PREVIEWS VOL. XIV #11 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS VIDEO VAULT: ANIME BACKLIST 2005 CATALOG Our Video Vault: Anime Backlist catalog features thousands of the hottest titles available for fans of every age! It’s like finding the coolest DVD store on Earth… but without the membership card or the crowds! Catalog MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS #1 (JANUARY 2005) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from March 2005 through May 2005! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #17 Each issue of Marvel Previews will be a comic book-sized, 96-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases, PLUS a full 22-page story in each issue — either a special advanced preview of an upcoming blockbuster new project, or a sold-out, jumping-on point issue from one of their hottest books! It’s your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This January issue features items scheduled to ship in March 2005! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #1 (JANUARY 2005) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late December 2004 for items on sale in March 2005. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #1 (JANUARY 2005) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: THE HARD GOODBYE 2ND EDITION TPB FRANK MILLER (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 5, SC, 208pg, b&w, 6"x9", $17.00 Legendary artist Frank Miller opened a noir opus in Sin City. This critically acclaimed triumph—honored by both an Eisner Award and the prestigious National Cartoonists’ Award—combines the pulp intensity of writers like Spillane and Cain with the gritty graphic storytelling that only Miller can deliver. Sin City is the place—tough as leather and dry as tinder. Love is the fuel, and the now-infamous character Marv has the match … not to mention a “condition.” He’s gunning after Goldie’s killer, so it’s time to watch this town burn! • Sin City will be a major motion picture in 2005, directed by Miller and Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, SpyKids) and featuring a cast of Hollywood all-stars. • The upcoming Frank Miller’s Sin City motion-picture will be based on three Sin City titles: Sin City: The Hard Goodbye; Sin City: The Big Fat Kill; and Sin City: That Yellow Bastard. • All of the Sin City titles will be redesigned by award-winning book designer, Chip Kidd. FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 2ND EDITION TPB FRANK MILLER (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 5, SC, 208pg, b&w, 6"x9", $17.00 It’s one of those hot nights, dry and windless. The kind that makes people do sweaty, secret things. Dwight’s thinking of all the ways he’s screwed up and what he’d give for one clear chance to wipe the slate clean, to dig his way out of the numb gray hell that is his life. And he’d give anything. Just to cut loose. Just to feel the fire. One more time. And then Ava calls. • Sin City will be a major motion picture in 2005, directed by Miller and Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, SpyKids) and featuring a cast of Hollywood all-stars. • Honored with both an Eisner Award and the prestigious National Cartoonists’ Award. • This brand-new edition features covers from the original run! • The upcoming Frank Miller’s Sin City motion-picture will be based on three Sin City titles: Sin City: The Hard Goodbye, Sin City: The Big Fat Kill, and Sin City: That Yellow Bastard. • All of the Sin City titles will be redesigned by award-winning book designer, Chip Kidd. CONAN #12 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), and THOMAS YEATES (P) On sale January 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Conan meets Janissa the Widowmaker, deadliest bladeswoman of the Hyborian Age. Down and out in Ophir, Conan is befriended by Kalanthes, Priest of Ibis, the man Thoth- Amon has sworn to kill. But even if Conan is willing to stand between Thoth and his intended victim, he may not get the chance—not if Janissa has her way. Featuring the origin of Janissa, and Conan in over his head in manipulation, murder, and a war of wizardry. • 2004 Eisner Award-Winning for Best Single Issue—Conan the Legend • “From the point we’re at now, if it gets any better, we’ll have to be like Spinal Tap and add an 11 to our scale.” —411mania.com CONAN VOLUME 1: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER AND OTHER STORIES KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), and THOMAS YEATES (P) On sale February 23, SC, 176pg, FC, 7"x10", $15.95 When the internationally famous barbarian hero returned to comics, with an all-new fresh start by award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (JLA/Avengers, Astro City) and dynamic artists Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates, and Dave Stewart, the result was instant sell-outs and multiple printings to keep up with the demand. Now Conan’s earliest adventures are collected in a handsome 176-page collection. Catch all the action and savagery as he wars with the murderous Vanir, meets the Frost Giant’s Daughter, and is taken as a slave by the ancient sorcerers of Hyperborea! This top-selling new series faithfully expands on original author Robert E. Howard’s literary creation. Collecting issues #1-#6 and fourteen pages from issue #7 of the ongoing series. • “Writer Kurt Busiek treats him with the dignified respect due one of the towering figures in fantasy literature … it feels like historians unearthed a vibrant, bloody tapestry. These are, once again, the days of high adventure.”-Entertainment Weekly • “It’s the delicate dance of writer Kurt Busiek’s poetic narrative set against artist Cary Nord’s breathtaking and bloody art that make this as classic as the Cimmerian himself. Bravo.”-Wizard Magazine APOCALYPSE NERD #1 (OF 6) PETER BAGGE (W/A) On sale January 12, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Imagine yourself in a post-apocalyptic world, when all the creature comforts that you’ve spent an entire lifetime taking for granted were suddenly gone for good. How do you see yourself reacting to such a situation? Would you “suck it up” and be stoically content? Or would you spend most of the time cursing your fate? We all like to picture ourselves as the former, though the latter is probably a more accurate portrayal—and that's exactly what our “hero” is like in Peter Bagge’s new miniseries. MARVEL! as our protagonist, an asthma ridden, myopic former middle manager for a software company, has his limited survival skills continually put to the test, only to continually come up short! THRILL as his dumb childhood friend Jeff Beasley bullies him around, as he abuses his new found status as the undisputed alpha-male of the two! CRINGE! as what’s left of human civilization continually deteriorates around them, and they along with it! Each issue will also feature a back of story detailing poignant yet humorous anecdotes about America's Founding Fathers. Finally, George Washington and his gang will be starring in comics of their own! CONCRETE: THE HUMAN DILEMMA #2 (OF 6) PAUL CHADWICK (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 26, b&w w/gray tones, 32pg, $3.50 Speechwriter Ron Lithgow returns as Concrete, the title character in one of the most critically acclaimed creator-owned stories in comics history. Trapped in an alien’s rock- hard body, Lithgow is an accidental celebrity whose high profile is being courted by a front-page CEO. Though Concrete believes overpopulation to be an important issue, does he want to become the spokesperson for a controversial new population control program? Just when Lithgow thinks that he has an answer, the CEO appears with an offer that he can’t refuse. Meanwhile, new fiancé Larry Munro unhappily stumbles over the first downside to engaged bliss. Toss a deadly freeway shooting into the mix, and you’ve got the makings of Paul Chadwick’s most mature Concrete miniseries yet. THE INCREDIBLES #3 (OF 4) Adapted from a script by BRAD BIRD, RICARDO CURTIS (P), RAMON PEREZ (I) On sale January 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 While investigating the death of his friend Gazerbeam on the remote Nomanisan island, Bob Parr is discovered and captured by his arch nemesis Sydrome! Now Bob’s in trouble and only his family can save him. But they may be in as much trouble as Bob when Syndrome discovers that they’re on the way to help! Will Bob be able to free himself from the clutches of Syndrome? Will his family be able to evade Syndrome’s island defenses? Find out in issue #3 of The Incredibles! • Adapted from The Incredibles, a Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film-in theaters November 5th. JINGLE BELLE #3 (OF 4) PAUL DINI (W) and JOSE GARIBALDI (A) On sale January 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Determined to prove herself worthy of the Claus legacy, Jingle leaves the North Pole to take over a struggling Santaland amusement park. Yet despite Jing’s best efforts, the former family fun park is on its last legs and seems destined for the wrecking ball. But when Jing discovers the park owner is Native American, she gets the bright idea to turn the place into a Santa-themed gambling casino! In no time Jing’s club is raking in big bucks and attracting big attention—from the mob! Santa’s little girl vs. gangsters?! Believe it, baby! Part one of this two-part Jingle Belle epic is written by Paul Dini with art by José Garibaldi. BMWFILMS.COM’S THE HIRE #3 (OF 6): HIJACKED MARK WAID (W), CLAUDE ST. AUBIN (P), and WIL GLASS (C) On sale January ??, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Driver’s passenger is a nobody, lower echelon bureaucrat. There’s no reason anyone would want to kidnap the guy. So why are he and the Driver being pursued by thugs in semi-trucks and helicopters? And what to the Feds know about the situation that the Driver doesn’t? In the midst of a high-speed cross-country—and across rooftops!—chase, the Driver must figure out who or what the bad guys are after if he and his passenger are to survive! Buckle-up and put the pedal down for another white-knuckle adventure with the smoothest, coolest character to ever slide behind the wheel! MARGE’S LITTLE LULU VOLUME 2 TPB JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale February 9, SC, 200pg, b&w, 6"x9", $9.95 Dark Horse is tempted to call Little Lulu the “comeback comic” of the year, but truth be told, Lulu’s been a treasured part of the entertainment canon for years! Dark Horse Books is proudly presenting the complete library of classic Marge’s Little Lulu comics in a reader-friendly series of affordable paperback volumes. A rascally but good-hearted seven year old with an endless supply of sass, oodles of smarts, and a wild imagination, Lulu is truly one of a kind. • From her first appearances in The Saturday Evening Post in the mid-1930s through her current long-running daily cartoon show on HBO Family, Little Lulu is a beloved cultural icon all over the world. • Classic comics for children of all ages. USAGI YOJIMBO #81 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale January 26, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Master storyteller Stan Sakai continues his internationally celebrated samurai adventure, Usagi Yojimbo! In this issue, two short stories catch up with a pair of the series’ most beloved characters. In the first, warrior Tomoe is on a hunting excursion with Lord Noriyuki when she stumbles into a battle—a battle fought fifty years ago!—wherein her clan was decidedly beaten. If she manages to stay alive, how will she return to the present? The second story features a figure not seen since the adventure of Grasscutter II—Priest Sanshobo! Fans who have long awaited his return and more of Tomoe will be delighted by this latest installment of Usagi Yojimbo. MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #5 HOWARD CHAYKIN (W), KEVIN McCARTHY (W), ROY THOMAS (W), JASON HALL (W), ERIC WIGHT (A), PAUL GRIST (W/A), JEFFREY BROWN (W/A), DAVID HAHN (A), SHAWN MARTINBROUGH (A), MATT WAGNER (Cover), and more On sale January 12, SC, 80pg, FC, 7"x10", $8.95 The blue-suited Escapist is back in the limelight! Howard Chaykin (American Flagg) and David Hahn (Bite Club, Private Beach) team up for “Siren Song,” wherein a mesmerizing saxophone player forces her listeners to commit dastardly deeds! Writer Kevin McCarthy and artist Shawn Martinbrough (Detective) present “The Death of the Escapist,” with our favorite hero caught by a totalitarian despot. The dictator will crush his citizens’ aspirations for freedom—starting with the Escapist! Jason Hall, of Creeper and Pistolwhip fame, writes the polemic “The Final Curtain”— featuring the return of artist Eric Wight, winner of the 2004 Russ Manning Award! Also in this issue, the Master of Elusion takes on the Physician of Illusion—Doc Hypnosis!—in a story written and drawn by Paul Grist (Kane, Jack Staff), and veteran comics scribe Roy Thomas returns with more Escapist lore of the 1960s. Last but not least, a very special story written and drawn by alternative comics wunderkind, Jeffrey Brown (Clumsy, Unlikely)! • Featuring painted cover art by Batman artist and Grendel creator Matt Wagner! PETE VON SHOLLY’S MORBID VOLUME 2 TPB PETE VON SHOLLY (W/A) On sale February 23, SC, 96pg, FC, 7"x10", $14.95 The confluence of cinema and comic books is a frequently raised subject, but now veteran motion-picture storyboard artist Pete Von Sholly bridges the gap once again! MORBID Volume 2, the sequel to last year’s groundbreaking publication, blurs the line between these two mediums even further. Von Sholly takes the time-honored European “fumetti” method to its next level with custom-sculpted models, costumed actors, and computer- generated special effects! The stories themselves run the gamut from tongue-in-cheek lampoons of classic sci-fi movies to gut-wrenching horror in the Lovecraft tradition. The future of graphic storytelling may well be in Pete Von Sholly’s MORBID! • Von Sholly’s experience working on countless sci-fi and horror genre films (The Mask, Darkman, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Mars Attacks, etc.), as well as his experience as a Disney animation artist and conceptual designer, come together to unveil an inventive leap in visual storytelling. SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH #2 (OF 5) RON MARZ (W) and LUKE ROSS (A) On sale January 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Lady Yoshiko, love of the samurai Shiro, has been spirited away, kidnapped by Chinese invaders to be kept as a plaything for a cruel warlord. But Shiro has vowed that nothing will keep him from her side ... not even the warlord’s entire army. Ron Marz and Luke Ross (Green Lantern) continue their epic samurai tale that will span entire continents, from feudal Japan to the mirrored halls of Versailles! • The fan-favorite team of writer Ron Marz and artist Luke Ross, fresh off their triumphant finale on Green Lantern, turn their skills to a historical epic in the tradition of Lone Wolf and Cub and Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers. Marz and Ross are joined by Eisner-nominated colorist Jason Keith. B.P.R.D.: THE DEAD #3 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A) On sale January 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Johann communes with the Bureau’s new headquarters, while the eighty-year-old German who’d been living in the basement, surviving on a diet of spiders and mushrooms since the fifties, shares a story of Nazi scientists, occult technology, and the U.S. death-ray cannon. Back east in a small seaside village, Abe Sapien reunites with his dead wife. ALSO AVAILABLE B.P.R.D. BASEBALL HAT Black, embroidered hat (NOV020040) . . . $17.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" full color, embroidered patch (STAR16058) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D.: HOLLOW EARTH AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola and various SC, 120pg, FC, 7"x10" (MAY040024) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: THE SOUL OF VENICE AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola and various SC, 128pg, FC, 7"x10" (MAY045376) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY: B.P.R.D. COFFEE MUG Black mug w/B.P.R.D. logo (SEP020080) . . . $9.99 ****************** THE GOON VOLUME 3: HEAPS OF RUINATION TPB ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale February 23, SC, 128pg, FC, 7"x10", $12.95 Beware all undead minions and other variegated doers of badness! Rouse up trouble with the honest folks of Lonely Street and it’s the Goon you’ll answer to! Robot or alien, werewolf or vampire, zombie or gorilla (or zombie-gorilla), it makes no difference to the Goon—he’ll serve you up a mouthful of broken teeth right quick, as evidenced by the fine tales collected in this fine volume—the third in the ever-expanding line chronicling the triumphs and tragedies of the lone man brave enough to stand against the Zombie Priest and his ghoulish army of … um … ghouls. Collecting issues #5-#8 of the bi-monthly series. This volume also includes a very special guest appearance by Hellboy co-written and drawn by award-winning Hellboy creator, Mike Mignola! • Mike Mignola’s Hellboy and Eric Powell’s Goon team up for a historic comics event in this collection! This is one of the coolest, funniest, and smartest crossovers ever. • After receiving 4 nominations, The Goon won a 2004 Eisner Award! • 2003 Interntional Horror Guild Award Winner (Best Illustrated Narrative) • Eric Powell’s The Goon has been hailed as a book that would “leave you drooling like an undead ghoul at a brain buffet” by Entertainment Weekly. BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #97: TWILIGHT (PART 2 OF 3) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 12, b&w, 32pg,$2.99 Giichi, a top Mugai-ryü assassin with a penchant for head collecting, has given the near- invincible warrior Manji an ultimatum: join the Mugai-ryü or die. Never one to be bossed around, Manji chooses the path of “mouthing off and fighting” with gusto. Armed with an arsenal of strange weapons and confidently relying on his mystical healing powers, Manji may be getting a little too cocky, especially since he’s never had to recover from a beheading before! Within a moonlit forest, another stylish Samura skirmish begins, and two bloodthirsty fan-favorites clash! THE RING VOLUME 0 MEIMU (W/A) On sale February 16, SC, 160pg, b&w, 5"x7", $12.95 Thirty years before the setting of the American blockbuster adaptation of The Ring, Sadako Yamamura was just a young girl, thrust from society because of her dangerous and fascinating psychic powers. It’s hard to imagine, but the girl who would eventually climb out of your television set and kill you with pure fear was once a very pretty and confused girl. This is the story of Sadako, before she was a dead body in the well, the story of a scary power emerging from a nervous girl. • Ring Volume 0 is the fifth volume in the Dark Horse Ring series. • Based on the novel series that spawned an international film sensation. • All Dark Horse volumes of The Ring are published in the original Japanese format! • The second American motion-picture adaptation from the Ring saga, Ring 2, is set to open on November 10, 2004! SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 4 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 9, SC, 304pg, b&w, 4"x6", $9.95 A frenetic mix of samurai honor, base violence, and the blood of beheading, Samurai Executioner, is not for the faint of heart. For those who love blood and guts crime drama, historical fiction, and brutal action, this is right up your alley. The men who brought you Lone Wolf & Cub also created Kubikiri Asa, a young ronin samurai who helps keep the peace by putting the fear of beheading into Edo’s criminals. But it doesn’t always work, and so he has to. Full of squirting blood, fast-paced samurai swordwork, and the drama that comes from human corruption, Samurai Executioner is like no other classic manga. • Never before published in America, Samurai Executioner was the companion to one of the most seminal works of manga, Lone Wolf & Cub! ALSO AVAILABLE SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOL. 1 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 328pg, b&w, 4"x6" . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOL. 2 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4"x6" . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOL. 3 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 312pg, b&w, 4"x6" . . . $9.95 ************************ TRIGUN ANIME MANGA VOLUME 2: WOLFWOOD TPB Based on the graphic novel by YASUHIRO NIGHTOW and the animation produced by MADHOUSE On sale February 23, SC, 152pg, FC, 5"x7", $14.95 On this desert planet of chaos, corruption, and heat, few people can afford to be generous, non-violent, and kind. But what if you’re not completely “people”? That’s the dilemma of being Vash the Stampede, the gunslinging, seemingly unstoppable hero of Trigun. And though he’s alone in his quest, he’s not lonely. Enter Wolfwood, a cross-carrying priest with a chip on his shoulder and no qualms about killing. He makes a fitting foil for Vash, and bears a lifetime of mysterious anguish. What is it about Wolfwood that makes him so conflicted and intriguing? • The Trigun anime is a cornerstone of Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming. • Dark Horse sold over 100,000 copies of the first two volumes of Trigun, making it one of America’s most popular manga series! TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 4: BOTTOM OF THE DARK TPB YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale February 2, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5"x7", $9.95 Vash the Stampede is back for more intense action, and it looks like it’s only going to get harder as the saga continues! As before, we’ll see some vicious battles with new foes from the Gung Ho Guns, tough and strange fighters with one mission, to kill the nice guy with the God Gun integrated into his body. Vash and Wolfwood go up against Hoppered the Gauntlet, with his strange hockey mask and shield body; and Midvalley the Hornfreak whose saxophone will blow your mind! And what’s worse is these two killers won’t take no for an answer. On top of that they’ve got Zazie the Beast with his weird animal ways waiting in the wings, and Legato looking on as always. It’s a freakfest battle in the city, and it’s going to be tough on our hero and his conflicted protector. • Trigun Maximum is presented in its authentic Japanese format, with goofy inside covers, unretouched and unflopped art, and design that reflects the original. SHADOW STAR VOLUME 6: WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU NOW? TPB MOHIRO KITOH (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 26, SC, 224pg, b&w, 5 3/4"x8 1/4", $15.95 Shiina and Akira are part of a special group of teenagers who’ve bonded with extraterrestrial creatures with amazing abilities. And while some of these Shadow Dragons are benign and wondrous, others are terrifying and lethally powerful, particularly when controlled by masters with dark, violent thoughts and agendas. Once such group of “dragon bearers” has set their Shadow Dragons against the Japan Self-Defense Force, with destruction and death as the predictable conclusion. But the government isn’t taking this threat Collecting stories from Super Manga Blast! issues #31-#37. • “Beguiling readers with an initial quotient of cuteness, this innocent introduction hides a darker side. Buckle up for twisted turns.” —Comics Buyer’s Guide • “Manages to stand out from the usual ‘boy’s manga’ with its strong female characters, serious sci-fi plot, and nervous yet clear linework.” —Comics International SUPER MANGA BLAST! #49 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 READERS On sale January 26, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 Romance leads to tearful drama in Club 9, as our confused heroine, Harou, finds herself in another very uncomfortable situation with another handsome suitor! An invading alien army plans its next move in Cannon God Exaxxion, and Hoichi finally returns to home base to face the wrath of Akane’s parents. What’s Michael? features the return of a feline mafia leader, Boss Charles, as he prowls across his ever-expanding territories. Kei and Sunao attempt to rescue a wounded hijacker in Seraphic Feather, while the power-mad Apep is distracted by his fetching assistant, Fawn, on their lunar base. This month’s Shadow Star episode finds Shiina delving deeper into a secret society of Dragon Bearers. STAR WARS: EMPIRE #29: “ANOTHER LAST STAND ON JABIIM” PART 1 (OF 5) THOMAS ANDREWS (W), ADRIANA MELO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), TOMÁS GIORELLO (Cover) On sale January 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 With its mines played out and the planet nearly stripped of its valuable ore, the Empire’s interest in Jabiim is waning. But Emperor Palpatine is not willing to allow Jabiimi rebels to forcibly boot the last of his stormtroopers off the planet. The harder they fight, the tighter the Imperial grip becomes. Help arrives in the form of the Rebel Alliance, which is hoping to convince the fiercely independent Jabiimi to join their galaxy-wide cause. But Rebel hero Luke Skywalker doesn’t realize he’s walking in his father’s tainted footsteps—or that the name “Skywalker” may earn him a death sentence from his would be allies! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #73 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), DAVID MICHAEL BECK (Cover) On sale January 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 With Aayla Secura’s help, Jedi Master Tholme has uncovered a Separatist plot that could drastically alter the Republic’s fortunes in the Clone Wars—for the worse! Anzati assassins are feared throughout the galaxy for their deadly cunning and stealth. Their only rivals were the now defunct cult of Morgukai assassins, whose strength and sheer tenacity made them dangerous adversaries even for the Jedi. Now, unexpectedly, the Morgukai are back—and in numbers not seen for hundreds of years. Worse, they are being trained by Anzati masters, and working for Count Dooku! STAR WARS: OBSESSION #3 HADEN BLACKMAN (W), BRIAN CHING (P), BRIAN CHING and BRAD ANDERSON (Cover) On sale January 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Lured into a trap aboard a drifting space wreck, Obi-Wan and Anakin become separated, and Anakin is forced to face the seemingly unkillable bounty hunter Durge. But Durge has not reckoned with Skywalker’s inate power, or the young man’s growing ties to the dark side. Without Obi-Wan’s moderating influence, Anakin goes off on Durge! A battle not to be missed! • Five must read issues before you see Episode III! STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 3 TPB HADEN BLACKMAN (W), RYAN KAUFMAN (W), THOMAS ANDREWS (W), MATT FILLBACH (A), SHAWN FILLBACH (A) On sale February 23, SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4"x7 1/2", $6.95 As the Clone Wars continue to rock the Star Wars universe, the Republic’s forces, led by the Jedi, find themselves drawn ever-deeper into Darth Sidious’ evil web. With stories covering all aspects of the Clone Wars—from the trials of the revered Jedi Master Yoda, to the tribulations of the lowliest Clone Troopers fighting on the front lines, to the wicked machinations of the dreaded Count Dooku and General Grievous—these fast-paced tales feature a unique look into the world of Star Wars and at the events that shook the Galaxy far, far away… • Inspired by the Cartoon Network’s hit Clone Wars cartoons, this series presents all-new tales of super-charged action and compelling drama, delivered in the same hyper-kinetic visual style as the acclaimed animated series. • With the release of the motion-picture, Star Wars: Episode 3 — Revenge of the Sith in spring 2005, Star Wars mania will be at a fever-pitch in 2005! THE MATRIX: PERSEPHONE MINI-BUST On sale May 15, 6 3/4" tall, fully painted mini-bust, $45.00 Gentle Giant Studios has rocked us with a stunning series of sculptures from The Matrix. They are continuing the series with their interpretation of the bewitching Monica Bellucci as Persephone, whose sultry and exotic presence virtually smolders on the screen. In addition to the realism that has become Gentle Giant’s hallmark, extra care has been taken with this piece in the area of paint application. The texture and finish of her bright red latex costume, with the green luminous patterns of the Matrix over-printed in 3-D, create an exotic bust that will satisfy the most discriminating collector. Approximately 2,500 numbered pieces (exact run not set at press time) THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS: NEO MINI-BUST On sale May 15, 6 3/4" tall, fully painted mini-bust, $45.00 One of the most intriguing characters of recent years is Neo—protagonist of The Matrix films. Audiences worldwide followed his evolution through a remarkable series of three films, culminating with Matrix Revolutions. Gentle Giant Studios began their Matrix mini-bust series with Neo as he appeared in the original film, and conclude it with Neo as he appears in the conclusion. As always, the fine detailing and true-to-life sculpting make this bust one of the very best available. Approximately 2,500 numbered pieces (exact run not set at press time) MATRIX MINI BUST RELISTS THE MATRIX: NEO MINI-BUST 6 1/4" tall, fully-painted mini-bust (DEC020040) . . . $50.00 THE MATRIX: TRINITY MINI-BUST 6 1/4" tall, fully-painted mini-bust (DEC020041) . . . $50.00 THE MATRIX: MORPHEUS MINI-BUST 6 1/4" tall, fully-painted mini-bust (JAN030102) . . . $50.00 THE MATRIX: AGENT SMITH MINI-BUST 6 1/4" tall, fully-painted mini-bust (JAN030103) . . . $50.00 THE MATRIX: TWIN #1 MINI-BUST 6 1/4" tall, fully-painted mini-bust (MAY030086) . . . $50.00 THE MATRIX: TWIN #2 MINI-BUST 6 1/4" tall, fully-painted mini-bust (MAY030087) . . . $50.00 THE MATRIX: NIOBE MINI-BUST 6 3/4" tall, fully painted mini-bust (FEB040062) . . . $45.00 ********************** MIRROR MASK PVC SETS On sale February 16, Set #1, 3-piece PVC set includes Helen, Sphinx Cat, Black Queen’s Spider, 3"-5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box, $14.99 On sale February 16, Set #2, 3-piece PVC set includesValentine, Small Hairy Guy, The Librarian, 3"-5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box, $14.99 A truly visionary film project, uniting the talents of Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean, and The Jim Henson Company is creating an awesome buzz this summer. Titled “Mirror Mask”, it is a new kind of movie, wildly imaginative, utilizing state of the art computer graphics combined with a very human story dramatized by live actors. This new piece marks the first produced original Gaiman screenplay as well as McKean’s debut as a feature director. Dark Horse will be producing a number of Mirror mask items. We are getting the ball rolling with two boxed sets of pvc figures that include two of the film’s principals (Helen and Valentine), combined with four supporting characters that evoke the unusual mystery and exotic surrealism of a really special piece of work. Other products follow in the months ahead. DARK HORSE DELUXE STATIONERY SETS AND JOURNAL On sale January 26 Junko Mizuno Hell Babies Stationery Set, 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 3/4"x8 3/4", $4.99 Junko Mizuno Miznotic Fantasies Stationery Set, 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 3/4"x8 3/4", $4.99 Junko Mizuno Hell Babies Journal, 5 1/2"x8 1/2" spiral-bound journals, 128 pages, $9.99 This month Dark Horse brings Junko Mizuno to the stationery and journal line. Juxtaposing cute wide-eyed girls with bloody needles and skulls, Junko Mizuno has received great acclaim in recent years for her haunting manga style, sharp sensibility, and beautiful color work. Junko’s kawaii noir (cutely dark) illustrations have appeared on T- shirts, in full-length graphic novels, and as figurines, among other things. Dark Horse is excited to further expand her merchandise line by offering stationery sets and a journal. DARK HORSE DELUXE STATIONERY SETS Each stationery set includes 8 writing sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged with a printed belly-band, all inside a protective plastic bag. Each set retails for $4.99 SHAG SUPERSONIC STAR16184 1-56971-771-0 SHAG TIKI STAR16185 1-56971-772-9 SHAG DANGEROUS WOMEN JUN020040 1-56971-871-7 SHAG COOLEST GHOULS JUN020041 1-56971-872-5 SHAG CALYPSO SEP020087 1-56971-878-4 SHAG BOTTOMLESS COCKTAIL DEC020044 1-56971-954-3 SHAG KITTY CATS SEP030090 1-59307-014-4 MARTIN ONTIVEROS—COWBOTS & CACTI STAR16187 1-56971-774-5 LISA PETRUCCI—KICKASS KUTIES STAR16186 1-56971-773-7 LISA PETRUCCI—DEVILISH DOLLIES MAR030052 1-56971-994-2 COOP—DEVIL’S ADVOCATE JUN020042 1-56971-873-3 COOP—WILD WOMEN DEC020045 1-56971-955-1 SHEPARD FAIREY—OBEY JUN020043 1-56971-874-1 TIM BISKUP—CAVE-IN STAR17927 1-56971-772-9 TIM BISKUP—BEATNIK BAND SEP030095 1-59307-077-2 SEONNA HONG—KITTY ADVENTURES STAR17926 1-56971-876-8 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S SOCK MONKEY SEP020086 1-56971-875-X MARI CHAN DEC020042 1-56971-922-5 KIRSTEN ULVE—SNAIL MAIL DEC020043 1-56971-924-1 BOB EGGLETON—DRAGONS DEC020046 1-56971-925-X BROM—DARKWERKS DEC020047 1-56971-929-2 B.P.R.D. MAR030050 1-59307-005-5 CRAIG THOMPSON—CHUNKY RICE PAPER MAR030051 1-59307-033-0 ANDI WATSON—SK8R GRRL MAR030049 1-56971-996-9 GARY BASEMAN—BLACK CAT SERENADE JUN030086 1-56971-923-3 ATTABOY—CANDY COATED EYESORE JUN030087 1-59307-058-6 SUNNY BUICK—TATTOOS JUN030088 1-59307-059-4 JIM WOODRING—QUACKY JUN030089 1-59307-034-9 RACHEL WILLIAMS—PENNY DREADFUL JUN030090 1-59307-062-4 SIMON THORPE—VAMPIRES JUN030091 1-59307-060-8 RACHEL WILLIAMS—MISS ANNE THROPE SEP030092 1-59307-063-2 JORGE GUTIERRE—VIVA LUCHA SEP030091 1-59307-073-x ROMAN DIRGE—OPEN JUGULAR CHEESECAKE SEP030094 1-59307-075-6 ROMAN DIRGE—Y’ARRGH! DEC030101 1-59307-076-4 RAGNAR: DEAR JOHN DEC030073 1-59307-142-6 RAGNAR: PASSING NOTES DEC030074 1-59307-143-4 OLIVIA/BETTIE BY NIGHT DEC030071 1-59307-136-1 OLIVIA/BETTIE BY DAY DEC030070 1-59307-137-X ************************ GACHA! KIM POSSIBLE BUILDABLES SIMPSONS BOBBLE HEADS SERIES 3 “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 ********************** RELISTS FRANK MILLER 300 HC by Frank Miller The armies of Persia—a vast horde greater than any the world has ever known—are poised to crush Greece, an island of reason and freedom in a sea of madness and tyranny. Standing between Greece and this tidal wave of destruction are a tiny detachment of but three hundred warriors. HC, 88pg, FC, 13"x10" (STAR10465) . . . $30.00 300 EARRING These magnificent items are based on the Spartans’ shields and modeled on original designs created by Miller. 1/8" diameter, metal with an antique-brass finish (STAR08967) . . . $9.95 AUTOBIOGRAPHIX TPB by Frank Miller, Matt Wagner, Will Eisner, Sergio Aragonés, Stan Sakai, Paul Chadwick, others This collection of short stories illustrates, quite literally, the effectiveness of the medium for telling the most personal of stories—the autobiography—and does so by showcasing some of the first-published autobiographical stories from living-legend artists, mainstream greats, and young “indie” up-and-comers. SC, 104pg, b&w, 6"x9" (STAR20203) . . . $14.95 FRANK MILLER: THE ART OF SIN CITY HC by Frank Miller Frank Miller: The Art of Sin City is a unique and handsomely bound, hardcover, coffee- table book, containing pieces both published and unpublished—some never before seen by the public. Printed on glossy, 100 lb. coated paper stock and featuring items ranging from preliminary sketches to promotional pieces. HC, 128pg, b&w and FC, 9"x12", 3-piece case binding (STAR17185) . . . $39.95 MARTHA WASHINGTON GOES TO WAR TPB by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons Martha Washington—prisoner, runaway, lunatic, soldier, and now seditionist—has seen the future. It looks great on paper, but it doesn’t work. The U.S. government is controlled by power-hungry nutcases. The ecology is a shambles. Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it…nobody, that is, except PAX and the very expensive weather-control satellite, Harmony. SC, 000pg, FC, 7"x10" (STAR01448) . . . $17.95 SIN CITY COASTER SET Set of four, laminated coasters with cork base, featuring Marv, Goldie, Dwight, and Nancy (STAR11802) . . . $13.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT: DELIA b&w with blue, 24"x36", printed on high-quality 80 lb. stock (STAR11144) . . . $25.0 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT: GILDA b&w with gold, 24"x36", printed on high-quality 80 lb. stock (STAR11437) . . . $25.0 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT: MARY b&w with red, 24"x36", printed on high-quality 80 lb. stock (STAR11438) . . . $25.0 SIN CITY: FAMILY VALUES 3-SHEET POSTER 3 color sheets, 70"x37" (STAR09767) . . . $25.00 SIN CITY: KADIE’S CLUB PECOS ZIPPO® LIGHTER Polished-chrome Zippo® lighter, black & red image (STAR06820) . . . $29.95 SIN CITY: MAGNET SET 8 piece, b&w with red magnet set (STAR11802) . . . $8.00 SIN CITY: MOLLY’S ESCORT SERVICE ZIPPO® LIGHTER Polished-chrome Zippo® lighter, black & red image () . . . $29.95 SIN CITY SHOT GLASS 1.5 oz. shot glass w/red & black sillouetted image (STAR06693) . . . $5.00 STOCK UP ON THESE 2004 EISNER AWARD WINNING CREATORS! GOON by Eric Powell Issue #1, FC, 32pg, () . . . $2.99 (Eisner winner for Best Single issue burst) Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (JUN030019) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (AUG030027) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (OCT030025) . . . $2.99 Issue #5, FC, 32pg, (DEC030039) . . . $2.99 Issue #6, FC, 32pg, (FEB040028) . . . $2.99 Issue #7, FC, 32pg, (APR040104) . . . $2.99 Issue #8, FC, 32pg, (JUN040030) . . . $2.99 GOON: ROUGH STUFF TPB by Eric Powell SC, 88pg, FC, (), $12.95 GOON: NOTHIN’ BUT MISERY TPB by Eric Powell SC, 136pg, FC, (STAR19740), $15.95 GOON VOL. 2: MY MURDEROUS CHILDHOOD (AND OTHER GRIEVOUS YARNS) TPB by Eric Powell SC, 128pg, FC, (FEB040029), $13.95 CONAN #0: CONAN THE LEGEND by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Dave Stewart FC, 32pg, () . . . $0.25 CONAN by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Dave Stewart Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (JAN045235) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, () . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (FEB040020) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (MAR040038) . . . $2.99 Issue #5, FC, 32pg, (APR040112) . . . $2.99 Issue #6, FC, 32pg, (MAY040032) . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE BOOK OF HAUNTINGS HC by Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell, Paul Chadwick, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, and more! HC, 96pg, FC, (STAR19413) . . . $14.95 DARK HORSE BOOK OF WITCHCRAFT HC by Mike Mignola, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Scott Morse, and more! HC, 96pg, FC, (MAR040030) . . . $14.95 ART OF HELLBOY SC, 200pg, FC, (DEC030029) . . . $29.95 HC, 200pg, FC, (STAR18197) . . . $49.95 All 28 volumes are available for reorder in your order form! LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 1: THE ASSASSIN’S ROAD TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 296pg, b&w, 4"x6" (STAR11783) . . . $9.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TPB by Mike Mignola and John Byrne The story that inspired the 2004 blockbuster major motion picture! SC, 128pg FC, (NOV030025) . . . $17.95 ********************* PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE! COWBOY BEBOP MINIBUST: SPIKE SPIEGEL 5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color box, limited to 3,500 (SEP020073) . . . $45.00 COWBOY BEBOP MINI BUST: FAYE VALENTINE 5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color box, limited to 3,500 (SEP202274) . . . $45.00 COWBOY BEBOP ZIPPO® LIGHTER Zippo® Lighter w/Spectrum finish () . . . $34.95 BETTIE PAGE LICENSE PLATE - BAD GIRL 12"x6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped . . . $14.99 BETTIE PAGE LICENSE PLATE - OH MY! 12"x6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped . . . $14.99 COOP LICENSE PLATE - BIG GIRL 12"x6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped . . . $14.99 tCOOP LICENSE PLATE - HOT ROD 12"x6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped . . . $14.99 HELLBOY LICENSE PLATE 12"x6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped . . . $14.99 HOT STUFF LICENSE PLATE 12"x6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped . . . $14.99 ATTABOY VINYL CD CASE Soft-vinyl case, full-color image, holds 12 CDs . . . $11.99 COOP FLAG GIRL CD CASE Soft-vinyl case, full-color image, holds 12 CDs . . . $11.99 COOP IRON DEVIL CD CASE Soft-vinyl case, full-color image, holds 12 CDs . . . $11.99 SHAG VINYL CD CASE Soft-vinyl case, full-color image, holds 12 CDs . . . $11.99 FELIX THE CAT RELISTS FELIX THE CAT COASTER SET Felix adorns this charming set of four coasters, purrfect for any occasion. Four full-color coasters, 4" square, 1/8"; thick cork, laminated tops (STAR17737) . . . $12.99 FELIX THE CAT LUNCHBOX One of America’s most popular and enduring comic characters of all time, Felix the Cat, is now available on this fantastically fun, full-sized metal lunch box. Now you can have your own “magic bag of tricks” featuring America’s favorite feline. Full-color, 8"x7"x3 3/4" (STAR19570) . . . $14.99 FELIX THE CAT ORNAMENT Portrayed in one of his trademark poses, the sculpture really captures the spirit of Felix and proves once again why he is one of the most enduring of all pop-culture icons. The ornament is approximately 4" tall. The ornament is also freestanding and eye and string can be removed for display. Packaged in a full-color box. Full-color ornament, 4" tall, packaged in a full-color box (STAR17134) . . . 19.99 FELIX THE CAT SOFT VINYL STATUE Felix the Cat comes strolling your way toting his remarkable magic bag in this articulated soft vinyl figure. We’ve chosen a classic pose from his television heyday in the 1960’s. Hey Felix, what’s happening! 8" vinyl figure packaged in a full-color window box (JAN030097) . . . $17.99 FELIX THE CAT’S GREATEST HITS TPB by Jenn Henning, Pete Fitzgerald, Dan Parent, Bill Golliher, Robert Wetterauw Jr, Rich Hedden, Don Oriolo, Scott McRae Dan DeCarlo, Todd McFarlane and more Felix the Cat’s Greatest Hits presents a selection of stories featuring Felix, his friends and foes, and, of course, his Magic Bag of Tricks! Felix the Cat’s Greatest Hits is nonstop fun and laughs for comics readers of all ages. As a special addition, this book features Pin-Ups by Mort Walker, Chris Browne, and Art Clokey! SC, 96pg, b&w, 7"x10" (STAR16729) . . . $9.95 ********************* HOT STUFF RELISTS DARK HORSE DELUXE STATIONERY SET: HOT STUFF That cute, little devil boy, Hot Stuff, is now featured in a variety of mischievous poses in his very own stationery set. From the classic Harvey comics, we think Hot Stuff will make a great addition to our line of stationery. Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag ( ) . . . $4.99 HOT STUFF: “ANVIL” TIN BOX 26x16x20 cm, full-color tin (Oct030062) . . . $4.99 HOT STUFF: “VENTILATOR” TIN BOX 26x16x20 cm, full-color tin (OCT030061) . . . $4.99 HOT STUFF: “AW, SHUCKS” PVC KEYCHAIN 3D PVC keyring (AUG030065) . . . $4.99 HOT STUFF: “DREAMLAND” PVC KEYCHAIN 3D PVC Keyring (AUG030064) . . . $4.99 HOT STUFF: “PERPLEXED” PVC KEYCHAIN 3D PVC keyring (AUG030063) . . . $4.99 tHOT STUFF: “DREAMLAND” FIGURINE 12cm, polyresin figurine (AUG030061) . . . $24.99 HOT STUFF: “HOT TUB” FIGURINE 12cm, polyresin figurine (AUG030060) . . . $24.99 HOT STUFF: “MMMM!” FIGURINE 3-3/4" tall, polyresin figurine () . . . $24.99 HOT STUFF: “PIGGY BANK” FIGURINE 3-1/2" tall, , polyresin figurine () . . . $24.99 HOT STUFF: “HERE WE GO” STATUE Large polyresin statue (AUG030057) . . . $49.99 HOT STUFF: “HOT DOG” STATUE 6-3/4" tall, polyresin statue ( ) . . . $49.99 HOT STUFF: “PERPLEXED” MINI STATUE 17cm, polyresin mini statue (AUG030058) . . . $49.99 HOT STUFF: “TEACHER’S PET” MINI STATUE large polyresin statue (AUG030059) . . . $34.99 HOT STUFF: “PERPLEXED” 3D PVC PIN 3D sculpted PVC pin (AUG030062) . . . $5.99 HOT STUFF: “TEMPER TANTRUM” FIGURINE 3-3/4" tall, polyresin figurine () . . . $24.99 *************************** DC COMICS Batman Section BATMAN #636 Written by Judd Winick Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner Part 2 of the 4-part “Under the Hood,” featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! The Black Mask and the new Red Hood carve up the Gotham underworld — and Batman continues to reel from a startling revelation as “Under the Hood” continues! Is Gotham headed toward another Gang War? On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US DETECTIVE COMICS #802 Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas Cover by Lapham Batman and Robin are drawn further into David Lapham’s (Stray Bullets) “City of Crime” in Part 2 of this sprawling 12-part saga! Batman's investigation into the murder of a young woman reveals more and more layers of death and corruption. Meanwhile, the Penguin begins to get involved, and makes things all the more explosive! And in the backup, Part 2 of the 4-part story “The Barker” — written by Mike Carey (LUCIFER) with art by John Lucas. The plot thickens following a murder at the Big Top! On sale Jan 5 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #4 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale For the first time ever: Catwoman vs. Wonder Woman’s foe, Cheetah! It’s a cat-fight that only the Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale can deliver! The 6-issue miniseries kicks into high gear as Catwoman takes on Rome…and the sexy-but-deadly Cheetah! Claws, blood and hot girls — when in Rome, do as the Roman crime bosses do! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale Jan 26 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #61 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Cover by Cliff Chiang A new story arc begins, written by A.J. Lieberman with art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit and a cover by Cliff Chiang (HUMAN TARGET)! Things are heating up in Gotham in the wake of a startling revelation about Hush, and Ivy’s Robinson Park orphans have started turning up dead — by their own hand. So why does Ivy feel so guilty? On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATGIRL #60 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art and cover by Alé Garza & Jesse Delperdang Be here as Batgirl begins to build a new life in Blüdhaven! But with the Penguin looming large in the city once protected by Nightwing, can Batgirl keep the streets safe, or will she face something more sinister and foul than ever before? On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ROBIN #134 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Damion Scott A new storyline begins as Robin is uprooted to Blüdhaven, where he must operate on his own! With no school and no job, Tim Drake’s life has narrowed to a single endeavor: crimefighting! But another mysterious vigilante is active in Blüdhaven, and it’s not Batgirl! On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #187 Written by Shane McCarthy Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Sean Phillips Part 3 of the 5-part “Riddle Me That!” The transformation of Edward Nigma from second-rate has-been to villainous mastermind is revealed! And all the while, Batman careens from a fiery wreck atop a towering bridge! On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN #39 Written by Scott Morse Art and cover by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti Part 2 of a 3-part story written by Scott Morse and guest-starring Batman and Slam Bradley! The mysterious group known as Three Piece Suit wants a piece of Catwoman…and so does their henchman, The Wooden Nickel! On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN: RELENTLESS TP Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Cameron Stewart & Javier Pulido Cover by J.G. Jones Triumph and tragedy are the name of the game in this 192-page trade paperback reprinting CATWOMAN #12-19, plus the 6-page Black Mask story from CATWOMAN Secret Files #1! Catwoman has crossed the Black Mask — now he’s making her pay! On sale Jan 5 • 192 pg, FC, $19.95 US CATWOMAN: CROOKED LITTLE TOWN TP Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Brad Rader, Cameron Stewart, Rick Burchett and Michael Avon Oeming Cover by Oeming Reoffered to coincide with CATWOMAN: RELENTLESS, a volume collecting CATWOMAN #5-10 and CATWOMAN Secret Files! Holly uses her street-savvy skills to help Catwoman get to the bottom of a new spread of drugs — only to find herself wanted by the police! On sale Jan 5 • 168 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST GOTHAM CENTRAL #27 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Jason Alexander Cover by Michael Lark Featuring guest artist Jason Alexander (Queen & Country)! After a robbery gone wrong, Catwoman is the prime suspect in the murder of a televangelist. Josie Mac knows better, but how can she tell her partner the evidence points elsewhere? And if Catwoman didn’t commit the crime, who did? On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #101 Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Writers Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty join forces with artists Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens for the biweekly 6-part story “Nightwing: Year One!” Before Dick Grayson can get on with life, he must look back at his early years, starting with his last caper as Robin! On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US NIGHTWING #102 Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens “Nightwing Year One” Part 2 of 6, guest-starring Superman! After being fired by Batman, the former Robin seeks direction and understanding under the bright lights of Metropolis. But the Man of Steel may not have time to help Dick after a team of mad bombers threatens to blow Metropolis to smithereens! On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US NIGHTWING: A KNIGHT IN BLUDHAVEN TP Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story Reoffered to coincide with NIGHTWING #101, a dazzling collection of the first eight issues of the popular NIGHTWING ongoing series! Dick Grayson makes a new home for himself in Blüdhaven, Gotham City's deadlier neighbor, but soon discovers that behind the corruption that permeates the city lurks a powerful foe: Blockbuster! On sale Jan 12 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST Superman Section ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #636 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Rael Lyra & Jay Leisten Cover by J.H. Williams III This special issue examines the fallout from the earth-shattering IDENTITY CRISIS! Superman, shaken by Lois’ shooting and the events in IDENTITY CRISIS, looks to consult with Batman and Wonder Woman, and neither have the time or interest in helping him. Are the pillars of the DCU starting to crack? On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ACTION COMICS #823 Written by Chuck Austen Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos Cover by Ian Churchill Krypto and Superboy come to the rescue in an issue written by Chuck Austen with art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos and a cover by Ian Churchill! Superman is being beaten by an unlikely foe. Can Krypto save both Superman and Superboy from a terrible fate? On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN: STRENGTH #1 Written by Scott McCloud Art by Aluir Amancio & Terry Austin Cover by Alex Ross What is the true source of Superman’s strength? Find out in this 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries written by Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics, REINVENTING COMICS) with art by Aluir Amancio (SUPERMAN ADVENTURES) & Terry Austin (Uncanny X-Men, SUPERMAN ADVENTURES) and astounding painted covers by Alex Ross! A young Clark Kent watches in awe as his supernatural abilities steadily grow, and he stands at the brink of a new world of power and possibilities. But for the first time, he finds reason to question the limits that his adopted parents have placed on him. Confronting the consequences of his actions, Superman must forge in steel the moral world-view that proves to be the source of Superman’s real strength! On sale Jan 5 • Prestige Format • 1 of 3 • 48 pg, FC, $5.95 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri SUPERMAN/BATMAN #17 Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino Cover by Ian Churchill In Part 4 of the 5-part “Absolute Power,” Superman finds himself in a world without a Batman! What happened to Bruce Wayne? And how do Ra's Ah Ghul, Sgt. Rock & Easy Company, and The Haunted Tank all fit into this? On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US SUPERMAN #213 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The Man of Steel moves closer to solving the mystery that has been plaguing him! After becoming a victim of the Vanishings, Superman now comes face-to-face with the person — or persons — responsible for the disappearances of millions of Earth’s citizens. Who’s powerful enough to pull off this act? Superman’s about to find out! On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN: UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE TP Written by Greg Rucka Art by Matthew Clark & Nelson and various Cover by J.H. Williams III A new trade paperback collecting the two back-up stories from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625-626 plus all of issues #627-632 in addition to Secret Files Profile Pages. The Man of Steel is challenged when a more powerful Replikon arrives for a fight — the first layer of a complex scheme that may prove Superman's undoing! On sale Jan 5 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US DC Section BREACH #1 Written by Bob Harras Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Martin Written by Bob Harras (The Avengers) and illustrated by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez (Batgirl: Year One), this special extra-sized premiere issue introduces the next great hero of the DCU — or perhaps its next great threat! At heart Major Tim Porter is just a man torn between conscience and duty. But nothing could have prepared him to lose decades from his life and most of his humanity. Now the man known as Breach has awakened, and the world is definitely not ready for him or the threat he represents! The extra-sized, 40-page issue #1 ships with a price of $2.95; subsequent issues will be 32 pages and $2.50. On sale Jan 5 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Matt Idelson THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #2 Written by Mark Waid Art and cover by Barry Kitson The new future continues in this series courtesy of Mark Waid and Barry Kitson (EMPIRE)! As the Legion faces pressure from the newly formed United Planets to “play ball” with the system, the team finds it’s not easy to work with the law and fight it at the same time! On sale Jan 26 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US JLA: CLASSIFIED #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines The earth-shaking conclusion to the 3-part story of the World’s Greatest Super- Heroes by writer Grant Morrison and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines (SUPERMAN/BATMAN)! This action-packed issue finds the JLA — and they literally are found! — just in time to aid the Ultra-Marines in the mother of all battles versus Gorilla Grodd's guerilla warriors! On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US JSA #69 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by Alex Ross Part 2 of the 5-part “JSA/JSA,” featuring a painted cover by Alex Ross! It’s 1951. Do you know where your heroes are? That’s what Michael Holt, Courtney Whitmore, Doctor Pieter Cross, Sand Hawkins and the other new generation of JSAers are wondering. What has become of the heroes of yesterday? And how can their modern-day counterparts convince them to return to a life of crime-fighting? On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH #218 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Peter Snejbjerg Cover by Howard Porter & Livesay A Rogue Profile on the reformed villain Mick Rory, a.k.a. Heat Wave! Find out what drove Heat Wave to a life of fire and crime, and what’s drawing him back in. James Jesse has a mission for Heat Wave: take down the killer Murmur and prove he still has what it takes to join the FBI. But little does Heat Wave realize, he’s about to become a catalyst for what soon will be known as…Rogue War! On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US OUTSIDERS #20 Written by Judd Winick Art by Karl Kerschl Cover by Doug Mahnke The Outsiders roster expands in an issue written by Judd Winick with guest art by Karl Kerchl (MAJESTIC) and a cover by Doug Mahnke (JLA)! This issue features a romantic interlude, OUTSIDERS style, as Shift and Indy have a sweet date that ends with some hot action…but not the kind they may have been hoping for! Instead, they find a massive virus has seized the Outsiders HQ's computer systems. And when we say virus, we mean the “crazy-mechanized-killer-machines-come- to-life” kind of virus! Plus, secrets are revealed about the team's operations! On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TEEN TITANS #20 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Tom Grummett & Nelson Cover by Duncan Rouleau Spinning out of the events of IDENTITY CRISIS! Recovering from their trip through time, the Teen Titans are asked to track down one loose end from Identity Crisis: the armor of Lex Luthor! But there are others after it too, including Warp and the Electrocutioner! Plus, Robin continues to cope with his personal loss while another Titan heads off in a new and unexpected direction. On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH #4 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver Continuing the startling rebirth of Hal Jordan by Geoff Johns (JSA, THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS) and Ethan Van Sciver (BATMAN/CATWOMAN: TRAIL OF THE GUN, New X-Men) with an issue guest-starring three of DC’s most powerful teams: the JLA, JSA and Teen Titans! One of the deadliest villains in the DCU returns: Parallax! Things continue to twist and turn for John Stewart, Guy Gardner and Kilowog as they come face-to-face with their greatest enemy — the man who destroyed the Green Lanterns. Meanwhile, Green Arrow struggles to find a way to stop Parallax as the JLA, the JSA and the Teen Titans join the fight! On sale Jan 26 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US HAWKMAN #36 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose Cover by Ryan Sook The new regular art team of Joe Bennett (BIRDS OF PREY, Captain America & The Falcon) & Ruy Jose continue a storyline that takes Hawkman on a year-long journey through hell! An army of the undead soldiers rampages through the streets of St. Roch, destroying everything and everyone in their path. Hawkman and Hawkgirl join forces with the enigmatic Deadman, who has taken possession of a familar body to combat the zombie menace! On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Mort Weisinger, Bill Finger, Jerry Siegel, and various Art by Mort Meskin, George Papp, Creig Flessel, Jack Lehti, Hal Sherman, and Ed Dobrotka Cover by Meskin Collecting LEADING COMICS #1-4, featuring the adventures of The Seven Soldiers of Victory: The Crimson Avenger, Green Arrow, the Shining Knight The Vigilante, Speedy, Stripesy and the Star-Spangled Kid! In 1941, one year after DC Comics launched the Justice Society of America in ALL-STAR COMICS, sister company All-American Comics released LEADING COMICS #1 featuring its very own super-team; The Seven Soldiers of Victory! Originally produced under the guidance of legendary editor/writer Mort Weisinger, this volume featuring page after page of classic art by Mort Meskin (among others). Add to that an insightful introduction by R.C. Harvey and it all adds up to over 200 pages of some of the best that the Golden Age had to offer — by writers Bill Finger, Mort Weisinger, Jerry Siegel and others, with art by Meskin, George Papp, Creig Flessel and others. On sale Jan 12 • 240 pg, FC, $49.95 US BIZARRO WORLD HC Written and illustrated by Tony Millionaire, Danny Hellman, Roger Langridge, Kyle Baker, Evan Dorkin, Hunt Emerson, Farel Dalrymple, Dylan Horrocks, Eddie Campbell, Dave Cooper, Harvey Pekar, Dean Haspiel, James Kochalka, Tom Hart, Leela Corman, Gilbert hernandez, Peter Bagge, Derek Kirk Kim, Dave Roman, Raina Telgemeier, Kurt Wolfgang, Brian Ralph, Scott Morse, Ben Dunn, Andi Watson, Bob Fingerman, Paul Grist, Carol Lay, Craig Thompson, Ivan Brunetti Cover by Jaime Hernandez Where else could the world's greatest alternative cartoonists run rampant through the DC Universe in an all-new anthology of utterly unhinged stories and art? It could only happen in the BIZARRO WORLD! This big slab o' comics features work by many of the fantastic creators who worked on the BIZARRO COMICS book (and made it an award-winner)! This time the contibutors weaving strange and wonderful tales about the quirky Bizarro include Tony Millionaire, Kyle Baker, Evan Dorkin, Dylan Horrocks, Harvey Pekar, James Kochalka, Peter Bagge, Scott Morse, Ben Dunn and a host of others, along with some double-secret surprise guests! All this, topped off with a cover by Jaime Hernandez! It's big! It's indisputably rectangular! It stays crunchy even after you pour on the milk! Advance-solicited; on sale Feb 2 • 200 pg, FC, $29.95 US BIRDS OF PREY #78 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Tom Derenick & Ryan Sook Part 3 of the 4-part “Hero Hunters,” written by Gail Simone with action-packed guest art by Tom Derenick (SMALLVILLE) & Ryan Sook (ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL)! In this issue, the Birds face the terrifying, life-stealing vigilante Harvest, and one member of the team may pay the ultimate price for her past! On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FIRESTORM #9 Written by Dan Jolley Art and cover by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull Cover by Matt Haley One of the original Firestorm's deadliest foes is back…in a big way! Can Jason and his accidental ally, Lorraine Reilly, survive the vicious onslaught — or will the villain’s newly enhanced powers overwhelm them? Plus, an explosive final page surprise! On sale Jan 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DEADSHOT #2 Written by Christos N. Gage Art by Steven Cummings & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway The thrilling miniseries continues with a guest appearance by Green Arrow! Deadshot fights to make a crime-infested neighborhood safe for his daughter and her mom. But now even the cops want him gone, and have brought in the Emerald Archer to help them! On sale Jan 5 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US GREEN ARROW #46 Written by Judd Winick Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos Cover by James Jean The debut of new series art team Tom Fowler (CAPER) & Rodney Ramos (GREEN LANTERN) and cover artist James Jean (BATGIRL)! Get ready for a Team Green road trip! Ollie and one of his cohorts hit the West Coast to visit the Teen Titans! On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US MANHUNTER #6 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Saiz The supervillain trial of the year begins! The eyes of the nation are on an L.A. federal courtroom as Kate Spencer not only faces the case of her career as a DA, but also must go on the attack as Manhunter against a cabal of villains out to nail the defendant! On sale Jan 19 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US WONDER WOMAN #212 Written by Greg Rucka Art by James Raiz & Ray Snyder Cover by J.G. Jone The JLA guest-stars in an issue featuring pencils by James Raiz (TOKYO STORM WARNING)! With Wonder Woman transformed by the battle with Medousa, the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes worry that she’s no longer fit to serve in their company. Will Diana have to defeat her friends to prove herself? On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US ADAM STRANGE #5 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Pascal Ferry What does the fate of Rann have to do with a prophecy of universal armageddon? In order to uncover the answers, Adam and The Omega Men must confront the ruthless interstellar law enforcement agency L.E.G.I.O.N.! On sale Jan 26 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US AQUAMAN #26 Written by John Arcudi Art by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy Cover by Gleason Introducing the newest member of Aquaman’s taskforce: Aquagirl! Aquaman's new priority is Sub Diego’s security as he cracks down on all illegal activity. Some citizens believe he's gone too far. Unfortunately for them, that kind of thinking is a crime! On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BIRDS OF PREY #78 Written by Gail Simone Art by Tom Derenick & Ryan Sook Part 3 of the 4-part “Hero Hunters,” with action-packed guest art by Tom Derenick (SMALLVILLE) & Ryan Sook (ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL)! In this issue, the Birds face the terrifying, life-stealing vigilante Harvest, and one member of the team may pay the ultimate price for her past! On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BIRDS OF PREY: SENSEI & STUDENT TP Written by Gail Simone Art by Ed Benes, Alex Lei, Michael Golden, Joe Bennett, Cliff Richards, and various Cover by Greg Land There's trouble brewing for the Birds in this thrilling new trade paperback collecting BIRDS OF PREY #63-68 featuring guest appearances by a host of DCU heroines and villainesses! Lady Shiva makes Black Canary an offer that could change the course of her life! On sale Jan 12 • 176 pg, FC, $17.95 US BIRDS OF PREY: OF LIKE MINDS TP Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Ed Benes & Alex Lei Reoffered to coincide with BIRDS OF PREY: SENSEI & STUDENT, this collection features the sold-out BIRDS OF PREY #56-61! Guest-starring Nightwing and Batgirl, this tale shakes things up as the Birds face a tricky legal and ethical dilemma and take on Savant! On sale Jan 12 • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST BIZARRO COMICS SC Written by Chris Duffy, Kyle Baker, Evan Dorkin, Bob Fingerman, Chip Kidd, Paul Pope, and various; Art by Baker, Dorkin, Fingerman, Dean Haspiel, Horrocks, Tony Millionaire, Craig Thompson, Bill Wray, and various Reoffered to coincide with BIZARRO WORLD HC, this volume features a host of comics' most innovative writers and artists contributing their unique takes on the characters populating the DC Universe. On sale Jan 5 • 240 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST BLOODHOUND #7 Written by Dan Jolley Art by Leonard Kirk & Robin Riggs Cover by Dave Johnson A grisly childhood trauma is revealed as Clevenger faces a super-criminal hiding behind prison walls! And when a psychic assault unlocks the Bloodhound’s most painful memories, it unleashes something no jail can contain. On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US DOOM PATROL #8 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne Part 2 of a new 2-part story guest-starring the Martian Manhunter! When J'onn J'onzz responds to a call for help, he goes ape on the Doom Patrol — literally — as they frantically continue their fight against the malevolant Devolutionists! On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC Written by Gardner Fox & John Broome Art and cover by Gil Kane & Sid Greene The further adventures of Green Lantern Hal Jordan — the Silver Age’s science fiction-influenced hero! This time, the Emerald Gladiator squares off against foes such as Dr. Light, Hector Hammond, Evil Star and many more! This Archive reprints nine classic tales from GREEN LANTERN #30-38 with an intro by Geoff Johns! On sale Jan 19 • 240 pg, FC, $49.95 US GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC Written by Gardner Fox & John Broome Art by Gil Kane, Joe Giella, Frank Giacoia, and Sid Greene Cover by Kane Reoffered to coincide with GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 5, this volume collects the adventures of Hal Jordan from GREEN LANTERN Vol. 1 #22-29, plus a foreword by former DC editor Jack C. Harris. On sale Jan 19 • 216 pg, FC, $49.95 US • RELIST HARD TIME #12 Written by Steve Gerber Art and cover by Brian Hurtt DC Focus. Travelling outside his body, inmate Ethan Harrow saves a life. Trapped inside his body, he’s falling in love and about to turn sixteen. And a jailhouse wedding goes horribly wrong! On sale Jan 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA #110 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Ron Garney & Dan Green Part 4 of the 8-part “Crime Syndicate of Amerika!” The CSA makes its boldest move yet: impersonating the JLA, bringing disgrace to the World's Greatest Heroes! Meanwhile the Qwardian Weaponers come to Earth as well! On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JSA: STRANGE ADVENTURES #6 Written by Kevin J. Anderson Art by Barry Kitson & Gary Erskine Cover by John Watson The climactic finale to the 6-issue miniseries, as the golden age JSA heroes take on Lord Dynamo and his hordes of mechanical minions within the concrete canyons of New York! On sale Jan 26 • 6 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #7 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen The maxiseries continues! In the aftermath of its clash with the JSA, a startling secret is revealed about a member of the Elite! Meanwhile, the rest of the team burrows deeper into the inner circle of an alien drug cartel...that is, until their cover is blown! On sale Jan 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US MIGHTY LOVE SC Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin A softcover edition of the original graphic novel mixing crimefighting and romance! By day, they’re courtroom enemies, but by night, Delaney Pope and Lincoln Reinhardt meet as costumed heroes.Can they find love despite their differences? On sale Jan 26 • 96 pg, FC, $17.95 US • MATURE READERS THE MONOLITH #12 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Phil Winslade The Monolith and Tilt find Alice and a whole lot more in the climactic series finale! Monolith squares off against an army of dirty cops and attempts to shatter their slave-trade ring. But will the world see the Monolith as a hero or a villain? Final issue. On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US PLASTIC MAN #14 Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker See what the critics are raving about in a new tale by acclaimed writer/artist Kyle Baker! This issue: still more plasticky goodness, whipped up for your reading delight! On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US STARMAN: SINS OF THE FATHER TP Written by James Robinson Art by Tony Harris & Cover by Harris Reoffered to coincide with EX MACHINA: THE FIRST HUNDRED DAYS TP, this volume collects STARMAN #0-5! Witness the rebirth of a legendary DC character, as young Jack Knight becomes the reluctant new bearer of the Starman legacy! On sale Jan 19 • 144 pg, FC, $17.95 US • RELIST THE QUESTION #3 Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Tommy Lee Edwards The Question rains terror upon the Subterraneans’ criminal operations through Metropolis — striking those that fall “beneath” the eyes of the Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen get the scoop on Luthor’s motivations behind the Science Spire. On sale Jan 5 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US RICHARD DRAGON #9 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Zach Howard & Andy Owens Cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens The murderous druglord Soldado was just the tip of the iceberg — someone much bigger and badder is after Richard Dragon! More specifically, someone is after the soul of Richard Dragon. And that someone is Mr. Underworld Unleashed himself — Neron! On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WONDER WOMAN: BITTER RIVALS TP Written by Greg Rucka Art by Drew Johnson, Shane Davis, Stephen Sadowski, Ray Snyder and Andrew Currie Cover by J.G. Jones Reprinting WONDER WOMAN #201-205! Wonder Woman needs help solving the murder of Darrel Keyes, and who better to call than Batman? As they inch closer, they find it ties to another murder, but what does it have to do with respected businesswoman Veronica Cale? On sale Jan 12 • 128 pg, FC, $12.95 US WONDER WOMAN: DOWN TO EARTH TP Written by Greg Rucka Art by Drew Johnson, Ray Snyder, Eric Shanower, Brian Stelfreeze, Steve Rude, Stuart Immonen and Eduardo Risso Cover by Greg Land Reoffered to coincide with WONDER WOMAN: BITTER RIVALS, this volume collects WONDER WOMAN #195-200. When Diana writes a book that shares her beliefs, it ignites a firestorm of controversy — and even gets the attention of the Olympian Gods! On sale Jan 12 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST Johnny DC Section BATMAN STRIKES #5 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Scarface and the Ventriloquist are back! But when they attach a mini-Scarface dummy onto Batman's arm that’s primed to set off bombs, can Batman get out of Scarface’s trap without destroying Gotham City? On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #5 Written by Tom Warburton, Jim Alexander, Scott Cunningham, Robbie Busch and John Rozum Art by Mike Kazaleh, Matt Jenkins, Dave Simons, Jorge Pacheco and Jeff Albrecht Cover by Robert Pope Outer-space meatballs, parachuting grannies, and a bumper crop of robotic hands — this is a job for The Kids Next Door, Johnny Bravo, and more of your favorites from Cartoon Network! On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #5 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong Cover by Ben Caldwell Blue Beetle is all ready to enjoy a relaxing night of monitor duty at the Watchtower, but when chaos erupts across the globe, he realizes he’s the only team member on call. Yikes! On sale Jan 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #122 Written by Frank Strom, Earl Kress and Brian Swenlin Art by Neal Sternecky, Omar Aranda, Scott McRae, & Alberto Saichann Cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo Sylvester, Tweety, Duck Dodgers…plus all-new tales of everyone’s favorite daydreamer, Ralph Phillips! On sale Jan 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #58 Written by Amy Rogers, Sholly Fisch and Robbie Busch Art by Christopher Cook & Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow will stop our heroines from battling the storm- slinging Weather Girl! On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #92 Written by John Rozum and Sholly Fisch Art by Leo Batic, John McCrea and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Joe Staton What’s worse: the crazy fans at a creepy-movie convention, or the ghost running around it? The gang’s about to find out! On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #15 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Dave Bullock Introducing Kwiz Kid, who tries to stump Robin with brain teasers and booby- traps to impress his ex-girlfriend, Kitten (who has a crush on the Boy Wonder)! On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Beyond The DCU Section A.B.C. WARRIORS: THE MEKNIFICENT SEVEN TP Written by Pat Mills Art by Kevin O'Neill, Brendan McCarthy, Mike McMahon, Brett Ewins, Dave Gibbons and Carlos Ezquerra Cover by Kev Walker 2000 A.D. Get ready for a science fiction tale of advanced robots and interplanetary war, featuring art by some of comics’ greatest talents, including Kevin O’Neill (THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN), Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN) and Carlos Ezquerra (JUDGE DREDD)! The Volgan war has raged for years, spreading off Earth and on to Mars. Now an Earth general has assembled a team of advanced robots — capable of withstanding atomic, bacterial or chemical attack — to finally conquer the "devil planet!" They are Hammerstein, a war-droid whose chest "puffs" with pride when he hears the national anthem; Joe Pineapples, a secretive, ice-cool sniper; Blackblood, so evil he drinks the oil of fallen robots; Mongrol, a mindless killing machine; Happy Shrapnel, a sharp-shooting old-timer; Steelhorn, the self-styled "greatest robot ever created"; and Deadlock, the mysterious Khaos-worshipper and wielder of the mystical Ace of Swords. They are the A.B.C. Warriors, and they've come to tame a planet. Spread the word! On sale Jan 19 • 7.375"x10.1875" • 136 pg., B&W, $12.95 US THE INCAL VOL. 1: THE EPIC CONSPIRACY TP Written by Alexandro Jodorowsky Art and cover by Mœbius HUMANOIDS. Mœbius, the internationally acclaimed illustrator of countless graphic novels and film designer for Alien, Blade Runner and The Fifth Element influenced a generation when he joined forces with writer Alexandro Jodorowsky for THE INCAL! This new volume, a perfect jumping on point, presents the first part of the classic adventure of science-fiction detective John Difool, illustrated by Mœbius and written by Jodorowsky and updated with new colors by Beltran. John Difool, a low class detective in a degenerate world, finds his life turned upside down when he discovers an ancient artifact called “The Incal.” Difool’s adventures will bring him into conflict with the galaxy’s greatest warrior, The Metabaron, and will pit him against the awesome powers of the Technopope. These encounters and many more make up a tale of comical and cosmic proportions that has Difool fighting for not only his very survival, but also the survival of the entire universe. On sale Jan 12 • 7.375"x10.1875" • 160 pg., FC, $19.95 US MATURE READERS FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 2 Written by Aoike Yasuko Art and cover by Aoike CMX. Sometimes risqué, but never routine! Welcome to the world of Earl Dorian Red Gloria, a.k.a. Eroica. In this volume, the relationship between the Earl and the NATO officer reaches a whole new level. Plus, a bonus story in which a new officer discovers more than he bargained for on a ship that's all play and no work… On sale Jan 12 • 5”x7.375" • 208 pg., B&W, $9.95 US THE CHAOS EFFECT Written by Pierre Christin Art and cover by Enki Bilal HUMANOIDS. A collection consisting of THE BLACK ORDER BRIGADE and THE HUNTING PARTY, shedding light on the bloody side of politics and regime change. These two stories explore a world of political intrigue, terrorism and assassination! In THE BLACK ORDER BRIGADE, an old terrorist group resurfaces with a series of bombings. It’s up to the spies who thought they had destroyed the organization to come out of retirement and put a stop to the terrorists’ bloody agenda once and for all. In THE HUNTING PARTY, a hunting accident among a gathering of Russia’s key political figures leads to political turmoil, but is it really an accident or is it murder? On sale Jan 19 • 7.375"x10.1875" • 168 pg., FC, $19.95 US • MATURE READERS SPACE GHOST #3 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ariel Olivetti Cover by Alex Ross Nothing can prepare you for Zorak! Space Ghost comes face-to-face with the adversary who ruined his life and turned him into a “ghost!” He can vanquish his old enemy, but at what cost to his soul? On sale Jan 19 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US TOE TAGS FEATURING GEORGE ROMERO #4 Written by George Romero Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Bernie Wrightson Our “undead” hero, Damien Cross struggles for control of what’s left of planet Earth! As the army of the resurrected dead swarm the land, there appears to be a rift growing between their Zombie General and his lieutenant, Rasputin! On sale Jan 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE READERS CHALAND ANTHOLOGY VOL. 2: FREDDY LOMBARD TP Written by Yves Chaland Art and cover by Chaland HUMANOIDS. Freddy Lombard and friends go on adventures spanning from war-torn Budapest to an atomic airplane! These classic stories exhibit the elegant design and expressive line that made Chaland a legend among cartoonists and animators worldwide! On sale Jan 26 • 7.375"x10.1875" • 128 pg, FC, $14.95 US MATURE READERS BAD COMPANY: GOODBYE KROOL WORLD TP Written by Peter Milligan Art by Brett Ewins and Jim McCarthy Cover by Jock 2000 A.D. Danny Franks knew signing up for the war against the Krool would be hard, but he had no idea the real horrors would be on his side! Now he’s a reluctant member of Bad Company, an elite force of vicious killers blazing a trail of carnage wherever they go! On sale Jan 5 • 7.375"x10.1875" • 256 pg, B&W, $17.95 US MATURE READERS SINISTER DEXTER: MURDER 101 TP Written by Dan Abnett Art by Simon Davis, Paul Johnson, Julian Gibson, Robert McCallum, Andrew Currie, Siku, Alex Ronals and Steve Yeowell Cover by Davis 2000 A.D. Finnigan Sinister and Ramone Dexter are gunsharks — hired killers with chalk outlines round their souls. Now the lethal pair is in up to their necks as their new boss Demi gives them a surprising first job: teaching her younger sister Billi how to be a gunshark! On sale Jan 26 • 7.375"x10.1875" • 160 pg, FC, $19.95 US MATURE READERS METAL HURLANT #15 Written by Jean-Luc Cornette, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Jerry Frissen, Stuart Moore and Stefano Raffaele Art and cover by Bill, Guy Davis, Cully Hamner, Stéphane Oiry and Raffaele Cover by Oiry HUMANOIDS. Eisner award winner Stuart Moore (Lone) and fan favorite Cully Hamner (RED) deliver a timely story dealing with the conflict in the Middle East. Frissen & Bill return with more wild wrestling action in “Lucha Libre.” Plus, zombie action with Raffaele’s “Fragile” and Guy Davis’ “The Zombies That Ate the World”! On sale Jan 26 • 7.375"x10.1875" • 64 pg, FC, $3.95 US MATURE READERS LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 2 Written by Tsukuba Sakura Art by Tsukuba Sakura CMX. Most people live life “blindfolded,” unable to see the past or future. But when high-school student Outsuka Kanade touches people, sometimes her blindfold slips, and she has visions of their future. Should she act to change their fate? This compelling tale follows Kanade as she explores her gift and the difficult choices it brings. On sale Jan 19 • 5"x7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.95 US MADARA VOL. 2 Art by Sho-u Tajima Written by Eiji Otsuka CMX. It’s Madara versus Kaos in Volume 2 of Eiji Otsuka’s epic masterpiece MADARA! In this volume, Madara and Kaosu must team up to fight a deadly duo out to kill the both of them. And now, as fate would have it, Madara and Kaos prepare to face- off one another in the Corridor of Fire. Will destiny prevail? Or will desire? On sale Jan 5 • 5"x7.375" • 176 pg, B&W, $9.95 US MATURE READERS MAD #450 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots The side-splitting 450th issue is here, just in time to celebrate the new year! And what better way to ring in 2005 than with an issue of MAD!? On sale Jan 5 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.50 US UNDERSTANDING COMICS TP Written by Scott McCloud Art and cover by McCloud Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: STRENGTH, also written by Scott McCloud. Rediscover the critically acclaimed illustrated study of the sequential art of comics by Scott McCloud (Zot!, SUPERMAN: ADVENTURES OF THE MAN OF STEEL). On sale Jan 26 • 224 pg, B&W $19.95 US • RELIST REINVENTING COMICS TP Written by Scott McCloud Art and cover by McCloud Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: STRENGTH, also written by Scott McCloud. This volume explores the ways the art and practice of comics are changing with the advent of the digital age. On sale Jan 26 • 256 pg Wildstorm Section MAJESTIC #1 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Neil Googe & Trevor Scott Covers by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines and Josh Middleton Writing team Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (LEGION) link up with hot new artist Neil Googe (Bazooka Jules) for a series that shows what happens to Majestic when he returns home to the WildStorm Universe with guest stars Superman and the Eradicator in tow! Majestic is faced with the biggest — and most chilling — mystery of his life in “While You Were Out,” a story full of cosmic wonder, wit and earth-shaking super- heroics! WildStorm castaway Mr. Majestic has spent the last few months in the DCU, where his warrior-code background has led him to butt heads with a few of that world’s finest. But now that he’s back home, has his style changed? Has he learned anything from the DC heroes? And…just what the heck has been going on here? Retailer note: This issue ships with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines (50%) and Josh Middleton (50%). On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US EX MACHINA: THE FIRST HUNDRED DAYS TP Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris From Wizard Magazine’s Top Ten writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: THE LAST MAN) and Eisner Award-winning artist Tony Harris (STARMAN) comes a collection of one of the most critically acclaimed new series of the year, featuring a gorgeous new cover by Harris! THE FIRST HUNDRED DAYS collects the first five issues of this stellar ongoing political thriller, including the extra-sized origin of the super-heroic Great Machine, as well as the 4-part "State of Emergency." Set in our modern-day world, EX MACHINA tells the story of civil engineer Mitchell Hundred, who becomes America's first living, breathing super-hero after a strange accident gives him amazing powers. Eventually Mitchell tires of risking his life merely to maintain the status quo, retires from masked crimefighting and runs for mayor of New York City, winning by a landslide. But Mayor Hundred has to worry about more than just budget problems and an antagonistic governor, especially when a mysterious hooded figure begins assassinating plow drivers during the worst snowstorm in the city's history! On sale Jan 19 • 136 pg, FC, $9.95 US • MATURE READERS THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #4 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen Open warfare rocks the streets of the nation’s capital! The Authority meet Golden Age hero Paul Revere and his revolutionary movement head on in a battle for the ages! The future of the U.S. is at stake — but who is the mysterious sponsor of the insurgents? On sale Jan 19 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE READERS THE AUTHORITY: FRACTURED WORLDS TP Written by Robbie Morrison Art and cover by Dwayne Turner & Sal Regla The Authority's struggle to change the world takes on a new chapter in this trade paperback collecting issues #6-10! The Authority have assumed control of the government of the US! But it won't be an easy road, as the American people aren’t all for it! On sale Jan 5 • 208 pg, FC, $17.95 US • MATURE READERS THE AUTHORITY: HARSH REALITIES TP Written by Robbie Morrison Art by Dwayne Turner, Tan Eng Huat, Sal Regla, and Sandra Hope Cover by Turner & Regla Reoffered to coincide with THE AUTHORITY: FRACTURED WORLDS, this explosive collection reprints THE AUTHORITY Vol. 2 #0-5! The Authority have their hands full like never before in this galaxy-spanning collection! On sale Jan 5 • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST THE INTIMATES #3 Written by Joe Casey Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope and Jim Lee Cover by Lee & Rian Hughes Romance! Longing! Heartbreak! Who likes whom? And do they "like" or do they "like like" the object of their affection? Find out in this seductive tale of young super-hero love. But will a late-night romantic rendezvous interfere with Sykes's "Blaster PiII" marathon? On sale Jan 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US MR. MAJESTIC TP Written by Joe Casey, Brian Holguin and Alan Moore Art by Ed McGuinness, Carlos D'Anda, Jason Martin, and Richard Friend Cover by McGuinness & Martin Reoffered to coincide with MAJESTIC #1, this explosive volume collects the first six mind-blowing issues of MR. MAJESTIC. Also included is the story from WILDSTORM SPOTLIGHT #1 by Alan Moore in which Majestic travels to the end of space, time and reality! On sale Jan 12 • 176 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST DANGER GIRL: ODD JOBS TP Written by Andy Hartnell & J. Scott Campbell Art by Phil Noto, Campbell, Arthur Adams, and Joe Chiodo Cover by Campbell An explosive collection featuring the HAWAIIAN PUNCH and VIVA LAS DANGER Specials as well as a Danger Girl Special featuring a tale by Arthur Adams and a unique DG story done in collaboration by J. Scott Campbell & Joe Chiodo. Plus, a sketchbook section! On sale Jan 5 • 136 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST PLANETARY #22 Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by John Cassaday Prepare for “The Torture of William Leather,” as only Warren Ellis and John Cassaday can deliver! William Leather, a founding member of the 4, is now in the hands of Elijah Snow. He recounts the history of his family, and we learn that his father had secrets that, once revealed, will open doors — and lead to many more questions On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US SLEEPER SEASON TWO #8 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Phillips It's an all-girl spy extravaganza! Miss Misery is the one person on Holden's side, or so he thinks. So what does she do when she's on her own, and who is it that's shadowing her? Can Holden really trust her, or has he simply gotten her in as deep as he is himself? On sale Jan 26 • 8 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE READERS THE RAZOR’S EDGE: WARBLADE #4 Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Simon Bisley Reno Bryce has lost nearly everything — his powers, his lady, even his hands. Now it’s time for a little payback! Without his powers, though, the task will be almost impossible. Could there be a way to get them back? On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE READERS TERRA OBSCURA VOL. 2 #5 Written by Alan Moore & Peter Hogan Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story ABC. Tom Strange and Princess Pantha face dire peril in the depths of space at the hands of The Terror! And on the planet, S.M.A.S.H. must contend with the deadliest time anomaly of all: an atomic bomb headed toward Hiroshima, meant to end World War II! On sale Jan 19 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US WILD GIRL #3 Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shawn McManus & J.H. Williams III Cover by McManus As Rosa and Hylax plot to defeat the Dogman, they turn to Limmershin for help. But who is this mysterious character that wields such power and control over animals? Now, all of Rosa’s hopes hinge on whether or not she can complete Limmershin’s challenge! On sale Jan 5 •3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Vertigo Section JOHN CONSTANTINE: HELLBLAZER — RARE CUTS TP Written by Jamie Delano, Grant Morrison and Garth Ennis Art by Sean Phillips, David Lloyd, Richard Piers Rayner and Mark Buckingham Cover by Tim Bradstreet To help celebrate the release of the Warner Bros. Pictures film Constantine in theaters in February, this January sees the release of two special trade paperback collections showcasing this enduring icon of horror and magic! RARE CUTS is a treat for longtime readers and newcomers alike, assembling six issues of JOHN CONSTANTINE: HELLBLAZER that have never before been collected. Created by some of the most popular and critically acclaimed writers and artists in comics, the issues featured include: #11, which relates the horrifying events of Newcastle, 1978, that ended with an innocent girl's soul condemned to Hell and Constantine confined to an asylum; #25-26, in which new weapons testing goes awry and looses terrible psychic impulses upon a dying northern town; #35, which tells a tale of Constantine's rough-and-tumble childhood and the beginnings of his unique skills; #56, an object lesson in the perils of narcissism and doing deals with demons; and #84, which reveals the origin of Constantine's friendship with his best mate Chas. Also included in this trade paperback are informative pages from VERTIGO Secret Files: HELLBLAZER #1. On sale Jan 12 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Mature Readers CONSTANTINE: THE HELLBLAZER COLLECTION TP Written by Steven T. Seagle, Jamie Delano, Neil Gaiman and Garth Ennis Art by Ron Randall, Jimmy Palmiotti, John Ridgway, Dave McKean, Will Simpson and Mark Pennington Photo cover A second collection celebrating the release of the Warner Bros. Pictures film Constantine, in theaters in February! CONSTANTINE: THE HELLBLAZER COLLECTION collects the official 64- page Vertigo adaptation of the film along with three classic issues of JOHN CONSTANTINE: HELLBLAZER. Included are issue #1 ("Hunger," written by Jamie Delano and illustrated by John Ridgway & Alfredo Alcala) which kicked off VERTIGO’s longest-running series and set the tone for the character; #27 ("Hold Me") which brought SANDMAN creator Neil Gaiman and his longtime artistic collaborator Dave McKean to the title with a haunting story of fear and loneliness; and #41 (written by PREACHER co- creator Garth Ennis and illustrated by Will Simpson & Mark Pennington) which opens the "Dangerous Habits" storyline with Constantine discovering that he has lung cancer in "The Beginning of the End." On sale Jan 5 • 168 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Mature Readers CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION Written by Steven T. Seagle Art and cover by Ron Randall & Jimmy Palmiotti Photo cover John Constantine is a man who has literally been to hell and back in this adaptation of the Warner Bros. Pictures film Constantine, a supernatural thriller based on the long-running hit DC Comics/VERTIGO HELLBLAZER graphic novels. When Constantine teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost. On sale Jan 5 • Prestige Format • 64 pg, FC, $6.95 US • Mature Readers SEAGUY TP Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Cameron Stewart Straight from the brow of one of comics' unique creators — Grant Morrison — comes Seaguy, a hero without purpose in a world without evil! Featuring breathtaking art from Cameron Stewart, SEAGUY collects the 3-issue Vertigo miniseries that follows the strange adventure of would-be hero Seaguy and his faithful companion Chubby Da Choona as they try and decipher the mystery of Xoo — a ubiquitous new food that seems to have evolved into a brand-new conscious lifeform! Quirky and heart-wrenching at the same time, SEAGUY is that rarest of creations: something utterly and completely new. "Aye, aye, Seaguy!" On sale Jan 26 • 104 pg, FC, $9.95 US • Mature Readers THE LOSERS #20 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Ben Oliver Cover by Jock Kicking off a 2-part story featuring guest artist Ben Oliver (THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE INSIDE)! The Losers have been on the run long enough — it’s time to take the fight to the enemy. The CIA super-spy known only as Max is using his ties to a shadowy international bank to fund a black op known only as The Project. And a forgotten wartime sea-fort off the coast of England might be the key to uncovering the truth — by any means necessary! On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers TRIGGER #2 Written by Jason Hall Art and cover by John Watkiss The thrill-packed ongoing series continues as Deirdre Myers — a no-nonsense investigative reporter for the daily newsfeed The Relative Truth —looks for answers to a series of mysterious murders and their relation to the shadowy Triggers. On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers THE 3-ISSUE MINISERIES CONCLUDES WE3 #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely Morrison and Quitely’s emotional animal adventure concludes. Sick, wounded and hunted by soldiers and the terrifying “We4” cyborgs, it’s the end of the line for Bandit, Tinker and Pirate as their bid for freedom comes to a bitter, bloody conclusion. Who will live and who will die in the brutal, unforgettable finale? On sale Jan 19 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers 100 BULLETS #57 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson This is it: the shocking conclusion to “Wylie Runs the Voodoo Down!” With the stage set and the major players in order, it’s now time for the big showdown between Wylie, Sheppard, Dizzy and Graves. The trail of bodies has been a long one so far, but not as long as the trail of tears will be… On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • Mature Readers ANGELTOWN #3 Written by Gary Phillips Art and cover by Shawn Martinbrough The search for Theophus “The Magician” Burnett heats up in the third issue of this new miniseries as beautiful bounty hunter Irma Deuce uncovers a major lead in the case. Somehow, Nate Hollis manages to stay one step ahead of the competition — but where Nate goes, trouble always seems to follow. On sale Jan 12 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #6 Written by Si Spencer Consulting by Neil Gaiman Art by Sean Phillips & Dean Ormston Cover by Frank Quitely Part 1 of a new 3-part storyline. Fast times are about to accelerate for Tim Hunter and his mates following a funeral where an unexpected guest comes back from the dead. Meanwhile, John Constantine and Zatanna gain the strangest of new comrades as the war fought in Tim's honor takes a sudden turn for the worse. On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • Mature Readers DOOM PATROL VOL 1: CRAWLING FROM THE WRECKAGE TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by Richard Case, Doug Braithwaite, Scott Hanna, John Nyberg, & Carlos Garzon. Cover by Brian Bolland Reoffered to coincide with SEAGUY, also by Grant Morrison. This first collection of Morrison's DOOM PATROL run includes issues #19-25 of the series, including the restoration of three story pages omitted from the original printing. On sale Jan 26 • 192 pg, FC, $19.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST DOOM PATROL: THE PAINTING THAT ATE PARIS TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by Richard Case & John Nyberg Cover by Brian Bolland Reoffered to coincide with SEAGUY by Grant Morrison, this trade paperback reprints DOOM PATROL #26-34. This collection includes the rise of the legendary Brotherhood of Dada — the only team of super-foes ever strange enough to rival the Doom Patrol itself — as well as the menace of the Decreator! On sale Jan 26 • 232 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST FABLES #33 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean The amazing conclusion to the 4-part "The Year After." A mysterious death at the Farm, like the ones that have been plaguing Fabletown, mars the first birthday of Snow’s offspring. Is this silent killer another attack from the Adversary, or something even more terrifying? On sale Jan 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • Mature Readers HELLBLAZER #204 Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet “Reasons to be Cheerful,” Part 3 of 4. John Constantine’s demonic offspring — Adam, Maria and Saul — continue their vicious onslaught on those closest to the Hellblazer. But as John desperately tries to save his girlfriend, he leaves the door open for an attack on a beloved family member. On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • Mature Readers VERTIGO SECRET FILES: HELLBLAZER #1 Written by Jamie Delano and Brian Azzarello, Art by Tim Bradstreet, Dave Taylor, Steve Dillon, Glenn Fabry, Sean Phillips and various Cover by Phil Hale A new printing coinciding with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, this Special features two compelling tales of John Constantine by an all-star array of talent. Plus, interviews with HELLBLAZER writers, a dossier of character information, a HELLBLAZER timeline, and much more. On sale Jan 5 • 48 pg, FC, $4.95 US • Mature Readers LUCIFER #58 Written by Mike Carey Art by Ronald Wimberly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta In this stand-alone issue featuring guest art by incredible new talent Ronald Wimberly, Elaine and Lucifer escape into a new universe in a desperate attempt to get control over the demiurgic powers that Elaine absorbed from her father. As they recover, Elaine learns that perfection is much harder to maintain than chaos. On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • Mature Readers SWAMP THING: THE CURSE TP Written by Alan Moore Art by Stephen Bissette, Stan Woch, John Totleben, Alfredo Alcala, and Ron Randall Cover by Simon Bisley Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, a trade paperback collecting the critically acclaimed SWAMP THING run by Alan Moore, featuring the first appearance of John Constantine. This volume collects SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #35-42. On sale Jan 5 • 192 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: ORIGINAL SINS TP Written by Jamie Delano Art by John Ridgway & Alfredo Alcala Cover by Dave McKean Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, this chilling trade paperback reprints issues #1-9 of the popular ongoing series. This volume presents the earliest solo adventures of tortured antihero John Constantine, who must face both supernatural and man-made horrors. On sale Jan 5 • 256 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: FEAR AND LOATHING TP Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon Cover by Glenn Fabry Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, this collection features HELLBLAZER #62-67, in which John Constantine causes the downfall of an archangel, breaks up with his girlfriend, and carouses his way through his 40th birthday party, where Swamp Thing turns up as a surprise guest. On sale Jan 5 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: TAINTED LOVE TP Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon Cover by Glenn Fabry Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, this collection includes HELLBLAZER #68-71, HELLBLAZER SPECIAL #1, and the Constantine story from VERTIGO JAM. Constantine confronts ghosts of his past as he’s stalked by a vampire who has hunted the Constantine family for generations. On sale Jan 5 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: DAMNATION’S FLAME TP Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon Cover by Glenn Fabry Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, this collection reprints HELLBLAZER #72-77, recounting Constantine's mystically induced hallucinatory journey through America, an unexpected encounter with a deceased friend in Dublin, and a tale that finds him at his own funeral. On sale Jan 5 • 176 pg, FC, $16.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: RAKE AT THE GATES OF HELL TP Written by Warren Ellis Art by John Higgins Cover by Tim Bradstreet Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, this volume collects issues #78-83 as well as the special one-shot HEARTLAND. John Constantine heads towards a final showdown with a revenge-crazed Satan during a raging race riot, and has one final reunion with his lost love Kit. On sale Jan 5 • 224 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: SON OF MAN TP Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon Cover by Glenn Fabry Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, a volume collecting HELLBLAZER #129-133. Constantine must deal with the ungodly consequences of his actions as an adult he ressurected 15 years ago prepares to bring an unprecedented evil into the world On sale Jan 5 • 128 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: HAUNTED TP Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon Cover by Glenn Fabry Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, a volume collecting issues #134-139. When Constantine’s old friend Isabel turns up dead, he goes in search of the reasons behind it. But his investigation earns him a beating from the “magician” responsible. Can Constantine help her rest in peace? On sale Jan 5 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: GOOD INTENTIONS TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Marcelo Frusin Cover by Tim Bradstreet Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, a volume collecting HELLBLAZER #151-156. In the little town of Doglick, WV, Constantine finds things happening that not even he could expect and discovers that whether he likes it or not, he's involved in them as well…up to his neck. On sale Jan 5 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: FREEZES OVER TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Marcelo Frusin, Guy Davis and Steve Dillon Cover by Tim Bradstreet Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, this trade paperback collects the “Freezes Over” story from HELLBLAZER #157-163, the one-shot “... And Buried?” and the 2-part “Lapdogs and Englishmen.” In these three episodes, Constantine continues his journey through America's back roads. On sale Jan 5 • 168 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: HIGHWATER TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Marcelo Frusin, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Cameron Stewart Cover by Tim Bradstreet Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, this volume collects HELLBLAZER #164-174 , bringing Constantine’s arduous trek across America to a shattering finale and answering the burning questions that put him on the road in the first place. On sale Jan 5 • 264 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: HARD TIME TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Richard Corben Cover by Tim Bradstreet Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, this volume collects HELLBLAZER #146-150. John Constantine has found himself in a new kind of hell: a maximum-security penitentiary. ‘Til now, as long as he's had his smokes and his freedom, he's always been in control. But what happens when those things are taken away from him? On sale Jan 5 • 264 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HELLBLAZER: DANGEROUS HABITS TP Written by Garth Ennis Art by Will Simpson, Mark Pennington and Tom Sutton Cover by Glenn Fabry Reoffered to coincide with the CONSTANTINE MOVIE ADAPTATION, this volume collects HELLBLAZER #41-46. DANGEROUS HABITS tells the story of John Constantine's fight against his own impending death, brought about not by magic or the machinations of Heaven or Hell — but rather by lung cancer. On sale Jan 5 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST HUMAN TARGET #18 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Javier Pulido Cover by John Watkiss Berated and tortured by his captors, an innocent man sits bound, trapped and terrified in a tiny interrogation cell. Meanwhile, Christopher Chance has become a surprising participant in a different type of war against terror. On sale Jan 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers THE FILTH TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by Chris Weston and Gary Erskine Cover by Carlos Segura Reoffered to coincide with SEAGUY TP, this trade paperback collects Grant Morrison’s 13-issue maxiseries in one mammoth volume. This imaginative series was a heady brew of big ideas, exotic locales and bizarre action, featuring some of the wildest imagery in all of comics. On sale Jan 5 • 320 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST SWAMP THING #11 Written by Joshua Dysart Art and cover by Enrique Breccia “Love in Vain” Part 3 of 4. Arcane and his demon paramour Josephine have adopted new, more dangerous forms. Still, Arcane wants Josephine to gain the powers of an elemental, and that means his designs are set on the hospitalized Tefé. Can Swamp Thing stop Arcane’s attack? Or will his rage get the better of him when he catches sight of Abigail in a passionate embrace with her new lover Jake? On sale Jan 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers THE WITCHING #8 Written by Jonathan Vankin Art by Leigh Gallagher & Dan Green Cover by Tara McPherson Elsa tries teaching Sook the ways of magic, but finds herself distracted by the attractive squatter in her family home — which leaves Sook to discover the terrifying secret in the basement. Meanwhile, as Kara remains M.I.A., Helen tries a last resort to find her: Kara’s estranged father, who’s a psychic detective. On sale Jan 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers Y: THE LAST MAN #30 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Part 4 of the 5-part “Ring of Truth.” It’s a dysfunctional family reunion when Yorick is reunited with his sister Hero. Will they continue their deadly rivalry, or has the ex-Amazon seen the error of her vicious ways? Plus, a mysterious ninja, a monkey and a shocking revelation that’ll turn the series on its ear! On sale Jan 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • Mature Readers DC Direct Section CONSTANTINE MOVIE STATUE: KEANU REEVES AS CONSTANTINE Sculpted by Gentle Giant John Constantine is a man who has literally been to hell and back, in this adaptation of the Warner Bros Pictures film CONSTANTINE, a supernatural thriller based on the long-running hit DC Comics/VERTIGO HELLBLAZER graphic novels. When Constantine teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost. This hand painted, cold cast porcelain movie scene statue in the likeness of Keanu Reeves measures approximately 10.25" tallx6" widex6"deep, includes a full-color certificate of authenticity, and is packaged in a 4-color box. This statue is strictly limited to 1,000 pieces. On sale January 5 • Statue • $195.00 US CONSTANTINE MOVIE PROP REPLICA: THE SHOTGUN Based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film Constantine! This hand- painted movie prop replica is molded directly from a casting taken from the original mold produced for the stunt prop in the film and is an accurate “life-sized” movie replica of the Shotgun. It is held in place by demon hands on a cold-cast porcelain base. The Shotgun is not removable from the base. This replica includes a certificate of authenticity, measures approximately 10” highx10” deepx23" long and is packaged in an elegant black gift box with gold-foil stamping. This prop replica is strictly limited to 500 pieces! On sale January 12 • Movie Prop • $350.00 US HELLBLAZER STATUE Sculpted by William Paquet Based on designs by Glenn Fabry Re-offered again to coincide with next year’s Warner Bros. movie release of Constantine, starring Keanu Reeves. This hand painted, cold cast porcelain statue was designed by former HELLBLAZER cover artist Glenn Fabry and captured in cold-cast porcelain by William Paquet. This statue was originally limited to 2,500 pieces. Quantities are now limited and if orders exceed inventory, statues will be allocated. This statue measures 10.25” highx8.25” widex8.25” deep. On sale January 19 • Statue • $195.00 US • RELIST MARTIAN MANHUNTER STATUE Designed by Alex Ross Sculpted by Mike Hill Sole survivor of an ancient Martian race, J'onn J'onzz came to Earth to warn of an impending invasion! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast statue measures approximately 12.5” tallx9.25” widex7” deep, includes a full-color certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers please note: This item is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale May 4, 2005 • Statue • $195.00 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: GREEN ARROW MAQUETTE Sculpted by John G. Mathews Green Arrow becomes the first maquette based on Cartoon Network’s new hit series Justice League Unlimited! Oliver Queen, the Emerald Archer, defends Star City as a member of the Justice League, battling foes with his trusty bow and arrow! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 9" tallx4" widex3.25" deep, includes a full-color certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers please note: This item is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale May 18, 2005 • Maquette • $89.95 US Retailers please note First Appearance Series 3 Action Figures are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments as well as singles. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging and pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. FIRST APPEARANCE SERIES 3: COMPOSITE SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE When a lightning bolt bestowed all the combined powers of the Legion of Super- Heroes to janitor Joe Meach in 1964’s WORLD’S FINEST #142, the villainous Composite Superman was born! This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a base and a mini-reproduction of the comic in which the character first appeared, and is packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale May 25 • Action Figure • 6.5" H • PI FIRST APPEARANCE SERIES 3: NIGHTWING ACTION FIGURE After earning his stripes as Batman’s sidekick Robin, Dick Grayson became Nightwing, leader of the Teen Titans, in 1984’s TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #44! This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a base and a mini- reproduction of the comic in which the character first appeared, and is packaged in a 4- color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale May 25 • Action Figure • 6.25" H • PI FIRST APPEARANCE SERIES 3: THE RIDDLER ACTION FIGURE Edward Nygma turned a childhood fascination with puzzles into a life of crime as The Riddler beginning in BATMAN #171! This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a cloth cape, a base and a mini-reproduction of the comic in which the character first appeared, and is packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale May 25 • Action Figure • 6.25" H • PI FIRST APPEARANCE SERIES 3: BATGIRL ACTION FIGURE After being taken in by Oracle, the original Batgirl, Cassandra Cain donned the cape and cowl of the all-new Batgirl in 1999’s BATMAN #567! This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a base and a mini-reproduction of the comic in which the character first appeared, and is packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale May 25 • Action Figure • 5.875" H • PI IMAGE COMICS THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS #2 on sale 01.12 $2.95 monthly ongoing series black & white 32 pages written by MARK SMITH art & cover by DAN HIPP back cover by SCOTT MORSE CONCEPT: The Amazing Joy Buzzards are a rock-and-roll adventure band to rival such legends as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. It's all in a hard day’s night to fight giant robots and evil witchdoctors, all the while exploring supernatural phenomena with the help of their mythical Mexican wrestler friend El Campeon. THIS ISSUE: “The Island of Maru” READY...SET...IGNITION! The Amazing Joy Buzzards return in their most action-packed adventure to date. Join them as they team up with the Professor’s daughter to explore the Ancient and mysterious Temple of Maru! What ancient evils does this temple of horror contain? Are our heroes outgunned and outmatched? Can anything prepare you for what lies ahead in this adrenaline-dripping, pulse-pounding, non-stop adventure?! Strap on your helmets and join the fun because there’s mischief afoot and you bet it won’t add up to pleasant dreams for our fun-loving Buzzards! BATTLE HYMN #2 (0F 5) On sale 01.05 $2.95 five-issue monthly miniseries full color 32 pages written by B. CLAY MOORE art by JEREMY HAUN & ANDE PARKS color by DAVE BRYANT cover by JEREMY HAUN & BRIAN FREY CONCEPT: 1944. In the waning days of World War II, at the dawn of the nuclear age, super-powered beings are beginning to emerge from the shadows of conflict, beginning with the arrival of the Artificial Man. The United States government has a plan to turn these new arrivals into heroes. But someone forgot to tell the heroes the plan. THIS ISSUE: Officially dubbed "Watchguard," the group makes its debut before the media, and a new (and not so welcome) member immediately appears. On the team’s first mission, the Mid-Nite Hour begins to realize something isn't right, as some members barely participate and others get more than a little carried away in the heat of the moment. Passions begin to flare, animosity rears its head and violence erupts. They've only just begun. Is the end already in sight? BEYOND AVALON #1 on sale 01.05 $2.95 quarterly ongoing series full color 32 pages written by JOE PRUETT art by GORAN SUDZUKA cover by GORAN SUDZUKA CONCEPT: When heroes die they are welcomed to the enchanted island of Avalon, a land of unimaginable beauty, untouched by crime, unsoiled by bad weather, even immune to death. Only one hero has ever been born here. Her name is Megan, daughter of Arthur. Consumed by her father’s wanderlust, Megan travels through the mystical mists surrounding the island in search of her missing father and her own self worth. THIS ISSUE: “Wanderlust,” Part One—Megan is the first of her kind, born upon the mythical island of Avalon. The daughter of a legendary king, she craves adventure, excitement and an escape from the “perfect” world in which she lives. When her father, also consumed by a quest for adventure, disappears, Megan decides to follow him. Her escape is presented to her in the form of the mists that surround the island, mists that are gateways to other worlds and dimensions. Armed with her father’s recently recovered sword, Megan gathers her courage and enters the mist. BURGLAR BILL #2 (OF 6) on sale 01.12 $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: After a violent confrontation followed by a night in the local police cells, Burglar Bill is looking to lay low and keep out of trouble. His fellow cellmate, Wybourn, offers Bill a place to crash for a couple of nights. Unfortunately, Wybourn is in bigger trouble than Bill is! A revised reprint of BURGLAR BILL, originally published by Dancing Elephant Press, this issue also includes a bonus six-page Burglar Bill story from 1989! CASE FILES: SAM & TWITCH #16 (RES) MATURE READERS WARNING On sale 01.05 $2.50 monthly ongoing series black & white 32 pages 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, featuring unique artwork and storytelling. THIS ISSUE: "Ancient Chinese Secret, Huh?" Part Three of Six—Is the mysterious Chu Lai really a centuries-old vampire? Or is this wealthy businesswoman something entirely unexpected? As the gang wars over the heroin trade continue in Chinatown, Sam and Twitch try to unravel the mystery behind the Black Salamander gang while dodging bullets, sword blades and the occasional fang! CHOLLY AND FLYTRAP #3 (OF 4) on sale 01.12 $4.95 four-issue monthly miniseries full color 48 pages written & illustrated by ARTHUR SUYDAM cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM CONCEPT: Definitive anti-heroes Cholly and Flytrap find themselves knee-deep in a mucky feud between Center City’s two power brokers, resulting in Flytrap being shanghaied and forced into masked boxing. Cholly is hot on the trail of his friend and exacting a little sweet revenge on the appropriate parties kick-ass style. But will Cholly find Flytrap before Flytrap steps into the ring against the world's most brutal and unrelenting opponent, The Champ? Will Flytrap emerge alive? Few have! Continuing Suydam's grim film noir action adventure set in the futuristic cess-pool of a corrupt human outpost. Told with frantic pacing, tension and humor. A groundbreaking and compelling epic told by a consummate storyteller! CLASSIC 40 OUNCE: TALES FROM THE BROWN BAG TP on sale 01.05 $12.95 back & white 148 pages written & illustrated by JIM MAHFOOD cover by JIM MAHFOOD Popular indie creator JIM MAHFOOD (STUPID COMICS, GRRL SCOUTS, BAD IDEAS) is taking you on a trip down memory lane! For the first time ever, Mahfood has collected his rarely seen self-published college comics: Girl Scouts#1 and #2 and Cosmic Toast #1. Limited to incredibly small print runs of 300 copies each when they first debuted in the mid-‘90s, these books are essential reads for 40 oz. fans everywhere! Includes a brand-new short story introducing the material and a super-cool bonus sketchbook from that old school era. Highlights include the first-ever drawings of Smoke Dog and the Grrl Scouts. Fun stuff! DEITY PERFECT COLLECTION On sale 01.19 $25.00 box set full color 15 issues LIMITED TO 200 COPIES written by ROBERT PLACE NAPTON & KARL ALTSTAETTER art by KARL ALTSTAETTER colors by BRIAN BUCELLATO CONCEPT: Jamie, a teenage girl who lives in the L.A. of tomorrow, learns a shocking secret: She’s actually the Deity, a goddess of immense power. Aided by a hot-blooded gunslinger, a young Shaolin monk and a dragon prince, she tries to cope with her destiny and maintain the semblance of a normal life in the face of constant danger from the Ma’Shiva, savage aliens bent on her destruction. This never-before-offered special collection features all three DEITY miniseries in a deluxe box case! DEITY—THE ORIGINAL (six issues): Jamie spends her days at school and her evenings delivering Chinese food for her Uncle’s take-out restaurant. On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, she’s too busy with her troubled love life to notice the forces converging around her. DEITY—THE DARKNESS AND THE LIGHT (five issues): Warrior demons, the Darkness and the Light, are charged with Jamie’s destruction and employ a vicious strategy: corrupt one of the young deity’s protectors. Will Jamie be betrayed from within? DEITY—REVELATIONS (four issues): A Ma’Shiva Overlord is obsessed with Jamie’s destruction, but in order to destroy her he must first revolt against his own empire! A story that leads directly into next month’s one-shot DEITY: REQUIEM! DETONATOR #3 On sale 01.12 $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: Manglebaum and Frank square off in the mine, with Lilly's life at stake. As Frank reconstructs the past, he realizes that the mining disaster that turned him into a vigilante was just the beginning. The Twenty Step Vipers have a more ambitious project in mind, one that will claim thousands, if not millions of lives. FORSAKEN #6 on sale 01.05 $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 Six—Hopelessness shrouds the team as the Separatist discloses the final stage of his plan. How will the events shape the future of the team and what does it hold for them? What will Delk discover that could change his life forever? Find out as the first chapter of the Relmers comes to a close. FOUR-LETTER WORLDS GN On sale 01.26 $12.95 graphic novel black & white 144 pages written by AMBER BENSON, JOE CASEY, CHYNNA CLUGSTON-MAJOR, JAY FAERBER, MATT FRACTION, ANTONY JOHNSTON, ROBERT KIRKMAN, STEVE LIEBER, JIM MAHFOOD, B. CLAY MOORE, SCOTT MORSE, JEFF PARKER, JAMIE S. RICH, MARK RICKETTS, ERIC STEPHENSON & J. TORRES art by JOHN BERNALES, CHYNNA CLUGSTON-MAJOR, STEVEN GRIFFIN, MIKE HAWTHORNE, MIKE HUDDLESTON, PHIL HESTER, STEVE LIEBER, JIM MAHFOOD, JAMIE MCKELVIE, B. CLAY MOORE, SCOTT MORSE, MIKE NORTON, JEFF PARKER, MATT ROBERTS, STEVE ROLSTON, J. TORRES & ANDI WATSON cover by STEVEN GRIFFIN CONCEPT: Love. Hate. Fear. Fate. Four words that define our lives in different ways. Four words that lie at the heart of all our experiences. Four words that have long inspired artists to craft their most resonant work. FOUR-LETTER WORLDS examines how these four little words define our individual worlds in very big ways. This brand new anthology features sixteen original short stories by twenty-six renowned creators, including JOE CASEY, CHYNNA CLUGSTON-MAJOR, ANTONY JOHNSTON, PHIL HESTER, JIM MAHFOOD, SCOTT MORSE and ANDI WATSON. FREEDOM FORCE #1 (OF 6) on sale 01.19 $2.95 six-issue monthly miniseries full color 32 pages written by ERIC DIETER art & cover by TOM SCIOLI CONCEPT: An alien despot targets Earth for conquest, concocting a sinister scheme to empower the dregs of humanity with a transformative catalyst that they may sow chaos and fear. Overhearing the warlord’s insidious plans, a noble alien rebel escapes with the catalyst, hoping to imbue worthy men and women with powers that might allow them to turn back the tide of invasion. Based on the best-selling computer game! THIS ISSUE: “Founding Fathers”—Arriving on Earth in the year 1962, the mysterious Mentor enlists the aid of the patriotic Minuteman, the fiery El Diablo and the melancholy Man-Bot to hunt down the soviet super-spy, Nuclear Winter. But can even the combined might of these four brave heroes stop the frigid felon before he unleashes the power of the atom on an unsuspecting Patriot City? INVINCIBLE VOL. 4: HEAD OF THE CLASS TP on sale 01.05 $14.95 trade paperback full color 168 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CORY WALKER & RYAN OTTLEY new cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE CONCEPT: After the traumatic events of VOLUME 3: PERFECT STRANGERS, Mark Grayson (AKA Invincible) is left to pick up the pieces and try to continue on with some sort of life. His mother is a wreck, his friends don’t understand and the super-villains of the world just want to beat him up. Mark has a lot on his shoulders and graduation is just around the corner. Containing the fan-favorite and sold-out issues 14-19 and the short story from Free Comic Book Day 2004’s IMAGE COMICS SUMMER SPECIAL, this volume is massive! Collects INVINCIBLE #14-19 LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS #1 (OF 4) on sale 01.26 $2.95 four-issue monthly series full color 32 pages written by MIKE BULLOCK art & cover by JACK LAWRENCE CONCEPT: A child’s need for the comfort of a stuffed animal is rooted in a reality long forgotten by the adult world. Join shy Joey Price as he discovers his stuffed animals are more than he ever thought possible in this all-ages adventure. These magical companions have always defended children, but now they need Joey’s help in stopping the dastardly plot of the evil Beasties, monsters bent on destroying the world’s children. THIS ISSUE: “FEAR AND PRIDE,” Part 1—Joey’s world is turned upside down when his mother accepts a job in a neighboring town, forcing him to move away from his friends and his loving Grandmother. But just before the moving van is ready to pull out, Grandma brings him a special gift: four new stuffed animals—a lion, two tigers and a panther—known as The Night Pride. Joey is convinced his Grandmother's stories of the Night Pride having magical powers are just that: stories. But he's about to find out his new friends are more real—and more needed—than he could have imagined, especially when the Beasties come creeping out of a dark closet to get him. NEGATIVE BURN: THE VERY BEST FROM 1993-1998 TP on sale 01.12 $19.95 trade paperback black & white 200 pages written & illustrated by VARIOUS cover by KEN MEYER JR. CONCEPT: NEGATIVE BURN was an anomaly, merging together genres, pushing boundaries and allowing the top comic book talent in the world an opportunity to experiment and tell stories that they wanted to tell. When told that a black & white anthology title without a defined theme would never last beyond five issues, NEGATIVE BURN exceeded all expectations by running 50 issues and ending of its own decree, garnering numerous industry award nominations along the way. The biggest stars in the industry (NEIL GAIMAN, BRIAN BOLLAND, ALAN MOORE, WARREN ELLIS, MOEBIUS, P. CRAIG RUSSELL, etc.) co-existed side-by-side with the next wave of superstars (BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, DAVID MACK, PAUL POPE, JON CASSADAY, FRANK QUITELY, JEFF SMITH, TERRY MOORE, PAUL JENKINS, MIKE WIERINGO, etc.) to produce perhaps the most eccentric anthology title in the history of comics. This volume takes the very best from the first 50 issues of this prestigious anthology and presents them all together here for the first time. Contributors read like a veritable “who’s who” of comic talent: Neil Gaiman, Brian Bolland, Alan Moore, P. Craig Russell, Dave Johnson, Dave Gibbons, Evan Dorkin, Phil Hester, Arthur Adams, Edvin Biukovic, Bob Burden, Zander Cannon, Mark Chiarello, Guy Davis, Michael Gaydos, Danijel Zezelj, Darko Macan, Mike Wieringo, Terry Moore, Paul Pope, Andrew Robinson, Jim Mahfood and more! Collects stories from NEGATIVE BURN #1-50 NEO BEAUTIES: THE PIN-UP ART OF BRIAN HABERLIN TP on sale 01.19 $29.95 trade paperback $49.95 signed & numbered hardcover edition limited to 500 copies full color 128 pages CONCEPT: The most stunning women ever created adorn each page of this outstanding book of Neo Beauties! You’ve seen his work for Marvel, DC, Darkhorse and Image on countless covers, interiors and merchandising. Now, BRIAN HABERLIN presents his first deluxe art book featuring some of the sexiest and most lovingly rendered images of the female form around today. HABERLIN is a modern master of the pin-up genre, employing a unique mix of hand and digital tools that sets his work apart from the rest. Think Olivia meets Sorayama: beautiful, sexy pin-ups with a distinct sci-fi and fantasy bent. This book also features a look into how these masterpieces were created with a behind-the-scenes design sketch book and a step-by-step tutorial on how HABERLIN accomplishes his art. NOBLE CAUSES #7 on sale 01.19 $3.50 monthly ongoing series full color 32 pages written by JAY FAERBER art by GABE BRIDWELL & FRAN BUENO cover by FRAN BUENO 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: It's a day in the life of Race and Liz in this special change-of-pace issue, featuring guest artist GABE BRIDWELL. When your life is filled with super-villains, aliens, demons and the media, just what is a "normal day?" The answer will surprise you! PIGTALE #1 On sale 01.12 $2.95 bimonthly ongoing series. black & white 32 pages written & illustrated by OVI NEDELCU cover by OVI NEDELCU CONCEPT: Set in present-day Portland, Oregon PIGTALE relates the exciting adventure of Boston Booth, an amateur private eye whose life is in financial and professional turmoil, when he runs into Clyde, an intelligent talking pig desperate to get away from his violent wolf stepbrother, Taxx. Together, Boston & Clyde venture off into the wild to help one another overcome their fears, rescue loved ones and save the city from Taxx, who’s bent on destroying Clyde, getting his revenge and using the super-plasma device to conquer the city and reign supreme! THIS ISSUE: “PRIVATE EYE: BOSTON BOOTH”—Broke! Unemployed! Madly in love with the girl of his dreams! After being rejected time after time from every private investigation office in Portland, Boston Booth finally gets an interview. Will he get his big break? Will he finally muster the courage to ask Carmen out on a date? Determined to follow in his dad’s footsteps and become Portland’s best private eye, Boston gives it his all, but his path takes a sharp turn when he runs into a talking pig named Clyde. Come along for the ride of a lifetime! Hang tight and never, EVER eat lard in front of Clyde! PVP #14 On sale 01.26 $2.95 monthly ongoing series black & white 32 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 ISSUE: It's comic book madness when the PvP gang sets up a booth at their first Comicon. Francis wants to enter the costume contest, Brent wants to leave and Jade wants to complete her Archie collection. Meanwhile, Cole just wants everyone to help work the booth. Things get even crazier when Invincible shows up. Invincible?! You heard us right! THE RIDE: FOREIGN PARTS on sale 01.26 $2.95 one-shot black & white 32 pages written by CHUCK DIXON & RON MARZ art by ROB HAYNES & CHRIS BRUNNER cover by JASON PEARSON CONCEPT: Hop in the passenger seat and buckle up for an exciting look at a 1968 Camaro and the lives it alters. Each story focuses on a character whose life is dramatically affected by a situation involving the vehicle. A diverse body of creators will give you THE RIDE of your life! THIS ISSUE: “IRON ROAD” & “LANGUAGE BARRIER”—CHUCK DIXON and ROB HAYNES present “IRON ROAD,” a story set in the middle of the Viet Nam war. A G.I. dreams of getting back to the States to buy the one thing he most desires: The Ride. Of course, war is hell, as an innocent kid and one heroic soldier are about to discover. Then RON MARZ and CHRIS BRUNNER push the boundaries of storytelling in “LANGUAGE BARRIER,” a tale from the heart of Chinatown. Gunplay and hand-to- hand combat rule the day in a story that you only think you understand…until the last page! SAVAGE DRAGON #122 on sale 01.26 $2.95 monthly ongoing series full color 32 pages written & illustrated by ERIK LARSEN Cover by ERIK LARSEN CONCEPT: Former Chicago police officer Savage Dragon fights to rebuild this savage world any way he can! Now, his powers fading, his wife powerless and his daughter having a really tough time in math and spelling, every move he makes brings the world that much closer to the brink of war! THIS ISSUE: “Weapons of Mass Destruction,” Part 1: “Attack From Iraq!”—A renegade scientist, whose family was slain by American bombs, unleashes the most indestructible juggernaut of all—and its out to destroy America and take down the President the United States! Meanwhile, Vice-President Ronald Urass plans to make his move while the greatest menace ever schemes to plunder the very planet from behind our hero’s back! Another full-length adventure from series creator ERIK LARSEN. PLUS! A Jennifer and Savage Dragon yarn scripted by LARSEN and plotted and drawn by TRAVIS SENGAUS! THE SEVENTH SHRINE #1 on sale 01.19 $5.95 two-issue monthly miniseries full color 56-page picture book written by ROBERT SILVERBERG art & cover by ANDERS FINER CONCEPT: Written in expert fashion by the bestselling and multi-award winning science-fiction author ROBERT SILVERBERG (whose writing career spans over 50 years with dozens of classics) and supplemented with awe-inspiring paintings by European artist Anders Finér, THE SEVENTH SHRINE is a can't-miss sci-fi detective story that skillfully introduces the incredible world of Majipoor to a new generation of readers. THIS ISSUE: A grisly murder at the scene of an archaeological excavation has brought the Pontifex Valentine to the ruins of the ancient Shapeshifter city of Velalisier to investigate. But as Valentine begins to delve deeper into the mystery, he finds that an important discovery has been withheld from him and that the key to understanding everything lies in the legendary Seventh Shrine. THE SILENCE GN On sale 01.26 $9.95 graphic novel black & white (w/some color) 112 pages written & illustrated by BRUCE MUTARD cover by BRUCE MUTARD. CONCEPT: What is this thing called art? Does it have value or only a price? Is it interior decoration or the conduit through which the values and meaning of society are communicated? These questions face Choosy McBride, a gallery manager, and her partner Dmitri, a painter, when they visit remote Northern Queensland to find a mysterious, anonymous artist whose work possesses a power neither has seen before. Choosy is intent on representing him in her gallery and Dmitri, who is in the throes of artist's block, is simply looking for a reason to make art at all. Art, philosophy, God and love are put through the ringer, and Choosy and Dmitri are about to discover that silence speaks loudest. SMALL GODS, VOL. 1: KILLING GRIN TP on sale 01.19 $9.95 trade paperback black & white 128 pages written by JASON RAND art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA CONCEPT: In 1991, after decades of skepticism and disbelief, the existence of psychic powers 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. One such person is precognitive Detective Owen Young. SMALL GODS, VOL. 1: KILLING GRIN tells the story of the terrible decision he faces when a secret he's kept for years—a secret that could send not only him, but many of his friends to prison—falls into the hands of an opportunistic criminal. This 128-page trade paperback features the sold-out, critically acclaimed SMALL GODS #1-4, plus sketches, pin-ups, covers and special bonus features never before seen! SPAWN #142 (RES) on sale 01.26 $2.50 monthly ongoing series full color 32 pages written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI cover by GREG CAPULLO 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: "Devil to Pay," Part 1—She betrayed Al Simmons by stealing the power of the Hellspawn—a power that Simmons never wanted in the first place. But a betrayal is a betrayal, despite its intent, and now Nyx must face the wrath of Spawn. Weakened, battered and disillusioned after her recent adventure, Nyx soon realizes that her only chance for survival may lie with the whims of an ally recently freed from Hell. TWO BITS #1 on sale 01.05 $0.25 one-shot black & white 32 pages written by MIKE S. MILLER art by MIKE S. MILLER & HECTOR SEVILLA covers by MIKE S. MILLER & HECTOR SEVILLA CONCEPT: TWO BITS is a sneak peak at two upcoming Image titles. 16 pages of new material from each title that will give readers a true taste of what's to come. Cheap enough at only 25 cents to buy, read, enjoy and give away! THIS ISSUE: LULLABY: WISDOM SEEKER is an all-ages romp through the fantasy worlds of children's fiction. This wonderful story focuses on the beloved characters of childhood yore... Join Jim Hawkins, Alice (From Wonderland), Pinocchio, Little Red Riding Hood and the Pied Piper as they join forces to stop a dark magic that has been warping this wonderful world into it's own image, and discover who is behind the unleashing of this darkness... ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: MIKE S. MILLER'S THE IMAGINARIES is another all ages title about what happens to imaginary friends, childhood superheroes, stuffed animals and the like after children grow up and stop believing in them. They go to the Imagined Nation. Join Superhero G as he discovers this strange new world filled with the imaginings of billions of children, and as he discovers a whole new purpose to his existence! ULTRA #6 (OF 8) on sale 01.19 $2.95 eight-issue monthly 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 Six—It’s a bad day to be good guy. VICTORY VOL. 2 #4 (OF 4) on sale 01.26 $2.95 four-issue monthly miniseries full color 32 pages written by ROBERT MARCELO CASSARO & PETRA LEAO art by EDU FRANCISCO cover a & b by EDU FRANCISCO; cover c by ROGER CRUZ CONCEPT: Victory is about the limits of unlimited power. Born a half-elf Demi- Goddess from the world of Arton (a medieval like world that still practices magic), Victory was created to combat a menace of a cosmic magnitude. She can destroy an entire planet with a wave of her hand or heal herself from any mortal wound in a matter of minutes. Nevertheless, even with this amazing power at her command, Victory cannot defeat her greatest enemy: loneliness. THIS ISSUE: The God of Vanity and the master of the Dark Force have controlled the game from the beginning, and now they have begun to change the forgotten fantasy of Arton into a reality. While monsters roam the earth attacking innocent people, Victoria and the others fight for their lives within the book of Tome. Now Victoria is faced with the choice of destroying her only means of returning home or letting her former love have his sweet revenge. The choices are not easy ones for a heart as lonely as hers. THE WALKING DEAD #15 MATURE READERS WARNING on sale 01.05 $2.95 monthly ongoing miniseries black & white 32 pages 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. Rick Grimes is on a mission. He’s got a long road ahead of him and many obstacles in his way, but he’s determined. There’s a lot resting on his shoulders. He cannot fail. He must not fail. Too much depends on it. McFarlane Toys Solicitations MCFARLANE’S DRAGONS: QUEST FOR THE LOST KING McFarlane Toys’ first line of dragon action figures — McFarlane’s Dragons: Quest for the Lost King — features five different dragon figures, each representing a different clan. The dragon action figures are incredibly detailed and include a mythos showcasing their place in Earth’s history: Komodo Clan Dragon, Sorcerers Clan Dragon, Eternal Clan Dragon, Fire Clan Dragon, and Water Clan Dragon. The item ships 12 per case. (#50150) Figure PI MCFARLANE’S DRAGONS DELUXE BOXED SET The deluxe boxed set from the McFarlane’s Dragons: Quest for the Lost King action figure series features a Berserker Clan Dragon in battle against a human attacker. Box includes both figures. The item ships 6 per case. (#50156) Figure PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: 3-INCH NHL SERIES 3 Our third series of 3-inch-scale NHL two-pack figures is on the way featuring a selection of hockey’s greatest players in small scale. Little figures, big detail. Each figure is sculpted in an action pose with official team uniform, bases and equipment. * Steve Yzerman, Detroit Red Wings vs. Marian Gaborik, Minnesota Wild * Peter Forsberg 2 Colorado Avalanche vs. Marian Hossa Ottawa Senators * Nikolai Khabibulin Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Trevor Linden Vancouver Canucks * Marty Turco Dallas Stars vs. Chris Pronger St. Louis Blues * Alexander Mogilny Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nicklas Lidstrom Detroit Red Wings * Jaromir Jagr 2 New York Rangers vs. Gary Roberts Toronto Maple Leafs. The item ships 12 per case. (#75190) 2-Pack PI Top Cow Solicitiations THE DARKNESS: “DRAGONS AND DARKNESS” READER SET The Darkness has never been more action-packed! Writer Ron Marz and artist Martin Montiel bring you The Darkness #10-#13, with the entire storyarc available together here at a fantastic discount price! Four comics $9.99 suggested retail price Four comics $19.99 suggested retail price with #10 autographed by Ron Marz CURSED READER SET All four issues of the stellar horror-and-intrigue series Cursed from writers Fiona Avery and Tippi Blevins and artist Romano Molenaar can be yours at a fantastic discount price! Four comics $9.99 suggested retail price Four comics $19.99 suggested retail price with #1 autographed by Fiona Avery THE DARKNESS/SUPERMAN #2 (OF 2) (W) Ron Marz (P) Tyler Kirkham (I) Matt Banning (Col) John Starr (Cov) Marc Silvestri and Tyler Kirkham MOB MAYHEM AND THE MAN OF STEEL! Jackie Estacado and the Darkness have invaded Metropolis with the intention of taking over organized crime in the city. As Lois Lane’s life hangs in the balance, Jackie makes Superman an offer he can’t refuse. Can the Man of Steel compromise his principles to save Lois? And just who will walk away from the explosive confrontation? This special co-published with DC Comics features the writing talents of Ron Marz (The Darkness, Green Lantern) and the artistic stylings of Tyler Kirkham (Strykeforce, The Gift), with a “jam” cover by Kirkham and Marc Silvestri! Full color 32 pages $2.99 Part 2 of a 2-part story arc RISING STARS #24 “PHOENIX IN ASCENSION” PT. 3 OF 3 (W) J. Michael Straczynski (Art and cover) Brent Anderson (Col) Brian Buccellato THE GRIPPING FINALE! EXTRA-SIZED! The magnum opus Rising Stars reaches its fiery conclusion! After 23 issues of heroism and drama, Poet, the last of the remaining superpowered “Specials,” makes the ultimate sacrifice—one that will change both our world…and others! Plus, a bonus Rising Stars Gallery with past covers and new pin-ups! Full color 40 pages $3.99 Part 24 of a 24-part storyarc THE DARKNESS #19 “HELL HOUSE,” PART 3 OF 4 (W and layouts) David Lapham (Finished art) Brian Denham (Col) Matt Milla (Cov) Dale Keown NOIR MASTER DAVID LAPHAM SCARES TOP COW!Darkness-bearer Jackie Estacado is hiding out from rival mobsters in an Atlantic City casino gone horribly, horribly wrong. But underneath the mob war, an internal battle rages for control of Jackie’s power…and his very soul. Award-winning crime fiction master David Lapham writes and provides layouts for this modern masterpiece, and takes The Darkness down its most evil path ever! Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series TOMB RAIDER #50 “ALPHA/OMEGA” (W) Dan Slott (P) Francis Manapul (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Adam Hughes ANNIVERSARY ACTION! DAN SLOTT! FRANCIS MANAPUL! SUPER-SIZED! Uproarious She-Hulk writer Dan Slott takes us 500 years into the future where a band of hi-tech thieves are breaking into the secret chambers below Croft Manor…to raid Lara’s Tomb! Watch as each piece of plunder tells a story in the life and times of the world’s greatest treasure hunter, Lady Lara Croft! The FASTEST-paced Tomb Raider story ever is whipped onto the page at 90 miles an hour by Witchblade artist Francis Manapul! Plus, this anniversary extravaganza includes BONUS pin-ups from Tomb Raider’s top artists! Full color 40 pages $3.99 ongoing series ALSO AVAILABLE: Signed edition by cover artist Adam Hughes $19.99 HUMANKIND #5 “ALL ROADS LEAD TO (NEW) ROME,” PT. 5 OF 5 ARROW: Monsters, robots, and babes on bikes! (Written, penciled, and cover by) Tony Daniel (I) Kevin Conrad (Col) Richard and Tanya Horie It’s all been building up to this: Bruno is an unwilling “Trojan Horse,” carrier of a virus from planet Thera that could wipe out the entire population of Earth! Alia Sparrow, head of Thera’s Human Crimes Bureau, has the weight of two worlds on her back: Should she destroy Bruno and save all of humankind? Or find the genetic cure that can save him by invading the laboratory of the evil geneticist Crucifer? Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: PRINCESS #4 (OF 6) (W) David Wohl (Art and cover) Wilson Tortosa MANGA-STYLED ACTION IN THE G-FORCE TRADITION! With her career as a member of G-Force behind her, Princess begins to try and see what life as a normal teenager is like. But she quickly learns that she can never escape her past—not when Zoltar and his evil forces of Spectra are bent on world domination…and especially not when she learns that their latest target is former teammate, Keyop! All-new action is brought to you by David Wohl (Witchblade) and Wilson Tortosa (Battle of the Planets)! b/w 24 pages $2.99 Part 4 of a 6-part storyarc WITCHBLADE: REVELATIONS PAPERBACK (NEW PRINTING) (W) Christina Z./David Wohl (P) Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner (C) J.D. Smith (Cov) J.G. Jones MARC SILVESTRI! MICHAEL TURNER! J.G. JONES! The FINEST Witchblade paperback ever features the first-ever Darkness-Witchblade crossover and the mystery of the “Microwave Murderer” as drawn by the BEST artists in comics: Marc Silvestri and Michael Turner! This stellar bookshelf collection collects Witchblade #9-#17, wrapped in a great new cover by J.G. Jones (Wanted)! full color 224 pages $24.95 trade paperback HUNTER-KILLER #0 POSTER By Marc Silvestri, Joe B. Weems V and Steve Firchow They are the watchmen on the walls of freedom. They are walking, talking weapons of mass destruction. And they’re the good guys! Wolf and Ellis, the stars of Mark Waid and Marc Silvestri’s new hit, Hunter-Killer, take center stage on this great, full-sized poster, with a bountiful bevy of baddies in the background. Put it on YOUR wall! Full color 24x36 inches Please inquire for pricing Poster ALSO AVAILABLE: Limited edition poster autographed by BOTH superstar creators, Marc Silvestri and Mark Waid! $29.99 WANTED #4 DEATH ROW EDITION (W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones The most talked-about tale of the new millennium refuses to go away! This special re- presentation of the sold-out Wanted #4 includes the entire original issue, along with a special exclusive “DVD extras” and a redesigned J.G. Jones cover! Sex. Money. Super-powers. Costume. You know you want it. Again. Full Color Mature Readers 32 pages $2.99 THE DARKNESS: T’K TITLE PAPERBACK (VOLUME 3) (W) Malachy Coney (P) Joe Benitez (Cov) Joe Benitez Nine consecutive issues (#15-#22) of Darkness action from volume one hit you with both barrels, including the first appearance of the Magdalena and the Spear of Destiny! These issues have never been collected in this form before. Don’t miss out! full color 208 pages $24.95 trade paperback DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES THE INCREDIBLE HULK HEAD BUST A Diamond Select Release! From the imagination of Alex Ross comes his unique take on The Incredible Hulk! Originally released as a mega-bust measuring over 13” in height, this reduced version of the Hulk Head Bust now measures a shelf-space-saving 5” tall! None of the detail has been lost in this smaller-scale version, with all of the rage and strength the Incredible Hulk portrayed as designed by Alex Ross intended! Painted and ready to display, this bust is packed in a window box and is hand-numbered on its base with matching hand numbered certificate of authenticity, and is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide. In Stores March 2005. Bust $45.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: SHE-HULK BUST A Diamond Select Release! The lovely and heroic She-Hulk gets the Marvel Universe treatment for the first time! Sculpted by Steve Kiwus and measuring just over 6” tall, She-Hulk stands tall on an Avengers logo base with a wink and a smile, ready to go home with you! Sculpted in scale with all previous DST Marvel Universe Series bust releases, the She-Hulk Bust is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, painted and ready to display, and features a hand-numbered base with matching hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. In Stores March 2005. Bust $45.00 PREMIER COLLECTION: RETRO WHITE QUEEN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by master sculptor Clayburn Moore, Emma Frost may now be on the side of the angels working at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, but no one can forget her time as the white queen of the sinister Hellfire Club! The White Queen from that historic run (authored by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Byrne) is remembered as only Clayburn Moore can! Painted and ready to display, this statue is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide and features a hand-numbered base with matching hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. In Stores March 2005. Statue $150.00 MARVEL MINIMATES SERIES 8 & 9 A Diamond Select Release! DST and the inmates at Art Asylum bring forth two more waves of mini Marvel fun! Marvel Minimates Series 8 will include the following two packs: Mr. Fantastic & Human Torch, Wolverine & The Thing, and Invisible Woman & The Thing. (The Series 8 Specialty Market Exclusive chase set will be Clear Invisible Woman & The Thing!) Marvel Minimates Series 9 will include: Blade & The Punisher, Wolverine as “Patch” & Lady Deathstrike, and New X-Men Cyclops & Emma Frost. (The Series 9 Specialty Market Exclusive chase set will be Diamond Emma Frost & Cyclops) In stores March 2005. Two-Pack $6.99Ea. WOLVERINE VS SABERTOOTH: MUTANT MASSACRE BOOKENDS A Diamond Select Release! Wolverine and Sabertooth’s history may go back even further than they can remember; their battles are the stuff of legend. But none of those battles are more memorable than the ones that took place during the “Mutant Massacre” storyline! This highly detailed set of bookends sculpted by Gabriel Marquez re-creates the tense scene in the sewers when Wolverine is asked to risk it all to allow the other mutants to escape. Who better than Wolverine to keep your X-Men trade paperbacks safe from Sabertooth? He’s the best there is at what he does… and what he does now is decorate your bookshelf! Painted and ready to display these bookends are limited to 2,500 sets worldwide, and feature a hand-numbered base with matching hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. In Stores March 2005 Bookends $225.00 MARVEL SELECT: EMMA FROST ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Designed by Toy Biz and Diamond Select with the collector in mind, the Marvel Select Series continues to raise the bar for specialty market toys! Emma Frost has worn many different personas throughout her history, and this deluxe Marvel Select figure pays tribute to those as Emma stand before a fireplace decorated with remembrances of her past incarnations. Sculpted by Steve Kiwus, this figure features 16 points of articulation and includes a detailed fireplace and mantle display base. Featuring deluxe blister card book-style packaging, this and future Marvel Select releases are available only in specialty outlets, not available in mass market stores! Emma Frost is sculpted in scale with all past Marvel Select releases. In stores March 2005. Figure $18.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD #160 SPECIAL 2005 YEAR KICKER ISSUE GIANT EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM DC COMICS! * Faster than pre-Crisis Superman, more powerful than the acquisition of Jim Lee and definitely able to change the future of comics forever! * Only 5 people know the real news and they aren’t talking. Don’t be fooled by all the intentional disinformation that will appear online beforehand. Don’t be fooled. * Wizard: The Comics Magazine #160 in a special arrangement with DC Comics presents the biggest announcement of 2005! Read the whole story with all the quotes, details and analysis in this issue! MARVEL COMICS IN 2005! * Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch, Warren Ellis, Brian Michael Bendis, Andy Kubert, Joss Whedon, Chris Claremont, Oliver Copiel, Joe Quesada, David Finch, Peter David. Who’s in and whose out at Marvel for next year! We talk to everyone about the Marvel 2005 and how the Young Guns plan to shoot there way over the top. BATMAN TRULY BEGINS! * A new mission continues in the Bat cave—to be the number one summer 2005 blockbuster film over George Lucas (Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith), Steven Spielberg (War Of The Worlds) and to do it without any super powers. * Back from the Warner Brothers set of Batman Begins, this issue will have exclusive news and information. * Meet the star of the forthcoming film major motion picture and see new photos of Christian Bale as Batman. Wizard #160 will present an exclusive world premiere Batman photo cover to this issue. MARC SILVESTRI’S HUNTER-KILLER! * Top Cow Productions founder Marc Silvestri’s latest with writer Mark Waid takes Black Ops to a whole new level. 25 cents later, find out where these superstars planning to take Hunter-Killer and the rest of Top Cow in 2005. GREEN LANTERN SHINES AGAIN! * Writer Geoff Johns and artist Ethan Van Sciver have reignited the Hal Jordan Green Lantern. As the Green Lantern Corps prepares to also return, find out what will happen in 2005. * Van Sciver creates an all-new exclusive Hal Jordan Green Lantern cover to this issue of Wizard. KEANU REEVES IS CONSTANTINE! * Vertigo Comics’ Hellblazer is finally brought to life by Matrix star Keanu Reeves who appears on a special limited third cover to this issue. 2005 MEGA PREVIEW, FANTASTIC FOUR FILM UPDATESAND MORE! * Preview next year’s comics from DC, Dark Horse, Image and Marvel along with everyone else. Get more Fantastic Four film news, big News, great Picks, Secret Stash and much more! * 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 (BATMAN BEGINS EXCLUSIVE PHOTO COVER) $4.99 Magazine (GREEN LANTERN BY MIKE MAYHEW COVER) $4.99 Magazine (KEANU REEVES AS CONSTANTINE PHOTO COVER) $4.99 WIZARD SUPERHERO GAMING SPECIAL MAGAZINE COUNTDOWN OF UPPER DECK SUPERHERO CHAMPIONS! There’s $1 million at stake on the pro circuit for Upper Deck’s Vs. TCG. But you can’t win if you don’t know which characters kick the most butt. We’re counting down the biggest and baddest teams—and their decks—on the tournament block. From blockbusters like the Teen Titans and Fantastic Four to newbies like Superman, this is everything you need to know to lay out four-color fury on the TCG tour. THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HEROCLIX TEAMS Forget everything you think you know about teams for your favorite miniatures game. We’ve cranked up the best squads in HeroClix history so they’re playable by the comic fans that love them. Whether you’re into the Justice League from the new cartoon or the core of “Identity Crisis,” the original X-Men or Joss Whedon’s new astonishing version, Birds of Prey or Alpha Flight, we’ve got more than 40 pages of terrific and terrifying teams! THE INVINCIBLE DECK With hundreds of Marvel and DC game cards available, featuring everyone from Dr. Doom to Batman, what’s the most powerful deck? Glad you asked. We’ve got the ultimate deck for the Vs. System, the one deck that you need to know inside and out if you plan on emerging triumphant in your local gaming group. HEROCLIX GALACTUS ATTACKS! The most powerful being in the galaxy has come to Earth, and only you can stop him! In this exclusive scenario for HeroClix, it’s up to you and your friends—as well as Spider- Man and company, the JLA, the Avengers, the heroes of Kingdom Come and anyone else you can think of—to put an end to Galactus’ eternal hunger. Are you up to the task? ‘DC LEGACY’ AND ‘MARVEL KNIGHTS’ PREVIEWS If you’re looking for the earliest and most complete lowdown on the new DC HeroClix and Marvel TCG sets before they hit, we’ve got all the details right here, and we’ve got them first! AND EVEN MORE! ? The complete players guide for Upper Deck’s Vs. TCG. The text of every Marvel and DC character, equipment, plot twist and location, all at your fingertips for the game’s ultimate reference! ? The Poll of Justice! HeroClix has been around for years. Are there any characters left you want to see? According to our exclusive poll, there are, and we’ve made up custom versions just for you! Magazine (X-MEN/SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN/BATMAN cover by GARY FRANK)............$5.99 TOYFARE #91 BEST OF THE BEST EVER (REALLY)! * Our annual January “best of” rundown covering the previous year continues but with a twist – a listing of “Best Evers”! The Best Toy – ever! The best toy commercial – ever! The best toy sculpt – ever! It’s the best of the best…of the best! What was the best toy in 1910? What’s the greatest toy playset of all time? You wanted the best, you’ll get the best! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE TRAVELS TO ASGARD! * Mego Spidey and Loki cross the rainbow bridge in a great quest to find the Mighty Thor who hasn’t been seen in Twisted ToyFare Theatre for over 2 years. Where has the great Norse God of Thunder been all this time? Did he get a haircut? Will we see Mego Odin? Find out in this issue! MARVEL SELECT TOYS VISUAL PRICE GUIDE! * Instead of selecting a few select Marvel Select figures (from Diamond Select Toys), we selected the whole darn collection for a selection of visuals for our monthly visual price guide. Every action figure from this line will be featured, savored, possibly made fun of, and priced per the secondary market! * This month’s cover will feature the toys from the red-hot Ultimates comic book by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch. STAR WARS EPISODE III TOYS YOU MAY NEVER SEE! * Lookin’ forward to Star Wars Episode III? Can’t wait for a new Anakin figure? Or another great Yoda figure? From the Burnt-to-a-Crisp Darth Vader to the In-Labor Amidala – ToyFare unleashes its very own Star Wars line! THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! * Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the “Top 10 Hottest Figures” and our hilarious “Hot Zone.” Magazine (ULTIMATE AVENGERS cover) $4.99 Magazine (BEST TOYS EVER cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #118 MAGIC BETRAYERS OF KAMIGAWA PREVIEW Whether you’re a Timmy type player who likes cool, big creatures, a Spike out for your opponent’s throat in the next tournament, or a just-for-fun Johnny-type Magic player, InQuest Gamer has all the details on the cards from the new set. We’ve got the goods for both casual and killer players. EVERQUEST CHAMPIONS OF NORRATH: RETURN TO ARMS’ PREVIEW Danger lurks everywhere in the world of EverQuest. And only we have the first look at the biggest, baddest bosses ever to inhabit a PlayStation 2, and this sequel to the best- selling Champions of Norrath promises even the hardest adrenaline-junkies more thrills than they can handle. SHAMAN KING’ 101 “Shaman King” is one of the hottest anime series currently lighting up the tube. So is it any coincidence that it’s made the jump to a CCG? If you want to jump a few spirits ahead of everybody at your local game store, you’ll need to read our primer to the new Shaman King TCG! JOIN THE ‘POKÉMON’ REVOLUTION Pokémon is cooler than ever—especially since the introduction of super-charged “ex- Pokémon” to the game. Now even old faves like Blastoise and Charizard have been “upgraded” to ex-pokés. So how do these new incarnations compare to their old-school counterparts, and what are the top 10 ex-pokémon of all time? We’ll even preview the next wave of ex-pokémon before anyone else! DUEL MASTERS: SURVIVORS OF THE MEGAPOCALYPSE The newest set for Duel Masters will add tons of new monsters and spells to decks currently rocking the game and allow for tons of innovation! If you love the show on Cartoon Network and want the 411 on the new cards, check out our visual guide! AND EVEN MORE! * InQuest Gamer’s price guide features Dragon Ball GT, Lord of the Rings, HeroClix, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! and tons more! If you want to know about all the most valuable cards and games, you can’t be without the InQuest Gamer price guide! * The Wide World of Games. Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh! may be tops in the U.S., but what are they playin’ in Zimbabwe, Fiji and Greenland? Pick up this issue and find out! * What are the best non-Magic CCG mechanics of all-time? Duel Masters’ shield- triggers? Pokémon’s evolutions? Doomtown’s poker shootouts? We pick the best in the history of gaming and show you how they could kick Magic up a notch. Bam! Magazine (EVERQUEST COVER by BORIS VALLEJO) $4.99 Magazine (POKEMON cover) $4.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER PALZ TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE From the hit television series, this limited edition ToyFare exclusive figure is a special “Vampire” variant figure of Buffy Summers. It comes with a tombstone and a limited trading card from Inkworks. Complete your Buffy Palz figure collection from Palisades now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI 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 the Killer. FC, 32pg $13.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #3 WIZARD ACE EDITION This Wizard ACE features the very first appearance of Dr. Octopus or Dock Ock as he is known in the new Spider-Man film. This immortal comic tale is by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Current Marvel artist Greg Land illustrates a dramatic all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring Spider-Man and Dr. Octopus. In addition to the classic tale that no comic collection is complete without, this limited ACE Edition will feature additional pages with special Spider-Man/Dr. Octopus cover art gallery. FC, 32pg $13.99 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. Meet Jim Lee in a new exclusive in-depth interview. 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, from X-Men to Batman and more 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. Learn the background behind the move to DC and get Lee’s commentary on his historic Batman: Hush issues. Top it all off with an amazing cover featuring the Batman with Wolverine and you have the ultimate official Jim Lee event that only Wizard could publish! HC, 7x10, 256pg, FC $29.99 O/A WIZARD BEST OF WOLVERINE LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER You asked for it and by a special arrangement with Marvel Comics, Wizard delivers you the Top 10 Wolverine Comics of all time in one special hardcover volume by Jim Lee, Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Peter David, Todd McFarlane, Paul Smith. and Steve Skroce. This hardcover will also feature exclusive behind-the-scenes information on the true origin and development of Wolverine from creators John Romita, Len Wein, Roger Stern and Dave Cockrum. This historic event is completed with a new stunning Wolverine cover by artist J.G. Jones. No Wolverine or X-Men collection is complete without this volume. HC, 7x10, 272pg, FC (Wolverine cover by J.G. JONES) $29.99 HC, 7x10, 272 pgs, FC (Wolverine SIGNED cover by J.G. JONES) PI O/A TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTORS EDITION VOLUMES 1-4 These 104-page books collect the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine’s monthly Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strips. ************************ COMICS SECTION AARDVARK-VANAHEIM/WIN-MILL PRODUCTIONS FOLLOWING CEREBUS #3 It's three Dave Sim/Gerhard covers on one issue! A special fold-out cover presents full- size parodies of Frazetta's Weird Science-Fantasy #29, Kirby's Avengers #4, and Detective Comics #31! This copyright/parody issue features Dave Sim's interviews with Harvey Kurtzman, Joe Bob Briggs and others on copyright law. Also, features like Sim's "About Last Issue" column, and more! 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FOLLOWING CEREBUS #1 Cerebus back from the dead (in a manner of speaking)! Following Cerebus examines one of comics' greatest achievements with essays, interviews, and rare artwork. The first issue features exclusive interviews with Dave Sim and Gerhard; an essay analyzing the "Something Fell" motif throughout the storyline; reactions to the series finale; and lots of other goodies. And best of all: a new Cerebus cover by Sim! 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 1 TP by Dave Sim Intellectual, entertaining, and though-provoking, Cerebus was the longest running independent b&w comic of all time! VOL 1 (STAR00070)—SC, B&W SRP: $25.00 VOL 2 (STAR00071)—SC, B&W SRP: $25.00 ********************* ABLAZE MEDIA TOZZER 2 #4 by Rob Dunlop & Peter Lumby Tozzer? He’s a dead man. Jules, the sniper, and an army of Smiths are hungry for blood, and it’ll take a hell of a plot twist to shake them off. And why has Mad Jax, the pop star fugitive, slipped into Tozzer’s bed? Then there’s some crazy Chinese guy, who calls himself the "Key Cutter." But he also repairs shoes. Fans of The Matrix trilogy beware — this rabbit hole runs deep! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (4 of 5) SRP: $2.95 ABOUT COMICS DNAGENTS VOLUME 2: COLD LIGHT OF DAY TP by Mark Evanier, Will Meugniot, Al Gordon, & Dan Spiegle The manufactured super-teens face the spotlight of media attention. Can Surge, Sham, Tank, Amber, and Rainbow deal with everyone finding out who they are, when they aren't truly certain themselves? Meanwhile, the mysterious figure known as Crossfire reappears, in a segment illustrated by Dan Spiegle, artist of Crossfire's own series. SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DNAGENTS VOLUME 1: BORN ORPHANS TP by Mark Evanier, Will Meugniot, & Al Gordon Some heroes are born… but some are made. Meet the DNAgents, imbued by Matrix Incorporated with the powers of gods, the bodies of teens, and the wisdom of newborn babes. This affordable trade paperback collects the first six issues of this exciting, fun series, including the first appearance of Crossfire! (APR042197) SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 **************** ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 4 POCKET TP by Terry Moore Katchoo loves Francine, but her wild past and dangerous enemies prove to be more than Francine can handle. Find out where the girls go from here in the fourth Pocket Book collection of the SiP story. Each Pocket Book features new cover art by Moore and special spine art that gives this manga-sized collection a distinctive look on the shelf! SC, 5x7, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 AC COMICS BEST OF THE WEST #48 Another sampling of quality Western comics, reprinted from their heyday, the 1950's. See Durango Kid in "Never Say Die," Haunted Horseman feels "Scourge Of Guilt," Range Rider faces "Giant of Gold Hill," & Redmask is caught in "The Devil's Den." Plus, The Masked Rider and B. O. W. newcomer Dan'l Boone in "The Runaway!" Writers include Ray Krank and Gardener Fox, artists include Joe Certa, John Belfi, Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache, Tony Sgroi, Pete Morisi, and Frank Bolle. 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 PATRIOTIC POWERHOUSES PACK See the flag-waving freedom-fighters of the Golden Age in reprints of their most memorable battles. Thirty full stories in all, starring Commando Yank, Miss Victory, Minuteman, Flagman, The Eagle, Spy Smasher, Captain Midnight, Rocketman, Bulletman, Flame, Dart, Golden Arrow, Mr, Scarlet, Phantom Lady, Mercury Man, Black Rider, and more! Set (x 6), PC SRP: $39.95 SPACE HEROES PACK Cosmic crimefighters abound in spacefaring stories of yesterday, today and tomorrow! Savor the sexy, star-born Femforce member Stardust. Thrill to the interplanetary powerhouse known as Bolt. And daydream about serving side-by-side with Faze1 Fazers, The Justice Squadron, Explorers, Ltd., Captain Flash, and Miracle Man in 22 stories! All-out action in outer space! Set (x6), PC SRP: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SWORD OF ZORRO #1 by Everett Raymond Kintsler A facsimile reprint of the 1953 classic drawn by Everett Raymond Kintsler, originally published by Dell. Don Diego (alias Zorro) lives in happy retirement until the Night Riders make him take up his mask and sword again. This 34-page comic novel also features a photo section focusing on famous film portrayals of Zorro! (CAUT: 2) 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ACTOR ACTOR ART AUCTION CATALOG 2004 Great Wolverine art by Filipino native Philip Tan graces the cover of ACTOR’s 2004 Art Auction Catalog. The catalog itself features 32 black-and-white pages of killer comic art. Only 180 copies available, allocations may occur. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 ACTOR G.I. JOE: COBRA REBORN #1—SIGNED Signed by Paul Jenkins! Forget everything you know about this nest of vipers! Acclaimed writer Paul Jenkins tackles the never-before-told origin of the deadly COBRA organization and signs this edition! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker, and features a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) FC SRP: $29.99 ACTOR SINGULARITY 7 #1—SAN DIEGO ALTERNATE COVER Signed by Ben Templesmith! Known for his best-selling work on 30 Days of Night, Dark Days, and more, artist Ben Templesmith breaks new ground on his first creator owned series — Singularity 7 #1! DF has a limited number of these San Diego Comic Con special edition #1's, so don't miss out on the next big hit from IDW! FC SRP: $5.00 ACTOR VIOLENT MESSIAHS: LAMENTING PAIN #1—ALTERNATE COVER SIGNED The return of Citizen Pain or a copycat killer? Scalpel slices her way into Violent Messiahs: Lamenting Pain #1. This scarce variant cover edition was an ACTOR exclusive, and now comes in a super-rare signed-and-numbered edition autographed by writer Josh Dysart and artist Tone Rodriguez! Only 60 copies are available, so don’t delay! Also available signed by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald. DYSART SGN—FC SRP: $10.00 TURNER SGN—FC SRP: $10.00 ADHOUSE BOOKS PROJECT: SUPERIOR LIMITED EDITION SILKSCREEN PRINT by Paul Hornschemeier They are Heroes. They are Super. To announce the forthcoming anthology dedicated to the subject of heroes, AdHouse Books has produced the Project: Superior signed limited edition two-color silkscreen poster. Illustrated by Paul Hornschemeier (Return of the Elephant) and printed on heavy-weight cardstock by Bird Machine. Print, 15 "x 25", PC SRP: $15.00 STAR OF THE MONTH PROJECT TELSTAR GN by Various An anthology devoted to the themes of robots and space, bringing together some of the brightest award-winning creators! Interior is printed in black and a metallic blue! Dave Cooper supplies the sequential covers and endpapers! Includes three portfolio sections introducing readers to award-winning designer/illustrators Dave Plunkert, Terry Marks, and the Plankton Art Company. (STAR18892) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 ********************** A. D. VISION PRINCESS TUTU MANGA VOLUME 2 TP Created by Ikuko Ito & Junici Satou; illustrated by Mizuo Shinonome Every girl's fantasy. "Duck" is a duck — who has been transformed into a human girl! She also has an alter ego: Princess Tutu, a beautiful ballerina with super powers. And she's the heroine who is meant to save the prince! SC, 176pgs, B&W (2 of 2) SRP: $9.99 LOUIE THE RUNE SOLDIER MANGA VOLUME 4 TP Written and illustrated by Ryou Mizuno Could it be? Has Louie finally decided to buckle down and study magic? His heart’s definitely in it, but what about the motivation? Chalk it up to equal parts wanting to impress the girls (of course) and sheer ego, as he seeks to surpass the great King Rijari, hero of all the land! SC, 180pgs, B&W (4 of 6) SRP: $9.99 PRETEAR MANGA VOLUME 4 TP Created by Kaori Naruse and Junichi Satou Fairy Tale Fantasy. In the fourth and final volume of Pretear, Himeno must contend with her nasty stepmother, even as the wicked Princess of Disaster threatens to bring her Leafe-snatching plans to their evil fruition. Will Himeno and the Leafe Knights prevail? SC, 180pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH GUNSLINGER GIRL MANGA VOLUME 1 TP Written and Illustrated by Yu Aida Girls With Guns. Imagine The Professional with girl cyborgs, and it’s easy to see why Gunslinger Girl became an instant classic. With Volume 2 on its way, A.D. Vision is re- releasing Volume 1! A moody, sophisticated sci-fi story featuring beautiful artwork and morally ambiguous characters. (STAR20333) SC SRP: $9.99 **************************** FULL METAL PANIC MANGA VOLUME 7 TP Written and illustrated by Shouji Gatou High School Comedy. It's the final volume of the hit manga! She's a popular girl with strange psychic powers. He's a teenage commando assigned to protect her — from high school? They're an odd couple, all right! Sosuke may have trouble telling friend from foe, but you can! SC, 172pgs, B&W (7 of 7) SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH AZUMANGA DAIOH MANGA TP'S by Kiyohiko Azuma Azumanga Daioh — it's not manga, it's "Azumanga" (and it's smart, fun and totally addictive)! Created by the iconoclastic Kiyohiko Azuma (hence the name), Azumanga Daioh is strongly character driven, telling the story of a group of high-school girls and their hilarious daily tribulations. Azumanga Daioh boasts exceptionally strong name recognition, including overwhelming fan enthusiasm about the forthcoming anime series. Traditional Japanese Right-to-Left format. VOL. 1 (STAR19941)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOL. 2 (STAR20313)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOL. 3 (DEC032034)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOL. 4 (FEB042038)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 ******************** APOCALYPSE MEOW MANGA VOLUME 1 TP Written and illustrated by Motofumi Kobayashi War Epic. Don't let the title fool you. Apocolypse Meow is the grittiest, best-researched, most realistic war comic since The Nam! American rabbits, Vietnamese cats, Chinese pandas, and Russian bears inhabit war-torn Vietnam against a backdrop of blood, sweat, and tears. VOL. 1 (MAY042185)—SC, 146pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOL. 2 (JUL042512)—SC, 146pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ALL PURPOSE CULTURAL CAT GIRL NUKU NUKU MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Yuzo Takada & Yuji Moriyama Sci-Fi Comedy. The popular anime comes to manga in this latest offering from the creators of 3x3 Eyes and Urusei Yatsura. Nuku Nuku has the power of a super-android, the brain of a cat, and the body of a beautiful girl. Includes full-color postcards and lots of other color extras! (JUN042094) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $14.99 ************************ AEON BUGTOWN #2 by Matt Howarth A Los Angeles street-punk learns how tough he really is when he joins a gang of Bugtown thugs as they storm the Nuclear Goddess' temple. MATURE THEMES (2 of 6), 32pgs, B&W (2 of 6) SRP: $2.95 AIT/PLANETLAR COURIERS VOLUME 3: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY FUNWRECKER TP by Brian Wood & Rob G. Book Three in the Couriers saga hits the rewind button on the lives of everybody's two favorite urban mercenary couriers and goes back, way back, to 1993. Moustafa's a dirtbag grunge kid selling weed by the cube at Astor Place and Special's a riot grrrl with a mean streak, looking to carve a place for herself in the criminal underworld. How do these two unlikely partners meet up and become the tight-knit team they are now? Meet Johnny Funwrecker, the hilarious larger-than-life Chinatown mob boss and role model for little street rat hooligans all over. Wood doesn't scrimp on the action and humor in this origin story, and artist Rob G kicks out his own hometown anthem, drawing New York City the way only a true local can. MATURE THEMES SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 DEMO SCRIPTBOOK TP by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan Collecting the original twelve scripts of the landmark comics series, the Demo Script Book allows an entertaining and informative behind-the-scenes look at writer Brian Wood and artist Becky Cloonan's creative process, including the early notes setting up the characters, setting, and cover illustrations for each issue. Presented in script/prose hybrid format and complemented with 12 new illustrations, the Demo Script Book stands solidly on its own or as a companion to the original series. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEMO by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan From the creative team that brought you Channel Zero: Jennie One, as well as the original writer of the Marvel Comics' controversial NYX, comes DEMO, a 12-issue monthly series about real life people struggling to come to terms with superpowers and their burden. Black and white on high quality paper, each issue is a complete, stand-alone story. The debut issue follows Marie, a teenage girl with a nasty case of telekinesis. Kept under control by heavy mood stabilizers and an oppressive mother, she escapes the suburbs with her boyfriend Mike for New York City and the freedom and happiness it brings her. MATURE THEMES #1—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 #2—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 #3—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 #4—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ALL THUMBS PRESS TRUE TRAVEL TALES #4 by Justin Hall The best stories take place on the road! The final issue of Xeric Award-winner Justin Hall’s series of real-life travel adventures includes an American who enters into a dangerous romance in India, a smuggler who swallows bags of cocaine that begin to leak, and more. MATURE THEMES SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH ROSETTA COMICS ANTHOLOGY GNs Rosetta is an anthology of sophisticated works by an international cast of award winning artists. Rosetta not only entertains with new stories by over 20 award-winning cartoonists, but also reveals the creative processes and compromises that occur in the creation of comic art in the form of a sketchbook section. Nick Bertozzi dreams about Hokusai's prints, Ivan Brunetti muses upon the music of Erik Satie, David Choe examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, David Collier discusses the quirks of Islam, Renee French provides an eccentric example of portraiture, Tom Hart explores his literary side, cartoonist Lat retrieves a distant memory of his childhood, Matt Madden produces sequential magic out of mugshots, Miriam Katin delves into the moral questions surrounding her childhood, Megan Kelso provides another chapter in her "Artichoke Tales," James Kochalka provides an atypical example of his realism, Ron Regé Jr. philosophizes about consumerism, Katja Tukiainen provides a diary of her trip of India, and Stefan J. H. van Dinther tests the boundaries of experimental comics. MATURE THEMES VOL 1 (STAR16769)—SC, 196pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 VOL 2 (DEC032046)—SC, 196pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 ************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A RUBBER NECKER #4 by Nick Bertozzi The multiple Harvey- and Ignatz-Awarded and Eisner-nominated series by Nick Bertozzi features the fourth installment of "Drop Ceiling"; "Belles Lettres" about an obsessive typographer; a goofy "Aqua Jacques" short, and two short experimental pieces. See why The Comics Journal named Bertozzi the "emerging artist of 2002!" MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 O/A URBAN HIPSTER #1 & #2 by David Lasky & Greg Stump Fresh out of Seattle, it's what the "cool kids" have been waiting for. Two of the hippest young talents in comics have teamed-up to create a book that speaks to their alienated yet powerful generation. Hip young dudes and goth-girls look for love and meaning in a "post-grunge" Seattle. From pompous rock stars, to body piercings, to big hair, it's all here. #1—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 #2—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 AMAZING MOON FACTORY ABCS OF SUPERPOWERS HC by Jason Lethcoe Jason Lethcoe, creator of Zoom's Academy, presents a fresh new approach to learning your ABC's — do it the superhero way! From Alex's Atomblaster to Bailey's Bionics, the ABC's of Superpowers is perfect for that little caped crusader in your home! This beautiful book is sure to be a favorite for all ages. HC, 28pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 AMAZE INK (SLAVE LABOR GRAPHIC PATTY CAKE & FRIENDS VOLUME 2 #13 by Scott Roberts Journey twelve years into the future, to see what Patty and the neighborhood kids are like on the cusp of adulthood. A barbecue at the McBee's is the setting that brings them together for some reflection, and some big plans for their lives. Then come back to Patty- present for a trip to a diner with good old Dad. 2005 is Patty-Cake's tenth year in publication! 48pgs, B&W MSRP: $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 15 MINUTES #1 by Bob Elinskas, David Hedgecock, & Mike Kelleher As the saying goes, everyone gets “fifteen minutes” of fame. That includes super-heroes, super-villains, and the average, everyday folks who cross their paths. However, not everyone handles their fifteen minutes the same way. For some, it means celebrity… for some heartbreak… for some redemption. 15 Minutes — everyone gets theirs. This first issue features two, self-contained stories. In “Return to Sender,” we ask what would you do if the postman accidentally delivered to you the world's most powerful weapon? And in “Book Covers,” we find out if we're the people our kids see us as… or the people everyone else sees. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DR. RADIUM TP'S by Scott Saavedra Before Dexter! Before Jimmy! There was Dr. Radium, the last scientist left standing in the "perfect" world of tomorrow! Ignored by society and feared by his assistant, Dr. Radium pursues Science with a happy disregard for knowledge, progress, or safety! Stuck with Penny, a girl from the present presently trapped in the future, Dr. Radium suffers distractions from giant scientist rats, screaming dinosaurs, and Phill, one very mad King of the Pill Bugs! Dr. Radium Battles Phill, King of the Pill Bugs! collects all five issues of Scott Saavedra's critically-approved Dr. Radium: Man of Science comic book series along with a spiffy, previously unpublished science-filled adventure! VOL 1 (NOV031980)—SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 2 (MAR042175)—SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HALO & SPROCKET VOLUME 1: WELCOME TO HUMANITY TP by Kerry Callen Share in the quirky fun as big-hearted Katie copes with the unlikely challenges of living with an omnipotent angel and a naive robot. Contains critically acclaimed issues #1-4 of Halo & Sprocket, FCBD's "Aw Heck" and ten pages of previously unpublished material! Features pin-ups by Andi Watson, Phil Hester, and more. (OCT032025) SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 BAD ART COLLECTION—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Squee! creator Jhonen Vasquez’s free-form collection of random characters, gags and strips, sure to delight his myriad and crazed fans! 16pgs, B&W SRP: $1.95 ********************* THE BEASTLY BOOK TOUR T-SHIRT by Black Olive Out of the murky depths of Comic Book Tour insanity comes... The Beastly Book Tour shirt! A shirt so evil in its purpose, so focused on its detestable cause, it is sure to turn whomever wears this unholy cloth into a vehicle for diabolical fun fun fun! In Men's sizes S-XL, and Babydoll sizes S-XL. (CAUT: 4) MEN’S—S-XL PI BABYDOLL—S-XL PI BUTTON NIPS BABYDOLL T-SHIRT by Black Olive This exquisite white-on-black design showcases the lovable and maliciously manipulative character "Voo Doo Valerie" from Black Olive's Outlook: Grim series. It is hand-stitched by Mephistopheles himself, and guaranteed to give you an incurable rash on your nooners. Buy the whole lot, before they burst into flames! In Babydoll sizes S-XL. (CAUT: 4) S-XL PI COCOPIAZO #2 by Daniel Warner Strippers. What more do you need to know? Chapter two of what may be the most cleverly devised story ever presented in the comics medium is loaded with strippers. If you have read issue one you are undoubtedly starving for the next dose of fresh, sophisticated storytelling — here it is! If you haven't read issue one you need to check yourself, seriously, and get with the program. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FILLER BUNNY #1: I FILL UP 15 PAGES—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez You loved him in the Squee! collection and I Feel Sick, and now revel in this 16-page spectacular as Fillerbunny strains to entertain you even as his fragile world crumbles around him! (STAR14536) 16pgs, B&W MSRP: $2.25 FILLER BUNNY #2: REVENGE OF THE FILLER BUNNY—NEW PRINTING As Jhonen Vasquez fans await his next comic book project, the happiness-starved test subject called Filler Bunny returns for 16 pages of insomnia-fuelled nonsense. Will Filler Bunny get revenge on those who torture him? Will Jhonen lose his mind as he struggles to complete this book before dawn? Only the Dooky-Covered Hypno-Moose-Beaver knows for sure. Cardstock cover. (STAR14537) 16pgs, B&W MSRP: $2.25 ******************** MILK & CHEESE'S THIRD #1 (#3)—NEW PRINTING by Evan Dorkin They're the "dairy products gone bad" — a carton of hate and a wedge of spite — 32 ounces of homogenized hatred, unpasturized rage, and armed-to-the-teeth alcoholic insensitivity! They hate what you hate... and they hate you! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.75 STAR OF THE MONTH MONSTERS IN MY TUMMY—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Lenore creator Roman Dirge’s classic exploration of his own inner turmoil over a broken heart. (STAR14261) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ************************* NEXT EXIT #2 by Christy Lijewski Markesh and Retrab have just started their journey but their first stop could be their last as they stumble upon a town terrorized by a serial killer who specializes in stealing heads. Now unless they find the whereabouts of one such stolen head they may never be allowed to leave the town of Basstok alive. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 OUTLOOK GRIM VOLUME 1: DEAD NASTIES TP by Black Olive This gargantuan book collects the first six shimmering issues of the darkly addicting Outlook: Grim series. Join our saucy heroine Wren and her best friend Chloe as they team up to toss out their unwelcome houseguests from The Other Side. With Ouijah boards, voodoo dolls, zombies, psychic gypsies, and deviant neighbors — it’s a paranormal smorgasbord of quick wit, sarcasm, and silly humor. “What more?” do you ask? How’z aboutz Ted The Wonder Snail!? Eerie extras, sparkly special guest-artist pin-ups, spooky sketches, and cutout goodies galore! It was going to be “scratch-and-sniff” too, but no one could decide what ghosts really smell like! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 SEAMONSTERS & SUPERHEROES #8 by Scott Mills Yo Yo Yo! Check this out! It's the 8th issue of Seamonsters & Superheroes! In this issue, chapter 1 of the 5-part story, "The Infinity Helmet." And, the first chapter of the prose sci- fi novel, Elder World. Yeee-upp! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SQUEE! #3—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez This series features familiar faces from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, but focuses on poor little Squee! — Johnny's little trauma magnet neighbor. Squee! reminds us all of what childhood was all about — witnessing vicious dog attacks, being abducted by aliens and having dinner at Satan's house. (STAR14223) 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 13TH OF NEVER GN by Crab Scrambly From the artist who illustrated Everything Can Be Beaten comes the miserable adventure of unlucky Zazil. While traveling through fantastical worlds to escape the creatures known as the Charnocks, he discovers that his unfortunate luck follows him no matter what plane of existence he ends up in. (DEC032052) SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 DORK! TP'S by Evan Dorkin The first collection features 112 pages of densely packed comic book craziness from Dork! #1-5, all wrapped up in a sweet little package co-designed by Dorkin and his House of Fun partner in crime, Sarah Dyer.Volume 2 includes all the non-Eltingville material from issues #7-10 plus extras — with 16 pages in color! VOL 1 WHO'S LAUGHING NOW (STAR13849)—SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 VOL 2 CIRCLING THE DRAIN (STAR19370)—SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 ************************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A DORK! #10 by Evan Dorkin This issue features "The Devil Puppet's Invisible College of Secret Knowledge," covering the Great Macy's Balloon Hunt of 1929, the suicidal circus midget known as 'Little Methuselah', and the real motivation behind Dr. Frederic Wertham's anti-comics crusade of the '50s. Also: Eltingville Club Secretary of Science Fiction, Josh Levy, feuds with the host of a QVC comic book show, live on the air! Plus: "How to Get Your Ass Kicked in 5 E-Z Lessons," "Mighty Carl Jung," a second look at "Advertising Characters of Yesteryear," and other odds and ends designed to amuse, delight, and remove three dollars from your pocket! So un-pop the cork - it's Dork! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 O/A DEVIL PUPPET T-SHIRT by Evan Dorkin & Sarah Dyer Behold the Devil Puppet! As seen in the pages of Dork! and Instant Piano, the enigmatic pop-culture raconteur and creature of undying evil tells all unbelievers where to go on this stylish and unsettling full-color design on a grey t-shirt. Designed by Evan Dorkin & Sarah Dyer, as commanded by the Devil Puppet himself. LG-XL PI O/A MILK & CHEESE T-SHIRT #5 by Evan Dorkin The front warns, “Look out! Here they come!” while the back proclaims, “Look out! There they go!” Black-and-white, two-sided design. LG-XL PI STAR OF THE MONTH TRASHED GN by Derf Eisner-nominated true stories about a side of society most people try not to think about. Garbage-collector-turned comic artist Derf shares tales about his experiences collecting garbage in a rural Midwest town after graduating from high school. Disgusting, fascinating, shocking and hilarious, Trashed shows readers a world that words alone could never capture, but spares them the horrible smell. This one-shot comes in an oversize 8.5x11" format with a cardstock cover. (STAR15092) SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ************************ ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #9 by Raab, Lau This issue: Movie madness with Constantine and HighTension; an interview with Breehn Burns; and reviews, commentary, interviews on comics, movies, books and much more! Original comics stories: Batton Lash's Supernatural Law butts legal-heads with Vampirella! Liam Sharp runs Vampirella through the woods in “Winter Rose.” Cover by Breehn Burns (GloomCookie, Aleister Arcane). Photo cover edition featuring Vampirella model, Kitana Baker, limited to 1,500 copies. ART CVR—Magazine, 48pgs, PC SRP: $3.95 MODEL CVR—Magazine, 48pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 VAMPIRELLA MAGAZINE #3 & #4 NEWSTAND EDITION SET by Various Offered for the first time in Previews, this limited set includes the Newsstand Editions of Vampirella Magazine #3 and #4. Issue #3 features a cover by Steven Parke, while issue #4 features a Hellboy cover image. Both include an exclusive free poster featuring the official Vampirella model, Kitana Baker! Limited quantities available. Will not be offered again. Magazine Set (x2) SRP: $17.95 VAMPIRELLA MAGAZINE #5 & #6—NEWSTAND EDITION SET by Various Offered for the first time in Previews, this limited set includes the Newsstand Editions of Vampirella Magazine #5 & #6. Issue #5 features a cover of Kitana Baker, and issue #6 features an Alien vs Predator cover! Both include an exclusive free poster featuring the official Vampirella model, Kitana Baker! Limited quantities available. Will not be offered again. Magazine Set (x2) SRP: $17.95 ANGEL GATE PRESS THE 10TH MUSE #1-4 COLLECTOR'S PACK The very first issues of the series rated in Wizard Magazine's Top 10! Now it is your chance to catch this acclaimed comic from the beginning. The Nine Daughters of Zeus each had conquered their own particular art. However, it was obvious that one was missing. In a modern world, overrun by greed and violence, who would inspire ordinary people to believe in justice? Shortly after graduating law school, Emma Sonnett traveled to Europe with two of her friends. During the trip, she mysteriously disappears. Eight years later, after everyone has given up hope for her return, Emma resurfaces as the D.A. of San Francisco. However, she is not the girl that went missing all those years ago. She is much more. Gifted with amazing powers and abilities… she is The 10th Muse! Set (x4), FC SRP: $9.99 ANGRY DRUNK GRAPHICS ODD TALES #4: THE SNOW PRINCE by Steven Vincent Continuing the Odd Tales stories featured in Devil Boy in the Land of Love! The Snow Prince is a tale of greed, cabbage, and murder. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 SPAZTIC COLON #1 by Steven Vincent Substandard comics for substandard people — punk rock, dead cows, bad jobs, drunk demons, and Teen Jesus — Steven Vincent serves up a brand new comic series! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ANTARCTIC PRESS THE COURAGEOUS PRINCESS TP by Rod Espinosa Antarctic is proud to present Rod Espinosa's Eisner- and Ignatz-nominated fairy-tale adventure, now in handy softcover, paperback size! Thrill to all the first exploits of Princess Mabelrose, the princess who has to save herself from the dragon, and her companion Spiky the talking porcupine! "High adventure, great emotion, and warm humor... A stone bargain," says Warren Ellis — and we couldn't agree more! SC, 7x10, 240pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 GOLD DIGGER VOLUME 4 POCKET MANGA TP by Fred Perry Gina and Brittany investigate an ancient alien city-ship in Antarctica and tangle with cosmic canine Dog Supreme! Then, in Ireland, they escape from heavily armed leprechauns, only to find out that the infamous werewolf Brendan, traitor to both the werewolves and were-cheetahs, has been freed, and Brittany's first on his vengeance list! SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 GOLD DIGGER #60 by Fred Perry Gar and Luan reach the final test of the Proving Grounds, a spiritual realm open only to the worthy. As they face their last challenge, Luan falters, but Gar takes the fall to protect her. In her grief and anger, Luan succumbs to the darkness of the "Murder Fist"! Even if she wins and saves Gar, will it be worth the price? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HEAVEN SENT #7 by Ben Dunn Kyle's journey into the depths of Hell reveals much more than he anticipated. He begins to understand the intertwined nature of Good, Evil, and Mankind. He also meets the Journeyman, a mysterious wanderer who walks the grey line between what has been and what will be. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: THE NEXT GENERATION #1 This ain't your daddy's How to Draw Manga! A.P. is proud to present the next evolution in our best-selling How to Draw series, How to Draw Manga: Next Generation. Next Generation features exclusive art, step-by-step guides, designs, and commentary from the hottest rising stars of manga. Don't miss out on this chance to learn invaluable lessons that will catapult you to stardom. This spectacular new volume features three special covers so you can choose your fave style! Available in three cover versions. CVR A—32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 CVR B—32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 CVR C—32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 I HUNT MONSTERS VOLUME 2 #1 by Rod Espinosa Will Warlock and his mighty Monster Hunter crew find trouble no matter where they go! Will's dying for date-time with Tayesha, his college classmate and one of the three fine femmes on his team. But the Vampire Lord's hordes are tearing loose in Hong Kong, and it's up to Will's group to shut down this Fang Tong. Can they save a kidnapped Aarna and still stake down the bloodsuckers without her magic? Perfecting jumping-on point for new readers of A.P.'s fastest-rising series! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 MANGAZINE #62 by Various Get on board Mangazine, the longest-running American manga compilation! Read the American manga pioneer series Ninja High School, "Families of Altered Wars," Gold Digger and more! It's Mangazine, the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired comedy, action and adventure in America for over 15 years! A good buy, a great read! SC, 7x10, 150pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #124 by Robby Bevard & Katie Bair As Yumei, Yoji and Michael finally reach the Fox Spirit Temple, Yoji is becoming weaker by the hour, and Lokki's medicine is no longer helping. Soon Yumei will have to face off against her mother, and Michael fears this may be his last chance to tell her how he feels. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 PANZER: 1946 #4 by Ted Nomura & Various In real history, the Japanese purchased the German Tiger-II tank and its plans in 1944 for shipment to Japan, but the tank never reached its destination. In this alternate past, not only do they get the Tiger-II but the E50 and E75 tanks too, just in time for invasion of Japan in 1946! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 SHOUJO VOLUME 2 POCKET MANGA TP by Various Action! Adventure! Comedy! Romance! These are the hallmarks of the hottest genre in manga! Shoujo has it all, showcasing the latest, most promising American Manga talent! Featuring NHS artist Katie Bair’s science fiction graphic novel Oasis Destiny, the Victorian mystery and suspense of Maggie Johnson's Redgrave, the whimsical fun of Favio Montoya's Angel Cat, and the silent wonder of newcomer Hanna Brinson's Mute! SC, 5x7, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SHOUJO VOLUME 1 POCKET MANGA TP by Various Action! Adventure! Comedy! Romance! These are the hallmarks of the hottest genre in manga! Shoujo has it all, showcasing the latest, most promising American Manga talent! Featuring NHS artist Katie Bair's science fiction graphic novel Oasis Destiny, a tale of courageous young warriors defending civilization's final outpost against malevolent marauders. Also featuring Maggie Johnson's Redgrave, a Victorian-era tale of mystery and suspense, plus much, much more! (DEC032132) SC, 5x7, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ALAMO GN by Rod Espinosa Remember the Alamo! Facing certain death on the night of March 6th, 1836, Texas heroes William Barret Travis, James Bowie, and Davey Crockett, along with the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texian Army, defended the Alamo against General Santa Anna and his massive Mexican Army. In a siege lasting thirteen days that ultimately ended in the defeat of the now-famous mission, those fallen heroes bought time enough for the Texian Army to regroup and eventually win their independence from Mexico. Now witness this pivotal moment in Texas history, brought to life through the art of Eisner- and Ignatz- nominated artist Rod Espinosa! Cover by Brian Denham and Guru-eFX. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ASSEMBLY POCKET MANGA TP by Sherard Jackson This is a tale of war in a desperate future. Giant mechanized warriors are locked in perpetual struggle, but it's the feeling core, the pilots, who fuel the war. What motivates Shon, a young woman living in poverty, to sign away her freedom to face almost certain death? (APR042304) SC, 5x7, 142pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 LEGENDS FROM DARKWOOD VOLUME 1 TP by Chris Reid & John Kantz In this, the most typical of fantasy worlds, magic mingles with science, and spooky and awesome creatures inhabit the ancient forests. Something, though, is... wrong. In addition to dragons and damsels, Darkwood is filled with a few modern problems: natives slaughtered by overzealous real estate developers, a fantastic species on the brink of extinction, and a woman who has combined her maidenhood and hunting skill to form an economic juggernaut! (MAR042228) SC, 142pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 **************************** ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATION MIKE HOFFMAN'S WEIRD WORLDS PORTFOLIO—REMARQUED EDITION by Mike Hoffman Six big full-color plates that revisit the best SF art styles of the 1950s, when helmeted spacemen and voluptuous women battled alien monsters and roamed strange planets beyond the imagination! EC Comics live again in the Weird Worlds Portfolio! Includes a special signed, illustrated envelope with an original sketch by Hoffman! (CAUT: 2) Portfolio, 8x11, FC (x6) SRP: $18.95 SCARLET CASCADE MAGAZINE #1 W/SIGNED MINI-PRINT by Mike Hoffman Mike Hoffman's best-selling magazine is a 64-page journey through the light and dark of erotic Vampire territory! Plentiful full-page illustrations plus assorted features, with a signed mini-print of the incredible, sexy cover image sans logos. Other Cascaders already know it's the best in blood-sucking entertainment! (CAUT: 2) Magazine, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 APC ASSASSIN SCHOOL MEGA-PACK by Littler & Emms, Francisco, & Corts A Previews Exclusive! This mega-pack includes a copy of every Assassin School comic ever printed! You’ll get the out-of-print issue zero’s, the first-ever series with art from Transformers artist, Edu Francisco, as well as the sold-out new series with the stunning visuals of Enrique Corts. Plus, a special exclusive cover only available at UK conventions! Set SRP: $35.00 B1N4RY MEGA-PACK by Emms & Sutherns A Previews Exclusive! This mega-pack includes a copy of every issue of B1N4RY ever printed! In this pack you’ll get all the covers for the first five issues as well as both issue zero editions (exclusive to the TP), the variant covers from Jack Lawrence and Dan Boutlwood, as well as the Sketch editions which shipped in 1:10 variants to retailers only. Plus a special limited hand-drawn sketch cover from Jim Sutherns! (CAUT: 2) Set SRP: $50.00 B1N4RY #7 by Richard Emms & Jim Sutherns B1N4RY falls in love! The super-hero has come to terms with his reality but wants something that he just can’t have — a night of passion with the girl of his dreams. A planned romance turns into something very bitter and misleading and B1N4RY finds out the hard way… again! 28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE CHASE #4 by Adriano Miranda & Inaki Miranda On the road again... Private investigator, Hogarth Mosel’s informer has added a few more X’s to his hit list. It's now time to know a bit more about this mysterious Buddha and why the mob’s after it. Enjoy the ride, not everyday you get to be alive, again, and inside a brand new, red 1948 Packard! 28pgs, FC (4 of 10) SRP: $3.50 COMICANA #1 by Dan Boultwood The indie hit of 2004 is back for another four issue series and things don’t look good for comic retail gurus, Matt and Craig. Strange goings on, in the shop, as the portal to hell opens, and the surprise appearance of a hell-bashing priest instigates a nightmare situation. Ships with no variants or stupid gimmicks! 28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMICANA ONE-SHOT by Dan Boultwood Life working in a comic store for Matt and Craig has been uneventful… until now. When a seemingly routine comic book delivery arrives containing a mysterious board game, it turns their world upside down, opening a doorway to Hellish terror! Written and drawn by Dan Boultwood (Com.X's N-JIN) with colors by Len O'Grady (Cla$$war/B1N4RY). Comic book retailing has never been so accurate — or dangerous! 40pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 MONSTER CLUB T-SHIRT Monster Club’s leading lady is presented on this T-shirt with art by Jim Sutherns. Colors by the ever favourable Len O’Grady. Manufactured in the UK by RankRhino on a quality T-shirt. LG-XL SRP: $18.95 B1N4RY POSTER #1 The world's first-ever digital hero, B1N4RY, now comes on a poster that would look great on any wall. Art by up-and-coming talent, Jim Sutherns, with colors by Len O’Grady. Poster, FC SRP: $6.95 ARCADE COMICS YOUNGBLOOD: MAXIMUM COLLECTION TP by Rob Liefeld, Matt Yackey, Danny Miki, & Dan Fraga Collected for the first time ever, The original Younblood mini-series that launched a comic book revolution. Youngblood #0-5, are re-mastered, re-colored and re-scripted with an all new ending sequence! A must have collection for all fans of Youngblood and Rob Liefeld. Including special bonus features such as the never before seen Youngblood 1987 short story that resulted in Rob Liefeld's first professional hiring by both Marvel and DC. Also includes never before seen deleted pages from Youngblood #1, re-colored covers, posters and advertisements for the book. There's a reason it's called the maximum collection! SC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $24.99 YOUNGBLOOD: IMPERIAL #3 by Fabian Nicieza, Marat Mychaels, & Rob Liefeld The best selling creative team of X-FORCE takes over Youngblood Imperial, as fan favorite writer FABIAN NICIEZA comes aboard. In this third chapter, the deadly CROWN faces off against Shaft and the Youngblood team, only to reveal a deeper hidden agenda. Now available at a new favorable price, Youngblood: Imperial #3 ships with 2 variant covers, plus special Maximum Edition, and a premium Authentic signed & numbered edition (autographed by Rob Liefeld and Marat Mychaels)! REGULAR—32pgs, FC $2.99 MAXIMUM ED—32pgs, FC $14.99 AUTHENTIC ED—32pgs, FC $24.99 ROB LIEFELD SKETCHBOOK by Rob Liefeld X-Force creator Rob Liefeld gives the fans a sneak-peek into his sketchbook with over 34 color pages packed with never-before-seen pages, layouts, and designs! See new artwork for Youngblood: Bloodsport, X-Force, and his entertainment properties too. Also included are extensive pages ranging from the creator’s early Image Comics to up-to-date material from Arcade Comics. Ships with 2 variant covers. 32pgs, PC $4.99 ARCANA STUDIO 100 GIRLS #1 SECOND PRINTING by Adam Gallardo & Todd Demong Sylvia Mark is a lot like other 13 year old girls, maybe just a little smarter and a lot stronger than most. But she has strange prophetic dreams and men seem to be following her everywhere she goes. Sylvia doesn't know it, but a terrible new power is about to awaken inside her — then she'll discover just how different she truly is. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ARCHANGEL STUDIOS OFFERED AGAIN O/A RED STAR VOLUME 2 by Christian Gossett & Bradley Kayl; Digital paint by Snakebite Join the Heroes of The Red Star in this new adventure, a quest to wage war upon Archangel: Prison of Souls, and to liberate Captain Marcus Antares — the one man with the power to put an end to thousands of years of conflict. The action kicks into overdrive with this second volume of The Red Star! When it began in June 2000, no other computer-generated comics series was in production… anywhere. Since its success, though there have been many imitators, The Red Star stands alone. #1—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 #3—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 #4—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #544 by Various "Small is Big" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): After being outdone by Adam last Valentine's Day, Archie is determined to make his gifts to Betty bigger and better... until he realizes it's all the 'little things' Adam does that wins Betty over! "A Likely Story" (by Greg Crosby & Stan Goldberg): Archie's writer's block is made of concrete, but he's determined to smash through it in time to hand in his creative writing assignment! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 ARCHIE DIGEST #214 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #158 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 BETTY #144 by Various "Just Us Girls" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): A blizzard has Betty bored to tears, but her sister Polly comes to the rescue with girly games galore! It isn't long before their mother joins in, too! "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" (by Barbara Slate & Stan Goldberg): Archie's insensitive remark makes Betty determined to break up with him once and for all... if he doesn't apologize first, that is! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA #206 by Various "Just Say No... Please!" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz): Veronica convinces Betty that the best way to stop being a doormat is to start saying 'no!' "The Party Planner" (by Barbara Slate & Jeff Shultz): After unsuccessfully planning a party, Betty learns that there's no plan like no plan! 32pgs, FC $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #154 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! SC, Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 JUGHEAD #163 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "No Pie For Jughead": Jughead's Mom has baked a pie for the charity bake sale, and she wants Jughead to guard it while she visits his aunt. Will the man of a thousand taste buds be able to resist the temptation? It's a delicious slice of Jughead's life you won't want to miss! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #199 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead in these new and classic tales! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #110 by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! SC, Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE-DIGEST #91 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double- digest featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC $3.59 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #64 by Tania Del Rio "Love Connections": With Valentine's Day fast approaching, the love triangles are as tangled as ever: Harvey is having a hard time making his feelings known to Sabrina despite Shinji's coaching; while Shinji is questioning his own feelings toward Sabrina despite his involvement with Llandra. Further complicating matters, Sabrina wakes up Valentine's morning with a literally shocking new ability: the power to actually see romantic sparks between people! Will she spend more time being matchmaker than tending to her own relationships? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SABRINA VOLUME 2 #58-60 by Tania del Rio Following the adventures of teenage witch, Sabrina, and her wacky aunts and talking cat! Using the "shojo" style of "manga" (Japanese romance comics) to tell her tale, Tania introduces a thrilling new world of romance and relationships to Sabrina's life! #58—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 #59—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 #60—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #145 by Various "Shadows of Hope" (by Ken Penders, Ron Lim, & Al Milgrom): Shadow returns in what is sure to be one of the most explosive Sonic epics ever! Shadow continues watching over young Hope Kintobor, who he believes is the missing piece to discovering his history. Meanwhile, a familiar Echidna lurks in the background believing Shadow is the missing piece to finding his family! When these two titans clash will anyone survive? "Training Day" (by Karl Bollers, Al Bigley, & Mike Higgins): Ever wonder what it's like to be a Swatbot in Dr Robotnik's employ? Here's your chance to find out: it's training day and the Doctor is in! "Harbinger" (by Ken Penders, Dawn Best, & Jim Amash): A loud, devastating explosion in the distance, and ever-closer tremors that rock Knothole's foundations can only mean one thing for Sonic and the Freedom Fighters: Shadow is coming! Is this just the beginning of the destruction to come?! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES: MECHA MADNESS SPECIAL #1—CURRENT PRINTING by Gallagher, Spaziante, & Mercadoocasio When Mecha-Sonic goes on a rampage through Knothole Village, he proves too powerful for the likes of even the Freedom Fighters and Knuckles! In a bold and desperate move, Princess Sally roboticizes Knuckles into Mecha-Knuckles. With the scales balanced, the robo-battle of the century begins. 48pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES SPECIAL #1—CURRENT PRINTING by Various Based on the hit videogame of the same name, this edition sets out to answer many questions about the red-headed echidna. Is he friend or foe? What are the secrets of his powers? Why has he come to Knothole Village? Join Knuckles as he fights alongside and against Sonic! 48pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 O/A SONIC IN YOUR FACE! SPECIAL #1—CURRENT PRINTING by Various Relisting the blue blur’s first-ever 48-page special. The lead story defines Princess Sally as a true “freedom fighter” in her own right. Details of her origin and what happened to her parents are revealed as she continues her “test of honor”. Plus: A Tails solo story, the Freedom Fighters, and a pull-out insert poster. 48pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ASPEN MLT INC. SOULFIRE #5 by Jeph Loeb, Michael Turner, & Peter Steigerwald If our heroes thought surviving Hawaii was tough, just wait until they get a load of Tokyo! On their search for the next legendary ‘Master’, Grace and Malikai continue to learn more about each other and their faithful companions. But, will these new revelations prove helpful or tear our group apart? 32pgs, FC $2.99 SOULFIRE: FEATURING GRACE 2005 POSTER by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Help celebrate the New Year with the release of this amazing new Soulfire poster! Featuring Grace from Soulfire, this beautiful full-sized poster showcases exclusive art by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald. Ships rolled and tubed. Poster, 24x36, FC $7.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FATHOM: FEATURING ASPEN POSTER by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Available again! Released in early 2004, this first official Fathom Poster (featuring Aspen Matthews) was an instant sell-out! With new art by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald created exclusively for this poster series, here is your opportunity to own this previously sold-out item! Poster, 24x36, FC $7.99 O/A FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR POSTER FEATURING KIANI by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Available again! Released in early 2004, this first official Fathom: Dawn of War Poster (featuring Kiani) was an instant sell-out! Kiani, the newest heroine from Fathom: Dawn of War, made her poster debut right here! Poster, 24x36, FC $7.99 O/A SOULFIRE: FEATURING GRACE POSTER by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Available again! Released in early 2004, this first official Soulfire Poster (featuring Grace) was also an instant sell-out! As lead character of the new Soulfire series, Grace debuted here in her very first full-sized poster. Poster, 24x36, FC $7.99 *************************** ATOMEKA OFFERED AGAIN O/A ATOMEKA A1 BIG ISSUE #0 The legendary anthology returns with 48 pages of the Greatest talent line-up in comics! Featuring stories from Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, Ted McKeever, Steve Dillon, Steve Parkhouse, Steve Pugh, AvP screenwriter Ronald Shussett, and Bob Burden! Available in Regular, and Bojeffries “Lewd Awakening” variant cover editions! REGULAR COVER—SC, 48pg, B&W $4.99 LEWD AWAKENING—SC, 48pg, B&W $9.99 *************************** A1 BOJEFFRIES T-SHIRT Get your Alan Moore on! Heralding the return of Alan Moore and Steve Parkhouse's classic Bojeffries series, get this Hanes Heaveyweight 100% cotton classic T-shirt. To be printed to order in limited quantities, these will go fast! LG-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $24.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A A1 SPECIAL: BRICKTOP Torn straight from the cover painter of Preacher, leaping out of the sick, deluded mind of the artist behind The Authority: Kev, this special spotlights the stunning graphic power of one of comics' greatest talents, Glenn Fabry. 32 pages of wall-to-wall Fabry brilliance with no ads, Bricktop sports an extra 10 pages of story and Fabry art! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 JACK HUNTER: G.I. SPY PREVIEW "They were looking for a few good men. They found a hero." Andrew Cosby, the creator of the UPN television show, Haunted, and the screenwriter of the movie version of Troy Nixey's Trout, teams with Firestorm cover artist Matt Haley for a WWII spy thriller chronicling the perilous pursuits of America’s first official secret agent. Nazi UFOs! Killer robots! Genetically enhanced super soldiers! A little bit James Bond, a little bit Indiana Jones, this book’s got it all! A preview of the forthcoming title, featuring a complete stand-alone short story, design sketches, and an inside look at screenwriter Cosby's script. 16pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 JENNY FINN #1 & #2 by Mike Mignola & Troy Nixey A gorgeous mini-graphic novel from the mastermind behind Hellboy and the artist of The Matrix TP and Grendel: Black White, & Red, Jenny Finn features the material from Oni Press' mini-series with all-new art and an extensive sketchbook section. Described as a Lovecraftian descent into dread and fear, Jenny Finn: Doom spotlights a mysterious little girl that arrives in Victorian England with carnage in her wake. Prestige Format, Squarebound, with cardstock covers. NOTE: Issue #2 advance-solicited for February shipping. #1: DOOM—56pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 #2: VIRUS—56pgs, B&W (CAUT: 2) SRP: $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAVE JOHNSON SKETCHBOOK—SIGNED EDITION The few remaining copies of this signed-and-numbered limited edition, featuring an exclusive image on the inside front cover, are selling fast! Strictly limited to only 750 copies total, once these are gone, they’re never coming back! Renowned for his ground- breaking design style, the Emmy- and Eisner-award winning artist of 100 Bullets, Batman: Broken City, and Superman: Red Son packs this tome with never-before-seen designs and classic unpublished art. Not to be missed, the hit of the San Diego Comicon this year! (CAUT: 2) HC, B&W SRP: $9.99 ATOMIC DINER FREAKSHOW #3 by Robert Curley, Sthephen Mooney , & Stephen Thompson Two become four as Jack and Susan run into their younger counterparts while on the trail of Desmond Capital. But can even Myles and Elizabeth help capture the elusive Capital after he makes his escape on a flying bicycle? MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 AUSTEN COMICS WORLDWATCH #7 by Chuck Austen, Tom Derenick, & Norm Rapmund The Celestial Sphere seems to be popping up all over the place; heroes are being killed and revived left and right, and no one can keep track of who's alive, who's dead, who's a hero, and who's a villain! It's up to Doc Gulliver to put an end to the madness... but he's had half his body blown off and may not live long enough to set things right. It's the action-packed finale to the first WorldWatch story arc, featuring the ultimate destruction of WorldWatch itself! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $2.95 AVATAR PRESS ROBOCOP: WILD CHILD #1 by Steven Grant & Carlos Ferreira Robocop and Officer Lewis meet the threat they never expected — Officer Lewis’ sister! Robocop super-scribe Steven Grant and new artist Carlos Ferreira serve up this one-shot story that puts Officer Lewis front-and-center of the action! Heaven, a badass young woman, and her gang, swing into Detroit to take advantage of the general lack of authority and make their mark. With the cops still on strike, a non-existent city government, and OCP defunct, they run recklessly over everyone and everything — until Robocop crosses their path — and then Heaven dedicates herself to making him pay for getting in their way! This gets complicated for Lewis, because Heaven is her little sister, who, always spoiled and uncontrollable, ran away years ago. Things come to a head when Heaven traps Robocop and plans to take his head for a souvenir, and it falls to Lewis to save him. But it looks like the only way she can do that is to kill Heaven! This issue is available in Regular, Wraparound and "Sibling Rivalry" cover version, all by Juan Jose Ryp, as well as a photo cover. MATURE THEMES REG CVR—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PHOTO CVR—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIBLING CVR—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAP CVR—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME #1—FIRST LINE DEFENSE COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Series artist Correa shows the SG-1 team, ready to stop the Goa’uld! The SG-1 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. Limited to 1500 copies. 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME #2—GATE OF MYSTERY COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Another beautiful new cover from Correa with the SG-1 team, always wondering what awaits them on the other side of the Stargate! SG-1 comes face-to-face with the banished System Lord Mars and discovers an incredible buried secret. Lost for over 2000 years without a suitable host, the Goa'uld exiles created an entire race of cybernetic creatures to do their bidding. Now this scorned god plans to lead an army of robotic Centurions through the rediscovered Stargate and lay ruin to Rome and beyond. Limited to 1,500 copies. 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $5.99 STARGATE SG-1: ARIS BOCH #1—FRIEND OR FOE? COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Painting super-star Lucio Rubira unveils this stunning new cover of SG-1 team members and the enigmatic Aris Boch! The SG-1 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 SG-1’s lives? Limited to 1500 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARGATE SG-1: ARIS BOCH #1—PRISM FOIL COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The latest in our line of rare Stargate SG-1 foil editions, this Prism foil is limited to 400 copies, all ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 STARGATE SG-1: P.O.W. #1—GOLD FOIL COVER by James Anthony & Renato Guedes Amazing warehouse find! These limited gold foils have never been offered in Previews before! Reconnaissance has discovered an alien invasion force with plans of conquest for planet Earth. Caught in a firefight, the escaping team from Stargate Command unknowingly allows a mysterious serpentheaded Goa'uld Lord access into the SGC. The invaders lay waste to the debarkation chamber, while locking a naquadahlaced bomb onto the Stargate. In the resulting attack, Colonel Jack O'Neill finds himself on a distant world, face to face with a thousand Goa'uld warriors. With the SGC under lockdown and O'Neill already a prisoner of war, the SG1 team must find a way to remove a doomsday bomb from the gate and rescue him from a Goa'uld fortress. This Gold foil is limited to 500 copies, all ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $9.99 FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #7—ROBO ACTION COVER by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp Juan Jose Ryp unleashed the power of Robocop on this explosive new cover! Everything spirals out of control as Delta City goes up in flames! The cops are being hunted by the Rehabs, and they don’t even have enough bullets to defend themselves. Robocop takes the fight right to the OCP headquarters, but a special surprise is waiting for him... It is wall-to-wall action as we build to the conclusion of the most violent series of the year! This series continues to take the original Frank Miller Robocop story and faithfully adapt it into comics form by Steven Grant in order to capture every bit of the frenzied flavor that Miller wants with lusciously detailed artwork by Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to 1500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (7 of 9) SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME PREQUEL by James Anthony & Jorge Correa A special one-shot that leads into next month's Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome! The SG-1 team finds a vo'carr 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 O'Neill, Carter, Jackson, and Teal'c as they learn that Rome wasn't built in a day… but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon. Available in Regular and Wraparound cover versions by artist Jorge Correa, plus a Photo cover edition. 16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ALAN MOORE'S HYPOTHETICAL LIZARD #2 by Alan Moore & Sebastian Fiumara One of Alan Moore’s greatest works and his most critically acclaimed novella of all time is now painstakingly adapted to comic books. Moore’s frequent collaborator Antony Johnston has carefully preserved the story as it is presented in sequential form with stunning grey-painted art by new sensation Sebastian Fiumara, all under the watchful eye of Moore himself. Rawra Chin has returned to the House Without Clocks, giving up his glittering stage career for the love of his exboyfriend Foral Yatt. But it's been five years since Rawra left does Foral even want love any more? Silent observer SomSom watches the tragedy unfold, powerless to prevent it, and wonders: is there a lizard asleep inside the ball? Available in regular and wraparound covers by Fiumara. MATURE THEMES REG CVR—40pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50 WRAP—40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 GARTH ENNIS' 303 #4 by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows Garth Ennis, the author of Preacher and writer of Punisher, is unleashed on his newest 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. This issue, the action switches to America, and the bleak deserts of the West, where a burnedout, smalltown Sheriff must come to grips with tragedy: the gruesome slaughterhouse that blights his town, and the misery that has befallen his own life. Can a broken man find the strength to face a lethal intruder in the harsh and unforgiving badlands? And what is the connection to the Russian special forces leader, as he strides ever onward on his fateful path? The answers lie in 303 #4. Available in regular and wraparound covers by Burrows. MATURE THEMES REG CVR—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.99 WRAP CVR—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH SWIMSUIT 2005 Art by Ryp, Adrian, Shaw, Martin & Various The classic Lady Death Swimsuit special returns for 2005 with all-new artwork! The classic bad girl book that defined the genre is now a decade old and we are celebrating her and her new home at Avatar with this stunning pinup book. Featuring sexy artwork from all your favorite new Lady Death artists including Juan Jose Ryp, Ron Adrian, Romano Molenaar, Sean Shaw, Matt Martin, Clint Hilinski, Paulo Sequeira, and many, many more! As well as this regular Ron Adrian cover, it’s also available with a wraparound cover by Adrian, a "Battle Babes" cover featuring Lady Death vs. Belladonna with art from Clint Hilinski, a Red Leather cover with art by Paulo Sequeira (limited to 600 copies), and a special Premium edition with a cardstock cover by Juan Jose Ryp (limited to 2000 copies). REG CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAP CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BATTLE CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 PREMIUM CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LEATHER CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY #2 by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Pulido’s newest epic is right here! Penny has recently been brought back to life, enrolled as God’s assassin, attacked by demonic hordes, and befriended by some less-than-savory allies. And the day is not over yet! In her first major fight with the UnHoly hordes, Penny is starting to learn her new powers, as well as the weaknesses of her enemies. As well as this regular cover, also available with covers by Ron Adrian, a wraparound by Amorim, and a special Premium edition with a cardstock cover by Walter Geovani (limited to 2000 copies). REG CVR—32pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $3.50 WRAP CVR—32pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $3.50 ADRIAN CVR—32pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $3.50 PREMIUM CVR—32pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA #5 by Brian Pulido & Clint Hilinski Brian Pulido’s full-color tale of vengeance concludes in this all-battle issue! The Vikings have amassed a huge army and now plan to finish off Belladonna where it all started, her family castle. But she has been preparing for this moment, and now is ready to lay waste to their hordes once and for all! With stellar art by Clint Hilinski and stunning colors by Nimbus Studios, Belladonna will appeal to the legions of fans of Lady Death. As well as this regular cover (by Clint Hilinksi), this issue is also available with covers by Ron Adrian, a wraparound by Hilinski, and a special Premium edition with a cardstock cover by Paulo Sequeira (limited to 2,000 copies). REG CVR—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 WRAP CVR—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 ADRIAN CVR—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM CVR—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S GYPSY PREVIEW—STARLIGHT EDITION by Brian Pulido & Paulo Sequeira Series artist Paulo Sequeira serves up this beautiful new cover! This preview book gives you an inside look at the upcoming new series. Sisters Antoinette and Liza are gypsy thieves in England 1879 who love to trick the townspeople out of their money and their belongings. But when a great were-beast terrorizes the town, their world is turned upside down. First the Mayor blames the gypsies, convinced they harbor the beast, then Antoinette is attacked herself by the monster. When the full moon rises, what will she become? Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY PREVIEW—ROCK & ROLL COVER by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Ron Adrian turns up the volume on this hot exclusive new cover! Set in the crummy under-crust of modern day Detroit, Unholy is the story of Penny, a stoner, rebel, atheist teen. After a fatal accident, she’s drafted by God to be His assassin... a God she doesn’t even believe in. As a fallen angel, she is caught in a shadow war waged on city streets, in plainclothes, between Heaven and Hell. With her newfound allies, a dominatrix, an ex- mob hitman, and an alcoholic priest, she is dumped onto the front lines of the war for salvation. But can she even survive her first 24 hours as a newborn fallen? Get an inside look in this preview book featuring material not seen in the Pulido FCBD book including pages, character designs, a cover gallery, an introduction by creator Brian Pulido, and more! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA #1— SERPENT COVER by Brian Pulido & Clint Hilinski Top-tier artist Ron Adrian unleashes this sexy cover of Belladonna intertwined with one of her snake servants. Wexford Ireland, 950 AD. Colleen MacGrath’s wedding to Donovan was to unite two powerful Irish families in bliss. Instead, all their hopes and dreams were laid to waste by marauding Vikings. Now a year later, on Samhain, Morrigan the Celtic goddess forces Colleen to rise and claim vengeance as Belladonna! Belladonna is a tale steeped in passion, violence and darkness as only Pulido can tell it. Limited to 1000 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 THRESHOLD #53 by Jeremy Rock, Rafa Lopez, & Various The latest issue of Threshold starts off with Part Four of the Lookers story by Doug Miers and Jeremy Rock. The zombie invasion has gotten out of control, and their only hope of stopping it is by having Pandora take out Mizery and the dreaded sword Dispair. Pandora wraps up her most recent adventure in this second part of "RuneBeast," by writer Robert Lugibihl and artist Moyses Damasceno. Starting in this issue is a new story featuring Argent and Bryce, the killers that were last seen in Avengelyne: Seraphicide! This new story by Robert Lugibihl has them plotting to kill all the super-powered people, one at a time with art by stunning new talent Rafa Lopez. Threshold continues to provide the finest in sexy babes in action! This issue is available in four covers, Pandora (art by Clint Hilinski), Pandora Nude (by Marat Mychaels), Lookers Wraparound (by Jeremy Rock), and Lookers Nude (by Matt Martin). NOTE: See this month’s Previews Adult for Nude cover editions. MATURE THEMES PANDORA CVR—48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 LOOKERS WRAP—48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 LOOKERS NUDE—48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.00 NUDE PANDORA—48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.00 SHI: POISONED PARADISE PREVIEW—AVATAR FAN CLUB EDITION by Billy Tucci & Karl Waller This special edition was created for the Avatar fan club (which never got launched), so these very limited books are available in Previews now for the very first time! Shi: Poisoned Paradise is the first of Billy Tucci’s all-new stories of Shi through the ages, and takes place in Feudal Japan during a tumultuous time of Samurai and Ronin. This special edition has a Silver Seal and is limited to 200 copies, all of which ship bagged and boarded. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 SHI: PANDORA'S BOX PREVIEW—AVATAR FAN CLUB EDITION by Billy Tucci & Juan Jose Ryp This special edition was created for the Avatar fan club (which never got launched), so these very limited books are available in Previews for the very first time! Spanish superstar Juan Jose Ryp takes the reigns of Shi in this tale of Tori No Shi in the distant past. Her quest for passage to Europe takes her into dangerous territory as she must unravel the mystery of a monster of legend, and perhaps face the beast itself! This preview book shows some of Juan Jose Ryp’s amazing pencil work and behind-the- scenes designs! This special edition has a Silver Seal and is limited to 200 copies, all of which ship bagged and boarded. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 SHI: SEMPO PREVIEW—AVATAR FAN CLUB EDITION by Billy Tucci & Rafa Lopez This special edition was created for the Avatar fan club (which never got launched), so these very limited books are available in Previews now for the very first time! The tales of Shi throughout history continue as this series finds Ana dropped into World War 2 action against the Nazis! Shi must guard an old ally against Nazi forces that threaten to kill those few working for peace. This special edition has a Silver Seal and is limited to 200 copies, all of which ship bagged and boarded. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 HELLINA: KISS OF DEATH #1—10TH ANNIVERSARY PRINT SET by Paul Abrams & Clint Hilinski It’s been 10 years since Hellina, Hell’s Mistress, was first unleashed upon the world. Now she is at Avatar, and we have a special warehouse find to celebrate! We offer here original first printing copies of Hellina: Kiss of Death #1 with a commemorative gold seal, packaged with a special all-new art print by artist Clint Hilinski that has never before been available! This print set is limited to 300 copies, all of which ship bagged and boarded. MATURE THEMES REG ED—(with Print) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 NUDE ED—(with Print) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HELLINA: WICKED WAYS #1—10TH ANNIVERSARY PRINT SET by Paul Abrams & Paulo Sequeira It’s been 10 years since Hellina, Hell’s Mistress, was first unleashed on the world. Now she is at Avatar and we have a special warehouse find to celebrate! We offer here original first printing copies of Hellina: Wicked Ways #1 with a commemorative gold seal, packaged with a special all-new nude print by artist Paulo Sequeira that has never before been available! This print set is limited to 300 copies, all of which ship bagged and boarded. REG ED—(with Print) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 NUDE ED—(with Print) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THRESHOLD #51—PANDORA NUDE COVER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.00 ********************** STARS OF THE MONTH PANDORA: LOVE AND WAR TP by Robert Lugibihl & Philip Xavier Pandora, the Girl of Myth, comes to her first trade paperback collecting the critically acclaimed three part "Pandora: Alexander the Great" story from the pages of Threshold. Pandora has lived for thousands of years fighting to put the evil she released back into the box she inadvertently released it from. But even an immortal must fall in love and Pandora falls for the legendary Alexander the Great as he conquers all he surveys. But can any human that powerful really be able to avoid the corrupting forces of evil that Pandora has sworn to defeat? Cover by Ron Adrian, with a special nude cover also available by Adrian, limited to 1,000 copies. (STAR18454) MATURE THEMES SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 RAZOR-X: REQUIEM TP by Christensen, Seifert, Lyon, & Amorim; cover by Juan Jose Ryp The next volume in the red hot Razor-X series is finally here! The volume collects the original Razor/Pandora special, as well as the rare, sultry expanded edition story, and a whole new batch of sexy never-before-seen pages fleshing out more of Razor's steamy history and her conflict with the demoness Requiem. Fans of Razor have demanded more of her erotic early stories, and here we deliver in spades! (NOV032095) MATURE THEMES SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A DONNA MIA TP by Trevlin Utz The eagerly awaited collection of the first Avatar Donna Mia #0-3 mini-series and Donna Mia Giant Size #1-2! Cover by Utz. MATURE THEMES SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ALAN MOORE'S MAGIC WORDS VOLUME 1 by Alan Moore & Various Alan Moore brings a new line of graphic novels to Avatar starting right here! Hand- picked by Alan Moore, this book is a stunning adaptation of some of his songs, poems, and writings turned into sequential art by an amazing group of European artists never before seen in America! This is also the first American work by staggering new talent, Juan Jose Ryp, who will certainly be providing art for many fantastic Avatar projects in the years to come! Also included is an exhaustive listing of Moore's work in other mediums as well. This deluxe edition features an introduction by Warren Ellis and is available in standard softcover, and a special edition hardcover, featuring an all-new cover by Ryp, limited to just 1,000 copies! MATURE THEMES SC, 56pgs, B&W (STAR17165) SRP: $6.95 HC, 56pgs, B&W (STAR17446) SRP: $16.95 *************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP—MILLER COVER by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp At long last, Frank Miller's never-before-seen full Robocop epic finally sees light of day! Robocop was one of the truly great bits of movie and pop culture magic from the 80s, and the cult of Robocop continues to grow strong to this day. In full-on action, the Robocop is told as Frank Miller always intended, composed straight from the master's original writings and scripts! The vast majority of Miller's insane ideas, vicious black humor, and robotic mayhem never made it to the screen, but every last bit is finally unleashed in this series. With sequential adaptation from Steven Grant and art by superstar Juan Jose Ryp, the series features covers by Frank Miller, who is also personally signing the creation of the entire project. The "Robosteel" edition features an all-new steel foil wraparound cover with new art by series artist Juan Jose Ryp, limited to 3,000 copies. MATURE THEMES #1—32pgs, FC (1 of 9) SRP: $3.50 #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BANANA TALE PRESS BANANA TAIL #1 by Mark McKenna Mark McKenna has illustrated comics for more then 19 years for both Marvel and DC Comics, working on such titles as X-Men, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Wonder Woman, Batman, and currently Marvel's Exiles, over 300 books in all! Now Mark has tackled the imaginative world of Oops –N– Ouch Island with the colorful cast in his new "kid- friendly" children’s book, Banana-Tail! Take a fun-loving journey with Banana-Tail and his best friends Tic Tac, the plaid zebra and Reena, the mood-color changing rhino! 32pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERT BUDD'S BEAUTIES & BEASTS ONE-SHOT by Budd Root This unique volume features comic strips and illustrations, some penciled, some inked, that are uncensored and uninhibited including rare and new art penciled by Budd! This collection is some of the steamiest and nastiest work ever done by Budd Root and will also highlight a Cavewoman story that (in Budd’s words) is ”completely unbridled and uncensored” – Wow! Budd’s buddy Frank Cho makes a special appearance with a section of rare and new art as well! 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.95 CAVEWOMAN: BIRDSEYE MERIEM NUDE PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES Print MSRP: $16.00 CAVEWOMAN: MERIEM'S GALLERY—SPECIAL EDITION NUDE COVER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W MSRP: $8.95 CAVEWOMAN SUMMER SPECIAL ONE-SHOT—NUDE BUDD COVER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W MSRP: $8.95 HEAVY METAL LIVE: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JULIE STRAIN BOOK SIX The sixth volume is here with more Julie and more sexy models filling page after page with full color photographs of some of the most beautiful women in the world. Art direction by internationally known actress and model Julie Strain! Contains nudity. Available in Regular and Nude cover editions. MATURE THEMES REG—48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 NUDE—48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 BECKETT ENTERTAINMENT FADE FROM GRACE #4 by Gabriel Benson & Jeff Amano Things went too well last issue for John and Grace, so in this issue, trouble comes knocking on their door! Covers by Jeff Amano. 24pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FADE FROM GRACE #1 by Gabriel Benson & Jeff Amano John never wanted to be a hero. All he wanted was to live a quiet life with his wife, Grace. Until one night when Grace was in danger, and John developed a mysterious power that allowed him to save her life. But where does he go from there? What should he do with these new powers? Is it even possible to return to the quiet life they both desire? Soon he finds himself having to choose between the love of his life, and the nobility in his heart. As with many choices, fate refuses to let him decide on his own. Together, John and Grace learn that power may wane, fame is fleeting, but love never fades. Covers by Jeff Amano. 24pgs, FC SRP: $0.99 RUULE: KISS & TELL #7 by Jeff Amano & Craig Rousseau Sam has lost everything, including his strength, all because he fell for the wrong girl. Down and nearly out, Sam becomes a pawn in one of Boss Daggoni’s little games, but Daggoni better be careful because Sam might not be the brightest guy in town, but even without his strength he is the toughest. Covers by Jeff Amano. 32pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 THE BALLAD OF SLEEPING BEAUTY #6 by Gabriel Benson & Mike Hawthorne They are closing in on Briar Rose, but will Cole be strong enough to finish the fight they started after the devastating events of last issue? Also, Red reveals details about Beauty’s final night. 24pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 BLACK BOLT ENTERTAINMENT THE SPARTANS #2 by Adam Messano, Fred Reyes, & Aaron Leach This issue: The Strike Team faces a dangerous mercenary assigned to assassinate a presidential figure visiting the city of Los Angeles. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.25 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #87 The action-packed Warhammer comic is back with a brand new issue! Kal Jerico, the galaxy’s most debonaire desperado is back in the awesome new series, "Crimson Tide!" Ephrael Stern fights against the dark forces of Chaos in Daemonifuge III, plus there’s an interview with comics legend Frazer Irving alongside his strip, Plaguebringer! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 THE CALL OF CHAOS GN by Marc Gascoigne & Christian Dunn, & Various In the neverending war against the dark hordes of Chaos, the mighty armies of the free people are thrown into the cauldron of battle. From ordinary citizens defending their homes from the rampaging forces of darkness to the proud knights of the Empire, they all stand united against the rising tides of evil. But this evil also works from within, rotting civilized society at its very core and there are many weak-willed men who are only too happy to answer the call of Chaos! Written by the very best comic writers, The Call of Chaos is an awesome pocket-sized graphic novel, which includes work from legends such as Dan Abnett, Simon Spurrier and Gordon Rennie. There is also artwork from such legendary names as Gary Erskine (The Authority), John Stokes (The Invisibles) and Frazer Irving (The Authority). SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 THE HORUS HERESY VOLUME II: VISIONS OF DARKNESS ARTBOOK The Horus Heresy Vol. II: Visions of Darkness is a lavish, full-color artbook, packed with images from the awesome Horus Heresy collectable card game from Sabertooth. We are also pleased to include many of John Blanche’s concept sketches, straight from his notebooks, that inspired much of the finished art that appeared in the game. To accompany and add context to these fantastic images is text from Alan Merrett, who has a unique insight into the development of the history of the Horus Heresy and the CCG game itself. SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 BLUE KING STUDIOS CITY OF HEROES #9 by Richard Dakan & Brandon McKinney SPLIT DECISIONS—Horus’ powers have started to grow by leaps and bounds... unfortunately he has no idea how or why it is happening! His search for answers about his own past leads him to exchange his costume for a suit, and to go undercover in the deadly corporate labyrinth that is Crey Industries. Meanwhile, Apex and War Witch continue their hunt for the 5th Column’s secret base in hopes of uncovering the reasons behind the fascists’ fascination with Horus. Will all be revealed, or is it yet another trap? Find out in part 2 of this 5-issue story arc! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS/FUTURAMA CROSSOVER CRISIS PART II #1 by Boothby & Lloyd The long-awaited sequel to the Futurama/Simpsons Infinitely Secret Crossover Crisis is here at last! With the brittle fabric between reality and fiction stretched beyond its limits, the entire citizenry of Springfield finds itself trapped in New New York a thousand years in the future. Once there, the advanced 30th century populace, which has overcome war, famine, and cured the common cold, does what any technologically and morally evolved culture would do… they turn the citizens of Springfield, including The Simpsons, into slaves! 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #102 by Boothby & Delaney Mr. Burns takes the Simpsons along on his annual summer vacation treasure hunt, but his South Seas adventure soon becomes a matter of life and death for everyone concerned! “Uncle Burn$'” lust for gold leads them all to the island of Donrosa and the Gottfredson trench, where the Simpsons begin to realize that there is something Huey, Dewey, and Screwy about this whole undertaking, and that they might be “Barks”ing up the wrong tree! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS CLASSICS #3 Witness Bongo Comics' first classic crossover in one self-contained, rip-roaring, interruption-free, oversized periodical! Originally published in Itchy & Scratchy #3, Simpsons Comics #5, and Bartman #3, “When Bongos Collide!” is the story of how one destructive mouse and one demolishing cat are set free from their cartoon world and how they trigger a nuclear catastrophe that turns every citizen in Springfield into a super- human. Only Bart (as Bartman) and Radioactive Man can save the town from itself and discover who is behind the insidious plot to destroy Springfield. 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIMPSONS COMICS by Boothby & Ortiz Join Bongo Comics as it explores, the facts, the failures, and the foibles of the busiest bureaucratic business in Springfield… the Unemployment Office! Every citizen has a tale to tell. Serving notice this March! #80—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 #81—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 #82—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH BART SIMPSON TPs by Matt Groening & Bill Morrison Bart Simpson: Troublemaker? Juvenile joker? Menace to society?! How about just plain old "kid"? Featuring stories from the first four issues of Bart Simpson, see Bart at his best in school, at the zoo, in space, being cloned, in love, as Bartman, and just doing what America's most famous underachiever is known for - getting in over his head, and finding his way out of trouble with class and flair, sometimes, a little less for wear! NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) BIG BOOK (STAR15971)—SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 BIG BAD BOOK (STAR18818)—SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ************************** BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT THE LASH OF LADY LOVELOCK #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, B&W SRP: $9.95 BOOM PRODUCTIONS FIREBREATHER SKETCHBOOK Previously only available at conventions, this sketchbook features 24 pages of art from artist Andy Kuhn, doing pin-ups of everyone's favorite break-out Image Comics sensation, Firebreather! This cool little collectible has previously only been available from artist Andy Kuhn himself, and has been printed in extremely limited quantities, with only a few hundred made available. Also available Signed by Andy Kuhn and each issue individually numbered. (CAUT: 2) REG ED—24pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SGN ED—24pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 A1 SPECIAL: BRICKTOP—CONVENTION COVER SIGNED EDITION The exclusive convention cover from Preacher cover painter and The Authority: Kev artist, Glenn Fabry, personally signed by the artist himself! Comes with a certificate of authenticity. (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 BOYCHILD PRODUCTIONS MANGA MOVER #1 by Sakura Mizuki, Misako Rocks, & Tomoko Amemiya Showcasing new Japanese manga to a Western audience! Mature Readers-level stories with an intelligent mainstream flavor. This first issue features a new story, seen for the first time anywhere, by Sakura Mizuki, artist of the popular Ringu series. Also Misako Rocks of The Onion newspaper, and Tomoko Amemiya in her English-language debut! MATURE THEMES 68pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 BRIAN BORU PRODUCTIONS GHOSTHUNTERS #2 by Brian Dick and W. McAllister Screenwriter Brian Dick and storyboard artist W. McAllister once again team up to continue the supernatural, science-fiction saga that promises to take readers on a journey to the ultimate final frontier — the Afterlife. In Issue #1 Murdoch Nash discovered a portal to the Other Side. But the price was high — he lost his partner, Eugene. In Issue #2 Murdoch finds himself haunted by Eugene's ghost. Desperate, he turns to a group of Ghosthunters for help. Soon he's drawn into a haunting so fierce, so frightening, and so mindboggling it forces Murdoch to finally admit — ghosts really do exist! 28pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #30 by Jim Balent Sure, Goblin Cats are cute and cuddly. But they have an ugly condition: Their hairballs are haunted! Join Tarot and Boo Cat as they battle all the spookys and ghoulies that spring forth from Tarot's familiar... Pooka the Goblin Cat! As always, this issue ships equally with two different Jim Balent covers! It is also available in a Deluxe Edition, including the new print, "A Boo for You!", featuring a sexy and sweet portrait of Boo Cat, who has just drawn a Valentine just for you! Rendered and signed by creator, Jim Balent, and limited to a printing of 500. MATURE THEMES REG CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 DLX CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCHOOL BITES!: CHERRI CREEPER by Holly G! Holly Golightly (colorist of Tarot, creator of Vampfire, writer/artist on Sabrina, Josie & the Pussycats, & CosmoGirl) gives you a sneak-peek of her upcoming 2004 project, School Bites!, featuring a poster of the sexy, sassy vampire, Cherri Creeper! This full- color poster measures approximately 18"x24" and is also available as a Limited Exclusive Edition signed by Holly! (CAUT: 2) POSTER—Poster, FC SRP: $9.99 SGN POSTER—Poster, FC SRP: $19.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SCHOOL BITES! GN by Holly G! How does a sweet girl learn to become a groovy vampire?! What all good ghouls do... go to vampire school! Join Cherri Creeper in her first adventure at the Shadow Academy. A cross between Harry Potter and Anne Rice, School Bites! is an original graphic novel for lovers of Goth and Manga! This volume ships equally with two different Holly G! covers! (JUN042309) SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 *********************** BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA INC UNTIL THE FULL MOON VOLUME 1 MANGA TP by Sanami Matoh Marlo has a problem. On the night of the full moon, this half-werewolf, half-vampire undergoes a mysterious and terrifying transformation: He turns into a girl! Desperate for a cure, his parents call on Doctor Vincent, a long-time family friend. But Marlo wants to keep his condition secret from Vincent's son, the vampire playboy David. Unfortunately, the secret gets out, and a new problem surfaces: David is interested in Marlo's female form! If a remedy can't be found, their parents believe the next best solution is marriage — a marriage between Marlo and David! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DI GI CHARAT THEATER: DEJIKO'S ADVENTURE VOLUME 2 MANGA TP Dejiko, Puchiko, and Rabi~en~Rose continue their adventure to find the "secret treasure of prosperity." But Puchiko has not been acting herself lately. Could she be in love?! Not only that, Piyoko and the Black Gema Gema Gang arrive to kidnap Dejiko! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATMAN MASTERPIECES TP by Ruth Morrison Sale! Was $19.95! Illustrations originally produced for the popular Batman Master Series trading cards are collected in a handsome, full-color hardcover. 110 full-page color illustrations, plus loads of b&w sketches. Commentary and one artwork apiece by Joe Devito, Vincent Di Fate, Romas, Nick Jainschigg, James Warhola, Ken Kelly, and Horley/Parante Studio. Originally published by Watson Guptill. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 208pg, PC SRP: $11.99 IN THE PRESENCE OF DINOSAURS HC Illustrated by Larry Felder Sale! Was $34.95! Told as a story based on geologic and paleontological fact, this takes you through the lives of a great variety of dinosaurs — explaining their daily habits, how and what they ate, migratory patterns, mating rituals and more. More than 100 color paintings by Felder depicting the flora and fauna of the age. A well-conceived volume that will entertain and educate young and old enthusiasts alike. Published by Time/Life in 2000. HC, 190pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCAVULLO PHOTOGRAPHS: 50 YEARS HC Sale! Was $60.00! Francesco Scavullo is one of the world's top fashion and portrait photographers. This impressive, oversized artbook includes images of supermodels, famed singers and actors. Stunning, provocative photos of Brooke Sheilds, Rene Russo, Claudia Schiffer, Sophia Loren, Susan Sarandon and others, made even more alluring by Scavullo. 225 photos: 100 in color, 125 duotone, including an eight-page foldout on Janis Joplin. Striking, close-up and beautifully detailed. Published by Abrams in 1997. MATURE THEMES HC, 224pgs, PC SRP: $21.99 BURLYMAN ENTERTAINMENT SHAOLIN COWBOY #2 by Geof Darrow with The Wachowski Brothers Even Godot has been waiting for this one! It's an all-you-can-eat fisticuffs buffet as Tiger, Snake, Monkey, Eagle, Mantis and Dragon fists fly when an old enemy returns, and The Shaolin Cowboy finds himself in the hands of the claws of King Crab! Available in Regular and Alternate cover editions. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 CARTOON MILITIA JACK SPADE & TONY TWO FIST #1 by Steve Rolston Jack and Tony are two beer-lovin' guys who spend most of their time drinking, playing pool and getting into the occasional bar brawl. And one of them just happens to be a penguin. Created in 1998, Jack Spade & Tony Two-Fist represents the early comic book work of Eisner Award-winner Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, Mek, One Bad Day). This issue collects four pub-crawling adventures, including the two sold out mini-comics! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 PUNK ROCK HOLOCAUST DVD by Doug Sakman The scene is the 2003 Vans Warped Tour, one of the biggest touring punk festivals in history. But this time around, instead of merely moshing... bands, fans, merchants and crew members are being systematically slaughtered! Starring, and featuring performances from, nearly every band on the tour, as they struggle to keep on the road and figure out who is behind the crimes. Featuring artwork by Chynna Clugston-Major (Blue Monday) and Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts). NTSC format, region-free. MATURE THEMES DVD SRP: $14.99 CASTLE RAIN ENTERTAINMENT JACK THE LANTERN SIGNED SET by Michael Angelos, Tim Vigil, & Scott Lee The critically acclaimed cult mini-series, Jack the Lantern, is now being offered as a specially priced, signed complete set, containing the hard-to-find issues Jack #0-5, featuring the amazingly detailed artwork of Scott Lee (22 Brides) and the “Master of Horror” Tim Vigil (Faust)! As a bonus, the set will include a copy of the Jack #0 S&N Limited Edition, which is limited to only 500 copies. Each issue will be signed by the creator/writer Michael Angelos. (CAUT: 2) Set (x6), B&W SRP: $19.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP CLIVE BARKER'S HELLRAISER VOLUME 1: COLLECTED BEST TP—NEW PRINTING One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comic book anthology, which ran from 1990-1993. Featuring short stories from some of the best in the comics industry, this series shocked and entertained fans across the country. Checker BPG collects for the first time the absolute best from this stellar series into one trade paperback collection. The stories include: “The Harrowing” Part 1 by Clive Barker and Alex Ross, “The Harrowing” Part 2 by Barker and Tristin Shane, “Wordsmith” by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, “Mazes of the Mind” by Mark Nelson, “To My Son” by Frank Lovece and Bill Koeb, “Death Where is Thy Sting” by Malcom Smith and Paul Johnson, “The Lesson” by D.G. Chichester and Mark Evans, “Dead Man’s Hand” by Sholly Fisch and Dan Speigle, “Dead Things Rot” by D.G. Chichester and Mike Mignola, “Dear Diary” by Sholly Fisch and Colleen Doran, “The Threshhold” by Scott Hampton, “The Girl in the Peephole” by Del Stone Jr. and Marc Hempel, and “Losing Herself in the Part” by Murray/Dwayne McDuffie and featuring artwork by the late comics legend, Gray Morrow. SC, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 CINEQUEST.COM TOMB RAIDER #43 & #44—CINEQUEST EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVERS Tower of Souls -A two part complete story that brings Lara Croft to an Irish castle in search of the Dolmen Emerald. These exclusive covers by Tyler Kirkham join together to form one large image. #43—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 #44—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. CLASSIC ILLUS JR #571 HOW FIRE CAME TO THE INDIANS by Various A Native American tale of how the Indians received fire. The animals of the forest aid the Indians in acquiring fire in the dead of winter. Plus: “The Good King,” “There was a Young Person in Pink” by Edward Lear, The Animal World: “The Tarsier”, and a color- me page on the inside back cover. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #141 by Frank Strom & Eduardo Barreto It’s Claypool Jump-In Month, featuring new-reader-friendly adventures! In “Stop the World … I Want to Stay Put!” (by Strom and Barreto), a demon attempts to steal Elvira’s past, featuring a complete history of Elvira and her colorful cast of characters. New readers, this is the place to start reading Elvira! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #70 by Peter David, John Heebink, & Al Milgrom It’s Claypool Jump-In Month, featuring new-reader-friendly adventures! Young witch Kelly goes undercover at the Woodstarke Bank and learns that they know more about the Soulsearchers than she knows herself, in “Entry Level!” by Peter David with art by Heebink and Milgrom. New readers, this is the place to start reading Soulsearchers! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 CODEDECO INC JONAS: TALES OF AN IRONSTAR #3 by Brian Colin Trapped and delirious, Jonas Eightstar struggles for a way to escape and kill the monster that poisoned him. Fading in and out of consciousness, he recalls an epic tale of betrayal and deception. Upon coming to his senses, Jonas finds himself face-to-face with an evil he cannot overpower alone. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 COMIC CAVALCADE LADY DEATH #1 TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION—GOLD FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes The classic bad girl book that defined the genre is now a decade old, and CC celebrates it with a 10th Anniversary Edition! This special edition of the original Lady Death #1 features all the manic energy of Steven Hughes artwork and Brian Pulido’s script for the original launch of the character, with newly re-mastered scans of the artwork. This special gold foil edition is limited to 500 copies. Each shipped bagged-and-boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY #1—PREMIUM GOLD FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Now available in a super-limited gold foil edition! This three issue tale is set in the crummy under-crust of modern day Detroit, Unholy is the story of Penny, a stoner, rebel, teen who is a nonbeliever in God. After a fatal accident, she’s drafted by God to be His assassin, a God she doesn’t even believe in. As a fallen angel, she is caught in a shadow war waged on city streets, in plain clothes, between Heaven and Hell. With her new found allies, a dominatrix, an exmob hit man and an alcoholic priest, she is dumped into the front lines of the war for salvation. But can she even survive her first twenty fours hours as a newborn fallen? This special gold foil edition is limited to 500 copies. These copies will ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. PREMIUM—32pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON #3—STRIKING BEAUTY RUBY RED EDITION Cover by Billy Tucci Billy Tucci provides the stunning exclusive cover for this final issue in the Origin of Shi mini-series! This Ruby Red edition is limited to a mere 250 copies, all shipped bagged and boarded. 32pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 O/A EXPOSURE COMPANION BOOK A must have item for fans of Al Rio and Exposure! This exclusive product features tons of cool unseen artwork, unused covers, interviews, pictures of the luscious models, and behind-the-scenes info on the making of Exposure! This also features an all-new Al Rio cover. This special product is limited to only 2500 copies! SC SRP: $5.95 O/A JADE WARRIORS COMPANION BOOK A must have item for fans of Mike Deodato and Jade Warriors! This exclusive product features tons of cool unseen artwork, unused covers, interviews, pictures of the luscious models, and behind-the-scenes info on the making of Jade Warriors! This also features an all-new Mike Deodato cover. This special product is limited to only 2500 copies! SC SRP: $5.95 COMICSONE.COM LUNAR LEGEND TSUKIHIIME VOLUME 1 TP by Type-Moon & Shyonen Sasaki A life threatening accident leaves young Shiki Tohno with an incredible ability and a deadly impulse. Upon awakening from in his hospital bed, Shiki Tohno begins to see lines on people objects and even himself. Theses lines allow him to cut through an object like a hot knife through butter. With the urge to slice and dice any and everything, and vampires running amuck — Shiki Tohno' life just got whole lot "messier." SC, 200pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 MY SASSY GIRL VOLUME 6 GN by Ho Sik Kim & Dae Hong min Geon-woo further endures his courtship with his Sassy Girl, as she pushes the bounds once again on what is acceptable and was is just plain evil! But with Geon-woo's internet stories gaining popularity and turning him into a sex symbol, will his Sassy Girl find some strict competition among his growing legions of "available" female fans? SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MY SASSY GIRL GNs by Ho Sik Kim & Dae Hong Min Geon-Woo continues his love/hate relationship with his "Sassy Girl"… and remains on the losing end! Whether it's playing racket ball, visiting an amusement park, or joining a Kendo school, she incessantly places him in embarrassing and often violent situations! SC, 6x8, 128pg, FC VOL 2 (NOV032175)—SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 VOL 3 (FEB042206)—SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 ************************ PEIGENZ VOLUME 5 TP by Park Sung-Woo Barely recovered from their previous Op. Jay and the Peigenz Strike Force team encounter a mutant with immense power. Yet an imposter's infiltration poses unseen problems for the group, leading to the possible death of Monk at the hands of "Foxy" — Peigenz's newest sultry adversary. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 PRETTY MANIACS VOLUME 1 TP by Shinsuke Kurihashi The final volume of Maniac Road has come and gone, but author Kurihashi delves deeper into the otaku crazed world of fandom with Pretty Maniacs! Hoping to further the manga/anime craze, Takezou sets up and sister shop in the U.S. Watch as this new zany bunch of cute otaku girls match wits with other fans in this humorous and off beat romp through the world of Japanese fandom. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 INFINITE RYVIUS VOLUME 2 TP by Shinsuke Kurihashi This final volume of the manga based on the exciting Bandai anime follows the further adventures and personal aspirations of the crew of the Ryvius as the story rounds up for a stunning conclusion. Love and hate stand side by side as individuals aboard the ship struggle with their growing predicament of being alone in space. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BLACK LEOPARD GN'S by Wing Shing Ma The Black Sun agent known as Eclipse is more than pleased to put Leopard six feet under for the death of his son. But Martial Sanbu adds his might to lend Leopard a hand. But is it enough to stop this massive powerhouse. Also Ti Jun encounters hard times in Hong Kong. VOL 2 (STAR20375)—SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 VOL 3 (JAN042235)—SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 STORM RIDERS NOVELS by Wing Shing Ma Storm Riders: A Tale of No Name is the anxiously awaited first novel spotlighting Nameless. Here we come to know a very different more brash figure - a change from the humble soft-spoken powerhouse we have grown to love. Learn of young Nameless' upbringing as a youth and how he came to become the venerable character now in the forefront of Storm Riders: Invading Sun! VOL 1 (FEB042209)—MMPB, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOL 2 (MAY042477)—MMPB, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 ****************************** CONSPIRACY PRODUCTIONS CREEP #1 by Ethan Nicolle & Brinton Williams Creep is the story of a city that can't understand its saviors aren't always beautiful. Adam, a freakish-looking bookworm, lets his rage take control, beating a date-rapist in a park on his way home. He was painted as a monster by the press for his horrendous appearance. Working as a team, Freddy (his only friend) becomes Adam’s face to the public, never allowing people to see the freak that was saving them. With a pair of dysfunctional detectives, an over-eager television reporter, a failed cop and every lowlife in the city after them, Adam and Freddy lead a fanatical life pursuing the only sense of justice they know. 28pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 CPM MANGA ARMAGEDDON VOLUME 2 GN by Hyun Se Lee Teenaged He-Sung finds himself the target of alien assassins, and he is forced to learn why they want him dead before the invading space armada overruns the Earth. MATURE THEMES SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DARK ANGEL VOLUME 5 TP—NEW PRINTING by Kia Asamiya Dark must rescue his companion and retrieve his sword from the ruthlessly evil forces known as the Gairana. The mysteries that have plagued Dark’s existence will finally be revealed in this final chapter of the Dark Angel saga! 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MYTHOLOGY OF THE HEAVENS VOLUME 2: PHOENIX RISING GN by Hyun Se Lee Balgidal becomes the King's 16th wife and is loved dearly by the King and the people. But she is cast out of the kingdom by the rest of the harem and is forced to give birth in the wilderness. The horrific events that follow will have a shattering impact on the kingdom, and on all of humanity. SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NAMBUL: WAR STORIES VOLUME 3—CONFLICT GN by Hyun Se Lee The tragedy of Auschwitz repeats itself as Japan sends domestic foreigners to war-camps. Meanwhile, Yusung and Uhmji both lose their jobs and return to the Oh Family residence, but with the fugitive gang leader Hae-Sung now in police custody, the Yakuza are now looking to his family for revenge. MATURE THEMES 256pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 OVER THE RAINBOW GN by Keiko Honda Arou and Keita are two clueless law students who open their own practice. Key is an amnesiac woman they meet at an amusement park. Before they know it, their law office serves all manner of zany characters with way-out problems. But can the good-hearted young lawyers help Key retrieve her lost memories… and does she want them to? MATURE THEMES SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SLAYERS PREMIUM VOLUME 1 GN by Hajime Kanzaka & Tommy Ohtsuka All Lina and Gourry want is to enjoy a delicious seafood dinner at a world-famous seaside restaurant, but when Lina offers to rid the townsfolk of a vicious sea monster, you can bet that her actions will be far more destructive than the actual monster! MATURE THEMES SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SWORD OF SHIBITO VOLUME 1 GN by Hideyuki Kikuchi & Missile Kakurai In the hidden bowels of a strange castle where it’s rumored that demons reside, the Saezuki family performs a forbidden rite when they attempt to bind a living soul into the cold flesh of a sewn-together corpse. From eternal sleep, Shibito returns! MATURE THEMES SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH AQUARIUM VOLUME 1 TP—NEW PRINTING by Tomoko Taniguchi Naoka's life isn't going so well. She was turned down by the prestigious high school that she wanted to attend and she feels like nothing is going right for her. To try and cheer herself up, she starts going to the aquarium where she finds beauty, serenity... and romance. (STAR20202) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 CALL ME PRINCESS TP by Tomoko Taniguchi Mako has dreams of being swept off her feet by a handsome prince. She wants to forget about her high school trials and tribulations... but mostly she just wants someone to love her and call her princess. (STAR19697) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 POPCORN ROMANCE GN by Tomoko Taniguchi A pair of metal head brothers are psyched to make their onstage debut! But disaster strikes when one of them collapses onstage. Following the incident, they travel to their grandfather's farm in the country to recuperate... but the farm is in peril of being turned into a golf course! What are they going to do... and what's to become of the love that they left behind in the city? (STAR19709) (STAR19709) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 WORLD OF NARUE BOOK 1 GN by Tomohiro Marukawa Narue is an adorable schoolgirl with a secret. She's really an alien with powers right out of a sci-fi comic! Join our spunky heroine as she faces androids, alien invasions, and (scariest of all) her very first date! (MAR042408) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************** DAB ENTERPRISES THE ADVENTURES OF DAGNY, THE IMMORTAL TANTRIKA #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.95 DAKUWAKA PRODUCTIONS INC HELIOS #2 by Jason Rand, Gabe Pena, & Various In the wake of Hate’s escape, Neo-Force buries their dead. There is little time for mourning, however, as a desperate call for help summons the NTF to a crisis in South America and Senator Strickland begins his play for control of Neo-Force. With their roster reduced by a full third, how can the NTF hope to save the city of Lima from a ruthless neogenic assault — or even survive? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING Devil’s Due G.I. JOE: RELOADED #11 Writer: CHUCK DIXON Artist: Nelson Blake II of Grafiksismik Cover: Tim Seeley PERFECT FOR NEW READERS - ALL NEW G.I.JOE CONTINUITY! G.I. JOE: RELOADED is a grounded, high action story about a specialized task force made up of members of the U.S. Armed forces, and how they deal with the threat of COBRA. From coast to coast, COBRA has earned followers and radical militant allies. This comic book plays with the frightening possibilities of what COULD happen if an organization like COBRA really existed, and what our government would be willing to do to stop it! THIS ISSUE: A line has been drawn in the sand! Cobra has taken the Joes' field leader, Duke; their taskmaster Beach Head; and the island of Kauii! But now, a rejuvenated GI Joe is fighting back. Given a new recruit and added resources, Hawk and Co. must take back the island within 48 hours--before the United States and its allies launch a nuclear strike against it! FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE #38 Writer: Brandon Jerwa Artist: Emiliano Santalucia Cover: Tim Seeley UNION OF THE SNAKE: Part III—Even as the Joes’ world continues to crumble around them, Destro marshals the forces of Cobra — while the Dreadnoks embark on what seems to be a suicide mission. One which ends with a moment nobody ever thought would happen! Meanwhile, Duke, Snake-Eyes and Scarlett have become fugitives—and the man charged with their capture may be the Joes’ last hope to prevent the absolute ascendance of Cobra! FC, 32pg $2.95 TIM SEELEY G.I. JOE SKETCHBOOK Artist & Cover: Tim Seeley Tim Seeley has already proven himself one of the most promising young talents in the comic book industry. Not only does he illustrate the red-hot GI Joe title each and every month, he's also the creative force behind the cult hit Hack/Slash! Here's your chance to get a behind the scenes glimpse of how one of comics' best and brightest works! Includes pre-production sketches, character studies, and commentary! B&W, 32pg $2.95 PATRICK THE WOLFBOY Writer: Franco Aureliani Artist: Art Baltazar Patrick the Wolf Boy is back and coming your way! Join us for this Classic event as we bring you Patrick the Wolf Boy DDP style! Representing The first of some of Patrick's classic tales such as Patrick the Wolf Boy #1, The Christmas Special, Valentine's Special, Mother's Day Special, Summer Special...and 25 pages of brand new Wolf Boy Comics! Brought to you by Art Baltazar (Gorilla Gorilla-Disney, Grimm Reaper) and Franco Aureliani (Weirdsville, I Dream Of Jeannie)! Join us for the fun! You'd be glad you did. Patrick the Wolf Boy, misunderstood by many, but loved by his parents. This Devil’s Due TPB collects the following: Patrick the Wolf Boy #1, Patrick the Wolf Boy: Christmas Special, Patrick the Wolf Boy: Valentines Special, Patrick the Wolf Boy: Mother's Day special, Summer special and 25 pages of new Patrick stuff! SC, 144pg, B&W $10.95 MISPLACED VOL. I Writer/Artist: Josh Blaylock with Clint Hilinski Meet Alyssa, from Realm 77, a hi-tech utopia where those who question authority aren't treated kindly. Even stranger, the only person who does question it is Alyssa. Ostracized from her peers since childhood, and subjected to numerous medical tests by the mysterious ELDERS, Alyssa grows more and more intolerant of the Realm. When its discovered she's developing incredible powers, Alyssa escapes to Earth to live a normal life in a small college town, but the Elders won't allow it. It's only when she's forced to return to the realm that her powers truly manifest. All she wanted to do was hang out, go to some clubs and be 'normal'... but that's not Alyssa's destiny. This collects the 4 issue story arc by Josh Blaylock, in a 144-page black and white digest format, and includes an all new 8 page story, production art, and more! Don't forget to follow the further adventures of Alyssa in MISPLACED@17, offered for items shipping in December! SC, 112pgs, B&W $10.95 Aftermath AFTERMATH #0 Writers: Marv Wolfman, Chuck Dixon, Ron Marz, and Joe Casey Artists: Stefano Caselli, Clement Sauve, Dub, and Dave Ross Re-Presented by popular demand!! This is it—the impossible-to-come by Preview issue that launched the Aftermath Universe! Packed with interviews, commentaries, and pre- production designs, Aftermath # 0 is a rare glimpse into the creation of a universe! DEFEX and BREAKDOWN are taking a scheduled break this month, but will be back next month! FC, 24pg $9.95 BLADE OF KUMORI #3 Writer: Ron Marz Artist & Cover: DUB Kumori is sent to assassinate a rogue scientist involved in the trafficking of nuclear secrets. But after her failure — or more accurately, her refusal — to fulfill her assignment to kill an American vigilante, two “chaperons” accompany her: Her brother and Hiro, the man who loves her. The problem? Tension is building between her and both men — tension that could shatter their close-knit clan. Meanwhile, the “hero” she spared in New York is not content to leave well enough alone… FC, 32pg $2.95 INFANTRY #2 Writer: Joe Casey Art: Clement Sauve Cover (A): Clement Sauve; Cover (B): Sean Chen Insurance investigator Charlie Alexander has stumbled upon a mystery that could have global implications. While the masked soldier known as Infantry makes himself the number one enemy of NEMESIS, Charlie slowly tears at the shroud of secrecy surrounding the destruction of a aboratory hidden in the south pacific—an investigation that makes him a target of NEMESIS, the C.I.A., and possibly Infantry himself… Written by Joe Casey (Wildcats, Adventures of Superman, Uncanny X-Men) and drawn by star-in- the making Clement Sauve (Wetworks), INFANTRY is a political thriller wrapped in an over-the-top action tale. FC, 32pg $2.95 UDON DARKSTALKERS #3 Written by: Ken Siu-Chong Art by: Alvin Lee, UDON, & Kevin Lau Cover A by $2.95 Cover B by $2.95 Cover C Power Foil Werewolves and Cat-women storm the cast of CAPCOM's incomparably evil DARKSTALKERS series as fan-favorites FELICIA and TALBAIN make their debut! As the world deals with the rise of paranormal activity, life has been much harder on those whose heritage lies somewhere between human and Darkstalker. Felicia, a cat-woman, has found it increasingly difficult to pursue her dreams of an acting career as society becomes less accepting of her kind. Meanwhile, the werewolf Talbain, hunted and hated for most of his life, has received even less tolerance. In this story featuring guest artist KEVIN (Iron Fist, Vampi) LAU and ALVIN (Street Fighter, Agent X) LEE, Felicia and Talbain's lives collide as one seeks to find peace with humanity while the other wishes to shun it. PLUS! A spine-tingling backup story featuring the Prince of Darkness, DEMITRI!FC, 32pg $2.95 CANNON BUSTERS #2 Writer: J.Torres, LeSean Thomas Artist: LeSean Thomas Colors: James Lewis Cover (A) LeSean Thomas —Wraparound Cover (B) Ryan Kinnaird CELEBRATION: Pt.2 “The Necklace”—It’s the second installment of the epic action adventure fantasy series continuing the story after Royal Assistant Droid Samberry is violently separated from her home. Following the attack on her beloved kingdom by the mysterious sorcerer LOCK, she is alone on the outskirts of the Kingdom in the immense, cryptic Hollo-Wood Forest. Worse, Sam finds herself at the mercy of a deadly, towering patrol golem. But this encounter triggers an immensely powerful hidden force within Samberry that she didn't know she had in her. Will it be enough to survive the ordeal? And what lies in wait for her in Hollo-Wood Forest? Who is this quirky character called Casey Turnbuckle? And who is the deadly Dex? Are they friend or foe? Which one will help Samberry get to Gara's Keep to reunite with Prince Toji? All the answers to these questions and more await you in the action packed issue of Cannon Busters #2!" (Created and produced by LeSean Thomas, the acclaimed artist on ARKANIUM and the sell-out smash series TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: ANIMATED with Peter David.) and written by acclaimed comics scribe J.Torres writer of the red hot Teen Titans: Go! , Side Kicks, Copy Book Tales, Alison Dare and Also Featuring a sizzling alternate cover by Manga sensation, RYAN ( X-men: Phoenix) KINAAIRD! FC, 32pg $2.95 Studio ICE MEGACITY 909 # 5 Writer: Jacob Lee, Andrew Dabb Artist: Kano Kang, Zack Suh Cover (A): Kano Kang, Zack Suh -- retail $2.95 -- Standard discount Cover (B): ROPIE (artist of ‘Kingdom Under Fire’ for X-Box) Trapped in a gruesome, otherworldly monastery, Hoek, Taep, Vasrio and Baenshe find themselves at the mercy of the twisted psychic entity Kusanagi and his legion of monstrous soldiers. Meanwhile, Jaeminae and Dr. Jerome journey deep into INZEN’s ruins and make plans to set off the nuclear device…ending this nightmare once and for all. FC, 32pg $2.95 Dynamite Entertainment ARMY OF DARKNESS: SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP (DEAD) #2 Writer: James Kuhoric Artist: Nick Bradshaw Finishes/Colorist: Etienne St-Laurent Cover (A): Nick Bradshaw Cover (B): Ale Garza It’s an “End of the World Sale” at S-Mart! All living creatures must go to make room for the new Deadite models. The Evil Spirit from the woods now inhabits the aisles of S- Mart and Ash finds himself caught between possessed bargain shoppers and demonic store mascots. Join intrepid Houswares clerk Ash and his inept trio of minimum wage co-workers as they try to stop the Deadite infestation, save the girls, and destroy the Necronomicon before Armageddon is unleashed at a bargain price! Features two covers, one by series artist Nick Bradshaw and the other by the incomparable Ale Garza (ships 1 for every 4)! Collect them both! Also Available: Ale Garza available as a special Glow- in-the-Dark Edition at the Net Cost of $10.00! FC, 32pg $2.95 GLOW IN THE DARK—FC, 32pg PI COSMIC GUARD #6 Writer/Artist/Cover: Jim Starlin Colorist: June Chung Young RAY TORRES decides it’s time to really test out his NEW POWERS and himself. The GENOCIDERS’ Z-10 KILBOT has to be dealt with. It’s a DUEL to the DEATH. How can Ray FOUL THIS UP? Plus Ray learns he’s NOT STUCK with the title: THE PROTÉGÉ. What NAME will he chose for himself? What other TROUBLE can he get into? These and other questions will be answered in the SHOWDOWN! FC, 32pg $2.99 RELISTS G.I. JOE VOL 5: THE RETURN OF SERPENTOR TP by Josh Blaylock & Brandon Jerwa, Brandon Badeaux & Tim Seeley Since the day Cobra Commander re-organized his forces, prompting the G.I. Joe team back into action, he's met resistance within his own ranks. All the while, though, a third party was lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike - Serpentor, the ex- Cobra Emperor - genetically-engineered from the world's greatest, most ruthless conquerors, and an enemy to both G.I. Joe and Cobra! He's formed his own army from Cobra forces left behind by the Commander years ago - The Coil! Serpentor returns in this collection of G.I. Joe #16 and #22-25, in an epic battle that spans from the days before G.I. Joe's re-instatement to their biggest melee to date. And in the end, Cobra Commander and Serpentor battle to determine who is the most ruthless leader of Cobra! Cover by Tim Seeley SC, 7x10, 112pg, FCSRP: $12.95 O/A G.I. JOE: RELOADED #2 by John Ney Reiber & Eddy Barrows "Overwatch." The stolen Black Dragon war drone has spearheaded Cobra's shock assault on Philadelphia - the birthplace of American democracy. Now Cobra Commander unleashes a platoon of deadly urban combat specialists, the Street Vipers, to steal the Constitution itself. Outgunned and outnumbered, the G.I. Joe team fights to keep the heart of the nation out of Cobra Commander's ruthless hands - only to face the ultimate betrayal, when a traitor shows the unsuspecting Joes where his true loyalty lies. FC, 32pgSRP: $2.95 O/A G.I. JOE: RELOADED #3 by John Ney Rieber & Javier Saltares Perfect For New Readers-All-New G.I. Joe Continuity! "Holding Action": The Joes weather the assault of the deadly Urban Vipers, thwarting Cobra Commander's plan to steal the original Constitution of the United States - only to be betrayed and branded traitors by a turncoat General. And the heart of the nation is in COBRA's hands... until the Joe's heavy-caliber munitions master, Roadblock, lays his life on the line to recover the priceless document and defend it against COBRA's own master of destruction, Destro! When the thunder of their battle dies among the shadows of the Lincoln Memorial, will the Joes find victory... or the bloody aftermath of a lone soldier's heroic sacrifice? Cover by Adi Granov. FC, 32pgSRP: $2.95 O/A G.I. JOE: RELOADED #4 by John Ney Rieber, Javier Saltares, & Adi Granov G.I. Joe: Reloaded is a grounded, high action story about a specialized task force made up of members of the U.S. Armed forces, and how they deal with the threat of COBRA. From coast to coast, COBRA has earned followers and radical militant allies. This comic book plays with the frightening possibilities of what could happen if an organization like COBRA really existed, and what our government would be willing to do to stop it! FC, 32pgSRP: $2.95 O/A G.I. JOE: POSTER BOOK by Josh Blaylock & Tim Seeley Ten posters for less than the price of one! This poster book features G.I. Joe art that's never been on posters before. Includes an all-new poster image by new Devil's Due superstar artist, Tim Seeley. NOTE: This poster book ships in standard comic book format, but each poster folds out to roughly 14”x21”! FC, 40pg SRP: $4.95 O/A G.I. JOE: #22 2ND PRTG SRP: $2.95 O/A G.I. JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE #3 by Brandon Jerwa & Josh Blaylock, & Stefano Casselli The path has been chosen, and the battle lines drawn. The hammer meets the anvil and a blade is forged. Will this test of mettle prove too much for the Apprentice… or his Master? As the final conflict burns on the horizon, Snake-Eyes and Kamakura take on Firefly and an unexpected enemy, with Storm Shadow caught in the middle! FC, 32pg (3 of 3) SRP: $2.95 O/A G.I. JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE #4 by Brandon Jerwa & Josh Blaylock, & Stefano Casselli No, it's not a misprint - Devil's Due Publishing has extended Master & Apprentice from three to four issues! This special mini-series event tells the tale of Snake-Eyes and Kamakura, set against the backdrop of the “hidden years,” while the G.I. Joe team was disbanded. The story was so big - and the initial response so strong - that we had no choice but to expand the series one more issue. As the mysterious Nowhere Man continues to build his army, one Ninja must face his greatest fear... and another will face his greatest enemy. FC, 32pg (4 of 4) SRP: $2.95 O/A COSMIC GUARD #1 by Jim Starlin With such past creative credits as Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers, Batman, 'Breed, Captain Marvel, OMAC, Cosmic Odyssey, Dreadstar, The Infinity Saga and a list of so many more, creator/writer/artist/visionary Jim Starlin returns with his own brand-new series, The Cosmic Guard! A young orphan is chosen by a mysterious light from space to become the latest in a long line of cosmic guardians; super-powered defenders who are charged with protecting the galaxy. Ray Torres is literally teetering on the edge of suicide - planning to leap from the roof of the orphanage where he lives - when a shooting star changes his life forever by choosing him to join a long line of space superheroes called The Cosmic Guard. Featuring story and art from the legendary Jim Starlin, this brand- new #1 marks the creators return to monthly comics! FC, 32pgSRP: $2.99 O/A COSMIC GUARD #2 by Jim Starlin What has young Ray Torres gotten himself into? Just last night, he was minding his own business, planning to jump off of the roof of the orphanage where he lives... and now he's got the voice of a dead super-hero from a distant planet - a hero called the “Dark Paladin” - in his head! This Dark Paladin says he's charged with the responsibility of preparing Ray to become the next Cosmic Guardian, sworn to protect the galaxy from the Genociders, an evil space-armada whose sole purpose is the destruction of the universe! Ray isn't sure he even believes any of this, but if he hopes to save his fellow orphans from a black market organ-stealing scheme, he may have to start! Cardstock cover by Starlin. FC, 32pgSRP: $2.99 VOLTRON VOL 1 TP by Jolley, Norton, Hilinksi, & Seeley In the future, an insterstellar war rages as the Earth-based Galactic Union faces off against the vast Drule Supremacy. Two superpowers look for each other's weaknesses. So when Earth officer Hawkins discovers a mythical unstoppable war machine might be real, he sends five maverick pilots on a mission to brink back the legend of Voltron. See the five giant, robotic lions join together to re-create the metal warrior! Cover by Steve Kurth. SC, 144pg, FC (CAUT: 4)SRP: $11.95 *************************** DIGITAL NOIXE DELETE #5 by Robert Walker Cynthia now is more intuned with using her powers (Using abilities to defeat Virus) now the drama has just begun. Enter "Raging Fury." This powerful young woman has come to encounter Cynthia and her new found powers, is she friend or foe. More mysteries are revealed about cynthia's destiny. Also, what's up with Aarons and Leroys new found powers? We find out more about the Mysterious team the omen as they encounter a mecabe team of supernatural beings. How is steph in the mix? More innocent victims are being attacked from something over the internet. And last but not least, Devon Eve is lurking behind the scenes. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OMEN NEGATIVE ISSUE by Robert Walker From the pages of Delete, the Omen hit their own issue. We find out how the team began and somewhat of how they recieved their abities. In the Negative issue, we'll concentrate on each teammate's history before the Omen legacy began. Be sure to snag this issue, it's the most original and unique team ever created. Digital Noixe promises you that! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DIGITAL WEBBING BRIDE OF FREAKSHOW by Chris Kirby, Greg Scott, Steve Morris, Steven Perkins, & Enzo Pertile The sequel to the EC-style horror anthology featuring four eerie tales involving: a Masai tribal curse, a boy with a killer case of the flu, WWII zombies, and a disgruntled employee and his revenge against his employer. Cover by Ryan Ottley (Invincible). MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FREAKSHOW by C.G. Kirby, Steve Morris, Ryan Ottley, Enzo Pertile, & Dan Schmidt Zombies, demons, convicts, and murderers all take the stage in Freakshow. It's four strange and horrific tales in the tradition of Creepy and Eerie! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #22 by Sean Dulaney, Ryan Sergeant, Chris Mendoza Dreah, Queen of Thieves, fights an island filled with vicious cannibals and deadly dragons, while trying to steal a gem that holds the natives under its thrall. In "Portrait of a Lady," a paintbrush has magical powers of life. Also, full-color tales featuring Hero Happy Hour, Ted Noodleman, and Atland. 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.50 DORK STORM PRESS CEPHALOPOD CTHULHU T-SHIRT Finally, Cthulhu comes into the digital age, and brings us his T-shirt (with art by Aaron Williams) that plugs his favorite digital file player, the cephaloPod! Proudly tell others that you can carry the Necronomicon, your cult’s favorite chants, and the sounds of the innocent being devoured in your pocket with this fine, 100% cotton forest green T-shirt! XL—SRP: $20.00 XXL—SRP: $22.25 XXXL—SRP: $23.00 CLERICS T-SHIRT Here’s the shirt for Generation X-communicated! You heal these idiots who turn around and manage to get themselves killed or injured over and over… and on your day off, most times! Show everyone that just because you heal them, it doesn’t mean you like them with this white 100% cotton t-shirt, featuring Piffany from the comic book Nodwick, by Aaron Williams! XL—SRP: $20.00 XXL—SRP: $22.25 XXXL—SRP: $23.00 PS238 #10 by Aaron Williams Herschel’s shop class takes an odd turn as its star student, Angela, decides to show off her own home-made creation: A functional space station! Unfortunately, someone holds a grudge against whoever used to reside in the orbital path she chose. Can she and her fellow classmates manage to fend off a threat intended for a fully-fledged super-team? Will they make it back to Earth intact? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY BERLIN #11 by Jason Lutes The newest issue of one of the most popular comic book series in recent years is here! While Kurt Severing is away in Leipzig reporting on the charge of treason brought against his editor, Marthe is introduced to the decadent nightlife of Berlin's leisure class, where the Cocoa Kids have an encounter with the great Josephine Baker. Meanwhile, down on the streets, Pavel the Jewish beggar takes the homeless Silvia Braun under his wing and begins to educate her in the ways of the city's underworld. Magazine format. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (OCT032371) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BERLIN BOOK 1 TP by Jason Lutes Over 10,000 copies sold in first 2 printings, this perennial seller returns in a new third printing! A novel with grit and cinematic sweep, the lives of Weimar Berlin's glamorous and downtrodden denizens cross in the cold city streets and change the city¹s destiny forever. One of the most ambitious books since Maus. "[Berlin] will be the longest, most sophisticated work of historical fiction in comics...this book has the density of the best novels."—Time Magazine MATURE THEMES SC, 212pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 JAR OF FOOLS TP—NEW PRINTING by Jason Lutes Listed as one of the top 13 graphic novels by The New York Times Book Review, Jason Lutes' groundbreaking book returns in a new, completely re-designed edition, with a new introduction by Sherman Alexie. Ernie is an alcoholic stage magician haunted by lost love and his brother's suicide. He's hooked up with his senile mentor in a last ditch effort to sort his life out. Esther is numb with grief, working a dead end job while her heart atrophies. Nathan Lender is a small-time grifter living on his wits and in a car with his twelve-year-old daughter, Claire. These people have run out of escape tricks and when chance brings them together they discover that love can perform miracles. A meditation on love and loss, and magic. (OCT032374) MATURE THEMES SC, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 **************************** STACKS GN by Marc Bell After his breakthrough success with last year's Shrimpy and Paul and Friends, Marc Bell returns with the third book in D+Q's new Petits Livres limited edition, yet affordable, art book series. The Stacks is a reworking of Marc's acclaimed debut into the New York City art world. It features collages, paintings, paper-mache dolls, and curly drawings. Find out why the New York Times said, "... there is more here than just amusing cleverness...the artist is struggling to track the incomprehensible flux of his own psyche." MATURE THEMES 80pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS DARKMINDS: MACROPOLIS VOLUME 1 POCKET TP Written by Chris Sarracini Art by Jo Chen & Christina Chen Here’s your chance to catch the series critics and fans throughout the industry are talking about… Darkminds: Macropolis! A sadistic serial killer is on the loose and it’s up to Agents Nagawa and Nakiko to find him before he kills again. But this killer is as twisted as they come. Before every murder he announces exactly where and when the murder will take place. But even with this information, can the agents still get there in time? The result is a series of cat and mouse chases unlike anything you’ve ever seen! SC, 5x7m 112pg, B&W $7.95 KILLZONE #3 Written by John Ney Rieber Art by Anderson Garcia Can anyone survive the Killzone? With the Helgast onslaught ripping through his friends, Rico is forced to make a weighty decision: retreat with the few men left alive or make a last stand against the unstoppable Helgast Elite! One thing is certain... after seeing the ground drenched red from the blood of his fallen comrades, the Helghast must pay dearly for every inch of ground they take. NOTE: This issue will ship with 2 covers, one CG cover and one Pat Lee cover in equal ratio. 32pgs, FC $2.99 PAT LEE’S TRANSFORMERS/G.I. JOE #4 Written by James McDonough & Adam Patyk Art by Pat Lee AUTOBOT vs. AUTOBOT! It’s a robot riot as the new Cold War over the Transformers really starts to heat up! The G.I. Joes and their Autobot allies try to reconcile their opposing views and unite against COBRA…but can they? They’re not the only ones whose tempers are flaring, as members of COBRA prepare to foil their increasingly deranged leader’s top-secret project…if the mutineers can make it past Firefly and the elite Crimson Guard, that is! 32pgs, FC $2.99 TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS # 1 Story by James McDonough & Adam Patyk Art by Don Figueroa Unleash the beasts! Start the 10th anniversary celebration for Beast Wars early by sinking your teeth into this new mini-series from the creators behind the monthly adventures of Transformers: Generation One! Picking up right where the hit TV series left off, this Transformers tale goes beyond the show to reveal what really happened to the Maximals and Predacons after the Beast Wars… and how that war is far from over! Celebrating the classic, mega-popular toy line and computer-animated cartoon which helped catapult the Transformers franchise back into the spotlight, this super-charged series reveals the destiny of all your favorites: Optimus Primal, Megatron, Rhinox and more! NOTE: This issue will ship with 3 covers by Figueroa, Ng, and Pat Lee in equal ratio. 32pgs, FC $2.99 TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON #31 Written by Simon Furman Art by Alex Milne REVELATIONS! Just who is (or rather, was) Alpha Quintesson, and what are his true plans for Cybertron, Earth… and Unicron? While seeming to serve the chaos-bringer, the multi-faceted alien has been developing a world-shattering agenda of his own, one that bridges worlds and dimensions. Now, at last, Alpha Quintesson begins his ‘endgame,’ and first in his sights is the Mini-Con Over-Run! 32pgs, FC $2.99 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE #13 Written by James McDonough, Adam Patyk Art by Don Figueroa 2005 is here — and the battle for the universe begins! Created by the sinister Unicron, the lone Cyclonus has been dispatched to search the galaxy for the missing Alpha herald, Scourge. But when his mission leads him to a top-secret storage facility on Earth, will Cyclonus find the end of his quest or the business end of several high-caliber EDC-issued blasters? This initial arc — “Detection” — kicks off the biggest, baddest Generation One storyline ever! Get in on the ground floor for a front-row seat to the beginning… of the apocalypse! 32pgs, FC $2.99 TRANSFORMERS: WAR WITHIN VOLUME 3: “THE AGE OF WRATH” #5 Written by Simon Furman Art by Joe Ng HE’S BACK! Optimus Prime, right? Well… maybe. But then again… maybe not! Blaster’s desperate bid to free the enslaved Autobots lies in ruins, his and his entire team’s lives are Megatron’s to take at his will. But in their darkest hour, a hero returns to the fray, a force too powerful to be contained even by death’s dark dominion. Prepare to be shocked senseless all over again! 32pgs, FC $2.99 WARLANDS VOLUME 1 POCKET TP Written by Adrian Tsang Art by Pat Lee A fantasy world of myth and magic set against the backdrop of a society caught in the grip of a global-scale war against the Vampire Hordes of Datara. Obsessed with the conquest of the entire realm, Malagen the Black Kahn of Datara, embarks on an unholy quest to obtain the legendary Darklyte armor, an artifact fabled to be the nexus of all manner of magical energy. Join our heroes in the ashes of their ruined homeland as they struggle against the dark to save their world from total annihilation. Warlands is an ambitious and unparalleled epic that will leave your heart racing and your imagination spellbound. SC, 5x7, 112pg, FC $9.95 WARLANDS: MALAGEN’S CAMPAIGN #1 Written by Ernst Dabel; Story Consultation by Ron Marz Art by Edu Francisco Warlands makes it’s its much-anticipated return, as Dreamwave and Dabel Brothers Productions team up to lead us deep into Warlands’ past…back to The First War of the Races! The cunning Malagen has already brought The West to its knees, and now looks to bring a brutal war to the Eastern Realms of Warlands. Will Malagen become the Khan of the Dataran Nation, or will greed and mistrust destroy the Vampire Council from within? Fan-favorite characters Aalok, Shrogran, Vardemis and more are joined by courageous new heroes and dastardly new villains. This January, go back to the beginning with Warlands: Malagen’s Campaign! NOTE: This issue will ship with 2 covers by Edu Francisco and Billy Dallas Patton in equal ratio. 32pgs, FC $2.99 DRIVE COMICS THE SYMBIOTES #3 by Davis R. Vaughn and George Lippert The Symbiotes #3 continues with the art and story that garnered Five Stars and the Book of the Week award from Herorealm.com. After attacking one of the Human Empire’s elite Raiders, Khalid must put his life in the hands of The Symbiotes, but he is left with many questions: Can they help him escape his home planet, and what why have they taken such an interest in him? For more information and images, please visit us at www.drivecomics.com. 48pgs, FC (3 of 8) SRP: $2.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF MIGHTY MARVEL HEROES & VILLIANS LITHO This litho features every Marvel character illustrated by John Romita Sr. while he was an artist and art-director at Marvel — 40 in all — beginning with his signature character, Mary Jane Watson! Penciled by the master and then painted by Alex Ross, this litho is the biggest and best we’ve ever offered! This new piece of art was commissioned exclusively for Dynamic Forces, and this is the last piece we will be offering by Romita and Ross for some time to come! To meet demand, we are shipping this litho in time for the Holiday gift-giving season! Measuring 39” x 21.5” and printed on high-quality archival paper, this is a piece that will be treasured for years to come! Also available signed by both Alex Ross and John Romita Sr. and limited to only 499 copies! (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—Lithograph, 39x22, FC SRP: $40.00 SIGNED—Lithograph, 36x22, FC SRP: $89.99 DF DAREDEVIL 40TH ANNIVERSARY STATUE MP EDITION Inspired by the rebirth of Daredevil by Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada, and Jimmy Palmiotti (from the Marvel Knights Daredevil series), DF has taken Joe Quesada's 2-D pencils and turned them into a 3-D diorama statue — the ultimate Daredevil collectible! Standing just under 7" tall and measuring 4" wide (and 7" front-to-back), sculptors/designers/painters The Gore Group has truly crafted a magnificent piece, and DF is pleased to offer a special, limited Manufacturer’s Proof (MP) Edition to help commemorate Daredevil's 40th anniversary! (CAUT: 4) Statue SRP: $69.99 DF PUNISHER 30TH ANNIVERSARY DIORAMA STATUE MP EDITION Dynamic Forces, Inc. presents their first ever 3-D rendition of Marvel's Punisher as he leaps from the rooftops guns blazing and evil in his sights! Sculpted by Rick Force and paint-mastered by Dan Lane, this DF Exclusive edition of the Punisher was inspired by the art of Mike Zeck (from the opening page of The Punisher #1 original series) and stands approximately 7" high on a 3" x 4.5" base , while the Punisher himself is leaping 6" out from the base! The Punisher is one of Marvel's fan-favorites, and this diorama statue will be one of the favorites in your collection! Also available as a regular edition signed by DF president, Nick Barrucci! (CAUT: 4) MP EDITION STATUE—Statue SRP: $199.99 SIGNED REGULAR EDITION—Statue SRP: $89.99 DF DR DOOM FULL-SIZE 16-INCH HEAD BUST SIGNED Since his first appearance in Fantastic Four #5, Victor Von Doom — the iron-fisted ruler of Latveria — has fought against every major hero in the Marvel Universe! Now sculptor/painter Mike Hill and designer Alex Ross have captured the dreaded despot in this new addition to the DF Full-Size Head Bust line! Following hot on the heals of the amazingly popular full-sized Spider-Man, Captain America, Green Goblin (sold-out!), Hulk (sold-out!), and The Thing busts, Doom is now available to add to your collection! Standing close to 16" tall and almost 12" wide, the Dr. Doom Full-Size Head Bust captures every detail of this classic Marvel Villain... the cold mask covering his scarred face, the folds of his cape and hood, and his steely-cold and calculating eyes! This high- end collector's item will be yours to treasure for years to come! Signed by DF president, Nick Barrucci! Some orders may be filled with either Artist Proof of House Copy editions at random. (CAUT: 4) Bust SRP: $350.00 DF WOLVERINE VS SABRETOOTH DIORAMA: SABRETOOTH STATUE SIGNED Sabretooth prepares to collide with his mortal enemy on this brand new Diorama Staute from Dynamic Forces! Sabretooth, as sculpted, designed and paint-mastered by the talents of the Gore Group, stands 4.5" tall, on a scenic base that measures 9" wide, 6.5" from front-to-back, and 5.5" in total height. On his own, Sabretooth stands amid a bloody, snow-covered field, himself damaged by a savage attack and his healing factor in overdrive. Sabretooth is one-half of DF's first-ever two-piece Battle Diorama, and when combined seamlessly with Wolverine, the total piece measures over 1 foot in length! Signed by DF president, Nick Barrucci! (CAUT: 4) Statue SRP: $109.99 DF TEEN TITANS #20—SIGNED Teen Titans has been a top-selling DC title since it’s re-launch almost two years ago, thanks to the totally awesome writing of Geoff Johns! Identity Crisis was the #1 selling mini-series of this last year, and now Teen Titans #20 brings you an Identity Crisis tie-in, and to top it off, DF brings you signed copies by the incomparable Geoff Johns! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF SUPERMAN: STRENGTH #1—SIGNED A new Superman series from creator Scott McCloud and featuring an incredible cover image from master painter Alex Ross! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF JLA/AVENGERS COLLECTED EDITION HC—TEAM-SIGNED The entire team of creators — Kurt Busiek, George Perez, and Tom Smith — signs this beautiful, 2-volume slipcased collection of the landmark crossover event of the decade! Volume 1 presents the 224-page four-issue mini-series, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz, and a key to every character featured on the cover. The 80-page Volume 2 contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the aborted 1980s crossover, the new mini-series proposal and plot development, a George Perez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, and annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters and more. Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! Limited to 49 copies, allocations may occur. (CAUT: 4) HC Set (x2), 9x12, FC SRP: $149.99 DFE TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS #1—FOIL COVER EDITION It's an all-new Transformers #1, featuring the popular Beast Wars era characters, made even better with a DF Exclusive foil cover edition! Each copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 DF GRIMJACK: KILLER INSTINCT #1—SIGNED Signed by writer John Ostrander and artist Tim Truman! Grimjack returns thanks to IDW and original series creators John Ostrander and Tim Truman (Scout, Jonah Hex) ! DF is pleased to offer a signed edition for this historic new first issue from these legendary creators! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 DFE WARLANDS VOLUME 4 #1—PAT LEE FOIL COVER EDITION Warlands returns and DF has the exclusive foil cover edition of the first issue, featuring the incredible art of Pat Lee! Also available signed by Warlands creator, Pat Lee! Each copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! FOIL CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF X-MEN: PHOENIX—END SONG #1—SIGNED Signed by artist Greg Land! Artist Greg Land provides the stunning imagery for this brand-new Marvel #1 (and signs this edition exclusively for Dynamic Forces!)! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! Also available: a CGC-Graded Edition of 9.6 or better! (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 CGC GRADED—32pgs, FC PI DF POWERS VOLUME 2 #1—RE-MARKED EDITION Signed and Re-Marked by co-creator/artist Michael Avon Oeming! Featuring an original sketch of Walker from Powers, drawn by co-creator and artist (and writer of Thor), Michael Avon Oeming at an unbelievably low price! Each signed and re-marked copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF INCREDIBLE HULK #77—SIGNED Signed by writer Peter David! Peter David makes his triumphant return to his signature book — The Incredible Hulk! It’s been six years since Peter David has told Bruce Banner’s bold tales, but now fans can rejoice, as Mr. David returns to the book he was made to write! Here it is, the first historic issue! And for those of you who can’t travel to the conventions across the country and wait in line for Peter’s star-studded signature, DF is offering you a dynamic alternative, to get your copy personally signed by Peter David himself! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #62—HANNA-SIGNED Signed by artist Scott Hanna! This is it, the big one! The event we have waited months to happen in the Mighty Marvel Ultimate Universe... The Death of Gwen Stacy! Marvel said that the Carnage storyline was going to be huge, but no one imagined that it would result in the death of one of Marvel’s most beloved characters (again)! Yet it did. And this baby sold-out in most stores almost immediately. But fear not Merry Marvel readers, DF has a few of these first print books around, and they are available to you, signed by artist Scott Hanna! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 DF X-23 #1—SIGNED Signed by artist Billy Tan! First appearing on the X-Men: Evolution animated series, the mysterious X-23 has grown to be one of the most popular Marvel characters, with her first comic appearances commanding top back issue dollar! Now, she gets her own series, and we have the exclusive signed edition! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF GAMBIT #1—SIGNED Signed by cover artist Greg Land! Artist Greg Land (Sojourn) covers the brand-new Gambit #1 and signs this edition exclusively for Dynamic Forces! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF SPIDER-MAN/HUMAN TORCH #1—SIGNED Writer Dan Slott signs this first issue of the titanic team-up of Spidey and the Human Torch! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #6—SIGNED The hit Ultimate Marvel series continues with this sixth exciting issue, signed by writer Brian Michael Bendis (Powers)! (CAUT: 2) RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #3 (MAR042534) FC, 32pg SRP: $19.99 DF JUBILEE #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Robert Kirkman! The first ever Jubilee series debuts featuring covers from Casey Jones and written by Robert Kirkman, and featuring interiors by Derec Donovan! Kirkman is a red-hot writer these days, whose debut issue of Captain America is a must-read, as are his regular ongoing Image Comics series, The Walking Dead and Invincible! We've managed to convince this true rising star to sign a limited number of these for our fans, and are offering them at a special price for a limited time only! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF MYSTIQUE 8-INCH STATUESQUE BUST—SIGNED Marvel’s most diverse mutant is finally busted! Sculptor Paolo Rivera has captured the essence of Mystique, the leader of the Brother Hood of Evil Mutants, in this “statue- esque” pose, as a beautiful DF Bust! If you saw X-2: X-Men United, you could see just how deadly Mystique can be, and this 8” tall, limited edition bust captures that very essence, and will be the centerpiece of your X-Men Villains collection! Some orders may be filled with either Artist Proof or House Copy editions, all signed by DF President, Nick Barrucci. (CAUT: 2) Bust $89.99 DF BLACK QUEEN 8-INCH BUST-SIGNED One of the X-Men’s deadliest and most beautiful foes is finally captured and produced as a beautiful bust! Designed, sculpted, and paint-mastered by Pablo Viggiano, this bust features bustier “Black Queen” apparel, a whip wrapped around from her hand to her body, and Knight Chess pieces added to the base. Measuring 8 ½” high x 6 ½” wide x 4” long, The Black Queen is one collectible that fans will not want to miss. Limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide. Orders may be filled with either Artist Proof or House Copy editions, all signed by DF President, Nick Barrucci. (CAUT: 2) Bust $89.99 DF GREEN LANTERN #176—SIGNED Signed by writer Ron Marz! Kyle Rayner's creator Ron Marz, and artist Luke Ross (American Century, Scion), take over as the new creative team for a story arc that will set the stage for the future of Green Lantern! After more than a year in space, Kyle finally returns to Earth. But he soon learns that sometimes you can't go home again when he discovers that life has gone on without him in Part 1 of the 6-part story arc, "Homecoming!" Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #2 (FEB042362) 32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 DF TEEN TITANS #1—NICK CARDY RE-MARKED B&W COVER EDITION Signed and Re-Marked by classic Teen Titans artist, Nick Cardy! Each copy comes with an original hand-drawn sketch by Silver Age great, Nick Cardy, plus a certificate of authenticity and a DF Holo-Foil sticker seal! (CAUT: 2) RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #4 (APR042607) 32pgs, FC SRP: $69.99 DF SUPERMAN #204—TEAM-SIGNED Signed by the entire Superman creative team, writer Brian Azzarello, superstar artist Jim Lee, and CBG’s #1 "Inker of the Year," Scott Williams! It's the most anticipated event of the year as fan-favorites Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams take on the Man of Steel! People all over the world are mysteriously disappearing and it could be tied to a danger that will test Superman like never before. Plus the introduction of Father Leone, a figure who will play an important role in coming months. Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #2 (FEB042346) 32pgs, FC SRP: $69.99 SUPERMAN #213—SIGNED Signed by superstar artist, Jim Lee! The end is almost near! Superman #213 by writer Brian Azzarrello and artist Jim Lee, continues the exciting story as the super-duo near the end of their run! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF BATMAN #619—LEE-SIGNED SECOND PRINTING The ultra-hot second printing to issue Batman #619 is available signed by super-star artist Jim Lee! Each signed copy is numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 *************************** STARS OF THE MONTH DF THE DEFINITIVE DREADSTAR HC by Jim Starlin DF responds to consumer demands and brings Jim Starlin's classic Dreadstar back as an unsigned Hardcover edition! Over 20 years in the making, and close to 400 pages of story, art and more! This beautiful Hardcover Edition is available exclusively through the comic and specialty market! The first and complete arc - made up of the first 12 issues of Starlin's epic saga - are is collected in one volume, reproduced digitally from the original film, with a new dust-jacket illustration by Starlin created exclusively for this edition! (JUL042869) HC, 7x10, 400pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 DF DREADSTAR VOLUME 2 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION TP A Previews Exclusive! Jim Starlin's classic Dreadstar is now available in a second trade paperback edition, collecting issues #7-12 of the original series! Over 20 years in the making and close to 200 pages of story, art and more! Dreadstar features the adventures of Vanth Dreadstar; Dreadstar, the last survivor of the destroyed Milky Way galaxy, found himself transported to the Empirical Galaxy, where he was recruited by the sorcerer Syzygy Darklock to help bring an end to a two-hundred-year-old war between the corrupt Monarchy and the fanatical Instrumentality. The pages in this new edition have been produced by digitally scanning from the original film, and Starlin has created new cover art exclusively for this edition! Also featuring the original covers and character art and an introduction by Al Milgrom! This version features a Previews Exclusive cover, available only to the comics specialty market! (JUN042463) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF IRON MAN FULL-SIZE 15-INCH HEAD BUST The Iron Man Full Size Head Bust has been cast in resin and vacuplated for this special release! Looking exactly as if it stepped off the comic book page, designers and sculptors Alex Ross and Edward Endres have crafted a 15" tall and almost 12" wide masterpiece, which has been cast in resin and vacu-plated specially in time to celebrate Iron Man's 40th Anniversary. (CAUT: 4) Bust SRP: $495.00 ************************** EDICIONES LA CUPULA S A FRENCH KISS #12 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $9.95 EIDOLON ENTERTAINMENT UNDERLORDS #1 by Robinson, Beckley, & Rashid Long ago, a race of demigods was murdered by their creator. The one survivor, Trendal, resurrected Eidolons from their souls and set them free in the galaxy to choose human host. The resulting unions created a legion of power beings called Underlords and they are fearfully and wonderfully made. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 EIGHTH DAY ENTERTAINMENT AWAKENINGS #4 by Eric Hobbs & Gabe Pena With police hot on his trail, Spencer is forced underground and on the run in an effort to clear his name. He goes looking for the one man he knows will have the answers he’s looking for — serial killer, Ray O’Connell. But will he get the answers he’s looking for? What will happen when he has to start looking for answers within himself? Things heat up in the critically acclaimed series as it draws to it’s horrifying conclusion. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (4 of 6) SRP: $2.99 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH AMY RACECAR VOLUME 1 TP by David Lapham This action-packed, laugh-riot, fun-filled collection features both of the Amy Racecar Color Specials along with her appearances in Stray Bullets #6, 10, and 18. Get the whole story of the girl-who-ain't-right-in-the-head, and find out just how many times she can blow up the planet in this way-cool, bookshelf-worthy volume! (STAR17341) SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 MURDER ME DEAD TP—NEW PRINTING by David Lapham All nine issues of David Lapham's harrowing graphic novel, Murder Me Dead, collected in a super-cool trade paperback edition! The Eisner Award-winning creator of the hugely successful independent series, Stray Bullets, has pulled out all the stops to show you the mean and twisted world in which we live. The master of the rip-your-guts-out crime drama brings you his first novel-length tale - a twisted noir of self-destruction, lost dreams, and mean old women. (STAR15081) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************** ETERNAL ENTERTAINMENT LLC CLASSIC LADY DEATH: DEAD RISING SIGNED PRINT by Juan Jose Ryp Eternal Entertainment is proud to present the first in a series of high-quality full color digital prints. This first offering features the “classic” cover of the Lady Death: Dead Rising preview book. The virgin art is printed without type or logos making it suitable for framing. Each 11"x17" print is individually hand signed by creator Brian Pulido and comes packaged in a clear, protective plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 10: HORROR CLASSICS Features stories by Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Saki, W.W. Jacobs, Jack London, Ambrose Bierce and more! This is the first multi-author anthology in the Graphic Classics series with many horrifying stories in this collection! (JUL042899) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w SRP: $9.95 ************************ GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 11: O. HENRY by Various Graphic Classics: O. Henry is a great collection of stories from the master of the surprise ending. This eleventh volume in the Graphic Classics series features "The Ransom of Red Chief," the precursor to "Home Alone," illustrated by Johnny Ryan. Plus, "The Cabollero's Way," the original tale of The Cisco Kid, by Mark A. Nelson, and O. Henry's Christmas classic "The Gift of the Magi" by Lisa K. Weber. With seven more stories, including a new O. Henry "sequel" by Mort Castle, and art by Rick Geary, Gerry Alanguilan, Shary Flenniken, and more. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH BLAB VOLUME 11 by Various Monte Beauchamp's annual darling of the graphic design and illustration world is loved by the critics and those who are appreciative of fine design for its most spectacular collection of cutting-edge comics, illustration, and graphic design. An objet d'art that has become a standard-bearer in the world of professional graphic arts. Volume 11 has the eye-popping covers by Mark Ryden and features Richard Sala, Gary Baseman, Lloyd Dangle, and Peter Kuper. (STAR12306) MATURE THEMES SC, 112pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 ********************* BLACK HOLE #12 by Charles Burns The long awaited concluding issue of Charles Burns' decade-long masterpiece of eerie angst. Still on the run, Keith remains optimistic about life with Eliza (the girl with the tail) despite the challenges of maintaining his own reality; while Chris longs for home but finds herself travelling towards the dark emptiness that follows each of these plague- ridden teens. Burns' pen and masterful storytelling ability elicits the paranoia that envelopes the lives of these teens living in mid-70s Seattle. This final issue will leave you feeling completely blown away and queasy at the same time. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W (12 of 12) SRP: $4.95 BLACK HOLE #1-#12 SLIPCASE SET by Charles Burns Get all 12 issues of Black Hole (including the sold-out first, and only printing of Black Hole #4), in a lovely slipcase designed by Charles Burns, for less than the total cost of all 12 issues! MATURE THEMES Set SRP: $49.99 BLACK HOLE SLIPCASE by Charles Burns The slipcase is also available separately for collectors who've been patiently collecting the individual issues for the past decade. Slipcase SRP: $4.95 COMICS JOURNAL #265 The latest issue of the recently revamped magazine turns its attention to the legendary William Steig, creator of Shrek! Since 1930, Steig produced over 1,600 cartoons and 117 covers for The New Yorker. The tribute to Steig opens with a critical essay by Donald Phelps, and includes an historical essay as well as short tributes from his peers and fellow cartoonists and a gallery of Steig's most significant work. This issue also features an interview with the cartoonist Eric Shanower, creator of the Image series Age of Bronze, conducted by Managing Editor Dirk Deppey. The comic strip reprint this issue is Garret Price's rarely seen, critically lauded White Boy - 35 Sunday pages printed in full color! A profile of cult-favorite British cartoonist Chris Reynolds, written by famed graphic novelist Seth! Add in acerbic industry commentary and the celebrated news and critical coverage that has won the magazine countless awards. SC, 192pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH COMICS JOURNAL LIBRARY VOLUME 1: JACK KIRBY TP edited by Milo George The Comics Journal Library Volume 1, the first of a series of collections of interviews and essays from the medium's premier magazine of critical commentary for the past 25 years, Fantagraphics Books presents a comprehensive look at the man and the creator through a series of exclusive in-depth interviews and critical essays. In his own words, Kirby describes the circumstances of the creative process, his many contributions to the comics medium, and candidly discusses his personal and professional triumphs and disappointments, including his landmark battle with Marvel Comics in the 1980s over the intellectual properties and original art created work-for-hire for the publishing giant over a 25-year period. Exclusively available in this landmark volume on one of comics' seminal influences is the first publication of all of Kirby's illustrated letters when he was overseas during World War II. These powerfully moving field drawings and letters to his wife Roz, written and drawn while the artist served as a solider in the European Theater of Operations, provide a never-before seen portrait of the artist as a young man in a foxhole. SC, 12x12, 120pg, PC SRP: $18.95 ****************** EIGHTBALL: LIKE A VELVET GLOVE CAST IN IRON TP NEW PRINTING by Daniel Clowes Never thought you'd see this again, did you? Daniel Clowes masterpiece of surrealistic and cinematic low-life drama is back for the first time in years. As Clay Loudermilk attempts to unravel the mysteries behind a snuff film, he finds himself involved with an increasingly bizarre cast of characters, including a pair of sadistic cops who carve a strange symbol into the heel of Clay's foot; a horny over-the-hill suburban woman whose sexual encounter with a mysterious water creature produced a grotesquely misshapen, but no less horny, mutant daughter; and a dog with no orifices whatsoever (it has to be fed by injection). MATURE THEMES 120pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 EPILEPTIC GN by David B. The most acclaimed European graphic novel of the 1990s, Epileptic is author David B.'s story of his brother's battle with epilepsy, but it turns into a penetrating and sometimes lacerating self-examination on the author's part, as he delves into his own complex emotions and his family's troubled history, as well as his own youthful fantasy life. Particularly pointed is his description of the family's journey from one attempted cure to another, the book is drawn in David B.'s spare but detailed, straightforward but elegant style. One of the most extraordinarily well-received graphic novels in France and the winner of the French national cartooning award "Alph'Art." SC, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH KRAZY & IGNATZ 1925-26: A HAPPY LEND FUR AWAY TP by George Herriman; designed by Chris Ware This volume reprints Herriman's Sunday strips from 1925 and 1926. Each volume reprints two full-year's worth of Sunday strips, or 104 full-page, black-and-white Sunday strips. Krazy Kat is a love story focusing on the relationship of its three main characters. Krazy Kat adored Ignatz Mouse. Ignatz Mouse hated Krazy Kat. Offisa Pup loved Krazy and sought to protect "her," mostly by throwing Ignatz in jail. Each of the characters was ignorant of the other's true motivations. This simple structure allowed Herriman to build entire worlds of meaning into the actions, building thematic depth. Designed by Chris Ware, this beautiful volume picks up where the Eclipse series left off and includes material never collected before. (STAR15695) SC, 8x11, 120pg, b&w, SC, 8x11, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE-1935 by Harold Gray Leapin' lizards! It's a warehouse! Ignore the awful film and saccharine musical, Harold Gray's Depression-era strip was a tough Dickensian melodrama with a sharp political viewpoint, a bizarre cast of villains, and a rock-solid sense of storytelling. Each volume reprints a full year's worth of strips from the early 1930s. 1933—SC, 11x8, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 1934—SC, 11x8, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 1935—SC, 11x8, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 ************************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A LOVE & ROCKETS HC'S by Los Bros Hernandez Great stories from Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez, aka Los Bros Hernandez! MATURE THEMES VOL. 2—HC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 VOL. 3—HC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 VOL. 6—HC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 VOL. 8—HC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 VOL. 9—HC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 VOL. 13: CHESTER SQUARE—HC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 VOL. 14: LUBA CONQUERS THE WORLD—HC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 VOL. 15: HERNANDEZ SATYRICON—HC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 ************************* LUBA #10 by Gilbert Hernandez The hammer-wielding Luba and her friends take one last timeout for another intriguing issue of familial adventure. This time everyone says goodbye to cousin Ofelia as Sergio and Gato team up to end the Fortunato curse once and for all. Also, Pipo's mysterious attacker is found out! It's an epic of farewells and broken hearts in the final issue of Luba comics. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 UNDERBELLY HC by Dave Cooper A collection of luscious oil paintings in tribute to pillowy female forms. Subtitled "Additional Observations on the Beauty/Ugliness of Mostly Pillowy Girls," Underbelly is a hardcover art book featuring over 50 of Cooper's luminescent oil paintings and lush drawings, each focusing on the female form. Underbelly is the follow-up to Cooper's acclaimed first book of paintings, Overbite. Since then, Cooper has been producing new work at a fevered pitch for gallery shows and patrons alike. Although much of the work in Underbelly appears to have slithered out of a similar same place as Overbite, this latest batch has a decidedly darker and more urban flavor. HC, 10x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 EROS COMIX OFFERED AGAIN O/A EROS GN 33: COLEY RUNNING WILD BOOK 2: CAGED HEAT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 O/A EROS GN 41: COLEY RUNNING WILD BOOK 4: DESTINY COAST SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 GIRL + GIRL #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HARD THROB COLLECTION TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 HEAD #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY: ALL ACCESS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY VOLUME 1 TP NEW PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR15841) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg, b&w SRP: $9.95 LUNA GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR18401) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 *********************** MANGA CALIENTE #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 PLEASURE BOUND #6-9 PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack SRP: $10.00 SIN CITY ANGELS #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 STICKY #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, PC SRP: $4.95 SUPERFIST AYUMI #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 TREASURE CHESTS #7-8 PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack SRP: $5.00 FORCEWERKS PRODUCTIONS DR. CHAOS PRESENTS AMERICAN IDYLL SUPER MEGA POP STAR by Kirk Kushin & Miguel Genlot Bringing together pop music and reality TV means more than just big ratings for the ChaosCom Television Network — especially if Helga Chaos is involved! Has everyone's favorite megalomaniac finally found the key to world domination in the form of a pint- sized pop princess? Musical mall mayhem, rampaging rap stars and exploding disco balls can only mean one thing — this is a job for B.A.B.E. Force! This special one-shot is a follow up to Free Comic Book Day's Dr.Chaos' Comic Cornucopia and is the perfect opportunity to sample the series that's been called, "the best action sit-com in comics!" 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 10 TP Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald in "Cosmic Confrontation," in which the Ducks' new TV antenna picks up alien broadcasts that reveal Earth is about to be invaded; Mickey in "The M Files," which embroils our hero in an X-Files type adventure; and Uncle Scrooge in "Precious Metal Madness," in which the world's riches duck discovers he's allergic to gold and silver! Cover art William Van Horn. SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 7 TP by Various Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald Duck and Cousin Fethry in "Sasabunsam," the fourth "TNT" story, which follows our heroes as they track down supernatural miscreants. Also in this issue: Mickey in "Pirates of the Vacuum," and Uncle Scrooge in "Stones of the Kahuna." (MAY042712) SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC SRP: $7.95 ****************** DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #324 Carl Barks’ legendary ten-page story, “The Duck in the Iron Pants,” which pits Donald against his ever-resourceful nephews, leads this issue. A modern Mickey story by Don Markstein and Cesar Ferioli, “Foes in Fellowship,” and a modern Donald story, “The Swell of Success,” complete the issue. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #273 “Why Spy?,” a two-part Mickey Mouse adventure (complete in this issue) by the popular team of Stefan Petrucha and Noel Van Horn is the featured story. William Van Horn’s classic DuckTales story, “The Billion Bean Stampede,” with Launchpad McQuack, Uncle Scrooge, and the nephews, completes the issue. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #338 Carl Barks’ early Uncle Scrooge tale, “The Horseradish Story,” is featured this issue, and is backed up by “The Secret of Success,” a long story featuring Scrooge and Brigitta MacBridge, written and drawn by veteran Italian creator and fan favorite Romano Scarpa. A Daniel Branca Valentine cover wraps the book. 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 WALT DISNEYS COMICS & STORIES #653 “Duck of the Deep,” a brand new story created especially for Gemstone by Patrick and Shelly Block, leads this issue, which is wrapped by a new cover by Block. A new Mickey story, a vintage DuckTales story, and classic Western stories featuring Li’l Bad Wolf and Chip ‘n’ Dale round out the book. 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is the most complete record of comic books from the 1800s to the present. This 34th edition includes a newly updated market report, key sales, in-depth historical information, tips on grading and collecting, a special Victorian Age section featuring the birth of American comic storytelling, a special Platinum Age section detailing the origin of the modern comic book, a Promotional Comics section spotlighting giveaways, and more. Also features well-researched pricing, a look at the 70th anniversary of Donald Duck, a profile of the Golden Age creator Joe Simon, and an insider's guide to comic -themed charities and service organizations. Find out what collectors all over the world already know: The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is your key to the wonderful world of comics! Featuring a choice of covers: Shazam by Golden Age legend Joe Simon, and Donald Duck's 70th Anniversary by European Disney artist Daan Jippes. DONALD DUCK HC (DEC032453)—HC SRP: $32.00 DONALD DUCK SC (DEC032454)—SC SRP: $25.00 SHAZAM SC (DEC032456)—SC SRP: $25.00 THE BIG BIG OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 It's the official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #34 in a special, limited edition, extra-large version, featuring the "stay-flat" spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. It sports a re-creation of Jack Kirby's powerful cover to Incredible Hulk #1, by artist John K. Snyder III. (JAN042460) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $37.00 HAKE’S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 5TH ED 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 SRP: $35.00 ************************* OVERSTREET'S COMIC PRICE REVIEW #17 It’s another Double Flashback issue: John Ostrander and Tim Truman have teamed-up again to return Grimjack to the printed page at IDW Publishing with new stories and trade paperbacks collecting the original series. Magnus Robot Fighter and the rest of the early Valiant heroes have been rediscovered by the fans, and high-grade, pre-Unity prices have gone through the roof. Now find out why it’s happening! All this in addition to our usual departments including Ten To Watch, Market Reports, and Overstreet pricing in the high- grade 9.4-10.0 categories. CVR. A: GRIMJACK—7x10, 60pgs, B&W SRP: $6.25 CVR. B: MAGNUS—7x10, 60pgs, B&W SRP: $6.25 GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE’S WORLD #17 by Paige Braddock As usual, while Jane is away, things go astray. Dixie has bought out all the Martha Stewart closeout items at K-Mart and has taken over the house. Immediate evidence of this overthrow being a large floral print sofa where Jane’s denim covered futon used to be! While Jane is fretting about how to regain control on the home front from uber femme, Dixie, Chelle is reliving her past. Making contact with Jill in the desert is bringing back a flood of memories from her previous life… not all of them good. This issue sports a double cover in honor of the two stories that unfold in this issue. 56pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS GI JOE #22 GRAHAM CRACKERS TURNER SKETCH COVER This is the exclusive sketch variant to G.I. Joe #22 that features an awesome Serpentor cover by Michael Turner. Limited to only 1,000 copies! Sketch covers are hot, and the only thing hotter is a sketch cover by a hot artist like Michael Turner! (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 GI JOE TRANSFORMERS #1 GRAHAM CRACKERS CAMPBELL SKETCH COVER This ultra rare sketch cover by J. Scott Cambell is limited to only 1,000 copies and is sure to sell out fast. This was a former online exclusive that we have purchased all remaining copies and are offering them at this great price! (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 GI JOE TRANSFORMERS #1 GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE SET Incredible! Not only will you get the Graham Crackers Exclusive cover, but you will also receive the gold foil variant as well! Never before offered as a set, this is the perfect gift for the G.I. Joe or Transformers fan! (CAUT: 4) Set, FC SRP: $14.99 GI JOE TRANSFORMERS #2 GRAHAM CRACKERS MILLER SKETCH COVER This ultra rare sketch cover is also limited to only 1,000 copies and features a great Miller cover! (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 GI JOE TRANSFORMERS II #1 GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER An exclusive cover to this brand new mini-series from the guys at Devils Due! This editions cover spoofs a classic Starsky & Hutch image with the Joe's and Transformers. Limited to only 1,500 copies made. (CAUT: 4) REG. CVR.—32pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 GOLD FOIL CVR.—32pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 HEADLESS SHAKESPEARE PRESS STALAGMITE #2 by Various The long-awaited return of the Stalagmite anthology focuses on depictions of Masculinities. With a bevy of talented individuals contributing, the stories are as diverse as their lives and viewpoints: America's love of baseball, coming to terms with a mixed heritage, young military love gone awry, a desire to fly, loving those emo boys and more. Also featuring interviews with Seth (Palookaville) and artist Mark Newport. MATURE THEMES 72pgs, PC SRP: $7.00 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE AZPIRI DEMONWINDS HC Step into the depravity and seductive pleasures of an Arabian harem. Follow the story of a simple, brave, and generous girl whose deeds become legend. (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HEAVY METAL SPRING 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 THEMES Magazine SRP: $5.99 LUIS ROYO POSTER Featuring images from Luis Royo. Choose from three designs. All are in full color. (CAUT: 4) #2—Poster, 19x27, FC SRP: $12.99 #4—Poster, 19x27, FC SRP: $12.99 #6—Poster, 19x27, FC (CAUT: 3) SRP: $12.99 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC FLARE #4 by Wilson Hill, Gordon Pucell, Terry Pallot, & Various It's a blast from the past, as we learn the secret of Flare's first mission, and her deadly encounter with the monstrous gargoyle. Also, while the winsome Whipperette keeps herself busy tearing up Flare's house, the naughty Black Enchantress stops in for a surprise visit. As for Flare's electric little sister Sparkplug, she sets out to do a favor for her good friend, Icicle, only to find her secret identity threatened by the League of Champions' arch-nemesis, ace reporter Jimmy Dooley. All this, plus a special bonus tale of when Flare and Sparkplug were little girls growing up in Brazil. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HK COMICS LTD STAR OF THE MONTH CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 8 GN by Wang Du Lu & Andy Seto No one realized that one could learn kung-fu skills from two volumes of “Book of Sacred Forms” independently of each other. Surprisingly, Long Gao practices his skills only by following the first volume, and yet his sword skills are astonishing and swift. Long Gao's skills seem to be as good as Li Mu Bai's. But who really has the better skills? Who will be defeated? Why can the menu of Wudan be practiced in different ways? This volume will reveal the long-awaited outcome! Other features include: a free 4” letter opener in the shape of Cheung's Golden Spear for every purchase of the 1st edition of volume 8! (JUN042603) SC, FC SRP: $13.95 *********************** HOARSE AND BUGGY PRODUCTIONS WESTERN TALES OF TERROR #2 by Various The critically acclaimed independent hit is back with even more top name talent ready to scare you right out of your cowboy boots. Phil “Green Arrow” Hester, Todd “The Black Forest” Livingston, Eric “Rex Mundi” J, Raven “The Gift” Gregory, and more join up for what’s been called “A surefire indie hit” by Variety.com. Plus, part two of Phineas’ Gold, described by ComiXtreme as “an intriguing tale… that hits the nail right on the head. Do yourself a favor and check it out!” MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 IBOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A HONOUR AMONG PUNKS SIGNED PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC by Gary Reed & Guy Davis A Previews Exclusive! Collecting Baker Street material in one volume! Baker Street is the center of England's punk movement in an alternate reality London, a city terrorized by a series of ghastly murders. Will Sharon Ford unmask the killer, or be his next victim? This Previews Exclusive hardcover edition includes an exclusive art gallery section reprinting the long-out-of-print covers from the original Guy Davis classic. Signatures from both Reed and Davis are included in the exclusive material section of this collector's edition hardcover! (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, B&W SRP: $34.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TERMINATOR: THE BURNING EARTH TP by Ron Fortier & Alex Ross The return of the first professional comics work by award-winning artist Alex Ross, and the first original graphic novel ever based on the hit film series! Led by an adult John Connor, the resistance movement has battled its way to the gates of Skynet's Colorado stronghold. One problem, though: A new kind of Terminator is waiting for Connor and his soldiers — and she will let nothing stop her from killing the rebel leader. With an introduction by Jim Krueger. (STAR20468) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 ****************** IDW PUBLISHING CLIVE BARKER'S THIEF OF ALWAYS VOLUME 1 TP by Kris Oprisko & Gabriel Hernandez Master of horror Clive Barker’s Thief of Always is a fable appealing to horror and fantasy fans young and old. Now IDW brings you its own lavishly illustrated adaptation of the thrilling tale. Within, Mr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childhood whim may be satisfied... for a price. In book one, young Harvey Swick enters the house, mindless of the consequences. SC, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $7.49 GRIMJACK KILLER INSTINCT #1 by John Ostrander & Timothy Truman At last — GrimJack returns to the ever-shifting city of Cynosure, and creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman reunite to tell the tale! There’s a firefight in The Pit and GrimJack is in the middle of the conflagration. His friends at Cadre have hired a beautiful vampire assassin to take him out. How does GrimJack save his neck — and who winds up in possession of Munden’s Bar, the nexus of all realities? 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.99 LEGEND OF GRIMJACK VOLUME 1 TP by John Ostrander & Timothy Truman IDW brings you the entire GrimJack saga, in order, starting off with the classic stories from First Comics’ Starslayer, issues 10 through 18. Written and drawn by creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman, this initial volume concludes with the 28-page crossover with Mike Grell’s famed swashbuckler, Starslayer. Ostrander and Truman provide eight entirely new pages, plus unpublished art, bizarrely charming introductions, and a painted cover from Truman. This is where Cynosure begins! SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 LEGEND OF GRIMJACK S&N HC by John Ostrander & Timothy Truman IDW brings you the entire GrimJack saga, in order, starting off with the classic stories from First Comics’ Starslayer, issues 10 through 18. Written and drawn by creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman, this initial volume concludes with the 28-page crossover with Mike Grell’s famed swashbuckler, Starslayer. Ostrander and Truman provide eight entirely new pages, plus unpublished art, bizarrely charming introductions, and a painted cover from Truman. This is where Cynosure begins! (CAUT: 4) HC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $50.00 CONTAINMENT #1 by Eric Red & Nick Stakal Screenwriter Eric Red (The Hitcher, Near Dark) offers up a zombie story set in space. On a manned NASA space ship millions of miles from Earth, a terrifying malfunction occurs in the cryogenic hypersleep pods containing the hibernating astronauts, turning most of the crew into the violently brain-dead. In this debut issue by Red and artist Nick Stakal (Hyde), a handful of outnumbered astronauts awaken intact from their artificial slumber to find themselves pitted against murderous zombies running amok on the ship. 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 24 STORIES ONE SHOT by Mark Haynes, J.C. Vaughn, & Manny Clark 24, the award-winning TV series from Fox, returns in this special one-shot from J. C. Vaughn and Mark L. Haynes, the writers of IDW’s 24: One Shot. CTU Agent Jack Bauer is deep undercover with the Salazar drug cartel when he stumbles into a major hostage situation straight out of today’s headlines. Radical Chechen separatists have captured the Secretary of State and the Russian Foreign Minister and are demanding the Russians free their comrades. However, the terrorist leader has a darker agenda. Can Jack save the day and find out what the Chechens are really up to without blowing his cover? SC, 56pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 BLOOD STAINED SWORD #1 by Dan Wickline & Ben Templesmith In a dark and grim future drunk on technology, the ways of the past have not been forgotten. Kenji has been trained as a Samurai, sworn to uphold the code of the warrior. Now he faces his greatest challenge; clearing his father’s name. He must travel to Seattle, where corporations have replaced clans and greed has won out over honor, to find out the truth behind his father’s death and bring down the men responsible. Artist and 30 Days of Night co-creator Ben Templesmith is joined by writer Dan Wickline (The Conversation) on this warrior’s tale. SC, 48pgs, FC (1 of 1) SRP: $7.49 SINGULARITY 7 TP by Ben Templesmith With the Earth laid waste by an assault from microscopic nanites, humanity hides in underground cities. But those cities are being destroyed by the “Gosiodo” — machine beings engineered to convert the remnants of humanity to the will of the nanites. It's up to seven men and women, seemingly immune to the nanotechnology, to fight back… before there's nothing left to fight for. A stunning new series written and drawn by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night)! SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 CVO COVERT VAMPIRIC OPERATIONS: ROGUE STATE #3 by Jeff Mariotte & Antonio Vazquez The CIA has a secret weapon at its disposal — the vampire agents of CVO. But when the government no longer trusts its own, how do they rein in their toughest spies? With an even more secret weapon, of course: the DIA's vampire hunters! When these two meet, it'll be a take-no-prisoners confrontation with deadly consequences. There's plenty more horrific action and adventure in store for fans of America's most popular vampire secret agents. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DESPERADOES: BANNERS OF GOLD #2 by Jeff Mariotte & Jeremy Haun A stormy night, a haunted place, a seance gone terribly wrong — not in some Victorian haunted house, but in the authentic Old West of Desperadoes! Writer Jeff Mariotte and artist Jeremy Haun deliver another terrifying installment of the groundbreaking series, in which evil is all around, and closing in on our heroes. 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.99 30 DAYS OF BLOODSUCKERS TALES #4 by Steve Niles, Matt Fraction, Ben Templesmith, & Kody Chamberlain In Niles and Chamberlain’s “Dead Billy Dead, Part 4,” Billy’s relationship, rocky even before he became one of the undead, takes a definite turn for the worse. And in part 4 of “Juarez, or Lex Nova and the Case of the 400 Dead Mexican Girls,” Fraction and Templesmith present a freshly dug grave, an exhumed body, more dead goats, a party, a hunt, an intervention, and some actual detective work from Lex. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LURKERS #4 by Steve Niles & Hector S. Casanova L.A. Detective Jack Dietz thought his day was going badly before. He’s seen bodies that have been partially eaten and a mob of ghouls roaming his town. On top of all of that, his wife and son have become ever-more estranged. As Jack gets closer to solving this case, he realizes that things are going to get much worse before they get better... if they ever will. This Meeednight Pulps tale concludes with a revelation that shakes Jack’s world to the core. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99 METAL GEAR SOLID #5 by Kris Oprisko & Ashley Wood The situation on terrorist-held Shadow Moses Island is at its most explosive! He’s made it this far, but now Solid Snake must draw on all his battle expertise and toughness in a showdown with a massive battle tank piloted by Vulcan Raven. Based on the smash-hit Konami video game. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GRANDE FANTA SC by Ashley Wood Spectrum-Award winning artist Ashley Wood is a proven favorite, and this new deluxe softcover volume collects popular — and currently unavailable — art books Uno Fanta and Dos Fanta along with more recent book Tres Fanta. Ashley Wood's legions of fans have been waiting for something like this — a full compendium of the highlights of his artistic career! SC, 304pgs, FC SRP: $40.00 STARS OF THE MONTH 24 ONE SHOT #1 by J. C. Vaughn and Mark L. Haynes, with Renato Guedes 24, the award-winning TV series from Fox, comes to comics from the publisher that brought you CSI and The Shield! CTU's Jack Bauer has to keep a beautiful terrorist alive for 24 hours-and his gun only has one bullet! Brilliantly conceived by J. C. Vaughn and Mark L. Haynes (Battlestar Galactica), with photorealistic art by Renato Guedes (CSI: Miami-Thou Shalt Not…). Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $6.99 SPOOKHOUSE VOLUME 1 TP by Various & Scott Hampton There's nothing like a good ghost story, and Scott Hampton (The Life Eaters) has made a career specialty of illustrating some of the best, including works by Clive Barker, Robert E. Howard, and others. This collection, the first of two volumes, contains a mixture of some of Hampton's most famous ghost stories, including his original Eisner Award- nominated story The Upturned Stone, and brand-new work, all fully painted in his rich, lush style. Chilling and beautiful at the same time, this is illustrated fiction guaranteed to haunt for years to come. (JAN042527) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 136pg, FC, SC, 8x11, 136pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 RICHARD MATHESON'S I AM LEGEND GN by Richard Matheson; adapted by Steve Niles & Elman Brown Richard Matheson's classic novel of fear and vampirism. The tale of the last human on an Earth overrun by the undead returns to graphic novel form in a single collection of four ling out of print books. Steve Niles adapts the book, with chilling art by Elman Brown. (SEP032366) SC, 7x10, 249pg, B&W SRP: $35.00 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A METAL GEAR SOLID #1 2ND PTG SRP: $3.99 ******************** ILLUSIVE PRODUCTIONS DOROTHY #1 by Masterson, Mannino, & Panousopoulos Starring Catie Fisher. America’s finest fairy tale, L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, gets reloaded in this surprising new series. from Illusive Productions. Dorothy Gale, 16 years old and frustrated by life in Kansas, discovers that running away can lead you down strange roads. Created with a rare combination of digital photography, 3-D effects and live actors, Dorothy takes you to an Oz like none you’ve ever seen. Chapter 1: The Cyclone hits January 2005! MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 IMPERIUM COMICS FURIOUS FIST OF THE DRUNKEN MONKEY #2 By Richard Stahnke The alcoholic ape returns to action as he faces a new and enormous threat! Chip fights for his life in the street while his buddy Al fights for his life at the veterinarian office! What terror lurks beneath the coat of The Exhibitionist?! "Exceptionally funny," says jazmaonline.com. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 TRAILER PARK OF TERROR COLOR SPECIAL #2 by Various. Cover by Nelson Norma’s looking for love and just isn’t finding it. So there’s only one obvious solution for our undead hostess to try — throw her own reality dating competition! Which of the zombie bachelor’s vying for Norma’s affection will win Norma’s heart? No dramatic rose ceremonies here — just some horror-filled tales of boy meets ghoul. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 INFINITY STUDIOS ANIMAL PARADISE VOLUME 1 GN by Sue Mi Yu One thing most girls would take for granted is the ability to pet a dog or cat and have animals come up to them. However, for Haeju, this everyday ability becomes her lifelong dream as every animal for some reason seems to fear her. One day, she has a run-in with a notorious school bully but, strangely enough, she comes out of the incident having made friends with the most feared person around. Coincidentally, Haeju finds out that this bully has the ability to hear and talk to animals, a skill Haeju would die for! Not only did the bully turn out to be nice guy who merely had a bad rap, he could help Haeju solve the mystery as to every animal seemed to fear her. Join Haeju and her feared, newly found friend, as they go around helping animals in need and solving mysteries! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $9.95 BAMBI VOLUME 1 GN by Young Ha Park Based on a classical Asian fairytale of 7 Swan Princes, Bambi is the Asian version of the Cinderella story full of heart felt romance and adventures. As the story progresses, Bambi discovers more and more about herself as well as her past connections with her attractive male companion. However not all of it is pleasant as she finds out that she is a princess and that her companion’s family has sworn to get revenge on the royal family for unjustly killing their parents. Old feelings of hatred clashes with the innocence of love, and the story of Bambi beautifully retells a classic fairytale with the drama of modern day suspense and surprises. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 MISSING WHITE DRAGON GN by Young Ha Park This book is a wonderful compilation of the most popular Asian folk tales and select portions of history, retold with an exotic touch of romance to each. Reading this book will not only introduce fans to the culture of Asia, but it will also give readers an insight to the bedtime stories Asian parents would often tell their children at night. In essence, this beautifully written anthology will show fans the influential stories that Asian children heard just as Americans children would be told fairy tales such as Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, and Hansel & Gretel. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 WITCH CLASS VOLUME 1 GN by Ru Lee Whether it be owning a pet pony, becoming a princess, or marrying Tom Cruise, every young girl has one dream or another. Dorothy, who’s just regular middle school girl, has a drastic change in her dreams when one day she runs into Mistress Lilly, an accomplished witch who is looking for an apprentice. Sure, some girls would want to become a witch so that they could learn to make love potions, or own magical cats and rabbits that talk… but where’s the fun in that? Our cute heroine would answer this question by replying: “I’d want to become a witch to live out a romantic life that every girl wishes for… you know, like turning the world into a dark hellish cauldron, making everyone bow to you, and summoning cute zombies!” (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 IRONCAT STARS OF THE MONTH MANTIS WOMAN VOL 1 GN by Sen'no Knife Get ready for spine-tingling chills in this creepy anthology filled with ghoulish neighbors, a supernatural serial killer, and other creatures feasting on fear and blood. Pity any innocent bystander that stumbles across their paths, for her life will be forever altered... that's if she even survives! Original Japanese format. (STAR19382) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 MY CODENAME IS CHARMER GN'S by Narumi Kakinouchi Naomi Morimura leads a unique life. Not only does she face the usual emotional roller coaster of a teenager's life, she uses her psychic powers to protect her school from dark spirits! So what comes first: homework or exorcising spirits that feed upon fellow students? VOL. 1 (AUG032344)—SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOL. 2 (OCT032533)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VAMPIRE DAHLIA VOLUME 1 GN by Narumi Kakinouchi October is the prime month for dark creatures of the night, and Narumi Kakinouchi brings you the loveliest vampire of them all... Vampire Dahlia! Living by day as a mysterious exchange student in Japan, Dahlia is searching for the reincarnated soul of her vampire lover, Ranan. But time is running short for our beautiful vampire, when a young man appears, a fellow exchange student from England, who resembles Dahlia's long-lost love. Has Ranan's spirit finally returned? Will Dahlia's desires of eternal love in Ranan's arms be fulfilled? (STAR18688) SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 THE WANDERER GN'S by Narumi Kakinouchi Sei Kodo finds that life as a vampire has its ups and downs. Sure, he has faster reflexes and can almost fly, but he is forever searching for a new identity and place in the world even as he is haunted by visions of Yui, the vampire who awakened him… VOL. 1 (AUG032348)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOL. 2 (OCT032535)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 *********************** JAY COMPANY FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR #1 JAY CO EXCLUSIVE SIGNED PRINT by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Michael Turner’s Aspen Entertainment and Jay Company team up in bringing the fan favorite image of Fathom: Dawn of War #1 Exclusive with this high quality art print. Measuring 13”x19”, each print is limited to only 150 signed and numbered pieces by Turner and Steigerwald. Also available in a collector’s set, featuring the print and the limited edition Jay Company alternate for a special price. (CAUT: 4) REG.—13x19 SRP: $49.99 COLLECTOR'S ED.—SRP: $59.99 GI JOE #32 SKETCH ALT SIGNED TURNER COVER by B. Jerwa & Talent Caldwell Michael Turner, Talent Caldwell, and the Aspen crew created the new G.I. Joe character the Wraith, and to commemorate this event, Devil’s Due created this special white sketch printing of the sold out issue. As a special promotion through Jay Company, Turner has autographed a run of 150 hand numbered edition. Each comes sealed with Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 SOULFIRE #1 JAY COMPANY EXCLUSIVE SIGNED PRINT by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Michael Turner’s Aspen Entertainment and Jay Company team up in bringing the fan favorite image of Soulfire #1 Exclusive with this high quality art prints. Measuring 13”x19”, each print is limited to only 150 signed and numbered pieces by Turner and Steigerwald. Also available in a collector’s set, featuring the print and the limited edition Jay Company alternate for a special price. (CAUT: 4) REG.—13x19 SRP: $49.99 COLLECTOR'S ED.—SRP: $59.99 JETPACK PRESS JOHNNY RAYGUN QUARTERLY by Rich Woodall and Matt Talbot. Cover by Craig Rousseau Space agent extraordinaire Johnny Raygun just can't catch a break — the boss is mad, his arch-enemy is still on the loose, and super-suave rival agent Mike Rage is making serious time with Johnny’s girl friend. And as if a grueling fight with the Mighty Micro Marching Society isn't enough, Johnny gets sent to the moon to investigate a lab that's mysteriously stopped communicating with Earth. But the last thing he expects to find in outer space is an evil... well, heck, that would be telling! Each issue of Johnny Raygun is a self- contained, action comedy romp — a perfect jumping on point for new readers! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #99 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, articles and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture — and only one more issue until #100! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 11 TP by Jolly Blackburn & Various Hoody hoo! This latest trade paperback collection holds the strips from issues #31 to #33 of Knights of the Dinner Table — and more — crammed between two perfectbound covers! With issue #100 fast approaching, now's a great time to get even more of these classic strips. Don't miss out on the perfect addition to any gamer's bookshelf! SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 STARS OF THE MONTH KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: TALES FROM VAULT by Jolly Blackburn A complete compilation of all the KoDT strips appearing in magazines from 1990 through 1997! This new edition comes arrives in comic size, perfect bound, and with a new foreword by Bill Willingham (Elementals, Fables)! VOL. 1 NEW PTG (MAR042679)—SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 VOL. 2 (STAR10036)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR11719)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOL. 4 (STAR17366)—SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ************************** KNEE DEEP PRESS DONT EAT THE ELECTRIC SHEEP #2 by Joe Flood Myles, a mental patient at the Sunny Meadows Asylum and Clinic can’t figure out why the other patients give him such a hard time and why he’s plagued with horrific nightmares. It’s because he is a highly advanced and sophisticated robot, who is given drugs to pacify him and block the memories that have brought him to this disastrous state. Everything just gets worse when another patient accidentally takes Myles’ medication. Meanwhile in the sewers, Bill and Cricket search for their friend Frankie and encounter a pack of man-eating alligators on the way. 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 LAST GASP INC OFFERED AGAIN O/A AGAPE SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 O/A BIG ASS COMIX SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #1—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 #2—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 O/A BONNIE AND CLAUDIA TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $14.95 HORNY BIKER SLUTS #3-6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #3—40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 #4—40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 #5—40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 #6—40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 JUNKWAFFEL #1-4 by Vaughn Bode Vaughn Bode's Best known for his character Cheech Wizard, which appeared in National Lampoon between 1971 and 1975, Bodé was an incredibly prolific artist. His characters are familar to all graffiti writers and these comics are great for collectors. MATURE THEMES #1—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 #2—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 #3—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 #4—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 LINSNER.COM BOOK OF TIERS SIGNED PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Presenting "Book of Tiers," an incredibly detailed & sexy image of Dawn by pinup maestro Joseph Michael Linsner. This 11"x17" is printed on thick smooth stock & features Dawn lounging seductively across the print, with a smile that hints at secret knowledge. The fine details of this image are great — aren't you just itching to know what the books are on either side of our favorite Goddess? A dragon spreads his wings in a starry sky above in benediction. Signed, numbered and limited to just 500, this print is a harmonious balance of sexy figurative art & finely rendered backround sheen. Each full color 11"x17" print is individually hand signed and numbered by Joseph Michael Linsner and comes housed in an archival, crystal clear protective plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 THE TOWER SIGNED PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Linsner's rugged hero, Darrian Ashoka, comes to wandering life in this reflective image of soul-searching. "The Tower" features Darrain walking across a nameless plain towards the church & his ultimate date with his own destiny. The incredible little architechtural touches on the building are one of the things that has made this painting an enduring fan favorite. A Zen quality is prominent in this stately art. Each full color 11"x17" 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 SRP: $25.00 MAHRWOOD PRESS SAGA OF FOUR SONS THE PERFECT CLOTH GN by B. Calev Baruch Sofer spins an eclectic tale based on ancient mystic medrash stories. Four brothers go on personal quests to find the legendary perfect cloth whose touch reveals all truth and falsehood, good and evil. Deserts and blizzards, turbaned hordes and navies of the world. The Brothers overcome all obstacles until…. (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 MERIDIAN ARTS MASKED COMMANDER by May, Samnee, Pursley & Knox. Cover by Madrigal The world was at a breaking point... and so was he. Newly-elected President James Weston dreams of leading his country to greatness and making the world a better place. But when his best laid plans are stymied by politics as usual, a disillusioned Weston is forced to watch from the sidelines as the world heads toward disaster. It seems we've lost a champion just when we need one most, until a twist of fate gives Weston the chance to harness the power of his office and do what he feels is right. But right for whom? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #7 by Steve Murphy, Jim Lawson, & Eric Talbot Darkness Weaves. A solo (duo?) adventure starring Raphael and Shadow! When Shadow sneaks out of the Turtles' sewer lair in the middle of the night, Raphael follows hoping to keep her and her girlfriends out of trouble. Little does he know that a late night underground concert not only attracts Shadow and other teenage girls... but a pack of werewolves as well! Howling ninja action and supernatural adventure from Mirage's bullpen team! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 MOONSTONE SILENCERS: BLACK KISS TP by Fred Van Lente, Steve Ellis, & Dae Lim Yoo See what all the fuss is about! If you havent seen this series yet, thats because the single issues have sold out! Super-heroes and the mob mix into a volatile cocktail! Winner of the Paper Screen Gem Award! Appeared in Wizard Magazine's "Secret Stash"! For decades, The Silencers have been the superpowered enforcers of New York's Provenzano Crime Family, protecting them from "The Tights." When Cardinal, their fearsome leader, makes plans to retire from a life of crime, a rival syndicate makes a move against him, and the quiet life he's trying so hard to achieve may slowly trickle out of his grasp. The Sopranos meets Powers in this explosive crime saga of honor and betrayal. This volume reprints the sold out four-part mini-series, plus extra stuff galore, like an original never before seen Silencers short comic story! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH LEGACY OF THE INVISIBLE MAN GN by Dave Ulanski & Art Nichols; Cover by Doug Klauba Inspired by the H.G. Wells classic, the legend of the Invisible Man that once haunted the small English town of Iping is revisited. Nearly 100 years after the passing of the insane genius, his long-hidden journals are rediscovered, their secrets unlocked. The books make their way from proper old England to Birch Station, Indiana... where their new owner attempts to recruit the aid of the great-nephew of the legendary Invisible Man, and perhaps duplicate the experiments from a century past. But that which is unleashed upon the unsuspecting town is not only a new disappearing mystery antagonist... but quite possibly another madman, as well. Are they necessarily one and the same, or is more going on here than meets the eye? Will the intentions of the Invisible Man be carried out... or will the authorities of Birch Station see through him before it's too late? Squarebound. (STAR17139) 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 MOONSTONE NOIR GN'S by Various "Film noir" drips right onto the comics page! Moonstone launched its new line of crime books with theseall-original classics! BOSTON BLACKIE (STAR17145)—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.50 HAT SQUAD (STAR17314)—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.50 JACK HAGEE, PRIVATE EYE (STAR17761)—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.50 MR. NIGHTMARE'S WONDERFUL WORLD VOLUME 1: GODS MUST BE CRAZY TP by Dave Ulanski The round-headed wonder is back at long last, collecting for the very first time the story of the Keeper of Dreams and his posse of insane cosmic guardians. Witness the sloppy repercussions and hectic hijinx that follow when the gods become... bored. Gasp at the flight of the child-burning sky-cycle! Flee in terror at the invasion of the war-mongering space pigs! Cheer the angry mob of Amish rioters! Recoil with disgust as a child falls into the terrible depths of Mr. Nightmare's pants! Cows and Yetis! Elvis goes bowling! This 144-page volume reprints the complete "Dreams So Real" and "Put On Your Party Pants" storylines. (STAR16500) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 ********************* WYATT EARP: DODGE CITY #1 by Chuck Dixon & Enrique Villagran Dodge City, 1877: Wyatt Earp's the town's new lawman, and it don't take him more than five minutes to get into a tussle with a couple of cowboys used to doing things the outlaw way. Earp sets out to clean up the town, but some folks don't take too kindly to his tactics. With the odds so stacked against him why does Doc Holiday cover the spread on a mark these desperados put on his head? And what business brings the Masterson boys to Dodge City? Written by Chuck Dixon (Nightwing, Brids of Prey) with grey toned art by Enrique Villagran (Punisher)! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ROBIN HOOD & MINSTREL GN by Storrie, Gulick, & Bird; cover by Joel Naprstek In this first book in a series of one-shots, Robin Hood's men chance upon a distraught minstrel, Alan-a-Dale, deep within Sherwood Forest. Alan relates the sad tale of his true love Ellen, whose father has promised her to a man who "has no kindness in him." Robin quickly hatches a mad plan to reunite the two hearts. Will true love and two-fisted longbow action be enough to prevail against the schemes of a wicked lord and his ally, the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham? Verily! Squarebound. (STAR14619) 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE TP'S by Rafael Nieves, Vince Locke, Kirk Van Wormer, & Andy Bennett A thrillogy of emotional, macabre, and blood-sucking tales that will leave you breathless! VOL. 1 (STAR19674)—SC, 152pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 VOL. 2 (STAR20303)—SC, 208pgs, FC SRP: $20.95 WEREWOLF: APOCALYPSE GN'S Based on the popular White Wolf role-playing game. In this noir universe, the werewolves are a dying breed, while their enemy, The Wyrm, grows stronger. The final time approaches; the Apocalypse is coming. MATURE THEMES VOL. 1: BONE GNAWERS (STAR14523)—48pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 VOL. 2: BLACK FURIES (STAR15264)—48pgs, FC MSRP: $5.95 CHILDREN OF GAIA (STAR16224)—48pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 FANG & CLAW VOL. 1 (STAR19346)—SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 FIANNA (STAR17335)—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 GET OF FENRIS (STAR18294)—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.50 WORLD OF DARKNESS COMPENDIUM VOLUME 1 by Various This book is the perfect primer to White Wolf's World of Darkness noir universe, as well as having plenty of cool reading for the experienced White Wolf enthusiast! This volume includes the critically acclaimed Vampire: The Masquerade-Toreador (by Rafeal Nieves, Vince Locke, & Paul Mounts), Werewolf: The Apocalypse-Black Furies (by Joe Gentile and Eddy Newell), and Vampire: The Masquerade-Theo Bell (by Bryan Edwards, Mike Reynolds, Chris Marrinan, & Paul Mounts). (STAR17023) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 ******************** MU PRESS WILD #10 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.75 MUSEWORKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A SINFEST VOLUME 1 by Tatuya Ishida First compilation of the online comic Sinfest, featuring Slick, Monique, God, the Devil. Pooch, and Percival, and others. Here the Sinfest universe is introduced, a place where God speaks through handpuppets, the Devil goes hunting, the Eastern Dragon floats around, and mortals kick back and watch the whole cosmic play. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x10, 228pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 O/A SINFEST VOLUME 2 TP by Tatuya Ishida The second Sinfest compilation. Includes storylines "God Goes Goth," "Who is P. Ninny?" "The Matriarchy Revisited," and more. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x10, 228pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 NBM CRYPTOZOO CREW #1 by Allan Gross & Jerry Carr Wrestle a Yeti? Easy! Swim with Nessie? Child's play! Get the last word with your wife? never! For exotic adventures the world over, join Cryptozoologist Tork Darwyn, his beautiful wife Tara and a basement full of Cave Monkeys! Wild creatures! Savage battles! And that's just a visit to the in-laws. Two complete stories in this first issue of the popular web comic by artists of Insight Studios. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 HARDY BOYS #3 by Scott Lobdell & Lea Hernandez The thrill-packed conclusion to the "Ocean of Osyria" kicks off with Frank, Joe, Callie, and Iola ripping through the dessert in a Humvee pursued by an Apache attack helicopter, and the action doesn't let up until the big finale! Trapped in a war-torn Osyria, will the Boys from Bayport, even with Interpol's help, clear their best-friend, Chet Morton, of being the international art thief and return to the United States alive? kid friendly icon, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ISAAC THE PIRATE VOLUME 2 GN by Christophe Blain The critically acclaimed series continues as Isaac finally gets off the boat but is altered forever from his intense experience at sea. After a flighty life of leisure and women on a tropical isle fueled by a lucky discovery of treasure, he itches to be back home and find his love of so many years ago, Alice. While he reunites with his now much older father, Alice remains elusive... 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ISAAC THE PIRATE VOL 1 GN TO EXOTIC LANDS by Christophe Blain Back in the 18th century, Isaac is a talented artist with no money but with a wonderful fiancee. He runs into a rich Captain who is taken by his abilities and hires him with a handsome stipend to come along in his voyages. It turns out he's a pirate! Winner of the top prize in France for Best Album. Wonderful mix of grand scale adventure and insightful human interest. SC, 6x9, 96pg, FCSRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JOHHNY JIHAD GN by Ryan Inzana John Sendel is a typical disillusioned teenager. But Johnny stumbles onto fundamentalist Islam, and finds a new outlet for his rebellious angst. His life now has a purpose: jihad. However, the deeper he gets enmeshed, the more frightening the road becomes with no possibility of return. When the CIA gets hold of him, things take an ugly turn. Based on true facts of training camps run in the U.S. and inspired by the stories of John Walker Lindh and others. (STAR18763) MATURE THEMES SC SRP: $9.95 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPEED ABATER GN by Christopher Blain On the Bellicose, a destroyer in search of an enemy submarine during wartime, three novice sailors descend into the engine room to escape seasickness. After hours of peregrinations into the steaming bowels of the monstrous boat, they find themselves in front of the huge speed abater machine. SC, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 O/A CASA HOWHARD VOLUME 2 SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIALSRP: $10.95 FLESH AND METAL VOLUME 2 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FLESH AND METAL GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 O/A GULLIVERA TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 O/A MISS DD GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR20023) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pgs SRP: $10.95 *********************** NITE OWL COMIX STAR OF THE MONTH MAX HAMM, FAIRY TALE DETECTIVE VOLUME 2 #1 by Frank Cammuso "The Long Ever After" Part 1: Max is hired by an aging film queen to track down her missing niece, Snow White. But things get complicated when Max falls for the girl. Will Max realize he's working for a bad apple before it's too late?! (STAR19428) 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 *********************** ONI PRESS INC. FOLLOW ME CLOSELY GN by Daniel Krall Julian’s got a huge trust fund waiting around the corner, and he can do whatever he wants with his future. So why choose to run away with his new stepmother? Especially if your father is going to put gunmen on your trail, chasing you across Europe. When Julian ends up killing the male half of an assassin duo, that man’s partner gives him another choice: adopt the killer’s identity, or be killed himself. A pop-art, fashion-conscious escapade with a cool retro feel. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 1: BROKEN GROUND TP by Greg Rucka & Steve Rolston; cover by Tim Sale & Matthew Hollingsworth As part of the Special Section of Britain's Ministry of Intelligence, Tara Chace is one of a handful of operatives they call when they need to clean up a mess, or to make a new one. It's a world of questionable morals. For instance, is it better to assassinate a general in the Russian mafia rather than allow him to peddle more guns and drugs in underprivileged countries? Tara's bosses seem to think so. But the Russian mafia ask their own question: once someone has taken the life of one of their officers, can they continue to let that person live? (STAR15478) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 ********************** F STOP GN by Antony Johnston & Matthew Loux Nick is a struggling photographer headed down the drain until he spots Chantel, a Latina goddess with a bar tab better suited to a biker club than a stunning beauty. With a little exaggeration from his friends, he’s the hottest shutterbug in N.Y.C. and the darling of the fashion world. But does Nick have what it takes to live up to his legend or is he destined to be exposed, losing both his career and his girl in the process? MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BLUE MONDAY: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT TP DIGEST EDITION by Chynna Clugston-Major Relive the adventures of Bleu, Clover, and the gang as they go from prank war to karaoke to the concert of all concerts — the pinnacle of Bleu’s adolescent hero worship, Adam Ant. In addition to the first miniseries, this expanded collection contains the hard-to-find short stories from various indie anthologies. (STAR19682) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE NIGHT THINGS TP DIGEST EDITION Presenting the initial Courtney Crumrin mini-series in a new digest-sized format. Courtney's parents have dragged her out to a high-to-do suburb to live with her creepy Great Uncle Aloysius in his spooky old house. She’s not only the new kid in school, but she also discovers strange things lurking under her bed. (STAR19412) SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 HOPELESS SAVAGES VOLUME 1 TP DIGEST EDITION by Van Meter, Norrie, & Clugston-Major A new edition of an old favorite! Featuring the first four issues and the short stories, with a brand-new cover by Christine Norrie (Cheat), in Oni's newer, smaller size. The color section of this trade is now black-and-white. Digest format. (STAR19704) SC, 5x7, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 MARQUIS VOLUME 1: DANSE MACABRE TP by Guy Davis In the world of the Marquis, faith is not only the religion but the strict law of life and death. It is into this world that the souls of Hell have escaped to sin, murder, and be free within the possession of the living. During this time, one man has been "blessed" with the ability to see into the very souls of the damned and fight the demons within. But as the Marquis begins his holy crusade to send back the escapees of Hell, the lines of good and evil begin to blur into a struggle between faith and sanity. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 *********************** PENNY FARTHING PRESS CAPTAIN GRAVITY AND POWER OF VRIL #2 by Vrattos, Dysart, Velluto, Almond, & Garcia Hollywood starlet Chase Dubois is off to Egypt with her jetsetter German boyfriend, Jan Gunter, for an archeological dig — a dig that has caught the attention of the American and British governments. It seems that Hitler has sent research teams out to study the origin of the swastika and the powers that be want to know why. As a spy on the early World War II battlegrounds, Chase follows Jan in an effort to catch him up to no good. But she isn’t alone. Captain Gravity hovers just out of eyeshot to protect an important American commodity…and his best friend. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING VAUGHN BODE: RARE AND WELL-DONE TP 120 pages of Vaughn Bode's rarest art, including his complete run on "If" and "Galaxy," rare fanzine works, and early advertisements, and previously unpublished works. Rare and Well-Done offers a saving of thousands of dollars and years of search for Vaughn's hard to find art. The volume also includes an foreword by Ted White. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #145 iby Various; cover by Baron Engel Furrlough: your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue, David Goodman continues the fan-fave "Tamara the Barbarienne." Also, stories by Thor Thorvaldson, Christina Hanson, and Eddie Perkins. 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 HAVOC, INC. VOLUME 2 DIGEST TP by Mark Barnard & Terrie Smith Dekc and Chester are just trying to make an honest living ferrying rare cargo across space — a task made increasingly difficult by Chester's penchant for creating trouble! Mark Barnard and Terrie Smith's popular science fiction romp, Havoc Inc. is now available in digest-sized trade paperback format! This collection contains issues #5-8, with "Jungle Voodoo" and "Relatively Speaking" parts 1 through 3. Plus a bonus backup story about Deck and Chester's early years. SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 GENUS MALE #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 MILK #45 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 RAW BOOKS AND GRAPHICS STAR OF THE MONTH IN THE SHADOW OF NO TOWERS GN by Art Spiegelman In his first new graphic novel since the groundbreaking Maus, Art Spiegelman presents a deeply personal, politically charged, and graphically emotionally stunning account of the events and aftermath of September 11th, 2001. In a large, 2-page-spread format, Spiegelman relates his experience of the national tragedy in drawings and text that convey — with his singular artistry and his characteristic provocation, outrage, and wit - the unfathomable enormity of the event itself, the obvious and insidious effects it had on his life, and the extraordinary, often hidden changes that have been enacted in the name of post-9/11national security and that have begun to undermine the very foundation of American democracy. Also, Spiegelman shares a small folio of classic Sunday comics pages from the early years that resonate eerily today. (JUL043088) HC, 9x14, 42pg, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************** REBELLION 2000 AD #1420-1423 Britain's highly influential, award-winning weekly explodes into 2005 with a stunning roster of stories by a mouth-watering line-up of creative talent! Russian rogue Nikolai Dante finds himself under attack from ninjas in "Agent of Destruction" by Robbie Morrison (The Authority) and John Burns; Celtic barbarian Slaine seeks helps from the Otherworld in "Tara" by Pat Mills and Clint Langley; the Blues enter the Slamball league but pay a price in "Second City Blues" by Kek-W and Warren Pleece (Kinetic); plus there's more supernatural investigation in Caballistics, Inc. by Gordon Rennie and Dom Reardon, and the usual head-cracking street justice from future lawman Judge Dredd! (CAUT: 4) #1420—8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.75 #1421—8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.75 #1422—8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.75 #1423—8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.75 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #227 Maximum justice every four weeks from the worlds of Judge Dredd and 2000 AD now with MORE NEW STRIP THAN EVER BEFORE! This issue: Christmas stuffing Mega- City style in a bonus-length JUDGE DREDD thriller, 'Fat Christmas' (John Wagner & John Higgins); camp vamp DEVLIN WAUGH picks up a nasty little something in a 12- page tale, 'Vile Bodies' (John Smith & Dave Taylor); Cassandra is back on the slab in a new ANDERSON Psi-DIVISION thriller, 'Lock-In' (1 of 4: Alan Grant & Arthur Ranson); Holyrood horror for YOUNG MIDDENFACE in ‘Killoden’ (4 of 6: Alan Grant & John Ridgway). Plus: back to the Front in CHARLEY'S WAR, features, interviews, competitions and more! (CAUT: 4) 8x11, 100pgs, PC $10.99 RIVERHEAD MAITENA: WOMEN ON THE EDGE VOLUME 3 TP Maitena, the beloved chronicler of her generation's angst and obsessions, made her English language debut with Volumes 1 & 2 of her wise and razor sharp comic strip, Women on the Edge. (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 80pgs, FC SRP: $12.00 ROSEN PUBLISHING GROUP ROSEN GRAPHIC NON-FICTION: CLEOPATRA GN by Gary Jeffrey, Kate Petty, & Ross Watton Full-color biography of Cleopatra presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ROSEN GRAPHIC NON-FICTION: ELIZABETH I GN by Rob Shone, Anita Ganeri, & Terry Riley Full-color biography of Elizabeth I presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ROSEN GRAPHIC NON-FICTION: HARRIET TUBMAN GN by Rob Shone, Anita Ganeri & Rob Shone Full-color biography of Harriet Tubman presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ROSEN GRAPHIC NON-FICTION: HERNÁN CORTÉS GN by David West, Jackie Gaff, & Jim Eldridge Full-color biography of Hernán Cortés presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ROSEN GRAPHIC NON-FICTION: JULIUS CAESAR GN by Gary Jeffrey, Kate Petty, & Sam Hadley Full-Color biography of Julius Caesar presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ROSEN GRAPHIC NON-FICTION: RICHARD THE LIONHEART GN by David West, Jackie Gaff & John Cooper Full-color biography of Richard the Lionheart presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 SADDLE TRAMP PRESS WAR VOLUME 1 TP Written by Seth Blazer, Damon Hurd, Robert Jeschonek, Ken Pecklesmeyer Jr., Jason Zachary Pott, Brad Samuelson, Dave Samuelson, Ethan Zaharia, Art by Deb Blazer, Ken Pecklesmeyer Jr., Ben Perkins, Rich Rogowski, Brad Samuelson, Jeff Stevens, K. Brandon Wilt, & Jason Wright War. Our race has perfected it. From the development of the weapons used in the earliest days of the Paleo-Indian people to the development of the nuclear and chemical weapons the world is threatened with today, we’ve been constantly studying and learning how to destroy one another. This book unites various indy creators and tells their tales of murder and death with the backdrop of what has been called an art, a necessity, and an abomination. Tom Mandrake provides a stunning cover, and Eisner-nominated writer Damon Hurd contributes a story. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS EXTINCTIONERS VOLUME 2 #14 by Shawntae Howard, Louis Frank, Ken Singshow, & Eugene Arenhaus "Revelations Part 1." Sometimes, secrets are kept to protect those we care about the most. But, more often than not, secrets are kept to hide something so terrible, their consequences could change the lives of those we love forever. In this issue, many secrets will come to light, answering some questions that many wish had stayed unanswered, while creating even more mystery. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #2 (FEB042595) 40pgs, B&W MSRP: $4.99 FURRY NINJA HIGH SCHOOL TWILIGHT #1 by Ron Murphy, Mike Curtis, & Ben Dunn You know those teenage series where the guy can't make up his mind between the blonde or brunette? Well, they don't have invading aliens with illogical logic and a third girl who's cursed by a witch to be seen as a boy until her true love gives her a kiss. Betcha they don't have mad scientist high school teachers, either. But Furry Ninja High School does! In this issue, Sammy finally gets her curse lifted. That is, if she's willing to wear a bunnygirl costume and save the world from the extraterrestial Gomerians! New Artist Ron Murphy takes the helm in this "done-in-one" story. Cover by Ben Dunn (creator of the original Ninja High School). 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SHOOTING STAR COMICS CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE #1 by Tom Waltz, Casey Maloney When the military team Orphan 1 enters Stinwan looking for proof of terrorist genocide, what they discover is a supernatural mystery – a vast desert plain of opened, child-sized graves. After reporting the incident, the team is given new orders to assassinate the terrorist leader who committed the atrocity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99 FISHNET ANGEL JANE DOE by Sean Taylor, & JP Dupras When you’re a man stuck in the body of an ancient goddess, what’s the worse that can happen? What about losing your memories? And what about losing them just as the goddess’ former lover returns from the underworld for revenge? It’s a gender-twisted nightmare from the Shooting Star Comics Anthology. Cover by John Paul Leon. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 SINGING INK SHIVER IN THE DARK #1 ORIGIN EDITION by Stuart Sayger Representing the out-of-print first issue of Shiver in the Dark with new covers and four all-new pages of story! Monsters of the night select a young girl named Grace to be their next victim, until her selfish and spoiled ways make her a promising new recruit to be taught the ways of evil! B&W SRP: $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT DOGWITCH #15 by Daniel Schaffer What are little girls made of? Take a peek at the twisted origin of Violet Grimm, courtesy of Moko the Goblin Clown and his Toxic Spring of Illumination. If you’re dying to dive into Violet’s dirty little secrets, you’d better take a deep breath — because it’s a long, long way straight down to rock bottom. After this issue’s explosive ending, Violet Grimm will never be the same again. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DOGWITCH LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT by Daniel Schaffer She's seductive, she's psychotic, and she wants to be up against your wall! UK superstar Daniel Schaffer presents Violet Grimm, the luscious heroine of the cult phenomenon Dogwitch series in her first-ever high-end art collectible! This full-color print measures 11"x17" and is strictly limited to 666 copies. Printed on heavy bond paper, and packaged with an autographed Certificate of Authenticity also created by Daniel Schaffer. Each print is individually shrink-wrapped on board, ready for display. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $18.00 POISON ELVES PORTRAITS An exclusive collection of brand new Scott Lewis illustrations, strictly limited to 1,000 copies! Scott Lewis, the artist of 2004’s successful Poison Elves: Hyena mini-series, presents a 24-page compilation of original illustrations, never before seen by fans of the epic fantasy series! Includes design sketches for the Hyena series, pin-ups of the luscious Poison Elves vixens, and a sneak peak at Lewis’ next Poison Elves project! Packaged with a limited edition, full-color print signed and numbered by Scott Lewis. (CAUT: 4) LTD ED—24pgs, PC SRP: $12.00 SKETCHED ED—24pgs, PC SRP: $40.00 BANZAI GIRL #1-4 LIMITED EDITION PACK by Jinky Coronado Four limited edition comics! Issue #1 features 32 pages story and full-color art. Issues #2- 4 feature 24 pages of story & art. Set (x4), 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $40.00 STARS OF THE MONTH OH MY GOTH VERSION 2.0 TP by Voltaire This trade collects not only the original 4-issue Oh My Goth series, it also contains the first two issues of the Oh My Goth: Humans Suck series, and — best of all — the never- before-seen third issue! Deemed too scandalous to print when first solicited (or something like that), this shocking third chapter in the Humans Suck story is all about vampires! Meet Morty Lipshitz, role-player extraordinaire who pits his plastic fangs against a gnarly gang of actual "Vampires From Outer Space" (guess who wins). Hieronymous Poshe also takes us on a gothic tour of the past to demonstrate the "real" history of vampires. (STAR15083) SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $23.00 SCARY GODMOTHER SPOOKTAKULAR STORIES TP by Jill Thompson A brand new collection! The whimsical Scary Godmother books are not just for Halloween anymore, so join the lovable monsters in their adventures throughout the year! First, Hannah Marie and her spooky friends search for the magical Last Autumn Leaf and the mysterious dragon Mr. BoogeyLegs. Then the gang helps Ruby and Max, the vampire lovers, rekindle the eternal passion of their undead relationship, just in time for Valentine's Day! Jam-packed with adventure and activities, fun for all ages! Collects SG: Bloody Valentine Special, SG Activity Book, and SG: Holiday Spooktacular! (MAY042892) SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A OH MY GOTH PRESENTS GIRLZ OF GOTH by Voltaire Richly detailed, these luxurious images burst off of the page, opening a door to worlds of sultry succubae, sexy androids, and spooky sirens. Features "The Chi-Chian Universe," "The Girlz of Goth," and "Dead Girls and the Demons Who Love Them," where Voltaire's pen is free to roam through a myriad of sexy-spooky genres. MATURE THEMES SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 SSSCOMICS.COM ECLIPSE AND VEGA: THE BEDS WE MAKE #1 by James Patrick & Bill Maus Eclipse and Vea are facing their hardest foe yet and nothing seems to be working. In an act of desperation, they use the ultimate distraction. Will their reputations survive the negative backlash? 32pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $2.95 ZEN BOUNTY HUNTER #1 by Steve Stern & Bill Maus Zen the Bounty Hunter is back, and his mission is to track Saldor. This is no easy task, since he has to bring him in alive while dealing with some physical changes. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STARLINE MULTIMEDIA INC STAR OF THE MONTH REAL LIFE: THE COMPLETE YEAR ONE COLLECTION GN by Greg Dean Based strictly in the bounds of reality, Real Life is based on the experiences of the cartoonist and his friends. Whether they're gallivanting through 14th century France, building sentient computers, or taking a road trip to Michigan, be assured that everything in these pages actually happened! See how it all began, with added commentary, as well as extra material not seen online. SC, 5x7, PC SRP: $24.95 ****************************** STUDIO G BRODIE’S LAW #6 by Alan Grant, Daley Osiyemi & David Bircham The conclusion! 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, his son … and revenge. Unfortunately, he is no longer alone, and the voices within are getting louder. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $2.95 TERMINAL PRESS LLC SILENT ASSASSIN: UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA by Brian Ferrara, Narek Gevorgian, & Don Redick On a planet populated by aliens, he is a foreigner. Silent Assassin explores a deformed and abused child’s journey through trauma as he is shaped into a hardened killer. At the height of his pain, a dark secret will be revealed, forever changing the world he has become so far detached from. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 TITAN PUBLISHING JAMES BOND: CASINO ROYALE TP by Ian Fleming, Anthony Hern, Henry Gammidge & John McClusky Featuring an exclusive introduction by legendary Bond actor Roger Moore, this TP collects Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, and Moonraker, originally published in the Daily Express. These rarely seen classic adventures are adapted from Ian Fleming’s original James Bond novels. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 STARS OF THE MONTH JAMES BOND: THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN SC by Ian Fleming, James Lawrence, & Yaroslav Horak After 10 years out of print, Titan Books presents the return of the world's greatest secret agent in his classic comic-strip adventures! James Bond is dead — or so his employers at MI5 believe, until he attempts to assassinate his boss, M! Also includes The Living Daylights and a new foreword by Ian Fleming's niece! (NOV035064) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 JAMES BOND: OCTOPUSSY GN by Ian Fleming, James Lawrence & Yaroslav Horak The second collection in an all-new Titan series of deluxe James Bond collectors' library paperback editions! When an old friend's body is found in the Alps 20 years after he disappeared, James Bond quickly finds himself caught between Nazi gold, the Chinese Tongs and the savage, eight-armed embrace of Octopussy! Contains background material on the literary history of James Bond produced exclusively for this edition! Collects Octopussy and The Hildebrand Rarity, originally published in The Daily Express. (FEB042623) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 JAMES BOND: ON HER MAJESTYS SECRET SERVICE GN by Ian Fleming, James Lawrence & John McClusky The classic newspaper strip collections continue! After a year-long fruitless search for Blofeld and his sinister organization, Spectre, Bond wants to resign! But soon he's back on Blofeld's trail and involved with a beautiful woman. Features an exclusive introduction by On Her Majesty's Secret Service movie Bond, George Lazenby, and an in-depth, lavishly illustrated, article looking at the history of Bond in books! (MAY042906) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 **************************** TRANSFORMERS: DARK STAR GN by Bob Budiansky & Jose Delbo Collects US comics #46-50. The saga of the Transformers continues with the introduction of the Roadjammers — a deadly group of human bounty hunters who are well-equipped to hunt Transformers. The race is on to locate the mysterious Underbase, an ancient repository of knowledge from the Transformers’ home planet of Cybertron. Features previously uncollected material! Cover by Andy Wildman. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 TOKYOPOP ALICHINO GN by Kouyu Shurei Beautiful creatures called "Alichino" grant any wish to thos in need — but at a price! A young lady searching for an Alichino wants to bring her brother back to life. She meets a man who has a mysterious connection with the rare creatures that brings him and those around him grave danger! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $9.99 AI LOVE YOU GN by Ken Akamatsu Tropical sun and beach fun, Hitoshi becomes the judge of a beach beauty contest and the girls, including Cynthia McDougal compete in the contest for more than just bragging rights. The stunning lucky lady who wins gets to go on a romantic getaway with none other than Hitoshi to the tropical island of Guam. How far will the girls go to win the heart of Hitoshi? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 8) SRP: $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE GN by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi When Sugimura meets up with Kotohiki, the excitement makes him forget just how volatile and dangerous the situation is. As Sugimura and head toward Shuuya’s group, Kiriyama catches up to them, causing Sugimura to protect Kotohiki. As he tries to fight, Sugimura begins to feel that it’s meaningless to try to defeat the monster Kiriyama. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 13) SRP: $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS GN by Yuji Shiozaki Possessed by the dragon spirit, Hafuku goes on a rampage, and Utsuki ends up on the receiving end of her warpath. When Koukin steps in to see if everyone can just get along, he gets a lot more than he bargained for — a sword through the chest! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 7) SRP: $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA GN— NEW PRINTING by CLAMP The school field trip is the perfect getaway for Sakura. She loves the sea, making dinner with her friends, having no homework, telling ghost stories — and best of all, no worrying about Clow Cards! It's all a blast... until the students start disappearing, one by one! Sakura and company have fallen into a Clow Card trap! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 6) SRP: $9.99 CONFIDENTIAL CONFESSIONS GN by Reiko Momochi Girls unite! There's just no room for abusive boyfriends who also turn into stalkers. And when you're the new kid in school, someone has to stop bullies from harassing you! It's time to fight back and demand justice. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 6) SRP: $9.99 CROSS GN by Sumiko Amakawa A Doppelganger is after Takara's eyes and will find any way to get them. But Takara's power seems to be no match for the creature. Will Takara finally use the full extent of the powers that lie within him? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 5) SRP: $9.99 CULDCEPT GN by Shinya Kaneko Najaran and her friends finally clear all the gates, but their adventure doesn't end there. They encounter Dark Master, who has been unsealed after being confined for centuries in Old-Willow. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $9.99 D.N.ANGEL GN by Yukiru Sugisaki Daisuke has the hots for Riku but doesn't have the guts to tell her. Out of the blue, Daisuke and Riku go on a romantic date in the forest. Will he finally make his move and confess his love for her, or will he chicken out and disappoint his peeping family? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 8) SRP: $9.99 DIABLO GN by Kaoru Ohashi & Kei Kusunoki Ren is now on a mission to find Rai, but six great spirits stand in his way. The only problem is, Rai is among them! The plot thickens when a 7-year-old Mio is found alive and well. A confused Ren faces the tough task of saving Rai and his friends--can he do it all alone? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS GN by Mineko Ohkami As the enemy body count rises, Saabel is finally realizing the power of Nadil. However that's the least of Saabel's worries--Tetheus, a member of the dragon family, finally reveals himself and the two engage in a relentless bloody battle. Meanwhile, Rath, Rune, Tintlet and the others sneak into Nadil's castle… SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (18 of 22) SRP: $9.99 DRAGON VOICE GN by Yuriko Nishiyama Things have never been worse for the Beatmen. Red Shoes is bankrupt, their boss is in jail and now the band members have to work part-time jobs just to make ends meet. When they land roles as the Voice Rangers on a new TV series, will they be seen as the next big super heroes...or just a band of stupid zeros? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 11) SRP: $9.99 ET CETERA GN by Tow Nakazaki Just when you thought the bad guys couldn't get any worse... Meet Blush, commander of the cavalry. He's the baddest of the bad, a man who takes pleasure in other people's pain. Before you can say, "Showdown at the OK Corral," Mingchao and the gang begin a perilous journey to L.A. in pursuit of the brazen Blush! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 9) SRP: $9.99 FRUITS BASKET GN by Natsuki Takaya Tohru and company have been having a lot more fun ever since Kisa came to visit. Now it’s time for Tohru to meet another member of the Zodiac--the skillfully sarcastic grade- school student, Hiro! One way or another, this tyke will have to deal with his resentment of Tohru and his affection for Kisa! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 14) SRP: $9.99 GET BACKERS GN by Yuya Aoki & Rando Ayamine As Ban and Ginji make their way through the Infinite Castle, they encounter deadly puppets controlled by Makubex’s "Wire Doll" system. They face a tough task of finding what's really behind Makubex's plans. But to find the truth, they'll have to look far beneath the surface. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 26) SRP: $9.99 GRAVITATION GN by Maki Murakami Shuichi returns to Japan and to his surprise, Eiri has come to greet him at the airport. Shuichi reveals that he just wants Eiri to open up to him. Hearing this, Eiri offers to say "I love you"...if Shuichi agrees to pay him every time he says it. Although Eiri is joking, Shuichi is dead serious about raising the money to hear those precious words. However, Eiri says something else that will leave Shuichi so shocked he will be unable to sing! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 12) SRP: $9.99 GUNDAM SEED: ASTRAY R GN by Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino, Tomohiro Chiba, & Yasunari Toda The year is Cosmic Era 70. The world is a dangerous place, and the universe has been taken over by thieves and pirates. Lowe Gear, a brilliant junk-tech mechanic, discovers a top-secret Mobile Suit in the midst of space debris. This mysterious Mobile Suit seems to have been at the top of everyone’s holiday shopping list — and now everyone is after Lowe! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $9.99 HANDS OFF GN by Katsumoto Kasane Kotarou is totally stoked that basketball season has started and he can now fulfill his hoop dreams. Things look even brighter for Kotarou as he meets Mio, a beautiful upperclassman who’s got the hots for Kotarou. Unfortunately he also meets Chiba, Mio’s devious protector. With trouble afoot, Tatsuki and Yuuto must use their ESP to make sure there is no foul play! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 8) SRP: $9.99 INITIAL D GN by Shuichi Shigeno While the Fujiwara Tofu Trueno emerges victorious over Kai and his MR-2, Natalie can only think of Tak drifting. Although Tak is feeling betrayed, Natalie is trying her best to get Tak to warm up to her again. When Miki tries to get back with Natalie, Tak steps up to protect her dignity. Miki won't go down without a battle — it's Toyota Celica Vs. the Toyota Trueno. Whoever comes out on top will get the girl! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (16 of 26) SRP: $9.99 KILL ME KISS ME GN by Lee Young You Things are heating up between Ghun Que Min and Jung Woo. After being locked in together in a room by members of Na Rha Gong, Jung Woo retells stories of his troubled childhood to Ghun Que Min…and Ghun Que Min does more than just “console” him. Che Ghoon Hahm finds out about their whereabouts, but can he arrive in time to interrupt their little special moment together? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) SRP: $9.99 LAMENT OF THE LAMB by Kei Toume Minase's refusal to give medicine to Chizuna and her unwillingness to take Kazuna's blood has weakened her to a bedridden state. After taking Chizuna under his care, Minase finally confesses his love. He would love nothing more than to get close to Chizuna? Yaeguchi knows the family secret, but can she earn Kazuna's trust? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 7) SRP: $9.99 LILING PO GN by Ako Yutenji Master thief Liling Po has finally been captured! However, the government gives him a second chance and proposes to release him, if he “retrieves” some special items for them. Liling Po must work with two agents to test his skills as he travels to recover mysterious treasures that can grant wishes when all assembled. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 7) SRP: $9.99 LEGAL DRUG GN by CLAMP On top of giving them room and board, Kakei is also giving jobs to Kudo and Himura to make some money on the side. During a festival, Kakei sends Kudo and Himura on a job to recover an old and magical vase in one of the nearby shrines. It's not as easy as just walking in and out. The vase has the power to twist the spatial environment to mislead anyone looking for it. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $9.99 MODEL GN by Lee So-Young Michael and Ken are both fighting for Jae's love and in the midst of it all, Jae contemplates leaving the mansion. She is drawn to Michael, both physically and emotionally, and temptation begins to take over Michael, too. When the heat intensifies, Jae reaches the point of no return with Michael. Has she really committed her heart and soul to this man? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 7) SRP: $9.99 ONE GN by Lee Vin Eumpa's strange and unpredictable personality makes him a hit with those around him. After playing matchmaker and confidant to Yunjin, Eumpa now eyes the top spot on the charts. However fame comes at a steep price as pride, true ambitions, and friendships are thrown aside. Along the way to stardom, Eumpa vows never to forget his first love, Youngju... but will his loyalty to her rekindle an old flame and spark jealousy in others? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 11) SRP: $9.99 PASSION FRUIT SWEAT & HONEY HC by Mari Okazaki, Kaoru Fujiwara, & Junko Kawakami Passion Fruit is a unique, unforgettable collection of stories that examines our innermost secrets and hidden desires. Here two female cousins learn that living together may bring them closer to each other... or drive them apart; two friends discover the true meaning of “loving yourself”; twin brothers share nearly everything, even their nightmarish visions; and a woman's, heartbreaking love affair unfolds in silent, breathtaking images. With uninhibited authenticity and pathos, Passion Fruit explores the vulnerability and frailty of the human condition. HC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 PEACH GIRL GN—NEW PRINTING by Miwa Ueda Momo is down in the dumps — she's broken up with Toji! Sae has everyone fooled, and Momo is totally at her mercy. The school swim meet is coming up, and Momo is suddenly drowning in all the attention. Will Momo sink or swim? Just when she needs a friend the most, Kiley is there--but is he there for her, or for his own reasons? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 8) SRP: $9.99 PLANET BLOOD GN by Kim Tae-Hyeong After the 5th World War comes to an end, 46% of humans have been wiped off the face of the earth. Because of contamination, the survivors of this war colonize the moon and Mars with plans to move back to Earth after they purify the planet. Planet Blood begins when humans return to Earth in an attempt to find the best piece of land to colonize ... but will it unleash an all-out space war? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PLANETES GN VOLUME 4 PART 2 by Makoto Yukimura Fee decides to spend more time with her son and husband. With Earth's orbit littered with debris, it is questionable whether she'll ever return to space. Five hundred million miles away, Hachimaki is at the threshold of a new era for mankind as he and the crew of the Von Braun finally reach Jupiter. However, back on Earth, the engineer of the Jupiter Mission, Weiner Locksmith, becomes haunted by the deaths of all those who lost their lives in pursuit of his vision. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH PLANETES VOLUME 1 GN by Makoto Yukimura Haunted by a space flight accident that claimed the life of his beloved wife, Yuri finds himself six years later as part of a team of debris cleaners charged with clearing space junk from space flight paths. The team consists of Hachimaki, a hot shot debris-man with a sailor's affinity for the orbital ocean; Fee, a tomboy beauty with an abrasive edge and a penchant for smoking; and Pops, a veteran orbital mechanic whose avuncular presence sooths the stress of the job. Planetes follows the lives of Yuri and his fellow debris-men as they work and ruminate at the edge of the great empyrean sea. (STAR19765) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 PLANETES VOLUME 2 GN by Makoto Yukimura Trained as an elite pilot, Hachimaki Hoshino's life collecting space debris hasn't satisfied the engine of his ambition. So when the Earth Development Community begins to look for a crew to man Welnar Rocksmith's new Mars mission, he jumps on it. But getting selected will mean proving his wealth of space knowledge, demonstrating his capacity for teamwork, and embracing love and friendship as guiding principles for his life. (OCT032733) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 PLANETES VOLUME 3 GN by Makoto Yukimura After an excruciating selection process, Hachimaki is accepted into the Mars Development Project, his lifelong dream. However, feelings of elation are soon sucked up by a black hole of despair ... Hachimaki's space odyssey forces him to face the void as he contemplates the meaning to his existence and the nature of his life in space. SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 ************************* RAVE MASTER GN by Hiro Mashima The power struggle between the powers of darkness is getting out of hand! After finding the fourth Rave, we finally arrive at our destination to the South, only to come upon the ruins of the Mer-people’s village! This has got to be the work of Pumpkin Doryu and his gang! If we can’t even protect this small bit of peace, how are we supposed to save the whole world? We’ll bring back the merpeople’s smile! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (13 of 28) SRP: $9.99 REBIRTH GN by Woo The team prepares to stop the rebirth of Kalutika since his rebirth would mean destruction of the Earth and all of its inhabitants. Yosimuf sends his army of soldiers and monsters to stop the group. Will the team make it in time? Or is this the end of the world as we know it? SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (12 of 18) SRP: $9.99 REBOUND GN by Yuriko Nishiyama When the team boards a plane heading for the tournament, they try to loosen up by taking their antics with them. With dozens of teams in the competition, one loss will send the loser packing. Tensions run high--who will come out victorious and be declared the best of the best? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (12 of 18) SRP: $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO GN by Akimine Kamijyo Bontenmaru has joined the Shiseiten! He joined the dark side because they were far stronger than any troupes he had ever led. Now he is extending Kyo an offer to join his side. Regardless of Kyo's decision, he will need to return to his master and the one that forged his sword... the legendary Toushou Muramasa! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 27) SRP: $9.99 SUIKODEN III GN by Aki Shimizu During the fight between Yuber and Geddoe, Hugo takes hold of the fire crest, which binds the power of the crest to him and makes him the "Flame Champion." As the two armies of Karaya and Harmonia converge on the battlefield, will the "Flame Champion" be able to turn the tide of war? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 7) SRP: $9.99 TRAMPS LIKE US GN by Yayoi Ogawa Looks like Momo has come home and Sumire's all over him. However, he doesn't look like he's too happy to be back. Will a little grooming mend their relationship or will Momo be the one to kick Sumire to the doghouse? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 10) SRP: $9.99 VAMPIRE GAME GN by Judal As Diaage tries to cultivate Leene's resentment against Ishtar, Leene's conscience kicks in, leaving Diaage to do her own little dirty work. Diaage decides to carry out her third and most dastardly plan yet-to poison Ishtar! Can Darres and Ashley foil her plans, save Ishtar and maintain Leene's reputation? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 14) SRP: $9.99 WARRIORS OF TAO GN by Shinya Kuwahara Let's get ready to rum-m-m-m-m-ble! It's a free-for-all battle to the end between Toma, B. J. Leon, Axel Potter and Locutus. The location: a deserted spaceship in a hostile, desolate world. Karma is now heading to this rendezvous point after capturing Itsuki. During the battle, B. J. goes for the heart...and tries to take control of Itsuki! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 196pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH CONFIDENTIAL CONFESSIONS VOLUME 1 GN by Reiko Momochi Confidential Confessions is a shocking new manga series that deals with many of the hard-hitting issues that teens face today. Using emotionally moving storylines and multi- dimensional characters, each groundbreaking volume tackles such topics as teen prostitution, rape, HIV, stalkers, suicide, and sexual harassment. Enlightening without being preachy, Confidential Confessions is like a modern-day manga version of the "After School Special!" MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CONFIDENTIAL CONFESSIONS VOLUME 2 GN by Reiko Momochi Chika Suzuki chose to attend an exclusive all-girls high school because of the famous tennis coach who works there. But this coach isn't exactly what she expected. She says and does things to the members of the team that could be seen as coercion and sexual harassment and when she finally decides to tell her parents about it, she faces even more problems. The odds are against her, but she acts on the side of justice and bravely confronts a hot button social issue that affects millions of women around the globe! 100% Authentic Manga format (Right-to-Left). (STAR19734) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CONFIDENTIAL CONFESSIONS VOLUME 3 GN by Reiko Momochi Kyoko is a normal high school girl living with the extreme pressure forced upon her by her school and her parents. With no positive adult role models or any support from her peers, she experiments with illegal drugs and eventually falls into a deep addiction. Her parents and friends must now try to break her of the habit and somehow make her realize that there are better things in life than addiction. (STAR20054) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 KILL ME KISS ME VOLUME 1 GN by Lee Young Yuu When Teyon Ihm finds out that the idol star that she's adored for ages is currently attending the same school as her identical cousin Junghu Ihm, she convinces her kin to exploit their similitude and switch places, she will dress as him, attend his school, and try to get close to her lover boy; he will dress as her, attend her school, and revel in the sea of babes it holds. The plan seems flawless until Teyon learns of a bully named Gahun Kim who she learns likes to beat up on Junghu, and Junghu finds that wearing a dress is not nearly as fun as it seems. (NOV032601) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 KILL ME KISS ME VOLUME 2 GN by Lee Young Yuu Life can be a drag when you have to cross-dress to impress the opposite sex! As Jung- Woo journeys home from a hard day impersonating his female cousin at an all-girls school, a gang of bellicose babes confront him, and these girls don't just want to have fun. Gyu-Min Gwon comes to his rescue, and in the post-catfight recap, implores Jung-Woo (still dressed as Tae) not to spread rumors of her gangsta ways. Meanwhile, across town to the other cross-dresser, Tae Yeon learns of the ire of Goon-Ham Choi, leader of the school's most violent gang. He would never hit a girl, would he? These cross-dressing hijinks and battles of the sexes will have Mars and Venus spinning out of orbit! (FEB042660) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 KILL ME KISS ME VOL 3 GN by Lee Young Yuu When Gyu-Min meets Goon-Ham, the vicious leader of the school's most violent gang, he also finds a group obsessed with Jung-Woo: some want to hunt him down, others want to have their way with him.... But when Gyu-Min meets a girl named Rean Lee--whose middle name just might be "trouble"--he discovers a strange link between the tough eight- ball chick and Goon-Ham. One thing's for sure--cross-dressing is beginning to be a real drag! (MAY042937) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 ************************* DUEL MASTERS CINEMANGA GN White Boys Can't Charm. It’s Jamira vs. Shobu in the semifinals of Duel Masters Invitational junior tournament. Jamira, it seems, has been kicked out of the temple, and only winning against Shobu will gain him re-entry! Later, Shobu is tricked into drinking way too much soda. Will he spend the tournament tied up in the bathroom? SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (4 of 7) SRP: $7.99 GREATEST STARS OF THE NBA 2004: JASON KIDD CINEMANGA VOLUME 3 GN No one runs the floor like Jason Kidd. For the NBA's premiere point guard, sharing the love means dishing out the rock to his teammates and making clutch shots when the going gets rough. In The Greatest Stars of the NBA series, JKidd's skills are on display in an awesome new Cine-Manga format. See the breakdown of JKidd's signature moves and relive the greatest moments from his illustrious career. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 GREATEST STARS O/T NBA 2004: KEVIN GARNETT CINEMANGA VOLUME 4 GN Which player has it all? When your arsenal consists of an unstoppable low post threat, a stealth jumper and fly-swatting shot-blocking skills you are only one man. You are Kevin Garnett. In The Greatest Stars of the NBA series, KG's skills are on display in an awesome new Cine-Manga format. See the breakdown of KG's signature moves and relive the greatest moments from his illustrious career. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 LIZZIE MCGUIRE CINEMANGA GN When Miranda thinks that she's overweight, her eating habits begin to dwindle...down to nothing! It's up to Lizzie and Gordo to show Miranda her inner beauty before her new "diet" makes her crash! Meanwhile, as students compete for the best-dressed award, Lizzie decides that her wardrobe needs an extreme makeover. Will she dress for success? Or is she in for a style meltdown? SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (10 of 15) SRP: $7.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS CINEMANGA GN by Steven Hillenburg Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a lovable, optimistic, and well-meaning sea sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants! He works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab making everyone's favorite Krabby Patty Burgers, and lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary. He doesn't mean to, but he's terrific at creating problems for himself and everyone else around him, because he just tries too darn hard! But no matter what silly mess SpongeBob gets himself into, he's always got a positive outlook about practically everything, which makes him downright irresistible! SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (6 of 10) SRP: $7.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ABENOBASHI MAGICAL SHOPPING ARCADE VOLUME 1 GN by Gainax Satoru Akahori "Alice in Wonderland" filled with parodies and spoofs of popular manga, anime, and video games. You'll laugh, you'll cry...you'll wish you hadn't eaten that magic mushroom! Sasshi's world is crumbling away. His best gal pal, Arumi, is about to move away, and adding insult to injury, his neighborhood is being demolished in the name of urban renewal. However when the Abenobashi section of the city is leveled, a portal to parallel universes is cracked wide open hurling Sasshi and Arumi into strange worlds and hilarious predicaments reminiscent of your favorite manga and anime! (MAY042918) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AI LOVE YOU VOLUME 1 GN by Ken Akamatsu From the creator of Love Hina! Behind every great man is a great Artificial Intelligence. Hitoshi Kobe is a poor student, a bad athlete and may be the unluckiest man alive . . . though he does have a knack for creating Artificial Intelligences. Number Thirty is Hitoshi's favorite A.I. and the only girl he can talk to. But if a freak accident can turn Thirty into a real girl, can Thirty turn Hitoshi into a real man? (NOV032592) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AI LOVE YOU VOLUME 2 GN by Ken Akamatsu Things seem to be calming down in the household as Hitoshi celebrates another birthday and Thirty learns how to cook. But when Thirty finds a floppy disc labeled dangerous, Hitoshi panics as he recalls the humiliation he endured because of the information on that disc. As he attempts to delete the mystery disc, a broken power line zaps his computer and program number 20, better known as Twenny, comes to life. (JAN042701) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AI LOVE YOU VOLUME 3 GN by Ken Akamatsu When Thirty goes to rescue her older sister from the clutches of the scam artist's computer security system, she comes face to face with none other than the virus Peter 4. When Peter 4's creator, Billy G, learns of these computer programs with the ability to become reality, he hatches an evil scheme to capture them and learn their secrets. (MAR042788) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AI LOVE YOU VOLUME 4 GN by Ken Akamatsu From the best-selling creator of Love Hina! Thanks to a bug in the works, Hitoshi's previous AI programs have escaped their floppies! Now Twenty and Thirty have to get down and dirty to clean up the mess! And if that weren't enough, the girls decide they would like a little sibling, but can't agree on the details. What they get is Number 40, complete with a whole new set of problems! (MAY042917) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AI YORI AOSHI VOLUME 1 GN by Kou Fumizuki On his way home from school one day, Kaoru Hanabishi runs into a young woman in traditional Japanese clothing. She is very lost, and he ends up helping her in her search to find someone. Having failed in their quest, the two retire to Kaoru's apartment, where they find out that he was the one she was looking for all along. Her name is Aoi Sakuraba and she has come to be his wife! (OCT032700) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AI YORI AOSHI VOLUME 2 GN by Kou Fumizuki When the beautiful Aoi stepped into Kaoru's life, he got all of the difficulties of cohabitation with none of the fulfillment. In order to renew their arranged engagement, Kaoru must return to the family he ran away from, and he's not prepared to do that. As if things weren't stressful enough, the new tenant in his building, the Japanese-raised American Tina, tests the limits of Kaoru's gentlemanly restraint with her open flirtation. (DEC032669) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AI YORI AOSHI VOLUME 3 GN by Kou Fumizuki Imagine being engaged to a beautiful loving billionaire, living in a posh western style boarding house and being surrounded by sexy flatmates. Sounds like the perfect life, right? For nice guy Kaoru, it's not so easy. He has to keep his engagement to Aoi a secret, struggle with his contempt for his family and do his best to avoid tripping into the numerous breasts which surround him ¾ all this while under the scrutiny of Aoi's guardian, Miyabi. (FEB042638) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AI YORI AOSHI VOLUME 4 GN by Kou Fumizuki Kaoru's problems multiply after meeting his obsessed arranged wife! When Kaoru runs into his childhood friend Mayu, who is home after her stay in jolly olde England, she greets him with a big, wet European-style kiss! The longtime companions share an intense, intimate history together, which causes an upset Aoi to wonder if her fiance's brains are getting caught in his zipper. Filled with feelings of guilt, Kaoru sets out to do the right thing...but where does his heart lie? (APR042885) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AKIRA CINEMANGA VOLUME 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo In 2019, Neo-Tokyo rises from the ashes. But the government is beset with corruption and barely maintains control over the powerful military. Childhood friends Tetsuo and Kaneda become entangled in Neo-Tokyo's secret past when their motorcycle gang encounters a military operation to retrieve an escaped experimental subject. In the conflict, Tetsuo is captured and subjected to similar experimentation that grant him psychic powers. When Tetsuo's emotional stability breaks down and his powers rage out of control, Kaneda must do everything in his power to stop him! The widely popular anime classic from the mid-eighties, from renowned director Katsuhiro Otomo, is serialized utilizing images digitally captured from the re-mastered source material for the movie! (STAR17480) SC, 5x7, FC SRP: $14.99 ANGELIC LAYER VOLUME 5 GN by CLAMP Misaki Suzuhara is the star of the Angelic Layer scene. However, her bitter rival Arisu returns and is bent on revenge. The grudge match takes place in an all-new layer that can freeze an unsuspecting angel in a heartbeat. The battles get personal in the final volume of Angelic Layer. SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 ARM OF KANNON VOLUME 1 GN by Masakuza Yamaguchi The archeologist Tozo Mikami discovers an ancient Buddhist relic, The Arm of Kannon, an object of strange and mystical power. But soon afterward, he disappears, leaving behind a wife and two children. Three years later he reappears... but he may not be the man he was. His son, Mao, suspects the worst. And when a mysterious warrior shows up as a protector for he and his sister, Mao begins piecing together the secrets of the relic that may lead to a secret organization committed to exploiting the magic of the ancient relic for the development of super soldiers for the military. (FEB042639) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 ARM OF KANNON VOLUME 2 GN by Masakazu Yamaguchi Apocalypse now? Caged and tortured like an animal awaiting the slaughter, Mao is put to a deadly test. Garama, the secret military contractor that seeks to unlock the mystery of the Arm of Kannon, conducts an array of potentially lethal experiments on the possessed Mao - but he's not going take the role of sacrificial lamb lying down! Will anyone have sympathy for the Devil? Or will the demonic spirits finally awaken, laying everyone's souls to waste? (APR042886) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AT LARGE VOLUME 1 GN The nexus of LA vice and hip-hop life is @Large, an Internet gaming cafe with a notorious recording studio upstairs. Everyone comes together in the gaming lounges of @Large - geeks, rappers, techno-ninjas, thugs, wannabes, and undercover cops. As one group of kids, known as DNA, attempt to navigate through the trials of adolescence and gain street credibility, they encounter agents of the dark power behind the recording studio. Soon, the DNA crew finds themselves fighting for their lives and for the very survival of their community! (STAR20312) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 AT LARGE VOLUME 2 GN by Ahmed Hoke The hip-hop world is always struggling to find a balance between "keepin' it real" and "payin' the bills," two concepts intrinsically at odds with each other. And on the L.A. scene, one young artist's attempt to reap a bit more cash by changing labels is about to start a war. (MAY042916) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BABY BIRTH VOLUME 1 GN by Sukehiro Tomita & Haruhiko Mikimoto Featuring the artwork of Haruhiko Mikimoto of Macross fame! An ancient seal has been broken, sending a flood of demons into the mortal realm. Hizuru Yoborozuki and Takuya Hijo, descendants of the great savior who banished the demons in the past, must fight the evil spirits using their mystical powers. In order to give the world a fighting chance, Takuya uses his music to transform Hizura into a beautiful warrior. Some things are worth fighting for, but is the Earth one of them? 100% Authentic Manga format (Right- to-Left). (STAR19510) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BABY BIRTH VOLUME 2 GN by Sukehiro Tomita & Haruhiko Mikimoto Final Volume! Feeling responsible for what happened to Ichigo, Hizuru is reluctant to transform again, not wanting anyone else to get hurt. Meanwhile, Coach Minamida is betrayed by the man she loves when he gets engaged to someone else. Hizuru is forced back into action when Suspicion feeds off of Coach Minamida's feelings of loneliness and betrayal, endangering Coach Minamida-sensei as well as the rest of the world. (STAR19998) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 1 GN WAITING FOR INFORMATION (STAR19133) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 2 GN by Koshun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi Shuuya continues his search for friends so he can create an alliance to destroy the government's plans for the 'program'. As Shuuya avoids the attacks of his classmates, he comes across the mysterious transfer student, Kawada. Will Shuuya be able to convince the transfer student to join him or does Kiriyama have other plans? (STAR19730) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 3 GN by Koshun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi The mysterious transfer student, Kawada, has an escape plan but a shadow of doubt creeps in when Shuuya discovers that his would-be savior was last year's program winner. Meanwhile, the daily attendance is dropping rapidly as students spread out on their own or in groups fighting for survival. 100% Authentic Manga format (Right-to-Left). (STAR20000) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 4 GN by Koshun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi Soccer player, Kazushi Niida gets a kick out of "the program" when he decides to think of it as an exhibition game. How many goals will this all-star player make before his time on the field runs out? When Takako Chigusa's leg is on the receiving end of his bow-gun, Kazushi may experience a permanent time-out from Sugimura. Only 25 students remaining! (STAR20256) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 5 GN by Koshun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi Shinji Mimura's attempt to hack the government's computer that monitors The Program's progress is a big success. His plan to end The Program suffers a major setback, however, when he discovers that the collars are bugged and that the men in charge have been listening in from the start. Unwilling to give up, Shinji drafts a new plan, one that involves the use of the explosives his late uncle left him. (OCT032701) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 6 GN by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi While most of the participants in the game are trying their best to kill each other, there are a few individuals willing to band together in order to defeat the system. Star athelete Shinji, hot-blooded musician Shuuya, and kind-hearted kung fu master Hiroki work together to bring an end to the death game but can their dream of unity become reality or will it crumble into the abyss? (DEC032670) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 7 GN by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi Unwilling to bow down to the oppressive confines of The Game, Shinji develops a plan to deliver his hand-made bombs directly to enemy HQ. All that's left is to put that plan into action. Unfortunately, this is much easier said than done since he is suffering from wounds sustained from a previous accident! (MAR042789) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 8 GN by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi Within the first day of The Program, more than half of the 42 students in Class B have been lost. Most of them were victims of their classmates, who were willing to put aside their humanity and play the game to survive. One of those killers, Mitsuko Souma, fools her victims into believing she's too beautiful and delicate to kill anyone. (MAY042919) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOLUME 1 GN by Yuji Shiozaki A young girl named Hakufu Sonsaku has a burning desire to beat people up but her mother has forbidden it. After a chance encounter with a Toushi at school, Hakufu's mother asks her to leave home and go to Tokyo, where she can develop her abilities as a Toushi, and fight to her heart's content. (JAN042702) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOLUME 2 GN by Yuji Shiozaki Hakufu encounters Ryomou, one of the strongest Toushi at her school with disastrous results. Hakufu is no match for Ryomou, and takes quite a pounding, when she gets a strangely good feeling. As she continues to take a beating, something snaps inside Hakufu, and suddenly she's not the one who's life is in danger. (MAR042790) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOLUME 3 GN by Yuji Shiozaki Hakufu defeats Taishiji in their one-on-one battle, and Taishiji ends up in the hospital, where the doctors say he'll never fight again.While everyone else is collecting jewels from defeated opponents in order to enter the upcoming tournament, Hakufu feels guilty for what she did to Taishiji, and doesn't feel up to it. Koukin runs into trouble as he tries to collect enough jewels for himself and Hakufu. (MAY042920) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BRAIN POWERED VOLUME 1 GN by Yoshiyuki Tomino & Yukiru Sugisaki When the discovery of an alien organic vessel submerged in the ocean reveals the key to planetary destruction, a collective of evil scientists called the Reclaimers work to unlock mankind's extinction. But Hime Utsumiya fights on a team of alien organic mecha to combat them! (STAR18718) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BRAIN POWERED VOLUME 2 GN by Yoshiyuki Tomino & Yukiru Sugisaki Yuu and Hime engage in battle against the Reclaimers and win by the skin of their teeth. Upon further reflection, they both come to realize that their greatest weakness lies within themselves and they both strive to reconcile their differences in order to meet the challenge and their cohesion and survival as a team depends on it. (STAR19193) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BRAIN POWERED VOLUME 3 GN by Yoshiyuki Tomino & Yukiru Sugisaki Captain McCormick runs a tight ship and when she discovers an intruder aboard, she wastes no time in dealing with the issue. However, when she discovers that the intruder is her own son, she must put aside her personal feelings for him and go on with her duty. All the while, Orphan gradually begins to surface, throwing Earth's entire future into question. (STAR20376) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BRAIN POWERED VOLUME 4 GN by Yoshiyuki Tomino & Yukiru Sugisaki In this, the climactic conclusion, Yuu is given a vital clue that could make all the difference in his fight against Orphan. However, as the menacing undersea base finally rises above the waves, it is accompanied by shocking revelations about allies and enemies alike. For humanity to survive, Yuu and Hime must unravel the mystery behind Orphan once and for all! (STAR20434) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BRIGADOON VOLUME 1 GN Earth has been engulfed by an unidentifiable mechanical presence. This presence contains the Monomakia, a living weapon, whose sole purpose is to track down 13-year-old Marin, an orphaned girl living in an alternate version of Tokyo. Young Marin's only chance to survive rests with Melan Blue, the Gun-Swordsman, who is destined to protect her. With arms made of weapons, the power of flight, and retractable body armor, Melan is ready to defend his charge to the bitter end. (STAR19194) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BRIGADOON VOLUME 2 GN by Nozomi Watase What is the secret of Brigadoon? Why does it send the Monomakia to destroy Marin? In order to answer these questions, little Marin and her Gundswordsman protector Melan travel to the heart of danger, Brigadoon itself! With the lives of her friends and family back on Earth on the line, Melan will face her greatest opponents ever! The thrilling conclusion to the fantasy/sci-fi epic. (JUL032478) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BTX VOLUME 1 GN by Masami Kurumada Young man meets giant robot in the tradition of Gundam and Macross! Kotaro Takamiya creates a robot with an extremely powerful A.I. and is taken captive by the Machine Empire. In order to save him, his brother Teppei must awaken the legendary B'tX. Together they battle their way into the Machine Empire to rescue Kotaro against impossible odds! (STAR20436) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BTX VOLUME 2 GN by Masami Kurumada From the creator of Saint Seiya! Continuing his quest to rescue his brother, Teppei andxcome face to face with one of the Machine Empire's Four Spirit Generals. Teppei andxdon't stand a chance against him, asxhas been unable to reach full power. Meanwhile, Kotaro is faced with destruction that will be wrought by the B't Raphaello if he does not join the Machine Empire and help them stop him. (DEC032672) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BTX VOLUME 3 GN by Masami Kurumada Teppei andxhave faced many dangers and fought many foes in their journey to rescue Teppei's brother. Now, they must tackle their toughest opponent yet-each other! Caught in Camilla's illusion, the duo must battle to the death in this action-packed volume of B'TX. With friends like these, who needs enemies! (FEB042640) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 BTX VOLUME 4 GN by Masami Kurumada From the creator of Saint Seiya/Knights of the Zodiac as seen on TV! Teppei continues his battle with the Shinigami and is nearly defeated. Even worse, Teppei's pride is shattered when Foh tells him that his skills are inferior and that he will die in due time unless he improves them. Meanwhile, Kotaro has incurred the wrath of Misha, has been thrust into Under Hell, from whence no man returns. (APR042887) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CANDIDATE FOR GODDESS VOLUME 1 GN by Yukiru Sugisaki The Manga that inspired the hit Anime! One thousand years ago, four planetary systems were utterly destroyed by an alien force. Since then, humans have moved into space colonies and developed humanoid weapons known as "Goddesses" to defend their last remaining home planet. Five young boys are caught up in the drive to provide worthy pilots to the defense program and must learn to overcome their differences for their own sake, and for the sake of all mankind. (JAN042704) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CANDIDATE FOR GODDESS VOLUME 2 GN by Yukiru Sugisaki As seen on Cartoon Network! After logging many hours of demanding physical training, Zero and his classmates finally get to test their piloting skills. Enter Kizna Towry, Zero's new partner, who is charged with maintaining and repairing Zero's Pro-Ings. Kizna is also a bit sensitive, and Zero doesn't help matters when he makes a comment about her feline ears. Can the unlikely duo save mankind in the middle of a dog-eat-dog-world? English adaptation by Marv Wolfman (Tomb of Dracula, New Teen Titans). (MAR042791) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CANDIDATE FOR GODDESS VOLUME 3 GN by Yukiru Sugisaki Zero and his classmates are assigned their own Pro-Ings and, to help them get used to piloting them, are each paired up with one of the top-five candidates at G.O.A. and assigned to two-on-two battles. Zero is paired with Erts Virny Cocteau, the top of the top, and the two of them become good friends. During their battle with Clay and Aracd Narocke, Zero has a strange vision involving... Kizna!? (MAY042949) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA MASTER OF THE CLOW VOLUME 1 GN From CLAMP, the same team that brought you Magic Knight Rayearth, Clover, Chobits and Angelic Layer! A whole new adventure begins! Though Sakura has completed her quest and collected all of the Clow Cards, she must now face an even greater challenge. A new boy has appears at her school claiming to be the reincarnation of Clow Reed, the powerful magician who made the Clow Cards. What does he want? Is Sakura strong enough face the cards' creator? SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA MASTER OF THE CLOW VOL 2 GN by CLAMP Love is in the air in Tomoeda! Sakura's been hard at work sewing together a handmade teddy bear for her crush, the much-older Yukito. Li Syaoran has been busy making a bear of his own, but who would he rather give it toYukito or Sakura? When the mysterious sorcerer Eriol shows up to put Sakura through another test, things get “beary” difficult for our young heroine. Perhaps this crisis will help the lovestruck kids realize where their true feelings lie. SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA MASTER OF THE CLOW VOLUME 3 GN by CLAMP Sakura may have captured all of the Clow Cards, but her greatest adventures still lie ahead! The mysterious presence of Clow Reed continues to test Sakura with new dangers that require all of her energy to defeat. And this means that she no longer has the energy to support Yue, the Guardian of the Moon, and now he could disappear forever! Most of the time, Yue stays in his human form as Yukito, the boy Sakura has a crush on, but now that Yue is weakening, Yukito is deathly ill. If Sakura can't help him before it's too late, Yue will have to find new power elsewhere! SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA MASTER OF THE CLOW VOLUME 4 GN by CLAMP It's an affair to remember when Sakura and Yukito attend the school fair together. Fate begins to move around the two sweethearts and Sakura must defend herself against the magical attacks of Clow Reed in order to prove her worth as Master of the Clow. SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA MASTER OF THE CLOW VOLUME 5 GN by CLAMP Ever since Eriol Hiiragizawa transferred into Sakura's class, things have been difficult for the former Cardcaptor. Eriol has been testing Sakura with magical trials, but for what purpose? When Eriol and his companions Ruby Moon and Spinnel Sun attack Sakura and her guardians, it seems clear that he's up to no good. If Sakura loses the battle, she could lose Cerberus and Yueh forever! SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA MASTER OF THE CLOW VOLUME 6 GN by CLAMP After many trials and hardships, young Sakura has at last transformed the remaining Clow Cards into Sakura Cards. But even though the magical threat is gone, Sakura faces her biggest crisis yet: Syaoron Li, her onetime rival who is now a close friend, is moving back to Japan. He's already told Sakura that she's the one most important to him. Can Sakura figure out if she feels the same before she loses him forever? Attention all Cardcaptors! This book contains a bonus Sakura Card. SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA VOLUME 1 GN—NEW PRINTING by CLAMP Now in 100% Authentic Manga right-to-left format! Includes free Clow Card Bookmark and bonus color pages! From CLAMP comes the engaging tale of Sakura, an average 4th grade girl, who accidentally finds an enchanted book called "The Clow" in her father's library. The book once contained a set of magical Clow Cards, but they all escaped while the guardian of the book fell asleep. Now, Sakura is thrust into a mystical journey to capture all of the Clow Cards before they wreak chaos and destruction! (APR042889) SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 ************************ TONY RAIOLA BUCK ROGERS COLOR SUNDAY MINI PACK #7 Pack collets Sunday strips #361-420. Due to age, some copies may show slight discoloring and rusting staples. (CAUT: 4) Pack, FC SRP: $50.00 LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE THE EARLY ADVENTURES Collects the Harold Gray Little Orphan Annie daily strips from December 31, 1924 to March 31, 1925. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 38pgs, B&W SRP: $9.50 LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE PACIFIC COMIC CLUB PACK This pack collects the Pacific Comic Club Little Orphan Annie volumes "Rich Man/Poor Man," "The Dreamer," "The Sentence," "This Surprising World," "Business of Giving," and "The Little Worker." (CAUT: 3) Pack (x6) SRP: $30.00 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS STARS OF THE MONTH CREATURE TECH GN—NEW PRINTING by Doug TenNapel The second printing is gone, and it's time once again to roll the presses on Creature Tech. Resurrected by the Shroud of Turin, the zombified Dr. Jameson intends to finish what he started 150 years ago — destroying the earth with a giant space eel. Standing in his way is Dr. Ong, a would-be pastor turned scientist who now works in a government research facility infamously known as "Creature Tech." Aided by an unlikely cast of rednecks, symbiotic aliens, and a CIA-trained mantid, Dr. Ong embarks on a journey of faith, love, and self-discovery. SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 GOODBYE CHUNKY RICE GN REVISED EDITION—6TH PRINTING by Craig Thompson From the creator of Blankets comes the picture novella of a journey to find one's self, and the deeper meaning of life. Alan Moore says: "Both funny and genuinely touching," Spin Magazine calls it: "The comics debut of the year," and Publishers Weekly says: "Thompson has crafted an enduring fable that will charm anyone separated from a dear and loving friend." Good-bye, Chunky Rice is an absolutely essential tome for every graphic novel reader. SC, 7x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GRAMPA & JULIE SHARK HUNTERS GN by Jef Czekaj Equal parts Tin Tin and The Simpsons, this full-color graphic novel — suitable for children and adults of all ages — collects Jef Czekaj's endearing and delightful tale from the pages of Nickelodeon Magazine. Join Julie and her world-famous Grampa in endless zany adventures as they search the high seas for Stephen, the largest shark in the world. Along the way they meet rapping squirrels, nerdy pirates, and entrepreneurial penguins as they travel from the bottom of the ocean to the furthest reaches of outer space. Will they find Stephen? Will pirates make them walk the plank? And will Julie ever get her Grampa to stop goofing around? Dive in and find out. Published in association with Nickelodeon, and funded in part by a grant from the Xeric Foundation. (JUN042868) SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 OWLY: THE WAY HOME & THE BITTERSWEET SUMMER TP by Andy Runton This beautifully rendered and touching story will be the first actual graphic novel series from Top Shelf! Owly is a kind, yet lonely, little owl who's always on the lookout for new friends and adventure. The first graphic novel in the series contains two enchanting novellas, “The Way Home,” and “The Bittersweet Summer,” wherein Owly discovers the meaning of friendship, and that saying goodbye doesn't always mean forever. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Mike Kunkel's Herobear and the Kid. Don't miss the next big thing in comics! (JUL043246) SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 *********************** TOR BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BOOK OF BALLADS HC by Charles Vess & Various Illustrated and presented by one of the leading artists in modern fantasy, Charles Vess, this unique collection of ballads, folktales, and magical sagas re-imagined in sequential art form features collaborations by an all-star cast of modern fantasists including Charles de Lint, Jane Yolen, Jeff Smith, Sharyn McCrumb, and Neil Gaiman. Finished with full lyrics and discographies of the classic versions of these songs and tales, The Book of Ballads is an event in the worlds of fantasy and graphic storytelling. HC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $24.95 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING STARS OF THE MONTH ALL STAR COMPANION TRADE PAPERBACK 2ND PRINTING Roy Thomas, internationally known as a major writer and editor for Marvel and DC Comics, has assembled the most thorough look ever taken at All-Star Comics! Drawing on his lifelong passion for The Justice Society of America, he traces its origin from its beginnings in the 1940s, through its rebirth in the 1960s, the 1970s resurrection of All- Star Comics, and beyond. Thomas has compiled exhaustive research to highlight key issues, outline the genesis of this fabled series, and document the contributions of the artists, writers, and editors who made All-Star Comics one of the most sought-after collectibles in comics history. Along the way, he tracked down numerous pages from a never-published JSA story, presented here for the first time. In addition, there's a discussion of four "lost" issues of All-Star, plus more insights, explorations, and conjectures than you can shake a Junior JSA badge at! (APR042953) SC, 8x11, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 COMICS ABOVE GROUND TP Bruce Timm, Bernie Wrightson, Adam Hughes, Louise Simonson, Dave Dorman, Greg Rucka and other creators talking about their inspirations and training, and how they apply it in “Mainstream Media.” This book also boasts career overviews, never-before-seen art, and interviews, as well as featuring the creators’ favorite works in comics! (FEB042700) SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 3: BRUCE TIMM TP This third volume in the new Modern Masters series spotlights Bruce Timm's career, with his most comprehensive interview to date, discussing his influences, how his style evolved, and what it takes to succeed in both comics and animation. It also showcases page after page of rare and unseen artwork, including a gallery of his best commissioned work, as well as behind-the-scenes animation concepts, and a deluxe color section! (APR042954) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 ****************** URBAN SEQUENCE BRICK CITY BUNCH #1 by Justin Bleep, Tanya Eby, Jason Masters, Jean-François Bealieau, Ed Dukehire, Khary Randolph, & Steve Cobb American graffiti and manga come together for pop-culture’s next big hit! Brick City Bunch is DJ Justin Bleep’s vision of hip-hop and rave culture in a sequential tale. Issue # 1 ships with two covers, one by the creator, and a second by Khary Randolph of Mutants 2099 and Sleepwalker. The “Bunch” represents the four elements of hip-hop culture: DJ, MC, Break-dance, and Graffiti! 16pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS ART OF PAUL GULACY PRINTS Building his reputation on properties like Batman, 007, The Terminator, Master of Kung Fu, Star Wars, Sabre and Catwoman, Paul Gulacy has proven one of the most highly regarded comic book illustrators of the last 30 years! In preparation for the 2005 art book, Spies, Vixens and Masters of Kung Fu, Vanguard is releasing the Art of Paul Gulacy lithograph, limited to 250 signed and 250 unsigned editions. Here’s high quality printing on superb paper, trimmed to the standard frame size of 16"x20". (CAUT: 4) REG ED—Poster, 16x 20, FC SRP: $20.00 LTD SIGNED ED—Poster, 16x 20, FC SRP: $40.00 VIA MEDIA PUBLISHING COMPANY TALES OF THE HERMIT VOLUME 3 HC by Ratti and Westbrook A new direction for the graphic novel in a series that follows the Asian adventures of Western pilgrim Père Dominic, who is influenced by the sometimes violent cultures in the Medieval era. The captivating text, continues his exploration of life on the Summit of the mountain fastness in the Islands Empire where he was given refuge from the military authorities. His is a slow and difficult recovery from the state of physical and mental exhaustion that had marked his arrival in the wild and remote area. (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 VIPER COMICS DAISY KUTTER VOLUME 1 TP by Kazu Kibuishi Daisy Kutter, notorious bandit of the New West, takes one last train heist before leading a normal life. But this job will alter her life more drastically than she realizes. Full of action and romance, this trade paperback collects the very first Daisy adventure into one complete volume. SC, 6x9, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DEAD AT 17 REVOLUTION #3 by Josh Howard & Greg Gatlin Nara comes face to face with her past and finally learns the truth about her origins. Meanwhile, her long time nemesis inches closer than ever to finally completing his sinister plan. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.95 VIZ LLC ANIMERICA FEBRUARY 05 VOLUME 13 The ultimate magazine for anime fans! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan and what's arriving soon in America. Plus, exclusive columns, anime soundtracks, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, model kits and tips on how to build themand more! Remember, if it's Anime in America, it's Gotta be Animerica! Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 SHONEN JUMP MARCH 2005 VOLUME 3 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! Yu-Gi-Oh!: The search for the Millennium Puzzle continues as Maximillion Pegasus, the game designer who created the card game “Duel Monsters,” enters the picture. Dragon Ball Z: Cell has enough chi to blow away the entire solar system, but Gohan won’t give up! One Piece: Sanji helps out Luffy and his mates and reveals his history with Red Shoes Zeff. Hikaru No Go: Akira has suddenly changed his mind about taking the Go professionals’ test and Hikaru discovers the world of online play. Shaman King: Yoh’s training in the cave has definitely changed him but how will it affect his next fight? Naruto: Impostor Orochimaru continues to wreak havoc in the Forest of Death as Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura try to pass their ninja exam. Yuyu Hakusho: Yusuke and Kuwabara face an electrifying opponent. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 7x10, 328pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 BEET THE VANDEL BUSTER VOLUME 3 GN by Riku Sanjo & Kouji Inada Beet The Vandal Buster takes place during "The Dark Century," an age where demons known as "Vandels" are unleashing monsters that terrorize people throughout the world. To rid the world of all the Vandels, Beet, a boy from the remote region known as "Uncruz," endures three years of training and sets out on his quest to defeat the Vandels. Hidden at his chest, Beet carries with him five supreme weapons called Saiga, inherited from five Vandel Busters (including his brother Zenon). Together with his childhood friend Poala, Beet begins his journey as a Vandel Buster, destined to one day become the king of adventures. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 BLEACH VOLUME 5 TP by Tite Kubo Ichigo Kurosaki thought that Soul Reapers were the only ones hunting Hollows, but he was wrong. Enter Uryu Ishida, a Quincy, and possibly the last member of a powerful clan that died out over 200 years ago. Unlike Soul Reapers who strive to cleanse Hollows of their sins and send them to the Soul Society, Quincy's adopt a more direct approach — they kill Hollows without hesitation. To demonstrate the supremacy of the Quincy's ways, Uryu challenges Ichigo to a contest, and bait is spread around the city, attracting a large number of unstable Hollows. Whoever defeats the most...wins. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BLEACH GN'S by Tite Kubo It's a fact that 15-year-old high school student Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts. But this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a shinigami and member of the mysterious Soul Society, charged with capturing rogue ghosts. While fighting a "Hollow," an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family, but much to her surprise, Ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOL 1 (MAR042869)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOL 2 (MAY042988)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOL 3 (JUL043278)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 ********************** HIKARU NO GO VOLUME 3 TP by Yumi Hotta Akira is beginning a new school year at Kaio Middle School. With his daunting reputation as the Toya Meijin's son, Akira finds he must prove himself to more than a few mean and jealous classmates. With the help of upperclassman Yuri Hidaka, Akira finds the confidence to persevere in his hunt to beat Hikaru. Meanwhile, Hikaru is having a hard enough time just trying to find a third teammate to play on the Haze Middle School Go Club. Then Akari, Kimihiro and Hikaru discover there is someone worthy enough to possibly help them win some Go tournaments. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 11 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki Based on the hit anime series. With Misao's help, Kaoru finally manages to locate Kenshin in Kyoto — at the home of Hiko Seijuro, his master in the school of Hiten Mitsurugi. Having convinced his master to complete his training, Kenshin assumes the role of pupil once more while, elsewhere in Kyoto, other forces come together. There is the arrival of Shinomori Aoshi, soon approached by the men of Shishio Makoto to join their cause; there is the arrival of Saito Hajime, who comes to free Sano from jail and also to join him in questioning "Ten Swords" member Cho. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 YU GI OH: THE MOVIE ANI MANGA GN by Kazuki Takahashi First Time in Previews! Previously offered in Previews Update #641. Everything else was just practice! The official ani-manga of Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie brings the film to life with full-color art and sound effects! Yearning for a way to beat Yugi, Kaiba acquires a mysterious card that may grant his greatest wish...or plummet the world into destruction! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 288pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 STARS OF THE MONTH YU GI OH TP'S by Kazuki Takahashi Tenth-grade loner Yugi always had his head in some game-until he solved the Millennium Puzzle, an Egyptian artifact containing the spirit of a master gambler from the age of the pharaohs! Let the games begin! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOL 1 (STAR18567)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOL 2 (STAR19563)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOL 3 (STAR20306)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOL 4 (DEC032781)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOL 5 (MAR042891)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 ********************** YU GI OH: DUELIST VOLUME 1 TP by Kazuki Takahashi Duel Monsters is the world's most popular collectible card game-but to Yugi Mutou, whose body contains the spirit of the world's greatest gamer, it may be the most dangerous game he's ever played! A mysterious videotape sends Yugi and his friends to Duelist Kingdom, the island home of super-rich American game designer Maximillion Pegasus. There, Yugi must compete with the world's greatest Duel Monsters players for the honor of fighting the man who made the game! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 YU YU HAKUSHO VOLUME 6 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi They call themselves the Black Book Club. They are a consortium of billionaires who gained their wealth and power by dealing with evil demons. One of them has kidnapped a beautiful ice spirit named Yukina, tormenting her for the sake of her priceless crystal tears. Can the law-abiding entities of the Underworld tolerate this depravity? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 BEYBLADE VOLUME 3 GN by Takao Aoki Tyson has made it to the Beyblade Finals! He must use his Dragoon S Beyblade to defeat the mighty Ray and his Dreyger Beyblade. Ray's Beyblade turns out to have an incredible secret! But it's not just his Beyblade that has a secret. We get to find out about Ray's past and what makes him such a fierce Beyblader! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 FLAME OF RECCA VOLUME 10 TP by Nobuyuki Anzai As a 400-year-old teenage ninja, Recca Hanabishi has recently vowed to protect the life of a pretty classmate named Yanagi Sakoshita. With the power of flame at his command, the hotshot shinobi is not shy about roasting a punk (or two) over a roaring fire. But now, a battle-weary Recca finds himself grappling with someone known as "The Invincible One." As he looks down the barrel of the Evil God Cannon, our hero begins to wonder: How do you defeat an indestructible enemy with an arsenal of human souls at his command? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 INU YASHA ANI MANGA VOLUME 7 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Inuyasha's despicable half-brother Sesshomaru has taken possession of their father's powerful sword, the Tetsusaiga, and Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, and their new companion Miroku must fight desperately against Sesshomaru's attacks. But do they stand a chance against a sword that can slay a hundred demons with a single stroke? Fearing for Kagome's safety, Inuyasha tries to send her back to her own time for good! And can Inuyasha and Kaede figure out mysterious, shape-shifting Naraku's reasons for deceiving Kikyo and Inuyasha 50 years earlier? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 216pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 INU YASHA: THE MOVIE ANI-MANGA BOXED SET by Rumiko Takahashi Transported back in time to Japan's feudal era, fifteen-year-old Kagome is drawn into a perilous quest to reclaim the shards of the sacred Shikon Jewel. Aiding her is the dog- like, half-demon boy Inuyasha, whose father sealed away a ruthless Chinese demon centuries ago. Now, the demon's scheming son, Menomaru, wants to break the seal placed on his father's remains and absorb his terrifying power, but to do so, he must first steal Inuyasha's sword, Tetsusaiga! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, FC SRP: $24.99 MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR VOLUME 6 GN by Ryo Takamisaki It's the year 200X and everyone in DenTech City is plugged into the Internet. But living in cyberspace isn't always fun and games. It can be fraught with danger, too. High-tech crimes and virulent computer viruses are always a big problem for the authorities. Thank goodness for MegaMan. Along with his NetOperator, Lan Hikari, he does his best to keep the cyber world safe from being permanently deleted. But now a strange and dark aura has surrounded all of DenTech City. The Dark Forces have arrived and they're making a bid to destroy the brick-and-mortar megalopolis. Just when things look their worst, MegaMan suddenly and unexplainably appears. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 9 GN by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto First Time in Previews! Previously offered in Previews Update #641.Pride in being an Evangelion pilot-that is the essence of the Second Child, Soryu Asuka Langley. But the day she was chosen to be so was the most horrible of her life — and as that truth rises to consume her, Shinji finds a new comrade in the strange, beautiful and disturbing Kaworu Nagisa. Born on the day of the Second Impact, he has been sent directly by Seele, which alone knows him by his real name-Tabris, the Angel of Free Will. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NO NEED FOR TENCHI VOLUME 1 2ND EDITION TP by Hitoshi Okuda First Time in Previews! Previously offered in Previews Update #641.The trouble and fun all began when ordinary teenager Tenchi Musaki inadvertently released the legendary demon Ryoko from his grandfather's shrine. It turned out Ryoko was actually a marooned space pirate! Since then, she's become Tenchi's unwanted houseguest, attracting a host of other troublemaking alien women: Ayeka, a haughty alien princess; Sasami, her mischievous little sister; and Washu, Ryoko's mad-scientist "mother." Add Ryo-Oh-Ki, an adorable little carrot-eating spaceship, and you've got one full Shinto shrine! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 NO NEED FOR TENCHI VOLUME 2 2ND EDITION TP by Hitoshi Okuda When alien scientist Yakage challenges Tenchi to a duel to the death, Princess Ayeka's life hangs in the balance! Is Tenchi's Light Hawk Sword any match for Yakage's blade, the product of centuries of painstaking research? And which warrior is the better swordsman? Plus, two humorous bonus stories! When Tenchi gets a cold, the girls battle each other for the honor of nursing him back to health. Will he survive their gentle ministrations? Then, although Galaxy Space Police Officer Mihoshi can pilot a spaceship across the cosmos, when she takes driving lessons you'd better clear the sidewalks! But when she witnesses a kidnapping, our heroine hits the gas and sets off in hot pursuit! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 29 TP by Rumiko Takahashi A new disciple — sent by an old friend of Happosai's — arrives at the Tendo Dojo. Ryoga tries to have a private moment with Akane — and Akari — at the same time, and a magical umbrella that makes those who wander beneath it fall in love makes the already complicated situation even worse. Next, there's a contest between Akane and Miss Hinako to see who can learn to swim first. Then Ranma goes to the brink of death after some bad noodles. And a cursed doll takes over Akane's body! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 15 2ND EDITION TP by Rumiko Takahashi Ooh, le horreur! A stranger's shown up at school and he's eating everyone's lunch. Meet Picolet Chardin II, master of the tres terrifying "La Belle France School of Martial-Arts Dining." It turns out that Soun and Genma have promised one of their children in exchange for a debt, and now that debt's come due. A style of martial arts based on eating doesn't seem as though it would be all that difficult to master... but, then again, the size of the mouths in Picolet's family barely even seem human! If Ranma can't defeat Picolet at his own game, it'd be more than "La Belle France" — it'd be wedding bells! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 16 2ND EDITION TP by Rumiko Takahashi The theft of the "Visitor's Registry" from the Jusenkyo Guide in Qinghai Province is only the start of the tragedy for Ranma and the others... but, for the unfortunately named "Pantyhose Taro," it's going to be the end! Over 10 years ago, a pregnant woman gave birth at the cursed springs of Jusenkyo. A quick dunking into a nearby spring by Happosai seals the fate of the bouncing baby... demon ... and now it's out for revenge! For Happosai did more than turn the baby into the monster it's become! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH RANMA 1/2 2ND EDITION TP'S by Rumiko Takahashi Shampoo's spurned suitor Mousse has come up with the perfect plan to get revenge on Ranma for "stealing" the object of his affection: he's kidnapped Akane, and made her the star attraction of a circus act that promises to have her transform — thanks to some magic water from a certain Chinese spring — into a duck! Then, mailbox-impersonating weirdo Tsubasa Kurenai is Ranma's rival for Ukyo's love…and things get way more complicated after that. Finally, Happosai searches for the scroll containing the lost secret of his terrifying "Happo-Fire Burst" technique! (CAUT: 3) VOL 9 (FEB042759)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 10 (FEB042760)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 11 (MAY043005)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 12 (MAY043006)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************* TUXEDO GIN VOLUME 10 TP by Tokihiko Matsuura Teenage boxer 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. A new female trainer, Iida, arrives at the Irie Aquarium, and soon proves to be a formidable rival for Ginji's affections! The competition between Iida and Minako reaches soggy new lows during a pool party contest to win a trip to the South Pole, home to numerous species of Gin-chan's brothers-in-wings. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 WOLF'S RAIN VOLUME 1 GN by Toshitsugo Iida First Time in Previews ! Previoulsly offered in Previews Update #641.Four wolves on the run from mankind answer the highest, most dire calling — they seek the legendary Paradise. From the creators of Cowboy Bebop and Escaflowne comes this new manga take on the hit suspense anime Wolf's Rain. Humans thought the wolves died off two centuries ago in this bleak post-apocalyptic wasteland. But some survivors lurk among the humans by mentally cloaking their animal bodies. One white wolf, Kiba, scours the land for the scent of the Lunar Flower that will lead them all to Paradise. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 WOLF'S RAIN VOLUME 2 GN A manga take on the hit suspense anime Wolf's Rain. Kiba's pack of wolves have tracked down the Lunar Flower, and together, they continue their pilgrimage with the armies of humanity at their tails. But will the scent of the Lunar Flower lead them to Paradise or a deadly false legend? The drama reaches its dramatic climax in this final volume! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FLOWERS AND BEES VOLUME 6 TP by Moyoco Anno Komatsu's devotion to his new love leaves him desperate to please her, so he goes above and beyond (and below, and around, and between) to locate the perfect romantic seaside setting for their date. But will Komatsu end up all wet? Yes. Literally, and very, very cold. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE THEMES SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 9 2ND EDITION TP by Rumiko Takahashi Yusaku finally gets serious about finding a job. Unfortunately, Kyoko is the only one who takes him seriously when he talks about his "future." For the immediate future, he gets a position waiting tables at a resort, and an eyeful when Kyoko loses her top in the pool. Once he finally lands a gig student-teaching at Kyoko's old high school, a googly-eyed student named Yagami moves into his life, and, sneakily, into Maison Ikkoku. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MAISON IKKOKU 2ND EDITION TP'S by Rumiko Takahashi Yusaku's attempts to study get off to a bad start when he falls head-over-heels for the new manager, and he's a far, far way from winning her heart. For Kyoko already has somebody else on her mind…a mysterious "Mr. Soichiro," who is…her pet dog? Funny, touching, and a tad off-kilter, Maison Ikkoku is the great Rumiko Takahashi at her very best. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOL 1 (STAR19706)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 2 (STAR20073)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 3 (NOV032655)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 4 (JAN042818)— C, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 5 (MAR042880)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 6 (MAY042998)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 *********************** VAGABOND VOLUME 19 TP by Takehiko Inoue 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. But for now, Kojiro has been abandoned by his brutal master Ito Ittosai, and must contend with the vicious refugee hunters and ruthless scavengers that abound in the aftermath of the Battle of Sekigahara. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO VOLUME 4 GN by Hayao Miyazaki It’s Summertime, and Mei and Satsuki are having a wonderful time working in Granny's vegetable garden while their dad is away at work. But one afternoon there's bad news from the hospital where the girls' mother is recovering. Mei decides to go visit her mother alone...foot! When Satsuki realizes her little sister has disappeared, she takes action. Satsuki scours the forest and the countryside, but the search for Mei doesn't look hopeful - until Totoro steps in. With a little help from the forest spirits, including a wild ride in the Cat Bus, the sisters learn the importance of trusting in one another and hoping for the best. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 152pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ANGEL SANCTUARY VOLUME 6 GN by Kaori Yuki With just seven days to find his beloved sister Sara in the afterlife, Setsuna goes to hell, only to find himself sitting in judgment of the very angel who condemned his soul to life after life of suffering. But the only way out of the pit is through it, and how much time can Setsuna waste on revenge? Meanwhile Heaven is falling apart as assassins move in to murder God's highest ranking angels! Will there be a universe left when and if Setsuna gets out? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ANGEL SANCTUARY GN'S by Kaori Yuki At the center of this epic tale of Heaven and Hell and forbidden love is high-school student Setsuna Mudo. He's no angel, he's completely tactless around girls, has an unpredictable temper, and can become extremely violent. That he comes from a broken home and is in love with his sister Sara, just makes matters worse. Add teenage hormones and major issues with his mother, and you've got the recipe for one troubled kid. And then Setsuna's reality becomes seriously twisted when his past-life as an angel comes to plague the present and threatens to destroy the future! When Sara's classmate, Ruri, receives a computer disk from a strange man, Setsuna shows up to whisk her away from her. After lecturing Ruri about talking to weirdos, Setsuna comments that she's much cuter without glasses, which she dropped in the confusion. Unfortunately, neither of them have been watching the news which reports of mysterious deaths occurring in connection with the CD-ROM "Digital Angels." The disk Ruri received is this same "Digital Angels" disk! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE THEMES VOL 1 (JAN042801)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 2 (MAR042866)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 3 (MAY042980)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 ************************** BANANA FISH VOLUME 6 2ND EDITION TP by Akimi Yoshida 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 for his own small but loyal gang of street thugs. But his "Papa" can't simply let him go — not when the hideous secret that drove Ash's older brother mad in Vietnam has suddenly fallen into his insatiably ambitious hands! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 BASARA VOLUME 10 TP by Yumi Tamura Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies-all while keeping her identity a secret! Shipwrecked in Okinawa, Sarasa has met Doctor Basho, who has healed her eyes, and Shuri, who has fled a coup in Sanyo. Together, they must help stop a plot to kill Okinawa's president and protect the independent nation from invasion! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BOYS OVER FLOWERS: HANA YORI DANGO VOLUME 10 TP by Yoko Kamio Tuskushi Makino is from a poor family, but she’s attending an elite school for the super rich. Her life has become intertwined with the ruling boys of the school in a whirlwind of love and confusion. Rich boy, Tsukasa returns to Japan after discovers the true identity of Tsukushi’s “Kinsan.” Tsukushi, herself has trouble accepting this real identity. Then Kinsan invites Tsukushi to a swank party where they bump into Tsukasa, who causes a major scene when Kinsan declares his intentions toward Tsukushi! Still desperate for money, Tsukushi goes to Tsukasa who comes up with a plan that everyone can benefit from. That is, if Tsukushi can win a beauty contest! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CERES: CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 10 TP by Yu Watase Their search for the celestial robes or "hagoromo" resumed, Aya and Yuhi transfer to (yet another) new school. But, here, their problems are more serious than just making new friends. Aki — or, should we say, the Progenitor — is on-campus and making Aya's life hell. And then there's a kind of actual hell itself, in the form of a beneath-school passageway, where a creature is said to roam. Is there any truth to Aki's claim that the monster is the daughter of a priest who made the grave error of angering a celestial maiden or "ten'nyo" hundreds of years ago? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DOLLS VOLUME 2 GN by Yumiko Kawahara Once again, Yumiko Kawahara delivers a collection of wildly imaginative tales about man's best friend — the seductive and oddly compelling Plant Dolls. In one story, a young man finds comfort from a doll that shares his heartbreak of a lonely childhood. In another, a doll holds the key to a vast family fortune. And in this volume's final story, a singing doll is discovered. But when she sings ... madness ensues! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SENSUAL PHRASE VOLUME 6 TP by Mayu Shinjo In the beginning their love was a precious secret. Sakuya, the lead singer for Lucifer, was the seemingly unattainable object of desire for millions of hopeful women. Aine was a young and naive lyricist who suddenly found herself in the middle of a raucous rock'n'roll circus. The two lovers fell into each other's arms one night and tried their best to keep the torrid affair private. Now, in a press conference that surprises everyone, Sakuya publicly declares his love for the petite towhead songstress. But Aine, much to Sakuya's chagrin, is far from happy. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 X/1999 SUITE VOLUME 17 TP by CLAMP Kamui Shiro is a young man who was born with the power to decide the fate of the Earth itself — a destiny he can barely bring himself to believe. But as other players in the prophecy begin to gather around him — the “Seven Seals,” with the power to protect the Earth, and the “Seven Harbingers,” who are fated to destroy it — he has no choice but to come to terms with his fate. And now, Tokyo is in shambles. With Subaru missing and their Dreamseer's predictions foiled, the Seven Seals have diecied to roam the city in pairs. Arashi and Yuzuriha must fight for their lives defending Inogashira Park against the Harbinger Satsuki and her monstrous computer "The Beast" while Kamui and Sorata uncover the horrible truth behind Princess Hinoto. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 WELSH PUBLISHING GROUP INC MONON STREET POWER COLLECTIVE VOLUME 1 TP “The Monon Street Power Collective” is a comics anthology on the subject of "Power." The stories range from addressing the power (and impotence) of revenge; the power of words; the power even of a reader who won’t listen to the pleas of a frightened character; the power of occupation; the power of Karma; and includiong horsepower, super powers, cat power — even the power of children’s imaginations at play. The creators are veterans from the animation, film and comics industry, and between them they have worked for Disney, Sony, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. A stellar list of people showcased in a one-of-a-kind collection! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 THE 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! SEVEN OF SEVEN MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Yasuhiro Imagawa ADV Manga 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! One Nana is bad enough, two’s company, but seven’s just downright insane! 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. With bewildering baseball games, harrowing Valentine’s Day romantic intrigue, and the constant struggle to pass all of her (their?!) classes, the seven Nanas of Seven of Seven are back for more in Volume 2 of Yasuhiro Imagawa’s zany manga based on the popular anime series of the same name (Shichinin no Nana in Japanese). (SEP035111) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 “…[Seven of Seven]… is a nice lighthearted comedy for the manga enthusiast.” — AnimeFringe.com “Imagawa's likeable cast makes it easy to enjoy this cute comedy romance.” — Publisher’s Weekly ******************* STEEL ANGEL KURUMI MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Kaisyaku ADV Manga The incredibly powerful android, Steel Angel Kurumi, created by the brilliant scientist, Dr. Ayanokoji, was supposed to have utilized her super-human strength on behalf of the military. However, Kurumi cannot be activated by her makers, and she lies in the machine equivalent of a coma. Nakahito, the son of practitioners of the magical technique called “Onmyo Way,” stumbles upon the inert goddess, and struck by her amazing beauty, gently kisses her perfect lips. With this kiss, the Steel Angel Kurumi awakens! Now, the gorgeous and voluptuous Kurumi will now do anything to protect her master with her invincible power! And if that’s not complicated enough, more Steel Angels are showing up! There’s the friendly Saki, and the not-at-all-friendly Karinka, who has two Steel Angel hearts. Beating her will take everything Kurumi and Saki can muster, and she’s not the only new Angel around! (SEP035110) MATURE READERS SC, 172pg, b&w $9.99 “…what [Steel Angel] lacks in ground-breakingness, it makes up for with a sheer lovability factor of about ten!” — SequentialTart.com ******************* THE COURIERS GN by Brian Wood & Rob G. AiT/PlanetLAR Starring characters from Couscous Express, The Couriers is a fast-paced action/adventure comic set in New York City, featuring Moustafa and Special — mercenary couriers. “Need something done? They'll do it. Fast and efficient, but it'll cost you.” They do the work that normal couriers cannot — intelligence, large cash transfers, protection, assassinations… even blockade running. But there is one job they always knew they would refuse, known as “biologic.” But when the package turns out to be a young deaf/mute girl from Nepal — with a gone-rogue Chinese Red Army Brigade hot on her heels — how can they not get involved? (STAR17974) SC, 7x10, 88pg $12.95 “Cue car chases, bullets by the bin full, the flinging of felines, and much naughty laughter. And that's what makes The Couriers essential reading: it's pure, undemanding fun!” — RobotFist.com “…[The Couriers]…is exploding with action… you can almost feel the energy ready to pounce out of the page at a second's notice!” — iComics.com ******************* HI-HORSE OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 TP Edited by Arey, Arp, Reilly, & Som; Designed by Arp & Various Alternative Comics Hi-Horse leaps in a bold new direction with this gorgeous special collection that introduces a new generation of comics innovators — 18 in all — to the world! Included in this unique and highly entertaining anthology is Gabrielle Bell’s uninhibited-but-clear- headed chronicle of an artist’s model, and Dan Zettwoch’s “The Crucial Point,” a Zen- like anecdote about a cliff diving hobo. Plus, check out 2004 “Promising New Talent” Ignatz Award nominated artist Martin Cendreda’s strip! Get your Hi-Horse and discover the future of comics! (DEC032043) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $11.95 “…[Hi-Horse Omnibus]… is intelligent, imaginative... a striking book that stands out from the other anthologies.” — The Comics Journal “The Hi-Horse Omnibus is a pretty impressive collection of cutting edge cartoonists. If you’re looking for a good sampling of some of the best mini-comics and small-press creators out there, then I’d recommend Hi-Horse.” — Christopher Butcher – Previews Reviews ******************* G.I. JOE VS. THE TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 1 TP by Blaylock, Jolley, & Millar Devil’s Due Publishing Both G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and The Transformers have been loved by millions across the world for years. What if the Transformers, living alien robots from another world, fell in to the hands of COBRA, a small, quickly growing organization bent on world domination? When COBRA launches their first attack on U.S. soil, armed with tanks, jets, and vehicles that transform into giant robots, it’s too much for the regular armed forces to handle, and the elite covert team of G.I. Joe is formed to stop them! Their purpose: To defend freedom from COBRA, and put a stop to their army of destructive machines... or find a way to use the machines against them! Devil’s Due Puyblishing’s first six-issue mini-series, G.I. Joe VS. The Transformers, is collected in this pulse- pounding tradepaperback edition. (JAN042341) SC, 160pg, FC $15.95 “Blaylock breathes new life into these properties, making for exciting and fun storytelling.” — TheFourthRail.com ******************* G.I. JOE FRONTLINE VOLUME 1: MISSION THAT NEVER WAS TP by Larry Hama, Dan Jurgens, Bob Layton, & Scott Hana Devil’s Due Publishing It's the year 1994, just after the government mothballed the classic G.I. Joe organization... or did they? Cobra is still up to its dirty tricks, and there's only one group of people qualified to stop them. You can guess who that is! G.I. Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. Joe series, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. This tradepaperback collects issues #1-4 of G.I. Joe: Frontline, featuring the entire story of the last true mission of G.I. Joe before their newest incarnation. It's an old school romp written by the Godfather of G.I. Joe, Larry Hama! So, put on your Cobra t-shirt, pop in the old cartoon on DVD for background noise, and crack open this classic G.I. Joe adventure! (DEC035051) SC, 112pg, FC $14.95 “G.I. Joe: Frontline has been much stronger than the main series, with interesting vignettes from the past and interesting side missions reminiscent of G.I. Joe: Special Missions from the old days.” — TheFourthRail.com ******************* A TOUCH OF MAGIC: THE DOUGLAS SHULER SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1 by Douglas Shuler SQP What do mighty wizards, female warriors, and famous actresses all have in common? Artist Douglas Shuler and A Touch of Magic. From his outstanding illustrations for the Magic: The Gathering card series to the lovingly rendered and authorized portraits of many Babylon 5 stars like Claudia Christian, as well as designs for Lucasfilms and Paramount Pictures, fan-favorite Douglas Shuler has carved quite a unique career. Now, many of his most renowned pieces — as well as all-new renderings — are collected in this edition. (STAR12545) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 8x11, 72pg $9.95 “A must for fantasy art buffs, as well as those who love their fantasies in the buff!” — SQP ************************* PISTOLWHIP: THE YELLOW MENACE TP by Jason Hall & Matt Kindt Top Shelf Productions The Pistolwhip boys are back with a thrilling new graphic novel that’s really going to make your Pistolwhip machine hum! Jack Peril is the beloved hero of radio, comics, and the silver screen, but is his existence merely fictional? What does a series of grisly murders and a new lecture series condemning the pulse-pounding parables of said Mr. Peril have to do with it all? And just who is The Yellow Menace? Mitch and Charlie, along with Ray (the luckless cop) and Isla (the inquisitive maid), plan to find out! The two-time Harvey Award nominated Pistolwhip made TIME Magazine’s 2001 Top Ten list of best comics, and was also named the best Indy comics of 2001 by Wizard Magazine. SC, 8x11, 144pg, b&w $14.95 “Good story telling; Strong, distinctive (and very pleasing) graphics, and cool names like Charlie Minks and Jack Peril! What more could you ask for? You need to read Kindt and Hall's Pistolwhip!” — Jeff Smith, Creator of BONE “At once both throwback and breath of fresh air, Pistolwhip is a gem of retro-noir delight.” — ArtBomb.net ******************* MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #120 Captain Marvel was created by C.C. Beck, right? No, it was Roscoe Fawcett, right? No, it was Al Allard or Ralph Daigh, right? No, it was Bill Parker, right? And what did Fred MacMurray have to do with it? And Pete Costanza? The correct answer is… all of the above played a role in creating the “Big Red Cheese,” the “World’s Mightiest Mortal,” and our Will Murray will explain in a new major article about the rise and fall of Captain Marvel. Don’t miss it! Plus CBM’s regular features: Nolan’s Notebook and That Wonderful Year by Michelle Nolan; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Weird Words by Pat Calhoun; 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 MAGAZINE ALTER EGO #44 This issue features the JSA, All-Star Squadron, and Infinity, Inc.! Basically, you get two generations of dynamic DC Heroes and their creators! Behind an awesome wraparound JSA/Squadron/Infinity cover by Jerry Ordway, you’ll find the All-Stars of All-Star — and beyond! Prepare yourself for greate interviews with All-Star Comics/Hawkman artist Joe Kubert; JSA/JLA co-creator Gardner Fox; JLA/JSA artist Murphy Anderson; All-Star Squadron/Infinity, Inc. artist Jerry Ordway; and 1940s Atom writer Arthur Adler! Plus, rare Golden/Silver/Bronze Age art of the JSA, All-Star Squadron, and Infinity, Inc. by Alex Toth, Mike Sekowsky, Irwin Hasen, Arthur Peddy, Joe Gallagher, Martin Naydel, Mike Machlan, Rich Buckler, Michael Bair, et al.! Also, FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others. Additional features include Michael T. Gilbert showcasing “I Like Ike!” cartoons by Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Bob Oksner, and Charlie Biro! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 108pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 BACK-ISSUE #8 Just in time for Black History Month, Back-Issue #8 salutes the 1970s and 1980s black super-heroes, from superbad Luke Cage to superteen Cyborg! Writer Denny O’Neil and Justice League Unlimited voice actor Phil Lamarr discuss Green Lantern veteran John Stewart in a “pro2pro” interview. Also, Neal Adams shares his insights — and art — in a sidebar interview. Additionally, Storm's 30th birthday is celebrated in an in-depth history. Plus, say 'Happy 30th' to the New X-Men in the “Rough Stuff” pencil art showcase, featuring Neal Adams, Arthur Adams, Larry Stroman, Bob Mcleod, David Mazzucchelli, Alan Davis, Jim Lee, Adam Hughes, and more! Black Lightning is the subject of Tony Isabella’s “Off My Chest” guest editorial, accompanied by an all-new interview with Trevor Von Eeden, complete with rarely seen Black Lightning costume designs! Fleshing things out, Darrell Mcneil’s “Backstage Pass” column looks at animated TV’s black heroes, from Black Vulcan to The Brown Hornet, with art by Alex Toth and others! Readers will also flip over an exclusive interview with writer Dwayne Mcduffie, a history of African Americans in comics, and commentary from and/or incredible art by Marv Wolfman, Denys Cowan, John Romita Sr., Dave Cockrum, Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Terry Austin, Billy Graham, M.d. Bright, Gene Colan, Steve Englehart, George Pérez, Mike Zeck, and more! Features an eye-popping Storm cover by Eisner Award-winning artist Kyle Baker. (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 CHARLTON SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE #1 Offered in Previews for the first time! Charlton Spotlight #1 is a special tribute issue to the late Pat Boyette (1923-2000), who had a long and varied career in radio and TV broadcasting and independent filmmaking before turning his talents to comic books in the mid-1960s. Over the next 30 years, Boyette became a fan-favorite for his highly individual style on Charlton’s horror, war, western, and adventure comics (especially The Peacemaker), and for his classic stories and covers in 1970s Warren magazines. This issue's front cover sports a brand-new Boyette portrait by the late, great Tom Sutton, with a back cover by Jim Amash. The issue features memoirs by Boyette's friends and associates Alex Toth, Joe Gill, Steve Skeates, Ron Frantz, Jim Amash, Bill Pearson, Don Mangus, and Robin Snyder. Plus, critical commentary by Ramon Schenk and James Cassara; an exhaustive checklist of Boyette’s work in comics and film; a lengthy Boyette cover gallery; biographical information and resources; and scores of reproductions of classic Boyette artwork, some rarely seen and never before published. In addition to the extensive Boyette section, there's also a complete Charlton Comics title checklist (provided by Dan Stevenson), heavily illustrated with obscure covers! (Argo Press) (CAUT: 4) 48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 CHARLTON SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE #2 Offered in Previews for the first time! Charlton Spotlight #2 features an eclectic mix of Charlton Comics features. The front cover is a montage of photos and artwork spotlighting the issue’s main features, with the back cover reproducing the 1956 cover to Nature Boy #3 by the late John Buscema. Inside you'll find an interview with AC Comics Editor-Publisher Bill Black, focusing on his early-1980s Charlton art and independent work with the Charlton action-heroes prior to DC’s ownership; an in-depth account of Ron Frantz’s mid-1980s visit to the Charlton plant, visiting folks like Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, and Frank McLaughlin along the way; and additional new Pat Boyette tribute material, including a memoir of Boyette’s final comics work by Crater Kid creator Marty Baumann. With more rare art and checklist additions, and a page of never-before- published Peacemaker art, this issue also boasts a classic reprint of a complete Joe Shu