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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 & c