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ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS STAR WAR: EPISODE III—REVENGE OF THE SITH #1-4 MILES LANE (W), DOUG WHEATLEY (P), CHRIS CHUCKRY (C), and DAVE DORMAN (Covers) Issue #1, On sale April 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Issue #2, On sale April 13, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Issue #3, On sale April 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Issue #4, On sale April 27, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Based on the screenplay by George Lucas—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—and the galaxy is forever changed! Shipping weekly, this four-issue series features art by Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire volume 2—Darklighter)—who brings a level of life and detail to the adaptation that rivals that of the films themselves—with covers by Dave Dorman! STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE BOOK & EXCLUSIVE BUST-UPS SET MIKE RICHARDSON (W), RANDY STRADLEY (W), and PAUL GULACY (A) On sale April 27, Package includes Star Wars: Crimson Empire trade paperback and two Bust-ups, $24.99 Dark Horse has teamed up with Gentle Giant Studios to bring you an exclusive Star Wars graphic novel and micro-bust package. Enclosed in the box is Dark Horse's classic Star Wars tale, Crimson Empire, and 2 Gentle Giant bust-ups, including an exclusive blue holographic Darth Sidious figure. This figure will never to be replicated and is only available in this highly limited package! The other bust-up is a gorgeous ruby red Royal Guard. Both bust-ups are between 2"-3" tall. Crimson Empire is one of Dark Horse's most popular Star Wars titles. In all the Empire, there are no more fearsome warriors than the Emperor's Imperial Guard, and none is more loyal than Kir Kanos. But when Carnor Jax—the most formidable of this elite brotherhood—betrays the Emperor and orders the murder of the Guard, Kir must escape to carry out his duty to avenge his master. This exclusive Crimson Empire package is only available to the Direct Market. STAR WARS: GENERAL GRIEVOUS #2 (OF 4) CHUCK DIXON (W), RICK LEONARDI (P), MARK PENNINGTON (I), and LUCAS MARANGON (C) On sale April 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 General Grievous and his forces invade the planet Gentes and take it’s population and their production facilities as trophies of war. Meanwhile, Flynn Kybo and the Jedi, who seek to kill Grievous, team up with a grizzled band of space miners who hope to see Grievous dead as well. But they’re unaware that the General holds hostage a group of Padawan children captured during a raid on a Republic fleet. And what Grievous has planned for the Padawans is a fate far worse than death... • Look for our complete Star Wars backlist beginning on page 00. STAR WARS: EMPIRE #32—SONS PART 4 (OF 5) THOMAS ANDREWS (W), ADRIANA MELO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TOMÁS GIORELLO (Cover) On sale April 6, FC, 32pg, $2.99 On the planet Jabiim, Luke Skywalker’s situation has gone from bad to worse. Having managed an escape from the rebel group who wants revenge for his father’s actions during the Clone Wars, and having fought his way clear of the Imperial stormtroopers who are after any Rebel on which they can lay their hands, Luke ends up the captive of third party players. A group of wealthy Jabiimi have made a deal with the Empire: in exchange for their own freedom, they’re going to give the rest of the planet’s population to the Empire as slaves! Luke’s only hope lies with Leia and the droids—but they have problems of their own! It’s all part of an action-packed story that looks at some of the events from the Clone Wars in a new light! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #76—THE SIEGE OF SALEUCAMI PART 3 (OF 4) JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P/Cover), DAN PARSONS (I), and BRAD ANDERSON (C) On sale April 27, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Two Jedi heroes have fallen and the Republic forces on Saleucami are on the verge of being overrun by the Separatist’s Morgukai clones. As the Sith move toward their final revenge, it seems only one Jedi can help piece together a plan that might yet give the Republic a chance for victory. Unfortunately, that Jedi is Quinlan Vos—and his plan may be the final betrayal of all the Republic forces on Saleucami! KOTOBUKIYA SAND TROOPER (ORANGE) SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale April 20, 11" tall vinyl figure, packaged in a color window-box, $99.99 Imagine you’re a somewhat notorious bounty hunter standing under the desolate heat of Tatooine’s twin suns, scavenging the rogue planet for work and connections. You try to keep to yourself and remain unnoticed as you step into the cantina for refreshment and maybe drum up some work. After a quick chat with the locals you exit the cantina hopeful you will be able to make use of this desolate outback spaceport as a means to an end. Before you can get too far you run straight into one of the Empire’s most feared and menacing enforcers, an Imperial Sandtrooper! You dodge them after answering a few questions about some missing droids and you know you’ve been lucky this time. Sandtroopers usually shoot first and ask questions later. You know this will be your last visit to Tatooine for long time… The Sand Trooper is a memorable part of the original, classic Star Wars movie. Questioning the renegades, searching buildings, and just as out of place in a city where they aren’t any more welcome than a young, curious farmer’s nephew trying to order a drink in a bar full of suspicious creatures. VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOLUME 1 NOVEL HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI (W) and YOSHITAKA AMANO painted cover and eight black and white interior illustrations FOR MATURE READERS On sale May 4, b&w novel, 300pg, 5" x 7", $8.95 12,090 A.D. It is a dark time for the world. Humanity is just crawling out from under three hundred years of domination by the race of vampires known as the Nobility. The war against the vampires has taken its toll; cities lie in ruin, the countryside is fragmented into small villages and fiefdoms that still struggle against nightly raids by the fallen vampires—and the remnants of their genetically manufactured demons and werewolves. Every village wants a Hunter—one of the warriors who have pledged their laser guns and their swords to the eradication of the Nobility. But some Hunters are better than others, and some bring their own kind of danger with them… From creator Hideyuki Kikuchi, one of Japan’s leading horror authors with illustrations by renowned Japanese artist, Yoshitaka Amano, best known for his illustrations in Neil Gaiman’s Sandman: The Dream Hunters and the Final Fantasy games. • The series is comprised of 13 novels. Written in 1983, this is the first English language edition ever published. Action/Adventure, Manga KING OF WOLVES TPB BURONSON (W) and KENTARO MIURA (A) On sale May 11, SC, 200pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 A bright-spirited young historical scholar, Iba, disappears while on a lone expedition to study the ancient Silk Road. A year later his girlfriend, Kyoko, sets out for the Silk Road in order to find clues that will help to unravel the mystery of Iba’s disappearance. When she arrives, she finds the charm she gave Iba for protection and moments later she is sucked into a black vortex and loses consciousness. Koyoko awakes to find herself in a very different place and discovers that that Iba is not only alive but is a warrior-slave under the reign of Genghis Khan in 13th century Mongolia! At last, when Iba and Kyoko reunite, they find that there are a series of fates, crueler than the ones they have already endured, awaiting them... • King of Wolves is an action/adventure masterpiece crafted by the superstar manga creative team of Buronson (Fist of the North Star) and Kentaro Miura (Berserk). BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #100: TRICKSTER PART 2 (OF 4) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale April 13, b&w, 64pg, $5.99 A double-sized dose of Samurai suspense and violence, as Blade of the Immortal reaches its one-hundredth issue! Armed with kessen-satsu, the only poison known to damage Manji’s immortal blood, three Itto-ryü warriors target Manji and Giichi. Crippled and sightless, will Manji be able to fend off a vicious, new Itto-ryü foe? Giichi, still reeling from the events in the “Twilight” storyline, finds himself trading swings with Magatsu, another fan favorite! This issue also features pinups by Francisco Paronzini and Andy Tong, along with a Blade of the Immortal parody strip, “Rumble to Kaga,” by Jhomar Soriano. • Francisco Paronzini’s previous works include Dark Horse's Dead To Rights and Star Wars Tales and DC Comics' Cinnamon: El Ciclo. • Andie Tong’s previous works include Noble Causes and Masters Of The Universe. He is also a fantasy illustrator for White Wolf RPG books. TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 5: BREAK OUT TPB YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale May 4, SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95 Vash the Stampede and his cohorts remain locked in a frenetic and terribly destructive battle with the remaining members of the Gung-Ho Guns, who are terribly resistant to defeat. The bitter fued promises to reveal secrets about both Vash and his mortal enemies. Just when you thought this series had reached its most feverish pitch, Yasuhiro Nightow turns up the heat in his wildly popular manga series, Trigun Maximum! • As always, Trigun Maximum is presented in the authentic format, with goofy inside covers, unretouched and unflopped art, and design that reflects the Japanese original. APOCALYPSE NERD #2 (OF 6) PETER BAGGE (W/A) On sale April 6, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 In this issue, our two hapless heroes, the high strung Perry and the gruff Gordo, are still stuck way out in the woods trying to fend for themselves. Eventually, Perry decides he can't take it anymore and heads back towards civilization (or what's left of it) and takes his chances there instead. Will he go? Should he go? Is he doomed either way? Also in this issue: more amusing warts-and-all anecdotes about our beloved Founding Fathers! GO GIRL! VOLUME 2: DOUBLE TROUBLE TPB TRINA ROBBINS (W) and ANNE TIMMONS (A) On sale May 4, SC, 96pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $5.95 Oh nooooo! It looks like Lindsay Goldman—AKA GoGirl!—has robbed a bank! But that's impossible! The plucky teen superhero and her mom have been sitting at home all evening, watching television and minding their own business. But try telling that to the police, who show up at Lindsay’s door with a warrant for her arrest! Now she has to stay out of jail and find out who’s behind the nefarious scheme to destroy her good reputation. Hiding from the cops, and at the mercy of an unbeateble adversary, Lindsay finds herself in “Double Trouble!” • The award-winning GoGirl! is an all-ages delight, a charming nod to Golden-Age storytelling with subtle modernist undercurrents, created and written by Trina Robbins and illustrated by Anne Timmons. • “...departs from contemporary comicdom’s redundant repertoire of male power fantasises.”—Carol Cooper, The Village Voice • Go Girl! is a fun superhero adventure that will appeal to readers of all ages! CONAN #15 KURT BUSIEK (W) and GREG RUTH (A) On sale April 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Busiek reunites with artist Greg Ruth, whose art “is gorgeous to look at, conveying a different but equally lush vision of Cimmeria” according to The Fourth Rail. This story looks deeper into Conan’s earliest adventures. Having crippled a bullying playmate, young Conan’s become a solitary figure. Born on the battlefield and destined for greatness, the boy’s shown a fierce independence and bravery. The adults don’t know what to do with such a formidable child and the other boys are afraid of him. When he discovers an Aquilonian wizard and daughter living in the woods outside his village, Conan is torn between his respect for their rogue existence and his chance to become a real Cimmerian warrior by exposing the foreign spies. The award-winning, critically acclaimed, bestselling series continues, returning Conan to his place of prominence on the heap of comic-book icons. CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR #1 (OF 3) P. CRAIG RUSSELL (W/A) and LOVERN KINDZIERSKI (C) On sale April 6, FC, 32pg, $2.99 She's made a string of bad choices, and now a young woman has let herself become the pawn of mercenaries—and one of those mercenaries is Conan of Cimmeria. As the former dancing girl poses as the dead oracle of a primitive cult, Conan puts his military and thieving experience together in one of his last adventures before becoming King. P. Craig Russell, the award-winning artist who's made his reputation adapting literature to comics, takes the greatest hero to ever make the leap from books to comics in this dazzling adaptation. With stories like The Jewels of Gwahlur, Robert E. Howard invented the genre of sword and sorcery fiction, and no matter how many times the master has been imitated, stories like this one have not been surpassed. • P. Craig Russell, Eisner Award-winner, is known for tales like Elric: Stormbringer and Ring of the Nibelung and his collaboration with Neil Gaiman on Murder Mysteries. • Jewels of Gwahlur is a direct adaptation of a Howard Conan story. MAGNUS, ROBOT FIGHTER 4000 A.D. VOLUME 3 HC RUSS MANNING (W/A), ROBERT SCHAEFER (W), and ERIC FREIWALD (W) On sale May 25, HC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10 1/2", $49.95 In the year 4000, when the human race is threatened by robots that would enslave mankind, one man alone has the power to fight back: Magnus, Robot Fighter! Dark Horse delivers another fantastic collection of rare classics from a comics legend! Russ Manning, famous for his spectacular work on the Tarzan newspaper strips of the late sixties, brought fans his “Tarzan of the future” in Magnus, Robot Fighter. While his work on the original comic series lasted only twenty-one issues, Manning’s creation has survived generations, influencing countless science fiction artists and writers to this day. Fans of Alex Raymond, Mac Raboy, or Wally Wood should not miss this beautifully bound hardcover—the third Magnus archival collection and the latest addition to Dark Horse’s line of science fiction classics. • Legendary artist and writer Russ Manning inspired innumerable science fiction fans and creators throughout his career. Magnus, Robot Fighter was his very own creation, and in it his talent blossomed—cementing his place as one of the most revered figures in comics history. • This handsome hardcover edition is printed on high-quality paper stock. STEVE RUDE’S THE MOTH TPB GARY MARTIN (W/A), STEVE RUDE (A), and GLENN WHITMORE (A) On sale May 25, SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 Jack Mahoney is an acrobatic circus member by day, masked vigilante by night! In this collection, the charismatic Moth battles a savage lionman, a bounty-hunting thug, bloodthirsty mob hit men, and a trio of mischievous cat burglars! Toss in celebrity heroine American Liberty, an outlaw biker gang, circus hijinks, African witch doctors, and a bearded lady, the virtuosic Steve Rude action spills effortlessly from the pages. • Ten-time comic industry award winner Steve Rude (Nexus, Thor, Captain America) and writer/inker Gary Martin (The Art of Comic Book Inking) deliver an action-packed adventure that reminds us of what comics are all about! CONCRETE: THE HUMAN DILEMMA #5 (OF 6) PAUL CHADWICK (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale April 27, b&w w/grey tones, 32pg, $3.50 Life as Concrete, the title character in one of the most critically acclaimed creator-owned stories in comics history, changes for good in these pages. Recently, former speechwriter Ron Lithgow has been using his high profile as Concrete to promote the population- control agenda of a wealthy CEO. While subjecting himself to a gauntlet of public criticism for Walter Sageman’s controversial program, Concrete’s back has gone from causing severe itching to causing nausea and painful swelling. What on earth is happening to his body now? And what is this delusional stalker planning to do with a gun?! Meanwhile, aide Larry Munro meets with Astra, his fiancée … who knows he cheated on her. Following the shock ending of issue #4, this installment changes everything. DARE DETECTIVES VOLUME 2: THE ROYALE TREATMENT TPB BEN CALDWELL (W/A) On sale May 25, SC, 96pg, FC, 5" x 7", $6.95 Luck’s no lady for the Dare Detectives! They’ve tracked femme fatale criminal mastermind Madame Bleu and her snowpea-swiping gang of pandas and abominable snowmen to the ruins of the infamous Royale casino, but a traitor threatens to close the case on Dare— permanently! Will old friends and new enemies save the day? Can Toby go a whole issue without breaking something? And what’s with the snowpeas?! Created by cartoonist extraordinaire Ben Caldwell, Dare Detectives is a runaway freight train of hyperkinetic action and laughs that will rattle your cage and shake your tree—if you dare! • Ben Caldwell has created action figures based on characters from The Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man, and the X-Men movies. MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #6 WILL EISNER (W/A), THOMAS YEATES (A), CHRIS OFFUTT (W), STEVEN GRANT (W), HOWARD CHAYKIN (W/A), JASON (W/A), DAN BEST (W), EDDIE CAMPBELL (W/A), and NORM BREYFOGLE (A) On sale April 13, FC, 80pg, $8.95 In these pages, the Spirit meets the Escapist! That’s right—legendary comics godfather Will Eisner returns to his world-famous creation for a meeting that neither WWII-era hero will soon forget. This is the first new Spirit story both written and drawn by Eisner to see print in decades! Also in this issue is the comics writing debut of Lannan and Whiting award winner Chris Offutt! Thomas Yeates (Conan) lushly illustrates this celebrated author’s tale of the Escapist in Vietnam. Dan Best and Eddie Campbell (From Hell) present a fully-painted story of the Empire City 1939 World’s Fair, and Howard Chaykin (American Flagg!) returns to concoct “Liberators,” a fact-based tale of art looted by the Nazis, set in 1945 Paris! Norwegian indy cartoonist JASON contributes an Escapist spoof, and Steven Grant and Norm Breyfogle proffer the first Weird Date story of the anthology! One of the myriad classic titles created by Kavalier & Clay, Weird Date featured mixes of classic Alex Toth romance comics and outrageous Jack Cole crime comics of the sort that put Dr. Freddie Wertham’s undies in a twist! • Cover art by living legend Will Eisner features two of his most famous characters: the Spirit and Ellen Dolan! SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH #5 (OF 5) RON MARZ (W), LUKE ROSS (A), and JASON KEITH (C) On sale April 6, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The epic miniseries roars to its climactic issue! After thousands of miles and countless battles, the samurai Shiro has found his love, Yoshiko, amidst the fabulous wealth of Louis XIV's palace at Versailles. Even if the mirrored halls must run red with blood, Shiro will make good on his vow that he and Yoshiko will be together... “If not life, then in death.” Nothing can stand in his way—not the King's Musketeers, not even a plot to assassinate Louis himself! The all-star team of Ron Marz, Luke Ross and Jason Keith brings the tale to its unforgettable conclusion! USAGI YOJIMBO #83 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale April 27, 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”… \0with 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! DAMN NATION #3 (OF 3) ANDREW COSBY (W) and J. ALEXANDER (A) On sale April 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The vampire epic, which began with the entire country in the hands of mindless blood- starved undead, climaxes with revelations about the cure for vampirism—which in this case is definitely worse than the disease. The plot to suppress the cure and keep America on its knees comes to light, and the biggest threat—that of human betrayal—is amplified with a terrible vampire transformation. • Andrew Cosby of UPN’s Haunted fame, and comics’ rising star J. Alexander (Queen and Country, Tales of the Vampires) conclude the great American bloodbath. FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND TPB STEVE NILES (W) and GREG RUTH (A) On sale May 25, SC, 144pg, FC, $17.95 Under the weathered skies of America’s heartland, and in the wounded hearts of every family in one tiny rural town, a terrible secret has been kept for too many years. Now, a young boy named Trevor must try to keep his younger brother Will from falling victim to the worst fears of a troubled town that can’t begin to understand the tragic secret that binds its families together. Some folks would call Trevor’s brother a monster. But to Trevor, Will is just another kid trapped in a dark reality he can’t comprehend. When the situation moves from bad to worse, and their father threatens to do away with Will, Trevor learns that they’re not alone—that “freak” children were born to other families in Gristlewood Valley. And just as they were all born at the same time, it seems their sad, frustrated, and emotionally spent parents seem to be hatching a plan to see that they disappear at the same time. Against all odds, and with nothing but love for his brother in his heart, Trevor is going to do whatever he can to get Will—and the other freak children—out of harm’s way, if it’s not already too late. Collecting the six-issue miniseries. BILLY THE KID’S OLD-TIMEY ODDITIES #1 (OF 4) ERIC POWELL (W/C) and KYLE HOTZ (A) On sale April 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Billy the Kid having faked his own death is now free to roam America, and start a new life, unhindered by his past crimes and criminal record. Free, that is, until someone discovers his true identity. Fineas Spoule and his band of traveling sideshow performers blackmail the Kid into joining their troupe. These performers are the rarest breed of human oddities and deforms: an alligator man, a dog-face boy, a wild man, a miniature boy, a psychic, a tatooed woman, and Sproule, himself, also known as “The Human Spider.” Billy begrudgingly agrees. Spoule, on top of everything else, is something of a treasure hunter. He and his band are set to travel to Europe to steal a priceless artifact from a mysterious scientist, a Dr. Victor Frankensteain; with Billy as their hired gun. Billy the Kid’s Old-Timey Oddities is written by Eric Powell (writer/artist of the International Horror Guild award-winner and 2003 Eisner Award-winner, The Goon) and illustrated by Kyle Hotz (fan favorite artist of The Agency and The Hood). This series combines Hotz's quirky macabre visuals and Powell's humorous fast-paced storytelling into an off-beat epic adventure full of interesting characters combining the unlikely genres of spaghetti western and Hammer horror. DARK HORSE BOOK OF THE DEAD HC MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A), JILL THOMPSON (W/A), KELLEY JONES (W/A), ERIC POWELL (W/A), GARY GIANNI (W/A), and others On sale May 25, HC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9", $14.95 Mike Mignola presents a Hellboy yarn combining Shakespeare and graverobbing in this followup to Dark Horse's Eisner-nominated Books of Hauntings and Witchcraft. Also returning this volume are Jill Thompson, who won a 2004 Eisner for her painted work in Hauntings, and her collaborator Evan Dorkin, with another occult canine adventure. New additions for this volume include Goon creator Eric Powell, celebrated B.P.R.D. artist Guy Davis, and the artist who spent the last twenty years making superhero comics more scary—Kelley Jones. Cover artist Gary Gianni also returns, mixing prose with comics, with a rare tale by the man ultimately responsible for Dark Horse's biggest hit in years— Conan creator Robert E. Howard. • Anthology of original material featuring the award-winning talents of Mike Mignola, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Eric Powell, and more! • Features an original Mike Mignola Hellboy story. ALIENS VS. PREDATOR CHOPS On sale April 20, Alien Chop, 5.5" tall figure with a stone texture finish, $29.99 On sale April 20, Predator Chop, 5.5" tall figure with a stone texture finish, $29.99 In China, the art of carving and engraving “chops”, which are a device used to imprint a personal seal of identity, dates back over 3,000 years. Visitors to Hong Kong and other Asian cities discover a wide range of these unique items, generally carved in the shape of animals that symbolize the various birth years of the Chinese calendar. Nowadays, seals are still widely used, and the art of seal engraving has become more, not less, popular than ever before. More note-worthy is that many foreigners are now able to appreciate this art form, which for a long time has been considered uniquely Chinese. Dark Horse has decided to take this one step further, and has created their own special chops in the shape of our old pals Alien and Predator. The symbol on the bottom is taken from the hieroglyphics seen in Twentieth Century Fox’s Aliens Vs. Predator film. Designed by Curt Chiarelli. MARK BEYER STATIONERY SET On sale May 11, stationery set includes 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, and measures 5 3/4" x 8 3/4", $4.99 Mark Beyer’s unique and acclaimed artwork has graced covers of Art Spiegelman’s legendary Raw Magazine. Beyer has created comics (Pantheon’s “Amy & Jordan” hardcover), books, paintings, and dolls. A self-taught artist, Beyer’s primitive yet detailed style has captured a faithful following. Intriguing settings, quirky characters, and a bleak but humorous atmosphere. Beyer’s work stands out in our world of bright, happy stationery. His style is attractive because it appeals to one’s dark sense of humor while emitting a charm and reassurance that at once contradicts and pleases. CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTER #3: SIN CITY On sale April 24, 5" tall, fully-painted, packaged in a litho-printed full-color tin box and included is a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet about the character and his creator, limited to 750 pieces, $49.95 Dark Horse thanks retailers for their great response to our new series of “Classic Comic” statues, inspired by the “Syroco” statues of the 1940’s and sculpted by those fine folks at Yoe! Studios. The new statues are based on comic book characters rather than newspaper strips. When considering modern characters, it is natural to include one of the toughest, meanest hardboiled protagonists of recent years, Marv from Frank Miller’s Sin City. The statue is limited to 750 numbered pieces. Marv comes packaged in a special litho- printed full-color tin box. Also included is a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet about the character and his creator, Frank Miller. • Sin City will be a major motion picture this Spring, directed by Miller and Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, SpyKids) and featuring a cast of Hollywood all-stars. ALSO AVAILABLE 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 Sin City Trade Paperbacks FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 1: THE HARD GOODBYE—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 2: A DAME TO KILL FOR—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 3: THE BIG FAT KILL—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 4: THAT YELLOW BASTARD—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 240pg, b&w w/yellow, 6" x 9", $19.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 5: FAMILY VALUES—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 128pg b&w, 6" x 9", $10.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 6: BOOZE, BROADS, AND BULLETS—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 160pg b&w, 6" x 9", $15.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 7: HELL AND BACK—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 320pg b&w w/color, 6" x 9", $25.00 COMIC BOOK PACKS Buy a pack and save on your favorite Dark Horse titles! BLACKBURNE COVENANT SET by Fabian Nicieza and Stefano Raffaele Contains issues #1-4 of the miniseries (NOV048045)…$8.00 CRIMINAL MACABRE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY SET by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith Contains issues #1-5 of the miniseries (NOV048046)…$10.00 CRUSH SET by Jason Hall and Sean Murphy Contains issues #1-4 of the miniseries (NOV048047)…$8.00 DEVIL’S FOOTPRINTS SET by Scott Allie, Paul Lee, and Brian Horton Contains issues #1-4 of the miniseries (NOV048048)…$8.00 EL ZOMBO SET by Kevin Munroe, Dave Wilkins, Tony Washington, and Sean Galloway Contains issues #1-3 of the miniseries (NOV048049)…$6.00 FORTE: PROPHET OF THE UNEXPLAINED SET by Peter M. 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AFFAIR SET by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee Contains issues #1-3 of the miniseries (NOV048060)…$6.00 SPYBOY: FINAL EXAM SET by Peter David and Pop Mhan Contains issues #1-4 of the miniseries (NOV048061)…$8.00 SYN SET by Keith Giffen, Greg Titus, and Julian Washburn Contains issues #1-5 of the miniseries (NOV048062)…$10.00 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 Abell 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. 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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. Anderson, Dario Carrasco Jr., and various SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01917) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD—THE YAVIN VASSILIKA TPB by Mike Kennedy and Carlos Meglia SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15582) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON Against the backdrop of galactic civil war, Wedge Antilles and Rogue Squadron fight the battles that are the turning points for the Rebel Alliance! Follow the adventures of the greatest fighter pilots in the galaxy in this ongoing series of story arcs. STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—BATTLEGROUND TATOOINE TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR07594) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—IN THE EMPIRE’S SERVICE TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR09297) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—MANDATORY RETIREMENT TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, and John Nadeau SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR12357) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—MASQUERADE TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11521) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—THE WARRIOR PRINCESS TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Tolson, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR08514) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: ZAM WESELL TPB by Ron Marz and Ted Naifeh SC, 64pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15420) . . . $5.95 ************************** DC COMICS Batman Section BATMAN #639 Written by Judd Winick Art and Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner The identity of the Red Hood has been revealed – now a new story arc begins! But what other villains lurk in the Gotham night? Shocking revelations and age-old enemies make Part 1 of “Family Reunion” a can’t-miss! On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US DETECTIVE COMICS #805 Written by David Lapham and Jon Lewis Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and Jeff Parker Cover by Lapham In Part 5 of the 12-part “City of Crime,” Batman’ must find Mr. Freeze’s hideout before a young girl and a priest die! But can Batman contend with an army of inhuman freaks looking for a fight? Plus, “Exit Menu” by Jon Lewis and Jeff Parker! On sale April 6 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #64 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Cover by Cliff Chiang Poison Ivy is desperate to cure herself of her abilities before anyone else gets killed. Batman is eager to help, but Hush wants her killer powers to remain. And as the power struggle rages, more bodies are turning up! On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #1 Written by Paul Jenkins Art and Jae Lee Cover by Sean Phillips “…man is not truly one, but truly two.” — R.L. Stevenson, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Never has that been better demonstrated than in Batman’s conflicted foe Two- Face, the subject of the new 6-issue miniseries BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE by writer Paul Jenkins (Peter Parker: Spider-Man)! Expressing the dual nature of the villain, the miniseries will feature visuals by two distinct artists: Jae Lee (Inhumans) illustrates issues #1-3, while Sean Phillips (SLEEPER) draws issues #4-6! JEKYLL & HYDE is a story of duality that examines how one man can seemingly harbor two souls, each bent on the other’s destruction. But who is more honest: the man who acknowledges his dark side or the man who suppresses it? Don’t miss this terrifying tale of Two-Face’s past and present, as he battles with himself — and the Batman! For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces of Previews On sale April 20 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin BATMAN: SCARECROW TALES TP Written by Bill Finger, Gardner Fox, and others Art by Bob Kane, Dick Giordano, Alan Davis, and others Cover by Jim Balent & Bill Sienkiewicz A spine-tingling new collection spotlighting the greatest moments of the Scarecrow! Featuring eight stories spanning more than 60 years, from WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #3 (1941) to BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #23 (2002)! On sale April 27 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US BATMAN: AS THE CROW FLIES TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Matt Wagner Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: SCARECROW TALES TP! This collection features the terrifying story originally presented in BATMAN #626-630, pitting Batman against the Scarecrow and the Scarebeast! Plus, a bonus sketchbook section by Dustin Nguyen. On sale April 27 • 128 pg, FC, $12.95 US • RELIST BATGIRL #63 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Alé Garza & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Dustin Nguyen Deathstroke is back! Batgirl has been a thorn in the Penguin’s side since she arrived in Blüdhaven. Now Gotham City’s dirtiest bird is bringing in the biggest gun at his disposal to remove her once and for all. His name is Deathstroke — and he never misses his target! On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #190 Written by J. Torres Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco Cover by Cliff Chiang Part 1 of a new 2-part adventure! Batman is on the run from the law. And what looks like a series of petty crimes committed by Mr. Freeze quickly becomes a much more serious situation, once Batman learns Freeze has nothing to live for… On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: FACES TP Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #1, this tale spotlights the maniacal Two-Face! Enraged by his own isolation, Harvey Dent attempts to create a country of deformed men.But when a simple blackmail investigation leads Batman to discover his former ally's mad scheme, Two-Face's pursuit of power is quickly ended. On sale April 20 • 96 pg, FC, $9.95 US • RELIST BATMAN: BLIND JUSTICE TP — NEW EDITION Written by Sam Hamm Art by Denys Cowan & Dick Giordano Cover by Walter Simonson A stunning new edition of a classic trade paperback collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #598-600 written by Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm! Bruce Wayne discovers a series of murders linked to WayneTech in this tale that leaves him in a wheelchair! On sale April 20 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US NIGHTWING #107 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Featuring the new NIGHTWING creative team of writer Devin Grayson and artists Phil Hester & Ande Parks (GREEN ARROW)! Dick has left Blüdhaven, and the only people he can trust are those who’d kill him if they knew his secrets. He’s in over his head, alone, and it’s only going to get more dangerous! On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CATWOMAN #42 Written by Matteo Casali Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Paul Gulacy & Palmiotti Catwoman’s efforts to stop a serial murderer targeting prostitutes has led her to a Brazilian mobster running illegal dog fights out of the East End. But the trail ends there, and Selina now has two threats to stop — before Holly gets killed! On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #30 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Michael Lark Allen and Montoya have traveled to Keystone City to save Officer Andrew Kelly, who’s been transformed into a terrible monster. But their efforts may be for naught, as Kelly continues to evolve into something increasingly horrific — and unstoppable. On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP Written by Bill Finger, Dennis O’Neil, and others Art by Bob Kane, Neal Adams, Frank Miller, and others Cover by Alex Ross In time for the release of the Warner Bros. Pictures film Batman Begins, a collection of some of the Dark Knight's finest adventures! This volume contains stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #33 (1939), BATMAN #5 (1941), BATMAN #62 (1950), and more! On sale April 13 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US ROBIN #137 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Giuseppe Camumcoli & Sandra Hope Cover by Pop Mhan Like Batgirl, Robin has had a target on his back since he moved to Blüdhaven, courtesy of the Penguin. Now, Tim Drake must face down the Rising Sun Archer and the Dark Rider! But who’s lurking in the alleys, and why does he have an interest in the Boy Wonder? On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Superman Section ACTION COMICS #826 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Get ready for a spectacular 3-part story that brings together the Man of Steel and Captain Marvel! “Lightning Strikes,” which runs through the core Superman titles in April, is written by award-winner Judd Winick (BATMAN, OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) and features art by Ian Churchill (SUPERMAN/BATMAN #19, The Coven) & Norm Rapmund! In Part 1, the wizard Shazam makes Captain Marvel aware of a great evil awakened in Metropolis and seeking Superman. On its path to the Man of Steel, it drives the citizens of Metropolis to insanity. How can Superman stop the madness? Will he need the help of Captain Marvel and the power of Shazam? On sale April 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #639 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Part 2 of the 3-part “Lightning Strikes” bringing together Superman and Captain Marvel by the team of Winick, Churchill & Rapmund! Superman confronts the evil force plaguing Metropolis. What will Superman do when some of those closest to him turn against him? On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN #216 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund The thrilling conclusion of the 3-part “Lightning Strikes!” The final confrontation among heroes! The great evil turns Superman against Captain Marvel. ICan any force on Earth stop this? On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #20 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines The original superstar team of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness return for what's sure to be the most talked-about story of the year! This issue kicks off the stunning 6-part “With a Vengeance,” as Superman and Batman confront The Maximums! Can the World's Finest pair take on a squad of revenge-seeking Super-Heroes who are on the hunt for the murderer of one of their teammates? Things are sure to heat up fast, because the two people at the top of their suspect list are Batman and Superman! For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN VS. THE FLASH TP Written by Dennis O’Neil, Jim Shooter and others Art by Curt Swan, Dick Dillin, Dan Jurgens and others Cover by Alex Ross A thrilling collection of some of the greatest races between the Man of Steel and the Scarlet Speedster, from SUPERMAN #199, THE FLASH #175, WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #198, WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #199, DC COMICS PRESENTS #1-2, and more! On sale April 13 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #2 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Lee Bermejo The miniseries teaming acclaimed writer Brian Azzarello with red-hot artist Lee Bermejo continues! Lex Luthor doesn’t like problems, but it’s clear he loves to solve them. And it’s his top-secret solution to ridding Metropolis of his biggest problem — Superman — that may see Luthor triumph once and for all! On sale April 6 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU Section ADAM STRANGE #8 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Pascal Ferry Adam Strange's star-spanning adventure comes to its deadly conclusion! But the end of Adam's struggle is only the beginning of the greatest threat the universe has ever seen. Get ready for the opening salvos of the Rann/Thanagar War, which continues in a major miniseries later in 2005! On sale April 27 • 8 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US AQUAMAN #29 Written by John Arcudi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy A rush of applications for GeneTech’s water-breather gene therapy leads to chaos! Aquaman goes to the JLA to gain leverage against GeneTech, but finds the group in the middle of its own problems as the Themyscira crisis heats up! And Malrey is badly hurt in battle with Conger! On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOODHOUND #10 Written by Dan Jolley Art by Leonard Kirk & Robin Riggs Cover by Dave Johnson It’s the end of the line for Travis Clevenger as DC’s brutal new hero finds himself outmatched by the martial-arts master Zeiss. While a small town bursts into flames around him, can the ’Hound triumph one last time? No punches are pulled in this blood- soaked final issue! On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #81 Written by Gail Simone Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Adriana Melo & Will Conrad A new era begins with the debut of art team Joe Bennett (HAWKMAN, Captain America & The Falcon) & Jack Jadson and cover artist Adriana Melo (ROSE & THORN)! Huntress has gone AWOL, and you’ll be shocked at where she turns up! Who’s taking her place next to Canary on a dangerous mission to Singapore? None other than Wildcat, as “The Battle Within” begins! On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #2 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Nekros Cover by Byrne The action-packed new series heats up as Etrigan is no longer under Jason Blood’s control! Now he’s on a rampage, using his supernatural powers to wreak vengeance on everything from mystical forces to mere muggers…and the sheer diabolical force with which he goes after them will shock you! On sale April 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD TEAM-UP ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Bob Haney and Robert Kanigher Art by Joe Kubert, Alex Toth, Ramona Fradon and others Cover by George Roussos A classic new Archive Edition collecting THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #50-56 and 59 (Nov 1963-May 1965), featuring the unforgettable pairings of Green Arrow & The Martian Manhunter, The Flash & The Atom, and more! Plus, an introduction by Michael Uslan. On sale April 6 • 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD ANNUAL #1 (1969) Written by Bob Haney, Jack Kirby and Dave Kaler Art by Carmine Infantino, Steve Ditko, Kirby, and others Cover by Dick Giordano Reoffered to coincide with THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD TEAM-UP ARCHIVES VOL. 1, a "lost" 80-Page giant presenting classic team-ups of Martian Manhunter & Green Arrow, Batman & the Flash, Captain Atom & Nightshade, and more! On sale April 6 • 80 pg, FC, $5.95 US • RELIST DC: THE NEW FRONTIER VOL. 2 TP Written by Darwyn Cooke Art and cover by Cooke Darwyn Cooke's epic chronicle of DC's Silver Age concludes in this volume collecting issues #4-6 of the miniseries! It’s a mystery in space as Superman, the Suicide Squad, and the Challengers of the Unknown encounter a frightening extraterrestrial lifeform! This volume also features sketchbook material by Cooke! On sale April 6 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US DC: THE NEW FRONTIER VOL. 1 TP Written by Darwyn Cooke Art and cover by Cooke Reoffered to coincide with DC: THE NEW FRONTIER VOL. 2, a volume containing the first three issues of the classic miniseries that takes readers on a journey from the end of the Golden Age to the genesis of a bold new heroic era in the late 1950s! On sale April 6 • 208 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST DAY OF VENGEANCE #1 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Walter Simonson Spinning out of the events of March’s DC COUNTDOWN, a reality-bending 6- issue miniseries from writer Bill Willingham (ROBIN, FABLES) and artists Justiniano & Walden Wong (THE HUMAN RACE)! Ragman finds himself at the magical core of the DCU, where he finds himself aligned with an unlikely ally: The Enchantress! Together, they must face down a foe who has sworn to wipe out all magic…The Spectre! For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale April 20 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri BREACH #4 Written by Bob Harras Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Martin Guest-starring the JLA! Breach’s battle in South Africa against the agents of Kobra has attracted Superman, Batman and Martian Manhunter to investigate. But friction and mistrust between the heroes and Breach leads to blows — and allows a tragedy to occur. On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DOOM PATROL #11 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne Guest-starring Metamorpho! More about Nudge and Grunt’s bizarre life together before the Doom Patrol is revealed! Plus, witness the origin of the Chief, as Niles Caulder’s past comes back to haunt him — literally! On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH #221 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay In Part 2 of the 6-part “Rogue War,” The Flash continues his efforts to prevent Captain Cold and his Rogues from tearing apart Chicago! But a wrench is thrown into the works, and the true war is about to explode! Meanwhile, Linda is visited by an old but unwelcome friend… On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US FIRESTORM #12 Written by Dan Jolley Art and cover by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull Cover by Matt Haley With the original Firestorm alive in the mindscape, Jason is in the battle of his life against the augmented Multiplex and Typhoon! It all comes to a head as the mysterious villain who’s pulled them all together is revealed! On sale April 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN SECRET FILES 2005 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Darwyn Cooke, Ethan Van Sciver, Dave Gibbons, Patrick Gleason, Prentis Rollins, and others Cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER) teams with REBIRTH writer Geoff Johns for the lead story of an extra-sized Special setting the stage for the debut of May’s GREEN LANTERN ongoing series! In the lead story, Hal Jordan relives some of the most meaningful flights in his life, joined by an unexpected partner. Rounding out the issue are the prelude to GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH (by Johns, Van Sciver and Rollins) previously found only in the pages of Wizard; plus profiles of Hal Jordan, his enemies, allies, and more! For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale April 20 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US DEADSHOT #5 Written by Christos N. Gage Art by Steven Cummings & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway It’s a showdown against half the villains of the DCU as the 5-part miniseries reaches an explosive conclusion! The bad news? They want Deadshot dead! The good news? The fight is on his turf! On sale April 6 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW: CITY WALLS TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Phil Hester, Manuel Garcia, Ande Parks and Steve Bird Cover by Marcus Martin & Alvaro Lopez A thrilling new trade paperback collecting GREEN ARROW #32 and #34-39! Green Arrow must marshal the most unlikely army of all to save Star City — and the world — from a demonic threat. But the consequences may be worse than the problem! On sale April 27 • 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US GREEN ARROW: STRAIGHT SHOOTER TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Cover by Matt Wagner Reoffered to coincide with GREEN ARROW: CITY WALLS, a trade collecting GREEN ARROW #26-31! When Green Arrow discovers corporate corruption in Star City, he goes after those responsible. The last thing he expects is a fight with a 3-ton ogre! On sale April 27 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • RELIST GREEN ARROW #49 Written by Judd Winick Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos Cover by James Jean Arsenal has been kidnapped by the assassin Drakon! The only way Green Arrow can save Arsenal is to find the people paying for the killer’s work. And even Ollie will be surprised to find out the true identity of the man behind the curtain! On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HAWKMAN #39 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose Cover by Ryan Sook Hawkman is missing, and Hawkgirl is on the hunt for those responsible! Things go from bad to worse when the master hypnotist Thought Terror arrives with revenge on his mind! Plus, a final page that must be seen to be believed! On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE HUMAN RACE #2 Written by Ben Raab Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Justiniano The unique miniseries continues as young Ulysses has joined the conspiracy of wildly powered individuals whose sworn duty is to protect the human race from outside mutations! But he may have been recruited for more reasons than he realizes… On sale April 20 • 2 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US IDENTITY CRISIS #1-7—FINAL PRINTINGS Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Covers by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald The best-selling IDENTITY CRISIS returns for a final run of single issues before this autumn’s much-anticipated collected edition! These new printings feature the original cover art with black borders. IDENTITY CRISIS #1. Beginning the final series of printings of this sought-after miniseries! A murder mystery takes flight in this stunning issue! Final Printing • On sale April 6 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US IDENTITY CRISIS #2 In the aftermath of devastating loss, the JLA revisits a deep, dark secret of their collective past. Final Printing • On sale April 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US IDENTITY CRISIS #3 It’s a knock-down, drag-out battle between Deathstroke and the JLA as murders continue to rock the DCU! Final Printing • On sale April 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US IDENTITY CRISIS #4 Lois Lane finds herself the target of a threat! Who can possibly know this much about the super-heroes’ loved ones? Final Printing • On sale April 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US IDENTITY CRISIS #5 Another hero suffers a personal loss as the stakes are raised! Final Printing • On sale April 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US IDENTITY CRISIS #6 From the start, he’s been on the case, sifting through clues. He’s the World’s Greatest Detective — now it’s time for Batman to prove it. Final Printing • On sale April 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US IDENTITY CRISIS #7 It’s the shocking conclusion to the most talked-about comic book event of the year! Final Printing • On sale April 27 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US JLA #113 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Ron Garney & Dan Green Cover by Garney Part 7 of the 8-part “Syndicate Rules!” A divided JLA must face the full power of the most dangerous weapon ever devised by the Weaponers of Qward, with the CSA waiting to destroy the survivors. But a sudden threat to the Crime Syndicate's own world may change the game completely... On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JLA CLASSIFIED #6 Written by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis Art and cover by Kevin Maguire & Josef Rubinstein Part 3 of the 6-part “I Can’t Believe It’s Not the Justice League!” Booster Gold has accidentally banished half of the “Super Buddies” to Hell for all eternity, and now it’s time for them to learn their fate — from none other than The Demon! On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA #72 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by Alex Ross Alex Ross contributes a stunning cover for the conclusion of the the 5-part “JSA/JSA!” The teams come together to stop Degaton’s horrible plans. But what “secret weapon” must they face, and how will the JSA of tomorrow help save the JSA of yesterday? On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #10 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen In the wake of their battle with Aftermath, the Elite must regroup! One team member is a double agent. One is dead. One has been locked up for murder. And another has lost her mind. Now Manchester Black has brought Eve to London…to wipe it off the face of the Earth! On sale April 6 • 10 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #5 Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson & Art Thibert Cover by Kitson The red-hot new series by Mark Waid, Barry Kitson & Art Thibert continues! On the edge of the universe, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl come across a deadly super-powered team that may be the harbinger of a threat that will being the entire United Planets down. On sale April 27 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US MANHUNTER #9 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Jesus Saiz Guest artist Javier Pina steps in as Manhunter goes up against the mind-bending powers of Phobia - and someone begins stalking Manhunters from the past! On sale April 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US OUTSIDERS #23 Written by Judd Winick Art by Shawn Moll & Kevin Conrad Cover by Doug Mahnke Guest artists Shawn Moll and Kevin Conrad come aboard for “Lockdown” — a story only acclaimed writer Judd Winick could tell! The Outsiders are trapped in their own headquarters as they try to uncover the traitor in their midst. What happens when seven trapped super-heroes stop being polite and start getting real? On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE OMAC PROJECT #1 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Jesus Saiz Cover by Jose Ladrónn Spinning from the events of DC COUNTDOWN and IDENTITY CRISIS, a crackerjack thriller by Greg Rucka (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN) comes to life in the brooding, gorgeous art of Jesus Saiz (MANHUNTER) in a 6-issue miniseries featuring covers by Jose Ladrónn that can't be missed! Every hero and villain in the DCU is under the gaze of an unbelievably powerful spy satellite. It's a technological marvel that answers to only one person — and he's got plans for it that are completely unknown to the superspy organization he controls: Checkmate! In a world where men can fly and melt metal with their eyes, there's now an army created specifically as an answer to them: a One Man Army Corps. Batman and an old ally are about to learn the chilling truth behind the OMAC Project — but will they work with or against each other? On sale April 27 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Edited by Joan Hilty RICHARD DRAGON #12 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens In the pulse-pounding series finale, Richard Dragon is forced to battle his deadliest enemy — and the love of his life! With the lords and minions of Hell looking on, DC’s greatest martial artists partake in the ultimate battle: Richard Dragon versus Lady Shiva — to the death! Final issue. On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE QUESTION #6 Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Tommy Lee Edwards The finale of the critically acclaimed miniseries! Vic Sage uncovers the gruesome murder at the Science Spire construction site, only to be ambushed by Minos and his heavily armed cohorts! But what of the plans for the Science Spire and its connection to Superman? On sale April 20 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SOLO #4 Written by Howard Chaykin Art by Chaykin Howard Chaykin goes it alone in SOLO #4! Taking a page from William Gaines' E.C. Comics, Chaykin delivers six spine-tingling and thought-provoking tales guaranteed to entice and entertain! Chaykin revisits the old West in "Tall in the Saddle;" heads to the future in the science-fiction epic “Upgrades;” plays a World War II jazz tune in “The Last Time I Saw Paris;” shows the terror of urban violence with “Bad Blood;” and infiltrates the spy genre with “Breaking and Entering.” Chaykin even guest-stars in his own story, the autobiographical yarn simply titled “Horrors.” Turn the pages if you dare — it's time for Howard Chaykin to go SOLO! On sale April 27 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: KLARION THE WITCH BOY #1 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frazer Irving Grant Morrison is joined by artist Frazer Irving (Necronauts, THE AUTHORITY) for another amazing bimonthly 4-part miniseries in the SEVEN SOLDIERS saga! Deep in the bowels of a subterranean city, young dissenter Klarion and his cat familiar Teekl have been hand-picked as potential recruits to the Submissionary Order, a group made up of brutal lawgivers who maintain order with the help of their familiars. But Klarion's nature is to rebel against the powers-that-be, which isn’t a good idea in such a tightly controlled society — one in which people who don't conform are swiftly judged and burned at the stake! On sale April 20 • 1 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Peter Tomasi SEVEN SOLDIERS: ZATANNA #1 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Ryan Sook & Mick Gray Cover by Sook The mind-bending SEVEN SOLDIERS saga continues with another intriguing bimonthly 4-issue miniseries by puppet-master Grant Morrison and artists Ryan Sook (ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL) & Mick Gray (PROMETHEA) that introduces Zatanna! The sorceress attempts to boost her profile by taking part in a reality TV show that sees her undergoing a rigorous detox on a lush island near Themyscira! Here, Zatanna tries to get her head together and figure out what to do with her life. She's come to an emotional impasse as her magical powers are waning, resulting in an obsession with finding her father's lost magical journals hoping they contain the secrets she needs of his black art. On sale April 6 • 1 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Peter Tomasi SPACE GHOST #6 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ariel Olivetti Cover by Alex Ross The miniseries that has everyone talking concludes with a bang! Space Ghost’s most desperate enemy forms a pact with the creature who’s sworn to destroy the entire human race! Can Space Ghost protect the galaxy without being destroyed by his need for revenge? On sale April 20 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #23 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza The 3-part IDENTITY CRISIS follow-up tale “Lights Out” concludes as a legion of Teen Titans engage in a final battle with Doctor Light! But Cyborg’s contingency plan may fall apart before it’s even put together, and the new Speedy learns firsthand what it means to be a Titan when she discovers Doctor Light’s secret! On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WONDER WOMAN #215 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by J.G. Jones The IDENTITY CRISIS art team of Rags Morales & Michael Bair joins writer Greg Rucka for Part 1 of a 3-part story that takes Wonder Woman from the streets of New York to the Land of the Dead! In “Tartarus,” the goddess Athena sends Wonder Woman on a journey to retrieve something believed lost to the Olympian Gods forever. Joined by Wonder Girl and Ferdinand the minotaur, Wonder Woman must face unimagined peril to complete her mission. But should she succeed, what will Diana ask in return from the all-seeing Goddess of Wisdom? Plus, a hint of the fate of Donna Troy is revealed as an exciting new chapter in the saga of the Amazing Amazon begins! On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Johnny DC Section JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #8 Written by Adam Beechen Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong The Question’s convinced there’s a mind-controlled traitor in the Justice League and sets out to investigate. Of course, no one on the team takes him seriously. Can he get to the bottom of the mystery before the League’s secrets are compromised? On sale April 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE BATMAN STRIKES! #8 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Reflecting the hit cartoon on Kids’ WB! Gotham City’s never been hotter, which can only mean one thing: Firefly’s back! Will Batman be able to stop this pyromaniac before Gotham’s reduced to ash? On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #18 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway Larry the Titan returns! But the magic imp accidentally frees the super-deformed Titans from the margins of the comic book page and lets them roam free among the “real” world. How will the Titans convince their mini-doppelgangers to return where they belong? On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #8 Written by Jim Alexander, Jesse McCann, Sholly Fisch and Tom Warburton Art by Kim Arndt, Robert R. Smith, Mike Kazaleh, Gary Fields, Scott Underwood and Angus Bungay Cover by Robert Pope The Kids Next Door mobilize against an Earth-freezing menace in “Operation S.N.O.W.G.L.O.B.E.!” Plus, dental hysterics with Cow & Chicken. Boot camp with Billy & Mandy. And more! On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #125 Written by Earl Kress Art by David Alvarez & Walter Carzon Cover by Walter Carzon & Ruben Torreiro Sylvester chases Tweety down a rabbit hole that leads to Wackyland! Don’t miss this spectacular 125th issue featuring everyone from Bugs Bunny to the Last Dodo! On sale April 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #61 Written by Ivan Velez, Jr., Abby Denson and Amy Rogers Art by Phil Moy, Ricardo Garcia Fuentes, Christopher Cook, and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Moy Heads up, readers — little Bubbles just got too tall for Townsville! How will the Girls shrink their sister back down to size? On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #95 Written by John Rozum, Jennifer Moore and Sean Carolan Art by Joe Staton & Horacio Ottolini Cover by Staton A freaky cyber-spook plays cat-and-mousepad with Scooby and Shaggy! Plus, lessons on how to be a detective from the whole Mystery Inc. gang! On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #453 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Don’t be an April Fool — buy this issue of MAD! Chock-full of the hilarity you’ve come to know and love! On sale April 6 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.50 US DC Library Section ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 8 TP Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art by Wendy Pini & Joe Staton Cover by Wendy Pini Another thrilling installment in the saga, collecting ELFQUEST: SIEGE AT BLUE MOUNTAIN #4-6 in digest form with a new cover by Wendy Pini! A Wolfrider child is kidnapped and delivered to Winnowill. Could the cubling be the key to her plan to rid the world of the elfin tribe? And how will mad Two-Edge tip the scales? On sale April 27 • 5" x 7.362" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ELFQUEST: THE SEARCHER AND THE SWORD SC Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini The first new ElfQuest materal in years, now available in a softcover edition! In this stunning tale, the elves must adapt to a world without the Troll smiths, who forged their weapons and tools. Painfully aware of her human heritage, Shuna embarks on a quest to unite elves and humans in peace. On sale April 6 • 96 pg, FC, $14.99 US THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 16 HC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner The Will Eisner Library. A new volume collecting Spirit sections from 1/7/48-6/27/48! This edition includes the introduction or Powder Pouf, the return of Silk Satin, and more. Featuring an introduction by movie producer Michael Uslan. On sale April 20 • 216 pg, FC, $49.99 US THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 15 HC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner The Will Eisner Library. Reoffered to coincide with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 16! Volume 15 reprints The Spirit newspaper sections published from 7/6/47 - 12/28/47, featuring the seductive P'Gell, The Octopus, a send up of Li'l Abner, and more, plus an introduction by N.C. Christopher Couch, co-author of THE WILL EISNER COMPANION. On sale April 20 • 196 pg, FC, $49.95 US • RELIST TENRYU: THE DRAGON CYCLE VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Matoh Sanami CMX. From Matoh Sanami, the popular creator of Fake, comes a fantasy featuring two sword-packing brothers who must find their father's killer in war-torn ancient China. As they search for revenge, they’re sidetracked into adventure, stumbling upon the secrets of their origin while meeting up with plenty of weapon-wielding women and foes only too happy to take them out before they finish their quest! On sale April 27 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN MADARA VOL. 3 Illustrated by Sho-u Tajima Written by Eiji Otsuka CMX. Amid the rubble following the explosion, Madara was nowhere to be found. While Kaos and Kirin await Madara’s return, battles continue as word spreads about a mighty warrior slaying Moki. Who is this mysterious warrior? Has Madara returned, or is it someone else? On sale April 6 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US MATURE READERS LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Tsukuba Sakura CMX. The thrilling tale of a girl with supernatural powers continues! Through a careless mistake, the school doctor learns of Kanade’s powers. But why is he so intent on stopping her from changing the future? This volume also includes “In the Rain,” a bonus feature by the same author. On sale April 20 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Aoike Yasuko CMX. In the latest volume of the classic series, the ever-hedonistic Eroica and his counterpart Major Eberbach steal into Iran! Constant putdowns continue from the Middle East to the icy cold of Europe, where Eberbach is forced to hire Eroica. As always, young men are seduced as a war erupts, friends are betrayed, and sexual preferences are explored. On sale April 13 • 5" x 7.375" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN THE FOURTH POWER TP Written and illustrated by Juan Gimenez Humanoids. A riveting space opera by Juan Gimenez (The Metabarons)! On the war- ravaged planet Alpha Nebulae, a fighter pilot named Mega learns that she’s in danger, for there are those who will stop at nothing to control her — to control the Fourth Power! On sale April 27 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 136 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS MEGALEX VOL. 1 TP Written by Alexandro Jodorowsky Art and cover by Fred Beltran Humanoids. This volume collects the entire serialized story originally presented in Metal Hurlant! A clone known as the Anomaly and the freedom fighter Adamå fights to end the stranglehold of urban sprawl the city of Megalex has over the world! On sale April 13 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 112 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS BILAL LIBRARY: MEMORIES TP Written and illustrated by Enki Bilal Humanoids. This stunning volume collects internationally acclaimed writer/artist Enki Bilal’s two graphic novels Memories of Outer Space and Memories of Other Times into one deluxe trade paperback! Presenting some of his earliest works, every short story is written and illustrated by Bilal as he creates surreal and fantastic worlds with a science- fiction twist. “Belgrade-born Enki Bilal is one of Europe's most important comics creators.” — Nick Brownlow, NinthArt.com On sale April 20 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS STRONTIUM DOG: THE EARLY CASES TP Written by John Wagner & Alan Grant Art and cover by Carlos Ezquerra 2000 A.D. A collection of action-packed adventures created by writers John Wagner (BATMAN) and Alan Grant (LOBO) with art by Jidge Dredd co-creator Carlos Ezquerra (ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE)! On a future Earth following an atomic war, Strontium-90 fallout has caused mutation amongst humans. These mutants are hated and feared by “norms” and are forced to work in labor camps or for the Search and Destroy bounty-hunting agency, known as the “Strontium Dogs.” One such mutant is Johnny Alpha, a man gifted with eyes that can see through nearly anything — even men’s minds! Now, in the first collection of Alpha’s classic adventures, he meets a new partner, battles vicious killers and takes a journey into Hell itself! On sale April 6 • 192 pg, B&W, $14.99 US ROBO-HUNTER: DAY OF THE DROIDS TP Written by John Wagner & Alan Grant Art and cover by Ian Gibson 2000 A.D. Sam Slade returns for more hilarious adventures in this second collection of classic stories! Sam’s hired for a strange case by a robotic city councilor who soon turns up dead, and a “robot union” wants Sam out of business! On sale April 27 • 160 pg, B&W, $14.99 US THIRTEEN TP Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Andy Clarke 2000 A.D. An action-packed story by red-hot Mike Carey (LUCIFER) with art by 2000 A.D. sensation Andy Clarke (SINISTER DEXTER)! When a London punk with mild telekinetic powers discovers a black pearl that increases his abilities to unbelievable levels, he thinks he’s struck it rich. But the pearl's original owners want it back! On sale April 13 • 96 pg, FC, $12.99 US Wildstorm Section THE AUTHORITY: KEV TP Written by Garth Ennis Art and cover by Glenn Fabry A hilarious trade paperback collecting two stories: THE AUTHORITY: KEV and the miniseries MORE KEV! Down-on-his-luck S.A.S. Corporal Kev Hawkins's life has been an interesting mix of surprises and disappointments — but nothing could prepare him for his repeated run-ins with the super-hero team The Authority! On sale April 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Mature Readers THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE INSIDE HC Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Ben Oliver Reoffered to coincide with THE AUTHORITY: KEV, a stunning hardcover in which the President of the Unites States sets a plan in motion that could very well destroy the Authority from the inside. And with an unexpected threat from the future on Earth's doorstep, it could very well mean global extinction! On sale April 6 • 96 pg, FC, $24.95 US • Mature Readers • RELIST THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #7 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen Jenny Quantum is about to discover just how weird being a Jenny really is…and she’ll never be the same! With this journey of self-discovery, she'll unlock the secrets behind who’s been manipulating the Authority — and the revelation is astounding! On sale April 27 • 7 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers LEGEND #3 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Russ Heath Torn by tragedy, Hugo questions his powers and wonders what his true purpose really is. As a way of atoning, he enlists in the Army to help his country during the Vietnam War. What will happen when he realizes that he cannot help resolve the conflict even with all his powers? On sale April 27 • 3 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US • MATURE READERS CITY OF TOMORROW #1 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin Howard Chaykin (LEGEND, MIGHTY LOVE, American Flagg) writes and illustrates CITY OF TOMORROW, an imaginative new 6-issue miniseries telling the story of Columbia, a planned utopian community of the future! Created a decade ago by renegade billionaire Eli Foyle, the artificial island off the California coast offered winners of a citizenship lottery the chance at a brighter tomorrow and a crime-free world. Life in Columbia was a dream…for a while. At first, the problems seemed to be no big deal — until it became clear that a virus was affecting the municipal employees of Columbia…all of whom are actually bio-animatronic robots. Now these robots have gone from civil servants to criminal masterminds — and they’ve turned Columbia from an idyllic community into a hellhole of crime and urban blight! Now Foyle’s 28-year-old son Tucker has returned to Columbia fresh from the Navy SEALs, and with the help of his father and a posse of concerned Columbia citizens will begin the slow process of taking back the night. But is he too late? On sale April 27 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Dunbier EX MACHINA #10 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris The action-packed final chapter of the 5-part “Tag” by Brian K. Vaughan (Y: THE LAST MAN), Tony Harris (STARMAN) & Tom Feister! Mayor Hundred finally confronts the supernatural horror that's been terrorizing the subways and discovers the unexpected bond it shares with his previous career as the super-heroic Great Machine. Plus, an ancient ceremony is performed at Gracie Mansion, and New York City will never be the same! On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE INTIMATES #6 Written by Joe Casey Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Cover by Jim Lee & Rian Hughes The intriguing new series by Joe Casey (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), Giuseppe Camuncoli (HELLBLAZER) & Sandra Hope with covers by Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN) & Rian Hughes continues with a special origin issue that reveals the secret past of Sykes! When his fellow students get a little too curious about their silent classmate, a scheme is hatched to find out this kid's deal. And what they discover will shock you! On sale April 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS MAJESTIC #4 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art and cover by Neil Googe & Trevor Scott Cover by Ed McGuinness & Lanning The opening arc of this dynamic new series concludes! Assaulted from all sides, Majestic finally uncovers the truth behind the immense ark-ship and realizes the populations of countless worlds — Earth included — will perish unless he can put things right. On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OCEAN #6 Written by Warren Ellis Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Michael Golden The extra-sized, action-packed grand finale! As the mysterious beings who have slumbered for an eon begin to stir, Nathan Kane and his crew must intervene before worlds are laid waste — by either the ancient race or the greedy company trying to hijack them! On sale April 20 • 6 of 6 • 48 pg, FC, $3.50 US THE RAZOR’S EDGE: REDBIRD #2 Written by Jason Pearson & Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Pearson Redbird explodes from the pages of BLACK OPS in a 5-issue tale by Jason Pearson (Body Bags) & Ed Brubaker (SLEEPER)! Things get more complicated for Redbird as she learns the government has dispatched an assassin to terminate her! On sale April 27 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SLEEPER SEASON TWO #11 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Phillips Holden's secret plan is finally put into motion, but the pieces are falling apart all around him. Have Tao and Lynch figured him out? Will he be able to run fast enough to stay out of their reach? Or will someone he trusts twist the knife in his back? On sale April 27 • 11 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers TWILIGHT EXPERIMENT #3 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Juan Santacruz The Righteous has returned! After eight years in a coma imprisoned by an alien race, the most destructive force Earth has ever produced is awake — and he wants to unite the world beneath his hand! Plus, what connection is there between Twilight and Rene? On sale April 6 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILD GIRL #6 Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shawn McManus and J.H. Williams III Cover by McManus Did Rosa survive her encounter with the Crocodile? And if so, will she have enough energy left to face the Dog Man and save her family? Every question is answered in the stunning conclusion of this great miniseries! On sale April 13 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TOM STRONG #32 Written by Michael Moorcock Art and cover by Jerry Ordway ABC. The conclusion of a thrilling 2-part story by legendary author Michael Moorcock and artist Jerry Ordway! Tom Strong and Solomon are recruited on a mission to save the multiverse. But has their information been tainted?. Are they really working on the side of the angels? And who is the mysterious Count Zodiac? On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 1: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION OVERSIZED HC Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill Reoffered to coincide with THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 2: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION. Enjoy this classic tale again with a gorgeous 2-volume set containing the original 6-issue miniseries plus Alan Moore’s script, complete with spot illustrations by Kevin O’Neill! On sale April 6 • 8.25" x 12.25" • 416 pg, FC, $75.00 US • RELIST THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 2: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION HC Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill The second critically acclaimed LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN miniseries by Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill is given the Absolute treatment, arriving as a stunning oversized, slipcased two-book hardcover set! The 224- page Book One contains the thrilling 6-issue miniseries, complete with the Almanac of fantastic places, while the 224-page Book Two contains Alan Moore's entire scripts for the graphic novel, a rare and wonderful treat for any fan of sequential storytelling. Included in the script book are a number of pages of Kevin O'Neill art reproduced from the pencils and printed here for the first time. This epic Victorian adventure continues in grand fashion as our intrepid band of heroes — Mina Murray, Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, Dr. Thomas Jekyll and the Invisible Man (a.k.a. Hawley Griffin) — once again face a dire threat. Only this time it’s not just the fate of an Empire that hangs in the balance — but that of the entire world! Don’t miss the gorgeous Absolute presentation of an incomparable adventure! Advance-solicited; on sale June 29 • 2-volume set • 448 pg., FC, $75.00 US Vertigo Section 100 BULLETS #60 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Lono takes his new apprentice, Loop Huges, to Chi-town to continue his deadly training. But can Lono be trusted, or does he have ulterior motives in taking the young protégé under his wing? One guess. On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS BITE CLUB TP Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman Art by David Hahn Cover by Frank Quitely A new trade paperback at a special smaller size collecting the sexy, hot-blooded miniseries in color. They say that blood is thicker than water, but it isn't thicker than money — not even for a family of vampires like the Del Toro clan, whose cartel has run organized crime in Miami for nearly a century. On sale April 20 • 5.75" x 8.25" • 144 pg, FC, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #10 Written by Si Spencer Consulting by Neil Gaiman Art by Dean Ormston Cover by Duncan Fegredo Concluding the 2-part “Tumbling Dice.” It’s a familiar story retold from a fresh perspective, as we learn the sick, ugly truth behind Dog’s jealous outbursts about his sister's love life. On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS JOHN CONSTANTINE — HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: PAPA MIDNITE #3 Written by Mat Johnson Art by Tony Akins & Dan Green Cover by Ronald Wimberly The dark magic miniseries continues! In 1741, Midnite enlists the aid of an old friend to conjure up a vision of Manhattan where whites are slaves, as he attempts to finish the revolution started by Cuffee years earlier. In the present, Midnite’s vision quest is interrupted by the arrival of an unexpected enemy. On sale April 6 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #36 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Don’t miss the beginning of the engrossing 5-part story “Homelands.” It's a typical day back in the world from which the inhabitants of Fabletown escaped, full of war and tyranny, not to mention taxes. But in the midst of all the conquering and the slaying comes a mysterious masked man on a quest to find the woman in red he believed was killed centuries ago. On sale April 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS THE FOUNTAIN HC Written by Darren Aronofsky Adapted by Kent Williams Art and cover by Williams Darren Aronofsky proved himself a filmmaker to watch with his provocative debut, Pi. His follow-up, Requiem for a Dream, continued the accolades, receiving Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. His latest accomplishment, however, comes straight to comics in the form of The Fountain, a gorgeously painted, oversized original graphic novel about the timeless truths of life, love and death. Working with acclaimed painter Kent Williams (Blood: A Tale, Destiny: A Chronicle of Deaths Foretold), The Fountain crisscrosses through three distinct time periods: in 1535, during an ancient Mayan war; the present day, following one doctor’s desperate search for the cure for cancer; and the far future, through the vast exotic reaches of space. Interweaving these three periods, THE FOUNTAIN follows Tomas — warrior, doctor, explorer — as he feverishly tries to beat death and prolong the life of the woman he loves. A story so grand, one medium couldn’t contain it, Aronofsky is also shooting a feature film version of the story for New Regency and Warner Bros. Pictures starring Tony award- winning actor Hugh Jackman (The Boy from Oz, X-Men, Van Helsing) and acclaimed actress Rachel Weisz (Constantine, The Mummy, The Constant Gardener). But before he did, the filmmaker wanted The Fountain to be realized in the unique storytelling power and artistic beauty of the graphic novel. Together, Aronofsky and Williams deliver what might be considered the ultimate director’s cut. Advance-solicited; on sale August 24 • 8.625" x 11.625" • 176 pg, FC, $29.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Karen Berger HELLBLAZER #207 Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet Part 1 of a new 6-part story, “Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go.” After another of his blunders proves disastrous for a loved one, John forms an unlikely alliance with the one being who can help him. Can John survive a perilous passage through the outskirts of Hell with this strange guide? On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS HUMAN TARGET #21 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Cliff Chiang Cover by John Watkiss In the explosive conclusion to the 3-part “The Stealer,” Chance returns to Los Angeles bent on revenge against the man who stole his life and identity. But Chance may encounter the biggest surprise of all when he learns there’s one grave question still to be answered. Final issue. On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE LOSERS #23 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock Part 1 of the new 3-part storyline “Anti-Heist.” In the wake of the biggest corporate fraud since Enron, the Losers become uneasy allies with a man they have little reason to trust. But their differences must be put aside if they’re to scupper Max's plan for an audacious mid-Atlantic heist. His target: 300 pounds of weapons-grade plutonium! On sale April 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER #61 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta The thrilling conclusion the 3-part “Breach.” As the Lilim and their allies march on Heaven, Jill Presto's magically prolonged pregnancy finally reaches term — and the unborn child has not only Jill's fate, but that of Lucifer and Elaine in its hands. On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS MNEMOVORE #1 Written by Hans Rodionoff & Ray Fawkes Art and cover by Mike Huddleston Screenwriter Hans Rodionoff (LOVECRAFT, Man-Thing) teams up with comics writer Ray Fawkes (Spookshow) to cowrite a 6-issue miniseries that acts as Invasion of the Body Snatchers for the ADD generation. Featuring provocative art by Mike Huddleston (Deep Sleeper, BATGIRL), Mnemovore is a paranoiac supernatural thriller about memories, monsters, and the real terror behind forgotten thoughts. Kaley Markowic is an Olympic hopeful whose career is brought to a crashing halt. Badly injured, Kaley can barely remember her boyfriend, her family — her entire life. Now, a horrifying creature appears on the scene, violating her loved ones and damaging their minds. Kaley is lost in a world where nothing has precedent and must fight to protect those who are closest to her…even if she can’t recall them. On sale April 13 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS OTHERWORLD #2 Written by Phil Jimenez Art and cover by Jimenez & Andy Lanning The imaginative maxiseries masterminded by Phil Jimenez continues as the heroes of Otherworld find themselves at the LaBrea Tar Pits in California. But it’s no vacation when they’re attacked by a group of cyborgs intent on destroying them. Luckily, the kids soon discover they each have unique super-powers with which they can defend themselves…now they just need to figure out how their powers work. On sale April 27 • 2 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING #14 Written by Joshua Dysart Art by Timothy Green II Cover by John Totleben Concluding the 2-part story “Measure of Faith,” featuring guest art by Timothy Green II (FRACTION) and a chilling cover by John Totleben. Swamp Thing discovers the terrible secret of the Riverside preacher, and it could cost everything for Jake’s father. On sale April 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TRIGGER #5 Written by Jason Hall Art and cover by John Watkiss Carter Lennox’s life is spiraling out of control, and things only get worse when he spends a day following what appears to be his doppelganger. And the longer Lennox follows, the more surreal his world becomes. On sale April 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS VERTIGO: FIRST TASTE TP Written by Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Brian K. Vaughan, Brian Azzarello, Warren Ellis, and Si Spencer Art by Chris Bachalo, Eduardo Risso, Darick Robertson and Jerome K. Moore, Steve Bissette and John Totleben, Mark Buckingham, Pia Guerra and Jose Marzan, Jr., and Dean Ormston Design cover You've heard the VERTIGO buzz but for some reason never took the plunge...well, now you've run out of excuses! VERTIGO FIRST TASTE is a specially priced collection that allows readers entry into the most influential and provocative imprint in comics. Collecting the premiere issues of six different Vertigo series, this special 168-page trade paperback carries a suggested retail price of only $4.99 US, making it easier than ever for the curious to see why Vertigo has become synonymous for quality comics. The six issues included are Y: THE LAST MAN #1 (written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Pia Guerra & José Marzan, Jr.), 100 BULLETS #1 (written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Eduardo Risso), THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #1 (written by Si Spencer and illustrated by Dean Ormston), SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #21 (the first issue written by comics legend Alan Moore with art by Stephen Bissette & John Totleben), TRANSMETROPOLITAN #1 (written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Darick Robertson & Jerome K. Moore) and DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING #1 (written by the best-selling co-creator of THE SANDMAN Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Chris Bachalo & Mark Buckingham). You’ll never forget your FIRST TASTE. On sale April 6 • 160 pg, FC, $4.99 US • MATURE READERS VIMANARAMA! #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Philip Bond Grant Morrison’s and Philip Bond’s modern-day, apocalyptic “Arabian Nights” concludes! Ali is dead and Prince Rama lies powerless, as the fossil devils bent on destroying the world prepare to sink the Continent of America! Can Sofia save the day, or will eternal night fall? Witness the clash of ancient empires, voyage beyond death, and watch the world as it ends in Vimanarama! On sale April 27 • 3 of 3 • 40 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 Part 1 of the 4-part “Girl on Girl,” featuring guest art by Goran Sudzuka (HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: LADY CONSTANTINE). Finally leaving the United States, Yorick and his companions begin an important quest for a missing friend. Yorick joins a ragtag band of female sailors on a thrilling voyage overseas, but what dangerous new threat lurks deep beneath the Pacific? Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale April 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct Section THE BATMAN: THE JOKER MAQUETTE Sculpted by John G. Mathews Based on the designs from the hit series on Cartoon Network and the Kids’ WB! A complete madman, The Joker’s schemes rarely make any sense — and he always has a flair for the extravagant! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 8.25” tall x 6” wide x 4” deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale August 3 • Maquette $89.99 US BATMAN BLACK & WHITE SERIES ORIGINAL STATUE Designed BY TIM SALE Sculpted by Jonathan Matthews The true essence of a complex hero is captured in this black and white sculpture! Batman Black and White VOL. 1 and 2 are stunning collections of short stories by award- winning talent, showcasing noir-flavored tales of the Dark Knight. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the mood of BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE and measures approximately 6.75" tall x 6" wide x 5.5" deep. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited; on sale August 10 • Statue • $45.00 US CATWOMAN MINI-STATUE Designed by Jim Lee Sculpted by Jonathan Matthews Based on the original Catwoman Statue designed by Jim Lee and sculpted by Jonathan Matthews! She's the most successful cat-burglar Gotham City has ever known. With the appearance and attitude of a cat, Catwoman always does the opposite of whatever you expect her to do! This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-statue measures approximately 5.5" tall x 3.25" wide x 3.125" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale August 10 • Mini-statue $39.99 US GREEN LANTERN & GREEN ARROW COLLECTOR’S PLATE Art by Alex Ross Two of the greatest heroes in the DCU combine their skills and abilities to create a powerful force against evil! This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain Collector’s Plate measures approximately 10.5" in diameter, features a Certificate of Authenticity imprinted on the back of the plate, and is edged with a 24-karat gold band. The plate is packaged in a gift box with gold foil stamping. Advance-solicited; on sale August 24 • Collector’s Plate • $59.99 US ED, EDD N’ EDDY STATUE Sculpted by Tony Cipriano ED, EDD N’ EDDY, three adolescent boys who are always trying to come up with money-making schemes, and always seem to find themselves having all sorts of crazy adventures. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 5.25" tall, 4.5" wide and 8.25" long, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited up to 1000 pieces. Advance-solicited; on sale August 31 • Statue • $89.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 1: PUBLIC ENEMIES—BATMAN ACTION FIGURE Based on the art of Ed McGuinness! The Dark Knight proves Luthor’s accusations against Superman to be baseless, and the “World’s Finest” duo prepares to topple the corrupt President’s reign once and for all. This figure features multiple points of articulation, a grappling gun accessory and a Superman/Batman logo base. Packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale August 17 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 1: PUBLIC ENEMIES—SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE Based on the art of Ed McGuinness! The Man of Steel unites with the Dark Knight when longtime enemy Lex Luthor accuses him of a horrible act against mankind. This figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a Superman/Batman logo base. Packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale August 17 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 1: PUBLIC ENEMIES—SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE Based on the art of Ed McGuinness! The World’s Mightiest Mortal, SHAZAM! joins a group of heroes to confront Superman and Batman! This figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a Superman/Batman logo base. Packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale August 17 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 1: PUBLIC ENEMIES—CAPTAIN ATOM ACTION FIGURE Based on the art of Ed McGuinness! The atomically powered Captain Atom reluctantly confronts the World’s Finest team on the order of his evil Commander-in- Chief. This figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a Superman/Batman logo base. Packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale August 17 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 1: PUBLIC ENEMIES—METALLO ACTION FIGURE Based on the art of Ed McGuinness! Metallo may hold the key to one of Batman’s greatest unsolved crimes: the murder of his parents! This figure features multiple points of articulation, detachable human face, steam shovel arm, plus a Superman/Batman logo base. Packaged in a 4-color deluxe blister. Advance-solicited; on sale August 17 • Action Figure • 6.5" H • PI Retailers please note SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 1: PUBLIC ENEMIES: BATMAN, SUPERMAN, CAPTAIN ATOM, SHAZAM!, and METALLO ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. The Captain Atom Action Figure is only available to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. IMAGE COMICS DEATH, JR. #1 (OF 3) April 6 • 48 pg • FC • $4.99 written by GARY WHITTA art by TED NAIFEH cover by SACH STEFFEL CONCEPT: Middle school is never easy, but it's even harder when you're dead. "DJ" tries to live the life of a typical teenager, but the fact that his dad is the Grim Reaper makes things tough. Luckily, he finds his niche with some of the weird kids: Pandora, a little goth girl, Smith & Weston, conjoined twins, Stigmartha, a girl who bleeds when she gets nervous, and The Seep, an armless, legless, foreign exchange student in a jar. So when a trip to the Museum of Supernatural History gives him an opportunity to impress his new friends, he unwittingly puts himself and the whole town in danger. INVINCIBLE #0 April 13 • 16 pg • FC • 50¢ written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE What are Mark Grayson's powers? What is his origin? Who is he? Where did he come from? This BARGAIN-PRICED zero issue answers all those questions and more. An excellent jumping-on point for new readers, this primer issue brings new readers up to speed while laying down the groundwork for upcoming storylines. It's a MUST-HAVE for current and future readers of INVINCIBLE. IRON GHOST #1 April 20 • 32 pages • FC • $2.95 written by CHUCK DIXON art by SERGIO CARIELLO cover by FLINT HENTRY & SERGIO CARIELLO With the Third Reich on the brink of collapse, someone is killing German officers and foot soldiers guilty of crimes that would go unpunished. Inspectors Tannhauser and Volz are assigned to find and capture the mysterious vigilante known as the Iron Ghost. With no clues besides a tattered piece of paper with a single word, Tannhauser and Volz are forced to look at every possible suspect—including one of their own. A blistering action mystery written by CHUCK DIXON (Nightwing, El Cazador, Robin) with art by SERGIO CARIELLO (Sojourn, Azrael). NIGHT CLUB #1 (OF 4) April 13 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MIKE BARON art & cover by MIKE NORTON "THE BAR"—As Boston prepares for the 4th of July, crime is out of control. An eerie army of inhuman creatures threatens anyone who ventures away from well-lit streets. Two teen runaways escape to the only shelter they can find from the rain and danger of the streets: an old bar under the freeway. The preacher Walter knows this is no coincidence. Those who join together in its walls are the Night Club. Armed with the word of God, he draws the others to him to prepare for the apocalypse. ZOMBIE KING #0 April 27 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES written by FRANK CHO art & cover by FRANK CHO A new breakthrough in medicine is here. A new drug that can mend bones, reconnect nerves and even reanimate dead cells. Only one pharmaceutical company has it and only they know the drug's dark secrets and the price of immortality. How far will they go to keep it all? How far will others go to take it? ARMOR X #2 April 13 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by KEITH CHAMPAGNE art & cover by ANDY SMITH CONCEPT: Carson Deeds is an emotionally troubled 17-year-old time bomb with a loaded shotgun underneath his bed and a list of classmates in his sites. When a mysterious suit of armor falls into Carson's unstable hands, he finds himself wielding the power to live out every revenge fantasy he's ever imagined against a world that he feels has done him wrong. THIS ISSUE: While a police detective with a hidden agenda starts piecing together the story of what happened at the senior prom, Carson Deeds begins to explore the capabilities of his new suit of armor. In the meantime, the armor begins testing Carson, pushing him towards achieving his basest desires. Is an innocent blind girl the only person who can stop Carson before he goes too far? THE ATHEIST #2 April 20 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 written by PHIL HESTER art by JOHN McCREA cover by KEN MEYER JR. "INCARNATE," PART TWO: "THE TUMOR"—The bodies of the living are being hijacked by the restless spirits of the dead and the government has called in Antoine Sharpe to investigate. Driven by rational principles, Sharpe sets out to prove the cases of possession are merely a new disease. He consults the only man smarter than himself, a brilliant doctor whose entire body has been consumed by an aggressive, seemingly sentient form of cancer. But will Sharpe live long enough to learn the truth? BATTLE HYMN #5 (OF 5) April 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by B. CLAY MOORE art by JEREMY HAUN & DAVE BRYANT cover by BRIAN FREY With the team in disarray, the Artificial Man has gone off to kill Hitler and end the war. At the prodding of the government, it's up to the Proud American to stop him by any means necessary. The remaining heroes converge in the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and the resulting chaos marks the end of the Golden Age. When all is said and done, we might not make it to the Silver Age. BEYOND AVALON #2 April 6 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by JOE PRUETT art & cover by GORAN SUDZUKA "WANDERLUST," PART TWO—Having left the relative safety of the her homeland— the mythical island of Avalon—in search of her father, King Arthur, Megan finds herself in a land unlike anything she ever imagined. Now, accompanied by her new dwarf companion, Jerome, she will traverse cities that float upon the air, meet magical creatures and face fire-breathing dragons! CHOLLY & FLYTRAP: THE ORIGINAL ADVENTURES # 1 (OF 2) April 27 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by ARTHUR SUYDAM art & cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM "A LITTLE LOVE, A LITTLE HATE"—Finally, the inspiration for the new animation pilot from Paranoid Delusions Productions! These original, riveting tales of Suydam's ultimate anti-heroes, Cholly and Flytrap, open as the team becomes embroiled in a vicious battle on a stark alien landscape. Complete with action-packed art and familiar yet surreal storytelling, "A Little Love, a Little Hate," provides what it promises as only Suydam can do it. Don't miss these terrifying, funny tales of action and adventure from a master craftsman with a startlingly unique point of view. THE EXPATRIATE #3 April 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by B. CLAY MOORE art & cover by JASON LATOUR After working so hard to escape from CIA agents Murphy and Conrad, Jack learns that stopping to catch his breath was a bad idea. A really, really bad idea. Everything he thought he knew about reality is shattered as Jack learns why he was running and why being caught is the worst thing that could happen to him. Everything changes here. FREEDOM FORCE #4 (OF 6) April 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by ERIC DIETER art & cover by TOM SCIOLI "MECHANICAL MAYHEM"—It's all-out heroic action as the headquarters of Earth's greatest heroes becomes the target of Mr. Mechanical's marauding Mech-Men. But even as Freedom Force tries to repel the robotic rampage, Mentor's worst fears may be realized when a fleet of Domain warships is detected in high orbit above the Earth. Has the end come at last? THE GIFT #11 April 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 written by RAVEN GREGORY art & cover by RICHARD BONK, RICK BASALDUA & SONIA OBACK "BETRAYAL"—A brand-new story arc that will reveal answers behind the Ancient One's motives starts here. When Matthew Lang returns home from work early one day, he finds his wife in bed with another man. Consumed by rage and bearing a newly acquired "gift," he takes his revenge on those who have wronged him. Now, years later, Matthew finds himself released from prison with only one thought on his mind: Find the thing that destroyed his life. Kill the Ancient One. THE IMAGINARIES #2 (OF 4) April 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by BEN AVERY art by MIKE S. MILLER & GREGORY TITUS cover A by MIKE S. MILLER cover B by GREG TITUS Meet the malignant dictator of the nation: THE ICE QUEEN! Superhero G faces his first battle against a swarm of nasty bears in this action packed issue of THE IMAGINARIES! JACK STAFF #9 April 27 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written & illustrated by PAUL GRIST art & cover by PAUL GRIST Titanic team-up action as Britain’s Greatest Hero, Jack Staff, and Castletown’s Cast Iron Champrion, Tom Tom the Robot Man, join forces in the hunt for superhero-hating Detective Inspector Maveryk! Also learn the full details of the Freedom Fighters’ battle to halt the Nazi invasion of Castletown in1942! The issue also contains the final eight cards in the collectible Jack Staff Card game, “Beats!” LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS #4 (OF 4) April 13 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MIKE BULLOCK art & cover by JACK LAWRENCE "FEAR AND PRIDE," PART FOUR—The Night Pride has been captured by the Beasties, Ares has been left for dead, and Joey is all alone in the Haunted Forest. Will Joey be able to summon the courage to save Courtney and the Pride? Will his imagination come to the rescue in time, or will the Beasties succeed in their evil plot to rid the world's children of their protectors once and for all? LULLABY: WISDOM SEEKER #3 (OF 4) April 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MIKE S. MILLER & BEN AVERY art & cover by HECTOR SEVILLA "WISDOM SEEKER," PART THREE—All roads lead to Oz, but no one ever said it would be easy getting there. Jim Hawkins fights to rescue his friend Pinocchio from the denizens of the World Tree, but he may not like what he finds. Meanwhile, while searching for Red Riding Hood's grandmother Alice, Red and the Pied Pier find their way blocked by three hell-bent Billy goats. Granny's secret is revealed, but will it matter by the time they find what's left of her? MORA #2 On sale 04.06 $2.95 bi-monthly ongoing series black & white 32 pages written by PAUL HARMON art & cover by PAUL HARMON "IN THE GLOAMING"—The witching hour is upon us. Just below the surface of a city where "dangerous" is putting it very mildly and "dark forces" would only hint at the truth, something very bad is happening. Is it witch's work or other? If Mora can survive her encounter with the cursed Owlen-man, she may live long enough to see something truly sinister. NOBLE CAUSES #10 April 13 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by JAY FAERBER art & cover by FRAN BUENO For weeks now, Doc's mind has been trapped in the body of Steven Dockerty, a dangerous mental patient. After a daring escape from a psychiatric hospital, Doc has made his way to Noble Manor, where he intends to defeat Steven Dockerty and reclaim his body. But what if no one believes him? And even if they do, what if those closest to him actually prefer the "new" Doc? PVP #17 April 27 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ Cole and Brent are trapped inside a comic book shop after hours. Little do they know that the shop has been targeted by cat burglars. This issue features Scott's entry for 24-Hour Comic Book Day 2004. The challenge was to draw 24 strips within a 24-hour time period with no stopping or sleeping...and he pulled it off! SAVAGE DRAGON #124 April 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by ERIK LARSEN art & cover by ERIK LARSEN "FALLING APART," PART ONE: "DAMAGE"—Touched by the notorious Negate, Dragon's powers are slowly diminishing. Him immune system in chaos, Dragon faces his toughest opponent and the result is anything but pretty! Meanwhile, at home, Mister Glum prepares to make his move at long last! SEA OF RED #2 April 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 story & script by RICK REMENDER story & breakdowns by KIERON DWYER finishes & color washes by SALGOOD SAM cover by SALGOOD SAM RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THIS ISSUE: Marco's 500-year confinement at the bottom of the sea ends as he is discovered by film director Joel Cameron's submarine on a scouting expedition for his next film. To their horror, Joel and his crew soon learn it is more than a relic they've snared: They've brought up a starving and delusional vampire. SMALL GODS #9 April 13 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by JASON RAND art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA "DEAD MAN'S HAND," CONCLUSION—The showdown! Bobby Pope, Lucy "The Nail" Naylor and Melissa "The Bitch" Hayes vs. Theodore "Teddy" Irvine and a pack of armed and pissed-off cops! Who'll win? Who'll lose? Who'll walk away...and who won't? THE WALKING DEAD #19 April 13 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES The group has a visitor, but is she friend, foe or worse? Where did she come from? How did she survive? Can she be trusted? This is the beginning of a new story arc, an excellent jumping-on point for new readers. The quest to rebuild civilization starts here. RAYMOND E. FEIST'S THE WOOD BOY #2 (OF 2) April 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by RAYMOND E. FEIST adapted by SEAN J. JORDAN art & cover by MAT BROOME As the youngest servant boy on Lord Paul's manor, Dirk has endured horrible treatment from both the other servants and the Tsurani invaders who are occupying the land. But his hard life turns into a nightmare as he wakes up one morning and finds everyone around him dead. The killer has looted the manor and kidnapped Lord Paul's daughter, and the Tsurani will likely kill any survivors. Dirk is forced to discover a special form of courage within himself that will take him through a breathtaking escape from his masters and pit him against a foe he once considered a friend. THE ART OF GREG HORN TP April 6 • 144 pg • FC • $24.95 written by GREG HORN art & cover by GREG HORN Image Comics presents the very first art book by Greg Horn. From his outstanding illustrations for Marvel to his unforgettable artwork in the ultra-competitive gaming and advertising fields, this edition will collect many of Greg's most renowned pieces. Included here are commercial art projects for industry giants such as Nike, Bacardi, Sony, Ringling Bros., Universal Studios and Allstate Insurance, plus nearly 50 magazine covers painted for Wizard, The Official XBOX Magazine, 100% PSM (Playstation) and PCgamer magazines. THE GRAY AREA VOL. 1: ALL OF THIS CAN BE YOURS TP April 20 • 136 pg • FC • $14.95 signed & numbered HC $39.95 written by GLEN BRUNSWICK art & cover JOHN ROMITA, JR. & KLAUS JANSON After his execution for double-crossing a drug cartel, Rudy Chance, a brutal, corrupt cop and womanizer expects he'll wind up in Hell. Instead, he finds himself in the Gray Area. Here he is forced to combat evil for an afterlife police force in order to gain a shot at redemption. Given extraordinary powers, Chance hunts down the wicked to condemn and the worthy to heal. But can he control his own dark side or will it lead him to eternal damnation? Collects THE GRAY AREA #1-3 ULTRA: SEVEN DAYS TP April 27 • 232 pg • FC • $17.95 signed & numbered HC $39.95 written by JOSHUA LUNA & JONATHAN LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA In Spring City, where superheroes blur the lines between law enforcement and celebrity, Pearl Penalosa, AKA Ultra, is a workaholic. At the prestigious agency, Heroine Inc., she has earned a legion of fans, a nomination for "Best Heroine of the Year" and a perfect life. Well, almost perfect. A chance encounter with a mysterious fortune teller prophesizes true love for Pearl within seven days. Collects ULTRA #1-8 THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 3: SAFETY BEHIND BARS TP April 13 • 136 pg • BW • $12.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months, society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. This volume follows our band of survivors as they set up a permanent camp inside a prison. Relationships change, characters die, and our team of survivors learn there's something far more deadly than zombies out there...each other. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #13-18 Todd McFarlane Productions SPAWN #145 (RES) April 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.50 written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI cover by GREG CAPULLO "DESTINATION ANYWHERE," PART ONE—Having had his memories toyed with and an unspeakable secret hidden away in the depths of his mind, Al Simmons sets off on a cross-country trek in search of something he can't even name. The first stop on his journey brings him to an idyllic town that holds a dark secret of its own. Everyone there seems to be good, honest and kind -- and unnaturally obsessed with the Devil. How will they react when they learn they have a genuine Hellspawn in their midst? CASE FILES: SAM & TWITCH #19 (RES) April 13 • 32 pg • BW • $2.50 written by MARC ANDREYKO art by EJ SU cover by GREG CAPULLO RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES "ANCIENT CHINESE SECRET, HUH?" CONCLUSION—Sam and Twitch are floored by the true identity of Chinese crime mistress Chu Lai!! The final battle with the vampire gangs! And more heroin than you can shake a needle at!! What are you waiting for -- an engraved invitation? McFarlane Toys MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: MLB SERIES 11 McFarlane Toys McFarlane Toys' 11th Baseball action figure series kicks off the 2005 season in style. Series 11 features a host of Major League Baseball's best athletes, each sculpted in a game-based action pose with official uniform and equipment; includes base. Alex Rodriguez 3, New York Yankees, 3B, No. 13 Ken Griffey Jr. 2, Cincinnati Reds CF, No. 30 Mark Prior 2, Chicago Cubs P, No. 22 Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays P, No. 32 Billy Wagner, Philadelphia Phillies P, No. 13 Johnny Damon, Boston Red Sox CF, No. 18 Vladimir Guerrero 2, Anaheim Angels RF, No. 27 Mike Piazza 2, New York Mets C, No. 31 The item ships 12 per case. (#72390) Figure PI MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: NBA LEGENDS McFarlane Toys McFarlane Toys is proud to present its premiere series of classic basketball action figures. The legendary players in this line represent some of the best in the game, each sculpted in an action pose with accurate period uniforms and equipment. Julius Erving, Philadelphia 76ers F, No. 6 Larry Bird, Boston Celtics F, No. 33 Bill Walton, Portland Trailblazers C, No. 32 Pete Maravich, New Orleans Jazz G, No. 7 Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers C, No. 13 Willis Reed, New York Knicks C, No. 19 The item ships 12 per case. (#76270) Figure PI MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: COOPERSTOWN 12-INCH FIGURES McFarlane Toys These limited-edition sports collectibles are McFarlane Toys' first large-scale 12-inch versions of legendary baseball players Babe Ruth (New York Yankees outfield, No. 3) and Cal Ripken Jr. (Baltimore Orioles shortstop, No. 8) Each incredibly detailed figure features an official team uniform and base. The items ship two per case solid-packed. BABE RUTH (#72461)—Figure PI CAL RIPKEN JR. (#72462)—Figure PI Top Cow BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: PRINCESS #1-#6 READER SET Princess flies both solo and with the rest of the G-Force team as they take on the Charioteers of Chongu and the evil forces of Spectra in this action-packed mini-series, now available below original cover price! Six comics $14.99 suggested retail price Six comics $24.99 suggested retail price with #1 autographed by writer David Wohl BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: MANGA #1-#3 READER SET G-Force heads back to their Japanese roots in this stunning and fast-paced series by writer David Wohl and manga-styled master artist Edwin David! Now available with the entire mini-series below original cover price! Three comics $7.99 suggested retail price Three comics $17.99 suggested retail price with #1 autographed by writer David Wohl RISING STARS: VOICES OF THE DEAD #1 (OF 6) (W) Fiona Avery (P) Staz Johnson (I) Wayne Faucher Zerb and Rising Stars haunt Top Cow! Lionel Zerb can see dead people. Always considered the freak in the Rising Stars universe, Zerb's story has largely gone overlooked…until now. As a direct conduit to the dead, Zerb opens an agency as a Ghost Interpreter, helping people deal with hauntings and other "spirit" cases. But one day, Zerb stumbles upon a force greater than he ever imagined. 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Jackie and Vampi both stalk the streets of New York, but when their goals run at cross purposes, two tough customers are set at each other's throats! Full color 32 pages $2.99 one-shot special Regular cover by Eric Basaldua, special 1-in-10 variant by Terry Moore! TOP COW FINE ART LITHOGRAPHS: KEU CHA PIRATE THE DARKNESS The high seas have never looked more frightening than in this stunning painted lithograph featuring 16th century pirate Miguel Estacado by artist Keu Cha. This Top Cow Fine Art Lithograph is a limited edition of 250 pieces, reproduced at the highest quality possible! Put it on YOUR wall! Full color 12x18 inches $19.99 Limited edition lithograph ALSO AVAILABLE: Signed edition by artist Keu Cha, $29.99 MARK WAID'S HUNTER-KILLER #1 SCRIPTBOOK (W) Mark Waid (Art) Marc Silvestri (Cov) Marc Silvestri NOT just another scriptbook! Wanna really turn that one-sentence high concept into a first full issue script? Writer Mark Waid takes you behind the curtain with his original script to the red-hot Hunter-Killer #1! See the words as they landed on the page and how it lined up with Marc Silvestri's art, with Waid's own notes on what did and didn't make the story! It's fun! It's educational! It's sugar-free! It's Comics 101, start to finish! Full color 40 pages $4.99 cardstock cover one-shot companion to ongoing series And please flip to the Dynamic Forces section of Previews for great Hunter-Killer merchandise! TOP COW FINE ART LITHOGRAPHS: MICHAEL TURNER WITCHBLADE #4 Über artist Michael Turner reveals Sara Pezzini and the Witchblade in all their glory in this great lithograph featuring the cover art from the classic Witchblade #4! This Top Cow Fine Art Lithograph is a limited edition of 250 pieces, reproduced at the highest quality possible! Put it on YOUR wall! Full color 12x18 inches $19.99 Limited edition lithograph MAGDALENA VS. DRACULA: MONSTER WAR #1 (OF 4) (W) Chris Golden and Tom Sniegoski (Art) Joyce Chin (Col) Scott Kester (Cov) Joyce Chin, Marc Silvestri, Eric Basaldua and Linsner or Park It's MONSTROUS! New mini-series pits Top Cow against classic monsters! Ultimate evil is coming to the Top Cow universe, and ALL of the Cow's stars must unite to stave off an apocalypse! The seeds are sown when Dracula invades London, and only the Magdalena can stop him! But can Drac turn Maggy into a vampire…or will the Tomb Raider be able to stop him? Find out here, and be on the lookout for NEXT month's chapter: Tomb Raider vs. the Wolf-Men! Full color 32 pages $2.99 Part one of a four-part story arc Four covers by series artist Joyce Chin, Marc Silvestri (Hunter-Killer), Eric Basaldua (Magdalena) or Joseph Michael Linsner/Park (Dawn) in equal 1-in-4 quantities! RISING STARS HARDCOVER(COLLECTING RISING STARS #1-#24) (W) J. Michael Straczynski (Art) Keu Cha and Brent Anderson (C) John Starr and Brian Buccellato Comics' FINEST series in one great volume! Writer J. Michael Straczynski's superhero tour-de-force is collected, beginning to end, in one MASSIVE bookshelf volume. Follow the 113 superpowered "Pederson Specials" as they grow up, live, love, die, and ultimately try to save the world. One of the greatest comic series EVER is now available for your bookshelf! full color 624 pages $69.99 hardcover collection ALSO AVAILABLE: Slipcase edition limited to only 100 copies $99.99 DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES SAM KIETH VENOM BUST A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Sculpt and Design! Reporter Eddie Brock turned into Venom when he merged with Spider-Man’s symbiotic suit. Eddie Brock’s hatred of Spider-Man was amplified as Venom and Eddie further possessed all of Spider- Man’s powers and thoughts! This 6” Venom bust, sculpted by Ken Usanami, is based on the original art by Sam Kieth. Limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide, this bust features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity. In stores June 2005. Bust SRP: $50.00 MARVEL MILESTONES: SILVER SURFER STATUE A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Sculpt and Design! The Silver Surfer betrayed the planet-swallowing Galactus, and thus he was confined to Earth. But once he escaped the confines of Earth, the Surfer became a protector of the galaxy. This Mike Cussanelli sculpt of the Surfer stands 12” high making it not only a fabulous looking statue but also of a significant size; the surfboard alone is 12” long! This action-packed statue is limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, and comes with a hand-numbered box and full-color Certificate of Authenticity. In stores June 2005 Statue SRP: $150.00 SPIDER-MAN WALL STATUE A Diamond Select Release! When young Peter Parker was bit by a spider and became Spider-Man his life changed forever. Given unique senses and wall climbing abilities, Spider-Man became one of the premier heroes in history. This statue can be displayed on a wall, and shows Spider-Man in one of his most popular positions: perched on the side of a building. The detail on this wall statue includes sculpted bricks and web covered pipes. Sculpted by Plan B, and limited to 1,000 pieces, this wall mountable piece comes with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity, as well as numbering on the box. In stores June 2005 Wall Statue SRP: $75.00 FANTASTIC FOUR #1 DIORAMA SERIES: THE THING STATUE A Diamond Select Release! The second release in the Silver Age Fantastic Four release is, of course, Reed Richards’ right hand man Benjamin Grimm — The Thing. All four members of the Fantastic Four — and the villainous Mole Man — will be part of this line, inspired by the cover to the Lee/Kirby 1961 classic, Fantastic Four #1! As an added bonus, each statue in the line will ship with a piece of the Mole Man’s subterranean monster (as seen on the cover of FF #1)! When you collect all five bonus pieces, you can complete the monster — and the classic cover image! Sculpted by Jeff Feligno, each statue of The Thing is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide. Includes a hand-numbered, full- color Certificate of Authenticity, as well as numbering on the box and piece itself. In stores June 2005. Statue $85.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #163 DC COUNTDOWN BY GEOFF JOHNS & RAGS MORALES! * Find out what DC Comics’ biggest event in 25 years is REALLY counting down to in this Wizard exclusive of mammoth proportions. * Artist Mike Mayhew creates a dazzling new Batman image to the cover of this issue. HOUSE OF M! * Get the lowdown on the biggest X-Men crossover in over a decade. It’s so big that even the new Avengers have to get involved. Writer Brian Michael Bendis and young gun artist Olivier Coipel spill some details on where this event is moving. INSIDE THE AVENGERS TOWER! * With Spider-Man and family moving into the new Avengers headquarters, learn everything you need to know about this famous location along with how it will change with these new residents. * Artist Jimmy Cheung illustrates a brilliant new Avengers cover that features Wolverine, Spider-Man, Captain America and Spider-Woman. MORE ON ‘BATMAN BEGINS’ AND ‘FANTASTIC FOUR’! * As the countdown continues toward the Batman Begins motion picture from Warner Brothers and the Fantastic Four from 20th Century Fox, Wizard #163 brings you the latest updates and photography available from the movie studios. See all the stars and hear vital news that only we can get you. PICKS, PRICE GUIDES AND MORE! * See the must-read comics of the month in “Picks,” the must read trade paperbacks in the “Bookshelf” and the Top 10 Hottest artists and writers. * Don’t forget the Wizard comic book price guide with the most up-to-date prices from across the nation and the web for current books, CGC sales and Top 10 Hottest comics. Magazine (Marvel “House of M” Cover by Jimmy Cheung) $4.99 Magazine (DC Batman cover by Mike Mayhew) $4.99 THE NEW WEST #2 Cover by PHIL NOTO Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI Painted art by PHIL NOTO Black Bull Entertainment. From the team that brought you the critically acclaimed Beautiful Killer (currently in development with Universal Pictures and Jessica Alba) Jimmy Palmiotti, co-founder of Marvel Knights and writer of Hawkman/The Monolith, joins the talented Phil Noto (Danger Girl: Hawaiian Punch) for Black Bull’s newest high action series—The New West. Disgraced former Los Angeles Police detective Daniel Wise continues to endure in the deserted hostile LA environment. Can Wise rescue the kidnapped Mayor and uncover the truth behind the fall of Los Angeles? Samurai sword action and shocking events unfold in the conclusion to this lavishly painted series. Acclaimed painter Phil Noto, best known for his fantastic covers to Danger Girl and Birds Of Prey perfectly transforms you to a fantastic new world of adventure in this exciting new series. 40pgs, FC $4.99 TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTORS EDITION VOLUME 5 Behold, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the fifth and greatest TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperback collection ever! This new 104-page book collects more of the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine’s monthly Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strips. * Join Mego Spidey and the gang in hilarious episodes like, “Supervillain Jeopardy,” “I Am Legend,” “Twenty Ticketmasters Of Evil,” “CHiPs Ahoy” and many more! * Where else can you see the Dukes Of Hazard pulled over by ChiPs or a Defenders Telethon? * In addition to the important strips presented here, this graphic novel will feature more of The Official Handbook of the TTT Universe! See shocking secrets of Megoville’s greatest characters revealed in the classic style of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. * Introduction by living legend Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and writer of Astonishing X-Men! * If you loved any of the first four Twisted ToyFare Theatre trade paperbacks, we’ll kill you if you miss this volume! SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $9.99 TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE VOLUMES 1-4 VOLUME 1 $9.99 VOLUME 2 $9.99 VOLUME 3 $9.99 VOLUME 4 $9.99 WIZARD ANIME INSIDER #21 GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX SEASON 2 PREVIEW! * As the first season of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is about to end on Cartoon Network, Wizard Anime Insider takes a special first look at the anticipated second season to this hit show by director Masumune Shiro! * Production I.G. provides us with an all-new Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex cover to this issue. AKITARO DAICHI INTERVIEW! * The most beloved comedy director in anime, Akitaro Daichi has helmed hits like Fruits Basket, Tsukikage Ran and now, Kodocha. With this beloved series finally hitting the US, we talk to the man himself in an exclusive interview! * Kodocha appears on the alternate cover to this month’s Wizard Anime Insider. TOP 10 BATTLES OF NINJA SCROLL TV! * Known for its crazy fights and gruesome deaths, we ask director Tatsuo Sato of Ninja Scroll TV to count his favorite ten battles for us! TENJO TENGE CLUB GUIDE! * The halls of Toudou Academy are full of incredibly powerful martial arts clubs. Care to join—or just survive? Then you need this guide to them all! THE FASHIONS OF BURST ANGEL! * When fighting super powerful mecha, the ladies of Burst Angel don’t want to be troubled with constrictive clothing! Check out the fashion of the girls of Gonzo’s new anime hit. PLUS! * Find out everything that’s going on with anime and manga and learn about these exciting worlds, creators, shows, comics and more. From Full Metal Panic to Planetes and tons of other amazing new stuff, it’s all in here! Magazine (Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Cover) $4.99 Magazine (Kodocha Cover) $4.99 TOYFARE #94 FAMILY GUY 101! * If you don’t know enough about cult-fave and back-from-the-dead animated series Family Guy, these are the lessons for you. Everything you want to know, from planting a bomb in your mother’s womb to destroying several city blocks fighting a man in a chicken suit—you’ll see that you can learn more from each episode of Family Guy than you can from four years of college (that is, if your college is really, really awful…). TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE AGAIN! * Another TTT adventure with your favorite characters of Megoville! Will Mego Spidey eat potato chips? Will Officer Ponch arrest Mephisto? Can Dr. Doom live long enough to see his nefarious deeds come to their evil conclusion?! Tune-in for the hi-jinks, the low-jinks and even bring a few jinks of your own! THE “PERFECT BATMAN COLLECTION” VISUAL PRICE GUIDE * You have a Batman toy from every era. From the Legends of the Dark Knight collection to Batman: the Animated Series; from Toy Biz’s Michael Keaton to DC Direct’s Alex Ross designs…but the big question is: Do you have the perfect Batman collection? You’ll only know by looking here! HOW TO BREAK INTO THE TOY BUSINESS! * You love toys, you need toys, your life is toys! There’s only one thing missing: you don’t get paid to play with them! All that can change after you’ve read ToyFare’s guide on breaking into the toy business. We talk to sculptors, painters, product managers and even some toy business owners! When all is said and done, you’ll abandon your friends, family and pets to join your favorite toy company. THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! * Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the “Top 10 Hottest Figures” and our hilarious “Hot Zone.” Magazine (Batman DC Direct Premiere Cover) $4.99 Magazine (New Family Guy Cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #121 A LONG TIME AGO, IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY * With Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith about to bring the origin of Darth Vader to a much-awaited climax, we’re sucking down all the Force we can in an effort to bring you all the Jedi, clones and even Ewoks we can as we take a long hard look at more than 25 years of Star Wars games, from CCGs to minis to computer games and beyond! ALTERNATE MAGIC LIFESTYLES * Fireball to the head. Ho-hum. Kokusho, the Evening Star romping over for double-digit damage? Been there, done that. Anyone can win with direct damage and big fatties. But if you want to be a true Magic artist, you’ll need to learn the subtler paths to victory. If you want to learn the wackiest ways to get inside an opponent’s defenses and lay down the secret smack, the answers are all here, Grasshopper. NO EVIL SHALL ESCAPE OUR SIGHT! * Beware my power, Green Lantern’s light! With the new GL set for the Vs. System from Upper Deck due any day, we’ll take you on an inside look at the new cards, as only InQuest Gamer can. Want more? We’ll also explore the many Lanterns of HeroClix and take a look at what makes the Green Lantern Corps the coolest cosmic police force in comics’ history. REVENGE OF THE SITH STAR WARS MINIATURES VISUAL PLAYERS GUIDE * InQuest Gamer has your first look at the new Star Wars figures from Wizards of the Coast‹including characters from the new movie, weeks before it hits screen. If you’re so Jedi that you own a lightsaber of your very own, or changed your middle name to “Padawan,” you can’t miss this! AND EVEN MORE! * More than 30 pages of decks and strategy for the hottest games on store shelves: Magic, Marvel/DC Vs., Yu-Gi-Oh!, InuYasha, Pokémon! We’ve got more game than your high school baseball team! Magazine (Star Wars cover) $4.99 Magazine (InuYasha cover) $4.99 SPIDER-MAN PREMIER COLLECTION STATUE—WIZARD WORLD TEXAS EXCLUSIVE SIGNED BY CLAYBURN MOORE A Diamond Select Release! Master sculptor Clayburn Moore unveils his first statue based on Marvel Comics' flagship hero with this beautifully produced collectible celebrating the hero's duality. Standing approximately 8" tall, this fully painted statue depicts the web- slinger photographing himself in action. At the same time, the piece's highly detailed base features a street lamp (with a camera attached to it via Spidey's web), as well as a newspaper box containing an edition of the Daily Bugle with the front page headline, "Hero or Menace." Painted and ready to display, this amazing sculpture includes a full- color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity Signed by Clayburn Moore. Limited to 250 pieces worldwide. Statue PI O/A ANGEL “FOOL FOR LOVE” SPIKE TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE This ToyFare limited edition from Diamond Select Toys features Spike in his punk-rock look. Complete your ANGEL action figure collection with this ToyFare exclusive figure. Figure PI O/A WWE SERGEANT SLAUGHTER TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE From the classic television series The Muppet Show, comes this exclusive Sergeant Slaughter action figure. This ToyFare limited edition from JAKKS Pacific features Slaughter in his classic 1980’s look in a camo jacket with green tank top. Complete your WWE action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI O/A PINK PANTHER IN TUXEDO TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE From the classic cartoon series The Pink Panter, comes this exclusive Pink Panther in Tuxedo action figure. This ToyFare limited edition from Palisades features a tuxedo costume with a top hat, clip on tie, cane and more. Complete your Pink Panther action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI O/A WIZARD JIM LEE MILLENNIUM EDITION LTD DLX HC Fully authorized by Lee, this giant 256-page hardcover book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of pieces of Lee artwork from his entire career at Marvel Comics, Image Comics, WildStorm Productions and DC Comics along with a dazzling assortment of unpublished art from his personal collection. Behold a gigantic art gallery of Lee’s greatest works, from X-Men to Batman and more as Lee unveils a tremendous collection of unfinished/unpublished art. Get a complete illustrated checklist of every piece of Jim Lee comic art ever published from 1987 to 2004, including hard-to-find items. HC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC $29.99 O/A BEAUTIFUL KILLER TP Cover by PHIL NOTO Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI Painted interior art and cover by PHIL NOTO Black Bull’s fantastic Beautiful Killer mini-series written by Jimmy Palmiotti (21 Down/The Resistance)and featuring painted art by Phil Noto (Danger Girl) is finally collected in one handy volume. Noto, best known for his fantastic painted covers to Birds Of Prey and Codename: Knockout, perfectly captures the 60’s spy-thriller tone of this exciting series. With a dazzling cover by Noto, this trade collects the entire 3-issue series that introduced Brigit Cole along with all of the covers. See where it all started with the exclusive sketch pages by artist Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman). SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC $9.99 ******************************* A-D COMICS SECTION AARDVARK VANAHEIM DAVE SIM COLLECTED LETTERS 2004 TP "After you've finished writing the longest sustained narrative in human history... it's time to answer the mail." Beginning January 23, 2004, Dave Sim did just that, getting caught up on a three-year backlog of reader mail and then answering the letters that came in after Cerebus #300. Join the line-up at the comic book store to see if your name is in the index. SC, 7x10, 580pgs, B&W SRP: $30.00 STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS TP'S by Dave Sim Dave Sim’s Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus was one of the longest running independent black-and-white comics published! NOTE: Please note new prices. VOL. 5 (STAR00359)—SRP: $30.00 VOL. 6 (STAR00431)—SRP: $20.00 ********************************************************************** ABLAZE MEDIA TOZZER 2 #5 by Rob Dunlop & Peter Lumby Tozzer turns into a seven feet tall muscle-bound hulk, while the school’s on the brink of disaster. An evil movie director plans to encase all the students in giant hamster wheels and use them to power his studio. Can Tozzer defeat the dark side, or will he be forced to act like a domesticated rodent? It’s the final part of this cinematic saga, and there’s more hilarity than you can shake a very big light-saber at! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (5 of 5) SRP: $2.95 ABOUT COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH 24 HOUR COMICS VOLUME 1 TP Edited by Scott McCloud; Art & Story by Various 24 Hour Comics inventor Scott McCloud picks nine favorite stories from the hundreds of 24 Hour Comics done in the days before the first 24 Hour Comics Day. Includes tales by Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissette, Al Davison, and more. (FEB042025) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 24 HOUR COMICS DAY HIGHLIGHTS 2004 TP by Various 24 tales created during the first 24 Hour Comics Day! Includes new 24 page stories by Josh Howard of Dead@17 and Christian Gossett of Red Star, and work by an exciting mix of comic pros, would-be pros, and folks who just love comics. (MAY042158) (CAUT: 2) SC, 6x8, 496pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** 24 HOUR COMICS ALL STARS TP by Various Celebrate 24 Hour Comics Day 2005 (April 23rd)! See what happens when comics creators do whole issues in a day instead of a month. Stories by Paul Smith (X-Men), Sean McKeever (Mary Jane), Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics), Dave Sim (Cerebus), Tone Rodriguez (Snake Plissken), and more! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE #73 by Terry Moore Hannibal Lector has nothing on Molly Lane, SiP’s beautiful psychopath. Institutionalized after butchering her husband with a meat cleaver, Molly “persuades” her doctor to sign her release and sets out to find her first love — Benjamin Peters! This is the third and final chapter in the Molly & Poo saga. 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE POCKET VOLUME 3 TP Featuring a brief glimpse at middle age for Katchoo and Francine! And with Katchoo's past buried with Darcy, things should be looking up for our trio. But will David soon follow in Darcy's footsteps? Don't miss the dramatic results of years of pushing back at the Parker organization! Featuring new cover art by Moore, and special spine art that gives this manga-sized collection a distinctive look on the shelf! (SEP042268) SC, 6x9, 372pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE: TO DIE FOR GN by Bill Black, Brad Gorby, Eric Coile, Mark Heike, Chris Allen & Andrew Pepoy Determined to end the charade of an aging human alter-ego, the sultry, sexy and superpowerful Ms. Victory finds herself trapped in vulnerable mortal form, unable to communicate, and at the mercy of sadistic genetic tinkerers bent on learning the secret of her powers. Can even her lover, Paragon, hope to save her? SC, 7x10, 84pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 BEST OF THE WEST #51 Redmask becomes "Captive of the Wildcat!" by Frank Bolle. The Durango Kid faces off against "Two Timing Guns!" by Joe Certa. Can masked marshal Black Diamond save "The Wrong Killer!" by Myron Fass. New feature begins this issue, Indian maided Starlight by Ralph Mayo. The Haunted Horseman solves the mystery of "The Left Boot Murders!" by Dick Ayers. Great Western thrills! 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 GOLDEN AGE THEME PACK Comicdom's top Golden Age reprint anthology reprises all it's favorite themed issues here, covering topics like: Movie Serial Comics, Weird Heroes, Chuck Cuidera Interview, Spotlight on Ajax Comics, and Interview with Joe Simon. All this, plus 31 full comic book stories starring 29 different costumed characters — Stuntman, Captain 3D, and 29 others. Set (x7), 7x10, B&W SRP: $44.95 VINTAGE HEROES RETURN PACK AC Comics' devotion to the superheroes of comics' Golden Age has led them to revive dozens to appear in new, contemporary stories in their Femforce comic, among others. This collection spotlights modern versions of such vintage favorites as: Black Cobra, Pyroman, U. S. Jones, Black Owl, Rocketman, Black Venus, Yankee Girl, Avenger, and Captain Wings. Set (x5), 7x10, B&W SRP: $24.95 ACTIVE IMAGES THE FLY CHRONICLES: LIFE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOD CHAIN TP by Michael Blaney Crawling out of the trash can into trade paperback! A wry look at life through the eyes of the ordinary housefly and his wife and kids, The Fly Chronicles is a series of laugh-out- loud hilarious all-new spot cartoons in the tradition of Gary Larson's The Far Side. "I think it's brilliant!"—Cathy Guisewite, creator of Cathy. SC, 6x9, 136pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 TIM SALE KITTY SERIGRAPH SIGNED by Tim Sale On one of his regular trips to Europe to promote his work in the French and Spanish markets, master of comic book art and friend of Comicraft Tim Sale produced this beautiful "Kitty" illustration for the album comic book store in Paris. Beautifully produced Serigraph — measuring 15.75" x 24.5" which Tim has individually signed and numbered to 125. (CAUT: 2) Serigraph, 16x25 SRP: $49.95 ACTOR ACTOR FATHOM LUNCH BOX This incredible lunchbox features the artwork of Michael Turner and his creation — Fathom! Lunchbox SRP: $9.95 ACTOR RANDOM LUNCH BOX SET This special ACTOR set features six random lunchboxes! Each lunchbox features one of the nefarious CHAOS! Comics creations and may include: Purgatori, Lady Death, and Chastity! Lunchbox Set (x6) SRP: $39.95 ACTOR ASPEN TRIUMVIRATE LITHOGRAPH DF’s first exclusive lithograph with Aspen Studios and Fathom creator Michael Turner is now available to help ACTOR! Featuring all three red hot characters from the first three Aspen launches — Soulfire, Fathom: Cannon, and Fathom: Dawn of War — this first- ever DF/Aspen litho featuring the incredible art of Michael Turner 'natch — is a must- have for your collection! Also available signed! REGULAR—Lithograph, 24x14, FC SRP: $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 24x14, FC SRP: $49.99 ACTOR RISING STARS #2 FOIL EDITION The wait is over and Rising Stars has returned! Now’s the perfect time to pick up this rare, long-gone (we made them way back in 1991) DF exclusive Rising Stars #2 Gold Foil Edition and help out ACTOR at the same time! 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ACTOR STAR WARS 4-COMIC PACK This set of four limited edition covers (four one-shots featuring Queen Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Qui-Gon Jin) is available through ACTOR (for all 4 limited comics)! Comic Set (x4) SRP: $9.95 ADHESIVE COMICS TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN MAGAZINE #22 What does Space Ghost do on his days off? Are Meatwad and Master Shake really friends? What does Sealab 2021's Debbie look for in a man? Now it can be told... Too Much Coffee Man #22 has the exclusive look inside Cartoon Network's Adult Swim! Plus, we drafted Dave Sim (Cerebus) to draw the war themed cover of this issue. We salute all things explodey with The War on Terror board game that you can cut out and play with friends! We also have an interview with the political Jello Biafra. Jesse Micheals (Operation Ivy) writes about music. The usual crew of idiots does their thing. Cartoons from Shannon Wheeler. Jed Alexander is weird. Keith Knight, Tom Tomorrow, Ted Rall, Douglas Paszkiewicz, Peter Conrad, and Jeffry Brown cartoon. And, of course, another chapter of the Superman stories. This is a great issue. 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 ADHOUSE BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH PULPATOON PILGRIMAGE GN by Joel Priddy Three friends — a robot, a minotaur, and a plant — meander through empty vistas, talking… will they ever say what they left behind in favor of this uncharted pilgrimage? (STAR16624) MATURE THEMES SC, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ADV FILMS MABURAHO VOLUME 1 MANGA Written and illustrated by Miki Miyashita, based on the novel by Toshihiko Tsukiji Meet Kazuki Shikimori, a student at Aoi Academi, the elite school for training wizards and warlocks. Kazuki ranks at the bottom of the class. Worse, he can only use his magic eight times over his entire life before he turns to dust. But while Kazuki's magic may not be top notch, his future child is destined to be the greatest magician of all time! Enter three conniving hotties determined to bear his child. Hilarity ensues! 13+, 168 pages, Digest Size … $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DARK WATER VOLUME 1 MANGA Written and illustrated by Koji Suzuki HORROR. Acclaimed Ring author Koji Suzuki has done it again! This time, water is the theme behind four macabre tales : a mother’s psychological torment in a rundown apartment complex, another man’s terror of the open sea, the unshakable lure of the deep, and a twisted message from a watery grave. Read the manga, then watch the summer blockbuster Hollywood adaptation! 13+, 144 pages, Digest Size … $9.99 O/A GATE VOLUME 1 MANGA Written and illustrated by Hirotaka Kisaragi FANTASY ADVENTURE. The Jock. The Gamer. The Brain. The Sensitive Guy. They’ve been friends all through high school, but a freak accident is about to bring them closer still – if they survive! Will they master the God Beasts living inside them, or will the demons suck them dry? 13+, 176 pages, Digest Size … $9.99 O/A GUNPARADE MARCH VOLUME 1 MANGA Written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Sanadura SCI-FI ADVENTURE. Earth has battled the Phantom Beasts for 50 years, and Japan has drafted its high school population into the army! Join Atsushi Hayami and his high school class - aka Unit 5121 - as they don their battle suits and struggle to keep hope alive. VOL.1 (JUL042514) $9.99 VOL. 2 (OCT042312) $9.99 VOL. 3 (DEC042297) $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC! 1HD: MISSION 01 HIGH DEFINITION COMMANDO COMEDY. Kaname Chidori appears to be a normal high school student. Unknown to her, however, a group of terrorists is out to kidnap her. Enter Sousuke Sagara - a young hotshot agent from the stealthy anti-terrorist organization Mithril. Will he be able to protect Kaname without her finding out what's really going on? Or will he just drive her crazy as he tries to fit in as her war-crazed classmate? TV 14 (V), 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 AND DON'T FORGET THE BEST-SELLING MANGA SERIES! FULL METAL PANIC MANGA VOL. 1 (STAR19956) $9.99 VOL. 2 (STAR20332) $9.99 VOL. 3 (DEC032037) $9.99 VOL. 4 (FEB042039) $9.99 VOL. 5 (APR042226) $9.99 VOL. 6 (SEP042291) $9.99 VOL. 7 (NOV042293) $9.99 ************************************************************************ OFFERED AGAIN CERTIFIED GRADE-A GIRLY MANGA—FOR GIRLS! O/A MORE STARLIGHT TO YOUR HEART Written and illustrated by Hiro Matsuba HISTORICAL ROMANCE. Princess Akane misses her childhood sweetheart Aogi, who has grown up to join the imperial guard. Soon the beautiful princess disguises herself as a servant to be closer to him. But gettting into the castle is just the first step, and soon these star-crossed lovers are breaking all the rules for the sweet reunion they both crave! VOL. 1 (OCT042313) $9.99 VOL. 2 (SEP048236) $9.99 O/A THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES TRANSDIMENSIONAL STRIP ODYSSEY. An actress, a jock, and a gun-toting hottie are transported to a strange land filled with magic and mystery. They want to get back to Japan, but the only spell that could send them there has been cut into pieces and tattooed on the bodies of six elves... but which six? Only one way to find out---strip every elf you see! VOL. 1 (STAR20363) $9.99 VOL. 2 (DEC032039) $9.99 VOL. 3 (MAR042160) $9.99 VOL. 4 (APR042229) $9.99 AND DON’T FORGET THE GREAT ANIME—NOW AT A MORE AFFORDABLE PRICE! THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES ANIME 1 DVD 75 minutes, DVD … $17.98 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES ANIME 2 DVD 75 minutes, DVD … $17.98 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES ANIME 3 DVD 75 minutes, DVD … $17.98 ************************************************************************ OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAIZARD VOLUME 1 MANGA Written and illustrated by Michihiro Yoshida ACTION ADVENTURE. Soma is a Vaizard, charged with guarding ancient tombs. When a young archaeologist—Asuka—hires him for her first assignment, Soma never imagined that he would one day stand beside her in defense of the entire world! With Soma’s brawn and Asuka's brains, they'll face down tomb raiders, ancient beasts, mind- manipulators, and even mummies! 16+, 184 pages, Digest Size … $9.99 ************************************************************************ RAY VOLUME 2 MANGA Written and illustrated by Akihito Yoshifumi MEDICAL DRAMA. Ray was raised on a farm - as a living, breathing organ donor! After her eyes were harvested, a stranger helps Ray escape and gives her X-ray eyes. Years later, she's working as a nurse but moonlighting as an underground medical doctor, performing for-profit, off-the-books medical procedures. But her daily routine is interrupted by a chance encounter with an old friend, which triggers Ray’s suppressed memories of childhood. Now she's on a path of vengeance... 16+, 184 pages, Digest Size … $9.99 ALSO AVAILABLE RAY VOLUME 1 MANGA (SEP042295) $9.99 ************************************************************************ COLORFUL DVD (IM)MATURE AUDIENCES. With hotties on subways, perverted cabbies, panty- obsessed video geeks, sexy mall babes, and the furry phenomenon, COLORFUL! takes aim at the randy idiocy of the human male with over 50 vignettes of weird, twisted and perverted humor. TV 14 (L, D), 120 minutes, DVD … $24.98 DNANGEL 4 DVD THE HIT MANGA IS ALSO A BEST-SELLING ANIME DVD SERIES! FANTASY ADVENTURE. How much can one kid handle? After the souls of Risa and Saehara are locked away in a stone, Daisuke travels to the future with the help of a new friend, Towa, to save his classmates and Dark. Daisuke has to deal with Mio Hio a crazy new student in his class who has decided that Daisuke will be hers…whether he likes it or not. 13+, 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 GANTZ 2 & 3 DVD THE ANIME SERIES TOO TWISTED FOR JAPANESE TELEVISION! SURREAL HORROR. In a digital realm between life and the hereafter, there lies an empty room, a black sphere, and the trapped souls of the unfortunate. Here, the only meaning left is in the brutal game. Welcome to GANTZ - the next level of action, horror, and science fiction from world-renowned anime studio Gonzo (Peacemaker Kurogane). This is the anime everyone is talking about! ADV brings you the unexpurgated series in its entirety, including air episodes that weren't even aired in Japan! Both disks TV MA (V, L, S), 50 minutes, DVD … $17.98 AZUMANGA DAIOH Written and illustrated by Kiyohiko Azuma Created by the iconoclastic Kiyohiko Azuma, AZUMANGA DAIOH follows the daily tribulations of Miss Kurosawa, Miss Yukari, Sakaki, Yomi, Tomo, Osaka, Kaorin, and child-genius Chiyo-chan through four years of high school. Smart, funny, and often bizarre, AZUMANGA is like no other seris on the market. Try it! AZUMANGA DAIOH TEE SHIRT IT'S HERE! The AZUMANGA DAIOH tee, with everyone's favorite high school gals on the back and the AZUMANGA logo on the front! 100% cotton, 100% fun! Available in Large and Extra Large. Just $19.99! THE CLASSIC MANGA IS STILL AVAILABLE! 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In other words, Get Backers is a series about reconciling past and future. 15+, 125 minutes, DVD … $29.98 ALSO AVAILABLE GET BACKERS 1 DVD (JUL044691) $29.98 GET BACKERS 2 DVD (AUG044407) $29.98 GET BACKERS 3 DVD (OCT044277) $29.98 GET BACKERS 4 DVD (DEC043939) $29.98 ************************************************************************ MADLAX 1 DVD GIRLS WITH GUNS. Female gun-for-hire Madlax and unassuming student Margaret have discovered that their seemingly different lives share a deadly connection, one that they must uncover and solve before the dark forces opposing them end their lives forever. Will the knowledge they gain really be what they expect? TV 14 (V), 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 MADLAX 1B with Collectors Box … $39.98 NEO RANGA 2 DVD Created By Noboru Aikawa (Martian Successor Nadesico) MONSTER GODS. When Neo Ranga first appeared in Tokyo, he was on a mission. But this time, he’s on display! The mighty monster-god has been reduced to a marketing gimmick, and while everyone is having fun and making money, criminal forces are working behind the scenes. TV PG (V, L), 120 minutes, DVD … $19.98 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM 0:7 DVD GIANT ROBOT DRAMA. High-tech action, blistering battle sequences, soul ripping drama and spectacular visuals are seamlessly merged in the stunning animated series that ventures beyond the boundaries of space opera and questions the very nature of what it is to be human! Picked by both Anime Insider and Newtype USA as the top anime series of all time! 15+, 105 minutes, DVD … $29.98 ALSO AVAILABLE NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM 01 DVD (MAY044373) $29.98 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM 02 DVD (JUL044710) $29.98 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM 03 DVD (SEP044259) $29.98 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM 04 DVD (OCT044297) $29.98 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM 05 DVD (DEC043958) $29.98 ************************************************************************ NOIR HD 1: HIGH DEFINITION VERSION GIRLS WITH GUNS. Check out this High Definition reissue of the sexy classic! TV 14 (V), 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 AND WHILE YOU'RE AT IT, CHECK OUT ALL OUR GREAT NOIR MERCHANDISE! NOIR LUNCHBOX (SEP043808) $14.99 NOIR PLAYING CARDS (OCT043938) $4.99 NOIR WHITE T/S LG (JUL043831) $19.99 NOIR WHITE T/S XL (JUL043832) $19.99 NOIR WHITE T/S XXL (JUL043833) $22.99 NOIR WALL SCROLL (SEP043776) $17.99 ************************************************************************ POP SESSIONS 1 DVD Produced By Madhouse Studios (Trigun, Chobits, Vampire Hunter D) JUKEBOX HEROES. When a chance meeting brings three would-be pop-idols together, they discover that it takes teamwork, dedication and persistence to make it to the top of the charts! It's a story with broad appeal, based on the wildly successful Japanese radio drama. TV PG, 125 minutes, DVD … $17.98 SAIYUKI DOUBLE BARREL COLLECTION 2 DVD Based On The Chinese Folk Tale That Inspired Dragon Ball! Long ago, man and demonkind lived together in harmony. But when a band of renegade demons seeks to resurrect a diabolical beast that peace is ended! Now it’s up to a reluctant team of spiritual warriors to stop the resurrection ritual from taking place… only they seem more concerned with having a good time than they are about saving the world! TV 14 (V, L), 200 minutes, DVD … $29.98 MORE GREAT ANIME DVDS FROM ADV! ARC THE LAD 2 DVD TV PG (V), 125 minutes, DVD $19.98 CASSHAN: ROBOT HUNTER DVD TV 14 (V), 100 minutes, DVD … $14.98 CYBERTEAM IN AKIHABARA 4: CYBER REBIRTH DVD 13+, 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 DARK WARRIOR DVD TV MA (V, L, S), 50 minutes, DVD … $12.98 DARKSTALKERS 2 DVD TV Y7 (FV), 88 minutes, DVD … $9.98 DIRTY PAIR FLASH 2: ANGELS AT WORLD'S END DVD TV PG (V), 125 minutes, DVD … $19.98 DIVERGENCE EVE 2: CORE MISSION DVD TV 14 (V), 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS 1: THE HAUNTING OF TOKYO DVD TV MA (V, L, S), 50 minutes, DVD … $12.98 EDEN'S BOWY 2 DVD TV PG (V), 125 minutes, DVD … $19.98 E'S OTHERWISE 2: MINDBENDER DVD TV 14, 125 minutes, DVD … $29.98 KALEIDO STAR: NEW WINGS 2: A TALE OF TWO RIVALS DVD TV PG, 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 ORIGINAL DIRTY PAIR 2C: 3WA TRIPLE PLAY DVD TV 14 (V), 190 minutes, DVD … $39.98 ORPHEN 2 DVD TV PG (V, L), 100 minutes, DVD … $17.98 PETITE PRINCESS YUCIE 4: MAGICAL MISCHIEF DVD 12+, 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 SAINT SEIYA 11: THE BATTLE FOR SANCTUARY DVD 15+, 125 minutes, DVD … $19.98 SHADOWRAIDERS 3: FINAL HOURS DVD TV Y7 (FV), 115 minutes, DVD … $9.98 SHADOWRAIDERS 4: ALLIANCE ATTACKS DVD TV Y7 (FV), 90 minutes, DVD … $9.98 SISTER PRINCESS 4: BROTHERLY LOVE DVD 13+, 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 WILD ARMS 2: WESTERN ROMANCE DVD TV 14 (V, L), 100 minutes, DVD … $17.98 ZONE OF THE ENDERS ZONE 2 DVD TV 14 (V, L), 125 minutes, DVD … $19.98 ************************************************************************ SHUTEN DOJI 1 DVD Jiro Shutendo seems like a normal kid, but somehow he still feels different from his friends and schoolmates. It never crossed his mind that he might not human at all! When Jiro’s girlfriend is kidnapped by a band of evil monsters, he must journey through time and space to rescue her and discover his true origin. Directed by Go Nagai (Devil Lady, Cutey Honey) TV MA (V, S), 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 STEAM DETECTIVES 2 DVD Based On The Manga From Kia Asamiya (Martian Successor Nadesico)! Orphaned boy- detective Narutaki finds himself up against a tour-de-force of tyrants, thieves, and fiends ~ including an old nemesis back to haunt him, the jewel-thief Crimson Scorpion, and an arch-enemy who may yet prove to be more than his match! Overrun by crooks and villains of all breeds and creeds, Narutaki must protect Steam City at any cost from those who would destroy it with their nefarious desires. TV PG (V), 125 minutes, DVD … $19.98 WANDABA STYLE 3: IDOL INVASION DVD In the final quirky volume of the out-of-this-world series, crazy schemes and double- crosses are everywhere! Will the girls defy destiny and become huge stars on the moon? Will Dr. Tsukumo avenge his father’s honor with an earth-friendly trip to the moon? There’s only one guarantee: if you want sexy singers, blind ambition and cutting-edge science delivered at warp speed – you’ve gotta have WANDABA STYLE! TV PG (L), 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 ALSO AVAILABLE WANDABA STYLE 1: ROCKET TO STARDOM DVD (NOV044151) $29.98 ************************************************************************ EARTH FINAL CONFLICT SEASON 3 DVD COLLECTIONS 3 & 4 From Gene Rodenberry, the Legendary Creator of Star Trek! The Taelons have come to Earth with the promise of peace and a brighter future for mankind. But a darker motive seems to lie underneath the seemingly friendly exterior of the aliens’ benevolence. A small group of resistance fighters must uncover this conspiracy before the world as we know it comes to an end. Both DVDs TV PG, 200 minutes, DVD … $9.98 MORE LIVE ACTION FROM ADV! BEASTMASTER SEASON 1 COLLECTION 5 DVD TV PG, 200 minutes, DVD … $9.98 BEASTMASTER SEASON 1 COLLECTION 6 DVD TV PG, 100 minutes+, DVD … $9.98 DAIMAJIN 2: WRATH OF DAIMAJIN DVD TV PG (V), 90 minutes, DVD … $19.98 LADY BATTLE COP DVD TV MA (V, L, S), 90 minutes, DVD … $14.98 ************************************************************************ ADV HAS ALL THE BEST KIDS ANIME! HELLO KITTY'S ANIMATION THEATER 2: FAR AWAY LANDS DVD TV Y, 75 minutes, DVD … $14.98 MEGAMAN 3 DVD TV Y7 (FV), 88 minutes, DVD … $9.98 REBOOT 4: THE VIRAL WARS DVD TV Y7 (FV), 90 minutes, DVD … $9.98 SUPER DUPER SUMOS 2: ABSOLUTELY FLABULOUS DVD TV G, 115 minutes, DVD … $9.98 AEON BUGTOWN #5 by Matt Howarth The Post Bros. have bloody encounters with old girlfriends, while the hunt for Madam Boche continues. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (5 of 6) SRP: $2.95 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT GIRL GENIUS #14 by Phil & Kaja Foglio, & Laurie E. Smith Agatha makes her stage debut — starring in a Heterodyne play as her own mother. But the show is stopped while Agatha fights off a monster with the help of a collection of wild Jägermonsters and her new biggest fan — Othar Tryggvassen — who tried to kill her when they last met. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 AIT/PLANETLAR THE TOURIST GN by Brian Wood & Toby Cypress When Moss arrives in a remote coastal village on the North Sea, he is welcomed as what he appears to be: a somewhat grubby American backpacker. He gets contract work on the offshore oil rig and courts Julie Tucker, a local café owner and single mother. Gradually the town begins to realize just who it is they're harboring: a Special Forces soldier gone AWOL-turned-smuggler, and, if that wasn't bad enough, he has a lot of really rough bastards riding into town after him. The safety of the town and the woman he loves vs. the successful conclusion of a very lucrative drug deal—which will Moss choose? MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 SURVIVING GRADY by Tim McCarney & Tom Deady Surviving Grady, "A Journal of Unhealthy Red Sox Obsession During the Greatest Season Ever," puts you inside the heads of two obsessive Red Sox fans as they laugh, cry, fantasize about a Carl Yastrzemski robot, and drink their way through the greatest baseball season ever. From opening day to the World Series, Surviving Grady is a raucous, off-the-wall recounting of the Red Sox' drive toward baseball immortality, from the slightly askew perspective of writers Tim McCarney (Sky Ape) and Tom Deady. It's like having the entire 2004 season in convenient book format! MATURE THEMES 5x7, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH COME IN ALONE TP by Warren Ellis "They want me to entertain you bastards," Warren Ellis began his series of columns for the comic book Internet destination website Comic Book Resources. Part social commentary, part sitting-at-the-feet-of-Socrates, part kick in the ass, Come In Alone was the column that would zig when you thought it would zag. This collection of all fifty-two columns includes Ellis' unique take on the comic book industry, features first-class interviews with top-flight comic book professionals, and even includes the legendary "Old Bastard's Manifesto." Wrap this all up in an evocative and spooky cover by Brian Wood, and you've got a collection of commentary that mid-wifed the birth of the comic book industry into the 21st century. (STAR13674) SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w SRP: $16.95 AVAILABLE LIGHT HC by Warren Ellis Available Light is a collection of new short writings and digital photography by Warren Ellis, creator of Transmetropolitan, Planetary, and Ministry of Space. The 30 photographs are taken with an eyemodule, a camera plugged into a handheld computer. Low-fi, high-tech — smaller than a lighter, but limited by fixed zoom and no flash. It works only with available light. Its eerier, grainily vérité images are coupled with 30 new prose pieces inspired by the pictures, ranging from strange science fiction to observational writing. (STAR15269) HC, 66pg, b&w SRP: $24.95 SWITCHBLADE HONEY GN by Warren Ellis & Brandon McKinney Earth, losing its first war in space, pins its last hope on giving a new vessel to a crew of naval officers court-martialed for dissent — a crew just as likely to abandon Earth to the alien Chasta and the guns it makes out of stars. (STAR19047) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w SRP: $9.95 NOBODY TP by Amado & Cho, & Adlard The faceless investigator of the oblique and the curious has got no past, no identity, and no idea what she's in for when she confronts fringe cultists and uncovers a serial killer with ties to the ultimate evil. (STAR11475) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w SRP: $12.95 CODEFLESH TP by Joe Casey & Charlie Adlard The deviant minds of Joe Casey and Charlie Adlard present this gritty tale of violence and morality. By day, Cameron Daltrey is an L.A. bail bondsman after superhuman freaks. By night, he's a masked bounty hunter taking out his aggressions on those same bail-skipping monstrosities. (STAR20053) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w SRP: $12.95 WHITE DEATH GN by Rob Morrison & Charlie Adlard For four years, "The Great War," World War I, raged across the planet. Millions were sent to their deaths in pointless battles. The Italian Front stretched along the borders of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empires, in treacherous mountain regions. In the last months of 1916, a private in the Italian Bersaglieri returns to his childhood home in the Trentino mountain range to find it no longer a place of adventure and wonder as it was in his youth, but a place of death and despair. Amongst the weapons of both armies, none is more feared than the White Death: thundering avalanches deliberately caused by cannon fire... which, like war itself, consumes everything in their path. (STAR15821) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC DEAL WITH THE DEVIL #1 by Mike S. Miller & Sherwin Schwartzrock Deal with the Devil is the tale of a man who once had it all; family, faith, health, the respect and adoration of his peers, and the reputation as the best homicide detective in FBI history. In his last case, his prey became his hunter, and his career was ended in shame and worthlessness. Four years later, his nemesis returns to ask for... his help. Find out why in this thrilling journey through the darkness in a world where things are never what they seem... 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $0.75 KILLER STUNTS, INC. #1 by Scott Kinney, Scott Cohn, & Mike Manley Billy Andrews, a Hollywood stuntman who's struggling in his relationship with a rising film starlet, Laura Leigh, and to keep his fledgling stunt company, Killer Stunts, Inc., afloat in the new age of CGI-dominated special effects is sucked into an assignment from a covert government agency — not knowing he's being used as a pawn in a vast conspiracy. In over his head, the daredevil-for-hire re-teams with his former mentor, John Lynch, an aging legend in the stunt community, and is forced to utilize all his "tricks of the trade" to not only stay alive, but to stop the bad guys from pulling off a major heist. In development as a major motion picture and videogame by producers Charles "Chuck" Gordon (Die Hard I & II, Field of Dreams) and Adrian Askarieh (Spy Hunter). 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $0.75 ELSINORE #1 by Kenneth Lillie-Paetz, & Brian Denham Did the Apocalypse already happen without anyone noticing? Angels scour the sky and demons stalk the streets. Meanwhile, the patients of Elsinore Mental Hospital are under the control of a secret society. Locked up without treatment, the inmates are developing supernatural powers. Humankind's only hope for survival is descending further into madness... The end begins here. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 9) SRP: $0.75 LETHAL ENFORCER #1 by Soares, Baehr, Thompson, Jadson, José, Dias, & Outlaw Frank Aaron, a police officer in Blackstone City, carries a curse in the form of severe Lycanthropy — Frank is a werewolf. Sharing the secret of his plight with Dr. Carl Sanchez and his homicide partner Daniel Whitman, Frank hopes to control or end his curse in order to join “The Special Division” which deals in superhuman and paranormal cases to help those like himself. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $0.75 10TH MUSE VOLUME 2 #1 by Davis, Amezua, Crooks, & Swain Cindy Margolis, noted celebrity and known as the most downloaded person on the web, gains Olympus-inspired powers as she officially becomes the new "secret" identity of Blue Water Productions' cornerstone title, The Tenth Muse. In this new story, things have not gotten any easier on Mount Olympus. In fact, the future of the entire Greek Pantheon teeters on the brink of extinction. The gods look to Emma Sonnett, the Tenth Muse, to restore their glory and preserve the old ways. But before they can fix this divine rift, the Muse and Ares, the god of war, must find out the cause of this Olympian cancer. And when Olympus finally falls the world itself is poised to suffer. Ships with four covers by Keu Cha, Alex Amezua, David Moran, and a photo cover of Cindy Margolis, shipped in an equal ratio. Also available as regular and signed foil editions! REGULAR—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FOIL ED.—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 SIGNED FOIL ED.—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 1 TP by Ken Lashley, Draxhall Jump Studios, Marv Wolfman; cover by David Moran Greek mythology has documented the nine Muses, the inspirational daughters of the almighty Zeus. But history forgot one — the Tenth Muse. Emma, Brett, and Dawn were the best of friends — until Emma disappeared, leaving only a note saying goodbye. Now, eight years later, Emma is back, without answers. What happened to Emma? What is her connection with Grayson Bishop, and, most of all, how did ordinary Emma Sonnet become the mysterious Tenth Muse? Introducing The Tenth Muse, a new kind of super- hero saga unlike anything you've ever seen before. A mystery. An action series. A character-driven saga that will bring you to the edge of your seat. See if you can unravel the mystery of The 10th Muse. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 JUDO GIRL #1 by Terrance Griep, Nadir Balan, Wes Dzioba, & Nick Schley From the pages of the Tenth Muse comes a new hero. Judo Girl is a woman on a mission: after having spent 40 years in suspension animation — she searches for her missing brother. And Captain Steel hasn't exactly spent the last four decades collecting rust. Indeed, his awful plans are about to solidify on a worldwide scale. On the flip side is a retro story set during the era of go-go boots and slot cars revealing the secret origin of the original Steel Ray. Martial art meets pop art! Both the modern story and the retro story tie in together for one fantastic adventure! Covers by Nadir Balan, Mark Brooks, and Jimmy Taylor. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99 TED NOODLEMAN: BICYCLE DELIVERY BOY TP by Jim Keplinger & Ryan Ottley The complete works of Ted Noodleman as originally published on MoviePoopShoot.com and in Digital Webbing Presents, all completely re-mastered and in full color. Plus brand- new Noodleman stories from many of today’s rising stars of comics, behind the scenes art and script battles, and much more! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 SOULCATCHER GN by Jason Henderson, Lou Manna, Terry Pallot, Leslie Barkley, & Ed Dukeshire From the creator of Sword of Dracula, Soulcatcher tells the story of a young, smart and sexy widow who comes to New Orleans, the "the most haunted city in America," in search of the ghost of her dead husband. Instead she discovers she has the power to absorb the abilities of the recently dead-and uncovers a mystery the spirit world will kill to protect. SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 PAKKINS LAND VOLUME 2 #1 by Gary Shipman & Pakkins Presents The incredible series that was nominated for Eisner, Harvey, and Russ Manning Awards is now in never before seen full-color. This is the way Pakkins’ Land was meant to be seen. A series of strange events brings Paul to a fantastic world called "Pakkins’ Land." There he meets a mysterious giant Eagle of light who gives him a feather as a token of friendship. At the touch of this feather Paul feels something magical, and as the Eagle mysteriously vanishes, Paul realizes that he is lost in this new world. Soon Paul is befriended by a pair of extraordinary talking animals, who set off together to find the long lost King Aryah, and try to return Paul to his own land. The pathway is not without danger. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DAVID'S MIGHTY MEN GN By Javier Saltares & Chris Ivy Join David and his mighty men in this whimsical but reverent retelling of some of the Bibles greatest heroes. Created by Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse Comics creator, Javier Saltares. Two complete stories in one 64-page graphic novel. "Trust: Four Against Four Hundred?" by Javier Saltares, Chris Ivy, Stu Chaifetz, and Craig Schutt. "The Giant Mole Hill" by Javier Saltares, Craig Schutt, and Josh Ray. SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 LEGACY MANGA DIGEST TP by Sean Jordan, Carmen Treffiletti, & Edu Francisco Zelandria is a patchwork world of magical lands and technologically laden cities, where age-old myths collide with futuristic wonders, and mystical creatures dwell among ordinary men. A place where power is contingent on nobility and feudalistic hierarchies govern widespread provinces. It is here where the seeds of legend are sown and the paths of heroes are paved. It is here where a Legacy will be born. SC, 7x10, 116pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHIC Amaze Ink OFFERED AGAIN O/A 15 MINUTES #2 by Elinskas, Hedgecock, & Kelleher Everyone gets their fifteen minutes of fame — including superheroes, villains and the average folks who cross their path! This issue features three, ful-color, self-contained stories. In "The Harsh Light of Day," find out if it is possible for a hero to fall in love without those around him or her paying the price. In "The Good Old Days," learn what really happened to those older heroes whose fifteen minutes of fame ended long ago. And in "Duty," discover what it's like to be a super-hero in a war zone. 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ` VOLUME 3: TELLING TALES by Andi Watson Join Tamsin (bored high school student) and Kitsune (fox spirit from ancient Japan) as they skip school and tangle with makeovers, Valentines Day, Tropical Islands, Pirates, and Giant Monkeys. (STAR12733) SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** Slave Labor Graphics BEAR #8 by Jamie Smart Squeal like a girl! 24 pages of pointy eared horror as the Looshkin special issue finally burlaps into being! Not only disturbing, but disturbing, as our unsettling antihero soils himself with clowns, dead animals, projectile poop, an exploding child, real life murder, a circus of vomit, battlegoths, and the most unfortunate four page marathon of euphemisms ever regrettably committed to print! Contains nearly every bodily emission! Nastier! More violent! And thus, arguably better. 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEAR #7 by Jamie Smart Poke a friend in the face, it's the seventh and deadliest of all the Bears... Wuv! (Or for grown-ups, Love!) In "Fuzzy Little Beating Heart," everyone becomes infected with romance, leading to the inevitable heartache, ants, and pie-fighting! Aww... EEE! Also rammed into the wrong end of 24 pages, Looshkin evolves, 'knuckles' Bear in sixties cockney London, and a virtual pet o' menace!! Plus other stuff yet to be thought up. Probably will be funny and involve smashing though. Also wheee, ftunggg, and boink. Easy now! 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 COCOPIAZO #3 by Daniel Warner Find out why famous people everywhere love Cocopiazo! This issue starts off with a bang as America's favorite protagonist John Victory has to fist fight his way out of a demonoid ambush orchestrated by downtown art gallery owner and supernatural bigwig The Chuppy Man. Also, the Grim Reaper and his crappy friend have returned from the future bearing John's literary legacy — one shabbily illustrated children's story about an altruistic, spanglish speaking monkey. Read an excerpt! As if this wasn't enough this issue features the appearance of two new characters: John's nemesis José and Mltmjv (The Muse-Like Transvestigial Manifestation of John Victory). We tried to take a dopeness reading on this issue but it was so dope it exploded the dope-o-meter! 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 GLOOMCOOKIE LEX BABYDOLL T-SHIRT #1 by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh This shirt sports a design of Lex from the GloomCookie comic book series by Serena Valentino and Ted Naifeh. (CAUT: 4) SM-LG—Tee-Shirt PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A GLOOM COOKIE: LEX T-SHIRT #1 by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh This shirt sports a design of Lex from the GloomCookie comic book series by Serena Valentino and Ted Naifeh. (CAUT: 4) SM-XL—Tee-Shirt PI STARS OF THE MONTH JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #2—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez Enter the dark corners of the human psyche in these hilarious and thought-provoking episodes in the life of Johnny. "[F]unny, poignant, horrifically violent and dashed with moments of genuine artistry [...] one of the most unique and affecting graphic novels ever committed to print." (Alasdair Stuart, Savant) (STAR15066)MSRP: $2.95 LENORE #9—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Lenore returns from her grave big time and is ready to reveal all the wisdom of the afterlife... if only she could remember it. Anyways, Lenore embarks on her usual adventures of undead mischief and happy-happy fun stuff. Read about what Mr. Chippy has been up to, and marvel at the magic of my Dirge's journey to a urinal in Japan. (STAR14989) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 LENORE VOLUME 1: NOOGIES TP—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Lenore is America's favorite little dead girl. Part humor, part pathos, Lenore is a combination of cuteness and creepiness that we're sure you'll find appealing. Lenore tackles everyday life with a perverted innocence that makes you want to hug her... then stand back and make sure you still have all of your body parts attached. (STAR09903) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 ********************************************************************** NIL GN by James Turner Join fellow sufferer Proun Nul on his quest to find meaning in a desolate world saturated with angst and ennui. Foreman on a deconstruction ship that specializes in demolishing belief outbreaks, Nul is prodded out of his complacency by a false murder charge, and sets off on a journey that takes him to the very brink of hope. A 232-page concoction of fiction and intrigue that delves into the bleak and bitter philosophical brew of Nihilist chic. SC, 7x10, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 SKAGGY THE LOST TP by Igor Baranko Pifitos creator Igor Baranko returns with this adventure about Vikings who sail to Central America in the 11th century in search of gold. Experience an epic Pre-Columbian culture clash filled with humor, warfare, and mystical visions, depicted in the fantastic art style of Baranko, and centering on a slightly incompetent but highly motivated Viking named Skaggy. SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 STARS OF THE MONTH PIFITOS: UNKNOWN LOST POEM OF HOMER GN by Igor Baranko When a blind boxer and an old man visit the estate of Pifitos, little does he realize that they will send him on a journey to become the new Hero of Greece. Facing drunken centaurs, music-loving monsters, and puzzling counsel from Dionysus himself, Pifitos and the lovely Amitis sail to a nameless island to face Hecate and the gates of Hades. Can Pifitos survive an unexpected turn of events to become the Greatest of all Heroes? Find out in the English-language debut of the staggeringly gifted Ukrainian artist, Igor Baranko. The story of Pifitos is both a tale told in epic style — purporting to be an "unknown lost poem of Homer" — and a rollicking send-up of Greek mythology in all its bawdy glory. (STAR13374) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 132pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SQUEE #2—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez This series features familiar faces from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, but focuses on poor little Squee — Johnny's little trauma magnet neighbor. Squee reminds us all of what childhood was all about — witnessing vicious dog attacks, being abducted by aliens and having dinner at Satan's house. (STAR14576) 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ********************************************************************** SQUEE T-SHIRT #2 by Jhonen Vasquez This is a cool new design on an unusual looking shirt. Black body with gray sleeves, two- sided design. Front shows a pair of terrified eyes, the back showing many faces of our pal Squee. (CAUT: 4) SM-XL—Tee Shirt PI BABYDOLL SM-LG—Tee Shirt PI STARS OF THE MONTH BEACHBUM BERRY'S GROG LOG—NEW PRINTING by Jeff Berry & Annene Kaye Tiki bar mixology is a lost art — but the Grog Log rescues it. A 20-page introduction traces the history of Polynesian Pop Culture, and then teaches you everything you need to know about how to make the Log's 80 tropical drink recipes. Gathered over the course of seven years' research, many of these recipes have never before been published anywhere. Profusely illustrated with vintage tiki menu graphics from the '50s and '60s, with cover art by famed Exotica artist Bosko. (STAR17656) Spiral-bound, SC, B&W SRP: $9.95 BEACHBUM BERRY'S INTOXICA—NEW PRINTING by Jeff Berry Elixirs Exotica! More lost recipes from the Golden Age of the Tiki Bar from the Polynesian Pop Scholar and Mixologist Jeff Berry, co-author of the praised Beach Bum Berry's Grog Log — dubbed, "the best bar guide for tropical drinks ever published," by Joe Bob Briggs. Packed with vintage graphics on every page, and everything you need to know about making the perfect tropical drink. With additional commentary from Berry, and a cover by renowned tiki artist Bosko. (STAR17719) Spiral-bound, SC, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A AUTUMN #2 by Tommy Kovac Autumn's unpredictable magic clashes with Schizandra's purported powers as village protectionist. All is not as it seems. On their way out of the village, Autumn and her squirrel, Widdershin, encounter three village beauties, and Autumn tells tales. How far will the unwitting beauties push Autumn? Then it's off into the Black Wood to find the reclusive Splinter, who lives in a house set high in a tree. Splinter is a collector of mushrooms, pods, and other plant life. What will he reveal to the captivated Autumn, and what tales will she tell him? Later, in the dark of night, while Autumn lies in her darkened bedroom in Schizandra's house, a startling message comes from deep inside the Black Wood. 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 O/A STREET ANGEL #4 by Jim Rugg & Brian Maruca We're so confident you'll like issue #4 (she fights hunger, eats a donut, and wears a hat) we're going to hype issue #5. It redefines non-stop, ass-kickin' action, hard-style! Sure, #4 is awesome, but #5 will make you soil yourself! 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #10 By Various Bigger than ever. Now 56 pages of non-stop action! Featuring the Sin City movie spectacular with an exclusive interview with Frank Miller. A week in hell at Troma Studios! Two original stories: "Winter Rose" written and Drawn by Liam Sharp and “Vampirella: Day at the Beach" written by Dan Jolley and illustrated by newcomer Jeff Zornow Plus more coverage of comics, books, games, and movies! Hot new cover by Dan Brereton. Photo cover of model Kitana Baker limited to 1,500. ART CVR—Magazine, 8x11, 56pgs, PC SRP: $3.95 PHOTO CVR—Magazine, 7x10, 56pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPIRELLA: CRIMSON CHRONICLES VOLUME 2 TP by Various By popular demand, the classic stories from Warren Publishing's '70s-era Vampirella are presented in chronological order for the first time ever! Collecting stories from issues #11-20 of the original Vampirella magazine, this trade features artwork by the legendary Jose Gonzalez and others, plus Vampi's Feary Tales from each issue and a cover gallery. All-new painted cover by Jim Silke. (JUN042166) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA/WITCHBLADE: UNION OF DAMNED #1 JUSKO COVER EDITION by Gray, Sharp Palmiotti, & Shy Pack your bags, the girls are going south! The son of Satan in a bid to assume control of Hell has sent an emissary to earth with a wedding invitation for Vampirella. Detective Sara Pezinni thinks she knows evil, but when a little girl carrying a severed head starts a bloody rampage in a New York hospital her definition is about to be redefined. Drawn together by fate and circumstance Vampirella and Witchblade stand on the front lines of a battle for dominion over hell with Drakulon hanging in the balance. Limited to 1,500 each. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA HALLOWEEN 2004 GOLDEN COVER EDITION by Conner, Palmiotti, Faerber, Dub, TBD A collection of brand-new tantalizing tales! Leading off the scare is Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner, who present a twisted trick-or-treat adventure! Next up is a warm and fuzzy meet-and-greet with Vampirella and her friend Pantha, brought to you by Jay Faerber and Grafiksismik's Dub and crew. Then, touch base with Vampirella's circus pal, Ophidia, who delves into her reptilian past courtesy of Marie Croall and Stefano Caselli. And last but not least, do the time warp and visit Vampirella back in the day! Available in limited covers by Michael Golden and Dub & Grafiksismik Studios! MATURE THEMES GOLDEN CVR—FC, 48pg SRP: $9.95 DUB CVR—FC, 48pg SRP: $9.95 ANGRY DRUNK GRAPHICS SPAZTIC COLON #2 Devilboy makes his comic book debut, puppets have sex, and a demon gets rescued from a potato. MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS APOCALYPSE ZERO VOLUME 2 GN by Takayuki Yamaguchi Flesh and Steel Become One! Fortified Armor Shell Zero and Kakugo have defeated the first Tactical Fiend, but Harara has even more sinister plans in store for his brother. An army of bizarre monstrosities are at Harara's disposal to wreak havoc and destroy all that stands between them and Kakugo, and that means that everyone at Gyakujuji High is in the line of fire. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BARON GONG BATTLE VOLUME 2 GN by Masayuki Taguchi Baron Gong continues to fight the Neo Humes, the last legacy of the Nazi’s biological experiments! They’re incredibly powerful and seemingly invincible and they all want the Baron’s head. Lamiel, the leader of the Neo Humes, watches coldly as the battles unfold. What could be the sinister conspiracy behind these biogenetic horrors? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SHRIEK SHOW: MARK OF SHADOW #1 by Richard Siegel & Adriano A new bimonthly comic! Based on the highly anticipated Shriek Show film starring Tony Todd: Shadow: Dead Riot! From the bowels of Ellis Dam Penitentiary (known to inmates as Damnation) to the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen in the 60's. What inspires a man to sell his soul? What makes evil so enticing? Shriek Show comics presents the origin of Shadow, one of the most fascinating occult characters from the world of horror. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS DRAGON ARMS STAND ALONE SPECIAL by David Hutchison They're tiny! They're toony! They're altogether...uh, dangerous. David Hutchison's dynamic Dragon Arms takes a big leap into the small-bodied "chibi" style for this standalone story! Thrill and grin as your favorite characters tackle tiny terrors with their minuscule might! Big laughs come in small packages! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DRAGON ARMS POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1: BLOOD & STEEL TP NEW PRINTING by David Hutchison Gorgeous new edition! The return of the sold-out first volume of American Manga phenom David Hutchison's fantasy opus. Featuring an all-new cover and fantastic, never- before-seen bonus material. Thrill to the adventures of a struggling band of heroes, gathered by an ancient wizard to defeat his corrupt former comrade by wielding the mystic Dragon Arms! Get your copy before they're gone! SC, 5x7, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 GOLD RUSH ORIGINAL ARTWORK GIFT PACK Fred Perry's got too much stuff! His apartment's crammed with artwork, and he needs his bed back! So he's decided to offer his tremendous stock of original art for sale! Get two random pages of autographed original Gold Digger artwork, two signed Fred Perry comics, and of course, a Certificate of Authenticity. Ten packages contain a certificate for an original sketch by Fred! (CAUT: 4)PI GOLD DIGGER #63 by Fred Perry G'nolga and Gull begin a daring escape from the Stronghold, a mystic temple/barracks for training the guardians of Jade and the Retreat. The dwarven sisters manage to fight and elude their pursuers, but find themselves trapped by the Northern Edge Guard's newest members and their new leader... Tirga. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HEAVEN SENT #10 by Ben Dunn Kyle has freed his mother's soul, and now he returns to Earth to lead the forces of Heaven against none other than the Anti-God. But the Earth he finds is facing the end times, brought on by a great disaster. Kyle must face the one responsible... his father. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: NEXT GENERATION #4 by Fred Perry, David Hutchison & Ben Dunn This ain't your daddy's How to Draw Manga. A.P. continues with the next step in our best-selling How to Draw series! How to Draw Manga: Next Generation features exclusively created art, step-by-step guides, designs, and comments from the hottest rising stars of manga. Don't miss out on this chance to learn invaluable lessons that will catapult you to stardom. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 I HUNT MONSTERS VOLUME 2 #4 by Rod Espinosa, Wes Hartman & Craig Babiar. The Fang Tong has been crippled, but their leader, Wei Huang, has had Delilah kidnapped, and his legal connections mean Will and company can't touch him! But Will's still determined to save Delilah, and gets his amulet to locate her. It guides them to Egypt, where they must face the minions of the Queen of the Undead! Cover art by guest artist Fred Perry! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 LUFTWAFFE 1946 VOLUME 5 #2 by Ted Nomura & Various The all-manga April Fool's issue! This month features an alternative "Luftwaffe:1947/Roswell" episode involving the Nazis' ultimate "Projekt: Saucer" and Hitler's recycled fate, plus "Angels 750: Pocket Rocket Girls," "Screaming Angels," "Pure White," and a short story by Marcel Magnette! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 MANGAZINE VOLUME 3 #65 by Various Get on board Mangazine, the longest-running American manga compilation! Read the American manga pioneer series Ninja High School, "Families of Altered Wars," Gold Digger and more! It's Mangazine, the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired comedy, action and adventure in America for over 20 years! A good buy, a great read! SC, 150pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #127 by Fred Perry A sure-fire seller! Part one of three. Bereaved by her mother's tragic death, Yumei flees Hawaii for the familiar safety of Quagmire and falls into a malicious matrimonial scheme, plotted by her vengeful brother Tetsuo. Join fan-favorite Fred "Powerhouse" Perry as he returns to NHS for a special three-issue arc and paves the way for the triumphant return of series creator Ben Dunn! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 WEAPONS FILE #1 Continuing to expand on our popular "How to" series, AP brings you the mother of all photo reference series! Hundreds of pictures of all types of handguns, rifles, shotguns and more in numerous positions, photographed "Matrix-style" from multiple angles (bird's- eye, eye level, and worm's-eye). Load your artistic weaponry with this magazine today — but hurry before we're out of ammo! Indispensable for any artist! There is no competition, period, point-blank. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ASSEMBLY POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Sherard Jackson This is a tale of war in a desperate future. Giant mechanized warriors are locked in perpetual struggle, but it's the feeling core, the pilots, who fuel the war. What motivates Shon, a young woman living in poverty, to sign away her freedom to face almost certain death? (APR042304) SC, 5x7, 142pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DRAGON ARMS POCKET MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Carl Stone & David Hutchison Eon, one-time savior and now King of Landres, has become corrupted by his power. His former ally, the wizard Anrack, has gathered a small group of heroes to defeat Eon using the powerful Dragon Arms. Now they strive to acquire the legendary Chaos Blade, but Eon himself may prove more than they can handle. (OCT042355)SRP: $9.99 JUNCTION 17 POCKET MANGA TP by David Hutchison In the near future, Black Wave is the ultimate in interactive gaming. Its champion players are admired and celebrated. Now they are under attack by the "Ghost," a mystery murderer who might be player or program. The only thing they know for sure is that people are playing — and people are dying. (MAY042280)SRP: $9.99 LEGENDS FROM DARKWOOD VOLUME 1 TP by Chris Reid & John Kantz In this, the most typical of fantasy worlds, magic mingles with science, and spooky and awesome creatures inhabit the ancient forests. Something, though, is... wrong. In addition to dragons and damsels, Darkwood is filled with a few modern problems: natives slaughtered by overzealous real estate developers, a fantastic species on the brink of extinction, and a woman who has combined her maidenhood and hunting skill to form an economic juggernaut! (MAR042228) SC, 5x7, 142pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 POSE FILE REGULAR EDITION #2 Your superheroes lookin' less than super? This is the book for you! The "secret origin" of great super poses revealed! Hundreds of reference photos methodically compiled under the watchful eyes of comic-book professionals, with 360 degree views at three heights, this book is a must-have for anyone drawing heroic male figures in any situation! Also available with a bonus CD-ROM, featuring all action poses of the book, but in full-color and with additional poses not found in the printed volume! (JAN042094) SC SRP: $22.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A PREMIUM MANGA PAPER In response to the titanic surge of manga-inspired artists, to better support, these new talents, Antarctic Press is making available these 20-packs of the highest quality manga art paper. Including a brief instruction on the use and benefits of manga paper, this is the next step in raising the caliber of your art and preparing you for work in the professional field! Pack (20 sheets) SRP: $21.99 STARS OF THE MONTH TWILIGHT X VOLUME 1: AFTER WAR TP by Joseph Wight At long last, an epic 10 years in the making, a definitive tale of war and adventure. The year is 2002. After eleven years of war, the First World has collapsed. A brief civil war has left the United States divided, ragged and without hope. The Soviet Union is controlled by former Russian mafia and military commanders, now kings. Europe, Japan, and Israel are radioactive wastelands. Throughout the world, self-appointed lords and tyrants take what they want with force and brutality. Now, five strangers have banded together to find purpose in the midst of violence and apathy. Now, for the first time, this mega-opus collects all 600 pages of the epic Twilight X, including material from some extremely difficult-to-find issues. It also contains 30 pages of never-before-seen material! (STAR16690)SRP: $49.95 YOU CAN DRAW MECHA SUPERSIZED TP Art by Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, & Sherard Jackson Making your mighty mech look both meticulous and mobile can be a real pain in the skid plate, but this volume will teach you how! A.P.'s titans of tech-manga teach you the tips and tricks to make constructing great mecha as easy as assembling toy robot lions! (JUN042191)SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATION VAMPIRE PAGEANT ONE SHOT by Mike Hoffman Real Vampires are all around us and always have been, but you've never seen them "in the light" until now, in this bloodthirsty and wildly erotic odyssey into the darkly delicious appetites of the Children of the Night. Your host for story and art? Mister Macabre himself, Mike Hoffman! 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 MONSTER UNIVERSITY GRADUATE T-SHIRT by Mike Hoffman It's alive! A handsome, funeral black, high quality T-shirt with all your fellow schoolmates from Monster U. emblazoned for eternity in deathly-pale ghostly-white. You might have seen fans wearing these throughtout the year at the horror & monster trade shows. It's what every well-dressed monster graduate is wearing in the hallowed halls of higher education today — and so can you! T-Shirt, B&W SRP: $14.95 APE ENTERTAINMENT PAN GEA ONE-SHOT by James West Behold a sprawling pulp fantasy in the spirit of the golden years of Heavy Metal Out of the primeval past comes a fire-driven heroine, sword in hand, born to do battle with the most ancient of evil forces. Enter an age of blood and a time of adventure. MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ARCANA STUDIO 100 GIRLS VOLUME 1: FIRST GIRL TP by Adam Gallardo, Todd Demong, & Todd Demong Sylvia Mark wants to be just a normal girl. She wants to go to school, play sports, hang out with her friends, and maybe talk to boys. She can do without the nightmares that assail her nightly and she’s not too crazy about the spurts of freakish strength that get her into trouble. But what she can really do without is the group of shadowy strangers that have started following. Unfortunately, Sylvia is going to have to get used to all of these things. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ANT VOLUME 1: DAYS LIKE THESE TP by Mario Gully The break-out hit of the year is found in one book! See all four issues, along with the hard to get Ant: FCBD. This TP also contains bonus material, including never-before-seen sketches by J. Scott Campbell and the very first sketch of Ant! (SEP042385) SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** EZRA VOLUME 1: EGYPTIAN EXCHANGE TP by Sean O’Reilly & Alfonso Ruiz Growing up on her own, and taken in at an early age from the Order of the Black Sun Ezra learned how to take care of herself. She has just accepted a quest from the head of the thieves guild — Barak. Ezra must take the Sword of Turrin and exchange it with the Eye of the Serpent… but the exchange must take place with the Egyptian goddess Nephilia! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE & FRIENDS #91 by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "Something Revolutionary": When Mr. Lodge restores an old mill dating back to the Revolutionary War, old papers are unearthed that suggest a buried treasure in Riverdale! Wait till Veronica finds out it's probably buried in her pauper friend Betty's backyard! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 ARCHIE DIGEST #216 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 BETTY #146 "Dancing Paws": Betty's new dance partner literally has two left feet, when she enters a dance contest with Jughead's dog Hot Dog! (George Gladir & Stan Goldberg) "Like- wise": When Archie's klutziness starts to rub off on Betty, her parents wonder whether she's seeing him too much! (Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #156 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 BETTY & VERONICA #208 "Crying Time": It's a Saturday night and not a single boy has a date... because all of their girlfriends are taking in the latest schmaltzy chick flick at the cinema! (Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz) "Fabulous Fakes": Veronica wouldn't be caught dead wearing the fake fashions Betty wears... after all, Veronica wears "genuine imitations." (Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #133 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 JUGHEADS DOUBLE DIGEST #112 by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 JUGHEAD AND FRIENDS DIGEST #1 by Dan Parent & Fernando Ruiz Due to the popular demand of Archie Comics' fans everywhere, Jughead's wacky world is about to get ever wackier! Jughead & Friends Digest continues all of the zany fun you've come to expect from the crowned prince of comedy and co-stars some of Jug's favorite friends and foes: prankster Reggie, genius Dilton, muscle-bound Moose, tricky Trula Twyst and more! "Casanova Jones." When the Riverdale track team makes the state finals, the team members enlist Jughead to escort their girls to the dances. Will the crowned one really turn Casanova, or is he merely clock-watching until he can collect the burgers, malts and pizzas he's been promised? Will the guys have to worry that their girls fell for "safe, harmless" Jughead? Digest, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 PALS N GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #93 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #66 by Tania del Rio "Salem-Mania": Move over, "Hello Kitty" — Shinji's uncle, a toy designer thinks Salem is "the cat's meow" — and before you know it, a new stuffed kitty craze is born! The craze soon extends beyond plush, however, until you can't walk down the street without seeing his feline face... which embarrasses Salem to no end! Meanwhile, Sabrina's romantic life is in upheaval when Amy tells her Harvey doesn't consider them an item. Can Sabrina and Salem survive the onslaught of heartbreak and merchandising? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 VERONICA #161 by Dan Parent "Sick & Wired": The doctor thinks the world's most pampered teen is suffering from exhaustion, but she's too busy to realize just how tired she is! "Lost & Confounded": In this poignant tale, Veronica realizes some things are more valuable than priceless jewelry. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #148 "The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: Ignition" Part 3 of 4: It's another action-packed chapter in the Sonic vs. Shadow vs. Metal Sonic showdown! With the odds stacked against Sonic can even the help of his friends be enough to protect the Blue Blur? As if this wasn’t enough, things are about to get even hotter, as a new unknown entity lies in wait to be discovered! (Ken Penders, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash) "Playing Around": Too much intense action and psychological hopscotch got you down? Look no further than this "just for fun" tale... its real "comic relief”! (Nelson Ribeiro) "Destiny's Child": By popular demand, Tails once again steps into the spotlight! And what a spotlight it is, as all the unanswered questions in his life begin to unfold and a familiar face returns to lead Tails on his journey to become the "Chosen One"! (Ken Penders, Tim Smith, & Mike Higgins) 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.19 STAR OF THE MONTH BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN VOLUME 1 TP by Various Now you can cherish the innocence of summer days gone by with this paperback collecting the Silver Age stories from the Betty & Veronica Summer Fun editions! Whether chasing after hunky new lifeguards, modeling the latest swimwear, or putting up with Archie and Reggie's goofy rivalry for their affections, Betty and Veronica are truly the queens of Riverdale Beach. (STAR19017) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** ASPEN MLT INC FATHOM: BEGINNINGS #1 by J. T. Krul, Koi Turnbull, Jason Gorder &Christina Strain With the launch of Fathom #1 only one month away, Aspen decided to wet your appetite just a bit more with the release of Fathom: Beginnings! An all-new 7-page story that delves deeper into the history of Fathom, brought to you by the same amazing creative team behind the release of the new series! Join artist Koi Turnbull, writer J.T. Krul and colorist Christina Strain as the world of Fathom breaches uncharted water in this new Beginnings issue! Includes a breathtaking pull-out poster by series creator Michael Turner! 16pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 SOULFIRE COLLECTED EDITION #1 by Jeph Loeb, Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Magic is no longer a myth. From the #1 selling team behind last summer’s red-hot Superman/Batman series, writer Jeph Loeb, artist Michael Turner, and colorist Peter Steigerwald are proud to offer you the first ever Soulfire Collected Edition. Gathering together the first two sold-out issues of Soulfire and the hard to find Soulfire Preview issue, this edition includes a special cover gallery as well as a stunning new cover by series creator Michael Turner. SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ASTONISH COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH HEROBEAR AND THE KID VOLUME 1: INHERITANCE TP—NEW PRINTING by Mike Kunkel The story of a young boy who inherits a magic bear and a stuffed pocket watch from his Grandfather, only to realize that things aren't always how they appear. Filled with extra pages, sketches, stories, and fun. SC, 7x10, 220pg, PC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEROBEAR BEANBAG PLUSH TOY Tyler's magical inheritance is reproduced here in a nostalgic stuffed version of Herobear! This little bear is perfect for protecting all of your Herobear and the Kid stuff from wandering fingers that don't have permission to touch! Plush SRP: $15.00 ATOMEKA A1 BLOODMOON SPECIAL MISTER MONSTER #2 Back by popular demand, the monster hunter par excellence, Mister Monster. This book features Michael Gilbert’s collaborations with Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, Keith Giffen, Bill Loebs, Shane Glines and Janet Gilbert. This issue also features Michael Gilberts sequel to the classic Steve Ditko classic, "The Boneless Man." Includes: "Riddle of the Reluctant Refuse," by Alan Moore, Michael T. Gilbert, Bill Loebs; "Wish you Were Here," by Michael T. Gilbert and Dave Gibbons; "The Olde Curiosity Shoppe," by Keith Giffen and Michael T. Gilbert; "Babs: File M for Monster," by Janet and Michael T. Gilbert and Shane Glines; and "Revenge of the Boneless Man," by Michael T. Gilbert. 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 A1 BOJEFFRIES TERROR TOMES #1 Cover by Steve Parkhouse This first 64 page issue brings Alan Moore and Steve Parkhouse’s the Bojeffries into the spotlight with each issue focusing on a different member of the family. "Festus": The trials and tribulations of a vegetarian vampire who only ventures out for his supply of Soy-blood. How difficult can that be? "Baby Cakes": Neil Gaiman and Michael Zulli reveal a dark future in store when all the household pets mysteriously disappear all around the world. What will the corporations use to experiment on in their place? "Proxy": is a dark collaboration between two horror greats. Famed novelist Ramsey Campbell and master of shadows David Lloyd. "Cuckoo": sees the welcome return to comics of Doselle Young, creator of Wildstorms Monarchy, this time with Kinetic artist and Velocity co-creator, Warren Pleece. "Alice Hotwire": is the meanest, toughest, girl on the police force. Her specialty? Exorcisms! Created by Warren Ellis and Steve Pugh, this motorcycle female fury will send the dead back where they belong, her way. 7x10, 56pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $6.99 MORTAL KOMBAT: DECEPTION #0 by Brian Hill, John Vogel, & Walter McDaniel Pin-ups by Mark Texiera, Alex Horley, Garry Leach, Steve Pugh, Tomm Coker, Keron Grant, Marat Mychaels, and Ale Garza. The comic title that thousands have been clamoring to see after the preview in the Brady Games Mortal Kombat : Deception Strategy Guide comes this April to Atomeka, produced by Wam Entertainment. Mortal Kombat : Deception #0 reveals the what happens to the characters and key events between Midway’s Mortal Kombat: Alliance and Mortal Kombat: Deception. It also serves to introduce new readers and players to the many realms of Mortal Kombat. Onaga, the Dragon King, has been biding his time, using others as tools to acquire the different pieces of the Kamidogu to create a super weapon that will bring the many realms together. This will release the One Being from which all these worlds were created and in doing so, all other beings will cease to exist. This must not be allowed to happen. Ships with two covers by Walter McDaniel and Mark Texeira in an equal ratio. REGULAR—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 CHROME—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ZOMBIE TALES #1 by Dave Johnson Mark Waid comes to Atomeka, headlining 48 full-color pages of flesh-eating undead mayhem! Zombie Tales spotlights six tales of pure blood-drenched terror! Plus, Lobo’s daddy Keith Giffen teams with his Thanos artist Ron Lim on “Dead Meat.” Giffen also illustrates the art for a story with TV writer Andrew Cosby, creator of the UPN horror TV show Haunted and Dark Horse Comics’ Damn Nation! Filling out the rest of the all-star lineup is top talent like Transformers: The Movie and Global Frequency TV scribe John Rogers, Hero Squared artist Joe Abraham, Crazy Mary painter James Woodward, poet Mike Nelson, and TV writer Johanna Stokes! Don’t wait 28 days later for the dawn of the new walking dead! Alternate cover by Mike Huddleston. 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ZOMBIE TALES T-SHIRT The Devil Pig is back at Atomeka! Johnson brings it in full force with a new design on his cover for Zombie Tales #1. This full-color shirt is printed on a black 100% cotton Hanes heavyweight tee. LG—T-Shirt, FC SRP: $24.99 XL—T-Shirt, FC SRP: $24.99 TED MCKEEVER'S EDDY CURRENT TP by Ted McKeever & Chris Chuckry Introduction by Dave Gibbons. The groundbreaking comic 12-issue series will be represented in a new handy digest format. Each book covers four hours in the most important night in Eddy’s life. It’s ‘lights out’ at the Dum Dum Asylum for the mentally disturbed. Inmate Eddy gets a package. He placed the order from an ad in “The Amazing Broccoli Man” comic. Contained within is a brand, spankin’, new “dynamic fusion” suit. Now he’s ready. When lightening strikes the asylum, causing all the alarms to short out, Eddy makes his escape. He has 12 hours to save the world and return by 6 am when they open his cell. Each of the four chapters is the equivalent of one hour in real time (move over 24, make room for the original). The series can best be described in the authors own words: “ I'd describe the first book as the first 4 hours of a 12 hour journey of discovery, redemption, insanity, Elvis bashing, mind control, and the quest for acceptance in an insane world.” (Thank you, Mister McKeever, now back to your cell. It’s time for your medicine). As well as the introduction by Dave Gibbons, there is also a short strip drawn by Dave as a collaboration between himself and Ted McKeever entitled “Libretto.” SC, 5x7, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ATOMIC DINER FREAKSHOW #6 by Robert Curley, Stephen Thompson, & Stephen Mooney After leaving L.A. firmly behind them, Freak Show stars marking plans for their immediate future, but with every new home comes a new beginning. Are the four heroes ready to unqrap the house warming present waiting for them on their first day at their new address? MATURE THEMES 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 AVATAR PRESS STARGATE: SG-1: DANIELS SONG #1—ADVERSARY EDITION by Jorge Correa & James Anthony Jorge Correa draws this stunning new cover featuring the SG team and their constant adversaries, the Jaffa! The SG-1 team discovers an ancient alien device that promises to bring "peace to the past." While attempting to decipher its glyphs a sudden electrical discharge engulfs and throws Daniel unconscious to the ground. He wakes on Abydos to find Skaa'ra and Sha're are still alive and free of Goa'uld possession. Somehow he has been transported into the past before the arrival of Apophis and has been given another chance to save his wife and the people of Abydos. Determined not to make the same mistakes again Daniel prepares an ambush for the System Lord in an attempt to change the outcome of this pivotal moment in his life. When the Goa'uld arrive he springs the trap but is not prepared for the unexpected consequences. Is this a chance for Daniel to right a wrong in his past or will his interference cause of series of events that will shake the very fabric of time? Limited to 1000 copies. 7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARGATE: ATLANTIS PREVIEW by Stuart Moore & Mauricio Melo Don’t miss this special look at this summer’s biggest licensed comic book launch! This special limited edition preview offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the new Stargate: Atlantis comic and the first series, Wraithfall! The new top-rated SciFi Channel series comes to comics! Stationed thousands of light-years from Earth, the team from Stargate: Atlantis has a whole new galaxy to explore... but most of those worlds are under siege by the Wraith, an ancient and deadly vampire-race. In Wraithfall, the Atlantis team meets the Karrans, a primitive race that has made a bizarre deal with the Wraith. Major Sheppard is determined to stop the Wraith at any cost...but can he do it without destroying the Karrans’ lives? This preview is limited to just 5,000 copies. Available in regular, painted, and team photo covers. REGULAR—7x10, 16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 PHOTO—7x10, 16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 PAINTED—7x10, 16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 ROBOCOP WAR PARTY #2 by Steven Grant & Carlos Ferreira Robocop continues his new monthly mini-series with the incomparable Steven Grant handling the writing. As Detroit descends into chaos, the Bastion Corporation declares martial war, with citizens as targets and Robocop as public enemy #1. Cornered and damaged, stripped of allies and the means to repair himself, Robocop fights a losing battle against Bastion's hi-tech mercenaries and then they unleash their ultimate war machine... This full-color series features the artwork of Carlos Ferreira and colors by Nimbus Studios. As well as this regular cover by Juan Jose Ryp, it’s also available with a wraparound cover by Ryp, a cover by Jacen Burrows, and a photo cover. REGULAR—7x10, 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BURROWS—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PHOTO—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 STARGATE: SG-1 2005 CONVENTION SPECIAL by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The 2005 Stargate Convention season starts here! Pinned down by invisible attackers the SG-1 team discovers that the Goa'uld have uncovered the secrets to the Nox invisibility techniques. They appear on the verge of being overrun when Anteaus and his Nox companions appear among them and help dispatch the attacking Jaffa. Anteaus reveals that one of their own has turned from the peaceful life journey to embrace the Goa'uld philosophy. The team is forced to find a way to stop the traitor before she can make the already powerful Goa'uld invincible! The longest running hit sci-fi series on television rockets into comics in 2005 with the return of the fan-favorite Nox in this special issue! Available in regular, painted (by Ryan Drake), photo, and wraparound covers, as well as a special leather cover that is limited to just 600 copies. REGULAR—7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PAINTED—7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PHOTO—7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 LEATHER—7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ROBOCOP: WILD CHILD #1—DETROIT'S FINEST by Steven Grant & Carlos Ferreira Series artist Carlos Ferreira shows the first, last, and only defense Detroit has in this dynamic exclusive new cover! Robocop and Office Lewis meet the threat they never expected — Officer Lewis’ sister! A bad-ass young woman, who calls herself Heaven, and her gang swing into Detroit to take advantage of the general lack of authority the cops are still on strike, city government might as well not exist, OCP is defunct to make their mark. They run recklessly over everyone and everything until Robocop crosses their path, and then Heaven dedicates herself to making him pay for getting in their way. Things come to a head when Heaven traps Robocop and plans to take his head for a souvenir, and it falls to Lewis to save him, but it looks like the only way she can do that is to kill Heaven! Limited to 1000 copies. MATURE THEMES 7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARGATE: SG-1: FALL OF ROME #3—DRAKE PAINTED COVER by Ryan Drake, Lucio Rubira & Jorge Correa Ryan Drake renders this stunning new cover! Teal'c is thrown into the futuristic gladiator arena to face the Legends monsters from mythology crafted into cybernetic killers. Captain Carter and Colonel O'Neill are imprisoned and being prepared to for Goa'uld possession. Daniel must face an ancient Goa'uld exile in hopes of rescuing the team and averting an all out attack on Earth. Everything comes to a head as the team faces certain death and the potential annihilation of the planet. Can SG-1 find a way to save themselves from the new dawn of the Roman Empire or will all of civilization fall beneath the heel of Mars? Limited to 1,000 copies. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $5.99 STARGATE: SG-1: FALL OF ROME #1—SG BUCKS COVER by James Anthony, Lucio Rubira, & Jorge Correa This special edition was previously only available from the Season 7 DVD insert flyer! Now a limited number of copies are available here! This painted cover from Lucio Rubira is a wraparound cover. The SG-1 team finds a vo’cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa’uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O’Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, and Teal’c as they discover that Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it could be destroyed in one. This edition is limited to just 3,000 copies. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #1/2 by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian The original classic Lady Death returns with an all-new story! Her new series starts in June and this special #1/2 features an all-new story that lays the groundwork with enough twists and turns to delight old and new readers alike! It also features the first appearances of several major new characters. Hope has renounced her humanity and she’s sentenced to the labyrinth. Now forged into the cold, cruel, and alluring warrior Lady Death, she joins forces with the mysterious and deadly Wargoth, and master thief/spell-caster Satasha. Together they dare the impossible: destroy Sagos, the realm shattering warlock who has kidnaped Lady Death’s mother’s soul. This is cutting-edge epic dark fantasy as only Lady Death creator Brian Pulido can deliver it with art by super-star Ron Adrian! Fasten your seat belts fiend-boys, Pulido pulls no punches in this high amp, roller-coaster adventure that redefines Lady Death for the next decade! As well as this regular cover, it’s also available with a wraparound cover by Ron Adrian, a Juan Jose Ryp cover, a special premium edition, limited to 2,000 copies with a card stock cover, by Paulo Sequeira, and a leather cover limited to just 600 copies. REGULAR—7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RYP—7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PREMIUM—7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LEATHER—7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH #3 by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Brian Pulido’s all-ages, monthly, fantasy epic Medieval Lady Death continues as she battles against a new foe tied to her creation. Can she survive a skilled spell-caster empowered by an unseen force? Lady Death may have Eldritch abilities, but she has no training in them. Will this cost her life and the lives of her loved ones? In Aglarond, the realm of humanity's foe the Eldritch, Lady Death's father Tvarus returns and sows the seeds of revolution which could lead to the humanity's downfall. As well as this regular cover, it’s also available with a wraparound cover by Ron Adrian, and a special premium edition, limited to 2000 copies with a card stock cover, by Paulo Sequeira. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S WAR ANGEL #2 by Brian Pulido & Walter Geovani Pulido cuts loose on this intense new series! War Angel is an epic, demented, over-the- top, ultraviolent, post-apocalyptic nightmare from Brian Pulido. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash. In a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom run by an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires, she plays one side against the other until she meets Scarlet, a hauntingly beautiful Siren that belongs to Marax of the Warlocks. Driven by lust, War Angel crosses the Warlocks. Will she survive her disloyalty? As well as this regular cover, also available with covers by Ron Adrian, Juan Jose Ryp, a wraparound by Geovani, and a special premium edition with a card stock cover by Walter Geovani (limited to 1,000 copies). REGULAR—7x10, 32pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $3.50 RYP—7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ADRIAN—7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 WRAPAROUND—7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 PREMIUM—7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: DEAD RISING PRISM COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Don’t miss this special limited edition Prism foil of this sold-out first Avatar Lady Death book! Want to know the inside scoop on the upcoming full-color Lady Death series from Avatar Press and creator Brian Pulido? Learn everything you need to know about the monthly Medieval Lady Death series which picks up right where Crossgen's Lady Death: A Medieval Tale left off. See art and designs from the new series artist Di Amorim! Also, get an intimate look at the reintroduction of the Chaos! Comics era "Classic" Lady Death! Featuring character designs, a cover gallery, script pages, an introduction by creator Brian Pulido and more. Every copy of this special edition ships in a bag and board with a Certificate of Authenticity and is limited to 500 copies. 7x10, 16pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S WAR ANGEL: BOOK OF DEATH FERAL COVER by Brian Pulido, Juan Jose Ryp, & Walter Geovani Art God Juan Jose Ryp provides this hot exclusive new cover of this special preview book that features an all new lead-in story to the series. Technology has failed man and there is a return to the medieval times, but with a twist. Instead the world is populated by all sorts of supernatural beings and monsters. Into this supernatural wasteland comes War Angel, a coldhearted killer who shows little remorse or regard for life. Her past is unknown, but she has no conscious, a quick temper and a taste for mayhem. This special intro book features an all-new story where War Angel comes to Las Vegas, now renamed Sodom, and gets in between two warring supernatural gangs who deal the drug Grace. War Angel pits the gangs against each other, but in the end she may have to kill them all! Also, get an inside look at War Angel material including character designs, a cover gallery, an introduction by creator Brian Pulido, and more! Limited to 1,000. 7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION SERPENTS COVER #1 by Brian Pulido, Juan Jose Ryp, & Steven Hughes The incomparable Juan Jose Ryp illustrates this sumptuous piece of Lady Death in repose. The classic bad girl book that defined the genre is now a decade old and we are celebrating it with a 10th Anniversary Edition! This special edition of the original Lady Death #1 features all the manic energy of Steven Hughes artwork and Brian Pulido’s script for the original launch for the character with newly re-mastered scans of the artwork. Now you can own an affordable copy of one of the most-popular back issues of the past ten years, with stunning new cover art. Limited to 1,500. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA #2 FEROCIOUS EDITION by Brian Pulido, Paulo Sequeira, & Clint Hilinski Don’t miss this stunning new cover by Paulo Sequeira as Belladonna prepares her animal friends to help her serve vengeance! Colleen MacGrath’s wedding to Donovan was to unite two powerful Irish families in bliss. Instead, all their hopes and dreams were laid to waste by marauding Vikings. Now a year later, on Samhain, Morrigan the Celtic goddess forces Colleen to rise and claim vengeance as Belladonna! In this issue, Belladonna begins to hunt down those responsible for her death, and discovers that coming back to life may have given her other powers! However, coming back from the dead brings it’s own burdens, problems that Belladonna must face before the Vikings kill her again. Limited to 1,000. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY FAST #1 LIVING COVER by Brian Pulido, Ron Adrian, & Di Amorim Ron Adrian provides this hot new cover of Penny ready to speed into trouble! The next Pulido sensation starts right here, with art by Di Amorim! This three issue tale is set in the crummy under-crust of modern day Detroit, Unholy is the story of Penny, a stoner, rebel, teen who is a nonbeliever in God. After a fatal accident, she’s drafted by God to be his assassin, a God she doesn’t even believe in. As a fallen angel, she is caught in a shadow war waged on city streets, in plain clothes, between heaven and hell. With her new found allies, a dominatrix, an ex-mob hit man and an alcoholic priest, she is dumped into the front lines of the war for salvation. But can she even survive her first 24 hours as a newborn fallen? Limited to 1,000. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 TIDAL WAVE RE-OFFERS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 2 #1 COVER A PARK by Marv Wolfman & Roger Cruz The 10th Muse is the story of Emma Sonnett, a lone hero set forth to seek out justice. A district attorney by day and the Muse by night, The 10th Muse features Greek Mythology set in modern day world. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 O/A THE 10TH MUSE #2 COVER A CRUZ by Roger Cruz & Darren Davis Emma finally has a moment to breath, or at least she thinks she does as all is back to normal in her District Attorney's office. Just when she thought that she could have a good night's sleep, a new group of super villains start making their presence known in San Francisco. Forced into action once again, "The Endgame" plays the Muse to her already stretched limits. Getting badly beaten, her dual lives are in more conflict than ever as her parents are stopping by for the weekend! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 O/A ATLAS #1 COVER A GOSSETT by Darren Davis & Mark Brooks After commanding the Titans in their war against the Olympians, Atlas was forced to hold up the heavens on his shoulders. His life was a tragic story of a lone God fighting boredom on Mount Olympus. However, monitoring the Earth from above, Atlas watched as the planet changed, and witnessed the emergence of super-powered beings donning capes and tights. Growing restless and craving adventure, Atlas decided to take the world in his hands… becoming one of the Earth's newest heroes! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 O/A TIDALWAVE AT AVATAR SAMPLER Heavy hitters such as Roger Cruz, Marv Wolfman, Randy Green and Norm Breyfogle supply the action as TidalWave blends top-notch artwork with innovative storylines. It's a "Who's Who" of TidalWave characters, featuring all of TidalWave's current and near- future titles. The TidalWave is coming, have you gotten to higher ground yet? 16pgs, FC SRP: $0.99 O/A ODYSSEY #1 COVER A CRUZ by Various The entire TidalWave universe comes together for an amazing series that shines the spotlight on the characters that you demanded to see more of! Every member of the superhero group that was introduced in The 10th Muse #1 will be featured in this self- titled series called The Odyssey. Features every hero from Orion the Hunter and Ares, to Judo Girl and Medusa. The Odyssey will feature the hidden gems of TidalWave in their own adventures! Also included in the series is a "Who's Who of the TidalWave Universe." Includes contributions from Norm Breyfogle and Craig Rousseau, and talented newcomers such as Sean Murphy, Patrick Blaine, and many more! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ************************************************************************ Avatar Press Art Prints BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY #1 ADRIAN LITHOGARPH by Ron Adrian The first of a new line of ultra-limited Avatar digital art prints! This print is of Ron Adrian’s neo-classic cover to Brian Pulido’s UnHoly #1 with colors by Nimbus Studios. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high- resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 50 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 JUNGLE FANTASY #4 CABRERA COVER LITHOGRAPH by David Cabrera The first of a new line of ultra-limited Avatar digital art prints! This print is of David Cabrera’s luscious cover to Jungle Fantasy #4. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 50 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 HELLINA: SEDUCTION #1/2 RYP COVER LITHOGRAPH by Juan Jose Ryp The first of a new line of ultra-limited Avatar digital art prints! This print is of Juan Jose Ryp’s, the greatest detail artist working in comics today, stunning rendition of Hellina from Hellina: Seduction #1/2 with colors by Nimbus Studios. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 50 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERT BUDD’S BEAUTIES & BEASTS ONE-SHOT—NUDE MEDUSA SPECIAL EDITION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, PC MSRP: $8.95 CAVEWOMAN UNDERWATER MERIEM PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES Print, FC MSRP: $16.00 HEAVY METAL LIVE VOLUME 7: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JULIE STRAIN SC The seventh volume in the best selling series features more Julie and more of Julie's hot model friends! Page after page filled with full-color photographs of some of the most beautiful women in the world. Art direction by internationally known acress and modes, Julie Strain! Also available in Nude Cover edition. MATURE THEMES REGULAR ED—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 NUDE ED—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 THE VAMPIRE PAGEANT ONE-SHOT SPECIAL EDITION by Mike Hoffman It’s a sexy vampire cover for The Vampire Pageant! As always, Mike Hoffman gives the fans just what they want — a great cover for all collectors to enjoy! Limited to only 750 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. 7x10, 24pgs, B&W MSRP: $8.95 BIG POND COMICS DANDY AND COMPANY ANTHROLOGY #4 by Derrick Fish Action and laughs are kicked up to the next level when mild-mannered kid next door, Bernard Brooks and his ill-tempered, sarcastic dog, Dandy become America's newest comic book heroes! can mankind survive being saved by these two when the world is threatened by evil, mind-controled Monkeys!? 7x10, 28pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 BLISS ON TAP GOD THE DYSLEXIC DOG #2 by Brian Phillipson, Philip Phillipson & Alex Nino The clock is ticking and the pieces are falling into place as the battle for the world is about to begin! So what does this have to do with an immortal god with suicidal aspirations, a messiah-like dog and a pet psychic? They're all headed for a collision course and the mystery is just starting to unfold. With all new amazing art by Alex Nino, there's still plenty of time to jump on board and see what all the howling's about in issue #2, "Dogma". 7x10, 36pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 BLOODY MARY COMICS TALES OF BLOODY MARY #1 by Bobbie Weiner, Rick Landis, & Tom Carlton Imagine a place where all is not as it appears to be — light can be dark and dark can be light. A world where the dead speak, but the living seem unable (or unwilling) to hear. A world where your paranoid delusions just might be true, and every Urban Legend a living thing. This is Bloody Mary's world. Mary is all alone in a dark world, confused and unhappy. Is she alive, or dead? Even she's not really sure. Welcome to her world — the world of ... Bloody Mary. 7x10, 24pgs, FC (1 of 8) SRP: $2.95 BLUE KING STUDIOS CITY OF HEROES #12 by Richard Dakan, Brandon McKinney, & Austin McKinnley Final Days. The devastating conclusion to our longest story arc! Heroes from across Paragon City rally together to bring down Requiem and the alien-controlled 5th Column. Driven by War Witch’s burning need for vengeance, and Horus ancient hatred for the other-worldly Nicti, our intrepid heroes face their greatest challenge yet — one which none of them will survive intact. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS COMICS #105 by Boothby & Ortiz The local Board of Health calls Dr. Nick’s irresponsible medical procedures and ill- advised cosmetic quackery into question, but all is not as it seems, and the “good” doctor may serve a purpose in the medical establishment that few are willing to admit, unless those few decide to visit “Dr. Nick at Nite.” Just what the doctor ordered this April! 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BART SIMPSON COMICS #23 by Bates, Peyer, Delaney, Ho, & Lloyd When Principal Skinner gets wind of a surprise inspection, he is not prepared to pay the price for Bart’s “best behavior.” Then Bart gives advice to kids on how to avoid going to school, and gets a lesson in the age-old question of old age. Throw in Bart’s part-time job at the Kwik-E-Mart, a near miss with a flu shot, a suspicious special delivery, and you’ve got a jam-packed issue of Bart Simpsony-goodness. Start your day with Bart this April! 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS CLASSICS #4 by Groening Lisa and Otto unwittingly conspire together to form the hottest jazz-fusion band Springfield’s ever seen. Then, Bart finds a way to dodge his chores and sneak way to sneak off when the circus comes town. Also, Chief Wiggum goes in search of Springfield’s #1 Most Wanted??Bartman, and McBain manages to turn a black tie affair into a black and blue and bloodbath. Collects Simpsons Comics #6 & #7. 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BART SIMPSON COMICS #16 by Boothby & Ortiz Bart, Milhouse, and Ralph venture into unknown territory — a crosstown Kwik-E-Mart — to seek out “The Squishee of Death”; Lisa uncovers a insidious crime against her Malibu Stacy collection and all signs point to one culprit… Bart Simpson; Milhouse gets a new look for School Picture Day; and Bart breaks a few rules in order to taint Ned Flanders' spotless reputation. Misbehave with Bart this month! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 O/A SIMPSONS COMICS by Simone & Costanza The Simpsons head for Scotland with Groundskeeper Willie in tow, but it is not a happy homecoming. It's a tale of brothers locked in a lifelong feud, the long lost lassie they loved, and a legendary groundskeeping tournament that will settle each other's haggis once and for all! #88—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 #89—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 O/A SIMPSONS CLASSICS by Matt Groening & Various Return to yesteryear to the Golden Age of Bongo Comics with this brand-new collection of vintage Simpsons stories! Now in a magazine format with 64 full-color pages of collected comics, Simpsons Classics, a quarterly title, brings you the biggest and the best of Simpsons Comics. Collects Simpsons Comics #1-2. Quarterly. #1—64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #2—64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BRIAN BORU PRODUCTIONS GHOSTHUNTERS #3 The journey to the afterlife is about to begin. The science-fiction saga continues as Murdoch Nash discovers his experiment to find extra dimensions worked. Now mankind can step over to the other side. Nash recruits a band of “Ghosthunters” to accompany him to “walk amongst the Dead”. Brian Dick and W. McAllister once again team up to present a groundbreaking and compelling epic that takes readers on the ultimate adventure. 7x10, 28pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT LITHOGRAPH PORTFOLIO 6-PACK by Jim Balent This is your chance to fill in any of Jim Balent's Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose, enchanting black-and-white pencil lithographs that you've missed in the past. Each pack contains six 6.5" x 10" unsigned stunning lithos that feature Tarot, Raven Hex, Boo Cat, and Licorice Dust! To view all lithographs go to www.jimbalent.com. Lithograph Set (x6) SRP: $24.99 HOLLY G GIRLIE GHOULIE STICKER PACK by Holly G! Five sweetly spooky, sexy stickers to goth up your notebook or any other place. Approximately 4.5" stickers that feature Cherri Creeper of School Bites, Witches are Hexy, Naughty Nurse, Pixie Chick, and Mummy Girl with Boo-Boo Kitty. Sticker Set (x5) SRP: $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH WITCHES & WHATNOT POCKET ARTBOOK by Holly G! This pocket size art book is full of Holly G!'s cuties and creepy ghouls and gals. Sweet pin-ups and glimpses of never before seen illustrations of past and present projects. Includes unedited pages from Holly's new project, School Bites. MATURE THEMES REGULAR (AUG042562)—SRP: $9.99 SIGNED ED—SRP: $15.00 ********************************************************************** TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #28ITION by Jim Balent Offered again is Jim Balent's The 3K/Tarot crossover, " Witches-n-Kittens" Part 1 of a two-part story arc. Magickal Mayhem and costumed chaos ensues when the supernatural teams up with super heroes! Remember Cover 28A is a 'fit together' cover with Tarot #29B! Also available in a signed edition with Certificate of Authenticity featuring Jim Balent's art! (CAUT: 2) MATURE THEMES SIGNED ED—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 REGULAR—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA INC DI GI CHARAT THEATER DEJIKOS ADVENTURE GN #1 Dejiko's caused plenty of trouble with her Laser Eye Beam, but this time she's gone too far! In an attempt to teach Rabi~en~Rose a lesson, Dejiko shoots her Laser Eye Beam, but crushes the popular Gamers store too! With the manager fainting from shock and the store in ruins, Dejiko, Puchiko, and Rabi~en~Rose must go find the "secret treasure of posterity" to rebuild Gamers! Be the first to witness Dejiko's countless adventures as she fights off evil spirits, solves a mystery in a haunted house, competes in a beauty pageant, and more! It's up to Dejiko to revive the Gamers store, and bring happiness for all! Also includes a bonus parody manga, commentary and illustrations by Koge-Donbo, and translation notes. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DI GI CHARAT THEATER: LEAVE IT TO PIYOKO VOLUME 1 by Hina Pyocola Analogue III, also known as Piyoko, is the leader of the evil organization known as the Black Gema Gema Gang. She came to earth with one mission-to kidnap the princess of Di Gi Charat, Dejiko, and hold her ransom! Move over, Dejiko! Piyoko takes the spotlight in this two-volume series. Take a look into the daily lives of the Black Gema Gema Gang as they figure out their plans to kidnap Dejiko while trying to survive on the little money they have left. And now that Piyoko's loyal subjects-Rik, Ky, and Coo-are here, she needs to worry about more mouths to feed! Includes bonus illustrations of "Black Gema Gema Gang's Daily Routine," character profiles, and translation notes. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 GALAXY ANGEL GN It's the calm before the storm for the Angel Troupe. As they head toward Planet Lome, home of the anti-Eonia headquarters, the danger is growing. With Prince Shiva threatened, the Angel Troupe must focus on the mission at hand. Now if only Milfeulle can manage to think straight! So what if Ranpha and Takuto kiss? Why should it matter to her? For some reason, it keeps eating at her, but the enemy waits for no woman. Eonia and the Hell Hounds are on the move and the Elle Ciel is for the fight of its life! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. #4—SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 #5—SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 UNTIL THE FULL MOON MANGA #2 Marlo has a problem. On the night of the full moon, this half-werewolf, half-vampire undergoes a mysterious and terrifying transformation: he turns into a girl. Desperate for a cure, his parents call on Doctor Vincent, a long time family friend. But Marlo wants to keep his condition secret from Vincent's son, the vampire playboy David. Unfortunately, the secret gets out, and a new problem surfaces: David is interested in Marlo's female form! If a remedy can't be found, their parents believe the next best solution is a marriage between Marlo and David! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BUD PLANT YELLOW KID HC by Richard Outcault Sale! Was $39.95. America’s first wildly popular comic strip is reprinted here in its original color – for the first time in 100 years. In 1895 Outcault began drawing Hogan’s Alley, about a bald-headed kid named Mickey Dugan who wore a yellow nightshirt, and New Yorkers named him the Yellow Kid. Contains all his adventures from Little Nemo- like inventiveness to political barbs. Kitchen Sink, 1995. HC, 9x12, 302pgs, PC MSRP: $14.99 TOTH: ONE FOR THE ROAD TP by Alex Toth Sale! Was $24.95. An amazing 60 complete stories he drew for Pete Millar and Big Daddy Roth's Drag Magazine in the early '60s. A rare and brilliant collection of graphic work by a grand master of comics — a nostalgic look at the lazy days of summer, hot rodding and cruising in your old jalopy. Auad, 2000. SC, 8x11, 172pgs, B&W MSRP: $14.99 BURLYMAN ENTERTAINMENT SHAOLIN COWBOY LIMITED EDITION PRINT A beautiful widescreen image by Shaolin Cowboy creator, Geof Darrow, featuring the silent-but-deadly martial artist standing in a sea of sliced-and-diced outlaws, thugs, and bad guys! 17 x 36, FC SRP: $35.00 SHAOLIN COWBOY #3 by Geof Darrow & the Wachowski Brothers Is a bone orchard the only place the Shaolin Cowboy can find peace? Someone or somethings are willing to die to find out! 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DOC FRANKENSTEIN #1—NEW PRINTING by the Wachowski Bros. & Steve Skroce Featuring a brand new cover by Geof Darrow! Resurrected from the dead! He is the Messiah of Science who has returned to save our world from the monsters currently running it! Created by Geoff Darrow and Steve Skroce. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH MATRIX COMICS VOLUME 2 TP by Various Straight from fan requests at this years San Diego comic convention, we offer the second volume of original stories set in the world of The Matrix. Never before in print. (SEP042497) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $21.95 ********************************************************************** CAPTION BOX LONE & LEVEL SANDS GN by A. David Lewis, & Mann For the first time, the historical tale of Egypt is told through the eyes of either its greatest leader or worst villain. From the critically acclaimed team of Lewis & Mann, nothing is sacred as Ozymandias is left to stand alone! SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MORTAL COILS VOLUME 1: BODYLINES TP by A. David Lewis, James Woodward, Jason Copland, & Evan Quiring & co. Foreword by Mark Waid. Your second chance to get the dark suspense collection Wizard: Edge calls "Twilight Zone-like" and Comic Buyer's Guide hails as "surprisingly complex... worth seeking out." A winner of the Cinescape Literary Genre Award and Broken Frontier's 2004 PSG Award - Mystery/Suspense. MATURE THEMES SC, B&W SRP: $16.95 CARNAL COMICS DEMI DJUSTINE 2-PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Comic Pack (x2) SRP: $10.95 DEMI'S STRANGE BEDFELLOWS #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 SEX SQUAD #2 NUDE COVER SIGNED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 2 & 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.75 RETURN OF STICKBOY ONE-SHOT by Dennis Worden Stickboy, the underground, angst driven, anti-hero returns in an all-new collection of twisted adventures! An insightful look at our society and the underachievers that live within it, Stickboy has built an almost cult-like following with numerous issues and even videos. This new story finds our depressed anti-hero standed in hell and only the cynical Blockhead can save Stickboy. Will Blockhead bother to save Stickboy? Does he even want to? Does the Devil wear pants? MATURE THEMES 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 PANTHEON 2-PACK This pack contains both issues of the series starring Demi and Kit-Ra, plus a trading card. The gods of man have been nearly forgotten. But in their own realm, a threatening force has emerged to destroy any trace of mankind’s ancient benefactors. Drawn into the conflict, Tara, Lord Ghede, Set, Kit-Ra and Demi struggle to comprehend the sinister events foretold to cause the annihilation of men and gods alike. Comic Set (x2), 7x10, B&W SRP: $5.00 CARTOON BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH BONE SC'S by Jeff Smith Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins — Fone, Phoney, and Smiley — as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. VOL 7 (STAR13935)—7x10, 160pg, b&w, SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $16.95 VOL 8 (STAR17047)—SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w, SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $15.95 VOL 9 (MAY042432)—SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w, SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $18.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 2 HC by Alex Raymond The second of Checker's re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. The work of a master at his best, these color strips were originally published in 1935 and 1936. Includes three Flash adventures. (JUL042749) HC, 12x9, 98pg, FC SRP: $19.95 STAR TREK KEY COLLECTION VOLUME 2 TP by Len Wein & Various This volume picks up where the first volume of Checker's reprint series left off, reprinting issues #9-16 (circa 1971-72) of the original Star Trek comics from Gold Key. Features the original Enterprise crew - Kirk, Spock, Sulu, McCoy, and the rest - in unique Trek adventures scripted by famed comics writer Len Wein. These stories are available nowhere else in Trekdom and include: “Scepter of the Sun,” “The Brain Shockers,” and “Mutiny on the Enterprise.” (JUL042748) SC, 7x10, 232pg, FC SRP: $22.95 MILTON CANIFF'S STEVE CANYON TP by Milton Caniff This trade paperback collects Caniff's first four ripping Canyon stories: "Copperhead," "Delta," "Easter's Oil," and "Jewels of Africa." 1947 (STAR20126)—SC, 172pg, b&w SRP: $14.95 1948 (STAR20171)—SC, 172pg, b&w SRP: $18.95 ********************************************************************** CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. CLASSIC ILLUSTRATED JR #508: GOLDILOCKS & THREE BEARS by Robert Southey Goldilocks happens upon a cottage in the woods where live three bears. Curiosity gets the better of her as she explores the cottage to find porridge, chairs and beds. Fillers: “Foreign Lands” by Robert Louis Stevenson, “Bison” and a color- me page on the back inside cover. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #144 Elvira’s staging a threesome of fearsome: with publisher Huge Heftee, in “Frightening Development!” by Strom, Smith, and Vey; with celebrity nuptials, in “The Wedding Hammer” conclusion, by Hetherington, Cool, and Rubinstein; and with those cute “Larry Plotter” kids, in “Favor of the Month!” courtesy of Miraglia, Howell, and Marie Severin. 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 DEADBEATS #71 Dracula’s evil “five-by-five” plan requires that the fifth Deadbeat slaughter his entire family. Now that Nikolas has become undead, will he surrender to the Lord of Vampires’ dreadful directive? Read “No One Here Gets Out Alive!” by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran; cover by Howell and Louis Lachance. 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 CODEDECO INC JONAS: TALES OF AN IRONSTAR #6 by Brian Colin While transporting an evil militia leader the Ironstars stop to rest after a long gun battle. Jack Firstar and company discover their captive to be more powerful than they ever imagined when the prisoner calls upon his soldiers for aid. In an explosive supernatural battle the Ironstars must fight the four-armed Northsmen once more. Monster hunter Jonas Eightstar begins to lay the memories of his wife to rest by opening up his past to his partner Mary. Jonas shares the tale of how he met RT and would one day become an Ironstar himself. This issue contains a bonus eight-page Ironstar story by Matt Chmielefski and Jason Roth. MATURE THEMES 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 COMIC CAVALCADE STARGATE: SG-1: FALL OF ROME #3 PURPLE FOIL CONVENTION EDITION by Jorge Correa & Lucio Rubira This special Purple Foil was previously only available at the Stargate Conventions this year! Teal'c is thrown into the futuristic gladiator arena to face the Legends monsters from mythology crafted into cybernetic killers. Captain Carter and Colonel O'Neill are imprisoned and being prepared to for Goa'uld possession. Daniel must face an ancient Goa'uld exile in hopes of rescuing the team and averting an all out attack on Earth. Everything comes to a head as the team faces certain death and the potential annihilation of the planet. Can SG-1 find a way to save themselves from the new dawn of the Roman Empire or will all of civilization fall beneath the heel of Mars? Limited to 600 copies, all books will ship bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity. 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH SWIMSUIT COMMEMORATIVE COVER 2005 by Martin, Ryp, Adrian, Sequeira, & Various Matt Martin unleashes this hot new Lady Death cover for this special Commemorative Edition. The classic Lady Death Swimsuit returns for 2005 with all-new artwork! The classic bad girl book that defined the genre is now a decade old and we are celebrating her and her new home at Avatar with this stunning pinup book. Featuring sexy artwork from all your favorite new Lady Death artists including Juan Jose Ryp, Ron Adrian, Romano Molenaar, Paulo Sequeira, and many, many more! This special edition is limited to just 1,500. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: LEATHER & LACE 2005 GOLD FOIL COVER by Ryp, Adrian, Wolfer, Sequeira, & Various This special gold foil is available here for the first time! Lady Death is one of the true indy icons of the industry and she has a proud tradition of books featuring the finest pinup art in the business. This brand new full-color Lady Death art book turns up the spice with exclusive all-new sexy artwork with a theme of leather and bondage gear or lacy lingerie! Featuring sexy artwork from all your favorite new Lady Death artists including Juan Jose Ryp, Ron Adrian, Mike Wolfer, Paulo Sequeira, Wellington Alves, Daniel Horn, and many, many more! Limited to 500, all books will ship bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity. 7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S WAR ANGEL #1 GOLD FOIL COVER by Walter Geovani & Brian Pulido Special limited Gold foil edition! Pulido cuts loose on this intense new series! War Angel is an epic, demented, over-the-top, ultraviolent, post-apocalyptic nightmare from Brian Pulido, the creator of Lady Death, Purgatori, and Evil Ernie. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash. She enters Sodom, a city controlled and divided by an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. She plays one off the other, but is she going too far? Limited to 500, all books will ship bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity. 7x10, 32pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ODYSSEY #1—MILLER COVER by Davis, Breyfogle, Blaine, & Various Every member of the superhero group that was introduced in The 10th Muse #1 is featured in The Odyssey - from Orion the Hunter and Ares, to Judo Girl and Medusa! This special edition featuring an alternate cover by Mike Miller is limited to just 1,500 copies. Quarterly. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 O/A THE 10TH MUSE #1 RANDY GREEN COVER by Marv Wolfman & Roger Cruz; cover by Randy Green Don't miss superstar Randy Green's (Witchblade) exclusive cover! 10th Muse is the story of Emma Sonnett, a lone hero sets forth to seek out justice. A district attorney by day and the Muse by night, 10th Muse features Greek mythology set in modern day world. This special first issue heats up the action right away! This special edition is limited to 1,500 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 O/A ATLAS JUDO GIRL EDITION by Darren Davis & Mark Brooks The magnificent Judo Girl stars in her first cover! From the pages of The 10th Muse, springs Atlas! The 10th Muse makes an appearance to help Atlas in his first solo adventure! This special cover edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 COMICS CONSPIRACY AMERICAN INQUISITION ONE-SHOT by Doug Miers & Mike M In an Orwellian future, the police state becomes so pervasive that free expression is unpatriotic, opposition is unthinkable, and any deviance will being the Inquisition calling. When a group of college students uncoverse documentation that could topple the regime, the machinery of oppression kicks in. Can truth trump tyranny? A percentage of the sales from this book will be donated to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 CPM MANGA MASCA VOLUME 2 GN by Young Hee Kim. Long ago in the mystical land of Sibilla, novice sorcerer Eliwho first met The Devil of Sibilla, a near-omnipotent magical being with evil intentions. Now, 500 years later, minor details of that encounter will have a lasting effect on not just Eliwho's fate, but that of his entire kingdom, as well! What sort of mysterious pact was made between Eliwho and the Devil, and what effect will it have on Eliwho’s apprentice, Asarella? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NAMBUL WAR STORIES VOLUME 4 GN by Hyun Se Lee The bloody war continues as families are torn apart and cities are burned to the ground. Meanwhile, Korean citizens try to cope with the degradation and violence of life in a war camp. Things are especially difficult for Hae-Sung Oh as he is tortured for the guards’ amusement while his family members endure unspeakable acts of brutality. The only way to end the horror is to escape the camp…or die. The action reaches the boiling point in this explosive climax to the first Nambul: War Stories story arc! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 344pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PRINCESS VOLUME 1 GN by Seung Won Han. The prosperous Kingdom of Lamilla begins an historic time as the King decides to choose a princess for his son, the Prince. Now villagers from all over the land, as well as neighboring kingdoms, flock to Lamilla to flaunt their daughters as candidates to the throne. From the daughters of government officials to the hired help, everyone is trying to be the chosen one. But the prince has his own ideas as to who he wants to be his princess, and will defy royal decree to get what he desires. This is only the beginning, and before it is all finished the kingdom will be rocked with secrets from the past… secrets that will weigh heavily on the future! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 YONGBI: THE INVINCIBLE BOOK 5 GN by Ki Woon Ryu & Jung Who Moon. The noose tightens and the trap is set as Yongbi continues his quest for the mysterious Golden Castle. But along the way he encounters a mysterious stranger with awesome martial arts skill. Is he friend or foe, and why is he so enamored with the semiconscious body of Yongbi's mortal enemy, the dreaded Goo-Hwi? There's also the Red Blood Gang who are after our hero's head, and an army of rotting zombies that are surely up to no good. And if all of this wasn't bad enough, it seems that Yongbi's horse is drunk again... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SWORD OF SHIBITO VOLUME 2 GN by Hideyuki Kikuchi & Missile Kakurai Rivers will run red with blood when the undead warrior Shibito appears, sword in hand, face a stone mask of woeful despair. By his side is the pharmacist Kinzou, who's been tasked with guiding Shibito through the realm of the living until such time as the warrior's mind and body have completely melded as one. But their mission of bloody conquest is interrupted when they encounter a small band of pilgrims who've become the targets of bloodthirsty bandits, and even Shibito's unliving heart cannot deny its righteous anger when confronted with the sight of butchered children. Will the man-monster put aside his agenda of conquest and despair long enough to help them? And are the pilgrims better off with the devils they know, or this newfound ally stitched together from the body parts of a dozen corpses? Story by Hideyuki Kikuchi, creator of Demon City Shinjuku, A Wind Named Amnesia, Darkside Blues and Vampire Hunter D! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING LLC STAR OF THE MONTH 2020 VISIONS HC by Jamie Delano, Frank Quitely, Steve Pugh, Warren Pleece, & James Romberger Jamie Delano's tour de force follows the lives of a disjointed family, struggling to survive in the morally and socially decadent United States of 2020. From psychotic venereal diseases to exclusive human breeding facilities, the future never looked so bleak, or so hopeful. Includes an afterward by the author and an introduction by Richard Kadrey (Metrophage, Accelerate). (FEB042271) MATURE THEMES 6x9, 296pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** D. E. RED SONJA #0 by Mike Carey, Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Richard Isanove, & Caesar Rodriguez, and Cover Artist Greg Land She lived in a savage world in an uncivilized age — a world ruled by men and governed by the sword. They called her Red Sonja — for her flame-red hair, and for the smoldering fire of her pride which gave her sword-arm a strength that few men could match and none had ever defeated. Dynamite Entertainment (D. E.) launches with the crimson-haired warrior goddess, Red Sonja! In this introductory issue — featuring 15 pages of story and art, all for twenty-five cents! — Sonja enters a town with no name and a Red Storm enters with her! Featuring a gorgeous cover by Greg (Phoenix: Endsong) Land! 16pgs, FC SRP: $0.25 DEL REY GENSHIKEN VOLUME 1 GN by Kio Shimoku It’s the spring of freshman year, and Kanji Sasahara is in a quandary. Should he declare his love for manga and anime fandom by joining an otaku club, like he has always wanted to? Meanwhile, Saki Kasakabe also has a dilemma. How can she turn her boyfriend, anime fanboy Makoto, into a normal guy? Kanji succeeds where Saki fails, when both Kanji and Makoto join Genshiken: The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture. Undeterred, Saki chases Makoto through the various activities of the club from costume- playing and comic conventions, to video gaming and anime model figures — learning more than she ever wanted to about the humorous world of the Japanese otaku. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 NODAME CANTIABILE VOLUME 1 GN by Tomoko Ninomiya Winner of the Kodansha Manga of the Year Award! The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki has always wanted to study abroad and become a conductor like his mentor. However, his fear of planes and water make it impossible for him to follow his dream. As he watches other young students achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi ponders whether he should quit music altogether. Then, one day he meets a fellow music student named Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read her own score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten; to enjoy his music no matter where he is. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 TSUBASA VOLUME 5 GN by CLAMP Sakura is the princess of Clow. Syaoran is her childhood friend, and lead of the archeological dig that cost him is father. Fans of Cardcaptor Sakura will recognize the names and the faces, but these aren’t the people you know. This is an alternate reality where everything is familiar and strange at the same time. Sakura has a mysterious power, a power that no one understands a power than can change the world. On the day she goes to the dig to declare her love for Syaoran, a mysterious symbol is uncovered tat will have vast repercussions for Sakura and Syaoran. It marks the beginning of a quest that will take Syaoran and his friends through worlds that will be familiar to any CLAMP fan, as our heroes encounter places and characters from X, Chobits, Magic Knight Rayearth, xxxHOLIC and many more! But all that matters to Syaoran is his goal: saving Sakura. Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle crosses over with CLAMP’s other hit series, xxxHOLIC. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 FERNANDO FERNANDEZ'S DRACULA GN by Fernando Fernandez A beautiful pictorial of Bram Stoker’s classic tale Dracula. MATURE THEMES SC SRP: $14.95 RICHARD CORBEN'S WEREWOLF GN by Richard Corben Famed horror illustrator Richard Corben brings his unique style and perspective to eight different stories on various legends of the werewolf. MATURE THEMES SC SRP: $14.95 DESTINATION ENTERTAINMENT LLC TRANSFORMERS: THE WRECKERS #3 by Gerbracht, Furman, Guidi, Ono, Russell, Gibson, Glass House Graphics, & Hi-Fi Design This limited edition Transformers comic was sold exclusively at the 2004 Official Transformers Collectors Convention. The print run on this limited edition was only a mere 2,500 copies. It features two original stories and material never before seen by the mass comic market. Following the tragic events in Transformers: The Wreckers #2, the team's trust and purpose are called into question — a question only their leader, Primal Prime, can answer. Time is running out for The Wreckers to solve this enigma and avoid the catastrophic prophesy they learn will soon occur! However first they must survive the deadly hordes of the savage Sharkticons! Plus another chapter In the "Primeval Dawn" epic by Simon Furman as the beleaguered Maximals prepare to defend the Ark against the Predacons final assault. Victory finally lies within Tarantulas' reach, unless the Vok themselves can stop him! 40pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE #3 by Variuous This special edition comic was strictly limited to 1,500 copies and was only sold through the Official Transformers Fan Club and 2004 Transformers and Wizard World Comic Conventions. Optimus Primal and company return to Cybertron with a band of refugees stolen from Unicron's clutches. Failing to convince the Maximal High Council of the enormity of the threat, Optimus decides to take matters into his own hands! Old allies are called back into service as Depth Charge and Rhinox return! However Blackarachnia lurks in the shadows to sabotage the Maximal counter-offensive before it even begins. And once she targets Rattrap can even Depth Charge save him in time? Also included are more exclusive character profiles of the universe cast. Convention Tour Cover by Marcelo Matere, OTFCC cover by Guido Guidi. (CAUT: 4) TOUR ED—28pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 CONVENTION ED—28pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING D3 PATRICK THE WOLF BOY VOL. II Writers: Franco Aureliani & Art Baltazar Artist: Art Baltazar Intended Audience: All Ages. Format: 144 pages. Digest. Perfect Bound. B&W Cover Price $10.95. Synopsis: Welcome back to the wonderful world of Patrick The Wolf Boy! The boy who is misunderstood by many, but loved by his parents, is back for another howling good time! Come join Patrick and his friends in this handsome Volume 2 trade which collects the SOLD OUT issues of Patrick the Wolf Boy: Super Hero Special, Sci-Fi Special, and the contemporary classics...Patrick the Wolf Boy: Wedding Special and After School Special. Plus, a featured bonus of 15 pages of brand new Wolf Boy Comics! By Art Baltazar and Franco! Devil’s Due GI JOE VS. THE TRANSFORMERS VOL. II TP Writer: Dan Jolley Artists: Tim Seeley & Ej Su Cover: Mike Norton Format: 128 pages color comic. Retail Price: $14.95 Synopsis: Cobra — an extremist militia dedicated to the violent overthrow of the American government. G.I. Joe — an elite anti-terrorist squad created to protect the country from Cobra. The Transformers — sentient, shape-shifting robots from the distant planet Cybertron, embroiled in a civil war between the benign Autobots and the conquest-minded Decepticons. Only a conflict that threatens two worlds could bring these disparate groups together! When Cobra Commander tries to use hyper-advanced Cybertronian teleportation technology for his terrorist activities, a malfunction of epic proportions occurs. The super computer that controls the teleportation gate scatters several Transformers into the time stream, marooning them at various points in Earth's history. If the time-tossed robots are not rescued, temporal feedback will unleash a firestorm that will rage throughout history, utterly destroying the planet. Meanwhile, on Cybertron, the evil Shockwave plots the ascension of the Decepticons! Only by allying with Cobra and the mysterious Transformers can G.I. Joe avert a disaster that could consume two worlds... GI JOE VS. THE TRANSFORMERS VOL. II CONVENTION SPECIAL Writer: Dan Jolley Artist: Tim Seeley & Ej Su Cover: Mike Norton Format: 24 pages color comic. Retail Price: $9.95 Synopsis:Re-presenting the ultra-rare preview book! Packed with interviews, production designs and a special sneak-peek. This is a collectable that all GI Joe AND Transformers fans must have! GI JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE VOL. II #3 Writer: Brandon Jerwa Artist: Chris Stevens & Udon Cover A: Udon Cover B: Stefano Caselli and Sunder Raj Format: 32 pages color comic. Retail Price: $2.95 Synopsis: Storm Shadow’s Apprentice has been abducted – and perhaps worse – by Cobra. Her trail brings him to the mountains of Tibet – and the secret lair of the Red Ninja! Accompanied by Jinx and Budo, Storm Shadow finds that someone or something has beaten them to the punch. But what force could do to the powerful ninja clan what’s been done? What Storm Shadow faces in the darkened caverns of the mountain retreat will forever change him… G.I. JOE: RELOADED #14 Writer: Chuck Dixon Artist: Nelson Blake of Grafiksismik Cover: Nelson Blake of Grafiksismik Format: 32 pages color comic. Retail Price: $2.95 Synopsis: A Soldier’s Story: the Life and Times of Duke! Once he was considered G.I. Joe’s most stalwart, courageous member. Hawk’s second in command, Conrad “Duke” Hauser was revealed as a traitor – an agent of Cobra. But what led him to join that extremist group, and betray everything he was raised to believe? And how will that past impact on the final battle for Hawaii? G.I. JOE #41 Writer: Brandon Jerwa Art/Cover: Tim Seeley Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Retail Price: $2.95 Synopsis: “UNION OF THE SNAKE”: The conclusion!—The United States government has already used the ultimate weapon at its disposal to strike at Cobra – but has that merely played into Cobra Commander’s hands? Armed with the Tempest, he now has the ability to inflict death on biblical proportions. The Joes have seen their roster greatly diminished – and yet, they are all that stands between the world and a Cobra-led conflagration. And waiting in the shadows is a third entity, one which has the power to destroy G.I. Joe and Cobra alike… Aftermath INFANTRY#4 Writer: Joe Casey Art: Kalman Andrasofszky Cover: Kalman Andrasofszky Format: 32 pages color comic. Cover Price $2.95. Synopsis: Even as Charlie Alexander begins to uncover some truths behind his recent encounters with the C.I.A. and its connection to his investigation, the mystery surrounding the man called Infantry deepens. How is he connected to a century-old man who claims to have once been the country’s greatest weapon? While Charlie digs for the facts, Infantry confronts the three most deadly assassins in the world! DEFEX #6 Writer: Marv Wolfman Art: Stefano Caselli & Sunder Raj Special cover by George Perez! Format: 32 pages color comic. Cover Price $2.95. Synopsis: Concluding the first landmark story arc! The Defex learn the awful truth behind the Black Ring conspiracy and the evil they’ve inadvertently unleashed! Why were they chosen? By whom? For what ends? All the answers are here – along with a massive showdown with the Black Ring and everything they can possibly throw at the kids. It’s the battle that will decide not only victory or defeat for the Black Ring, but the future course of the Defex’ lives… BREAKDOWN #6 Writer: Chuck Dixon Art: Dave Ross Cover: Sunder Raj Format: 32 pages color comic. Cover Price 2.95. Synopsis: The explosive conclusion to the first story arc! Jeff and his father have traced the group responsible for the deaths of Jeff’s family to remotest Africa. There, Jeff is faced by the one man who may be his equal – and who could prevent him from discovering the horrible truth behind the lives and deaths of his family! When the smoke clears, Jeff Carey — and the Aftermath world — will never be the same again… BLADE OF KUMORI #5 Writer: Ron Marz Art: Dub & Grafiksismik Cover: Dub & Grafiksismik Format: 32 pages color comic. Cover Price 2.95. Synopsis: Kumori gets a second crack at the vigilante known as “Great White” -- but even as she targets him, both of them are in the crosshairs of the deadly Synth! Kumori must again choose between the will of her family and the man she may love, this time while battling the most dangerous foe she’s ever faced. It’s a conflict that could destroy her – and everything she holds dear… UDON DARKSTALKERS #6 Writer: Ken Siu-Chong Artists: Alvin Lee & Skottie Young with UDON (A): Alvin Lee (B): Skottie Young (C): ARN Format: 32 pages color comic. Cover Price $2.95. Synopsis: DARKSTALKERS, the ongoing comic based on CAPCOM's classic series, continues this month featuring the team behind the art of the latest hit PS2 and X-Box fighting game, CAPCOM FIGHTING VOLUTION! Through the centuries, MORRIGAN as used her seductive powers to entice her prey to the blissful doom of her embrace. However, as she travels to Romania to confront DEMITRI, she reminisces about a time when she played with her food for a little too long. Meanwhile, panic begins to strike the world as the threat of Pyron looms ever closer. PLUS! A backup story featuring the cute, but murderously insane, B. B. HOOD, gruesomely illustrated by Skottie (VENOM, HUMAN TORCH) Young! STREET FIGHTER: CHUN LI DOOR POSTER Artist: Arnold Tsang Format: 55 inches tall X 20 inches wide Price: $14.99 Synopsis: You've seen the lovely ladies of Street Fighter and Darkstalkers battle in videogames, animated videos and comic pages, but now they intend to take over fans' walls and bedroom doors as well! This month UDON is proud to unveil two all-new, exquisitely rendered, almost LIFE-SIZED DOOR POSTERS featuring the queens of Capcom: MORRIGAN and CHUN-LI! Fighting never looked this good! STREET FIGHTER RETURNS NEXT MONTH! PREPARE FOR THE INCREDIBLE LAUNCH OF THE BRAND NEW STORY ARC OF THE STREET FIGHTER SERIES!!! DARKSTALKERS: MORRIGAN DOOR POSTER Artist: Alvin Lee Format: 55 inches tall X 20 inches wide Price: $14.99 Synopsis: You've seen the lovely ladies of Street Fighter and Darkstalkers battle in videogames, animated videos and comic pages, but now they intend to take over fans' walls and bedroom doors as well! This month UDON is proud to unveil two all-new, exquisitely rendered, almost LIFE-SIZED DOOR POSTERS featuring the queens of Capcom: MORRIGAN and CHUN-LI! Fighting never looked this good! OFFERED AGAIN O/A AFTERMATH DEFEX #3 2ND PRTG by Variuous This special edition comic was strictly limited to 1,500 copies and was only sold through the Official Transformers Fan Club and 2004 Transformers and Wizard World Comic Conventions. Optimus Primal and company return to Cybertron with a band of refugees stolen from Unicron's clutches. Failing to convince the Maximal High Council of the enormity of the threat, Optimus decides to take matters into his own hands! Old allies are called back into service as Depth Charge and Rhinox return! However Blackarachnia lurks in the shadows to sabotage the Maximal counter-offensive before it even begins. And once she targets Rattrap can even Depth Charge save him in time? Also included are more exclusive character profiles of the universe cast. Convention Tour Cover by Marcelo Matere, OTFCC cover by Guido Guidi.SRP: $2.95 O/A GI JOE #38 2ND PRTG by Variuous This special edition comic was strictly limited to 1,500 copies and was only sold through the Official Transformers Fan Club and 2004 Transformers and Wizard World Comic Conventions. Optimus Primal and company return to Cybertron with a band of refugees stolen from Unicron's clutches. Failing to convince the Maximal High Council of the enormity of the threat, Optimus decides to take matters into his own hands! Old allies are called back into service as Depth Charge and Rhinox return! However Blackarachnia lurks in the shadows to sabotage the Maximal counter-offensive before it even begins. And once she targets Rattrap can even Depth Charge save him in time? Also included are more exclusive character profiles of the universe cast. Convention Tour Cover by Marcelo Matere, OTFCC cover by Guido Guidi.SRP: $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS NODWICK #28 by Aaron Williams Long ago, the gods decided that the Tree of Knowledge was making the inhabitants of the Earth a little too full of themselves. The only remaining part of that tree forms the mystic “Clue-By-Four,” a divine plank of power that can up the smarts of anyone hit in the head with it. In this issue, Nodwick and company cross paths with it, and they’ll need all the smarts they can get to stop the havoc it wreaks! Pick up Nodwick #28, and give your I.Q. a whack! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 AC/HP T-SHIRT by Aaron Williams For those of you headbanging during your gaming sessions (probably after rolling a one), we’ve got the shirt you’ve been waiting for! Show solidarity with fellow d20 die-rollers with this AC/HP “for those about to roll” T-shirt! Festooned with lightning and printed on +1 100% cotton of softness, the AC/HP shirt will keep you looking hard core even after you flub your dex check with a tavern wench. XL—SRP: $20.00 XXL—SRP: $22.25 XXXL—SRP: $23.00 RULES LAWYER T-SHIRT by Aaron Williams Just because you don’t have the core rulebooks memorized doesn’t mean you have to let your DM walk all over you! Pick up the handy “Rules Lawyer” T-shirt, which announces your profession across the back, and displays your opinion of edicts from other players on the front. Handsome vintage 50’s “dad” artwork lends credence to anything you say while wearing the “Rules Lawyer” shirt guaranteed, or double your hit points back. XL—SRP: $20.00 XXL—SRP: $22.25 XXXL—SRP: $23.00 DR MASTER COSPLAY KOROMO CHAN VOLUME 1 TP by Mook At last a manga about cos-players, for cos-players! Ever since the school president established a casual dress code for the student body, Koromo has been wearing her cos- play outfits at her high school (although she claims they are her casual clothes). Follow the daily life of Koromo and her costume-designing best friend. Watch as she graduates high school, attends college and ventures into the real world all in one fun filled volume! RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #9 (SEP042535) SC, 5 x 8, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLUME 3 TP by Towa Oshima So it is that Erika and her gang continue to live out the autobiographical tale of Oshima's real life high school stories. What seems your average P.E. class at the pool becomes a masculine workout for a brawny instructor. More turmoil with boys, school grades, and relationships as the girls take an extended break at the beach where the heat is not the only thing steaming things up! MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #10 (OCT042542) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 IRON WOK JAN GN VOLUME 12 by Shinji Saijyo With the Great Cookoff between heaven and hell behind them, Jan heads back to the quiet of the Gobancho Restaurant. But the frying pans never stop sizzling as a new face reveals itself with the skills and audacity to rival Jan's sadistic cooking style! Competition reigns again! Bring out the rare ingredients, rare dishes and more mouth watering fun! RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #12 (DEC042489) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 KING OF FIGHTERS 2003 VOLUME 1 TP by Wing Yan & King Tung KOF 2003 marks the beginning of a new epic saga in the KOF series. The tapestry of human relationships that entangles our new hero and an evil entity is revealed by degrees…KOF 2003 is more than just a fighting game — it’s fighting with a purpose. SNK's most famous characters come to life in The King of Fighters 2003 — the comic! RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #9 (SEP042542) SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY DRAWN & QUARTERLY #8 by Joe Sacco, Dan Clowes, & Carol Tyler This early issue of Drawn & Quarterly sports a major story by Joe Sacco about his visit to Berlin just after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Another great companion to Sacco's new hardcover book, War's End. Cover by Dan Clowes. 40pgs, PC SRP: $3.75 WARS END: PROFILES FROM BOSNIA 1995-96 HC by Joe Sacco How does an artist reconcile being forced to go to the front line of a brutal conflict that will change his life and homeland forever? What happens when a reporter finally comes face to face with an evil war criminal? Before his groundbreaking graphic novels Safe Area Gorazde and The Fixer, Palestine author Joe Sacco created two short stories of the characters from each side of the crossfire. Collected together for the first time in Wars¹ End: Profiles from Bosnia 1996-1996 are the acclaimed Soba and Christmas with Karadzic. In Soba, Joe Sacco captures the internal torment of the romanticized Sarajevo artist-warrior who captivated the western media with his guitar and hard partying ways. In Christmas with Karadzic, Sacco gives the reader an inside peek of the darkly humorous news process that doesn¹t make the headlines back home as he chases after one of the most hated and sought-after Bosnian Serb leaders and war criminals. Offered this month in Previews is Sacco's previous book, The Fixer, an excellent companion to this new title. MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE FIXER HC by Joe Sacco Award-winning comics-journalist Joe Sacco goes behind the scene of war correspondents to reveal the anatomy of the big scoop. He returns us to the dying days of Balkan conflict and introduces us to his own fixer; a man looking to squeeze the last bit of profit from Bosnia before the reconstruction begins. Thanks to the fixer, Joe discovers the crimes of opportunistic warlords and gangsters who run the countryside in times of war. Almost ten years later, Joe meets up with his fixer and sees how the new Bosnian government has "dealt" with these criminals. (STAR20241) MATURE THEMESSRP: $24.95 DREAMWAVE DREW STRUZAN: OEUVRE HC by Drew Struzan, Jessie Horsting & Amy Horsting What do famous film directors like Lucas, Spielberg and Zemeckis all have in common? The art of Drew Struzan. Drew Struzan is the best-kept secret in Hollywood. Over the last 30 years, his art has touched generations of filmgoers with unforgettable images for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and hundreds more. Finally, Drew's posters, book and album covers, paintings from his private collection, and more have been brought together for the first time in one stunning full-color volume! (AUG042688) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 300pg, FC SRP: $59.95 ********************************************************************** DYNAMIC FORCES DF WANTED: WESLEY STATUE Advance-solicited for June Shipping! Super-heroes as you’ve never seen them before are brought to you by writer Mark Millar and artist J.G. Jones! Inspired by the artwork of Wanted artist and co-creator JG Jones, DF proudly presents their first in a line of Wanted collectibles! Thanks to sculptor and painter Anthony Colella, Wesley is captured perfectly in every detail. This first-ever statue is the ultimate rendition of JG Jone’s lifelike artwork. Standing over 7” tall, Wesley is complete as shown in the series, with a special variant edition being offered featuring Wesley unmasked, battle damaged, and bloodied. (CAUT: 4) MASKED—Statue SRP: $75.00 UNMASKED—Statue SRP: $75.00 DF WANTED #6: KILLER REVEALED—LIMITED EDITION VILLAINY FOIL COVER Super-heroes as you’ve never seen them before are brought to you by writer Mark Millar and artist J.G. Jones! This special edition of Wanted #6 is brought to you by DF as a special, limited cover edition! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available signed (foil edition) by artist JG Jones. MATURE THEMES GLOW CVR—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 SIGNED—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF WANTED HC—SIGNED Signed by both Mark Millar and artist JG Jones! Get ready for superheroes as you've never seen them before. Mark Millar has taken the genre to a whole new level with his first American creator-owned book. Sex. Money. Super-powers. Costume. You know you want it. And you know you want this limited hardcover edition featuring all of the Wanted series, tons of extras, and the signatures of creators Mark Millar and JG Jones! (CAUT: 2) MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $89.99 DF WANTED LITHOGRAPH By artist JG Jones! Super-heroes as you’ve never seen them before are brought to you by writer Mark Millar and artist J.G. Jones! Now, the cover to Wanted #6 by JG Jones is available as a high-end DF lithograph! Measuring 13” x 19” and printed on high-quality paper, this striking piece is available to all Wanted and comic fans thanks to DF! Also available signed by artist JG Jones. REGULAR—Lithograph, 13x19, FC SRP: $29.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 13x19, FC SRP: $49.99 DF FRANK MILLER'S SIN CITY: MARV 12-INCH STATUE—ARTIST'S PROOF EDITION Special Artist's Proof Edition! DF presents this statue based on the main character from Frank Miller’s Sin City! Marv has been forever immortalized by master sculptor William Paquet, created exclusively for DF as the first in their line of licensed Sin City collectibles! Standing 12” tall, 13 1/4" wide, and 7” deep, this statue features unbelievable detail, covering Marv’s body with tiny bandages, a flowing trenchcoat, a smoke clenched between his lips, and his pistol drawn! This Artist's Proof edition is limited to only 199 copies, and comes with a certificate signed by sculptor William Paquet. (CAUT: 4) Statue SRP: $249.95 DF SIN CITY: THE BABE WORE RED LITHOGRAPH DF's line of Sin City lithograph's continues, this time featuring the cover art to Booze, Broads, and Bullets by Sin City creator Frank Miller! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on 100lb. high-end paper stock, this litho is black, white and red with spot varnishing — just like the cover it’s based upon! Lithograph, 18x24, PC SRP: $29.99 DF SIN CITY: THE BIG FAT KILL LITHOGRAPH DF's line of Sin City lithograph's continues, this time featuring Delia, from Booze, Broads, and Bullets by Sin City creator Frank Miller in "I love the Rain"! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on 100lb. high-end paper stock, this litho is black, white and blue with spot varnishing — just like the cover it’s based upon! Lithograph, 18x24, PC SRP: $29.99 DFE RED SONJA #0—FOIL COVER Dynamite Entertainment launches with the crimson-haired warrior goddess, Red Sonja! And DF is on-board with an exclusive foil edition of this landmark #0 issue featuring a cover by Greg (Phoenix: Endsong) Land! 7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 DFE RED SONJA #0—B&W AUTHENTIX EDITION Dynamite Entertainment launches with the crimson-haired warrior goddess, Red Sonja! And DF is on-board with an exclusive B&W Authentix edition of this landmark #0, showcasing the original pencil art. 7x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 DF ARMY OF DARKNESS: SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP (DEAD) HC The second AOD series from Dynamite Entertainment is now available as high-end DF hardcover collection! This hardcover collection features the four complete issues of the series and will also include a complete cover gallery featuring the works of Nick Bradshaw, Sanford Greene, Eric Ebas, Jae Lee, Richard Isanove, Paolo Rivera, and Ale Garza! This hardcover collection is also available signed by writer James Kuhoric and super-star actor Bruce Campbell (Mr. Ash himself)! Featuring an exclusive dustjacket by series artists Nick Bradshaw and Sanford Greene. REGULAR—HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $29.95 SIGNED—HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $69.95 DF ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES TO ASHES #1—"THANK YOU" COVER SIGNED Signed by Bruce Campbell! DF continues to bring you the best in signed collectibles, and this time we’ve struck gold! We’re extremely proud to present actor Bruce Campbell’s first ever signing with DF! And he’s not just signing any ol’ comic! He’s signing the very first issue of Army of Darkness! And not just any ol’ issue of Army of Darkness, this is the limited, Retailer "Thank You” cover edition of issue #1, illustrated by Nick Bradshaw! Impossible to find, as it was never released to the public for sale, each copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $99.99 DF AMAZING FIRST COVERS: ALEX ROSS MATTED CEL LITHOGRAPH— SIGNED Signed by artist Alex Ross! This incredible collection of the best cover reproductions by Alex Ross is a must-have for any serious collector or comics fan. Featuring Alex’s versions of the classic trilogy of Silver Age covers: X-Men #1, Fantastic Four #1 and Amazing Fantasy #15, this piece has been signed by Ross, is matted, and measures 9” x 17”! (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, FC SRP: $89.99 DF MONSTER WAR: MAGDALENA VS. DRACULA #1—FOIL COVER The Top Cow Universe is rocked in 2005 as Dynamite Monsters are set to invade! The biggest cross-over event kicks off as the Monster War breaks out and Magdalena and Dracula square off in this first issue. Now available as a DF exclusive foil edition! Also available signed by writers Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski and artist Joyce Chin. Finally, the Authentix Edition provides a look inside the creation of the comic, offering a look at the penciled pages, the inked pages, the colored pages and the final pages, all in their pure state, and all as part of a special collector’s package that is unparalleled in today’s market. Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! FOIL CVR—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 FOIL SIGNED—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 AUTHENTIX—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 DF BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #1—DOUBLE-SIGNED Signed by both Jae Lee and Paul Jenkins! Don’t miss this terrifying tale of Two-Face’s past and present, as he battles with himself — and the Batman! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available as a re-marked edition with a Batman head sketch by Jae Lee! (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 REMARKED—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $69.99 DF HUNTER/KILLER #1—GLOW COVER Top Cow and Dynamic Forces continue to roll out the hottest comics of 2005 from the new Hunter Killer series! Featuring an incredible cover image by Marc Silvestri, this limited variant cover features a glow-in-the-dark treatment and is only available for a limited time only from DF! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 DFE TOMB RAIDER & THE DARKNESS #1—FIERY RED FOIL COVER Mark Millar! Jae Lee! Geoff Johns! Mark Texeira! Sara Pezzini takes on a horrific serial killer in Witchblade: The Demon, while Lara Croft goes ’raiding in Tomb Raider: Scarface’s Treasure. Originally presented by Dynamic Forces, and now collected here with a great new cover by artist Jae Lee! But your collection is not complete without our exclusive fiery red foil cover of this titantic two-in-one! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! 26pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 DFE WITCHBLADE & TOMB RAIDER #1—FIERY RED FOIL COVER Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee explore Jackie Estacado in The Darkness Prelude, with an additional story by David Wohl and Billy Tan featuring Tomb Raider vs. The Darkness! Originally presented by Dynamic Forces, these stories are now collected here with a powerful new cover by artist Jae Lee! But your collection is not complete without our exclusive fiery red foil cover of this titantic two-in-one! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! 26pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 DF BATMAN JIM LEE POSTER—SIGNED Signed by Jim Lee! The fan-favorite look of the world’s greatest detective is now available as a signed poster! Jim Lee is recreating Batman for a new generation and DF is proud to offer this signed version of this iconic poster image! (CAUT: 2) Poster, FC SRP: $49.99 DF SUPERGIRL FROM KRYPTON MICHAEL TURNER POSTER SIGNED Signed by Michael Turner! The prolific creator has graced the cover of each and every issue of Identity Crisis plus was the interior artist that helped resurrect Supergirl! Now, this resurrection is captured as a poster, and DF is pleased to offer assigned version by Turner himself! (CAUT: 2) Poster, FC SRP: $49.99 DF G.I. JOE TALENT CALDWELL LITHOGRAPH The incentive cover to G.I. Joe: Cobra Reborn #1 by Talent Caldwell is now available as a high-end DF lithograph! Featuring the baddest of the bad, and measuring 13” x 19” and printed on high end paper, this is one lithograph G.I. Joe and comics fans won’t want to miss out on! Lithograph, 13x19, FC SRP: $29.99 DF COUNTDOWN #1—DOUBLE-SIGNED Signed by both Jim Lee and Alex Ross! Three of the most acclaimed and popular writers in comics — Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, and Judd Winick — join an all-star roster of artists for DC Countdown, an 80-page spectacular with a cover pencilled by Jim Lee and painted by Alex Ross! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH #1—DOUBLE-SIGNED Signed by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver! The biggest event in the history of the Green Lanterns begins here! Each signed copy of the current printing is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH #6—DOUBLE-SIGNED Signed by writer Geoff Johns and artist Ethan Van Sctiver! The return of Hal Jordan concludes here! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF DAY OF VENGEANCE #1—SIGNED Signed by Bill Willingham! Bill Willingham (Fables, Robin) is joined by artists Justiniano and Walden Wong (The Human Race) for a reality bending six-issue mini- series that spins out of the events of March’s DC Countdown! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF GREEN LANTERN: SECRET FILES #1—DOUBLE-SIGNED Signed by writer Geoff Johns and signed by Ethan Van Sciver! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF SUPERMAN/BATMAN #20—DOUBLE-SIGNED Signed by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ed McGuinness! Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines make their triumphant return to the pages of Superman/Batman for Part 1 of the six-part “With A Vengeance!” Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF JLA CLASSIFIED #1—VARIANT COVER Signed by Ed McGuiness! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available signed and re-marked with a Batman head sketch by artist Ed McGuiness. (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 REMARKED—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $69.99 DF ASTONISHING X-MEN #1—DOUBLE-SIGNED Signed by artist John Cassaday and Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available is the rare Dell Otto Wolverine variant cover for Astonishing X-Men #1, also signed by Cassaday and Quesada! (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $69.99 DELL OTTO COVER—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $89.99 DF SPIDER-MAN: TOXIN #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Darick Robertson! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Also available as a CGC graded edition of 9.6 or better. (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 CGC GRADED—7x10, 32pgs, FC PI DF HERCULES #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Frank Tieri! Tough guy writer Frank Tieri (Wolverine) takes on the Prince of Power — Hercules — in this new #1 from the House of Ideas! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF THE ULTIMATES #13—SIGNED Signed by writer Mark Millar! Thes conclusion to the Ultimates’ first volume! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF POWER PACK #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Mark Sumerak! DF presents the exclusive signed edition for the return of the Power Pack! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board), and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF SIN CITY: MARV LITHOGRAPH The first in DF's brand-new line of Sin City lithographs! Featuring the powerful art of Frank Miller, this inaugural Sin City litho is a must-have for your collection! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on high-quality archival paper, this is a piece that will be treasured for years to come! Lithograph, 18 x 24, B&W SRP: $19.99 O/A DF SUPERMAN —JIM LEE SIGNED Signed by artist Jim Lee! Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee and Scott Williams continue their Superman run in "For Tomorrow!" (CAUT: 2) #205—FC 32pg, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 #207—FC, 32pg, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 O/A DF JLA CLASSIFIED #1—SIGNED Signed by painter Ed McGuiness! Superman/Batman artist Ed McGuiness takes on the entire JLA in this brand new one-shot written by Grant Morrison, and available here signed by McGuiness himself! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF holo-foil sticker! 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 EIGHTH DAY ENTERTAINMENT AWAKENINGS #5 by Eric Hobbs & Gabe Pena Spencer's search finally comes to an end in this terrifying issue when his son's killer appears from the shadows to reveal himself in a scene that will be talked about for years to come. With that, we finally begin to understand why he can't remember what happened — and why his life has been changed forever. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (5 of 6) SRP: $2.99 88 MPH STUDIOS GHOSTBUSTERS #2 by Andrew Dabb, Steve Kurth, Serge LaPointe, & Blond Romance is in the air as Egon and Janine go out on their first official date, and with Peter playing the role of Cyrano things are bound to get interesting. Meanwhile, Winston goes solo, Louis gets an unwelcome visit from an old friend, and Ray takes a trip to a dark, dangerous place… the library. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GHOSTBUSTERS LEGION PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC by Andrew Dabb, Steve Kurth, Serge LaPointe & Blond; cover by Ben Templesmith The Ghostbusters are back! Now is your chance to own this very special, hard cover edtion of their first new adventure. This collection is packed with bonus material. Containing all four issues of the Legion mini-series, it also includes the 12 page San Diego Comic-Con 2004 Exclusive “The Zeddemore Factor” in color, never before seen characters case studies and more. Featuring a brand new cover by famed artist Ben Templesmith, this may very well be the only time this collection is offered. HC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STRAY BULLETS #38 by David Lapham "HiJinks and Derring-do" Part 8—Just when Virginia Applejack has everything under control, new kid Mike Hussey comes to school and a civilized feud of vandalism, baseball bats, and nasty words escalates to kidnapping, guns, and rape. How far will Virginia have to go to deal with this psychotic football hero and help poor Tony Cazzola save his one true love? And even if she's willing to up go the distance, can she match Hussey’s uninhibited bloodlust, or is he too much even for her? A kidnapped girl, a fire, a bizarre eating contest, and a sex starved, drunken mom all play a part in this crazed tale of revenge and one-upmanship. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STRAY BULLETS: INNOCENCE OF NIHILISM GRAY T-SHIRT For the 10th anniversary of Stray Bullets, the classic, the very cool, the wildly popular, Stray Bullets: Innocence of Nihilism T- shirt is back! Heather gray. LG—T-Shirt SRP: $17.95 XL—T-shirt SRP: $17.95 EMERALD CITY POSTER COMPANY OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHAMAN'S TEARS #1 SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION This first issue is signed and numbered by Grell in silver ink! Also includes an exclusive limited edition lithograph with new artwork by Grell. The signed first issue and print ship bagged and boarded, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 550 sets. Comic + Print PI ETERNAL ENTERTAINMENT LLC O/A LADY DEATH ANIMATED MOVIE SIGNED POSTER This Lady Death movie poster signed and numbered by creator Brian Pulido measures 24” x 36” and comes individually rolled in a sturdy shipping tube with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 200 posters. (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC SRP: $15.00 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 3: HG WELLS NEW PRINTING by Various This completely revised edition features three new comics adaptations: "The Time Machine" by Antonella Caputo and Seth Frail, "The Invisible Man" by Rod Lott and Simon Gane, and "The Inexperienced Ghost" by Tom Pomplun and Rich Tommaso. Plus returning stories adapted by Dan O'Neill, Skip Williamson, Milton Knight, Brad Teare and Nick Miller, including the story of Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds." SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 EVIL INK SECOND STAGE: TURBINE BLADE #1 by Cladio Sanchez & Wes Abbott Written by the vocalist/guitarist of the hit band Coheed and Cambria! The characters of Coheed and Cambria's concept albulm "The Second Stage Turbine Blade" come to life. Issue #1 introduces the characters and tells the story of the song "Time Consumer." 32pgs, FC SRP: $4.00 EVIL TWIN COMICS ACTION PHILOSOPHERS #1 by Fred Van Lente & Ryan Dunlavey A 2004 Xeric Grant Winner! Friedrich Nietzsche: The Original Ubermensch! Plato: Wrestling Superstar of Ancient Greece! Bodhidharma: Grandmaster of Kung-Fu! They're not just great thinkers — they also make great comics! Action Philosophers details the lives and thoughts of history's A-list brain trust, in a hip and humorous way that proves that philosophy is not just the province of boring tweed-enveloped college professors. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 EXHIBIT A PRESS SUPERNATURAL LAW: FIRST AMMENDMENT ISSUE by Batton Lash Perfect jumping on point for new readers! First Amendment issues come to the fore in an unusual way in “The Works Speak for Themselves.” Attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd are called in when works of art begin to talk, make chit-chat, and sound off! This special issue is being produced in conjunction with the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 FANFARE / PONENT MON TIMES OF BOTCHAN VOLUME 1 GN by Natsuo Sekigawa & Jiro Taniguchi The Meiji era (1868-1912) was probably the most defining period in Japanese history. It was a time of massive change from the more traditional Tokugawa era to a positioning of Japan in the modern world. Contemporary writer, Soseki Natsume, suffered due to all the social and cultural changes and expressed his feelings through his character Botchan, a classic in the vein of Mark Twain or Charles Dickens. This massive work over 10 volumes could, in other hands, have been but an informed text book. However, the solid script by Sekigawa explores the period through an adult story whilst the art by Taniguchi portrays the material with exquisite and elegant detail. An internationally renowned work finally available in English. Presented in traditional Japanese format reading right to left. (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 152pgs, B&W (1 of 10) SRP: $21.99 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS SEEING THINGS HC by Jim Woodring Jim Woodring's charcoal drawings take the otherworldly qualities of his comics (The Frank Book) to a higher level of clarity and nuance. These crisply rendered images reflect his life-long obsession with hidden worlds, alternate realities and the inexplicable resonance of the unprecedented and irrational in lucid art. Seeing Things collects the most toothsome of these drawings and arranges them in four sections. "Lazy Robinson" is a series of portraits of forms taken by a cognizant object during the course of a specific and identifiable stream of thought. "Frogs" celebrates the tender proclivities of the most noble of all animals, by placing them in situations that would dismay a horde of saints. "The Visible World" is a roundup of appalling scenes of sub-rational political activity involving catalytic entities with a high ratio of motivation to altruism. And "The Portfolio in Color" appears like a rainbow at the end of all this exalted storminess to send readers out into the world whistling with delight. Many of these images were created for "Mysterio Sympatico," Woodring's multimedia stage collaboration with guitarist Bill Frisell. There is plenty of echoless, glowing furniture to add to that already crowded storeroom which is briefly, but brilliantly, illuminated in the pages of this stately book. HC, 8x11, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 BETE NOIRE #1 by Various The alternative comics movement has gone worldwide with a vengeance, with cauldrons of activity in a number of countries. With Bête Noire, editor Christopher Polkki has set himself the daunting task of corralling all these exciting movements into one fantastically dynamic quarterly English-language anthology, with 88 pages of new or previously untranslated comics from two dozen top-notch cartoonists acclaimed for their work in such cutting-edge magazines or cooperatives as Kramers Ergot, Cornélius, Le Dernier Cri, and L'Association. The exciting roster features MS Bastian, F© + Witko, Frédéric Coché, Ludovic Debeurme, Lucie Durbiano, Quentin Faucompré, Morgan Navarro, Caroline Sury, Adam Dant, Anke Feuchtenberger, Ichiba Daisuke, Junko Mizuno, Suzy Amakane, Takeshi Nemoto, Yuichi Yokoyama, Ben Jones, Reijo Karkkainen, Peter Köhler, Olaf Ladousse, Helge Reumann, Fabio Viscogliosi, and the legendary Henriette Valium. Each will have a story in every issue of the first four-volume "arc" from 2005, some of which will be serialized across all four issues. There is also a color section featuring a rotating roster of new artists. In the first issue, Kevin Scalzo, creator of the endearingly gross Sugar Booger!. David Heatley provides the covers for the first four issues, four "seasonally-themed" wraparounds which, when complete, will form a single spectacular four-and-half-foot long frieze. MATURE THEMES 88pgs, PC (1 of 4) SRP: $9.95 OUTLAWS, REBELS, FREETHINKERS, & PIRATES TP by Bob Levin Bob Levin, author of The Pirates & the Mouse, explores the by-ways and back roads of creative genius in as off-beat a collection of characters as are likely to be found outside a carnival midway. Serious, dedicated, often driven by the hounds of Hell, these artists pursue often off-putting, always fascinating visions without regard to popular acclaim or financial reward. Essay subjects include: Chester Brown, S. Clay Wilson, Dori Seda, B.N. Duncan, Justin Green, Maxon Crumb, Crockett Johnson, Roy Lichtenstein, Graham Ingels, Jack Katz, Rory Hayes, and more. Levin's profile/essay style is a unique blend of pooched journalism, quasi-autobiography, faux cultural history, and semi-scholarship, and the perfect vehicle by which to engage these beyond-the-box personalities. And from these engagements he fashions powerful arguments for the value of unfettered expression, no matter from how far outside the mainstream it may issue. SC, 6x9, 200pgs SRP: $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PIRATES & THE MOUSE: DISNEY'S WAR AGAINST UNDERGROUND HC by Bob Levin The novelist and essayist Bob Levin recounts this rollicking saga of underground cartoonists The Air Pirates versus the Disney corporation and does so with humor, wit, intelligence, and skill, bringing alive the times, the issues, the absurdities, the personalities, and the changes wrought within them and us all. (STAR18941) HC SRP: $24.00 ********************************************************************** THE COMPLETE PEANUTS VOLUME 3 1955-1956 HC by Charles M. Schulz The third volume in our acclaimed series takes us into the mid-1950s as Linus learns to talk, Snoopy begins to explore his eccentricities (including his hilarious first series of impressions), Lucy's unrequited crush on Schroeder takes final shape, and Charlie Brown becomes... well, even more Charlie Brown-ish. Over half of the strips in this volume have never been printed since their original appearance in newspapers a half century ago! Even the most dedicated Peanuts collector/fan is sure to find many new treasures. The Complete Peanuts will run 25 volumes, collecting two years chronologically at a rate of two books a year for 12 years. Each volume is designed by the award-winning cartoonist Seth (Clyde Fans) and features impeccable production values; every single strip from Charles M. Schulz's 50-year American classic is reproduced better than ever before. This volume includes an introduction by Matt Groening (The Simpsons) as well as the popular Complete Peanuts index, a hit with librarians and collectors alike, and an epilogue by series editor Gary Groth. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, and the U.K. HC, 8.5x7, 346pgs, B&W SRP: $28.95 MEAT CAKE #14 by Dame Darcy In every issue of Meatcake, Dame Darcy slices-and-dices goodies into a comics feast, and this latest issue is no exception. Darcy delights with tidbits such as the histories of rockstar witches Clara Bow and Cleopatra, tips on how to "exercise" one's demons and a fairy tale in which accessories revolt and a magical-doll story that evolves into a DIY session — all rendered in her absinthe-soaked Victorian art style. Peppering these deliciously wicked stories are Darcy's charming characters — Friend the Girl, Richard Dirt, Effluvia the Mermaid and Mee-Moo, among many others. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FRANK HC by Jim Woodring On the top lists of The Village Voice and Booksense 76 and ravingly reviewed by Publisher's Weekly and countless other publications! Between its handsome cloth covers are 344 pages of Frank comics, drawings and oddities and new material — lots of rare and previously-unpublished material (including the very first Frank story, not seen in over 10 years). Plus an introduction by Francis Ford Coppola! (STAR18871) HC SRP: $39.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A JIM #1-6 PACK by Jim Woodring Jim Woodring's critically acclaimed The Frank Book has recently given you all you need to know about his adventurous buck-toothed character Frank, but there's more from Jim's surreal world of inter-dimensional creatures! This six-comic pack includes some Frank and Manhog escapades along with the cat "Big Red," and "Pulque," as well as the spooky narratives dredged up from Jim's actual dreams. (CAUT: 2) Pack (x6) SRP: $17.95 WHY DO THEY KILL ME? TP by Tim Kreider For years Tim Kreider's cartoons, as collected in 2004's The Pain: When Will It End?, were single-panel non-sequiturs in the tradition of B. Kliban, about the squalor and ridiculousness of the human condition. But after the takeover by the Bush-Cheney regime and the War on Terror, he focused his bitter humor on more timely issues. His political cartoons have been, in the words of Ted Rall (not known as a sentimental softie), "among the most viscerally anti-Bush work around." As reality has become ever more nightmarish, Kreider's been driven to push the outer limits of humor to parody it. In this collection you will find: "The Girls of Hamas" calendar, the artist's conception of "Negropolis" (Strom Thurmond's proposal for a lunar colony for the repatriation of African-Americans), John Ashcroft imagining eating Donald Rumsfeld as their bunker crumbles around them, and U.S. jets bombing the Great Pyramids in the War on Horror. Cynical, astute, blackly hilarious, and deeply biased, these cartoons are neither the superficial, obvious jibes that appear in your daily paper's editorial section nor the didactic left-wing rants syndicated in your local alternative weekly; they are the artistic equivalent of hollow-point bullets fired from a high-powered rifle with a laser sight directly into the brain of the Bush administration. SC, 9x7.5, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE PAIN VOLUME 1: WHEN WILL IT END? TP by Tim Kreider Tim Kreider's cartoons have attracted a cult following for their razor-sharp intelligence and unprecedented viciousness. Kreider's work has been likened to the foul result of inbreeding between Ralph Steadman and B. Kliban. Kreider's vision of the human condition is of a man distracted from the vast starship hovering over his city by a glimpse of a pretty girl's ass; his version of the existential abyss is a cruddy Laundromat; and the only hope or joy he finds in this life is in jigglin' dem monster juggs or setting a monkey's ass on fire. You may be ashamed to laugh, but laugh you will. (DEC032426) MATURE THEMES SC, 9x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BLAB VOLUME 14 edited by Monte Beauchamp BLAB!'s list of contributors reads like a "Who's Who" of the contemporary visual art world. Included in this volume: David Sandlin's "Slumburbia"; Sue Coe's "WOMD," which focuses on the weapons of mass destruction that affect the planet everyday; plus regulars Gary Baseman, The Clayton Brothers, Drew Friedman, Blanquet, and others. Cover by The Magic Bottle author, Camille Rose Garcia. (AUG032249) SC, 10x10, 120pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 STUFF & NONSENSE HC by A. B. Frost This is the first extensive reprinting of stories by the celebrated American illustrator A. B. Frost. The great illustrator and painter was a pioneer of the comic strip and a major influence of Winsor McCay (Little Nemo in Slumberland), Fredrick Opper (Happy Hooligan), and many other cartoonists. This book collects the three albums of sequential graphic stories he published in his lifetime plus a bevy of strips about the fine gentlemanly sport of golf. It also contains over 60 illustrated limericks in the vein of the great Edward Lear, making the book uniquely suited to children as well as adults. (STAR20465) HC, 10x13, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** EROS COMIX ALICE IN SEXLAND #1-7 PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x7), B&W SRP: $24.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALRAUNE #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIALSRP: $3.50 ARSINOE #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BOOB TOOB ONE-SHOT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 CRIMSON GASH VS HITLER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Germany, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 ERIKA TELEKINETIKA #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 GIRL + GIRL #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $3.95 MEGAMANGA VOLUME 21: SUPER TABOO EXTREME TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 REAR ENTRY #9 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W $3.95 SEX WARRIOR ISANE XXX #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRIP SEARCH TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIALSRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A VORACIA SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIALSRP: $3.50 FELIX COMICS INC COMIC ADVENTURES OF FELIX THE CAT TP by Otto Messmer Join the classic comic strip character of the 1930's in outrageous comic adventures not seen in a generation. If you are a fan of the classic Felix The Cat comic strip, or are just discovering it for the first time you are going to love the eight "comic adventures," and of course, comic strip historians will love seeing these Messmer strips again! The spirit of Felix during the great depression truly epitomized the spirit of this great nation during one of it's darkest times. Felix's ability to always be cheerful, no matter what the cold hand of fate brings him is truly heartwarming, and of course it's always funny! This new edition features a brand-new cover and a new introduction by Don Oriolo. Whether you are a fan of Felix, a fan of classic comic strips, or just want a good laugh, you are going to want to get this one! It's a great way to introduce new readers to a true cartoon icon! Makes a cool gift! SC, 8x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 FRIGHTWORLD STUDIOS LIVING WITH ZOMBIES #2 by Matt Billman & Christopher Herndon Matt and Chris are back and up to their necks with the living dead. Not to worry though, these two would-be zombie slayers are ready for action! This issue is packed full of violence, zombies, cheap QVC sword slashing, more violence and good old fashioned zombie stomping! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 GAGNE INTERNATIONAL PRESS ZED #5 by Michel Gagné The long awaited new issue of Michel Gagné’s (Insanely Twisted Rabbits) critically acclaimed series is here! Following his apparent death, ZED is transported to the afterworld where a meeting with God provides answers to his many queries. The big question is: where will ZED go from here? 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #327 Disney anthology book featuring various stories based on the Disney standard characters. Donald goes to all lengths — even posing as a little girl — to beat the boys in a kite- flying contest in Carl Barks’ classic “Kite Weather.” Then, in two modern tales, Mickey faces the “Mysteries of Ancient Egypt” and Donald encounters “The Giant From Outer Space,” which wrap up the issue. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #315-320 by Various Disney anthology book featuring various stories based on the Disney standard characters. Each issue of Donald Duck & Friends features Donald Duck in solo stories or with his nephews or Uncle Scrooge. Each issue also features a Mickey Mouse story #315—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 #316—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 #317—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 #318—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 #319—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 #320—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ************************************************************************ MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES VOLUME 3 TP by Various Three long Disney adventure stories: Mickey Mouse in "Out of Sites," by writer Stefan Petrucha and artist Joaquin; Donald Duck in "Dead Letter Donald," by writer Michael T. Gilbert and artist Miguel; and Mickey again in "Captain Fracasse," by writer Augusto Maccheto and artist Sergio Asteriti. Cover art by Noel Van Horn. SC, 5x7, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #276 Disney anthology book featuring various stories based on the Disney standard characters. A vintage Paul Murry Mickey adventure, “The Sign of the Squid,” from Mickey Mouse #44, leads this issue, followed by a Burbank-produced Al Hubbard Donald and Fethry classic, “Pop Goes the Art,” unpublished in the US until now. A new Goofy story, “Muffler’s Muff,” wraps the book. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #341 Carl Barks’ “Magic Hourglass” leads this book — a story in which Scrooge attributes his wealth to the mytical trinket of the title. Often considered an apochryphal story, Gary Leach and William Van Horn have come up with a new framing sequence to explain it. Barks, Branca, and Scarpa tales balance the issue. 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 WALT DISNEYS COMICS & STORIES #656 William Van Horn’s latest ten-pager, “Cruisin’ For a Bruisin’,” portrays Donald’s escapades while engaging in a Junior Woodchucks’ sand dune sail boat event. A vintage Li’l Bad Wolf story, as well as modern stories featuring Mickey, Donald, Horace, Grandma, and Daisy’s nieces — April May and June — round out the book. 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE BIG BIG LITTLE BOOK BOOK Do you remember Big Little Books, those tiny tomes teeming with thrilling tales of adventure and excitement? Most measuring around 4" square and packed with 400+ pages, Big Little Books (and their many cousins and variants) have entertained children since 1932 with their large text stories and captioned pictures starring popular comic characters like Mickey Mouse, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, Dick Tracy, Orphan Annie, The Phantom, Donald Duck, The Gumps, and even superheroes like Batman, Spider- Man, Fantastic Four, and Aquaman. Costing just a dime all those years ago, many of these miniature treasures now command thousands of dollars in the collectibles market. This exhaustive, full-color pictorial guide also features "Better Little Books," "Dime Action Books," and many other variation on the theme, and many of these books are presented for the first time in a unique three-angle view that showcases the vibrant artwork and distinctive designs on the front, back and spine of every volume. This beautiful volume includes historical overviews of the BLBs and their many publishers, a guide to grading BLBs with notes on storage and preservation, a wealth of trivia tidbits and a BLB market report for 2004. The BIG Big Little Book Book, presented in a format that closely approximates the proportions of a classic BLB (but at twice the size), is an indispensable guide to one of the 20th century's most enduring formats of pop literature. (STAR01799) SC, 5x7, 360pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 WALT DISNEY’S VACATION PARADE #1 by Various A holiday special featuring Mickey, Donald, and Grandma Duck! The wraparound cover is a recreation of the original Vacation Parade #1 cover, restored by Rick Keene. The interior consists of three vintage Carl Barks stories from the original issue: "Vacation Time," "Camp Counselor," and "Donald's Grandma Duck," as well as "The Monster Whale," Paul Murry's first Mickey Mouse adventure. Prestige Format. (APR042697) SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide 34th edition includes a newly updated market report, key sales, in-depth historical information, tips on grading and collecting, a special Victorian Age section featuring the birth of American comic storytelling, a special Platinum Age section detailing the origin of the modern comic book, a Promotional Comics section spotlighting giveaways, and more. Featuring a choice of covers: Shazam by Golden Age legend Joe Simon, and Donald Duck's 70th Anniversary by European Disney artist Daan Jippes. DONALD DUCK HC (DEC032453)—HC, PC SRP: $32.00 DONALD DUCK SC (DEC032454)—SC, PC SRP: $25.00 SHAZAM HC (DEC032455)—PC SRP: $32.00 SHAZAM SC (DEC032456)—SC, PC SRP: $25.00 THE BIG! BIG! OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOUME 34 It's the official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #34 in a special, limited edition, extra-large version, featuring the "stay-flat" spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. It sports a re-creation of Jack Kirby's powerful cover to Incredible Hulk #1, by artist John K. Snyder III. (JAN042460) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $37.00 THE PHOTO JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUMES 3 & 4 SET Ernie Gerber's fantastic photo-journals are a serious collector's dream come true and they're also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics Volumes 3 is a 11" x 14" hardcover book that illustrates the lavish history of Marvel Comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color! Volume 4 features all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961 — the beginning of Marvel's heyday — through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #1! (STAR18847) Set (x2), HC, 10x14, FC SRP: $50.00 ********************************************************************** GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS BLADE OF KUMORI #1 GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER by Ron Marz & art by Grafixksismik Devils Due new Aftermath series begins with this special cover by Skottie Young (Human Torch, Venom)! Limited to only 1,000 copies made, this image ties in with the other three brand-new Aftermath titles. Comes bagged and boarded. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BREAKDOWN #1 GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER by Chuck Dixon & Dave Ross Another Aftermath exclusive cover by artist Skottie Young (Human Torch, Venom)! Limited to only 1,000 copies made, this image ties in with the other three brand-new GCC exclusive covers for the Aftermath series. Comes bagged and boarded. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 DEFEX #1 GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER by Marv Wolfman & Stefano Caselli Artist Skottie Young exclusive cover graces this hot Defex #1 exclusive! Limited to only 1,000 copies made, this image ties in with the other three brand-new GCC exclusive covers for the Aftermath series. Comes bagged and boarded. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 INFANTRY #1 GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER by Joe Casey & Clement Sauve Final exclusive cover by artist Skottie Young on this hot Joe Casey series! Limited to only 1,000 copies made, this image ties in with the other three brand-new GCC exclusive covers for the Aftermath series. Comes bagged and boarded. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BLOODRAYNE: SEEDS OF SIN GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER Brand-new series based on the hit video game. This exclusive edition is limited to only 750 copies and sports a gorgeous new painted cover by artist Jeremy Roberts. Written by Christina Z (Witchblade) and art by series regular Kody. Each edition comes individually bagged and boarded. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 G.I. JOE #34 GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COBRA FOIL COVER A pure black cover with an embossed red foil Cobra logo graces our latest exclusive for G.I. Joe fans! Limited to only 500 copies this one is sure to sell out fast! Comes bagged and boarded. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 GRIMJACK #1 GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER After years of waiting, GrimJack finally returns to the comic scene! To help celebrate this long overdue occasion Graham Crackers Comics commisioned this exclusive Tim Truman cover drawn in the classic pen and ink style. This brand-new cover image is strictly limited to 1,000 copies made and comes bagged and boarded. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 GRIZZLY BOOKS & COMICS JERK THE RABBIT #2 by Hector Lopez After being thrown out of his home, eaten by a killer shark, and surviving a bear attack, Jerk finds himself alone and confused. Not realizing what he had become, he makes his way into the hands of a seven-year-old. Of course, all white rabbits are lucky, right. Well, not this rabbit. Together they’ll form a friendship and encounter an adventure far beyond their imagination. 29pgs, B&W (2 of 5) SRP: $3.50 HEADLESS SHAKESPEARE PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A STALAGMITE #2 by Various Featuring four Xeric award winners and one Eisner winner! The long-awaited return of the Stalagmite anthology focuses on depictions of Masculinities. With a bevy of talented individuals contributing — Kelli Nelson, Rama Hughes, Daniel Miller, Bradley King & Tatiana Gill, Jonathan David Hanh Vu Hill, Jonathan Russell, Craig McKenney & Estudio Haus, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Robyn Chapman, Justin Hall & James Sturm — the stories are as diverse as their lives and viewpoints: America's love of baseball, coming to terms with a mixed heritage, young military love gone awry, a desire to fly, loving those emo boys and more. Also featuring interviews with Seth (Palookaville) and artist Mark Newport. Cover by Aaron Kaster. MATURE THEMES 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.00 HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL JULY 2005 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 LUIS ROYO POSTERS by Luis Royo Featuring images from Luis Royo. Choose from three designs. All are in full color. (CAUT: 4) #7—Poster, 19x27, FC SRP: $12.99 #8—Poster, 19x27, FC SRP: $12.99 #9—Poster, 19x27, FC SRP: $12.99 SIMON BISLEY: ILLUSTRATION FROM THE BIBLE TP by Simon Bisley Noted fantasy and comic artist Simon Bisley presents this collection of paintings and illustrations depicting key moments in the life of Christ, with quotes accompaning each illustration. This trade paperback edition features an alternate cover from the hard cover and is printed in a digest sized format. Limited to 1,000 copies. (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 128pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC FLARE #5 by Wilson Hill, J. Adam Walters, & Howard Bender, cover by Daerick Gross Max Krueger is the man who's been putting darkdust on the San Francisco street, and Flare's out to take him down. But first she's going to have to get past Lady Darkon. All this, plus a cameo by the Flying Fox, and a special guest appearance by Raven Gold, who introduces Flare to the threat of Madame Destiny and the Amazon Liberation Front. Meanwhile, Sparkplug continues her team-up with ace reporter Jimmy Dooley on a mission to protect California's forests against on the menace of the sinister Barkmeister. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HIGH IMPACT COMICS DOUBLE IMPACT: 2069 EMPORIUM by Ricky Carralero Here comes Double Impact folks! What is it that we find so sexy and ass kickin’about these femme felines? Simple, Ricky Carralero’s amazing talent to illustrate the female form with unique style. Is almost sad to understand we can only find these babes on paper, TV and video and yes we find ourselves fascinated with such creatures. This is a special 10-year anniversary created in celebration of these sexy creatures. MATURE THEMES REG CVR—B&W SRP: $4.95 SEXY PX CVR—B&W SRP: $10.00 SNATCH #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG CVR—Magazine, PC SRP: $6.95 SEXY NIKO PHOTO CVR—Magazine, PC SRP: $14.95 JAZZLER SIGNED IMPRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. MATURE THEMES Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $34.95 RICKY CARRALERO'S COWGIRL SIGNED IMPRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 2 & 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. MATURE THEMES Print, 24x36, FC SRP: $34.95 HK COMICS LTD CROUCHING, TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 11 GN by Andy Seto Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien fall into Jade Fox's trap and are surrounded by countless enemies. Chou Mong, Yu's fiance, comes to help them! Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien are able to escape but Chou Mong... SC, 5.5x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 HOARSE AND BUGGY PRODUCTIONS ELK'S RUN VOLUME 1 by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Noel Tuazon and Scott A. Keating A portrait of life inside a militia, told by the people living it, Elk’s Run gives readers a unique insight into what leads to a Waco, a Ruby Ridge, or a Jonestown. From writer Joshua Hale Fialkov, the critically acclaimed creator of Western Tales of Terror and illustrator Noel Tuazon, with colors by Scott A. Keating (Secret Skull), Elk’s Run is a full-color eight-issue limited series shipping bi-monthly. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.00 IBOOKS BLACKSAD VOLUME 3 TP by Juan Diaz Canales & Juanjo Guarnido The popular European anthropomorphic graphic novel series continues! Here is a stunning behind-the-scenes look at how the series was created, including never-before- seen production sketches, concept art, and commentary about the characters, scenes, and story. A rare look at how a graphic novel sensation is created! MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BLACKSAD TP'S by Juan Díaz Canales & Juanjo Guardino Meet private eye John Blacksad: a cat in the shadows, passionately in love with the kittenish Natalia Wilford. He loves the girls… but he's "married" to danger. Enter a mystery as real as any other, in a city of hoodlum rats, jazz-playing gorillas, rhino thugs… and murder! Introduction by Steranko. ENTER PRICELINE INFO MATURE THEMES VOL 1 (STAR20432)—SRP: $12.95 VOL 2 (JAN042516)—SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** NEIL GAIMAN'S LADY JUSTICE VOLUME 1 GN by C.J. Henderson & Dan Brereton A hard-hitting graphic novel collection perfect for fans of 100 Bullets, featuring the "Spirit of Justice," as envisioned by New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman! Includes an all-new eight-page story by Steve Roman (Lorelei) and Lou Harrison! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $18.95 SKELETON FAMILY GN by Anne Baraou & Vincent Sardon An all-ages graphic novel! Vladimir, Hortense, and Igor Osting are a family of skeletons who live in a beautiful mansion in a quiet neighborhood. Quiet, that is, until the new next-door neighbors arrive with a pack of monsters — and plans to drive the Ostings out of their home! SC, 9x12, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 SWORDS OF ROME VOLUME 1: THE CONQUERORS GN by Jean Dufaux & Philippe Delaby The first part of a two-volume graphic novel event of epic proportions, in its first English language translation! Here is the history of Rome, done Sopranos style, full of conquests and losses, alliances and betrayals — as seen through the eyes of one family. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $12.95 ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #11 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 64pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #12 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 64pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 IDW PUBLISHING JON SABLE, FREELANCE: BLOODLINE #1 (OF 6) Mike Grell (w&a) At long last, the best-selling independent hero of the 1980s has returned–Mike Grell’s Jon Sable Freelance. But this time around, Sable isn’t quite at the top of his form as he is haunted by his dark past. His career in a tailspin, Sable signs on to prevent the assassination of a foreign national visiting terror-torn Manhattan … but who are the killers REALLY after, and WHY? And what will it take for Jon Sable to get his act together? Series creator Mike Grell returns to provide the story and art for Bloodline, the newest and most thrilling chapter in the continuing saga of Jon Sable Freelance. $3.99 FC 32 pages THE COMPLETE JON SABLE, FREELANCE: VOLUME ONE Mike Grell (w & a) Representing for the first time Mike Grell’s entire Jon Sable, Freelance saga, in order, starting with the first six classic First Comics issues. The initial 54-page story guest-stars Ronald Reagan–and the second is Sable’s famous 108-page origin saga! Written and drawn by series creator Mike Grell with a brand-new painted cover, this volume provides the backstory excitement that spurs IDW’s all-new monthly Jon Sable, Freelance: Bloodline miniseries, along with a volatile introduction by First Comics founder Mike Gold and unpublished art by Grell. TPB $24.99 FC 178 pages, ISBN: 1-932382-77-1 Signed & Numbered HC $50.00 FC 178 pages ISBN: 1-932382-85-2 DAMPYR #1: DEVIL’S SON Mauro Boselli & Maurizio Colombo (w); Majo (a); Ashley Wood (c) Presenting the entire Slovenian Dampyr saga one digest at a time! This long-running European series is coming to America for the first time, with each monthly volume featuring a brand-new Ashley Wood cover. In book one, haunted by horrible nightmares, Harlan Draka wanders the countryside, shamelessly making money pretending to be a Dampyr–half human/half vampire–ridding villages of what they naively believe are evil vampires. But when he is summoned by soldiers who are under attack by real vampires, Harlan learns the horrible truth: his nightmares are reality! $7.99 B&W 96 pages 6” x 8.5” EASY WAY #1 (OF 4) Christopher Long (w); Andy Kuhn (a) Writer Christopher Long conceived this crime tale during a stint in rehab. The first issue of this harrowing new miniseries follows Duncan, a desperate man at a drug rehabilitation center who becomes the reluctant participant in a harebrained scheme involving himself, three of his roommates from rehab, and a drug-sniffing dog. The dog sniffs out drug-filled storage units that the team can then rip off. Everything goes as planned until a deranged drug trafficker finds his storage unit empty and goes looking for his merchandise… and the men who took it. Featuring special blue duotone art from Andy Kuhn (Fire-Breather). $3.99 Duotone 32 pages 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: BLOODSUCKER TALES #7 Steve Niles, Matt Fraction (w); Ben Templesmith, Kody Chamberlain (a) In “Dead Billy Dead, Part 7,” the penultimate tale of the ongoing horror show that is Billy’s life as a vampire, he attempts to put the literal pieces of his life back together. And in part 7 of “Juarez,” you know those stories where all the characters, after struggling long and hard with great adversity both inside and out, have reached the end of their quest and experience a grand reward and are left changed, and better, people for it? This isn't one of those stories. $3.99 FC 32 pages BIGFOOT #3 (OF 4) Steve Niles, Rob Zombie (w); Richard Corben (a) As a child, Bill Fuller watched Bigfoot tear his parents apart. As an adult, the monster haunts his dreams. Now Bill returns to the woods of the Pacific Northwest, gun in hand. But Bigfoot hasn’t survived all these years by being easy prey… $3.99 FC 32 pages SUPERNATURAL FREAK MACHINE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY #2 (OF 6) Steve Niles (w); Kelley Jones (a) Cal’s latest adventure finds his old nemesis, the modern-day Dr. Frankenstein, Dr. Polynice, releasing new horrors on the world. But before Cal can deal with him, he and Mo’Lock must contend with… a killer car? $3.99 FC 32 pages CONTAINMENT #4 (OF 5) Eric Red (w); Nick Stakal (a) Plagued by the living dead on a spacecraft without oxygen, light or gravity, two astronauts devise a desperate plan to ensure their survival. When something goes very wrong, they end up marooned outside the vessel on a spacewalk of death. Meanwhile, treachery from within decreases their chances of survival even more. Screenwriter Eric Red (Near Dark) continues his dark tale here! $3.99 FC 32 pages CSI: SECRET IDENTITY #3 (OF 5) Steven Grant (w); Gabriel Rodriguez, Steven Perkins (a) The discovery of a burning coffin in the desert leads Grissom and his CSI team inside a prison as their search for clues in this latest string of murders takes an even nastier turn! Will they figure out this mystery in time to prevent new murders? Based on the top-rated CBS crime drama. $3.99 FC 32 pages DESPERADOES: BANNERS OF GOLD #5 (OF 5) Jeff Mariotte (w); Jeremy Haun (a) The evil inside Montana Donnie continues to manifest itself in dangerous ways, resulting in a major train crash. Will Brood and his band of Desperadoes arrive in time to save Sarah, or will the spectre of death once again strike the intrepid bunch? This concluding tale features all the Old West thrills you’ve come to expect from Desperadoes. $3.99 FC 32 pages CASTLEVANIA: THE BELMONT LEGACY #2 (OF 5) Marc Andreyko (w); E.J. Su (a) For many years, Dracula has slumbered, leaving the countryside in relative peace. But that peace is shattered by the rising of the ancient evil, who wastes no time in announcing his presence to his old adversaries, the Belmont family. Now Christopher Belmont must face the greatest challenge of his life. Based on the smash hit Konami videogame. $3.99 FC 32 pages METAL GEAR SOLID #8 Kris Oprisko (w); Ashley Wood (a) Deep inside Shadow Moses Island, Snake battles Psycho Mantis to the death, only to come up against Foxhound’s beautiful and deadly assassin, Sniper Wolf. With Meryl wounded, Snakes’s solo battle ends with his capture. Has Snake’s mission failed? Based on the smash-hit Konami video game series. $3.99 FC 32 pages KARNEY #1 (OF 4) Bryan Johnson (w); Walter Flanagan (a); Ben Templesmith (c) Get your freak on with View Askew’s Bryan “Steve-Dave” Johnson and Walter “Fan Boy” Flanagan. The circus has come to town and something is not quite right. Karney tells the tale of “Othello's Cavalcade of Oddities,” a traveling sideshow of rag-tag misfits who breeze into town and promise the citizens the time of their life. What remains to be seen is how long the townspeople’s lives will last. This first issue offers a full 31 pages of story and art at no additional cost. $3.99 FC 32 pages GRIMJACK: KILLER INSTINCT #4 (OF 6) John Ostrander (w); Timothy Truman (a) Trapped between two of the sexiest women in contemporary comics, GrimJack confronts the mysterious Gordon Munden—who is most certainly NOT the man you’ve come to expect. The secret origin of Munden’s Bar is revealed at long, long last in this, the fourth part of John Ostrander and Timothy Truman’s return to their most popular creation. $3.99 FC 32 pages HELL HOUSE #3 (OF 4) Ian Edginton (w); Simon Fraser (a) The sanity and sexuality of the four Hell House investigators start to dramatically unravel as the unearthly presence within Belasco House preys upon their bodies and minds. The House has killed before… is history about to repeat itself? IDW’s adaptation of Richard Matheson’s classic tale of terror continues here! $6.49 B&W 48 pages LORE #6 Ashley Wood and TP Louise (w) Ashley Wood (a) In the continuing saga of a world where ancient legend has spun out of control, Athens is overrun with Gorgons, leading to the first shots in a world-wide mythwar, while Jennifer Bradley confronts her father’s killer. 48 pages • FC • $5.99 SENCILLA FANTA Ashley Wood has earned a legion of fans worldwide with his always amazing, always unique, and always brilliant artwork. Now get a peek inside the mind of this creative powerhouse with a deluxe, 320-page sketchbook. Offering a fascinating view of the process that results in Ash’s breathtaking art, Sencilla Fanta is a must for all his admirers. 8.5” x 11” • 320 pages • B&W • ISBN: 1-932382-97-6 • Price: $40.00 THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK: VOLUME TWO John Ostrander (w); Timothy Truman (a) IDW continues their re-presentation of the entire GrimJack saga, in order. This second volume contains the first seven classic issues of First Comics’s GrimJack, written and drawn by creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman. And as with every volume, this one will feature additional material in the form of character sketches, unreleased artwork, and more. TPB $19.99 FC 128 pages, ISBN: 1-932382-56-9 SECRET SKULL TPB Steve Niles (w); Chuck BB (a) Steve Niles’s Meeednight Pulps line kicked off with this story of girls, guns, and ghouls! A mysterious killer is on the loose in the city, but this killer only kills bad guys... or those about to be bad. Steve Niles and Chuck BB deliver bring all the fun and action of the classic pulp adventures to a modern audience, and this special collection also includes sketches, unpublished art, and “Li’l Skull” comic strips, too! TPB $19.99 FC 128 pages, ISBN: 1-932382-94-1 STARS OF THE MONTH: THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK: VOLUME ONE John Ostrander (w); Timothy Truman (a) IDW brings you the entire GrimJack saga, in order, starting off with the classic stories from First Comics’s Starslayer, issues 10 through 18. Written and drawn by creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman, this initial volume concludes with the 28-page crossover with Mike Grell’s famed swashbuckler, Starslayer. Ostrander and Truman provide eight entirely new pages, plus unpublished art, bizarrely charming introductions, and a painted cover from Truman. This is where Cynosure begins! TPB $19.99 FC 128 pages, ISBN: 1-932382-51-8 Signed & Numbered HC $50.00 FC 128 pages ISBN: 1-932382-82-8 GRANDE FANTA SC Ashley Wood (w&a) Spectrum-Award winning artist Ashley Wood is a proven favorite, and this new deluxe softcover volume collects popular—and currently unavailable—art books Uno Fanta and Dos Fanta along with more recent book Tres Fanta. Ashley Wood's legions of fans have been waiting for something like this—a full compendium of the highlights of his artistic career! $40.00 FC 304 pages ISBN: 1-932382-63-1 HELL HOUSE #1 (OF 4) Ian Edginton (w); Simon Fraser (a) Richard Matheson (I Am Legend) has remained a true master of the horror genre for decades. Hell House is one of his undisputed horror classics. Now IDW brings you a lavishly illustrated adaptation of this tale of newspaper publisher Rudolph Deutsch facing his impending demise. To help Deutsch forestall this and learn the secrets of life after death, a hired team of experts must survive a night in Belasco House, a place known amongst the local townsfolk as Hell House! $6.49 B&W 48 pages ISBN: 1-932382-60-7 GEORGE A. ROMERO’S DAWN OF THE DEAD TPB Steve Niles (w); Chee (a) When there's no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the earth. Four mismatched survivors take refuge from a zombie plague inside a shopping mall, and absolute terror ensues. The second film in George A. Romero’s classic zombie trilogy now takes on new life in a faithful graphic novel adaptation by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and new art star Chee (Wake The Dead). The new blockbuster remake from Universal has igniting new interest in Dawn of the Dead! $17.99, FC 104 pages ISBN: 1-932382-32-1 IDW POSTER BOOK Various artists Contains 8 double-sided posters that fold out to a big 13” x 20.25”, featuring art from 30 Days of Night (Ben Templesmith), Wake The Dead (Chee), Lore (Ashley Wood), CVO (Alex Garner) and more! IDW has shaken up the world of comic book art, and these huge images demonstrate why. $6.99, FC 8 double-sided posters that fold out to 13” x 20.25”, comic sized. ISBN: 1-932382-50-X **************************** INFINITY STUDIOS FIGHTING GUIDANCE VOLUME 1 GN by Jeon Geuk-jin & Eom Hye-jin Fighting Guidance takes you into the life of Ghang-hyun former delinquent who decided to wash his hands clean of pointless fights. He gives up the life as one of the highest ranked regional fighters to go to a good school start anew… but of course fate would have it that he ends up being dragged into fights one way or another. Join Ghang-hyun and his newly found best friend, Hyun-ha in an action packed comedy drama that’ll keep you guessing! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HURRAH SAILOR VOLUME 1 GN by Katsuwo Nakane Konika, Ichino, Mareta, Shoya, and Ensign Kurie find themselves stranded on a planet whose inhabitants have developed virtually no technology at all. The Two United Empires and the Federation Kingdom have been at war for centuries and entire galaxies have been turned into war zones. For Konika of the Federation Kingdom, and the others from the United Empire, they must put aside their differences to find a way off the planet together. In the process, they find that perhaps there are no differences between them and some of them begin to wonder if they wouldn’t be better off not returning to the war. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 210pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $9.95 ZIPPY ZIGGY VOLUME 1 GN by Kim Eun-jeong & Hwang Seung-man Reputation is everything in a world of icons and popularity contests. Shinghi Ghang, armed with above average looks and a (completely false) angel-like personality, has every girl in school head over heals, and all the guys looking to him for guidance. Shinghi’s life is a perfection until one day, Soong-he transfers to his school. While being a complete martial artist freak, she also likes to fib, acting like she’s just a scared little girl who’d play with kittens rather than break brick walls with her head! Fate has brought these two masters of lies together and the two must battle it out to see who will be crowned the undefeated heavy-weight champion of fakeness! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JAY COMPANY CAPCOM SUMMER SPECIAL #1 EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN NATIONAL EDITION by UDON Street Fighter has been a top independent book since its debut last summer at the national comic book conventions; now it’s time to see the newest workings of UDON studios in this full color, complete comic adventure. This book features Chun Li and the SF gang, as well as the first comic appearances of the Dark Stalkers and Rival Schools. The Rival School gang is depicted on this exclusive edition from the Canadian National Convention, limited to less than 1,500 copies worldwide. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 TOMB RAIDER TWO-PACK GREEN & TURNER by Dan Jurgens, Michael Turner, & Andy Park Jay Company Comics is offering a special deal on two great exclusives, offered as a low price set. The sketch cover for Tomb Raider was originally offered at the 2002 San Diego Convention, and features cover art by Randy Green (New X-Men). As a special bonus, included here is the first appearance of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider/Witchblade. Michael Turner provides the cover, story, and interior art to this great variant. The comic sets come sealed with company seal. (CAUT: 4) Pack (x2), FC SRP: $14.99 WITCHBLADE/TOMB RAIDER #1 WIZARD WORLD TEXAS LIMITED EDITION by Micahel Turner & Kau Cha Originally offered as a premium to this year’s Wizard World Texas 2004, fan favorite artist Keu Cha provides sexy original cover. Top Cow bad girls depicted include Lara Croft with Witchblade. Of the original print run of 500 editions, 250 had the limited pencil sketch cover, while the other half had the lush, digitally painted version. Each comic comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed with bag and board. Signed and numbered edition also available. (CAUT: 4) SKETCH ED—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DIGITIALLY PAINTED ED—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 S/N ED—32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 JETPACK PRESS JOHNNY RAYGUN QUARTERLY #5 by Rich Woodall and Matt Talbot; cover by Mike Avon Oeming A simple trip home goes haywire when space agent extraordinaire Johnny Raygun makes a startling discovery — his little sister has developed super powers! Not only that, she’s gone all evil on him and decided to pick a fight with teenage super-group The Nuclear Kids! Is this a case of simple teenage rebellion or something more sinister? And can Johnny show his sister the error of her ways before it’s too late? It’s a cosmic-sized case of sibling rivalry! But the biggest challenge has yet to come — Johnny still needs to introduce his parents to his girlfriend! From brusing bad guys to embarrassing baby pictures, Johnny Raygun has it all! Each issue is a self-contained, action comedy romp — always a perfect jumping on point for new readers! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 JOHNNY RAYGUN QUAD PACK by Rich Woodall Once again Team Raygun is jumping in for more Free Comic Book Day fun. Don’t be Raygun short for Free Comic Book Day. This is the package that will bring you up to speed on all that is Raygun and provide you with some super-star rendered covers. The Johnny Raygun Super Star Fun Pack is a really long title and a really big package — Johnny Raygun Special Edition #1, Johnny Raygun Quarterly #1, Johnny Raygun Quarterly #2 (featuring a cover by Erik Larsen), Johnny Raygun #3 (featuring and Ed McGuinness cover), Johnny Raygun #4 (with a spectacular Craig Rousseau cover) and the rare variant edition of last years J.R. FCBD edition. ENTER PRICELINE INFO Pack (x5) SRP: $8.95 KANDORA PUBLISHING BARBAROSSA AND THE LOST CORSAIRS #2 by Brian Augustyn & H.S. Park One moment they plied the storm-tossed waters of earth, the next found the privateer, Barbarossa and his crew sailing the vast waters of a fantastic new realm of magic, mystery and sudden terror. Battling for their lives against a huge monster from the depths, the crew soon takes refuge with a nearby island kingdom and is made welcome. The new world is not only plagued by lethal sea creatures, they learn, but by political intrigue and imminent global war. Barbarossa and his people know there's more to the welcome they receive than meets the eye, and the murderous attacks from the shadows on their first night confirms this suspicion. What's going on — and can the crafty pirate find a way to profit? 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 JADE FIRE #1 by Brian Augustyn & H.S. Park The peaceful, bucolic morning in the city dawns like every other, until the first body is found, brutally murdered and left as a bloody sign of the dark changes to come. Who is the dead man? What dread future does his death foretell? And can even a mystically empowered champion stand against the black power that seeks to destroy a city that has never had to fight for itself? Jade Fire will have to find the answers or she and everyone she loves is doomed. 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 KARL STEVENS PUBLISHING GUILTY GN by Karl Stevens Have you ever regretted running into an "ex"? This Xeric Award winning graphic novel chronicles just that. Poor Ingrid is riding home on her bike from her new job. From the corner of her eye she spots her ex-boyfriend Mark waiting for the bus. She stops to say "hello." Awkward plans to meet for drinks ensue, thus beginning an orgy of lies, drugs, alcohol, sexual frustration, and gobs of guilt. Beautifully illustrated in meticulous pen and ink crosshatched realism. SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT EXPLOITATION NOW VOLUME 2 TP by Michael Poe The epic concludes (until the sequel, anyway) with a bang! Ralph and Bimbo, who dominated the first volume, are pushed aside as Bimbo's homicidal little sister Bush and evil teenage supervillian partner-in-crime Jordan take center stage until the end! Join them on a road trip of ultimate discovery as they learn the secret behind Jordan's mysterious past. Collecting “Act 3” of the legendary webcomic. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 150pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 WAPSI SQUARE VOLUME 1 GN by Paul Taylor Follows the day-to-day relationships between a group of five post-college friends. Amanda is a motherly professional photographer who is convinced the intelligence of the world is dropping but still remains optimistic, Monica is the diminutive museum curator that has yet to realize how cute she is, and Jaquline, Shelly, and Owen are members of the punk band Fermented Banana. Together they deal with grade school crushes, blind dates, the perceptions of others, and the Aztec god of alcohol! Collecting the popular webcomic. SC, 5x7, 150pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #102 by Jolly Blackburn & Various; cover by George Vrbanic Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster and other articles for gamers from a gamer’s perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture — don’t miss it! SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 KING HELL THE MAXIMORTAL TP NEW PIRINTING by Rick Veitch Seven years before "The Amazing Adventures of Kavelier and Clay," Rick Veitch married the larcenous history of the comics business to the outrageous themes and characters from his infamous Brat Pack universe, creating one of the most startling and uncompromising visions of the superhero archetype ever put to paper. King Hell Press brings The Maximortal back into print with a brand new edition of the classic Eisner nominated graphic novel. Also includes an expanded and updated "Curse of the Superman" by Veitch. SC, 7x10, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 LAST GASP INC E.Z. WOLF’S ASTRAL OUTHOUSE by Ted Richards From 1977, comes this adventure with E.Z. Wolf traveling through space in a time- traveling toilet. Small format. MATURE THEMES 5x7, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 BAREFOOT GEN VOLUME 3 TP—NEW PRINTING by Keiji Nakazawa Volume three follows Gen, his mother and baby brother as they search for a place to rest in the bomb's aftermath. Facing rejection, hunger and humiliation, they come to realize that they still have — and can share — self-respect, hope, and inner strength. SC, 6x8, 284pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BAREFOOT GEN VOLUME 4 TP—NEW PRINTING by Keiji Nakazawa Volume four, resumes nine days after the bomb, as Gen and his mother continue to struggle for food, shelter and water amid chaos and vast human suffering. Though confronted with the most despicable aspects of humankind, Gen acts with love and compassion. SC, 6x8, 284pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 INAMORATA: EROTIC ART OF MICHAEL MANNING HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 160pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 THARMA & JUDA GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 62pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 LAYNE MORGAN MEDIA INC CHICKASAW ADVENTURES #3 by Jen Murvin Edwards, Tom Lyle, Daniel Burton, & Craig Schutt Johnny’s Native American journey continues in the third chapter of Chickasaw Adventures, the only comic of its kind. When our hero finds himself at Fort Coffee, Johnny assumes the identity of a young Chickasaw whose tragic loss leads Johnny to wonder the purpose of his adventures. What will happen when he attempts to take control and reveal his true identity in the hopes to change the future... 20pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99 LINSNER.COM DAWN: “B TRADE AGAIN” PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Straight form the cover of Wizard magazine, our favorite Goddess strikes a saucy pose in this digital print offering from Linsner.com. Dawn's trademark skull lace has been converted to the shape of a trendy belly shirt, and her flaming hair is in an unsually short 'do. A skull-headed demon stalks across this painting's firey background. Brandishing a mask of tragedy, Dawn smiles nonetheless, making you wonder who gets the last laugh. Printed in dazzling full color on heavyweight 11" x 17" art paper and shipped in a clear protective acrylic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: “KEY TO YOUR DREAMS” PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Linsner.com presents the latest in their digital print line — a new painting fom the Three Tiers comic called "Key to Your Dreams." Dawn stands in curvy profile against a moody coast, as she appears in a vision to our hero, Darrian Ashoka. Strong highlights & atmospheric lighting help showcase the Goddess against a background of sea and sky. Printed in dazzling full color on heavyweight 11" x 17" art paper and shipped in a clear protective acrylic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAWN THREE TIERS #4—SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION Linsner.com is proud to offer again this limited edition — #4 of the highly acclaimed Dawn: Three Tiers comic series. This signed and numbered comic features a dazzling painted wraparound cover, and a Certificate of Authenticity which boasts new Dawn art as well. Limited to just 2,000 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.00 MAHRWOOD PRESS JUNIOR PIRATES—BEGINNINGS #1 created by Alpuente and Mahr; by Dixon, Mendosa , Alpuente & Ponsoda The feared pirate, scourge of the seas, Blackbeard, left a legacy behind. Uncounted treasures of pure gold and... Edward Teach Jr., his son. Blackbeard's one good deed! Eddie and his mates face dangers and treachery as they discover their incredible legacy. Chuck Dixon spins the tale of thrilling adventures on the high seas. Guillermo Mendosa brings the action to life together with Eduardo Alpuente, and Javier Ponsoda. Published in a widescreen format. (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x7, 64pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $6.95 JUNIOR PIRATES—BEGINNINGS #2 created by Alpuente and Mahr; by Dixon, Mendosa , Alpuente & Ponsoda The feared pirate, scourge of the seas, Blackbeard, left a legacy behind. Uncounted treasures of pure gold and... Edward Teach Jr., his son. Mutiny! Can Eddie and his mates survive treachery on the high seas? Will the British learn the secret of the book? Or will the crew escape to find treasures anew? Chuck Dixon, Guillermo Mendosa, Edurado Alpuente, and Javier Ponsoda know the answers. Published in a widescreen format. (CAUT: 4) SC, 10 x7, 64pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $6.95 MECCA COMICS GROUP FIRST KINGDOM VOLUME 1 TP by Jack Katz Mecca Comics is proud to re-present the epic classic, The First Kingdom, considered by many as the first independently published graphic novel. Written and illustrated by master storyteller Jack Katz, The First Kingdom represents a classic, star-spanning series that encompassed an incredible 768 pages! This first of four volumes runs an incredible 200 pages and represents the first six issues of the series. Plus: never-before-seen sketches provided from the private files of Jack Katz! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $17.95 MENTAL NOTE PRESS HOAX #1 by Eleanor Davis, Karl Kressbach, Nate Neal, Lydia Gregg, & Mitch Hess From the depths of the underground we bring you Hoax! An all-new anthology by all-new artists! Hoax will fulfill all of you entertainment desires with: Romance! Suspense! Horror! Mystery! Conspiracy! Humor! Science! Games! And fun! Hoax also features a cross-comic puzzle jam on the cover by all of the contributing artists! MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #10 by Murphy & D’Israeli A Donatello solo adventure featuring the beautifully toned and highly cinematic artwork of D’Israeli! A strange series of break-ins in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn brings Donatello face to face with a monster straight out of Jewish legend! Mystery, mysticism and mythology from the meshuggas at Mirage! Also includes a seven-page back-up story by Murphy and Jim Lawson. 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #21 by Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, Eric Talbot, & Michael Dooney Mike finds himself in an unpleasant situation... Don gets a new perspective... and Leo tries to help Raph get adjusted. 30pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MOONSTONE CISCO KID: GUNFIRE & BRIMSTONE #1 by Len Kody & Dennis Calero The Cisco Kid chases the Brujera straight into a trap laid by a Texas ranger and his crafty Indian partner. The Ranger's set to fight fair against Cisco, as is his way, but Cisco's mouth is about to get him murdered. There’s also a very strange gorgeous woman who wants him…but her motives are shrouded in dreams. As if that wasn't enough Hassle, Tonia's father, a powerful shaman, steps out of the smoke with his own claim to Cisco's life! Cinematic grey-toned western action by (Conan litho) artist Dennis Calero! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 GERONIMO: LAST APACHE WARRIOR #1 by Eric Griffin & Chaz Truog The triumphant return of artist Chaz (“Animal Man”) Truog! Geronimo and his outnumbered warriors are ensnared between both the army of Mexico and The United States. He tells his men the tale of his first war party, and the strange lesson that the dead have taught him. At dawn they all may die, or they may live, if only as devils in the mind of the white man. Slick-paper gut-wrenching western action from novelist Eric Griffin and dream catcher Chaz Truog! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 CISCO KID VOLUME 1 TP by Jim Duffy & Jerry DeCaire O'Henry's tragic anti-hero, The Cisco Kid looks for meaning in a squalid life of crime and violence, as the dark secret he harbors eats away at his soul like a jagged tooth demon. While he's busy drinking his problems away, a gang of outlaws take a sharp dislike to him, and steal the only thing he's got worth having... a locket with the picture of the woman who haunts his every step. Cisco tracks them, and discovers that they're part of a larger outfit that shanghais defenseless Mexican women and children to sell to the highest bidder. Hot after these thugs as well is Pancho, who has family at the kidnappers’ compound he must free! The two, motivated by very different instincts, form an uneasy truce to scrape this band of outlaw scum off the face of the old west! This gray-toned noir tale is wrung onto the page by Jim Duffy and Jerry DeCaire! Reprints the acclaimed three-issue mini-series in one gritty volume! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 G.R.A.V.E. GRRRLS ALEX ROSS POSTER by Alex Ross The ghoulishly sexy cover painted by Alex Ross for the first issue of G.R.A.V.E. Grrrls: Destroyers of the Dead is now available as a full color 18" x 24" poster. This striking image of a semi-nude Suzi Sioux being molested by a flesh hungry zombie is the first ‘cheesecake’ cover ever done by Mr. Ross, making this a very special piece indeed! Poster, 18x24, FC SRP: $3.99 KOLCHAK: TALES OF NIGHT STALKER #6 by Dave Ulanski, Kirk Jarvinen, Keith Williams "Proximity," Part 2 of 2—Is he mummy, is he vampire, or is he... both? The spirit of Imjah Ra continues to plague Carl Kolchak and an L.A. Museum employee. Now, they must travel around the world to Egypt to find a tomb about to be forever buried, and replace some stolen artifacts in hopes of lifting a terrible curse. Failure means that the creature will drain enough of their life force to return to life, and walk the earth again! Hey, Carl... how do you stake a vampire that's had its heart removed centuries ago? Features two covers, one by classic Famous Monsters cover painter Harry Roland; and the other by Dave Ulanski. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STALKER VOL 1 TP by Various This volume contains four complete stories of TV's first paranormal investigator, Carl Kolchak (played to the hilt by Darren McGavin in the 1970s)! Thrill again to the story of a vampire in Las Vegas, based on the TV movie that still has one of the highest ratings of all time! This comic story was adapted from the screen by Kolchak's very own creator, writer Jeff Rice! Then, experience the terror of a small mining town that has unexplained murders, in an adaptation of an unfilmed script from the TV show! Then, get the chills from horror/mystery novelist extraordinaire Stuart Kaminsky's original Kolchak tale of experiencing your worst fears! And finally, thrill to an all-new, never-before-seen original Kolchak tale from X-Files comics scribe, Stefan Petrucha! Stories illustrated by Artists Gordon Purcell, Christopher Jones, and Doug Klauba (who also provides the cover image)! (JUL043022) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** WYATT EARP: DODGE CITY #2 by Chuck Dixon & Enrique Villagran Wyatt and his posse knock Hardesty into jail for the arson at the whorehouse, making him all the less popular with the strongmen of Dodge City. But the Marshall likes things tight, and demanding all firearms to be abandoned upon the city's limits is the tug that sets the town on fire. A band of drovers set on the jail, seeking to free their outlaw friends, and maybe stringing Wyatt and Doc from a tree for the heck of it. Slick papered, grey-toned western from action-master Chuck Dixon! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MU PRESS WILD #12 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.75 NBM BONEYARD VOLUME 4 TP by Richard Moore As Abbey the vampire recovers from her showdown with the much more powerful Lilith, Swamp girl Nessie starts taking the upper hand in her pursuit of Michael Paris. Meanwhile, Glump continues his farcical schemes to rule the world, launching the... "Doomsday Frog!" However, all are quickly brought back together to face a new threat: zombies sprouting up from the cemetery! Collects issues #12-16. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BONEYARD TP'S by Richard Moore Now in a handy smaller format! Michael Paris has inherited a plot in the remote town of Raven Hollow. As he arrives, he gets to find out what a doozie that is. He's basically inherited a cemetery that the villagers want razed! MATURE THEMES VOL. 1 TP—2ND ED (STAR20433)—SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL. 2 TP (STAR19806)—SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL. 3 TP (AUG042869)—SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JUNGLE HC by Upton Sinclair; Adapted by Peter Kuper Peter Kuper's Classics Illustrated adaptation of Upton Sinclair's whistle-blowing novel on the conditions at the Chicago slaughter houses in the early 20th century is brought back to press in a beautiful larger size hardcover. One of his best and most poignant works. (JUL043046) HC, 8x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 FALLEN TP'S by David Aaron Clark & Miran Kim The scene: New York's Goth fringe on the Lower East Side and East Village. John Savory, tattoo artist, witnesses a growing group of vampiric feeders taking advantage of the scene. The underbelly of New York has become a breeding ground for the most frightfully abject. Gorgeous nightmarish art! MATURE THEMES VOL. 1 (STAR09875)—SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 VOL. 2: COLD RELIGION GN—SC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** FELINES TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CONVENT OF HELL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 O/A JILL, PART TIME LOVER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 56pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 NEKO PRESS BRUTAL PLANET 4-PACK by Dark One Now available in one full volume pack you can own this exciting epic by artist and painter Dark One (Animal Mystic, Klor, Heavy Metal). This pack contains the fully painted saga of a planet filled with death and destruction and one individuals dream to make a difference for change. B&W SRP: $11.99 KICKASS GIRL: SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET #4 by Billy Martinez Issue #4 will unlock all the hidden mystery that surrounds the characters of this mini- series. This issue is fully painted and marks a new style of art from Billy Martinez. And be sure to check out the Kickass Girl Skate Boards in this issue of Previews under the Collectible Section too! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 NEKO PRESS VINYL STICKER This durable 3" x 3" sticker is perfect for any car window or notebook of your choice. Comes in its original bold black and white color for that in your face look. A fan favorite at conventions is now available for the first time through Previews. Sticker, 3x3 SRP: $2.00 ONI PRESS INC. OJO TP by Sam Kieth, Alex Pardee & Chris Wisnia The Maxx’s Sam Kieth Returns to Indy Comics! Annie has terrible luck with pets. She's killed hamsters and mice and lizards and birds. For a domesticated animal, getting Annie as an owner is akin to a death sentence. But when Annie finds a little beastie in a drain pipe named Ojo, has her karma really changed or is she destined for more disappointment? MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BLUE MONDAY VOLUME 4: PAINTED MOON TP by Chynna Clugston Recently Bleu’s finding herself pent up with a heavy dose of teenage lust! Not content with Alan and Victor's pathetic attempts to woo her, she grabs Clover and hits the town in a side-splitting search for some real boys, only to discover that there aren't any! With only one candidate in Bleu's mind — her teacher Mr. Bishop — she makes the decision to tell him how she really feels, but things never go as planned in the crazy, mixed up world of Bleu L. Finnegan. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 LITTLE STAR #2 by Andi Watson When Simon and stay-at-home-dad Rob meet up to let the kids play, it makes Simon consider cutting back his hours. At least it does until the opportunity to move into a more interesting job arrives. 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 QUEEN & COUNTRY DECLASSIFIED VOLUME 2 by Greg Rucka & Rick Burchett Declassified Vol. 2 concludes in this exciting issue! Tom Wallace is frantically investigating the murder of MI6's number two on the eve of the Hong Kong's handover to China. Faced with what looks like an international conspiracy way above his pay grade, will Tom be able to finish the job in time? MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 STARS OF THE MONTH QUEEN & COUNTRY DECLASSIFIED VOLUME 1 TP by Greg Rucka & Brian Hurtt; cover by Scott Morse In the mid-1980s, Crocker wasn't the decisive and cantankerous head of section he is today. Back then he was just a young agent whose future in the espionage business was about to be sealed tighter than Lenin's tomb. (STAR19168) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 KILLER PRINCESSES TP by Gail Simone & Lea Hernandez Three tiaras, loads of hi-tech weapons, one special mission, and not a clue to be found! Faith, Hope, and Charity, the girls of the mysterious Sorority, are back in this new collection of Gail Simone and Lea Hernandez's hilarious tale of killer smiles and empty heads! (SEP042826) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 BREAKFAST AFTER NOON TP by Andi Watson Rob Grafton and Louise Bright are in love and engaged to be married. When they unexpectedly find themselves unemployed, marriage plans are derailed as they suddenly have to rethink the direction of their lives. While Louise turns to school, Rob maintains a staunch desire to regain his old job, but when the plant itself is closed down and hope is lost, Rob's depression not only keeps him from finding another job, but ends up repelling Louise, as well. Set in contemporary England, Breakfast After Noon is a unique comic book treat, choosing to focus on the twists and turns of real life rather than convoluted plots or the smoke-and-mirrors of the fantastic. From Andi Watson, the Eisner-nominated creator of Geisha and Skeleton Key, comes the most involving comics experience to hit the shelves in years. (STAR13672) MATURE THEMES SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 WET MOON WANDERING COMPANIONLESS VOLUME 1 GN by Ross Campbell As Cleo heads off for college at the local art school, she's haunted by her melancholic past — a lost love, a lost child. Friends and enemies live their lives around her, as trouble brews — an unseen social assailant is spreading slander about Cleo. But Cleo is otherwise occupied by her two roommates and the unsolved mystery of their room's last occupant. A book about goths, friendship, sex, betrayal, gossip, murder, guilt, a squirrel monkey, and all the terrible and wonderful things people do to each other. MATURE THEMES SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** ORIGIN COMICS TEMPORARY: THE REAL ME #2 by Damon Hurd and Rick Smith When Envy goes to work for the 31st Precinct to catalog evidence for a big case, she expects just another typical day. But after meeting Jimmy and his four closest friends, she quickly realizes that there's nothing typical about this job. Jimmy is a detective. His Lieutenant thinks he's edgy. The Assistant DA calls him a loose cannon. His fellow detectives say he's a ticking time bomb. As for Jimmy, he's driving down the dark road of his mind, and he's not alone. He's never alone. 56pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TEMPORARY: CUBES AND LADDERS #1 by Damon Hurd & Rick Smith It's never a typical day at the office for Envy Saint-Claire. Working for the AllTrades temp agency, every day she's someone else — sitting at someone else's desk, drinking someone else's coffee, talking to someone else's friends, doing someone else's job, living someone else's life. But only for a day. Everything in Envy's life is temporary, and that's just how she likes it. Meet Envy this December as she clocks into the Calvin C. Nelson HMO - the corporation where the inmates are literally running the asylum. "Cubes and Ladders" is the first issue in the new series, Temporary, by the Eisner-nominated writer of My Uncle Jeff and the Ignatz-nominated creator of Shuck. 56pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 PENNY FARTHING PRESS CAPTAIN GRAVITY AND THE POWER OF THE VRIL #5 by Stephen Vrattos, Joshua Dysart, Sal Velluto, Bob Almond, & Mike Garcia The Captain must attempt an impossible trip that could cost him his sanity and his life. Not only does he fly without oxygen in extreme cold, but he also sees visions of his hoped-for future with Chase and the terrifying circumstances of his father’s murder. In the meantime, Chase’s “spy” network convinces C.F. Avery to practice a mysterious ritual in order to ensure the wellbeing of his two best friends. But will his efforts prove successful in the face of an incalculable evil determined to destroy Captain Gravity once and for all? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING COMPLETE JACK KIRBY VOLUME 5 TP The work of Jack Kirby, "The King of Comics," continues to be reprinted in this ongoing series. This time it's from the fall of 1947, and features a red-hot series of stories by Kirby in his prime! Important moments in Comics history which include the first issue of Young Romance, the first romance comic; as well as Justice Traps the Guilty #1, with a cover featuring a killer in the electric chair, ready to fry! No wonder it sold out on the stands! Also included are three Flyin' Fool stories, his last Lockjaw the Alligator, and Earl The Rich Rabbit stories; crime from Headline Comics; and high-school humor from My Date Comics. A must-have for the fans of Jack Kirby! (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (OCT032640) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $25.00 QUEST MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL POWERMARK #6: THEY ALL FALL DOWN by Steve Benintendi & Steven Butler Fang Shaw’s new allies, the mechanical maniacs, attack the Alliance to get the traitor back. They destroy one of the Alliance’s vehicles. Several soldiers are killed. Now the traitor is back to stop PowerMark’s mission. Meanwhile, the crew is worried about Ivan. He has locked himself in his room. The ICC is thinking of putting the mission on hold because of the threat on the children’s lives. But PowerMark and his crew are determined to continue with the mission believing that God is with them. 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 POWERMARK #7: HIGH & MIGHTY by Steve Benintendi & Steven Butler PowerMark discovers how Fang Shaw has been tracking them — through Nani. PowerMark decides to leave the ship and the crew for the meantime to track down who Fang Shaw really is and why he is out to get him. Gen. Mutiah gives PowerMark the go signal to leave. But telling the crew was harder than PowerMark thought. He goes back home to find out who Fang Shaw could be. Now the diviner and Vapyr are plotting to kill PowerMark. 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH FINEST VOLUME 2 TP by Various; cover by Joe Rosales A 64-Page special! For over 13 years, Furrlough has been brought you the best in anthropomorphic action and adventure stories. Now this oversized special collects the best and the brightest stories from the early, out-of-print issues! See stories such as Kurt Wilcken's "A Furwell to Arms," Phil Morrissey's "Stellar Babe," shorts by Chris Whalen, Mark Moore, Dean Lee Norton, and more! A must-have for any Furrlough fan! 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 ANACONDA DAVIDA #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 GENUS #71 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 REBELLION 2000 AD PROGS #1433-1436 Continuing to influence comics the world over with its dark future visions and satirical bite, 2000 AD is Britain' award-winning SF anthology title, featuring a stunning line-up of top writers and artists! European folklore meets the Wild West in brand-new horror series American Gothic by Ian Edginton (Scarlet Traces) and Mike Collins as creatures of legend flee to the New World; star-troopers The V.C.s are counting their losses and going undercover, courtesy of Dan Abnett (The Legion) and Anthony Williams (The Unfunnies); Russian rogue Nikolai Dante gambles on the most dangerous game in "Primal Screams" by Robbie Morrison (The Authority) and John Burns; Celtic barbarian Slaine begins the final battle against the sea demons, courtesy of Pat Mills and Clint Langley; and lawman Judge Dredd descends into the abyss to face an ancient nightmare, by Gordon Rennie and Boo Cook! (CAUT: 4) #1433—8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.75 #1434—8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.75 #1435—8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.75 #1436—8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.75 2000 AD EXTREME EDITION #9 Now Bi-monthly ! Collecting the best of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic — complete and uncut! Every eight weeks, alien editor Tharg opens up his high-security Thrill Archives to re-release little-seen classics from 2000 AD's 27-year history, digitally restored for the 21st century and with new covers from the hottest Art Droids around! (CAUT: 4) 8x11, 116pgs, FC $5.99 RENEY EDITIONS INC STAR OF THE MONTH BLUE TUNICS VOLUME 1: BLUES IN BLACK AND WHITE by Willy Lambil & Raoul Cauvin Blues in Black and White is the first book in the series of The Blue Tunics to be translated into English and brought to the emerging American market of graphic novels. Immensely popular throughout Europe, The Blue Tunics, a series of nearly 50 volumes already in print, tells the adventures of two Yankee soldiers during the American Civil War. The superb and colorful illustrations, the historical value, the easy to read style, the high interest level, and the inherent humor make the series popular with readers of all walks of life and all ages. (SEP042849) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. HC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.45 ********************************************************************** SAF COMICS DOCTEUR MYSTERE VOLUME 2: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS HC by Alfredo Castelli & Lucio Filippucci In this book Dr. Mystère and Cigale embark on what they believe is the first manned mission to the moon. Once on the moon, they encounter and befriend the moon creatures who greet them. However, Dr. Mystère and company must put their lives at stake to save their home planet. (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES 9x12, HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SECOND TO SOME STUDIOS FADE FROM BLUE #10 by Myatt Murphy & Scott Dalrymple The Eisner-nominated team of Murphy and Dalrymple present the final chapter of the 10- issue series. Uncle a traitor? Iya jumps from a ledge?! Dag admits his love to Elisa! And, the mother of all endings: Is Marit clinically insane?! You've waited one full year, but trust us, you’ll never guess the ending of this long-awaited, "guaranteed to win an Eisner," series-end shocker! 7x10, 48pgs, B&W (10 of 10) SRP: $4.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS KATMANDU ANNUAL #5 by Carole Curtis, Dr. Comet, Others The Katmandu Annual is back after Carole's illness, and it returns with a bang! Legendary Japanese artist Dr. Comet brings his unique art approach to a legendary tale by Carole entitled "The Girls Who Loved the Moon." And Dr. Comet provides the cover too! What else is in the book? Lots of surprises from Carole and friends, you bet! Katmandu is your source for Native American Cat adventures! (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES 7x10, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 FURRY NINJA HIGH SCOOL STRIKES BACK 2-PACK by Curtis, Gnaw, Langille, Earle, Larson, & Dunn Gee, who would have thought marionettes were funny before Team America? The folks in Furry Ninja High School did, as the Quagmire crew celebrate the Jerry Anterson Festival while the vampire Count Bosco moves to Quagmire and makes moves on Jeremy's mom! This two issue story features art by gNaw with his associates Mark Langille and Aaron Larson. (Malcolm Earle is in there too!) Based on the landmark series Ninja High School by Ben Dunn, who also provides the covers! If you like Ninja High School, be sure to try this special variant! And who is Howdah Dudi? Set (x 2), 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $7.00 SHOOTING STAR COMICS SHOOTING STAR COMICS ANTHOLOGY #7 by Chuck Dixon, Flint Henry, Scott Hileman, & Erik Burnham Eight thrilling stories, featuring a new sci-fi pulp story by Chuck Dixon and Flint Henry with the debut of Vaard Vaardigan. Also features "Thrill Seeker Comics," "Bedbug," "Rex Solomon," "Yankee Doodle and Nick Landime," and more. Cover by Erik Burnham, Chris Franklin, Scott Rogers, and Scott McCullar. SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 JETTA TALES OF THE TOSHIGAWA VOLUME 1: DEFIANCE GN by Martheus Antone Wade & Janet Wade Shianndrea Toshigawa has been exiled from Japan and must cope with life without her boyfriend and best friend. New dangers await her in America, and she meets a man who will change her life forever. Features pin-up art by Adam Shaw and Scott McCullar. Cover by Martheus Antone Wade. SC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 SHREDDED PRESS ENTERTAINMENT FANTASM: QUEST FOR FLORADAWN #2 by Valentine Whittaker & Anthony Yap The planet Earth is dying and the only ones who can save it are an unlikely team onboard a fighter ship known as the Excalibere. This courageous team must journey through fantastic realms in search of a power created by the gods known as Floradawn. After Max Cruise’s ship The Excalibere flees from the Alliance, it crash lands on an island known as Amozonia. After escaping the native “Goloubs,” Max and his team now are confronted by the ancient warlord Ikiryou. Will Ikiryou join forces with the team or will he send them to their doom? 7x10, 32pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES VINYL STICKER COLLECTION by Drew Hayes Defiantly tell everyone to “Eat Crow!” with this unique set of high-end vinyl “concert” style stickers. Lusiphur, Parintachin, and the Poison Elves gang appear in each set of these limited sticker collections, including six original designs by Drew Hayes, measuring almost 3" each. Our vinyl sticker material is quality outdoor vinyl, and will last three to five years outside! This affordable collection is strictly limited to just 600 sets! (CAUT: 4) Vinyl Sticker Set, B&W SRP: $6.50 DEADY, THE EVIL TEDDY VOLUME 3 GN by Voltaire, Gaiman, & Dirge In the last volume, Voltaire’s malevolent teddy threatened to return in full force to spread dark waves of huggably gothic evil across the land! Well, here he comes in a 3rd menacing volume, and he’s bringing in some heavy hitters to help him! Deady The Evil Teddy is going to be a real “Monsters of Goth” issue with some of the biggest names in spooky comics lending a hand. For instance, Roman Dirge (Deady Meets Lenore), Gris Grimly, Crab Scrambly, a very special Deady tale by none other than Neil Gaiman and other shocking guests! Of course, everything else is by Voltaire. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W $5.95 AKIKO ON THE PLANET SMOO: COLOR—SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION 1ST PRINTING by Mark Crilley The book that launched a thousand adventures is available again for the first time in almost 10 years! Here is an amazing warehouse find of the rare First Printing of Mark Crilley’s Akiko on the Planet Smoo, the origin adventure of a fourth grade girl launched into a world of interstellar fun and adventure. Featuring a giant gatefold cover by Mark Crilley and Joe Linsner, this last-chance offering has been re-packaged into a special limited edition event, with a signed and numbered commemorative certificate by Mark Crilley. (CAUT: 4) 7x10, 40pgs, FC SRP: $6.00 STARS OF THE MONTH AKIKO: FLIGHTS OF FANCY VOLUME 1 TP by Mark Crilley This trade paperback collects every single Akiko back-up story, pin-up, and gag, starting with the classic "Gilo Hunt" three-pager from Akiko #1. If you think Mark's mastered the art of the extended storyline, wait until you read his short subjects! Beginning with the groundbreaking Akiko #39, Akiko Flights of Fancy proves that absolutely no for of sequential storytelling has been neglected by Mark's prolific pen. And as an added bonus, Mark has provided a brand-new short story created just for this book. (STAR15829) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 AKIKO TP by Mark Crilley In "Stranded in Komura," Akiko's crew crashes on Earth! Taken in by a beautiful Japanese woman and her elderly grandmother, the intergalactic heroes learn the wonders of Japanese culture. But danger abounds when Spuckler suffers a mystery illness, and nosy neighbors discover Akiko's fallen spaceship! In "Moonshopping," the beloved characters journey to a bizarre dimension in search of a moon to purchase. VOLUME 6 (STAR19184)—SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 7 (JAN042646)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** ARMAGEDDONQUEST TRILOGY END TIME SET by Ronald Russell Roach; cover by Joe Linsner Available for the first time in a single set, Sirius Ent Inc is proud to present the complete Armageddonquest Trilogy in one value packed set. All three original volumes of the ground-breaking story of a reluctant Antichrist are packaged together in this specially priced offering. Featuring over 800 pages of edge-of-your-seat drama by Ronald Russell Roach, this amazing End Times story can change the way you think about good and evil forever. Classic covers by Joe Linsner. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 800pgs, B&W SRP: $30.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BROM POSTER #5: VEXATIOUS by Brom Popular fantasy and horror artist Brom releases his third set of posters from Sirius! In Vexatious, the mesmerizing stare of this seductive demon will have you staring back for hours. So hang this enthralling image on your wall to help build your very own legion of minions. Printed on heavy bond paper. Comes rolled in a plastic tube. Poster 19x25, FC SRP: $6.95 O/A BROM POSTER #6: AUTUMN by Brom In Autumn, all the emotions of the season manifest themselves in the wiccan beauty standing before a hazy sepulcher. Amidst falling leaves and tombs commemorating death, she symbolizes the guarantee of nature's new beginnings. Printed on heavy bond paper. Comes rolled in a plastic tube. Poster 19x25, FC SRP: $6.95 O/A DOGWITCH POSTER #1: VIOLET GRIMM by Daniel Schaffer 'Tis the season… of the witch! Violet Grimm, the oh-so-naughty sorceress from the pages of Daniel Schaffer's Dogwitch, appears for the first time on a full-sized poster from Sirius! Featuring the cover to the 100% sold-out Dogwitch #4. Printed on heavy bond paper. Comes rolled in a plastic tube. Poster, 19x25, FC SRP: $6.95 SKY DOG PRESS STARS OF THE MONTH MAJOR DAMAGE VOLUME 1 GN by Chris Bailey Before their was "The Incredibles," there was Major Damage! Featuring comics, sketches, and a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning 3-D animated short by Chris Bailey (Director of Disney's Kim Possible, Garfield)! Major Damage is the tale of a little boy who is transformed into his favorite super hero, protecting the world from mutants, monsters, and aliens scum! Fun for kids and animation fans, both young and old! Don't miss out on the next great all-ages comic sensation! Also is available with the DVD, which features storyboards/movie comparisons, preliminary previz paintings, and much more! The full-color digest features comics, sketches, and a behind-the-scenes look as little Melvin turns into Major Damage! GRAPHIC NOVEL (OCT042932)—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 GRAPHIC NOVEL W/ DVD (OCT042933)—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** SMOKIN’ JOE COMICS INC INDIVIDUALS COMIC BOOK GREETING CARD BIRTHDAY The Individuals is a stand alone comic book that caters to holiday and gift giving occasions. It was specifically designed to present a buyer with a specialized “Comic Book Greeting Card” and is intended to be given by a group of people to an individual and will act as a “gift” and a “greeting card” all in one. As part of the story line, this card ends with the greeting: “Happy Birthday from the Individuals”; meaning the individuals that sign the card. There is a place on the final page of the story for everyone in the group to add their signatures. (CAUT: 4) 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SPEAKEASY COMICS ATOMIKA #2 by Andrew Dabb, Sal Abbinanti, Buzz, Christina Strain, Beth Sotelo, & cover by Glenn Fabry The hottest new series of 2005 continues as Arohnir, the Revolution made flesh, unleashes his newest creation: The State — a superpowered strike force tasked with putting down rebellions against the government, no matter how innocent they may seem. For all is not well in the Red Empire, and as the engines of industry bore deeper into her flesh, Mother Russia screams out to the one person that can hear her — Atomika. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE GRIMOIRE #2 by Sebastien Caisse & Djief The magical and mystical journey of The Grimoire continues from Speakeasy Comics. Join writer Sebastien Caisse and artist Djief (of the Grafiksismik art collective), as they create new heroes, new villains, and new worlds! What started out as a walk to a friend’s house becomes a forced flight to Vegas, as Amandine gets pulled further in by the many secrets and struggles swirling around the Grimoire — a tome which can be used to summon enchanted devices and mighty creatures. Left on his own, Chai must make the best of a teeth smashing battle and finds himself compelled to disobey Amandine! 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BEOWULF #1 by Brian Augustyn & Dub A new series from Speakeasy Comics, by creator Brian Augustyn (Flash, Out There) and artist Dub! All over the world there's a startling outbreak of super-powers among previously normal human beings. This bizarre wave of incredible change evokes terror in some, suspicion, and cynical calculation in others. Only one man saw it coming, and he's been waiting for it for 1400 years! Once called Beowulf, now the great warrior lives in Manhattan and goes by the simpler name of Wulf. He alone knows that a coming world- threat has triggered the sudden power influx, but not even Wulf is in the dark as to what horrific shape that threat will take. In any case he makes his plans, bides his eternal time and waits for trouble to start. Perhaps the new hero of Times Square, known only as Powerhouse, will be an ally in the coming cataclysm — if he and Wulf manage to survive the city's fear and loathing of the new powerful beings. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE NORM.COM THE NORM #8 by Michael Jantze The eighth quarterly collects more of Jantze's work in trade format pairing Norm's journal with each daily strip. Scott McCloud says The Norm is "a solid strip." and Will Eisner says it's "instantly appealing." SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 3 BOYS PRODUCTIONS STUDENTS OF THE UNUSUAL #5 by Various Students of the Unusual is the critically acclaimed new horror anthology. Things go from bad to worse as monsters and arcane portents abound. "Clearly at the head of the class" — thecomicfanatic.com MATURE THEMES 7x10, FC SRP: $3.50 TITAN PUBLISHING JAMES BOND: DR. NO TP by Ian Fleming, Henry Gammidge & John McLusky Collects Dr. No, Diamonds are Forever and From Russia, With Love. When two MI5 agents disappear in Jamaica, Bond is sent to investigate — but a mysterious assailant attempts to dispatch him! When Bond links his attack to Dr. No’s island, things go from bad to worse! Features a brand-new introduction by Eunice Gayson (Sylvia Trench), one of the few Bond Girls to appear in two movies! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, B&W SRP: $16.95 TRANSFORMERS: LAST STAND GN by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern & Jose Delbo; cover byAndrew Wildman Contains Transformers #51-55. Completing the sequence of US collected material, Last Stand includes a huge bonus gallery showcasing exclusive Transformers pin-ups by some of comics’ hottest talents, and a brand new cover by Andrew Wildman! Plus, the breathtaking début of the Micromasters (stars of the hit Dreamwave series) and a wrestling smackdown you’ll have to see to believe! Gallery boasts exclusive artwork by: Bryan Hitch; Dave Gibbons; Pat Lee; John Byrne; Phil Jimenez; Ron Garney; Barry Kitson; Howard Chaykin; Don Figueroa, Gary Erskine & Chris Blythe; Alan Davis & Mark Framer; Kev Walker; Staz Johnson, Andy Lanning & Chris Blythe; John Watson; Peter Snejbjerg; Seth Fisher and Frank Quitely! Features breakdowns, sketches and pencils from the original comics! Also features Bob Budiansky’s original pitch for Transformers: New Generation, and an early draft of the idea behind the Creation Matrix! Completes the original Transformers US comic reprint series! (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 TOKYOPOP VAN VON HUNTER VOLUME 1 Creators: Mike Schwark , Ron Kaulfersch The winning team of TOKYOPOP’s first Rising Stars of Manga competition! Rave Master meets Megatokyo! The forces of evil have come back to rip peace from the twice- peaceful Kingdom of Dikay! The land’s only hope lies in the one man, who many years ago vanquished the evil tyranny: Van Von Hunter, Hunter of Evil...Stu! Together with his loyal memory-challenged sidekick, he faces off against the deposed, former ruler of Dikay, who has come back to reclaim his throne! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (1 of 3) MSRP: $9.99 HEAVEN ABOVE HEAVEN VOLUME 1 Creators: Art by Jeon Joong-Won, Story by Hyun Kang-Suk Ancient prophecy foretold of a baby that would be the catalyst for the Apocalypse. At the anointed time, nine Grand Masters of Martial Arts raced to a remote mountaintop to prevent the terrible prophecy from being fulfilled. Seventeen years later, a young boy with a knack for trouble, a lust for ladies, and a wicked fighting technique has crossed paths with the child of the apocalypse -- and he's in for more kung fu action than he can handle! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (1 of 6) MSRP: $9.99 iD_ENTITY VOLUME 1 Creators: Art by Kim Yoon-Kyung, Story by Son Hee-Joon Roto, Boromid, and Ah-dol are a team of master level players that traverse a fantastical virtual world with medieval monsters and magical weaponry—they can become any character they want in their video games! The trio is always looking for the latest and greatest competition, and what better place to find it than in virtual reality… until the day they meet a challenger that doesn’t think it’s a game… SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (1 of 6) MSRP: $9.99 SHAOLIN SISTERS REBORN VOL. 1 Creators: Story by Narumi Kakinouchi, Art by Toshiki Hirano From the creator of the fan-favorite Vampire Princess Miyu! When Julin Misumi has a recurring dream about an age ruled by martial arts, strange things start happening. She is attacked by a mysterious bird woman, saved by a masked man and given a bell by a little bird. Now she must team up with an enigmatic man named Hitoshi Ninno, who has given her the title of Toku-Lin -- and the mission of saving the world. SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (1 of 4) MSRP: $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOL. 7 Creator: Yuji Shiozaki When Hakufu meets Ryuubi, supposedly one of the most powerful girls, she discovers that Ryuubi is far from a ferocious dragon! But the action doesn't miss a beat--Hakufu is attacked by the latest wave of bathroom assassins while she diligently trains with her elder master! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (7 of 8) MSRP: $9.99 BLADE OF HEAVEN VOL. 2 Creator: Story by Hwang Yong-Soo, Art by Yang Kyung-Il The King of Heaven orders Pretty Old Lady to go to the mortal world and deliver the secrets of the Blade of Heaven to him. Soma, who stole the blade, is going to have to watch out -- Barurugo has usurped the throne of Hell and the power that comes with it is coming after him. SC, 5x7, 196pg, B&W (2 of 15) MSRP: $9.99 CROSS VOL. 3 Creator: Sumiko Amakawa Shizuha is unable to sleep since returning from the Vatican. She receives some incense from a nun at Holy Cross Academy and discovers that there is something very special about it indeed. The strange happenings lead her to the suffering nun, but also take her down a nightmarish path brought on by the intriguing incense and Takara must dispel the mystery of the incense in order to save her. SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (3 of 5) MSRP: $9.99 DRAGON HUNTER VOL. 12 Creator: Hong Seock Seo This is beginning of the end! As the epic tale of "The West" wraps up, the final chapter of the Dragon Hunter saga, "The Chunjoo," begins. The Chunjoo is an enigmatic group of dragon hunters... but who staretd this criminal organization and what does the Chunjoo do with the countless dragons they've slain? SC, 5x7, 196pg, B&W (12 of 18) MSRP: $9.99 ET CETERA VOL. 5 Creator: Tow Nakazaki Things are just getting worse for Mingchao and the gang. Blush and Alternate team up and head toward L.A., kidnapping the priest's daughter along the way. Despite a bloody battle, Mingchao finds out that Baskerville is still alive! However, he lost his memory and is now being controlled by the malicious Blush. When Alternate shoots Mingchao in the chest, is this the end for our Eto-gun-toting cowgirl? SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (5 of 9) MSRP: $9.99 GUNDAM SEED ASTRAY R VOL. 2 Creators: Story by Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino, &Tomohiro Chiba, Art by Yasunari Toda In the war between Coordinators and the Blue Cosmos -- a terrorist organization for the promotion of Naturals -- everyone is claiming to be fighting for peace...but the perpetual battle never ends. Lowe is just your average parts scavenger with big dreams. When Mondo, a coordinator, asks Lowe for a favor, he has no choice but to get involved. As they wander through space in search for parts, danger is never far away... SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (2 of 3) MSRP: $9.99 PSYCHIC ACADEMY VOL. 8 Creator: Katsu Aki As Ai and Mew struggle with the emotional implications of their Para Dream, an unknown aura attacks the Academy. Mew is injured in the fray and although the intent of this mysterious assailant is unclear, one thing is -- the power of this aura could rival even Zerodyne's. However, the intrigue doesn't end there, as Mew falls into the hands of the enigmatic Dr. Watabe - creating a whole new puzzle that Ai must solve. SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (8 of 11) MSRP: $9.99 SAIYUKI VOL. 8 Creator: Kazuya Minekura Sanzo, Goku and Hakkai are out to find "God"--and Gojyo. At the same time, Gojyo climbs the seemingly endless stairway to heaven and is assailed by a very maternal monster. The gang finally catches up to Gojyo, but the battle has just begun. The war with "God" erupts as the quarrelling quartet must finally put everything behind them and focus on defeating this dangerous deity. SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (8 of 9) MSRP: $9.99 SGT.FROG VOL. 8 Creator: Mine Yoshizaki The sergeant's biggest menace has been Natsumi, Earth's first line of defense. When Sgt. Keroro finally discovers her weakness, it's up to Fuyuki to defend Earth. And... why haven't the Keron Troops invaded Pokopen? It's because they lack the manpower, of course! Never one to waste an opportunity, Keroro is off to the zoo to recruit reinforcements for his platoon and he takes Kururu's latest invention with him! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (8 of 9) MSRP: $9.99 BOYS BE… VOL. 4 Creators: Story by Masahiro Itabashi, Art by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi A normally quiet girl turns out to be one rockin' punk singer, much to the surprise of her classmate. A photo mix-up sends a boy on one wild chase. And a guy's girlfriend's uncanny sixth sense gets him in trouble when a female classmate drops by. One thing's for sure — love is all around, and it makes people do the strangest things! SC, 5x7, 196pg, B&W (4 of 20) MSRP: $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOL. 19 Creator: Mineko Ohkami Kitchel, Tintlet and Lim are trying to find their way in Nadil's castle while the Dragon Knights are going head-to-head with Nadil. In a twisted turn of events, Rath's secret may lead to his own destruction! What choice will the Dragon Knights make? SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (19 of 22) MSRP: $9.99 G.T.O. VOL. 24 Creator: Tohru FujiSawa Due to principal Daimon's orders, Shibuya continues to vent his rage toward Onizuka. Things just go from bad to worse when doctors diagnose Onizuka with a brain aneurysm and reveal he could become comatose if he experiences severe head trauma. Despite knowing this, Onizuka protects Yoshikawa during a fight with Shibuya's gang. Although he may prove that he's no chicken, he might just end up a vegetable! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (24 of 25) MSRP: $9.99 KARE KANO VOL. 14 Creator: Masami Tsuda Soichiro’s meetings with his birth mother continue to be a secret from everyone… especially Yukino. When his adoptive parents find out, they want him to be open with them, but how can he tell anyone about his memories of an abusive childhood? Instead, Soichiro turns to his best friend Asaba for support, while continuing to shut Yukino out. Will Soichiro finally tell Yukino the truth? Or will the consuming pain from his past destroy them both? SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W MSRP: $9.99 LAMENT OF THE LAMB VOL. 6 by Kei Toume Shinobu, one of Dr. Takashiro’s nurses, gathers together the pieces of the illness that ravaged the Takashiros. Chizuna and Kazuna try to resume their school life, and for Chizuna, this means trying to avoid the nightmarish fate that befell her mother. Meanwhile, Kazuna must deal with the complicated relationship he has with the heartbroken Yaegashi. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 7) SRP: $9.99 LILING-PO VOL. 2 Creator: Ako Yutenji Liling~Po discovers one of the eight hidden treasures--implanted in the leg of a sick girl! Her parents believe the treasure has special powers that could heal her disabled leg. When government officials obtain futher information about the creators of the eight treasures, Liling~Po is tied into the twisted web of intrigue! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 7) SRP: $9.99 LUPIN III: WORLD'S MOST WANTED VOL. 5 Creator: Monkey Punch Damsels, disguises, and deception... all in a days work for Lupin. Lupin is on the prowl for a few good women, but Fujiko isn't too keen on Lupin's insidious intentions. In the near future, Lupin's time might be up when a fortune-teller foresees Lupin stealing a prized artwork for a double-crossing client. Has our master thief pinched his last bit of booty? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 17) SRP: $9.99 SORCERER HUNTERS: AUTHENTIC RELAUNCH VOL. 2 Creators: Story by Satoru Akahori, Art by Ray Omishi In a world where merciless Sorcerers enslave defenseless Parsoners with their evil enchantments, only one man can end the darkness! Well, actually, there are three men and two women who happen to be helped out by a goddess, her magical knights, and past generations of warriors. Even so, the odds are against justice in this wicked wizard world where soul-stealing spell casters and nefarious necromancers are out to oppress the innocent. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 13) SRP: $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOL. 6 Creator: Aki Shimizu The Grasslands and the Zexen Federation have joined forces in the face of Holy Harmonia's onslaught -- but the long years of discord between the two have cast a deep shadow over their alliance. Meanwhile, in the ruins of the water of truth, a father and daughter's tearful --reunion and farewell — approaches! SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W (6 of 7) SRP: $9.99 THREADS OF TIME VOL. 5 Creator: Mi Young Noh Kim Moon-Bin mourns the loss of his mother, but there is little time for grieving since the war has escalated. In the midst of the chaos and confusion, he decides to go to Ghu- Zhu Castle to see his father and along the way he ponders over the words his sister spoke in a vision... "revenge." SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W (5 of 11) SRP: $9.99 TOKYO BABYLON VOL. 7 Creator: Clamp Finally, Subaru's memory of his first encounter with Seishiro comes to light. He and Seishiro had made a bet--a bet in which life and death continue to hang in the balance! As Subaru is frozen in the shock of his recollection, Hokuto rushes to her brother's aid... Don't miss the climactic ending to this tragic saga! SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W (7 of 7) SRP: $9.99 WARRIORS OF TAO VOL. 4 Creator: Shinya Kuwahara In the final blood-soaked volume of Warriors of Tao, the gladiators go for the jugular in an attempt to quench their insatiable appetite for destruction--and survival. Toma, Locutus and Axel corner Karma, who has abducted Itsuki and begins to drain her will to live. In the heat of battle, the group's anger and rage only serve to strengthen Karma! With no hope in sight, Toma has no choice but to make the ultimate sacrifice... Rating Icon: M (MATURE AGE 18+) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $9.99 TONY RAIOLA BUCK ROGERS COLOR SUNDAY MINI PACK #10 This set covers Sunday strips #540-624, 1940-1942. Due to age some copies show slight discolor and rusting staples. (CAUT: 4) Pack, FC (1 of 10) SRP: $70.00 DICK TRACY PACIFIC COMIC CLUB SET 2 This pack collects Dick Tracy Vs.The Blank Parts 1 & 2 and Dick Tracy & Famon Boys - Feature Book #9 reprint, and Dick Tracy- Feature Book #6 reprint. Set (x4), SC, B&W SRP: $20.00 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A OCTOPI AND THE OCEAN by Dan James A small boy finds himself deep within the timeless ocean, directly between a pack of artifact-guarding sharks and a manipulative civilization of marriage-seeking octopi. Throw in selfish parents, the postal system, and a cockroach tree, and you've got the premier epic story from New Hampshire's most eligible bachelor, Dan James. This largely wordless narrative is only matched in elegance by the strikingly stylistic use of brush line and solid mass to seal the fate of one spineless-yet-resilient child. MATURE THEMES 6x9, B&W SRP: $6.95 MOSQUITO GN by Dan James Following in the inspiration of H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelly, and Bram Stoker, Dan James presents his vision of horror in his latest graphic novel, Mosquito. This silent South American folktale is an elegant and strikingly stylistic, wordless Vampire story, presented completely in Red Ink. Intriguing and clever, it follows the adventure of a man who receives a curious letter containing Polaroid's of vampire victims and a map to the small town where the vampire lives. He gathers his stakes, says goodbye to his children, and walks straight into the mouth of evil. From the creator of The Octopi & the Ocean. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8 x 8, 152pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 SCALAWAG GN by Steve Lafler Dennis, the new piano player in Bughouse, is by all accounts a very funky musician and a genial chap. But before long, the real Dennis reveals himself as a gambling, lying, cheating, two-timing, drunken thief and all around Scalawag! Only when he encounters his doppelganger “Dennnis,” does Dennis reach his epiphany: that the real force at the center of his life is love. Following the premise of Lafler’s earlier title Bughouse, the action is set in an indigo toned, “insect noir” Manhattan of the 50s where all the characters are bug-headed hipster bop musicians. (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BUGHOUSE GN by Steve Lafler Set in an "insect noir" Manhattan of the early fifties, BugHouse is the tumultuous story of Tenor saxophonist, Jimmy Watts, as he leads his talented jazz band of "bugs" from the swing era into the uncharted maelstrom of Bop. Never before has the art of music felt more alive and real on the printed page. And never before has a more "human" portrait of drug addiction been depicted in comics. (STAR16720) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BAJA GN by Steve Lafler Bones the bass player, youngest member of premier jazz band Bughouse, is on the lam from the law! Framed by gangster Johnny Muggles, Bones heads south to Mexico while things cool off in Bugtown. Intrigue, romance, and some very funky rockin' blues ensue as our man Bones hooks up with a group of Mexican musicians. Throw in a spooky local legend about a seductive sorceress, and you have an edgy and illuminating coming of age story for Bones the bass player. (STAR16715) SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ABE VOLUME 1: WRONG FOR RIGHT REASONS by Glenn Dakin Sporting a glowing introduction by the master of "veiled autobiography," Eddie Campbell, this graphic novel features all of Glenn Dakin's Abe stories from the British comix scene. If you're not familiar with Dakin's work, Glenn has, for the last 19 years, been one of England's best alternative comics creators. Abe is not only regarded as a milestone in a world of fanciful autobiography, but it's a must read for fans of Alec or anyone who's interested in astute, witty, and profound observations of life and living. (STAR14840) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BEACH SAFARI GN by Mawil Witzel A surreal tale of a male bunny "stranded" on an island with three beautiful young girls. Beneath the sunbathing and friendship runs a stirring examination of self-esteem, loneliness, and the metaphorical concept of being marooned. (STAR18303) SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** TRUE BELIEVER PRESS 66 THOUSAND MILES PER HOUR #1 by Mike Cavallaro Continued from #0; Evie’s hometown of Squareville, N.J. has been abducted by a mysterious alien, a ghost called Joan is harassing her, and now she must undertake a perilous journey far beneath the streets of Squareville in pursuit of her truant art project. MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 12) SRP: $3.50 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK ARTIST COLLECTION VOLUME 3 It¹s the '70s Marvel Monster Marching Society versus the Independent Comics of the '80s in the Eisner Award-winning CBA's third compilation, re-presenting that acclaimed mag's seventh and eighth sold-out issues. Behind a new cover by Michael T. Gilbert, featuring his great creation Mr. Monster doing battle with various Marvel monsters, you¹ll find interviews with Gilbert, Steve Rude, Paul Gulacy, Steve Gerber, Don Simpson, Howard Chaykin, Scott McCloud, Rich Buckler, John Byrne, Denis Kitchen, and many others, as well as an all-new bonus section featuring over 24 pages of cool, previously-unseen stuff (including a hilarious look at the bizarre melding of two popular '70s series, War of the Worlds on the Planet of the Apes). Whether you're interested in the horror-fueled, Kung Fu capers of Marvel in the "Me Decade," or the ascension of the independent creators during the Reagan era, this collection is the one for you! SC, 8x11, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 4: KEVIN NOWLAN TP The Modern Masters series continues its look into the lives and work of today's top comic-book artists, this time spotlighting Kevin Nowlan! Nowlan is an artist's artist — highly respected not only by his fans, but by his peers. Cover artist, penciler, inker, letterer, colorist — even writer — he has done it all, and done it masterfully. Kevin's work on comic-book icons Batman and Superman ranks among the best in those characters' rich histories! His humorous “Jack B. Quick” feature - co-created with industry legend, Alan Moore — not only allowed him to explore his mid-western roots, but won him an Eisner Award along the way! This volume features an in-depth interview with Nowlan, fully illustrated with rare and never-before published artwork, as well as a gallery section of sketches and finished pieces. It's the ultimate look at a true Modern Master: Kevin Nowlan! (SEP042971) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS SPIES VIXENS & MASTERS OF KUNG FU: THE ART OF PAUL GULACY HC by Michael Kronenberg & J. David Spurlock Star Wars, Batman, 007, The Terminator, Master of Kung Fu, and Catwoman: Building his reputation on these mega-properties Paul Gulacy has proven one of the most highly regarded comic book illustrators of the last 30 years! The artist populates his innovative and surreal designs with characters that bare resemblance to the likes of Bruce Lee, Marlon Brando, and Marlene Dietrich. Gulacy made his initial mark on the art world while at Marvel comics during the Kung Fu craze of the 1970's with Master of Kung Fu. Gulacy's work on that title inspired legendary film director Quentin Tarantino to say “Master of Kung Fu …hands down my favorite comic book." Spies, Vixens and Masters of Kung Fu examines Gulacy’s art in all its glory. Featuring a gallery of his incredibly detailed paintings — some never before published. This is the first book to fully examine Gulacy’s body of work. Everything from his comic book art to posters, prints, book covers, personal works and paintings are all beautifully reproduced in this eye-catching package. (CAUT: 4) HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC MSRP: $34.95 DELUXE SLIPCASED EDITION—HC, 8x11, 144pgs, PC MSRP: $49.95 RGK: THE ART OF ROY G KRENKEL HC Edited by J. David Spurlock & Barry Klugerman Influenced by early masters J. Allen St. John, J.C. Coll, and Franklin Booth, Roy G. Krenkel has in turn inspired generations of fantasy artists with his portrayals of futuristic cities, prehistoric beasts, Mongol hordes, jungle men, and bodacious beauties. From pulp- styled drawings of the late '40s to early work on EC Comics' Weird Science, and defining art on Tarzan, Conan, and Wizard of Oz, RGK: The Art of Roy G. Krenkel will enthrall anyone whose imagination has been inspired by the stories of Edgar Rice Burroughs or Robert E. Howard! Profusely illustrated with over 250 illustrations (many never-before- published ) and photos that provide a rich overview of the artist's life and works. Featuring commentary by Krenkel's associates, including Star Wars illustrator Al Williamson. The deluxe hardcover edition includes an additional 16-page color gallery, and comes packaged in a handsome slipcase. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #6 (JUN042884-85) REG/HC, 8x11, 132pg, PC MSRP: $34.95 DLX/HC, 8x111, 150pgs, PC MSRP: $49.95 VEROTIK VEROTIK WORLD #2—PARODY COVER by Glenn Danzig, Ed Lee Ted Naifeh, ESV, & Simon Morse An all-new anthology issue of short stories featuring some of Verotik’s most lethal female furies. In the first story, writer Glenn Danzig teams with Ed Lee for an all new episode of corpse hooker-gone-wild “Grub Girl.” Watch for the upcoming Grub Girl movie. Then, Danzig and Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin, Gun-Witch) bring a tale of “3” from the Venus Domina legacy. Plus another chapter of the devilish “Akuma-She” by Danzig and ESV. MATURE THEMES 7x10, FC SRP: $5.00 VEROTIK WORLD #3—SHRUNKEN HEAD COVER by Glenn Danzig, Jimmy Vu, Jason Blood & B.Samedi “Weird Voodoo” takes over issue #3 of an “All Voodoo” anthology issue of Verotik World. Three all-new stories featuring Verotik’s Bayou baddies. In the first story, writer Glenn Danzig teams with Jimmy Vu on GeRouge “From the Grave.” Then, Danzig & Jason Blood bring “Kulev vs. Gris- Gris Gal”. Plus a Papa John 50’s style horror yarn by B.Samedi. Get ready to be “Voodoo-ized”! MATURE THEMES 7x10, FC SRP: $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BISLEY'S VEROTIK WORLD SC Simon Bisley takes on all the characters of Verotik worlds in this all-new coffee table collection of beautiful pencil illustrations. By the master of modern fantasy and comic art, see Bisely's art in its stripped down pristine form in this collection. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, B&W SRP: $24.95 O/A PHANTOM LADY TP by Matt Baker & Adam Hughes This collection of Phantom Lady stories would cost you nearly $5,000 on the Golden Age back issue market. Verotik is offering this full-color square bound volume, including three new pieces of Adam Hughes art. Cover by Adam Hughes. SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $9.95 VERTICAL INC TEZUKA'S BUDDHA VOLUME 1: KAPILAVASTU SC by Osamu Tezuka Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. This life of Buddha is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VIPER COMICS DEAD AT 17 VOLUME 3: REVOLUTION TP by Josh Howard & Greg Gatlin Collecting the third volume in the Dead @ 17 trilogy, Revolution is the conclusion to the story that began in Dead @ 17: The First Series and continued in Blood of Saints. The fates of Nara, Hazy, and Bolabogg collide when a mysterious group called Heaven's Militia uncovers a terrifying conspiracy. This is the ending that will be talked about for years to come. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ODDLY NORMAL #2 by Otis Frampton In the city of Fignation, Oddly's first day of school is met with the promise of hope and the dawn of a new beginning. However, it soon becomes evident that the first day of her new life may just be her last. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.95 RANDOM ENCOUNTER #2 by Niccolo Balce Finding himself in a hospital bed after the epic battle with the monster in the previous issue, Migo wakes to another battle with a new, mysterious monster. When another strange person named Gummy decides to elaborate on the monster phenomenon, Migo and company are left with more questions than answers. Adventure, intrigue and excitment continue as Random Encounter explodes into the comic shops again. 7x10, 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $2.95 VIZ LLC Unless otherwise noted, all Viz LLC titles are: (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands Viz Ratings System To facilitate buying decisions for retailers and to ease parental concerns, Viz has implemented a comprehensive ratings system for its manga and anime titles. Illustrated through rating symbols located on the back of each title, the ratings are based on content to help determine age-appropriateness: A = All Ages; T = Teen; T+ = Teen Plus; M = Mature. ANIMERICA APRIL 2005 VOLUME 13 #5 The ultimate magazine for anime fans! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan and what's arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, model kits and how to build them, anime soundtracks, and more! Remember, If it's anime in America, it's gotta be Animerica! Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 SHONEN JUMP MAY 2005 VOLUME 3 #6 The world’s most popular manga! One of the world’s biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium World: Yugi, trapped 3,000 years in the past in ancient Egypt, has found some of the Millennium Items but he still needs the rest to complete his quest! One Piece: Men overboard as Luffy and Don Krieg battle on the high seas! Hikaru No Go: Sai wants Hikaru to become a stronger Go player on his own, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. Shaman King: Tao Ren will stop at nothing to beat Yoh, but Manta may be Yoh’s secret weapon. Yuyu Hakusho: The Gaiden saga begins for Yusuke and Urameshi! Naruto: The Forest of Death has all kinds of foes for Naruto and his friends — including a huge, creepy centipede! Plus, look for exclusive manga preview from Japan’s most popular creators! (CAUT: 3) SC, 320pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 Shonen Jump Graphic Novels DR. SLUMP VOLUME 1 TP by Akira Toriyama When goofy inventor Senbe Norimaki creates a precocious robot named Arale, his masterpiece turns out to be more than he bargained for! Basking in the glow of his scientific achievement, Senbe scrambles to get Arale in working order so the rest of Penguin Village won’t have reason to suspect she’s not really a girl. But first he needs to find her a pair of glasses and some clothes. T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 9 GN by Masami Kurumada Who is the Master of Sanctuary? As the Bronze Knights enter the 12 palaces of the legendary Gold Knights, they're attacked by forces against which mere armor is powerless. The Master wields uncanny power over space, time, and dimensions, and the wrong step can send a hapless Knight spiraling into infinity... But the far ends of space and time are nothing compared to what the Knights must face to penetrate to the heart of Sanctuary. One by one, figures from the past return to haunt them. Hyoga is forced to battle a beloved former teacher. Shiryu descends into the land of the dead, where only prayers can save him. And Seiya learns, to his horror, that one of his most powerful friends has been transformed into a deadly enemy! T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 7 GN by Takeshi Konomi Fresh from winning four consecutive U.S. Junior tournaments, The Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen has enrolled at Seishun Academy. With undeniable skill and talent-not to mention a shameless cockiness that irks even the most seasoned adults-Ryoma steps up to the challenge of leading his team to the Nationals! As the road to the Nationals narrows, Seishun Academy squares off with Saint Rudolph. Through the maneuverings of Hajime, Saint Rudolph's cunning manager, Ryoma gets matched up with Yuta-known to many as "Lefty Killer". With an unorthodox game laced with reverse spins and angles, Yuta's game ignites against the seemingly inexperienced-against-lefties Ryoma. Meanwhile, the Seishun doubles tandem of Eiji and Shuichiro assume the Australian formation to break a tie. Is this a desperate attempt to win, or a well-calculated strategy? A Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 PRINCE OF TENNIS GN by Takeshi Konomi Ryoma Echizen just joined the Seishun Gakuen Middle School tennis team, which is known for being one of the most competitive teams in Japan. Its members are incredibly talented, gifted, and athletic. With rigorous and extremely intense practices, the upperclassmen of the team expect the very best from themselves and they expect even more from the new members of the team. While most of the first years are on pins and needles hoping they won't get cut from the team, Ryoma Echizen is confident, cool, and collected. Some might even say he's cocky, but at least he's got the skills to back up his attitude. With his virtually unreturnable "twist serve," Ryoma is sure to make the starting team. Join Ryoma and the other first years, as they train hard, make friends, and try to find a place themselves on the team. And meet Ryoma's cute but chronically shy classmate Sakuno Ryuzaki. She's got a big crush on Ryoma, but will he ever notice her? (CAUT: 3) VOLUME 1 (FEB042756)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 2 (APR043008)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 3 (JUN042923)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 4 (AUG043143)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 14 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki As the Juppongatana or "Ten Swords" move to attack those at Aoi-Ya (Kaoru, Yahiko, Misao, and the rest of the Kyoto-based spy clan), Kenshin-accompanied by Sanosuke and Sait?-squares off against one of his most powerful opponents yet: Shinomori Aoshi, former Okashira or "head" of the Oniwabansh?. Bound by promises to both return Misao's "Aoshi-sama" to her safely, and to face Shinomori himself in a climactic, decisive battle, the time is now to learn once and for all who has the will to live, who has the will to die... and who has the will to fight. T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SHAMAN KING VOLUME 6 TP by Hiroyuki Takei As his second Shaman Fight comes to an end, Yoh uses a last-ditch strategy — and his last mana-against Faust's army of skeletons! Recovering from his wounds in the hospital, Manta becomes separated from Yoh and makes a fateful decision to travel to Yoh's faraway home in Izumo, Japan...by motorcycle...with "Wooden Sword" Ryu for company! As Manta and Ryu travel across Japan, Yoh undergoes his own journey, traveling into a pitch-black cave in search of shamanic inspiration. But before the two easy riders can reach their destination, they'll have to face the terrifying guardians of Izumo, the "land of the gods"! T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SHAMAN KING TP by Hiroyuki Takei Yoh Asakura is a junior-high shaman: one of the gifted few who can speak to ghosts, talk to the spirits of nature, and contact the other world. Compared to home in rural Japan for advanced training, Tokyo is a metropolis full of ghosts: spirits with unfinished business, haunts, revenants, specters — all whom only he can see. Together with friends Manta and Amidamaru, he faces challenges both real and ghostly… but who or what is the "Shaman King," and what shamans and spirits await him in the wide world outside Japan? (CAUT: 3) VOLUME 1 (STAR19391)—6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR20355)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 3 (FEB042764)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 4 (JUN042926)—SC, B&W $7.95 WHISTLE VOLUME 5 TP by Daisuke Higuchi Everybody has a dream, and for junior high school student Sho Kazamatsuri, that dream is simple: he wants to get off the bench and play soccer. An inspiration to everyone he meets, the indefatigable spark plug won't quit until he becomes the best soccer player he can be! But soccer is a team sport and that means Sho must also work extra hard at being the best teammate he can be. No matter how good he gets, he still needs the support of 10 other players to score a single goal. One player, however, has vowed to single-handedly crush the upstarts at Josui Junior High. His name is Ryoichi Tenjo and he is easily the best soccer player Sho has ever seen. Nobody has been able to stop Ryoichi in the past. Now, it's up to Team Josui to teach the arrogant hothead a lesson in humility.A Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 YU GI OH DUELIST VOLUME 4 TP by Kazuki Takahashi The action moves underground as the tournament continues! Bandit Keith, the cutthroat American gamer, drags Jonouchi into the corpse-filled catacombs for a match with "Ghost" Kozuka, master of the undead. Trapped in the tunnels beneath Duelist Kingdom, Yugi and Jonouchi must conquer the maze of the Labyrinth Brothers in a two-on-two duel. It's monster vs. monster in the endless maze of tiny passages… nd waiting in the Labyrinth Brothers' decks is the Gate Guardian, lord of the underworld, one of the most powerful monsters of all! T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 Shonen Jump Advanced HUNTER X HUNTER VOLUME 2 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi Gon and his friends Leorio and Kurapika have more to worry about than just the Hunter Exam-their fellow applicants are deadly serious. Hisoka, the mad magician, nearly kills them in a mock test and Killua reveals that appearances can be deceiving. Then there are the tests, which prove to be as varied as they are difficult. The picky proctors of the second exam demand the applicants perform culinary feats of wonder, and it takes the intervention of the President of the Hunter Association Review Board to convince them to let anyone pass at all. The third exam tests the would-be Hunters' speed and smarts as they race through a tower maze. Will an unexpected encounter end the exam for Gon and his friends? T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 6 GN by Yudetamago It was supposed to be a friendly challenge. It was supposed to be a photo op. It was supposed to be fun. But when Generation Ex, the Muscle League's newest team of superpowered wrestlers, challenged Kid Muscle and his friends for the right to protect the Earth from evil, things quickly got personal. Real personal. Now Kid Muscle is the last member of his team still fighting, and three Generation Ex wrestlers stand between him and victory. There’s Jaeger, master of the bloody Red Rain of Pain. Hydrazoa, the guy with the weird water powers. And the brutal Scarface, whose real name...and real agenda... remain shrouded in mystery. If the Kid can defeat this terrible trio, he'll become the galaxy's reigning champion of Good. If not, he'll be handed a one-way ticket off the planet Earth...if Generation Ex lets him leave the ring alive! T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 BATTLE ANGEL ALITA VOLUME 9 2ND ED TP by Yukito Kishiro Yukito Kishiro blurs the line between human and machine in the sci-fi/action adventure Battle Angel Alita. As beautiful cyborg Alita confronts her archenemy, mad scientist Dest Nova, for the last time, she finally learns the chilling truth about her past! Meanwhile, megalomaniacal Barjack leader Den launches a kamikaze assault on both the Scrapyard and Tiphares, the mysterious utopian city in the sky. Then, Alita finally views Tiphares with her own eyes for the first time-just moments before the city's total annihilation! Is there any ray of hope in this epic post-apocalyptic saga? T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 Action Graphic Novel Line 20TH CENTURY BOYS VOLUME1 GN by Naoki Urasawa Failed rock musician Kenji is a thirty-something slacker who finds himself working in a convenience store while taking care of his sister's newborn baby. But his mundane life is turned upside-down when the death of a childhood friend opens up a dark world of mystery, and his nostalgic memories of his boyhood become intertwined with the present- day activities of cults and conspiracies. When Kenji discovers a connection between his deceased friend and a strange cult implicated in a series of bizarre murders and missing persons' cases, he teams up with his childhood buddies to uncover the chilling truth behind it all. T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 BIG O TP 2ND ED by Hajime Yatate; story & art by Hitoshi Ariga The official comic adaptation of Bandai's Cartoon Network hit, a stylish "manga meets film noir" story which goes beyond the plot of the TV series! Forty years ago, everyone in Paradigm City lost all their memory of the past, leaving them to reconstruct their culture from still-working technology and scattered ruins. In this world, Roger Smith lives two lives: one as a dapper high-profile negotiator, the other as the vigilante pilot of the giant robot called The Big O. The manga begins with prequel stories set before the beginning of the anime! Roger Smith must negotiate with criminals who hold the city's Memory Repository hostage! Plus, the introduction of Dorothy, Roger's android assistant! A Rating (CAUT: 3) VOLUME 1 (STAR18819)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR18307)—SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (STAR18820)—SC, 216pg, b&w, SC, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (STAR19593)—SC, 216pg, b&w, SC, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (STAR20316)—SC, 192pg, b&w, SC, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (JAN042807)—SC, 208pg, b&w, SC, B&W SRP: $9.95 CASE CLOSED VOLUME 5 GN by Gosho Aoyama When ace high school detective Jimmy Kudo is fed a mysterious substance by a pair of nefarious men in black-poof! His body is physically transformed into a first grader. Until Jimmy can find a cure for his miniature malady, he takes on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa and continues to solve all the cases that come his way. A vicious murderer whose face is covered in bandages is on the lose. Will Conan be able to catch him before he strikes again? And later, Rachel and Sonoko want to blow off some steam but they get more than they bargain for when they discover murder at the karaoke box. T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CHEEKY ANGEL VOLUME 6 GN by Yu Watase Megumi Amatsuka, a rough and tumble nine-year-old boy, always dreamed of becoming the "manliest man on earth." After saving a sorcerer from a group of local thugs, Megumi is presented with a magic genie that maliciously turns him into the "womanliest woman on earth." Six years later...Megumi is the most desirable girl in school, but deep within her hot mama facade is the same trash-talkin', punk-stompin' boy. Megumi's quest to regain his manhood stalls as an uninvited pest descends upon his/her already chaotic high school life. Keiko, a self-proclaimed rival of Megumi, transfers to her school and uncorks a malevolent plan to unseat her as the prettiest girl on campus. It's girl vs. "girl," but there's more to Megumi's looks than meets the eye! Yet why, oh why, won't Genzo leave her alone?! T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 EXCEL SAGA VOLUME 12 TP by Rikdo Koshi Sitting on a park bench…no, it’s not Aqualung, but Dr. Shiouji, whose view of the slides and swing sets is being blocked by a beautiful girl — all, voluptuous, just turned eighteen…in other words, not his type. But who is the mysterious Miss Umi, and why is she so desperate to get the Doctor’s attention that she would pander to him and the readers alike dressed in a nurse’s outfit, a maid’s outfit, and, yes, in desperation, a schoolgirl’s outfit? Meanwhile, Watanabe is lost at sea with a dead albatross around his neck, named Ha-chan. Will he give into the Poe-like temptation? T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 EXCEL SAGA TP by Rikdo Koshi The secret society Across begins its bid for global domination with just two members — Il Palazzo and Excel, the teenaged girl smitten with him. After setting up house, Il Palazzo explains that the budget for world conquest and for room and board must be kept separate. They hope their neighbors will overlook the irregularities of their comings and goings; not to mention the sound of screams, struggles, and gasoline explosions! (CAUT: 3) VOLUME 1 (STAR19147)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR19415)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (STAR19953)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (STAR20330)—SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (DEC032750)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (FEB042735)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 7 (APR042992)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 8 (JUN042907)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 9 (AUG043133)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 KEKKAISHI VOLUME 1 GN by Yellow Tanabe A modern-day Romeo and Juliet, skilled in the art of the "kekkaishi," fight against their families' bitter rivalry and a gaggle of monsters and ghosts on the loose! By day, 14-year- old Yoshimori Sumimura is just a regular kid going to junior high school, but by night he is a "kekkaishi," or demon-fighter who specializes in generating magical barriers around his prey before making them disappear. His neighbor is 16-year-old Tokine Yukimura, who is also a kekkaishi! Together they share the knowledge of their ancient art and their nights battling beings from the netherworld. Sounds fun, but their families don't get along, because each believes themselves to be the "true practitioners" of the art of the kekkaishi. Will Yoshimori and Tokine friendship overcome their families' ancient rivalry? And will they be able to stop the frog-demon that's threatening their school?! Their exciting adventures and magical battles begin in this volume! T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MAR VOLUME 1 GN by Nobuyuki Anzai A junior high loser enters the vivid world of his dreams where, at last, he is a hero! Ginta Toramizu is a 14-year-old kid in junior high school who doesn't have a lot going for him: he's near-sighted, doesn't do well in school, he's not good at sports, and to top it off-he's short! But Ginta is a dreamer and has had the same dream 102 times: it's always in the same fantasy world where he is a hero blessed with all the special abilities he lacks in real life. Then one day a supernatural figure appears at his school and summons him-to the world of his dreams! In this strange universe filled with magic and wonder, he is strong, tough, agile-and he can see without his glasses! Thus, Ginta begins a quest in search for the magical items known as Arms, one of which may have the power to send him home. Joining him on this epic journey are his companion Jack and the valuable living, talking, mustachioed iron-ball weapon known as "Babbo", which everybody wants but, it seems, only Ginta can possess. T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR GN by Ryo Takamisaki The year is 200X and everyone is now connected to the Cyber Network. Gone are the days of war and famine. Computers have turned the world into a bright and shiny utopia. But there's trouble in paradise. A sinister organization by the name of World Three has vowed to destroy this technological wonderland. Enter our young hero, Lan Hikari, an intensely curious and cheerful fifth grader. Synchronized with MegaMan, he becomes a super-charged dynamo. In and out of the Net, Lan and MegaMan do their best to thwart World Three's never-ending quest to take over the world! A Rating (CAUT: 3) VOLUME 1 (FEB042748)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 2 (APR043002)—SC, 192pg, b&w, SC, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 3 (JUN042917)—SC, 200pg, b&w, SC, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 4 (AUG043139)—SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 MIDORIS DAYS VOLUME 1 GN by Kazurou Inoue Seiji Sawamura is the toughest seventeen-year-old in town, feared by all for his fighting prowess and his deadly “devil’s right hand.” But at heart, Seiji is a softy and all he wants is an end to his 17-year history of being a lonely single guy. Unfortunately, his tough guy reputation only serves to decrease his popularity with the ladies. Then one day, Seiji wakes up to discover his “devil’s right hand‚” has turned into...a miniature gal named Midori! Strangely enough, Midori is a real girl who is just as surprised as Seiji to find out she has now become, literally –Seiji’s right hand! It turns out Midori has always had a crush on Seiji, and her desperate wish to be connected to him has somehow come true... maybe all too true! T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NO NEED FOR TENCHI VOLUME 3 2ND ED TP by Hitoshi Okuda The trouble began when teenage Tenchi inadvertently released the marooned space pirate Ryoko from his grandfather's shrine. Now Ryoko and a gaggle of equally attractive and temperamental alien women are all competing for Tenchi's affections - and more. How much love does one poor Earth boy have to give? In a heartwarming take on the ancient tale of Daniel removing the thorn from the lion's paw, soft-hearted Sasami comes to the aid of a savage wolf. Then, in a tragic-comic story, jealousies flare when Tenchi's cute childhood girlfriend puts Ryoko and Ayeka through their paces to see who is more worthy of his affections. The emotional rollercoaster continues with an alternate-reality storyline in which little Sasami transforms into a superheroine who fights for truth, justice, and the Japanese way! T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 30 TP by Rumiko Takahashi It slices! It dices! When the monk-in-residence of a faraway temple is only too eager to "give" Ranma, Genma and Soun a legendary martial-arts outfit said to endow its wearer with ultimate power, you'd have thought they knew something was up. But then again, the monk did throw in such other lovely gifts...Back at the Tendo Dojo, the true nature of the outfit is revealed: the dogi chooses its own wearer! The outfit picks Akane-much to Ranma's chagrin-and what once was a minor annoyance turns into an issue of pride when Ranma is unable to defeat Akane in battle. Will he have to confess his true feelings to get through to her...? T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 17 2ND ED TP by Rumiko Takahashi Sure, the only one who recognizes the engagement between Ukyo and Ranma may be Ukyo herself, but that still counts for something, doesn't it? Ten years ago, when they were both still children, Ukyo made a special okonomiyaki sauce-which Ranma secretly ruined. Unaware of what Ranma had done, Ukyo to this day can't quite understand why Ranma's being extra nice to her despite the phenomenal failure of her special sauce. Akane's onto Ranma, though, and one way or another, he's going to pay. Which will it be, Ranma? The okonomiyaki frying pan, or the fire that comes from slurping down that nasty sauce itself...? T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 18 2ND ED TP by Rumiko Takahashi Powerful martial artist though he may be, Ryoga has yet to defeat Ranma, and how depressing is that? Not every technique is suited to every martial artist (at least that's what Ranma's dad Genma says). What Ryoga needs is a technique suited to his own unique strengths-to his depression, that is! Sure, asking Akane to say "I hate you!" may be the quickest way for Ryoga to power up, but even if Ryoga's body survives his new technique's blast, will his heart be able to withstand the blow? T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 Editor’s Choice Graphic Novel FLOWERS AND BEES VOLUME 7 TP by Moyoco Anno He's been seduced by a housewife, dissed in a love hotel, and molested with a rubber novelty. He's been tutored in the ways of romance by a pair of sadomasochistic beauticians and a thrice-divorced construction worker. He's been baptized in the waters of the Sea of Japan and burned in an unfortunate hair-bleaching accident. But now that Komatsu is dating Sakura, his dream girl, he shouldn't have anything worrying his bald, scabby little head...yeah, right! Still plagued by anxiety and self-doubt, Komatsu suspects that Sakura has a wandering eye and sets her free to romp in greener pastures. Crushed, Komatsu seeks solace in the arms of another, but he discovers that, far from the player he once aspired to be, he is a one-woman man at heart. Will he win back his ladylove? Will the Devil Sisters actually help him in his quest? How will Komatsu's saga of suffering end? M Rating (CAUT: 3) MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PHOENIX DAWN TP by Osamu Tezuka Dawn is both the first part of the saga and the earliest part of Phoenix's story, which jumps by resonance and reincarnation between the ancient past and distant future! Dawn takes the reader back to 240 A.D. for Tezuka's struggle to draw forth a vision of the human truth from Japan's ancient myths. T Rating (CAUT: 3) VOLUME 1 (STAR18032)—SC, 344pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 VOLUME 2 (SEP043010)—SC, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 VOLUME 3 (STAR20081)—SC, 5x7, 336pg, b&w SRP: $15.95 VOLUME 4 (FEB042753)—SC, 368pg, b&w, SC, B&W SRP: $15.95 VOLUME 5 (SEP043009)—SC, 328pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 Shojo Graphic Novels STARS OF THE MONTH ALICE 19TH: LOTIS MASTER GN by Yu Watase Alice Seno seems like a normal high school girl. She's a bit shy, she's got a crush on a boy name Kyo, and she's got an older sister who is more popular than she is. It's all pretty normal stuff… that is, until Alice encounters a mysterious and magical rabbit-girl that changes the course of her life! Alice is introduced to the sublime power of the Lotis Words. Certain words have power, and Alice has the potential to become a master of this power! Uncontrolled use of these words, however, can have deadly consequences, and Alice inadvertently sends her sister into a world of darkness. Alice resolves to save her sister from the darkness, but in order to do so, she must become a master the Lotis Words. But, will the dark side be more than she can handle? T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) VOLUME 1 (STAR20099)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR20371)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (DEC032738)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (FEB042719)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (APR042966)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (JUN042897)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 7 (AUG043122)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ************************************************************************ CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 11 TP by Yu Watase Their search for the celestial robes or "hagoromo" resumed, Aya and Yuhi transfer to (yet another) new school. But, here, their problems are more serious than just making new friends. Aki-or, should we say, the Progenitor-is on-campus and making Aya's life hell. And then there's a kind of actual hell itself, in the form of a beneath-school passageway, where a...creature...is said to roam. Is there any truth to Aki's claim that the monster is the daughter of a priest who made the grave error of angering a celestial maiden or "ten'nyo" hundreds of years ago...? Speaking of ten'nyo, Aya has vowed to never release Ceres again. But Aki has made his own vow...and he will claim Ceres-his woman-one way or the other... T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND: AYA TP 2ND ED TP by Yu Watase Aya and her twin brother Aki thought they were going to a celebration of their sixteenth birthday at their grandfather's home, but the funeral-like atmosphere tips them off that something's not right. Their "birthday present" turns out to be a mummified hand - the power of which forces an awakening within Aya, and painful wounds all over Aki's body. Grandfather Mikage announces that Aki will be heir to the Mikage fortune, and Aya must die! But Aya has allies in the athletic cook and martial artist Yuhi, and the mysterious and attractive, Tôya. But can two handsome and resourceful guys save Aya when it's her own power that's out of control? (CAUT: 3) VOLUME 1 (STAR19808)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (NOV032647)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (FEB042728)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (MAY042990)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (STAR19809)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (NOV032646)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 7 (FEB042729)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 8 (MAY042989)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 9 (AUG043127)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DESCENDANTS OF DARKNESS VOLUME 5 GN by Yoko Matsushita It's a grand ole time at the Count's annual tea party in the Hall of Candles, and it seems that the whole Ministry of Hades is there. Hisoka, Tsuzuki's partner, runs into Tatsumi, another Guardian of Death, and learns some startling secrets. Meanwhile, Tsuzuki finds a study containing a strange book. The kind that sucks you in-literally. Tsuzuki finds himself in a bizarre world whose inhabitants are dark parodies of people he knows in the real world. Tsuzuki, always ready to plunge into a situation, puts on a magic show to help a poor girl buy medicine for her sick father. But when a plague hits the town, Tsuzuki is blamed for it. Can he escape the townspeople's wrath? And will he ever find his way out of the pages of the book and back to the Hall of Candles? T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DOLLS VOLUME 3 GN by Yumiko Kawahara When a young man visits his doctor for a routine check-up, he is told that he'll soon turn into a tree. How odd! A father buys a doll that looks just like his daughter. How creepy! A fortune-teller abducts a woman and teaches her about the meaning of life. How felicitous! With these and other stories, author Yumiko Kawahara welcomes readers into her world... an upside-down place filled with love, obsession and Plant Dolls! T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DOUBT VOLUME 1 GN by Isumi Kaneyoshi First Time in Previews! Previously offered in Previews Update #653! Shy junior-high anime geek undergoes an extreme makeover to become a high-school princess-but can she overcome her DOUBT!? Meet Ai Maekawa, unremarkable junior high school girl. Life goes on in total anonymity for this nobody until one day she gets "pantsed" by a bitchy girl named Yumi-right in front of Ai's #1 crush, Oshita-revealing Ai's "Cutie Bunny" granny panties! Utterly, utterly humiliated, Ai undergoes an extreme makeover before she enters her new high school-where nobody, she hopes, knows of her past! And right from the get-go, So, the hottest guy in the school, is all over her! It's like a dream come true, but will she be able to have the confidence to battle against all the jealous girls in her new school? And who is the creepy guy sending her love letters, who seems to know all about her shameful past? And then her old nemesis Yumi pops up, threatening to expose all! T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DOUBT VOLUME 2 GN by Isumi Kaneyoshi Shy Ai has undergone an extreme makeover to become a gorgeous swan but her problems in high school are just beginning! Ai's gang-gorgeous guy-friend So, his best friend Kato, and Mina, a ganguro (girl with deep tan and bleached hair)-gather at her place for a study session. But guess who tags along, but So's ex, Chiharu, who's now a "student teacher" and out to get So back! Chiharu digs up Ai's old diary and runs off with it-can Ai keep her from exposing her embarrassing past?! Later on, Ai gets offered to model for a popular teeny bopper magazine, and a trip to the beach for the photo shoot turns into a standoff between best friends So and Kato. Who should Ai root for? And then Ai takes it upon herself to take revenge against a guy she believes dumped Mina last summer. But Ai may have gotten things wrong... T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FROM FAR AWAY VOLUME 4 GN by Kyoko Hikawa A prophecy of doom, passed down from generation to generation, has finally arrived. Manifest in the form of a young teenage girl named Noriko, the awakening promises a new world of frightening uncertainty. But not everybody lives in fear of this ancient prophecy. Slowly, a group of sympathizers has come together to befriend and protect the vulnerable teenager. One of them, a valorous warrior by the name of Izark, continues to stay by her side despite the danger and complications that lie ahead. In an attempt to avoid capture, Noriko and her band of allies travel into the White Mist Forest. Danger lurks everywhere, however...especially in this infrequently traveled wildwood! T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HAPPY HUSTLE HIGH VOLUME 1 GN by Isumi Kaneyoshi First Time in Previews! Previously offered in Previews Update #653! What happens when an all-girls' high school reigning tomboy finds out her school is about to be filled with boys!? Hanabi Oozora is a rambunctious 16-year-old tomboy who comes to the rescue of her less assertive friends-sometimes in exchange for food. So what does she do when, all of a sudden, her all-girls' school is about to be integrated with an all-boys' school? She meets and falls in love-naturally-with one of the three most popular and handsome boys in the Student Council, Yasuaki Garaku! Unfortunately, Yasuaki doesn't care for girls... and when the girls' Student Council clashes head-on with the boys' Student Council, Hanabi steps in to become a member-hoping she'll change Yasuaki's mind! T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HERE IS GREENWOOD VOLUME 4 GN by Yukie Nasu If 15-year-old Kazuya Hasukawa's stomach wasn't ripped in a car accident, it would have been perforated by an ulcer. Not only did his older brother marry his first love-he has also brought her home to live with them! Forced out of his own home, Kazuya enters the exclusive all-male boarding school, Ryokuto Academy (more popularly known as "Greenwood"), yet somehow, his life never seemed as worse... Perpetually stressed out Kazuya has long discovered that Greenwood dorm houses the most dysfunctional assortment of oddballs this side of the nutty universe, yet the question remains-how did it all begin being that way?! Journey back a full year to when the emotionless ice-cube of a human being Shinobu Tezuka first met the wily, mercurial, and stunningly gorgeous Mitsuru Ikeda. What transformed these two into the tag-teaming head residents whose mission in life seems to be the nonstop torture of hapless Kazuya? And then, brace yourselves to witness the Greenwood characters take on alternate personas in a Here is Greenwood fantasy side story! T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 10 TP by Saki Hiwatari Are the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? The singularly unique concept behind Please Save My Earth turns the everyday lives of its characters into a captivating epic of love, fate and faith.Still unconscious from his psychic battle with Haruhiko and Mikuro, Rin continues to remember more details of his difficult past life as Shion. His long-time rivalry with Gyokuran makes his assignment to the team complicated enough, but the first time he meets Mokuren is a near-religious experience. With the approaching apocalypse, how will his animosity toward Gyokuran combine with his mixed feelings toward Mokuren and his own doubting soul? T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RED RIVER VOLUME 6 GN by Chie Shinohara Yuri, a modern-day teen, is trapped in the palace of an ancient Prince of Darkness! She waits there for Prince Kail, her savior and the only one who can send her back to modern- day Japan. While Yuri attends to the prisoners taken by the Dark Prince's armies, hoping they can rise up and fight again, Prince Kail and his brother, Zannzana, are making inroads into enemy territory. If they should misstep, however, the consequences would be great-both for the future of the Hittite empire and Yuri and Kail's relationship! T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 W JULIET VOLUME 4 GN by Emura Makoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has declared that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at his new high school and the only student to find out his secret-but are they more than pals? A trip to Hokkaido sends Ito into the arms of a brand new paramour. Then, Makoto's dysfunctional family secrets are revealed when his oldest sister returns home. It turns out Makoto is not the only rebel in the family! T Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 X/1999 VOLUME 18: INVERSION TP by CLAMP The fate of the world is at stake in this gorgeously illustrated masterwork from the four- woman artistic team CLAMP! Kamui Shiro is a young man who was born with the power to decide the fate of the Earth itself-a destiny he can barely bring himself to believe. But as other players in the prophecy begin to gather around him-the "Seven Seals," with the power to protect the Earth, and the "Seven Harbingers," who are fated to destroy it-he has no choice but to come to terms with his fate. The balance of power is shifting. Arashi's surprising emotional confession to Sorata has unexpected consequences, and the result of Fuma's shocking gift to aimless Subaru is revealed. Unaware of Hinoto's duplicity, Karen and Aoki have followed her instructions and are heading to Ginza to face Tokyo's next threat. Will the Dragons of Heaven win again, and at what cost? T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 X 1999 2ND EDITION TP'S by CLAMP Viz is proud to re-issue CLAMP's greatest manga, X/1999, with an earthquake-shaking new size and price! X/1999, an occult science fiction fantasy, is a stunning work of shôjo (girls' comics) from the collective of CLAMP - a combine of four female shôjo artists who have taken all of Asia by storm! After a mysterious six-year absence, Kamui, a young man with mysterious psionic powers, returns to Tokyo. Now his childhood girlfriend Kotori and psychic Princess Hitono are having prophetic dreams about Kamui's role in the end of the world! What do these strange visions mean? Why does Kamui warn Kotori and her brother Fuma to stay away from him? And who are these psionically powered beings who keep picking fights with Kamui? In Volume 2, Kamui - returning to Tokyo years after the death of his own mother - is a changed man. He's moody and distant to his old friends, yet determined to protect them from the dark forces that swirl around him. For he is the nexus of a great cataclysm to come, and the inheritor of a strange destiny that could decide the fate of an entire world! Haunted by his tragic past, Kamui struggles to understand his role in the future...a terrible fate inexorably linked to his unique powers. Now, as seers and psychics across Japan turn their eyes to Tokyo and the drama beginning to unfold there, the lines between light and dark are being drawn. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (STAR18296)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR18297)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (STAR19050)—SC, 195pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (STAR19051)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (STAR19632)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (STAR19633)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 7 (STAR20425)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 8 (STAR20426)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 9 (JAN042833)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 10 (STAR19049)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 11 (STAR19678)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 12 (STAR20097)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 13 (NOV032663)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 14 (FEB042772)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 15 (MAY043014)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 16 (AUG043165)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 PREVIEWS BOOK STORE Looking for spine-tingling suspense, fantastic adventures, head-over-heels romance, gut busting humor, or anything in-between? No need to go to the local book store, you'll find them all between the covers of graphic novels and trade paperbacks... just like the ones shown here! Previews Book Store is pleased to bring you these graphic novel volumes, all of which are available through your local comic shop. Check with your retailer and open a book on comics excitement today! PULP FICTIONEERS TP edited by John Locke Adventure House Compiled and deftly edited by John Locke, Pulp Fictioneers: Adventures In The Storytelling Business is a unique and riveting anthology of true tales taken directly from the personal and professional lives of pulp fiction authors. Featuring essays on the pulp industry by Thomas Thursday, Arthur J. Burks, Hugh B. Cave, Hugo Gernsback, Wallace R. Bamber, Aron M. Mathieu, George C. Henderson, James W. Egan, Walter Gibson, Henry Kuttner, and Chuck Martin, this insightful collection offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the pulp world, the rise and fall of the business, and the experiences of writers, editors, and publishers, and is the result of combing through hundreds of issues of writing journals from the pulp era, including Writer’s Digest and Author & Journalist, as well as a variety of lesser-known magazines like The Writer, The Editor, Writer’s Review, and two magazines issued by correspondence schools, Writers’ Markets and Methods and Writer’s Monthly. (JAN043086) SC, 6x9, 240pg $20.00 “Pulp Fictioneers is avidly enjoyable and enthusiastically recommended reading.” — MidwestBookReview.com * * * HSU AND CHAN VOLUME 1 TP written & illustrated by Norm Scott Slave Labor Graphics Follow the harrowing — yet hilarious — adventures of brothers Hsu and Chan Tanaka as they design high-quality video games (with only the occasional cheap knock-off), try to pick up on girls, battle evil competitors, peddle their wares at video game trade shows, and occasionally fight supernatural forces that threaten their very existence! Creator Norm Scott first developed his popular pair of protagonists in 1999, and submitted the strips to the widely-read magazine, Electronic Gaming Monthly. Since then, Hsu and Chan have garnered a sizeable following from the numerous adventures published in the magazine, and those gathered into comic book form by SLG Publishing. Read the first four issues of the critically acclaimed goofball’s comic strips in this collected volume! (FEB042075) SC, 128pg, b&w $13.95 “…[Hsu and Chan]…is astonishingly, relentlessly funny and should be read by as many people as possible. Buy it. That simple.” — SavantMag.com “What is Hsu and Chan, you ask? Well, it has to be one of the best gaming oriented comics to ever grace print!” — Epinions.com * * * SKELETON KEY VOLUME 1: BEYOND THRESHOLD TP — NEW PRINTING by Andi Watson Slave Labor Graphics Tamsin Mary Cates’ boring high school existence is turned upside down when she obtains the Skeleton Key, an artifact that can open doors to other dimensions. Liberated from her small Canadian hometown, Tamsin’s everyday life becomes embroiled in fantastic adventures as she encounters Kitsune, a Japanese fox spirit, as well as tea- drinking witches and a closet monster! The first of the Skeleton Key trade paperbacks, Beyond Threshold collects issues #1-6 of the original series, featuring the entire “La Ultima Movida” storyline that sets the foundation for the critically acclaimed comic. (STAR10887) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 “…[Skeleton Key]…is an amazing blend of fantasy, humor, adventure, and slice- of-life teenage angst. There's literally something here for everyone!” — ComicsWorthReading.com “Andi Watson has emerged as one of the most distinctive and original creators working in comics today.” — NinthArt.com * * * ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE 50’S TP by Various Archie Comic Publications Archie Andrews made his debut in Pep Comics #22 in 1942, and for over 60 years, the light-hearted exploits of Archie and his perennial teenage friends have entertained generations of readers — young and old alike — with their hilarious misadventures. More than simple high school high-jinx, Archie Comics stood as a forum of social commentary, often reflecting on the pop culture and fads of the various eras. This second volume of the Archie Americana series features stories and artwork reproduced exactly as it appeared in the 1950s, fully restored and re-colored. Stories feature Archie and Jughead's “beatnik” phase, a thinly-veiled Elvis look-alike, bobby sox, plaid skirts, and sock hops! (STAR15493) SC, 7x10, FC $10.95 “…[Archie Americana Series] is an enjoyable ramble through pop culture… As the lives of modern-day kids become ever more dangerous, it can be a welcome escape to read about a mythical place where the biggest threat is getting beat up by Moose because he thinks you're trying to make time with his girl and the most life-threatening choice is what to wear to the school dance.” — ComicsWorthReading.com “The Archie Americana Series features the clothes, slang, and attitudes of the times. Whether you remember these decades or not, you'll love these timeless stories.” — Comics2Read.com * * * WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: STRONG MEDICINE TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Avatar Press Strange Killings is the story of Sergeant Major William Gravel, a brilliant soldier of Britain's SAS. He's also the only known combat magician in the occult sphere. Placed on "K" duty — deniable operations — when he's found to be taking unofficial black market jobs for money due to mysterious personal reasons, Gravel is plunged into the dirty life of a secret black-ops world. Now, he's constantly involved in other people's lives and dirty secrets, running headlong towards the day when he hits something he can't escape from, shoot, or wish away. Strong Medicine unleashes a new series full of bad juju as Gravel finally escapes his deniable ops in the USA and is able to return to his home in London. But before he can settle in, he is drawn into a horrific child mutilation investigation — a multi-killing designed to bring powerful magic to someone. And if Gravel can’t stop him, many more children will die to create a black magician with very strong medicine! This volume collects all three issues of Strange Killings: Strong Medicine. (MAY042360) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $9.99 “These are the type of horror stories that I like to read before turning in at night: fast, serious, and creepy. Scary films on paper.” — ArtBomb.com * * * SAMURAI LEGEND GN by Kan Furuyama & Jiro Taniguchi CPM Manga A tale of blood, swords, and political intrigue based on actual events that took place in Edo-era Japan in 1649-1650! Japan is in a state of social unrest and upheaval, bordering on civil warfare. The power-hungry retired Emperor, Gomino, has initiated a plot to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate and return the rule of Japan to Imperial hands. When the embittered Emperor hires a thief to steal the “Yagyu Secret Chronicles” — a book of immeasurable importance to the Shogunate — legendary swordsman Yagyu Jubei, a loyal samurai sworn to protect the Secret Chronicles at all costs, must track down the thief and recover the tome before Japan descends into bloody civil war. (STAR18036) SC, 6x8, 240pg, b&w $15.95 “This historical fiction is truly of a caliber beyond that of other manga out there. Don't miss this excellent read!” — SequentialTart.com “This is one of the more authentic and historically engaging samurai manga stories I've read. If you enjoy serious samurai movies like those of Akira Kurosawa or Hiroshi Inagaki's Musashi Miyamoto trilogy, then you'll find plenty to enjoy in Samurai Legend.” — MangaManiacs.org * * * SUSPENDED IN LANGUAGE SC Niels Bohr’s Life, Discoveries, and the Century He Shaped by Jim Ottaviani & Various G.T. Labs Featuring art by the award-winning Leland Purvis (Vox, Pubo), and illustrated footnotes by Jay Hosler (Clan Apis), Roger Langridge (Fred the Clown), Steve Leialoha (Fables), Linda Medley (Castle Waiting), and Jeff Parker (The Interman), this biography will set you straight on quantum mechanics, teleportation, and the secret origin of the worldwide web. Why haven’t you heard of this guy before? After all, Einstein looked up to him; the Nazis and Russians wanted to kidnap him; his institute in Copenhagen hosted just about every Nobel prize winner you can name; and Winston Churchill considered him by far the most dangerous man on the Manhattan Project. His friends and enemies agreed: Niels Bohr was much more than the father of quantum mechanics — he was one of the most important figures of the twentieth century. Suspended in Language tells his story. (MAY042742) SC, 6x9, 320pg, b&w 24.95 “Ottaviani's greatest triumph has always been his ability to take Nobel Prize- winning scientists and make them human. In Suspended in Language, he takes this gift to new heights.” — SequentialTart.com “At last, the comic book geeks and the science nerds can be friends, thanks to [Suspended in Language], a new book with equal appeal to the dreamy, artistically inclined fantasists and to their over-achieving, practical-minded counterparts — and even to the wider, more socially-well-adjusted reading public.” — TIME.com * * * THE ONE GN—NEW PRINTING THE LAST WORD IN SUPERHEROICS by Rick Veitch King Hell Press Originally published as a six-issue mini-series for Epic Comics in 1983, The One is another notorious chapter in the secret history of super-heroes. Part philosophy, part super-hero, and part hubris, The One serves as a timeless and audacious mix of Dr. Strangelove, Marshal McLuhan, Jack Kirby, and Tex Avery, as seen through the sensibilities of Kurt Vonnegut. (STAR20173) SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $17.95 “Rick Veitch is one of the most prolific comic book writers and artists of the last few decades.” — GlassEyeComics.com * * * MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINE ALTER EGO #47 This issue spotlights Matt Baker, a Golden Age good-guy who drew “good girls” like Phantom Lady, Tiger Girl, Flamingo, Sky Girl, Camilla, and South Sea Girl. Featuring a full-color cover highlighting Phantom Lady, you’ll thrill to read “Baker of Cheesecake,” detailing the 1940s-50s life and art of Matt Baker! Plus, a guided tour by Alberto Beccatini (with surprising interviews with Baker’s brother-in-law and nephew by Jim Amash), and an aesthetic appreciation by John Benson! Also, rare art from Baker contemporaries Robert Webb. Maurice Whitman, Alex Blum, Al Feldstein, Vince Colletta, Arthur Peddy, Frank Borth, Jack Kamen, and others! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 AMAZING STORIES #612 First published in 1926, Amazing Stories is the world's only magazine providing both definitive coverage of the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror fields and out-of-this-world fiction from today’s top authors. Features reviews and previews of the latest movies, television shows, DVDs, books, comics and story-driven electronic games, as well as detailed interviews with the creators of these multimedia adventures! This issue focuses on Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, as well as the movies Batman Begins, and Fantastic Four. Plus all-original fiction from leading science-fiction, fantasy and supernatural-horror writers, along with dozens of DVD, novel and comic-book reviews. (Paizo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ANIMATION MAGAZINE MAY 2005 #148 All grown up and still watch cartoons? Got carpal tunnel in both hands from playing video games? Ever seen a wicked effects shot in a movie and wonder how the *@#! did they do that? Trying to decide which animation software to blow your kids’ college funds on? Animation fans know Animation Magazine is their #1 source for the most current information on film, television, gaming, technology, commercials, conferences, events, and industry trends. Animation Magazine also covers the best resources for education and training in the animation field. (Animation Magazine) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK ARTIST VOLUME 2 #4 Featuring a Nino cover painting starring Captain Fear! In his first full-length interview, Alex Ni-o discusses his journey from his start as a "komik" artist in the Philippines to his current work as an animation production designer in Hollywood. Plus, an exhaustive interview with Byron Preiss on his innovative career in publishing. Whether overseeing Steranko's Chandler, Harvey Kurtzman's Strange Adventures or Joe Kubert's Yossel, Byron's worked with them all! (Top Shelf Productions) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $7.50 COMIC SHOP NEWS #929-932 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full- color, 8-12 pages in length, and featuring CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which includes Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," a monthly checklist of all the first issues due for the month. (Comic Shop News Inc) Tabloid, FC PI COMIC BOOK DIGEST #7 APRIL 2005 The 128-page Comic Book Digest gives you 80 pages of 8-page sample previews from 10 future comic titles from publishers like Top Cow, Image, Dreamwave, and BlueWater Studio. Read it before you buy it! On the flip-side, join us for the new exclusive Sixgun Samurai. The teenaged Sixgun Samurai is on his way east to find his father, his last known living relative. But as he travels across the untamed prairie, he finds that dangerous men with dark motives are in pursuit, prepared to kill him to take his swords for reasons they dare not explain. Also, articles and interviews from writers, publishers, and artists throughout the industry provide an inside look benefitting to both the avid collector and the casual comic hobbyist. (Lamp Post Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $1.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1605 JUNE 2005 This issue features an X-Men/Avengers cover by Alex Horley, leading off a look at the past and future of some of Marvel’s biggest super-hero teams in the Marvel and Ultimate universes! The longest running magazine about comics, Comics Buyer’s Guide has the largest monthly price guide for comic books, featuring prices for tens of thousands of comic books - including actual prices realized for CGC-graded comics, updated monthly. CBG also helps readers keep tabs on the markets for Heroclix, original art, and other comic-book memorabilia with accurate pricing and insightful analysis. From the Golden Age to the comic books of tomorrow, with the latest news, classic coverage, and in-depth articles, and the most complete monthly price guide to comic books, Comics Buyer’s Guide is the largest monthly magazine about comics. (Krause Publications) Magazine, 7x10, PC SRP: $5.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #184 MAY 2005 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comics industry! Includes hundreds of reviews of top titles, with plot synopses, plus an overview of scripts and art quality, as well as a directory of comic stores, specialists, events, and festivals. (Quality Communications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $2.50 COMICS REVUE #229 Featuring: Tarzan of the Apes by Russ Manning, Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray, Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell and Romero, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry and Harry Harrison, The Phantom by Lee Falk, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane, Casey Ruggles (in color) by Warren Tufts, and Krazy Kat by George Herriman, and Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff. (Manuscript Press) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $6.95 JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #42 This is the “Hip” issue, spotlighting all the funky, clunky stuff Kirby did at 1970s DC Comics! From Jimmy Olsen and Dingbats of Danger Street, to Kung-Fu Fighter and Soul Love, you’ll get it all! The issue features Kirby covers inked by Kevin Nowlan (Guardian and the Newsboy Legion) and Murphy Anderson (if you ever wondered what Jimmy Olsen would’ve looked like if Murphy had inked the whole book — and not just the Jimmy and Superman heads — you'll find out as he inks the unused Kirby cover from Jimmy Olsen #147! Also, both inkers share their thoughts on inking the King! Plus, a never-published interview with Kirby himself! Includes the usual columnists and features, including Mark Evanier answering Frequently Asked Questions. And a colossal gallery of Jack’s finest pencil work at whopping tabloid size! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Tabloid, 10 x 15, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JUXTAPOZ VOLUME 13 #6 MAY/JUNE 2005 The Juxtapoz May/June issue include feature articles about painters such as Florida-based portrait artist Sas Christian, Michael Hussar, and The Pizz, graffiti legend Futura, and underground comix forefather S. Clay Wilson, as well as an extended feature about museum shows around the country. (High Speed Productions) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $4.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KIRBY UNLEASHED TP To commemorate ten years in publishing, TwoMorrows re-releases the fabled 1971 Kirby Unleashed portfolio, completely remastered! This extremely scarce collectible spotlights some of Jack "King" Kirby's finest art from all eras of his 50-plus year career, including exquisitely detailed 1930s pencil work, unused comic strips, illustrated World War II letters, 1950s pages, unpublished 1960s Marvel pencil pages and sketches, and Fourth World pencil drawings (many done expressly for this portfolio in 1970)! Kirby's past assistants — Mark Evanier and Steve Sherman — have updated the extensive Kirby biography they wrote for the original printing, and added a new foreword! Also, look for recolored original color plates, and eight new color pages, including Jack's four Gods posters (released separately in 1972), and four additional Kirby color pieces from the 1960s and '70s! Proceeds go toward scanning and archiving the 5000+ page Kirby pencil archives. (Twomorrows Publishing) Tabloid-Sized, 48pgs, PC SRP: $20.00 LOCUS #531 The science fiction and fantasy community’s journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by noted authors. (Locus Magazine) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, B&W SRP: $5.95 LO-FI VOLUME 1 #5 MAR/APR 2005 LO-FI comics & entertainment magazine is one of the most influential indy comic mags on the market. This issue sports previews of the hottest summer indy releases! A look into propoganda art and its place in pop culture. Plus, steps to make it in the small press self publishing arena; a convention survival guide supplemental titled "Surviving the Wrath of Con part II"; and an exclusive Dracula VS King Arthur story from Silent Devil Productions. Also in this issue tons of comic, music, toys, anime manga and more. (Bad Munkie Press) Magazine, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES BECKETT BASEBALL #242 MAY 2005 Every issue shares the enjoyment of collecting baseball cards, autographs and memorabilia in an all-color, reader-friendly format. Follow baseball superstars and their cards/collectibles through fun features, player profiles, card set previews and reviews, special card galleries, hot card lists, contests and more. And look up the values of the most popularly traded baseball cards, from vintage to current year issues. (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 120pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BECKETT'S BASEBALL CARDS PLUS #17 MAY/JUN 2005 Ideal for the collector who wants more comprehensive baseball card pricing coverage. Get expanded baseball card price listings (more than 280 pages) in an easy-to-use format. Tons of sample card photos throughout the price listings, plus hobby news and notes, "Readers Write," and more. (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BECKETT BASKETBALL #178 MAY 2005 Every issue of Beckett Basketball gets you closer to your favorite NBA stars than any other magazine. You get the enjoyment of collecting basketball cards, autographs and memorabilia in an all-color, reader-friendly format. Follow hoops superstars and their cards/collectibles through fun features, player profiles, card set previews and reviews, special card galleries, hot card lists, contests and more. And look up the values of the most popularly traded basketball cards, from vintage to current year issues. (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BECKETT FOOTBALL #181 APRIL 2005 Every issue of Beckett Football shares the enjoyment of collecting football cards, autographs and memorabilia in an all-color, reader-friendly format. Follow gridiron superstars and their cards/collectibles through fun features, player profiles, card set previews and reviews, special card galleries, hot card lists, contests and more. And look up the values of the most popularly traded football cards, from vintage to current year issues. (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BECKETT "GOT SPORTS FOR KIDS" #4 APR/MAY 2005 Beckett’s new superstar-oriented kids magazine covering the world of professional sports. Developed for kids, ages 8-14, the magazine features personality profiles, athletes interviewed by kids, tons of photos, video game coverage, instructional tips, fun sports trivia, posters and much more. Each issue includes a cover image with cool special effects, like embossing, special die-cuts or attractive foil treatments. It’s more pages of fun than you’ll find in any other kids’ sports magazine! (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BECKETT'S HOCKEY CARDS PLUS #8 SUMMER/FALL 2005 This magazine covers the superstars of hockey card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular players and cards; tips on card collecting; and “Readers Write,” a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby’s most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, B&W SRP: $9.99 BECKETT RACING #129 MAY 2005 This magazine covers the superstars of racing and sport card collecting, with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular cards; tips on card collecting; and "Readers Write," a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby's most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $4.99 BECKETT ANIME COLLECTOR #69 Covering the hottest Japanese anime each month! Find out the value of all your anime cards and collectibles in one issue. Includes InuYasha, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, DBZ/GT and Duel Master coverage and price guides. Also includes fun contests, anime news, anime hot lists, anime art gallery, manga coverage, toys, video game reviews, and a lot more! (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 88pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BECKETT YU-GI-OH COLLECTOR #17 APR/MAY 2005 Complete Yu-Gi-Oh coverage featuring an awesome cover treatment. Each issue includes checklists, video game tips and tricks, merchandise, cartoon reviews, and an extensive guide to card types and rules for playing the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game. Plus, contests, prizes, and posters! (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 BIG REEL MAY 2005 For over 30 years, Big Reel has been bringing collectors and fans together to buy, sell, and trade Hollywood memorabilia. Films, videos, posters and autographs are listed “for sale” or “wanted” each month. Articles and columns scheduled for May 2005 include "The Big Reel Trivia Quiz, "Matinee at the Bookshelf," an article on "The Cincinnati Kid," "Reel Posters" and “Reel Serials.” The show calendar lets you plan to see stars of today and yesteryear and purchase memorabilia in person. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, FC SRP: $3.95 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #151 MAY 2005 This issue is a tribute to Star Wars, the franchise that drives the collectible toy secondary market. Toy Review take you behind the scenes at Hasbro World Headquarters in Rhode Island where the hobby's favorite toys are generated. Also featured, "Lee's Pull-Out Guide to the Star Wars Prequels" — Part 2 of a 3-part series. Also, a series of three complete, self-contained pull-out guides, one for each Prequel Episode. Plus, McFarlane's "Sports Picks," G.I. Joe, Transformers, Gundam, Batman, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, Urban and Suburban Vinyl, Trading Figures, and more. (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 116pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 MODELER'S RESOURCE #60 SPRING 2005 Inside is the new Countess Karnstein from Solarwind Productions, and Dave Metzner paints up this gem using oils! Jim Key is also onboard with a "Sinking Nautilus" diorama article for all you Sci-Fi fans. Jim Capone heads on up to the Empire State Building to chase down the Ape that takes crap from no one! Beyond all this, there's a a Spider-Man building and painting tutorial, a look at what makes Bender tick. Half of the pages in full blazing color! (Adroit Publications Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 67pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 SPORTS COLLECTOR'S DIGEST #1279-1282 Sports Collectors Digest has regular features on vintage cards and memorabilia, weekly profiles of serious hobbyists and their collections, up-to-date auction results and previews, pricing and vintage card checklists, an exclusive SCD Guide to Jerseys and an Internet Directory, plus columns from hobby experts and industry insiders, online auction reports, news of the latest sports collectibles, show calendar, and more in a weekly magazine that is a must-read for serious collectors. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, FC SRP: $4.50 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #133 Star Wars vs. Micronauts! The History of Mego heats up with the story behind the Micronauts action figure line, including a full-color guide to the entire series, and the true story behind Mego and the Star Wars license. Also this month, AFD takes a look at all the latest announcements from McFarlane Toys, NECA, Playmates, and Jakks Pacific! AFD's regular departments including "Action News Briefs," "Action on the Shelves," and the "Star Wars Update," plus a special Mego- themed Retro Report is also included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE #87 JUNE 2005 The June 2005 Toy Cars & Models celebrates Mopar with special columns and feature stories devoted to Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto and the other marques that became part of the Chrysler family. Hot Wheels coverage continues with an updated price guide to numbered pack cars released from 1995-2005. (Krause Publications) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.99 TOY SHOP #356-357 Just in time for the Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith is Toy Shop's supplement on everything Star Wars. Get pricing updates, checklists and more on this evergreen property. And don't forget Toy Shop's regular coverage on vintage toys, industry news and collector profiles. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, 11x17 SRP: $4.99 TUFF STUFF JUNE 2005 Tuff Stuff showcases detailed vintage card pricing, along with the top 10 hottest cards and market reports for baseball, football, basketball and hockey. It also features Yu-Gi-Oh! and Entertainment card pricing as well as pricing for sports cards such as Baseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey and Racing. Also find spe