to such iconic '60s images as Keep on Truckin' and Stoned Agin!, to drawings and comic strips. These are reprints from Whole Earth Review comic strips. MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W $2.50 COOCHY COOTIE MEN'S COMICS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Germany, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DISCIPLINE VOL 1 by Xavier Duvet SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, FC $12.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DISCIPLINE VOL 2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, FC $12.95 O/A DISCIPLINE VOL 3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, FC $14.95 O/A NAIMAH SC Following in the painted footsteps of NagaryaSEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 *********************** LINSNER.COM THREE KEYS DIGITAL SIGNED PRINT Linsner.com keeps rolling out the eyeball candy! This latest in an ongoing series of high- quality digital art prints depicts Dawn at her sexy best, arms draped casually and gracefully over her head in a come-hither pose. The profound shift of her hips hearkens back to the sex appeal of old-time movie stars like Monroe or Dietrich. The detailed background gives the viewer a quick peek into the world of demons and angels this Goddess calls home. Each full color 11" by 17" print is individually hand signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and comes housed in an archival, crystal clear protective plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC $25.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAWN 2005 WALL CALENDAR Linsner.com is thrilled to present the Dawn: 2005 Calendar. Featuring13 dazzling full- color images of Joseph Michael Linser’s sexy, curvy Goddess, Dawn, as well as a gorgeous color centerfold poster. This eclectic day-by-day planner will fill your eyes with beauty and your mind with holidays you had no idea existed. What could be better than spending each and every day with a redheaded Goddess? Spending them with a Goddess who points out at least one reason a week to party! (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES Calendar, 12x12, FC $14.95 ************************** LOST IN THE DARK PRESS VIDEO #5 by Stephen R. Buell The anticipation ends as the Second Coming finally arrives in the penultimate issue of the critically acclaimed mini-series from Lost in the Dark! As most of the world’s population is plucked from the Earth in droves by Jesus, the group gathers around the still-comatose Jesse, hoping that his connection to the man upstairs will prevent them from suffering the fate of the non-believers. Keisha does the unthinkable, and demands a conversation with God, which results in a cliffhanger that must be seen to be (non)believed! This issue sets up all the pieces for the stunning finale next month! 24pgs, B&W (5 of 6) $2.95 MAD YAK PRESS BLACK EYED SUSAN #4 By Patrick Neighy & Donny Hadiwidjuja The epic mini-series hits its penultimate chapter with this paritally painted installment. Reeling from the bomshell revelations of the previous issue, Mel finds the key to understanding the secrest of space-time in a Martian flower. And who, or what, is the Black-Eyed Susan? 32pgs, B&W $2.95 MAERKLE PRESS RAIDER: A COLD DAY IN HEAVEN VOLUME 2 GN by Thomas Zahler Raider is back! Six months after the events of Raider from the Shadows, the mysterious deaths of four residents of a retirement home lead Raider and the Benefactor Agency on a cross-country adventure, trying to find and stop the creation of the most deadly virus the world has ever known. $13.95 MARQUIS MODELS UNIT ZERO: THE MARQUIS FILES #4 by Ron Williams & Paul Thomas In a battle that spans the globe, "The Eternity Orb Saga" concludes with an earth- shattering final confrontation between Unit Zero and Cognito! This tale of courage and sacrifice will change Unit Zero forever, as the full team is assembled to save the world at any cost. Elsewhere, Unit X Director, Trevor Kyle, begins monitoring the team's activities, while simultaneously, a mysterious man known as Gabriel Trosk arranges an "accidental" meeting with Scorch. FC, 28pg $3.99 MECCA COMICS GROUP MECCA ENSEMBLE #2 by Ayers & Nye Formerly entitled Brother Destiny, the Meccaverse explodes with two tales of excitement in this new anthology title! Chris Nye writes and illustrates “The Sermon of Doom!” Brother Destiny sets up his secret headquarters as a new world threat emerges. Plus the secret of The League of Stone revealed! “A Tale of the Stone” features pencils by legendary Dick Ayers with story and inks by Chris Nye. The mystery of the cosmic stone and its powers are uncovered as Brother Destiny narrates a tale of ancient Egypt and the Pharaoh’s secret! Plus, Mecca maniacs everywhere will love the pinups by Chris Nye, Al Milgrom, and Dick Ayers! 32pgs, B&W $2.99 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #6 by Dean Clarrain & Chris Allan Fans of the Archie Comics' late lamented Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures comic book series get ready to rejoice — that book's creative team of Clarrain and Allan return to comics after nearly a decade! This issue focuses on the tumultuous and often violent life-long relationship between Lenodaro and the Foot Soldier known as Cha Ocho! Ever wondered how Cha got that nasty scar across his face? 32pgs, B&W $2.95 MOONSTONE PHANTOM GHOST WHO WALKS VOLUME 1 TP----NEW PRINTING by Ben Raab & Fernando Blanco The Phantom is the only thing stopping a multi-million dollar sale of rifles equipped with “re-positioning” technology. 160pgs, FC $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PHANTOM #2 by Ben Raab & Pat Quinn After the pulse-stopping action of the last issue, Diana Walker lies on the knife's edge of life and death! The Phantom enters the jungle, hell-bent on capturing the men responsible for the attack. An army of vile and desperate men await him there, lead by a man whose greed destroys everything in its wake. Will the Phantom keep his cool, and bring down these horrible terrorists, with eyes hot with tears for the woman he loves? The drums cry for vengeance! Cover design by John Cassaday (Planetary). FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A PHANTOM #3 by Ben Raab & Nick Derington; coloring by Wolak "Curse Of The Phantom" Part 1—All aboard, as Green Lantern scribe Ben Raab blows past all the stops on this time-trippin' crazy-train adventure! A great evil has haunted the Walker family for hundreds of years - Kua, the seven foot tall devil-god! Kua stalks Kit Walker (the current Phantom) deep into the woods of Bangalla. Studying the words of his ancestors, Kit does his detective work on what motivates this fiend to hate his family so, and also what methods were used to deceive them through the ages. Will he come to grips with this unfathomable mystery in time to save his life? Cover by Doug Klauba. FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A PHANTOM VOLUME 1: GHOST KILLER GN by Ben Raab & Fernando Blanco Successful weapons-dealer, Solomon Bishop, has a problem: The Ghost Who Walks! The Phantom is the only thing stopping a multi-million dollar sale of rifles equipped with "re- positioning" technology. So what's a rich and evil businessman to do? Why, hire an exotic raven-haired killing machine to do your dirty work for you, of course! Cover by Joel Naprstek. Squarebound. 48pgs, FC $5.95 O/A PHANTOM VOL 2: SINGH WEB GN by Ben Raab & Fernando Blanco; cover by Joel Naprstek Deep within the Bengali jungle lies an evil treasure, The Singh Web! It's diabolical secret existed quietly for years, that is until the stunning and ambitious archeologist Dr. Veronica Roberts got her mitts on it. Now, with it's rest disturbed and it's terrible supernatural force placing the entire world at risk, the Phantom must embark on an adventure that will lead him from the streets of New York to the gates of Shaolin. Squarebound. 48pgs, FC $6.95 O/A PHANTOM VOLUME 3: TREASURES OF BANGALLA GN by Goulart, Collins, & Nichols Since 1936, he has been thrilling his newspaper audiences worldwide. Now welcome the comics return of the first costumed adventure hero, The Phantom! Deep in the jungle of Bengalla pirates steal a priceless treasure for a greedy art collector. Meanwhile, in London, Diana Walker and her disturbed friend Naida are kidnapped and locked up tight in a twisted sanitarium. Two menacing crimes for the Phantom to solve! Two evil-strewn paths for the Phantom to walk! And one final, ultra-danger filled conclusion! Cover by Joel Naprstek. Squarebound. 48pgs, FC $6.95 O/A PHANTOM VOLUME 4: THE HUNT GN by Raab, Manna, & Webb Since 1936, he has been thrilling his newspaper audiences world-wide. Again, welcome the comics return of the first costumed adventure hero, The Phantom! The Phantom follows the trail of jewel-thieving pirates into a most dangerous adventure. An old foe comes forth to put every skill The Phantom has to the test. Trapped on a Madman's island, the chance of his survival looks as slim as Satan's smile! He must fight sharks with his hands and feet- he must gain the trust of a beautiful woman- and he must prevail through all of this to an explosive conclusion that will leave you breathless! High-octane adventure by fan-favorite Phantom scribe Ben Raab! Cover by Joel Naprstek. 48pgs, FC $6.95 ********************* MU PRESS WILD #9 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL B&W $3.75 NBM HARDY BOYS #1 by Scott Lobdell & Lea Hernandez "The Ocean of Osyria" Part One—The premiere publication from Papercutz, proudly presenting the action-packed all-new adventures of Franklin W. Dixon's the Hardy Boys. In a tale torn from today's headlines, Frank and Joe Hardy must recover the Ocean of Osyria, an art treasure recently stolen from a famous Mid-Eastern Art Museum. It's the Hardy Boys as you've never seen 'em before, written by Scott (X-Men, Alpha Flight) Lobdell, illustrated by Lea Hernandez (Rumble Girls). Packed with 28 pages of story! 32pgs, FC $2.95 ASTRONAUTS OF THE FUTURE TP by Lewis Trondheim & Manu Larcenet Two kid geniuses in a world of parents that are either aliens or robots depending on which one you want to believe and is all a big conspiracy. Fast-paced, humorous series for all ages with a major twist you won¹t see coming. Collects two stories as appeared in Oddballz. SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC $14.95 ATTITUDE PRESENTS ANDY SINGER by Andy Singer After the very successful collections presenting dozens of alternative cartoonists with a bite, Attitude starts a new series collecting the best cartoons from amongst them! First one up: political cartoonist Andy Singer and his syndicated panel "No Exit" filled with mordant satire. SC, 811, 128pgs, B&W $10.95 ATTITUDE VOLUME 1: NEW SUBVERSIVE POLITICAL CARTOONISTS Edited by Ted Rall To Hell with those hackneyed mainstream political cartoons! Donkeys and elephants are history. Daily newspaper cartoons make lame jokes about the news while sucking up to the corporations that own them. Here's the next generation of artists out to save the world: political cartoonists who run in your local weekly alternative paper; uncensored and in the raw! Attitude includes cartoons and interviews with Tom Tomorrow, Peter Kuper, Ruben Bolling, Lloyd Dangle, Andy Singer, Don Asmussen, Clay Butler, Jen Sorensen, Scott Bateman, Tim Eagan, Derf, Lalo Alcaraz, Joe Sharpnack, Eric Bezdek, William L. Brown, Ward Sutton, Stephanie McMillan, Mickey Siporin, Jim Siergey, Ted Rall, and Matt Wuerker. SC, 128pgs, B&W $13.95 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ATTITUDE VOLUME 2: NEW SUBVERSIVE SOCIAL COMMENTARY Edited by Ted Rall The first collection sold more than 8,000 copies, and now it's back for more! Featuring interviews and cartoons by Shannon Wheeler, Alison Bechdel (Dykes to Watch Out For), David Rees (Get Your War On), Aaron McGruder (Boondocks), Keith Knight (The K Chronicles), and 16 others, all with a slant on satirizing our everyday life. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, b&w $13.95 *************************** BONEYARD #16 by Richard Moore With zombies invading, Nessie at death's door from the zombie bite, Ralph busy flirting with the cute new shop-owner, and Paris. Well, Paris... it's up to Abbey to find Glump and stop the mayhem. But something much darker than Glump is behind this mess. Can even Abbey stop it in time? 32pgs, B&W $2.95 HOW LOATHSOME TP by Ted Naifeh & Tristan Crane Now in paperback! By the artist of Gloom Cookie and Courtney Crumrin! Do the town with gender outlaw Catherine Gore and her disreputable friends. It¹s Friday night and Catherine is dragged to an S&M play party to see what passes for sex these days. There, the beautiful, enigmatic fem fatale Chloe takes Catherine by surprise. Chloe is a girl with a secret. Catherine is intrigued, and the two form a tight bond. But is it love, or desperate obsession? Part "Queer as Folk," part "Trainspotting," this deeply personal, sexually bizarre, drug-addled adventure is a gothic exploration of the not-so obvious nature of gender. Collects thefour-issue mini-series. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, PC $13.95 HOW LOATHSOME VOLUME 1 HC by Ted Naifeh & Tristan Crane The new series by the artist of GloomCookie and Courtney Crumrin! Part Queer as Folk, part Trainspotting, this deeply personal, sexually bizarre, drug-addled adventure is a gothic exploration of the not-so obvious nature of gender. Collects the four-issue mini- series. MATURE AUDIENCES HC, 7x10, 96pgs, PC $18.95 *************************** KATY VOLUME 2: SEXY MAGIC by Ismael Ferrer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pgs, B&W $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KATY VOLUME 1: SEXY MAGIC by Ismael Ferrer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 56pgs, B&W $9.95 LIL SANTA HC by Lewis Trondheim & Thierry Robin By the creator of Dungeon and Oddballz! You have no idea what Santa must go through, all the way up there at the North Pole, until you read this suspenseful, fully silent graphic novel! Besides the huge yearly job that faces him, the North Pole is no friendly place! Santa must use all his best cunning to make all the world's kids happy. A light, delightfully original album for Christmas that will amuse all ages. 48pgs, FC $14.95 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MR. O VOLUME 1 HC by Lewis Trondheim Goofy silent one-page gags crammed with little frames showing Mr. O, a round doodle of a man, desperately trying to get over across that darn chasm and somehow never quite making it, over to the other side. Will keep you in stitches for pages. More of Trondheim's genius at work! HC $12.95 *************************** SIZZLE #24 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magzine, FC $4.95 NOW COMICS MIRRORWALKER GN by Marv Wolfman & Barry Daniel Petersen The entire book is a mix of cartoon characters and wild special effects photography by an award-winning photographer.Imprisoned in the storm-world of Vulpecula, Kornephorous seeks a way to escape a sentence of solitude for illegal use of magic. His only companion, Morgann, a beautiful warrior captive, pours one of many strange concoctions into a vat of pure evil. From the resulting explosion, a strange and wonderful gem is created. Another accident uncovers the crystal’s magical power to turn mirrored surfaces into portals, allowing Kornephorous to escape his desolate world. Kornephorous slowly learns how to control the gem and visits his estranged wife, the princess Nastilla, a witch of considerable power. In an exchange of magic, the crystal is broken. Half remains in the clutches of Kornephorous, while the other half falls though a hand-mirror and lands another dimension away in the bathroom of Alan Nonsense. Alan ventures through the glass mirror, finding himself face-to-face with the crazed wizard. SC, 48pgs, FC $11.95 OMNIBUS IN MY SKIN: THE EMINEM GN by Barnaby Legg, James McCarthy, & Flameboy Real biographical events are mixed with extreme characters from Eminem's music to create an electrifying and unique graphic novel. It's a suitably eccentric celebration in words, images, fact, and fiction of the world’s only true crossover rap superstar. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES 96pgs, FC $19.95 ONI PRESS INC. AWAKENING GN by Neal Shaffer & Luca Genovese Francesca, the only child of an affluent family, is excited to be attending a prestigious boarding school. Unfortunately, shortly after her arrival, she finds one of her classmates brutally murdered, the trauma leaving her mute. Even worse, Francesca begins to have visions of which girl will be slain next, but is unable to tell anyone. Is this a new horror or is it something much more, going to the core of the school itself? MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 112pgs, B&W $9.95 KILLER PRINCESSES TP by Gail Simone & Lea Hernandez Three tiaras, loads of hi-tech weapons, one special mission, and not a clue to be found! Faith, Hope, and Charity, the girls of the mysterious Sorority, are back in this new collection of Gail Simone (Birds Of Prey) and Lea Hernandez’s hilarious tale of killer smiles and empty heads! Featuring an introduction by Mark Waid (Fantastic Four) and a new illustrated prose story by the book’s creators! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 96pgs, B&W $9.95 OJO #4 by Sam Kieth & Chris Wisnia The newest creation from comics legend Sam Kieth continues! Ojo’s appetite seems to grow with every meal, leaving little Annie wondering what to feed him next. But even as the beastie’s hunger rises, so do Annie’s problems at home. Can she find a solution that solves both her problems? MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W (4 of 5) $2.99 KISSING CHAOS: SWEET NOTHINGS ONE-SHOT by Arthur Dela Cruz The series of one-shots catching us up with our cast continues! Ashley and Everett have come a long ways since the events of Nonstop Beauty, but have they come far enough? Eisner-nominated creator Arthur Dela Cruz returns to his flagship creation and sets the stage for the next long-form Kissing Chaos event! MATURE AUDIENCES $3.50 BLUE MONDAY VOLUME 2: ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TP by Chynna Clugston-Major It's the second mini-series, all under one cover! Things start off bad as a costume party goes all wrong, and the brain-damaged, hormonally-challenged boys videotape Bleu in the bath. From there, Bleu and Clover will stop at nothing to get the tape back, while Erin makes it her personal mission to make sure everything stays screwed up! You see, this deranged action is actually a mating ritual in Alan and Victor's eyes, and Erin can't help but pit them against each other. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 128pgs, B&W $11.95 KISSING CHAOS VOLUME 2: NONSTOP BEAUTY TP by Arthur Dela Cruz Ashley has received a mysterious e-mail that has her standing in hot water between mysterious men in black and an online stalker. All the while, her life comes crashing around her as her artistic anarchist friends set off their biggest operation to date. Digest format. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 168pgs, B&W $11.95 LAST EXIT BEFORE TOLL GN by Neal Shaffer, Christopher Mitten, & Dawn Pietrusko Charles Pierce has reached a dead end, wandering through life as if he were barely there. On a business trip, he breaks down in rural Virginia. Now stranded, Charles slowly begins to realize that this accident may just be his chance at a new life. That is, if the past doesn't catch up with him first. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 96pgs, B&W $9.95 SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUME 1: SCOTT PILGRIM'S PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE GN by Bryan Lee O'Malley Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23 years old, in a rock band, "between jobs," and dating a cute high school girl. Everything's fantastic until a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. Will Scott's awesome life get turned upside-down? Will he have to face Ramona's seven evil ex-boyfriends in battle? MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 168pgs, B&W $11.95 OPP CENOZOIC #1 by Mark Fearing From cartoonist Mark Fearing (Periphery) comes a comic book that offers a skewed view of mankind's development. Perhaps we haven't changed all that much in the past 85,000 years. No doubt many independent thinkers of the Stone Age met resentment fom those who preferred life in the Dirt Age. And puty the poor human who deamed about life in the Down Pillow Age of the Not Having to Eat Lizards Age. 32pgs, B&W $2.95 POWERFUL PRESS METADAWN #1 by Lance Stahlberg & Mariano de la Torre; created by Chris Manning Introducing a powerful new superhero universe and the prologue of a science fiction epic. A threat from the future demands a new kind of hero for the future, one that can bring order to a world in chaos. 40pgs, B&W $2.95 NOCTURNAL ESSENCE #1 by Lance Stahlberg, Danika Kenn, Nicola Scott, & Mike McClain Urban action adventure meets supernatural noir set Gothic soundtrack. A prophecy threatens to break the uneasy peace between vampires, werewolves, and magi. Chicago will never be the same. MATURE AUDIENCES 40pgs, B&W $2.95 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING BASIL WOLVERTON READER VOLUME 2 Another fabulous collection of the best work of one of Comics' greatest talents, Basil Wolverton. This volume includes stories featuring Powerhouse Pepper, The Mystic Moot, Bing Bang Buster, Splash Morgan and Spacehawk. Most of the material in this publication has never been reprinted, and is reproduced using the Theakstonizing technique and digital remastering. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W $25.00 QUEST MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL POWERMARK #1: THE MISSION by Steve Benintendi, Steven Butler & Danny Bulanadi Mark Chen, brave soldier from the future, is severely wounded in battle. Unable to return to combat duty, he is given a new mission... the most important of his life. He is called on to lead a team from around the globe that will bring to life writings from the past. His young programmers will creat virtual reality episodes that will mean life to a new generation. Though Powermark is yet unaware, an evil villain plots against him and his new "mission." 24pgs, FC $2.95 POWERMARK #2: WAKE OF LEVIATHAN by Steve Benintendi, Steven Butler , Danny Bulanadi & Jim Amash The evil plot thickens. Fang Shaw, the right hand of the evil Diviner, plans to destroy PowerMark and all that he stands for. Lailani, the beautiful island girl, present her virutal reality episode of one ofhte earth's greatest catastrophes. Water covers the whole earth. No one survives except... Fang Shaw moves in for the kill! 24pgs, FC $2.95 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #143 by Various; cover by Dr. Comet Lucky 13th anniversary issue! Your only monthly source for anthropomorphic comics! In this issue, more of the side-splitting humor of "Clare's Stupid Life" by Kyle Carrozza, plus Tamara's back in David Goodman's fantasy tale, "Tamara the Barbarian". More shorts by Eddie Perkins, and a Furrlough Index update. Cover by Japanese manga artist Dr. Comet. 32pgs, B&W $3.50 Sin Factory MILK #44 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W $3.50 POUNDCAKE VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 64pgs, B&W $11.95 RANDOM HOUSE AMERICAN SPLENDOR: OUR MOVIE YEAR GN by R. Crumb, Mark Zingarelli, Gary Dumm, Kevin Brown, & Various The release of the hit movie American Splendor raised Harvey Pekar's popularity to an entirely new level. Now comes Our Movie Year, an original graphic novel in which Pekar portrays his sudden rise, as seen through his hilariously grumpy point of view: from Sundance, to Cannes, to the Oscars, and beyond. (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pgs, B&W $16.95 REBELLION 2000 AD PROG #1414-1417 Britain's award-winning, highly influential weekly SF anthology title continues to go from strength to strength with a stunning line-up of talent! Future lawman Judge Dredd races against time to find the bombers in "Total War" by John Wagner and Henry Flint (Judge Dredd vs Aliens); alien Kilquo is tangled in a black ops conspiracy in "Faces" by John Higgins (Hellblazer: Son of Man) and Mindy Newell; torturer-for-hire Lobster Random must return to his nightmarish past in "Tooth and Claw" by Simon Spurrier and Carl Critchlow; secret agent Synnamon returns to Earth and gets more than she bargained for in "Recalibration" by Colin Clayton & Chris Dows and Laurence Campbell and David Roach; and Ian Edginton (Scarlet Traces) and Steve Yeowell (The Invisibles) reunite for a Red Seas mini-series, featuring the return of the disembodied dog Erebus! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pgs, FC $3.75Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #225 Maximum justice every four weeks from the worlds of Judge Dredd and 2000 AD — now with more new strip than ever before! In this issue, tooth versus jaw in the conclusive Judge Dredd adventure “Bite Fight!” (John Smith & John Burns). Also, Hondo honey Inaba goes in search of her mentor-turned-Ronin in “Shimura: Executioner” (2 of 3 by Robbie Morison & Andy Clarke). Plus, Highland heat for Young Middenface and his mutant clansmen in “Killoden” (2 of 6 by Alan Grant & John Ridgway). Also in this issue, The Simping Detective gets a new partner in “Innocence (A Broad)” (2 of 3 by Simon Spurrier & Frazer Irving). Things get wilder with more nightmares in a damaged brain in “Anderson - PSI-Division: WMD” (5 of 6 by Alan Grant & Arthur Ranson). Also, a second new Judge Dredd thriller, “'2%” (by Alan Grant & Shaun Thomas), plus a surprise reappearance for a hero of Megazines past! Rounding things off is “Charley’s War,” features, interviews, competitions and more! (CAUT: 4) 100pgs, PC $10.99 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES: SUPER-HEROES #4 by Jimmy Gownley "Superheroes" Part 4: Amelia learns the secrets behind the "Tweenie Zeenie" publishing empire, as she and her new friend Trisha grow closer. Also, it's a wild raid on Ninja headquarters, as Reggie and the rest of G.A.S.P. try to find out the truth about the "Legion of Steves." RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #5 (MAY042877) 24pgs, FC $3.25 RENEY EDITIONS INC BLUE TUNICS VOLUME 1: BLUES IN BLACK AND WHITE by Willy Lambil & Raoul Cauvin Blues in Black and White is the first book in the series of The Blue Tunics to be translated into English and brought to the emerging American market of graphic novels. Immensely popular throughout Europe, The Blue Tunics, a series of nearly 50 volumes already in print, tells the adventures of two Yankee soldiers during the American Civil War. The superb and colorful illustrations, the historical value, the easy to read style, the high interest level, and the inherent humor make the series popular with readers of all walks of life and all ages. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. HC, 48pgs, FC $12.45 RORSCHACH ENTERTAINMENT MEMORIES OF PARADISE GN by Gary Kato When we follow the vision of our dreams and seek out the deepest desires in our hearts, the world is changed forever. Interplanetary archaeologist, Anna Reuelen, encounters a painting of such extraordinary spiritual power that she's driven to seek out the artist. Her search leads her across the galaxy and finally to a confrontation of planet-shaping consequences. SC, 48pgs, B&W $4.99 GRAVEDIGGER: THE SCAVENGERS #1 by Christopher Mills & Rick Burchett "Gravedigger" McCrae is a professional thief, teamed with five other hardened criminals for the perfect caper. The heist is perfect... the getaway is another story. And when Digger falls for the lovely Angel, the hot Mexican sand is going to run red with blood and betrayal. Covers by Rick Burchett and Fred Harper. MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W $3.50 SAF COMICS AVATAR VOLUME 2: CLAWS IN THE WIND GN by Rafeal Fonteriz & Juan Migiel Aguliera Manuel, the deaf mute detective and psychologist Valeria team to combat cyber crime. They trace a series of murders to the newest fad: a computer chip that destroys empathy. A terrifying glimpse into the future, when fantastic progress can bring untold horror. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #8 (AUG032450) HC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $12.95 NICK VOLUME 2: GOOD NIGHT NICK GN by Morphée & Hermann Nick is a young boy who lives in his amazing world of dreams. With his family never allowing him to own any pets at home, Nick creates his own universe of animal characters who accompany him on every fantastic adventure imaginable, taking him this time to a pink island. (CAUT: 4) HC, 48pgs, FC $12.95 SECOND TO SOME STUDIOS FADE FROM BLUE 5-PACK by Myatt Murphy and Scott Dalrymple Here’s your chance to get the out-of-print first printings of issues #6-9 of the award- nominated series Fade From Blue. This five-pack also includes a signed bonus copy of the limited “photo-cover” print run of “Christa Shermot’s 100% guaranteed how-to manual for getting anyone to read comic books!” Pack (x5), B&W $9.95 FADE VOLUME 1: FADE FROM BLUE TP by Myatt Murphy & Scott Dalrymple Here's your chance to get the out-of-print issues #1-5 of the hit series. CBG's Reading Room had graded "A material" several times over and Wizard describes as "running the gamut of heart-wrenching drama to gut-busting humor." SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W $12.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS GIANT SHANDA ANIMAL #9 by Mike Curtis, Ed Garcia, Jerry Loomis, Shelley Pleger, & Various It's time again for that special look at Shanda The Panda. This time we learn about a new life and look for Yoyo, the private life of Shanda's pet cat, and Missy takes to the skies of WWI to fight the Red Baron! Can pandas have pet cats? Each year the Shanda annual allows readers to take a closer look at the cast of Shanda The Panda so here's your chance. Cover by Ed Garcia, talents include Shelley Pleger, Jerry Loomis, Ed Garcia, Mike Curtis and surprise creators. MATURE AUDIENCES 40pgs, B&W $4.99 YENNY COMICS #1 by Dave Alverez Yenny wants to be a model but she can't because of her big feet. Yenny wants a doggie and instead she has a crazy Iguana. Yenny wants a life, and this is hers! Follow the comic strip adventures of a girl with blue hair, a talking iguana, and hot sand at the beach. Must be comic book stuff! Yenny is a hit in the internet world of web comics, and David Alverez is seen each month in DC's Looney Tunes comic. What a combination! Features new material along with web favorites! 40pgs, B&W $4.99 SHEPERD COMICS HAZE IN ELECTRIC LADYLAND #1 by Derek Peterson Let's blaze baby! Gunfire? Innocent screams? Explosions? Beloved mating calls of mayhem, if you ask Haze. Haze is the world's fastest marital artist, as well as the world's only super-hero... or at least he thinks that. With a "Let's blaze baby!" shouted at the top of his lungs, he dives into the clutches of villainy and saves the day or at least tries to. Haze depends on Voodoo, his holy man and trusty sidekick, to keep him somewhat grounded. What our hero lacks in common sense, he more than makes up for with heart. 24pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.25 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES DARK WARS VOLUME 1: HEAVENS DEVILS TP by Drew Hayes Years in the making, Heaven’s Devils launches Drew Hayes’ epic “Dark Wars” storyline, from Poison Elves #60 and 62-68! When Lusiphur and Jace gave up the criminal lifestyle, they enlisted as an Elvin lord’s personal agents. Assigned to protect a psychic child through hostile territory, the rogues-turned-heroes face the deadliest monsters in the Dark Army’s ranks. Despite their efforts, the boy falls into the hands of the Troll Queen. Potentially facing the end of the world, the Elves storm the Troll citadel on a daring rescue mission! MATURE AUDIENCES 24pgs, B&W $15.95 POISON ELVES HYENA #3 by Keith Davidsen & Scott Lewis Exhaustion and delirium have nearly brought Hyena to her knees. Demon hordes swarm the village, kicking down doors to find her. Miles away but quickly closing, the vengeful wizard Vesper yearns to spill her blood. How’s an undercover sorceress supposed to pole dance with her strip club under siege? Meanwhile, her companion Quinn risks breaking enemy lines to find a cure, but comes face-to-face with the vile creature pulling everyone’s strings! MATURE AUDIENCES (3 of 4), 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES VOLUME 8 :ROGUES TP by Drew Hayes Within these pages Drew introduces three new characters, all of whom prove to have pivotal roles in the upcoming war between the Elves and the Trolls: Cleah, who chopped off Jace's ear; Winston the werewolf hunter; and the sassy blue sprite Petunia. In addition to a handful of short stories, this trade paperback revolves around a story arc devoted to Drew's Amrahly'nnian version of werewolves, and as an added bonus this book also contains "Night of the Living Boots." Collects issues #40-#47. (STAR16407) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W $15.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME 9: BAPTISM BY FIRE TP by Drew Hayes Collects Poison Elves #48-59, in which the rogue Lusiphur roamed the wilderness of Amrahly'nn, driven by ambition, greed, and murderous tendencies. In these stories, we witness a turning point in the killer's life, as a fabled artifact of enormous importance falls into his hands. (STAR19432) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 256pgs, B&W $19.95 ************************** DOGWITCH #14 by Daniel Schaffer The video recording of the Vile Ettes rock concert holds a secret, perhaps one that may answer Violet’s ultimate panging question: who exactly was responsible for the violent death of Bluebell, and why? Besieged by Elastic Head’s Sex Doll Cheerleaders and driven crazy by incessant ticking sounds inside the house, Violet may be about to miss her chance to unravel the mystery — before the mystery unravels her! MATURE AUDIENCES 24pgs, B&W $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BANZAI GIRL VOLUME 1 TP by Jinky Coronado with Tortosa International model and comic artist Jinky Coronado presents the full-throttle adventures of her favorite heroine: herself! As her 18th birthday approaches, a beautiful young woman begins having nightmares of apocalyptic proportions. But her disturbing visions are the least of her problems, because tentacled man-eating monsters from her dreams are now appearing in the real world, threatening her friends and family! Collects Banzai Girl #1-4, plus Banzai Girl Annual #1 into one exciting, high-kicking volume! Fun for all ages! (JAN042647) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $14.95 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BANZAI GIRL LIMITED EDITION SKETCHBOOK by Jinky Coronado & Wilson "Wunan" Tortosa Banzai Girl's dazzling artist duo - Wilson "Wunan" Tortosa (Battle of the Planets) and model/writer/artist Jinky Coronado - are taking fandom by storm! Sirius has scoured the hundreds of pages of presentation pieces, personal commissions, and behind-the-scenes sketches and designs that Jinky and Wilson have created while developing Banzai Girl over the past two years, in order to bring you this big, beautiful, sexy Banzai Girl Sketchbook! Presented in a black-and-white format, the sketchbook packs in more than thirty pages of illuminating illustrations, plus a full-fledged photo gallery of Jinky at work and at play, including Wilson and Jinky together! What's more, the beautiful back cover offers a sexy, sassy art montage that surrounds a yummy photo of Banzai Girl in school! Limited to 2000 signed & numbered copies. 32pgs, B&W $7.95 O/A BANZAI GIRL POSTER Can't wait for your next Banzai Girl fix? Then check out this frameable poster illustrated by series creator Jinky Coronado. Reinterpreting the climatic event in issue #1, this scene depicts Banzai Girl just as the evil forces invade her small town and catch her by surprise. This poster is printed on heavy bond paper and comes rolled in a plastic tube. Poster, FC $6.95 *********************** SONIC PUBLISHING TALES OF THE TERMINAL DINER VOLUME 1 TP by Ron & Justone Fontes, Gilbert, Grass Green, Hembeck, Lomax, & Various A unique anthology with continuing characters full of magic, mirth, and mystery. Pros and top-notch amateurs cooked up stories as varied and appealing as a diner's menu. A magic Ring links an aspiring comic book artist to an immortal, bloodthirsty Genie, who punishes the wicked and rewards the good. Every heart has a hunger; every soul has a story; every wish has a price, and everyone winds up at The Terminal Diner. SC, 96pgs, B&W $9.95 STARLINE MULTIMEDIA INC SHIRT NINJA POSTER & T-SHIRT The night is his home. He moves silently, the shadows of a cloak of secrecy from which the deadly assassin can strike without warning. He is swift and cunning, the Cotton Crusader. The life of the Shirt Ninja is not as easy one... wait, it is! He just grabs a T-shirt and katana, and runs around at night acting all stealthy! Deck your room with this unique poster, or yourself with the T-shirt! Each shirt features the official logo of the Shirt Ninja on the front and a silhouette of the Shirt Ninja on the back, preparing to strike. POSTER $10.00 LG-XXL—T-Shirt $15.95 STRAWBERRY COMICS FRACTURED KISSES #4 by Gina Biggs, Ann Fujita, Robin Sobolewski, Amy Stoddard This issue brings you to both the light and dark sides of love in four short stories by various artists. Enjoy tales of forgiveness, hope, life and death in this new addition to our romance anthology series. 64pgs, B&W $3.99 STUDIO G BRODIE'S LAW #4 by Alan Grant, Daley Osiyemi & David Bircham Jack Brodie is framed for murder while stealing a hi-tech brain research disc. He becomes the guinea pig for the compound, and gains the ability to morph from one likeness to another. Now, he is seeking answers… and revenge. Unfortunately, he is no longer alone, and the voices within are getting louder. Now, it may be that ‘Daniel has entered the lion’s den’, as Jack has tried the metamorphosis for the first time, with uneasy results, and a stranger enters the mix. Losing one’s sanity might be a blessing. MATURE AUDIENCES (4 of 6), 24pgs, FC (4 of 6) $2.95 SUMM PUBLICATIONS ILL CONCEIVED #1 by T.J. May & Shelton Bryant; cover by Chris Whetzel In the wilds of a New England forest an unearthly group of beings provides the opportunity of a lifetime to Bridgette McCoy. A chance at motherhood. Despite what her husband wishes. This self-contained one-shot is sure to be a hit with the sci-fi/horror enthusiast. 32pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $3.50 SUPERGRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A STERANKO’S HISTORY OF COMICS VOLUME 2 SC Artist-writer Jim Steranko took two years to chronicle the spectacular 100,000-word volume, the epic story of comics' Golden Age creators and their characters in a massive 10-1/2 x 14'' format with wraparound color covers featuring 50 fabulous super-heroes! The hefty edition spotlights Blackhawk, Airboy, The Heap, Valkyrie, Sky Wolf, Black Angel, Skyman, Captain Midnight, The Flying Heroes, Captain Marvel, the Marvel Family, Plastic Man, The Spirit, Uncle Sam, Doll Man, The Ray, Captain Triumph, Black Condor, Kid Eternity, and hundreds of others. More than 455 dynamite illustrations, many in full-page size! The definitive comics history by an authority who reveals the four-color phenomenon as only a pro on the inside could do it! SC, oversized magazine format, 132pgs, B&W $15.00 TCZ STUDIO PTE LTD CELESTIAL ZONE VOLUME 2 by Mr Wee Tian Beng Raving Star and Zi Yan battle each other again to settle old scores. Just as Zi Yan gains an upper hand over Raving Star, she suddenly falls to the ground. It is little known that she has a dark illness triggered during certain full moon nights... SC, 7x10, 60pgs, FC $9.50 TITAN PUBLISHING MODESTY BLAISE VOLUME 4: BLACK PEARL SC by Peter O’Donnell & Jim Holdaway Collects "The Black Pearl," "The Magnified Man" and "The Jericho Caper," originally published in the Evening Standard. In the wilds of Tibet, Modesty battles to repay the debt she owes to an ancient mystic who once saved her life by retrieving the mysterious Black Pearl! The fourth volume in this spectacular Titan series is packed with rare interviews, exclusive story introductions and masses of rare and previously unseen artwork! Features interviews and exclusive story introductions by Peter O’Donnell, and background articles packed with rare and never-before-seen artwork! (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W $16.95 TRANSFORMERS: MAXIMUM FORCE GN by Bob Budiansky, Frank Springer, Jose Delbo, & Andy Wildman Collects #40-42 & 44-45. Things go from bad to worse for the Autobots, with new adversaries, the Pretenders, stepping up to take them on! The balance of power shifts again in the ongoing battle for Earth... and Cybertron. Features exclusive behind-the- scences notes from Bob Budiansky and never-before-seen sketches! (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $19.95 TOKYOPOP TRAMPS LIKE US GN #3 Sumire's got a new man named Hasumi in her life, but how successful can it be with a competitive girl in an adjacent office and the inability to express her own feelings? Momo is walking her through it all, but does he mean what he says? Will he really push Sumire to Hasumi? When Momo seems ready to take their relationship to a new level, Sumire puts him out, thinking he'll return...but he doesn't! Will Momo come home, or will Sumire be stuck with Hasumi all summer long? MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 10) $9.99 AI LOVE YOU GN #6 Creator: Ken Akamatsu It's a dog-eat-dog world after Fourty accidentally runs over a rare wolf-like creature. Will she save the unusual animal before a pack of reporters makes her part of their evening scoop? Later, Hitoshi and the rest of the gang decide they need to go on a diet. However, the high cost of low carbs leaves them looking good but feeling light ... in their wallets! SC, 5x7, 196pgs, B&W (6 of 8) $9.99 ARM OF KANNON GN #4 Creator: Masakazu Yamaguchi All and sundry sides clash--the government, the corporations, the mystics, the Buddhist warriors--at the base of Mt. Fuji, in an effort to prevent one another from possessing the Arm of Kannon. However, everyone is dwarfed by the Arm’s mighty power, and the only way to stop this demonic rage might be the very thing that unleashed it on mankind in the first place: the Buddhist relics of Isurugi Temple. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 196pgs, B&W (4 of 8) $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE GN #10 Story: KOUSHUN TAKAMI Art : MASAYUKI TAGUCHI As Shuuya comes to grips with the fact that he was unable to save the girls that rescued him; Yuko is pushed over the edge by the tragic deaths of her friends. Realizing she was wrong about Shuuya, in a final act of atonement, Yuko may have to pay the ultimate penance. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (10 of 13) $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS GN #5 Creator: Yuji Shiozaki Back at home and fully revived, Hakufu is now in possession of the legendary sword, the Hyakuhekitou. Armed to the hilt, Hakufu desires the title of strongest fighter, so she sets off to defeat Ukitsu, the toughest Toushi known. Meanwhile, conspiracy spreads throughout the upper echelons of Toushi-dom... MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 7) $9.99 CANDIDATE FOR GODDESS GN #5 by Yukiru Sugisaki When Zero and the rest of the candidates progress to Class Two, Clay is faced with the possibility of expulsion. Meanwhile, some students at G.O.A. mysteriously go MIA. Are the disappearances linked with most recent Giseisha attack? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (5 of 5) $9.99 COMIC PARTY GN #4 Creator: Sekihiko Inui When Asahi Sakurai — the lit chick who gave a poetry reading at Brother 2's booth — returns to the comic scene, it turns out that she's really a famous voice actress and singer in disguise! Kazuki discovers that this starlet is really a shy girl. Can he give her the confidence she needs to handle her fast-paced career? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (0 of 4) $9.99 CRESCENT MOON GN #4 Creator: Haruko Iida When Keiko learns of a possible connection between Mahiru and the Moon Light Bandits, she confronts Mahiru, going as far as branding her as an enemy and traitor. However, the ever-gregarious Mahiru extends a friendly invitation to Keiko in order to calm an increasingly tense situation. Will she take hold of the olive branch? Or will the alliance snap like a twig? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 6) $9.99 CULDCEPT GN #3 Creator: Shinya Kaneko While Najaran and her companions enjoy lunch in a quiet forest, the silence is soon broken by the thundering stampede of frantic forest critters and the twisted visage of a full-grown Woodfolk comes crashing into view. Is this normally peaceful creature under the spell of the rumored “Black Cepters”… or is she simply barking up the wrong tree? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $9.99 D.N. ANGEL GN #8 Creator: Yukiru Sugisaki Daisuke has a new enemy out to kill him and Dark is nowhere to be found. When Daisuke receives a clue about his whereabouts, he goes on a search-and-rescue mission for the phantom thief. Meanwhile, Riku and Risa manage to get each other lost, sending their classmates into a manic panic! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 8) $9.99 DIABLO GN #2 Art: Kaoru Ohashi Story: Kei Kusunoki When a little girl named Mio wants to save her brother from violent beatings, she turns to Ren and Rai to put an end to the brutality. However, it all might just be a prelude to greater violence. Seventeen-year-olds all around the world have been receiving the same message: “My name is Angel. I’ll save you.” What is behind the strange and unexplained phenomenon? Is this a challenge from the Diabolo? MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS GN #17 Creator: Mineko Ohkami To the surprise and amazement of Rath, Thatz and Zoma, a presumed-dead Fiji is now fully grown! The discovery is hopeful for the encouraged group, who stumbles upon Nadil's castle. With Fiji's skill and guidance, they cross the desert of the dead that surrounds the castle. Will all these good omens keep the gang out of harm’s way? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 DRAGON VOICE GN #2 Creator: Yuriko Nishiyama The battle of the boy bands hits a high note when The Beat Men invade the scene and start snatching up fans from Privee, the newest and hottest boy band. Privee strikes back, making it impossible for The Beat Men to book a gig. With that, The Beat Men take their concert to an outdoor venue. Will an act of God thrust them to stardom…or rain on their show? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 11) $9.99 ET CETERA GN #3 Creator: Tow Nakazaki No good western can continue without a hearty brawl on top of a speeding train between a gun-crazed villain and a two-timing partner! Add a collapsing mineshaft and a great escape on a mine cart, and it's the adventure Mingchao's lifetime! As she clutches her lucky rabbit's foot, will it be enough to make it out of one tight squeeze after another? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 9) $9.99 FRUITS BASKET GN #6 Creator: Natsuki Takaya Delving into the recesses of Kyo's past, we find the Sohma trio returning home on a rainy day. There a mysterious man who has known Kyo for a long time meets them. Trust, loyalty and the bonds of family and friendship are tested, as Tohru must help Kyo deal with the "monsters" that he's been trying to avoid. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (6 of 14) $9.99 GET BACKERS GN #6 Art: Rando Ayamine Story: Yuya Aoki When the team splits up, Ginji finds himself alone with none other than Dr. Jackal, much to his concern. Meanwhile, Ban and Shido come face to face with the Magami brothers...who have altered their bodies to make themselves even stronger! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 26) $9.99 GRAVITATION GN #9 Creator: Maki Murakami As Shuichi decides to debut in the US with XMR records, his relationships with Eiri and Reiji reach an impasse. Shuichi breaks the news to Eiri that he wants to forget about his life in Japan...including Eiri! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 12) $9.99 HAPPY MANIA GN #11 Creator: Moyoco Anno When Shigeta runs away to the hot springs she gets more than she bargained for--a marriage proposal from a young man named Tadashi, as well as getting suckered into being the proprietor of the springs! On a trip to consult with Fuku, Hideki arrives with Takahashi in tow! Is this Shigeta's second chance at happiness with Takahashi? Will Shigeta be smart enough to recognize her good fortune and seize the opportunity? MATURE AUDIENCES B&W (11 of 11) $9.99 INITIAL D #15 Creator: Shuichi Shigeno Riding in on the tails of Tak’s last victory, a mysterious Toyota MR2 pulls up with Tak’s next opponent, Kai Kogashiwa. Like Tak, Kai learned everything he knows about racing from his dad. It turns out that Kai's father is also Bunta's old archrival, and Kai is here to restore his family honor. Will Kai knock Tak off his winning streak? Or will history repeat itself? Don't miss the highflying action as a new generation of racers displays the depth and passion behind street racing! SC, 5x7. 192pgs, B&W (15 of 26) $9.99 INSTANT TEEN JUST ADD NUTS GN #2 Creator: Haruka Fukushima Now a top supermodel, Natsumi experiences photo shoots in the most exotic locales. But she never imagined that her next assignment would find her alone with Asuma--on a deserted island! A little time together helps Natsumi discover Asuma's true feelings for her...until millionaire playboy Bill Went saves them. Will he steal Natusmi's heart? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $9.99 JING: KING OF BANDITS—TWILIGHT TALES GN #2 Creator: Yuichi Kumakura Rusty Nail is a city with an unusual motto: Give me your tired, your poor, your extra body parts! It's a town that specializes in providing spare limbs to those in need. Rusty Nail's biggest patron is the monstrous Bloody Caesar, a creature composed of more than 30 different people...with room leftover for a bit of Jing! While attempting to dodge Bloody Caesar's brutal attacks, will the King of Bandits find a helping hand in order to get out of this mess in one piece? SC, 5x7, 196pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $9.99 THE KINDAICHI CASE FILES GN #10: KINDAICHI THE KILLER PART 1 Story: Kanari Yozaburo Art: Sato Fumiya A famous writer holds a code-breaking contest, and Hajime Kindaichi naturally rises to the literary challenge. But when the writer is murdered, Kindaichi finds himself as the primary suspect! Will Kindaichi be able to crack the code and find the real killer before the final chapter is written? SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (10 of 11) $9.99 KING OF HELL GN #8 Story: Ra In-Soo Art: Kim Jae-Hwan When Young and Majeh join forces to fight One-Eye's zombie army, they soon realize that there's more to the army than meets the eye. Many of Majeh and Young's friends are found among the ranks of the soulless warriors. As the two fearless fighters try to free their friends, looming in the distance is their final destination: Devil Mountain! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 8) $9.99 LOVE OR MONEY GN #1 Creator: Sang-Eun Lee Yenni is a feisty and cute 15-year-old girl who is so obsessed with money that she runs a profitable loan-sharking business at her school. Her wealthy grandmother is shocked at Yenni’s behavior, and decides to change the financial arrangements for the money she’s leaving to her granddaughter in her will. Yenni will inherit her grandmother’s hefty fortune if she ceases the loan-sharking business—and marries an honest man! If she fails, the fortune will be given to her favorite grandson! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $9.99 MAHOROMATIC: AUTOMATIC MAIDEN GN #4 Art: Bow Ditama Story: Bunjuro Nakayama After Ryuga decides to live on Earth as a human, he and a skeptical Slash duke it out. Mahoro jumps in the middle of the brawl and implores everyone to just get along. When things settle down, they can finally get onto bigger and better things: breast enhancements, defusing bombs, and developing meaningful relationships! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 7) $9.99 MOURYOU KIDEN: LEGEND OF THE NYMPHS GN #1 Creator: Tamayo Akiyama In a land submerged in a thousand years of fog, demons and nymphs do battle. Until one day, the fated meeting of sworn enemies unravels an intricate love story and hurls Ayaka, the daughter of the deity Reiki, into a voyage of discovery and maddening love. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 NECK AND NECK GN #1 Creator: Sun Hee Lee Like Father, Like Daughter! Dabin Choi is the daughter of Seoul’s most powerful crime boss, and daddy’s little girl has the hots for Eugene, the son of one her father’s “friends.” There’s just one problem—Eugene isn’t into Dabin. In fact, he thinks of her more as a little sister. (The Kiss of Death!) To make matters worse, Dabin’s classmate is none other than the son of her father’s longtime rival. Now everyone begins playing power games… just like their fathers! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $9.99 ONE GN #5 Creator: Lee Vin Scandal rocks the music industry when Jihae reveals the secret about why she dropped out of the scene only to hurl Eumpa's band into the spotlight! As the pop band One tries to make its way to the top, can they cope with their studio's plans to make them famous for being seen rather than heard? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 11) $9.99 PEACH GIRL AUTHENTIC GN #2 Creator: Miwa Ueda How low will Sae go? Not only is she a copycat and a leech, she's quickly turning everyone against Momo to make herself look good!! Throw the school playboy Kiley into the mix, and Momo's world will never be the same! Will she ever get to be with the boy of her dreams? The backstabbing never ends--with a friend like Sae, Momo has more than her fair share of enemies! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 8) $9.99 PRESIDENT DAD GN #1 Creator: Ju-Yeon Rhim Ami Won is a klutzy yet innocent girl who thinks she's just average. Her late mother always expected her to become an exemplary woman; unfortunately, her mother passed away when Ami was still young. However, Ami gets her chance to shine when her father is elected president of Korea! Now as the president's daughter, will this ordinary girl step into an extraordinary role of a lifetime? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 6) $9.99 RAVE MASTER GN #12 Creator: Hiro Mashima As the battle with Demon Card escalates, things boil to a critical point when all attacks focus on Elie. Just as a fatal blow makes its way toward her, one member of the RAVE team will give everything he has to save her. The sacrifice will let loose the power of Etherion over the entire world! SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (12 of 28) $9.99 REBIRTH GN #11 Creator: WOO Before Rett and Kal can fully deal with Kalutika's otherworldly origins, Father Daniel brings some troubling news: The corrupt Cardinal Josimov charges Deshwitat's beloved Lilith and Kualutika's sister Danube of being witches...an accusation that is punishable by death! Meanwhile, as the "Day of Promise" draws closer, the first step of the prophecies begin to come to pass. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 18) $9.99 REBOUND GN #11 Creator: Yuriko Nishiyama With the tournament over for Johnan, the team says goodbye to its fans, and then spends a day at the beach Johnan-style! Crazy antics ensue as the guys find out Kasahari works there for a summer job, Miz loses her top, Shurman is seen on a date and the crew faces ghosts from the hot springs! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 18) $9.99 RISING STARS OF MANGA GN #4 The country's leading manga publisher launches its fourth Rising Stars of Manga competition. The top 10 talented winners will score cash prizes and have their winning entries presented in this next Rising Stars anthology. Past winners have seen their work published as a full-length manga series! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $9.99 STONE GN #2 Creator: Sin-Ichi Hiromoto Having just defeated one of the Empire’s Elite soldiers to rescue Captain Suv, Zizi faces off against Imperial Commander Jango and his mighty warship. As the battle with the Empire wages on, Zizi will eventually be forced to confront the Empress Gao -- and the crushing weight of destiny itself! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN #10 Creator: Akimine Kamijyo : Kyoshiro is back! But Demon Eyes Kyo isn't prepared to give up control of Kyoshiro while Nobunaga lives. At long last, the secrets of the Mibu Clan are revealed! Akira, the blind swordsman has returned as well with earth-shaking claims--he has taken Kyo's body...and Yuya's life! SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (10 of 27) $9.99 FAIRLY ODD PARENTS CINEMANGA #4: LET GAMES BEGIN! Timmy's little league team, The Losers, never seems to win! But tenacious Timmy's got something up his sleeve that may throw everyone a curve ball: he wishes his baseball team right into the World Series! Later, whether it's battling Vicky in extreme skateboarding, matching wits with the smartest kid in class or plunking himself in the middle of a fairy duel, Timmy's got the edge--and the Fairy OddParents--to keep up with the competition! SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (4 of 4) $7.99 LIZZIE MCGUIRE CINEMANGA GN #9 Lizzie thought nothing could be as embarrassing as her family's annual jaunt to Grubby Gulch, a rather tame "Wild West" theme park. Well, she was so wrong! When Lizzie and Miranda are caught at a taping of their favorite childhood show, "Clover and Daisy's Magic Train," will the trip down memory lane stop at the hall of shame? SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (9 of 12) $7.99 RAVE MASTER CINEMANGA GN #2 The Decaforce Sword has been shattered, leaving Haru and Elie no choice but to search for the one man who can mend it-—a mysterious blacksmith named Musica. Their search takes them to Punk Street, where they find not one, but two Musicas. Which is the right one? And without a sword, will Haru be able to fight the evil Shadow Guard and the villainous Beast Swordsman Lance? SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (2 of 2) $7.99 PEACH GIRL LIMITED COLLECTOR'S SET#2 The high school angst and back-stabbing lust continues in this Limited Collector’s Edition Box Set, which includes 4 volumes, 5-8, now published in 100% authentic manga format! Momo's mishaps are sure to have you screaming for more, more, more... and we give it to you. As a bonus for real Peach Girl fans, each volume is packed with fan illustrations and letters from all over the world. Set, 768pgs, B&W $39.99 CLAMP SCHOOL PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS NOVEL #2 Welcome back to the CLAMP School! The Paranormal Investigators doesn't miss a beat as they must uncover the scoop on the killer ice cream and solve the mystery of the haunted tree. Then, extracurricular activities are on an astral terrestrial rise when Mifuyu and Rion join the school treasure hunt--and they discover a long-lost time machine with the power to separate a person’s soul from their body! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $7.99 SLAYERS NOVEL #2 Creator: Hajime Kanzaka Lina and Gourry find themselves in the middle of a magical battle in Atlas City! Tarim the Violet and Daymiar the Blue are out to succeed Halciform the White's position as Chairman of the Sorcerer's Guild. Lina reluctantly takes Tarim's offer for work, and she, Gourry and two other mercenaries are hired as Tarim's bodyguards. Things are not what they seem here...why did Halciform disappear? What are Tarim and Daymiar really afraid of? What have Lina and Gourry gotten themselves into? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $7.99 TONY RAIOLA ALEX RAYMONDS JUNGLE JIM COLOR SUNDAYS PACK #6 Collects Sundays from 8/11/40-9/28/41. Slight discolor and risting staples due to age. (CAUT: 4) SC, 15x10 (5 of 7), 60pgs, FC $47.50 BUCK ROGERS COLOR SUNDAY MINI PACK #5 Contains Sunday strips #241-300. Due to age, some copies show slight discolor and rusting staples. (CAUT: 4) Pack, FC $50.00 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS HUTCH OWEN: UNMARKETABLE GN by Tom Hart This graphic novel collects the all-new travels and travails of Hutch Owen, the homeless rebel that battles the corporate forces that control our lives. Included in this volume are: "Public Relations," where Hutch is pitted against the Worner company and a PR firm bent on redesigning the World Trade Center Site (this 92-page story -- the longest Hutch story to date -- was a one-page-per-week improvisational drama begun as a personal response to 9-11); "Aristotle," in which Hutch winds up in Worner's employ as a slogan writer; as well as a surreal Hutch Owen "24-hour comic" in which Hutch battles the trends of the "far future" when everyone wants to be on TV and thinks they have something new to say. Hart's shorter Hutch Owen stories round out the collection with "Consumer Confidence Level," "In Hong Kong," "Attacking Attacked Attacking," and "The Executive Hour" (a solo Dennis Worner story). Don't miss this politically astute and heart-warming farce. SC, 208pgs, B&W $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH COLLECTED HUTCH OWEN by Tom Hart Hutch Owen is at once hilarious and enraged, snotty, and smart. These acclaimed dregs- of-society farces skewer the multinational, mega-merging, corporate forces that control our lives. Tom Hart’s popular vagrant/rebel, Hutch Owen, rages while the world around him builds, merges, attends marketing seminars, and goes IPO. (STAR12449) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $14.95 LESS THAN HEROES GN by David Yurkovich In the city of Philadelphia there is a tall building at 18th and Market Street, atop of which lives four individuals. They are the official protectors of the city. Their job is to be around when traditional law enforcement fails. But are they really heroes? Meet Philadelphia's contracted super-hero team, Threshold. A quartet more interested in milk and cookies than crime and punishment. A team more concerned with battling indigestion than their arch enemies. Sure, they have super-powers. They can leap tall buildings, fly, and do all the stuff other heroes do. More than human? Probably. Less than heroes? Without a doubt. (APR042942) SC, 152pgs, B&W $14.95 2 SISTERS GN by Matt Kindt From the artist and co-creator of Pistolwhip and Mephisto, comes an all-new World War II era spy thriller that spans not only the globe, but time as well, from England to Spain and from ancient Roman times through the era of Pirates and Buccaneers. This daring spy story is the backdrop for the unique tale of two sisters, their relationship and the secrets they share. Weighing in at well over 300 pages, this epic has everything — shady gypsies, mysterious rockets, buried treasure, pen-guns, cyanide teeth, and romance. This will be the thrill ride of the year. (APR042947) SC, 334pgs, B&W $19.95 ***************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A OCTOPI AND THE OCEAN by Dan James A small boy finds himself deep within the timeless ocean, directly between a pack of artifact-guarding sharks and a manipulative civilization of marriage-seeking octopi. Throw in selfish parents, the postal system, and a cockroach tree, and you've got the premier epic story from New Hampshire's most eligible bachelor, Dan James. This largely wordless narrative is only matched in elegance by the strikingly stylistic use of brush line and solid mass to seal the fate of one spineless-yet-resilient child. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, B&W $6.95 ******************* TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING THE BEST OF THE LEGION OUTPOST Originally published in 1972 as the official newsletter of the Legion Fan Club, the Legion Outpost soon became the premier Legion of Super-Heroes fanzine of the 1970s, featuring contributions by fans, pros, and soon-to-be pros. Launched at a time when the future of the Legion of Super-Heroes was in doubt, the Legion Outpost was at the center of fan- based efforts to revive the title, and was largely responsible for its rescue from obscurity, leading to it becoming a runaway best-seller! This trade paperback collects the best material from the hard-to-find fanzine, including rare interviews and articles from creators such as Dave Cockrum, Cary Bates, and Jim Shooter, plus never-before-seen artwork by Cockrum, Mike Grell, Jimmy Janes and others! It also features a previously unpublished interview with Keith Giffen originally intended for the never-published Legion Outpost #11, plus other new material! And it sports a rarely-seen classic 1970s cover by Legion fan favorite artist Dave Cockrum! (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pgs, B&W $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LEGION COMPANION TP Just in time for the 45th Anniversary of the Legion of Super-Heroes, The Legion Companion is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the history of the 30th Century's greatest super-hero team! Beginning with the their early days in Adventure Comics, it features in-depth interviews with the people responsible for the Legion, including Silver Age greats Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, and Jim Shooter, plus newer creators like Dave Cockrum, Mike Grell, Jim Starlin, Jim Sherman, Paul Levitz, Keith Giffen, Steve Lightle, Mark Waid, and many more! Each Legion creator tells their own story of their time on the title, including behind-the-scenes information and commentary on their work. The trade paperback also features rare and previously unseen artwork by a virtual legion of artists, including George Pérez, Neal Adams, Jim Starlin, Dave Cockrum, Mike Grell, Jim Sherman, Curt Swan, and Steve Lightle! Also includes pages from a never-published Timber Wolf story by Dave Cockrum, a never-seen Curt Swan/Steve Lightle collaboration, and unused character designs by Dave Cockrum from his early Legion days! Featuring a new cover by Cockrum and an introduction by Jim Shooter, The Legion Companion is a must-have for any Legion fan! (STAR20091) SC, 8x11, 224pgs, B&W $24.95 ***************************** MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 4: KEVIN NOWLAN TP The Modern Masters series continues its look into the lives and work of today’s top comic-book artists, this time spotlighting Kevin Nowlan! Nowlan is an artist’s artist — highly respected not only by his fans, but by his peers. Cover artist, penciler, inker, letterer, colorist — even writer — he has done it all, and done it masterfully. Kevin’s work on comic-book icons Batman and Superman ranks among the best in those characters’ rich histories! His humorous “Jack B. Quick” feature — co-created with industry legend, Alan Moore — not only allowed him to explore his mid-western roots, but won him an Eisner Award along the way! This volume features an in-depth interview with Nowlan, fully illustrated with rare and never-before published artwork, as well as a gallery section of sketches and finished pieces. It’s the ultimate look at a true Modern Master: Kevin Nowlan! (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pgs, PC $14.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE ART: THE DRAWINGS OF J. ALLEN ST. JOHN HC & LTD. ED. HC This book collects, for the first itme, the ezquisite pen, ink, and pencil illustrations of the grand Tarzan artist J. Allen St. John. Some of these flights-of-fantasy illustrations were found in the top pulp magazines of the 1920s and 1930s, such as Amazing Stories, Blue Book, and Weird Tales. Other illustrations include those found in Edgar Rice Burroughs' (Tarzan) classic works Tarzan and the Golden Lion, Tarzan the Terrible, as well as in Burroughs' sci-fi creations, At the Earth's Core, and Pirates of Venus. The Limited Edition features an exclusive 16-page color section! (CAUT: 4) HC, 168pgs, B&W $34.95 DLX/HC, 184pgs, B&W $49.95 STEVE DITKO: SPACE WARS SC by Steve Ditko This collection of artist Steve Ditko's finest comics includes a wealth of sci-fi work done prior to his world-shaking creation with Stan Lee, Spider-Man, Ditko's eclectic, sometimes surrealistic art proves both futuristic and retro as he takes readers into the cosmos to find star-crossed lovers in the backstabbing debacle, "Dead Reckoning." Then, the deadliest space ship in the galaxy hovers menacingly over readers while invaders demand complete surrender in "The Conquered Earth!" These, plus "The Creature from Corpus III," and "The Juggernauts of Jupiter" are just a sampling of the pulse-pounding tales featured in this book. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 100pgs, B&W $14.95 THRILLING COMIC COVER ART OF ALEX SCHOMBERG SC Thrilling, Wonder, Captain America, America's Beast, Marvel, Exciting, Startling: Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high quality comic book covers in the Golden Age of American comics (1933-1955). This book collects, for the first time, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume. Super-heroes, jungle girls, robots, wild animals, and space travelers abound in these romantic and nostalgic pop art icons of the bygone WWII era. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 168pgs, PC $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK MAKERS: JOE SIMON HC by Joe & Jim Simon Readers have been enchanted with the Golden Age of comics through Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. The Comic Book Makers tells the real stories of the era, written by a participant of the age. In his book, Simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself be accused of a gruesome murder, the horror artist who was periodically released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing deadlines, the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose subcommittee investigated comic books as a cause of juvenile delinquency, and dozens of other fascinating personalities. Also available as a limited deluxe edition signed by Joe Simon, which comes with a bonus portfolio of pages with a never-before-published Simon and Kirby story, only available in the deluxe slipcased edition. Limited to 600 copies. REG. $34.95 LTD. ED. $49.95 O/A CURT SWAN: LIFE IN COMICS HC The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces the artist's career from the beginning on features like "Gangbusters" to his rise as the top Superman artist. Engaging one-on-one interviews with Swan family members as well as comics legend associates like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and dozens more paint a portrait of the man as elegant as the artist's own work. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Features interviews with notable comics professionals as Julius Schwartz, Carmine Infantino, Alan Moore, Dan Jurgens, and more. Foreword by Mort Walker. HC, 180pgs, PC $34.95 O/A EYES OF LIGHT FANTASY DRAWINGS FRANK BRUNNER HC The work of Frank Brunner reflects a unique sensibility, combining heroic design, and a lush eroticism with touch of whimsy. After a long career of work for many top animation studios, this seminal illustrator of the classic Dr. Strange, Warp, Elric, and Howard the Duck is showcased in this hardcover retrospective of his comics and fantasy art. Compiled by Dean Motter and J. David Spurlock. HC, 112pgs, B&W $27.95 O/A HAL FOSTER: PRINCE OF ILLUSTRATORS SC by Brian M. Kane In the first comprehensive biography of Hal Foster, author Brian Kane examines the 70- year career drawings of one of the greatest illustrators of the 20th century. Foster's work has inspired generations of artists, including Jack Kirby Lou Fine, Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, Joe Kubert, John Buscema, and the great Disney artist Carl Barks, among others. This book features quotes and sidebars from many of these artists. Introduction by James Bama. SC, 176pgs, PC $19.95 O/A JOHN ROMITA SKETCHBOOK HC John Romita has drawn every major Marvel character, including landmark runs and everyone's favorite, Spider-Man. As artist, plot consultant, and art director, Romita became an institution at Marvel Comics. This sketchbook reveals his classic super-hero, advertising art, unpublished personal works, and good girl art. Hundreds of vintage, new, and unpublished drawing are included. The text addresses both his career and his technique, including his tricks of the trade! HC, 112pgs, B&W $27.95 VERTICAL INC TEZUKA'S BUDDHA VOLUME 5: DEER PARK HC by Osamu Tezuka Comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life as it's never been told before. "Osamu Tezuka invented a whole new grammar of comics storytelling and his place in the history of Japanese comis is about as central as Siddhartha's place in the history of Buddhism." - Art Spiegelman, author of Maus. Osamu Tezuka (1928 - 1989), author of Astro Boy, reigns as the undisputed king of Japanese manga comics. (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x8, 352pgs, B&W $24.95 TEZUKA'S BUDDHA VOLUME 6: ANANDA HC by Osamu Tezuka Comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life as it's never been told before. "Buddha is a vast and fulfilling masterpiece of epic proportions executed with religious devotion. It stands as the opus of Japan's greatest cartoonist, and a high watermark for the medium." - Craig Thompson, author of Blankets. Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989), author of Astro Boy, reigns as the undisputed king of Japanese manga comics. (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x8, 360pgs, B&W $24.95 VIPER COMICS DAISY KUTTER #4 by Kazu Kibuishi After narrowly escaping a botched heist attempt, Daisy and Tom head towards their final destination. They find Mr. Winters waiting at a small ghost town, awaiting a high noon showdown with Daisy. Little does Daisy know, however, that Mr. Winters has a few more tricks up his sleeve. SC, 48pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $3.99 DEAD AT 17: REVOLUTION #1 by Josh Howard & Greg Gatlin The fight has begun! Join the resistance! A new chapter in the life of Nara Kilday is about to begin, and it may be the last. A political assassination plot by a mysterious group called Heaven's Militia unravels a government conspiracy with ties to Nara's past and future, setting her on the path towards her destiny. It's the beginning of the end. MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $2.95 VIZ LLC ANIMERICA DECEMBER 2004 VOLUME 12 #12 The #1 source for domestic anime, manga, and more! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan and what's arriving in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, model kits, J-Pop music, anime soundtracks, and more! Remember, if it's anime in America, It's gotta be Animerica! SC, 96pgs, PC $4.99 ANIMERICA EXTRA DECEMBER 2004 VOLUME 7 #12 America's only shôjo manga magazine! Shojo represents the future of manga! Its concentration on beautiful art, impressionistic symbolism, character-driven stories, and spectacular layout is the cutting edge of the manga medium and has garnered not only its originally intended female readership, but also a male readership who are "ahead of the curve" when it comes to sophisticated manga storytelling! And Animerica Extra is on the very blade-tip of the cutting edge with four of the most diverse and exciting stories serialized every month! With information-packed features and columns, Animerica Extra readers know the best and most up-to-date info in shojo! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W $4.99 SHONEN JUMP JANUARY 2005 VOLUME 3 #1 The world’s most popular manga! One of the world’s biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! Naruto: With Sasuke and Naruto both down for the count after fighting Orochimaru, the fearsome giant snake, it's up to Sakura to protect them from the many dangers in the Forest of Death. Dragon Ball Z: The tables turn as Gohan pummels Cell! Enraged by his own powerlessness, Cell turns to his last option: blow himself up and take the entire world with him! Shaman King: Determined to find Yoh, Manta teams up with "Wooden Sword" Ryu on a motorcycle-riding buddy picture into the heart of Japan's shaman country! One Piece: Dread pirate enemies Don Krieg and Hawk-Eye Mihawk face off over the fate of the Baratie... and Luffy and his crew are stuck in the middle! Yuyu Hakusho: Urameshi and Kuwabara arrive at Hangman Island for the Dark Tournament, the rules are... there are no rules! Hikaru No Go: It's tournament time again and Akira and Hikaru face off on opposite teams. Yuki, Yuri and Akari all add to the excitement of this tense time but during competition, see who starts baring their fangs. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands 368pgs, PC $4.99 ANGEL SANCTUARY GN VOLUME 5 by Kaori Yuki Setsuna Mudo is a mixed-up high-school student who had gotten up on the wrong side of God. He is the reincarnation of an angel who has rebelled against heaven. Now the Angels want him dead, the demons want him to lead the revolution, and he just wants a clue to how the world works. Setsuna has seven days to find his beloved sister Sara in the afterlife, and the first stop is to find the Guardian of the Hellgate — a being any normal person would avoid! Kato, an old enemy of Setsuna's, is now his only companion, but Kato has a history of being manipulated in life. Now that he's dead at the hands of Setsuna himself, just how far can he be trusted? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W $9.95 BANANA FISH #5 2ND ED by Akima Yoshida Nature made Ash Lynx beautiful; nurture made him a cold, ruthless killer. A runaway brought up as the adopted heir and sex toy of crime lord “Papa” Dino Golzine, Ash has forsaken the kingdom held out by the devil who raised him, but “Papa” can’t simply let him go — not when he knows the hideous truth about a drug that drove Ash’s older brother mad in Vietnam. In search of more information about the substance, Ash flees to Los Angeles with a band of allies, where he clashes with Yau-Si, an alluring and duplicitous young assassin. Drawn in by Yau-Si, one of Ash’s so-called allies betrays him to the Chinese mafia. Once again Ash is handed over to the rapacious Dino Golzine, who will do anything to cash in on the enigma code-named Banana Fish… Epic in scope, and one of the best-selling shôjo titles of all time in Japan, Akimi Yoshida put an electric shock into the genre and gained a huge crossover audience through Banana Fish’s stripped-down, non-stop style. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 BASARA VOLUME 9 TP by Yumi Tamura Despite the failed rescue and blinding injuries she received in the attempt, Sarasa has gained more allies. While her situation has improved, the Red King's rule has finally been torn apart by outside influences. Now both find themselves in Okinawa — she to heal her eyes, he to heal his soul. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BASARA VOLUMES 1-7 TPS by Yumi Tamura In the future, an apocalypse all but destroys the world, throwing Japan into a pre- technological desert wasteland where fierce kings use murder and destruction to keep the terrified peasantry in line! When Tatara, the prophesized "Child of Destiny" is born, his twin sister Sarasa is witness to the seeds of hope also born in the people of her town and the surrounding country. But the Red King will not stand for the sedition of this "Child of Destiny," and he ruthlessly murders Tatara before the horrified eyes of the town. Now the only thing that will keep the townsfolk from being slaughtered as well is if Sarasa can pretend to be her brother and lead the people of her village to safer ground. But how long can Sarasa keep up the pretense of being savior of the world? (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE AUDIENCES VOL. 1 $9.95 VOL. 2 $9.95 VOL. 3 $9.95 VOL. 4 $9.95 VOL. 5 $9.95 VOL. 6 $9.95 VOL. 7 $9.95 ********************** BEET THE VANDEL BUSTER VOLUME 2 GN by Kouji Inada Beltorze lives! Not only is Beet’s arch-enemy, Beltorze, alive, but he’s more powerful than ever. Beltorze has returned as a seven-star vandel, the strongest vandel of all. And after meeting with Shagie, chief of the Dark House of Sorcery, he could become even stronger! A battle to the death…? On their way to the port town of Ladoh, Beet and Poala meet a new enemy, the vandel Grineed. He tries to kidnap Poala, and Beet must act quickly to save her. Even worse, Beltorze appears and he and Beet face-off in a deathmatch that will leave both changed forever. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W $7.95 BLEACH VOLUME 4 TP by Tite Kubo A new reality-show craze is sweeping the nation, garnering legions of screaming fans (the majority of them being teenaged girls). But this program comes with a supernatural twist–the host, a media-savvy spiritualist, travels to local hotspots and performs exorcisms, live on national TV! Surly Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki has his doubts about this primetime prima donna, and his assumptions are about to be put to the test–the show is heading straight for Ichigo’s neighborhood! What effect will this unprovoked media presence have on the fragile relationship between Earth and the spirit world? Find out more in the fourth action-packed volume of Tite Kubo’s mega-manga hit Bleach. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W $7.95 BOYS OVER FLOWERS HANA YORI DANGO VOLUME 9 TP by Yoko Kamio Could Tsukushi Makino really fall under Tsukasa Domyoji’s spell? Desire and jealously walk hand in hand as the crazed Tsukasa seeks revenge on behalf of Tsukushi. Rui Hanazawa surprises everyone with his return from France. Just when you think Tsukasa’s mixture of cruelty and compassion is as perplexing as ever. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 FIREFIGHTER DAIGO OF FIRE COMPANY M VOLUME 9 TP by Masahito Soda Neophyte firefighter Daigo Asahina finds himself in the thick of the action as he and fellow Medaka-Ga-Hama team member Taira barge into the burning community hall alongside Rinko Rescue Team. Daigo succeeds in preventing the Rescue Team and the victims from being trapped underneath the fallen electrical cables, only to find them stuck in a smoky room with no perceivable exits. Daigo figures in yet another controversy after he — in his usual cavalier fashion — commandeers a pumper truck and rams it against the side of the building to tear down a wall. Will he come up with the right answers when he is interrogated about the pumper truck incident during the interview portion of the Rescue Certification Exam? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W $9.95 FLAME OF RECCA VOLUME 9 TP by Nobuyuki Anzai Things are getting more and more complicated for Recca and his coterie. Advancing to the semifinal round of the bloody Urabutosatsujin tournament, Team Hokage now faces a group of super assassins harboring their own secret agenda. Stepping into the arena, Recca confronts an opponent wielding the exact same powers of flame that he himself possesses. The stage is set for the ultimate showdown. One way or another, Recca has to figure out a way to defeat the flame of Recca! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W $9.95 INU-YASHA ANI MANGA VOLUME 6 TP by Rumiko Takashi Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo cross paths with a devious, thieving young monk who has designs on Kagome's sacred jewel shards… and clues about what may have happened between Inuyasha and Kikyo 50 years ago! Later, a shard of the Shikon Jewel must be to blame in a town where paintings of demons are mysteriously coming to life to terrorize the villagers. And when Inu-Yasha's half-brother Sesshomaru returns with a powerful new partner, their unholy alliance may be more than Inuyasha and his friends can handle! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 220pgs, FC $11.95 KARE FIRST LOVE VOLUME 2 TP by Kaho Miyasaka Insecure and bespectacled student Karin Karino experiences the bumpy ride of first love in this touching drama set against the backdrop of typical high school life. When she becomes handsome Kiriya’s object of affection, she wonders if she can truly deal with the consequences. Upon finding out that Kiriya had asked Karin to be his girlfriend, Karin’s schoolmate Yuka bullies her and pushes her down a stairway to depression. Later, Kiriya asks Karin to go on a trip over their summer vacation, but things don’t go as planned. Can Kiriya bring Karin happiness? Or does his love just spell trouble? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W $9.95 MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 8 TP 2ND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi From Rumiko Takahashi, the beloved creator of InuYasha and Ranma 1/2, comes this romantic (sort of) comedy Maison Ikkoku, presented in a new edition in its original episodic order! Yusaku’s eavesdropping causes him to misunderstand Kyoko’s words — again. This time, it’s during Kyoko’s visit to her former husband’s graveside. A new wide-eyed tenant, Nozomu Nikaido, moves into room No. 2 and quickly causes trouble for the other Maison Ikkoku residents, especially Yusaku in his pursuit of Kyoko. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 240pgs, B&W $9.95 MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO VOLUME 1 TP by Masashi Kishimoto Eleven year old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei are overjoyed about moving into a historic country house with their dad — but the girls don’t realize what a delightful adventure that awaits them there. While exploring their sprawling home and the beautiful rural area that surrounds it, Satsuki and Mei meet Granny, a sweet old woman, and her timid grandson Kanta. They also experience first hand the magic of the Soot Sprites, mysterious creatures that live in the walls, and discover a huge camphor tree that just might be enchanted... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 152pgs, B&W $9.99 NARUTO VOLUME 5 TP by Osamu Tezuka In the course of their training, student ninja Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke have fought deadly assassins, learned incredible feats of magic and martial arts, and danced along the brink of death. Now they’re facing the most terrifying challenge of all: exams! The three ninja-in-training have signed up for the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams, which they must pass if they ever want to advance to the rank of full-fledged shinobi. They learn too late how grueling the exams are… and how dangerous. If the tests of skill, stealth, and battle prowess don’t kill them, their fellow junior ninja will. And, since the three pass or fail as a group, they’re only as strong as their weakest link... Naruto! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W $7.95 PHOENIX VOLUME 5: RESURRECTION TP by Osamu Tezuka Osamu Tezuka’s Phoenix was his life’s work and is considered by many to be one of the finest works of Japanese comics art ever produced. Phoenix: Resurection takes place in the year 3344, Prof. Saruta lands on the moon. He meets and acquires Robita in his final form. Spanning 860 years, the end of this episode goes beyond Phoenix: Universe and close to the beginning of Phoenix: Future. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 328pgs, B&W $15.95 PHOENIX VOLUME 2: TALE OF THE FUTURE TP 2ND EDITION by Osamu Tezuka Considered by many to be one of the finest works of Japanese comics art ever produced, Phoenix: A Tale of the Future is a rollicking space-age adventure, an apocalyptic cautionary tale, a fable of human frailty and triumph, and a fantastic voyage through time, space, and the macroverse. Above all it is a great love story, an epic account of Class II Space Patrolman Masato’s tragic, undying love for the doomed beautiful alien “moopie” Tamami. Told in bold layouts and mindwarping page designs that revolutionized Japanese comics, this is the work of the greatest manga artist of them all, Osamu Tezuka, soaring at the height of his powers. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 304pgs, B&W $15.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 9 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki A glimpse of the new Japan if the mad ambitions of Shishio Makoto should succeed is revealed when Kenshin arrives in Kyoto and meets him at last...although the epic battle between them will have to wait. Pitted against Shishio’s soldiers, Kenshin’s reversed- edge sakabatô is broken—can it be reforged? Should it be reforged? For time has once again begun to flow, and violence once more washes over the land. Although Kenshin has abandoned the ways of the hitokiri and has sworn to take life no longer, a new assassin has now arisen — one whose taste for blood and thirst for power is far greater than that of Kenshin ever was.... Also a hit anime series, Rurouni Kenshin is beloved by fans around the world for its mix of historical detail, spectacular battles and, of course, romantic comedy. The “Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story” continues in this new edition from Viz. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W $7.95 SENSUAL PHRASE VOLUME 5 TP by Mayu Shinjo Things are really heating up between Lucifer and Jesus. Not only are the two supergroups battling each other to capture the top spot on the music charts… each band’s singer is courting the affections of a single girl! Brainwashed and confused, Aine considers a brief dalliance with Tomoyuki, the sexy frontman for Jesus. But when Sakuya, her true love, suffers a near-fatal accident, she’s thrown into a tizzy. Torn between two lovers, Aine has inadvertently attracted the attention of Japan’s gossip magazines. Now under the intense scrutiny of the media, she must decide who she loves the most: Jesus or Lucifer! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 TUXEDO GIN VOLUME 9 TP by Tokihiko Matsuura Teenage Ginji died and got himself reincarnated as a penguin to stay close to Minako, the girl of his dreams. Now, “Gin-chan” must perish of natural causes to be restored to his former self! This volume: Unfortunately, as time passes, Minako’s hopes for Ginji’s miraculous return begin to fade... Will she grow tired of holding a torch for him and accept the advances of other boys? Plus, Gin meddles in the lives of humans and fellow reincarnated animals (with typically mixed results), revives his boxing career as a pugilistic penguin, and molts. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands 192pgs, B&W $9.95 TUXEDO GIN VOLUMES 1-7 TPS by: Tokihiko Matsuura High school student Ginji Kusanagi has just met the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, Ginji is dead! Trapped between life and death, Ginji encounters a strange being who offers him a loophole in the cycle — if he is reincarnated as an animal and lives out it's natural life, then he may be reborn back into his original body. Ginji still wants to go on that first date with Minako, so goes through with the deal. Although Ginji is still sentient and thinks like his former human self, in his new life as a penguin, he can't talk to humans anymore. In this most silly of romantic love-comedies, is there a chance for love to bloom between a boxing penguin and a beautiful girl!? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOL. 1 $9.95 VOL. 2 $9.95 VOL. 3 $9.95 VOL. 4 $9.95 VOL. 5 $9.95 VOL. 6 $9.95 VOL. 7 $9.95 ************************ VAGABOND VOLUME 17 TP by Takehiko Inoue Kojiro is invincible under the sun! Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly “swallow-cut,” is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi’s greatest rival and opponent in the most well known duel in the annals Japanese history. While Musashi is an untamed beast driven by pure instinct, Kojiro is an icy cold-blooded killer. This volume further explores the background of the abandoned deaf orphan Kojiro as he comes of age and develops into a bloodthirsty swordsman with sublime skills. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W $9.95 WHISTLE VOLUME 2 TP by Daisuke Higuchi Shô Kazamatsuri and his pals finally hit the magic number 11 and that means they’re ready for high-kicking, goal-to-goal soccer action. Unfortunately, Team Josui’s first game is against the powerhouse private school, Masashinomori. Shô’s crew may have boundless pluck and enthusiasm but do they have the talent to compete with last season’s reigning champions? Maybe not… but this year they have a secret weapon by the name of Tatsuya Mizuno. Not only is Tatsuya the best player on Josui’s squad, he’s also the son of the opposing team’s coach. Soccer action and familial complications collide when father and son meet on opposite sides of the soccer field! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 208pgs, B&W $7.95 YU-GI-OH VOLUME 7 TP by Kazuki Takahashi When Yugi and his friends joined a “Monster World” role-playing game campaign, they didn’t realize just how much time the game would take — like maybe the rest of their lives! Ryo Bakura, their game master, wants to use the power of his Millennium Ring to seal the souls of Yugi, Jonouchi, Anzu and Honda inside his “Monster World” miniatures forever. Now, with 10-sided dice in hand, Yugi and Dark Yugi must hack and slash their way through Bakura’s adventure and defeat the Dark Master Zorc…or die trying! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W $7.95 WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS BOOTLEG #12 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W $3.95 PREVIEWS BOOK STORE Looking for spine-tingling suspense, fantastic adventures, head-over-heels romance, gut busting humor, or anything in-between? No need to go to the local book store, you'll find them all between the covers of graphic novels and trade paperbacks... just like the ones shown here! Previews Book Store is pleased to bring you these graphic novel volumes, all of which are available through your local comic shop. Check with your retailer and open a book on comics excitement today! ADVENTURE HOUSE GUIDE TO THE PULPS TP by Doug Ellis, John Locke & John Gunnison Adventure House Pulps. The word itself arouses the senses, evoking images of rampaging robots, gnarled gunslingers, two-fisted adventurers, and scantily-clad heroines. Before comic books and television, pulp magazines were the primary source of cheap thrills and lurid entertainment for a public hungry for escape from their Depression-era and war-torn lives. Featuring over 1,600 cover reproductions, Adventure House Guide to the Pulps unveils a comprehensive pulp index, including publication history, format changes, publisher information, detailed bibliographies, and more. The most complete compendium of the Pulp Era ever published, this essential volume is a dream come true for all pulp collectors, enthusiasts, and historians! (STAR11561) SC, 8x11, 384pg $29.95 “A collector's dream book… thrills and chills guaranteed!” — Dingbat Magazine “From famous and celebrated titles to the rare and obscure, it is the most comprehensive history of the pulp phenomenon.” — VintageLibrary.com * * * ROSCOES IN THE NIGHT SC by Robert Leslie Bellem Adventure House In the 1930s and 40s, Robert Leslie Bellam churned out an estimated 3,000 short stories in all genres during the height of the Pulp Era. Although Bellem wrote horror and science fiction as well as mysteries, it's his Dan Turner hard-boiled gumshoe stories of tyrannical film directors, jealous husbands, amorous starlets, treacherous stuntmen, and back- stabbing co-stars that are most fondly remembered today. Turner, the “Hollywood Detective,” starred in a seemingly endless stream of scintillating stories in Spicy Detective Magazine, later graduating to his own publication, Dan Turner, Hollywood Detective. With an introduction by noted Bellem scholar John Wooley, Roscoes in the Night features 13 illustrated, racy Dan Turner pulp stories by Robert Leslie Bellam, never-before-reprinted in a mass market format, including Action! Camera! Drop-Dead!, Crooner's Caress, Dan Turner Deals An Ace, Dead Man's Bed, Death Begins At Forty, Girl With Green Eyes, Silverscreen Shakedown, Stock Shot, The Million Buck Snatch, and Witch Hunt. (STAR19247) SC, 7x10, 400pg, b&w $17.95 “There is no question that Robert Leslie Bellem deserves his place in hardboiled history. If only stumbling over dead bodies, getting hit on the head, and shot at, etc., were this much fun in real life...!” — Bleeker Books * * * TWILIGHT X VOLUME 1: AFTER WAR TP by Joseph Wight Antarctic Press The year is 2002. After eleven years of war, the First World has collapsed. A brief civil war has erupted in North America, leaving the United States divided, ragged, and without hope. The Soviet Union is controlled by former Russian mafia and military commanders, who now profess themselves kings. Europe, Japan, and Israel are radioactive wastelands. Throughout the world, self-appointed lords and tyrants take what they want with force and brutality, while the survivors are left to struggle against these hostile forces bent upon claiming what's left of a ruined, lawless planet. Jed Saxon is one survivor consumed by this struggle — a U.S. Special Forces operator with the training and ingenuity to adapt to this way of life. With the help of an enigmatic, beautiful young woman and an Israeli Special Forces soldier, Jed must fight to find purpose in the midst of violence and apathy. After war, before peace... Twilight X! This mega-opus collects all 600 pages of Joseph Wight's thrilling Twilight X material to date — plus 30 pages of never-before-seen material! (STAR16690) SC, 7x10, 600pg, b&w $49.95 “Rip-roaring and romantic, hilarious and heart-tugging, [Twilight X] is a read you'll never regret!” — MileHighComics * * * CHRONICLES OF THE UNIVERSE COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by Rod Espinoza Antarctic Press What do Universal Heroes do after they destroy all their enemies and free the universe from all the Supertyrants? Where do they go from here? The answer may surprise you… Such is the premise of Chronicles of the Universe, which tells the story of the legendary Darem family of heroes — a mysterious race of larger-than-life super-beings. After saving the universe, they settle down to raise families. But all is not well — even after they destroy all their enemies and archenemies. Rivalries among the brothers soon arise, and their children face impossible pressures to grow and measure up to their heroic and legendary fathers. And to top it off, the government that they helped install has slowly become corrupted, now resembling the evil empires toppled previously. This volume collects Chronicles of the Universe: The Desperadoes, CoTU: The Desperado Family, and CoTU: N-Gen. (STAR14119) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $16.95 “Rod Espinoza is probably one of the best “American Manga” illustrators working in comics.” — PreviewsReview.com * * * BEST OF JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS VOLUME 1 TP by Various Archie Comic Publications Grab yourself a backstage pass and rock around the globe with the greatest all-girl band the world has ever known — Josie and the Pussycats! In the tradition of the ever-popular Archie Americana Series, Archie Comics presents Hollywood's favorite new rock band in a tune-filled trade paperback volume that gets to the heart of the band's comic book roots! Witness the group's formation and the first time they wore their cat suits! Travel to Tinseltown as the girls shoot their first movie! Help them solve intriguing mysteries and relive the antics that have made them the most popular fictional band in comic and cartoon history! From Josie's very first appearance to the day she almost quit the band, this collection of "greatest hits" is music to your ears! (STAR13522) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $10.95 “While never achieving Archie's level of stardom, the Josie and the Pussycats series was nonetheless the most successful of those in-house knock-offs.” — Toonopedia.com * * * ARCHIE’S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORIES VOLUME 1 by Various Archie Comic Publications It’s been on Archie fans’ wish lists for years — the ultimate Christmas gift! For over 50 years, Archie and his friends have delighted readers with festive yuletide tales. The first Archie holiday stories appeared in such flagship titles as Archie, Pep, and Laugh, and have proven so popular that, in 1954, an entire series devoted to stories of holiday cheer premiered: Archie’s Christmas Stocking! Deck the halls with smiles and laughter, and relive the magic, warmth, and hilarity as Archie and his friends show their holiday spirit in this special collection of classic tales from the first decade of Archie’s Christmas Stocking. (STAR16712) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $10.95 “…[Archie’s Christmas Stocking]… has entertained kids and adults for decades. Great stocking stuffers!” — HappyHarborComics.com * * * AQUARIAN AGE: JUVENILE ORION VOLUME 1 GN by Sakurako Gokurakuin Broccoli International Sixteen-year-old Mana Kirihara returns to her hometown to unite with her childhood sweetheart, Kaname Kusakabe, after several years. But, Kaname seems to have changed during their time apart. Mana's presence sets off a chain of events that changes the lives of Kaname and his best friend, Naoya Itsuki, forever! Their classmates Isshin and Tsukasa, and their teacher Tomonori, find themselves drawn to her as well, and soon discover that they are all a part of the Aquarian Age — a secret war raging for thousands of years. Now the fate of the world hangs in the balance as one girl meets her destiny! (FEB042177) SC, 208pg, b&w $9.99 “…[Aquarian Age: Juvenile Orion]… is a very nice release. Who knew Broccoli could be so good? Even without cheese!” — AnimeFringe * * * BONE VOLUME 9: CROWN OF HORNS SC by Jeff Smith Cartoon Books At last the collection is complete! Crown of Horns is the final Bone book — bringing to a close the Bone cousins’ year of adventure in the Valley with Thorn! Trapped in the doomed city of Atheia, while the fate of the Valley is decided by two raging armies, Thorn is haunted by the dangerous and mysterious object of power known as the Crown of Horns. Guarded by dragons, the Crown of Horns is the only thing that Thorn believes can stop the Locust and end the war... but how, and at what price? Fone Bone believes he knows what the price will be, and he must decide where his heart truly lies... (MAY042432) SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w $16.95 “Even the best classic surely has to have an ending… and so it is with Bone. I'll be riding it all the way to the words The End.” — CultureDose.com “Smith told a complex, mature heroic epic that used a children's medium to take the reader off guard, much as Orwell did with Animal Farm. What could have been a nightmarish collusion of cliché and ego instead became the closest thing to Homer that comicdom has seen.” — Splendidezine.com * * * ALIEN NINE: BOOKS 1 & 2 GN by Hitoshi Tomizawa CPM Manga Alien Nine takes place in a near future where aliens have invaded Earth, in a variety of incarnations ranging from those capable of mass destruction to annoying, semi-dangerous pests and "symbiotic" forms that manage to coexist peacefully with humans. Elementary School 9 does its part to defend the planet and, each year, chooses three students to serve a two-semester term as members of the "Alien Party." When the otherworldly creatures infiltrate the school, party members are dispatched to contend with the interlopers, while utilizing the beneficial aliens (called ‘Borgs’) that are "worn" like helmets. Wearing a gross alien — especially on her head — is not something timid Yuri Otani considers a fun activity. She’s equally reluctant to fight them, and she can't understand why anyone else would, much less on a voluntary basis! VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w (STAR18484) $15.95 VOL. 2—SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w (STAR19015) $15.95 “Fun, shocking, and totally unique!” — Anime Insider “Hitoshi Tomizawa, and his work Alien Nine, is weird. And I couldn't be more grateful!” — AnimeFringe.com * * * THE TOWERS OF NUMAR HC written & illustrated by Michel Gagné Gagné International Once again, the quirky visionary behind Insanely Twisted Rabbits, Michel Gagné, gives life to an off-beat, mythical tale about god, the creation, and a "far-out concept," focusing on a little Numarian alien named Meeka whose constant compulsion to create leads her to a feat of engineering so great that it changes not only the fate of her world, but the very foundation of the universe! (STAR18685) HC, 8x10, 32pg, FC $14.95 “…Gagné’s elegant and endearing illustrations are reminiscent of the work of the late, great Dr. Seuss.” — SciFiDimensions.com “Gagné made a real impression on me as someone highly talented, creative, and warped; all things that I really enjoy, of course.” — iCOMICS.com * * * FALLOUT TP by Jim Ottaviani, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leo Szilard, and the Political Science of the Atomic Bomb G.T. Labs So, you want to learn how to build an atomic bomb? Then this is the book for you! Jim Ottaviani (Eisner-nominee for Two-Fisted Science and Dignifying Science) is not only a comics scriptwriter... he also has a masters degree in nuclear engineering! So buy with confidence: Though not a complete do-it-yourself kit (plenty of assembly required, and batteries — not to mention plutonium! — are definitely NOT included!), Fallout will bring you up to speed on the science and politics of the first nuclear gadgets. On a more serious note, Fallout tells the story of the price the scientists — and future generations — paid for a swift end to World War II. This project, a graphic novel in the truest sense, features art by Steve Lieber (Whiteout, Batman), Vince Locke (The Sandman, Deadworld), Bernie Mireault (Dr. Robot, The Jam), Eddy Newell (Black Lightning), Jeff Parker (Solitaire, Wonder Woman) and a painted cover by famed studio artist Jeffrey Jones! (STAR14735) SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $19.95 “Let there be no doubt in anyone's mind; Jim Ottaviani knows how to tell a story… I just hope that places like school libraries and professors pick up on the strength of this absolutely fascinating book.” — iCOMICS.com “…[Fallout]… is an entirely unique experience that you're not going to find anywhere else in today's marketplace. If we're ever going to achieve lasting diversity in the comics medium, we're going to need more Jim Ottaviani's.” — ArtBomb.net * * * HAMMER OF THE GODS COLOR SAGA by Michael Avon Oeming & Mark Obie Wheatley Insight Studios Group When you learn that your son is sick, you either pray for the gods to intervene or you curse them for torturing you. Curse or prayer, the gods will deliver an answer. Your son, Modi, will live — as something more than a man. Forbidden to touch a killing tool, he has become the most dangerous weapon ever created! In the Hammer of Gods Color Saga, Modi and Skögul face off with a color-sucking Dragon and must watch as the gods are transformed into animals — which all spells doom for everyone here on Earth! This prestige format, full-color book also presents an expanded version of the Hammer of the Gods online daily comic strip for the first time! A great introduction to the series in an exciting book from the Eisner award-winning artist and co-creator of Powers! (STAR14986) FC, 48pg $4.95 “This ain't your daddy's Norse gods! …[Hammer of the Gods]… is a must for any Oeming fan.” — ActionIsMyReward.com “Oeming and Wheatley have taken the old myths and put their own twist to them while remaining true to the spirit of the ancient tales.” — Diamond Bookshelf * * * RABID EYE: THE DREAM ART OF RICK VEITCH The Collected Rare Bit Friends Volume 1 by Rick Veitch King Hell Press Rick Veitch’s dream life, as recorded in the first eight issues of Rare Bit Fiends, takes readers on a multidimensional, mind-mulching, roller-coaster-ride of panel art, after which they’ll never think of dreaming (or comics) in quite the same way again! Also includes “Understanding Rare Bit Fiends,” an enlightening explanatory trip through the history, science, and magic of dreaming, as well as Veitch’s unique and personal perspective on the nature and importance of the dream function. (STAR01450) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 196pg, b&w $14.95 “…[Rabid Eye]… collects the paper transpositions of the author's own dream imagery. Hidden beneath such a simple concept is one of the most original and unusual works produced during the past few years by the American marketplace.” — ComixSmash.com * * * POCKET UNIVERSE: THE DREAM ART OF RICK VEITCH The Collected Rare Bit Fiends Volume Two by Rick Veitch King Hell Press Welcome to Pocket Universe, in which Veitch combines the ultimate in post-modern storytelling with his bravura Crowquill and ink illustrations to recreate the deepest levels of dreaming as a startling and subtle set-piece of sensational psycho-art. Building on the drumbeat one-page dreams from the companion volume, Rabid Eye, Veitch composes a single sweeping mindscape that carries the reader along hypnotically, unfolding through the vistas of the unconscious with all the magic and mystery of dreaming itself. Are art and life one? Includes “It’s Not Where It’s Going, It’s Where It’s Coming From: Confessions Of A Dream Artist” by Veitch. (STAR02121) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $12.95 “…for anyone with more than a cursory interest in dreams, Rare Bit Fiends is a must-see comic.” — Lightworks.com * * * LOUIS: LYING TO CLIVE by John Chalmers & Sandra Marrs Metaphrog Life on the bee farm is hard. But, Louis soon finds himself embroiled in a world of mystery and adventure. What is the secret of The Hive? Why would anyone be lying to Clive? Find out in this fractured fairy tale for modern times produced by the Metaphrog creative team of John Chalmers and Sandra Marrs. Fans of Louis: Red Letter Day, and new readers alike, will be delighted by this endearing and engaging book. (STAR17036) SC, 8x8, 58pg, FC $14.95 “An insinuating, multi-leveled fable for our disconnected age." — Paul Gravett in The Comics Journal “Luminescent and haunting illustrations add to the surreal feel of a magical modernist mystery with implicit 1984-style warning which repays repeated readings...” — The School Librarian MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #118 In Comic Book Marketplace #118 we conclude our three-part series on the Jewish origins of comic books. We’ll take a look at Art Spiegelman’s Maus, Joe Kubert’s Yossel, and Will Eisner’s Fagin the Jew. And, as always, our regular columnists will surprise and delight you with their comics lore: Nolan’s Notebook and That Wonderful Year by Michelle Nolan; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Market Reports by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; Marketplace Mail and much, much more! Magazine, PC $6.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #42 This issue features Marvel’s forgotten silver age artists — and The Golden Age of Ziff- Davis, Hillman — and The Heap! There’s two full-color, never-before-seen covers: the original Avengers by Steve Fastner and Rich Larson, plus Airboy & The Heap by 1940s/50s artist Ernie Schroeder! A Celebration of Don Heck, Werner Roth, and Paul Reinman — three mighty Marvel artists of the 1960s — and why they should never be forgotten! ’Course, we’ve also got rare art on hand by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, et al.! Then, from Hillman to Ziff-Davis, two Golden Age comics companies and their creators remembered by Heap/Airboy artist extraordinaire Ernie Schroeder, veteran editor Herb Rogoff, and cartoonist Walter Littman — interviewed by Jim Amash! Plus scarce Hillman and Ziff-Davis art by Anderson, Infantino, Leav, Kida, Kriegstein, and many others! Also, FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze and the Fawcett/Charlton Connection, Part III — Alex Toth, Michael T. Gilbert, Bill Schelly, and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pgs, B&W $5.95 BACK ISSUE #7 It’s all for one, and one for all in Back Issue #7, the “Super Teams” issue! "Flashback — The Brave And The Bold": The history of the popular Batman team-up title, including a Jim Aparo interview and a tribute to writer Bob Haney! "Pro2pro Roundtable — Fantastic Four": Past and present contributors from Stan Lee to Mark Waid share their unique insights into Marvel’s fab four! "Pro2pro — DNAgents": Mark Evanier and Will Meugniot discuss their fondly remembered 1980s series, featuring a stunning gallery of Meugniot’s artwork! "Greatest Stories Never Told": DC’s Teen Titans Swingin’ Elsewords and Super-Sons, and Marvel’s Santa Claus, with art by Jay Stephens, Nick Cardy, Kieron Dwyer, and John Romita, Sr. "Rough Stuff": Super team pencil pages by Alex Ross, Alex Toth, Rick Leonardi, Dave Cockrum, Don Heck, June Brigman, Frank Robbins, Kerry Gammill, Don Newton, Carmine Infantino, and John Byrne (his FF tryout)! Plus, Denny O’Neil’s “Off My Chest” editorial on super teams, a guided tour of Metropolis, Illinois (the “home” of Superman), the conclusion of our "Comics to Film to DVD" list, and art and contributions by Dick Giordano, Ramona Fradon, Mike W. Barr, Neal Adams, Nick Cardy, Jack C. Harris, Cary Burkett, Bob Brown, Walt Simonson, Tom Defalco, Roger Stern, Terry Austin, Bill Sienkiewicz, Steve Rude, Moebius, George Pérez, and others. With a decades-spanning Superman and Batman cover (penciled in 1984 and inked in 2004) by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W $5.95 COMIC BOOK DIGEST #2 The Comic Book Digest gives you 80 pages of eight-page sample previews from 10 future comic titles from publishers like Image, Dreamwave, DBPro, and Arcana Studios — read it before you buy it! On the flip-side, join in the suspense as Agent Goodwin tracks down a serial killer in the exclusive issue #2 full-length release of Mike S. Miller's "Deal With The Devil." Articles and interviews from writers, publishers, and artists throughout the industry provide an inside look benefitting to both the avid collector and the casual comic hobbyist. (Lamp Post Publications) Magazine, 128pgs, B&W $1.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #908-911 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, 8-12 pages with CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics - an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which includes Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," a monthly checklist of all the first issues due for the month. (Comic Shop News Inc) Tabloid PI COMIC SHOP NEWS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL The CSN Christmas Special is the single best source for all the great comics and related product available for the all-important Christmas Season. Deluxe items, Trade Paperbacks, Books About Comics, Graphic Novels, Posters and more will be covered in this must-have double-sized issue! Also includes the exclusive CSN Christmas Checklist with space for the retailer’s stamp. Readers can fill in what they want and send friends and relatives in to the shop to get it! (Comic Shop News Inc) Tabloid, FC PI COMICS INTERNATIONAL #179 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comics industry! Includes hundreds of reviews of top titles, with plot synopses, plus an overview of scripts and art quality, as well as a directory of comic stores, specialists, events, and festivals. (Quality Communications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, PC $2.50 COMICS REVUE #224 Featuring: Tarzan of the Apes by Russ Manning, Tarzan and the Ant Men, Little Orphan Annie and Mr. Am by Harold Gray, Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell and Romero, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry and Harry Harrison, The Phantom by Lee Falk, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane, Casey Ruggles (in color) by Warren Tufts, and Krazy Kat by George Herriman, and Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, PC $6.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE JANUARY 2005 Spectacular 1600th issue! Comics Buyer’s Guide serves up the definitive list of 1,600 comic books that need to be in every collection! The best comic book magazine brings you the best of the best, from the seminal classics of the Golden Age to today’s fan favorites. Join Comics Buyer’s Guide as we celebrate 1600 issues and more than 30 years of amazing comic book coverage. The longest running magazine about comics, Comics Buyer’s Guide has the largest monthly price guide for comic books, featuring prices for tens of thousands of comic books - including actual prices realized for CGC-graded comics, updated monthly. CBG also helps readers keep tabs on the markets for Heroclix, original art, and other comic-book memorabilia with accurate pricing and insightful analysis. From the Golden Age to the comic books of tomorrow, with the latest news, classic coverage, and in-depth articles, and the most complete monthly price guide to comic books, Comics Buyer’s Guide is the largest monthly magazine about comics. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $5.99 PACESETTER THE GEORGE PEREZ MAGAZINE Pacesetter #5 is a very special issue, this issue celebrates george's years in comics. this issue has all the usuals, articles, artwork, checklist, interviews, news and more. what makes this issue special is not only is it a double-sized issue 128 pages, but this issue has an all star line up of contributers, Jim Krueger, Kurt Busiek, Tom Smith, Tom Brevoort, Tony Isabella, Steve Englehart, Jerry Ordway, Ja Fudd, Andy Mangels and more…. don't miss out on this very special issue. Cover colored by the awesome Tom Smith, this is not the final version for the cover. (Tony Lorenz Productions) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, b&w $6.95 RED EYE #3 Redeye #3, the 'vital read' (SFX Magazine) for the best in indie comics includes interviews with Grant Springford (Pest Control), Alan Grant (Batman), Jock (The Losers), Mardou (Stiro), and Paul Cornell (Dr Who), plus new articles, exclusive preview art and extensive reviews of the best indie titles available! (Diamond Comic Dist-- England) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 60pgs, B&W $6.00 SPOOKY: A WARREN FANZINE VOLUME 2 #1 Fantastic first issue, featuring an exclusive interview Neal Adams! Neal talks about his work for Warren, including his classic story, “ThrillKill” as well as his upcoming project which he considers the most important of his life! Also, an interview with T. Casey Brennan, a look back at The Goblin, and Nick Cuti’s column, “Cuti’s Corner.” (Soaring Penguin) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pgs, B&W $4.95 WRITE NOW #9 You know him as one of the most important comics artists of all time, but Neal Adams also plots and scripts with the best of them! In an exclusive interview in Write Now! #9, Neal talks about all facets of comics writing, and gives us a look at how he does it! (This issue is filled with lots of "Nuts & Bolts" examples of Neal’s writing and art!) Plus: An interview with the red-hot Geoff Johns (Flash, JSA, Teen Titans)! An interview with Hate’s Peter Bagge! An interview with Wolff and Byrd’s Batton Lash! More writing lessons from Dennis O’Neil! More "Nuts & Bolts" tips on writing from top comics pros! And much, much more, including an all-new cover by Neal Adams! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pgs, PC $5.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES AMAZING FIGURE MODELER #31 Step right up modelers and enter the AFM time machine for an exciting journey back to a prehistoric era when dinosaurs ruled the earth! In this unforgettable issue re-discover Horizon's Jurassic Park kits with some excellent movie tie in dioramas guaranteed to make these classic models roar to life. Other articles to look forward to include Sean Cooper's Pleistocene piece, the "La Brea Tar Pit" and Cretaceous Creations' "Spinosaurs" along with a Mesozoic match up between Menagerie Productions "Tyrannosaurus Rex" and "Triceratops." Paleo sculpting sensation Shane Foulkes gets profiled primeval style and for those of you who like your dinosaurs super-sized, get ready to be blown away by a whole herd of unbelievable, life-sized dino sculptures. All this and plenty more prehistoric thrills await modelers in the next installment of AFM, an issue so amazing it was over 65 million years in the making! It's sure to become extinct so don't delay and order your copy today! (Amazing Figure Modeler) (CAUT: 4) text emailed $7.00 BECKETTS SPORTS CARDS MAGAZINES These magazines cover the superstars of sports and sports-card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular players and cards; tips on card collecting; and "Readers Write," a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby's most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Generic Text BASEBALL #237 $4.99 BASEBALL PLUS #14 $9.99 BASKETBALL #173 $4.99 FOOTBALL #177 $4.99 HOCKEY #170 $4.99 HOCKEY PLUS #7 $9.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS #124 $4.99 VINTAGE SPORTS COLLECTIBLES #164 $4.99 BECKETT POKEMON AND ANIME COLLECTOR #64 Fresh, creative, and fun articles and columns on the latest and greatest Pokémon products. Find out the value of collectibles, and where to find conventions to buy, sell, or trade. Plus, words of wisdom from writers in the industry! Monthly. (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 BECKETT YU-GI-OH COLLECTOR#15 Complete Yu-Gi-Oh coverage featuring an awesome cover treatment. Each issue includes checklists, video game tips and tricks, merchandise, cartoon reviews, and an extensive guide to card types and rules for playing the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game. Plus, contests, prizes, and posters! (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) roll over $9.99 BIG REEL DECEMBER 2004 #2 Big Reel is your ticket to Hollywood collectibles. Since 1974, Big Reel has been bringing collectors and fans together to buy, sell and trade Hollywood memorabilia. Films, videos, posters and autographs are listed "for sale" or "wanted" each month. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $3.95 LEE'S TOY REVIEW DECEMBER 2004 #146 In this issue, Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. Stumped for a gift idea? Stumped about what to buy for you? It's a crazy, mixed up Toyland out there, and we're here to help. We've got big ideas and the hot tips. And you just know we're going to have some scrumptious scoops on First Quarter 2005 toys. Also features "Lee's Pull-Out Guide to He-Man and The Masters of the Universe." This is going to be the ultimate visual guide to everything MOTU, so don't miss it. Those WWI figures are hotter than depleted uranium shells! Also feature a "McFarlane Sports Picks Market Report" and "'80s Toys Market Report." What's happening with prices? We'll tell you this issue. And, a very cool and top-secret "Meet Your Maker" interview. You won’t want to miss this one! In addition, the newest installment of KBD, The absolute newest Hot Wheels coming to peg walls, and a scorchin’ hot wheels giveaway, the nation’s #1 Hot Wheels Price Guide, "Chop Shop" (customized die-cast vehicles), "Toy-Toons," "Cool Customs," your next G.I. Joe (3-3/4") Vehicle File and Transformers File, the latest and greatest 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles. You get your usual “Cool Giveaways,” “Altered States,” and the longest-running and most trusted action figure price guide in the business! (Action Figure News &Toy Review) Magazine, FC $5.95 LEE'S GUIDE TO G.I. JOE VEHICLES & ACCESSORIES 1982-85 VOLUME 1 A comprehensive guide to G.I. Joe ARAH Vehicles and Accessories, from 1982-1985. Featuring blueprint style breakdowns for each vehicle and all of its accessories. Play sets will also be covered. Every item will be shown loose and complete. This is the guide every G.I. Joe collector has been wanting for years. (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (CAUT: 4) SC, Magazine, 64pgs, FC $19.95 NON SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 15 #6 JAG has been on TV since 1995 and remains very popular. Non-Sport Update will feature JAG on its cover and there will be a feature story about The Complete JAG: Seasons 1-4 card set being issued by Rittenhouse Archives. Inside every issue, you will find promos for The Complete JAG: Seasons 1-4; The Quotable James Bond and Alias Season 3 — and maybe more. There is a 32-page price guide in every issue. Regular features include New Card Review, Non-Sport Shorts Timeline, Finders Keepers, the Promo Column and Cards Online. Non-Sport Update is issued bi-monthly, which means a long shelf life for the only magazine devoted completely to non-sport cards. (Non-Sport Update) Magazine, 88pgs, PC $4.50 PLAYSET MAGAZINE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2004 The Gala Christmas issue of America's only glossy vintage toy publication goes down to the famous, wonderful Farm Sets from the 50's and 60's filled with tiny miracles of toy tractors, colorful barns and working accessories like hay lifts and conveyors, plus incredibly life-like animals and people. You'll see the many different accessories, visit with the down home ( plastic) "farm folks" who ran the farms, and maybe get to 'feed" the many animals in these wonderful vintage toys of the past. Theres a lot to do, from crop dusting in colorful plastic vintage planes that actually spray water, to working the tiny equipment. You'll peek inside the barns, feed the happy cows (is that one actually smiling?) and help with Prize Livestock. it all sprang from the wonderful imaginations of Marx Toys. Next we visit the largest toy show for vintage toys, acres of vintage toys at Chicago's OTSN, and get previews of new toys, see what's selling and what's not! Its our annual report and a must for fans of toy soldiers and vintage toys. Finally, we deliver all the vintage toy news, the latest discoveries, new toy reviews and dealer ads and classifieds to get you in this fun and nostalgic Space Age of collectibles. Its fun and colorful nostalgia guaranteed! (Atomic Home Video) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.95 SPORTS COLLECTORS DIGEST #1257-1260 Sports Collectors Digest feature special issues focusing on authenticity and card grading and the 2004 World Series, plus regular features on classic cards and memorabilia, weekly profiles of serious hobbyists and their collections, up-to-date auction results and previews, pricing, and checklists of new-card issues from all the major manufacturers, plus columns from hobby experts, show calendar and more in a weekly magazine that is a must-read for serious collectors. (Krause Publications) Magazine $4.50Ea. TOMART’S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #128 Featured this issue is the first in a series of articles on Mego and the action figures that ruled the 1970s. Here for the first time are the behind the scenes stories on how it all came about from Mego's founding in 1952 up to those great 8" figures in cloth outfits, as told by the man running the show, Marty Abrams. AFD's regular departments including "Action News Briefs," "Retro Report," "Action on the Shelves," and the "Star Wars Update" are also included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE JANUARY 2005 #82 The December issue features concept and unusual vehicles (past and present) in die-cast, plastic, and more. This issue will also offer an updated price guide to Hot Wheels numbered packs released between 1995-2004. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $5.99 TOY SHOP #345-347 Toy Shop reveals the toys we are thankful for that have been produced in the last 80 years. We'll also feature the hot toys for the holiday season and include a price guide featuring pre-1980 toys. Plus, Toy Shop has features and question-and-answer articles on collectible toys. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $4.99Ea. TUFF STUFF JANUARY 2005 Tuff Stuff will showcase a basketball preview and "Tuff Stuff Basketball Card Awards" section, along with a holiday gift guide. It will also feature Yu-Gi-Oh! and entertainment card pricing as well as pricing for sports cards such as: baseball, football, basketball, hockey and racing. Also find specialty pricing on autographs. Find the top 10 hottest cards and market reports for baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $5.99 GAME MAGAZINES CHEATS #5 Featuring 15,000+ cheats, tips, codes, and secrets for today's biggest systems — PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advanced, and X-box. (Imagine Publishing Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 320pgs, B&W $14.99 DRAGON #327 Dragon Magazine is the only magazine solely dedicated to D&D, so there’s no coincidence that it’s the finest role-playing game magazine in the industry! This magazine features things that are sure to excite D&D fans. (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 DUNGEON #119 The official source for the third edition of D&D adventures! Dungeon offers all-new adventures for all levels of play, each complete with maps, NPCs, new treasures and weapons, and more! (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 LOTUS NOIR MAGAZINE #2 The ultimate gaming magazine dedicated to collectible card games, miniatures and board games. Advance presentation of forthcoming games, technical and strategic articles, analyzed price guide, tournaments reports and calendar. Written by gamers for gamers. (Darwin Project) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.50 MAGE MAGAZINE #5 Mage is the magazine dedicated entirely to Magic: The Gathering and its more than six million fans. Mage is packed with news, previews, reviews, and exclusive insider information! (Platinum Magazine Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 OFFICIAL X-BOX MAGAZINE CODEBOOK SPECIAL #15 As well as providing news, reviews, and previews covering the whole world of Xbox, the magazine’s cover-mounted DVD is the source of exclusive playable Xbox game demos. The future of game magazines! (Imagine Publishing Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $9.99 OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE HOLIDAY SPECIAL All the latest and greatest video games and accessories for the holidays! (Imagine Publishing Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $9.99 PC GAMER MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM JANUARY 2005 #2 The biggest stories in PC gaming! Hard-hitting reviews ensure you'll buy the right games. Your most pressing tech questions are answered in the incomparable "Hard Stuff" section. Plus, the biggest games are solved, with hundreds of cheats to help you get to the end. (Imagine Publishing Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 PSM MAGAZINE CODEBOOK 2005 100% Playstation. 100% Independent! Each issue includes the latest news from the U.S. and Japan, software reviews and previews, strategy guides to the hottest games, cheats and codes, letters, and exclusive covers illustrated by some of the comic industry’s hottest creators! (Imagine Publishing Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $9.99 SCRYE #79 JANUARY 2005 Be blinded by Duel Masters' new set, Shadowclash of Blinding Light and learn all about Yu-Gi-Oh!'s Soul of the Duelist. And, just when you thought it was safe to play Magic, here comes Unhinged, the follow-up to Unglued! Five-color cover and the industry's largest price guide! (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $5.99 WHITE DWARF #298 Crammed with news, gaming articles, and pictures of miniatures. Includes the latest news releases of Citadel Models, in-depth features on armies, painting guides, modeling tips, rules clarifications, and battle reports. White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop hobby. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 ASIAN THEMES ANIMEPLAY MAGAZINE WINTER 2005 The evolution of anime has begun! This full-color magazine exhibits the best animation and comics to fans of anime. The bonus DVD includes creator interviews with anime/manga creators from the U.S. and Japan, extensive U.S. anime convention coverage, and trailers from various anime publishers. (Hirameki International Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 ASIAN CULT CINEMA #45 Asian Cult Cinema #45 features major interviews with two different HK cinema superstars: legendary director Corey Yuen discusses his amazing array of films, from Fong Sai Yuk to So Close, Ninja in the Dragon’s Den to Fist of Legend, conducted by Sean Axmaker; and Lisa Stokes and Tony Williams spend the afternoon with actor Tony Leung Kar Fai for some eye-opening answers to tough questions. ACC #45 also contains a close look at Takashi Kitano’s ZATOICHI, the new releases from Takashi Miike, a critical examination of Japan’s dark sexual soul (as seen though the Perfect Education films), plus much more. Digest. (Vital Sounds Inc) MATURE AUDIENCES Magazine, FC $6.00 G-FAN #70 Final production news on Godzilla's last movie, Final Wars. Plus the latest product info, the new Godzilla game for X-Box, alternative kaiju, and the ultimate look at the original Godzilla film. Celebrate the Big G's 50th birthday with G-Fan. (Daikaiju) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pgs, PC $4.95 NEWTYPE ENGLISH VERSION DECEMBER 2004 The English-language edition of Japan's #1 anime and manga publication, with all of the best Japanese content translated plus loads of original material. Oversized, glossy, premium in every way. And like the Japanese original, it reads from right to left. How big is it? Twelve monthly issues, weighing in at almost 200 pages each. Contents include anime, manga, music, game, toy and model reviews, feature articles with incredible original illustrations by the industry's leading artists, director interviews, voice talent profiles, and regular columns by industry experts, tastemakers and deep-cover insiders. There's never been anything like this on these shores, and there's no better way for fans to stay on the cutting edge of the world of anime and manga. (A. D. Vision) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $9.95 SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACKIE CHAN MAGAZINE VOLUME 6 #3 This issue includes: exclusive interview with Jingle Ma - Director of Michelle Yeoh's latest Hong Kong Actioner - Silver Hawk; Hong Kong Battling Babe, Karen Mok, talks in an exclusive interview on the set of her latest movie shot in Berlin; Johnny Wang Lung Wei the ultimate Shaw Brothers Villain gives us his opinion on the current DVD re- releases flooding the market; “Jet Stream: New Official Column” on the life, films, and activities of Kung Fu Star, Jet Li;·”The Bruce Lee Column” with George Lee, friend of Bruce Lee's talks about his up and coming book on the main man himself; “Fists from the Past,” exploring 70s Kung-fu Classics; and “Girl Power” the first look at Hong Kong Femme Fatales! And, competitions galore, and books, DVDs, action figures, and poster giveaways. Plus, news, reviews, merchandise and all the happenings in the Hong Kong movie world! (Screen Power) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 SUPER 7 MAGAZINE #7 Lucky issue #7 features a gigantic 50th Anniversary salute to the big guy, Godzilla. Other feature articles cover the great robot Reideen, an overview of Godaikin die-cast toys, Battle of the Planets Part 2 and the art gallery. Additional articles covering urban vinyls, Micronauts, Transformers toys and much more! The first magazine dedicated to Japanese toy culture, with exclusive toy figure offers only available from Super 7! (Super 7) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pgs, FC $5.95 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE AIRBRUSH ACTION NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2004 Airbrush Action is the longest-running airbrush magazine in history, and the 19th Anniversary, May-June issue is proof. Check out a NASCAR automotive how-to, kustom kulture bird houses, Vandemon's Ghost Flame step-by-step, the update on genius legendary illustrator Mark Fredrickson, and tons more! (Airbrush Action Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 AMAZING STORIES #13 Amazing Stories launches into the 21st century with the definitive editorial voice across the entire specturm of sci-fi, fantasy, super-heroes, and supernatural horror, as well as cutting edge fiction from today's top authors. Amazing Stories features reviews and previews of the latest movies, TV, DVDs, books, comics, and story-driven electronic games, as well as interviews with the creators of these stories. Each issue also contains original fiction from the world's top authors. (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 ANIMATION MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2004 All grown up and still watch cartoons? Got carpal tunnel in both hands from playing video games? Ever seen a wicked effects shot in a movie and wonder how the heck did they do that? Trying to decide which animation software to blow your kids’ college funds on? Animation fans know Animation Magazine is their #1 source for the most current information on film, television, gaming, technology, commercials, conferences, events, and industry trends. Animation Magazine also covers the best resources for education and training in the animation field. Order this month’s edition now! (Animation Magazine) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.95 BUFFY OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #16 In this issue of Buffy Magazine we’re talking to the Slayer herself, a.k.a. Sarah Michelle Gellar, about seven years of playing Buffy Summers. James Marsters will be telling us about bidding farewell to Spike and there’s an exclusive interview with Charlie Weber — Glory’s more masculine side, Ben! Plus, we go back to school to catch up with the principals of Sunnydale High and the Buffy cast and crew look back at seven years of slaying! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND COVER—Magzine, FC $6.99 EXCLUSIVE COVER—Magzine, FC $6.99 CASTLE OF FRANKENSTEIN PRESENTS TOME #11 This issue concludes "The New Adventures of Frankenstein." Each issue features a Frankenstein freature-length novel with illustrations and are not comic book adventures. Dracula, last seen in issue #4, "Frankenstein Meets Dracula" is back for the crismon finale in "Frankenstein and the Evil of Dracula." (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) Magazine $7.00 CHARMED MAGAZINE #2 As if by magic, it’s the second enchanting issue of Charmed Magazine! We have some fantastic exclusive Charmed interviews and we’ll be going behind-the-scenes, as we visit the Charmed set to meet the cast and crew! Heavenly handyman turned ‘Elder’ statesman Leo Wyatt, a.k.a. Brian Krause, will be talking to us about the show and we take a look at Charmed style and Halliwell fashions! Plus, a free Rose McGowan pull-out. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pgs, FC $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CINEFANTASTIQUE 36 #5 First time in Previews! In this issue, Star Wars: Two Trilogies. The Force is with CFQ/Cinefantastique as we revisit the original Star Wars trilogy, complete with rare archival never-before-seen photos, exclusive interviews, preview Episode Three and new updates on how George Lucas’ creation inspired a generation of filmmakers. Extras will include complete coverage on the enimated Star Wars spinoff Clone Wars. Meanwhile, we launch our coverage on the animated superhero outing The Incredibles, investigate Stargate: Atlantis with a complete set report and exclusive art, get Cursed with director Wes Craven, dissect the outrageous horror-comedy Seed of Chucky, drop in on Rob Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects, look back at the art of Bruce Timm and Justice League, discuss The Sound of Thunder with Peter Hyams and get a Wiccan perspective on The Wicker Man. You get all this in addition to the in-depth news, reviews and updates that you expect from Cinefantastique. First Time Offered in Previews (Cinefantastique) Magazine $7.99 ********************************** CINEFANTASTIQUE 36 #6 It’s a jam-packed holiday issue of CFQ/Cinefantastique, with amazing coverage on The Incredibles, Pixar’s new CGI animated adventure-comedy about dysfunctional superheroes. Meanwhile, Wesley Snipes sharpens up for Blade: Trinity, featuring the sexy Jessica Biel. Plus, our first look at the new Battlestar Galactica TV series, featuring an exclusive set report with the show’s stars and producers. And it just wouldn’t be the holidays without the annual CFQ Holiday Gift Guide letting you know about all the hot holiday gifts for giving… and taking. Plus, our expanded review section featuring DVDs, books, movies, anime and video games and much, much more. It won’t just be a fantastic issue, it’ll be Cinefantastique. (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 CULT TIMES #111 Plan on viewing with Cult Times' Out of the Box, the indispensable listings guide of Cult TV programs to watch out for on terrestrial, cable, and satellite. Read interviews with the stars and features on shows currently airing in the UK. A Classic Series is given a light- hearted but informative look in our "Instant Guide" and the highlights of the previous month's viewing are featured in "Times Past." Cult Times is the complementary magazine to TV Zone, and together they provide the ultimate guide to the many worlds of cult television. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 DARK SIDE #112 The Dark Side continues to go from strength to strength with another fantastic issue packed full of fearful frights! Effects ace Greg Nicotero reveals the tricks of his trade, and director Tim Sullivan discusses his upcoming 2001 Maniacs, a remake of the notorious Herschel Gordon lewis gorefest. Quentin Tarantino discusses how easy it was to Kill Bill, and we've got an exclusive audience with the great Richard Johnson, who went from Shakespearan roles and nearly playing James Bond to shooting zombies in the head in Fulci's Zombie Flesh-Eaters! All that plus a bumber bundle of DVD reviews and readers letters add up to an essential buy for horror buffs. You'll scream if you miss it! (Stray Cat Publishing Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.50 DR. WHO MAGAZINE #350 Doctor Who Magazine reaches its 350th issue, and celebrates with a free reprint of "Doctor Who Weekly" issue #1 from 1979! The magazine is still the only official source for news, features, interviews and full-color comic strip action devoted to BBC Television's immortal traveller in time and space ... In this issue, all the latest from the new BBC One series, with exclusive reports and interviews! Meanwhile, Alan Barnes takes a look back to the story that was shown exactly 25 years ago, as The Fact of Fiction examines "City of Death"! We speak to the writers of the new series about the task of reinventing the Doctor for the 21st century! Gareth Roberts and Tat Wood return with the answers to more intriguing Doctor Who mysteries! The Time Team continue their quest to watch every single "Doctor Who" adventure, as they face "The Seeds of Doom"! There's yet more hints and news from Executive Producer Russell T Davies as he documents the making of the news series in his "roduction Notes" column! And there's the fifth part of our epic comic strip, "The Flood" by Scott Gray, Martin Geraghty, and Adrian Salmon! (Panini Publishing Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.80 DREAMWATCH #124 This month’s issue of Dreamwatch Magazine will be bringing you all the latest news, interviews, reviews and more from the wide and varied world of sci-fi and fantastic entertainment! Whether you’re after the most up-to-date information on your favorite TV show, exclusive interviews, or the most up-to-the-minute news on the hottest movies and new releases, Dreamwatch is the place to find it all! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pgs, FC $5.99 FEMME FATALES VOL 13 #10 FF’s favorite cover girl, Kristin Kreuk, returns to talk about her work in Smallville and the Sci Fi Channel min-series Earthsea. Also, Jessica Biel spills the beans about Blade: Trinity, Naomi Watts rewinds The Ring 2, we count down the 25 ”Sexiest Women of Anime” and 25 “More Sexy DVDs You Must Own” and deliver another cool holiday gift guide with our favorite sexy elves showing you what’s hot for this holiday season. You’ll also meet more of our favorite “Fresh Faces of 2004,” ring the year out with some of our most beloved femme fatales of ’04 and, of course, revel in our regular coverage of reality TV, female sports celebrities and romance advice from our very own Paget Brewster. Old acquaintances may be forgotten, but you’ll never forget this issue of Femme Fatales. (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Magazine $6.99 FORTEAN TIMES #191 The journal of strange phenomena, and the definitive monthly guide to the unexpected, unexplained, and unexplored. (Dennis Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $9.50 GOTHIC BEAUTY MAGAZINE #15 Covering everything in the world of Goth beauty, fashion, lifestyle, events, profiles, interviews, product reviews, and more! (Holiday Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pgs, PC $5.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #79 This issue presents a reprint of the second issue of The Phantom Detective, featuring “The Crime of Fu Kee Wong,” a book-length novel of breathtaking thrills and gripping mystery in which Oriental cunning and Occidental ingenuity wage a desperate struggle for dominance! (Adventure House) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, b&w $7.95 JUXTAPOZ JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2005 The brainchild of surrealist Robert Williams, Juxtapoz features underground artists who influence much of the fashion, graphics, and new art seen today. Includes full-color layouts featuring painters, sculptors, cartoonists, and photographers. Plus, interviews, rare portfolios, sketches, and reviews. (High Speed Productions) Magazine $4.99 LITTLE SHOPPE OF HORRORS #16 In this issue, the vampire lovers — The Making of Hammer's "Karnstein Trilogy." These three erotic horror films from Hammer in 1970-71 remain among the most popular Hammer ever produced. Here we go in-depth with new articles, photos and many interviews: producer, directors, screenwriter, set designers, and performers including Ingrid Pitt, Madeline Smith, Ralph Bates, and 20 more. Also, interviews with the ladies of Hammer 4 — Hazel Court (The Curse of Frankenstein, Edgar Allen Poe films) and Yvonne Monlaur (The Brides of Dracula), the latest Hammer and British horror news - DVD releases — books, magazines, and music, hundreds of rare photos, many of them behind-the-scenes, full-color cover by Bruce Timm (Batman), and a back cover painting by Veronica Carlson (star of Dracula Has Risen from the Grave). Interior art by Bruce Timm, Neil Vokes (The Black Forest), Adrian Salmon (Judge Dredd), and Murad Gumen (Cracked Magazine). (Little Shoppe Of Horrors) Magazine, 100pgs $7.95 LOCUS #526 The science fiction and fantasy community’s journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by noted authors. (Locus Magazine) Magazine $5.95 MIDNIGHT MARQUEE MAD ABOUT MOVIES #71/#72 This issue pulls out the lab equipment to delve into the Mad Doctor Marina — from Frankenstein to Re-Animator and all mad docs inbetween. Also, examined is 2001's Cinematic Relativity and the files 2001 was influenced by; William Castle's Homocicial, D.W. Griffith's Avenging Conscience; "So Good They're Bad: Our Favorite Bad Cinema"; "150 years of Women and Horror"; and 30 pages of DVD reviews! (Midnight Marquee) RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #3 [PU#622] (MAR045142) Magazine, 96pgs, B&W $10.00 NUDE MAGAZINE #6 Nude is a colorful 48-page British mag that focuses on the most cutting edge elements of contemporary culture; exploring the wonderful and frightening world of deviant design, independent art and pop graphics, comics, outsider and alternative music, film, fashion and books. Each cover of Nude was specially designed by an artist featured in the magazine, making each issue a collector’s item. Published every 10 weeks. (Poke In The Eye Publishing) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Magazine $4.00 PHANTOM OF THE MOVIES VIDEOSCOPE #52 This issue, The Phantom of the Movies' VideoScope, The Ultimate Genre Video Guide, Fall 2004 Halloween Horror-Rama Edition: Exclusive interview: "Living Dead" living legend George Romero! Shark Shocker: "Open Water"! Dan Curtis ("Dark Shadows") Revisited! "The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra"! Film Noir Classics! "The Witch Who Came From the Sea"! Over 100 new genre-video/DVD reviews! Action! Horror! Sci-Fi! Anime! Cult! Asian! Thriller! Exploitation! And much, much more! (Phanmedia Inc) Magazine, B&W $5.95 PLAYBOY MAGAZINES SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL JAN 2005 $5.99 PRESENTS DEC JAN 2005 $6.99 PRIVATE #46 $6.99 SFX #125 The UK's best-selling science fiction magazine brings its usual mix of everything sci-fi. Includes the monthly fix of Angel, Smallville, and coverage of all the summer sci-fi blockbuster movies, and much more! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $8.25 SFX SPECIAL #19 SFX’s Collectors Editions have proved to be very successful, with issues focused on the greatest sci-fi movies, superheroes, and most recently Buffy. Issues sport lots of sexy pictures of your favorite sci-fi stars, great articles about the on-screen chemistry between co-stars and much, much more! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.00 SHIVERS #116 & #117 Shivers contains an exciting mix of interviews with the creative people of the horror world. Regular features include Ken Newman’s outspoken “Opinion” column, Ingrid Pitt on horror fandom worldwide, and a favorite fright from the archives in “The Fright of Your Life