PREVIEWS VOL. XV #1 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS MEGA MANGA & MORE! #5 The Mega Manga & More! catalog features a huge selection of manga and anime-related products — comics and books, toys, models, cards, posters… and more — all available for immediate order from your favorite retailer! Catalog, 8x11, FC PI PREVIEWS #3 (MARCH 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 May 2005 through July 2005! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #19 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 February issue features items scheduled to ship in May 2005! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #3 (MARCH 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 February 2005 for items on sale in May 2005. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #3 (MARCH 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 DARK HORSE COMICS STAR WARS: EPISODE III—REVENGE OF THE SITH TPB MILES LANE (W) and DOUG WHEATLEY (A) On sale April 13, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 The official comics adaptation of the most anticipated of the Star Wars films! The action of the Clone Wars comes to a dramatic conclusion, and events are put in place for A New Hope. Battles rage in space, armies clash on alien worlds, heroes become martyrs, and friends become enemies—all leading up to the biggest, longest, and most incredible lightsaber duel in Star Wars history! This is the film that answers the questions, How did Anakin succumb to the dark side? What happened to Luke and Leia’s mother? And why are there no Jedi around in the original Trilogy? Artist Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire volume two) brings a level of life and detail to the adaptation that rivals that of the films themselves. An epic graphic novel not to be missed! • Look for our Complete Star Wars relists beginning on page 00. • With the release of the motion picture, Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith in spring 2005, Star Wars mania will be at a fever pitch. STAR WARS: VISIONARIES TPB IAIN MCCAIG (W/A), WARREN FU (W/A), DEREK THOMPSON (W/A), and more On sale April 13, SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 They’ve been responsible for some of the most dazzling and awe-inspiring visuals ever put to film, and now the concept artists, behind the Star Wars prequels are bringing their considerable talents to comics. Just in time for Star Wars: Episode III, the wildly gifted minds of the Lucasfilm art department and visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic come together to tell their own Star Wars tales in this compilation of short stories. Given free reign to explore any and every aspect of the Star Wars universe, each artist offers a new twist or a deeper view into that galaxy far, far away. Nowhere else will you find a more pure or more different look at George Lucas’ enduring creation than through the eyes of the Star Wars: Visionaries. • This is the first time a group of Star Wars movie concept artists and designers have written and drawn comics stories. • With the release of the motion picture, Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith in spring 2005, Star Wars mania will be at a fever pitch. STAR WARS: GENERAL GRIEVOUS #1 (OF 4) CHUCK DIXON (W), RICK LEONARDI (P), and MARK PENNINGTON (I) On sale March 16, FC, 32pg, $2.99 On a rescue mission to Vandos, Padawan Flynn Kybo and his master T’chooka D’oon come face to face with one of the leaders of the Separatist army, General Grievous. After Grievous kills his master, Kybo goes to the Jedi Council with a plan to take out the General before more lives are lost. But when the council rebukes his plan, Flynn Kybo decides to take matters in his own hands. Seeking out others who feel the same as himself, Flynn Kybo sets out to stop the killing machine known as General Grievous before more Jedi lives are lost. Meanwhile, Grievous has hijacked a transport ship and its precious cargo may give him an advantage over the Jedi that they would never expect... • A four-issue must read series featuring one of the Episode III villians! STAR WAR: EMPIRE #31—“SONS” 3 OF 5 THOMAS ANDREWS (W), ADRIANA MELO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TOMÁS GIORELLO (Cover) On sale March 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Imperial Slave Ships are coming to take possession of the conquered population of Jabiim, and the only thing standing between them and the successful completion of their mission are two Rebel X-wing pilots. Hobbie Klivian and Wedge Antilles are in for the fight of their lives! Meanwhile, planetside, Luke Skywalker and his captors have joined forces to battle an army of stormtroopers. But Luke’s having a hard time focussing his fledgling Jedi powers as he is haunted by the recent knowledge that his father, Anakin Skywalker, was not a hero to the people of Jabiim, but a traitor! STAR WARS: OBSESSION #5 (OF 5) HADEN BLACKMAN (W), BRIAN CHING (P/COVER), BRAD ANDERSON (Cover) On sale March 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99 On the bleak cemetery world of Boz Pity, the Jedi fight what they hope will be a decisive battle against the Separatists. As a team of powerful Jedi take on Count Dooku, Mace Windu goes one-on-one with General Grievous in a spectacular duel that requires both parties to pull out all the stops! But Obi-Wan Kenobi cares for none of this. He is concerned with only a single target— the enemy he has pursued across the galaxy. But Obi-Wan doesn’t realize that his greatest triumph might also lead to his greatest failure, and destroy everything that makes him a Jedi and a hero. The exciting conclusion of this story sets the stage for Episode III: Revenge of the Sith! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #75 “THE SIEGE OF SALEUCAMI” PART 2 OF 4 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P/Cover), DAN PARSONS (I), and BRAD ANDERSON (C) On sale March 30, FC, 32, $2.99 The Siege of Saleucami continues! With his supply lines cut and his Clone army decimated, General Oppo Rancisis fears he will not have the forces to prevent Dark Jedi Sora Bulq from taking the Morgukai Shadow Army off-world to threaten the galaxy. There is a desperate plan for a foray into the magma tunnels of Saleucami, but before the plan can be carried out, Rancisis is attacked by Anzati assassins and by Sora Bulq himself. Meanwhile, Tholme confronts his former padawan, and the battle between them has deadly consequences! STAR WARS TALES #23 ROB WILLIAMS (W), JOSHUA ORTEGA (W), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), CHRIS WARNER (A), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), LEE BERMEJO (Cover), and various On sale March 9, FC, 64pg, (Bermejo cover and photo cover), $5.99 The “new” Star Wars Tales continues! Thousands of years before the fall and redemption of Anakin Skywalker, there were other Jedi who grappled with the same human emotions that overwhelmed the man who became Darth Vader. During the time of the Old Republic, three young Jedi in particular—one bearing the surname Qel Droma—traveled the Sith Homeworld of Korriban intending to finish their Order’s “Great Hunt.” What they find lurking in their own hearts proves more dangerous than any prey they’re after, in this prequel to the popular Knights of the Old Republic video game. Also in this issue: the tragic third chapter in the story of lone Jedi Darca Nyl. Sophisticated yet easily accessible—it’s Star Wars comics at their best! CONAN #14 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), THOMAS YEATES (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and LEINIL FRANCIS YU (Cover) On sale March 23, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Thoth-amon, the legendary sorceror who will plague Conan throughout his life, launches his first attack, as the second story arc of this award-winning, critically lauded series concludes. A magical battle explodes, tearing up a forgotten temple as Conan and his assassin cohort take on the most evil man of the ancient world. • “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 • Fanboyplanet.com says “Busiek’s expansion on the works of Robert E. Howard captures the same sense of wild adventure and Cary Nord’s rough pencils still charge the work with that raw energy we felt way back in issue #0.” MANGA DARKCHYLDE #2 (OF 5) RANDY QUEEN (W/A) and SARAH OATES (C) On sale March 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99 This special dual origin issue, “The cruel creation of me,” chronicles how this version of Ariel Chylde came to become “she who channels shadow”! Ariel also makes a mysterious new friend named Perry, with secrets of his own, who may be more than he seems! How is he connected to the sinister Sisters of Shadow, and whose side will he choose when battle lines are drawn in the streets of Salem and they tighten their deadly grip? And don’t miss an unexpected visit from Ariel’s zombie mother, it’s gonna be wild! Darkchylde creator Randy Queen returns to comics to write, draw, and re-imagine for an all- ages audience, the character that made him famous! Featuring the most compelling story and gorgeous art of his career, this is THE all-ages release of the year! “Shadowmaker” part 2 is not to be missed, and sure to be embraced by Darkchylde’s legion of worldwide fans! DOCTOR SOLAR MAN OF THE ATOM VOLUME 2 HC PAUL S. NEWMAN (W), MATT MURPHY (W), FRANK BOLLE (P), and GEORGE WILSON (Cover) On sale April 27, HC, 200pg, FC, 6 1/4" x 10 1/4", $49.95 When Physicist Doctor Phillip Solar’s experimental nuclear power caused him to absorb a dangerous amount of atomic radiation, the scientist miraculously survived only to find that he had gained incredible powers over matter and energy. Now, Solar must isolate himself from others to avoid exposing them to the same harmful deadly radiation that endows him with his extraordinary gifts. But when danger and disaster threaten the innocent, Solar leaps into action as The Man of the Atom! This archive collection reprints seven more issues, #8-#14, of Gold Key’s original Doctor Solar comic-book series, the revolutionary science fiction adventure that gave birth to one of comics’ most distinctive and beloved superheroes. Illustrated by Frank Bolle and written by Paul S. Newman, one of the most prolific comic-book scribes of all time. CONCRETE: THE HUMAN DILEMMA #4 (OF 6) PAUL CHADWICK (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale March 23, b&w w/grey tones, 32pg, $3.50 Trapped in an alien’s rock-hard body, former speechwriter Ron Lithgow is an accidental celebrity who currently uses his high profile as Concrete to promote the agenda of a pizza mogul. While an unsettling figure studies the controversial population-control campaign, Concrete’s message becomes exaggerated, distorted, and flat-out parodied. And why can’t he stop itching?! Meanwhile, though aide Larry Munro might recognize that his recent judgment was awful, there’s only so long until the fallout hits the fan. Longtime readers will not want to miss this issue’s shocking ending! Be sure to pick up Paul Chadwick’s most mature Concrete miniseries yet. EISNER/MILLER TPB (RES) WILL EISNER (W/A) and FRANK MILLER (W/A) On sale April 27, SC, 350pg, b&w, 6 x 9, $19.95 Auspiciously available this April is a fascinating discourse between two of this medium’s greatest contributors—living comics legend Will Eisner and Sin City creator and co- director Frank Miller. It would be hard to imagine any creators who have affected their chosen medium more than Eisner and Miller have influenced the world of comic books and graphic novels. Now, life-long comics fans and culture-curious readers are invited to listen in as a legendary innovator and godfather of sequential art (Eisner) and the modern master of cinematic comics storytelling (Miller) discuss one on one, in an intimate interview format, the ins-and-outs of this absorbing and often controversial art form. Often misunderstood, yet enduringly enjoyed by people from all walks of life, comics have in recent years been recognized as a "legitimate" art form by cultural institutions ranging from Harvard University to the Smithsonian, from The New Yorker to the Art Institute of Chicago. Eisner/Miller is widely illustrated and features rare, behind-the- scenes photos of Eisner, Miller, and other notable creators. WILL EISNER SKETCHBOOK HC WILL EISNER (W/A) Available Now!, HC, 200pg, b&w, 9" x 12", (JUL030035), $49.95 For most of the 20th century, the work of cartoonist and graphic novelist Will Eisner defined the art of comic book storytelling in the U.S. and throughout the world. Still prolific today at the age of 86, Eisner is the embodiment of “living legend” in the world of comic books, continuing to produce some of the most innovative and influential work in the medium. This all-new hardcover collection of Eisner’s gorgeous pencil sketches and groundbreaking designs is a must-have for pop-culture enthusiasts and fans of comic books. Culled from many decades’ worth of work, the Sketchbook presents the world as seen through Will Eisner’s eyes, with introductory notes for each of the eleven different sections. From his observations of his friends and loved ones hustling through their busy daily lives to witnessing those quiet moments when no one is supposed to be watching, Eisner's keen perception and steadfast hand capture the essence of what it means to be alive. • Printed on 100 lb. archival quality paper • Includes a section devoted to early and alternate versions of covers and designs for Eisner's beloved series The Spirit MARGE’S LITTLE LULU VOLUME 3 TPB JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale April 13, SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $9.95 Whether she’s weaving hilarious, sprawling tales while babysitting the terrible tot Alvin, keeping her chubby chum Tubby and his clubhouse cronies in line, or making nice with the friendly ghost she catches reading “People Stories” in her bedroom, Little Lulu is both “Everygirl” and an undeniable one-of-a-kind! Dark Horse Books is proud to present, for the first time ever, the complete run of John Stanley and Irving Tripp’s legendary run of classic Marge’s Little Lulu comics in convenient, reader-friendly paperback volumes. Critically acclaimed and widely regarded as one of the most classic comics ever published, Little Lulu is an all-ages treasure, with stories funny and fresh enough to stand the test of time. • 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 #83 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale March 30, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Internationally celebrated storyteller Stan Sakai continues his tales of samurai adventure in Usagi Yojimbo! This issue begins a multipart story with the discovery of gold in a mountain range. The hunter who finds it is captured and tortured by a power-hungry lord, but there is another problem: the gold technically lies in the neighboring Geishu Province. As if that weren’t enough news for the Geishu border, there is a sudden outbreak of the plague! Lord Noriyuki sends his bodyguard Tomoe to investigate, and she and her retinue soon enter a village in the “hot zone”…with lethal results! What new perils threaten this beloved character? And what about the gold? Find out in the first part of “The Treasure of the Mother of Mountains,” this month in Usagi Yojimbo! TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY: THAT DARN YARN HC TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A) On sale April 27, HC, 40pg, FC, 8" x 8 1/2", $7.95 By popular demand, Eisner Award-winner Tony Millionaire returns to bring you another charming adventure. Here is a book that contains two stories in one. On the right hand side is a story about a sock monkey getting his foot snagged on a tack as he’s going down the stairs. As he rambles around Ann Louise’s Victorian house he unravels. On the left hand page is a story about Ann Louise finding a ball of yarn and beginning to knit a sock monkey. The stories merge as the book unfolds and the adventure develops. FIERCE TPB JEREMY LOVE (W), ROBERT LOVE (P), JEFF WASSON (I), CHIP ZDARSKY (C), and STEVE SANDERS (C) On sale April 27, SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10", $13.95 Jonathan Fierce, a profiler for the FBI gifted with psychic abilities, failed to stop an explosion which has just killed his team of fellow agents, the only real family he’s ever had. The FBI wants to charge him with the crime. Now he’s being hunted by the Feds and is on the run from the crime syndicate that killed his team. Miraculously, Fierce can hear the voices of his slain teammates, giving him the skills and abilities to become a one-man strike force. Now he’s going deep under cover into the Jamaican underworld to strike at the heart of the syndicate and uncover the facts behind the conspiracy against him. Collecting the four-issue series. Jeremy and Robert Love, the creative force behind Gettosake Entertainment and the masterminds who brought comics fans Midnight Mover, now bring you the slickest, most stylish and suspenseful action thriller on stands today. SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH #4 (OF 5) RON MARZ (W), LUKE ROSS(A), and JASON KEITH (C) On sale March 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The samurai Shiro has traveled thousands of miles and fought countless battles as he has pursued his lover, Yoshiko, who was stolen away from him. Now, finally, he’s found her. She is imprisoned within fabulous Versailles as a plaything for France’s Sun King, Louis XIV! Neither palace walls nor the blades of the king’s Musketeers will keep Shiro from her side. But with a plot to assassinate the king afoot, will the lovers survive a reunion? The amazing artwork of Luke Ross brings Ron Marz’s story of adventure and intrigue to stunning life! B.P.R.D.: THE DEAD #5 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (P), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale March 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99 As computers explode and deadly insects pour out of the walls of the team’s new underground headquarters, Johann, possessed by the ghosts of the Nazi scientists, struggles to stop the madman who’s recovered the Spear of Destiny. Back in Rhode Island, Abe Sapien concludes matters with his dead wife. DAMN NATION #2 (OF 3) ANDREW COSBY (W) and J. ALEXANDER (A) On sale March 16, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The cure to the vampire plague lies dead center in the middle of the undead nation, and the scientists need military help to get it out—but the rest of the world doesn’t want America back on its feet. Even for the doctors and soldiers who hold the cure, saving the country takes a backseat to surviving one more night in these United States. The biggest surprise to the American forces comes when they realize the role that one small boy plays in their mission—a boy it seems almost impossible to protect. THE GOON #11 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale March 23, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Goon kicks off a new story arc with this issue wherein the mad scientist and uneasy ally of the Goon, Dr. Hieronymous Alloy, begins to break down…literally. His metallic skin is beginning to oxidize and unless an element can be found to reverse the process, Alloy will most certainly rust over and die. As the doctor isolates the problem, it becomes apparent that the element he seeks cannot be found on this world. His only chance is to send an unsuspecting Goon and Franky to a parallel universe to find the key to his antidote. Goon and Franky must fight an absurd array of strange and otherworldly monsters from out of space and time in classic Wally Wood tradition. Written and drawn by Eisner Award-winning creator Eric Powell, with stunning painted covers, The Goon is not to be missed. • Look for the new four-issue miniseries from Eric Powell in next month’s issue of Previews—Billy the Kid’s Old-Timey Oddities. THE MILKMAN MURDERS TPB JOE CASEY (W) and STEVE PARKHOUSE (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale April 27, SC, 104pg, FC, 6" x 9", $12.95 Suburbia never looked so depraved…! After an assault by a mysterious and monstrous milkman, a typical American housewife has finally had too much of her hideous, deranged family, and she takes a simple word of advice from her idol, the perfect 1950s mom on her television screen—“Discipline.” From the minds of Joe Casey and Steve Parkhouse, who exposed the monstrous side of British suburban life in Alan Moore’s The Bojeffries Saga, and later took on global madness in Grant Morrison’s The Invisibles, comes the most shocking of all Dark Horse’s new brand of horror comics. The unraveling of our forlorn homemaker’s hopes leads to unprecedented terror, heralded by a demonic vision—The Milkman, a twisted parody of a Norman Rockwell image as painted by serial-killing folk-artist John Wayne Gacy. Collecting the four-issue miniseries… FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: BOOZE, BROADS, & BULLETS TP—SECOND EDITION FRANK MILLER (W/A) On sale March 2, SC, 160pg, b&w, w/blue and red, 6" x 9", $15.00 The most diverse volume of Sin City material available, Booze, Broads, & Bullets showcases Frank Miller’s vignettes and color experiments from throughout the years of his groundbreaking crime series, and includes art created especially for the original collection. A good entry point for new readers wondering what Sin City is all about—or longtime readers who can’t get enough—Miller has painted a gritty, decadent, and gloriously dirty portrait. Have a taste of the city…just one little taste. Just one. • 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. Demand has already increased for these highly sought-after titles. • All of the Sin City titles will be redesigned by award-winning book designer, Chip Kidd! FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: FAMILY VALUES TP—SECOND EDITION FRANK MILLER (W/A) On sale March 2, SC, 128pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $10.00 Marking a departure for Miller from an entire career of serialized stories, this 128-page epic spilled out of him all at once…and you can’t help but read it the same way! Family Values is a milestone among Miller’s work, allowing him enough room to tell this classic story of grit and revenge exactly the way he wanted to. With deadly Miho running on roller-blades, Dwight running on adrenaline, and the Sin City mob on clean-up detail, this yarn from the Town Without Pity is not to be missed. • 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. Demand has already increased for these highly sought-after titles. • This is a brand-new edition of the Harvey Award-winning volume—Miller’s first non- serialized graphic novel! Without the constraint of writing for individual issues, the artist stretched his legs for the first time… • All of the Sin City titles will be redesigned by award-winning book designer, Chip Kidd! FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: HELL AND BACK 2ND EDITION TPB FRANK MILLER (W/A) On sale March 30, SC, 320pg, b&w, w/spot color and FC, 6" x 9", $25.00 In the Town Without Pity, good men are hard to find. Enter Wallace, a man of mystery. He’s a nice guy who’s very good at killing people. Out for an evening drive along the beach, he meets the woman of his dreams—and she’s trying to kill herself. Why? And who are the shadowy cabal of power brokers who wrench her from his arms? When will all hell break loose? Comics legend Frank Miller, creator of the groundbreaking Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, pounds out his longest S in City graphic novel to date—a bare- knuckle barrage of brutal action, dark secrets, and heroic sacrifice. What the hell—it’s a love story! The most recent story in Miller’s gritty crime saga, Hell and Back includes color sections and pinups by a who’s who of comics luminaries. • The major-motion picture release of Frank Miller’s critically acclaimed series Sin City is due in theaters in spring 2005 from Miramax Studios. Demand has already increased for these highly sought-after titles. • This brand-new edition features a fantastic pinup gallery with the likes of Geof Darrow, Gary Gianni, Jason Pearson, Matt Wagner, and more—including colorist Lynn Varley’s first comics illustration! • All of the Sin City titles will be redesigned by award-winning book designer, Chip Kidd! HIPIRA: THE LITTLE VAMPIRE HC KATSUHIRO OTOMO (W) and SHINJI KIMURA (A) On sale April 27, HC, 48pg, FC, 8" x 10", $13.95 Welcome to the vampire city of Saruta, where the sun never rises, and all the vampire children love trying to stay up late. Hipira-Kun is a precocious young vampire whose best friend is a fairy named Soul. Hipira-Kun and Soul are an odd couple to say the least, and their games, pranks, and adventures are extraordinary even for dwellers of this supernatural city. Hipira: The Little Vampire is a delightfully bright twist to traditionally dark subject matter in the spirit of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Monsters, Inc. Filled with fun, wonder, and heart, the illustrations look like they have been pulled off the screen of a top-flight animated feature. Hipira is a children's book like no other, one that will appeal to readers of all ages. • From the creator of Akira, Domu, and Legend of Mother Sarah. CLUB 9 VOLUME 3 TPB MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A) On sale April 20, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4", $15.95 Haruo Hattori’s the hottest country import that Tokyo’s ever seen. Working in one of the most happening Hostess bars in the notorious Ginza, Haruo gets all the attention she could ever want—and all she’d never want—since she’s trying to stay loyal to her boyfriend back home. But that’s not easy when a made-of-money bachelor with marriage on his mind gives her a nice little present for Haruo’s 19th birthday, just a l’il ‘ol Ferrari! Collecting stories from issues #00-00 of the monthly Super Manga Blast! series. Club 9 is uproarious slice-of-life, fish-out-of-water comedy as crafted by the inimitable creator of What’s Michael?, Makoto Kobayashi. A hilarious look at Tokyo nightlife and Japanese culture, Club 9 is flat-out, fresh-off-the-farm fun! BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #99: TRICKSTER PART 1 (OF 5) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale March 9, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Kidnapped and bound by three Itto-ryü warriors, Rin is unable to warn Manji that he’s heading into a trap. To make matters worse, the Itto-ryü possess a large dose of kessen- satsu, the only poison known to damage Manji’s immortal blood and severely cripple his regenerative abilities. After last month’s odd resolution, is Giichi following Manji in order to help rescue Rin…or will he just stick around long enough to finish off any survivors? This first chapter of Samura’s “Trickster” slugfest leads into next month’s double-sized 100th issue! • Winner of Japan’s prestigious Media Arts Award and America’s own Will Eisner Award. • Thirteen volumes of this modern classic are available in the Dark Horse backlist! BERSERK VOLUME 7 TPB KENTARO MIURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale April 13, SC, 232pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $13.95 Two feudal kingdoms, Midland and Chuder, battle for supremacy in what will become the final clash in a century-long struggle. Spearheading the Midland forces is the Band of the Hawk, a legendary cadre of elite mercenaries led by the charismatic Griffith and with the fearless Guts as its berserker champion. The Hawks' ferocity, courage, and fearsome skills—not to mention Guts' enormous broadsword—are just what Midland needs to turn the bloody tide, but during the fray, Guts and Griffith's most trusted lieutenant, Casca, fall together from a cliff into a raging river. Both miraculously survive—barely—and Guts tends to Casca's wounds as she tells of having her life saved by Griffith, her induction into the Band of the Hawk, and her deep feelings toward Griffith. And she even seems to finally be warming up to the grim Guts. But this greeting-card moment won't last long, for Chuder warriors are on the prowl, and the only greetings they carry are on the points of their spears! SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 5: TEN FINGERS, ONE LIFE TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale April 13, SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6", $9.95 Striking similarities between Lone Wolf & Cub and Koike and Kojima’s sidebar storyline Samurai Executioner (known as Kubikiri Asa in Japan) are evident in the cool attitude, rebellious honor, and unflappable bushido of the lead characters of both series, but readers will delight in the whole new genre of Edo-era samurai spirit in Samurai Executioner. Wrapped tightly around a core of crime fiction, we enter a world of harsh and violent crime, and the forces up against it. In this volume, after a few initial stories of criminals’ lives leading to execution, we meet two Edo-era police officers and explore their specialized methods of capturing crafty criminals. Then, in Koike’s signature fashion, the volume ends with a psycho killer and her grueling and violent end. It’s like a history lesson, art education, and pulp sensation, all wrapped up in one fantastic series. • Never before published in America, Samurai Executioner was the companion to one of the most seminal works of manga, Lone Wolf & Cub! • Dark Horse has sold over 800,000 copies of Lone Wolf & Cub since 2000! • Each volume comes shrink wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. SUPER MANGA BLAST! #50 MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W/A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W/A) On sale March 30, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 Super Manga Blast! celebrates its milestone fiftieth issue with a fan art contest that will see two lucky readers win original art by SMB! creators Yuzo Takada (3x3 Eyes) and Hiroyuki Utatane (Seraphic Feather)! Signed sketches of heroines Pai and Attim M-Zak are up for grabs, along with other primo Dark Horse Manga prizes. This month’s Shadow Star episode features a confrontation between the two main groups of teen Dragon Bearers. With an alien menace still on Earth, the Cannon God Exaxxion team plans its next move, while U.N. super-agents battle meta-human terrorists in Seraphic Feather. Romantic tensions continue to build in Club 9, and the odd humor of What’s Michael? continues to satisfy. BETTIE PAGE MINI-BUST On sale May 4, 6" tall bust, fully-painted, numbered, limited edition, $44.95 We have brought our beautiful friend Bettie forward as a lovingly-crafted mini-bust. Derek Handy, known for his outstanding work at Gentle Giant Studios, has lavished care and dedication on the creation of this stunning piece. Bettie's enduring popularity is due to her unique ability to combine a girl-next-door innocence with the sensuality of a smoldering vixen. It's a delicate balance, but Mr. handy has captured it. Measuring 6" tall, with a translucent lilac material strategically placed, this quality item is a "must-have" for Bettie's fans and collectors of sculptures. Numbered limited-edition- edition size not set as of press time. Packaged in deluxe color box. ALSO AVAILABLE Bettie Page BETTIE PAGE BEACH TOWEL FC, 30" x 60", 100% cotton (STAR15878) . . . $24.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET Set of 4 full-color photo coasters (STAR13136) . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET #2 Four coasters, 4" square, 1/4" thick, full color, package in a full-color box (STAR15766) . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE DRESS-UP MAGNET SET Full-color magnet set (STAR12265) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE FIGURE #2: PHOTO BETTIE 6 1/2" tall, 50’s motif, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13250) . . . $24.99 BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX #1: OCEAN FC, embossed metal lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 BETTIE PAGE ORNAMENT FC, packaged in a window box (STAR13093) . . . $19.99 BETTIE PAGE POKER SET 100 multicolored poker chips in different denominations, 2 decks of playing cards in latching, hinged wooden carrying case, $74.99 BETTIE PAGE PLAYING CARDS Set of 52 plastic coated cards, plus two jokers, $4.99 BETTIE PAGE STICKER PACK: CLASSIC Four-pack in a polybag and printed headercard with j-hook (AUG020053) . . . $6.99 BETTIE PAGE STICKER PACK: AMUSEMENT Four-pack in a polybag and printed headercard with j-hook (AUG020054) . . . $6.99 BETTIE PAGE: WATER GAL! JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journals, 128 pages (AUG020050) . . . $9.99 BETTIE PAGE: WILD KINGDOM JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journals, 128 pages (AUG020049) . . . $9.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #3: DEVIL BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR13097). . . $39.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #4: RED BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR13497). . . $39.99 MIRROR MASK On sale March 16, Dark Queen Bust, 7" tall, fully painted, $44.99 On sale February 16, Set #3, 3-piece PVC set includes Dark Queen, the Music Box People, and Gryphon, 3"-5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box, $14.99 As fans are discovering, The Jim Henson Company is producing a very special film by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean—Mirror Mask. This month, Dark Horse continues its line of Mirror Mask items with the Really Useful Journal, the Dark Queen bust sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios, and our third PVC set featuring Dark Queen, the Music Box People, and Gryphon. KOTOBUKIYA CHEWBACCA SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale March 23, 15", consisting of 10 easily assembled pieces, and packaged in a giant color window-box, $99.99 A new release in our import program of large vinyl Star Wars figures from well- respected figure modelers Kotobukiya: Chewbacca. Han Solo’s faithful co-pilot, Chewie is a reliable ally of the rebel army. Poised and ready to defend himself, it’s easy to imagine Chewbacca’s distinct voice as he roars at an onslaught of Stormtroopers or leads Princess Leia to safety. This item will be a worthy addition to your collection. KOTOBUKIYA SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT RELISTS KOTOBUKIYA ANAKIN SKYWALKER PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Poised and ready for battle, Anakin Skywalker conjures up all the excitement of filmdom’s most cherished space fantasy. 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box, $94.99 KOTOBUKIYA CLONE TROOPER PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT At the time of their introduction, the Republic clone trooper represented the future of galactic warfare. Far superior to the battle droid armies of the era, the clone troopers formed the backbone of the Republic’s new military initiative that battled against the forces of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box, $94.99 KOTOBUKIYA DARTH VADER PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Dark Horse has been able to secure a new supply of the popular Darth Vader soft vinyl figure. This was our first release in the series and sold out upon arrival. Here’s your chance to acquire the figure that Toyfare magazine named “Best of the Best.” 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box, $99.99 KOTOBUKIYA JANGO FETT PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Jango Fett is one of the galaxy’s deadliest bounty hunters, the basis of the clone army, and father to Boba Fett. 11" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in awindow box, $99.99 KOTOBUKIYA OBI-WAN KENOBI PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Master and teacher to Anakin Skywalker, captured as he rushes into battle. This masterfully sculpted model, which is very easily assembled, stands thirteen inches tall and comes in a full-color window box. 11" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in awindow box, $94.99 KOTOBUKIYA YODA & MACE WINDU PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT In this kit, we unleash the dynamic duo of Jedi masters Yoda and Mace Windu. This model kit captures the two warriors as they prepare for combat. A model kit I see in your future. 11.4" (Mace) and 4.7" (Yoda) tall, vinyl figures, packaged in window box, $99.99 ************************** SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW On sale January 26 SKY CAPTAIN SKULL LOGO EMBROIDERED PATCH 4" x 1 1/2" in polybag with header card, $4.99 SKY CAPTAIN SKULL LOGO SCULPTED PIN 4" x 3/4", in polybag with backing card, $5.99 Last month we offered two ornaments modeled from this fabulous movie. Now we’ve got an embroidered patch and a sculpted pin, fashioned after the logo of the diabolical Dr. Totenkopf’s robots. This striking logo is sure to make a statement, with it’s deco-sci-fi lines and menacing skull. JUNKO MIZUNO CHIKA FANTASY NIGHT COASTER SET On sale April 13, 1/8" thick, high-quality coasters, packaged in a printed circular tin case, $12.99 From Junko Mizuno, creator of the "Miznotic Fantasy" and "Hellbabies" stationery sets and journal, it's the "Chika Fantasy Night" coaster set. Junko's beautifully colored illustrations have received great acclaim in recent years for her cute, yet dark manga style. Included in the tin with the coasters is a drink recipe book which includes concoctions such as the horrifyingly delicious Blood of Chika (Junko's Bloody Mary recipe) and Peach Night. Have your drinks and try new recipes too! 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" x 10" (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" x 9" (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" x 12", 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" x 10" (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" x 36", printed on high-quality 80 lb. stock (STAR11144) . . . $25.0 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT: GILDA b&w with gold, 24" x 36", printed on high-quality 80 lb. stock (STAR11437) . . . $25.0 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT: MARY b&w with red, 24" x 36", printed on high-quality 80 lb. stock (STAR11438) . . . $25.0 SIN CITY: FAMILY VALUES 3-SHEET POSTER 3 color sheets, 70" x 37" (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 STAR WARS CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE NEWSPAPER STRIPS From 1981 to 1984, comic-book greats Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson turned out a popular series of Star Wars newspaper strips. Featuring the adventures of Luke, Leia, and Han during the time between the first and second movies, these strips are science-fiction adventure at its best. Dark Horse has reformatted the strips to make them work as a continuous story in Classic Star Wars, with Al Williamson himself redrawing and extending many panels for the new format. CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE EARLY ADVENTURES TPB by Russ Manning and Archie Goodwin SC, 240pg, FC (STAT06287) . . . $19.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: HAN SOLO AT STARS’ END TPB by Alfredo Alcala with Archie Goodwin SC, 80pg, FC (STAR06994) . . . $6.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS VOLUME TWO: THE REBEL STORM TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and others SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01135) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS VOLUME THREE: ESCAPE TO HOTH TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and others SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01536) . . . $16.95 Star Wars Movie Adaptations CLASSIC STAR WARS BOX SET by Roy Thomas, Archie Goodwin, Howard Chaykin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Steve Leialoha, Rick Hoberg, Bill Wray, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon HC slipcase, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01447) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—THE SPECIAL EDITION TPB by Bruce Jones, Eduardo Barreto, Al Williamson, and various SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR06001) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—THE SPECIAL EDITION TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR06000) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI—THE SPECIAL EDITION TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR06007) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I—THE PHANTOM MENACE TPB by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR09296) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE II—ATTACK OF THE CLONES TPB Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales with art by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15667) . . . $17.95 Star Wars Manga STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—MANGA by George Lucas, art by Hisao Tamaki It’s Star Wars: A New Hope like you’ve never seen it before! Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Obi-Wan, and Darth Vader all drawn (Japanese) MANGA style! Taken directly from George Lucas’ script for Episode IV of Star Wars, this book is masterfully drawn by Hisao Tamaki. STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—MANGA #1 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR08067) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—MANGA #2 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR08243) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—MANGA #3 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR08500) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—MANGA #4 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR08610) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—MANGA by George Lucas, art by Toshiki Kudo The Star Wars manga tradition continues with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back— Manga masterfully drawn by artist Toshiki Kudo. STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—MANGA #1 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR08808) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—MANGA #2 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR09293) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—MANGA #3 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR09294) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—MANGA #4 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR09295) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA by George Lucas, art by Shin-ichi Hiromoto Be here as the last chapter in the Star Wars—Manga saga begins in Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi—Manga drawn by Shin-ichi Hiromoto. STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA #1 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR09865) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA #2 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR09908) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA #3 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR10078) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA #4 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR10243) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE—MANGA story by George Lucas; adaptation and art by Kia Asamiya Make sure you don’t miss the most exciting retelling of the movie of the century as Dark Horse presents Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace—Manga illustrated by legendary manga artist Kia Asamiya STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE—MANGA #1 TPB SC, 88pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR10590) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE—MANGA #2 TPB SC, 88pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR10716) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO...VOLUME 1: DOOMWORLD TPB by Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, Steve Leialoha, Frank Springer, Tom Palmer, Donald F. Glut, Alan Kuperberg SC, 336pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16438) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO…VOLUME 2: DARK ENCOUNTERS TPB by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin, Walter Simonson, Bob Wiacek, Chris Claremont, Herbe Trimpe, Allen Milgrom, and Gene Day SC, 336pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16133) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO…VOLUME 3: RESURRECTION OF EVIL TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Wally Lombego, Carmine Infantino, Gene Day, Larry Hama, Mike W. Barr, Walter Simonson, Thomas Palmer, and David Michelinie SC, 334pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17125) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO....VOL. 4: SCREAMS IN THE VOID TPB by Chris Claremont, Carmine Infantino, Walter Simonson, Thomas Palmer, Ron Frenz, Allen Milgrom, Michael Fleisher, Joe Brozowski, and others SC, 376pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR18165) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO... VOLUME 5: FOOL’S BOUNTY TPB by Mary Jo Duffy, Ron Frenz, Tom Palmer, David Michelinie, Gene Day, Bob Layton, Klaus Janson, and others SC, 376pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR18220) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO... VOLUME 6: WOOKIEE WORLD TPB by Brett Blevins, Sal Buscema, Jo Duffy, Jan Duursema, Ron Frenz, Tom Mandrake, David Mazzucchelli, Bob Mcleod, Ann Nocenti, Tom Palmer, Randy Stradley, and others SC, 360pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR18850) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO… VOLUME 7: FAR FAR AWAY TPB by Al Williamson, Archie Goodwin, Jo Duffy, Sal Buscema, Cynthia Martin, and more! SC, 312pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19256) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: BATTLE OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS POP-UP COMIC BOOK HC by Ryder Windham and Christopher Moeller HC pop-up book, 17pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01893) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT—DEATH, LIES, & TREACHERY TPB by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR07444) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTERS TPB by Timothy Truman, Mark Schultz, Randy Stradley, Andy Mangels, John Nadeau, Mel Rubi, and Javier Saltares SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11865) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA TPB featuring Darko Macan, Brent Anderson, Igor Kordey, Jan Duursema, Dave Gibbons, Dusty SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR12583) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 TPB by Haden Blackman, Ben Caldwell, Matt Fillbach, and Shawn Fillbach SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (MAR040020) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 2 TPB by Haden Blackman, Welles Hartley, Matt Fillbach, and Shawn Fillbach SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 2—VICTORIES AND SACRIFICES TPB by Haden Blackman, John Ostrander, Tomás Giorello, Jan Duursema, and Brian Ching SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20184) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 3—LAST STAND ON JABIIM TPB by Haden Blackman, Brian Ching, and Victor Llamas SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030065) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 4—LIGHT AND DARK TPB by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Dan Parsons SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (FEB040057) . . . $16.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 5—THE BEST BLADES TPB by John Ostrander, Haden Blackman, Jeremy Barlow, Tomás Giorello, Brandon Badeaux, and Hoon SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE TPB by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and P. Craig Russell SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR08611) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE II—COUNCIL OF BLOOD TPB by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and Randy Emberlin SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR10309) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE 3RD EDITION TPB by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19437) . . . $16.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE II TPB by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy With the Empire in retreat, Luke Skywalker is on a quest to rebuild the Jedi. But first he must rebuild himself! He has spent time as the Emperor’s thrall, and the taint of the dark side still tugs at his subconscious. Before he can pull the Jedi together he must first pull himself together, lest the New Republic lose the upper hand and the Empire take root once more. SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01200) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCE RISING TPB by Mike Baron, Terry Dodson, Kevin Nowlan; introduction by Michael A. Stackpole SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR07452) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES—JEDI KNIGHT TPB by William C. Dietz and Dave Dorman SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR08425) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARKNESS TPB by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, And Ray Kryssing; Cover By Andrew Robbinson SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16217) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL TPB by Ron Marz, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyar; cover by Drew Struzan SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR13379) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS — THE KALARBA ADVENTURES TPB by Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, and various SC, 200pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01093) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS—REBELLION TPB by Ryder Windham and Ian Gibson SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR06002) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 1 TPB by Scott Allie and Ryan Benjamin SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19438) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 2—DARKLIGHTER TPB by Paul Chadwick, Doug Wheatley, and Tomás Giorello SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN040069) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 3—THE IMPERIAL PERSPECTIVE TPB by Welles Hartley, Paul Alden, Jeremy Barlow, Ron Marz, Davidé Fabbri, Patrick Blaine, and more! SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL040057) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 4—THE HEART OF THE REBELLION TPB by Judd Winick, Ron Marz, Welles Hartley, Randy Stradley, Paul Chadwick, Davidé Fabbri, Tomás Giorello, Adriana Melo, Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" () . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE ADVENTURES TPB by Mark Schultz, Ryder Windham, Tim Truman, Henry Gilroy, Galen Showman, Robert Teranishi, Steve Crespo, and Martin Egeland SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR10790) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE HUNT FOR AURRA SING TPB by Tim Truman, Davidé Fabbri, Christian Dalla Vecchia, and Dave McCaig SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16049) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: INFINITIES—A NEW HOPE TPB by Chris Warner, Drew Johnson, Ray Snyder, Al Rio, and Neil Nelson SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15263) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: INFINITIES—THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK TPB by David Land, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Della Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR18166) . . . $12.95 STAR WAR: INFINITIES—RETURN OF THE JEDI TPB by Adam Gallardo, Ryan Benjamin, and salem crawford SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR040126) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JABBA THE HUTT—THE ART OF THE DEAL TPB by Jim Woodring and Art Wetherell SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR07860) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT TPB by Ron Marz and Tom Fowler SC, 64pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15364) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT—OPEN SEASONS TPB by Haden Blackman, Ramon Bachs, and Raul Fernandez SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17697) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY—LEVIATHAN TPB by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco Jr., and Mark Heike SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11520) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL—ACTS OF WAR TPB by Randy Stradley, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR14022) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JEDI VS. SITH TPB by Darko Macan, Ramon F. Bachs, and Raul Fernandez SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15432) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND TPB by Mike Baron, Edvin Biukovic, and Eric Shanower SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR09586) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: OUTLANDER TPB by Timothy Truman, Tom Raney, Rick Leonardi, and Al Rio SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR13188) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: PANEL TO PANEL—FROM THE PAGES OF DARK HORSE COMICS TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY TPB by Various SC, 192pg, FC, 9" x 12" (JUN040059) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: PRELUDE TO REBELLION TPB by Jan Strnad, Anthony Winn, John Nadeau, Robert Jones, and Jordi Ensign SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11181) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: THE RITE OF PASSAGE TPB by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Ray Kryssing SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030067) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE TPB by John Wagner, Kilian Plunkett, P. 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Stackpole, Robert Teranishi, and Christopher Chuckry SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11781) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS VADER’S QUEST TPB By Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR10502) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI Four thousand years before Luke Skywalker stood as the final Jedi, his predecessors wandered the galaxy, each playing his own role in keeping the peace and holding back the forces of the Dark Side. These are the tales of those legendary warriors—these are the Tales of the Jedi. STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — DARK LORDS OF THE SITH TPB by Tom Veitch, Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, and various SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01533) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI—THE SITH WAR TPB by Kevin J. 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On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #189 Written by Shane McCarthy Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Sean Phillips The pulse-pounding conclusion of “Riddle Me That” finds Batman in the ultimate showdown with one of his oldest nemeses — the Riddler! Can this dangerously rejuvenated archvillain do what he’s never been able to do before: defeat the Dark Knight? On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DETECTIVE COMICS #804 Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas Cover by Lapham In Part 4 of the 12-part “City of Crime,” people of Gotham City are going insane, and only Robin can save the innocents! Plus, Batman hunts Mr. Freeze while some of Gotham’s villains begin plotting together. And in the backup, the conclusion of the 4-part “The Barker!” On sale March 2 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #63 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Cover by Cliff Chiang A mysterious group continues to pursue Ivy’s orphans; Batman debates the possibility of Ivy’s innocence with Alfred; Ivy herself is paid another visit by Hush; and a sometime-flame of Bruce Wayne’s keeps him company at a party. All this and gunfire, too! On sale March 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATGIRL #62 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art & cover by Alé Garza & Jesse Delperdang Beaten, burned and on the brink of annihilation, Batgirl finds herself caught between life and death, facing the friend she thought she’d never see again: Spoiler! But outside the realm of the living, the face of a friend may mean the icy grip of death! On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #29 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Michael Lark Montoya and Allen must pursue the origins of an abandoned lab in Gotham…even if the trail leads them to Keystone City, home of The Flash! Meanwhile, the policeman transformed after entering the lab has begun evolving again . . . but into what? On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN #41 Written by Matteo Casali Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Paul Gulacy & Palmiotti A special issue featuring guest writer Matteo Casali (of the upcoming BATMAN: EUROPA) and guest artist Brad Walker! Catwoman realizes a string of murdered prostitutes in the East End are illegal immigrants from Brazil. But will she become a target? On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ROBIN #136 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Pop Mahn & Sandra Hope Cover by Damion Scott & Sandra Hope He is a pale and ghostly figure who rides a horse made of living shadow. He is a bringer of death to all who face him. He is an assassin, bought and sold by the pernicious Penguin. He is the Dark Rider — and he is coming for Robin! On sale March 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN COVER TO COVER HC Written by Neal Adams, Neil Gaiman, Geoff Johns, Chip Kidd, Jim Lee, Paul Levitz, Jeph Loeb, Brad Meltzer, Christopher Nolan, Alex Ross, Mark Waid, Adam West, Mark Hamill and others Art by Neal Adams, Brian Bolland, John Cassaday, Darwyn Cooke, Alan Davis, Dick Giordano, Michael Golden, Carmine Infantino, Dave Johnson, J.G. Jones, Michael Wm. Kaluta, Bob Kane, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Jim Lee, David Mazzucchelli, Scott McDaniel, Ed McGuinness, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Jerry Robinson, Alex Ross, Tim Sale, Walter Simonson and others Cover by various Get ready for BATMAN COVER TO COVER — a 240-page hardcover, oversized, coffee-table extravaganza spotlighting over 250 of the best BATMAN covers of all time! Organized by theme, readers can see the Batman Family, Fearsome Foes, Death Traps, Bizarre Settings and much, much more in this lavish collection culled from eight decades of the Dark Knight’s exploits! Commentary on personal favorites is provided by Batman Begins director Christopher Nolan, TV's first Batman Adam West, the voice of the Joker Mark Hamill, as well as comic book creators Neil Gaiman, Alex Ross, Brad Meltzer, Mark Waid, Jeph Loeb, Brian Bolland, Paul Levitz, Sheldon Moldoff, Jim Lee, Jim Aparo, Neal Adams, Jerry Robinson and many more! Advance-solicited; on sale May 4 • 8.5" x 11.125" • 240 pg, FC, $39.99 US BATMAN: HUSH VOL. 1 TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 1 HC, this now-classic collection reprints BATMAN #608-612, including guest appearances by Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Huntress, and more! Plus, four pages new to this collection and two pages previously seen exclusively on www.dccomics.com. On sale March 30 • 128 pg, FC, $12.95 US • RELIST BATMAN: HUSH VOL. 2 TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 1 HC, this volume collects BATMAN #613-619, featuring the startling confrontation between the Dark Knight and the Joker, plus the shocking revelation of the identity of the enigmatic Hush himself! On sale March 30 • 192 pg, FC, $12.95 US • RELIST BATMAN: TALES OF THE DEMON TP — NEW EDITION Written by Dennis O’Neil Art by Neal Adams, Irv Novick, Dick Giordano and others Cover by Adams Meet the Demon’s Head in this new printing of a classic collection! Ra’s al Ghul has proven through the years to be one of Batman’s most formidable adversaries. This volume collects Ra’s a Ghul earliest stories, plus a new afterword by John Wells. On sale March 2 • 196 pg, FC, $17.95 US BATMAN IN THE FORTIES TP Written by Bill Finger, Jack Schiff and various Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang and others Cover by Fred Ray and Robinson Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 TP, this volume collects stories from BATMAN #7, 15, 20, 31, 37, 47, 48, 49, DETECTIVE COMICS #27, 33, 38, 49, 80, REAL FACT COMICS #5, STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #70, and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #30. On sale March 23 • 192 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 TP Written by Bill Finger and Gardner Fox Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and Sheldon Moldoff Cover by Kane Presenting an exciting new way to experience the rich history of the Dark Knight in an affordable trade paperback collection of every Batman adventure, in color, in chronological order! BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 reprints Batman stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-37 and BATMAN #1, featuring the earliest adventures of the Dark Knight by Batman creator Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Gardner Fox, Jerry Robinson and Sheldon Moldoff. Future volumes in this series reprint stories from DETECTIVE COMICS, BATMAN, WORLD'S FINEST and other titles throughout the character’s history, all presented chronologically based on publication date! On sale March 23 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US BATMAN: YEAR ONE DELUXE EDITION HC — NEW EDITION Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by David Mazzuchelli One of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures ever — written by Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) with art by David Mazzuchelli (Daredevil) — returns as a deluxe hardcover designed by Chip Kidd. In addition to telling the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime, this collection includes new introductions by Miller and Mazzucchelli, loads of reproductions of original pencils, promotional art, unseen Mazzucchelli Batman art, Richmond Lewis's color samples, script pages and other surprises. This will be the must-have hardcover of the season! Advance-solicited; on sale April 6 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #6 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale The stunning conclusion of Catwoman's adventure in Rome by the acclaimed team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale! Selina’s heading back to Gotham City, but not before she deals with the betrayals and truths she's uncovered. In this case, it's not about who wins, but who loses the least! On sale March 30 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US NIGHTWING #105 Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens “Nightwing Year One,” Part 5 of 6! Dick Grayson and Jason Todd are hitting the town for the first time together! The former Robin and the newly appointed Robin are running the gauntlet in Gotham, left to track down Two-Face and discover who’s gunned down the Batman! On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US NIGHTWING #106 Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens The thrilling conclusion of “Nightwing Year One!” Alfred’s been captured by Killer Croc, and only Dick Grayson can save him. And when the dust settles, Nightwing must deal with the one man who may not want him around: Batman! On sale March 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Superman Section SUPERMAN #215 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Throughout the harrowing “For Tomorrow,” by the acclaimed creative team of Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams, Superman has faced his share of obstacles, from Wonder Woman to Equus to a living Mt. Rushmore! But in this thrilling final issue of the year-long storyline, nothing can prepare the Man of Steel for the deadly foe he must face — and destroy! On sale March 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 1 HC Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams From the critically acclaimed team of writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artists Jim Lee & Scott Williams (BATMAN: HUSH) comes this must-have hardcover volume collecting the first half of “For Tomorrow” originally presented in SUPERMAN #204-209! This volume also includes an intro by Azzarello and a new cover by Lee! A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected — not even Superman! But after a year, Superman is left with many questions. For a hero who tries to have all the answers, it’s torture. And, just as the action heats up and the stakes are raised, one huge question emerges: Just how far is Superman willing to go "For Tomorrow"? Retailers please note: This is a resolicitation; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale March 30 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US ACTION COMICS #825 Written by J.D. Finn Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos Cover by Ian Churchill Villains unite in this special extra-sized anniversary issue! Doomsday and Gog attack Superman in the middle of a deserted Metropolis, leveling the city. But will one of these villains turn and save Superman from destruction? Plus, the true origin of Gog is revealed! On sale March 9 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #638 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Matthew Clark & Andy Lanning Cover by Carlos Meglia Mr. Mxyzptlk returns, and when he hears Lois make a wish, he gives the Super- couple just what they want. Waaah! On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #19 Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Cover by Ian Churchill In this stand-alone story, writer Jeph Loeb is joined by superstar artists Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund for a new tale of the Supergirl from Krypton! Now that Kara Zor-El has accepted her role as Supergirl, what will she do with it? And just how powerful is she? How will her life impact Batman and Superman? This issue is the starting point of an incredible journey that will lead to bigger things for Supergirl — hang on tight! On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines Comics’ most iconic characters join forces in this fantastic trade paperback edition of the hardcover collecting the first six issues of the fan-favorite series SUPERMAN/BATMAN! Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines join forces for this fantastic tale that pits the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight against a top- secret team backed by Lex Luthor! Can our heroes take down a team composed of such powerhouses as Captain Marvel, Hawkman, Power Girl, and Black Lightning? You better believe it! Plus, a 2-page story by Loeb & Tim Sale as well as a cover and sketchbook section by McGuinness! On sale March 9 • 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US MAJESTIC: STRANGE NEW VISITOR TP Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Karl Kerschl Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines A new collection including the “Strange New Visitor” storyline from ACTION COMICS #811, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #624, SUPERMAN #201 as well as the 4-issue miniseries that returned the Kheran warrior to the WildStorm Universe! On sale March 30 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERMAN: STRENGTH #3 Written by Scott McCloud Art by Aluir Amancio & Terry Austin Cover by Alex Ross The Prestige Format miniseries by Scott McCloud concludes! Superman has barely held his own against an adversary who outwits him at every turn. It looks like the Man of Steel has his foe on the run this time, though — or is it just another clever ruse? On sale March 2 • Prestige Format • 3 of 3 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #1 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Lee Bermejo Superman has been called many things, from the defender of Truth, Justice and the American way to the Big Blue Boy Scout. In the new 5-issue miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL, he’ll be called something he never has before: a dangerous threat to all humanity! Fresh off his dynamic run on SUPERMAN, Brian Azzarello teams up with Lee Bermejo (BATMAN/DEATHBLOW) for a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of Lex Luthor. Long considered one of DC’s most vile villains, MAN OF STEEL reveals why Luthor chooses to be the proverbial thorn in Superman’s side — simply put, to save humanity from an untrusted alien being. Or, as Azzarello himself puts it, “In this story, Superman is the villain.” On sale March 2 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU Section ADAM STRANGE #7 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Pascal Ferry It's all-out battle as Adam is joined by intergalactic lawmen the Darkstars to discover what happened to the planet Rann…a mystery that may lead to a new Rann/Thanagar war! On sale March 23 • 7 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US AQUAMAN #28 Written by John Arcudi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy The majority of the earth's surface is water, and Aquaman rules it all! But is it too much for just one man to protect and serve? Some Sub Diegoans think so, and they've decided they want their very own guardian. But are they ready for the tougher, meaner Malrey? On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #1 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Bud LaRosa Cover by Byrne You may have thought Jason Blood was a man possessed by Etrigan the Demon, but BLOOD OF THE DEMON — the new ongoing monthly series written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer (AQUAMAN, H-E-R-O) with art by Byrne & Bud LaRosa — reveals a whole lot more about their “blood bond” than anyone ever realized! Etrigan is on a rampage in Gotham City, where a nameless villain needs him to open a portal to another dimension…and will torture Jason Blood endlessly to make Etrigan his slave! All the rules have changed! Expect pandemonium and mayhem as Etrigan, loyal to no one, takes on otherworldly foes in the first battle of an all-out war! On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri BIRDS OF PREY #80 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Ed Benes It’s the final showdown between the Birds and Thorn in the thrilling conclusion of the explosive “Hero Hunters,” a finale no reader should miss! Don't say we didn't warn you — this issue will be the most talked-about of the year! On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOODHOUND #9 Written by Dan Jolley Art by Leonard Kirk & Robin Riggs Cover by Dave Johnson The Bat-villain Zeiss faces Clevenger while a town catches fire around them! With a reckless sheriff hunting for the source of the mysterious fires, and the super- powered mercenary on the same trail as the ‘hound, who will find the source of the trouble? On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BREACH #3 Written by Bob Harras Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Martin The thrilling new series continues as Breach goes to South Africa to investigate his origins. But Breach's presence attracts the attention of a revitalized Kobra! He must learn the depths of his powers on the fly, drawing the attention of a certain moon-based group of heroes! On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DEADSHOT #4 Written by Christos N. Gage Art by Steven Cummings & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway Deadshot has cleaned up his turf in Star City, keeping his daughter and her mother safe. But he’s visited by an old criminal who thinks Deadshot eliminated the competition so he and his crooked pals can take it over! On sale March 2 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC COUNTDOWN #1 Written by Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka and Judd Winick Art by Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis, Jesus Saiz, and various Cover by Jim Lee & Alex Ross Three of the most acclaimed and popular writers in comics — Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, JSA), Greg Rucka (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN) and Judd Winick (BATMAN, OUTSIDERS) — join an all-star roster of artists for DC COUNTDOWN, an 80-page Spectacular with the incredibly low cover price of $1.00! Artists Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), Ed Benes (BIRDS OF PREY), Ivan Reis (ACTION COMICS), Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, New X-Men), and Jesus Saiz (MANHUNTER) each pencil chapters of a story that follows a member of the JLA through a mystery that touches on nearly every character in the DCU! Topped with a cover pencilled by Jim Lee (SUPERMAN, BATMAN) and painted by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE), DC COUNTDOWN is an essential project that features nearly every major character operating in the DC Universe. It’s a project that will resonate for months to come and is a perfect jumping-on point for readers who’ve been wondering where the people who helped deliver IDENTITY CRISIS could possibly be going next. You won’t want to miss it! And the clock is ticking… On sale March 30 • 80 pg, FC, $1.00 US Edited by Dan DiDio DOOM PATROL #10 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne Guest-starring Metamorpho! While the Chief seeks to cure Metamorpho of his uncontrollable powers, Nudge and Vortex continue their quest to rescue Grunt from his captors and end up on the run from the authorities. Plus, the startling origin of Grunt! On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US COMIC CAVALCADE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Gardner Fox, William Marston, Bill Finger and various Art by Irwin Hasen, Harry G. Peter, Frank Godwin, Sheldon Moldoff and various Cover by various A new archive reprints the first three issues of one of comics’ greatest Golden Age anthology tiles (1942-1943)! Starring three super-hero heavy hitters — Wonder Woman, The Flash and Green Lantern — and many more, these stories have never been reprinted! On sale March 9 • 276 pg, FC, $49.99 US FALLEN ANGEL #19 Written by Peter David Art by David Lopez, Fernando Blanco Cover by George Pérez The Angel’s back, and she’s got company in an issue featuring a spectacular cover by fan-favorite George Pérez! The duo of Sachs and Violens — from the miniseries by David & Pérez — have hit Bête Noire, and they have the Fallen Angel in their sights! On sale March 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers FIRESTORM #11 Written by Dan Jolley Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by Matt Haley With the threat of Killer Frost eliminated, Ronnie Raymond — the original Firestorm — joins current Firestorm Jason Rusch just in time for an attack by Multiplex and Typhoon! On sale March 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH #220 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay Part 1 of “Rogue War,” an action-packed 5-part story that has The Flash caught in a battle between the “good” Rogues and the “bad!” As James Jesse prepares his team to enter Keystone City to finally bring Captain Cold to justice, the new Captain Boomerang and the Rogues take the battle to them! Plus, Zoom plots a strike of his own! On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH #6 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentiss Rollins THE INCREDIBLE CONCLUSION! The return of Hal Jordan concludes here! The heroes of the DCU are split, and it may mean doom for some…unless Hal Jordan can accomplish what many believe impossible and lead them to victory! It all leads into a new GREEN LANTERN ongoing series, coming this summer from REBIRTH writer Geoff Johns and all-star artist Carlos Pacheco (SUPERMAN/BATMAN)! On sale March 23 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW #48 Written by Judd Winick Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos Cover by James Jean Green Arrow and his allies battle to take down the rustic robotic menace known as The Duke of Oil, as a bank heist gone bad gets worse! And Ollie’s worst fears become reality as the battle is joined by none other than the deadly Drakon! On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HAWKMAN #38 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose Featuring guest art by Dale Eaglesham (H-E-R-O) & Wade von Grawbadger! Badly wounded and lying in a medication-induced coma, Hawkman is visited by his previous incarnations as a cabal of his worst enemies threatens St. Roch! On sale March 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE HUMAN RACE #1 Written by Ben Raab Art and cover by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Justiniano A new 7-issue miniseries written by Ben Raab (GREEN LANTERN, GREEN ARROW) with mind-blowing art by Justiniano (BEAST BOY, Chastity) & Walden Wong (JLA)! The super-powered fraternity of Delta Chi Delta is charged with a mission: to protect the genetic code of the human race from any outside interference. But when a young man’s entire hometown is invaded by an alien force, the threat of a global mutation compels him to join the group — especially when he manifests strange powers of his own! On sale March 16 • 1 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri JLA #112 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Ron Garney & Dan Green Cover by Garney Part 6 of the 8-part “Syndicate Rules!” With the CSA wreaking havoc on Earth and the Qwardian menace devastating the galaxy, the JLA must divide their forces — and that means calling in help. But will the JLA reserves and the Justice League Elite be enough to accomplish three desperate missions — each crucial to humanity’s survival? On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JLA CLASSIFIED #5 Written by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis Art and cover by Kevin Maguire & Josef Rubinstein In Part 2 of the 6-part “I Can’t Believe It’s Not The Justice League,” our merry band of Super-Buddies tries to keep Guy Gardner from allowing super-villains in his soon-to-open sports bar! Also, Mary Marvel moves in with Fire; Blue Beetle and Booster Gold try to recruit Power Girl; and Mary learns all about Guy Gardner…the hard way! On sale March 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA: PAIN OF THE GODS TP Written by Chuck Austen Art and cover by Ron Garney A new trade paperback collecting JLA #101-106! What happens when a hero fails? The members of the JLA are forced to face times when they were unable to save an innocent or prevent disaster. Can the JLA members help eacother process the pain and go on? On sale March 2 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US JLA: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT TP Written by Joe Kelly and Rick Veitch Art by by Darryl Banks, Wayne Faucher, Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, Duncan Rouleau and Aaron Sowd Cover by Mahnke & Nguyen Reoffered to coincide with JLA: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, this trade paperback collects JLA #77-82! The JLA must confront Mnemon's attack on the solar system. Plus, the 3-part story “White Rage.” On sale March 2 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • RELIST JSA #71 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by Dave Gibbons Part 4 of the 5-part “JSA/JSA!” Still working against time to save the future of the Justice Society, Atom Smasher's meeting with the Atom doesn't go as planned, while Stargirl is forced to take drastic measures to help Starman. Plus, Degaton's ultimate plan is uncovered. On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #9 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen As the Elite mourn the sacrificial death of one of their own, Al-Sheikh discovers the identity of the murderer within the group. And unbeknownst to the Elite, a new villain has risen from the Source Wall: Her name is Eve, and the only thing she’s looking to create is the destruction of the Elite…and the world! On sale March 2 • 9 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #4 Written by Mark Waid Art by Leonard Kirk, Dave Gibbons & Mick Gray Cover by Barry Kitson & Gray The hot new series continues with the Invisible Kid at a crossroads in a story featuring guest art by Leonard Kirk (BLOODHOUND) & inker Mick Gray! A hero is defined by the choices he makes — but not everyone is cut out to be a hero. Just ask the Invisible Kid, whose fateful decision inadvertently costs the Legion every bit of the good will the team has earned and radically endangers its future. Plus, a second Legion adventure with art by comics legend Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE ORIGINALS) & Gray! On sale March 30 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US MANHUNTER #8 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Saiz A surprise witness aids Kate Spencer’s case against the Shadow Thief! But a familiar team of assassins and a nosy reporter are about to hand Manhunter her biggest challenge yet! On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US PLASTIC MAN #15 Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker An all-new issue spotlighting your favorite hero who can stretch into any shape imaginable! And don’t forget a guest appearance by his dull-witted but endearing partner! Plus: humor! On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OUTSIDERS #22 Written by Judd Winick Art by Carlos D’Anda Cover by Doug Mahnke Arsenal vs. Batman! When Roy learns that someone on the team has betrayed them, he confronts the Dark Knight to learn the truth. And what he finds out might not be what he bargained for... On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE QUESTION #5 Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Tommy Lee Edwards Murder is the order of the day as the noose the Subterraneans are drawing around the Question's neck is tightening — and all roads lead to the Science Spire! Can Vic Sage manage this threat without the help of the Man of Steel? On sale March 16 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: GUARDIAN #1 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Cameron Stewart Grant Morrison joins forces with collaborator Cameron Stewart (CATWOMAN) for a 4-issue miniseries that weaves a tale of Guardian, a hero who’s the living masthead of the Manhattan Guardian newspaper — the only newspaper that lives up to its credo: “We don’t just report crime…we fight crime!” After the accidental shooting of a child that resulted in his handing over his badge, ex-cop Jim Harper tries to get his life in gear by applying for the job of The Guardian after spending more than a year dealing with personal demons. But Jim quickly learns to be careful what he wishes for, as the new Guardian finds himself in a pitched battle with Subway Pirates! Will he survive the ride of his life through the unknown subterranean world of New York? On sale March 23 • 1 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Peter Tomasi SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT #1 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Simone Bianchi Get ready for a miniseries best described as The Lord of the Rings meets The O.C.! Visionary writer Grant Morrison and artist Simone Bianchi (Marvel Italia’s Conan the Barbarian, The Ego Sum Trilogy) continue the 30-part SEVEN SOLDIERS saga with the 4-issue SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT, a modern fantasy epic! Though twilight and red ruin falls on Camelot, the Knights of the Broken Table stand ready to battle the forces of the Beyond. Little do they realize that the only one within their spent and bloodied ranks who can save what remains of their world is 16-year-old Sir Justin, a teenaged warrior who, with his winged horse Victory, finds himself thrust into the maddening world of the 21st century to save the future of all mankind! And the best place to start the battle? Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, of course! On sale March 9 • 1 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Peter Tomasi RICHARD DRAGON #11 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens The hottest martial artists in all of comicdom are thrown headlong into the greatest battle of their lives, as Richard Dragon and Lady Shiva battle legions of the damned in the fiery pits of hell with the fate of two lives and a soul in the balance! On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SPACE GHOST #5 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ariel Olivetti Cover by Alex Ross Space Ghost’s former mentor in the Commandment has formed a pact with Zorak and his race! The galaxy will be theirs — and the only thing standing in their way is a man who’s supposed to be dead! On sale March 16 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US STARMAN: SONS OF THE FATHER TP Written by James Robinson Art by Peter Snejbjerg Cover by Andrew Robinson Writer James Robinson and artist Peter Snejbjerg conclude the Starman legacy in grand style in this volume collecting STARMAN #75-80! After a meeting with Superman and a final talk with his brother David, Jack must uncover the mystery of the Starman of 1951 — by going back in time to meet him face-to-face! On sale March 16 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US STARMAN: GRAND GUIGNOL TP Written by James Robinson Art by Peter Snejbjerg Cover by Andrew Robinson Reoffered to coincide with STARMAN: SONS OF THE FATHER, this massive trade paperback — the penultimate volume in the STARMAN saga — reprints STARMAN #61-73! Jack Knight’s worst nightmare becomes reality as Opal City burns to the ground! On sale March 16 • 288 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST TEEN TITANS #22 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza The IDENTITY CRISIS follow-up tale “Lights Out” continues with Part 2 of 3! Doctor Light has forced the Titans’ hand and staged a publicized battle with the young heroes to take back his reputation. But what Doctor Light tells the young heroes will shock them! Plus, Starfire initiates “Plan B”… On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TOE TAGS FEATURING GEORGE ROMERO #6 Written by George Romero Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Bernie Wrightson Director George Romero’s tale of a zombie-infested world concludes! It’s the final battle between “undead” hero Damien Cross, an army of resurrected dead, and the U.S. power elite. Who will inherit the earth — the living or the dead? On sale March 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS WONDER WOMAN #214 Written by Greg Rucka Art and cover by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder The Flash guest-stars in the conclusion of the 2-part crossover “Truth or Dare” that began in THE FLASH #219! The Cheetah has joined forces with Flash-foe Zoom, and the need for speed has turned her into an even deadlier threat for Wonder Woman. Will Diana’s blindness — and tensions with the Flash — turn the tide of battle? On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Johnny DC Section THE BATMAN STRIKES! #7 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Reflecting the style of the hit cartoon on the Kids’ WB! Mr. Freeze wants a piece of Gotham City all to himself, and what Freeze wants, Freeze gets! Only Batman’s cunning and technology will be able to save Gotham from being put to sleep . . . permenantly On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #17 Written by J. Torres Art by Mike Norton & Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway The Titans try in vain to teach the ill-tempered Hot Spot anger management! Cyborg makes a containment suit that keeps Hot Spot's temperature and temper in check. But when a villain strikes, Hot Spot is completely useless… On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #7 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Ethen Beavers Cover by Ben Caldwell A thrilling new story reflecting the hit Cartoon Network show! The Justice League is assembled to help Orion and the New Gods stop Darkseid from unleashing his new weapon: the X-Cannon, which is powerful enough to destroy the Source Wall and give Darkseid access to the one thing he wants above all else: the Anti-Life Equation! On sale March 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #7 Written by Bobbi Weiss, Jim Alexander, Robbie Busch and John Rozum Art by Matt Jenkins, Robert Pope, Mike Kazaleh and Dave Simons Cover by Robert Pope Monsters overrun the beach when Dexter’s formula gets mixed up with the fixin’s at a family picnic. Will summer end before it’s even started? Plus, Courage, I.M. Weasel and Johnny Bravo! On sale March 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #60 Written by Ivan Velez Jr. Art by Christopher Cook & Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy Townsville’s little library becomes a battlefield as the stars of the Girls’ favorite books come to rampaging life! Only you, dear reader, can help save the day in this action- packed 60th issue! On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #124 Written by Frank Strom and Scott Cunningham Art by Leo Batic, Horacio Ottolini, Omar Aranda and Alberto Saichann Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo The West gets wilder when Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam face off at the rodeo! Plus, Sylvester Jr. goes bird-watching and Duck Twacy goes into overdrive against a car- parts crook! On sale March 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #94 Written by John Rozum and Frank Strom Art by Paris Cullins, Robert Pope, Andrew Pepoy and Dave Hunt Cover by Joe Staton Daphne leads the gang in rescuing a haunted skate tour! Plus four short tales in which you help the gang solve the mystery! On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Beyond The DCU Section ELFQUEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini Issues #6-10 of the original, classic ElfQuest comic are presented in this second hardcover volume with all-new coloring and lettering, as well as a bonus, long out of print short story from Epic Illustrated. The book also features an introduction by comic-book creator James A. Owen and an afterword by the Pinis. On sale March 30 • 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US ELFQUEST ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini Reoffered to coincide with ELFQUEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC, this volume collects the classic “Fire & Flight” arc from the first five issues of the original Elfquest with new lettering and color, plus a short story by Wendy Pini never previously reprinted! On sale March 30 • 216 pg, FC, $49.95 US • RELIST MAD #452 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots More hijinks and hilarity as only the MAD crew can deliver! Are you sure you can stand it? On sale March 2 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.50 US MAD COLOR SPECIAL #11 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Another jam-packed issue of the MAD COLOR SPECIAL contains the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers' Choice picks, and other fun features! On sale March 9 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US MAD ABOUT THE NINETIES TP Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Cover by Mark Stutzman Hey kids, remember the Nineties? We don’t! Here’s a MAD look back at the past decade as seen through the twisted eyes of America’s foremost satire magazine. This MADcap compendium rehashes the best send-ups, takeoffs, and put-ons from the era that brought us the Internet, the first Gulf War, Bill Clinton (and Monica!), and much more! On sale March 16 • 6" x 7.375" • 288 pg, FC/B&W, $9.99 US JUDGE DREDD: DREDD VS. DEATH TP Written by John Wagner & Alan Grant Art and cover by Brian Bolland 2000 A.D. A landmark collection featuring ultra-rare sequential art by the legendary Brian Bolland (BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE)! These beautifully illustrated stories helped establish Bolland’s reputation as one of comics’ greatest artists, with tales that pit Judge Dredd against his archfoe! When Judge Death comes to Mega-City One, it will take all of Dredd's ingenuity, not to mention the help of Psi-Judge Cassandra Anderson, to stop him! On sale March 23 • 112 pg., B&W, $12.99 US NIKOLAI DANTE: THE GREAT GAME TP Written by Robbie Morrison Art by Charlie Adlard, Andy Clarke and Simon Fraser Cover by Fraser 2000 A.D. He's a lover, adventurer, gambler…and too cool to kill! Nikolai Dante is fighting and drinking a path of mayhem and glory across future Russia! This second collection in the chronicles of Dante transports you to a world of danger, romance and adventure! On sale March 2 • 200 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS SLAINE: WARRIOR’S DAWN TP Written by Pat Mills and Angie Kincaid Art by Kincaid, Massimo Belardinelli and Mike McMahon Cover by Jim Murray 2000 A.D. Young barbarian Slaine Mac Roth is a master of the “warp-spasm,” channeling the mystical power of the Earth to become a monstrous berserker! In this classic first collection of Slaine’s sword-and-sorcery adventures, we’re introduced to the wonders of his world! On sale March 30 • 200 pg, B&W, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 1 Written by Takanashi Mitsuba Art by Takanashi Mitsuba CMX. High school is hard for Kayano. When she tries to confess her love to the kind but distant Yuichi, the school bully Takeru makes her life hell. But things get worse when Kayano’s mother gets engaged to Takeru’s father, the school principal! How will she cope with having the devil himself living in her own home? On sale March 30 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg., B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN MONSTER COLLECTION VOL. 1 Art by Itoh Sei Original concept by Yasuda Hitoshi/Group SNE CMX. Kasche may have a talent for controlling beasts, but she's got a lot to learn about self-control before she can become a full-fledged summoner. When disaster strikes, her principal chooses her to avert it. Joined by an unusual crew of allies both human and not, Kasche must recapture the relic from an evil summoner before he can use it to unlock the ancient Encyclopedia Verum and call up the most powerful monsters ever seen! On sale March 9 • 5" x 7.375" • 174 pg., B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE SWORD OF THE DARK ONES VOL. 1 Art by Kotobuki Tsukasa Written by Yasui Kentaro CMX. In the late-medieval land of Barnard, between the mountains and sea, the peaceful lifestyle of the people has been shattered by fear. Monsters known as the Dark Ones roam the land, killing indiscriminately. The townsfolk fear to venture out from their homes, and travel from town to town has become a risk to life and limb. To protect the people from this terror, several guilds have sprung up, including the Guild of Assassins and the Guild of Mercenaries. To go out into the world, or travel across the wilderness, hired mercenaries are essential. One man has built a reputation as an especially fierce monster-killer — a man known as Leroy Schvartzer. A former high-ranking member of the Guild of Mercenaries, Leroy has struck out on his own. Many try to hire him for his superior skills, but Leroy has his own agenda. He has a mission to accomplish, a vow to fulfill. This vow is known only to himself, and his one companion: his sentient long-sword Ragnarok. On sale March 16 • 5" x 7.375" • 204 pg., B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE EL NINO TP Written by Christian Perrissin Art and cover by Boro Pavlovic HUMANOIDS. A modern-day “Heart of Darkness!” With an international backdrop of civil wars, kidnappings and modern pirates, EL NIÑO tells the odyssey of Vera, a young Red Cross delegate who goes in search of a brother whose existence she had ignored! On sale March 30 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS FRAGILE TP Written by Stefano Raffaele Art and cover by Raffaele HUMANOIDS. Stefano Raffaele (BIRDS OF PREY) presents a thrilling post-apocalyptic zombie love story! While on the run from zombie hunters, Alan finds the beautiful but decomposing girl of his dreams. Can they “live” again via an experimental serum? On sale March 23 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US MATURE READERS MISS: BETTER LIVING THROUGH CRIME TP Written by Philippe Thirault Art and cover by Marc Riou & Mark Vigouroux HUMANOIDS. Don’t miss the new, full-color edition of MISS: BETTER LIVING THROUGH CRIME, one of Publishers Weekly’s “Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2002!” Set during the early 1900s in New York, MISS tells the tale of two unlikely partners in crime, Nola and Slim. Nola is a poor white girl who has learned to survive by hook or by crook since being expelled from an orphanage. Slim is a black pimp with an uncertain past, trying to keep one foot out of the grave. When their paths cross and their options run out, Nola and Slim forge a partnership as murderers for hire. This is their story…what it takes to survive when all you have is a gun. “…one of the richest, most riveting accounts of early 20th-century criminal life in New York City to be tackled in graphic novel form.” — Calvin Read, Publishers Weekly “…you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more compelling example of a great crime story than in MISS.” —Ed Brubaker (THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION) from his introduction On sale March 16 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 192 pg., FC, $19.99 US MATURE READERS Wildstorm Section THE RAZOR’S EDGE: REDBIRD #1 Written by Jason Pearson & Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Pearson The Razor’s edge cuts into redbird! Jason Pearson (ROBIN covers, Body Bags) & Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, CATWOMAN) weave a 5-part tale about former Black Ops member Nataly Lakota, a.k.a. Redbird! Following an escape from a government hospital, Nataly disappeared into America, turning up as a mild-mannered apartment manager in Inglewood, California. She's trying to piece her life back together amids drug dealers and gang wars while confronting the issues that had her confined to a government hospital in the first place — namely, a mission gone awry in Guatemala that saw her entire command slaughtered. But she's got enough problems just trying to keep the complex in one piece and the honest residents safe. As if that weren’t enough, the government has also dispatched a killer to bring Redbird back — alive or dead — since they're not too keen on one of their top agents simply “walking away!” On sale March 23 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg., FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #6 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen In issue #5, the seemingly unthinkable happened…now the members of the Authority must contend with the fallout! Get ready for an issue so shocking we can't tell you any more about it! On sale March 23 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers LEGEND #2 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Russ Heath The engaging 4-issue drama by Howard Chaykin and Russ Heath continues! Hugo Danner's powers are both a blessing and a curse — a fact that becomes more apparent as he reaches his adolescent years! Invulnerability and incredible strength can’t help him when it comes to dealing with love, heartache and human failings. On sale March 23 • 2 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US • MATURE READERS EX MACHINA #9 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris Things heat up in the penultimate chapter of the 5-part “Tag” by Brian K. Vaughan (Y: THE LAST MAN), Tony Harris (STARMAN) & Tom Feister! The true identity of the paranormal horror terrorizing the subways of New York City is revealed, but before he can do anything about it, Mayor Mitchell Hundred must survive protesters who want him dead for his controversial announcement! Plus, witness the final hour of the super-heroic Great Machine. On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE INTIMATES #5 Written by Joe Casey Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope and Jim Lee Cover by Lee & Rian Hughes Hivejournal.com is the preferred online diary for the super-powered teenager. But what secrets are hidden within the pages of a certain student's angst-filled — albeit anonymous — entries? Plus, the introduction of the newest Seminary student: Dead Kid Fred! On sale March 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MAJESTIC #3 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Neil Googe & Trevor Scott Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines The hot new series continues! Lost inside the vast space vessel that has abducted all life from planet Earth, Majestic discovers the strange and disturbing truth behind its actions. On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OCEAN #5 Written by Warren Ellis Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Michael Golden U.N. weapons inspector Nathan Kane comes face-to-face with the truth of what lies submerged in stasis under the icy dome of Europa's Ocean — and he doesn't like what he sees! But how will these beings feel about us now that they’re starting to wake up? On sale March 16 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US PLANETARY BOOK 3: LEAVING THE 20TH CENTURY TP Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by John Cassaday A softcover edition of the popular hardcover collects Ellis & Cassaday’s breathtaking PLANETARY #13-18! In this volume, Elijah takes a look at his past, making startling revelations and recounting his participation in the first moon shot…in 1851! On sale March 30 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US PLANETARY BOOK 2: THE FOURTH MAN TP Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by John Cassaday Reoffered to coincide with PLANETARY BOOK 3: LEAVING THE 20TH CENTURY, this volume collects issues #7-12 of the Eisner-Award nominated series. Who is the mystery benefactor of Planetary, the mysterious "Fourth Man" who funds this vast global operation? On sale March 30 • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST POINT BLANK TP Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Colin Wilson Cover by Simon Bisley Reoffered to coincide with SLEEPER BOOK 3: A CROOKED LINE, this collection features POINT BLANK #1-4, telling the origin of SLEEPER’s Holden Carver! Cole Cash is on a deadly mission that acts as a prologue to the critically lauded series SLEEPER. On sale March 9 • 128 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST SLEEPER SEASON TWO #10 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Phillips The pieces are falling into place! The only problem is, who will they fall on? Behind the scenes, games unravel as Lynch and Grifter uncover the truth. With Grifter gunning for revenge, has Holden finally been hung out to dry by the one person he still trusts? On sale March 23 • 10 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers SLEEPER BOOK 3: A CROOKED LINE TP Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Phillips A thrilling new collection featuring SLEEPER SEASON TWO #1-6! Lynch is back in Holden's life and trying to bring him back to the side of the angels. But is it too late for Holden's soul to be saved? And if it's not, can Lynch even be trusted, since Holden is little more than a pawn in the great game of super-powered espionage? On sale March 9 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Mature Readers SLEEPER BOOK 2: ALL FALSE MOVES TP Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Phillips Reoffered to coincide with SLEEPER BOOK 3: A CROOKED LINE, this volume collects the second half of SLEEPER Season One (issues #7-12)! Secret Agent Holden Carver lives one day at a time, trying to elude detection and not be discovered as...what? A good guy? On sale March 9 • 144 pg, FC, $17.95 US Mature Readers • RELIST TWILIGHT EXPERIMENT #2 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Juan Santacruz The futuristic new miniseries continues! Ghosts of the past haunt paramedic Rene Doyle as she sets out in search of her father, who disappeared nearly a decade ago. But even if he’s alive, will he have the answers to the unexplained events in her life? Meanwhile, Twilight faces his last training session aboard the orbital space station! On sale March 2 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILD GIRL #5 Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shawn McManus and J.H. Williams III Cover by McManus What has The Dog Man done to Rosa's mom and baby brother? Intent on revenge, Rosa rushes into an encounter with him without considering that the animals aren’t all on her side. And what lurks within the sewage pipes? On sale March 9 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US PROMETHEA BOOK 4 TP Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray ABC. The conclusion of Promethea’s sprawling tour of the higher realms of the spirit is collected in this softcover reprinting PROMETHEA #19-25! This Eisner-winning saga has been lauded by Entertainment Weekly and Time.com. Don’t miss the fourth thrilling volume collecting this trailblazing series! On sale March 2 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US PROMETHEA BOOK 3 TP Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray ABC. Reoffered to coincide with PROMETHEA BOOK 4 SC, this volume includes the first half of a cosmic road trip from issues #13-18. Promethea and Barbara wander through the many realms of Heaven and Hell, visiting manifestations of great visions and visionaries. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Stacia is the acting Promethea. On sale March 2 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST TOM STRONG’S TERRIFIC TALES VOL. 2 HC Written by Alan Moore and Steve Moore Art by Arthur Adams, Alan Weiss, Peter Bagge, Jason Pearson, Bruce Timm and others Cover by Adams ABC. A new volume collecting issues #7-12 of the acclaimed series, with thrilling stories about Tom’s island youth, as well as the further adventures of science-fiction heroine Jonni Future and more! Advance-solicited; on sale April 6 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US TOM STRONG’S TERRIFIC TALES VOL. 1 HC Written by Alan Moore & Steve Moore Art by Arthur Adams, Jerry Ordway, Sergio Aragones, Jason Pearson, Jaime Hernandez and others Cover by Adams ABC. Reoffered to coincide with TOM STRONG’S TERRIFIC TALES VOL. 2, this hardcover collects TOM STRONG’S TERRIFIC TALES #1-6! Witness Tom Strong in spacefaring action and more! On sale March 2 • 176 pg, FC, $24.95 US • RELIST Vertigo Section 100 BULLETS #59 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Hot on the heels of a major player’s death, the revealed Minutemen — led by Victor “The Saint” — convene to discuss plans on where to make their next move. But who will lead this team of vicious killers — and more important, will they all survive one another? On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS 100% TP Written by Paul Pope Art and cover by Pope All five issues of the edgy, groundbreaking miniseries from writer/artist Paul Pope are collected in one stunning package. This "graphic movie" tells three separate but interconnected stories in Pope's trademark dynamic style, shifting viewpoints and characters across the urban maze of 2038 Manhattan. Filled with wit, charm, sex and menace, 100% brings a surprisingly true-feeling future to gritty life. The collection also includes a host of character sketches, designs, and other material from creator Pope. “Beautifully harsh slash-and-burn drawings, combined with terse, funny dialogue. A-” —Entertainment Weekly On sale March 9 • 256 pg, B&W, $24.99 US MATURE READERS ANGELTOWN #5 Written by Gary Phillips Art and cover by Shawn Martinbrough With all the key players in place and the clock ticking, it’s now up to Nate Hollis to make sure “The Magician” will live to see tomorrow. But with hit men and a bounty hunter watching his every move, will the ’baller get to tell his side of the story? It all goes down in the shocking conclusion of the 5-issue miniseries! On sale March 16 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #9 Written by Si Spencer Consulting by Neil Gaiman Art by Dean Ormston Cover by Frank Quitely Tim overestimates his magical powers, which prove deadly at the siege at Krakow. Meanwhile, Molly and Constantine defend what’s left of the forces as Dog and Zatanna try to find the second book of Magick. On sale March 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #206 Written by Mike Carey Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Lorenzo Ruggiero Cover by Tim Bradstreet A stand-alone story featuring guest art by Giuseppe Camuncoli (THE INTIMATES) & Lorenzo Ruggiero. After his demon kids wipe out his friends and family, John prepares for a high-stakes ritual that he hopes will repair some of the damage. But when he asks Chas for help, his old friend goes on a rampage. On sale March 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS JOHN CONSTANTINE—HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: PAPA MIDNITE #2 Written by Mat Johnson Art by Tony Akins & Dan Green Cover by Ronald Wimberly The miniseries continues as Fortune’s ghost forces Midnite to relive the darkest tragedy of his past. Badly defeated, the rebel slaves seek revenge on Midnite and Luna, who deceived them for profit. On sale March 2 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #35 Written by Bill Willingham Art by David Hahn Cover by James Jean In Part 2 of “Jack Be Nimble,” featuring guest art by David Hahn (BITE CLUB), Jack continues to ride the Hollywood high of his new slickster lifestyle, losing sight of the enemies he’s made along the way. And the one thing you can count on in Tinseltown is that there’s always someone waiting for you to fall — and ready to stab you in the back on your way down. On sale March 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS FABLES: THE MEAN SEASONS TP Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Tony Akins & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by James Jean Collecting issues 22 and 28-33 of the hit VERTIGO series, this trade paperback features two tales of Bigby’s exploits during World War II as well as "The Year After," which follows the aftermath of the Adversary's attempt to conquer Fabletown — including the birth of Snow White and Bigby's children! On sale March 2 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES: STORYBOOK LOVE TP Written by Bill Willingham Art by Bryan Talbot, Lan Medina, Mark Buckingham, Linda Medley, Steve Leialoha and Craig Hamilton Cover by James Jean Reoffered to coincide with FABLES: THE MEAN SEASONS, this volume collects FABLES #11-18, including the 4-part “Storybook Love,” the 2-part “A Sharp Operator” and the single issues “Bag o' Bones” and “Barleycorn Brides.” On sale March 2 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST HUMAN TARGET #20 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Cliff Chiang Cover by John Watkiss Part 2 of the 3-part “The Stealer.” It’s a case of the great impersonator being impersonated as Chance heads to Texas to look for an old friend. But it’s nothing more than a dangerous wild-goose chase as an impostor with talents to rival Chance’s own goes about usurping his life. On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE LOSERS #22 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Ben Oliver Cover by Jock The conclusion of the 3-part “London Calling,” featuring guest art by Wizard's “next British superstar," Ben Oliver (THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE INSIDE)! When their plan to lift $100 million from a rogue C.I.A. operative blows up in their faces, the Losers confront the one man who knows all their dirty secrets... On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS OTHERWORLD #1 Written by Phil Jimenez Art and cover by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning Writer/artist extraordinaire Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, New X-Men, THE INVISIBLES) brings his singular vision to VERTIGO this month with OTHERWORLD, an epic maxiseries that combines the dramatic setup and ensemble cast of Lost and Survivor with the fantasy of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and mind-bending technology of The Matrix. Picture a world at war with itself. An idyllic, pastoral land populated by mythological beings that battle endlessly with a nation-state made of pure technology. Into this maelstrom is thrust a group of young people — some friends, some strangers — plucked violently from Earth and imbued with superpowers. One in particular, Siobhan Moynihan — an aspiring singer and college student — is told she’s the savior who will either end the war and save the Otherworld…or destroy it forever. Joined by inker Andy Lanning (WONDER WOMAN), the extra-sized first issue of OTHERWORLD takes readers on an exciting adventure filled with widescreen action that’s sexy, smart and unlike anything VERTIGO has done before! On sale March 30 • 1 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Edited by Will Dennis LUCIFER #60 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta In Part 2 of the 3-part “Breach,” Jill Presto continues her journey through the desert to find the place where she will eventually give birth and has a strange evening with a cryptic guide. Meanwhile, Lilith masses the army of her children before revealing the mysterious force that will fight alongside them. On sale March 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS TRIGGER #4 Written by Jason Hall Art and cover by John Watkiss Life used to be so simple for Carter Lennox, but after a series of odd (and sometimes deadly) occurrences around him, he’s no longer certain what to expect of the Ethicorp-run world. After a hypno-therapy session, Carter soon learns a few answers that will leave him spinning. On sale March 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING #13 Written by Joshua Dysart Art by Timothy Green II Cover by John Totleben Part 1 of the astonishing 2-part story “Measure of Faith,” featuring guest art by Timothy Green II (FRACTION) and a gripping cover by legendary SWAMP THING illustrator John Totleben. With Swamp Thing struggling to make sense of his shattered life and Houma recovering from all the horrors of its past spilling up from the depths of Hell, a strange “preacher” appears, offering a macabre salvation to the town’s people. But his true agenda may be too frightening to contemplate. On sale March 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE WITCHING #10 Written by Jonathan Vankin Art by Leigh Gallagher & Dan Green Cover by Tara McPherson Elsa finally confronts the General, who has usurped the deadly cult started by Elsa’s father. But she falls all too easily into his sadomasochistic trap, and there’s no way out — unless Kara is willing to make a sacrifice she never imagined. Final issue. On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #32 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The 5-part “Ring of Truth” reaches its shocking conclusion! Just when Dr. Mann discovers the answer to how Yorick and Ampersand survived the mysterious plague, an unforeseen adversary swoops in and steals a major element of the possible cure. But could the thief be working for someone close to the trio? On sale March 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS VIMANARAMA! #2 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Phillip Bond The 3-issue miniseries by Grant Morrison and Philip Bond continues with the ultimate immigration crisis, as warring Indian gods and demons overrun England, transforming the country to suit their battle. Already, Parliament has been humiliated, cities are destroyed and riots rock the streets. Only an ancient god can save the day — the same princely being who’s fallen in love with Ali’s bride-to-be, Sophia. But will Sophia break Ali’s heart by choosing the love of a beautiful Indian god over him? Well, why wouldn’t she? On sale March 9 • 2 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS DC Direct Section THE FLASH VS. GORILLA GRODD STATUE Designed by Michael Turner Sculpted by Tim Bruckner & Tony Cipriano Get ready for an incredible statue based on the artwork of incomparable fan favorite Michael Turner! In this statue, the contemporary Flash stands triumphant over his arch-nemesis Gorilla Grodd. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 12" tall x 10" wide x 9.5" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 13 • Statue • $195.00 US KINGDOM COME: SUPERMAN, HAWKMAN & RED ROBIN STATUE Designed by Alex Ross Sculpted by Tony Cipriano The first in a series of multicharacter statues direct from the pages of the best- selling graphic novel KINGDOM COME, designed by Alex Ross! This statue features Ross’s striking visions of an older Superman, more bestial Hawkman, and an adult Robin! This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 6.75" tall x 6" wide x 4" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity, and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited up to only 2500 pieces! Advance-solicited; on sale July 6 • Statue • $89.99 US THE BATMAN: BATMAN MAQUETTE Sculpted by John G. Matthews Based on the design of the popular new Kids’ WB! and Cartoon Network series The Batman that delivers DC’s classic hero to a new generation! The Dark Knight’s mission in life is to protect the citizens of Gotham City from criminals and evildoers. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 9.5" tall x 6.5" wide x 4" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 6 • Maquette • $89.99 US CLASSIC ICONS OF THE DCU POSTER Art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman come together to protect the world against total domination! This poster, featuring the heroes of the DCU rendered by fan- favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams, is full-color and measures 24" x 36". Advance-solicited; on sale July 13 • Poster • $7.99 US SUPERGIRL FROM KRYPTON POSTER Art by Michael Turner From the pages of the top-selling Superman/Batman! “The Supergirl from Krypton” marked the return of Kara Zor-El in one of the year’s most talked-about stories. This beautifully illustrated full-color poster measures 24" x 36". Advance-solicited; on sale July 13 • Poster • $7.99 US SECRET FILES: BATMAN ROGUES GALLERY: KILLER CROC ACTION FIGURE Born with a disease that made his skin green and scaly, Waylon Jones had a troubled childhood. Continuously mutating, he turned to crime and became Killer Croc! This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a base and human skull accessory, and is packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Action Figure • 6" H • PI SECRET FILES: BATMAN ROGUES GALLERY: MAN-BAT ACTION FIGURE Dr. Kirk Langstrom tried to emulate the Batman with a serum of his own creation, but it transformed him into the freakish Man-Bat! This figure features multiple points of articulation, has an 18" wingspan, includes a base, and is packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Action Figure • 6" H • PI SECRET FILES: BATMAN ROGUES GALLERY: MR. FREEZE ACTION FIGURE Attempting to save his wife’s life, Victor Fries was tragically exposed to super- coolants that turned him into the insidious Mr. Freeze! This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a base and character-specific accessories, and is packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Action Figure • 7" H • PI SECRET FILES: BATMAN ROGUES GALLERY: THE PENGUIN ACTION FIGURE Oswald Cobblepot was nicknamed “The Penguin” as a child and grew up being viciously taunted by other children, inspiring his malicious career in crime. This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a base and character-specific accessories, and is packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Action Figure • 5.5" H • PI SECRET FILES: BATMAN ROGUES GALLERY: BLACK MASK ACTION FIGURE Roman Sionis carved a black mask from his father’s coffin and turned to a violent life of crime. When a fire burned the mask onto his flesh, he became the Black Mask! This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a base and character-specific accessories, and is packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Action Figure • 6.5" H • PI FOSTER’S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS STATUE: FEATURING BLOOREGARD, MAC & EDUARDO Sculpted by Karen Palinko From the hit series on Cartoon Network! What happens when kids outgrow their imaginary friends? They come to Madame Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. The home is a vast Victorian Mansion with endless rooms and hundreds of imaginary friends just waiting for the next fun and wacky adventure! Features Blooregard (aka “Bloo”), his best friend Mac and pal Eduardo. Limited up to only 2,500 pieces! This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 8.875" tall x 7.875" wide x 6.3875" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4- color box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Statue • $89.99 US THE POWERPUFF GIRLS: BLOSSOM MAQUETTE The Cartoon Network Collection™ presents the Blossom Maquette. Created as a reference model for the animators and artists working on the TV series, this maquette stands 6" tall x 3.375" wide x 3.375" deep. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Maquette • $69.00 • RELIST THE POWERPUFF GIRLS: BUTTERCUP MAQUETTE The Cartoon Network Collection™ presents the BUTTERCUP Maquette. Created as a reference model for the animators and artists working on the TV series, this maquette stands 4.75" tall x 3.375" wide x 3.375" deep. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Maquette • $69.00 • RELIST THE POWERPUFF GIRLS: BUBBLES MAQUETTE The Cartoon Network Collection™ presents the BUBBLES Maquette. Created as a reference model for the animators and artists working on the TV series, this maquette stands 4.75" tall x 4.5" wide x 3.5" deep. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Maquette • $69.00 • RELIST THE POWERPUFF GIRLS: MOJO JOJO MAQUETTE The Cartoon Network Collection™ presents the MOJO JOJO Maquette. Created as a reference model for the animators and artists working on the TV series, this maquette stands 5.75" tall x 10" wide x 3.5" deep. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Maquette • $69.00 • RELIST THE POWERPUFF GIRLS MOVIE SCENE STATUE The Cartoon Network Collection™ is proud to present this limited edition sculpture based on a scene from The Powerpuff Girls Movie,™ depicting the final showdown between the Powerpuff Girls and Mojo Jojo.™ This statue measures 10.5" tall x 13" wide x 10.75" deep. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Statue • $250.00 • RELIST HARVEY BIRDMAN: ATTORNEY AT LAW MAQUETTE The Harvey Birdman maquette measures approximately 9.75" high x 6.875" wide x 6" deep. Includes Cartoon Network’s Official Certificate of Authenticity. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Statue • $69.00 • RELIST SAMURAI JACK: TRAINING PROGRESSION STATUE In this statue, we see Jack in pivotal points of his youth, training for the ultimate fight against Aku. Combined, the three statue pieces measure 7.75" tall x 10" wide x 10" deep. This statue includes Cartoon Network’s Official Certificate of Authenticity. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Statue • $125.00 • RELIST SAMURAI JACK: AKU MAQUETTE The Cartoon Network™ Collection proudly presents the Aku Maquette from the adventure show Samurai Jack™. This maquette stands 12.25" tall x 8.25" wide x 4.5" deep, shows Aku’s proportion, movement, and costuming and is used for artists’ and animators’ reference. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Maquette • $89.00 • RELIST SAMURAI JACK VS. THE BEETLEBOT MAQUETTE In the Samurai Jack vs. the Beetlebot sculpture, Jack is pushed to the limit against these vicious machines that are literally fueled by Aku’s evil. The Samurai Jack vs. the Beetlebot MAQUETTE measures 7.75" tall x 10" wide x 10" deep and includes Cartoon Network’s Official Certificate of Authenticity. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Maquette • $89.00 • RELIST SPACE GHOST COAST TO COAST: ZORAK MAQUETTE The Zorak maquette measures approximately 9.25" tall x 6" wide x 7.5"deep and includes Cartoon Network’s Official Certificate of Authenticity. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Maquette • $59.00 • RELIST SPACE GHOST COAST TO COAST: BRAK MAQUETTE The Brak maquette measures approximately 8.75" tall x 7.25" wide x 4.5" deep and includes Cartoon Network’s Official Certificate of Authenticity. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Maquette • $59.00 • RELIST SPACE GHOST COAST TO COAST: SPACE GHOST BUST A bust featuring the beloved Space Ghost, measuring approximately 8.5" tall x 7" wide x 6" deep. Includes Cartoon Network’s Official Certificate of Authenticity. Sculpted by Ruben Procopio and signed and approved by legendary artist Alex Toth, the bust depicts Toth’s designs for Space Ghost’s classic appearance. Advance-solicited; on sale July 20 • Bust • $89.00 • RELIST *********************** IMAGE COMICS 86 VOLTZ: DEAD GIRL ONE-SHOT on sale 03.30 $5.95 one-shot black & white 56 pages written by BRYAN J.L. GLASS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING art & cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING CONCEPT: 86 volts. That's all this little powerhouse needs to spring to life. 86 volts of pure energy to perk her up and wake the dead. Who is 86 Volts? Where does she come from? What does she want? These questions lead to shocking answers, but don't tell 86, because she knows even less than you do. She awakes in a world of dreams from some previous unknown adventure that left her lifeless upon a gravestone awaiting a bolt of lightning to bring her back to life. What will happen when little 86 throws down and mixes it up against a witch and her evil fetus? When black science and white magic clash in a spiritual free-for-all, the only result is pure chaos. Teaming up once again following their novel QUIXOTE, wr