PREVIEWS VOL. XV #6 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #8 (AUGUST 2005) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from October 2005 through December 2005! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #24 Each issue of Marvel Previews will be a comic book-sized, 96-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases, PLUS a full 22-page story in each issue — either a special advanced preview of an upcoming blockbuster new project, or a sold-out, jumping-on point issue from one of their hottest books! It’s your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This August issue features items scheduled to ship in October 2005! 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ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS REVELATIONS #1 (OF 6) PAUL JENKINS (W), HUMBERTO RAMOS (P/Cover), and LEONARDO OLEA (C) On sale August 31, FC, 32pg, $2.99 From Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos, the best-selling creative team behind Marvel’s Spectacular Spider-Man, comes a sophisticated murder mystery set in the unlikeliest of places—The Vatican. Charlie Northern may be one of the best detectives in Scotland Yard but that doesn’t keep him from enjoying a night off curled up with a good book of conspiracy theories and a full pack of cigarettes. That is, until an old friend shows up at his door with the news that a high-ranking Vatican official and probable successor to the Pope has mysteriously died. Now, Northern must travel to Rome and seek out the facts in a place legendary for keeping its secrets. There are forces at work in The Holy See that want Northern to fail— forces darker and more ancient than any in his favorite dime-store paperbacks. B.P.R.D. THE BLACK FLAME #1 (OF 6) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale August 31, FC, 32pg, $2.99 A bloodbath washes across America as the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense turns its attention back to the plague of frogs. While the Bureau tries to interpret bizarre new behavior from the frog men, a madman from the B.P.R.D.’s secret history returns to take advantage of the mindless monsters. Mignola takes over cover duties for the sprawling six-issue epic he’s crafted with co-writer John Arcudi and interior art team of Guy Davis and Dave Stewart. B.P.R.D.: THE DEAD TPB MIKE MIGNOLA (W), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale September 28, SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense and their new team leader, a former corpse himself, moves into their new headquarters only to unearth a gigantic long-buried secret involving United States government covert experiments and Nazi scientists. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola teams with artist Guy Davis and co-writer John Arcudi to carve out a bold new direction for the B.P.R.D., while Abe Sapien, still reeling from the revelation of his former life as a Victorian scientist, meets his long dead wife in their crumbling home by the sea. This collection includes an extended sketchbook section featuring the otherworldly designs Guy Davis for the roster of new characters introduced in The Dead. Collecting the five-issue miniseries. The strangest team book in comics gets weirder with this tale of the walking dead, madness, the Spear of Destiny, and a monstrous gateway to heaven. Featuring an extended sketchbook section with the otherworldly designs by Guy Davis for the roster of new characters introduced in The Dead. ZOMBIEWORLD: WINTER'S DREGS AND OTHER STORIES TPB BOB FINGERMAN (W), KELLEY JONES (W/A), PAT MILLS (W), GORDON RENNIE (W), TOMMY LEE EDWARDS (A), J. DEADSTOCK (A), and GARY ERSKINE (A) On sale September 14, SC, 240pg, FC, 7" x 10", $24.95 The end of the world is near. The dead walk the earth and feed on the flesh of the living. The birth of a terrifying new world is at hand. Zombie World, the comic-book series that set the standard for comics of the undead is back in a massive trade paperback. Bob Fingerman and Tommy Lee Edwards take us into the darkened subway tunnels of New York, where the rats aren’t the only things that bite, in the critically-acclaimed Winter’s Dregs. Kelley Jones spins his own twisted tale of love and the undead in Eat Your Heart Out. A family’s Christmas gathering has a few unexpected arrivals in Gordon Rennie and Gary Erskine’s Home For the Holidays. And the apocalypse proves to be more horrifying than anyone ever imagined in Pat Mills and J. Deadstock’s Tree of Death. Collecting the Zombie World: Winter’s Dregs four-issue miniseries, Eat Your Heart Out one-shot, Home For the Holidays one-shot, and the Tree of Death four-issue miniseries. MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN #4 (OF 4) BRUCE CAMPBELL (W), DAVID GOODMAN (W), RICK REMENDER (P/COVER), HILARY BARTA (I/Cover), and MIKE MIGNOLA (Altern. Cover) On sale August 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Hellboy creator Mike Mignola illustrates an eye-popping second cover to complement theone by the regular team for this final installment of Bruce Campbell’s brilliantly deranged tale of an arrogant American businessman and the surly cabdriver whose brain has been transplanted inside his head. It’s all out mayhem as the dual-brained Campbell goes toe-to-toe with a bar full of Russian ruffians at the beck and call of a Gypsy beauty who’s trying her darnedest to plant him in an early grave. Meanwhile, Campbell’s dead wife acts out with uncharacteristic bravery for someone reanimated inside a robot body. When it all comes crashing down, one thing’s for certain—you’ll never look at comics or organ transplants the same way again! SERENITY #2 (of 3) JOSS WHEDON (W), BRETT MATTHEWS (W), WILL CONRAD (P), and LAURA MARTIN (C) On sale August 3, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews continue the journey of the brigands and outlaws that call the ship Serenity “home” in this second issue of the prequel to Whedon’s Serenity— the highly-anticipated feature film follow-up to his cult-hit TV show Firefly. On the run and out of cash, the ragtag crew of Serenity take on a scavenger mission with the hopes of earning enough dough to disappear for a while. Little do they know an old enemy is scheming to remake their acquaintance with the help of some covert-operatives known only as the Blue Gloves. With interior art by the inimitable Will Conrad (Marvel’s Elektra and Witches) and colors by the illustrious Laura Martin (Astonishing X-Men and The Ultimates), this issue also features three covers starring a different Serenity crew member, each drawn by one of the hottest names in comics. This month—Tim Bradstreet, Jo Chen, and Joe Quesada! AEON FLUX #1 (OF 4) MIKE KENNEDY (W) and TIMOTHY GREEN II (A) On sale August 24, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Four hundred years in the future, the last of humanity will live behind the protective walls of Bregna, an idyllic utopia built to shelter them from the deadly jungle growing beyond. Life in Bregna is perfect, or as perfect as the government can make the people believe. But not everyone is fooled by their mood-altering propaganda—a small band of freedom fighters wish to see things change, and they just might manage to pull off this impossible dream with the help of their top secret agent, the sexy, deadly Aeon Flux. As Bregnan authorities prepare a new weapon to use against the jungle pounding at their walls, Aeon prepares to turn their plans against them. But this time she is not alone—she has been instructed to train a new agent, a fiery young woman named Sithandra, who may not be all that she appears to be… Reintroducing the cult-classic action heroine best known for her animated adventures on MTV, this series will pave the way for her big-screen debut in this fall’s blockbuster, live- action adaptation starring Charlize Theron. This four-issue miniseries will lay the foundation for events in the film, with all of the fast-paced action and intriguing conceptual sci-fi of the original cartoon. CONAN #19 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale August 24, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Conan unleashes an ancient evil of extraordinary power in this story that sets the stage for the adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard’s most-praised Conan stories, “The Tower of the Elephant,” beginning next month. Civilization continues to prove unsavory to the Cimmerian barbarian as he navigates through the teeming villainy of the City of Thieves. Determined to profit from this den of peril, Conan attempts to rob a luxuriant temple only to find himself face-to-face with an unscrupulous power bent upon its own escape. Yet, even that may not be as troubling as a woman from Conan’s past who has returned to the scene, unexpectedly. CONAN: THE GOD IN THE BOWL AND OTHER STORIES HC KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), THOMAS YEATES (P), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale September 28, HC, 184pg, FC, 7" x 10", $24.95 The critically acclaimed and award-winning creative team behind the runaway-hit revival are back with a brand new adaptation of one of Conan creator Robert E. Howard’s best- known tales. Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek and artists Cary Nord and Dave Stewart render the glorious suspense of Howard’s beloved “The God in the Bowl” in all its terrifying detail, as well as introducing not only Conan’s most famed adversary, Thoth-amon, but a new female foil to Conan’s exploits—Janissa the Widowmaker, bound by a pact to a witch who has sinister plans for Conan. Collecting issues #7, #9-#14 of the Dark Horse series. THE AMERICAN TPB MARK VERHEIDEN (W), CHRIS WARNER (A), GRANT MIEHM (A), DOUG BRAITHWAITE (A), FRANK MILLER (A), MIKE MIGNOLA (A), and JIM LEE (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 14, SC, 360pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4", $14.95 He’s the ultimate American hero. Since the fifties, he has been a symbol of hope and courage for the entire nation, an indestructible one-man army standing tall for freedom, justice, and the American way—but what about truth? When reporter Dennis Hough is assigned to cover a story about his boyhood hero, he begins to see the cracks in the legend. Does The American have feet of clay? Or is he himself a victim of a larger conspiracy? Created by screenwriter Mark Verheiden (The Mask, Smallville), The America rises again, now collected in its entirety for the first time (including hard-to-find American short stories). Collecting The American #1-8, The American Special, The American: Lost in America #1-4, short stories from DHP #32, DHP 5th Anniversary Special, and a story from A1 #3 (Atomeka Press). JINGLE BELLE TPB PAUL DINI (W), JOSE GARIBALDI (A), STEPHANIE GLADDEN (A), and J. BONE (A) On sale September 14, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 Tired of remaining an unsung—so to speak—icon of the holiday season in spite of her best efforts, Jingle defies her father’s “no publicity” edict and creates an animated TV special with her elfin friends. But before it hits the airwaves, Jing must overcome new adversaries … contemporary TV executives! Next, determined to prove herself worthy of the Claus legacy, Jingle leaves the North Pole to take over a struggling Santaland amusement park. Little does the mild-mannered owner realize, though, that the “revitalization” will result in an over-the-top, Vegas-style Christmas casino! And what’s an elf-girl to do when the local mob tries to horn in on the action? Raise the stakes, that’s what! In addition to vignettes from Jing’s past boyfriends, this also includes short stories illustrated by J. Bone and Stephanie Gladden, featuring other characters Paul Dini has created—such as Sheriff Ida Red of Mutant Texas! Collecting the four-issue miniseries. DEVIL CHEF: THE MAN WITH THE SOFT-SERVE BRAIN TPB JACK POLLOCK (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 14, SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2", $6.95 From the fiery abyss of Hell’s kitchen—literally!—comes the return of the culinary arts’ diminutive demon, Devil Chef! In his first feature-length story extravaganza, “The Man with the Soft-Serve Brain” documents Chef’s titanic struggle with his chief rival, Softy (a.k.a. Citizen Cone) of Softy Soft-Serve Ice Cream! It’s fire vs. ice, winner-take-all, with the sweet nectar of fast-food immortality to the winner—and the bitter ashes of drive-thru oblivion for second place! Some say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, while others contend that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, but Devil Chef proves once and for all time that a man’s stomach is the road to Hell! THE LAST TEMPTATION 2nd ED HC NEIL GAIMAN (W) and MICHAEL ZULLI (A) On sale September 7, HC, 104pg, b&w, 7"x 10", $14.95 Steven is afraid. Afraid of ghost stories, afraid of growing up...just afraid. That is, until he meets the mysterious Showman and his Theatre of the Real. Steven takes a ticket and watches the show on a dare, but getting out of the performance will be harder than he ever imagined. And then Steven learns what it is to be truly afraid. Neil Gaiman, internationally acclaimed and bestselling writer of both prose fiction (Neverwhere, Stardust) and graphic novels (The Sandman, Signal to Noise) and Eisner- nominated artist Michael Zulli (The Sandman, Creatures of the Night) are the creators of this dark and brooding morality tale. This new black and white hardcover edition of The Last Temptation is the latest addition to Dark Horse’s proud and growing library of Neil Gaiman hardcovers. Originally published as part of the short-lived Marvel Music line of the early ‘90s, Zulli's lush and beautiful duoshade artwork is now showcased in a new format for this stunning second edition. ALSO AVAILABLE MIRROR MASK PVC SET #1 3-piece PVC set includes Helena, Sphinx Cat, Black Queen’s Spider, 3"-5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box, $14.99 MIRROR MASK PVC SET #2 3-piece PVC set includes Valentine, Small Hairy Guy, The Librarian, 3"-5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box, $14.99 CREATURES OF THE NIGHT HC by Neil Gaiman (W) and Michael Zulli (A) HC, 48pg FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 HARLEQUIN VALENTINE by Neil Gaiman and John Bolton HC, 40pg, FC (STAR15245) . . . $10.95 MURDER MYSTERIES HARDCOVER by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell HC, 64pg, FC (STAR15851) . . . $13.95 VIOLENT CASES 2nd EDITION by Neil Gaiman and Dave Mckean SC w/flaps, 48pg, FC, 8-1/4" x 11" . . . $14.95 **************************** CONCRETE VOLUME 2: HEIGHTS TP PAUL CHADWICK (W/A) On sale September 21, SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $12.95 Big as a boulder and strong as an ox, he’s Concrete, seven-feet of stony celebrity. That he’s a government-created cyborg is the cover story, but in truth he’s the mind of one Ronald Lithgow trapped inside a rocky shell of alien origin. Possessing powers allowing him to scale the highest mountain unaided or peel back the roof of a car like a pull tab, he is yet denied the simple human pleasures of fragile flesh. The return of Paul Chadwick’s award-winning Concrete has ushered in a resurgence of interest in the acclaimed series that Harlan Ellison called “...probably the best comic being published today by anyone, anywhere.” This value-priced volume collects Concrete issues #6-10; Concrete Color Special, the short stories: “World Beneath the Skin” and “Brighter,” and a gallery of hard-to-find Concrete illustrations. NEW RECRUITS TPB VARIOUS (W/A) On sale September 14, SC, 128pg, FC, 6" x 9", $12.95 Dark Horse asked its readers, “Think you’ve got what it takes to be in comics?” The response was overwhelming. Now, after receiving hundreds of submissions from all over the world, Dark Horse is proud to present five of the coolest, strangest, and funniest stories from a group of undiscovered and underrated newcomers. There’s no comic anthology out there like this one. Now’s your chance to get in on the new wave of comic contenders who’ve got what it takes! DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM VOLUME 3 HC PAUL S. NEWMAN (W), FRANK BOLLE (A), and Others On sale September 28, HC, 200pg, FC, 6 1/4" x 10 1/4", $49.95 The Man of the Atom is mankind’s only hope! In a series of catastrophic events like nothing ever witnessed Doctor Solar struggles to save humanity from giant death machines, nuclear annihilation, lava monsters, and robot scorpions! Back in time, Solar relives the incredible events that made him The Man of the Atom! Solar smashes mind- monsters that come to life! A million Solars battle microscopic aliens from outer space! Don’t miss the strangest, most fantastic adventures of the atomic age! This archive collection reprints issues fifteen through twenty-two of Gold Key’s original Doctor Solar comic-book series, the revolutionary science-fiction adventure that gave birth to one of comics’ most distinctive and beloved superheroes, restored and reprinted for the first time in over forty years! DUNGEON SIEGE: THE BATTLE FOR ARANNATPB PAUL ALDEN (W), AL RIO (A), CLIFF RICHARDS (A), and FABIANO NEVES (A) On sale September 7, SC, 88pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2", $6.95 Enter the mystic world of Aranna in Dungeon Siege: The Battle for Aranna. Based on the upcoming game Dungeon Siege II from Gas Powered Games, The Battle for Aranna tells the thrilling story of two of Aranna’s most influential legends, Zaramoth the Unmaker and Azunai. The magical River of Souls holds the energy used to make magic possible. The evil giant Zaramoth seeks to claim the River for himself. The brave human chieftain Azunai knows that the River’s magic belongs to all of Aranna. When Zaramoth and Azunai finally meet on the battlefield, Aranna will be changed forever! BABES, BEASTS, AND BRAWN: SCULPTURE OF THE FANTASTIC TPB STEVE KIWUS (W) FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 24, SC, 144pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11", $19.95 The art of action figures has exploded in recent times, as the simplistic, inelegant pieces of yesterday’s plastic have transformed into complex, dynamic pieces of articulate sculpture, reaching levels of artistic expression unthinkable just a few years ago. Steve Kiwus of Eightball Studios, one of the most in-demand toy sculptors of the era, has now brought together his considerable body of eye-popping work into a collection like none other. Babes, Beasts, and Brawn: Sculpture of the Fantastic is a definitive look into the creation of these powerhouse playthings, with hundreds of stunning color photographs and fascinating insights into Kiwus’ creative process. Included is an in-depth how-to section, where Kiwus chronicles his process step-by-step to aid aspiring professionals! USAGI YOJIMBO #86 “The Treasure of he Mother of Mountains part 4” STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale August 31, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Usagi Yojimbo has been captured! The greedy Lord Sanada is operating an illegal gold mine in the Geishu province and has put Usagi and Tomoe Ame to work as his slaves. Sanada has been killing those who would get in the way, and his deadliest enforcer— Noriko “the blood princess”—is none other than Tomoe’s own cousin! In this issue, master storyteller Stan Sakai’s fourth installment of the six-part “The Treasure of the Mother of Mountains,” the cruel sociopath Noriko reveals a devastating secret to her enslaved cousin. Meanwhile, the young page Motokazu fears for Tomoe’s safety and rides off without permission to help her … and has an unexpected adventure of his own! LADY SNOWBLOOD VOLUME 1 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and KAZUO KAMIMURA (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 7, SC, 288pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $14.95 From the pen of Kazuo Koike, of Lone Wolf and Cub fame, comes Lady Snowblood. A story of pure vengeance, Lady Snowblood tells the tale of a daughter born of a singular purpose, to avenge the death of her family at the hands of a gang of thugs, a purpose woven into her soul from the time of her gestation. Beautifully drafted and full of bloody, sexy action, Lady Snowblood lives up to its title and reputation. BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #104: FORSAKEN (ONE-SHOT) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 10, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 The return of Shira! With “Forsaken,” another one-shot episode, manga master Hiroaki Samura gives us a peek at what his most despicable character has been up to since the “Autumn Frost” storyline. Get ready to be seriously disturbed! Also in this issue, Rin is reunited with an old ally, two compelling, new Ittö-ryü warriors are introduced, and Manji finds himself in the “lion’s den” of Habaki Kagamura, leader of the Mugai-ryü. This Eagle and Eisner Award-winning epic reaches another major turning point! CANNON GOD EXAXXION: STAGE 4 TPB KENICHI SONODA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 3, SC, 208pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4", $15.95 Hoichi Kano’s responsibilities are just a bit heavier than those of your typical teenager— taking out the garbage, mowing the lawn, or washing the car fall just a bit short of single- handedly fighting an alien colonization! Luckily, Hoichi’s got the right tools for the job, like a state-of-the-art integrated gunsuit and the antimatter-powered giant robot, Exaxxion. That’s some heavy-duty ordnance, but the invaders didn’t make it halfway across the galaxy without some pretty impressive gear, including a major league mega- robot of their own that incapacitates Exaxxion, forcing Hoichi to take on the Riofaldian hordes solo in a last-ditch effort to free Exaxxion, humanity’s last chance to prevail against extraterrestrial tyranny! HELLSING VOLUME 7 TPB KOHTA HIRANO (W/A) On sale September 21, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $13.95 What do you get when you mix reanimated Nazis, vampires, and freaky killer Catholics and Protestants breathing down each others’ necks? In the case of Hellsing, you get an all-out bloody war. Or such has proven to be the case so far. The world is engulfed in the flames of destruction, and all seems lost. Vernedead’s “Geese” are literally being eaten alive, and it might just take half-vampire, Seras Victoria, a certain loss of innocence to provide a shred of hope. But that’s not all this story hinges on. The vampire Hellsing himself will surely show at some point, and the Catholic Iscariot Army, a dreaded force, is also on the march. This is a situation of boiling blood, and it’s about to burst! Co- published with Digital Manga Publishing. SUPER MANGA BLAST! #55 MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W) FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 31, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 Apples and Ferraris! It’s the LAST Club 9 episode! Makoto Kobayashi brings his romantic comedy to an end with a tearjerker finale, set in Haruo Hattori’s hometown of rural Akita. Celebrating years of Club 9 craziness, this month will also feature a color “Hello” Hattori pin-up and several bonus images! Kobayashi continues to charm readers with the feline antics found in What’s Michael?. Earth’s defenders face another Riofaldian assault in Cannon God Exaxxion, and three episodes of the full-tilt Seraphic Feather space epic will have you feverish for more! In the Shadow Star teen fantasy- drama, Shiina’s in grave danger, as the “Grudges” storyline comes to a brutal conclusion! STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 4 TPB HADEN BLACKMAN (W), RYAN KAFMAN (W), JUSTIN LAMBROS (W), RICK LACY (A), and FILLBACH BROTHERS (W/A) On sale September 28, SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2", $6.95 Four more tales of hyperkinetic Clone Wars action! As the Clone Wars burn across the galaxy and the true intentions of the Sith are revealed, the true heroes of the conflict emerge. Chewbacca leads the Wookiees against the Republic invaders on the jungle world of Kashyyyk, R2-D2 and C-3PO uncover a plot to assassinate Padmé, an orphaned refugee witnesses the rough life of a Clone Trooper firsthand, and Anakin Skywalker fights alongside a young Jedi who will play a part in his descent into the Dark Side. STAR WARS: EMPIRE #36 “The Wrong Side of the War” part 1 (of 5) WELLES HARTLEY (W), DAVIDÉ FABBRI (P), CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA (I), DAVIDÉ FABBRI (C), and DAVID MICHAEL BECK (Cover) On sale August 3, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Devotion to duty has put Imperial Lieutenant Janek Sunber once more on the front lines. First as part of an intense ground battle, where the last of a planet’s freedom fighters are desperately holding on, then as a glorified prison guard at an Imperial base where prisoners are put to work for the benefit of the Empire. It’s not the career Sunber imagined he’d have in the Imperial Infantry, but a Rebel surprise attack on the base may give Sunber another chance to distinguish himself—or die trying! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #80 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), LUKE ROSS (P/Cover), and JASON KEITH (C) On sale August 31, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Palpatine calls a meeting of his bravest, wisest, and most influential military officers in order to introduce them to his new right-hand man, Darth Vader! The new Emperor lays out his plans for his Empire, and those who have other ideas are dealt a swift lesson by Vader’s blade. But one Captain wants nothing to do with the new government, and plans his defection. But what do you do when the Dark Lord of the Sith is determined to stop you? This issue marks Vader’s first appearance in Star Wars continuity since his “introduction” in Revenge of the Sith! And, long-time readers of Republic will see a plot come full circle in a most unexpected manner! Guest artist Luke Ross takes a break from Samurai: Heaven and Earth to shake up an entire galaxy! WETA COLLECTIBLES: KONG AND NARNIA PRODUCTS Weta Collectibles of New Zealand, a division of Weta Workshop (four-time Academy Award® winner), and Dark Horse Comics, Inc., have announced an agreement for Dark Horse to act as the exclusive sales agent for Weta’s program of licensed consumer products. The initial offerings, slated for release beginning in October, will include statues, busts, graphic art, and specialty products based on Universal Pictures’ December 14th release of Kong: 8th Wonder of the World and on Disney’s December 9th release of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Weta has won worldwide acclaim for its unsurpassed work in creating a wide range of props, creatures, armaments, and environments for film productions, most notably their extensive collaboration with fellow New Zealander Peter Jackson on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Weta’s talented team of sculptors, painters, and technicians have labored mightily to create prototypes, maquettes, and other materials for these films. WETA COLLECTIBLES KONG PRODUCTS On sale October 5 T-REX FIGHT WITH KONG STATUE 22” tall, 16” wide, fully painted, limited edition, $350.00 KONG ON NEW YORK BUILDING STATUE 12” tall, 8” wide, fully painted, limited edition, $200.00 KONG WITH ANN BUST 16” tall, 6” wide, fully painted, limited edition, $280.00 T-REX BUST 20” tall, 16” deep, wall mount, fully painted, limited edition, $225.00 WETA COLLECTIBLES KONG PRODUCTS On sale October 5 RAPTOR SKULL Size not yet determined at press time, fully painted, limited edition, $30.00 T-REX SKULL Size not yet determined at press time, fully painted, limited edition, $30.00 CERATOPS SKULL Size not yet determined at press time, fully painted, limited edition, $30.00 T-REX AND KONG BOOKEND 6” tall, 7” wide (each), fully painted, limited edition, $175.00 WETA COLLECTIBLES NARNIA PRODUCTS On sale October 5 WHITE WITCH STATUE 16” tall, fully painted, limited edition, $180.00 GIRLS ON ASLAN STATUE 14” tall, 17” long, fully painted, limited edition, $300.00 PETER ON UNICORN STATUE 20” tall, 15” long, fully painted, limited edition, $300.00 MINOBOARS MAQUETTE 11” tall, fully painted, limited edition, $150.00 TIMNUS MAQUETTE 11” tall, fully painted, limited edition, $150.00 LION AND WITCH BOOKENDS 8” tall, fully painted, limited edition, $175.00 ************************* DARK HORSE LOGO BASEBALL SHIRT On sale August 22. Go team Dark Horse! This unisex shirt is available in S - XXL so that all sizes can show their Dark Horse spirit. 100% cotton shirt is perfect for summer. Red shirt with 3/4-length black raglan sleeves and black Dark Horse Comics logo. S-XL $24.99 XXL $25.99 ALSO AVAILABLE DARK HORSE LOGO T-SHIRT Black/Adult Medium #13-1342 $17.99 Large #13-1343 $17.99 X-Large #13-1344 $17.99 XX-Large #13-1345 $19.99 DARK HORSE LOGO ZIPPO® #13-133 $29.99 DARK HORSE LOGO MUG #13-132 $9.99 ************************************** CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS: HELLBOY STATUE On sale September 14, Hellboy, 5" tall, packaged in a full-color tin, with a button and booklet, $49.95 Dark Horse has won wide acclaim for its successful series of “Classic Comic” statues, inspired by the “Syroco” statues of the 1940s and sculpted by those fine folks at Yoe! Studio. Nearly fifty different statues have been produced, with many selling out and commanding collector's prices. This month, we are thrilled to present the first statue in a companion series, based on comic book characters rather than newspaper strips. We have chosen to concentrate on characters from the last thirty years, but don't be surprised if the occasional Golden Age character turns up. We are proud to launch the series with Mike Mignola’s Hellboy. CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS RELIST CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #7: MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 750. (STAR11788) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #8: LI’L ABNER STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR11880) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #9: DAISY MAE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR11881) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #10: DICK TRACY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12089) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #11: BEETLE BAILEY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12180) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #12: SARGE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12028) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #13: LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE STATUE 4 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12307) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #14: FLASH GORDON STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12308) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #15: TERRY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12664) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #16: THE DRAGON LADY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12665) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #17: FEARLESS STATUE FOSDICK STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR12666) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #20: BLONDIE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13491) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #21: SMOKEY STOVER STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13495) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #22: WIMPY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13307) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #23: BLUTO STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13308) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #25: ALBERT STATUE 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR14981) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #26: NANCY STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR14036) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #27: SLUGGO STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR14038) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #28: ALLEY OOP STATUE 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR15139) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #29: LITTLE NEMO STATUE 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR15140) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #30: THE YELLOW KID 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR15332) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #31: SHMOO STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR16180) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #33: TUBBY STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 600 (STAR16281) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #35: TARZAN STATUE 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 600 (STAR17124) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #37: EUGENE THE JEEP STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 600 (STAR17727) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #38: OFFISSA PUP STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 600 (NOV020039) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARATERS #39: BUCK ROGERS 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 600 (DEC020064) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #40: WILMA DEERING STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet, limited to 600 (JAN030096) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #41: POPEYE II 5" tall, packaged in a full color tin w/pinback button and booklet (JUL030054) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #42: ALICE THE GOON 6 1/2" tall, packaged in a full color tin w/pinback button and booklet (AUG030072) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #43: UNCLE WALT AND BABY SKEEZIX 5 1/4" tall, packaged in a full color tin w/pinback button and booklet (SEP030067) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #44: THE LONE RANGER STATUE 5 1/4" tall, packaged in a full color tin w/pinback button and booklet (OCT030084) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #45: TONTO STATUE 5 1/4" tall, packaged in a full color tin w/pinback button and booklet (NOV030076) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #46: DENNIS THE MENACE STATUE 5 1/4" tall, packaged in a full color tin w/pinback button and booklet (JAN040086) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #47: BARNEY GOOGLE STATUE 5 1/4" tall, packaged in a full color tin w/pinback button and booklet (FEB040081) . . . $49.95 Retailers! See your order form for a special offer! GACHA! New this Month: Fantastic Four Figures FANTASTIC FOUR FIGURES THE INCREDIBLES FIGURES ROBOT FIGURES SIMPSONS BOBBLE HEADS SERIES 3 Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! AVAILABLE NOW! Figures based on COMIC BOOK HEROES are here! MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES SPIDER-MAN KEYCHAINS SPIDER-MAN FIGURES HORROR RELISTS AMAZING SCREW-ON HEAD FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . (MAR020030) . . . $2.99 BLACKBURNE COVENANT by Fabian Nicieza and Stefano Raffaele Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (FEB030017) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (MAR030033) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (APR030016) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (MAY030018) . . . $2.99 BLACKBURNE COVENANT TPB by Fabian Nicieza and Stefano Raffaele SC, 104pg, FC, (SEP030026) . . . $12.95 B.P.R.D.: A PLAGUE OF FROGS by Mike Mignola and Guy Davis Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (JAN040016) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (FEB040025) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (MAR040032) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (APR040103) . . . $2.99 Issue #5, FC, 32pg, (MAY040023) . . . $2.99 B.P.R.D.: A PLAGUE OF FROGS TPB by Mike Mignola and Guy Davis SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10", (OCT040022) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: THE DEAD Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (SEP040048) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (OCT040021) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (NOV040030) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (DEC040041) . . . $2.99 Issue #5, FC, 32pg, (JAN050077) . . . $2.99 B.P.R.D.: HOLLOW EARTH AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola and various SC, 120pg, FC, (STAR17945) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: NIGHT TRAIN by Geoff Johns, Scott Kolins, Scott Kolins, and Dave Stewart FC, 32pg, (JUL030021) . . . $2.99 B.P.R.D.: THE SOUL OF VENICE by Michael Avon Oeming, Miles Gunter, and Mike Mignola FC, 32pg, (MAR030020) . . . $2.99 B.P.R.D.: THERE’S SOMETHING UNDER MY BED by Joe Harris, Adam Pollina, Guillermo Zubiaga, and Pat Brosseau FC, 32pg, (SEP030024) . . . $2.99 CRIMINAL MACABRE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (MAR030021) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (APR030017) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (MAY030019) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (JUN030018) . . . $2.99 Issue #5, FC, 32pg, (JUL030022) . . . $2.99 CRIMINAL MACABRE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY TPB by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith SC, 168pg, FC, (JAN040023) . . . $14.95 DAMN NATION by Andrew Cosby and J. Alexander Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (DEC040038) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (JAN050078) . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE BOOK OF HAUNTINGS HC by Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell, Paul Chadwick, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Various HC, 96pg, FC, (STAR19413) . . . $14.95 DARK HORSE BOOK OF WITCHCRAFT HC by Mike Mignola, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Scott Morse, Various HC, 96pg, FC, () . . . $14.95 THE DEVIL’S FOOTPRINTS by Scott Allie, Paul Lee, Brian Horton Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (JAN030064) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (FEB030034) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (MAR030034) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (APR030018) . . . $2.99 THE DEVIL’S FOOTPRINTS TPB by Scott Allie, Paul Lee, Brian Horton SC, 144pg, FC, (STAR20322) . . . $14.95 DRAWING ON YOUR NIGHTMARES HALLOWEEN SPECIAL by Steve Niles, Ben Templesmith, Eric Powell, Brett Matthews, Sean Phillips FC, 32pg, (AUG030023) . . . $2.99 FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND By Steve Niles And Greg Ruth Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (NOV030015) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (JAN040024) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (MAR040033) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (MAY040030) . . . $2.99 Issue #5, FC, 32pg, (JUL040032) . . . $2.99 Issue #6, FC, 32pg, (SEP040032) . . . $2.99 THE GOON by Eric Powell Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (AUG030027) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (OCT030025) . . . $2.99 Issue #7, FC, 32pg, (APR040104) . . . $2.99 Issue #8, FC, 32pg, (JUN040030) . . . $2.99 Issue #9, FC, 32pg, (AUG040036) . . . $2.99 Issue #10, FC, 32pg, (OCT040023) . . . $2.99 Issue #11, FC, 32pg, (JAN050079) . . . $2.99 THE GOON VOLUME 0: ROUGH STUFF TPB by Eric Powell SC, 88pg, FC, (NOV030024) . . . $12.95 THE GOON VOLUME 1: NOTHIN’ BUT MISERY TPB by Eric Powell SC, 136pg, FC, (STAR19740) . . . $15.95 THE GOON VOLUME 2: MY MURDEROUS CHILDHOOD (AND OTHER GRIEVOUS YARNS)TPB by Eric Powell SC, 128pg, FC, (FEB040029) . . . $13.95 THE GOON VOLUME 3: HEAPS OF RUINATION TPB by Eric Powell SC, 120pg, FC, (NOV040037) . . . $12.95 GRENDEL CYCLE by Matt Wagner FC, 64pg (STAR01825) . . . $5.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE, & RED TPB created and written by Matt Wagner; illustrated by John Paul Leon, Tim Sale, Duncan Fegredo, Paul Chadwick, David Mack, Jason Pearson, Chris Sprouse, and more! b&w&red, 200pg (STAR11757) . . . $18.95 GRENDEL: THE DEVIL INSIDE TPB by Matt Wagner and Bernie Mireault SC, 88pg, FC, (SEP030020) . . . $12.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL’S LEGACY TPB by Matt Wagner and Arnold & Jacob Pander SC, 328pg, FC, (STAR15437) . . . $29.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL’S REIGN by Matt Wagner and Tim Sale Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (MAR040039), $3.50 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (APR040115), $3.50 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (MAY040044), $3.50 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (JUN040027), $3.50 Issue #5, FC, 32pg, (JUL040034), $3.50 Issue #6, FC, 32pg, (SEP040033), $3.50 Issue #7, FC, 32pg, (OCT040024), $3.50 GRENDEL: GOD AND THE DEVIL by Matt Wagner and Tim Sale Issue #0, FC, 32pg, (NOV020018) . . . $3.50 Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (DEC020026) . . . $3.50 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (JAN030085) . . . $3.50 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (FEB030054) . . . $3.50 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (MAR030037) . . . $3.50 Issue #5, FC, 32pg, (APR030031) . . . $3.50 Issue #6, FC, 32pg, (MAY030033) . . . $3.50 Issue #7, FC, 32pg, (JUN030027) . . . $3.50 Issue #8, FC, 32pg, (JUL030029) . . . $3.50 Issue #9, FC, 32pg, (AUG030033) . . . $3.50 Issue #10, FC, 48pg, (SEP030019) . . . $4.99 GRENDEL: PAST PRIME GN By Matt Wagner And Greg Rucka SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR11493) . . . $14.95 GRENDEL: RED, WHITE, & BLACK by Matt Wagner and various Issue #1, b&w&red, 48pg, (JUL020017) . . . $4.95 Issue #2, b&w&red, 48pg, (AUG020022) . . . $4.95 Issue #3, b&w&red, 48pg, (SEP020020) . . . $4.95 Issue #4, b&w&red, 48pg, (OCT020019) . . . $4.95 GRENDEL: THE DEVIL INSIDE TPB by Matt Wagner and Bernie Mireault SC, 88pg, FC, (SEP030020) . . . $12.95 GRENDEL TALES: THE DEVIL MAY CARE TPB by Terry Laban and Peter Doherty SC, 160pg, FC, (STAR17671) . . . $19.95 GRENDEL TALES: HOMECOMING TPB by Pat McEown and Dave Cooper; cover by Matt Wagner SC, 64pg, FC (STAR11494) . . . $7.95 ART OF HELLBOY TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 200pg, FC, (DEC030029) . . . $29.95 HELLBOY: ART OF THE MOVIE TPB by Guillermo Del Toro, Mike Mignola, Wayne Barlowe, Ty Ellingson SC, 200pg FC, (DEC030030) . . . $24.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 128pg, FC, (NOV030025) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 2: WAKE THE DEVIL TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, (NOV030026) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 3: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 168pg, FC, (NOV030027) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 4: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, (NOV030028) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 5: CONQUEROR WORM TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, (NOV030029) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY JUNIOR by Mike Mignola, Bill Wray, Dave Cooper, Stephen Destefano, Pat McEown, Hilary Barta, Glenn Barr, and Kevin Nowlan SC, 120pg, FC, (OCT030023) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: THE BONES OF GIANTS ILLUSTRATED NOVEL by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden b&w, 200pg (STAR14867) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODD JOBS TPB by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and others SC, 216pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR10486) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODDER JOBS TPB by Frank Darabont, Charles de Lint, Thomas Sniegoski, Guillermo del Toro, and various SC, 216pg, FC, 6" x 9" (JUL040043) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 1 TPB by John Cassaday, Joe Casey, Jason Pearson, Mike Mignola, and others SC, 128pg, FC, (SEP030025) , , , $17.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 2 TPB by John Cassaday, P. Craig Russell, J. H. Williams, Scott Morse, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Gene Colan, Jim Starlin, Kia Asamiya, Craig Thompson, and various SC, 144pg, FC, (JUL040036) , , , $17.95 KINGDOM OF THE WICKED HC by Ian Edginton and D'Israeli HC, 120pg, FC, (SEP040059). . . $15.95 LAST TRAIN TO DEADSVILLE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY by Steve Niles and Kelley Jones Issue #1, FC, 32pg (MAR040023) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg (APR040106) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg (MAY040031) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg (JUN040040) . . . $2.99 LAZARUS JACK TPB by Mark Ricketts and Horacio Domingues SC, 128pg, FC, (JUN040029) . . . $14.95 LOVE ME TENDERLOIN: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY (ONE-SHOT) by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith FC, 32pg, (NOV030017) . . . $2.99 MILKMAN MURDERS by Joe Casey and Steve Parkhouse Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (MAY040022) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (JUN040039) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (JUL040035) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (AUG040038) . . . $2.99 THE NAIL by Steve Niles, Rob Zombie, and Nat Jones Issue #1, FC, 32pg, (APR040100) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg, (MAY040021) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg, (JUN040041) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg, (JUL040033) . . . $2.99 KAZUO KOIKE RELIST LONE WOLF AND CUB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN’S ROAD TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6"(STAR11783) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 2: THE GATELESS BARRIER TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11929) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 3: THE FLUTE OF THE FALLEN TIGER TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12325) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 4: THE BELL WARDEN TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12326). . . $9.95 VOLUME 5: BLACK WIND TPB SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12634). . . $9.95 VOLUME 6: LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD TPB SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12817) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 7: CLOUD DRAGON, WIND TIGER TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13112) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 8: CHAINS OF DEATH TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13290) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 9: ECHO OF THE ASSASSIN TPB SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13578) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 10: HOSTAGE CHILD TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13691) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 11: TALISMAN OF HADES TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13906) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 12: SHATTERED STONES TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14042) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 13: THE MOON IN THE EAST, THE SUN IN THE WEST TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14486) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 14: DAY OF THE DEMONS TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14742) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 15: BROTHERS OF THE GRASS TPB SC, 352pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14652) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 16: THE GATEWAY INTO WINTER TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14990) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 17: THE WILL OF THE FANG TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15112) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 18: THE LAST KUROKUWA TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15201) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 19: THE MOON IN OUR HEARTS TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15438) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 20: A TASTE OF POISON TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15649) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 21: FRAGRANCE OF DEATH TPB SC, 320pg, 4" 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Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag (JUN040085) . . . $4.99 KATSUYA TERADA COVER GIRLS PORTFOLIO Six 13 1/2"x 10 3/8" color prints in folder (MAY040104) . . . $19.99 TRIGUN T-SHIRT: KITTY Short sleeve babydoll/white with black cap sleeves and collar/Adult S-XL . . . $17.99 TRIGUN T-SHIRT: KITTY Plain tee/Tan/Adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 TRIGUN T-SHIRT: COVER Plain tee/Black/Adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 TRIGUN T-SHIRT: CROSS Long Sleeve tee/Black/Adult M-XL . . . $24.99 XXL . . . $25.99 ********************************** DC COMICS Batman BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #1 Written by Andrew Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee Get ready for an explosive 12-issue maxiseries written by Andy Helfer (THE SHADOW) with art by Tan Eng Huat (JLA) and covers by Pat Lee (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) that explores the formative years of the Dark Knight! This thrilling maxiseries begins as Batman attempts to save a young girl from being robbed, only to learn that the young girl isn’t so innocent after all. This incident leads an undercover Bruce Wayne from Gotham City’s club scene to an airliner filled with the bodies of the freshly dead! To make matters worse, the bodies have been infected with a deadly plague…and so has Bruce Wayne! The danger and mystery are just beginning as Wayne sets off on a powerful Journey into Knight! On sale August 17 • 1 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Edited by Mike Carlin DETECTIVE COMICS #809 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pete Woods & Bit and Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock In Part 1 of the 4-part weekly shipping “War Crimes,” crossing over with BATMAN, the truth about “War Games” is revealed! Now one of Batman’s former supporters is out to tear him apart! Plus, Part 2 of “The Beast Beneath,” by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos. On sale August 3 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN #643 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Cover by Jock Part 2 of the 4-issue crossover “War Crimes!” A long-lost nemesis of the Bat returns to exact revenge for a painful personal loss while someone poses as Batman in a public place! Plus, the return of the Joker! On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DETECTIVE COMICS #810 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pete Woods & Bit and Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock Part 3 of the 4-part “War Crimes!” It’s an old-fashioned throwdown when Batman and the Joker lock horns! Plus, the conclusion of “The Beast Beneath.” Please note: David Lapham’s 12-part “City of Crime” continues in September’s DETECTIVE COMICS #811. On sale August 17 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN #644 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Cover by Jock The jaw-dropping conclusion of the 4-part “War Crimes!” Batman faces two of his deadliest enemies: criminal mastermind Black Mask and the maniacal Joker! Don’t miss the shock ending that will remove a long-standing character from Batman’s life forever! On sale August 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATGIRL #67 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art and cover by Alé Garza & Jesse Delperdang Guest-starring the Birds of Prey! On a quest to learn the identity of her mother, Cassandra Cain must travel to the Aegean Sea to find the elusive Lady Shiva. But to track down the world’s deadliest assassin, Batgirl requires assistance from the Birds of Prey! It’s high-flying adventure as the Bat and the Birds team up! On sale August 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #68 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Cover by Cliff Chiang While a prisoner of Hush, Alfred discovered that the villain wasn’t Tommy Elliot after all — but Alfred suffered partial amnesia, silencing the truth. Now Alfred recalls the shocking events of that night, but Hush comes to an even greater revelation! On sale August 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #194 Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson Art and cover by Seth Fisher Part 3 of the 5-part “Snow.” Batman’s surveillance team discovers the secret a corporation has kept that has transformed an ordinary research scientist into a mad menace to himself and all of Gotham! On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: WAR DRUMS TP Written by Bill Willingham and Andersen Gabrych Art by Pete Woods, Damion Scott, Brad Walker, Cam Smith & Troy Nixey Cover by James Jean Reoffered to coincide with the “War Crimes” crossover, this collection features stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #790-#796 and ROBIN #126-#128 that were a prelude to the pivotal WAR GAMES story! Leslie Thompkins vanishes and Robin is replaced by Spoiler! On sale August 3 • 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US • RELIST ROBIN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Bill Finger and others Art by Jim Mooney, Win Mortimer, Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley,Charles Paris, Jim Mooney, John Giunta, John Fischetti and Win Mortimer Cover by Win Mortimer Don’t miss the first archive edition focusing on the early adventures of Robin, collecting stories from STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #65-85 (1947-1948)! Presented here are 21 exciting Golden Age solo adventures of The Boy Wonder featuring the talents of Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Jim Mooney, Win Mortimer and more of comics' finest writers and artists! On sale August 31 • 256 pg, FC, $49.99 US NIGHTWING #111 Written by Devin Grayson Art by Cliff Chiang & Ande Parks Cover by Phil Hester & Parks Dick Grayson’s gone undercover — maybe too far undercover! When the criminals whose trust he’s earned stab him in the back, the parts of his life that have been under wraps come to the surface. And why is Deathstroke, the man who knows way too much about Nightwing’s life, at the head of Dick’s crime world? On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ROBIN #141 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens As Tim prepares to make the biggest decision of his life — whether or not to leave Batman’s employ for a Black Ops job in the U.S. government — an old flame comes back into his life. The problem? This one died in the Gotham Gang War. Love has never been so creepy! On sale August 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #5 Written by Paul Jenkins Art and cover by Sean Phillips Poisoned by Two-Face, a struggling Batman enlists the help of Commissioner Gordon to stop Two-Face from contaminating Gotham City’s water supply. But that’s exactly what Two-Face wants, as Harvey Dent takes his “Jekyll & Hyde” serum to the citizens of Gotham, leaving Batman and Gordon helpless to stop him! On sale August 24 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #46 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Pete Woods Cover by Adam Hughes Catwoman must deal with the ramifications of making a deal with Hush! Is Selina a villain or hero? As the East End of Gotham becomes flooded with supervillains looking to stake a claim, Catwoman realizes there’s only one way to beat an army of bad guys — join’em! On sale August 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN: WILD RIDE TP Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Cameron Stewart, Guy Davis and Nick Derington Cover by Stewart A thrilling new collection featuring CATWOMAN #20-24! After the horrifying events in CATWOMAN: RELENTLESS, Selina and Holly look for relaxation on a road trip — but they’re in for way more than they bargained for! Guest-starring Wildcat, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Captain Cold and more. On sale August 24 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #34 Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Sean Phillips Guest-starring the Teen Titans! The cops have what appears to be Robin’s dead body in the Gotham Morgue. And with an uncooperative Batman in Gotham City, the only people to turn to for answers may be the Teen Titans! On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Superman SUPERGIRL #1 Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and the red-hot art team of Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund join forces to deliver a new monthly series spinning out of the sell-out run in SUPERMAN/BATMAN featuring the adventures of Superman's cousin from Krypton, the one and only Kara Zor-el! Kara's story begins with the same brand of high-flying adventure as she begins her whirlwind tour of the DCU! And the first hero she squares off against is Power Girl! Before this tale guest-starring the JSA is complete, secrets behind the origins of both will be revealed! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund (75%) Michael Turner (25%). The Turner cover is shown above; please see page 53 for the Churchill cover. On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Eddie Berganza SUPERGIRL #0 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund A new printing of the amazing story by SUPERGIRL creative team Jeph Loeb, Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund originally presented in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #19. Now that Kara Zor-El has accepted her role as Supergirl, what will she do with it? And just how powerful is she? How will her life impact Batman and Superman? This issue is the starting point of an incredible journey that leads into SUPERGIRL #1! On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SUPERGIRL HC Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Michael Turner Reoffered to coincide with SUPERGIRL #1, this volume features her first appearance in the best-selling SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8-13! What’s her connection to Superman? Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? Will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding? On sale August 10 • 160 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines and Tim Sale Cover by McGuinness & Vines Reoffered to coincide with SUPERGIRL #1, this fantastic trade paperback collects the first six issues of the hit series. The World’s Finest take on a top-secret team backed by Lex Luthor! Plus, a 2-page story by Loeb & Tim Sale and a sketchbook section by McGuinness! On sale August 10 • 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US • RELIST SUPERMAN #220 Written by Mark Verheiden Art by Tony Daniel & Marlo Alquiza Cover by Ed Benes It’s the return of the Supermen! In the aftermath of the "Sacrifice" and "The Insiders" story arcs, Superman and Superboy find their way to the ruins of the old Fortress of Solitude in the Arctic with John Henry Irons to check on the missing Eradicator. Unfortunately, the Eradicator still believes Krypton’s sons are rogues, and he’s prepared to take care of that problem! On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #643 Written by Greg Rucka Art and cover by Karl Kerschl After the cataclysmic events of "Sacrifice," Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman reach a turning point in their relationship. Where do they go from here? On sale August 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ACTION COMICS #830 Written by Gail Simone Art by John Byrne & Nelson Cover by Dan Jurgens & Kevin Nowlan A VILLAINS UNITED tie-in! The Society comes to Metropolis to offer the city protection — over Superman's dead body! On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #22 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines The creative team-supreme writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines ratchet up the intensity in Part 3 of the 6-part “With a Vengeance!” After revealing the mysterious puppet master who has sent the Maximums after Superman and Batman, the World's Finest heroes make a daring escape! But they'll never escape alive when they come face to face with…themselves? It can't get more lethal than when they travel "All Across the Universes!" Minus…not introducing the startling Bizarro and Batzarro! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. On sale August 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 4 TP Written by John Byrne, Marv Wolfman and Paul Levitz Art by Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Terry Austin, Dick Giordano and others Cover by Ordway The fourth collection featuring Superman tales from the 1980s, featuring SUPERMAN #7-8, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #430-431, ACTION COMICS #590, 591, and LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #37-38! Superman encounters Rampage for the first time, has a rematch with Mammoth, contends with a mysterious Superboy, and more! On sale August 3 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL VOL. 3 TP Written by John Byrne & Marv Wolfman Art by Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Terry Austin, Dick Giordano, Karl Kesel and Mike Machlan Cover by Ordway Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL VOL. 4, the third collection of Superman stories from the ’80s reprints SUPERMAN #4-6, ACTION COMICS #587-589, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #427-429! On sale August 3 • 208 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST DC Universe IDENTITY CRISIS HC Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Covers by Morales & Bair and Michael Turner The most talked-about and successful miniseries of 2004 — the story that has created ripple effects throughout the DC Universe for many years to come — is now available in a stunning hardcover volume! New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (GREEN ARROW) teams with artists Rags Morales & Michael Bair (WONDER WOMAN) and cover artist Michael Turner (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) to deliver an all- too-human look into the lives of super-heroes, and the terrible price they pay for doing good. When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super-hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets! But before the mystery is fully solved, a number of long-buried secrets rise to the surface, threatening to tear apart and divide the heroes before they can bring the mysterious killer to justice. Bonus features for this special hardcover edition include extended commentary by Meltzer and Morales, the rest of the creative team talking about their favorite moments, a look at Morales's sketchbook and more! Retailers please note: This hardcover will ship in two editions available on different order lines featuring covers by Morales & Bair (BOOK MARKET VERSION) and Turner (DIRECT MARKET VERSION). See order form for details. Advance-solicited; on sale September 8 • 264 pg, FC, 24.99 US AQUAMAN #33 Written by John Arcudi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy Black Manta shows up in Sub Diego, but he’s not looking for a fight. Not yet, anyway! Tempest, on the other hand, seems to be just itching for one — with Aquaman. But what are they fighting over? Aquaman’s wife, Mera! On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #6 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Nekros Cover by Byrne Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman attempt to track down Jason Blood, who is dedicated to ensuring that Etrigan can never be freed again! On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADAM STRANGE: PLANET HEIST TP Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Pascal Ferry Don’t miss a gorgeous new trade paperback collecting the red-hot 8-issue miniseries written by Andy Diggle (THE LOSERS) with art by Pascal Ferry (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) that led up to THE RANN-THANAGAR WAR! Heroic adventurer Adam Strange was ready to abandon Earth and join his wife and daughter on his adopted homeworld of Rann forever, but the newly perfected Zeta- Beam that was to transport him there never came. Now he’s trapped on Earth, desperate with worry that something terrible may have happened to his world and his family. But the truth is far worse than even his darkest imaginings. Something terrible is coming. And an ordinary Earthman may be the only thing that stands in the way of universal Armageddon! On sale August 10 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #85 Written by Gail Simone Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Adriana Melo “Battle Within” concludes as Oracle risks everything to fight the Brainiac virus on her own! Plus, Canary begs Huntress to rejoin the team. The future of the Birds hangs in the balance in this issue! Plus, don’t miss the Birds of Prey guest appearance in BATGIRL #67! On sale August 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BREACH #8 Written by Bob Harras Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Martin The all-out battle between Breach and Talia’s Kobra forces reaches a climax! The battle draws the attention of Superman, who only wants to help, but Breach remembers their last encounter and the lives that were lost as a result! On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DAY OF VENGEANCE #5 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Walter Simonson The 6-issue miniseries spinning from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS explodes as Black Alice from BIRDS OF PREY joins the fray! But is her power enough to turn the tide against the Spectre’s mad quest to extinguish all magic in the DCU? On sale August 24 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #3 & 4 Written by Phil Jimenez Art by José Luis García-López & George Pérez Cover by Jimenez & Pérez The miniseries restoring one of the DCU’s most powerful heroines reaches a startling conclusion as it ships twice in August! In issue #3, the Teen Titans and the Outsiders fight for the soul of long-lost comrade Donna Troy in a battle that literally drives to the core of an endangered planet — and reveals a shocking secret! And in issue #4’s stunning conclusion, it’s the Teen Titans and the Outsiders against the power of the Titans of Myth — and Donna Troy must choose sides for once and for all! Issue #3 on sale August 3; issue #4 on sale August 24 3 and 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC’S GREATEST IMAGINARY STORIES TP Written by Otto Binder, Bill Finger, Jerry Siegel and others Art by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, Curt Swan and others Cover by Brian Bolland DC Comics collects some of the best imaginary stories featuring Superman, Supergirl, Batman, and the Flash from 1946-1967! Featuring an introduction by Comics Buyer's Guide's Craig Shutt, and a new Brian Bolland cover! On sale August 3 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US DOOM PATROL #15 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne Sun City Central Hospital has a problem — all of the patients are dead! Robotman and Elasti-Girl go to investigate, but what they discover might just suck the life out of them — literally! Meanwhile, Nudge has her own medical problems and Larry gets a new “old” look! On sale August 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FIRESTORM #16 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull Cover by Matt Haley The 2-part “Secret Origins” concludes as Firestorm merges with an unexpected partner in a desperate attempt to defeat the Pionic Man. Plus, exploding stars! Knitting needles! Mother substitutes! And a shock ending that takes Jason into VILLAINS UNITED! On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN ARROW #53 Written by Judd Winick Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos Cover by Cliff Chiang “Heading into the Light,” Part 2 of 4. Green Arrow and Black Lightning face off against the malevolent Mirror Master! But even as they contend with one of the Flash’s most fearsome foes, our heroes are left to wonder if someone much scarier is behind the latest Star City scourge! On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH #225 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay Do not miss the unbelievable conclusion of the 6-part “Rogue War!” It’s all been leading up to this! The fate of the Rogues’ plan to control their own destiny — and that of Wally West — comes to a head! On sale August 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN #4 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver Red-hot artist Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH) illustrates a story guest-starring Kilowog! What does a strange alien autopsy have to do with Hector Hammond? And what part does it play in a dark conspiracy, years in the making, against Green Lantern? Plus, something is stirring in the waters around Coast City… On sale August 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US HAWKMAN #43 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Joe Bennett & Kevin Sharpe Cover by Bennett & Ruy Jose This is it! The issue you've been waiting for is here, as the secret history of the Golden Eagle is revealed! On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE HUMAN RACE #6 Written by Ben Raab Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Justiniano Nymph struggles with the woman she thinks is her beloved’s ex-girlfriend. Ulysses struggles with trying to remain human despite his extrahuman “gifts.” Sensei struggles with his past, and all of Shuster’s Glen struggles under quarantine! On sale August 17 • 6 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JACK CROSS #1 Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by Gary Erskine A scary world demands a scary man — and that man’s high-flying adventures unfold in JACK CROSS, a thrilling new ongoing series written by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, OCEAN) with art by Gary Erskine (THE FILTH, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron)! Jack Cross is a one-man solution to direct threats to America’s freedoms. Hired by the enigmatic Karen Huang of the National Security Council, Cross is placed into flashpoint situations with carte blanche to solve problems. He works for hire, but not for money — he’ll only fight for the right cause. And when it is, there’s nothing Cross won’t do to get the job done! On sale August 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri JUSTICE #1 Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross Covers by Ross Get ready for a classic-yet-fresh new look at the Justice League of America, imagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE, KINGDOM COME) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X) with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) painted by Ross! The members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren’t the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert — but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! How is that possible? Witness an unbelievable story unfold over the course of 12 eye-popping bimonthly issues! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Alex Ross, featuring heroes (50%) and villains (50%). See order form for JUSTICE LEAGUE: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE EXCLUSIVE ordering information. On sale August 17 • 1 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri JLA #117 Written by Geoff Johns & Allan Heinberg Art by Chris Batista & Mark Farmer Cover by Rags Morales & Farmer In Part 3 of the 5-part “Crisis of Conscience” Batman has left the JLA, to fight! The Secret Society of Super-Villains knows all of the secrets of the JLA, and their first target is Superman’s wife, Lois Lane! But after a fierce battle, will the heroes decide to mind-wipe the villains once again? On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA CLASSIFIED #11 Written by Warren Ellis Art by Butch Guice Cover by Michael Stribling Part 2 of the 6-part “New Maps of Hell,” written by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, OCEAN) with art by Butch Guice (Ruse, OLYMPUS)! While Lois Lane investigates a string of suicides at LexCorp, the JLA must contend with several sudden emergencies — all of which begin with an unexplained explosion and end with a mysterious glowing object. On sale August 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA #76 Written by Geoff Johns Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco Cover by Alex Ross Featuring guest art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco (FALLEN ANGEL)! In the aftermath of the devastating “Black Vengeance” story, the JSA must regroup and reassess their purpose — but Hawkman harbors a secret that will change the JSA’s role in the DCU forever! Plus, Mr. Terrific begins his hunt for Roulette! On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 1 TP Written by Joe Kelly Art by Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, John Byrne and others Cover by Ron Garney & Dan Green An exciting saga dealing with a schism within the ranks of the JLA is presented in this new collection, featuring ACTION COMICS #775, JLA #100, JLA SECRET FILES 2004 (lead story), and JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1-4! Several Leaguers go undercover to work with Vera Black and her super-powered team, the Elite. On sale August 31 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US JSA: LOST TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Dave Gibbons, Jerry Ordway, Sean Phillips and others Cover by Jerome K. Moore A new collection including JSA #59-67, featuring a thrilling story arc and a tie-in to IDENTITY CRISIS! The JSA visit old friends and new as they rectify injustices, aware that as they fix one problem, an even larger one is brewing in the timestream! On sale August 17 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #9 Written by Mark Waid Art by Art Thibert Cover by Barry Kitson The 30th century’s hottest team nears the breaking point! Layer upon layer of intrigue is revealed as the Legion's two factions are pushed to the brink, while Cosmic Boy is faced with a deadly decision that could change the face of his team forever. On sale August 24 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #2 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti The new series continues with a story shedding light on the origin of the mysterious Power Girl! On her way to Metropolis, Power Girl is confronted by three brave heroes from the far future. But the "reunion" is interrupted before it begins by the menace of Mordru! Meanwhile, a shocking new member of the Secret Society of Super- Villains is revealed. On sale August 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US MANHUNTER #13 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco Cover by Adriana Melo This issue of MANHUNTER ties into THE OMAC PROJECT as Kate Spencer and Cameron Chase are on the run from Brother Eye! Can Project Manhunter’s secrets be unraveled before it’s too late? On sale August 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE OMAC PROJECT #5 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Jesus Saiz Cover by Ladrönn The penultimate issue of the miniseries spinning out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! Checkmate rallies against the terrifying power of Brother Eye as the satellite begins to execute an apocalyptic final protocol! Can they succeed where the JLA failed? On sale August 24 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US OUTSIDERS #27 Written by Peter Tomasi Art by Will Conrad & Sean Parsons Cover by Kevin Nowlan Batman and Katana guest-star in the explosive conclusion to “Tick Tock!” Batman and The Outsiders are together again as the sins of the past blast back, forcing the team into a confrontation with a deadly terror that is not what it seems. On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SON OF VULCAN #3 Written by Scott Beatty Art and cover by Keron Grant Guest-starring Green Lantern John Stewart and the JLA! As the super-hero community reacts to the news of another champion lost, Vulcan's killer is revealed! Meanwhile, Mikey Devante has bigger problems than losing his mentor and inheriting powers he can't control: Vulcan's Forge is trying to kill him! On sale August 3 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RANN-THANAGAR WAR #4 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos The galaxy-shaking war reaches new heights in this miniseries springing out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! As the greatest warriors in the universe battle, one of Thanagar's greatest enemies stands revealed with conquest on his mind. Beware the destructive might of Onimar Synn! On sale August 10 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: KLARION THE WITCH-BOY #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frazer Irving The SEVEN SOLDIERS saga continues to unfold! Klarion has escaped his underground home in Limbo Town and found himself on the streets of New York City. Can the Witch-Boy avoid the clutches of the evil Mister Melmoth and the Deviant Ones, or will he welcome them? On sale August 17 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT #4 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Simone Bianchi The SHINING KNIGHT’s saga concludes with the terrifying showdown between Justin and Galahad, the Perfect Knight, the last survivors of the Round Table! Brought back from the dead and corrupted beyond measure, the Perfect Knight has become a monstrous cannibal in the service of Gloriana, the evil Queen of the invading Sheeda hordes. Can Justin survive in the face of an onslaught from the deadliest of all his former allies? And can the lessons he has learned in the 21st century prevail against the power of Summer's End and the fury of the Perfect Knight? On sale August 31 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SOLO #6 Written by Brian Azzarello, Chuck Dixon, John Arcudi, Joe Kelly and Andrew Helfer Art and cover by Jordi Bernet Spanish comic book artist extraordinaire Jordi Bernet (BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 2) dives into issue #6 of SOLO! Bernet teams up with some of today’s best writers, illustrating tales of horror and revenge by Brian Azzarello, John Arcudi, Joe Kelly, Andrew Helfer and Chuck Dixon. Featuring stories from the Old West, 1950s Las Vegas, a South American prison, a forgotten Texas town, and a Batman/Poison/Ivy tale fresh from the streets of Gotham City! On sale August 31 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US TEEN TITANS #27 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Rob Liefeld A can’t-miss mind-blowing 2-part story by superstar creators Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY) and Rob Liefeld (X-Force)! An old foe of Hawk and Dove returns to create chaos on a cosmic scale! Can the Titans save the day? On sale August 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2005 Written by Geoff Johns, Marc Andreyko, Greg Rucka, and others Art by Phil Jimenez, Kevin Nowlan, Ian Churchill and others Cover by Tony Daniel DC’s hottest new teams collide in an explosive one-shot! Following the events of "The Insiders"crossover, a villain from the Titans’ past returns with a plan for revenge on former Titans! Plus, what’s the deal with the crazy Titan who calls herself the Joker's Daughter? On sale August 31 • 64 pg, FC, $4.99 US VILLAINS UNITED #4 Written by Gail Simone Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by J.G. Jones It’s more hard livin' and easy dyin' as the miniseries spinning out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS intensifies! The renegade Six — the criminals who have refused to join the ever-increasing ranks of the villainous Society — are given an unlikely and potentially deadly mission: rescue one of the DCU's most powerful heroes! On sale August 10 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WONDER WOMAN #220 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Rags Morales & Mark Propst Cover by J.G. Jones In the wake of last month’s “Sacrifice” crossover, Wonder Woman must face the consequences of her history-making encounter with the Man of Steel. But when Checkmate gets involved, will it be to hurt Diana or help her? On sale August 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WORLD’S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC Written by Bill Finger and Jerry Coleman Art by Dick Sprang, Curt Swan, and others Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye DC Comics proudly presents classic Silver Age material from WORLD'S FINEST #102-116 by two of the artists most associated with Batman and Superman! Guest stars include Batwoman and Lex Luthor, plus Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite team up! On sale August 10 • 216 pg, FC, $49.99 US Johnny DC THE BATMAN STRIKES! #12 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Based on the hit cartoon on the Kids’ WB! The scientist who created Bane has been arrested by the Gotham City Police. But when Bane wants payback on the man who made him a monster, it’ll take Batman and the police to stop him! On sale August 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #12 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong Cover by Ben Caldwell When Mirror Master traps the Flash and sets his sights on the rest of the Justice League, it's up to Jay Garrick — the original Flash — to save the day! On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #22 Written by J. Torres Art by Sean Galloway & Khare Randolph Cover by Galloway A regular-sized issue packed with two great stories — it's double the fun! Beast Boy stumbles on an ancient spell book in Raven's room. When his snooping goes too far, how can he get rid of the horrible creature he's unleashed from pages of the book? Meanwhile, one of Robin's training exercises goes awry when he comes face-to- face with Slade! On sale August 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #12 Written by Tom Warburton, John Rozum, Jim Alexander, Robbie Busch and Sholly Fisch Art by Matt Peters, Matt Jenkins, Robert Pope, Dan Day, and the Iguana Cover by Robert Pope The Kids Next Door are all abuzz over the spelling bee — but Queen Bee may just award them the sharp sting of defeat! Plus, Johnny Bravo, Dexter’s Laboratory, and more! On sale August 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #129 Written by by Dan Slott, Frank Strom, and Brian Swenlin Art by David Alvarez, Walter Carzon, Pablo Zamboni, Mike DeCarlo and Ruben Torreiro Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo Court jesters Bugs and Daffy must compete for laughs at sword-point! Meanwhile, for all his power, Stupor-Duck finds himself helpless against his fiendish Editor! Also, Tweety takes Sylvester for a spin…through the car wash! On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #65 Written by Amy Keating-Rogers, Sean Carolan and Jen Moore Art by Chris Cook & Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy Meet the Micros! Mysterious miniature versions of the Girls have come to Townsville. Will they be the Powerpuffs’ new best friends, or do they have something more sinister in mind? Plus, Sedusa’s look is all the rage? What’s in this season is evil! On sale August 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #99 Written by Robbie Busch, Sholly Fisch and John Rozum Art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope, Paris Cullins, Bob Petrecca and Robert Campanella Cover by Staton The Mystery Inc. gang has found a legendary sunken treasure! But disturbing this ancient civilization’s goods awakens its ancient uncivilized guardian! Also, mold is always a problem in old houses. When it comes to life, it’s more than a nuisance — it’s a disaster! On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 10 Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini A new volume featuring ElfQuest: Kings of the Broken Wheel #1-4. Blue Mountain has fallen, Winnowill has been exiled, and all seems quiet in the new Holt. But appearances are deceptive, for the soul of Strongbow the archer is torn by the terrible deed he has done, and Suntop is tormented by a psychic plea for help that only she can hear! On sale August 31 • 5" x 7.362" • 224 pg, FC, $9.99 US ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 9 TP Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art by Wendy Pini & Joe Staton Cover by Wendy Pini Reoffered to coincide with ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 8, this volume features the conclusion of the Siege at Blue Mountain story. Rayek meets up with the evil Winnowill, and a dangerous alliance is formed! On sale August 31 • 5" x 7.362" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • RELIST DC Library MAD #457 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots It’s summertime, and the livin’s easy — and even easier with this hysterical issue of MAD to pass the time! Stay cool, use it as a sunshade! On sale August 3 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD COLOR SPECIAL #12 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Another jam-packed issue of the MAD COLOR SPECIAL contains the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers' Choice picks, and other fun features! On sale August 10 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US MAD ABOUT THE FIFTIES—NEW EDITION Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Cover by Norman Mingo and Jack Davis Available for the first time from MAD BOOKS! Travel back to the wacky Fifties in this comic compilation of the best of MAD’s early years! From the Cold War and Richard Nixon (the first time around) to Howdy Doody and Mickey Mouse, this one’s got it all...and then some! On sale August 17 • 6” x 7.375" • 288 pg, FC, $12.99 US MAD ABOUT THE SIXTIES—NEW EDITION Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Cover by Norman Mingo Available for the first time from MAD BOOKS! Who can forget the 1960s? In case you have, this groovy collection of the decade’s most far-out satires and right-on takeoffs will bring it all back, from the Kennedy years to hippies running wild; from classic send-ups of the Man From U.N.C.L.E. to Batman, this is what the Sixties was all about, man! On sale August 31 • 6” x 7.375" • 240 pg, FC, $9.99 US MAD ABOUT THE NINETIES TP Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Cover by Mark Stutzman Reoffered to coincide with MAD ABOUT THE FIFTIES, this MADcap compendium rehashes the best sendups, takeoffs, and put-ons from the era that brought us the Internet, the first Gulf War, Bill Clinton (and Monica!), and much more! On sale August 17 • 6” x 7.375" • 288 pg, FC/B&W, $9.99 US • RELIST WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION HC Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Dave Gibbons Celebrate the 20th anniversary of WATCHMEN — the classic 12-issue miniseries by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons — with Watchmen: The Absolute Edition, the first hardcover of this classic work in more than a decade! This oversized (8.25" x 12.5") hardcover collection, packaged inside a beautifully designed slipcase, will be the cornerstone of any serious comic book collection. Each page of art has been restored and recolored by WildStorm FX and original series colorist John Higgins and approved by Gibbons to appear as originally intended. Additionally, this grand tome will include 48 pages of supplemental material produced exclusively for the Graphitti Designs Watchmen hardcover edition and not seen since their original publication. Included therein is a cornucopia of rare and historically valuable treasures, including samples of Moore's WATCHMEN scripts, the original WATCHMEN proposal, Gibbons’s conceptual art, cover roughs, and much, much more! Advance-solicited; on sale October 5 • Oversized, slipcased hardcover • 464 pg, FC, $75.00 US CMX TESTAROTHO VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Sanbe Kei CMX. The best-selling title by blockbuster new talent Sanbe Kei (Kamiyadori)! In a dark future, rival warriors of warring sects persecute nonbelievers and die for their faith. But a disillusioned young novice and a deadly gun-toting priest may be about to change all that… Young Capria has completed her studies at the Arsenal School and has begun her internship with the Elysia Unification Council under Father Garrincha. But no lessons could prepare this sheltered novice for the outside world, where rebels battle against the dreaded “Testarotho.” Heretics are tried and burned at the stake, warring religious factions battle for power, and the common people live a miserable life in feudal servitude. Can she bring a spark of hope to a world filled with destruction and madness? Maybe if she lives long enough! On sale August 31 • 5" x 7.375" • 168 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS YOUNG MAGICIAN VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Narushima Yuri CMX. From the creator of hit manga Planet Ladder comes a gothic tale of sorcery! A battle has broken out among rival sorcerers. The most nefarious group, the Necromancers, is killing young girls in Hong Kong to read the future in their entrails. Carno, a human youth raised by Aeromancers in a different dimension, is summoned back to his homeworld to join in the battle. Does Carno have what it takes to survive in a world of political alliances and emotional entanglements? On sale August 24 • 5" x 7.375" • 240 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS TENJHO TENGE VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Oh! great CMX. The best-selling manga that launched the hit anime continues! From the first floor of the bowling alley to the roof, the Juken Club wages a desperate battle against the Executive Committee’s deadliest members! While Bob is offered a chance to survive by joining the other side, Natsume Aya and Nagi Soichiro may be able to defeat their opponents by releasing their inner demons…but at what cost to themselves? Retailers please note: This title has been edited for U.S. release. On sale August 17 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN THE EXCITING SAGA OF A YOUNG FEMALE SPY CONTINUES! MUSASHI #9 VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Takahashi Miyuki CMX. When stolen launch codes of American ICBMs accidentally fall into the hands of a Japanese high school student, Musashi #9 goes into action alone! But this innocent schoolgirl is not Shinozuka’s only responsibility — she is already protecting a teenage boy whose affection for her is growing by the hour. Can Musashi #9 complete her duty without becoming distracted by feelings she’s unable to deny? On sale August 10 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN THESE GALS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN! GALS! VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Fujii Mihona CMX. The original manga that inspired the hit anime series Super Gals! After being turned down by Otohata-kun, Aya’s fallen into a self-pitying rut that only Ran can help her get out of. But will Aya be able to muster enough confidence to take another crack at Rei? Meanwhile, Ran decides to take the initiative and track down her own Mr. Right, but she quickly bumps into “Mr. Wrong,” a gym teacher with a major grudge against her! This volume also includes a bonus Sayo story, in which Ran’s sister seeks an extraterrestrial cause behind Ran’s abrupt personality change! On sale August 24 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN A YOUNG GIRL’S QUEST TO BE THE WORLD’S GREATEST DANCER CONTINUES! SWAN VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Ariyoshi Kyoko CMX. The beloved drama continues! Masumi meets yet another talented rival, Sidney Eglund, who is determined to prove herself the better dancer. Their rivalry heats up when they have a chance to compete in front of the legendary prima ballerina Margaret Fonteyn. A victory could give Masumi a chance to win the lead role with the Bolshoi. But first she must defeat the star pupil of the Royal Ballet Academy! On sale August 3 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES GALS! VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Fujii Mihona CMX. Reoffered to coincide with GALS! VOL. 1. Two tough kogalsfrom a neighboring town try to take over Ran’s turf! Can she and her friends survive a major vendetta that started out as a minor accident? On sale August 24 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN • RELIST SWAN VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Ariyoshi Kyoko CMX. Reoffered to coincide with SWAN VOL. 4. Fate intervenes when one of her classmates gets injured for a special performance in Russia, and Masumi is chosen as a substitute dancer for the rehearsals. Will Masumi succeed as she is thrust upon the world stage? On sale August 3 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES • RELIST MUSASHI #9 VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Takahashi Miyuki CMX. Reoffered to coincide with MUSASHI #9 VOL. 4. Find out why MUSASHI #9 has won legions of fans in Japan, where it’s a million-seller! Musashi #9 doesn't live the life of a normal teenager — her life as a secret agent is full of intrigue, violence, and death! On sale August 10 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN • RELIST TENJHO TENGE VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Oh! great CMX. Reoffered to coincide with TENJHO TENGE VOL. 3. It’s spring break for the students at the Todoh Institute, but instead of some muchneeded R & R, the Juken Club boys (Nagi, Bob, and Takayanagi) spend their week off training at the Natsume compound! On sale August 17 • 5" x 7.375" • 184 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN RELIST Wildstorm WILDSIDERZ #1 Written by J. Scott Campbell & Andy Hartnell Art and cover by Campbell The much-anticipated follow-up to Danger Girl by the celebrated creative team of fan-favorite artist J. Scott Campbell and writer Andy Hartnell is here! A brand new style of fun and adventure is unleashed as five young friends tap into a radical new technology that transforms and empowers them with animalistic abilities! But just what will ordinary teenagers do when they take on extraordinary alter-egos? Will they abuse their newfound powers to climb the high school hierarchy or hone their skills to become the next generation of heroes? The first oversized issue — featuring 32 story pages of breathtaking Campbell art — reveals how the technology is created and how the Wildsiderz are forced into action to stop it from falling into the wrong hands. Retailers note: This issue will ship with two covers by Campbell (50/50 ratio). In addition, a lenticular cover variant edition is available for every 20 copies of Wildsiderz #1 ordered. A lenticular cover features multiple images of a scene that when tilted gives the illusion of movement. Please see Order Form for details. On sale August 3 • 1 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US Edited by Scott Dunbier ALBION #3 Plotted by Alan Moore Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman Cover by Dave Gibbons The 6-issue miniseries reimagining classic British heroes continues! If Penny and Danny were familiar with the prison where Grimly Fiendish, the Hurricane and the Steel Claw were kept, they might have been little more prepared for what they discover in Charles Love’s nostalgia shop… On sale August 24 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE #3 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross History revealed, secrets disclosed, and more! Learn what happened in the late ’50s that set the Williams brothers down their current path and watch the Silver Agent's final fate unfold as the story of dark times for Astro City continues! On sale August 31 • 3 of 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #11 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen The tables are turned on the Authority as Bendix releases his secret weapon! The new Doctor joins the fray as our heroes do battle with the one person who might just be able to take them all down! On sale August 17 • 11 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION BOOK ONE TP Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen A new collection featuring the first 6 issues of the explosive maxiseries! The Authority has settled into its role as governing body of the U.S. But with many unhappy Americans and a powerful foe working behind-the-scenes, can a second American Revolution be far behind? On sale August 17 •160 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Mature Readers CITY OF TOMORROW #5 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin Tucker races through the mountains with Ash Wednesday, a robot of dubious reputation. But when Dad's dirty secret is revealed and the U.S. President makes a deal with the Nano-Mafia, will Tucker find out that his new main squeeze is as dirty as the rest of Columbia? On sale August 24 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE INTIMATES #10 Written by Joe Casey Art by Scott Iwahashi & Sandra Hope Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Hope The shocking, tumultuous end of the kids' summer vacation! What better way to celebrate one last blast of summer than a trip to the infamous Devonshire factory? But what secrets are in store for teenagers playing super-hero? Find out who lives — and who dies! On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP Written by J. Scott Campbell & Andy Hartnell Art and cover by Campbell, Alex Garner and others Cover by Campbell Reoffered to coincide with WILDSIDERZ #1, this sizzling collection features all seven issues of the first volume of DANGER GIRL. Plus, a complete cover gallery, an amazing sketchbook section, and an introduction by noted actor Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, Xena)! On sale August 24 •262 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST MAJESTIC #8 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Neil Googe & Trevor Scott Cover by Googe Having been bounced around through space and time, Majestic is finally back in the present-day WSU! But can he stop the future from happening? It won’t be easy, considering the size and power of the rogue Kherubim wardroid heading his way! On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #14 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris The stunning conclusion of the 3-part “Fact vs. Fiction!” While Mayor Mitchell Hundred risks his life to end a dangerous situation inside a New York courthouse, his confidants finally confront the creator of a mysterious new super-hero known as the Automaton. On sale August 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE MAXX BOOK FIVE TP Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth The long-awaited fifth volume completing the story of the Maxx, Julie, Mr. Gone and Sarah! Julie and li’l Sarah encounter a slew of new characters, but can both of them survive the experience? Glory's story is finally revealed, Megan shares a special moment in her life, and much more in issues #28-36 of THE MAXX! On sale August 31 •192 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS THE MAXX BOOK FOUR TP Written by Sam Kieth and Alan Moore Art and cover by Kieth Reoffered to coincide with THE MAXX BOOK FIVE, the fourth volume collects issues #21-27 of the acclaimed series! Alan Moore kicks this book off with dialogue for the first chapter as three secret agents pursue Mr. Gone and Sarah traverses the Outback. On sale August 31 • 144 pg, FC, $17.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST THE WINTER MEN #1 Written by Brett Lewis Art and cover by John Paul Leon What became of the U.S.S.R.'s super-soldiers after the Soviet Union collapsed? The answer may be found in THE WINTER MEN, a thrilling 8-issue miniseries written by Brett Lewis (Bulletproof Monk) with art by John Paul Leon (Earth X, STATIC) that combines the Russian Mafia with fallen super-heroes! Kris Kalenov is a war hero turned mobbed-up rent-a-cop who spends his days drinking and taking bribes in the "New Russia." While pursuing a seemingly dead-end kidnap case, Kris comes face-to-face with his past and uncovers old secrets that may awaken these super-powered sleeping giants! On sale August 10 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Alex Sinclair MATADOR #4 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze Isabel’s life-and-death struggle becomes a massacre as forces conspire to wipe out all evidence of the thwarted attempt on her life. With nowhere else to turn, Isabel is forced to acknowledge her growing dependence on the man who should be her mortal enemy. On sale August 3 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SMAX HC Written by Alan Moore Art by Zander Cannon & Andrew Currie Cover by Cannon ABC. Reoffered to coincide with TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT #1, this volume collects the acclaimed 5-issue miniseries that featured the return of TOP 10’s Smax the Dragon Killer! What happens when Jeff Smax and Toybox return to his homeworld? On sale August 17 • 136 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST SILENT DRAGON #2 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan Cover by Yu Writer Andy Diggle (ADAM STRANGE, THE LOSERS) and artists Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan (SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT) weave a beautifully illustrated tale of love, honor and betrayal in future Tokyo! Yakuza strategist Renjiro never expected to come back from the dead. But now that he’s been reborn as something less than human — or perhaps more — can he make the ultimate sacrifice that is demanded of him? Meanwhile, there's another new face on the streets of Tokyo: Suki Suzuki, freelance hellraiser and Yakuza wannabe. When she tries to carve out a niche for herself by challenging Boss Hideaki's lieutenants, things take a turn for the extreme! On sale August 31 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TERRA OBSCURA VOL. 2 TP Written by Alan Moore & Peter Hogan Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story ABC. A new collection featuring the second smash-hit miniseries! Thirty years have passed for Tom Strong and the heroes of Terra Obscura — do they have what it takes to stop a mysterious object on a collision course for their planet? On sale August 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US TOM STRONG BOOK FIVE HC Written by Brian K. Vaughan, Ed Brubaker and others Art by Pascual Ferry, Duncan Fegredo and others Cover by Chris Sprouse & Jose Villarrubia ABC. An amazing new collection featuring TOM STRONG #26-30! Whether investigating paranormal activities in the outermost atmosphere or entering a dream realm through a young girl who is also a living black hole, Tom Strong is the ever vigilant defender of Millennium City! On sale September 28 • 144 pg, FC, $24.99 US TOM STRONG #34 Written by Steve Moore Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Chris Sprouse ABC. Big trouble in central China! Tom lends a hand after a nuclear detonation in central Asia but discovers a spired city in which unusual dangers abound, as well as a lovely adventuress. What does all this have to do with a bizarre children’s book written more than 100 years earlier? On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TOM STRONG’S TERRIFIC TALES BOOK ONE TP Written by Alan Moore & Steve Moore Art by Arthur Adams, Paul Rivoche, Jerry Ordway and others Cover by Adams ABC. Alan Moore’s hero of Millennium City shines in this softcover collecting TOM STRONG’S TERRIFIC TALES #1-6! This volume features Strong in spacefaring action, the debut of sexy heroine Jonni Future, and tales of Young Tom Strong! On sale August 31 • 176 pg, FC, $17.99 US TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT #1 Written by Paul DiFilippo Art and cover by Jerry Ordway ABC. Get ready for a new 5-issue miniseries written by science fiction author Paul DiFilippo (The Steampunk Trilogy, Ribofunk) with art by Jerry Ordway (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, TOM STRONG) that catches up with the officers of Precinct 10 five years after the events of the SMAX miniseries! Find out what’s been going on in the lives of Toy Box, Kemlo Caesar, Smax, King Peacock, Joe Pi, and many others — plus meet several new and decidedly unique cops. Each and every one of them will be needed as they face dangers from both outside their ranks and among themselves! On sale August 17 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Vertigo 100 BULLETS #63 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Allegiances in this world are like shifting sand, and when one particularly sexy member of The Trust tries to draw a line in it, she’ll learn that Agent Graves doesn’t just cross a line — he obliterates it. On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #13 Written by Si Spencer Consulting by Neil Gaiman Art by Dean Ormston Cover by Duncan Fegredo In the aftermath of the magical war, Tim Hunter must take apart the strange new world he created, because leaving dimensions open can be dangerous. Three mysterious figures in trench coats guest-star as the 3-part “Losing My Religion” begins. On sale August 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #40 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean After three long years of teasing and misdirection, the Adversary is revealed in the fourth amazing chapter of the “Homelands” saga. Now the action picks up as we follow Boy Blue in his quest across the Homelands, learn how close he came to rescuing Red Riding Hood, and discover how the Adversary came to power. On sale August 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #211 Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet Part 5 of the 6-part “Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go.” As Nergal's master plan becomes frighteningly clear, John learns the macabre fate of Cheryl's soul. But surrounded by Rosacarnis and his own demon offspring, it may be too late for Constantine to save his sister — or himself. On sale August 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS THE LOSERS #27 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Colin Wilson Cover by Jock Featuring art by the acclaimed Colin Wilson (Lt. Blueberry). His master plan accomplished, Max is now an international threat. But before the Losers can get to him, one of their own is captured in a scenario they may be unable to think their way out of. On sale August 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER #65 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Part 3 of the 3-part “Morningstar.” Lucifer confronts the forces of the Lilim on the fields of Armageddon, with all the big guns on the other side. But his hands are empty, and his foes are only too willing to call his desperate bluff. On sale August 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS MNEMOVORE #5 Written by Hans Rodionoff & Ray Fawkes Art and cover by Mike Huddleston Kaley, Ethan and Mike all close in on the lair of the mnemovore, facing the utter collapse of reason and memory amid dozens of lifeless bodies. As the fearsome scale of its menace is finally revealed, three-way battle lines are drawn and human blood is spilled. On sale August 10 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NEIL GAIMAN’S NEVERWHERE #3 Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Glenn Fabry With the enthusiastic assassins Croup and Vandemar on her trail, Door returns to her family home and finds her father’s dying secret — one that could lead her to her true enemy, who has yet to reveal himself. In another part of London Below, Richard faces the terrifying Night’s Bridge, where many have tried but few have crossed alive. On sale August 31 • 3 of 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS OTHERWORLD #6 Written by Phil Jimenez Art and cover by Jimenez & Andy Lanning As Siobhan and her allies succumb to the warring factions of Otherworld, Jason and his other companions continue to be seduced by the scientific miracles of this new world — except for Catherine, who's still desperately trying to find her fiancé and discover Jason’s role in his disappearance! On sale August 24 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY — WITCH FOR HIRE TP Written by Bill Willingham Art by Shawn McManus Cover by Tara McPherson The world's oldest, most powerful witch returns in this collection written by Bill Willingham (FABLES). This tale follows Thessaly as she becomes the unwitting partner in a monster-killing business with her ghostly one-time nemesis, Fetch. On sale August 3 • 96 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING #18 Written by Joshua Dysart Art and cover by Enrique Breccia The 4-part "Healing the Breach” concludes. While Professor Schiller relives the painful time when his brilliant student Alec Holland stole the only woman he ever loved, Swamp Thing, imprisoned by the eco-sorcerers, confronts the Seed Gatherer, a deranged transdimensional CEO who believes he's channeling the spirit of Johnny Appleseed. On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING VOL. 2: LOVE IN VAIN TP Written by Joshua Dysart Art and cover by Enrique Breccia Reprinting issues #9-14 of this VERTIGO character's newest incarnation, SWAMP THING: LOVE IN VAIN features the first two story arcs from writer Joshua Dysart — “Love in Vain” and “A Measure of Faith” — and continues to showcase the spectacular art of Enrique Breccia. On sale August 17 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING VOL. 1: BAD SEED TP Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Enrique Breccia Reoffered to coincide with SWAMP THING VOL. 2: LOVE IN VAIN, this volume collects issues #1-6 of the new VERTIGO series. Swamp Thing is joined to the Earth itself, surpassing even his old power. But he threatens to rebalance the natural world at the cost of countless human casualties — including his wife and daughter — unless John Constantine can find a way to stop him. On sale August 17 • 144 pg, FC, $9.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST Y: THE LAST MAN #36 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Series co-creator Pia Guerra returns for a special stand-alone issue that finally reveals the whole story behind Yorick Brown's long-lost true love, Beth Deville. As Yorick risks his life to travel halfway around the world in search of this alluring young woman, Beth must survive her own trial by fire. On sale August 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS V FOR VENDETTA — NEW EDITION HC Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by David Lloyd One of the accomplishments that cemented Alan Moore’s reputation — soon to be a major motion picture — returns in a stunning new edition. A terrifying portrait of totalitarianism and resistance superbly illustrated by artist David Lloyd, this edition includes everything from the VERTIGO trade paperback as well as a new 8-page section featuring early sketches and art by Lloyd. Advance-solicited; on sale September 7 • 296 pg, FC, $29.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct GREEN LANTERN VS. SINESTRO STATUE Designed by Carlos Pacheco Sculpted by Tim Bruckner GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH brought Hal Jordan back to resume the mantle of Green Lantern. However, his arch-nemesis Sinestro has also returned, reigniting their long-standing conflict. This highly detailed statue — designed by new GREEN LANTERN series artist Carlos Pacheco and sculpted by the acclaimed Tim Bruckner — features these two bitter enemies locked in combat! This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 11.25” tall x 7.5” wide x 7” deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Statue • $195.00 US ELSEWORLDS SERIES 1: RED SON: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE From the sold-out miniseries SUPERMAN: RED SON! If the Man of Steel had crash-landed in Russia, he would have become the defender of the Soviet Union! This figure features multiple points of articulation, a flag accessory and a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Action Figure • 6.7" H • PI ELSEWORLDS SERIES 1: RED SON: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE From the sold-out miniseries SUPERMAN: RED SON! The Amazon Princess is cast as a Soviet diplomat and companion to the Man of Steel; but she is also the only person on Earth who can match his might! This figure features multiple points of articulation, a golden lasso accessory and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Action Figure • 6.7" H • PI ELSEWORLDS SERIES 1: THRILLKILLER: BATGIRL ACTION FIGURE From the miniseries BATMAN: ThrillKiller! Bored heiress Barbara Gordon teams up with free-spirited Dick Grayson in 1960’s Gotham. This figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Action Figure • 6.35" H • PI ELSEWORLDS SERIES 1: THRILLKILLER: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE From the miniseries BATMAN: ThrillKiller! After the death of Robin, police detective Bruce Wayne adopts the mantle of Batman to continue his crusade. This figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Action Figure • 6.7” H • PI ELSEWORLDS SERIES 1: CRIMSON MIST: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE From the graphic novel BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST! To defeat the legion of vampires overrunning Gotham, a bitten Batman pays the ultimate price. This figure features multiple points of articulation, a wooden stake accessory, poseable wings and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale December 7 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE DESIGNED BY JOE KUBERT Sculpted by John G. Mathews A sought-after addition to DC Direct’s collection of Batman Black & White statues, this collectible — designed by classic comic-book artist Joe Kubert — presents a unique vision of the Caped Crusader. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited- edition statue reflects the mood of Batman Black and White VOL. 1 and 2, the stunning collections of short stories by award-winning talent. The statue measures approximately 8" tall x 5” wide x 7” deep. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and- white box. Advance-solicited; on sale January 11 • Statue • $55.00 US JUSTICE LEAGUE: SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT Reoffered to coincide with the launch of the 12-issue maxiseries JUSTICE by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite, this Master Case assortment includes two each of the SUPERMAN, THE FLASH, BIZARRO, SINESTRO, and CHEETAH ACTION FIGURES, designed by Alex Ross and sculpted by Tim Bruckner. Each figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a display base and is packaged in a 4- color window box. On sale August 17 • Action Figure Assortnent • PI SUPERMAN: COVER TO COVER — SUPERMAN #1 STATUE Sculpted by Tony Cipriano This is the first in a series of affordably priced statues that feature Superman as he appeared on classic covers from his long history! The famous cover to Superman #1 by Joe Shuster is an icon on its own, and now it’s brought to three-dimensional life in this accurately sculpted statue by Tony Cipriano. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 7.5” tall x 6.5” wide 3” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale January 25 • Statue • $55.00 US SECRET FILES: UNMASKED!: SERIES 1: J’ONN J’ONZZ/MARTIAN MANHUNTER ACTION FIGURE One of the few survivors of the Martian race and an invaluable resource to the JLA, Martian Manhunter transforms to uncover his Martian appearance as J’onn J’onzz . This figure features multiple points of articulation, an alternate head and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale January 18 • Action Figure • 7.25" H • PI SECRET FILES: UNMASKED!: SERIES 1: BRUCE WAYNE/BATMAN ACTION FIGURE Batman, a master crime-fighting detective, removes his cowl to reveal his alter ego, millionaire Bruce Wayne! This figure features multiple points of articulation, an alternate head and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale January 18 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI SECRET FILES: UNMASKED!: SERIES 1: RED HOOD/THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE Initially forced into the costume of the Red Hood, this petty thief's fateful fall into a vat of chemicals transformed him into the deadly identity of the Joker. This figure features multiple points of articulation, an alternate head and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale January 18 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI SECRET FILES: UNMASKED!: SERIES 1: CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE Ace reporter Clark Kent stands ready to reveal his fearless identity, Superman! This figure features multiple points of articulation a display base, a removable shirt front, and character-dedicated accessories. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale January 18 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI SECRET FILES: UNMASKED!: SERIES 1: BARBARA GORDON/BATGIRL ACTION FIGURE Barbara Gordon transforms from librarian Barbara Gordon to crime-fighter Batgirlwith a flip of her cowl! This figure features multiple points of articulation, a display base, an alternate head and character-dedicated accessories. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale January 18 • Action Figure • 6" H • PI IMAGE COMICS ANT #1 August 4 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MARIO GULLY art & cover by MARIO GULLY Imagine losing everything you once held dear, then waking up from that long, dark nightmare to find yourself confined to a mental institution. This is Hannah Washington's life. Her sanity shattered, she’s been told all her memories are the result of a coping mechanism described as a "juvenile power fantasy." Or are they? DUSTY STAR #1 August 3 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by ANDREW ROBINSON & JOE PRUETT art & cover by ANDREW ROBINSON It’s a different time and a strange place. It’s burlesque shows and all-night poker games, robots and flying ships, tattooed horses and new wave cowboys and cowgirls with bad attitudes. This is the world of Dusty Star, a tough-as-nails gunslinger with a steely-eyed gaze and a draw as fast as greased lighting! An appealing blend of western, science fiction, adventure and humor. FERRO CITY #1 August 10 • 32 pg • BW • $2.50 written by JASON ARMSTRONG art & cover by JASON ARMSTRONG His partner is dead. The cops are out to pin it in on him. And the only solid proof he has to clear himself is a tiny gadget that could grant ten million sentient robots their freedom: the Medusa Key. Too bad the Ferro City mob wants it too. THE FACELESS: A TERRY SHARP STORY OGN August 17 • 64 pg • FC • $6.95 written by ROBERT TINNELL art & cover by ADRIAN SALMON Once upon a time in England, 1962. By day, Terry Sharp is a successful director of horror films, consumer of cocktails and chaser of skirts. By night, the horror is real as he battles tirelessly against a Satanic conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. Sharp’s willing to go to hell...so you won’t have to. INDIGO VERTIGO August 17 • 48 pg • BW • $4.95 written by KATIEJANE GARSIDE art & cover by DAN SCHAFFER Described as the comic equivalent of a David Lynch movie written by Sylvia Plath, this hallucinatory spectacle of one woman’s experience on the brink of reality is the result of an unconventional, intuitive creative process developed by KATIEJANE GARSIDE (vocalist with extreme UK rock band Queenadreena) and DAN SCHAFFER (creator of cult comic book series, DOGWITCH). Told with poetic, fragmented dialogue and beautifully textured art, INDIGO VERTIGO explores the love/hate relationship between people and their demons in a disturbing nightmare journey through the cracks in the tiles. SEASON OF THE WITCH #0 August 3 • 24 pg • BW • $2.95 written by JAI NITZ art & cover by KEVIN SHARPE & THOMSON KNOX Jessica Suddreth was a normal high school freshman until she was magically transported to Asamondo, the fairytale world. Once there she trains to be a Spell Sword, a mystical warrior, to lead the peasants of Asamondo against the tyrannical King Elian. The good news is she’s the best Spell Sword ever. The bad news is that she still has the emotions and insecurities of a fourteen-year-old girl. Will she be a savior or a destroyer? SEASON OF THE WITCH is brought to you by Xeric grant winner JAI NITZ and Crossgen penciler KEVIN SHARPE. The zero issue offers an original story, inside information about the ongoing series, SHARPE’s sketchbook and a pin up gallery. Don’t miss it! WINGS OF ANANSI August 24 • 56 pg • FC • $6.95 written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING art & cover by GREG TITUS This is the story of a loser, a stripper, a drug lord and a spider. It's urban crime noir, it's a fairy tale, it's mythology. It's also the story of a mother who went through a lot in life, a woman who gained and lost, hated and loved, but never once gave up on life. Deep inside, she was golden, and her inner strength ultimately set her free. No matter what bonds hold a person back, be it a bad marriage, prison, a small town or a gang-infested city, there's away a way. The story of Anansi is an African folk tale, told by people who songs and stories carried the spirits of men and women throughout the centuries, though good times and bad. THE COYOTE VOL. 1 TP August 10 • 128 pg • FC • $12.95 written by STEVE ENGLEHART art by MARSHALL ROGERS & TOM PALMER Hot on the heels of their successful reuniting for DC’s Dark Detective series, ENGLEHART & ROGERS present more of their classic, groundbreaking work. This collection includes the rare 60-page origin story of COYOTE, unseen for twenty years — plus the three-part origin series of SCORPIO ROSE. Yes, THREE-part... because we’re throwing in the legendary UNPUBLISHED third issue, in the synopsis and layout form it reached before vanishing like a gypsy witch. It’s 128 pages of Englehart’s greatest creations and Rogers’ greatest art (with TOM PALMER adding his skills to SCORPIO ROSE). ASCEND SPECIAL EDITION HC August 10 • 152 pg • FC • $29.95 created & written by KEITH AREM art & cover by CHRISTOPHER SHY ASCEND is set in a time of post-apocalyptic heaven, where the battle for human souls will determine the outcome of a war with Hell. The war has ravaged the universe, and to sustain their armies, Heaven has “harvested” the souls of earth to fight in their battle. The ASCEND SPECIAL EDITION HC includes lots of behind the scenes information, over 20 new pages and an extended alternate ending. THE EXPATRIATE, VOL. 1: BRING ME THE HEAD OF JACK DEXTER TP August 24 • 120 pg • FC • $11.99 written by B. CLAY MOORE art & cover by JASON LATOUR The first five issues of the strangest comic book you’ve ever loved are collected into one affordable volume. Jack Dexter’s mad dash from CIA agents, otherworldly menaces and a world hell bent on his destruction begins here. Collecting THE EXPATRIATE #1-5. GUN FU TP August 3 • 144 pg • FC • $14.95 written & inked by HOWARD M. SHUM penciled by JOEY MASON colored by ETIENNE SIMON cover by TOM BANCROFT & HOWARD M. SHUM The year is 1936. Cheng Bo Sen is a Hong Kong cop. England enlists him as a secret agent to help fight the Nazis. He also speaks hip-hop, which no one seems to notice. Collects GUN FU #1 and GUN FU: THE LOST CITY #1-4 LIBERTY MEADOWS, BOOK 4: COLD, COLD HEART HARDCOVER August 31 • 144 pg • BW • $24.95 written by FRANK CHO art & cover by FRANK CHO Jen is a woman on a mission. She has her eyes and claws set on Frank while Brandy helplessly watches from the side. This hot love triangle goes nuclear when new emotions emerge from all parties. To complicate matters, the Cow is released from jail and seeks terrible retribution from Ralph and Leslie who had him locked away years ago. Collects LIBERTY MEADOWS #28-36 SAVAGE DRAGON, VOL. 11: RESURRECTION TP August 10 • 136 pg • FC • $14.95 written by ERIK LARSEN art & cover by ERIK LARSEN SAVAGE DRAGON is brought back to life in one of the most talked about storylines in this series’ lengthy run! Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #53-58 ALSO AVAILABLE: SAVAGE DRAGON, VOL. 10: ENDGAME TP THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS #6 August 10 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by MARK SMITH art & cover by DAN HIPP HERE COME THE SPIDERS: PART II! The Amazing Joy Buzzards, the world’s greatest rock and roll adventure band, return in their most dangerous adventure to date as the band faces off against a nefarious group of supernatural-mod-hipsters known as the Spider Syndicate! This issue’s got adventure, excitement, and Yeti Love. Yeti Love??!! Fans will also discover in this issue why Stevo Vargas, the Bruce Lee-like bass player, never speaks. BATTLE POPE #3 August 31 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by TONY MOORE & VAL STAPLES Battle Pope finds himself face to face with Lucifer – and Jesus Christ gets crucified – AGAIN! This issue’s ending is guaranteed to shock you! Reprinting ROBERT KIRKMAN ‘sfirst published work, now in STUNNING full color, with a brand new cover by original artist TONY MOORE and original cover colorist VAL STAPLES. BLACKLIGHT #3 August 31 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by SCOTT WHERLE art & cover by JOHN TOLEDO & MARC DEERING “LIGHT FROM A DEAD STAR,” Conclusion! The emotional roller coaster takes a wicked turn as Lina uncovers the truth behind Kathy’s death, sending her on a collision course with a foe much more powerful than Cicada: her own self-doubt. You’ve heard it before, but the conclusion to this white- knuckle thrill ride changes everything and sets the pace for the entire series. BODY BAGS: FATHER’S DAY #2 (OF 2) AUGUST 31 • 48 pg • FC • $5.99 RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES written by JASON PEARSON art & wraparound cover by JASON PEARSON Panda goes on her first official mission as a Body Bagger, but things turn ugly when she and Mack become the targets! Can this “Daddy/Daughter” team stop fighting each other long enough to survive the trouble headed their way? If they live, can Mack learn to accept this sassy girl as both a partner and a daughter? See how it all plays out in the explosive finale of this groundbreaking limited series! This issue includes 48 pages of art, with no ads. BONE REST #2 AUGUST 10 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES written by MATTEO CASSALI art & cover by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI “OPIFICIUM DEI,” Part One—Try to understand the New York Times' effect on mouthless man... Adam Bone’s path crosses with P.I. Max Worst, who's been hired to find out what happened to the man who became Mr. Vain – the lunatic last seen fighting Bone. Meanwhile, a dreadful menace looms over Bone's girlfriend Peace and, ultimately, over the whole city... William Martyn is a man of faith and wants to “save” humanity before his body crumbles like an age-old relic – and he's ready to slaughter every single New Yorker to do so! CASE FILES: SAM AND TWITCH #20 (RES) August 24 • 32 pg • BW • $2.50 RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES written by MARC ANDREYKO art by GREG SCOTT cover by GREG CAPULLO "FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS,” Part One—Twitch's youngest child – and millions like her around the world – love the movies, music and clothes of six-year-old starlet Lacey Ann Lions. But when a horrific tragedy befalls Lacey and her movie-mogul parents, Twitch is flooded with memories of his own lost daughter, Lauren. Can Twitch keep it together through this gruesome case? And can the person who committed such an atrocity be brought down? DEADWORLD #3 August 24 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 written by GARY REED art by VINCENT LOCKE cover by VINCENT LOCKE As Reluctant saviors of the insane Deake, the teens find themselves on the run from King Zombie and his new soldiers, the savage and powerful Grakken. Their only hope may be on a houseboat, but will it take them to safety or lead them into the belly of the beasts? DEATH, JR. #3 (OF 3) August 24 • 48 pg • FC • $4.99 written by GARY WHITTA art by TED NAIFEH cover by SACH STEFFEL DJ has gotten himself into some serious trouble. He’s killed his best friend, accidentally betrayed his dad and only has a Student Reaper scythe, a ghost and a few freaky friends on his side. How can he make it all right before the whole world goes, literally, to hell? THE EXPATRIATE #6 August 24 • 28 pg • FC • $2.95 written by B. CLAY MOORE art & cover by JASON LATOUR February 11, 1964: In Washington, D.C., an astronaut named Glen Johnson is being prepped for a Congressional hero's welcome, four young men from Liverpool are peering out from behind hotel curtains at the throng gathered outside, and a man named Jack Dexter is running for his life. FLAK RIOT #3 (OF 4) August 3 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by ROBERT PLACE NAPTON & MICHAEL O’HARE art & cover by MICHAEL O'HARE Zoe finds herself back at home, but not for long as she gets her first bounty and lands in the O.D. battling along aside an ex-sumo wrestler and cursed ninja in a blazing gunfight! GIRLS #4 Aug 17 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA In a shocking turn of events, the mystery woman will change the lives of Pennystown irrevocably, and raise more questions than answers: Who is this girl? What does she want? Is she a blessing, or a curse? GØDLAND #3 Aug 24 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS BOOK THREE: THE SEISMIC SHIFT—Thrill to the climactic confrontation between Commander Adam Archer and the treacherous Basil Cronus! Meanwhile, the mysterious, all-American superhero known as Crashman is being held captive… and his rescuer will shock you! All this, plus the surreal origin of the alien visitor known as Maxim! GROUNDED #2 (OF 6) August 10 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MARK SABLE art & cover by PAUL AZACETA It’s your first day of school. The bully can’t wait to gouge you with his horns. The beauty queen is literally untouchable. You’re about to play a deadly game of dodgeball and – oh yeah – everyone has super powers but you. Welcome to The High, Jonathan. Hope you survive the experience. GUNCANDY #2 (OF 2) August 17 • 48 pg • BW • $5.99 RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES written by DOUG WAGNER & CHUCK DIXON art by BRIAN STELFREEZE, PHIL NOTO & ROB HAYNES cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE & PHIL NOTO Laci destroys everything in her path as she unravels the mystery of who killed her parents when she was a child. Why has she been misled all her life, and how will the truth affect a girl already teetering on the edge of insanity? Everyone in New Orleans seems to be running from the law, and when crazy people cross paths, bloodshed won’t be far behind! Don’t miss the conclusion of this “flip book” installment of THE RIDE, by CHUCK DIXON, PHIL NOTO & ROB HAYNES. THE RIDE LITHO BY ADAM HUGHES $19.99 unsigned $29.99 signed by ADAM HUGHES strictly limited to 250 pieces 12” x 18” HERO CAMP #4 (OF 4) August 17 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by GREG THOMPSON art & cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ It’s Parents’ Day at Camp Enokchuk! After a day of embarrassing stories, Eric and the campers believe it can’t get any worse, but a horrible surprise awaits them - a giant purple primate bent on destroying the camp! Who’s controlling the animated ape? Why it’s Goat, of course! INVINCIBLE #26 August 17 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE “A DIFFERENT WORLD,” Part Two—Mark is in a world completely alien to him. How did he get there? What is happening around him? And who is trying to kill him? Answers to these questions and more as the most climactic and earth-shattering story arc in INVINCIBLEhistory continues! THE IRON GHOST #3 (OF 6) August 10 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by CHUCK DIXON art by SERGIO CARIELLO cover by FLINT HENRY & SERGIO CARIELLO Tannhauser and Volz continue to follow the trail of the now mythical Iron Ghost. New clues lead them to a German airfield on the Russian front line where the Germans are pinned between a Russian air strike and the ground onslaught from the Ghost himself. What do two modified .45 caliber handguns and a red monocle mean to our detectives, and who does it point to for their first arrest in the case? MORA #4 (OF 4) August 3 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written and illustrated by PAUL HARMON cover by PAUL HARMON “SO ENDS THE SEASON”—In the city of witches, forgiveness is a foreign concept, justice, an archaic term. The people are used to pain and know a little bit about suffering, they are hunting a child-killer. Even for the most deserving, vengeance can be a gruesome thing to behold. This is the stunning first act conclusion! NEGATIVE BURN: SUMMER SPECIAL 2005 August 31 • 96 pg • BW • $9.95 stories by TOM BIONDIOLLIO, BRIAN BOLLAND, RICHARD CASE, MARK CHADBOURN, AMANDA CONNER, STEVEN GRANT, CULLY HAMNER, DAN JURGENS, RON MARZ, JAMES A. OWEN, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, JAMES PEATY, MIKE RAICHT, GARY REED & DANIEL ZEZELJ cover by JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI Comics’ most eccentric anthology returns! NEGATIVE BURN is an anomaly, merging genres, pushing boundaries and allowing the top comic book talent in the world an opportunity to experiment and tell the stories they want to tell. Nominated for numerous industry awards, NEGATIVE BURN refuses to be classified and continues to publish the best the industry has to offer. NOBLE CAUSES #13 Aug 17 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by JAY FAERBER art by FRAN BUENO cover by GABE BRIDWELL Meet the Blackthornes. They’re the criminal element’s answer to the Noble family -- rich, powerful, and deeply dysfunctional. In this special “jump-on” issue, patriarch Hunter Blackthorne has just made parole, and he and his family set into motion a series of events that will shed light on a very dark moment in the Nobles’ history. NYC MECH: BETA LOVE #4 Aug 10 • 28 pg • FC • $2.95 written by IVAN BRANDON & MILES GUNTER art by ANDY MACDONALD cover by ERIC CANETE Quentin finally lands a new gig, but it puts him in a bad place, with an even worse crowd. Now he’s over his head in a place he can't control, and he learns something that will turn his world upside-down...again. THE PACT #4 (OF 4) August 3 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by JASON HOWARD FIREBREATHER, INVINCIBLE, SHADOWHAWK, and ZEPHYR--together again for what MAY be the last time. When a local town enlists Firebreather’s aid in stopping the dreaded Magmanites--he calls in his new pals to help out. But things go horrible wrong-- this issue must be seen to be believed. PVP #19 August 31 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written & drawn by SCOTT R. KURTZ cover by JONATHAN LUNA Jade's little sister is coming for a visit, but she's not so little anymore. It's been years since Brent has seen Miranda, and where once there stood an awkward thirteen, year now stands a voluptuous college student....and she's got the hots for her sister's boyfriend! Can Brent resist the temptation of being seduced by a college girl gone wild? RTA: PERSONALITY CRISIS (ONE-SHOT) August 24 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by PEDRO ANGOSTO & GARY CARLSON cover & art by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ & ALBERT PUIG It begins as a battle with an unliving Golem who uses the powers of the Round Table of America against them and turns into a nightmare when the omnipotent being known as the Living Archetype launches an assault upon their minds from the demented dimension he calls the Collective Unconscious! Featuring CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, ALBERT PUIG and colorist J.L. RIO – the art team on the all-new SHADOWHAWK series! SEA OF RED #6 August 31 • 32 pg • 2 color • $2.95 written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by KIERON DWYER & SALGOOD SAM cover by KIERON DWYER After 500 years, Marco’s wait for revenge ends when he finally confronts the man on whom he blames his fate, Lesser Blackthroat. However, Marco learns that nothing is as it seems when he is confronted by a shadow from his past. Forced to choose between the lives of his friends and revenge, Marco’s true character emerges. SHADOWHAWK #4 August 17 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 created and co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by JIM KEPLINGER art & cover by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ and ALBERT PUIG This is it! The stunning conclusion to the first story arc and Eddie has to face his predecessor’s most dangerous foe when HAWK'S SHADOW RETURNS to claim what he considers to be his rightful inheritance – Heru's Helmet...even if he has to remove ShadowHawk's head to get it! SMALL GODS #11 August 24 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by JASON RAND art by JUAN E. FERREYRA cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA One world. 63 million psychics. 63 million stories. "NIGHTINGALE," Part Two—In the wake of Cristina's dramatic escape, Hanley and the CIA calculate the cost. Hanley and his team endeavor to track Cristina down, but with a psychotic empath assassin on the loose, not even the CIA's best are safe! When Cristina and Hanley face off, who will survive? SPAWN #149 (RES) August 31 • 32 pg • full color • $2.50 written by BRIAN HOLGUIN and TODD McFARLANE art by ANGEL MEDINA and DANNY MIKI cover by GREG CAPULLO “RANDOM PATTERNS,” Part Two—Spawn sifts through the rubble of his life – broken shards of memory and lost pieces of the past – in a desperate attempt to find a terrible secret that the fallen angel Mammon has hidden inside of him. As the Hellspawn's searching leads him into unexpected quarters and face-to-face with enemies old and new, he can't shake the feeling that no matter what he does, no matter which path he chooses, he is doing precisely what Mammon wants. STRANGE GIRL #3 August 10 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by RICK REMENDER art & cover by ERIC NGUYEN For the first time since Hell came to Earth, Bethany is unprotected by Belial. As she and Bloato maneuver through the new American wilderness they discover the world is nothing as it once was. With this realization, what was left of Bethany’s hope and spirit is crushed. Can she muster the will to travel across this barren, scorched earth in hopes of a reprieve from God? Probably, she’s pretty awesome. STUPID COMICS #3 August 3 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written & illustrated by JIM MAHFOOD cover by JIM MAHFOOD & KELLY SEDA STUPID COMICS returns!!! Popular cartoonist Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts, Felt) brings you the latest collection of his comic strips, full of the zesty political and social humor, pop culture parodies, and fun-filled rage that have made Stupid Comics a fan-favorite over the years! MCFARLANE TOYS AUGUST 2005 SOLICITATIONS SPAWN SERIES 28 ACTION FIGURES The 28th Spawn action figure series is truly for the fans. Taken directly from fan input, we’ve reimagined six of the most popular Spawn-based action figures McFarlane Toys has ever created. This isn’t a repaint line. Series 28 features six completely re-sculpted versions of fan-favorite action figures: Cyber Spawn 2, Lotus Warrior Angel 2, Mandarin Spawn 2, Zombie Spawn 2, Commando Spawn 2, Grave Digger 2. This item ships 12 per case. (#11380) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI SPAWN SERIES 28 DELUXE BOXED SET McFarlane Toys Item #: 11387 For those that missed the limited-edition Collector’s Club version, there will now be a new Urizen action figure available at retail. The deluxe boxed set for Spawn Series 28 features Spawn vs. Urizen, and promises to be one of the most unique and sought-after boxed sets we’ve ever produced. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. This item ships six per case. (#11387) (CAUT: 4) Box Set PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NFL SERIES 11 McFarlane Toys’ first regular National Football League action figure series of 2005 hits like a ton of bricks. In shoulder pads. Series 11 once again comes through with a selection of the best players in the pro game, each in an action pose with official team uniform: Willis McGahee, Buffalo Bills RB, No. 21 Tom Brady 2, New England Patriots QB, No. 12 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers QB, No. 7 Julius Jones, Dallas Cowboys RB, No. 21 Joe Horn, New Orleans Saints WR, No. 87 Tiki Barber 2, New York Giants RB, No. 21 Willie Roaf, Kansas City Chiefs T, No. 77 Randy Moss 2, Oakland Raiders WR, No. 18 This item ships 12 per case. (#74270) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: MLB SERIES 13 Our 13th Major League Baseball action figure series is an extended edition for 2005. This short-run series features new players to the Sports Picks marquee and several action figures veterans representing new teams: Randy Johnson 3, New York Yankees P, No. 41 Pedro Martinez 2, New York Mets P, No. 45 Moises Alou, San Francisco Giants RF, No. 18 Larry Walker 2, St. Louis Cardinals RF, No. 33 This item ships 12 per case. (#72480) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NFL 12-INCH For 2005, McFarlane Toys is releasing a variety of large-scale NFL Sports Picks figures. Four current players along with two legendary quarterbacks make up this year’s 12-inch line. As always, each is sculpted in an action pose and dressed in official team uniform: Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh Steelers RB, No. 36; item #74325 Terrell Owens 2, Philadelphia Eagles WR, No. 81; item #74323 LaDainian Tomlinson 2, San Diego Chargers RB, No. 21; item #74322 Tom Brady, New England Patriots QB, No. 12; item #74321 Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys QB, No. 8; item #74328 John Elway, Denver Broncos QB, No. 7; item #74327 The items ship two per case solid-packed. (#74320) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI Top Cow STILL AVAILABLE RISING STARS #1/2 The companion to J. Michael Straczynski’s masterpiece! FC $2.95 TOMB RAIDER GALLERY ONE-SHOT Your favorite artists take on Lara Croft! FC $2.95 PROXIMITY EFFECT GN Art by Wizard contest winner David Nakayama! SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.99 SPIRIT OF THE TAO #1 Great excitement from X-23 artist Billy Tan! FC $2.50 ************************************* FELON #1-#4 SET Writer Greg Rucka and artist Matthew Clark (Adventures of Superman) bring to life the tale of Cassiday, a beautiful woman just released from prison. Cassiday was set up, and is looking to get revenge on the men who sent her to the big house—and looking to get $300,000 in stolen loot. The entire Felon mini-series is available here, priced below original cover price! Four comics $9.99 KIN #1-#6 SET Neanderthal Man is still alive. Further, he’s better than us—smarter, faster, stronger. When a shadowy government organization discovers the existence of these modern-day marvels, one Neanderthal must save his people, lest the government turn them into living weapons. Written and penciled by Midnight Nation and Supreme Power artist Gary Frank, the entire set of Kin is available here! Six comics $16.95 Six comics $24.95 with #1 signed by writer/artist Gary Frank THE NECROMANCER #1 “SOMETHING IN THE WAY” PART 1 (OF 3) (W) Joshua Ortega (P) Francis Manapul (I) Kevin Conrad (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Francis Manapul, t’k, t’k Critically acclaimed author Joshua Ortega ((FREQUENCIES)) teams up with fan-favorite penciler Francis Manapul (Witchblade) to launch an ambitious new ongoing series that is equal parts epic fantasy, raw horror, superhero action, and teen drama. The Necromancer is the story of Abigail van Alstine, a stunning, smart 17-year-old high school student who has a knack for “The Way”—a natural talent for sorcery. She’s beautiful, popular and talented—so why is she on the verge of killing herself? And exactly what is her connection to the Enlightened mage known as Locke and the Dark Age demon called Mali? This is the jumping-on point for what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked- about series of 2005 and beyond—don’t miss the magic! Full Color 32 Pages $2.99 Ongoing Series Three covers available by Francis Manapul, t’k, or t’k! Have your retailer reserve your favorite! ALSO AVAILABLE WITCHBLADE #75 TOP COW FINE ART LITHOGRAPH by Francis Manapul A limited edition of 250 pieces, reproduced at the highest quality possible at 12” x 18" inches! Also available signed by the artist. REGULAR—Lithograph, 12x18, FC $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 12x18, FC $29.99 NECROMANCER #1 SIGNATURE SERIES CGC GRADED 9.6 The first issue in the landmark new series, certified and graded by the Comics Guaranty Corporation! Signed by Francis Manapul. FC SRP: $59.99 HUNTER-KILLER #1 CGC GRADED 9.8 FC SRP: $59.99 NECROMANCER POSTER by Francis Manapul Abby Van Alstine from Necromancer breaks through and comes to life in stunning full- sized poster by series artist Francis Manapul. Get this beauty for your wall today! Poster, 24x36, FC PI **************************** HUNTER-KILLER #5 (W) Mark Waid (P) Marc Silvestri (I) Joe B. Weems V (Col) Steve Firchow (Cov) Marc Silvestri The twists and turns keep coming as Ellis discovers the first of many hidden truths behind the Hunter-Killer program, something that will force him--and YOU--to re-think just who the good guys really are! Gripping action and unseen revelations come fast and furious from the stellar creative team of Waid and Silvestri! FC, 32pgs $2.99 FRESHMEN #2 "Introduction to Superpowers 102: Costumes" pt. 2 of 6 (W) Hugh Sterbakov (P) Leonard Kirk (Col) Tyson Wengler (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari Our college freshmen try out their new powers for the first time, form a super-team and go into action! The Green Thumb realizes how ornery plants can be! The Quaker discovers electric toothbrushes! The Seductress gets a new boyfriend the REALLY hard way! The Drama Twins pummel each other with their powers! And poor Wannabe can't convince anyone to wear their costumes. If nothing else, you've gotta see what happens when the Intoxicator's super-burps make an entire stadium full of college students drunk! Co-created by Austin Powers and Buffy star Seth Green and written by world-dominating Hugh Sterbakov. FC, 32pgs $2.99 WITCHBLADE #89 "Fugitive" Part 1 of 3 (W) Ron Marz (P) Mike Choi (I) Sal Regla (Cov) Terry Dodson Sara Pezzini has faced down a lot of bad guys in her roles as both an NYPD detective and wielder of the mystical artifact known as the Witchblade. But she's about to confront a foe who could prove to be her ultimate nemesis as the three-part "Fugitive" arc begins. Something is loose on the streets of New York, something deadly enough that the U.S. government wants to enlist Sara to stop it. Is the Witchblade powerful enough to keep Manhattan safe…and Sara alive? The countdown to Witchblade’s MASSIVE 10th anniversary starts here! FC, 32pgs $2.99 THE DARKNESS VS. MR. HYDE: MONSTER WAR #4 (OF 4) (W) Chris Golden and Tom Sniegoski (Art) Joyce Chin (Col) Scott Kester (Cov) Joyce Chin and Eric Basaldua Witchblade, the Magdalena, and Lara Croft persuade Jackie Estacado that they need the Darkness to help in the war against even darker foes. Mr. Hyde has recruited Dracula, his brides, and the soulless Frankenstein Monster into his scheme to hand the world over into the hands of ancient horrors. The Darkness must take on Mr. Hyde himself, as the Monster War comes to its horrific conclusion! Ships with two covers by series artist Joyce Chin and Eric Basaldua in equal 50/50 quantities! FC, 32pgs (4 of 4) $2.99 CITY OF HEROES #4 “Smoke and Mirrors,” pt. 1 of 3 Three normal citizens in Paragon City unwillingly hold the key to bringing a frighteningly powerful demon to Earth. Can Sister Psyche and her teammates in the Freedom Phalanx get to them before the Circle of Thorns does? Fan-favorite writer Troy Hickman (Common Grounds) gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the CoH heroes and the human side of Paragon City, with hot new artist David Nakayama bringing the blazing action to life! FC, 32pgs $2.99 CITY OF HEROES GAME AND COMIC MASTER PACK Bring Paragon City and its heroes into YOUR home! Top Cow, Cryptic Studios and NC Soft have teamed up to bring the greatest massive multiplayer online game ever to YOU! You get the City of Heroes game, PLUS a special limited edition foil version of Top Cow’s City of Heroes #1 with George Pérez cover, and a stunning Rodolfo Migliari print of Statesman, all at one special price! Comic, print, game (in CD format) $39.99 WANTED TP (W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts The most talked-about superhero series in ages is collected in all its blood-dripping glory! Mark Millar examines what happens when absolute power does corrupt absolutely, and everyman Wesley Gibson inherits incredible powers. Collects the entire series of Wanted #1-#6, PLUS the informational Wanted Dossier, featuring artists such as Frank Quitely, Joe Quesada, and John Romita Jr.! Introduction by Brian K. Vaughan. SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC $19.99 DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES ROGUES’ GALLERY: MYSTERIO BUST A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Sculpt and Design! No longer satisfied by his backstage career in special effects, Quentin Beck jokingly considered becoming a super- villain to get the recognition he felt he was owed. Unable to dismiss the notion, he put his years of training to use and created everything he would need to become Mysterio, Master of Illusion! This 6” tall bust depicts the amazing Mysterio appearing in a burst of smoke, ready to battle Spider-Man, who can actually be seen in the reflection of Mysterio’s helmet! Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, this bust features a hand- numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box and Certificate of Authenticity. In stores October 2005. Bust SRP: $45.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: ASTONISHING X-MEN KITTY PRYDE BUST A Diamond Select Release! When young Katherine “Kitty” Pryde’s mutant powers emerged, she realized that her life would never be the same again. Her ability to phase through solid matter was mastered while attending Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, where she later became a valuable member of the X-Men. The deaths of Colossus and his sister Illyana would eventually lead to her departure from the team, but her genuine heart has always fought for good. Sculpted by Igor Fernandez, this 6” bust depicts Kitty in her Astonishing X-Men uniform, and includes her pet dragon, Lockheed. Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, this bust features a hand-numbered X-Men stone base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. In stores October 2005. Bust SRP: $45.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: SPIDER-MAN BUST A Diamond Select Release! A Previews Exclusive! Diamond Select Toys transforms Marvel Comics’ flagship hero into its next must-have collectible release! This 7” bust displays the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler surrounded by his webs. Painted and ready to display, this bust comes with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by Art Asylum President Digger, designer Nelson Asencio, and sculptor Eli Livingston. Limited to 500 pieces, the box and base are also hand-numbered. In stores October 2005. Bust $45.00 ALEX ROSS SPIDER-MAN HEAD MINI-BUST A Diamond Select Release! A Previews Exclusive! This truly spectacular release celebrates the iconic super-hero with a piece that will make your “spider-senses” tingle! This 4 ½” Special Edition Alex Ross Spider-Man Mini-Bust is limited to a mere 500 pieces, and is a re-creation of the previously released life-sized edition. Painted and ready to display, this bust comes with a hand-numbered box and base, as well as a numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by classic Amazing Spider-Man artist, John Romita Sr.! In stores October 2005. Bust $45.00 FANTASTIC FOUR #1 DIORAMA SERIES: THE MOLE MAN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! The forth release in the Silver Age Fantastic Four Series depicts their first super-villain foe, The Mole Man! All four members of the Fantastic Four will also be part of this line, inspired by the cover to the Lee/Kirby 1961 classic, Fantastic Four #1! As an added bonus, each statue in the line will ship with a piece of the Mole Man’s subterranean monster (as seen on the cover of FF #1)! When you collect all five bonus pieces, you can complete the Mole Man’s monster — and the classic cover image! Sculpted by Jeff Feligno, the Mole Man is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, with each piece accompanied by a hand-numbered, full-color Certificate of Authenticity, as well as matching numbering on the box and piece itself. In stores October 2005. Statue $85.00 INCREDIBLE HULK WALL STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Bruce Banner, the once-great scientist, transforms into one of the most monstrous beings to walk the planet: The Incredible Hulk! This detailed wall statue depicts the Hulk busting through a wall and into your home, highlighted by a myriad of detailed beams, wires, and pipes to complete the effect! This ready-to-display wall statue comes with numbering on the base and piece, along with a Certificate of Authenticity. In stores October 2005. Statue SRP: $75.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #167 ALEX ROSS’ JUSTICE FROM PENCILS TO PAINTS! * As superstar painter Alex Ross joins forces with artist Doug Braithwaite to create Justice for DC Comics, we present you with the specifics of the artistic process in a dramatic feature on this stunning new series. * Ross creates a dazzling split cover that features the Justice League (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Flash) and the Legion Of Doom (Braniac, Scarecrow, Cheetah and Mr. Freeze). X-MEN 3 MOVIE UPDATE! * The third X-Men film is just about one year and we’re hard at work tackling the tough questions around the new film. Will the Dark Phoenix emerge? Will Halle Berry return to play Storm? Is Professor X’s brother Juggernaut set to be the next villain? Will Kitty Pryde and Colossus have a larger roles in the new film? Find out just where director Matthew Vaughn plans to take the X-Men next year. * Actor Hugh Jackman appears as Wolverine on the alternate cover to this issue of Wizard. BENDIS’ HOUSE OF M * Want to know how the entire Marvel Universe will be a different place coming out of this mega-mini-series starring Spider-Man, Wolverine and all of Marvel’s biggest heroes? We ask writer Brian Michael Bendis reveals in an exclusive Wizard interview. ‘INFINITE CRISIS’ COMIC PREVIEW! * As the countdown continues, this issue of Wizard presents an exclusive Infinite Crisis comic book preview by writer Geoff Johns (Identity Crisis) and artist Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman). With the JLA falling apart at the seams, can they face the new Crisis? Start celebrating the 20th anniversary of Crisis On Infinite Earths right here! X-23, SUPERWOMEN AND SO MUCH MORE! * Learn everything you need to know about Marvel's mysterious new mutant with claws, previewing her upcoming appearances in the X-Men books. * Get a Super-Women Power Chart that reveals all of the strongest and sexiest babes in comics. Is it Supergirl? Wonder Woman? Maybe She-Hulk? Find out in this exclusive power chart, with original art by Excalibur's Aaron Lopresti. * Movie news on Ghost Rider, V for Vendetta and more! * Check out the latest Wizard Top 100 with all of the must-read, must-get for comic collectors. See the hottest comics, toys and creators. Learn about Gold and Silver Age comics, trade paperbacks and anything that's currently hot in the comic collector market. Magazine (JLA/Legion of Doom cover by Alex Ross) $5.99 Magazine (X-Men 3 cover) $5.99 WIZARD BEST OF BASIC TRAINING DELUXE TP—NEW PRINTING THIS IS IT! * By tremendous popular demand, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the first ever BEST OF BASIC TRAINING trade paperback! This giant 256-page book collects the best and most instructional “HOW TO DRAW” lessons from Wizard: The Comics Magazine’s 14-year history. LEARN SECRETS FROM THE GREATEST ARTISTS IN COMICS! * Jim Lee, Michael Turner, George Pérez, Joe Kubert, Adam Hughes, Greg Land, Frank Cho, Joe Linsner, Greg Horn, Walt Simonson, Doug Mahnke, Darick Robertson, Gary Frank, Sean Chen, Dale Keown, Bart Sears, Pat Lee, Art Adams, Jim Califiore, Phil Jimenez, Matt Haley, Tom Raney, Kevin Maguire and many, many more! 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SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC $29.99 TOYFARE #98 DC DIRECT PERFECT COLLECTION PHOTO GUIDE! * Looking to put together the perfect DC Direct action figure collection? We’ve done it for you! This issue of ToyFare will show you our picks for the best version of each DC character—these are the ones that you’ll want to put on your shelf! From Superman to Aquaman to Zatanna, the best figures are all here! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! * In the grand tradition of “A Clone in the Dark” and “Mr. Spidey goes to Coruscant,” it’s TTT’s twisted take on Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith! Mego Spider-Man vents his ire on the final installment in the prequel trilogy, and he’s sure to find a lot of things to tear to pieces. WWE CLASSIC SUPERSTARS * This red-hot toy line is flying off the shelves faster than you can say “Nikolai Volkoff,” and we’ve got the info you need on this rapidly growing collection! MARVEL’S SUPER-PETS * Whether you’re a DC fan or a Marvel Zombie, you have to admit that DC has always out-done Marvel in two categories: sidekicks and super-pets! Now that Young Avengers has upped the “young hero” ante for Marvel, we decided to even things out by giving your favorite Marvel heroes pets! Check out our custom creations! INVADER ZIM EXPOSED * As the toy line slowly takes over the Earth, we’re taking a peek inside the world of Zim, from the cult-classic cartoon to the red-hot toys. We’ll show you the greatest episodes and the upcoming toys you need to own! WEAPON X MARKS THE SPOT * We look inside the history of the Weapon X program, from Wolverine to Deadpool to Fantomex. Which were the program’s triumphs? Which were its crushing disappointments? Which were the best toys? ONLY 2 ISSUES TO GO UNTIL TOYFARE #100! Magazine (Marvel Legends World Premiere cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #125 AVENGERS ASSEMBLE! * The mightiest heroes of Marvel Comics explode into Upper Deck’s Vs. System with the debut of August’s new collectible card game expansion. Captain America? Iron Man? Thor? Only InQuest Gamer has the set’s best cards and first giant-killing deck. Make that “Giant-Man-Killing.” Without this issue, you’re losing out on the Vs. game’s best and newest weapons! HEROCLIX: DC ICONS * There’s a whole new base set rolling out of WizKids HQ just in time for fall. We’ve got the full lowdown on every figure, from the teeniest Teen Titan to the superest Superman. Every figure and all the important statistics that will help you rule the game. You can’t afford to miss our full visual guide to DC Icons! ROLEPLAYING CRITICAL HITS * Roleplaying games have changed a lot in the last decade and, with so many new games hitting shelves this summer, in InQuest Gamer #125, we count down the best games on the market today. Dungeons & Dragons, Vampire: the Requiem Legend of the Five Rings. What is the best roleplaying game that money can buy? Find out in this issue! AND EVEN MORE! * Think you’ve got the fastest fingers on the planet? Well, well show you how to make big bucks with those opposable-thumbs playing Unreal Tournament, Counter-Strike and more on the pro gamer scene. * “Mad Max” on steroids. That’s all you need to know about the new massively multiplayer online game Auto Assault to get you totally hooked on this post- apocalyptic game of devastating car wars with the ultimate tricked out rides #124 is the place! Magazine (Avengers cover by David Finch) $4.99 Magazine (Auto Assault computer game cover) $4.99 WIZARD ANIME INSIDER #24 ANIME INSIDER’S EXCLUSIVE FALL TV PREVIEW * September makes the leaves turn colors and our televisions full of hot, new shows! We’ve got the scoop on all the new anime premieres on Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Tech TV and rest, as well as info on new seasons of returning favorites! THE END OF INUYASHA * Can it be true? The final episodes of Inuyasha are coming on Adult Swim, but luckily, the manga has continued well past! This feature discovers the true fate of anime’s most watched dog-demon. HOW NOT TO DATE A GODDESS * Keiichi might be on love with Belldandy, the goddess living in his house in the hit anime and manga Ah! My Goddess, but he sure knows how to screw up his chance for a relationship! We bring a real relationship counselor to help poor Keiichi out. ZATCH BELL FIGHT GUIDE * 100 Mamodo are striving to become king, and poor Kiyo is stuck in the middle in the hi Toonami show Zatch Bell. Check out all the fierce and funky Mamodo in this awesome guide, complete with their powers and secrets from the original Japanese! GHOST IN THE SHELL SCHEMATICS * Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex’s sexy officer Major Motoko Kusanagi is almost total mechanic thanks to the future’s nifty cybernetics. Take a peek into the awesome tech under her leather corset! FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST MAP * Ed and Al have wandered all over the world the hit Adult Swim show Fullmetal Alchemist. Check out where they’ve been, what they’ve done and the dangers that they’re heading into! PLUS! * Find out everything that’s going on with anime and manga and learn about these exciting worlds, creators, shows, comics and more. From Azumanga Daioh to Final Fantasy Advent Children and tons of other amazing new stuff, it’s all in here! Magazine (Fall Anime TV Preview cover) $4.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT EXCLUSIVES SIN CITY MARV TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE From Frank Miller’s Sin City motion picture comes this awesome “Cut” Marv special color variant limited edition from NECA Toys. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI WOLVERINE #20 WIZARD WORLD TEXAS SKETCH COVER CGC 9.8 SIGNATURE SERIES SIGNED BY JOHN ROMITA JR. This limited edition comic was only made available to advance ticket orders for the Wizard World TEXAS. FC, 32pgs PI FATHOM #0 WIZARD WORLD LA SKETCH COVER CGC 9.8 This sketch cover was only made available to advance ticket purchasers to WIZARD WORLD LA. FC, 32pgs PI FATHOM #0 WIZARD WORLD LA SKETCH COVER CGC 9.8 SIGNATURE SERIES SIGNED BY MICHAEL TURNER This sketch cover was only made available to advance ticket purchasers to WIZARD WORLD LA. FC, 32pgs PI BUFFY BOOK OF VENGEANCE 3-PACK This limited edition from Diamond Select Toys features Anya, Anyanka and D’Hoffryn from the hit series Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Figure 3-Pack PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANGEL “FOOL FOR LOVE” SPIKE TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE This ToyFare limited edition from Diamond Select Toys features Spike in his punk-rock look. Complete your ANGEL action figure collection with this ToyFare exclusive figure. Figure PI O/A WIZARD TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTERS EDITION VOLUME 1 This 104-page book collects the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazines monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the strips, this book will present a feature on the origin of the series along with the very first Twisted Mego Theatre story ever and the Top 10 Greatest TMT Moments! Plus, learn about the coolest stories that we were forbidden from printing in ToyFare. See hilarious outtakes from the making of TMT. Filmmaker and toy fan Kevin Smith writes the introduction to this landmark collection. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $9.99 *********************************** COMICS SECTION AAAAHH!! COMICS MS. PMS #1 by Chris Swafford Ms. PMS is back after being away for over ten years! A 3,000 year old amulet made for King Solomon transforms a young girl into a raging protectress of the innocent. Don't miss this incredible action packed origin issue! Also available is a 24-page Ashcan Character Profiles Edition featuring the history of Ms. PMS and her enemies! Each ashcan will be autographed and numbered! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 AARDVARK-VANAHEIM/WIN-MILL PRODUCTIONS FOLLOWING CEREBUS #5 by Craig Miller, John Thorne, & Dave Sim "Advise & Consent: Editing the Graphic Novel" looks at how various comics creators have used (or not used) editors to assist them in their work. Dave Sim, Will Eisner, Frank Miller, Chester Brown, Paul Pope, Craig Thompson, Joe Matt, and Andy Runton discuss the process. Also in this issue: collecting Cerebus art, plus Sim's always-interesting "About Last Issue" and "Favorite Buffy Pic of This Month"! 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 AARDVARK VANAHEIM STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS GUIDE TO SELF PUBLISHING by Dave Sim Collecting Sim's "Notes from the President" column, the Pro/Con speech from 1993, and more! Featuring illustrations and text. (STAR07445) B&W SRP: $3.95 CEREBUS VOLUME 12 — RICK'S STORY TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent black-and-white comic being published today! (STAR08468) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $20.00 ABOUT COMICS PANEL TWO: MORE SCRIPTS BY TOP COMICS WRITERS VOLUME 2 TP by Various Writers show and explain different comics writing styles, including: a panel-by-panel plot by Mark Evanier; Bill Mumy and Miguel Ferrer's page-by-page plot; full scripts by folks ranging from Golden Age great Otto Binder to best-selling author Peter David; and drawn scripts by Scott McCloud, Judd Winick, and Mike Baron. (STAR18075) SC, B&W SRP: $20.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE POCKET TP'S by Terry Moore This new SiP Pocket Series trade paperback is small, affordable and collects the entire first two volumes of SiP into one continuous 340-page story! David loves Katchoo, but Katchoo loves Francine who loves Katchoo back… but not that way, because Francine loves Freddie - who doesn't love anybody but himself! VOLUME 1 (MAY042161)—SC, 6x9, 344pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 VOLUME 2 (JUL042493)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $17.95 VOLUME 3 (SEP042268)—SC, 6x9, 372pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE #133 by Various The line between time and space blurs when the gorgeous ladies of Femforce are pulled into the riddle of a mysterious figure from the past, leading to the creation of a fearsome new enemy in the present. A special focus on giantess "Too Tall Tara" this issue, when "The Masked Marvel Returns"! 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 MEN OF MYSTERY # 55 by Various A unique blend of Golden Age gems that ranges from Bob Powell's Avenger in "The Man Who Played Spy"; to Fox Features' bizarre Fletcher Hanks opus, Stardust: The Super- Wizard; onto Commando Yank in "Japanese Shellproof Island", through Quality Comics' T-Man, and into more surprises. 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #13 by Various Comics' greatest artistic talents explore fantasy, sci-fi and humor in this cross-section of classics- Kirby on "Donnegan's Daffy Chair"; Meskin for "Invisible Link"; Powell does "Asylum"; Ditko draws "King of Planetoid X"; Cole does "King of Dopi Island"; Krigstein contributes "Bush Track Sentence"; and Kubert "Corsairs From The Coalsack." 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ACTIVE IMAGES BALLAST ONE-SHOT by Joe Kelly & Ilya Mason is a bad man. An unstoppable contract killer who's taken so many lives that God noticed... and offered him a job. Now the balance between good and evil rests on the shoulders of a killer, who must never take another life. Space Ghost, Superman, and X- Men writer Joe Kelly teams up with Indie star Ilya to produce a haunting tale of faith and redemption. 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK LETTERING: THE COMICRAFT WAY by Richard Starkings & John "JG" Roshell From the award-winning Comicraft studio, this full-color, step-by-step guide of comic book lettering tips and tricks is superbly illustrated with two Hip Flask strips — one by Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen, and the other by Jeph Loeb and Ian Churchill! 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 O/A FONTS CD-ROM From the pages of Active Images' Tim Sale: Black & White, Comicraft brings you the Tim Sale Fonts! Based on Tim's own hand-lettering work in Billi 99, this CD-Rom features eight complete fonts — Tim Sale Regular, Bold Italic & Italic, Tim Sale Lower Case Regular, Bold Italic & Italic, and the previously unavailable Tim Sale Brush Regular & Italic fonts. CD-Rom for MAC or Windows. TIM SALE—CD SRP: $49.95 DANGER GIRL—CD SRP: $49.95 ACTOR ACTOR/DFE HUNTER-KILLER #1—RED FOIL COVER by Mark Waid & Marc Silvestri ACTOR and Dynamic Forces present the hottest single issue of 2005 - DF's alternate foil cover to the new Hunter-Killer series! Featuring an exclusive cover image, foil enhanced, by none other than series creator and artist Marc Silvestri, this limited variant cover is only available for a limited time only from DF! 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ACTOR G.I. JOE: SNAKE EYES VS. STORMSHADOW SHOWDOWN LITHOGRAPH Michael Turner's alternate cover featuring a to-the-death battle between Snake Eyes and Stormshadow is now available as DF Lithograph! This piece of art was hot when it shipped from Devil's Due and now DF is proud to present our limited edition litho with all proceeds from this sale going to ACTOR! Measures 13" x 19" and printed on high quality paper! Lithograph, 13 x 19, FC SRP: $29.99 ACTOR IDENTITY CRISIS #7—MORALES SIGNED EDITION by Meltzer, Morales, Bair & Turner It's the shocking conclusion to the most talked-about comic book event of the decade. Here's where it all comes together. Lives are saved and souls are wrecked as this landmark event concludes. Don't miss the final issue available here signed by artist Rags Morales. Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker. (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ADHOUSE BOOKS SALAMANDER DREAM GN by Hope Larson Salamander Dream is a young girl’s journey within a magical forest. As the years pass, she finds herself changing, which in turn, changes her friendship with Salamander. A coming of age story told within innovative layouts and sequential art, Salamander Dream, marks Hope Larson’s first full length solo creation within the world of comics. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 104pgs, PC SRP: $15.00 ADV FILMS YOTSUBA&! VOL.2 Written and illustrated by Kiyohiko Azuma ALL AGES COMEDY. From the nutty mind of Kyohiko Azuma, creator of the hit manga, Azumanga Daioh, comes the story of the new kid in town—little Yotsuba, a green-haired and wide-eyed girl who doesn’t have a clue…about anything! All Ages, 200 pages, Digest Size … $9.99 STILL AVAILABLE YOTSUBA&! MANGA VOL. 1 APR052519 $9.99 AZUMANGA DAIOH MANGA V. 1 STAR19941 $9.99 AZUMANGA DAIOH MANGA V. 2 STAR20313 $9.99 AZUMANGA DAIOH MANGA V. 3 DEC032034 $9.99 AZUMANGA DAIOH MANGA V. 4 FEB042038 $9.99 ********************************** CHRONO CRUSADE! MANGA VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by Daisuke Moriyama NUNS WITH GUNS. Putting her eternal soul at risk, Sister Rosette pokes around the dark corners of Chrono’s mind in an effort to save her demonic partner. It’s her most dangerous mission yet! 13+, 200 pages, Digest Size … $9.99 ALSO AVAILABLE CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA V. 1 MAR042150 $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA V. 2 JUN042096 $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA V. 3 OCT042301 $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA V. 4 JAN052391 $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA V. 5 APR052522 $9.99 ********************************* CHRONO CRUSADE 6 DVD The fan-favorite phenomenon ends with a bang in the seventh volume of the DVD series. With all the slick action and madcap energy you’d expect from a GONZO production! 15+, APPROXIMATELY 75 MINUTES … $29.98 ALSO AVAILABLE CHRONO CRUSADE 1 DVD JUL044676 $29.98 CHRONO CRUSADE 2 DVD SEP044222 $29.98 CHRONO CRUSADE 3 DVD NOV044106 $29.98 CHRONO CRUSADE 4 DVD JAN054050 $29.98 CHRONO CRUSADE 5 DVD MAR054316 $29.98 ************************** CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL MANGA VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Eiji Nonaka WINNER OF THE KODANSHA AWARD FOR BEST MANGA. A masked hijacker is parading around school as Takenouchi, preparing for the All-Japan Kingpin Tournament. 13+, 168 pages, $10.99 ALSO AVAILABLE CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL MANGA V. 1 JAN052387 $10.99 CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL MANGA V. 2 APR052527 $10.99 ***************************** CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL DVD 4: MOUNT ROCKMORE! THE FINAL DISK IN THE SERIES. Own all four volumes of Japan’s highest rated anime comedy series! DVD $29.98 ALSO AVAILABLE CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL ANIME 1 DVD JAN054051 $29.98 CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL ANIME 2 DVD MAR054319 $29.98 ********************************* MORE GREAT ANIME FROM ADV! See the Videos Section for Solicitation Info! DIVERGENCE EVE: MISAKI CHRONICLES 1 DVD More sci-fi with bodacious babes from Go Nagai! TV 14 (V), 125 min., DVD $29.98 D.N.ANGEL 7: THE LIGHT BREAKS DVD The best selling manga series is also a hit anime! 13+, 75 min., DVD $29.98 E'S OTHERWISE 4 DVD TV 14, 100min., DVD $29.98 FARSCAPE STARBURST EDITION 2.2 DVD The hit series packed with new extras! 350 min., DVD $24.98 FINAL FANTASY UNLIMITED: COMPLETE DVD COLLECTION The entire saga in one affordable collection! TV PG (V), 625min., DVD $69.98 GANTZ 7: FATAL ATTRACTIONS DVD TV MA (V, L, S), 100min., DVD $29.98 GANTZ 7B: VOLUME 7 DVD + BOX The series too twisted for Japanese TV — now with more episodes per disk! TV MA (V, L, S), 100min., DVD $39.98 GET BACKERS 8: MEMORIES, MEMENTOS & MONKEYS DVD Based on the hit manga series! 15+, 125min. DVD $29.98 GILGAMESH 2 DVD The hit Gothic anime continues! TV 14 (V), 100min., DVD $29.98 MABURAHO 3: THE WITCHING HOUR DVD TV 14 (S, D), 100 min., DVD $29.98 MADLAX 3: THE IN-BETWEEN DVD Girls with guns from the creators of Noir! TV 14 (V), 100 min., DVD $29.98 SAIYUKI 4D: DOUBLE BARREL DVD COLLECTION 4 Based on the hit manga series! TV 14 (V, L), 200min., DVD $29.98 SISTER PRINCESS 7: BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? DVD 13+, 75min., DVD $29.98 YUGO THE NEGOTIATOR 2: PAKISTAN 2 DVD TV 14 (V, L), 75 min., DVD $29.98 NEW FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: COMPLETE DVD The classic anime hero in a bold new package! TV MA (V, S, L), 165min., DVD $29.98 ***************************************** DARK WATER ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE DVD This August, Dreamworks will finally release their adaptation of Dark Water, starring Jennifer Connelly, and ADV Films has the original motion picture that started it all! Adapted from the Japanese original directed by Hideo Nakata (Ringu, The Ring 2), “the spiritual godfather of Japanese horror,” and based on the novel by Koji Suzuki (author of The Ring series), often described as “the Stephen King of Japan.” PG 13, 100 minutes, DVD … $29.98 STILL AVAILABLE DARK WATER MANGA And don’t forget the manga, also from ADV! AUG042341 $9.99 ************************************ GATCHAMAN 3 & 4 DVD PLUS COLLECTOR’S BOX ANIME CLASSIC. Finally, the Japanese TV program that revolutionized anime across the globe is available uncut, unedited, and in its entirety! Whether you grew up with G- Force, Battle of the Planets, or Eagle Riders, chances are that GATCHAMAN touched your life. Now for the first time you can view every episode of the Japanese original in a special DVD series packed with extras! TV PG, 150 minutes, DVD … $14.98 ea. VOLS. 3 & 4 (with Collectors Box)… $34.98 SAMURAI GUNS 1 DVD Calling All Fans of Samurai Champloo — This One’s For You! In 1860s Japan, a special breed of samurai stands against the Shogunate, armed with superior strength, speed, agility… and guns! Welcome to Samurai Guns, a blood- drenched tour of bushido’s twilight. Morally ambiguous “heroes,” razor sharp dialogue, and hair-trigger violence make this series stand out from the crowd! TV MA (V, S, L), 75 minutes, DVD … $29.98 With Collectors Box … $39.98 AIT/PLANETLAR FULL MOON FEVER GN by Joe Casey, Caleb Gerard, & Damien Couceiro Zeke Kirby knew being a lunar waste disposal technician wasn't a perfect job, but it paid his bills. The downside was it took him away from his little girl, but the upside was he got to go into space. The positive was he got to play a real-life astronaut, but the negative was that sewer pipes clog up faster in one-sixth gravity. So when he and his crew make a routine maintenace call to the Intercorp lunar sci-station and find it disturbingly empty, Zeke finds out fast that crap flows downhill... even on the moon. Where'd everyone go? And why are there werewolves everywhere? SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ELECTRIC GIRL VOLUME 3 TP by Mike Brennan The hilarious adventures of Virginia, the Electric Girl, Oogleeoog the mischievous magical gremlin, and Blammo, the world's cutest dog continue in this latest installment of Mike Brennan's critically acclaimed comic. This volume reprints issues 9 & 10 of the Electric Girl comic series, plus nearly 100 pages of new material. SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JOHNNY DYNAMITE TP by Max Allan Collins & Terry Beatty The Wild Man from Chicago! He's rough! He's tough! He's Johnny Dynamite! A two- fisted private eye from the Windy City, Johnny's back — along with his best gal, and faithful secretary, Judy Kane — in a psychotronic/occult/period piece fighting zombies with crime on their undead minds! (STAR18271) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC THE LEGEND OF ISIS #4 by Ottney, Frizzell, Deluca & Shane The conclusion to Isis' standoff with Lynx! Lynx is holding Crystal hostage! Can Isis defeat her without harming Crystal? And what happens when Jessica's secret is exposed? All of this and a mysterious figure from Isis' past returns with clues to her own origin, and the source of her power! Ships with two covers in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 XIII #3 by J. Van Hamme & W. Vance With nothing more than a tattoo of the number "XIII" on his shoulder, he's a man without a past, without a family, and without a name. The answers seems to lead to more people who want him dead. Is he the world's most hated assassin, or merely a scapegoat? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PENNY & AGGIE #4 by T. Campbell & Gisele Lagace A new boy challenges Penny to a game of wits and sophistication, and the stakes are higher than either of them realize. Plus, a short piece about high school's omega wolves, drawn by web comics superstar R.K. Milholland. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 IMPERIAL DRAGONS #2 by Sean J. Jordan, Vitor Ishimura & Flávio Hoffe In the midst of a mugging, the Eternal finds himself rescued by an Imperial Dragon who is searching for the agent carrying the sacred sword. As the Eternal finds himself under this Dragon’s watch, he also finds himself attracted to a serving girl whose intentions seem good — when she’s not lying. But soon an unrelenting ambush forces the Eternal to rethink who can be trusted. 32pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $2.99 GIMOLES #2 by Mike Bullock & Theo Bain The nefarious Ichabod Cornelius Frost has captured Mr. Groundhog. Can Limmy Gimole save him? Follow The Gimoles on their quest to shut down the machines of winter in this all-ages adventure from the creator of the critically acclaimed all-ages sensation Lions, Tigers and Bears. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 OPPOSITE FORCES VOLUME 2 #2 by Tom Bancroft, Josh Ray & Cedric Hohnstadt Ater a freak elevator accident, Marty and Alexis begin to manifest strange super powers. Marty, web designer and all around "geek," couldn't be more thrilled. Alexis, an upwardly mobile attorney, has quite the opposite feeling. But how did they get these powers, and why has Marty's dog, Bopper, suddenly expanded his vocabulary? 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 TAD WILLIAMS' BURNING MAN #3 by Tad Williams & Brett Booth Adapted by Robin Gulisbe and Sean J. Jordan, The Burning Man is a ghostly coming-of- age tale. Breda discovers her stepfather’s strange purpose, and watches her lover reveal his true intentions. She is forced to make a difficult decision about life and death, a decision affected by her strange encounter with the creature she calls The Burning Man. 22pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $2.99 DAVID SHEPHERD'S SONG #2 by Royden Lepp The dark words of a prophecy hang over the head of the king of Israel, while Samuel the prophet searches for a new king and the young shepherd David places himself between his flock and the jaws of a hungry lion. 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $2.99 DEVIL'S KEEPER #2 by Miller, Jordan, Paul, & Damasceno Paul, Asher, and Tyrone are the star students of the Shang Ti Do Academy, but as they are tested by their aging instructor, Lee Chang, they are all found lacking as potential heirs to the seat of mastery. Can the power of Shang Ti Do help them to fuse together incredible feats of mind, soul and body? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PAKKIN'S LAND VOLUME 2 #5 by Gary Shipman Paul’s missing, so Mr. Brambles, Gus, and Shahni set out to retrieve him. As they make their way down “Death Ridge,” Brambles tells of the great battle that took place on the very path they are travelling to find their friend. This delightful series that's nominated for Eisner, Harvey, and Russ Manning Awards, is now in full-color! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 IMAGINARIES VOLUME 1: LOST & FOUND TP by Miller, Avery, & Titus The All-Ages sell-out success from Image comics comes home to Alias at last! What happens to those past imaginary friends, childhood superheroes, playmates, and stuffed animals we all gave life to as children? They go to the Imagined Nation! Join Superhero G as he discovers a new purpose for his existence unbound by the imaginings of his creator! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 DREAMLAND CHRONICLES #3 by Scott Christian Sava With all of his childhood friends back together again, Alexander and friends learn of some ancient secrets that sent Nastajia’s parents on a quest that never saw their return. Now Alexander, Paddington, Kiwi, and Nastajia embark on their own quest to find Nastajia’s parents. Their first stop is to visit the King of all Dreamland. 48pgs, FC (3 of 24) SRP: $4.50 LETHAL INSTINCT #5 by Soares, Baehr, Dabel, Borges, & Gebien While Frank and Joe intensify their search for Dan, Josh uses the powers of the black crystal on Dan! Meanwhile, Ingrid finally decides which side she will choose, but has her decision come too late? 32pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $2.99 LULLABY WISDOM SEEKER VOLUME 1 TP by Sevilla, Miller, & Avery An all-ages romp through the fantasy worlds of children's fiction. This wonderful story focuses on the beloved characters of childhood yore. Join Jim Hawkins, Alice (From Wonderland), Pinocchio, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Pied Piper as they join forces to stop a dark magic that has been warping this wonderful world into it's own image! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 2 #5 by Davis, Balan, Dyson, & Snowcone Studios In a getaway from the San Francisco grind, Emma finds herself under the Oklahoma sky. But it is what’s below the Oklahoma ground that will cut this getaway short. Hell hath no fury like an irritated immortal — and the gorgon brothers Styx and Stone have been disturbed! Ships with three covers in an equal ratio. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ALT CVR SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DEAL WITH THE DEVIL #5 by Mike S. Miller & Sherwin Schwartzrock The conclusive issue! Time is up, and an innocent is about to die, unless Anthony's guess is right and he can get there in time to stop Kevin from making one last Red Letter Killing! But things aren't quite what they seem as the truth begins to unravel! 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $2.99 ELSINORE #5 by Ken Lillie-Paetz & Brian Denham Edgar is smuggled out of the asylum for a night of partying and murder. Meanwhile, Murchison proves that sometimes the best therapy is an act of vengeance. And Director Roch begins his attack on the city of Dis, unaware that a new type of demon has set its sight on Elsinore! 32pgs, FC (5 of 9) SRP: $2.99 SIX-GUN SAMURAI #2 by Miller, Jordan, & Edge In the last days of the Wild West, the teenaged Six-Gun Samurai is on his way east to find his father, his last known living relative. But as he travels across the untamed prairie, he finds himself tangled up with dangerous men and dark motives that force him to use his skills as a trick shooter and a swordsman should he wish to survive. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ALTERNATIVE COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH GRICKLE GN—NEW PRINTING by Graham Annable Grickle is a hefty treasure trove of visually arresting, hilarious, wise, and eminently re- readable cartoon stories. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 FURTHER GRICKLE TP by Graham Annable Graham Annable's follow up to his Harvey-nominated graphic novel with more stories that offer devilish comedy, eye-watering art, sad poetry, and bruised (but intact) innocence. (STAR20266) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STICKLEBACK GN by Graham Annable An eccentric George Stickleback spends life in his apartment with his cat Patty, surrounded by meticulously arranged men of toilet paper. But a mission from the outside world to console a friend imposes an unwelcome break in Mr. Stickleback's routine! (SEP042317) SC, B&W SRP: $6.95 ********************************************************************** AMAZE INK (SLAVE LABOR GRAPHIC LITTLE GLOOMY'S SUPER SCARY MONSTER SHOW #1 by Landry Walker & Eric Jones Little Gloomy and her horrible friends return to Frightsylvania in this all-new bi-monthly series! Thrill to Little Gloomy's stunning new art style! Fear the mysterious invasion from the murky depths of space! Dread the impending zombie attack! Witness the inter- dimensional terror that is Carl Cthulhu’s grandmother! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 LITTLE GLOOMY ADVENTURES #1—NEW PRINTING by Landry Walker, Eric Jones, & Rusty Drake This full-color special collects rare Little Gloomy stories from Disney Adventures Magazine for the first time! In "The Witch's Cauldron," an old friend with evil intentions pays Gloomy a visit. Then in "The Curse of the Mummies," Mummy falls ill, and the one thing that can save grows in the forbidden city of Mummyville! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 LITTLE GLOOMY ADVENTURES #2: CRYPT OF CREEEPS—NEW PRINTING by Landry Walker & Eric Jones One of Disney Adventures' most popular comics! Return to the world of Frightsylvania with three all-new Little Gloomy adventures in full-color! This stand-alone issue is a perfect introduction to the creepy world of Slave Labor's cartoon horror. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LITTLE GLOOMY VOLUME 1 TP by Landry Walker & Eric Jones What happens when your name is Gloomy and you're the only human girl in a world filled with monsters? Madcap adventures! (STAR16944) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** BEAR #9 by Jamie Smart The "Fury" issue! Bear vs. Celebrity! Tit vs. Bollusc! Karl vs. ants! Looshkin vs. a small girl! It's embittered rage as Bear goes postal and slaps the vacuous. It's a flipping heck of satirical vengeance, useful for rolling up and coshing people with. Wheeee, boink! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 EMO BOY #2 by Steve Emond Emo Boy attends a concert by his favorite indie-screamo-nerdcore-geek-punk band, "Cheezer!" While there, he finds time to bond with the coolest girl in his class; take part in a gang fight; get on stage with Cheezer's lead singer, and pay too much for a hot dog! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FILLER BUNNY #1: I FILL UP 15 PAGES—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez You loved him in I Feel Sick and the Squee! collection, now revel in this 16-page spectacular as Fillerbunny strains to entertain you even as his fragile world crumbles around him! (STAR14536) 16pgs, B&W MSRP: $2.25 FILLER BUNNY #2: REVENGE OF THE FILLER BUNNY—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez Filler Bunny returns for 16 pages of insomnia-fuelled nonsense. Will Filler Bunny get revenge on those who torture him? (STAR14537) 16pgs, B&W MSRP: $2.25 FILLER BUNNY #3 by Jhonen Vasquez Filler Bunny returns almost twice as long, and possibly ten times as horrible, with new adventures to test the tolerance levels of even the most monstrous of comic reading goblins out there. Take a soaring trip through the ecstasies of an unbridled imagination (a filth-caked rabbit who cries a lot). (JAN052418) SC, 6x9, 24pgs, PC MSRP: $2.95 ********************************************************************** GHOULY BOYS: FAT BAT PLUSH DOLL by Christopher Fat Bat, the slightly deluded protector of the innocent, can now be your very own friend. Lovingly reproduced from the pages of the Ghouly Boys, Fat Bat is 6'' of light gray felt ready for adventures, daring-do, and squishy hugs. (CAUT: 4) Plush PI GHOULY BOYS: ZOMBIE BOY PLUSH DOLL by Christopher Zombie Boy, the lonely hero of the Ghouly Boys, is now available as a charming 12'' tall plush doll. He might not be as cute as the other orphans, but everyone needs love, even little zombie boys. (CAUT: 4) Plush PI HSU AND CHAN #7 by Norm Scott Issue 7 finds the boys in danger while sightseeing! Do the brothers Tanaka have the fortitude to overcome these new perils, or will they just sorta luck out of it like usual? RES. from Previews Vol. 14 #6 (JUN042143) MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HSU AND CHAN VOLUME 1 TP by Norm Scott Read the first four issues of the critically acclaimed goofballs from the pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly, now for one low price in an economy size trade paperback! (FEB042075) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 LENORE #1 NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Lenore is America's favorite little dead girl. She tackles everyday life with a perverted innocence that makes you want to hug her... then stand back and make sure you still have all of your body parts attached. (STAR14435) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ********************************************************************** LITTLE SCROWLIE VOLUME 2 TP by Todd Meister & Jennifer Feinberg Collects issues five through nine of Little Scrowlie, in which Scrowlie and company journey to the darkened depths of the underworld, and a credit-enabled fashion zombie army is unleashed onto the unsuspecting world. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LITTLE SCROWLIE VOLUME 1 TP by Todd Meister & Jen Feinberg Chronicling the adventures of a particularly scrowlie cat and her friends in their cosmic battle with an evil straight out of today's headlines. Collecting issues #1-4, along with bonus stories and pin-ups. (JUL042562) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** PIRATE CLUB #7 by Derek Hunter Just when John thinks things couldn't get any stranger, mutiny is declared amongst the ranks of the Pirate Club. It couldn't have happened at a worse time, as they have come under heavy attack by Ninjas, Nomads, and all the other clubs they've ever faced. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 REX LIBRIS #1 by James Turner Rex Libris, Head Librarian at Middleton Public Library, travels to the farthest reaches of the galaxy in search of overdue books. He must confront powerful alien warlords who refuse to pay their late fees. Wearing his super thick bottle glasses, and armed with weapons, he strikes fear into recalcitrant borrowers, and can take on virtually any foe from zombies to renegade literary character! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DORK VOLUME 1: WHO'S LAUGHING NOW? TP by Evan Dorkin Collecting Dork! #1-5, all wrapped up in a sweet little package co-designed by Dorkin and his House of Fun partner in crime, Sarah Dyer. (STAR13849) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 NIL GN by James Turner Foreman on a deconstruction ship that specializes in demolishing belief outbreaks, Proun Nul is prodded out of his complacency by a false murder charge, and sets off on a journey that takes him through a desolate world saturated with angst and ennui. (FEB052509) SC, 7x10, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A AUTUMN #3 by Tommy Kovac Blood will flow. Autumn, the mysterious girl from parts unknown, is attempting to become assimilated into the small village, despite her strange powers, and her unwillingness to cover her face in public with the masks the others wear, as protection against the demons that lurk in the Black Wood nearby! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC VAMPI VICIOUS: GEMINI EFFECT #2 by Raab, Ng, and Udon The stunning conclusion! It's the ultimate sibling rivalry when Vampi and Xenocide battle for control of the Gemini Code! Can Vampi survive her sister's slow descent into madness? Or will she become an even bigger monster in the process? The code holds the key. REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $2.99 LIMITED—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 VAMPIRELLA: VAMPOLOGY FAN GUIDE SET by Various The Ultimate Vampirella Fan Guide! Previously available only to members of the Scarlet Legion Fan Club, these special issues take you through the origin, history and artistic legacy of your favorite comic character! Includes an exhaustive art gallery and Mike Mayhew Sketchbook, which was also only available to Fan Club members! Set (x2), FC SRP: $19.95 VAMPI VS XIN #1 & #2—LIMITED KALMAN SET by Faerber & Lau This set includes Vampi vs Xin #1-2, featuring the limited edition covers by Kalman Andrasofszky. In a Transylvania-like mountain town, the monkey king Xin and his companions find the residents attacked by vampires. But is the young woman who fights by Xin a vampire as well? Limited to 500 editions. Set (x 2), FC SRP: $16.95 VAMPIRELLA MAGAZINE VIRGIN COVER SETS by Various No cover lines to obstruct the artwork! These special sets feature the Limited Virgin Editions of Vampirella Magazine. Set #1 features issues #1-4, offering covers by Jimmy Palmiotti, David Michael Beck, Steven Parke, and Michael Golden. Set #2 features issues #5-8, offering covers by Joe Chiodo, Dan Brereton, Liam Sharp, and Christopher Shy. Very limited quantities available. #1-4 SET—Set (x 4), PC SRP: $29.95 #5-8 SET—Set (x 4), PC SRP: $29.95 ANGRY DOG PRESS POTLATCH PROJECT VOLUME 4 TP by Various Potlatch Project is the 4th anthology highlighting non-mainstream creators telling 14 illustrated stories. (One group is in Spanish). The stories are well illustrated and include almost all genres. When other say it cannot be done, these creators deliver. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 108pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS BARON GONG BATTLE VOLUME 3 GN by Musayuki Taguchi Germa is a gigantic Neo Hume mutant created by the Nazis. He has the ability to morph his body into any shape at will. Baron Gong is trying to help Hat Girl get revenge for her sister, who was devoured by the grotesque Germa. Baron Gong, Hat Girl and his chauffeur escape into the sewers, but Germa quickly morphs and has begun to pursue them. Can they make it out of the sewers alive? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SHRIEK SHOW: MARK OF SHADOW #3 As the murders continue to draw Shadow into darkness, a new face appears on the scene. You can call him Ishmael, and know that he sees the stygian depths in Shadow's soul! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS CHISUJI #1 by Eirik Blackwolf & Leo Saunders In 2003, an air strike on a strange archeological site in Iraq set off the “Change.” Many people worldwide died, some developed strange powers. Just over a year later, Rodney Davidson is on a graduation-present trip to Tokyo. When he bumps into occult investigator Brawyn Flamelocke, it is a brief encounter that will return to haunt them later. 32pgs, B&W (1 of 6) SRP: $2.99 CHRONICLES OF THE UNIVERSE: DESPERADO BROTHERS tp by Rod Espinosa In an ancient universe of tremendous power and advanced technology, abuse and corruption led to the Universal Wars. The Desperado family arose to stop those who would follow in the foolish footsteps of their ancestors. This valiant band of brothers remains vigilant should the greatest threats to the universe return! SC, 5x7, 188pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 GOLD DIGGER #67 by Fred Perry Disguised as an adoring fan, the infatuated Uompa-Luompian prince Lowtor slips Ayane "Mistress" Anno a box of "Amnesia Bonbons." When she awakes in his royal bedchamber, Lowtor attempts to convince the amnesiac Ayane that they’ve been happily married for the past ten years! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER: END OF SUMMER SWIMSUIT SPECIAL 2005 EDITION by Various It’s back to the beach for the Gold Digger crew! See all the lovely ladies and gorgeous guys sporting about in the sand and surf! Find out if fur tans well, and discover extreme beach volleyball mixed with high explosives! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.50 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: NEXT GENERATION #8 Art by Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, David Hutchison, & Rod Espinosa This issue features exclusively created art, step-by-step guides, designs, and comments from the hottest rising stars of manga. Don't miss out on this chance to learn invaluable lessons that will catapult you to stardom! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED VOLUME 1 TP by Various Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Six issues' worth of incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in one 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster of a collection! Cover by Ben Dunn and Fred Perry. VOL 1 TP (STAR17674)—SC, 8x10, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 VOL 2 TP (STAR18180)—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA TONING TECHNIQUES REG ED VOL 1 TP by David Hutchison, Ben Dunn, & Fred Perry Exclusively from Antarctic Press comes this latest edition to theirr top-selling "How to Series" — a Super-Sized book of all-new instructional materials on one of the most vital aspects of manga, Toning! This definitive source will show you the secrets, skills and techniques of the manga pros for bringing line art to life, making characters charismatic, and landscapes lush! Tone your manga muscles with Toning Techniques Revealed! Also, take your toning into the digital dimension with the special CD-ROM edition! With digital versions of all the pages; practice images; official ready-to-use Antarctic Press screentone files, and more. This is the tutorial to take for tackling toning! (DEC042356) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 AP HOW TO COLOR FOR COMICS SUPERSIZED TP by Guru-eFX This is it! The premiere guide to coloring comics by some of the hottest talent in the industry! This guide shows you through all the necessary steps for taking your work from line art to full, raging color! Learn special effects, the cel-anime style, digital painting, and much more! You even get a CD-ROM of practice art on which to hone your skills! (AUG042423) SC, 8x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 HOW NOT TO DRAW MANGA SPECIAL TP by John Kantz with Chris Reid All your manga has been raided! Any book can show you "How to" - this book shows you how not to do it. Join the only tongue-in-cheek instructional guide you will ever need to anime bimbos, loners with huge swords, and big gad-dumb robots! Draw, Otaku, Draw! (APR042308) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $19.95 HIROSHIMA: THE ATOMIC HOLOCAUST #1 by Ted Nomura Sixty years ago, two atomic bombs fell on Japan. Yet the two bombs were different as night and day, and so were their missions. This issue explores the development of the atomic bomb program and all its problems, then focuses on the A-bomb mission that devastated Hiroshima. 32pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $3.99 I HUNT MONSTERS VOLUME 2 #8 by Wes Hartman & Craig Babiar Will, Aarna and Tayesha head for the recently discovered legendary isle of Avalon, hoping to find Merlin’s scrolls. However a horrid creature called the Bookwyrm is eating the magic of the scrolls, and banishes them to a monstrous island! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 MANGAZINE VOLUME 3 #69 by Various Get on board Mangazine, the longest-running American manga compilation! Read the American manga pioneer series Ninja High School, "Families of Altered Wars," Gold Digger, I Hunt Monsters, and more! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 METADOCS: THE SUPER E.R. ONE-SHOT by Joeming Dunn, MD & Rod Espinosa Who saves the Super-heroes? What happens when the dust settles after an epic battle and the participants lie wounded and dying? Enter the MetaDocs, a crack team of extraordinary doctors and surgeons trained for just such a purpose. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 MIGHTY TINY POCKET MANGA TP by Ben Dunn In a distant future, Man is long gone, but the mice and rats have evolved and developed their own societies and wars. Subversive forces are out to disrupt uneasy peace between the nations of Mosputa and Ratvaria! It’s up to Captain Tiny and two plucky boys to seek out the conspirators and undermine their plot before Rodentkind follows Man into extinction! SC, 5x7, 174pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #131 by Christopher Reid & Ben Dunn "Operation: Kill the Other Guy First" is a hybrid reality show/war game featuring innocent teenagers and improvisational violence! Meanwhile,Quagmire High's faculty searches for their MIA students... and Ricky Feeple is snatched from the jaws of death by a beautiful young woman! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 OZ: THE MANGA #3 by David Hutchison Dorothy listens to the sorrowful tales of her companions and gains newfound resolve to reach the Emerald City. But a seeming innocent poppy field means real danger for one and all. Only a Queen, small in stature but vast in power, can save them now! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 8) SRP: $2.99 SCIENCE FAIR #1 by Jasen Lex A completely realized and visualized story in every issue! An insane inferno engulfs a sad-hearted cowboy. As he flees town, though, he is attacked, and his life slips away in visions of the past and ghosts of the departed. “Writer/Artist Jasen Lex has so many fresh ideas that sometimes you turn the page and you just want to start applauding the sheer audacity of what you're seeing.” —Brian Michael Bendis, Wizard. 32pgs, FC (1 of 8) SRP: $2.99 BATTLE GIRLZ VOLUME 1 POCKET MANGA TP by Rod Espinosa Battle Girlz follows the adventures of a team of supreme heroines: Expert Mech Girl, Super Mighty Girl, Powerful Priestess, Nerdy Gadgeteer and Seductive Temptress. They have been gathered together by a legendary goddess to live in her strange mansion and to fight evil across the universe and beyond! (DEC032118) SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HEAVEN SENT POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Ben Dunn When Kyle Taylor is killed in a traffic accident, his life is now under the protection of his guardian angel, Samantha. He discovers that he is one of the "Chosen" in the battle between Good and Evil, and that Evil wants to make sure he goes to their side! (DEC042353) SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATION MIKE HOFFMAN 100-PAGE CHECKLIST BOOK by Mike Hoffman Not just for the hardcore Hoffman collector, this thick convention-style volume lists all of his 225+ oil paintings (with the artist's commentary), plus complete listings of 1500+ comic pages! A career Bio, articles, letters, and abundant art galleries of rare and unseen works! SC, 7x10, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 A. P. C. ABIDING PERDITION #1 by Schley, Delgado, & Pedroza In a barren world where looming darkness stretches its prevailing grasp across the land, Little Red is a starving humanity's only hope. Yet will her contempt for evil be the catalyst to its demise, or will evil once again spread its hatred? Available in four cover versions: Cover A (Wraparound), Cover B ("Little Red"), Cover C (by Humberto Ramos), and Cover D (Gold Foil San Diego Comicon Edition)! WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 WHITE COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 RAMOS COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SDCC FOIL—32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 MIDNIGHT KISS #1 by Lee, Stegman, & MacKinnon In a shattered multiworld where every dream is one world's reality, Matthew Sable and Nightmare De'Lacy try to keep the balance, facing Angels and Demons, Supernatural Hitmen, Tin Men and Aligator Kings at every turn. Their first assigment is protecting a normal human from discovering what he really is — or what they really are. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MR. T #1—SKETCH EDITION by Bunting, Edwards, Emberlin, & MacKinnon A very limited and exclusive edition of Mr. T #1, featuring an original sketch of Mr. T drawn by Neil Edwards, bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity and limited to 199 copies worldwide. Allocations may occur. 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 MR. T #1—COMIX SHOP COVER by Bunting, Edwards, Emberlin, & MacKinnon To celebrate the return of Mr. T to comic stores worldwide, UK based retailer Comix- Shop got together with APC to print an extremely cool variant cover of Mr. T #1. This edition comes with a unique penciled cover by series artist Neil Edwards, and was previously only available in the UK. Allocations might occur. 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 MR. T #4 by Bunting, Edwards, Emberlin, & MacKinnon With the dust still settling after last issue, Mr. T and Co. attempt to bring back some decorum to the neighborhood. It seems the perfect time for a well-deserved breather, but Mr. T is about to have the most shocking day of his life! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 APC PREVIEW 2005 MR T. COVER SIGNED This is an extremely rare first look at 2005’s biggest license, Mr. T. This one-in-ten variant cover had a very small print run — making it one of the scarcest Mr. T comics ever! This book features an exclusive Mr. T story that will never be printed again. Each edition comes signed! Allocations might occur. (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 GLOOM #4 by Tony Lee & Dan Boultwood Mousey is captured again, The Gloom has returned — and this time he's really angry! Realizing that he cannot defeat the Vermillion and his Nazi cohorts alone, Carson Kane musters together the greatest super team ever to grace 40's Manhattan. 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.50 THE LEXIAN CHRONICLES: FULL CIRCLE #4 by Gallan, Bunting, Miranda, & de la Cruz The powerful Leopard army appears in force at the walls of Rell. The Leopard Chieftain, Merek, gives Koss an ultimatum: Peace or War. He then makes another demand which stuns the Phoenix Chieftain, as he knows that to reject it will mean war and certain defeat. The survival of the entire region rests on Koss and his decision. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DARK MISTS #4 by Annika Eade & Lee Garbett Makoto has confronted Kimi about her government activity and informs her that all this time she was being blackmailed by the Yakuza. Kimi is shocked and appalled at what she has become, but not as shocked as Makoto when she decides the only way to correct her actions is to commit a final murder. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 SCATTERBRAIN #3 by Brendan Deneen & Tim Seelig After the shocking reappearance of Scatterbrain following his apparent murder at the hands of The Shroud, Detective Jack Anderfold is determined to get to the bottom of this labyrinthine mystery at any cost. Meanwhile, Jack’s disgruntled son begins working for The Shroud in earnest! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 APPROBATION COMICS MYRIAD #4 by Various In "ChiSai," the blood and guts hit the fan after Shy’s loved ones are kidnapped. In "Lineage," Janus and O'ryn reluctantly join the rebellion. In "The Adventures of The Molly Be Damned," the crew learns that eating fish from The River of Blood will give you more than a case of indigestion. In "Discount Stories," Snyde’s daydreams run amok. In "Frail," Sherry repents for sins past and in the future! Cover by Jinky "Banzai Girl" Coronado. 48pgs, B&W (4 of 6) SRP: $2.99 ARCANA STUDIO DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES #1 by MacPherson, Acosta, Fiorentino, DeVito, & Conkling Reviled pirates Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, and Black Bart contend for the lost Relics of Christ! Each side will face storms, navies, and a legion of zombies in order to lay their hands on the world's greatest plunder! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95 100 GIRLS #6 by Adam Gallardo & Todd Demong Sylvia has infiltrated the very heart of GSI, and now stands ready to discover the depth of their plans for her and to release the remaining Girls. All that stands between her and her goals is a cadre of deadly Boys and remorseless soldiers. Things don’t look good for the men. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 EL ARSENAL #2 by Vazquez, O’Reilly, & Perez The bid for the roaches has begun. While the mercenaries struggle with inner and outer demons, they prepare themselves for what could be their final hour. But steadfast, Simon is always sure to deliver — in the sack! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $2.95 SHADOWMAGIC GN by Tiffa Lei In a dimension where magic and technology coexisted, an Empire comprised of an amazing and powerful species fell apart. The traitors who were responsible for the downfall fled to remote Earth. However, they were trespassing where they didn't belong and are now forced to do the bidding of Atlantis. Several millennia later, the traitors reconstruct the barrier protecting the Earth from other dimensions. SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 STARKWEATHER VOLUME 1 TP by Rodriguez, Bosco, & Lean Alexander Starkweather is a witch plagued by self-doubt and tormented by prophetic dreams. Armed with power he can barely control, an inferiority complex, and a belligerent talking iguana, this former line cook fights to preserve the balance of magic, and to keep a promise made when he was five years old. SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 SUNDOWN #2 by Busbee, Bodenheim, & Dillon Sheriff Clay Dalton and his brother Will must confront the horror growing beneath the town of Sobrante, Arizona. The men descend into the silver mines and find that a horror from the Old World now has its eyes on the West! 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $2.95 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH ARTESIA VOLUME 2: ARTESIA AFIELD TP by Mark Smylie As Artesia seeks to join the northern army led by the High King's marshal, they are confronted with the myriad dangers and distractions of life on campaign. Includes all six issues of the Artesia Afield mini-series and the prologue of the first Artesia Annual. (STAR19187) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #560 by Various “Little Advice”: If you want to know what not to do on a date, then talk to Archie! “The Hole Truth!”: A trip to Mr. Andrews’ old hometown is a good reminder that his memory isn’t so good! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #94 by Various “Get Lost”: Mr. Lodge makes an emergency landing as the group flies to a gig in Hawaii. Stranded on a mysterious island, the group feels more “lost” than the cast of a hit TV drama — but are as determined to “survive” like the contestants on a reality show! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE DIGEST #219 by Various Archie plans a date with the new girl in town. When she decides to bring along another couple, Archie’s double date turns to “Double Trouble.” Later, when Archie finds a quarter he thinks it’s his lucky day. However, the only luck that quarter brings is bad... or is it? Find out if Archie can make cents of the situation in, “Money Problems.” Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #164 by Various When Archie & the boys get together for a guys’ night, they plan for non-stop action. But will they be party animals or party poopers in”Guys Night Out.” Later, in “Tai-Chi Trouble, ” Mr. Weatherbee enrolls in a Tai Chi class to relax after being driven to his wits end by Archie. Plus, other new stories and classic tales, as well as your chance to “Find Your Name in Print”! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #71 by Various "Fashion 101": When Ms. Grundy admires a poncho of Betty's, the girls make one for her. Before you know it the girls are designing clothes for the whole faculty! "Going Solo": What every band fears: two members of "The Archies" have decided to break off on their own and form an acoustic duo! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #159 by Various When a new school year starts, Betty takes it upon herself to make everyone feel welcome. But can Veronica handle Betty spending time with her new friends in “She’s All That.” Later, when Veronica catches Betty buying fabric to make a dress for the big dance, Veronica is refusing to be outdone. Buying some fabric of her own, will she be making a big debut or will it be curtains for her in “Curtain Call”? Plus, other new stories and classic tales! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #136 by Various The big dance is coming and Archie still can't chose between Betty or Veronica. When even Dilton’s inventions can’t help, Archie decides to flip a coin. But will the girls flip when they find out his choice in “Betty or Veronica”? Then, to help herself get through a boring ancient civilizations class, Veronica decides to throw a Toga. But will it be a historical success or a greek tragedy? Find out in “History Buff.” Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print”! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 JUGHEAD #168 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "How Low Can You Go?": When Jug and his pals compete in dueling limbo and hula dance contests, will it be flying feet or hurtin’ hips? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #115 by Various When Jughead has to give up sleeping on the couch to take Hot Dog out for a walk, he thinks his day couldn’t get any worse. Little did he know it would be his lucky day, times four in “Luck is Where You Find It.” Then Jughead joins the “Riverdale Woodswalkers Club” for the love of free food at the meetings. Will he stay a member in “Let’s Meet Again”? Plus, puzzles, games and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print”! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #69 by Tania del Rio “Four Blades Day”: The Magic Realm is about to celebrate their version of Independence Day, but Shinji is obsessing over what he thinks was a “mermaid” who saved his life, and Sabrina who is taking part in a Four Blades play. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #153 by Bollers, Lim, & Amash "Songoose Pt 1": Sonic's day is about to go from dizzying to deadly when he faces off against one of the deadliest assassins on the planet: Nack the Weasel! Can the Freedom Fighters stop the Nack attack? And can Sonic save his old girlfriend, Mina the Mongoose? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #5 by Various "Monitor Scream!": The new school year has only just begun, and already Archie is in trouble. Assuming giving Archie some responsibility will help, Mr. Weatherbee makes him a hall monitor. However, the only things Archie is good at monitoring are Veronica and Reggie... and he uses his new authority to keep the latter from the former! Plus, Ginger Lopez must design a dress for a class project. But when Ginger gets teamed up with a sci-fi loving freshman, can she still make it out of this world? Find out in, “Fashion Emergency.” Plus, Sabrina stories based on the popular animated cartoon series! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 VERONICA #164 by Mike Pellowski & Dan Parent “The Letter”: When a rerouted letter from a secret admirer arrives a year late, Veronica returns to where the admirer first spotted her—the carnival! “Work Check Out”: When she accompanies her dad to the office on “Take Your Daughter to Work,” Veronica is traumatized by just how much “work” work entails! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ASPEN MLT INC FATHOM #3 by Krul, Turnbull, Gorder, & Strain The destruction of Saba is complete. But because of Cannon and Kiani’s intervention, not everyone was lost. So why then has the council ordered Cannon to be taken into custody? And, with Aspen discovering the true secret of her past, what else could possibly be in store for her as she comes face to face with her real father? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SOULFIRE #6 by Turner, Loeb, Krul, & Steigerwald How much darkness lies within even the most good-natured soul? As inner turmoil begins to tear at Malakai, Sonia makes several startling discovers that hold severe consequences for everyone in the group. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #12 (DEC042399) 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SOULFIRE: DYING OF THE LIGHT #1—LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT Featuring the complete cover image to the #1 issue! Printed on high quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13” x 19” and is ready to be framed and displayed! Each print comes hand signed by artist Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald. (CAUT: 4) Print, 13x19, FC SRP: $34.99 SOULFIRE: DYING OF THE LIGHT #1 by Michael Turner & J.T. Krul It is a time of great peace and prosperity. But as a mysterious plague begins to sweep across the land, the struggle for survival begins yet again. Trust is the most powerful ally, especially when you're fighting for your life against a dragon! Featuring the lovely Grace and a ton of new characters! NOTE: Ships with two connecting covers in a 50/50 ratio split, both by Michael Turner! REG.—24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIGNED ED. SET—24pgs, FC SRP: $34.99 ATLANTIS STUDIOS THUNDERBIRD #1 by Bill Galvan & Nathan Shumate The popular character from the 90s returns as a high-tech hero in a new full-color series! In the first chapter "Paradigms and Decisions," SkyTech is taken over by terrorists, and genius engineer Eric Seigel watches his beloved mentor shot down before his eyes. Facing an army of mercenaries, he realizes that the most technologically-advanced weapon ever designed is the only hope for survival! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ATOMIC DINER FREAKSHOW #10 by Robert Curley & Stephen Mooney When a prominent jazz musician dies, it's followed by the death of another member of the famous quintet. Both deaths are in a similar fashion. Luckily for the remaining band members, Freak Show step up to solve the murders before the next musician plays his last note! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 FREAKSHOW VOLUME 1 TP by Curley, Mooney, & Thompson Set during the 1950s, Freak Show is a combination "B" horror movie and cold war politics. Hard-nosed detective Jack Dixon finds his life turned upside-down after responsibility for the gruesome murders of Hollywood's elite points to former movie starlet Susan White. Meanwhile, actress Elizabeth Grange and beatnik Myles Weishaupt are caught up in a communist plot to overthrow America's tinsel town. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 AVATAR PRESS STARGATE SG-1: DANIEL'S SONG #1—DALLAS CON GOLD SEAL EDITION by James Anthony & Jorge Correa This special Gold Seal Edition was previously only available at the Stargate Dallas convention. Limited to just 350 copies! All copies ship bagged and boarded. 16pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME #3—JUDGE SIGNED EDITION by James Anthony & Jorge Correa For the first time in Previews, you can get the original signature of Christopher Judge, better known as Teal'c! This Signed Edition is limited to 100 copies, and all ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $39.99 STARGATE SG-1 2005 CONVENTION SPECIAL—PRISM FOIL EDITION by James Anthony & Jorge Correa This Prism Foil is limited to 500 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #8—KICKING ASS EDITION by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp Robocop and Officer Lewis cut loose on this new cover from series artist Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (8 of 9) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: WICKED #1/2 by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Lady Death: The Wicked is the big breakout book for sultry talent Richard Ortiz and his Mucha-Esq art nouveau style! Lady Death wakes in a small village, separated from Wargoth and Satasha. As night falls, the villagers warn her of The Wicked, a supernatural beast stalking the cursed town. Where is Lady Death exactly? Why is she here? Before she can answer, she's transported to another bizarre setting, then another. Will it ever end? The answers will reveal an all-new diabolical, goth villain — Pariah. Will she figure out the puzzle and defeat the hulking Wicked before it is too late? As well as the Regular Cover by series artist Richard Ortiz, it's also available with a Juan Jose Ryp Cover, a Wraparound by Gabriel Rearte, a special Premium Edition with a cardstock cover by Matt Martin, and a Super-Limited White Leather Cover with art by Matt Martin that's limited to 600 copies. REGULAR—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RYP—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PREMIUM—16pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LEATHER—16pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #3 by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian The bitch is back as the original Lady Death continues with an all-new epic! Lady Death, duped by her mentor Wargoth and almost killed, is sick and tired of his manipulative ways. She plots a fitting revenge that has a most unexpected result. This issue also introduces Lady Death's new sword, Death-Bringer! Meanwhile, the evil warlock, Sagos, conquers another city in the Blacklands, closing in on his quest for total domination and bringing him on a collision course with Lady Death and her allies! Lady Death never looked so good with stellar art by superstar Ron Adrian. As well as the Regular Cover by Adrian, it's also available with a Wraparound Cover by Ron Adrian, a Juan Jose Ryp Cover, and a special Premium Edition with a cardstock cover by Paulo Siqueira. REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 RYP—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH #7 by Brian Pulido & Wellington Alves Brian Pulido's all-ages, monthly fantasy epic continues with its second sense-shattering story arc, featuring art by Wellington Alves. Lady Death is further trained in the ways of Eldritch magic by the enigmatic Seer, and put through a number of life-threatening trials. But the magic-negating assassin Skold tracks her down and forces her into a battle for life and death. The casualties begin to mount as someone very close to Lady Death dies on the eve of the massive Eldrich offensive against the humans. As well as this regular cover, this issue is also available with a wraparound cover by Wellington Alves, and a special Premium edition with a cardstock cover by Daniel HDR. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S GYPSY #1 by Brian Pulido & Paulo Siqueira Brian Pulido's latest epic lunges onto the scene with art by sultry sensation Paulo Siquiera! Huntington, England. 1879 AD. Sisters Antoinette and Liza are gypsy thieves who love to trick the townspeople out of their money and their belongings. But when a great were-beast terrorizes the town, their world is turned upside down. First, the Mayor blames the gypsies, convinced they harbor the beast. Then, Antoinette is attacked by the beast, only to return as a creature herself! As well as this regular cover by Siqueira, this issue is also available with covers by Ron Adrian and Gabriel Rearte, as an Art Nouveau cover by Richard Ortiz, and a special Premium edition with a cardstock cover by Paulo Siqueira. REGULAR—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ADRIAN—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 REARTE—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 NOUVEAU—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 PREMIUM—32pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO’S WAR ANGEL #1—FIERY REAPER EDITION by Brian Pulido & Walter Geovani Featuring a hot new cover by Richard Ortiz! Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH #2—SERENITY EDITION by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Don't miss this stunning new variant cover edition from artist Paulo Siqueira! Limited to 1,500 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #1/2—VENGEANCE EDITION by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian Matt Martin dishes out this rocking new cover variant, limited to 1,500 copies! 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH SWIMSUIT 2005—KILLING BLOW EDITION Art by Ryp, Adrian, Shaw, & Others Juan Jose Ryp delivers this powerful new image of Lady Death on this exclusive variant cover edition, limited to 1,500 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: LEATHER & LACE 2005—HOT AS HELL EDITION Art by Ryp, Adrian, Wolfer, Siqueira, & Others Series artist Ron Adrian turns up the heat on this smoking new variant cover edition, limited to 1,500 copies! 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: DEAD RISING—MARTIN SKETCH EDITION by Brian Pulido & Matt Martin Now's your chance to get this special edition of the sold-out Lady Death: Dead Rising, each copy features an original sketch by artist Matt Martin! Limited to 150 copies, all of which ship in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. Allocations are likely. (CAUT: 2) 16pgs, B&W SRP: $34.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY #2—NATURE CALLS COVER by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Penny takes a much needed break on this new variant cover edition by Di Amorim, limited to 700 copies! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 SHI: POISONED PARADISE #1/2—ROYAL BLUE FOIL EDITION by Billy Tucci Special warehouse find—never before offered! Limited to 100 copies, each shipped bagged in a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE SPECIAL #1—PAINTED COVER by Brian Pulido & Jacen Burrows Lucio Rubira offers this haunting new painted image of Leatherface on this new variant cover edition, limited to 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET SPECIAL #1—PAINTED COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp He's back! It's Freddy, on this new painted variant cover by Lucio Rubira! Limited to 1500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH SPECIAL #1—PAINTED COVER by Brian Pulido & Mike Wolfer Lucio Rubira paints this shocking new cover of Jason Vorhees, ready for the kill and limited to 1,500 copies! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 HELLINA: HELL'S ANGEL #1—TENTH ANNIVERSARY PRINT SET by Wellington Alves Exclusive new art print by Medieval Lady Death artist. Wellington Alves! These are original first printing copies of Hellina: Hell's Angel #1, each with a commemorative gold seal and packaged with a special all-new, never before available print by artist Wellington Alves! This print set is limited to 300 copies, all shipped bagged and boarded. Set (with Print), 32pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 HELLINA HELLS ANGEL #1 NUDE 10TH ANNIV PRINT SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES Set (with Print), 32pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 HELLINA: HELL'S ANGEL #2—TENTH ANNIVERSARY PRINT SET by Di Amorim Exclusive new art print by Medieval Lady Death artist Di Amorim! We offer here original first printing copies of Hellina: Hell's Angel #2 with a commemorative gold seal, packaged with a special all-new, never-before-seen print by artist Di Amorim! This print set is limited to 300 copies, all of which ship bagged and boarded. Set (with Print), 32pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BRIAN PULIDO'S MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH #1 by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Brian Pulido’s all-ages, monthly, fantasy epic, Lady Death, starts right here! This series continues with the same characters, tone, and story that was begun at Crossgen. If you liked the Crossgen series, you’ll love this new one! Cover by Ron Adrian. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ALAN MOORE'S WRITING FOR COMICS GN by Juan Jose Ryp, Alan Moore, & Jacen Burrows The master of comic book writing shares his thoughts on how to deliver a top-notch script! Originally written in 1985, Avatar brings it back in print, collected for the first time as one graphic novel, and heavily illustrated by Jacen Burrows. Moore also provides a brand new essay on how his thoughts on writing have changed in the two decades since he first wrote it. Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. (STAR18707) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 WARREN ELLIS STRANGE KILLINGS: STRONG MEDICINE TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Ellis and Wolfer return for this fifth volume of the adventures of Combat Magician William Gravel! Gravel finally escapes his deniable ops in the USA and is able to return to his home in London. But before he can even settle in, he gets sucked into a horrific child mutilation investigation. (MAY042360) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: THE BODY ORCHARD TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer return for more Strange Killings! This series digs deep into William Gravel's magic past and begs an answer to one of the greatest combat magician secrets: What is the "Body Orchard"? (SEP032087) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** LADY DEATH SWIMSUIT 2005 RON ADRIAN LITHOGRAPH This print reproduces Ron Adrian's stunning cover to the Lady Death 2005 Swimsuit edition. Printed on high-quality cardstock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high- resolution print, suitable for framing. This edition is strictly limited to only 150 copies, each shipped in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 GYPSY PREVIEW PAULO SIQUEIRA LITHOGRAPH by Paulo Siqueira This lithograph is of Paulo Siqueira's sexy cover to the Gypsy Preview. Printed on high- quality cardstock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print, suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 50 copies, each shipped in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 JUNGLE FANTASY #3—FAUNA BY RYP LITHOGRAPH by Juan Jose Ryp This print reproduces Juan Jose Ryp's beautiful Fauna cover for Jungle Fantasy #3! Printed on high-quality cardstock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high- resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 50 copies, each shipped in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 HELLINA #0—NUDE COVER BY RYP LITHOGRAPH SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERT BUDD ROOT'S BLONDE MEDUSA PRINT by Budd Root Collector demand for “Blonde Medusa” has been huge ever since she debuted in Budd’s Beauties & Beasts earlier this year. She’ll get her own limited series next year, but in the meantime, here is the image that everybody is talking about, reproduced as this limited edition 11” x 17” art print, printed on high quality paper stock and suitable for framing! Limited to only 450 art prints. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: See Previews Adult for print image. Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES Print, 11x17, FC MSRP: $16.00 CAVEWOMAN: RELOADED #1 SPECIAL EDITION by Budd Root The jungle parts and out comes Meriem, looking hotter than ever on this new cover created especially for Special Edition! Cavewoman Reloaded presents the original classic Cavewoman #1 along with the extra pages of brand new art and story; a giant 40-page issue that is perhaps the most important Cavewoman book released in the past ten years. This special edition issue is limited to 750 copies, and comes bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. 40pgs, B&W PI BLACK BOAR PRESS SPRINGHEELED JACK #3 by David Hitchcock Victorian London, 1860. Seldom-solved tales of bizarre abductions were deemed the stuff of lurid penny dreadfuls... that is, until Jack Rackham and his associate, Dr. Henry Jekyll, uncovered a deadly threat to the very existence of humanity, setting them on a race against time to find the strange visitor. Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $4.50 BLAM COMICS CANTON KID #4 by La Morris Richmond & Larry Chy “Vampire Dogs & Iron Men,” the first story arc in the Canton Kid re-launch, comes to it’s bone-crushing, Chi Gong conclusion! Lost in the deep coal tunnel catacombs beneath downtown Chicago, Canton Kid wages war with Bloodtooth — the last of the Vampire Dogs. Will the young hero’s cavalier attitude towards the king of predators be his ultimate undoing? 32pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 PURGE: BLACK, RED, & DEADLY #4 by La Morris Richmond & Roberto Goiriz This is it! The moment she’s been waiting for: Demia comes face-to-face with Curry James, the man she started a war to kill! Will passions between these two lovers explode into hatred? It's the revenge-stoked, carnage-filled conclusion, as all surviving participants feel the urge to purge... each other! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 BLISS ON TAP GOD, THE DYSLEXIC DOG #3 by Alex Nino The new god, Dar-Win, has taken control of heaven and is using his sinister 'Casino of Evolution' to play a game of genetic role-the-dice as a means of mutating gods and animals in his attempt to take over Earth. Meanwhile, Bacchus is trying to find a way to avert his destiny as Nez has found a way to re-open Pandora's box. With the box opened, Nez is shot back in time and now stands face-to-face with the Dyslexic Dog! 36pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 BLOODY MARY COMICS TALES OF BLOODY MARY #3 by Rick Landis & Tom Carlton Mary has been having trouble accepting her new life — but she meets a new friend who gives her some answers… along with a lot more questions. 24pgs, FC (3 of 8) SRP: $2.95 BLUE KING STUDIOS THE BLACK HEART IRREGULARS #1 by Neil Hendrick & Ulises Carpintero Shocking as a muzzle flash in a dark alley, the Black Heart Irregulars is a noirish and paranoid war/spy comic set in modern Baghdad. The Black Hearts are not soldiers or mercenaries, but freelance terrorists who give traditional terrorists something to fear. Their story takes place in a gritty modern landscape, where cultures clash on a battlefield that spans the globe. Artist Ulises Carpintero’s style brings to mind the action and mystery of 100 Bullets. Writer Neil Hendrick delivers a frightening story, both current and cool. Includes special features about the comic and about terrorism. MATURE THEMES 34pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS COMICS #108 by Boothby & Ortiz Mr. Burns, concerned about his public image, decides to open a museum dedicated to his life and his legend. But revisionist history is not an easy sell for the despicable despot of Springfield, especially when rewriting history requires righting so many wrongs! Also, no one is safe when Homer declares war on Arnie Pie in the Sky! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BART SIMPSON COMICS #25 by Dixon, Kress, Peyer Delaney, & Lloyd Bart lives the dream of every comic book fan, or so he thinks, when the Comic Book Guy enlists his help at a comic convention. Then, see how a little thing like Bart sneaking into a restricted movie topples the fortunes of an entire movie studio! And finally, after winning a free trip from Krusty the Clown, Bart manages to wreak havoc on an airplane and create his own “No Fly Zone!” 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEROES ANONYMOUS # 1 - 6 by Morrison, Gimple & Jothikumar Action! Comedy! Anxiety! Capes! Welcome to the world of Heroes Anonymous — a black-and-white mini-series from Bongo that explores the inner psyche of super-types gathered together to work out their problems, support one another, and save the world! MATURE THEMES #1—32pgs, PC (1 of 6) SRP: $2.99 #2—32pgs, PC SRP: $2.99 #3—32pgs, PC SRP: $2.99 #4—32pgs, PC SRP: $2.99 #5—32pgs, PC SRP: $2.99 #6—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS SUPER SPECTACULAR #1 by Chuck Dixon, Batton Lash, & Ty Templeton The Simpsons have met many villains and donned many a heroic guise over the years, and now this brand-new series of bi-annual specials will tell more of their exciting tales! Witness the cream-filled fury of Pieman (a.k.a. Homer Simpson) when an evil doppelganger seeks to tarnish his indignant and indulgent identity! Then, follow Bartman and Houseboy (Bart and Milhouse) into a parallel world when they find themselves in the bizarrely-altered world of Shelbyville. Add to the mix a trilogy of Radioactive Man tales (including a new origin story!) inspired by the storytelling of Steve Ditko, and you have gotten one spectacular super Simpsons special. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BOOM! STUDIOS THE MARCH HARE ONE-SHOT by Keith Giffen & Robert Loren Fleming, Giffen & Rick Bryant Wouldja believe a hit man whose best friend is an imaginary rabbit? Or howbout an imaginary rabbit that hates him? Only from the mind of Keith Giffen! Rescued from the annals of obscurity, this is a totally re-mastered version of the lost Keith Giffen classic one shot, featuring sharp new digital colors. From the mind of the man who co-created Lobo and Ambush Bug, this one makes both those books seem sensible and tame — a brilliantly written, hilarious tour-de-force that features classic Giffen art and classic Giffen comedy! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 HERO SQUARED: XTRA-SIZED SPECIAL #1—BRAINLESS SITCOM COVER An extra special "Brainless Sitcom" edition of Hero Squared: X-Tra Sized Special #1 created for the Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention, featuring a unique "comic book panel" cover. This nine panel grid cover features an entire, self- contained story that was originally run as an online promotion, and seen only online, where Captain Valor accuses Giffen and DeMatteis, his creators, of turning his story into a "Brainless Sitcom." Featuring cover art by Keith Giffen, and written by Keith with his Bwah-ha-ha funny Justice League co-writer J.M. DeMatteis. SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 1) SRP: $6.99 ZOMBIE TALES: OBLIVION #1 by Various Back from the dead and moving over to Boom! Studios from Atomeka! The team that made Zombie Tales #1 such a hit, returns for a second go-round of undead madness! Featuring stories from Mark Waid, Keith Giffen, TV series creator Andrew Cosby, screenwriter John Rogers (Rush Hour III & Transformers: The Movie), Johanna Stokes, and Mike Nelson, with art from Giffen, Ron Lim, Daniel Maia, and the rest of the Boom! Studios crew, all wrapped up in a Dave Johnson cover! Don't wait 28 days later for the dawn of the new walking dead! 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 DAVE JOHNSON SKETCHBOOK—ISOTOPE EDITION Featuring a special edition cover created for the Isotope comic book store in San Francisco. The cover artist of Boom! Studios' Zombie Tales unleashed! He rocked 'em in Superman: Red Son, wowed 'em on Batman: Broken City, and made a landmark with 100 Bullets. Lauded by Jim Steranko, Jim Lee, and Alex Ross, the Emmy and Eisner Award- winning artist packs this tome with never-before-seen designs and classic unpublished art for comics, television, and motion pictures. SC, 7x10, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #29 by Jim Balent This issue concludes the story arc of "Witches-n-Kittens," Tarot and the 3 Kittens battle Latex Red and her troop of Satanic School Girls of Doom for the custody of prisoner Saddam Hussein. It's Witches of Mass destruction for Salem this Halloween! As always this issue ships equally with two Jim Balent covers. Signed by Jim Balent with a Certificate of Authenticity featuring Balent art! Also available unsigned. (CAUT: 2) MATURE THEMES SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 SCHOOL BITES VOLUME 2: BLOOD DRINKING 101 TP by Holly G! Cherri's first day of classes at the Shadow Academy are filled with Blood, Yummy desserts, and perhaps Romance! But will the mysterious Dante tempt her away from School and her newfound friends?! Ships with two different covers by Holly G! in equal quantities. Also available in a special Deluxe Color Plate Edition, bagged and boarded with a copy of School Bites #2 and including an exclusive full-color 4.25" x 6" limited print titled, "Me & My Devil Duckie," featuring Cherri Creeper and Bing the Bat! Signed by Holly G! and limited to 500 copies. REGULAR EDITION—SC, 5x7, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 DELUXE EDITION—SC, 5x7, 64pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A MERMAIDS: SIRENS OF THE SEA HC Sale! Bargain Priced! An enchanting collection of mermaid art, poetry, songs and stories from around the world and throughout history, with more than 60 images, most full-page. These maidens are beautiful, shameless, seductive and irrestible. Writers and artists include Shakespeare, T. S. Eliot, Homer, Oscar Wilde, Hans Christian Andersen, John William Waterhouse, Edvard Munch, Frederic Leighton, Arthur Rackham, Rene Lalique and Hieronymous Bosch. HC, 11 x 11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 O/A NATIONAL CARTOONISTS SOCIETY ALBUM 1980 Warehouse find from 1980! A true gem for anyone interested in comic strips or comic book artists — a catalog of artist members of The National Cartoonists Society. Includes Neal Adams, Dick Ayers, Milton Caniff, Walt Disney, Will Eisner, Jack Kirby, John Romita Sr., Garry Trudeau, Basil Wolverton, and hundreds of others, with autobiographies and samples of their work. Highly recommended! SC, 8x11, 174pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 BURLYMAN ENTERTAINMENT SHAOLIN COWBOY #5 by Geof Darrow, with Peter Doherty & the Wachowski Brothers The Shaolin Cowboy again proves that though one man can make a difference, he isn't that one man! Nominated for 3 Eisner Awards: Best New Series, Best Penciler/Inker (Geof Darrow), and Best Coloring (Peter Doherty)! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BUYMETOYS.COM G.I. JOE #22—GREG HORN EXCLUSIVE COVER EDITION by Josh Blaylock & Brandon Badeaux SERPENTOR RETURNS! Greg Horn’s First G.I. Joe cover! Previously available online exclusively from BuyMeToys.Com! Thought to be dead for years, Serpentor is back, and neither G.I. Joe nor Cobra are safe! 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CARNAL COMICS DJUSTINE: TALES OF THE TWISTED WEST #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 PORN BLONDES 4-PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4) SRP: $9.95 CELLAR DOOR PUBLISHING SHOCKING GUN TALES #1 by Various Grab your weapon of choice and load up for this lethal new series of astonishing firearm adventures! A diverse group of creators bring you into point blank range for heated gunplay and fatal consequences. Each amazing story focuses on a character and his exploits in deadly shell-popping action! MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 4 HC by Alex Raymond Brilliantly illustrated by the legendary Alex Raymond, Flash Gordon epitomizes the golden age of the newspaper comic strip. Volume 4 collects strips from June 12, 1938 to January 21, 1940, continuing the saga of Flash, Dale, and Ming on the planet Mongo! HC, 7x10, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 DICK TRACY: THE COLLINS CASEFILES VOLUME 4 TP by Max Allan Collins & Rick Fletcher Dispensing justice and outwitting the zaniest of crooks and gangsters, Tracy is the epitome of the modern-day cops and robbers comic strip. Volume 4 collects strips from 1981-1982, written by acclaimed mystery novelist Max Allan Collins, and illustrated by Rick Fletcher. A blend of urban noir intrigue steeped in social satire, Collins has revitalized one of the most popular detectives in comics history, while staying true to the milieu of the original strip. SC, 7x10, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL: EARLY WORKS VOLUME 1 HC by Theodor Geisel Recognized as the most popular children's book author of the 20th century, Theodor Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) had a career in illustration that varied widely before he wrote his first juvenile book. Early Works Volume 1 is the first of a series collecting political cartoons, advertisements, and various images drawn by Geisel long before he had written any of his world-famous "Seuss" books. HC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 WINSOR MCCAY: EARLY WORKS VOLUME 7 SC by Winsor McCay McCay’s cartooning style, although decades ahead of its time, was popular during his lifetime. With the advent of motion pictures, McCay leveraged his public popularity as a cartoonist to introduce what he would become most famous for — animation! Hailed as the Father of Animation, McCay’s static cartoons are no less vibrant and unique. Volume 7 features a large collection of McCay’s rare short-run strips, such as “Poor Jake,” “Mr. Bosh,” “The Man From Montclair,” “It’s Nice to be Married,” and “Nobody Cares for Father.” Plus selections from “Dream of the Rarebit Fiend” and “Pilgrim’s Progress”, originally published in 1910. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 STAR TREK: THE KEY COLLECTION VOLUME 4 TP The classic television show becomes a classic comic book! Revisit the original crew and see why these Gold Key stories were, and remain, so popular among both Star Trek and comic book fans alike! Volume four compiles issues #24 through #33, collecting the stories “Ice Journey,” “Death of a Star,” “The Final Truth”, and more! SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS DEADBEATS #73 by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran Years ago, young woodland scouts Dakota Kane and Cain VanSloan narrowly escaped the talons of a monstrous backwoods beast. Now that terror reaches forward to rend a bloody swath through Mystic Grove's present, in "Stand With Me!" by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran, with a cover by Howell and Lachance. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 ELVIRA #148 by Hetherington, Sutton, & Vey Elvira's kidnapped and brought into the Bemusa Triangle by a band of flyboy adventurers, to use her charms to restore their leader's sanity, in "The Mystery of Lady Falconeer!" by Hetherington, Sutton, and Vey; also, preppy werewolves run rampant at college, in "All Fur One!" by Howell, Fry, and Anderson. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 COMELY COMIX CAPTAIN CANUCK: UNHOLY WAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY 3-PACK Shields are for sissies! Canada strikes back with the Captain Canuck 30th Anniversary (1975-2005) Gift Set! Includes all three issues of the critically-acclaimed Captain Canuck: Unholy War mini-series for one low price. Featuring covers by Dave Ross and Kaare Andrews. Set (x 3), 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 COMIC CAVALCADE MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH/BELLADONNA #1/2—GOLD FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Matt Martin's cover form Medieval Lady Death/Belladonna #1/2 is enhanced with gold foil! Limited to 500 copies, all copies will ship bagged with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH/BELLADONNA #1—COMMEMORATIVE COVER by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Daniel HDR's exclusive new "commemorative" cover for Medieval Lady Death/Belladonna #1! Limited to 1,500 copies, all copies will ship bagged with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #2—GOLD FOIL EDITION by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian Don't miss the next in the line of sold-out Lady Death gold foil editions, featuring the art of Ron Adrian! Limited to 700 copies, all copies will ship bagged with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #1—COMMEMORATIVE EDITION by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian Fan-favorite Matt Martin provides this powerful new "commemorative" cover, limited to 1,500 copies! 16pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: DEATH GODDESS—GOLD FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido, Matt Martin, & Richard Ortiz Matt Martin's cover is enhanced with gold foil highlights! Limited to 700 copies, each shipped bagged with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S WAR ANGEL COMPENDIUM by Brian Pulido & Walter Geovani Compendiums are entirely new products, and they contain all the minutia that hardcore fans have demanded to see. This book contains the full script for War Angel #1, all the artwork presented in pure B&W, and all the virgin cover art without logos or text in both color and B&W. Each copy comes specially bound into one volume, with an individually-numbered foil seal, as well as a certificate of authenticity. Limited to just 250 copies. Cover by Ron Adrian. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DARKNESS #2—BLUE TEMPTATION COVER David Finch provides this stellar new cover on this exclusive "Blue Tempest" edition of Top Cow's The Darkness #32! Limited to only 4,000 copies, all shipped bagged and boarded. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 O/A TOMB RAIDER GALLERY—PLATINUM EDITION Tomb Raider fans won't want to miss this stunning platinum foil edition, limited to just 750 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded. 32pgs, FC MSRP: $15.95 CONTINUITY NEAL ADAMS' ROWDY & BEAUTIFUL WOMEN SKETCH BOOK The Neal Adams Savage Sketch Book presents 48 pages of gorgeous, stylish, sometimes rowdy, sometimes heroic, women. These drawings have served as inspiration for comics, advertising, film, concept, music video, and even European comics. SC, 8x11, 50pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 CPM MANGA ADVENTURE KID GNS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL BOOK 2: HARD DRIVE (STAR18570)—SC, 5x8, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 BOOK 3: MEGABITE (STAR19507)—SC, 5x8, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 LA BLUE GIRL MANGA EDITION BOOK 5: SINFUL WRATH GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 UROTSUKIDOJI: LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND BOOK 3—THE CHOJIN RETURNS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR17855) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT DEMON GUN COLLECTED EDITION TP by Gary Cohn & Barry Orkin The Comancheroes burned his town and left him to die. Now preacher William Howe hunts them across the badlands. He is the hammer of the Lord, possessed by an Angel of Righteousness to smite the sinners. He knows he is God's man. He is wrong. Crusade proudly presents the special ten-year anniversary edition of the classic weird western by Gary Cohn and Barry Orkin. Currently in development as a feature film, Demon Gun is a stunning tale of vengeance and redemption. This new edition features a spectacular cover by Orkin that has never before been published in the United States. Like its protagonist, Reverend William Howe, this cult-favorite refuses to die! SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 SHI 2005 SUMMER CONVENTION SPECIAL In the spirit of Crusade’s annual Convention Exclusives, this Special is limited to only 3,000 copies and features previously unpublished artwork, scripts, and insights into new and upcoming Shi comics and projects, including Shi: Hot Target. As an added bonus, the never-before-seen Arashi Chronicles comic book storyline by Gary Cohn and Barry Orkin is also included! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SHI: SENRYAKU PROSE EDITION At last, Crusade presents a reworked, text-focused version of the Eisner Award- nominated masterpiece! Shi: Senryaku interweaves Ana Ishikawa's tales of her girlhood with Gary Cohn's masterful historian's insights into strategy, explained through examples from the greatest military struggles of all time. Shi: Senryaku has long been a fan-favorite and one of Crusade's most popular titles. Now these 36 stratagems are presented in "book" format, illustrated with a stunning series of brand-new line drawings by Shi creator, Billy Tucci. 64pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 CRYPTIC PRESS QUICKEN FORBIDDEN #13 by Dave Roman & John Green Our dimension is crumbling because of the ancient monster known as the Quicken. Everyone is trying to escape into the Realmsend, a hallway that connects worlds, before the Earth is nothing but debris. Having already escaped, teenaged sorceress Jax Epoch finds herself among thieves planning to stop things from getting worse. Back cover by Kazu Kibuishi (Daisy Kutter). 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 DAKUWAKA PRODUCTIONS INC HELIOS VOLUME 1 TP This full-color, 112-page edition collects the critically acclaimed Helios #1-4, plus sketches, covers and never-before-seen bonus features. Helios is superhero action blended with political intrigue. The Neogenic Task Force (NTF), or Neo-Force is a unit of the U.S. military, tasked with policing rogue neogenics — superhumans — the world over. When the goals of the ruthless Senator David Strickland turns the NTF into a political prize, can Colonel Jack Shiels and his team foil Strickland’s ambitions? And what will the consequences be for the world when a third, secret faction takes a hand? SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 D. E. /DYNAMTE ENTERTAINMENT RED SONJA #3 by Michael Avon Oeming & Mike Carey, Mel Rubi, Ceasar Rodriguez, & Richard Isanove The return of the ultimate Red Sonja continues! When we left the deadliest warrior of the Hyborean Age in issue #2, things seemed bleak, and in the opening of issue #3, they go from bad to worse. As Sonja heads back to Gathia to confront the King, she takes on a group of wary allies, and in the end, a traitor will be revealed and an army raised against her! Writers Michael Avon Oeming, Mike Carey, and Artists Mel Rubi, Ceasar Rodriguez and Richard Isanove, are joined by a 5-Star line-up of cover artists, including (Shipping in Equal Ratio): super-hot painter Gabrielle Dell’Otto (Secret War), the legendary John Romita, Sr., the incredible Adam Hughes, the fantastic Michael Wm. Kaluta, and the incomparable Mel Rubi (wraparound)! Plus: an Ultra-Limited Cover (1- in-50) by another living legend — Neal Adams! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RED SONJA #3—FIERY RED FOIL EDITION by Michael Avon Oeming & Mike Carey, Mel Rubi, Ceasar Rodriguez, & Richard Isanove Red Sonja #3 is also available here as a “Fiery Red” Foil Cover edition, featuring all-new art by by Mel Rubi! 32pgs, FC PI RED SONJA: ONE MORE DAY ONE-SHOT by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, & Liam Sharp A special Red Sonja one-shot featuring the writing team of Jimmy (Batman, Punisher, Conan) Palmiotti and Justin (Batman, Punisher, Conan) Gray, along with artist Liam (Hulk, Death Dealer) Sharp ! In “One More Day,” Red Sonja leads a rag-tag army against their oppressors and finds honor, courage, and death on the battlefield! The armies of Graven Sul, campaigning across the known lands are feared throughout the world for their brutality. To them, all that matters is conquest for their lord, to burn every kingdom from the face of the earth, and to leave no survivors. As a battle rages and all hope is seemingly lost, one brave warrior — a she-devil with flaming red hair — rises to the call of King Varick to aid his men and save his throne. All that stands between the kingdom of Varick and Graven Sul is Red Sonja! The popular writing team of the Conan one-shot — Palmiotti and Gray — are joined by artist Liam Sharp for this 40-page tale, rendered in an homage to the artistic works of Frank Frazetta! Ships with two cover by Liam Sharp and Laura (Astonishing X-Men) Dupey, in an equal ratio. 40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 RED SONJA: "DEADLY" LITHOGRAPH by Joseph Michael Linsner Dawn creator and fan-favorite artist Joseph Michael Linsner’s intense and “deadly” cover to Red Sonja #1 is now available as a Dynamite Lithograph! The very definition of the word “deadly,” Sonja has never been rendered so carefully, so fiercely, than by the masterful hand of the master, Joseph Michael Linsner! A triumph of artistic excellence! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on high quality paper, this lithograph is a must-have for your collection! Also available signed by artist! REGULAR—Lithograph, 18 x 24, FC SRP: $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 18 x 24, FC SRP: $69.99 RED SONJA #0—AUTHENTIX EDITION This Authentix Edition features Mel Rubi’s pages reproduced in their original RAW black-and-white art, wrapped up in an exclusive cover by Rubi, and limited to a mere 600 copies! 16pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH VS. RE-ANIMATOR #2 by James Kuhoric, Sanford Greene, & Scott Kester The ultimate war continues! Locked in an insane asylum, surrounded by re-animated abominations, and low on gas, Ash leads a misfit band of wannabe heroes into the depths of a Deadite-infested madhouse. Facing an entire wing of undead inmates, Ash must uncover the Necronomicon and send the evil spirits back before the gateway to the Old Ones is opened, ushering in the destruction of the human race! It’s Cthulhu meets "Chin- Fu" as everyone’s favorite one-handed, wisecracking anti-hero discovers that there are worse things than Deadites detailed in the blood-soaked pages of the Book of the Dead! Can Ash uncover the book and save the day before the "Chosen One" flies over the cuckoo's nest?! Ships in an equal ratio of three different cover versions (shipping in an equal ratio): super-star Marvel artist Billy (X-23, Spider-Man) Tan , Sanford Greene, and Nick Bradshaw. This issue is also available in an Ultra-Limited Cover version (shipping 1 in 30 copies) by Esad Ribic (Loki, Wolverine)! Plus, this issue can also be yours as a “Boomstick” foil cover, by Sanford Green. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH VS. RE-ANIMATOR #2—BOOMSTICK FOIL EDITION by James Kuhoric, Sanford Greene, & Scott Kester Army of Darkness #2 is available here as a “Boomstick” foil edition cover, featuring all- new cover art by Sanford Green! 32pgs, FC PI BORDERLINE VOLUME 1 TP by Chris Truillo & Eduardo Risso Known for his moody, powerful artwork, Eduardo Risso has commanded a legion of fans from his work on 100 Bullets and Batman, among others. But until now, fans have never experienced the raw power and vision of Borderline! Originally published in Italy, Borderline is a 600-page epic created by Risso and writer Chris Truillo. Now, Borderline — described by Harvey and Eisner Award-winning creator Risso as a “sci-fi, post- apocalyptic story that openly shows the miseries and kindness of Humankind — is available for the first time in English from Dynamite Entertainment! Featuring a foreword by Brian (100 Bullets) Azzarello, Volume 1 (of 4 projected volumes) weighs in at 160 pages, filled with Risso’s gorgeous artwork and Truillo’s fantastic ideas and script. This is a must-have for every fan of comics and art! NOTE: D.E. will be offering hardcover editions at a later date. SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DEAD DOG COMICS & ENT CURSE OF THE BLOOD CLAN #1 by Mark Kidwell with Mojo & 12:21 Runaways are disappearing in record numbers from the night-lit streets of New York City. One such casualty is Sara Bale. Retired Sheriff "Bull" Bale recruits his adopted son, bail bondsman "Jax" Bale, along with his tabloid reporter girlfriend, to learn the truth of Sara's disappearance; a grim truth hidden in the flickering grain of a violent snuff video tape. In the static shadows, Jackson Bale will uncover the existence of an ancient clan of mythic evil. He will risk everything he loves... He will witness the impossible... and when the screaming begins... he will believe! Available in Regular and Variant cover editions. MATURE THEMES REG CVR—36pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $4.95 VARIANT CVR—36pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 THE INTERGALACTIC ADVENTURES OF GARA GALAXY #1 by Chazz DeMoss & Joel Moen, Clint Hilinski, & Mojo A space scientist finds himself trapped in a run-down intergalactic bar with a group of cutthroat pirates hot on his tail. In total fear that they will just kill him for what he has in his possession, he slips a secret treasure map under the glass of a hot little smuggler named Gara Galaxy... and thus her quest for a dead man's treasure begins! WARNING! This first episode is guaranteed to be filled with unlimited spills, chills, thrills and a great set of …. villains? It’s the first wacky, action-packed, sci-fi/comedy/adventure from the twisted minds of Dead Dog Comics! And of course, there's monsters — lots and lots of monsters! 36pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $4.95 DEL REY GACHA GACHA VOLUME 1 GN by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi The first book of a hilarious new Del Rey Manga series — featuring the misadventures of a hapless high school student in love with a girl who’s transformed from bookish to boy- crazy! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GUNDAM SEED VOLUME 5 GN by Hajime Yatate & Yoshiyuki Tomino, & Masatsugu Iwase The thrilling final volume in Del Rey’s officially licensed manga tie-in to the Gundam SEED anime TV series, featuring giant fighting robots and a future war in space! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 LOVE ROMA VOLUME 1 GN by Minoru Toyoda The first book of a brand new Del Rey Manga series — a quirky, humorous account of teenage love at first sight! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING STRONGHOLD #1 (OF 3) Writer: Phil Hester Artist: Tyler Walpole Format: 48pp B&W comic Retail Price: $4.95 Inside all of is the nagging suspicion that we are destined for more, but for Michael Grey, it's a thought he can't shake. He's been stumbling through life as if in a dream. Day-in & day-out he goes to his hum drum job, and goes home to watch the same TV programs he watched last week. The only spark in his life is an awkward-flirty romance with Claire, a young delivery girl. After saving a child from a flash flood, Grey’s life begins to change. Strange thoughts begin to fill his mind, hints to a past that's impossible complex and older than mankind. Are these thoughts a looking-glass into an amazingly bright future, or a window to an apocalyptical past? G.I. JOE #2 Writer: Joe Casey Artists: Stefano Caselli & Sunder Raj Format: 32pp color comic. Saddle stitched. Retail Price: $2.95 The Joes make a deal with the devil! With cities across America being decimated by an unseen enemy, G.I Joe turns in desperation to someone who you NEVER thought would help them… G.I. JOE: SNAKE-EYES: DECLASSIFIED #1 Writer: Brandon Jerwa Artists: Emiliano Santalucia & Jeremy Roberts Format: 32pp color comic. Saddle stitched. Retail Price: $2.95 At long last — Devil’s Due is tearing away the shroud of mystery that has long surrounded the Origin of Snake-Eyes — the most popular member of G.I. Joe! Before the ninja…before the soldier… there was the man. Who is he? Why did he embark upon the path that made him into a feared warrior? Everything will be revealed in this landmark series! What you think you know is only half the story… DRAGONLANCE: CHRONICLES #1 (OF 6) Written by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Writer: Brandon Jerwa Artist: Steve Kurth Format: 32pp color comic. Saddle stitched. Retail Price: $2.95 Adapting the mega-popular first novel in the Dragonlance Chronicles Trilogy: Dragons of Autumn Twilight! An age of despair has dawned for the world of Krynn. As dark forces marshal their growing strength, fear and religious fanaticism grips the land. With war on the horizon, a group of lifelong friends are reunited – all outcasts in their own way. It will fall to these eight Companions to prevent a cataclysm! FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE DARK ELF TRILOGY #3 (OF 3) Writer: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Tim Seeley Cover A: Tim Seeley--$4.95 Cover B: Gez Fry Card Stock Cover--$8.95 Format: 48pp color comic. Saddle stitched Concluding the adaptation of the best selling novel “Homeland”! After years of training, Drizzt has emerged from the Academy as his people’s deadliest warrior. Now, he is faced with the decision that will set the course of his life – accept a place of power alongside his corrupt mother, or reject the ways of the Drow and spend the rest of his days alone… DIGITAL MANGA DISTRIBUTION LETS DRAW MANGA BODIES & EMOTIONS TP waiting for information waiting for information SC, 7x10, 148pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 DIGITAL WEBBING THE MCKAIN CHRONICLES: BATTLE FOR EARTH #2 by Mark Chernesky, Alex Araiza, & Matt Webb Aiden McKain is the only survivor left after a bloody confrontation with a race of aliens now launching a full-scale invasion of Earth. A mysterious woman named Kira makes her presence known, as she presents Aiden with a decision he must make in order to save the human race... a decision that, in the process, will change his life forever. Cover by Adrian Sibar. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WARMAGEDDON ILLUSTRATED #1 by Mike Imboden, J'amal Walton, & Various Welcome to the world of Warmageddon, where monster hunters save damsels in distress, babes battle orcs and zombies for money, and everyone discovers the truth about the Executioner and the robotic chicken. Also in this issue: an exclusive Frank Cho interview and art gallery you must see! 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 SWORD OF DRACULA #1—COLOR EDITION by Jason Henderson, Terry Pallot, & Matt Webb The "most innovative Dracula in a century" returns to give fans what they've been begging for — full-color! This Issue: Dracula seizes control of an entire country — but a new, secret enemy has plans to rock the world of both the Dark Lord and Polidorium leader, Ronnie Van Helsing! Covers by original Sword of Dracula artist, Greg Scott. Also look for a special “movie poster-style” variant cover edition. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DORK STORM PRESS NODWICK #30 by Aaron Williams What army… er, band of warriors… er, guys who work for the forces of good would be complete without a genuine dragon mount? Nodwick would sure like to find out, since the care and feeding of the beast has fallen to him! Care isn’t so bad. Feeding can be, especially when your charge discovers you’re delicious! Can Nodwick survive to the final battle with Baphuma’al if this addition to the group sticks around? Can he get a good deal on Dragon Chow? Cover art by Frank Cho! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DIMONA COMIX SHIRLEY: A SEX COMEDY VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 40pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 DR MASTERS PUBLICATIONS INC DARK EDGE VOL 4 TP by Noa Arbabanel & Amitai Sandy Shirley is young, smart, good looking, and has a great sense of humor. So what's going wrong with her love life? The story of Shirley is derived from our own lives and experiences with the opposite sex. What some people see as healthy, enjoyable humor, others find as repellent, embarrassing or just plain rude. Many people are so tight-assed about sex... will they ever learn to relax?! Written by a girl (Noa) and drawn by a guy (Amitai), it should provide a diversified view point on these subjects. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOL 5 TP by Noa Arbabanel & Amitai Sandy Shirley is young, smart, good looking, and has a great sense of humor. So what's going wrong with her love life? The story of Shirley is derived from our own lives and experiences with the opposite sex. What some people see as healthy, enjoyable humor, others find as repellent, embarrassing or just plain rude. Many people are so tight-assed about sex... will they ever learn to relax?! Written by a girl (Noa) and drawn by a guy (Amitai), it should provide a diversified view point on these subjects. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 PRETTY MANIACS VOLUME 2 TP by Shinsuke Kurihashi Hoping to further the manga/anime craze, Takezou sets up a sister shop in the United States. Watch as this zany new bunch of cute otaku girls match wits with other fans in this humorous and offbeat romp through the world of Japanese fandom! RES. from Previews Vol. XV #2 (FEB058527) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 IRON WOK JAN VOLUME 14 GN by Shinji Saijyo The kid gloves are off and Otani is back. Organizing another cooking battle, Otani hopes to squash Jan’s culinary career before it even starts. Yet this battle will be like none other!! But first, can Jan handle Karin’s gourmet grace? SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 KING OF FIGHTERS 2003 VOLUME 3 TP by Wing Yan & King Tung SNK's most famous characters come to life in The King of Fighters 2003 — the comic! Ash Crimson’s true ambition is much darker than anyone had imagined. Can the stylish and metrosexual Ash be defeated? SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 KING OF FIGHTERS: MAXIMUM IMPACT # 5 & 6 by Wing Yan & King Tung The Triad violence has left the KoF contestants and the surrounding Triads in a panic. Will the tournament ever get underway? #5—36pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 #6—36pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY OFFERED AGAIN O/A BABEL GN by David B. David B's book, Epileptic, is a best-seller in North America, and here is a chance to read his follow up, Babel. A boy's world is shattered by his brother's epileptic seizures and his own growing awareness of turmoil in the world at large. Beyond the bewildered silence of grown-ups are images — tabloid crime photos, television reports of starvation in Biafra, the hieratic language of his brother's contorted body — that hold the promise of knowledge. In Babel, dreams, myth and history merge with memory to weave a deeply poetic story about the sources of strength and vision. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 32pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 BAGHDAD JOURNAL: AN ARTIST IN OCCUPIED IRAQ HC by Steve Mumford Baghdad Journal is the outstanding culmination of four voyages to war-torn Iraq by painter Steve Mumford. In the long tradition of war artists, Mumford meticulously documents the everyday scenes of Iraq in bold, breathtaking watercolors and drawings, and paints a human side of the war that can be lost in the immediacy of photographic and broadcast images. With sketchpad and notebook in hand, Mumford illuminates the activities of a nation in turmoil from the individual soldiers of American platoons to Baghdad residents going about their daily lives amid the chaos surrounding them. Not overtly political, Baghdad Journal presents portraits of life from all sides of the polarizing conflict. MATURE THEMES HC, 13x10, 224pgs, FC SRP: $34.95 OR ELSE #3 by Kevin Huizenga This new issue of Kevin Huizenga's quarterly comic book series presents four self- contained stories; an ideal introduction for anyone who may have missed his earlier work. Huizenga continues to explore fascinating themes and widely divergent subject matter with an illustrated excerpt from Franz Kafka's diary, along with a mini-biography on noted early Mickey Mouse newspaper strip artist, Floyd Gottfredson. He then shifts gears yet again with an autobiographical story about his refusal to take part in an ad campaign for "Fashionably Zen." MATURE THEMES SC, 4x6, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF ULTIMATE CONAN LITHOGRAPH BY ALEX ROSS The only Conan lithograph from DF this year! Dynamic Forces presents Alex Ross’s vision of he Ultimate Conan! This incredible painting marks the first time the master artist has ever drawn and painted the Barbarian King. Inspired by the works of legendary Conan artist, John Buscema, Ross has crafted another masterpiece, available exclusively from Dynamic Forces! Produced in a “landscape” format, measuring 30” x 16”, printed on archival litho paper, and strictly limited, this special offer is one you cannot afford to miss! Also available: signed by Alex Ross! REGULAR—Lithograph, 30 x 16, FC SRP: $29.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 30 x 16, FC (CAUT: 2) SRP: $69.99 DF JUSTICE #1—DOUBLE-SIGNED Double-signed by writer Jim Krueger and artist Alex Ross! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board) and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS #1—SIGNED This landmark issue is being offered for a limited time, featuring the signature of Jim Lee on each copy! These first printings are a must-have! Each signed copy is sealed (archival bag and board) and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC PI DF GREEN LANTERN #1—ALEX ROSS-SIGNED VARIANT COVER This special variant Alex Ross painted cover edition of the debut issue is also signed by Ross! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board) and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC PI DFE ARMY OF DARKNESS #1—B&W AUTHENTIX EDITION This Authentix Edition shows the RAW penciled pages all in their pure state! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board) and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 DF THE ABSOLUTE WATCHMEN HC—SIGNED/RE-MARKED EDITION Each DF version of the Absolute Watchmen will feature a hand-drawn sketch of Rorschach by series artist and co-creator Dave Gibbons, who also signs this version. Strictly limited, this offer will never able to be repeated! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board) and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) HC, FC SRP: $149.99 DF MARVEL 1602: NEW WORLD #1—SIGNED Writer Greg Pak (Phoenix: Endsong) take readers back to the pre-history of the Marvel Universe and signs this edition exclusively for DF! Each comic will shipped bagged and boarded (archival quality) and sealed with a DF Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF SUPERGIRL #1—DOUBLE-SIGNED Signed by the creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ian Churchill! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board) and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF WILDSIDERZ #1—DOUBLE-SIGNED Double-signed by Danger Girl creators Andy Hartnell and J. Scott Campbell! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board) and features a numbered certificate of authenticity. (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1—SIGNED First appearance of the Ultimate Inhumans! Signed exclusively for DF by artist Jae Lee! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board) and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1—SIGNED Spidey gets a new villain — and a new girlfriend! Signed by writer Brian Michael Bendis! Each copy is sealed (archival bag and board) and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 EXHIBIT A PRESS TALES OF SUPERNATURAL LAW TP by Batton Lash This trade paperback reprints the first eight issues of Wolff & Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre. Batton Lash fully “remastered” all the issues, including relettering and retoning, and even some redrawing! These stories include the popular “Curse of the Werehouse,” “A Host of Horrors,” and “It Stalks the Public Domain.” SC, 7x10, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 FANFARE / PONENT MON BUILDING OPPOSITE GN by Vanyda A delightful 'slice of life' view of the occupants of a regular 3-story apartment block and their interactions in daily life. Meet Claire and Louis (the 20-somethings on the top floor), Fabienne and Jacky with Gypsy, and single pregnant mother Beatrice. Vanyda brilliantly adopts many design and story codes from manga and cooks them up in a French sauce to create her own piece of "Nouvelle Manga." RES. from Previews Vol. 14 #10 (OCT042703) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $21.99 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS ANGRY YOUTH COMIX #9 by Johnny Ryan Johhny Ryan is a one-man MAD magazine, with the comedy chops of an entire gang of idiots. In this ish, Johnny gives us the stupidest, crappiest, dumbest, lamest, smelliest, sickest, pukiest, suckiest pile of steaming genius you ever did see. Mmmmm… MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 THE COMICS JOURNAL #270 This issue, Greg Stump sits down for an interview with award-winning artist Jessica Abel, tracing her career from early, self-published mini-comics to her first deal with a major book publisher. Also, Bill Shafer talks to cartoonist Mark Bodé about carrying on the legacy of his famous father, Vaughn. Plus, Ng Suat Tong offers an examination of classic Chinese tales translated into comics form, and Noah Berlatsky explains how modern copyright law may be hindering the creative works of tomorrow! Magazine, SC, 192pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL TP Art School Confidential is Dan Clowes and Terry Zwigoff's upcoming major motion picture follow-up to Ghost World. The film expands on a short comic story by Dan Clowes that was originally published in Eightball. For this book, the strip will be presented in full-color for the first time. This scrapbook/screenplay also features the shooting script for the film, including several scenes edited out from the final cut. It also boasts two full-color sections jammed with photos, and artwork. The story follows Jerome, an art student who dreams of becoming the greatest artist in the world. SC, 6x6.5, 204pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 COMPLETE PEANUTS HC'S by Charles Schulz The most popular comic strip in the world is collected for the first time in beautiful packaged editions designed by Seth (Palookaville). These volumes present the first four- plus years of Charles M. Schulz' Peanuts strips in a three-tier page format that will accommodate three dailies or one Sunday strip per page. The Sundays will be printed in black-and-white. Peanuts is fortunate enough to boast archival-quality syndicate proofs for virtually every strip in its history. The result will be the best-looking, crispest reproduction for a classic comic strip ever achieved. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. VOL. 1 1950-1952 HC (JAN042427)—HC, 9x7, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $28.95 VOL. 2 1953-1954 HC (JUL042903)—HC, 9x7, 344pgs, B&W $28.95 THE MERCHANT OF DENNIS THE MENACE TP This engaging memoir from Hank Ketcham has Dennis the Menace tell his own colorful story, from when he was about "five-ana-half" and first picked up the "magic pencil." This book not only traces the humorous adventures of Hank Ketcham, it also offers a special insight into the life and times of the half-pint "Menace." Go behind the scenes of Dennis' world with backgrounds for all major characters, (including their genealogies). Plus, enjoy official model sheets, private sketches, and a dozen of Ketcham's hand- picked, all-time favorite strips. SC, 9x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 HANK KETCHAM'S COMPLETE DENNIS THE MENACE 1951-1952 HC Dennis the Menace was one of the most brilliantly observed and empathetic comic strips about childhood, as Ketchum captured the mischievousness, rambunctiousness, and anarchy of a kid's world better than any other cartoonist. While parents shake their head ruefully at how accurately Ketcham caught children's zest for mayhem, children identify with Dennis and the chaos that he leaves in his wake. This first volume of Hank Ketcham's Complete Dennis the Menace publishes every single panel strip from 1951 and 1952 in one handsome and thick hardcover volume resembling a Big Little Book on steroids. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) HC, 5.5x6, 624pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 HAW GN—NEW PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 HEE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 3x3, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY TP Most know that Frank Thorne made a name for himself drawing Red Sonja for Marvel Comics. But he also worked on an historical strip called The Illustrated History of Union County, which spanned the entire history of a New Jersey county important to the formation of the United States. This book illustrates, with the influence of Harold Foster (Prince Valiant) and Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon), Thorne's scholarly episodes. The proceeds from the sale of this book will go towards the restoration of an 18th century house in Union County, New Jersey. SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 KRAZY & IGNATZ 1935-1936: A WILD WARMTH OF CHROMATIC GRAVY By George Herriman; designed by Chris Ware; edited by Bill Blackbeard This volume includes all the Sunday strips from the latter half of 1935 and all of 1936, including one supremely rare instance of a page shot from an original syndicate proof sheet, all reproduced in sparkling, digitally cleaned-up color. Iincludes a color self- portrait by Herriman, several Kat watercolors, watercolored non-Krazy Kat material, a period spoof of Krazy Kat by Minute Movies' Ed Wheelan, and a revelatory essay that addresses Herriman's racial origins. SC, 9x12, 120pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 KRAZY & IGNATZ TP'S by George Herriman; designed by Chris Ware Collected editions of George Herriman's classic strip. Subtitled "A Kat Alilt with Song," Krazy & Ignatz: 1931-1932 collects nearly two full years of the Sunday Krazy Kat Comics (Herriman did not use color until 1935), snug between multiple pages of Herriman extras, including two premiere appearances of Krazy from 1909, never before reprinted. The 1933-1934 edition (the last of the black-and-white Sundays) is a notably elusive era in Kat history, with only a tiny handful of the Sundays ever having been reprinted anywhere, so this volume will contain mostly strips that are new to even the most diligent Kat kollectors! 1931-32 KAT ALILT WITH SONG TP (FEB042386)—SC, 9x12, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 1933-34 NECROMANCY BY THE BLUE BEAN BUSH (SEP042684)—SC, 9x12, 120pgs, B&W $14.95 LUBA'S COMICS & STORIES #6 In this, the first of three concluding all-new issues of the series, Luba's adolescent half- sisters Fritz and Petra get on that bumpy road to adulthood in a story which will explain Scott the Hog's animosity toward Fritz, and... Luba meets aliens! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ROCKY: THE ONE AND ONLY GN by Martin Kellerman Firmly in the tradition of Fritz the Cat, Hate, and Clerks, Rocky is the author's autobiographical daily strip detailing the rudely hilarious travails of a young cartoonist and his circle of layabout pals and neurotic, indignant girlfriends. See Rocky suffer everything from euthanizing a friend's pet rabbit, to bowel inflammation and a colonoscopy, to hangovers following booze binges. Rocky unveils universal laughter and our global Big-Mac-eating culture. SC, 9x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 EROS COMIX HEAD #12 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 MENAGE A TROIS #8 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 PEE SOUP #1-3 PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x3) SRP: $10.00 REAR ENTRY #1-8 PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x8) SRP: $27.95 SEX WARRIOR ISANE XXX #6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 TRAPDOOR SPIDERWOMAN #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 YOUNG WITCHES VOLUME 6: WRATH OF AGATHA #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $3.95 FC9 PUBLISHING GENIE #3 Trapped in a fourteen-year-old body after Jeffrey’s careless wish, Xanda must adapt to life in the 21st Century. Meanwhile, in ancient Atlantis, the Senate decides on a radical course of action. And finally, the answer to how Xanda wound up in a gum-ball machine in the first place! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 HELL, MICHIGAN #3 A woman is boiled alive in a public swimming pool. A dump truck attacks and kills a construction worker. Strolling through the park with his family, a father is swallowed by the earth itself! HELL, Michigan is fighting back as our heroes get closer to what they believe to be the source of the town's evil. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 FLESK PUBLICATIONS MARK SCHULTZ: VARIOUS DRAWINGS VOLUME 1 SC Mark Schultz has garnered the respect of his peers for his near-perfect approach to the dry brush technique. Xenozoic Tales solidified him as a master of the form. Now great care has been taken to reproduce Mark's originals as faithfully as possible, with the artist's discerning eye approving every aspect of production. Contents include private commissions, a previously unpublished cover for SubHuman, and more. Also available— limited to 500 copies—signed and numbered, with an additional extra bonus plate. (CAUT: 4) SOFTCOVER—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 FULL CIRCLE PUBLICATIONS FULL CIRKLE CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE COVERS Limited to 500 copies. Originally only available at the exclusive launch of the Bristol Show in England, these rare covers are now available through Previews! (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE CVR #1—28pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE CVR #2—28pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 G.T. LABS BONE SHARPS, COWBOYS, & THUNDER LIZARDS GN by Jim Ottaviani & Various This is the story of Edwin Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, two scientists who found and fought for dinosaur bones, and the artist Charles R. Knight who almost single- handedly brought dinosaurs back to life for an awestruck public. Bone Sharps features plenty of special appearances by the Cardiff Giant, P.T. Barnum, Buffalo Bill Cody, Ulysses S. Grant, Alexander Graham Bell, and a plentiful supporting cast of rogues & gallants from the eastern scientific establishment and the old west. SC, 7x10, 176pgs, PC SRP: $22.95 CHARLES R. KNIGHT: AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN ARTIST When you see dinosaurs, you almost certainly see them through the eyes of Charles R. Knight. Generations have relied on his artistic vision for guidance and inspiration. This previously unpublished autobiography will introduce you to his early years, his travels and accomplishments, the people who influenced him, and his insights on the creatures he brought to life. The book opens with a foreword by author Ray Bradbury and special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen. Illustrations are by Mark Schultz. SC—SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 HC—HC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #331 by Various A Disney anthology book featuring various stories that includes Carl Barks’ classic ten- pager, “Camera Crazy.” Also featured are Mickey in “Gliquid,” and Donald in “You can Run But You Can’t Hide” and “Handy Duck.” 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 WALT DISNEY’S WORLD OF THE DRAGONLORDS GN by Byron Erickson & Giorgio Cavazzano An epic adventure featuring Uncle Scrooge, Donald, and Huey, Dewey and Louie in which the Ducks are thrust into an alternate dimension where humans lead a feudal existence, and are the slaves of a barbarian race of dragon-riders. SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #280 by Various A Disney anthology book featuring various stories that features three 10-page adventures, including a vintage Paul Murry Mickey Mouse story (“The Case of the Vanishing Bandit”) and two modern tales featuring Donald Duck and Goofy. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES VOLUME 5 TP by Various Stories featured include Mickey Mouse in "Rodeo Ruckus," Donald Duck in "Brain Drain," and Mickey again in "The Forest that Walks." SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #345 This Disney anthology book features “King Scrooge the First,” Carl Barks’ final Scrooge story for Western Publishing. Reprinted for the first time since Western gave up the Disney license! Also featured are two new Scrooge stories, a Gyro story, and a Beagle Boys story. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 WALT DISNEY’S COMICS & STORIES #660 This Disney anthology book features chapters seven and eight of the McGreal/Hedman/Ferioli Mythos Island mini-series starring Minnie, Daisy, Gyro, and Doc Static. Stories also featured include “The Idle Glitch,” “Between Two Worlds,” “Minnie’s Protector,” “Dull Kinda Danger,” and vintage Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale stories. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE BIG, BIG LITTLE BOOK, BOOK Big Little Books entertained children since 1932 with their large text stories and captioned pictures starring popular comic characters. This exhaustive, full-color pictorial guide features those miniature treasures that now command thousands of dollars in the collectibles market. Many of these books are presented for the first time in a unique three- angle view. This volume includes historical overviews of the BLBs and their many publishers, a guide to grading BLBs with notes on storage and preservation, a wealth of trivia tidbits, and a BLB market report for 2004. (OCT042747) SC, 5x7, 360pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 35—IRON MAN SC This year, the Guide delves further and broader into the reaches of comics history with articles on the earliest comics, comics in schools, the 70th anniversary of Little Lulu, the 25th anniversary of New Teen Titans #1, the 20th anniversary of Crisis on Infinite Earths, and the history of Iron Man. Cover features a re-creation of Tales of Suspense #39 (featuring Iron Man) by John K. Snyder III. (DEC042649) SC, 6x9, PC SRP: $25.00 THE BIG, BIG OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 35 A stunning 25th anniversary salute cover dedicated to New Teen Titans #1, re-created by original artist, George Perez! This edition contains only the pricing, top ten charts, selected glossary, and text from the regular edition of the Guide, along with stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and plenty of room for notes in the margins. (JAN052787) (JAN052787) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $37.00 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK GRADING GUIDE—NEW EDITION by Robert M. Overstreet & Arnold T. Blumberg Learn in detail what you need to know in order to understand grading, explore the concerns surrounding restoration, and see beautifully detailed examples of each type of defect and books in every grade. Lavishly illustrated, this book is a "how to" symposium for those new to grading and a thorough, handy reference for experienced enthusiasts. (STAR17465) SC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $24.00 THE COMIC ART PRICE GUIDE SECOND EDITION SC With detailed listings, articles illustrating how to bid at auction, how to buy rare comic art, and much more, this book is indispensable for any serious collector! (STAR16983) SC, FC SRP: $26.95 HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS—5TH EDITION This book is the standard by which other toy guides are measured… and it's the only one with every item pictured! More than 14,000 items with over 42,000 prices listed! Featuring an all-new color section, expanded and updated listings, 360 unique categories, and checklist feature, it's all in here! (MAR042596) SC, FC SRP: $35.00 THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUME IV: K-Z The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics Volume IV illustrates the lavish history of Marvel Comics, showcasing titles from the publisher ranging alphabetically from K-Z, by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color! (STAR00179) HC, 11x14, FC SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE'S WORLD VOLUME 1 TP— NEW PRINTING by Paige Braddock Meet Jane, the hapless heroine of a slightly wacky world, where women wash up on desert islands and are kidnapped by adoring Amazons, where random ex-girlfriends morph into monkeys, where best friends are always loyal (and occasionally even lustful!) and roommates never change... not even their socks. SC, 7x10, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 GRAPHIX QUEEN BEE by Chynna Clugston Haley Madison, former geek, is not going to let being psychokinetic get in the way of becoming super-popular at her new middle school. But Alexa Harmon can also move things with her mind, and she never misses an opportunity to embarrass Haley! As the competition heats up between these matter-moving tweens, the social hive starts buzzing! SC—SC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $8.99 HC—HC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $16.99 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE HEAVY METAL NOVEMBER 2005 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 HEAVY METAL RELOAD TP A collection of gallerys by forty different artists that appeared in Heavy Metal magazine MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 184pgs, FC SRP: $21.95 LUIS ROYO POSTERS More great posters from superstar artist Luis Royo! Choose from three designs. All are in full-color, printed on linen paper, and measure approximately 19 ¾” x 27 ½” each. (CAUT: 4) #10—Poster, 19x27, FC SRP: $12.95 #11—Poster, 19x27, FC SRP: $12.95 #12—Poster, 19x27, FC SRP: $12.95 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC FLARE #8 by Mougin, Evans, & Pallet Featuring the return of the League of Champions! With their mission to protect President Bush challenged from one side by the U.S. Army, and from the other by the forces of Demon, how can even our world's greatest heroes hope to survive? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FLARE ADVENTURES #1 by Mougin, Lansley, Martinez, & Flaherty The league is back! Join Flare, Psyche, the Black Enchantress, Icestar, and Doctor Arcane as they team up once again, this time on a mission into the depths of Mount Weather to prevent President Bush from being replaced by an evil demonic duplicate. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HK COMICS LTD CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 2—REVISED & EXPANDED DELUXE EDITION by Andy Seto Mu Bai decides to escort the Yu family to Bau Ding — but a tragedy strikes! Meanwhile, the Ho family seeks revenge on Grand Yu. And amid rampant corruption, a kung-fu adept called Phoenix Wei arrives on the scene. Features18 hand-painted pages, plus a 4" letter opener in the shape of Yu's double blades! MATURE THEMES HC, 6x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 THIRD TESTAMENT VOLUME 1 HC by X. Dorison & A. Alice At the dawn of the fourteenth century, a disgraced inquisitor and his young disciple find themselves at the heart of a struggle for power between medieval Europe's occult powers. From the halls of Notre Dame to the most distant abbeys, they embark on a quest for the greatest mystery of all: the Third Testament. MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 HOARSE AND BUGGY PRODUCTIONS ELKS RUN VOLUME 1 #3 The town of Elk’s Ridge is on edge after the murder of one of their neighbors. But things take a turn for the worse when two state troopers show up to investigate just as the town’s shipment of guns rolls into town. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.00 WESTERN TALES OF TERROR #5 An anthology that'll blow you away! Horror maestro Steve Niles teams up with indie sensation Scott Mills. The Walking Dead artist Tony Moore teams up with first-timer Matty Feld. Small Gods’ creators Jason Rand and Juan Ferraya hook up with living legend Tom Mandrake, and the list goes on! MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 HOUSE OF USHER NANTUCKET BROWN ROASTERS: THE THIRD TWIN by Jason Asala Mayhem ensues! The Roasters must fight their way back home, confront Ahab’s sordid past, reconcile their debt with the Phantom Limb, and face the distinct possibility that Khufu will escape his prison at the expense of Fish, who has the misfortune of having to carry him around in his head. 6x9, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 I BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS #47 by Mark Oakley The second Sword Maiden, Leahanna, has awoken to her old memories. Heart-broken, lost, and angry, and with enough power to topple the mountain, it's going to be a hard day for everybody in Oceansend City! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #19—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 #20—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 IDW PUBLISHING LAND OF THE DEAD # 1 (OF 5)—FEATURED ITEM Chris Ryall (w); Gabriel Rodriguez (a); Chris Bolton (c) Presenting a special five-part adaptation of George Romero’s long-awaited zombie movie, set years in the future after the end of his Dead trilogy. In Land of the Dead, the walking dead roam an uninhabited wasteland and the living try to lead “normal” lives behind the walls of a fortified city. A new society has been built by a handful of enterprising, ruthless opportunists, who live in the towers of a skyscraper, high above the hard-scrabble existence on the streets below. But outside the city walls, an army of the dead is evolving. Inside, anarchy is on the rise. With the very survival of the city at stake, a group of hardened mercenaries is called into action to protect the living from an army of the dead. Adapted by Chris Ryall (Shaun of the Dead) and Gabriel Rodriguez (CSI: Secret Identity), with a chilling cover by talented newcomer Chris Bolton, as well as a special variant photo cover. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1 to 1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 STAR OF THE MONTH: GEORGE A. ROMERO’S DAWN OF THE DEAD TP SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.99 ************************ NIGHT MARY #2 (OF 5) Rick Remender (w); Kieron Dwyer (a) Mary Specter copes with the gruesome murder-suicide of one of her patients while FBI agent Dale Rollins begins digging into her father's past. As yet another patient of the Specter Sleep Clinic shows signs of dangerous psychosis through his dreams, Mary's life is imperiled again, and her path and Dale's become intertwined. FC, 32pgs $3.99 CSI NEW YORK: BLOODY MURDER #2 (OF 5) Max Allan Collins (w); J.K. Woodward, Steven Perkins (a) As Taylor and Messer descend into the sewers of Manhattan in search of a savage killer, Bonasera and Flack pursue leads that take them into the world of the theater. Can the CSI team act in time to catch a killer that seems to be less-or more-than human? Based on the smash-hit CBS series. FC, 32pgs $3.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CSI: MIAMI TP SC, 7x10, 132pgs, FC $19.99 THE DEVIL’S REJECTS #1 Rob Zombie (w) David Hartman, Mike Lopez, Nick Stakal (a) Rob Zombie’s got a terrifying new movie–The Devil’s Rejects–on the horizon, and IDW Publishing is proud to present three twisted tales based on the film’s main characters. Zombie himself pens the blood-soaked stories of Capt. Spaulding, Otis, and Baby, with chilling art provided by David Hartman, Mike Lopez, and Nick Stakal (Containment). FC, 32pgs $3.99 SPIKE: OLD TIMES Peter David (w); Fernando Goni (a) Spike returns to the comic book world in this special one-shot written by fan-favorite writer Peter David! On a dark night in 1880s London, a young poet named William was humiliated by an elegant woman named Cecily and fled into the night... not realizing it would be the first night of the rest of his unlife. But Cecily had a few secrets of her own. Now it's over a century later, elegant Cecily is a vengeance demon named Halfrek endeavoring to destroy another young poet, and William the Vampire—the renowned Spike—is squaring off against her to try and even the scales. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $7.49 METAL GEAR SOLID #12 Kris Oprisko (w); Ashley Wood (a) The first Metal Gear Solid story arc wraps up in this action-packed issue as Solid Snake faces off against both Metal Gear Rex and Liquid Snake, his deadly genetic “brother.” Snake must emerge victorious or die knowing the Earth will perish with him! Based on the wildly popular Konami videogame. FC, 32pgs $3.99 STAR OF THE MONTH: METAL GEAR SOLID VOL. 1 TP & HC SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC $19.99 S&N/HC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC $50.00 *************************** DAMPYR #5: UNDER THE STONE BRIDGE Mauro Boselli (w); Luca Rossi (a) Ashley Wood (cover) In his most bizarre adventure yet, Harlan Draka is summoned–alone–by a mysterious message to Kampa Island. As he seeks out his summoner, Caleb Lost, and his hard-to- find “Theatre of Lost Steps,” Harlan encounters Nickolaus, a likeable but not very trustworthy adversary who leads Harlan in circles. Unsure what is real and what is illusion on this frightening, ghost-filled island, Harlan finds himself a pawn in the plan to resurrect the most horrible creature in all of legend–the Golem! SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W $7.99 CONTAINMENT TP Eric Red (w); Nick Stakal (a) Screenwriter Eric Red (The Hitcher, Near Dark) offers up a zombie story set in space. On a manned NASA space ship millions of miles from Earth, a terrifying malfunction occurs in the cryogenic hypersleep pods containing the hibernating astronauts, turning most of the crew into the violently brain-dead. In this debut issue by Red and artist Nick Stakal (Hyde), a handful of outnumbered astronauts awaken intact from their artificial slumber to find themselves pitted against murderous zombies running amok on the ship. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.99 DESPERADOES: BANNERS OF GOLD TP Jeff Mariotte (w); Jeremy Haun (a) John Cassaday (c) Hard-hitting action and supernatural terror in the Old West! Critically acclaimed and nominated for top awards in the horror field, Desperadoes has been a groundbreaking title since its first issue. With “Banners of Gold,” Gideon Brood, Jeremy Betts, and Abby DeGrazia move to IDW for the first time, in an adventure that teams them with a spiritualist who escapes from a small town—only to walk right into something far worse! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $19.99 THE COMPLETE MARS TP & HC Mark Hempel (w); Marc Wheatley (a) How do we discover what is real -- and what is Mars? Discover the earth-shattering truth in Mark Wheatley (Frankenstein Mobster, Fables) and Marc Hempel (Sandman, Mad, Gregory)'s pulse-pounding Mars series, now collected complete in one volume and thoroughly re-colored for 21st Century state-of-the-art technology—with a brand-new cover and 32 additional pages of bonus artwork and extras. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy one of the most insightful comics miniseries of the classic independent comics era! SC, 7x10, 288pgs, FC $39.99 S&N/HC, 7x10, 288pgs, FC $75.00 STARS OF THE MONTH: DAMPYR #1: DEVIL’S SON SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W $7.99 DAMPYR #2: NIGHT TRIBE SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W $7.99 **************************** 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: BLOODSUCKER TALES 1 TP & HC Steve Niles, Matt Fraction (w); Kody Chamberlain, Ben Templesmith (a) The world of the undead is a vast one, with many stories remaining to be told. In Bloodsucker Tales, Steve Niles continues the saga of 30 Days of Night with the bloody and terrifying story “Dead Billy Dead,” illustrated by talented newcomer Kody Chamberlain. Matt Fraction (Last of the Independents) joins in with “Juarez,” introducing Lex Nova, former private detective and free-range madman, illustrated by Ben Templesmith. This special collection offers the 8-part installments of both tales as well as a cover gallery, sketches from both artists and other bonus features. SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC $24.99 HC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC $49.99 STEVE NILES’ CELLAR OF NASTINESS TP & HC Steve Niles (w); Butch Adams Chee, Josh Medors, Nick Stakal, Ben Templesmith (a) The dark, feverish imagination of Steve Niles has produced some classic works of horror, such as 30 Days of Night. This special collection gathers up some of his most twisted one-shots in one volume. Contained within is Niles’ re-telling of Hyde, his spooky all- ages tale, A Very Big Monster Show, and the ghastly short stories of Horrorcide. Illustrated by some of the best horror artists in comics today, the stories contained in Steve Niles’ Cellar of Nastiness offer you on dark journeys and dangerous visions. SC, 7x10, 132pgs, FC $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE COMPLETE 30 DAYS OF NIGHT HC HC, 260pgs, FC $100.00 THE COMPLETE DARK DAYS HC HC, 260pgs, FC $100.00 ******************************** ANGEL: THE CURSE #3 (OF 5) Jeff Mariotte (w); David Messina (a); David Messina, Ashley Wood, Alex Garner, Igor Kordey (c) When warlord Corneliu Brasov's thugs raid a Rom hideout, Angel is on hand. But he can't prevent bloodshed, putting him in a tricky situation--how's he going to get their cooperation removing the "happiness clause" if he can't keep them alive? And what favors is he going to have to do for them in order to earn their trust and get their help? Action-packed and featuring some surprise guests, every Angel fan will need this miniseries written by two-time Stoker nominee Jeff Mariotte, with art and cover by David Messina. Also featuring special variant covers by Ashley Wood, Alex Garner, and Igor Kordey. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1 to 1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 STARS OF THE MONTH POPBOT COLLECTION BOOK TWO SC, 154pgs, FC $35.00 LORE TP SC, 148pgs, FC $19.99 SWALLOW BOOK ONE SC, 120pgs, FC $16.99 OLYMPUS HEIGHTS TP SC, 120pgs, FC $19.99 ******************************* INFINITY STUDIOS FIGHTING GUIDANCE VOLUME 2 GN by Eom, Hye-Jin & Jeon, Keuk-Jin Blackmail, fist fights, and all out chaos, that’s what the Union Five gang’s all about. As Ghi-Han studies for an exam, Hyun-Ha helps out a classmate who’s in danger of falling into a blackmail plot by the notorious Union Five! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HURRAH SAILOR VOLUME 2 GN From the time the crew of the Narai first crash landed on the planet, the simple life and kindness of the inhabitants have shown them life beyond war. But when the crew finds one of their own members somehow split into 3 different people, the solution to the problem is an all out sumo match! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 206pgs, B&W (2 of 2) SRP: $9.95 POPO CAN VOLUME 2 GN by Katsuwo Nakane If life is like a game, the world of Popo Can would be a flying circus. But with the introduction of Psycho, the Legendary Player Killer, will Popomi have time to keep harassing people? Perhaps. Her true quest seems to be to drive Yoshio insane — and she’s doing a mighty fine job! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 206pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $9.95 ZIPPY ZIGGY VOLUME 2 GN From the previous cliffhanger, Shinghi Ghang faces off against ruthless fighting machine Duck-Chir! Shinghi doesn’t know how to fight, but he has creative solutions to get out of any sticky situation. But as things go from bad to worse, he pushes himself to the brink of insanity to make it out alive! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JAY COMPANY FATHOM #1 BLACK & WHITE CLASSIC ALTERNATE To coincide with new Fathom series from Aspen, Jay Company presents the rare Top Cow Classic version of Fathom #1 Black & White Alternate! 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 WITCHBLADE #1-4 COLLECTED BOX SET A rare warehouse find in a slip case that comes with 4 volumes, showcasing the early works of Michael Turner. This slipcase has long been out of print, fetching premium prices on the back issue market. Now it's offered for its original SRP of $24.99 through the Jay Company. Slipcase (x4) SRP: $24.99 JESTER PRESS NIGHT #1 by Troy Hasbrouck & Buddy Prince A rash of gangland murders is occurring across the nation. FBI agent Sabrina Voght is sent to investigate these brutal maulings, and finds a grisly assemblage of werewolves. A mix of action and suspense, this book is perfect for any reader who lives for the macabre. In the vein of Walking Dead and 30 Days of Night! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #106 by Jolly Blackburn & Various Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in games, their personalities always shine through in these hilarious slice of (fantasy) life strips. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster, and other articles for gamers from a gamer’s perspective. 80pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: TALES FROM VAULT VOLUME 5 TP— NEW PRINTING by Jolly Blackburn & Various A new perfectbound complilation! This collection features “Dawn of the Zombies,” a Scream of Kachoolu mega-strip, plus long lost KoDT strips from the out-of-print HackMasters of EverKnight comic series, and including never before published material. SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 KIDDIELAND BOOKS LIL KEIKI #1 by Dennis Fujitake & Len Yokoyama Lil’ Keiki is the story of three children and their whimsical adventures filled with fun, danger, humor, and mystery. On Halloween night, the children decide to investigate strange and magical lights up in the mountains of Forest Town. What they find is but the beginning of a magical and breathtaking story! 9x12, 28pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 KITTY PRESS LEVEL C VOLUME 3 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 172pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 KOMIKWERKS LLC THRILLS & CHILLS GN by Various Eisner-Winner Keith Giffen, Justice League Unlimited writer and Static Shock co-creator Dwayne McDuffie, Batman and The Spectre artist Tom Mandrake, The Phantom Menace storyboard artist Benton Jew, Sky Captain storyboard artist Anson Jew, and more help bring you 16 all-new comic stories to knock your socks off! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 LAST GASP INC OFFERED AGAIN O/A MYSTIC FUNNIES #2 by Robert Crumb 'The Moron' surfaces in the story "Bad Karma," an epic quest for the answer to the question of what is life's meaning. Also starring Fairy Godmother and Mr. Natural, who wants to talk to you about the power of the media, man!SRP: $4.95 SACRED & PROFANE by Justin Green The underground master only wants to use his mutant artwork for evolutionary purposes. Collected here are some of his best intentions, along with harried priests and other pillars of sanity, as well as visions of that great corporate symbol, the crucifix. MATURE THEMES 10x14, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 SHORT ORDER COMIX by Various From 1974, two early Bill Griffith epics, "The Schlockpeople" and "Pillowtalk." Other stories included are by Art Spiegelman, Rory Hayes, Jay Kinney, George Kuchar, Michael McMillan, Willy Murphy, Diane Noomin (DiDi Glitz), and Joe Schenkman. Cover by Griffith. (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN THREE TIERS #5 SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION Darrian Ashoka, Linsner’s hero figure, confronts an angry queen who he has mistaken for a facet of his Goddess, Dawn. This special Linser.com limited edition is a choice collectible, featuring dazzling new covers by Linsner. Signed, numbered, and limited to 2000 copies, this issue comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.00 DAWN " BURNING HEART" SIGNED PRINT The goddess Dawn lounges across this 11” x 17” full color open edition digital print. Her lover, Death, is on fire for her and it shows! Plenty of creamy-smooth rendering on Dawn’s skin and bodysuit ups the sizzle factor on this hot pinup. Signed by the artist, this print comes shipped in an acid-free archival plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN "YOUR FACE" SIGNED PRINT "Your Face" is one of Linsner’s favorite paintings created ‘back in the day’, when he loved Dawn’s face so much he couldn't put tears on it. This open edition, 11” x 17” full- color print comes signed by Linsner, and ships in an acid-free archival plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LADYBAT DIGITAL SIGNED PRINT This open edition digital print has all of Linsner's glossy goodness with tiny details. A classic that’s been ‘revamped’ for Linsner.com, this sexy art print will please pinup collectors everywhere. Like all prints from Linsner.com, this 11” x 17” full-color print comes signed by Linsner, and ships in an acid-free archival plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LOST IN THE DARK PRESS FRAGILE PROPHET #1 by Jeff Davidson & Stephen R. Buell Born with the mysterious developmental disability Fragile-X syndrome, Little Jake’s strange utterances are actually highly accurate prophesies of future events. When Jake makes a prophecy that chills his brother to the bone, Esau is left to wonder if he’ll be strong enough to save his special little brother from a hideous fate. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MASTERPIECE COMICS RUSHMORE GN by Masters, Nichx, & Fiorucci It is the year 2115AD and on the Earth colony of Mercourt Johnathan Rushmore has become Public Enemy #1, hunted by the military for reasons no one knows. In a race against time can he discover the truth behind his persecution — and will it do him any good? SC, 7x10, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 MECCA COMICS GROUP DICK AYERS STORY— ILLUSTRATED AUTOBIOGRAPHY VOLUME 3 GN From his post-Marvel days through his retirement, this issue offers the illustrated retelling of Ayers’ senior years as an artist! Covering 1986 through the present, this issue completes the only fully-illustrated autobiography on the market today! This issue also contains many never-before scene photos pulled directly from the Ayers family album! SC, 7x10, 122pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $17.95 MINDCHYLD COMICS COBALT WARRIOR ANGEL #0 by B. Robert Bell Ferdi Jackson’s life of drugs and homelessness is brought into question with the onset of massive headaches and visions of otherworldly wonders. Little does he know that his life is caught in the middle of a supernatural war that has raged since the beginning of time! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #14 by Laird, Remender, & Manley Starring not one but four Leonardos! Plucked from the past, present and future, the four Leonardos find themselves in ancient Africa in battle against feline demi-gods out to kill an innocent child. But what happens to the other Leos if one of them should die? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #23 by Laird, Lawson, & Talbot Donatello returns home and starts adjusting to his new circumstances. And while Michelangelo rots in jail, April begins a journey. 40pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MOONSTONE BELLE STARR: QUEEN OF BANDITS #2 by Mark Ricketts & Steve Buccellatto Belle Starr's biographer, having witnessed her murder, attempts to bring closure to a tragic story. Delving into the bandit queen's lurid past, questioning prostitutes and bitter family members, he uncovers many dark secrets. But the closer he comes to discovering the identity of Belle's assassin, the more his own life is at risk. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 THE CISCO KID: GUNFIRE & BRIMSTONE #2 by Len Kody & Dennis Calero If he was lucky, most mornings Cisco would just wake up still tasting whiskey in the mix of his dry heaves. But this morning, his murdered girl’s father, a shaman, wants Cisco’s soul. But while the Ranger and his Indian companion are hell-bent on bringing him to justice, Billy the Kid also wants his blood. And a dream lover wants more than the usual! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE CISCO KID: GUNFIRE & BRIMSTONE #1 by Len Kody & Dennis Calero The Cisco Kid chases the Brujera straight into a trap laid by a Texas ranger and his crafty Indian partner. The Ranger's set to fight fair against Cisco, as is his way, but Cisco's mouth is about to get him murdered. As if that wasn't enough a powerful shaman, steps out of the smoke with his own claim to Cisco's life! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 THE MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER: TWISTED TALES 2-PACK by Joe Gentile & Trevor Von Eeden Each 2-pack contains the two Mysterious Traveler graphic novels “Fuel to the Fire” and “Derailed Destiny.” On a midnight train to nowhere, a man needs to hear your story. He's a mysterious traveler and where you're headed is the mystery he's destined to solve! Pack (x2) SRP: $7.49 KOLCHAK TALES: BLACK & WHITE & RED ALL OVER by Peter David, Kirk Jarvinen, & Various Sit in with Carl Kolchak during his visit to a psychiatrist, and learn of the fashion model mysteriously turned into stone; of a young boy’s apparent abduction by a cult being more than it seemed; and the revelation that Tony Vincenzo may have run into supernatural horrors back when he was a reporter. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 REVISIONARY #2 by Paul D. Storrie & EricJ Randall Gordon, the man without a conscience, is haunted by glimpses of tragedies that are going to happen, and by nightmares of the ones he doesn’t try to prevent. Normally, Randall's got to live with nightmares of the victims' deaths. This time, if he can't stay one step ahead of the killers coming after Grace Warden, she might not die alone! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MU PRESS WILD #15 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.75 MUSEUM OF COMIC AND CARTOON AR MUSEUM OF COMIC AND CARTOON ART: WILL EISNER— A RETROSPECTIVE LIMITED EDITION HC This special edition slipcase hardcover surveys Eisner's entire career, and was published in conjunction with the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art's exhibition that opened in May. Featuring signatures of Ann Eisner (Will's wife), Paul Levitz, Denis Kitchen (exhibition curator), and others. The tip-in plate features an original, unpublished Eisner Spirit image. (CAUT: 4) SC, 72pgs, PC SRP: $49.95 NAUTILUS COMICS CAST #2 by Jamie Bautista & Ronin Art Group As Will deals with the results of the school play’s casting, he finds that he isn’t the only one in the cast with problems. Lel, who has a secret crush on Joe, faces a problem that threatens to expose her feelings and possibly ruin their friendship! 44pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 NBM BONEYARD #19 by Richard Moore Despite Abbey's best efforts, people are still dying at Camp Waterlake. To make matters worse, Paris stops by to "help," just as Abbey tracks down the killer. All Paris can do is watch as the supernatural psycho tosses Abbey around like a doll. Evil and power tools are not a good combination. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 DUNGEON: THE EARLY YEARS VOLUME 1—THE NIGHT SHIRT GN by Lewis Trodheim & Joann Sfar Fun, adventure, suspense and wry satire! In this first story of the Early Years, you will see the Keeper barely an adult, and leaving his family to go find fortune in a time of chaos and darkness. SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.05 DUNGEON VOLUME 2 TP by Lewis Trondheim & Joan Sfar In this tongue-in-cheek fantasy/horror series, Herbert's fictitious princess is seen as in distress to lure more hapless warriors to the Dungeon. In the second story, the Dungeon's Dragon is the centerpiece of its defense. But it's dead! Where does one find a dragon replacement? (DEC042731) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 LUCIFER’S GARDEN OF VERSES VOL 1 DEVIL ON FEVER STREET GN Satan awakens, after a hundred-year sleep, depressed and disillusioned. It is a mere seven days before he's expected to bring Armageddon to Earth, and he is wracked with spiritual doubt and severe performance anxiety. He decides that an "old-fashioned temptation" will be just the thing to return him to form. His chosen temptee: Black Lily, the purest, most virtuous woman on Earth. Alas, he may have met his match or more... By the artist of Narcissa. (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 TREE OF LOVE HC by Patrick Atangan Atangan adapts Rajput polyptych paintings of northern India and transforms them into a unique and poetic comic experience. Tree of Love follows a prince's courtship of a flower peddler. The young prince is surprised by the difficulty in proving the worthiness of what everyone sees as a common woman. But she has a secret — a special gift bound in the beauty and power of nature. MATURE THEMES HC, 8.5x6.5, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 YELLOW JAR HC by Patrick Atangan A simple fisherman takes a beautiful maiden as his wife after finding her in a magic jar. However, she is soon abducted by a demon warrior! Later, in "Two Chrysanthemum Maidens," a monk is faced with two rather strange wild flowers. They are weeds… but they are lovely like women. (STAR17517) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x6, 48pgs, FC MSRP: $12.95 SILK TAPESTRY AND OTHER CHINESE FOLKTALES HC by Patrick Atangan In “The Silk Tapestry,” an impoverished elderly woman's only hope against a life of hardship lies in the completion of a magical tapestry. In “Sausage-Boy and his Magic Brush,” a young boy's remarkable talent for paintings that come to life attracts a greedy woman. And in “The Creation Myth of Pan Gu,” a lonely but wild spirit sculpts the Earth from a cosmic egg. (JUL043052) MATURE THEMES HC, 9x6, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ZORRO #4 by Don McGregor & Sidney Lima Only 99¢! A perfect jumping-on point for new readers with an all-new story! Lockspur taunts a young couple, threatening to take one of them alive. Meanwhile, Zorro and Eulalia Bandini are buried alive when they plunge into an icy chasm that threatens to become their glacial coffin! 24pgs, FC SRP: $0.99 ZORRO VOLUME 1 by Don McGregor & Sidney Lima Zorro is risking all to find safe haven for Eulalia Bandini, a woman who dared to defy the all-powerful Capitan Monasterio. Zorro also takes time to save a middle-aged mapmaker and his wife from the clutches of the cadaverous Ripklaw. See the romantic tension increase between Zorro and Eulalia! And watch as Zorro ultimately battles Ripklaw to the death! SC—SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HC—HC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SIZZLE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 KUNG FU SEX FIGHTER VOLUMES 1 & 2 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOLUME 2—SC, 9x12, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 VOLUME 1 (JAN052883)—SC, 9x12, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 NEKO PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A DE SKETCHITOES FSC SKETCHBOOK by Fsc Known for her works in mainstream and international comics such as Lost Stock of Children and Mince. This collection contains 64 pages of brand new images never seen in previous publications. This edition is printed on partial color and black-and-white paper.SRP: $9.99 WILDFLOWER VOLUME 1: BEGINNINGS SIGNED TP The very first series published by Neko Press is available signed by the creator and publisher, Billy Martinez. This volume contains the life and times of Cassandra Du Charme and her quest to find her fathers murderer and seek out vengeance. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 NEW DIMENSION COMICS SIN CITY #1/2: JUST ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT This exclusive was originally released in 1997 in limited distribution. It featured new story and art by Frank Miller. This is a warehouse find of uncirculated copies! Quantities are limited, and allocations may occur. (CAUT: 4) 20pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 ONI PRESS INC. BANANA SUNDAYS #2 by Root Nibot & Colleen Coover Kirby and her talking monkeys continue to adjust to life at Forest Edge High. Chuck, the brainy orangutan, is trying to take over the science faculty. Knobby, the flirtatious chimp is wooing all the girls. All seems to be going well until Go-Go, the narcoleptic gorilla, goes missing! 24pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 LOLA GN by J. Torres & R’John Bernales Jesse sees dead people, monsters, and demons that nobody else sees except his ailing grandmother — a woman who used her visions to help those in the Philippine countryside. Upon her death, Jesse has no choice but to face his demons and whatever else might be awaiting him at grandma's house. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ALISON DARE: LITTLE MISS ADVENTURES VOLUME 2 TP by J. Torres & J. Bone Thrill as Alison and her boarding school friends journey into the "Heart of the Maiden!" Shriek with girlish glee at the adventures of the costumed avenger The Blue Scarab! And laugh and learn as world renowned archaeologist Dr. Alice Dare teaches a thing or two about museum mayhem! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 LITTLE STAR #4 by Andi Watson Simon continues to struggle with balancing his commitment to his job with the needs of his family. While never an easy task, the constant demands of both combined with his own personal issues are now making it nearly impossible! Andi Watson, the creator of Breakfast After Noon and Dumped continues his intimate tale of work and parenthood! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALISON DARE: LITTLE MISS ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 TP by J. Torres & J. Bone Alison Dare is the 12-year-old daughter of archeologist/adventurer the Blue Scarab. A craving for danger is in her blood. Despite strict rules at her school, Alison and her best pals — Wendy and Dot — somehow manage to get into adventures that rival those of Alison's globetrotting, planet-saving father. SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 STARS OF THE MONTH WET MOON VOLUME 1: WANDERING COMPANIONLESS GN by Ross Campbell As Cleo heads off for art school, she's haunted by her melancholic past. Worse, an unseen social assailant is spreading slander about her. But Cleo is otherwise occupied by her two roommates and the unsolved mystery of their room's last occupant. A book about goths, friendship, sex, betrayal, gossip, murder, and guilt! (OCT042880) MATURE THEMES SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 DAYS LIKE THIS GN by J. Torres & Scott Chantler Days Like This follows the early '60s, when pop music ruled the airwaves. "Tina & the Tiaras" is a new girl group rising up the charts, overcoming personal obstacles, and fast becoming stars. (STAR18441) SC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $8.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 5 & 6 TP'S by Greg Rucka & Carla Speed McNeil As Tara Chace and the rest of the department reel over the demise of one of their own, a ghost from Director Paul Crocker's past has him sending his minders into danger yet again. But will this operation free Crocker from his ghosts or merely create new ones? MATURE THEMES VOL 5 (JAN042613)—SC SRP: $14.95 VOL 6 (JUN042709)—SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 BLUE MONDAY VOLUME 2 ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TP by Chynna Clugston-Major It's the second mini-series, all under one cover! Things start off bad as a costume party goes all wrong, and the brain-damaged, hormonally-challenged boys videotape Bleu in the bath. From there, Bleu and Clover will stop at nothing to get the tape back! (STAR15011) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 ********************************************************************** ORIGIN COMICS TEMPORARY: A DIRT NAP #4 by Damon Hurd & Rick Smith Hunter and Sons Funeral Home has been a family owned institution for three generations. For them a death in the family is more than the loss of a loved one, but the loss of an employee as well. Between planning their cousin's funeral and working six others, no one is left to collect new customers. Enter Envy Saint-Claire. While picking up dead bodies at such exotic locations as nursing homes, hospitals, and morgues; her curiosity gets the better of her and a trip into an empty coffin quickly turns desperate when she cannot open the lid from the inside. Now she's on her way to the crematorium, where her quick nap could turn into the big sleep. 40pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 PANTHEON BOOKS THE RABBI'S CAT GN by Joann Sfar In this award-winning graphic novel from French comics artist Joann Sfar, the rabbi's cat learns to speak after swallowing a parakeet, and is soon demanding training in the Kabbalah. But then the rabbi's daughter creates a big distraction by falling for a young rabbi who's way too handsome. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 8x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $21.95 PHENOMENON COMICS BLACKPOOL #2 by Helland, Bobbett, Blake II, & Spencer An undead soul rampages through the Dunsany College campus, headed straight for Annabelle and Agent Sanchez. Her partner dead on his lawn, punk scrapper Damian Crow gives chase, armed only with his fists and unbreakable will. 7x10, 32pgs, PC SRP: $2.95 POISON PRESS CAVALCADE OF BOYS VOLUME 3 TP by Tim Fish Completing the collected issues of this soapy gay romance series. While the characters’ sexual appetites have been described as “healthy,” the series focuses on the complexities of modern gay relationships and friendships. Includes little-seen and exclusive material, and an afterword by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00 PUFFIN GRAPHICS TREASURE ISLAND PUFFIN GN by Robert Louis Stevenson & Tim Hamilton Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map at the bottom of an old sea chest, and later falls in with a group of pirates led by the notorious one-legged sailor Long John Silver. This vivid graphic novel adapts one of the greatest high sea adventures of all time! (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5 x 8, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 WIZARD OF OZ PUFFIN GN by L. Frank Baum & Michael Cavallero When a cyclone hits her Kansas home, Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept away to the magical land of O. In search of the Emerald City with her companions the Scarecrow, Lion, and Tin Woodman, she tries to stay ahead of the Wicked Witch of the West. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5 x 8, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING JACK COLE READER VOLUME 1 TP by Jack Cole A tribute to one of the wildest brains in comics! The creator of Plastic Man, Cole worked on dozens of features over twenty years. Included in this volume are early stories from 1938, Midnight, Burp the Twerp, Angels O'Day, Wun Clu, Death Patrol, and others. Most of this material has not been previously reprinted. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 COMPLETE JACK KIRBY CD ROM VOLUME 1 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby The first two volumes of The Complete Jack Kirby in one CD-Rom. Almost four hundred pages reprinted chronologically with historical analysis by Kirby historian Greg Theakston. CD extras include over 200 perviously un-reprinted examples of his comic strip work, rare photos and a previously unpublished interview. Works on Macs and PCs, Adobe Acrobat reader included. Pages can be printed. (CAUT: 4) CD-Rom SRP: $20.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #151 by Various "Ace and Queenie" by Rusty Haller leads off with spy thrills a-plenty, plus Remi Perroni's "Treasure Hunters" delivers RPG-inspired silliness. Also, the next chapter in Christina Hanson's ever-popular "Ebin and May." 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 GENUS #73 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 REBELLION 2000 AD PROGS # 1450 - 1454 by Various The cult British SF, fantasy and horror anthology! Future lawman Judge Dredd comes down hard on a suspected terrorist! Plus, a major new villain arrive in Mega-City One. Robo-Hunter Samantha Slade uncovers a deadly conspiracy. Hard-as-nails freedom fighter Bill Savage is back An epic new star-spanning series commences as a lethal agent must retrieve a mysterious book. Plus, murder on the moon in a deep-space drama! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 2000 AD EXTREME EDITION #11 Now Bi-monthly! Collecting the best stories complete and uncut! These re-release little- seen classics from 2000 AD's 27-year history are digitally restored for the 21st century, and come with new covers! (CAUT: 4) 8x11, 116pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #234 In this issue, Dredd gets the bird as "The Monsterus Mashinashuns of PJ Maybe" continues. Also, Judge Anderson's back in "City of Dead." Devlin Waugh journeys into the underworld in "All Hell" Plus, features, interviews, competitions and more! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, PC SRP: $11.99 RED EAGLE PUBLISHING ROBERT JORDAN'S NEW SPRING #2 by Dixon, Jordan, & Miller The epic battle of the Blood Snow has ended, and the Amyrlin has called upon two young acolytes of the White Tower to leave the protection of Tar Valon to search the battlefield for a newborn babe. They go forth under the pretense of giving aid, but Moiraine and Siuan know that they are searching for no less than the Dragon Reborn... and they are not alone in the hunt. 8x11, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES #14 by Jimmy Gownley "Superheroes" Part 4: Amelia learns the secrets behind the "Tweenie Zeenie" publishing empire, as she and her new friend Trisha grow closer. Also, it's a wild raid on Ninja headquarters, as Reggie and the rest of G.A.S.P. try to find out the truth about the "Legion of Steves." RES. from Previews Vol. 14 #9 (SEP042848) 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ROLLING THUNDER GRAPHICS SIGN OF FOUR 2005 YEARBOOK Featuring the art of Dave Dorman, Scott Hampton, Ray Lago, and Christopher Moeller! Featuring eight pages of art by each artist, most taken from works created over the past year. This saddle-stitched book has 12pt cover stock, with 100 lb. coated stock interior pages. Limited to 2,000 copies. Quantities may be allocated. This book will not be reprinted. 8x11, FC $15.00 ROSEN PUBLISHING GROUP OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROSEN LIBRARY GRAPHIC NON-FICTION: ALEXANDER THE GREAT GN by Shone, Ganeri, & Odgers A full-color biography of Alexander the Great presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps, and other illustrations. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 O/A ROSEN LIBRARY GRAPHIC NON-FICTION: SITTING BULL GN by Gary Jeffrey & Kate Petty, & Terry Riley A full-color biography of Sitting Bull presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps, and other illustrations. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 O/A ROSEN LIBRARY GRAPHIC NOVELISTS: BRYAN TALBOT by Lita Sorenson Called “the godfather of the modern comic,” Bryan Talbot was an important member of the “British Invasion” onto the U.S. scene. His artistic contributions have had a great impact on comic fans and mainstream audiences. His masterpiece, One Bad Rat, which tackles the sensitive subject of child abuse, has been widely praised and has been used as a learning tool in abuse centers. HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $23.95 O/A ROSEN LIBRARY GRAPHIC NOVELISTS: JOE SACCO by Onica Marshall As the son of World War II era parents, journalist Joe Sacco understands being forced from your home while under foreign occupation. Among other works, his Palestine series won the National Book Award in 1996. This analysis includes numerous examples of his illustrations, along with detailed captions highlighting his techniques and themes. HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $23.95 SAF COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH TEX: THE LONESOME RIDER GN by Claudio Nizzi & Joe Kubert Texas Ranger Tex Willer, who was just going to visit the Colters family, is welcomed at the farm by eerie silence and a horrible sight of his dead friends. He vows to avenge their deaths and sets off to track down the murderers who split up and went their separate ways. (DEC042783) SC, 7x10, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 ********************************************************************** SERVE MAN PRESS RUNNERS: BAD GOODS TP by Sean Wang The highly acclaimed sci-fi adventure series by Sean Wang finally gets the trade paperback treatment. The action-packed volume collects issues #1-5 of Runners: Bad Goods in their entirety with all-new enhancements to the artwork. Bonus features include the original short story, the series origin and sketchbook pages. Catch the misadventures of reluctant smuggler Roka Nostaco and his ragtag alien crew from the very beginning with this collected volume! SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC BLADE FOR BARTER VOLUME 2 GN by Jason DeAngelis & Hai! During a grand parade honoring Lord Hoseki, the narcoleptic princess Lapis Lazul falls literally into Ryusuke's arms, and it is love at first snooze. But she is whisked away by castle guards, never to be seen by Ryusuke again — until he decides to scale the castle walls to find her. But when Ryusuke is captured by Lord Hoseki, the sentence is: death! SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $10.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BLADE FOR BARTER VOLUME 1 GN by Jason DeAngelis & Hai Blade for Barter is the story of Ryusuke Washington, a private samurai for hire. He lives in New Edo, a hodgepodge city-state where New York City meets ancient Japan. It is where monolithic skyscrapers tower over ramshackle wooden huts, and salarymen and samurai walk side-by-side. (DEC042790) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 ********************************************************************** NO MAN'S LAND VOLUME 2 GN by Jason DeAngelis & Jennyson Rosero The gunfight of a lifetime: No Man versus his arch-rival, Doyle Bakerton! Can No Man survive, let alone save the dying Cherokee Bill before time runs out? As the clock ticks, we learn the truth about No Man’s tragic past and the all-too-real demons that haunt him. SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $10.99 STAR OF THE MONTH NO MAN'S LAND VOLUME 1 GN by Dallas Middaugh & Kriss Sison John Parker had it all. A decorated sharpshooter in the Civil War, he had a promising career ahead of him, a beautiful wife, and a newborn son. But after becoming embroiled in a dark and demonic conspiracy engineered by the Bakerton Detective Agency, he lost everything. Fleeing to the West, a broken man, Parker reinvents himself as “No Man,” a heartless gun-for-hire whose only solace comes from hunting and killing the demons who he helped set loose. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, PC SRP: $10.99 ********************************************************************** SHANDA FANTASY ARTS ADVENTURES OF HANNO AND LORIS #2 by Brock Hoagland, Kari Fry & Steve Corbett Join Hanno the mouse mage and Loris the leopardess armsfur on their continuing adventures in a world of magic and danger. Hanno has faced bandits, monsters and demons without fear. Now panic sets in as he must face The Most Dangerous Foe. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.25 RICHARD THATCHER'S MORPHING PERIOD JOURNAL by Carla Speed McNeil, Fred Perry & Richard Thatcher The time is now. A mysterious figure known only as Creator S has invented a virus that is transforming people into humanoid animals. No one is safe, there is no cure or vaccine, and everyone is vulnerable. How does the world cope with it? 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES: DOMINION #1 by Keith Davidsen & Scott Lewis. A new ongoing series by the creative team behind the smash-hit Poison Elves: Hyena spin-off! Lusiphur’s pal Jace is an idealistic young soldier who, fueled by his father’s military legacy, joins an elite commando unit serving the Elvin High Council. When a rogue platoon launches a secret invasion of the Dwarf kingdom, Jace hunts the renegades alongside the legendary Warduke Ailwon, the wizard Tenth, and a host of new comrades. But when stealth fails, Tenth forces Jace’s hand leading to the most shocking Poison Elves ending in years! The New Amrahly’nn Century begins here! Don’t get left behind! MATURE THEMES REGULAR EDITION—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 LIMITED S&N EDITION—32pgs, B&W SRP: $12.00 POISON ELVES: VENTURES #4 JACE by Keith Davidsen & Aaron Bordner Deep in the bowels of a Troll stronghold, Jace fights in arena combat for the amusement of his jailers. Meanwhile, his captive charge, the psychic child named Wisp, falls deeper under the spell of the evil Fell Queen, Morlagan. How will Jace save his friend from being corrupted by the witch’s sinister influence? And what role does Tenth, the rogue wizard who has long plagued Jace’s life, play in the seduction or salvation of both Elvin prisoners? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 POISON ELVES: HYENA LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT #2 by Scott Lewis The hypnotic, fan-favorite cover to Poison Elves: Hyena #3 is now available as a sexy, high-end art collectible. This full-color print of your favorite pole-dancing sorceress measures 11” x 17” and is strictly limited to 200 copies. Printed on heavy bond paper, and packaged with an autographed Certificate of Authenticity. Each print is individually shrink-wrapped on board, ready for display. Signed and Numbered by the artist on Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $18.00 STARS OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES: DARK WARS VOLUME 1 HEAVEN'S DEVILS TP by Drew Hayes When Lusiphur and Jace gave up the criminal lifestyle, they enlisted as an Elvin lord's personal agents. Assigned to protect a psychic child through hostile territory, the rogues- turned-heroes face the deadliest monsters in the Dark Army's ranks. Despite their efforts, the boy falls into the hands of the Troll Queen. Potentially facing the end of the world, the Elves storm the Troll citadel on a daring rescue mission! (SEP042860) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 POISON ELVES: LUSIPHUR & LIRILITH TP by Drew Hayes & Jason Alexander Reprints the entire Lusiphur & Lirilith mini-series. This pivotal "Year One" event in the life of Amrahly'nn's most notorious elf assassin stands as one of the best stories of Drew Hayes' career. In Lusiphur & Lirilith, you will witness Lusiphur's first romance as well as Lusiphur's first kill - the two events that arguably defined Lusiphur's character and made him the elf he is today. (STAR15660) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 POISON ELVES: PARINTACHIN TP by Drew Hayes & The Fillbäch Brothers Collecting the Parintachin mini-series from 2001. For many years, the devilish jester, Parintachin, has lingered deep inside the mind of Lusiphur. Now the heroic imp finally breaks out! When a traveling freakshow rolls into town, Luse and his partner, Jace, fall victim to the machinations of its sinister ringmaster! (STAR18458) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A POISON ELVES ENCYCLOPEDIA CD-ROM by Drew Hayes The ultimate Poison Elves sourcebook is here! This PC-formatted CD-ROM is packed with every last bit of knowledge culled from Drew Hayes' 90+ issues of Poison Elves continuity. Set up as fully illustrated encyclopedic entries, you'll find everything there is to know! This CD-ROM also includes a Poison Elves cover gallery going all the way back to I, Lusiphur #1, as well as a copy of every single "Starting Note" Hayes has ever written. And, Hayes' band, The Misfortunes, make their recording debut on this CD! CD-ROM SRP: $21.95 SPARTANS UNLEASHED CURSED EARTH: BLOOD OF HEROES GN by C. Loizou This is the first graphic novel tie-in for Cursed Empire fantasy role-playing game. It is the first part of a two part story. The story is self contained but has an opening into the second part. The book itself is a tie-in with the RPG with a few pages at the back with main character statistics for use with the game. The format is also designed to appeal to non-role-players or individuals who do not currently play the Cursed Empire FRPG. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 SPEAKEASY COMICS 2020 VISIONS TP by Jamie Delano, Frank Quitely, Steve Pugh, Warren Pleece & James Romberger Jamie Delano's graphic novel tour de force follows the lives of a disjointed family, struggling to survive in the morally and socially decadent United States of 2020. From symbiotic venereal diseases to exclusive human breeding facilities, the future never looked so bleak, or so hopeful. This first-ever trade paperback collection of this critically acclaimed masterpiece also includes an afterword by the author and an introduction by Richard Kadrey. SC, 7x10, 296pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ATOMIKA #6 by Andrew Dabb, Sal Abbinanti, Buzz, Christina Strain, Beth Sotelo & cover by Tim Bradstreet Drawn to the southeastern reaches of the empire, Atomika hunts his most elusive prey to date, Baba Yaga, the wild witch who has haunted children’s nightmares for centuries. But what he finds is not some old crone; instead the dark lady is beautiful and powerful — traits which excite in Atomika something he has never felt before: lust. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BEOWULF #5 by Brian Augustyn & Dub The lines are drawn and war breaks out hard between Beowulf and the forces of the Knights of the Blood. With Beowulf left for dead, the Knights move forward fast with their agenda of containment, control and, if needs be, extermination of the new super- beings. When the battle finally comes it will be all out and someone will pay! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE GRIMOIRE #6 by Sebastien Caisse & Djief Amandine’s battle with Medea goes from bad to worse. Mother and daughter both make mistakes, summoning the wrong people at the wrong time. With the enormity of her mother‚s condition becoming clearer and her father still imprisoned, what can Amandine do next? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HERO @ LARGE #1 by Erick Hogan, Jeremy Treece & Sean Galloway Welcome to Megalotroplis, where superheroes battle for truth, justice, and top story on the evening news. Alpha Major was Megalotroplis’ biggest hero; until now. Everything changes when a young upstart, Diesel, arrives on the scene to steal the spotlight. Embarrassed and ashamed, Alpha goes into hiding until he meets a young boy that teaches him the true meaning of being a hero. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE HUNGER #4 by Jose Torres, Chris Dibari, cover by Tony Shasteen, Adam Beranek & Chris Moreno What happens when you do something so terrible even the other monsters fear you? You go to the professionals, that is, if your enemies don't get there first. Plus adam Beranek and Chris Moreno provide a special back-up tale, Mak: Reality Suk!. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 MUTATION #2 by George T. Singley & Ethen Beavers Master Monsoon is loose in Silver City and no one is safe from his diabolical plans! Mutation is hot on the nefarious villains trail, but all may not be what it seems. Could our hero actually be Master Monsoon’s ultimate accomplice? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OF BITTER SOULS #1 by Charles Satterlee & Norm Breyfogle A mysterious New Orleans Pastor named Secord chooses four individuals and adorns them with powers that, to their delight or disgust, are directly related to their worst character flaws. It begs the question, what should we do with the gifts we are given? Under the guidance of Pastor Secord, the four flawed heroes will be set loose on the vampires, ghosts, zombies, and other supernatural baddies that are so prevalent in New Orleans’ legends. They will be a force for good, that is, if they don’t destroy themselves with their own powers first. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ROCKETO #1 by Frank Espinosa Set 2,000 years into a mythical future, the world as we know it has been destroyed in a catastrophe and its magnetic field distorted. The only way for mankind to now navigate through the broken land masses is by the unique abilities of the Mappers, a genetically engineered group of men and women who act as human compasses. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE COMIC.COM OFFERED AGAIN O/A COLLECTED BEOWULF 2ND EDITION by Gareth Hinds The mighty mead-hall of Hrothgar stands empty at night, for none of his warriors can face the onslaught of the swamp-fiend Grendel. Now, there comes a man from the North - a man who will face Grendel unarmed and unarmored, in a battle destined to become legend. A hardcover edition is also available. MATURE THEMES SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $30.00 THE NORM.COM THE NORM #10 by Michael Jantze The tenth collection of Michael Jantze's daily newspaper comic strip features more strips. Each issue also spotlights an up-and-coming artist in "The Norm Extra" feature. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 TITAN PUBLISHING STAR TREK COMICS CLASSICS VOLUME 1: TO BOLDY GO TP by Barr, Sutton & Villagran Collects DC's Star Trek Series One #1-6. This collection marks the debut of Titan’s new Star Trek Comics Classics series, reprinting every DC's Star Trek comics in order for the very first time! In the aftermath of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, the crew of the Enterprise must discover the secret of Klingon cloaking technology. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 TRANSFORMERS: FALLEN STAR TP by Staz Johnson, Geoff Senior, Peter Knifton, Simon Furman & Andrew Wildman. Collects Transformers UK black and white comics. The third title in a new series of black & white digest-sized books from Titan. Fallen Star reveals Decepticon lieutenant Starscream’s fall from grace and subsequent resurrection. (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VOLUME 2: THE MEMORY MACHINE TP by Roger McKenzie, Klaus Janson, Tom DeFalco & various Collects Marvel’s Battlestar Galactica #6-13. In the second of Titan’s collections of the 1970s Battlestar Galactic comic, Commander Adama submits himself to the Memory Machine to remember the coordinates of Earth. Features an exclusive introduction by Herb Jefferson! (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TANK GIRL GNS by Jamie Hewlett, Alan Martin, Peter Milligan, Alan Grant, Andy Pritchett & Philip Bond Join everybody’s favourite beer-swilling, chain-smoking, kangaroo-worrying lunatic as she blasts her way through a dazzling array of bizarre outback adventures! These five trade paperbacks collect the defining Tank Girl works. (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1—SC, 7x10 SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 7x10 SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 3—SC, 7x10 SRP: $16.95 ODYSSEY—SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 APOCALYPSE—SC, 7x10 SRP: $16.95 ************************************************************************ TOKYOPOP WAR ON FLESH VOLUME 1 Author: Greg Hildebrandt, Justin Boring Art By: Tim Smith In the deep South, an ancient voodoo curse unleashes the "War on Flesh"–a hellish plague of voracious "Ew Chott" hornets that raise an army of the walking dead. This undead army spreads the plague by ripping the heart out of living creature to make room for a âœBlack Heart Hiveâ of more Ew Chott hornets. Souls collected bestow energy to the one who set free the curse, giving them limitless power. An unlikely group of five, salty individuals have to put their differences aside and combine their powers to destroy the onslaught of evil before it’s too late. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 GIRLS BRAVO VOLUME 1 Creator: MARIO KANEDA Sasaki Yukinari is an average high school boy who has girls-phobia... and physically has an allergic reaction when girls touch him. One day he befriends an alien named Miharu, who came from a planet that houses only women called âœSelane.â Somehow, Yukinari is able to touch Miharu without breaking out into a sweat. With his childhood friend, Kirie, the âœhappyâ trio have adventures and stir up commotion together! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 10) $9.99 KAMICHAMA KARIN VOLUME 1 Creator: Koge-Donbo Karin is an average girl... at best. She’s not good at sports and gets terrible grades. On top of all that, her parents are dead and her beloved cat Shi-chan just died, too. She is miserable...but everything is about to change. Because little does Karin know that her mother’s ring has the power to make her a goddess! Soon she and Kazune, a brusque but cute boy with god-like powers of his own, will have to fight to protect Karin’s ring and Kazune’s sister from the evil forces of Kirio Karasuma...who has a mean streak a mile long! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 6) $9.99 KANPAI! VOLUME 1 Creator: Maki Murakami Yamada Shintaro is training to become a monster guardian and his job is to protect the monsters from harm, especially from exorcists. Struck by Nao’s–a girl from his middle school–appealing neckline, Shintaro will go to lengths to prevent any disruption to her peaceful life and preserve his choice veiw of her neck! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 OFF*BEAT! VOLUME 1 Creator: Jen Lee Quick Tory Blake is an average-looking 15-year-old boy, who possesses an uncanny sense of time and photographic memory. A self-proclaimed genius; he is spoiled, anti-social and cynical. His boredom is cured when a beautiful but secretive boy his own age, moves across the street from his apartment. From transferring schools, taking detailed notes in a journal, and raiding the guidance office, Tory is determined to find out who--or what--his curious neighbor really is! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: ECOLE DU CIEL VOLUME 1 Creator: Haruhiku Mikimoto Daughter of a brilliant professor, Asuna is a below-average student at Ecole du Ciel, where teachers and other students constantly belittle her. However, with the world spiraling toward war, Asuna’s headed for a crash course in danger and love, as everyone prepares for combat... Key Selling Points: SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $9.99 LAGOON ENGINE VOLUME 3 Creator: Yukiru Sugisaki Who’s guarding the manor? That’s the question Yen and Jin must answer when they confront the ghostly Maga that’s haunting a creepy mansion! Can Jin master his special attack in time to slay the spooky specter? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOLUME 8 Hakufu's bathroom brawl against the ever-creepy Kannei continues and just when it looks like her fighting career has gone down the toilet, Saji Genpou lends a hand...which then gets impaled. Saji kicks the crap out of Kannei and Kannei makes a run for it. As many Toushi are taken down, several new characters show up, including a female archer! Don't miss the next Battle Vixens with so much excitement it just can't be held in. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 TOKYO MEW MEW A LA MODE VOLUME 2 Author: REIKO YOSHIDA Art By: MIA IKUMI UPC: 6-45573-00999-1-32790 ISBN: 1-59532-790-8 Price: $9.99 The girls from Mew Mew are back with a vengeance. But this time they’re up against their worst enemy ever–their fans! Someone is slipping secret subliminal messages about the Mews into television shows, the Internet and more. With not-so-friendly statements like "Down with the Mew Mew," and "Hate the Mews! " slipping into the media, everyone who watches TV is about to go into a trance where they hate anything and everything Mew! Even Mew Berry’s crush buys into the Mew Mew hating frenzy. What in the world is a Mew to do? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99 AI YORI AOSHI VOLUME 10 Creator: Kou Fumizuki Despite her family’s protests, Aoi Sakuraba decides that she is going to marry Kaoru Hanabishi, her love of eighteen years. Once he realizes that sheâ™s not working for his family, trying to get him to go back to them, he decides it’s a good idea as well. What obstacles must the two overcome in order to be together? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 15) $9.99 ARCANA VOLUME 2 Creator: So-Young Lee Inez and Yulan leave the cradle of civilization behind and enter uncharted territory. On their journey, they start accumulating some traveling companions–a cute, harmless creature named Mong, a darkly beautiful, insolent Kyrette and a half-elf named Ariel. Sidetracked by Ariel’s plight, Inez finds herself drawn to helping the half-elf, getting the entire group into some big trouble. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $9.99 BLADE OF HEAVEN VOLUME 4 Author: Yong-Su Hwang Art By: Kyung-Il Yang The heavy weight of guilt bodes on Soma as he is appalled to learn of the lives that where lost when the Blade overtook him. Grief stricken at not being able to save those loves pushes him into a state of catatonia. However, this time the Soma wakes up from his coma, but is appalled to learn of the lives that have been lost since the Blade overtook him. The guilt of not being able to save all those lives pushes him into a state of catatonia. The Blade once again takes control, but this time only to guide him and the others to its sister pieces ... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 15) $9.99 BLAZIN’ BARRELS VOLUME 2 Creator: Min-Seo Park Continuing his pursuit of the criminal outfit named Gold Romany, Sting our loveable wannabe bounty hunter leaps into the futuristic Wild West. But striking gold in the bounty hunting world ain’t as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. It’s a good thing that although Sting looks harmless and naïve, he’s really an excellent fighter. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 18) $9.99 BOYS BE... VOLUME 6 Author: Masahiro Itabashi Art By: Hiroyuki Tamakoshi When a boy overhears his girlfriend’s fears, he tries desperately to be the "perfect" boyfriend. A guy checking out the porno corner of a video store is pounced by three sexy classmates who coerce him into watching a video together. What can a guy do? And another boy’s dream girl gives him nightmares when she starts getting tons of sweet gifts... but from whom? When it comes to love, not everything is what it is seems! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 20) $9.99 CRAZY LOVE STORY VOLUME 4 Creator: Lee Vin Everyone finally comes clean! The truth about Bo Na's relationship with Hae Jung and Jimmy is revealed — find out how they met and what really happened between them! Learn about the deep, dark secret that Jimmy has been hiding all along... and discover Hae Jung's true feelings for Jimmy and Sung Moo! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 DEAD END VOLUME 3 Creator: Shohei Manabe Shirou saves the day! Or did his friends save him instead... Nana, a sweet girl, but not quite the ordinary, decides to join the crew. But her timing is horrible, for an army of zombies suddenly besets them! The Second Enemy has also emerged and Shirou must hurry to see the fifth contact before reconvening “The Beginning Man.” SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $9.99 ETERNITY VOLUME 5 Author: Park Jin Ryong Art By: Shin Yong-Gwan When Jangbang fell in love, that wasn't the only thing he fell into. Looks like he fell into a couple of fist, the pavement, maybe a cactus or two because his face is all jacked up. But he still has a smile on his face cause he's the reincarnated spirit of a great Chinese warrior and he is reminiscing of the days of yore when he could rape and pillage as he pleased. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 FAERIES’ LANDING VOLUME 10 Creator: You Hyun In the midst of the fight between the new spirit forces and Fanta’s gang, she finds out that her mother, Oreadia, was the one behind the plan to eliminate Fanta. Oreadia states that she chose to get rid of Fanta as the King is up to something himself which put Oreadia in danger. We begin to get hints of what the King’s planning — is it to look for a body that will give him eternal youth and immortality? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 15) $9.99 HYPER POLICE VOLUME 4 Creator: MEE (Minoru Tachikawa) The Cat Crusaders are on the loose! A group of felonious felines is stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. With a huge bounty on their fuzzy little heads, every hunter in the city looking to collect. When Natsuki encounters these modern day Robin Hood’s, will the fur fly, or will Natsuki’s kitty compassion lead her to try to protect her fellow furries? Also, there’s a dinosaur on the loose and Batanen and Tomy are hot on its tail... but how can Tomy watch Batanen’s back when his problems with Poe are on the forefront of his mind? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 9) $9.99 iD_eNTITY VOLUME 3 Author: HEE-JOON SON Art By: YOUN-KYUNG KIM Is Yureka a real character or is she a replacement of the real one? As Roto and Yureka head out to enter a tournament, Roto is getting close to revealing the truth about his mysterious companion Yureka... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 13) $9.99 JING: KING OF BANDITS–TWILIGHT TALES VOLUME 5 Creator: YUICHI KUMAKURA With the Spritz House out of control and spewing fog like crazy, Jet 27â™s damaged body is recovered and analyzed. With information gained from it, itâ™s determined that Anisette is in love herself and the hunt for her and Jing intensifies. Borus is angry that Jing is trying to steal the Parfait dâ™Amour, however it may be too difficult for the King of Bandits to steel... as it was already stolen long ago by an even greater thief than Jing! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 6) $9.99 KARE KANO VOLUME 17 Creator: MASAMI TSUDA Yukino and Soichiro visit Soichiro’s family vacation home. When Soichiro visits the guesthouse memories of his birth father playing the piano are evoked. Strangely enough as Yukino and Soichiro are channel surfing when they come across a performance by Reiji Arima, who they realize is Soichiro’s father. They learn that he will soon return to Japan. Soichior is anxious about his father’s return. Will this be the beginning of a beautiful relationship? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (17 of 20) $9.99 PSYCHIC ACADEMY BUNDLE VOLUME 1 Creator: Katsu Aki Limited Edition pack includes the Psychic Academy Manga Vols. 1 and 2, a DVD with 12 episodes, and a special edition pencil board. The Collector’s box holds volumes 1-5 of Psychic Academy manga. Bundle (x2 + DVD) $24.99 PSYCHIC ACADEMY VOLUME 9 Art By: Katsu Aki Aura and "Aura" are different? Most people think of an aura as a sort of life energy emitted from humans and animals. That’s different from the "Aura" in Psychic Academy. Our story has passed the turning point of the Para-dream and now heads toward the exciting climax! ! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 11) $9.99 ALICHINO VOLUME 3 Creator: Kouyu Shurei One day, Ryoko spots someone in a crowd, and by his reaction it's not just anyone. Going after him alone, it turns out to be Hibiki, an old friend of Ryoko's who is now being controlled by Matsurika. Once Matsurika gets ahold of something, she never lets it go-- and her next target is Tsugiri! Also, the enigmatic connection between Ryoko, Myobi, Hibiki and Matsurika is finally revealed. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 D.N.ANGEL VOLUME 9 Creator Yukiru Sugisaki The production of the class play finally hits the stage, and even though Daisuke was a little embarrassed to play a girl, he soon realizes that giving a good performance in the part of Freedert is the least he can do for his magical friend. Later, there's a series of transformations and troubled sleep, when a near kiss from Daisuke to Riku changes him into Dark. Then, when Dark plants one on Risa, he changes back into Daisuke-- something that has never happened before! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 SLAYERS VOLUME 5 Author: Hajime Kanzaka Art By: Rui Araizumi Lena has lost her magic and in order for it to be restored, she’ll need to travel to Mine, a village where Ruby Eye Shabranigudo is worshiped. A mysterious priest crosses her path and in exchange for his help, she agrees to help him get what was taken from him, the Clair Bible, which reveals how to make a chimera–magical beasts that cannot be defeated by any magic spells. Will they be able to get the Clair Bible before it lands in the wrong hands? Or is it too late and has the nightmare already begun... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 6) $9.99 THE TAROT CAFE VOLUME 3 Creator: Park Sang Sung The Tarot Cafe tells the paranormal tale of Pamela, a tarot card reader who is fated to help supernatural beings living in the human world. Welcoming all who walk through her door-from a love-stricken cat, to a vampire spending eternal life running from his one true love-Pamela deals with the problems of others, until she is ultimately forced to face a deep dark secret of her own. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $9.99 VAN VON HUNTER VOLUME 2 Author: Ron Kaulfersch Art By: Mike Schwark Continuing their journey through the lands of Dikay, fighting evil stuff whenever it can be found, Van Von Hunter and Sidekick encounter⦠evil! Not only does our favorite decaying jester, Laspo, return to wreak havoc, but we also meet the lovely, scantily armored Adonette, the famous Necromancer, who treats her rotting zombie hordes as family. Between unknown fears lurking in a secret labyrinth and um... cookie-baking elves, Van Von Hunter and his sidekick are in more trouble than you can swing a sword at! Or a giant crossbow. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 SESAME STREET JR. CINE-MANGA Jr. Cine-Manga books take the characters and stories kids love straight from the screen and bring them to life in a whole new way! HAPPY HEALTHY MONSTERS—SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC $3.99 ELMO & ZEE FLY A KITE—SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC $3.99 BARBIE OF SWAN LAKE CINE-MANGA Based on the DVD release! In this beloved fairy tale, the Barbie stars as Odette, the young baker’s daughter who follows a unicorn into the Enchanted Forest. While there, she is transformed into a swan by the evil Rothbart. The Fairy Queen is able to give Odette back her human form at night, but during the day she is still a swan. Odette’s destiny is to save the Enchanted Forest from Rothbart, but how can a young girl accomplish this? Barbie(TM) of Swan Lake shows that each of us is braver than we think. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, FC $7.99 CINDERELLA CINE-MANGA The most celebrated of all the Disney classics (Nominated for 3 Academy Awards), Cinderella is also known as one of Walt Disney’s all-time favorite films. Cinderella has enchanted generations with its spellbinding story and endearing characters that live in your heart forever. Now with a "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo" the beloved fairy tale comes to you as a Tokyopop Cine-Manga(R) book. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99 CODE LYOKO CINE-MANGA Author: Antefilms The supercomputer that controls the digital world of Lyoko, is infected by a virus called X.A.N.A. that’s determined to cross over into the real world–to destroy Earth! All that stands in X.A.N.A.’s destructive path is a group of kids and their friend Aelita, a virtual creature in Lyoko. Does the team stand a chance or will our world be deleted for good? SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99 ROMEO! CINE-MANGA Author: Fracaswell Hyman, Percy Miller, Thomas W. Lynch When you’ve got a rapping, record producing dad, two brothers and a sister to deal with, life can be pretty crazy. But aspiring rapper and middle school b-ball star Romeo Miller never loses his cool. Well, almost never. Music holds the Miller family together, and no matter how much they argue or get on each other’s nerves, they always end up in harmony. Well, almost always...Tune in and raise the roof with real-life father-and-son team Master P and Lil’ Romeo! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, FC $7.99 TONY RAIOLA DICK TRACY: FUR KING / OUT OF THE PAST by Chester Gould This book covers daily comic strips from 9/27/39 to 12/19/39. (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x8, 60pgs, B&W SRP: $9.50 DICK TRACY: DEATH OF A HOOD / KROYWEN SERUM by Chester Gould This book covers daily comic strips from 12/20/39 to 3/10/40. (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x8, 60pgs, B&W SRP: $9.50 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS TRICKED GN by Alex Robinson From the Eisner award-winning creator of Box Office Poison, comes the highly anticipated original graphic novel, Tricked. Tricked follows the lives of six people — a reclusive rock legend, a heartbroken waitress, a counterfeiter, an obsessive crank, a lost daughter, and a backstabbing lover — whose lives are unconnected until an act of violence brings them spiraling in on each other. Combining intriguing characters with a story structure that is both complex and innovative, Tricked is not to be missed! SC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BOX OFFICE POISON COMPLETE TP — NEW EDITION by Alex Robinson Sporting a brand new cover, the award-winning and long-out-of-print Box Office Poison is back! This 608-page epic story of Sherman, Dorothy, Ed, Stephen, Jane, and Mr. Flavor is a true comics masterpiece. Alex Robinson's completely natural and inspiring knack for dialogue makes this story of dreary jobs, comic books, love, sex, messy apartments, girlfriends, undisclosed pasts, and crusty old professionals is one of the most delightful and whimsical graphic novels to hit the stands in years. SC, 6x9, 608pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 BOP!: MORE BOX OFFICE POISON STORIES TP by Alex Robinson There were several short stories that were not collected in the giant Box Office Poison collection. BOP reprints all of those short stories, including all of the SPX/Expo Anthology shorts, the Box Office Poison Kolor Karnival, and other goodies. (STAR20107) SC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** SPIRAL BOUND GN by Aaron Renier With an ensemble cast straight from a box of Animal Crackers, this delightful tale of ambition, morality, and self-discovery is the first major work by extraordinary newcomer Aaron Renier. Drawn in a decidedly beautiful fashion, reminiscent of Richard Scary and Lewis Trondheim, Renier has given us a fully-realized and compellingly adventurous narrative, at once both achingly naive and profoundly worldly. SC, 10x8, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH OWLY TPS by Andy Runton This beautifully rendered and touching story will be the first actual graphic novel series from Top Shelf! Owly is a kind, yet lonely, little owl who's always on the lookout for new friends and adventure. The first graphic novel in the series contains two enchanting novellas, “The Way Home,” and “The Bittersweet Summer,” wherein Owly discovers the meaning of friendship, and that saying goodbye doesn't always mean forever. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read. VOLUME 1 (JUL043246)—SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 VOLUME 2 (DEC042913)—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 ********************************************************************** WORLD WAR 3 ILLUSTRATED #36 From attacks on Sponge Bob, to fake newscasters, to nonexistent weapons of mass destruction, to tax cuts for the rich, Neo Cons are everywhere! For a quarter century, World War 3 has been on the cutting edge of political comix, and this 25th anniversary edition continues with a line up of today's sharpest talents, including: Spain, Joe Sacco, David Rees, Steve Brodner, Barry Blitt, Eric Drooker, Sabrina Jones, Ryan Inzana, Seth Tobocman, Peter Kuper, and a wraparound cover by Sue Coe. Magazine, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING MODERN MASTERS: IN THE STUDIO WITH GEORGE PEREZ DVD Have you ever wondered what the life of a comic book artist is like? Find out as Modern Masters takes you into the studio of fan-favorite artist George Pérez! This 120-minute documentary-style DVD companion to the popular Modern Masters book series. Included is a look at another aspect of the comic book artist’s life: comic conventions! Join Perez as he meets and sketches for his legion of fans at one of his many yearly appearances, while many of Perez’s peers and colleagues share their anecdotes and personal insight along the way. (CAUT: 4) DVD SRP: $29.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 2: GEORGE PEREZ For more than 25 years, George Pérez has been a fan favorite in the comic book field. This volume of Modern Masters delves into the artist's life, as Pérez discusses his Puerto Rican upbringing, how he broke into the comics field, and the attention to detail that has made him one of comics' top tier talents. Containing page after page of rare and unseen artwork, illustrating a comprehensive interview with Pérez on his stellar career! (STAR20127) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 COMIC BOOK ARTIST COLLECTION VOLUME 3 It¹s the '70s Marvel Monster Marching Society versus the Independent Comics of the '80s in the Eisner Award-winning CBA's third compilation, re-presenting the acclaimed magazine's seventh and eighth issues. Whether you're interested in the horror-fueled, Kung Fu capers of Marvel in the "Me Decade," or the ascension of the independent creators during the Reagan era, this collection is the one for you! (FEB053098) SC, 8x11, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 3: BRUCE TIMM SC You don’t have to be a fan of comics to know the name Bruce Timm. As a producer, director and designer of Batman: The Animated Series, as well as The Superman Adventures, Batman Beyond, and Justice League, Timm is making an enormous impact in the field of animation, creating work that both kids and adults can equally enjoy. This volume in the new Modern Masters series showcases page after page of rare and unseen artwork, including a gallery of his best commissioned work, as well as behind the scenes animation concepts, and a deluxe color section! (APR042954) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS STERANKO DESIGN HYPERTYPE HC ED by Jim Steranko The first in a series of instructional art books by master designer Jim Steranko. Steranko is a world-class designer and typographic wizard who has had a dramatic impact on many cultural forms as a writer, artist, musician, and performer. He revolutionized comics with his Marvel innovations, continued the trend as editor/designer of Prevue magazine for 25 years, and has collaborated with Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Francis Ford Coppola on some of their most successful films. Both editions include a special silver- metallic duo-tone photo cover with spot, day-glow lettering. The deluxe slipcased edition is signed by Steranko with 16 pages of bonus art. (CAUT: 4) REGULAR HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 164pgs, PC SRP: $34.95 LIMITED SIGNED SLIPCASED EDITION—HC, 8x11, 180pgs, PC SRP: $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH VISUAL STORYTELLING DELUXE SIGNED EDITION by Tony C. Caputo, Jim Steranko & Harlan Ellison Everything the aspiring visual media artist needs to know in order to master sequential art. Discover through clear illustrations and pictures each stage of the production process, including plotting, writing, penciling and lettering, inking, coloring, and painting. Also learn the basics of figure drawing and anatomy, and basic light and dark techniques. Plus, learn the basics of page composition, layout, and how to create incredible comic book covers and splash pages. Signed by Caputo, Steranko, and Ellison. Lmited to 1,000 copies, each featuring a special 16-page section of bonus Steranko material! (STAR18564) HC, 8x11, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $49.95 ********************************************************************** FANTASTIC ART OF ARTHUR SUYDAM SC Arthur Suydam is a Renaissance man who is equally adept as a prose writer, fantasy painter, children's book illustrator, folk musician and visual storyteller. Suydam hides himself away in the confines of one room, married to his art, shunning the "popular" projects, preferring to grow and create on the fringe. Fantastic Art of Arthur Suydam explores the many sides of the artist's work. Suydam reveals new, rare and classic images featuring Wind in the Willows, Tarzan, Fireflies, Br'er Rabbit, Predator, Giants, Aliens, Batman, recent Image projects and his definitive Heavy Metal character, the Mudwog. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KERRY GAMMILLS DRAWING MONSTERS & HEROES HC by J. David Spurlock & Kerry Gammill This book reveals Gammill's exodus to fulfill another lifetime desire: to work on monster films. In the last few years, Gammill's name has become familiar to Hollywood as a conceptual artist on Stephen King's Storm of the Century, Virus, Species II, Can of Worms, Phantoms, Stargate SG-1, and The Outer Limits. The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel and DC. HC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $27.95 VEROTIK SATANIKA TALES #2 ESV VARIANT COVER by Glenn Danzig, Pac Vinh, ESV & Various Alternate cover by Esv. The Satanika gang returns in an all-new anthology issue as writer Glenn Danzig teams with artist Pac Vinh. Trouble is brewing in Hell between Morella and Lucia, the Infernicus. When the Inquisitor and Dalkiel step in to sort it out. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VALKYRIE GOLDEN AGE COLLECTION TP VOLUME 1 by Fred Kida & Joe Chiodo (cover) Continuing Verotik's golden age reprint series, comes Valkyrie, Airboy's Nazi Femme Fatale from the 40's. These stories would cost a collectors a fortune on the back issue market, if you could even find them! Now, all her appearances, here, in one volume in their full un-pc glory! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $14.95 VIPER COMICS KARMA INCORPORATED #2 by David Hopkins, Tom Kurzanski & Marlena Hall Karma Incorporated desperately seeks forgiveness from the police officer they have tied up in the warehouse. But when that fails, they try blackmail. Meanwhile, Rob Wilson is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. He holds his wife at gunpoint live on the news, threatening to blow Karma Imcoperated's cover. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $2.95 MIDDLEMAN #2 by Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Les McClaine Wendy Watson leads a secret double life: apprentice monster-smasher for a ridiculously secret organization by day, struggling bohemian artist by night, and with her first big case - the murder of mobsters by a ruthless assassin who may not be entirely human — Wendy must decide between a life of unbridled normalcy and the neverending conflict between the good, the bad, and the simply repulsive! 7x10, 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $2.95 VIZ MEDIA LLC SHOJO BEAT SEPTEMBER 2005 VOLUME 1 #3 VIZ Media's new monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands Magazine, 7x10, 330pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 MERU PURI VOL 1 TP by Matsuri Hino All high-school freshman Airi Hoshina ever wanted was to someday live in a cozy home with a loving husband, and find joy in the little things in life. As a result, she makes it her daily mission to get to school on time because school legend has it that the longer one's non-tardy streak is, the better boyfriend one will find. But just when her daily routine is working like clockwork, an occurrence of fairytale proportions threatens to disrupt her grand plan. Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB VOLUME 2 TP by Bisco Hatori The school-wide physical exam has thrown the members of the elegant Host Club for a loop. How can the doctor not discover that Haruhi is a girl?! And once the female customers learn the truth, Haruhi can kiss her job goodbye. But then life for the members will be unbearably boring if she leaves! So the guys start wracking their brains for a solution....Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 ULTRA MANIAC VOLUME 2 TP by Wataru Yoshizumi With her black cat Leo as constant counsel, Nina is always on the lookout for ways to improve her sorcery skills. Hoping to help a friend suffering from boyfriend problems, she buys an extraordinary camera guaranteed to reveal true love! As advertised, the camera possesses astounding magical properties, but-as Nina quickly learns-love is an emotion most fickle. Not even her charms can predict the target of Cupid's pointed arrow. Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 SHONEN JUMP OCTOBER 2005 VOLUME 3 #10 (#34) The World's Most Popular Manga! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made. Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories. Plus: Extra Naruto coverage. And, Halloween and horror extras, including a manga sneak preview. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 7x10, 328pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 11 TP by Masami Kurumada As the Bronze Knights fight their way through the 12 Palaces of the Gold Knights, their strength ebbs... and their enemies' strength increases. Now Hyôga must defeat the relentless Scorpio Knight while his own senses diminish to nothing. Shiryû is left alone against the Capricorn Knight, whose strength can split even Shiryû's invincible Dragon Shield. And shy Shun demands to take on the Pisces Knight, against whom he has a personal vendetta. With the full force of Sanctuary bent on destroying the four exhausted Bronze Knights, Princess Sienna's mission seems impossible. But, as Seiya is about to discover, the Princess brought a secret weapon to the 12 Palaces... something that will upset the balance of power in Sanctuary and reveal a message of hope in the Bronze Knights' darkest hour! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 9 TP by Takeshi Konomi The much-anticipated match between Seishun Academy 's Ryoma Echizen and St. Rudolph's Yuta is underway, and neither of them is giving in to each other's intimidation techniques. Upon orders from Hajime, St. Rudolph's cunning team manager, Yuta must aim for Ryoma's left eye, which was accidentally injured during his previous match. Battling all odds to secure his team's victory-as well as his own on-court safety-can Ryoma formulate a strategy to tame Yuta's killer twist spin shot? And is Yuta really that evil? Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 18 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki He may be one of the "good guys" now (as Misao insists) but, even a month later, Kenshin still is haunted by Kyoto. How can he not be, when it was in Kyoto that, as the feared "Hitokiri Battôsai," he once made the streets flow red...? And yet, before he departs this place of so many memories, there are ghosts which must be put to rest. It's said that, when strong feelings are attached to a particular wound, so long as those feelings persist, the scar will remain. How did Kenshin get that cross-shaped scar on his face, and who was it that gave it to him? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SHAMAN KING VOLUME 7 TP by Hiroyuki Takei Yoh's spiritual journey into the caves of Izumo has boosted his mana and his confidence- and just in time, too! It's the last battle of the Shaman Fight preliminaries, and Yoh is up against Tao Ren and his Chinese warlord of an Over Soul, Bason. Ren has already killed his officiant in the qualification round, and now he is determined to teach Yoh the meaning of fear. Yoh and Amidamaru are closer than ever, but can their unique bond of friendship overcome Ren's awesome mana and masterful control of Bason? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 WHISTLE VOLUME 7 TP by Daisuke Higuchi Though the season is still young, Shô has already learned the value of teamwork. He understands that an outstanding singular effort isn't always enough to ensure a winning record.The rest of Josui's squad, however, is still grappling with the whole team unity concept. This flaw becomes amplified during a match against Iwa Tech, an opponent that takes pride in its impenetrable line of defense. It'll take the efforts of more than one or two players to get close to Tech's goal. It's time that Shô and his crew finally put their individual differences aside to form a unified team. Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 YU GI OH DUELIST VOLUME 8 TP by Kazuki Takahashi Yugi's beaten the champions of Duel Monsters...but now it's time to meet the maker! In the final battle of the tournament, Yugi faces ultra-rich game designer Maximillion Pegasus with the soul of his grandfather at stake! As cards fly, Yugi and Pegasus turn to the darker side of their decks, unleashing sinister monsters of the netherworld. But Pegasus has the power of the mind-scanning Millennium Eye...and how can Yugi defeat an opponent who knows exactly what he's going to do? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 DR. SLUMP VOLUME 3 TP by Akira Toriyama Will an alien invasion of Earth hold Arale's attention? Will she ever be her loopy self after a cricket shorts her brain functions and turns her into a normal girl? And what will the local police station do, now that she's started turning in lost-and-found items that nobody wants found-like poop? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HUNTER X HUNTER VOLUME 4 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi The fourth exam rages on as the Hunter hopefuls try to gain points by stealing each other's badges. Gon, Kurpirka, and Leorio fall into a trap set for another applicant and must face a pit full of poisonous snakes. When Leorio is bitten, Gon braves the snakes to snatch the antidote and a badge! Finally, the friends reach the end of the exams and the ultimate "reverse tournament"-the winner of each round automatically passes the Hunter exam, but the defeated keep competing against each other until the last candidate standing fails the exam. Killing an opponent means immediate failure-will Killua's rage stand in the way of his dream to become a Hunter? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 IS VOLUME 3 GN by Masakazu Katsura High school student Ichitaka was hoping for a romantic hot springs getaway with the lovely Iori. Their dynamic duo quickly becomes a fantastic foursome now that his childhood friend Itsuki, along with his buddy Teratani are tagging along. A summer night stroll affords Ichitaka the perfect chance to confess his feelings for Iori, but his declaration de amor seems to fall on deaf ears. Will he get back at Iori by hooking-up with a headstrong beach bunny? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 8 GN by Yudetamago Kid Muscle's final opponent in the tournament against Generation Ex has been unmasked as an agent of the thoroughly evil DMP. And his current wrestling match has, admittedly, turned into another bone-cracking battle for the fate of the planet, with the DMP's ultimate champ on one side and poor li'l Kid Muscle on the other. But that's all in a day's work for the Muscle League's reluctant hero. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 CASE CLOSED VOLUME 7 GN by Gosho Aoyama On a remote island a job request comes in from a pianist who's been dead for over 10 years. Can Conan uncover the case of the cursed piano? And later, a mysterious woman shows up claiming to be Jimmy's girlfriend. The only problem is, Conan's never seen her before in his life! Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CASE CLOSED GNS by Gosho Aoyama High-school mystery fan Shin'ichi Kudo is actually one of his high school's best minds, but he gets his reality checks from his childhood friend and almost-girlfriend Ran Mori. Nothing can keep Shin'ichi from a case, until he follows a suspicious man into a park, is accosted from behind and fed a strange chemical which renders him unconscious. When he awakens, he has been transformed into a puny grade schooler! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (JUN042901)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (AUG043126)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (OCT043068)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (DEC042955)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CHEEKY ANGEL VOLUME 8 GN by Hiroyuki Nishimori Megumi's best friend Miki has been forced into an arranged marriage with Takao Gakusan, a handsome, rich, dignified young man. After careful research, Megumi learns that Miki's fiancé is actually a mean, arrogant, greedy scoundrel! Megumi's only hope of preventing the wedding is to engage the help of her very faithful friends...Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FIREFIGHTER DAIGO OF FIRE COMPANY M VOLUME 12 TP by Masahito Soda Standing on the threshold between life and death at his latest fire, Daigo realizes that firefighting is his true calling, but afterward his superiors remain deeply disturbed by his impulsive behavior at the scene. Blissfully unaware of their concern, Daigo races off to share his discovery with his mentor, Ms. Ochiai, only to be drawn to a major chemical disaster...Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CHEEKY ANGEL GNS by Hiroyuki Nishimori Megumi, a nine-year-old martial arts enthusiast and all around rapscallion always wanted to be, "the manliest man on Earth." After saving a sorcerer from a group of local toughs, Megumi is presented with a magic genie which can grant any wish. Unfortunately, this genie is slightly hard of hearing. Rating T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (APR042976)—SC, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (JUN042903)—SC, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (AUG043128)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (OCT043069)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (DEC042958)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST VOLUME 3 TP by Hiromu Arakawa Accompanied by their bodyguard Alex Louis Armstrong, our heroes seek out a childhood friend: Winry Rockbell, mechanic extraordinaire, who can fix their battered "auto-mail" bodyparts. Soon their quest for the Philosopher's Stone takes them to the great central library, where the Stone's formula may be hidden. But the secret of the Philosopher's Stone may be even more frightening than the beings who guard it...Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 INU YASHA ANI MANGA VOLUME 11 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Kagome senses something of Inuyasha’s struggle in the plight of another half-demon, the gentle giant Jinenji, who is unfairly accused of terrorizing his village…but can she convince Inuyasha to help? Later, when a poisonous fog spreads across the land, Inuyasha and the others are sure that the evil Naraku must be behind it. Now that Kikyo seems to be aiding Naraku, has Inuyasha’s hope of reconciling with his former love become completely futile? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 216pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 INU YASHA VOLUME 23 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Kidnapped by Kagura upon Naraku's orders, Rin is tracked down by none other than Sesshomaru himself. At his castle, Naraku offers Sesshomaru a deal: Kill Inu-Yasha, and Rin will be returned! But Sesshomaru has no intention of carrying out Naraku's command and launches an attack. Meanwhile, Inu-Yasha finds his way to the castle and gains entry, but is surprised to see his half-brother Sesshomaru inside. Can the two powerful brothers put aside their differences and work together long enough to defeat their common enemy? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE VOLUME 1 TP by Hirohiko Araki In a Japanese jail sits 17-year-old Jotaro Kujo: punk, fighter, delinquent…and possessed by a force beyond his control! Around the world, evil spirits are awakening: “Stands,” monstrous invisible creatures which give their bearers incredible powers. To save his mother’s life, Jotaro must tame his dark forces and travel around the world to Cairo, Egypt, where a hundred-year-old vampire thirsts for the blood of his family. But the road is long, and an army of evil Stand Users waits to kill JoJo and his friends…Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 MAR VOLUME 3 GN by Nobuyuki Anzai With Princess Snow safe at last, Ginta, Jack, and Edward rest their feet and prepare for their next quest. During their much-deserved feast, Edward tells Ginta the story of a former Cross Guard leader-a man that actually defeated Phantom-but who has long since passed from this world. If Ginta and Jack hope to follow in this ancient hero's footsteps, they must become one with their weapons, and there's only one way to do that-to enter the Gate of Training. But once their party is inside, will Edward be able to protect the Gate's entrance if the Chess Pieces seize upon this opportunity and attack? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR VOLUME 7 GN by Ryo Takamisaki It's the year 200X and everyone in DenTech City is plugged into the Net. But living in cyberspace isn't always fun and games. High-tech crimes and pesky viruses are always a big problem for the authorities. Thank goodness for MegaMan and his NetOperator, Lan Hikari. Together, they do their best to keep their hometown safe from being permanently deleted. MegaMan's fiercest enemy Bass has returned and he's more powerful than ever. Vested by the Dark Power, Bass has fused with CyberBeast Grave to become DenTech City's worst nightmare. To save the day, MegaMan and ProtoMan must come together using the SoulUnion program.Rsolicited from Vol.15 #1 Rating A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR VOLUME 8 GN by Ryo Takamisaki Enter: SearchMan! When his entire battalion of warriors is wiped out by a MegaMan impostor, he comes to DenTech City looking for the real MegaMan. The surviving Net warrior is big and bad, and he won't rest until he's exacted his revenge. Unable to defend himself-or convince SearchMan of his innocence-MegaMan needs help, and he needs it fast. To his rescue come a couple of unlikely heroes-two brothers living in the junkyard, SpoutMan and BubbleMan! Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ZATCH BELL VOLUME 1 GN by Makoto Raiku Kiyo is a brilliant junior high student whose inflated ego (and tendency to blow the grading curve) has made him a major target for teasing at school. So his father sends him a bizarre birthday present-a strange little boy named Zatch Bell-to help him make friends and reform his bad attitude. Zatch brings with him a mysterious red volume of spells, and Kiyo discovers that Zatch has magic powers that are unleashed by reading from the book! But there are more surprises to come, and Kiyo's destiny is about to change forever! Resolicited from Previews Vol.14 #7 ( JUL043327) Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ZATCH BELL VOLUME 2 GN by Makoto Raiku Zatch is a demon child with magic powers that are unleashed by reading spells from a mysterious red book…and there are 99 other kids like Zatch who must fight to become the king of the demon world! As the battles with the other little demons intensify, Kiyomaro's loyalty to Zatch is put to the test. And what will happen when the red book is stolen? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE FILM COMICS VOLUME 2 TP by Hayao Miyazaki Sophie's excitement continues as she takes up the position of cleaning lady in Howl's Moving Castle. She soon finds herself at home and making friends with the demon in the fireplace and even the moody Howl. And while horrors of war are edging closer and the magicians of the kingdom turn themselves into terrible monsters to fight the enemy, Sophie finds that what she really needs to fear is Howl's bathroom! Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 DESCENDANTS OF DARKNESS VOLUME 7 GN by Yoko Matsushita Young women are being murdered and hanks of their hair cut out at a Kyoto college. Tsuzuki and his fellow Shinigami, Hisoka and Watari, travel the campus, where they find the evil Dr. Muraki at the heart of a hideous human cloning experiment. Tsuzuki and Hisoka pose as teachers to protect the students, but there is no protection from Muraki's terrible claims about Tsuzuki's shadowed past...Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DOUBT VOLUME 4 GN by Izumi Kaneyoshi As Ai begins her second year of high school, the influx of pretty freshman girls means fiercer competition for her boyfriend Sô's heart. Meanwhile, when Sô learns that another suitor is pursuing Ai, exposes a nasty jealous streak. But even if Ai can forgive Sô's boorish behavior, the lovebirds won't be out of jeopardy because a mysterious interloper is determined to break them up! Rating: T+ SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FROM FAR AWAY VOLUME 6 GN by Kyoko Hikawa Together for only a short time, Noriko and Izark are beginning to develop romantic feelings for one another. But now, before the spark of passion catches fire, another comrade-in-arms confesses his love for the young schoolgirl. Even in the most dire of situations, love can blossom...twice! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HAPPY HUSTLE HIGH VOLUME 3 GN by Rie Takada Hanabi wants to discover the origin of Student Council V.P. Yasuaki's dislike of women. Her solution-the ancient art of hypnosis! Through her prestigious powers of prestidigitation, Hanabi successfully lulls Yasuaki into a deep slumber, but will this voyage into his male subconscious yield proof-positive that Yasuaki's aversion is unfounded, or further drive a wedge between the dashing V.P. and all of womankind? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HERE IS GREENWOOD VOLUME 6 GN by Yukie Nasu Kazuya Hasukawa enrolled in the prestigious Ryokuto Academy to get a little ivy-walled peace and quiet. This time around, the student body president Shinobu balances his usual Valentine's Day worries-three dates at once!-with a visit from a space alien. On top of that, a new student, Fred, arrives in the middle of Kazuya's training for that day, far in the future, when he’ll assume the heavy mantle of Resident Advisor. But things don't get really out of hand until they run into an old friend, idol singer Nitta Mieko, who invites Kazuya to appear in a TV commercial! Can Kazuya survive TV stardom? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 KARE FIRST LOVE VOLUME 5 TP by Kaho Miyasaka Karin's overprotective father foils her plan to spend Christmas Eve with Kiriya, but the two manage to meet anyway. Kiriya gives Karin a pair of diamond earrings, but Karin's friend and confidante Nanri warns her about the earrings' symbolic meaning as a gift. Meanwhile, Kiriya invites Karin to a trip to the mountains to observe the photo shoot of Shinji Takagi, a professional photographer and good friend of his late brother Yuji, but a rainstorm finds them alone together at a sleazy hotel room for lovers. Will Karin finally conquer her fear of intimacy and "go all the way" with Kiriya? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 12 TP by Saki Hiwatari After a psychic battle with fellow moon dreamer Haruhiko, young Rin's injuries gave him plenty of time to dream of his past life as Shion, the moon base's socially dissonant engineer. Now that he's awake, Rin's personality has become muddled. Shion's obsessive drive to save the Earth sporadically overpowers Rin's need to hide his abilities and intentions. The resulting conflict causes emotional trauma for those around him. Worse, he has been found by Tamura and Mikuro, Haruhiko's allies, so Rin must stay alert instead of focusing on his recovery. How much stress can a little boy take? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RED RIVER VOLUME 8 GN by Chie Shinohara Ramses, the renowned Egyptian commander, helps Yuri find her way back to Hattusa, but on her return she finds tragedy has wracked the Hittite royal family. As a result of Nakia's manipulations, Kail's ascension to the throne is by no means guaranteed, and someone has been impersonating Yuri in her absence and dragging down her reputation among the Hittites! Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 W JULIET VOLUME 6 GN by Emura Makoto's doting sister Tsubaki finds out that Makoto hasn't kept his secret from Ito! She threatens to tell Makoto's father unless Makoto and Ito's homeroom can win a school competition. Then Makoto accompanies the entire Miura household to their ancestral home to meet Ito's eccentric, sharp-witted grandmother. Little does Ito know that her past will catch up with her there...literally! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VONSHOLLYWOOD SERGEANSTEIN GN by Pete Von Sholly From Lovecraft, the Middle East, Jason, Freddy, modern CG fests, "classic" sci-fi monsters, to dinosaurs and Home Groan creatures like Former John's cannibal kin, Sergeanstein is a laugh riot throughout. The Sarge is a defectively-brained loose cannon whose monsters train and toil to take care of US, their incompetent cousins. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS BOOTLEG #13 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 PREVIEWS BOOK STORE Looking for spine-tingling suspense, fantastic adventures, head-over-heels romance, gut busting humor, or anything in-between? No need to go to the local book store, you'll find them all between the covers of graphic novels and trade paperbacks... just like the ones shown here! Previews Book Store is pleased to bring you these graphic novel volumes, all of which are available through your local comic shop. Check with your retailer and open a book on comics excitement today! ALAN MOORE: PORTRAIT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMAN TP by Various; Edited by Gary Spencer Millidge Abiogenesis Press Boasting over 100 contributors including Michael Moorcock, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, James Kochalka, Rick Veitch, Michael T. Gilbert, Adam Hughes, Jean-Marc Lofficier, and Will Eisner, among other luminaries! Featuring specially created comic strips, illustrations, stories, essays, articles, personal tributes, photographs, and lots more, including new and rarely seen interviews, a new biography, and many other surprises, Alan Moore: Portrait of an Extraordinary Gentleman provides unique, revealing, and compelling insight into of one of this era's greatest creative minds, which no fan of Moore's work would want to be without. NOTE: 100% of all publisher net profits and all creator royalties from proceeds of this book are to be donated to the Alzheimer’s disease charities. (STAR20310) SC, 6x8, 272pg,. PC $14.95 “…a 352-page fiftieth birthday card for the man who is arguably the most significant and talented comics writer of the twentieth century… this gorgeously designed book is witty, reverential, loving, and a wonderful present to a phenomenal writer who forever changed comics in general.” — Locus Magazine “Alan Moore: Portrait of an Extraordinary Gentleman is not so much a retrospective of Moore's illustrious career as it is equal parts birthday present, professional tribute, and celebrity roast… more importantly, it's an absolutely fascinating read!” — GreenManReview.com * * * STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 12: HEART IN HAND TP by Terry Moore Abstract Studios Strangers In Paradise is the story of three friends, Francine, Katchoo and David and the people they fall in and out of love with. It's a tale of dark pasts and hopeful futures, double-crosses and true friendship, love and hate. When Francine calls off her wedding and returns to Houston to find herself, she discovers Katina "Katchoo" Choovanski, instead. But when well-meaning gal pal Casey locks the two in a room for the night the results are disappointing to say the least. While Katchoo focuses on repairing her relationship with Francine, a deadly co-worker from the past is stalking her and the FBI watches her every move. Meanwhile, 6,000 miles away, step-sister Tambi tracks down Katchoo's former lover with the intention of collecting a shocking debt that must be paid, one way or another! Strangers in Paradise Volume 12: Heart in Hand TP collects issues #50-54 of Terry Moore’s Strangers in Paradise. (STAR18084) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $12.95 “Strangers in Paradise is a dramatic effort dealing with powerful (and occasionally dark) themes in a softly-written way that flows naturally from the heart.” — ColdCut.com “Strangers in Paradise is a far departure from mutants, supermen, and latex- wearing catwomen… this is a story that you’ll want to read!” — ElectronTransparency.com * * * ONE STEP AFTER ANOTHER ONE-SHOT by Fermin Solis Adhouse Books Follow petulant, 18-year-old Olga in her seemingly perpetual quest to strike an accord with freedom and stability in a mundane world filled to the brim with drudgery and less- than-ideal circumstances. She thinks she's found both, but the adult world in store for her is hardly what she desires — it's more fun to hang out with free-spirited and generally "cool" people. But, if she doesn't work on keeping her job, what will her future entail? Spanish author/artist Fermin Solis uses bold brushstrokes and minimalist renderings that gives this timeless story a modern feel. Discover why One Step After Another has earned him the 22nd Comic of Barcelona prize! (SEP042285) SC, 6x840pgs, B&W $5.00 “Solis has clearly established his own unique and highly entertaining voice with One Step After Another.” — BrokenFrontier.com * * * DICK TRACY: THE COLLINS CASEFILES VOLUME 2 TP by Max Allan Collins, Rick Fletcher & Dick Locher Checker Book Publishing Chester Gould pitched his most legendary character, a dashing and daring detective for the Chicago Tribune’s comics page and syndicate in 1931. He used the title “Plainclothes Tracy,” but Tribune head General Joseph Medill Patterson renamed him Dick Tracy before giving him a slot in the paper. Acclaimed mystery author and comics writer Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) took over scripting Chester Gould’s iconic detective strip in 1978, and Dick Tracy would never be the same again! This is the second of nine volumes collecting Collins’ masterful-yet-controversial 15-year run. (JAN042215)) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $18.95 “…intricate, innovative, [with] entertaining plots, characterization, and dialogue. Dick Tracy: The Collins Casefiles is highly recommended.” — Suspended Animation * * * STRAY BULLETS VOLUME 5 TP by David Lapham El Capitan Books It's Sex vs. Violence… and Sex is fighting dirty! The battle has begun! In round one, a love triangle between a drunken cop, an innocent woman, and her unconscious, no-good, loser husband erupts into a deadly battle of one-upmanship. In round two, an old- fashioned detective embarks on a deadly moral crusade when she uncovers a sick conspiracy of perversion. In round three, a young woman, incapable of love, sells her soul to destroy the hearts of men and cuts the widest swath of destruction since Sherman's march to the sea. And in the final round, a distinguished teacher, unable to control his base desires, learns the hard way that the telephone is mightier than a white-hot slug in the gut. Reprinting issues #17-20 of the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award-winning series, the salvo of stories featured in this volume of Stray Bullets aim squarely for the reader’s guts with their dark tales of ugly truth and impending menace. (STAR13707) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 132pg, b&w $14.95 “As visually distinct as it is gripping to read, [Stray Bullets is] violent without being voyeuristic, bursting with heart and sadness.” — Details “David Lapham’s Stray Bullets is a shot in the heart… it depicts what can happen when you realize the world is one cold, cruel place.” — Spin * * * DIGNIFYING SCIENCE TP by Jim Ottaviani & Various G.T. Labs Following in the tradition of Xeric-winner and Eisner-nominee Two-Fisted Science, Dignifying Science features humorous, dramatic, and true stories about women scientists and their groundbreaking contributions to the world at large, and features famous luminaries including Marie Curie, Lise Meitner, Rosalind Franklin, Birute Galdikas, and film star Hedy Lamarr. The collection showcases art by fan-favorites Donna Barr, Mary Fleener, Stephanie Gladden, Roberta Gregory, Lea Hernandez, Carla Speed McNeil, Linda Medley, Jen Sorensen, Anne Timmons, and comics legends Ramona Fradon and Marie Severin. (STAR111750) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $16.95 “Dignifying Science is well worth the price of admission.” — iComics.com “…[Dignifying Science is] a tribute to Ottaviani's breezy style, that one wants to dig into those references and learn a little nuclear physics. Now that is a superheroic achievement.” — Discover * * * CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 9 GN by Wang Du Lu & Andy Seto HK Comics Limited The city of Xin Jiang becomes an important military base due to its location when foreigners invade China. Under the order of the emperor, Sir Te leads the royal army to Xin Jiang to defend the city, retaining Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien to work for the government, where they become famous for their kung-fu abilities. But when the royal army is defeated several times by the foreign invaders, Jen Yu proposes a plan to her father, Governor Yu: She suggests summoning the bandit “Dark Cloud” Lo and demanding that he surrender and fight for the government! (SEP042751) SC, 7x10, 128 p. FC $13.95 “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a beautiful story filled to the brim with fast- paced action, well-developed characters, trials of loyalty, deception, ambition, and intrigue.” — ComicBookResources.com * * * MORE FUND COMICS VOLUME 1 GN by Various Sky Dog Press George Perez. Geoff Johns. John Romita. Adam Hughes. Michael Oeming. Scot Kollins. Erik Larsen. These are just a few of the many top-name creators contributing to More Fund Comics, a star-spangled anthology benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF)! Featuring a stunning Hulk cover by George Pérez, MFC contains stories, pin- ups, and introduces a special feature: “The CBLDF Sketchbook,” featuring a glimpse into the sketchbooks of some of comic's hottest artists. See It Here First! — Comics premiers of new comics creations — Mice Templar by Mike Oeming (Powers), Marc of the Vampires by Neil Vokes (Superman Adventures), Frankenstein Mobster by Mark Wheatley (Hammer of the Gods), plus the unveiling of a Super Secret Project by Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows) and Scott Kurtz (PvP)! But that's just the beginning! MFC includes works by such luminaries as Mike Wieringo, Adam Hughes, Jerry Ordway, Erik Larsen, Greg Horn, J. Scott Campbell, J. Bone , Scott Morse, Geoff Johns, Stan Sakai, and many more. Show your support for freedom by ordering your copy of More Fund Comics today! (STAR20025) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $10.00 In an interview on WorldFamousComics.com, Sky Dog Press publisher/editor John Gallagher was asked what he’d hope the readers would get from this book, both now and in the future? His response: “Comics can be fun, and the CBLDF helps protect all comics, regardless of content — and that's a good thing.” * * * MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINE ALTER EGO #51 Features Lew Swayre Schwartz, the Golden Age artist who was Bob Kane’s ghost from 1946-1953—is interviewed by Jon B. Cooke about his Batman and other stellar work! Plus there’s Batman art by Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, Sheldon Moldoff, Win Mortimer, Jim Mooney, & others! Then, it’s “The Life and Death of the Australian Comics Industry—1940-1962!” Plus, the “down under” career of The Phantom, with tons of super-hero art rarely seen in the Northern Hemisphere! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ANIMATION MAGAZINE #152 SEPTEMBER 2005 All grown up and still watch cartoons? Animation Magazine is the #1 source for the most current information on film, television, gaming, technology, commercials, conferences, events and industry trends. It also covers the best resources for education and training in the animation field. (Animation Magazine) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS#946-950 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full- color, 8-12 pages in length, and features CSNsider, news, interviews, and color art. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which has Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, and a monthly checklist of all the first issues for the month. (Comic Shop News Inc) —Tabloid, FC PI COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1610 NOVEMBER 2005 Hobby exclusive cover! This issue features an exclusive DC Infinite Crisis cover! This issue is the guide to DC’s event of the millennium, the Infinite Crisis! This issue looks into where the crisis began, how it is developing, who’s who, and where the Infinite Crisis might take the DC universe! Plus the regular mix of news, reviews, retroviews, columns, and complete monthly price guide. (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10, PC SRP: $5.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL#188 SEPTEMBER 2005 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comic industry! Includes hundreds of reviews of top titles, with plot synopses, plus an overview of of script and art quality, as well as a directory of comic stores, specialists, events, and festivals. (Quality Communications) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $2.50 COMICS REVUE #233 Featuring Manning's Tarzan, Tufts' Casey Ruggles, Harrison and Barry's Flash Gordon, Little Orphan Annie, Krazy Kat, O'Donnell and Romero's Modesty Blaise, Caniff's Steve Canyon, Dick Moores' Gasoline Alley, Falk and Moore's The Phantom, V. T. Hamlin's Alley Oop, and Crane's Buz Sawyer. (Manuscript Press) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $6.95 G-8 AND HIS BATTLE ACES #17 "Squadron of the Scorpion." Their insignias were signs of the Zodiac. They fought only when ordered by the Stars! Yet G-8 had a hunch that somehow he was playing death stakes in one of the most deadly war schemes ever laid. So he follows his hunch on a lone daring patrol! (Adventure House) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JUXTAPOZ SPECIAL #2 Juxtapoz presents its second street art special issue, on sale in September. Features art by KAWS, Bigfoot, Barry McGee, Neck Face, and many more. (High Speed Productions) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $4.99 LOCUS #535 The science fiction and fantasy communities journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well know authors. (Locus Magazine) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, B&W SRP: $5.95 LO-FI VOLUME 2 #1 AUGUST 2005 LO-FI, the Comics & Entertainment magazine, re-launches with a new first issue, bigger and better than before! Each issue covers the best in indy comics culture as well as undergound music, urban vinyl, and much more! This issue includes the big indy comics fall preview; the comback of Roller Derby... dirty-style; learn about "deviantart.com," hot spot for emerging artists; fall in love with the Tranimals, right angle plushie friends; and read some of the best original comics around, including an exclusive Runes of Ragnan prequel! (Urban Robot Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 SKETCH MAGAZINE #27 (VOL. 5 #4) Featuring Michael Turner and Aspen Studio! This issue takes a look at the talented Michael Turner and the hard working group of creators in Aspen Studios. Sketch continues to satisfy with numerous "how-to" instructional tips from tried-and-true industry talent! RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #12 (DEC043011) (Blue Line Production) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES BECKETT MAGAZINES These magazines cover the superstars of sports and sports-card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular players and cards; tips on card collecting; and "Readers Write," a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby's most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL SEPT 2005 #246—Magazine, 8x11, 120pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BASEBALL PLUS #19 SEPT/OCT 2005—Magazine, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BASKETTBALL SEPT 2005 #182—Magazine, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 FOOTBALL AUG 2005 #185—Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 HOCKEY AUG/SEPT 2005 #173—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $4.99 RACING SEPT 2005 #133—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $4.99 BECKETT YU-GI-OH COLLECTOR #19 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2005 Includes Yu-Gi-Oh checklist, video game tips and tricks, merchandise, episode review and an extensive guide to card types, rules for playing, and price guide. Plus, contests, prizes and more! (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLUTTER MAGAZINE #5 UK-based with an international perspective, Clutter is the first English language magazine to focus on the designer toy phenomenon. This issue features the combined talents of husband/wife artist team Tim Biskup and Seonna Hong. Also featured is an in- depth interview with Peskimo and design duo Urban Medium. (Clutter Magazine Limited) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #155 SEPTEMBER 2005 More on what's headed to Dallas for the Fall Toy Show, and a market wrap-up of Summer 2005. In this issue, the "Pull-Out Guide" is devoted completely to the Star Wars: Episode III. Plus, McFarlane's Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, Urban and Suburban vinyl, trading figures, and more. Plus, the nation's #1 Hot Wheels Price Guide! (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 LEE'S TOY PRICE GUIDE #3 SUMMER 2005 A quarterly companion to Lee's Toy Review. Featuring a market report, this magazine places an emphasis on a comprehensive toy price guide for action figures and die-cast vehicles. (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 64pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #137 More news from the San Diego Comic Con, as well as news from the Fall Toy Fair. An exciting new price guide begins this issue, as well as a special Retro Report! (Tomart Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TOY SHOP #364 - 366 With the end of the year in sight, check out Toy Shop's "Show & Auction Guide" to find out when and where toy shows and auctions will be taking place to stock up for the holiday shopping season! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, FC SRP: $4.99 TUFF STUFF OCTOBER 2005 Tuff Stuff showcases the top 10 hottest cards and market reports for baseball, football, basketball and hockey. It also features sports cards pricing, as well as Yu-Gi-Oh! and Entertainment card pricing. Plus, specialty pricing on autographs! (Krause Publications) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.99 GAME MAGAZINES BECKETT MAGIC: THE GATHERING AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2005 Dedicated solely to the Magic the Gathering property, this bi-monthly magazine includes a comprehensive Beckett Price Guide, expert card and deck building strategies, card pictorials, collecting tips, an exclusive poster, and more! (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 DRAGON #336 OCTOBER 2005 Dragon is the official source of information regarding all aspects of Dungeons & Dragons! This issue focuses on horror and the supernatural, with articles on the origins of popular D&D undead creatures, a treatise on using haunted houses in the campaign, and an overview of the Unseen, the treacherous doppelgangers of Waterdeep. (Paizo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 SCRYE #88 OCTOBER 2005 Hobby exclusive Magic: The Gathering 9th Edition cover! This issue of Scrye offers its in-depth coverage of the new Magic: The Gathering Core Set Ninth Edition, including articles on card strategies, new deck designs, and complete player’s guide! Also included is coverage of Clout Fantasy, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Rocketmen: Axis of Evil. (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.99 WHITE DWARF #307 White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop hobby. Crammed with news, gaming articles, and pictures of miniatures. Includes the latest news releases of Citadel Models, in-depth features on armies, painting guides, modeling tips, rules clarification, and battle reports. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $6.00 DUNGEON #127 OCTOBER 2005 Dungeon is the premiere magazine for Dungeon Masters in the Dungeons & Dragons hobby. Infiltrate a nest of doppelgangers in “The Hall of Harsh Reflections.” Plus, explore the fabulous Forgotten Realms with Eric L. Boyd’s “Dungeon of the Crypt, Part Two.” (Paizo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE (WITH CD) OCTOBER 2005 As well as providing news, reviews, and previews covering the whole world of Xbox, the magazine's cover-mounted DVD is the source of exclusive playable Xbox demos. The future of game magazines! (Imagine Publishing Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $9.99 ASIAN THEMES BECKETT ANIME COLLECTOR #73 Beckett Anime Unofficial Collector covers the hottest Japanese Anime each month! Find out the value of all your anime cards and collectibles in one issue. Includes Inu Yasha, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, coverage, and price guides. Also includes: fun contests, anime news, anime hot lists, anime art gallery, and more! (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 88pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 G-FAN #73 Godzilla’s last film, Final Wars, debuts in America at G-FEST in Chicago. Read the fan reaction, plus you can check out a full report on the world’s only convention devoted to Japanese giant monsters. Also, the future of kaiju films, new product and collectible information, and the coming of King Kong! (Daikaiju Enterprises) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 84pgs, PC SRP: $4.95 NEO MAGAZINE #10 The UK's only magazine dedicated to Asian pop culture. Past issues have included exclusive features on the manga-collective CLAMP, and Gundam. Also, interviews with Katsuhiro Otomo, and Puffy AmiYumi. Plus, every issue features a free 16-page manga supplement from Tokyopop and Dark Horse! (Uncooked Media Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $6.50 NEWTYPE ENGLISH EDITION (W/ DVD) SEPTEMBER 2005 The leading publication covering anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture also comes with a monthly bonus DVD, packed with episodes and trailers from the latest anime releases! Features colorful features translated from the Japanese magazine, alongside original stories of local interest to North American fans. (A. D. Vision(newtype Magazine)) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 9x12, FC SRP: $12.98 SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACKIE CHAN MAGAZINE VOLUME 6 #6 Features a Jackie Chan exclusive interview conducted at his newly renovated Hong Kong headquarters. Also, pre-production notes on Rush Hour 3. Plus, The New Police Story and Twin Effect 2 DVDs reviewed, "Spiritual Kung Fu: The Lo Wei Years," and more! (Screen Power) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.95 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE ALIAS MAGAZINE #11 Check out the Season Five files, including some exclusive new season news and the ultimate preview from the writers’ room! Plus, interviews of Jennifer Garner, Lena Olin and Mia Maestro! Also a preview the Alias season four DVD, and stunning storyboard artwork! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND EDITION—Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ED—Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ANGEL MAGAZINE #11 This month in Angel Magazine we hear from everyone's favorite blond bombshell, Spike, a.k.a. James Marsters. Having spent time in Sunnydale and with Team Angel in L.A., he'll be regaling us with his memories of Buffy and Angel! Plus, if your memory's starting to play tricks on you and you can't remember who was the first vampire on Buffy or when Fred was rescued from Pylea, you won’t want to miss the second part of our Buffy/Angel time line! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND EDITION—Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 37 #6/#7 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 With the Fall comes CFQ’s annual TV special issue, offering complete stories and episode guides to Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Battlestar Galactica, and Smallville. Plus a show-by-show preview of the genre series to watch in the coming year, including Lost, Alias, Medium, Fathom and more! (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #1 Following the Battlestar Galactica souvenir magazine, Titan launches the official Battlestar Galactica Magazine. The 68-page, bi-monthly magazine features star interviews, behind-the-scenes reports, exclusive imagery and all the latest hot news! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND EDITION—Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ED—Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 CULT TIMES #120 SEPTEMBER 2005 The month ahead of Cult TV starts here! Read interviews with the stars, and features on shows currently airing in the UK. Plus, a classic series is given a lighthearted but informative look in the "Instant Guide," and highlights of previous months are featured in "Times Past." (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #360 In this issue, all the latest from the latest series, with exclusive reports and interviews! Plus, speak to the stars, writers, and directors to find out what goes into the making of the program. Additionally, the Time Team continue their quest, and Executive Producer Russell T Davies documents the making of the new series. (Panini Publishing Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 DREAMWATCH MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2005 Joss Whedon discusses the return of Firefly! Also visit George Romero’s Land of the Dead, where the zombies have all but taken over the Earth. Plus, Johnny Depp’s married the dead in Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride, and Keanu Reeves discusses A Scanner Darkly. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) #11 US—Magazine, 8x11, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 #134 UK—Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 FANGORIA #247 OCTOBER 2005 This spectacular Halloween edition highlights George Romero's Land of the Dead! Plus, classmates dissappear in The Woods. Sony does a remake of John Carpenter's The Fog. Also, news on Saw 2, and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre prequel! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 14 #4 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Highlighting Stacked star Pamela Anderson, as well as Eva Longoria from Desperate Housewives, Evengeline Lilly of Lost, and Jennifer Garner of Alias. Also stay tuned for the all-time "25 Hottest Women of TV" survey, an expended review section, and more! (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 PSYCHOTRONIC VIDEO #42 Features exclusive career interviews with singer/star Arch Hall Jr.(The Sadist), director/star Ray Dennis Steckler (The Thrill Killers), and Electric Prunes singer James Low. Plus, "George W. In Hollywood Pt. 2," the usual sex, drugs, and rock and roll, and too many dead celebrity obits. (Psychotronic Video) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. Magazine, 8x11, PC $5.00 SFX #135 SFX is Britain's biggest, brightest, and boldest science fiction magazine that also covers fantasy and horror. Well-known for its irreverent-but-fond attitude towards the genres! Explore the depths of some of the greatest minds in literary SF and comicdom! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 9x12, FC SRP: $8.25 SMALLVILLE MAGAZINE #12 It’s time again for the monthly trip to the home of the young Superman-to-be, the small Kansas farm town of Smallville! In this month’s issue, exclusive interviews with the Smallville cast, and behind-the-scenes peeks of the show. Plus, read all the latest Smallville news in The Torch! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED—Magazine, 8x11, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ED—Magazine, 8x11, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARBURST #328 OCTOBER 2005 Starburst, with over 26 years of publishing, continues to offer a unique blend of latest news, features, and interviews with a look back at science fiction classics of the past. Plus, a review section, with the cream of films, books soundtracks, television, comics and DVDs. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 STARBURST SPECIAL #71 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Battlestar Galactica is returning with a full thrilling year of 20 new episodes. Take an in- depth look at Ronald D Moore's searing reimagining of the 1970s sci-fi series. Includes interviews with cast and production talent! Also, coverage on Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis, and The Fantasic Four film. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $9.99 STARGATE SG-1 #6 NEWSSTAND EDITION This find out how the stars of Stargate SG-1 have been welcoming the show’s new cast members. Chris Judge proves that he’s a multi-talented guy with his new Stargate SG-1 comic series! Also, the latest Stargate: Atlantis news, and an interview with actor Mitch Pileggi! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 STARLOG #339 OCTOBER 2005 This issue, visit the set of Joss Whedon's Serenity. Plus, a look at Tim Burton's animated Corpse Bride. Also, visit a Prague set where Charlize Theron becomes Aeon Flux, the cult cartoon-character-turned-live-action adventuress. More revealed on the Wallace & Gromit movie, The Legend of Zorro, and more. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 STAR TREK COMMUNICATOR #13 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2005 All Star Trek matter is explored, with regular news on actors, series, movies, books, video games, comics, and more. Plus exclusive interviews, and a catalog of merchandise! (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $6.95 STAR WARS INSIDER #84 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2005 The most informative Star Wars fanzine around! With in-depth coverage of the movies, stories, art, and the people that make the Star Wars universe so amazing, you will always be an insider with Star Wars Insider! (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.99 TV ZONE #193 SEPTEMBER 2005 TV Zone magazine, continues to feature the most up-to-date news, features and interviews for Cult TV. Featuring current hits such as Stargate SG-1 and Battlestar Galactica, as well as classics like Farscape and Red Dwarf. 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(Infinity Studios Inc) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #4 (APR043146) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 MYSTIQUE MAGAZINE PHOTO BOOK #3: BLONDES More than 100 photos — most with nudity — of busty, gorgeous blondes. No text or ads getting in the way. Features new pictorial layouts of Tailor James, Amy Miller, Deanna Merryman, Lisa Gleave, Misty Atkinson, Amy Hayes, Divini Rae, Laura Cover, Zdenka Podkapova, Crystal Beddows, Ashley Nelson, Anna Marie Goddard, and Chantal Vachon. (Infinity Studios Inc) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 64pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 MYSTIQUE MAGAZINE PHOTO BOOK #4: ASIANS No text or ads getting in the way! Features new pictorial layouts of models from several different ethnicities, including Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Cambodian. Models in this book include Angelica Pamintuan, Felicia Tang, Kay Sivilay, Leanna Scott, Linda O’Neil, Lisa Marie Scott, Lola Corwin, Morena Corwin, Luana Lani, Natasha Yi, and others. Full nudity throughout. (Infinity Studios Inc) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 64pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. ADULT MATERIAL OCTOBER 2005—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $4.99 PRESENTS NOV/DEC 2005 COLLEGE GIRLS—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 PRIVATE COLLECTION #52 SEXY GIRLS—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 BOOKS SECTION ART BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHESLEY AWARDS FOR SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY ART HC by John Grant & Elizabeth Humphrey, with Pamela D. Scoville New Lower Price! Showcasing over 300 illustrations and full documentation of winners and nominees, this retrospective review of the annual Chesley Awards, voted on by the ASFA (the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists), recognizes the very finest work in the Art of the Fantastic. (567/1-904332-10-2) HC, FC SRP: $29.95 FASTNER & LARSON'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK VOLUME 3 TP by Steve Fastner & Rich Larson For this year's annual array, Steve and Rich have created two new full-color tales of titilation calculated to drive you wild! "Battle Hookers of Klarn" feature freedom fighting femmes defending their planet from foul alien invaders, while "The Jewelry Box" follows three young Victorian-era ladies who find much more than they bargained for when they open a tiny chest of treasures. All this, plus another gallery of new, rare, and unseen works from this most talented team of illustrators. (232/0-86562-115-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FASTNER & LARSON'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK VOLUMES 1 & 2 TP by Steve Fastner & Rich Larson This full-color tour through artists Steve Fastner and Rich Larson's tortured imaginations showcases the weird and the bizarre talents that have made Fastner & Larson such fan favorites for so many years. Girls in danger, girls in peril, girls on the edge of disaster, and yes, girls fighting back and winning over aliens, zombies, monsters, and other creatures that go "hump-in-the-night"! (232) MATURE THEMES VOL. 1 (STAR19655) (0-86562-075-X)—SC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 2 (0-86562-104-7)—SRP: $9.95 FASTNER & LARSON: ARCHITECTS OF FANTASY VOLUME 1 REGULAR EDITION For almost 20 years, the airbrush team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson has created some of the most imaginative fantasy illustrations ever committed to paper. This paperback collection of some of their finest works showcases paintings originally created for science-fiction and fantasy paperbacks, album sleeves, comic and card projects, and fantasy portfolios. (232) (STAR02834) SC, 8x11, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A KISS OF DEATH: THE FANTASY ART OF FASTNER & LARSON VOLUME 1 Good girls never looked so naughty — or well-armed! Kiss of Death Volume 1 contains many full-color works by Rich Larson and Steve Fastner, documenting the exquisite airbrush technique of their paintings. (232/0-86562-030-X) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 72pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 O/A RICH LARSON'S HAUNTED HOUSE OF LINGERIE VOLUME 2 & 3 TPS Zombies in their underwear? The undead modeling bras? Ghostly apparitions in their unmentionables? These collections feature Rich Larson's bizarre gallery of scantily-clad cuties doing their best to escape the clutches of would-be monsters! (232) MATURE THEMES VOL. 2 (0-86562-013-X)—SRP: $9.95 VOL. 3 (0-86562-048-2)—SRP: $9.95 SHAG: THE ART OF JOSH AGLE HC Gathered together here are nearly 200 wry and colorful scenes of signature retro decadence courtesy of Josh Agle, more commonly know as Shag. Additionally, lowbrow gallerist Billy Shire and art critic Colin Berry offer keen essays that situate Shag in the artistic and cultural setting that has spurred him beyond the more predictable work of his contemporaries. (334/0-8118-5096-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 12x10, 186pgs, FC SRP: $35.00 COMICS ARGUING COMICS: LITERARY MASTERS ON A POPULAR MEDIUM TP Arguing Comics: Literary Masters on a Popular Medium brings together nearly two dozen essays by major writers and intellectuals who analyzed, embraced, and even attacked comic strips and comic books in the period between the turn of the century and the 1960s, including Umberto Eco, Marshall McLuhan, Leslie Fielder, Gilbert Seldes, Irving Howe, Delmore Schwartz, and others. (664/1-57806-687-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 176pgs SRP: $22.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WAITING FOR FOOD CRUMB PLACEMAT DRAWINGS VOL 2 The second volume of drawings on paper tablecloths by Robert Crumb. Four years of restaurant drawings by the Grand Living Master of Comics. French people, aliens, musicians… no one is safe from Crumb's Rapidograph! Published by Oog n Blik. HC, 96pg, b&w (385/90- 5492-008-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 11x8, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $27.95 EVERETT RAYMOND KINSTLER - THE ARTIST'S JOURNEY THROUGH POPULAR CULTURE 1942-1962 HC by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. & Everett Raymond Kinstler Today, Everett Raymond Kinstler paints portraits, but he spent 20 years drawing comic books, pulp magazines, and paperback covers. From Zorro to The Shadow, George Bernard Shaw and Salvador Dali, this book features over 350 illustrations, many from original drawings and paintings, complemented with a biography enlivened by Kinstler’s memories of those fascinating years. (5563/0-9724697-2-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, 8.5x11, 240pgs, PC SRP: $44.95 THE CARTOON GUIDE TO CHEMISTRY TP by Larry Gonick & Craig Criddle In engaging and humorous graphic style, The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry is a complete, up-to-date course in college-level chemistry. (120/0-06-093677-0) (CAUT: 4) 7.5x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MORT WALKER CONVERSATIONS TP edited by Jason Whiton Mort Walker: Converstaions collects interviews and articles that span from 1938 to 2004. In these conversations, Walker show how he has managed to keep his art and stories fresh for over 70 years of production. Walker's love of storytelling shines here as he recounts ancedotes concerning fellow cartoonists, such as Charles Schultz, Al Capp, and Walt Kelly. His engagement with the Museum of Cartoon Art — which he founded — is discussed in these pieces, along with the politics involved in working with cartoonists' unions, artistic communities, and syndications. (664/1-57806-700-6) SC, 6x9, 256pgs SRP: $20.00 PANTHEON: THE COMPLETE SCRIPT BOOK TP by Bill Willingham; edited by Bill Williams Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham (Fables, Robin) presents his original scripts for the comic book series, Pantheon, complete with running commentary by Willingham and Lone Star editor Bill Williams. (6225/0-9759544-1-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.5x8.5, 560pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 POCKET ESSENTIAL: ROBERT CRUMB NEW PRINTING by D. K. Holm From his childhood letters and first attempts at comics to his vastly influential early books such as Zap and Motor City Comics, Robert Crumb's complicated life is laid out and his numerous pop culture influences are catalogued in this essential pocket guide. (6337/1-904048-51-X) (CAUT: 4)SRP: $8.99 FANTASY/SCI-FI DUNE: THE BATTLE OF CORRIN MMPB by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson After nearly a century of destruction and struggle, the human worlds begin to hope that the end of the conflict with the thinking machines is finally in sight. Unfortunately, Omnius has one last, deadly card to play. In a last-ditch effort to destroy humankind, virulent plagues are let loose throughout the galaxy, decimating the populations of whole planets...and once again, the tide of the titanic struggle shifts against the warriors of the human race. At last, the war that has lasted many lifetimes will be decided in the apocalyptic Battle of Corrin! (256/0-765-34079-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 688pgs SRP: $7.99 LORD OF SWORDS TP Tanith Lee, Vera Nazarian, E.E. Knight, D.K. Latta, and Nancy Virginia Varian are among the critically-acclaimed writers featured in this collection of 13 original stories of sword-clashing, spell-weaving, heroic fantasy. (4542/0-9758840-0-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 NECROMUNDA: BLOOD ROYAL MMPB by Will McDermott & Gordon Rennie A rogue noble has stolen a priceless artifact and it's down to Kal, the Underhive's deadliest bounty hunter, to hunt him down and retrieve it! (4245/1-84416-190-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $6.99 STRONTIUM DOG: DAY OF THE DOGS MMPB by Andrew Cartmel Mutant Johnny Alpha is one of the galaxy's most infamous bounty hunters and his latest assignment sees his role reversed when he pursues a gang of criminals on a planet where mutants are in the majority! (4245/1-84416-218-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $6.99 STRAIGHT ON 'TIL MORNING LIMITED EDITION HC by Christopher Golden It is the summer of 1981, the last three months of freedom for Kevin Murphy and his friends before they begin high school...and Kevin's last chance to confess his unrequited love for Nicole French. But, Nikki's new boyfriend — a rough eighteen-year-old named Pete Starling — has taken her away! To rescue her, Kevin and his friends must follow them into a land they were never meant to know about, and journey into another place — a land of war and eternal darkness where there are no heroes... only monsters! Limited to 1,000 copies, this special limited edition features a cover painting by legendary fantasy artist Michael Kaluta, as well as interior chapter illustrations by some of the biggest stars in the world of comic books, including Mike Mignola, Arthur Adams, John Cassaday, Michael Zulli, Stephen R. Bissette, Daniel Brereton, Timothy Bradstreet, and Colleen Doran. (71/1-58767-035-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $40.00 WARHAMMER 40,000: DOUBLE EAGLE MMPB by Dan Abnett A squadron of fighter pilots are determined to drive back an implacable army on a war- torn planet far in the future! Mixing cutting-edge science fiction with the feel of wartime dramas, Double Edge explores what the Battle of Britain would have been like if the enemies were daemons. (4245/1-84416-090-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 416pgs SRP: $7.99 WARHAMMER: SAVAGE CITY MMPB by Robert Earl Set in Bordeleaux, a port city in the lands of Bretonnia, wild woman Katarina is on a mission to seek revenge on those who murdered her husband. And, with help from the adventurous rogue, Florin d'Artaud, and his odious sidekick, Lorenzo, anything is possible! (4245/1-84416-198-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 416pgs SRP: $6.99 HORROR BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPARK AND BURN MMPB by Diane G. Gallagher For centuries, Spike was a blood-thirsty scourge of humankind. That all changes when Riley Finn and the Initiative implant a chip in Spike, inhibiting him to harm humans. As Spike learns to cope with his handicap, he falls in love with Buffy Summers, the Vampire Slayer who has been his nemesis for years! After regaining his soul, Spike finally begins to find peace with himself. (248/1-4169-0056-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $6.99 THE FERRYMAN LIMITED EDITION HC by Christopher Golden When Janine Hartschorn left her lover for an old flame, it was the biggest mistake of her life. A mistake that began with a surprise pregnancy and heartbreak, and ended with the loss of her unborn child and a horrible medical ordeal that nearly cost her own life. In those moments when her fate was uncertain, she found herself in another place, at the edge of a river beneath a sky filled with crimson stars. The Ferryman arrived to carry her to the netherworld, but Janine spurned him. She refused to go. But the Ferryman will not take no for an answer! Limited to 1,000 copies. (71/1-58767-057-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $40.00 FRIDAY THE 13TH: CHURCH OF THE DIVINE PSYCHOPATH MMPB by Scott Phillips Visit Crystal Lake. Stay forever! When an insane religious group begins to worship Jason Voorhees as a means of inflicting a holy retribution, they are oblivious to the carnage that will be unleashed when he escapes! (4245/1-84416-181-1) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 416pgs SRP: $7.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH: HELL LAKE MMPB by Paul A. Woods When serial killer Wayne Sanchez was executed, he was looking forward to meeting Jason Voorhees — in Hell! But, when he discovers a way back up into the real world, Sanchez persuades Jason to join him, assembling an army of Hell's worst inhabitants along the way! (4245/1-84416-182-X) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 416pgs SRP: $7.99 THE ILLUSTRATED STEPHEN KING TRIVIA BOOK TP edited by Brian Freeman & Bev Vincent; illustrated by Glenn Chadbourne The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book features over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of the King of Horror, complete with dozens of special illustration-based questions from Cemetary Dance artist Glenn Chadbourne. (71) SC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $20.00 WILDWOOD ROAD LIMITED EDITION HC by Christopher Golden Michael and Jillian Dansky have been happily married for three years. But one October evening, they unknowingly encounter a mysterious power that will rock their marriage, and their lives! Tormented by ghostly images of a girl calling for him from an empty house haunted by whispers, Michael finds himself stalked by an omninous presence. After a terrifying visit from these beings, Jillian awakens a changed woman — her personality completely altered forever, cruel and vindictive. Michael must now search not only for the lost girl, but for a way to find the Jillian he's always loved. But to do so he must return to where the nightmare began. Down an isolated lane where he’ll find them, or die trying! Limited to 1,000 copies. (71/1-58767-119-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $40.00 HOW-TO DRAW COMICS WITH DICK GIORDANO TP by Dick Giordano When it comes to drawing comics in classic American style, Dick Giordano is a superhero. DC Comic's former editor and renowned comics illustrator shares his talents with budding artists in this quintessential guide featuring more than 30 step-by-step demonstrations covering all the basic elements of drawing comics. (143/1-58180-627-2) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x11, 128pgs SRP: $19.99 DRAW THE LOONEY TUNES: THE WARNER BROS. CHARACTER DESIGN MANUAL HC Offered to the general public for the first time, this veritable vault of information and inspiration serves as the official illustrated textbook utilized by in-house artists to learn the ropes at Warner Bros. Written for every level of expertise, budding cartoonists and those well into their craft will learn how to bring characters to life, train the eye to really "see," create rhythm and movement, show perspective, and prefect the finer points of drawing Bugs Bunny himself! (334/0-8118-5016-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 12x10, 186pgs, FC SRP: $40.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MANGA MADNESS TP by David Okum From simple step-by-step instructions and basics in shading, perspective, and foreshadowing, to character types and sidebars on Japanese terms and traditions, young beginning artists will be drawn to this guide capturing all the excitement of manga. (143/1-58180-534-9)SRP: $19.99 O/A MANGA MONSTER MADNESS TP by David Okum Featuring tips and advice on drawing basics like color theory, shading, and anatomy, this step-by-step guide designed for young artists showcases 50 easy-to-follow lessons for rendering everything from aliens and mutants, to dragons and the supernatural. (143/1- 58180-606-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $19.99 O/A MANGA SECRETS TP by Lea Hernandez Lea Hernandez, the multiple-Eisner nominated creator of Killer Princesses and Rumble Girls, introduces 50 fun lessons with easy-to-learn, step-by-step instructions for mastering the kinetic Japanese-style and re-creating the exciting characters and scenes portrayed in manga. (143/1-58180-572-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 O/A MUSCLES IN MOTION FIGURE DRAWING FOR COMIC BOOK ARTISTS TP by Glenn Fabry With over 800 dynamic drawings taken directly from Eisner Award-winning artist Glenn Fabry's personal sketchbook and utilizing his own self-instructional techniques, Muscles in Motion analyzes the movement of bodybuilders and athletes, detailing the flow of action in step-by-step intervals. (356/0-8230-3145-4) SC, 7.5X10.5, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 O/A SUPER-HERO MADNESS TP by David Okum Boasting more than 40 step-by-step demonstrations - from teaching basic character, perspective, and proportion drawing, to creating popular motifs and comprehensive visual storytelling - this action-packed illustration guide offers comic book fans an easy way to render dozens of super-powered characters. (143/1-58180-559-4)SRP: $19.99 HUMOR ASTERIX TPS written by Rene Goscinny; illustrated by Albert Uderzo Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales — re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! (567) (CAUT: 4) VOL. 20: ASTERIX IN CORSICA (0-75286-644-3)—SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 21: ASTERIX AND CAESAR'S GIFT (0-75286-646-X)—SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 22: ASTERIX AND THE GREAT CROSSING (0-75286-648-6)—SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 UNSHELVED VOLUME 3: LIBRARY MASCOT CAGE MATCH TP by Bill Barnes & Gene Ambaum; with an Introduction by Terry Moore What's so funny about a library? Just about everything, as you'll find out in Library Mascot Cage Match, the third Unshelved collection. In addition to a year's worth of Unshelved comic strips featuring library mascots duking it and the return of the masked mystery man known only as "the Shusher," Library Mascot Cage Match includes the all- new, full-color graphic novelette Empire County Strikes Back. (6571/0-9740353-2-7) SC, 8x11, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 MOVIE/TV ALIAS: REPLACED MMPB by Emma Harrison APO's mission to retrieve a mysterious biological weapon is compromised, and in the melee Weiss is infected. Driven by concern and guilt, Sydney searches for the only known vaccine — until her cover is blown and she must stand-down and watch her sister Nadia assume her field role next to Vaughn. But there's little time for insecurities when Vaughn and Nadia are captured and only the unique combination of Sydney and Nadia's collective strength can keep their family alive! (248/1-4169-0246-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 LEONARD MALTIN’S 2006 MOVIE GUIDE MMPB This best selling film guide has been updated and expanded for 2006! Containing more than 18,000 entries, over 300 new entries, and over 7,000 DVD entries! (230/0-451- 21609-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 1200pgs SRP: $8.99 THE MAKING OF MASTER & COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD SC New Low Price! Featuring more than 200 photos and illustrations, plus exclusive behind- the-scenes photos and interviews with the cast and crew, this book details the making of this epic film of romance, intrigue, and adventure on the high seas from director Peter Weir and starring Russell Crowe. (7196/0-393-32553-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 168pgs, FC SRP: $8.99 NEIL GAIMAN STAR OF THE MONTH NEIL GAIMAN: SHOGGOTH'S OLD PECULIAR TP by Neil Gaiman This chapbook features a story of Lovecraftian horror by Neil Gaiman, with illustrations by Finnish artist, Jouni Koponen. Limited to 5000 copies. NOTE: 10% of the retail price goes to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. (8459) (JAN053289) (CAUT: 4)SRP: $12.00 ********************************************************************** POP CULTURE BUSTED! TP by M. Chris Fabricant, with illustrations by Robert Crumb Busted! is a funny, smart, subversive worst-case scenario guide for casual drug users and their tolerant friends, written by NYC criminal defense attorney, Chris Fabricant. Using celebrity busts, outrageous everyman busts, and the author’s professional experience, Busted! is everything you need to know about the criminal justice system, Drug War style, before it’s too late. (120/0-06-075459-1) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 384pgs SRP: $13.95 THE GODFATHER RETURNS MMPB by Mark Winegardner A new novel based on the Corleone Family characters created by Mario Puzo! It is 1955. Michael Corleone has won a bloody victory in the war among New York's crime families. Now he wants to consolidate his power, save his marriage, and take his family into legitimate businesses. To do so, he must confront his most dangerous adversary yet: Nick Geraci, a former boxer who worked his way through law school as a Corleone street enforcer. Their personal cold war will run from 1955 to 1962, from New York to Washington to Las Vegas to Cuba, and influence the lives of America's most powerful criminals and their loved ones. (235/0-345-47898-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 576pgs SRP: $7.99 PAMELA ANDERSON: STAR STRUCK HC by Pamela Anderson When last we saw our heroine she had disappeared into a bathtub full of bubbles and bewilderment. Now Star is back — in the spotlight and in love! Star Struck continues the story of beloved Star Wood Leigh, a little older, and a little wiser, as she navigates Hollywood superstardom and a hasty marriage to rock 'n' roll bad boy Jimi Deeds. (248/0-7434-9283-8) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 256pgs SRP: $24.00 SUPER #1 ROBOT TP by Matt Alt & Robert Duban Shogun Warriors. Godaikin. Micronauts. They came in their legions, leaping straight from Japanese TV sets onto toy shelves. From Popy's classic "Chogokin" Mazinger Z to Takatoku's Valkyrie, Super #1 Robot showcases these unique action figures created during the heyday of Japanese robot toys, 1972 to 1982. These are the pinnacle of modern Japanese robot toys, and transformed not only themselves, but also today's toy culture. (334/0-8118-4607-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 12x10, 186pgs, FC SRP: $18.95 PULP HEROES THE SPIDER #8: THE MAD HORDE TP by Norvell Page; illustrated by John Fleming Gould Thousands of rabies-infected animals terrorize the countryside, spreading the disease to human victims. Now the Spider must halt the swarming beasts — human and animal alike — and destroy the hellish factory that spawned them! Also includes a Doc Turner adventure! (5003) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 TOKYO POP AND OTHER QUINN STORIES TP by Bill Williams Meet Arthur Quinn, part-time bartender and full-time fixer of problems. If you've got a problem and a good story, Quinn may be able to help you out. In Tokyo Pop, Quinn searches for the son of his accountant, an ex-fashion model, an ex-stripper, a drug dealer, and a charming rogue in five short stories. From the streets of Tokyo to the slums of Central Texas, Quinn matches wits with an array of thugs and cutthroats. (6225/0- 9759544-0-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.5x8.5, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES: VANGUARD BOOK 1 - HARBINGER MMPB by David Mack Returning from its historic first voyage to the edge of the galaxy, the damaged U.S.S. Enterprise journeys through the Taurus Reach, a vast and little-known region of space in which a new starbase has been unexpectedly established. As Kirk ponders the mystery of the enormous base, he begins to suspect that there is much more to Vanguard than meets the eye. It's a suspicion shared by the Tholians, the Orions, and the Kligon Empire, each of whom believes that there are less than benign motives behind the Federation's sudden and unexpplained desire to explore and colonize the Taurus Reach. But when a calamity deep within the Reach threatens to compromise Starfleet's continued presence in the region, the true purpose behind the creation of Vanguard is revealed! (248/1-4165-0774- 4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 384pgs SRP: $6.99 STAR TREK: VOYAGER ANTHOLOGY - DISTANT SHORES TP Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager, this anthology features new tales culled from Star Trek fiction's strongest voices, including Ilsa J. Bick, Keith R.A. DeCandido, and Heather Jarman. (248/0-7434-9253-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 448pgs SRP: $14.00 SUPER-HEROES BATMAN: GREEN GOTHAM READER TP by Scott Ciencin, with illustrations by Rick Burchett Poison Ivy has stolen the rare Black Orchid from its display at the Gotham Botanical Garden! As mysterious, gigantic plants sprout all over Gotham City, can Batman stop her before she turns the city into a jungle?! (7057/0-439-47102-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6X9, 40pgs SRP: $3.99 HELLBOY: ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HELL MMPB by Brian Hodge, with illustrations by Mike Mignola When a group of seraphim attacks the Vatican seeking out an ancient scroll allegedly written by Jesus of Nazarene decades after his crucifixion, Hellboy and Abe Sapien are dispatched to investigate. But why would heavenly creatures cause such destruction? The answer puts Hellboy in the path of ancient gods, vengeful demons, and a hidden world of the purest evil! (248/1-4165-0782-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pgs SRP: $6.99 HOW TO DRAW THE BATMAN TP With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, young artists can learn to draw the Caped Crusader, the villains of Gotham City, and lots of cool Batgear — from pencil renderings to final full-color illustration. (7057/0-439-72782-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8X11, 32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG: THE SECRET ROCKET TP Krypto keeps the spaceship he traveled in from Krypton buried in Kevin's backyard, where it serves as his secret hideout. Discover all the secrets to Krypto's cool gear and his rocketship hideout in this fun-filled storybook designed for young readers. (7057/0-439- 74403-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6X9, 32pgs SRP: $3.99 KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG: SUPERPET TP "Ruff, ruff...and away!" Superman's adorable dog uses his powers to make the Earth safe for pets everywhere! But, when he's not helping Superman, Krypto serves as the mild- mannered pet to his human pal, Kevin. (7057/0-439-72507-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8X8, 24pgs SRP: $3.50 SUPERHERO HC written & photographed by Marc Tauss Maleek may be a small boy in a big city, but he's no ordinary kid. He's a scientist and a super-hero! So when his beloved city's parks and playgrounds mysteriously disappear, it's up to Maleek and his robot Marvyn to save the day! Marc Tauss spent his childhood inventing gadgets and daydreaming — two of his favorite activities even to this day. For more than twenty years, his distinctive photographs have graced countless book jackets and magazines, and now he brings every young super-hero's fantasy to life. (7057/0-439- 62734-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, B&W SRP: $16.99 TEEN TITANS: ALIEN POWERHOUSE ACTIVITY BOOK TP Packed with puzzles, mazes, and coloring pages, learn all about Starfire's planet, her feelings about Earth and her teammates, and her incredible powers in this this fun-filled activity book! (7057/0-439-72511-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6X9, 32pgs SRP: $2.99 TEEN TITANS: BOY WONDER ACTIVITY BOOK TP Can you match wits with the Boy Wonder? Learn about Robin's awesome skills by completing the challenging puzzles, mazes, and coloring pages in this this fun-filled activity book! (7057/0-439-74573-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6X9, 32pgs SRP: $2.99 THE BATMAN: BOOK OF CROOKS TP Featuring a special section on Batman's amazing Bat-gear! Batman has gathered a lot of information about what makes the criminal mind tick. Discover how he uses these facts to fight back in a city overrun with arch-enemies with this thrilling handbook for The Batman! (7057/0-439-72780-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 64pgs SRP: $5.99 THE BATMAN: HOT & COLD - TWO STORIES IN ONE! TP The incredible Bat-adventures continue with a new chapter book — boasting two amazing Bat-stories! When both Mr. Freeze and Firefly swear revenge on The Batman, things will heat up before they cool down in Gotham City! (7057/0-439-72781-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 104pgs SRP: $4.99 INTERNATIONAL SECTION SPANISH COMICS THE ART OF KOVECK HC Imported from Spain! The Art of Koveck collects illustrations from 1996 to 2003. Unsettling, macabre and at times brutal, Koveck has become one of Spain's most promising artists. "Working in the limit of the terror, gore, and the fantasy, but always maintaining a foot in the reality" states Luis Royo, in his foreword. Initially publishing a series of comic strips in the magazine Cimoc de Publishing Norma, Koveck has moved away from comics and has concentrated on cover art especially in Germany, where he has produced more than 100 covers for the Maddrax science-fiction series. Most recently his credits includes the cover of Neil Gaiman's American Gods. (133) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 64pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 BLACKSAD VOLUMES 1 & 2—SPANISH EDITIONS (Blacksad Vol. 1: Somewhere Between the Shadows) (Blacksad Vol. 2 : Arctic Nation) by Juan Díaz Canales & Juanjo Guarnido If Raymond Chandler was writing Roger Rabbit or Walt Disney was animating The Big Sleep, you would begin to understand the concept of one of the freshest graphic novels in years! Meet John Blacksad, a cat in the shadows. Imagine New York as a city of criminal rats, jazz-playing gorillas, and rhino thugs. Enter a mystery where the suspects have tails. Find out why comics' biggest names are wild about Blacksad. Follow Blacksad in two hardboiled cases, presented in their original language for the first time on these shores! (6658) (CAUT: 4) VOLUME 1: UN LUGAR ENTRE LAS SOMBRAS—HC, 9x12, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 VOLUME 2: ARCTIC-NATION—SC, 9x12, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 BUDDY & THE BRADLEYS VOLUMES 1 & 2—SPANISH EDITIONS by Peter Bagge Presenting the adolescent adventures of the protagonist of Hate — in Spanish! Before The Simpsons, there were The Bradleys. Meet the Bradleys, America's most dysfunctional family: Pops, Mom, Buddy, Babs and Butch Bradley. Yes, even more dysfunctional than the Simpsons, though it's no surprise that Groening has cited the Bradleys as an early influence on his hit TV show. The best-selling humor cartoonist of his generation, Bagge has been hailed as one of comics' great satirists, and The Bradleys remain his most enduring (and award-winning) creation. (6658) (CAUT: 4) VOLUME 1—SC, 6x9, 82pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 6x9, 82pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DAVID BORING GN—SPANISH ED by Daniel Clowes Meet David Boring: a nineteen-year-old security guard with a tortured inner life and an obsessive nature. When he meets the girl of his dreams, things begin to go awry: what seems too good to be true apparently is. And what seems truest in Boring's life is that, given the right set of circumstances (in this case, an orgiastic cascade of vengeance, humiliation and murder) the primal nature of humankind will come inexorably to the fore. David Boring is a tale of rich, kaleidoscopic weirdness certain to delight not only lovers of comics, but also fans of great storytelling, intriguing characters, and compelling suspense. (6658) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 148pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 GHOST WORLD GN—SPANISH EDITION by Daniel Clowes One of the best-selling and critically-acclaimed graphic novels of all-time, Ghost World tells the story of two supremely ironic, above-it-all teenagers facing the thrilling uncertainty of life after high school. As they attempt to carry their life-long friendship into a new era, the careful dynamics of their inseparable bond are jolted, and what seemed like a future of endless possibilities looks more like an encroaching reality of strip malls, low-paying service jobs and fading memories. (6658) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 82pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 MARTÍN FIERRO GN—SPANISH EDITION by by José Hernández & Alberto Breccia Imported from Argentina! The immortal classic written by José Hernández, depicting with amazing detail the gaucho from the pampas, his adventures and his tragedy, this time masterly illustrated by the most important artist from Argentina: Alberto Breccia. Fourteen full-page illustrations — a mixture of collage with illustration and painting — as well as the corresponding sketches and two discarded works, are intermingled with the text, bringing life to the book that you must read if you want to fully and thoroughly get to know and understand the lifestyle of the country inhabitants, surrounded by hovels, deprivation and the war against the Indians. (6033) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99 JAPANESE BOOKS COSTUME SIDE: DENGEKI HIME COLLECTION SC From the publishers of Dengeki-Hime Magazine comes this collection of pretty girl illustrations, with an emphasis on the clothing. Included are girls in school uniforms, swimwear, dresses, and more provocative attire, created by the likes of Aojiru, Tony, Rei Kannagi, Chinatsu Chiba, Drain Cherry, Nekonyan, Tetsuya Ohno, CO2A, Nisen Kishi, Hiroki Haritama, Shintarou, Poyoyon, Carnelian, Akinoko, Phonon, Aya Kadoi, and more! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 114pgs, FC SRP: $43.99 GET BACKERS ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS SC by Rando Ayamine This volume presents over 140 original color works produced over the past 6 years since the hit anime/manga, Get Backers began. Each piece includes commentary by the artist. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $35.99 GIRLS BRAVO ILLUSTRATIONS SC by Mario Kaneda The first illustrations collection dedicated to the sexy new Girls Bravo bishoujo characters. Included are early concept designs as well as final character illustrations of the beautiful Miharu, Kirie, an Koyomi, plus an unpublished manga story! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 96pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 GU-RE-N: ITO NOIZI ART COLLECTION HC by Ito Noizi This is the first illustrations collection from Ito Noizi, illustrator of Syakugan no Syana, and includes more than 200 works from Syakugan no Syana and other prjects appearing in Dengeki HP, Dengeki Comic Gao, Dengeki Daioh, Dengeki Teioh, Dengeki Moeoh, plus 50 never-before-seen pieces. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $55.99 KING OF FIGHTERS: FIGHTING EVOLUTION 10TH SC This is the 10th anniversary salute to the creation of SNK's, King of Fighters, presenting nearly 600 different illustrations — 500 recent illustrations and drawings, plus 130 works based on the original KoFt, plus Garo Densetsu, Ryuko no Ken, and Samurai Spirits! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 256pgs, FC SRP: $55.99 KOZUE AMANO ILLUSTRATION WORKS 2: STELLA SC by Kozue Amano This second illustration collection includes early works to his latest, Aria. Includes 16 color pages and many unpublished illustrations. Includes a plastic slipcase. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $58.99 MAI HIME: FUUKA GAKUEN IDOL BOOK SC This volume features bishoujo illustrations and artwork from the popular anime, My- HiME, including 18 original swimsuit illustrations of My, Natsuki, Haruka, Akane, Youko, Aoi, Chie, and more! Comes with a School Calendar featuring unpublished swimsuit illustration! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 64pgs, FC SRP: $31.99 TEMARI MATSUMOTO ILLUSTRATIONS SC by Temari Matsumoto This volume collects the "Yaoi" (Boys Love) illustrations of Temari Matsumoto, presenting over 73 works, including cover illustrations and more. A must-have volume for Matsumoto and Yaoi fans. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $43.99 NARU NANAO ILLUSTRATIONS: NANAIRO ICE SC by Naru Nanao "Nanairo Ice" is a rainbow-colored ice cream in Japan, and perfectly describes the spectrum of artwork awaiting you in this, the first art collection for popular "moe" (moe- ay) illustrator, Naru Nanao! Presenting more than 88 works — including many unpublished pieces — this is a highly recommended volume for the "moe" fan! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 112pgs, FC SRP: $43.99 NARUTO OFFICIAL CHARACTERS BOOK This is the official character fan book based on the hit manga, Naruto, presenting a complete character guide and a look at the art of "ninjyutu" (the special technic by ninja). Includes many two-page illustrations, featuring the characters created by Masashi Kishimoto. Heavy Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x7, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 OTOGI ZOUSHI ART COLLECTION SC This is the official art collection from the new anime Otogi Zoushi, from Production I.G (Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence). Included are early concepts and character designs, a complete episode guide, interviews with the voice cast staff, and more. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 96pgs, PC SRP: $47.99 RUMBLE ROSES: BEST SHOT SC This is the official guide book to the Japanese PS2 video game, Rumble Roses, and sexy all-girl pro-wrestling game. Including are many captures of the lady grapplers in various outfits (including swimwear), plus a guide to all of the characters' special moves. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 SATOSHI URUSHIBARA ILLUSTRATIONS: PHI SC by Satoshi Urushibara This is the latest illustration collection of sexy and "cutie" girls from Satoshi Urushibara (who celebrates his 21st anniversary as an illustrator with this collection), which includes "Front Innocent," newly drawn works, and more! This is the masterpiece for which his fans has long waited! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 86pgs, FC SRP: $43.99 SUKINAMONOHA SUKI DAKARA SYOUGANAI SC by Yuzu Tsutae This is official illustration collection based on the popular PC game, Sukinamonoha Sukidakara Syouganai". and features many book and magazine covers, calender illustrations, CD covers, and all-new pieces created especially for this collection! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 96pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 Z-GUNDAM NOSTALGIA: BELIEVE IN A SIGN OF Z? SC Planned to coincide with the re-release of the Z-Gundam movie in Japanese theaters later this year, this official guide takes a look back at all 50 episodes of Z-Gundam (1985-86), presenting a complete guide to the series (and movie) through background materials, including illustrations, story guides, character designs, and unpublished illustrations by Yoshihisa Uchida (mecha) and Naoyuki Onda (Movie Version Characters). Includes a slipcase. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 192pgs, FC SRP: $55.99 JAPANESE MANGA INSTRUCTIONAL KANJI DE MANGA #3 by Glenn Kardy & Chihiro Hattori The third volume in the Manga University series, featuring 80 kanji that students in Japan learn by the time they have completed the sixth grade. English text. (4979) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOW TO DRAW MANGA: GUNS & MILITARY VOLUMES 1 & 2 SC by Ichiro Kamiya A Previews Exclusive! This two-volume set is a virtual encyclopedia of everything from classic handguns to high-tech firearms, including six-shooters, semi-automatics, World War II "masterpiece" arms, and modern-battlefield assault rifles. In addition, Volume 1 also includes several pages of full-color motorcycle illustrations; while Volume 2 features blueprint-quality illustrations of tanks, battleships, helicopters, jet fighters and long-range bombers. English text. Available now! (4979) VOLUME 1—SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 VOLUME 2—SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 O/A HOW TO DRAW MANGA: SUPER DEFORMED CHARACTERS VOLUME 1 SC by Gen Sato A Previews Exclusive! In Japanese, they're known as "chibi," though most English speaking fans call them "Super-Deformed," or "SD" for short. Gen Sato, the Japanese artist who pioneered the SD style, shares secrets for creating the perfect chibi in this exciting new entry in the How to Draw Manga series! English text. Available now! (4979) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 COMO DIBUJAR ANIME: HOW TO DRAW ANIME & GAMES CHARACTERS—SPANISH EDITIONS (Vol. 4: Mastering Battle & Action Moves) (Vol. 5: Bishoujo Game Characters) by Tadashi Ozawa; translated by María Ferrer Tadashi Ozawa is a freelance animator who has served as an animation director at Studio Ghibli and a producer at Mad House, where he was in charge or training new animators. Now Ozawa turns his years of experience to the printed page with these informative guide books—presented in Spanish for the first time ever! (6658) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. VOL 4: MASTERING BATTLE & ACTION MOVES—SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 VOL. 5: BISHOUJO GAME CHARACTERS—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 DELETER BEGINNER TONE SETS W & X A Previews Exclusive! Deleter is a most famous brand of comic tools in Japan. These sets include five different 8” x 10” sheets of Deleter Screen Jr., and a sample drawing for first-time tone users. Screen tones are essential to drawing manga, and you'll be one step closer to achieving your dream of becoming a manga artist with these sets. Choose from Sets "W" and "X". (5800) (CAUT: 4) TONE SET "W"—Tone Set SRP: $9.99 TONE SET "X"—Tone Set SRP: $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NEW GENERATION OF MANGA ARTISTS VOLUME 4 SC (The Omnibus Collection) A Previews Exclusive! From Graphic-Sha comes the fourth volume in The New Generation of Manga Artists series. Features brand new work from 15 artists: Noriyuki Matsumoto, Yasuyuki Tsurugi, Takehito Harada, Yuji Naruse, Migano Shiketa, Yui Haga, Kisaragi Mizu, Kazuteru Sonobe, Ein·Ein, Yuuri Nishiwaki, Nanaroku, Futaba Yuunagi, Masahito Watari, Hiroki Ozaki, andHiroyuki Ishida. Inside are many new illustrations, with 16 black-and-white sketch pages that show you the artists's thoughts during the creative process. English Text. Available now! (5424) SC, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 O/A NEW GENERATION OF MANGA ARTISTS VOLUME 5 SC A Previews Exclusive! This volume presents the artwork of Kao Yung and Kuan-Liang, two of Taiwan’s leading Manwha artists. Although their drawing styles have been influenced by Japanese manga and anime, their work also has a lot of originality. The book contains 64 color illustrations in the first half, and one-third of the artwork has never been published before and were especially drawn for this edition! In the second half of each guide, the artist offers tips on creating artwork. English text. Available now! (5424) SC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 O/A NEW GENERATION OF MANGA ARTISTS VOLUME 6 SC A Previews Exclusive! From Graphic-Sha (How to Draw Manga series) comes the sixth volume in The New Generation of Manga Artists series! Volume 6 focuses on the inspiring shoujo and anime production art of Kazuko Tadano and Studio Viewn — a resume of work that includes Sailor Moon, Saint Seiya, Sonic Warrior Borgman, and Wedding Peach. English text. Available now! (5424)SRP: $14.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST ENGLISH WORD BOOK Created to teach Japanese language students how to read and comprehend English, this volume uses the translated Fullmetal Alchemist manga to light the way to understanding of our most foreign tongue! For English-speaking FMA fans, this volume also includes previously unpublished artwork. Japanese/English text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x7, 176pgs, FC SRP: $18.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST ANIME COMIC # 3 & 4 The #1 Anime on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim! Fullmetal Alchemist follows the harrowing adventures of the heroic Edward Elric and his younger brother, the metallic Alphonse, as they search for the fabled Philosopher's Stone in their quest to regain their original bodies! Featuring original animation art and story elements by Hiromu Arakawa, each volume includes four episode stories of Fullmetal Alchemist. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #3—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 #4—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST MANGA #10 Raised by their beloved mother following their father's departure to parts unknown, brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric grew quickly in their power and knowledge of Alchmey. But when their mother died, the brothers decided to use Alchemy to bring her back to them... a task which ended in tragedy for all involved! Now, the two brothers — severely changed by the accident — must set forth to find the Philosopher’s Stone, a fabled alchemical artifact of great power, to restore their bodies. But their journey is frought with peril, and there are those who will stop at nothing to control the power of the stone! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST KEYCHAINS Your favorite characters from the white hot Cartoon Network [adult swim] anime, Fullmetal Alchemist, can be yours as these 3" laser-cut rubber keychains! Choose from Alex Louis Armstrong, Edward Elric (standing), Roy Mustang, and Winry Rockbell designs. (4632) (CAUT: 4) ARMSTRONG (GE3337)—KEYCHAIN SRP: $4.50 EDWARD STANDING (GE3345)—KEYCHAIN SRP: $4.50 ROY MUSTANG (GE3327)—KEYCHAIN SRP: $4.50 WINRY ROCKBELL (GE3328)—KEYCHAIN SRP: $4.50 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST CLOISONNE PIN SET This Fullmetal Alchemist Pin Set features four different pins: Edward Elric, Alphonse Elric, the FMA logo, and a group shot of the Elric Brothers and their gal-pal, Winry Rockbell, sitting at a table. Each pin measures approximately 1" tall. Carded. (4632/GE7323) Pin Set SRP: $4.99 JAPANESE MANGA OH MY GODDESS COMPLETE VOLUME 2 SC by Kosuke Fujishima Published to coincide with the anime's return to Japanese TV, the very popular Oh My Goddess! manga returns in this large format series, presenting the series as it originally appeared (with the exception of color pages), just as it appeared in the serialized manga. A must for OMG fans! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 262pgs, B&W SRP: $18.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TENJHO TENGE MANGA VOLUMES 4 - 6 SC by Oh! Great Fully Un-Edited, Un-Cut Japanese Edition! Bob and Nagi are new students at a high school where learning is secondary to the art of fighting! They want to prove that they are the mightiest of all students, but the seniors in the student union decide to exterminate the new kids. If they are to survive, they will have to fight their way into the ranks of the handful of students who serve to stem the tide of violence in this untamed outpost: the few, the proud, the powerful members of the Juken Club! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES #4—SRP: $10.99 #5—SRP: $10.99 #6—SRP: $10.99 JAPANESE ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMAGE SEPTEMBER 2005 Animage is an excellent source for all the latest news on Japanese anime. Each issue is packed with full-color and black-and-white pages, giving you the latest scoop on the hottest anime around. Japanese text. (7819/01577-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 200pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 ANIMEDIA SEPTEMBER 2005 Focusing heavily on television anime, each issue features full-color and black-and-white articles and stills of vintage, new, and upcoming anime releases, fold out and insert anime posters, postcards, fan art, manga serials, video game reviews, and bonus items, such as trading cards, postcard books, and stickers! Japanese text. (7819/01579-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 176pgs, FC SRP: $8.99 DENGEKI ANIMANGA #21 This special animation magazine focuses on the sexy, cute, and downright hot ladies of anime! Includes information of the ladies in OVA, TV, animation, and comics! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 114pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 DENGEKI G'S MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2005 This magazine offers a monthly focus on beautiful women, displaying their charms from top to bottom. Each issue comes with free extras such as trading cards, calendars, shitatjiki, and more. Japanese text. (7819/16365-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 DENGEKI LAYERS #5 Get inside the Japanese “Cos-Play” (Costume Play) scene with Dengeki Layers, the magazine devoted to this burgeoning anime/manga-inspired fandom. Each issue features loads of photos of fans in their home-made costumes, plus tips on everything from costume and prop creation to make-up. Plus, behind-the-scenes coverage of Japanese Cos-Play events and conventions, and even a CosPlay shop map of the Akihabara district! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 72pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 MEGAMI MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2005 From the publishers of Animedia comes this new magazine focusing on female anime and game characters, each issue filled with pull-out posters, trading cards, or other premiums! Japanese text. (7819/1580-10) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 174pgs, PC SRP: $14.99 NEWTYPE SEPTEMBER 2005 Newtype has been covering the anime scene for well over 15 years now, and the magazine still remains the fastest, most up-to-date source of information on new anime in Japan! Covering everything cool in the world of anime, it’s packed with posters, postcards, booklets, stickers, and other assorted bonuses in each issue! Japanese text. (7819/07009- 09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 400pgs, FC SRP: $10.99 NEWTYPE: THE LIVE SEPTEMBER 2005 What Newtype is to Anime… Newtype: The Live is to the world of live-action shows! This is a “tokusatsu” (special effects-driven TV shows) specialized publication, featuring Kamen Rider, Ultraman, and other live-action heroes in dozens of color photos! Features interviews with actors and special effects teams, plus coverage of the latest merchandise, videos, and more! Over 50% in full-color! Japanese text. Bi-monthly. Japanese text. (7819/17011-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8X11, 150pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 S MAG SPRING 2005 From the latest and hottest anime, manga, and video games, to the most dynamic samplings of digital illustration and visual fashion and entertainment, S Magazine explores the world of contemporary Japanese pop-culture. Japanese text. (7819/12883- 04) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC SRP: $22.99 UCHUSEN MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2005 The famous magazine on Japanese live-action sci-fi movies, TV, toys, and American films and TV releases. This magazine covers the world of Tokusatsu, Sentai, Sci-Fi, Horror, and more! Japanese text. Bi-monthly. (7819/01843-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 138pgs, PC SRP: $18.99 JAPANESE TOY PUBLICATIONS DENGEKI HOBBY SEPTEMBER 2005 This magazine features illustrated articles on scratch-building and customizing model kits. Japanese text. (7819/16371-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 300pgs, PC SRP: $18.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #92 Covering Japanese and American figures, toys, and various premium/crane toy items. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 200pgs, PC SRP: $20.99 HOBBY JAPAN OCTOBER 2005 The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has an all-new look and a larger format. Plus, the monthly “How to Build…” feature, which will show readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam model kits from Bandai! Japanese text. (7819/08127-10) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99 HYPER HOBBY SEPTEMBER 2005 Japan’s monthly magazine on toys, models, and collectibles! Packed with full-color pictures of the latest and greatest toy and action figure releases from some of Japan’s favorite manufacturers. Special issues sometimes include a free bonus figure/toy! Japanese text. (7819/17465-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 170pgs, PC SRP: $16.99 MODEL GRAPHIX SEPTEMBER 2005 Covering cool toys, cars, and robot models! Japanese text. (7819/18747-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 168pgs, PC SRP: $15.99 PLAYTIMES MAGAZINE #4 Imported from from Singapore! The Definitive Toy Design Magazine! Playtimes is a vibrant, detail-rich, hype-free guide to all the toys you want, focusing on the world of designer toys and vinyl figures. English Language. (6800/1793-0812) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 QUANTO MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2005 Besides relating the latest toy and collectibles releases from Japan, this magazine also examines the growing field of miniature figure toys and Gashapon collecting! Japanese text. (7819/03393-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 140pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 TRANSFORMERS: BINALTECH & TF COLLECTION COMPLETE GUIDE SC Featuring over 700 full-color photos and illustrations, this collector's edition volume from Japan covers two aspects of the Transformers phenomenon: the all-new, high-end Binaltech car series, and an overview of the entire Transformers collection! The Binaltech (a.k.a. Alternators in the U.S.) series of die-cast, highly detailed, fully transformable car models is highlighted by more than 100 different photos and design materials, plus interviews with real Japanese car makers whose cars act as the base for these toys. Then, get an overview of the entire Transformers collection with a fully illustrated guide, showing every toy released, including rare and re-issued items. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 160pgs, FC SRP: $55.99 JAPANESE APPAREL FLCL: DINNER TIME! T-SHIRT Official FLCL Merchandise! This dark blue shirt featuring Haruko is stylishly spot- colored with Japanese and English text and the FLCL logo. (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. LG (BGTSFC03LG)—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 XL (BGTSFC03XL)—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 FLCL: P! BEANIE HAT Official FLCL Merchandise! This black knit hat with white embroidery features the "P!" logo on the front, and the FLCL logo on the back. (5455/BGHBFC01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. HAT SRP: $14.99 JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY T-SHIRTS Three wacky new Japanese t-shirts featuring a bizarre message written in katakana, the writing system used for expressing foreign words and names. Choose from "Ecchi" (literally, the letter "H," which is used in Japan as a euphasism for someone who is perverted or who thinks about sex too much), "Gaijin" (which means "foreigner" or more literally "outside person"), and "Sake-Bito" (literally a "person of sake" or someone who loves to drink all forms of alcohol). You never know what will happen with one of these shirts on! Available in standard men's style shirt, in Large and X-Large. (5753) (CAUT: 4) "ECCHI" LARGE (KANJI2LG)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 "ECCHI" X-LARGE (KANJI2XL)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 "GAIJIN" LARGE (KANJI1LG)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 "GAIJIN" X-LARGE (KANJI1XL)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 "SAKE BITO" LARGE (KANJI3LG)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 "SAKE BITO" X-LARGE (KANJI3XL)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 JAPANESE MERCHANDISE CASE CLOSED! CONAN KEYCHAIN Detective Conan, the master detective trapped in the body of a little boy from the hit anime series, Case Closed!, can be yours as this 3" laser-cut rubber keychain! (4632/GE3340) (CAUT: 4) KEYCHAIN SRP: $4.50 GUNGRAVE KEYCHAINS Your favorite characters from the popular anime, Gungrave (from Trigun creator Yasuhiro Nightow) can be yours as these 3" laser-cut rubber keychains! Choose from Brandon Heat (the man who would become "Beyond the Grave") and Harry McDowell (the man who betrayed and killed Brandon)! (4632) (CAUT: 4) BRANDON (GE3310)—KEYCHAIN SRP: $4.50 HARRY (GE3311)—KEYCHAIN SRP: $4.50 GUNGRAVE PIN SET & TIN BOX This two-pin set, packaged in a tin, features an ornate cross pin and a pin depicting the undead gunslinger, Beyond the Grave. each pin measures approximately 1" tall. (4632/GE7320) Pin Set SRP: $9.99 INU-YASHA: KIRARA & SANGO CLOISONNE PIN SET This carded set features pins of Kirara and Sango, as seen in Rumiko Takahashi's Inu- Yasha! Pins measure approximately 1" tall. (4632/GE7326) Pin Set SRP: $4.99 LAST EXILE BOBBLEHEADS Three of your favorite characters from Range Murata's Last Exile are now Chibi-style plastic bobbleheads, each standing approximately 6" tall! Choose from Albis, Klaus, and Lavie. (4632) (CAUT: 4) ALBIS (GE7504)—Bobble Head SRP: $11.99 KLAUS (GE7506)—Bobble Head SRP: $11.99 LAVIE (GE7505)—Bobble Head SRP: $11.99 R.O.D./READ OR DIE: THE TV SERIES—FROG SHOTGLASS Officially licensed R.O.D.: The TV Series merchandise! A frosted shotglass with green printing, depicting Anita's favorite thing: Frog! (5455/BGSGRO02) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Shotglass SRP: $6.99 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO: & MUGEN SHOTGLASSES Officially licensed from Geneon! Stylish frosted shotglasses featuring cool-headed samurai, Jin, and Mugen, from Samurai Champloo! (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. JIN (BGSGSC02)—Shotglass SRP: $6.99 MUGEN (BGSGSC01)—Shotglass SRP: $6.99 SONIC X: & TAILS KEYCHAINS Your favorite supporting characters from Sega's Sonic X video game and anime can now be yours as these 3" laser-cut rubber keychains! Choose from Knuckles and Tails! (4632) (CAUT: 4) KNUCKLES (GE3322)—Keychain SRP: $4.50 TAILS (GE3323)—Keychain SRP: $4.50 IMPORTED ADULT PUBLICATIONS SOLANO LOPEZ: 100% SEX SKETCHBOOK—ENGLISH EDITION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (6033) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 KISS COMIX #162 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 68pgs, PC SRP: $7.99 FIGURES OF HAPPINESS CD-ROM GAME SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (5753/GCL002612) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM SRP: $39.99 TRADING CARDS SECTION SPORTS CARDS PLAYOFF CORP. DONRUSS 2005 THROWBACK THREADS NFL CARDS Featuring 150 common cards and 50 numbered rookie cards, this series from Donruss contains actual game-used throwback jerseys. Series parallels include "Bronze", "Sliver", "Gold", and "Platinum Century Proof" cards; "Throwback Collection" cards; "Generation Collection" cards; and "Gridiron Kings" cards. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Pack MSRP: $4.00 LEAF 2005 LIMITED MLB T/C BOX Offered in a new single-pack deck box configuration for 2005, each 4-card pack of Leaf Limited Baseball will deliver one (1) Autograph or Memorabilia card (#’d to 100 or less), 2 regular cards (#’d to 799 or less), and 1 insert or parallel card. The regular set will consist of 200 cards, including 150 veterans (#’d to 799), and 18 retired Legends, 7 short- printed superstars and 25 Phenoms rookies & prospects (all #’d to 99). The entire set will be paralleled on 8 levels, including Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum — in both un- autographed and autographed versions — each sequentially-numbered between 100 and 1/1. This year’s release will feature more Autographs, Autographed Material Cards and Prime Material Cards than in 2004, including possible MLB Logo, Bat Barrel, Jersey Button, and new Autographed Jersey Letter cards! Featured players include Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Sandy Koufax, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Jim Thorpe, Nolan Ryan and Cal Ripken! Four cards per pack/box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Pack SRP: $70.00 TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2005 TOTAL NFL CARDS Topps Total Football delivers a huge roster of 900 players on 550 cards, including 110 single-subject Rookie cards. Three levels of inserts supply 10 hits per box, each printed on foil board card stock. "Total Signature Autograph" cards will be available from 10 players, including NFL stars and rookies in addition to 2 Tribute technology Topps Football 50th Anniversary Team Autograph subjects, sequentially numbered to 50. Topps Total will offer "Hobby Only" printing plates from all 550 regular cards and 10 "Total Signature" cards, randomly seeded into packs. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $1.00 TOPPS 2005 - 2006 NBA CARDS The first NBA release from Topps of the new 2005 - 2006 season will feature 253 cards, including 30 Draft Pick Rookies. The set is paralleled on 3 levels, including "Black Border", "Hobby Only Gold Border", and "Overtime Platinum Border" cards. Chase cards include limited edition inserts, game-used Relic memorabilia cards and autographs. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $1.59 TOPPS 2005 BAZOOKA NFL CARDS Topps Bazooka Football is a 220-card set, including 165 Veterans and 55 Rookies, highlighted with an average of 3 Game-Used Relic cards, 48 Parallel cards and 18 insert cards per 24-pack box. The entire set is mirrored with 2 parallel sets, "Bazooka Fortune" and "Bazooka Chunk", each with 1 parallel card seeded into each pack. Insert cards include "Window Clings", "Eye-Black Stickers", "4-on-1 Stickers", and "Bazooka Comics Magnets". Also, each pack contains a stick of sugarless bubble gum. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $2.00 BOWMAN 2005 CHROME MLB CARDS Bowman Chrome Baseball will feature 353 cards, including 140 Veterans, 25 Prospects, 23 Autographed First-Year Players, and 165 First-Year Players — including 20 players who did not appear in the 2005 Bowman set. Hobby exclusive "Two of a Kind" dual autograph cards will feature signatures from Alex Rodriguez and Cal Ripken, sequentially numbered to 13. Each box is topped with a Scouting Report Box Loader. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $4.00 UPPER DECK AUTHENTICATED UDA TIGER WOODS: 5 VERTICALS PHOTO COLLAGE FRAMED Made up of five vertical photos of golf legend Toger Woods in action, this framed collectible comes signed by Woods and is limited to a mere 100 pieces. (CAUT: 4) Collage, FC SRP: $1,100.00 UPPER DECK MLB 1ST CLASS HALL OF FAME FRAME The National Baseball Hall of Fame, a shrine to the game’s greatest players, is located in Cooperstown in upstate New York. Currently there are 260 deserving members in the Hall of Fame and it all began back in 1936 when the initial class of inductees was named: pitchers Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson, eight-time National League batting champ Honus Wagner, superstar slugger Babe Ruth, and the incomparable Ty Cobb. Upper Deck celebrates the Hall of Fame’s original five-star lineup with this beautifully designed Cooperstown “First Class” photo collage showing each one of the original members. The framed keepsake measures 32.5” x 12.5”. (CAUT: 4) Framed collage SRP: $199.99 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2005 SP COLLECTION MLB T/C BOX 2005 SP Collection Baseball is a 200-card set consisting of 100 SPX and 100 SP Authentic cards! Two sets in one! 2005 SP Collection Baseball will deliver per box: one SPX Memorabilia card (#’d to 199 or less), one SP Authentic Memorabilia card (#’d to 199 or less), one SPX Signature (#’d to 475 or less), one SP Authentic Signature (#’d to 475 or less), one SP Collection Of Stars insert (#’d to 299), and either one SP Honors or SPXtreme insert (#’d to 299). SP Collection Baseball will also deliver a fifth hit per box made up from one of the following: Winning Materials dual memorabilia card (#’d to 20), Winning Materials Dual autographed memorabilia card (#’d to 5), Chirography autograph (#’d to 15), Super Scripts autograph (#’d to 15), Chirography Triple autograph (#’d to 5), Super Scripts autograph (#’d to 5), SP Collection of Stars memorabilia card (#’d to 130); Sp Collection of Stars Signature (#’d to 5), SpXtreme or SP Honors memorabilia card (#’d to 130), SpXtreme or SP Honors Signature (#’d to 5), SPX Autographed memorabilia card (#’d to 10), or an SP Authentic Autographed memorabilia card (#’d to 10). Five cards per pack. 20 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI UPPER DECK 2005 LEGENDARY CUTS MLB T/C BOX 2005 SP Legendary Cuts will build on the success of last year’s release, but this year will concentrate on a greater box break, will increase the number of cut signatures to 2 per case, and add in exciting new chase including dual and quad cuts as well as Hot Boxes! Every 12-pack box will contain the following on average: 2 Subset cards (#'d to 399, 75, or 1), 2 GU Memorabilia cards, 1 GU Memorabilia card (#'d to 75 or less), or 1 Autograph card (#'d to 25 or less, or 1), or 1 Cut Signature card (#'d to 99 or less). Every 16-box case will contain the following on average: Two game-used patch cards (#'d to 50 or less), at least two autographed cards (#'d to 25 or less), at least two autographed memorabilia cards (#'d to 25 or less), one autographed patch card (#'d to 25 or less), and two Cut Signature cards! New for this year will be Dual Legendary Cuts, Quad Legendary Cuts, and Hot Boxes featuring four Cuts per Box! Super high-end chase will include Historic Cuts, plus Dual and Quad Cuts! Four cards per pack. 12 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI UPPER DECK 2005 PORTRAITS MLB T/C BOX Upper Deck 2005 Portraits Baseball will include: One 8"x10" Autograph in each box! Two memorabilia cards in each box — one numbered to 225 or less! Each 16-box case will deliver a dual, triple, or quad 8"x10" autographed portraits numbered to 99 or less! Each case will also deliver an autographed card or an autographed memorabilia card numbered to 20 or less! Look for up to 250 8"x 10" Portraits with a cut signature or dual cut signatures of the greatest players of all time, Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, Young and more! Also look for Scrapbook Moments (#'d to 575) inserted 1 per box! Regular Set consists of 100 cards. Four cards per pack. 12 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack SRP: $125.00 UPPER DECK 2005 PORTRAITS NFL T/C BOX 2005 UD Portraits Football will bridge the gap between card collectors and memorabilia collectors by combining the best of both worlds! UD Portraits will deliver per box: one 8x10 autograph, two rookies foil (#'d to 599), three memorabilia cards (one parallel #'d to 99 or less), and one scrapbook moment insert foil (#'d to 575). 2005 UD Portraits will deliver one per case a dual, triple, or quad signed 8" x 10" autograph (#'d to 60 or less)! In addition, each case will deliver an autographed memorabilia card or a Scrapbook Signatures auto card (#'d to 25 or less). Plus, for the first time ever in the hobby, UD Portraits will offer an 8" x 10" photograph with a cut signature! Some will be dual-cut signatures featuring the greatest legends of all time, like Payton, Thorpe, Nagurski, Lombardi, and Halas! Eight cards per pack. One pack per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack SRP: $125.00 UPPER DECK 2005 REFLECTIONS NFL T/C BOX 2005 NFL Reflections Football will deliver per box: 1 Cut From the Same Cloth Dual memorabilia card, one Signature Reflections autograph card, one Rookie Fabric Reflections, one Fabric Reflections veteran/retired star, four Rookie Reflections (#'d to 899 or less), and two parallel cards (#'d to 99 or less)! NFL Reflections will deliver an incremental hit in every other box from the following: Fabric Reflections parallel (#'d to 25), Signature Reflections parallel (#'d to 15), Cut From The Same Cloth Dual Memorabilia card (#'d to 50), Cut From The Same Cloth Dual Signature (#'d to 10), Dual Signature Reflections (#'d to 70), Fabric Reflections Patch (#'d to 30), Rookie Exclusives Signature (#'d to 100), Reflections Super Swatch (#'d to 40), and the autographed version (#'d to 10)! Also falling one per case will be a Signature Reflections Hot Pack with four signatures (#'d to 89), a Rookie Reflections Hot Pack with four Rookies (#'d to 899 or less), and a Parallel Hot Pack with four parallel cards (#'d to 99 or less)! 2005 NFL Reflections has 400 one of one cards, 100 autographed! And remember, the entire 2005 NFL Reflections set, including all inserts, will be printed on vibrant rainbow mirror board! Four cards per pack. 18 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI UPPER DECK 2005-06 HARDCOURT NBA T/C BOX The ol’ staple of NBA trading cards returns, with the unique hardwood feel and look that collectors have come to expect! Collectors can now expect to find one autographed card in every box, plus one memorabilia card and one serially numbered rookie card! Also look for some really cool technology cards, including signed wood cards, rookie autographed cards, and some sweet looking rookie jersey cards! And finally, Hardcourt will also feature a MJ/LeBron bonus pack as a box topper in all hobby boxes! Five cards per pack. 15 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI UPPER DECK 2005 SP SIGNATURES GOLF T/C BOX Looking for signatures from your favorite players on the Tour, plus the most stunning golf photography available? Look no further! In every pack of SP Signature Golf, there will be one spectacular 8" x 10" autograph card plus a three-card cello pack that contains one memorabilia and two regular cards! Plus, every Rookie Card in 2005 SP Signature Golf will be a memorabilia card! Similar to 2004's SP Signature Golf, there will be a minimum of one Tiger Woods autograph per case. New this year will be a wide array of variations in the 8x10 autographed cards. These variations include black-and-white, sepia-tone, and portrait photographs. A must-have for any avid golf collector! Four cards per pack. Six packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI NON-SPORTS CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT THE MASK OF ZORRO CARDS AND BINDER The 72-card set will feature a variety of cards that will recapture the adventures portrayed in the movie sequel, starring Antonio Banderas as the masked hero! Character cards will focus on the De La Vega family and the two generations of Zorro portrayed in the movie. Look for randomly inserted chase cards as well as Autograph Cards and Authentic Costume Cards. Zorro may mark his enemies with the sign of the “Z”, but this summer Artbox’s Zorro card set and collector binder will be guaranteed to leave its mark on the trading card industry. Eight cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Also available is an official faux leather binder imprinted with the Zorro logo, with ample store and display the entire set. (CAUT: 4) PACK—PI DELUXE BINDER—PI BENCHWARMERS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BENCHWARMERS 2004 SERIES 1 CARDS Fifty different, gorgeous models, including 30 new models, make up the 100 card case set. Including four new celebrities, including Son of the Beach star Jaime Bergman, Baywatch star Brande Roderick, and Outback Jack star Mary Iaconelli. Also new this year are chase sets: "Classic Pin-Up" and "Love Child" as well as the "Authentic Bikini Swatch" cards, "Authentic Kiss" cards, and autograph cards. Plus, a jumbo box topper in each box, as well as the chance for signed "Double Kiss Jumbo" cards. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Pack PI COOL COLLECTIBLES BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE STORY CONTINUES... 2003 IKON CARD SET This 81-card set features the world's favorite vampire slayer, Buffy, and the rest of her "Scooby" gang , along with all of their nightmarish enemies! This set follows the story from Seasons 4, 5, & 6, with cool photos and thrilling stories from such episodes as "The Gift," "Bargaining," "After Life," "Grave," 'Two to Go," and more! This set was produced by Ikon, and was never offered for sale in the United States. Set PI INKWORKS CHARMED: CONVERSATIONS CARDS, BINDER, & PRESS SHEET Inkworks proudly announces the release of Charmed Conversations capturing the dialogue and incantations of your favorite wiccan sisters, t