PREVIEWS VOL. 8 #4 THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #6 The Unique Boutique for Discriminating Collectors! Welcome to the latest issue of Previews Primo, our monthly publication that features some of the very best and most desirable items from Previews! This is the place to go for the creme de la creme, the stuff so hot that it scorches the page when you look at it. Each month, Previews Primo will come to you one week after Previews, offering you an easy, custom look at some of the finest products offered that month, complete with Previews Order Form codes so that you can easily order what you want! This issue looks at items in the June catalog for August shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI STAR SYSTEM SUMMER CATALOG With superhuman effort, the staff of Previews once again bring you that big ol' chunk of weighty comic cool we like to call...the Star System Summer Catalog! More than 3,000 items strong, this catalog is a cornucopia of comics and related merchandise, with everything from Aardvark to X-Men! PLEASE NOTE: Due to the exceptionally large volume of product in the Star System, not all items will be pictured in the catalog. Catalog,8.5x11, FC PI PREVIEWS VOLUME VIII #6 In the June issue: Like Alice Cooper says: "School's out for summer!" And even if you're past the time of life when that matter to you, the start of summer is still a time to kick back, relax, and induldge in the reading of comics! Heck, take some vacation time and head for the beach with a long white box of books and just immerse yourself in the four-color world! We won't tell anyone. But make sure you bring along your copy of the June Previews, with its Todd McFarlane cover! What's the Toddster up to now? You gotta read Previews to find out! And on the other cover? Why, none other than the Martian Manunter, launching his new series courtesy of John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake, two guys who know a little something about powerful heroes who wear green...! Previews is the ultimate source for news and information on the comic book industry. In it, you'll find all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer shipping in approximately two months. Everything you need in order to enjoy the comic book hobby is right here under one cover! Check out what's waiting for you in each issue of Previews: € Premier Publishers: Acclaim, Dark Horse, DC, Image, and Marvel are the biggest and the best, and you can only get them through Previews! With specially- designed sections, these five "big guns" provide you with all the information you need to stay up-to-date on your favorite characters. € Wizard: Publishers of Wizard, InQuest, ToyFare, and more! 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Catalog, 8.5x11, 400+pg, PC $2.95 PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM BOOKLET VOL. VIII #6 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form publication! Now it's easier than ever to use and store your Order Form because it's the same size as a comic book! Use the order form to tally up your order and make sure that everything you want is accounted for. Also includes a Short Order Form for making your order come together even faster! Features a special cover different from Previews! This issue ships in late April 1998 for items on sale in July, 1998. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME VIII #6 Now in color! Discerning adult readers looking for more information and artwork on those other comics and cards can find what they're looking for in Previews Adult. Inside each issue, you'll find additional artwork and information not found in the "PG-13-rated" Previews. Plus, Previews Adult features editorial coverage of the adult industry-with its own Mature Readers news page! NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 8.5x11, 24pg, FC MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS ACCLAIM COMICS BLOODSHOT #16-FINAL ISSUE! Written by Len Kaminski / penciled by Sal Velluto / inked by Bob Almond / lettered by Comicraft / color art by Atomic Paintbrush Bloodshot comes full circle, confronting his creator, the Machiavellian Simon Oreck. But Oreck's dying revelation pushes Bloodshot over the edge, causing him to fulfill the awful prophecy seen in issue #9! Will Bloodshot survive to face his destiny... or will he end up as a nanite-colored smear on the floor? Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/17/98. FC, 32pg $2.50 CONCRETE JUNGLE: THE LEGEND OF THE BLACK LION #3 Written by Christopher Priest / penciled by James Fry / inked by Andrew Pepoy / lettered by Comicraft / color art by Imbue Productions Terry Smalls, small-time community activist and huckster, is now The Man. Imbued with the power of the Black Lion, and pursed by the mysterious and beautiful Maxine Cole, Smalls feels invincible and begins asserting himself within the tightly-structured political hierarchy of the Concrete Jungle. Smalls riles every power figure in town, unaware that Master Antanku has returned to ask him to give the power back. Y'see, Antanku gave the amulet to the wrong Terry Smalls. Our Terry wasn't The Chosen One after all. Oops! Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/3/98. FC, 32pg (of 6) $2.50 ETERNAL WARRIORS QUARTERLY: THE IMMORTAL ENEMY Written by Art Holcomb / penciled by Oscar Jimenez / inked by John Floyd / lettered by Comicraft / color art by Atomic Paintbrush Mog has assumed leadership of the Forever Family, and Ivar doesn't like it one bit. So who else can Ivar get to take care of his Dad? Why Mom, of course. And you know, when Mom's not happy, nobody's happy. The Immortal Enemy is no June Cleaver. She's mean, she's nasty and she's out to put Dad back in his place. What does the future hold for the Eternal Warriors? Signs point to a very bleak destiny... Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/24/98. FC, 48pg $3.95 MAGNUS #18 Written by Tom Peyer / penciled by Marcelo Frusin / inked by Thomas Florimonte / lettered by Comicraft / color art by Atomic Paintbrush WELCOME TO SALVATION-Come to Salvation, Florida: safe, secure, the picturesque kind of suburb where the Cleavers, the Nelsons and the Bradys meet for cookouts. But is Salvation the perfect home or the leading edge of techno-tyranny? Magnus takes on suburban heaven with a gun in one hand-and a burger in the other! Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/10/98. FC, 32pg $2.50 QUANTUM & WOODY #17 Written by Christopher Priest / penciled by Mark Bright / inked by Greg Adams / lettered by Comicraft / color art by Atomic Paintbrush MAGNUM FORCE: Book 4 (of 4)-Is this the END of Quantum and Woody? As a result of their adventure last issue, the heroes dissolve their partnership and head to Paris, where they find themselves hunted by police (they DID brutally attack and nearly kill a global financier, remember?). Believe it or not, the French police actually capture our "no longer the worst super hero" team and throw them in jail, where they are bailed out by the LAST person either of them would expect to see. It's enough to make a couple of reluctant super heroes resume their heroic identities for one final showdown with Magnum and the deadly War Locke. Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/10/98. FC, 32pg $2.50 SHADOWMAN #20 Written by Serge Clermont / penciled by Klayton Krain / inked by Charles Yoakum / lettered by Comicraft / color art by Atomic Paintbrush Looking for clues to finding his kidnapped lover, Shadowman is drawn into the Deadside vortex that is the Vietnam memorial. If you thought that jungle conflict was ugly, wait until you see the Deadside version! If that weren't enough, some powerful people in the Alignment are trying to tap into the very heart of Deadside, causing Shadowman... problems. And who is the man called Blacktower? Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/3/98. FC, 32pg $2.50 SLIDERS TRADE PAPERBACK Written by D.G. Chichester & TBA / penciled by Bernard Chang & TBA / inked by Dick Giordano & TBA / lettered by Jade Moede & Comicraft / color art by Digital Chameleon & Atomic Paintbrush The hit series strikes again! Now appearing on the Sci-Fi Channel, those four voyagers of the alternate have "slid" back into comics. The first of these new trade paperbacks offers the template for Sliders TPBs to come: eighty pages of Sliders action carefully shepherded by the show's producers, with plenty of new material based on the all-new cast! This inaugural treasure trove also offers a classic Sliders epic by D.G. Chichester, Bernard Chang, and Dick Giordano! Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/17/98. SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $8.99 TROUBLEMAKERS #19 Written by Fabian Nicieza / penciled by Kevin West / inked by Dan Davis / lettered by Comicraft / color art by Atomic Paintbrush A cabal of humans has empowered itself to defend humanity from the increasing superhuman problem and the first strike is against the "neohuman" RABBLEROUSERS created by G&G renegade Katherine Desmond. When they turn to the Troublemakers for help, what do the kids do? What marks the measure of humanity? On what side of the scale do the TMs themselves fall on? Will they too be targeted as part of... The Final Solution?! Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/24/98. FC, 32pg $2.50 TUROK #4 Written by Fabian Nicieza / penciled by Rafael Kayanan / inked by Don Hillsman / lettered by Comicraft / color art by Atomic Paintbrush Joshua and Barry must make the most difficult decision of all. In order to save trillions of lives in the Lost Land, should billions of lives on Earth be sacrificed? What is the greater good? Plus: with the dinosoid President out of the way, where has the real President been? (Well, we know where he shouldn't have been lately, but you get the point...) And who is the mysterious girl who's been calling Joshua since issue #1, and what does she want? (HINT: we predict it will be an absolute comics first for the lead character of an on going title.) Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/17/98. FC, 32pg $2.50 X-O MANOWAR #21 Written by Dwayne McDuffie / penciled by Scot Eaton / inked by Don Hudson / lettered by Comicraft / color art by Atomic Paintbrush With X-O apparently destroyed by the explosive powers of Master Blaster, Donovan's friends and family reflect on their relationship with the fallen hero. Reader surveys consistently show that the most memorable comic book issues are the quiet, emotionally-charged ones. Well, break out the Kleenex, kiddies... this one's straight from the heart! Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/24/98. FC, 32pg $2.50 X-O MANOWAR TRADE PAPERBACK Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn / penciled by Sean Chen / inked by Tom Ryder / lettered by Comicraft / color art by Atomic Paintbrush Right here, right now, are the first four landmark issues of X-O MANOWAR collected in one single volume! Learn how Donovan Wylie gained the alien armor! Watch him battle against the forces of R.A.G.E.! And witness the fate of Rand Banion, the original wearer of the X-O armor! Guaranteed in stores the week of 6/24/98. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.99 X-O MANOWAR ACTION FIGURE! Blasting his way off the pages of the popular comic book is the scorching hot, hobby market exclusive, X-O Manowar action figure from Skybolt Toyz! The X-O action figure is highly detailed with articulation at the neck, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. X-O's armored suit is completely vacuum metalized-a hobby market exclusive first- and the figure stands a towering six-and-one-half inches tall. X-O also comes with a removable visor and a pull-out chest medallion with "snap-back" action. A customized collector's display stand will be included with every figure. Cases come packed with 2 Stealth X-O variant action figures! Chrome Edition is limited in production to 5,000 units! (CAUT: 4) Regular Figure $12.95 Case of 6 (4 reg. + 2 Stealth variants) $77.70 Chrome Edition $14.95 DYNAMIC FORCES OFFERED AGAIN DARQUE PASSAGES #1 (1st printing) Signed by writer Christina Z. Packaged with a holographic Dynamic Forces sticker of authenticity and limited to only 500 copies. FC, 32pg $18.95 ***************************** DARK HORSE COMICS 300 #2 by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley The word is out: Sparta is on the march. From farms and hamlets rally brave Greeks - to face hellish war in the narrow mountain pass called The Hot Gates. The odds are long, and the stakes are high: All hope for human freedom hangs in the balance! Story and art by Frank Miller, painted color by Lynn Varley. On sale June 24 FC, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 AGE OF REPTILES: CARNIVORES #5-NANOTYRANNOSAURS LTD. ED. LITHOGRAPH by Ricardo Delgado Featuring outstanding artistry from Eisner Award-winner Ricardo Delgado, Age of Reptiles: Carnivores continues with the next in Dark Horse's series of deluxe, full-color lithographs. The fifth in the series features a dynamic pair of Nanotyrannousaurs looking out over a rocky Cretaceous landscape. Each deluxe, full-color lithograph is produced on acid-free stock and is signed and numbered by the artist. On sale July 8 FC, 21x15 $39.95 ALIENS: GLASS CORRIDOR ONE-SHOT by David Lloyd Frank is a hired killer with a problem. His conscience has caught up with him and now he's running. . . Running from himself and his past. In his effort to escape, he encounters a band of stowaways who may provide him with the means for his redemption. When the freighter they are traveling on is threatened by an Alien, it appears that Frank is their only hope for survival. But how high a price is Frank willing to pay in order to find salvation? Artist and writer David Lloyd (V for Vendetta) provides a captivating tale of terror in this all new Aliens one-shot. On sale June 3 FC, 32 pg $2.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: ETERNAL #1 by Ian Edginton and Alex Maleev; cover by Glenn Fabry In an opulent city of the future, a mysterious techno-baron controls the fate of the world. But, even with his vast riches and power, the black-clad figure known as Nor cannot stop the hand of death. Or can he? His thoughts are consumed by his latest discovery: a crash-landed Predator ship. It's his belief that Predators hold the key to eternal life. But even if he stands before the answers he seeks, is he willing to go through the Predators' deadly Alien cargo to get it? On sale June 24 FC, 24pg (self-cover) (1 of 4) $2.50 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #22: ON SILENT WINGS #2 (of 8) by Hiroaki Samura; lettering and retouch by Tomoko Saito Manji's face to face with another deadly Itto-Ryu swordsman. But can Rin bring herself to let the killing begin? Araya Kawakami is a man of many masks, and one of those identies is that of the father to Renzo, Rin's new friend. If Rin and Manji kill the boy's father, Kagehisa Anotsu will be right: in her quest for vengeance, she becomes more and more like her sworn enemy. On sale June 24 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. b&w, 32 pg (2 of 8) $2.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #1 It's the premiere issue of the all-new Dark Horse Extra! Everything you got in the Dark Horse Insider plus, well... extra! This big, four-page tabloid will feature the complete scoop on upcoming Dark Horse titles plus a poster on the inside, and three different, ongoing comic strips from some of comicdom's best- loved creators on the outside. This first issue will showcase the talents of none other than Mike Allred, Arthur Adams, and Paul Chadwick. Measures 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to. On sale June 10 14-3/4x10-3/4, 4pg, FC PI DARK HORSE PRESENTS #133 by Adam Warren, Darko Macan, Peter Doherty, Ed Brubaker, Jason Lutes, and Chynna Clugston-Major; covers by Michael Wm. Kaluta and Adam Warren Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic character makes his debut in an all-new adventure by Star Wars writer Darko Macan and Vertigo artist Peter Doherty. Adam Warren continues his adventures of the the well-intentioned, but dangerously inept, Dirty Pair. Ed Brubaker (Detour) and Jason Lutes' (Berlin, Jar of Fools) "The Fall" continues, with Kurt getting in way over his head. Finally, a full-length "Blue Monday" adventure by Chynna Clugston-Major (Bloodletting). Bleu and the girls are on the town, and things can get out of control when you're as cool as they are. On sale June 3 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS FOUL LANGUAGE AND ADULT SITUATIONS. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DEAD OR ALIVE-A CYBERPUNK WESTERN #3 by Tatjana, Alberto Ponticelli; cover by Alberto Ponticelli and Daniele Orizio Are you looking for Indians fighting Aliens? Do you want to see the Japanese business men responsible for creating the savior of all mankind? Could you be the least bit interested in seeing a psychotic clown meat inspector who carries around a chainsaw shaped like a gun?! If so then you won't want to miss this the third issue of Dead or Alive-A Cyberpunk Western. It's a whole new type of fun! On sale June 24 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND NUDITY. FC, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.50 RANDY BOWEN'S DECAPITATOR #1 (of 4) by Randy Bowen and various artists; cover by Doug Mahnke The industry's greatest three-dimensional artist's bizarre creation, Decapitator, gets its own comic, drawn by comics' top monster artists! A menacing warrior from a distant world of Monster Lords and robot nymphets traces his own bizarre connection back to a familiar green and blue planet. Working on Bowen's story are artists Doug Mahnke (Major Bummer and Lobo/Mask), Rob McCallum (Judge Dredd), John Stokes (The Invisibles), Stan and Vince (Tarzan), and Gary Erskine (ZombieWorld: Home for the Holidays). Joining the series in issue three are Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Kelley Jones (The Hammer), and Aaron Lopresti (Xena and Gen13 Bootleg). On sale June 10 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 DRAKUUN #17: SHADOW OF THE WARLOCK #5 by Johji Manabe; lettering and retouch by Wayne Truman Admiral Gillion of Romunilia has come to Akogiland in search of Karula and Princess Minerva. And the arrival of a deadly battleship off their floating city causes disarray in the ranks of revolutionaries, merchants, and downright criminals that throng it's streets. The chairman of the council says he's ready to fight. But can Karula stand by and let the city that has protected her be bombarded to ruins? And can Dard protect her from the mob when he she stands up to announce who she really is? On sale June10 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE, SITUATIONS, AND VIOLENCE. b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 GHOST SPECIAL #2 by Martin Lodewyk, H.M. Baker, Bernard Kolle, photo cover by Jim Johns A cryptic message from her friend Barb Wire sets Ghost on the trail of illegally-harvested human organs, a hijacked cruise ship, and a jade death trap set just for her. Wait'll you see how she gets out of this one! On sale June 24 FC, 48pg $3.95 GUNSMITH CATS V: BAD TRIP #1 by Kenichi Sonoda; lettering by Susie Lee & PC Orz Rally's frantic hunt for an antidote to the poison in her veins has led her straight to Goldie. Rally's so drugged out, she can't fight off the Italian hit woman and drug dealer. And, to make matters worse, she soon discovers that Goldie's hideout is home to a bevy of young women she has kidnapped, drugged, and brainwashed to use as her personal slaves and assassins! On sale June 10 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. b&w, 32 pg (1 of 6) $2.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' TARZAN/CARSON OF VENUS #2 by Darko Macan and Igor Kordey; covers by Igor Kordey A hair's-breadth escape from Japal leaves Carson Napier and Tarzan separated at a most dire moment. But as Carson continues to gather information on the bizarre new cult that has overtaken the city, Tarzan is free to round up allies. If only he hadn't escaped into the waiting claws and web of a ferocious Venusian spider! On sale June 24 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' TARZAN #23: PRIMEVAL #3 (of 4) by Allan Gross and Mike Grell, covers by Mike Grell Tarzan encounters the embattled castle stronghold of Abner Perry, the scientist whose original mole machine first brought civilization to the hidden world at the Earth's Core. But civilization is exactly what Tarzan doesn't want, especially when he sees how it has turned the once graceful and lean Pellucidarians into lazy, fat slobs, barely able to defend themselves against the tattooed Demozi warriors. When Tarzan frees one of Perry's prisoners from torture and death, he once again leaves civilization, but this time, civilization follows him . . . in the form of an angry army! On sale June 3 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 THE LEGEND OF MOTHER SARAH: CITY OF THE ANGELS #8 by Katsuhiro Otomo and Takumi Nagayasu, lettering by Susie Lee and PC Orz; cover by Takumi Nagayasu Mother Teres succeeds in her suicide run. Tortured by the thought of all the things she has done to the girls under her charge, she choses death. But, the horror is not over-the commander is ordering the girls to stand as a human shield in front of the army defenses! On sale June 24 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES AND STRONG LANGUAGE. b&w, 48pg (8 of 9) $3.95 OH MY GODDESS! V #9: IT'S LONELY AT THE TOP (ONE-SHOT) by Kosuke Fujishima; lettering by Susie Lee and PC Orz Tamiya and Otaki have entered the Auto Club in a race, and now they've disappeared. Keiichi gets elected acting club president and must lead the club in the vicious Hill Climb race. Can Keiichi save the club's bacon all by himself? Or will he learn that sometimes friends in need are friends indeed? On sale June 3 b&w, 40pg $3.50 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #3: MIHO by Frank Miller The grace and deadly seduction of the beautiful assassin Miho are represented in this fine art print from Dark Horse. Frank Miller's mastery of the cinematic action shot is evident in this classic Sin City image. Printed on 80# art paper stock, and come individually packaged in a protective cardboard tube. On sale July 1 b&w, 24x36 $20.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING #4-DESTINY by Mike Grell, Pop Mhan and Norman Lee; covers by Mark Harrison The pace quickens as Gerrard and the crew of the Weatherlight combat the mysterious forces lurking within Volrath's Stronghold. But one final confrontation awaits. Will Gerrard survive Volrath's Dream Hall, where the evil Evincar's dreams come to life? Can he save the future of Dominaria from Volrath's sinister plan? I hate to break it to you, but no, he can't. Give it up. On sale June 24 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 RED ROCKET 7 TP by Mike Allred He's an alien, a clone, and he has a guitar. Fleeing a distant planet and the marauding extra-terrestrial conquerors taking it over, the original Red Rocket crash-landed on earth. Near death, his robot guard made six clones to ensure that his lineage would continue. Each was imbued with a special aspect of the original's personality, and Seven received his creativity, as well as a knack for a good tune. Beginning in the mid-'50s and continuing on into the future, Seven wanders Zelig-like through the history of rock 'n' roll. Life isn't just a party, though, because the evil Enfinites are on his heels the entire time. They want to find the original, and they figure his clones are the best path to take. From Madman creator Mike Allred. Features a never before seen, 16-page gallery of rock 'n' roll portraits. Introduction by maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, From Dusk Til Dawn). On sale July 8 SC, 208pg, FC $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN MADMAN COMICS LTD. ED. HARDCOVER SET (VOLUMES I AND II) by Mike Allred; colors by Laura Allred; introductions by Teller and Kevin Smith A Legend title! The only thing groovier than reading Madman Comics is showing your friends that you're a bigger Madman-iac than they are-and now you can do just that with the Madman Comics limited-edition hardcover set! Imagine the looks you'll get when they see the first ten issues of the Dark Horse-published Madman series collected in two hardcover volumes, packaged in a leather-bound slipcase, specially designed by Mike Allred, with an exclusive, inset art plate featuring his own signature! Set-HC, 320pg, FC $99.95 ********************* SERGIO ARAGONÉS' TBA #1 by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier We've seen him doing it for years in Mad Magazine, and now Sergio Aragonés introduces a new series to Dark Horse, taking a twisted look at the genres that comics readers hold most dear. If you've noticed how seriously horror books have been taking themselves lately, TBA will be a breath of fresh air, blowing straight through the boneyard! Follow Sergio's newest character through these short tales which do to horror fiction what Groo has been doing to sword and sorcery for years! On sale June 24 b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS: BATTLE OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS POP-UP COMIC BOOK by Ryder Windham and Christopher Moeller First-ever comic book fully produced as a pop-up! The notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett is heading through hyperspace with priceless cargo. His destination: Tatooine. The cargo: one Han Solo, frozen solid in carbonite. But it seems Boba's not the only one who wants to collect this bounty. Battle of the Bounty Hunters is a first-of-its-kind pop-up comic book, and with the awe-inspiring painted artwork of Christopher Moeller, it's sure to thrill readers both young and old! HC, 7x10, 12pg, FC $17.95 ********************* STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE-EVOLUTION #5 by Steve Perry, Ron Randall, Tom Simmons, Dave Nestelle; cover by Duncan Fegredo Guri, the most wanted droid in the galaxy awakes from surgery. Doc and Thrumble stand by to see if the surgery successfully removed the bad memories of Black Sun. Meanwhile, our gang is on the way to collect Guri and bring her to trial. What they don't know is that Savan and her thugs are there to capture Guri for themselves. Closing the exciting sequel to the best-selling Shadows of the Empire . On sale June 17 FC, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON #31-MASQUERADE #4 (of 4) by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson, and Gary Martin; cover by John Nadeau Rogue Squadron faces off against the pirates of the Blazing Claw, but no sooner have they sent them packing than an Imperial Star Destroyer makes orbit! It's time for Baron Fel to show his true colors as the fate of Rogue Squadron hangs in the balance! Written by best-selling Star Wars novelist Michael A. Stackpole! On sale June 3 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON-BATTLEGROUND TATOOINE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign; cover by John K. Snyder III Collecting all four issues of the hit miniseries! The crime and death caused by Jabba the Hutt is nothing compared to the chaos created in the wake of his demise. Jabba's legacy is a cache of stolen Imperial hardware and weapons, hidden somewhere on the desert world of Tatooine. Whoever finds the treasure will have enough firepower to rule the planet and perhaps even the sector. And that means Rogue Squadron must find it first, or else find it aimed at their heads! SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $12.95 ************************* SCATTERBRAIN #1 by Mignola, LeReux, Castro, Dobbie, various; cover by Mignola Let's get right to it! This darling little color comic introduces Mike Mignola's exciting new character, Abu Gung, plus a whole bunch of other talented bastards, like Angel Castro (New Bobsled Adventures!) and award-winning European artist Frenchie LeReux in his first U.S. appearance! Also included are yummy recipies like this one for chop suey: 2 cups flour, 4 eggs, two chocolate chips, 1 sack o' potatoes, 1 cup Jeff Goldblum. Stir that mother up good. Bake at 350 degrees. Cool. Slice. Remove pants. Serve. Enjoy! On sale June 3 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 STARSHIP TROOPERS TP by Warren Ellis, Paolo Parente, Gordon Rennie, Davide Fabbri, Jan Strnad, Tommy Lee Edwards, Robert Campanella, Bruce Jones, Mitch Byrd, Andrew Pepoy, and Art Adams; cover by Den Beauvais Inspired by the classic novel by Robert A. Heinlein, it's the tale of invading arachnids. Earth's mobile infantry gears up to battle the inhuman enemy and discover the secret of the "brain" bugs. Come witness the earth's first intergalactic war and the destruction of a distant planet with a unique philosophy! On sale July 1 SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $14.95 THE TWO FACES OF TOMORROW #11 by Yukinobu Hoshino; lettering and retouch by Tomoko Saito Spartacus is winning-the computer has cut off communication between the humans and has erected a protective barrier around its systems. But Spartacus and Dr. Dyer may be thinking along the same lines; each is questioning the nature and motivation of the other. Spartacus, however, has very little time to learn empathy-the military is now talking about activating the "Omega" plan, which, let's just say, has the word "nuclear" involved! On sale June 17 b&w, 48 pg (11 of 13) $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A USAGI YOJIMBO: DAISHO TP & LTD ED HC by Stan Sakai Continuing our collections of the out-of-print issues originally published by Mirage, Stan Sakai's rabbit ronin continues his journey through a lawless land. Usagi meets a mysterious assassin disguised as a priest, encounters dishonest gamblers, and comes to the aid of the unfortunate. Introduction by James Robinson (Starman, Leave It to Chance). SC, 200pg, b&w $14.95 Ltd. Ed. HC, 200pg, b&w w/ dust jacket and individually signed, numbered, and illustrated tip-in plate $49.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SHADES OF DEATH TP by Stan Sakai The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles travel through time to team with Usagi in 17th- century Japan! Collecting the first six issues of the Mirage-published Usagi Yojimbo, out of print since 1993! The eighth in a series of successful Usagi trade paperbacks! Two hundred pages presented in black and white! SC, 200pg, b&w $14.95 ******************** USAGI YOJIMBO #21: GRASSCUTTER #9 (of 10) by Stan Sakai The second to last chapter of the epic Grasscutter story line! Usagi and Gen finally catch up to Jei, the demonic warrior. But can they defeat someone who now has both the powers of heaven and hell? Meanwhile, Tomoe and Noriyuki have trouble on both sides, as they are pursued by the assassins and end up in the hands of the general who once sought to overthrow the Geishu lord's father. Also, Priest Sanshobo investigates strange lights in the forest. On sale June 17 b&w, 24 pg (9 of 10) $2.95 ZOMBIEWORLD: CHAMPION OF THE WORMS TP by Mike Mignola and Pat McEown Collecting the three-issue horror series created by Eisner and Harvey Award- winner, Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and illustrated by Pat McEown! A small-town museum is plagued by odd disturbances and missing persons-gifts from the new kid in town, Azzul Gotha, the 42,000-year-old Hyperborean mummy that just checked in. It's all-out zombie mayhem, complete with human sacrifice, a cemetery showdown, and the end of civilization. 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SC, 136pg, FC . . . $16.95 VISIONS: THE ART OF ARTHUR SUYDAM DELUXE LTD ED HC by Arthur Suydam with commentary by Franz Henkel HC, ltd. ed., 128pg, color and b&w, 12" x 12", with full-color dust jacket . . . $99.95 THE WOLF PRE-PAINTED FIGURE by Kent Melton 9" cold-cast porcelain figure, fully painted, full-color collectors' box . . . $295.00 THE WOLFMAN COLD-CAST KIT by John Rosengrant 10" cold-cast kit, unassembled . . . $150.00 WOLVERTON IN SPACE TP by Basil Wolverton SC, 240pg, 5-3/4" x 8-1/4", b&w . . . $16.95 ********************* DC COMICS DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN AZRAEL #44 Written by Dennis O'Neil; art and cover by Roger Robinson and James Pascoe In stores June 10. Soon after saving Brian Bryan and Sister Lilhy from Luc's clutches, Jean Paul discovers that Lilhy has disappeared... along with the ruthless Luc! Has Sister Lilhy gone to join Luc in corrupt schemes, or does she plan to enact her own brand of revenge? And what role will Azrael - or perhaps Jean Paul - play in this game? FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* BATMAN #557 Written by Doug Moench; art by Vince Giarrano and Sal Buscema; cover by Brian Stelfreeze In stores June 10. Batman and the super-gun-for-hire named Ballistic join forces to unearth a mysterious box buried under tons of rubble, while trying to evade armies of thugs that plan to kill them before they learn what the box truly contains. FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* BATMAN: GORDON OF GOTHAM #3 Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Dick Giordano and Klaus Janson; cover by Janson and Giordano In stores June 17. The haunting secrets of Jim Gordon's past are revealed as this long-awaited story nears its conclusion! Breaking into a corrupt cop's apartment, Detective Gordon finds evidence that a local election was rigged. Unfortunately, Gordon also gets caught in the act. Then things take an even darker turn when the corrupt cop is found murdered. FC, 32pg. (3 of 4) Miraweb Format $1.95* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #3 Written by Ty Templeton; art by Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty; cover by Templeton In stores June 3. A boy's obsession with Batman turns out to be the key to the Dark Knight's salvation when the Scarecrow is on the loose. FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #109 Written by Steve Englehart; art and cover by Dusty Abell and Drew Geraci In stores June 24. The Riddler vexes Batman in a 3-part story by classic BATMAN writer Steve Englehart, with art by the team of Dusty Abell and Drew Geraci (SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: WHOM GODS DESTROY). In Part 1 of "Primal Riddle," the Batman is critically injured in a battle with the Riddler. The near-death experience separates the batman's spirit from his phsyical being and, as a result, the Dark Knight remains silent and devoid of emotion, despite Alfred's care. Meanwhile, a small child finds himself filled with a spirit of adventure and justice, a spirit which seems strangely connected to Gotham's champion. FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95 BATMAN: THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION Written by Alan Grant; art and cover by Frank Quitely In stores June 10. A dazzling Prestige Format Dark Knight adventure with art by Frank Quitely (FLEX MENTALLO, 2020 VISIONS). Visiting Scotland, Bruce Wayne learns of an ancient curse that will imperil innocent people. When he investigates as Batman, he discovers a centuries-old evil, one that may very easily cost him his life. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews FC, 64pg. Prestige Format $5.95 BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #77 Written by Alan Grant; art by Mark Buckingham and Wayne Faucher; painted cover by Glen Orbik In stores June 3. In quake-torn Gotham, Batman is captured by someone he was trying to help - a university professor driven mad after being trapped for two weeks with a classroom full of dead students. The professor decides to prove his theory of "devolution" by forcing Batman to perform a series of tasks no one could possibly survive. FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* BATMAN ARCHIVES VOLUME 4 HC Written by Bill Finger, Don Cameron and various; art by Dick Sprang, Bob Kane and various; cover by Sprang In stores June 17. The reprinting of the Dark Knight's earliest adventures continues with this handsome volume! Reprinting the ground-breaking Batman stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #87-102, this collection includes the first Batman stories to feature the striking, stylized artwork of Dick Sprang. Sprang also provides a new introduction to this edition, which features appearances by the Joker, the Penguin, and the Cavalier, as well as reprints of the original covers. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 224pg., FC $49.95 BATMAN 80-PAGE GIANT #1 Written by Alan Grant, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, and various; art by Brian Stelfreeze, Rodolfo Damaggio, Rick Burchett, and various; cover by Stelfreeze In stores June 3. DC's line of all-new 80-page Giants continues with an issue featuring seven tales of the Dark Knight. Discover: how Penguin's greed sets him after Two-Face's infamous coin (written and drawn by Rick Burchett, inked by Sal Buscema); why Huntress envies the Batman (written by Doug Moench, art by Tommy Castillo and Ray McCarthy); Bullock's battles against gluttony (written by Chuck Dixon, art by Flint Henry); the origin of Scarface's angry sidekick, Rhino (written by Alan Grant, art by Dylan Teague and Bill Reinhold); the desires of Batman's cast of characters (written by Devin K. Grayson, art by Brian Stelfreeze); and Jim Gordon's pride at being Gotham's second toughest, second smartest man (written and inked by Klaus Janson, pencilled by Frank Teran); and, see Bruce Wayne's slothful facade through his employees' eyes (written by Ron Marz, art by Rodolfo Damaggio). FC, 80pg. $4.95 BATMAN VERSUS PREDATOR III: BLOOD TIES TP Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Rodolfo Damaggio and Robert Campanella In stores June 10. A father-and-son team of Predators comes to Earth, seeking Batman and Robin! One of the deadliest threats Batman has ever faced returns, accompanied by his son, an eager youngster ready to experience the thrill of the hunt. Defeating the Predators will test the limits of Batman's and Robin's skills, forcing them to seek help from an unexpected source - Mr. Freeze. Co- published with Dark Horse Comics. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 136pg., FC $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN VERSUS PREDATOR: THE COLLECTED EDITION TP Written by Dave Gibbons; art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert; cover by Dave Gibbons. In stores June 3. Timed to coincide with the release of the BATMAN VERSUS PREDATOR III: BLOOD TIES trade paperback, DC reoffers this collection of the first meeting between the Dark Knight and a deadly Predator, featuring art by the popular team of Andy and Adam Kubert. Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. (STAR0390) SC, 7x10, 128pg., FC $5.95 BATMAN VERSUS PREDATOR II: BLOODMATCH TP Written by Doug Moench; art by Paul Gulacy and Terry Austin; cover by Simon Bisley In stores June 3. Batman is once again targeted by a deadly Predator in this collection, re-offered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN VERSUS PREDATOR III: BLOOD TIES trade paperback. With only the Huntress at his side, how can Batman survive the attack of both the Predator and the army of hitmen seeking the Dark Knight's head? Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. (STAR1325) SC, 7x10, 144pg., FC $7.95 ******************** CATWOMAN #60 Written by Devin K. Grayson; art by Jim Balent and John Stanisci; cover by Balent In stores June 24. Concluding a 3-part story starring the Scarecrow! Determined to defeat the Scarecrow on his own terms, Catwoman injects herself with a massive dose of his fear serum and faces what she dreads most. FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* STAR OF THE MONTH CATWOMAN: THE CATFILE TP Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Jim Balent and Bob Smith In stores June 3. Reoffering the thrilling trade paperback starring the Feline Fatale! Timed to coincide with the release of CATWOMAN/WILDCAT#1, this affordable collection reprints CATWOMAN #15-19. (STAR1578) SC, 7x10, 128pg., FC $9.95 ****************** CATWOMAN/WILDCAT #1 Written by Chuck Dixon and Beau Smith; art by Sergio Cariello and Tom Palmer; cover by Brian Stelfreeze In stores June 10. The 4-issue sequel to the fan-favorite BATMAN/WILDCAT miniseries finds both Wildcat and the Feline Fatale on the Las Vegas strip! Selina Kyle heads out West to make a quick bundle testing the security of the Klondike casino, but the owners have a shadier proposition in store for her. Ted Grant heads to the desert city to see a new heavyweight in action, but is soon donning the gloves against Catwoman. Meanwhile, a new contender, Claw Hammer, looking to make a name for himself as a super-villain, enters the ring. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32pg. (1 of 4) Mando Format $2.50 CHASE #7 Written by D. Curtis Johnson and J.H. Williams, III; art and cover by Williams and Mick Gray In stores June 17. Batman guest stars in Part 1 of the 2-part "Shadowing the Bat"! A new drug that mutates users into hideous creatures has brought both the DEA and the DEO to Gotham City. But there's a more sinister plot involved that pits Chase against the Dark Knight in a battle she can't afford to lose. FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.50 DETECTIVE COMICS #724 Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Jim Aparo and James Hodgkins; cover by Brian Stelfreeze In stores June 17. Guest-starring Nightwing! Gotham City continues to grieve for its dead and dying. Still digging out from the devastation of the earthquake, Batman and Nightwing fight to maintain order. FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* NIGHTWING #23 Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story In stores June 3. Batman, Robin and Green Arrow guest in Part 4 of the 5-part "Brotherhood of the Fist" crossover! Our heroes take the battle to the Monkey Cult's Gotham City lair. Against the backdrop of Cataclysm-ravaged Gotham, in an office tower lying on its side, the final battle royale begins as the Paper Monkey's identity is revealed! Note: "Brotherhood of the Fist" concludes in GREEN ARROW #135. FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* GREEN ARROW #135 Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Dougie Braithwaite and Robin Riggs; cover by Rodolfo Damaggio and Robert Campanella In stores June 10. The conclusion of the "Brotherhood of the Fist" crossover, featuring Batman, Robin, Nightwing, and Deathstroke! The epic battle comes to a head as Green Arrow faces off against the Paper Monkey, who may be the greatest martial artist in the world! Meanwhile, Eddie Fyers struggles to free Black Canary - and fights for his life against Deathstroke - after taking the fight right to the Monkey Cult's Asian temple. FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.50* NIGHTWING AND HUNTRESS #4 Written by Devin K. Grayson; art and cover by Greg Land and Bill Sienkiewicz In stores June 24. The shocking miniseries concludes! In the dramatic conclusion, nearly everyone and everything ends up destroyed, including Nightwing's and Huntress's new relationship. And when the smoke clears, the GCPD may never be the same. FC, 32pg. (4 of 4) Miraweb Format $1.95 ROBIN #56 Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Staz Johnson and Stan Woch; cover by Rick Burchett and Danny Miki In stores June 24. A tearful turning point for Tim Drake! Tim Drake undergoes one of the most emotionally wrenching events of his life - as his private life suffers an unexpexcted shock. Meanwhile, the Cluemaster opens a school for criminals. (Note: Robin appears in the JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS miniseries, solicited this month. Look elsewhere in the DC section of Previews for more details.) FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #137 Written by Dan Jurgens; art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein; cover by Jurgens and Rubinstein In stores June 3 Guest-starring the JLA... of 2999 A.D.! When we call him the Man of Tomorrow, we're not kidding! In Part 2 of a 3-part story (concluding in SUPERMAN #138), the Superman of 2999 A.D. - descendant of the super-hero we know and love - faces the malefic Muto, a futuristic menace who has found a way to turn the world's robots against their human masters! Our wet-behind-the cape hero is unsure of his ability to save the world, so he needs some assistance... from the JLA of 2999! FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #560 Written by Karl Kesel and Jerry Ordway; art and cover by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier In stores June 10. Why are Lois, Superman, Batman, Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, and the rest behaving like their Silver Age selves? Why does Batman think Lois is the woman of his dreams, and remember his teenage adventures as the sidekick of... Superboy? Why (and how, for that matter) have Jor-El and Lara come to Earth? There's only one place to find out. FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* ACTION COMICS #747 Written by Stuart Immonen; art and cover by Immonen and José Marzan, Jr. In stores June 17. The Prankster's not the only one who's got the 1970's Superman's head spinning. In fact, Trickster and his polyester-clad goons are just the tip of the iceberg. This issue introduces a brand-new Superman villain - a being who's not quite as stuck in the seventies as the Man of Steel is - and his manipulations are more than even Superman can handle! FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #82 Written by Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove; art and cover by Bogdanove and Dennis Janke In stores June 24. The Golem has arrived in the Warsaw Ghetto... or at least that's the rumor among its terrified inhabitants. It's really the "Super-Man," an American who's come to liberate the world from the grip of fascism. Can even the world's greatest adventure-strip character - one who can leap an eighth of a mile and cannot be harmed by even an exploding shell - free Europe, and an imprisoned Lois, from this terrible threat? FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* SUPERBOY #54 Written by Karl Kesel; art by Scott Kolins and TOM ryder; cover by Tom Grummett and Kesel In stores June 17. The Kid's not getting a lot of time to rest these days - first he and the Wild Men have a not-so-happy wedding to attend, and then he's off to France with the Guardian and Dubbilex to investigate reports of a monster roaming around the City of Lights! And if Superboy's not careful, it could be lights out for him! (Note: Superboy appears in the JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS miniseries, solicited this month. Look elsewhere in the DC section of Previews for more details.) FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* RESURRECTION MAN #16 Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Butch Guice In stores June 17. Part 1 of the 3-part "Avenging Angels" crossover with Supergirl! The villainous Rider has taken over Mitch's immortal body and with it, sets out to have a hell of a time, leaving mass destruction in his wake. With his body occupied - literally - Mitch finds himself being reborn into former lives in other eras. Is this change in his powers being caused by the Rider, or is another secret of the Resurrection Man unfolding? And what's going to happen when the Rider makes an explosive entrance in his home town of Leesburg? It looks like a job for Supergirl, but how can even her powers put a stop to something that can't be killed? (Note: "Avenging Angels" continues in SUPERGIRL #24.) FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $2.50 SUPERGIRL #24 Written by Peter David; art and cover by Leonard Kirk and Robin Riggs In stores June 24. Part 2 of "Avenging Angels," Supergirl's crossover with Resurrection Man! Mitch Shelley's body has been taken over by the mysterious Rider, and he's laying waste to Leesburg in the midst of its centennial celebration. Supergirl's running out of options on how to stop Shelley, leaving her with only one possible alternative: kill him! Note: "Avenging Angels" concludes next month in RESURRECTION MAN #17. FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* SUPERMAN: EXILE TP Written by Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway, George Pérez, and Dan Jurgens; art by Mike Mignola, Jurgens, Ordway, Pérez, Curt Swan, and various; painted cover by Ordway In stores June 24. An epic story of the Man of Steel is collected in one astonishing volume! Reprinted from SUPERMAN (second series) #28-30, #32-33, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #451-456, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #2 and ACTION COMICS #643, Superman exiles himself into deep space, wracked with guilt over breaking his oath against killing. It's an adventure that takes him further than he ever imagined, in stories that introduce the Eradicator, explore the history of Krypton, and feature a stunning battle that pits Superman against Mongul and the forces of Warworld. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 304pg., FC $14.95 SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #22 Written by Mark Millar; art by Aluir Amancio and Terry Austin; cover by Rick Burchett and Austin In stores June 10. Part 1 of the 2-part "War Games." Disaster strikes Metropolis as the power randomly starts and stops, wreaking havoc on the transit system, computers, and all electrically powered machines. It's up to Superman and Professor Hamilton to find the source of the problem... and it seems to be coming from Superman's Fortress! FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* DC UNIVERSE ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #17 Written by Steve Vance; art and cover by John Delaney and Ron Boyd In stores June 17. Batman and the Creeper team up in an animated-style adventure! Jack Ryder's rival on another channel announces he's going to unmask Batman. How will Jack - the Creeper - equal those ratings for sweeps week? Well, foiling the escaped villain Hellgramite might help, but the Creeper's going to need Batman's help to even have a chance. FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* AQUAMAN #47 Written by Dan Abnett; art and cover by J. Calafiore and P.L. Palmiotti; cover by Calafiore and Mark McKenna In stores June 17. In Part 1 of the 2-part "Shadows on the Water," Aquaman faces... Aquaman? A younger version of the Sea King - without beard, long hair or hook - shows up to challenge Arthur for the throne. What effect will this strange event have on Aquaman's life, and how will it lead to his quest to save his ex-wife, Queen Mera? FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* CHRONOS #6 Written by John Francis Moore; art and cover by Paul Guinan and Steve Leialoha In stores June 3. The original Chronos - the time thief - is dead. He leaves behind two ex-wives and a handful of teammates from the original Injustice Gang. Everyone suspects the late master criminal has left a huge fortune, and it seems the logical heir is the new Chronos, Walker Gabriel. But is it a legacy that Walker even needs, much less wants? And will he even have a choice when the Tattooed Man finds him? The answers shed new light on who Walker Gabriel is and hints at his deeper connection to the forces of time. FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.50 THE CREEPER #9 Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Shawn Martinbrough, J.H. Williams, III, John Paul Leon, Phil Hester, Sal Buscema, Mick Gray and Ande Parks; cover by Martinbrough and Buscema In stores June 10. An all-star jam issue explores the Creeper's effect on the world of fiction. Struggling to overcome writer's block, Jack Ryder digs deep into his Creeper-filled subconcious and releases a series of literary nightmares. With each chapter illustrated by a different art team, this issue features a framing sequence by series regulars Martinbrough and Buscema. Note: The Creeper teams up with Batman in ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #17, also solicited this month. Look elsewhere in the DC section of Previews for more details. FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.50 THE FLASH #140 Written by Mark Millar; art by Pop Mhan and Chris Ivy; cover by Steve Lightle In stores June 24. In Part 2 of the 3-part "Black Flash," Linda is dead and Wally is powerless... and the doombringer known as the Black Flash is still coming to get him. Can Wally defeat the deadly fate that met deceased speedsters Barry Allen and Johnny Quick? FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* FLASH 80-PAGE GIANT #1 Written by Mark Waid, Brian Augustyn, John Byrne and various; drawn by Pop Mhan, Oscar Jimenez, Mike Collins, Tom Palmer and various; cover by Mhan and Chris Ivy In stores June 17. An all-new collection of tales starring the Fastest Heroes Alive! Wally West is featured in two stories of his life in the fast lane, (one written by Mark Waid, with art by Pop Mhan and Chris Ivy, the other written by Mark Millar, with art by Ariel Olivetti; Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick stars in a tale of another time (written and drawn by John Byrne); Jesse Quick confronts her perceptions of her abilities as a hero in a confrontation with Captain Boomerang (written by Christopher J. Priest with art by Mike Collins and Tom Palmer); and Max Mercury teams with a legendary sports hero (written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Craig Rousseau). Plus: there's trouble in store when Impulse releases a bunch of rescued lab animals (written by Todd Dezago, with art by Ethan Van Sciver; and John Fox - the Flash from the distant future - prevents nuclear annihilation in the future and winds up contributing to the legacy of Barry Allen in a story by Brian Augustyn, with art by Oscar Jimenez and Eduardo Alpuente. FC, 80 pg. $4.95 GREEN LANTERN #101 Written by Ron Marz; art and cover by Jeff Johnson and Bob Wiacek In stores June 3. Silver Age GL Hal Jordan finds himself trapped in the present in Part 1 of the 6-part, biweekly "Emerald Knights!" Current Green Lantern Kyle Rayner must explain to the time-lost Hal the critical changes that have occurred in the years he has "skipped." How will Hal react to the news of the destruction of Coast City and the Green Lantern Corps, his transformation into Parallax, and his ultimate death! FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* GREEN LANTERN #102 Written by Ron Marz; art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Terry Austin In stores June 17. The biweekly adventures of the time-lost Hal Jordan continue in Part 2 of the 6-part "Emerald Knights!" Brought from the past, Hal tries to come to grips with the actions his older self has taken. Going to visit his old girlfriend, Carol Ferris, and his best friend, Tom Kalmaku, Hal tries to figure out where he fits into this strange new world. Then he runs into an evil greater than any he has ever faced in his brief career - the son of Darkseid - Kalibak! And he's just not ready to take on this kind of violent fury! FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* HARDCORE STATION #2 Written by Jim Starlin; art and cover by Starlin and Joe Rubinstein In stores June 10. Jim Starlin brings his cosmic vision to the DC Universe with a thrilling new miniseries! The deadly Synnar comes to the Station, confronting Chief Justice Max with an evil greater than he's ever faced. So why is Synnar donating so much to the Station's well-being? And why is he so interested in the mute woman known only as... Eye!? FC, 32pg. (2 of 6) Miraweb Format $2.50 HITMAN #29 Written by Garth Ennis; art by John McCrea and Garry Leach; cover by McCrea In stores June 24. Part 1 of the 5-part "Tommy's Heroes." With the Gotham mob certain that Tommy and Natt have killed Men's Room Louie, our heroes must find someplace else to ply their trade. They - along with Ringo and Hacken - decide to take an offer of a million dollars for six months work in the Central African Republic of Tynanda, a nation whose President is under siege from Rebel Forces opposed to his efforts to end the nation's export of heroin. FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.25 IMPULSE #40 Written by William Messner-Loebs; art by Craig Rousseau and Barbara Kaalberg; cover by Rousseau and Wayne Faucher In stores June 10. It's Manchester High's annual parent/kid picnic, and you've just got to know that Max Mercury would rather be hip-deep fighting talking gorillas than take part in that. But as Bart's guardian, he's obligated to go... and this wouldn't be an Impulse story if something as simple as potato salad and three-legged races didn't lead to big trouble. (Note: Impulse appears in the JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS miniseries, solicited this month. Look elsewhere in the DC section of Previews for more details.) FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95 JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD #18 Written and drawn by John Byrne; cover by Walter Simonson In stores June 10. While Darkseid's been confined to the SourceWall, the universe of the New Gods has been in turmoil... but an even greater evil awaits the universe if the dark master of Apokolips is freed from his imprisonment. That moment may be coming... sooner than anyone thought possible! FC, 32pg. Mando Format $1.95 JLA #21 Written by Mark Waid; art and cover by Howard Porter and John Dell In stores June 24. Adam Strange guests in the conclusion to a 2-part story, guest-written by Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME, JLA: YEAR ONE)! Marooned on the faraway planet Rann, Superman, Green Lantern, and the rest of the Leaguers must find a way to break the chains of their jailer, Adam Strange - and expose and punish the traitor from within who serves as Adam's spy! FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: NEW WORLD ORDER TP Written by Grant Morrison; art and cover by Howard Porter and John Dell In stores June 17. Timed to coincide with the events unfolding in this month's JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS #1 (look elsewhere in Previews for more details), DC reoffers this inexpensive collection of the first story arc (issues #1-4) of the immensely popular new JLA series. (STAR6046) SC, 7x10, 96pg., FC $5.95 ***************** JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS #1 Written by Todd Dezago; art and wraparound cover by Mike McKone, Humberto Ramos, Mark McKenna and Wayne Faucher In stores June 3. The heroes of the DC Universe find themselves separated by a mysterious force in a miniseries that introduces DC's newest super-team, Young Justice! A boy receives a gift from his father and somehow triggers a force that puts all the 16-years-old-and-younger humans on one Earth and the adults on another. As the JLA searches for an answer to the mystery on one world, Robin, Impulse, Superboy and other heroes try to keep a kid-ruled world from falling apart. Does Billy Batson hold the key to bridging the two worlds? For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 pg. (1 of 2) Prestige Format $4.95* JLA: YEAR ONE #8 Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn; art by Barry Kitson and Michael Bair; cover by Kitson In stores June 10. The secret group known as Locus reveals its master plan! As Locus readies itself for the end of the world, only the JLA has any hope of defeating the group's schemes. But will there even be a JLA after J'onn J'onzz's secret tears the team apart? FC, 32pg. (8 of 12) Miraweb Format $1.95 JLA SECRET FILES #2 Written by Christopher J. Priest and various; art by various; cover by Eric Battle and Prentis Rollins In stores June 17. An all-new special revealing the secrets of the new line-up of the JLA! Discover how the new lineup of the JLA was determined in "The Gathering of the New League," a 22-page story (written by Christopher J. Priest, with art by Yannick Paquette and Mark Lipka) that takes place between JLA #15 and #16. Plus, a "lost pages" section reveals new details about the JLA's trophy room, and profile pages feature pin-ups and new details about the League's new members, allies and enemies, with art by Brian Stelfreeze, Dave Johnson, Phil Jimenez, Doug Mahnke, Rodolfo Damaggio, and more. FC, 48 pg. Miraweb Format $3.95* JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL #1 Written by Alan Davis; art and cover by Davis and Mark Farmer ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 17. A stunning 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries starring the Justice League in a world without Superman! In Kansas, a flat tire keeps Jonathan and Martha Kent from finding the infant who would one day become the Man of Steel. As the baby reaches adulthood with no thoughts of super- heroics, the heroes of the Justice League of America must combat evil - without the Last Son of Krypton at their side - in a world that fears them. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 pg. (1 of 3) Prestige Format $4.95* STAR OF THE MONTH JUSTICE RIDERS Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by J.H. Williams, III and Mick Gray ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 10. Timed to coincide with the release of the ELSEWORLDS saga JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL, DC re-offers this distinctive one-shot (with art by CHASE's J.H. Williams, III, and Mick Gray) that finds the World's Greatest Super-Heroes recast as characters in the Old West. (STAR3084) FC, 64 pg. Prestige Format $5.95 ****************** LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #7 Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Greg Land and Dick Giordano; painted cover by Hugh Fleming In stores June 10. Part 1 of the 3-part "Peacemakers," revealing the untold story of the first meeting of one of the greatest teams of the Silver Age - Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Green Arrow Oliver Queen! When Ferris Aircraft pilot Hal Jordan makes a delivery to a war-torn Asian country, he meets maverick millionaire Oliver Queen, who is investigating thefts from Queen Industries. As the two find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict between militant rebels and their nation's dictator, one of the great rivalries/partnerships in comic- book history is born. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* LEGIONNAIRES #63 Written by Roger Stern and Tom McCraw; art and cover by Jeffrey Moy and W.C. Carani In stores June 10. Part 3 of the 6-part "Dark Circle Rising!" The Dark Circle's actions continue to tear the United Planets apart, and its affected the Legion's ranks as well. While numerous worlds secede from the U.P., several Legionnaires decide to resign and sign up with the Science Police! FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.25 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #107 Written by Tom Peyer and Tom McCraw; art by Jason Armstrong and Ron Boyd; cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer In stores June 24. In Part 4 of the 6-part "Dark Circle Rising!", the ranks of the Legion have been weakened, making the time ripe for an attack by a Durlan with the powers of all the Legionnaires! Meanwhile, the Dark Circle's tyranny continues to grow as the United Planets crumbles. FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.25 LEGION: SCIENCE POLICE #1 Written by David Michelinie; art by Paul Ryan and Joe rubinstein; cover by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold In stores June 17. Part 1 of a 4-part miniseries exploring the 30th Century's largest law-enforcement agency! Even more important to the daily life of the average United Planets citizen than the Legion of Super-Heroes are the men, women and other sentient beings of the Science Police. For one S.P. officer, however, the job has exacted a heavy toll, and the road to recovery may lie with a new group of heroes called the Ringers. Unfortunately, there's a secret lurking behind this new team, one that could lead to fatal consequences for all involved! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32pg. (1 of 4) Mando Format $2.25 LOBO #54 Written by Alan Grant; art and cover by Carl Critchlow and Mark Propst In stores June 17. The Goldstar fan club uses Lobo's mashed-up corpse to power a gigantic galactic "Good Vibes" machine, beaming waves of Goldstar-inspired niceness to an unsuspecting cosmos. Unfortunately for the cosmos, Lobo's built- in badness overwhelms Goldstar's built-in goodness, and waves of evil corrupt all that lives! It's true! FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.25 MAJOR BUMMER #13 Written by John Arcudi; art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen; cover by Mahnke In stores June 17. Lauren finally gets to travel back to the past that she loves so much, or, to put it more accurately, the past travels forward to Lauren. But why split hairs? The important thing is that Lauren's happy - at least until about page 9 or 10 when she figures out exactly what's really going on here... and that's still a heck of a lot sooner than either Lou or you will!!! FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $2.50* THE POWER OF SHAZAM! #41 Written by Jerry Ordway; art by Peter Krause and Dick Giordano; painted cover by Ordway In stores June 3. The conclusion of the 4-part "The Monster Society of Evil!", guest-starring Impulse, the Teen Titans, and Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner & Hal Jordan! A Mr. Mind is a terrible thing to waste! Grown to gargantuan size, Mr. Mind terrorizes Washington, D.C. until the two Captains Marvel team up with the two Green Lanterns! FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95 STAR OF THE MONTH RONIN TP Written by Frank Miller; art and cover by Miller In stores June 24. Reoffering this astonishing trade paperback collection by writer/artist Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Sin City). A 13th- century warrior is reborn in the 21st century to battle a demonic foe in this collection of Miller's classic 6-issue miniseries. (STAR0198) SC, 7x10, 302pg., FC $16.95 ******************* STARMAN #45 Written by James Robinson; art by Tony Harris and Wade Von Grawbadger; painted cover by Harris In stores June 3. Jack Knight has found his way to the stars, beginning his search for vanished Starman Will Payton. But what will Opal City do without its champion? And what roles will the Shade, Ted Knight and Bobo Benetti play in the hero's absence? FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.25 TEEN TITANS #23 Written by Dan Jurgens; art and cover by Jurgens and Norm Rapmund In stores June 24. Superman and Changeling guest-star in Part 3 of the 4-part "Titans Hunt!" The Atom is aging and de-aging as residue chronal energy plays havoc with his body and even Waverider is unable to aide him. While Superman and Captain Marvel Jr. try to find the missing Titans, they find the former Changeling instead. And what about the missing Titans? Well, they're headed into outer space to meet their destiny at the hands of the H'San Natall (including one of their parents!) Plus, a Titan turns against the team. FC, 32pg. Miraweb Format $1.95* WONDER WOMAN #136 Written and drawn by John Byrne; cover by Byrne In stores June 24. The Amazon Princess returns to the world of mortals! The gods of Olympus have decreed that Diana can no longer walk among them as goddess of truth and cast her back down to Earth... but still in possession of her new, godlike powers. Will she be able to take back the mantle of Wonder Woman... or has she become too powerful to safely walk among humankind? FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN: AMAZONIA GRAPHIC ALBUM Written by William Messner-Loebs; art and cover by Phil Winslade ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 10. Reoffered to coincide with the release of WONDER WOMAN: THE ONCE AND FUTURE STORY, this oversized graphic novel features a Victorian-era spin on the story of Wonder Woman. Utilizing an innovative design, it beautifully showcases the stunning artwork of Phil Winslade (NEVADA, GODDESS). (STAR6973) SC, 8x11, 48pg., FC $7.95 ******************** WONDER WOMAN: THE ONCE AND FUTURE STORY Written by Trina Robbins; art by Colleen Doran and Jackson Guice; painted cover by Doran In stores June 17. A compelling Prestige Format one-shot pits the Amazon Princess against the harsh realities of spousal abuse. Assisting on an archeological dig, Wonder Woman is confronted with the sad and frustrating truth of abuse between a married couple working on the dig. Their relationship is paralleled by an ancient story Diana translates from the stone tablets the team has discovered. They recount the tale of a young Irish girl, who, seeking to free her mother from enslavement by a Greek conqueror, becomes a Wonder Woman of sorts for her own age. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 HC Written by William Moulton Marston; art and cover by H.G. Peter In stores June 3. Timed to coincide with the Amazon Princess' return to Man's World in the pages of WONDER WOMAN, DC re-offers this beautiful volume, collecting Diana's earliest adventures. This hardcover features the first year's worth of Wonder Woman stories, including her first appearance (in 1941's ALL STAR COMICS #8), and the Wonder Woman stories from SENSATION COMICS #1-12 and WONDER WOMAN #1. (STAR7378) HC, 7x10, 240pg., FC $49.95 ******************** YOUNG HEROES IN LOVE #15 Written by Dan Raspler; art and cover by Dev Madan and Keith Champagne In stores June 24. With little power comes little responsibility! A dramatic turning point in the life of Junior as he fights for his diminutive existence against the maniacal Birthday Boy! Is Junior the bravest Young Hero, or just a four-inch tall guy who's way out of his league? Plus: more secrets revealed, DC lore discussed, and backs stabbed! FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE ANIMANIACS #40 Written by Sean Carolan, Jennifer Moore and Dana Kurtin; drawn by various In stores June 10. You'll never look at your favorite bedtime stories the same after Slappy eviscerates Mother Goose and Beatrix Potter in "Slappy's Mother Goose." Little Nemo takes a bath as Wakko takes over in Slumberland. And Dr. Seuss will put away his shingle when Dot starts in on rhyme in "Dot's Spot." Nighty-night and pleasant dreams! FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* CARTOON NETWORK PRESENTS #13 - TOONAMI Written by Michael Kraiger and Ivan Velez; art by Graham Manley, Ernie Colon and Jorge Pacheco In stores June 17. Clyde 47 sends Moltar some great new stories of the Herculoids and the genie Shazzan. Joyriding teen-age aliens from outer space make life difficult for the Herculoids when they decide to drag-race on their base planet of Amzot. Plus, in a back-up Shazzan story, Kaboobie the winged camel, falls in love. FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* THE FLINTSTONES AND THE JETSONS #13 Written by Michael Kraiger and Matt Wayne; art by Gary Fields, Glen Hanson and Mike DeCarlo In stores June 3. When a wealthy canine collector identifies the Jetsons' own Astro as a rare Scoobus Doobus Hound, only Elroy can save his best friend. Plus, Fred sees red when Wilma goes to a life-drawing class employing a buff artists' model. FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* GROSS POINT #14 Written by Matt Wayne; art and cover by Roger Langridge In stores June 24. In "The Aisle of Doctor Morose," Charmaine gets a temp job as a security guard in a supermarket, and Shlomo, the Pickett family's double- ended dog, comes along as protection. Soon Shlomo's lost in the bowels of the store, and it's up to Brian and Terri Pickett to find him. Little do our nihilistic heroes know (or care), but they're about to come face-to-face with bathos, in the form of the abominable Doctor Morose! If you're creeped out by a dog with two ends, wait'll you see the beginning! FC, 32pg. Standard Format $2.50* LOONEY TUNES #43 Written and drawn by various In stores June 24. It's Bugs and all of your favorites in the latest issue of LOONEY TUNES! You may never order anything through the mail again after you see what Sylvester gets in "Cry Uncle." And when Daffy decides to "help out" in Porky's pizza parlor, it's mayhem - with extra cheese and pepperoni to go! FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* PINKY AND THE BRAIN #25 Written and drawn by various In stores June 3. It's the breathtaking sequel to PINKY AND THE BRAIN #1 as our heroes once again don really, really tight costumes to fight crime and take over the planet. But Dark Pinky has other plans for our heroes. Can our pint-size protectors defeat this evil menace? And what will happen to Pinky's new dog, Chaps II? Tune in this issue, same Brain time, same Brain station! FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* QUEST FOR CAMELOT Written by Robert Graff and Jesse Leon McCann; art by Michael Collins and David A. Roach Retrosolicited; in stores May 13. The official adaptation of the dazzling Warner Bros. animated full-length feature film! Arriving two days before the movie's scheduled release, this extra-sized adaptation tells the thrilling story of a girl's quest to become a Knight of the Round Table. Spunky young tomboy Kayley's dream is to be a Knight at King Arthur's court. When banished knight Ruber and his evil minions steal - and then lose - King Arthur's magical sword, Excalibur, Kayley embarks on a quest to prove herself and recover the sword. Joined along the way by a squire whose blindness has dimmed his own hopes of becoming a knight, Kayley's adventure is a story for the ages. Note: If the release date of the movie changes, the adaptation will move accordingly. Retailers, please note: This title is retrosolicited. All other items solicited with an in-store date of May 13 were listed last month in Previews Volume VIII, #3. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 pg. Standard Format $4.95* SCOOBY-DOO #13 Written by Chris Duffy and Michael Kraiger; art by Joe Staton, Tim Harkins and Andrew Pepoy In stores June 10. The Mystery, Inc. gang stumbles across a small town where there really is a monster! The only mystery is why they're the only ones who can see it. Plus, in a back-up story, Scooby discovers one of the greatest joys of paleontology - dinosaur bones are big. FC, 32pg. Standard Format $1.95* VERTIGO THE BOOKS OF FAERIE TP Written by Bronwyn Carlton and John Ney Reiber; art by Peter Gross; painted cover by Hermann Mejia In stores June 17. Celebrating the release of THE BOOKS OF FAERIE: AUBERON'S TALE #1, the original THE BOOKS OF FAERIE miniseries is collected in a stunning trade paperback. Discover how an orphan girl from 11th-century England grew to become Queen Titania of Faerie in this magical tale. In addition to reprinting the 3-issue THE BOOKS OF FAERIE miniseries, the collection also re-presents the much-requested ARCANA: THE BOOKS OF MAGIC ANNUAL (John Ney Rieber's first THE BOOKS OF MAGIC story), which features the first meeting between Tim Hunter and his father, Tamlin. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg., FC $14.95 THE BOOKS OF FAERIE: AUBERON'S TALE #1 Written by Bronwyn Carlton; art by Peter Gross and Vince Locke; painted cover by Hermann Mejia In stores June 24. The sequel to the popular THE BOOKS OF FAERIE miniseries reveals the story of the haughty Auberon, King of Faerie. A group of nobles hatches a bold plan to overthrow mad King Magnus, whose depraved rule is destroying the Faerie realm. But when a rogue troll throws a wrench into the works, all the nobles' plans hinge on a young boy... a boy who will one day become Faerie's greatest ruler. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. (1 of 3) Rebax Format $2.50 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #51 Written and drawn by Peter Gross; painted cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta In stores June 10. A new era begins for the series as longtime artist Peter Gross takes over writing duties as well. Queen Titania visits the Dreaming in search of a mysterious tome called "The Books of Magic" - a book that promises to reveal long-hidden truths about Timothy Hunter, the boy who may one day become the greatest mage on Earth. Tim is known among the magical realms as an Opener, the most powerful type of sorcerer - but what is an Opener, really? For more information, see the feature article. (Note: this month, DC early-solicits the striking THE BOOKS OF MAGIC POSTER, featuring original art by Michael Wm. Kaluta. Look elsewhere in the DC section of Previews for more details.) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. Rebax Format $2.50 THE DREAMING #27 Written by Caitlín R. Kiernan; art by Peter Snejbjerg; cover by Dave McKean In stores June 17. The House of Mystery has hated its caretaker - Cain - for so long that no one even talks about it anymore. But even houses have their limits and the House of Mystery has decided that it just can't take it anymore. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. Rebax Format $2.50 ESSENTIAL VERTIGO: THE SANDMAN #25 Written by Neil Gaiman; art by Matt Wagner and Malcolm Jones, III; painted cover by Dave McKean In stores June 3. Re-presenting Part 4 of "Season of Mists" from THE SANDMAN #25. A self-contained interlude introduces Charles Rowland, a British schoolboy who witnesses the earthly consequences of Lucifer's abdication of responsiblities. As the dead begin returning, Charles suddenly finds himself to be the only living student in a school filled with the souls of damned boys anxious to see him join their ranks. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. Rebax Format $1.95 ESSENTIAL VERTIGO: SWAMP THING #22 Written by Alan Moore; art by Stephen Bissette and Alfredo Alcala; cover by Bissette and John Totleben In stores June 10. John Constantine's "world armageddon tour" reaches Swamp Thing's home in Louisiana in the black-and-white reprinting of SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #41 (never before reprinted in the U.S.). In Part 1 of a 2-part story, a cursed local plantation provides a bloody stage for a soap-opera period piece. As cast members start acting dangerously out of character, Swamp Thing and Abby go to investigate. MATURE READERS B&W, 24 pg. No interior ads. Rebax Format $2.25 GANGLAND #3 Written by Darko Macan, Ed Brubaker, Scott Cunningham; art by Kilian Plunkett, Eric Shanower, Danijel Zezelj, and Tayyar Ozkan; painted cover by Glenn Fabry In stores June 17. Some of the greatest names in comics contribute to this remarkable 4-issue crime-anthology miniseries. In "Gang Buff," by Darko Macan and Kilian Plunkett, a thrill-seeking dentist takes a walk on the wild side with a band of bootleggers; in "Worldwide Gangster Robots From Outer Space," by Scott Cunningham and Danijel Zezelj, a homeless man plagued by strange visions seeks to save the world from a crew of extraterrestrial thugs; in "Small Time," by Ed Brubaker and Eric Shanower, a gang of suburban kids devises a fool-proof get-rich-quick scheme; and, in "Original Gangster," by Tayyar Ozkan, a clan of prehistoric brutes is trapped in a endless cycle of violence. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. (3 of 4) Rebax Format $2.95 HELLBLAZER #128 Written by Paul Jenkins; art by Warren Pleece; painted cover by Sean Phillips In stores June 24. Concluding the 4-part "How to Play With Fire." John Constantine has had his share of run-ins with Hell's envoys. Now it's time for him to pay the piper and tackle the other side. In a familiar forest, a desperate Constantine plays the ultimate hand of spiritual poker. Note: Next issue, writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER) returns to HELLBLAZER for a special 5-issue story arc, "Son of Man," illustrated by John Higgins (PRIDE & JOY), with painted covers by Glenn Fabry. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.25 HOUSE OF SECRETS #22 Written by Steven T. Seagle; art and painted cover by Teddy Kristiansen In stores June 10. Part 2 of the 3-part "Basement." The nastiest souls banished to the basement are about to escape - leaving Rain trapped in the fiery pits of hell with her archnemesis. Meanwhile, as Ben and Traci try to track down Rain's whereabouts, they uncover damaging information about her that makes them reconsider their plight. Plus, Pfaultz's plan to get even with Rain takes on a terrible new twist. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. Rebax Format $2.50 THE INVISIBLES VOLUME 2 #17 Written by Grant Morrison; art by Chris Weston and Ray Kryssing; painted cover by Brian Bolland In stores June 24. Part 1 of the 4-part "Black Science II." Glamorous death is the theme as the bizarre god/UFO from the New Mexico facility resurfaces, forcing the Invisibles to prepare for another assault... on the U.S. military. Meanwhile, Mason gathers up some old faces; Boy, Jack and Fanny chase the trail of Robin and King Mob; and Friday and Quimper put the finishing touches on destroying the team for good. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. Rebax Format $2.50 MUKTUK WOLFSBREATH: HARD-BOILED SHAMAN #1 Written by Terry LaBan; art by Steve Parkhouse; painted cover by Alex Horley In stores June 10. Terry LaBan's wildly original Muktuk Wolfsbreath comes to VERTIGO in this exciting 3-issue miniseries, with distinctive art by Steve Parkhouse. A seductive lady shaman from Wolfsbreath's past appears to him in a dream, leading him into a complicated murder case involving hallucinogenic magic, talking tigers, and a cannibal ghost with a taste for revenge. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. (1 of 3) Rebax Format $2.50 NEVADA #4 Written by Steve Gerber; art by Phil Winslade and Steve Leialoha; painted cover by Winslade In stores June 24. Sucked skyward by the Nile Casino's laser beam and deposited into another dimension, the showgirl Nevada confronts all her mysterious hauntings at once: exploding sheep, a clockwork Neanderthal, depressing songs from the '60s, and a futuristic city with a freakish palace guard. Has she had a mental breakdown? Was it something in the Las Vegas water? Will she escape Caligula's orgy in time for work? Meanwhile, Nevada's disappearance means bad news - sometimes leading to convulsions and death - for some of her friends on Earth. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. (4 of 6) Rebax Format $2.50 PREACHER #40 Written by Garth Ennis; art by Steve Dillon; painted cover by Glenn Fabry In stores June 3. You-know-who takes center stage in "Arsefaced World." Things go completely down the toilet for everyone, except Arseface, who sings a merry little tune. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. Rebax Format $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH THE SANDMAN: A GAME OF YOU TP Written by Neil Gaiman; art by Shawn McManus, Colleen Doran, Bryan Talbot, George Pratt, Stan Woch, and Dick Giordano; cover by Dave McKean In stores June 17. Re-offering one of the most acclaimed collections of THE SANDMAN, now featuring a unified cover design and trade dress (featuring volume number) designed by Dave McKean. Reprinting THE SANDMAN #32-37, this volume features an introduction by acclaimed science fiction and dantasy author Samuel R. Delany. (STAR7485) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 192pg., FC $19.95 THE SANDMAN: THE WAKE TP Written by Neil Gaiman; art by Michael Zulli, John J Muth and Charles Vess; cover by Dave McKean In stores June 10. The Endless deal with the death of Morpheus in this trade paperback collection of THE SANDMAN, featuring a new cover design and trade dress designed by Dave McKean. Reprinting THE SANDMAN #70-75, THE WAKE features the moving final issue of the series, "The Tempest," and an introduction by journalist Mikal Gilmore. (STAR7487) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 192pg., FC $19.95 ******************* SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE #64 Written by Steven T. Seagle; art by Guy Davis; cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning In stores June 17. Concluding the 4-part "The City," spotlighting MYSTERY THEATRE's key cast members in stand-alone stories. This issue turns the spotlight on Lieutenant Detective Anthony Burke, the foul-mouthed, hot-tempered, tough-as-nails cop who plays reluctant foil to the Golden Age Sandman. But what does he do on his down time? In a journey to the brownstone borough of Brooklyn, Burke learns that, for a homicide detective in New York, there's no such thing as time off. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.50 UNKNOWN SOLDIER TP Written by Garth Ennis; art by Kilian Plunkett; painted cover by Tim Bradstreet In stores June 24. One of DC's greatest wartime heroes is brought into the 90s in this trade paperback collecting the acclaimed UNKNOWN SOLDIER miniseries. In addition to the shocking decade-spanning tale of honor and espionage, and the distinctive original covers by Tim Bradstreet (GANGLAND), the UNKNOWN SOLDIER paperback features design sketches by Bradstreet and artist Kilian Plunkett (Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire). For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg., FC $12.95 HELIX MICHAEL MOORCOCK'S MULTIVERSE #10 Written by Michael Moorcock; art by Walter Simonson, Mark Reeve and John Ridgway; cover by Simonson In stores June 17. The threads begin to come together - and the Eternal Champion cycle draws near to a close! - as the players in the Game of Time intervene in all three stories. Jack and Rose's game intersects with "Duke Elric"; "The Metatemporal Detective" merges with other versions of the Eternal Champion to face the wrath of Paul Minct; and, in "Moonbeams and Roses," the Chaos Engineers come together for a deadly confrontation. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. (10 of 12) Rebax Format $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #12 Written by Warren Ellis; art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; cover by Robertson In stores June 10. In the conclusion to the 3-part "Freeze Me with Your Kiss," the secret of Spider's wife - whose cryogenically frozen head has been stolen - is revealed, and the mad police dog Stomponato gets his. Starting next month: "Year of the Bastard," the shocking start to the series' second smash year! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg. Mando Format $2.50 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #371 Written and drawn by the Usual Gang of Idiots In stores June 10. As we look back on our lives, we remember the good times and the bad, life's little setbacks and occasional victories. But all that looking back can blind you to the glories that just might be (unlikely as it seems) around the next corner. We suggest you live in the present. And to make the present more palatable, we recommend our newest laugh-jammed issue. B&W, 48 pg. Magazine Format $2.50* MAD SUPER SPECIAL #129 Written and drawn by the Usual Gang of Idiots In stores June 17. The biggest Super Special in Mad history provides a summer's worth of laughs! In spite of what you may have heard elsewhere, the best of times was in the past. The present and future... well, they're just an unending rollercoaster of pain, with occasional plateaus of tedium put in to make the pain that much more noticeable. Living in the past is where it's at, especially with the past re-presented in this extra-sized Super Special, full of the kind of good-natured hijinks that never go out of style. B&W, 128 pg. Magazine Format $4.95* RETAIL PRODUCTS THE BOOKS OF MAGIC POSTER Painted art by Michael Wm. Kaluta VERTIGO. Early-solicited; in stores July 15. A haunting original 22" x 34" poster, painted by artist Michael Wm. Kaluta, featuring Tim Hunter and a variety of characters from THE BOOKS OF MAGIC past, prestent and future, including old foes, friends, girlfriends, and ominous hints of storylines to come. Note: This item is early-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in June, solicited this month in Previews. Poster, 22x34, FC $6.95 DEATH (GALLERY #1) MUG Art by Chris Bachalo and Mark Buckingham VERTIGO. Early-solicited; in stores July 29. A series of three VERTIGO mugs begins with a white-porcelain mug featuring Death of the Endless. Each individually boxed white porcelain mug features a 4-color illustration by Chris Bachalo from DEATH GALLERY #1 on one side, with logo and line art by Bachalo and Mark Buckingham from DEATH: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE trade paperback on the reverse. Note: This item is early-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in May, solicited this month in Previews. Mug $14.95 SUPERMAN MINI-STATUE Sculpted by Randy Bowen; based on designs by Dan Jurgens DCU. Early-solicited; in stores July 15. A mini-statue even better than the original! A perfect miniature (3.75" wide x 2.75" deep x 5.375" tall) porcelain replica of the original Superman statue designed by Dan Jurgens, now with a new, form-fitting single-cast cape attached to the body. Retailers, please note: The SUPERMAN MINI-STATUE is limited to a maximum production run of 5,000. If allocation is required, DC will make a pro rata allocation of the available quantity based upon the retailer's initial monthly order of DC products during the month in which the allocation is made. This item is early-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in June, solicited this month in Previews. Statue $39.95 VERTIGO POSTCARD SET Art by various VERTIGO. Early-solicited; in stores July 22. A stunning set of 12 4-color (5" x 7") postcards featuring classic VERTIGO images. Each set comes packaged in a sturdy 4-color envelope with a black velcro tab. Included... an unpublished piece of PREACHER art by Steve Dillon; Brian Bolland's covers to THE INVISIBLES VOL. 2 #1 and VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE; Mike Dringenberg's 1992 SANDMAN POSTER; Dave McKean's cover to THE DREAMING #17; Teddy Kristiansen's cover to HOUSE OF SECRETS #1; a Guy Davis interior image from SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE #64; Rick Berry's image of Death from the VERTIGO trading card set; a Frank Quitely piece from GANGLAND #1; Glenn Fabry's cover to HELLBLAZER #58; Michael Wm. Kaluta's cover to THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #28; and Tom Taggert's cover to SWAMP THING #159. Note: This item is early-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in June, solicited this month in Previews. Postcard set, FC $15.95 IMAGE COMICS ADVENTURE STRIP DIGEST #2 An Image Comic (W/A) Randy Reynaldo Globetrotting Justice International detective Rob Hanes goes undercover in the troubled Balkans in Eastern Europe to find out who is hijacking fuel meant for U.N. peace keepers. Rob discovers it's the work of an Eastern European warlord named Vojislav Bolkan who fancies himself a modern day prince! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ALTERED IMAGES #2 An Image Comic (S/A) Jim Valentino This is it! The wildest, wackiest, weirdest issue in the history of comics (or, at least in the last week and a half) as the Image Universe gets Amalgamated! Is the world ready for ShadowSpawn, Witchestic or Dragaxx? How about DragonSpawn, Maxxestic or HawkBlade? "Everybody Smoosh Now!" will have fans talking for months, as Image's first ever "big guns" super-team (Spawn, Witchblade, Dragon, ShadowHawk, Majestic and The Maxx) forge ahead into truly altered states against the likes of CyberC.A.T.S. and WetStorm! FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.50 Retailers Note: This issue will be supported by a contest in Wizard #80 wherein fans will be invited to create their own "smooshed" Image characters! Interactive fun from Image and Wizard will guarantee a high profile for this smash second issue and have it flying off the shelves! ASCENSION #8 Top Cow Comics (W/P) David Finch (C) Liquid! Grigorieff has unlocked the secrets of Andromeda's experiments and has hatched a plan for revenge upon the Dayaks and the Mineans who are too wrapped up in civil war to notice the calamity about to occur. Meanwhile, Harris Green, the only man who can stop him, is languishing in prison. Lucien may be able to free him in time, but only if he can first save Andromeda from her prison of self-doubt. FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed in Stores 7/1 ASCENSION POSTER: ANDROMEDA Top Cow Comics (P) David Finch (I) Batt (C) Liquid! This stunning image of Andromeda from the pages of Ascension is available for the first time in jumbo poster format. FC, 24x36 $4.99 Guaranteed in Stores 7/1 BADGER #14-BADGER SELLS OUT An Image Comic (S) Mike Baron (A) Flint Henry It had to happen! In a move calculated to drive his enemies insane and make himself rich, Badger signs with a high-powered agent and begins giving celebrity endorsements! But, will the good life prevent Badger from helping the beasts of the forest? And what does Dennis Rodman have to say about it? Also, "Hair of the Dog." b&w, 32pg $2.95 BATTLE CHASERS #3 Cliffhanger Productions (W) Joe Madureira & Munier Sharrieff (P) Joe Madureira (I) Tom McWeeney As the most powerful political figures are being systematically wiped out, it is up to our trio of intrepid adventurers, the Battle Chasers, to discover the cause of their demise. The answer may even be too daunting for them to overcome. And who is the mysterious new ally who comes to their aid? FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 24 BIG BANG COMICS #20 An Image Comic (W/A) Chris Khalaf & Jeff Weigel (Editor) Gary Carlson The heiress to a Midway City manufacturing family has been kidnapped by a terrorist group calling itself the "People's Freedom Alliance". But when the Knight Watchman disappears while searching for the girl, his Round Table of America pal the Blitz races into town to help locate both the missing manhunter and the abducted daughter! Plus, another high-flying adventure as the SPHINX battles the maniac known as the Doomsayer, whose twisted plans will result in the destruction of all life on Earth! b&w, 32pg $2.95 BOHOS #3 Flypaper Press Waiting for copy! BUGBOY #1 (ONE-SHOT) An Image Comic (S/A) Mark Lewis Remember all the great imaginary adventures you had as a kid? What if you really had them? Welcome to the world of Bugboy, the juvenile genius of justice, and his (sometimes) trusty sidekick, Joe Bear! Join them for adventure as they attempt to find out who stole all the guitars on Mars! And they've gotta do it before dinner! One-shot special! b&w, 48pg $3.95 CHANNEL ZERO #3 An Image Comic (S/A) Brian Wood This is not a test! Channel Zero has gone global. Jennie 2.5 hacks her way into the worldwide broadcast satellite network to an audience of billions. Up until this point, the networks have tolerated her intrusions, but no longer. A massive search and destroy operation is launched and culminates in a hectic chase across the rooftops of New York City. b&w, 24pg $2.95 CODE BLUE #2 An Image Comic (S/A) Jimmie Robinson F.I.T.E. creates more havoc when they stage a violent rally in the downtown area. The result ends in a bloody mess that only Jayen "Chicken" and her medical staff can figure out. Meanwhile, Dr. Mead continues to melt Jayen's heart. Can she hold up her stern profile, keep the staff sharp and handle this crisis of the heart? b&w, 24pg $2.95 CRIMSON #2 Cliffhanger Productions (W) Brian Augustyn (P) Humberto Ramos (I) Sandra Hope Alex Elder is angry and confused. He is adapting to his new vampire condition, discovering that he possesses powers beyond his imagination. Now he is ready to explore a new world hiding in the shadows--and to take on the guys responsible for his death, the "Jelly-Bats" gang, only this time things have changed! Crimson #2 will feature a variant cover by Arthur Adams that will ship in a 50/50 ratio. FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 10 CURSE OF THE SPAWN #22 An Image Comic (S) Alan McElroy (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Chance Wolf & Todd McFarlane When Ryan Hatchett, a suicidal teen, leaps off a bridge to end his life's miseries he lands in a parallel universe. Because of a bizarre asteroid strike a month earlier, the dead have risen from their graves and taken over the living world by force of arms and strength of numbers. As Ryan witnesses the carnage, he is rescued from their leader Zombie Spawn by the one-time serial killer The Freak. FC, 32pg $1.95 Sales and Marketing Notes: Please note that the cross-tie of product and advertising with local book stores has been very successful. Comic shop retailers that followed our program of tying Curse of the Spawn with books like Stephen King and Dean Koontz have been reporting new customers. Curse of the Spawn sales have increased for them on an average of five to ten copies per store. This adds up. It also brings new non-comic readers into the stores. Please note that this issue also debuts Zombie Spawn from the McFarlane Toys line. DANGER GIRL #3 Cliffhanger Productions (W) J. Scott Campbell & Andy Hartnell (P) J. Scott Campbell (I) Alex Garner Abbey and Johnny Barracuda dive into an avalanche of action as their investigation leads them to a mysterious mansion in Switzerland! This exciting new series continues to deliver fresh stories and characters, with the Danger Girls (and the readers!) attempting to distinguish enemy from ally! Danger Girl #3 will feature two variant covers in addition to the main cover by J. Scott Campbell & Alex Garner. The variants are by fan faves Adam Hughes and Travis Charest. All three covers will ship in an equal (or close!) ratio. FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 17 THE DARKNESS #16 Top Cow Comics (W) Malachy Coney (P) Joe Benitez (I) Joe Weems As the "Spear of Destiny" storyline continues, Jackie Estacado discovers that every stranger is just an enemy you haven't met yet. The Darkness has many, many enemies, and one of its most powerful and oldest foes has recovered an ancient holy relic that may destroy the Darkness forever! What is the Spear of Destiny? Who is the Magdalena? What are the terrible answers to these questions? And does Jackie really have time to take in a Broadway show? FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed in Stores 7/1 DESPERADOES TRADE PAPERBACK Homage Comics (W) Jeff Mariotte (P/I) John Cassaday Homage Comics is proud to represent in collected form issues 1 to 4 of the critically acclaimed series that has redefined western adventure for the nineties! Combining terrifying supernatural horror against authentic western themes, DESPERADOES has quickly become a fan favorite and an instant sell-out across the country, as it continues to earn unanimous praise for its superior storytelling. The year is 1879 and a serial killer is terrorizing the New Mexico territory, skinning innocent half-breed children and their mothers in a brutal, ritualistic manner. Even worse, the bloody deaths are endowing the killer with growing supernatural powers. With white settlers and Indian tribes both growing tenser by the minute, it's a race against time for Gideon Brood, Abby Degrazia, Jerome Alexander Betts and Pinkerton detective Race Kennedy to catch this killer and see justice done--or else the high plains will plunge into war! SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $12.95 DESPERATE TIMES #1 An Image Comic by Chris Eliopoulos Continuing this hilarious feature into it's own rip-roaring comic, Desperate Times is continued from the page of Savage Dragon #50 telling the story of two poor shlubs caught up in the modern dating scene. When an offhand remark makes "Toad" see himself as a 600 pound slob, it's up to his friend Marty to snap him back to reality while poking fun at everything from Gyms to Bookstores. With a backup story all by Erik Larsen and a pinup inked by Terry Austin, this book is a great humorous addition to anyone's collection--especially yours. Cover by Chris Eliopoulos & Erik Larsen b&w, 24pg $2.95 DEVASTATOR #2 An Image Comic (S) James D. Hudnall (Cover) Greg Horn Part 2 of 3: John Blake has been taken over by the electronic Devastator chip and has become a super-human killer. But the chip was damaged and he is now questioning his role even as he moves in on the mayor of Los Angeles. Can he stop himself before it's too late?! b&w, 32pg $2.95 DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY #8 WildStorm: New Horizons (W/P) Jim Lee (I) Scott Williams Max Faraday's mentor, Tobruk, must decide between family and friends as he comes face to face with his brother, Lord Acheron, in the epic battle of the Hollow Realm! Divine Right #8 will feature a variant cover by Scott Williams, shipped in a 50/50 ratio. FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 24 DV8 #19 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) Mike Heisler (P) Al Rio (I) Randy Elliott Everyone's favorite Deviants take on an exciting new look this month, as fan favorite artist Al Rio becomes DV8's regular penciler! This issue begins a chilling 3 part story, as the team is sent into combat to investigate and bring down a major arms dealer threatening the globe. However, when the Deviants discover his ties to their own sponsors, International Operations, storm clouds rapidly form as the team begins to question where their allegiances should lay. FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 24 ESPERS #7 An Image Comic (S) James D. Hudnall (A) Gene Gonzales (Cover) Greg Horn Guest artist Gene (Maze Agency, Mr. X) Gonzales takes over the series for a few issues to deliver some stunning art. In this story, Bill Silent Bear heads down to Rio de Janeiro to find out some things and gets in a heap o' trouble! b&w, 32pg $2.95 FALLING MAN #3 An Image Comic (S/I) Bruce McCorkindale (P) P. Hester In the final issue of the series, Floyd finds the woman of his dreams...but his dreams turn to nightmares when Duncan unleashes some particularly cranky demons on him. But, with a little help from The Moderator, Floyd acquires new powers of his own! When Duncan and Floyd meet for their final confrontation, only one will survive...don't miss it! b&w, 24pg $2.95 GEN12 #5 WildStorm Productions (W) Brandon Choi (P) Michael Ryan (I) Sal Regla The Team 7 saga builds to a shattering conclusion as Special Agent Morgan finally nears the end of his investigation on the fate of the members of Team 7. With I.O.'s Black Razors hot on their trail, Alex Fairchild and Philip Chang make a final attempt to get their families to sanctuary with the aid of Deathblow. Unfortunately, complications arise when Dane gets word to the others about the ongoing Genesis Study, and the men of Team 7 quickly realize that Miles Craven and his new protégé, Ivana Baiul, have been continuing the experiments with the accursed Gen-factor. With their future and that of the entire world at stake, Team 7 reunites for one final mission to destroy the man and the machinery that created them. FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 3 GEN13 #30 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) John Arcudi (P) Gary Frank (I) Cam Smith New York has become much too hot for the GEN13'ers, and not just because it's June. I.O. is moving in, so Lynch, Fairchild, and the others move out to the Florida keys. Hey, if it's good enough for Hemingway, it's good enough for Grunge. But what they find waiting for them down there ain't exactly "The Old Man and the Sea". Are those drug runners? Are those voodoo drums? Are those zombies?!? Maybe, and then again, maybe not. Also, Alex Fairchild and the GEN13 gang are finally reunited; the first gust of the winds of change to come. FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 10 GEN13 BOOTLEG #19 WildStorm Productions (W)Barbara Kesel (P) Dave Ross (I) John Beatty A peaceful camping trip to a primeval forest goes terribly awry when Fairchild, Freefall and Grudge get lost in the woods, forcing Burnout and Rainmaker to maintain the campsite and fend for themselves. Of course, that's when things really hit the fan as a mysterious Satyr and a horde of forest elves appear, offering to make a devilish trade: Bobby's guitar in exchange for making Rainmaker fall eternally in love with him! FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 24 GEN13/MONKEY MAN & O'BRIEN #1 WildStorm Productions (W) Arthur Adams (P) Arthur Adams (I) Sandra Hope Part one of a two part mini-series! GEN13 meets Monkey Man & O'Brien! The two greatest teams in comics are propelled into a strange parallel universe and encounter bizarre, twisted versions of... themselves! It's thrills O' plenty in what promises to be the commercial and critical hit of the summer. Featuring the fantastic art of Arthur Adams, the creative genius behind last years smash hit, GEN13/GEN X! This book will showcase two covers by Art Adams. The first featuring GEN13/Monkey Man & O'Brien, the other their evil counterparts! FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 17 GEN13/MONKEY MAN & O'BRIEN #1 CHROMIUM EDITION WildStorm Productions (W) Arthur Adams (P) Arthur Adams (I) Sandra Hope This is a highly-collectible Chromium cover edition of Gen13/Monkey Man & O'Brien #1, strictly limited to 5,000 copies. Don't be caught short-handed! The same fans that made the Danger Girl, Battle Chasers, and Crimson Chromiums sell-out sensations will once again be clamoring for this exclusive cover edition. FC, 32pg SRP: $??.?? In Stores June 17 JACKIE CHAN'S: SPARTAN X #4 An Image Comic (W/A) Michael Golden (I) Armando Gil & Rick Magyar One of the most sought after artists in comics teams-up with one of the greatest action stars in the world for a no-holds-barred action world romp in this never before published, original story. Jackie Chan as Spartan X-the mercenary supreme--has recovered one of five supposedly mystical pieces of armour, with the questionable help of Zenshi--comics newest and deadliest femme fetale. Unfortunately, what Spartan X doesn't know about his new "partner" just might kill him, as a tangled web of intrigue unfolds in exotic Istanbul. It's an action comic! It's a spy comic! It's a mystery! It's just fun! Also featuring a Golden Gallery of unpublished art with commentary from the reclusive one himself. Great tie-in for the Spartan X action figure soon to be featured in the Pallisades Toys section. See the Image order section for a special offer on how to win an issue of Spartan X, Signed by Jackie Chan himself! FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 JIM LEE'S C€23 #3 WildStorm Productions (W) Jeff Mariotte (P) Alexander Lozano (I) John Nyberg (Cover) Travis Charest Corbin discovers a plot to overthrow the Colony -- and, like it or not, he's right in the middle of it! C€23 is the comic book/trading card game that took the combined might of WildStorm Productions and Wizards Of The Coast to create. The series continues to reddefine cutting edge science fiction action/adventure with this hard-hitting tale in which Corbin learns some amazing truths about himself and the world he lives in. FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 17 JINX TRUE CRIME CONFESSIONS SPECIAL #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Brian Michael Bendis This all new special edition of Jinx is a bold crime fiction experiment. This entire issue is a collection of comic adaptations of actual interviews of actual crime related confessions conducted by Jinx creator Brian Michael Bendis. You have never seen a comic book like this before. Be prepared to be shocked and entertained. Extra bonus back-up: Poison Elves creator Drew Hayes! b&w, 48pg $3.95 KABUKI-IMAGES An Image Comic (W/A) David Mack Kabuki-Images is a prestige format square bound book which features the Image Kabuki #1 origin story with over 20 pages of brand new art! This includes a gallery of Kabuki Pinups by comic's biggest stars - J. Scott Campbell, Matt Wagner, Mike Mignola, Terry Moore, J. O'barr, Mike Allred, Jae Lee, Humberto Ramos, Randy Queen, P. Craig Russel and more! You've heard great things about Kabuki. Maybe you've always wanted to read Kabuki but don't know where to start! Kabuki-Images features the entire first Image issue of Kabuki which features the origin story. This gives new readers a sense of what has happened before and clues them into the current storyline, making it a perfect book to jump on with. Retailer response from Kabuki #1 was phenomenal in that the issue gave a perfect opportunity to start new readers on the series. With constant reorders, the 50,000 print run of Kabuki #1 is nearly sold out. Now Kabuki- Images gives this opportunity again multiplied with the drawing power of this select group of industry superstars! FC, 48pg $4.95 Retailer Incentive: For every five issues of Kabuki-Images ordered, retailers can order one copy of Kabuki #1 with the Jim Steranko painted cover for only $2.95. Offered Again O/A KABUKI #2 & 3 FC $2.95Ea. ************************ KISS PSYCHO CIRCUS ULTRA ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys € Gene Simmons with Ring MasterItem Number (50110) € Ace Frehley with Stiltman (50111) € Paul Stanley with Jester (50112) € Peter Criss with Animal Wrangler (50114) Retailer note: All items are packed in cases of 12. These assortments will be randomly packed and McFarlane Toys does not guarantee which assortment a customer will receive. Figure SRP: $?.??Ea. KISS: THE PSYCHO CIRCUS #11 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Kevin Conrad (Color) Brian Haberlin Bound by a curse to the traveling Circus of the Damned, the Four-Who-Are-One mete out redemption or retribution to mortals who cross their path. However, a rift in reality has opened the door to the Dark Worlds loosing the Elder from their bonds and the ensuing Chaos threatens to engulf the world. The clue to salvation may be found in a puzzling riddle about the very nature of the Elder. Sales and Marketing Notes: There will be a spike in sales with the 1998 release of the KISS: Psycho Circus Toys from McFarlane Toys. Now is the time to start the build up. Using a variety of KISS merchandise from the past twenty years along with the KISS comic and toys as window and in-store displays will help you build excitement. Remember, there is a huge Kiss Army of fans numbering in the millions out there. Bring them into the stores. FC, 32pg $2.25 KNIGHT WATCHMAN #2 An Image Comic (W) Gary Carlson & Chris Eker (A) Ben Torres Guess who is public enemy #1 in Midway City? The Knight Watchman is wanted for murder, and there's video footage of him beating up the street punk who arrived D.O.A. at the hospital. Has the twilight paladin finally taken his brand of street justice too far, or has age taken its toll on his abilities? Even his former partner Galahad isn't sure that he believes the Watchman's claim that he's been set-up by the Pink Flamingo! Plus, a "reprint classic" in which The Knight Watchman and Kid Galahad take on "Father Flamingo and his Boys of Bad Town!" b&w, 32pg $2.95 KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY VOL. 2 #16 Homage Comics (W) Kurt Busiek (P) Brent Anderson (I) Will Blyberg (Cover) Alex Ross Steeljack's quest into the downside of the superpowered life brings him in contact with El Hombre, a long-retired superhero. How did he go from Honor Guard member to disgraced, nearly-forgotten has-been? And how did his fall affect others-including his former sidekick? Steeljack learns that it's not only villains who face disappointment, defeat, and faded glory, in a story about what goes on in the shadows beyond the public spotlight of superhero adventure. FC, 32pg $2.50 MAGE: THE HERO DEFINED #9 An Image Comic by Matt Wagner (Color) Jeremy Cox Kevin Matchstick finds himself both entranced and confused by the witches' covening of Isis Hunter and her two sisters, Magda and Ish. In answer to a mystic summoning they have all felt, the Sibling Trio have come to help disperse the arcane energy that emanates from the chilly city to the north. Stronger still is the kinetic attraction felt between Kevin and the sensual Magda--a pairing foretold in an earlier prophecy and which the former had tried his best to avoid. Ladies Man, Wally Ut has plenty to say about this which only adds to the Pendragon's distractions. Frustrated by his efforts to continue the hunt, Kevin and Joe return to the hilltop graveyard where they had encountered the Red Caps. Convinced that the cemetery is a portal to the lair of the Pale Incanter, they set out to gain entrance by keeping watch for further nasties. During their watch, Joe Phat finds himself lured away by the youngest witch sister, Ish--and his secret wish, about to come true! FC, 32pg $2.50 MAXX #38 An Image Comic by Sam Kieth Now that we're (hopefully) finished with Megan, the next 4-issue arc continues with Mark, his mother Julie, Mark's new friend Larry, and the monkeys next door. Julie receives an interesting gift in the mail from a stranger (no, not the Unabomber). FC, 32pg $1.95 MEDIEVAL SPAWN POSTER: GETTIN' MEDIEVAL Todd McFarlane Productions by Greg Capullo The Dark Ages were never darker as Medieval Spawn ponders what Dragon to slice up next. Keep those monsters at bay with this ornate and colorful poster hanging on the wall of your lodge. FC, 22x34 $4.95 RESIDENT EVIL #2 WildStorm Productions (W) Ted Adams, Kris Oprisko (P) Carlos D'Anda, Lee Bermejo, Ryan Odagawa (I) Mark Irwin, John Tighe With Resident Evil #2, the second installment in WildStorm's new line of video game comic magazines, you're transported back into the world of survival horror featured in the blockbuster PlayStation games Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2. This magazine-sized (8" x 11"), 56-page, full-color magazine features the thrilling new adventures of the heroes and heroines of both Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2. Magazine, 56pg, FC $4.95 SAVAGE DRAGON #50 An Image Comic by Erik Larsen-with Bridges & Gordon, Carlson & Fugate, and a cast of thousands! UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The Conclusion-The Dragon takes on the Vicious Circle in a final desperate battle. Carnage is the order of the day as the S.O.S. comes in to help Dragon against the most vile group of bad guys imaginable. An extra- length dose of Savage Dragon for those diehard Dragon fans! This changes everything-and that's not just hyperbole! Prepare yourself for the savage excitement coming your way in the upcoming Savage Dragon/Superman crossover from DC Comics! If you've never tried the Savage Dragon before-you're a damn fool (but all is forgiven if you buy this swell issue). 100-page spectacular! Featuring pinups by the best guys in comics-Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo and more than a few surprise artists (superstars all)! Wizard's much sought-after Savage Dragon #1/2 is reprinted for the first time along with Mighty Man stories that detail the past of Dragon's most despicable bad guy-Horde! Plus, a never- before seen Freak Force yarn by Larsen, Vic Bridges and Al Gordon tells the story of how that team came together band more Desperate Times from Chris Eliopoulos! Savage Dragon #50 wraps everything up in a nice neat bundle and paves the way for a brand new story in a completely new direction. It's great jumping on point for new readers! Comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation!! FC, 96pg (Note Price) $5.95 SAVAGE DRAGON #50 INCENTIVE PROGRAM For every five copies of Savage Dragon #50 ordered, a retailer may order 1 copy of Savage Dragon Archives #1. SAVAGE DRAGON ARCHIVES #1 b&w, 24pg $2.95 SHARKY #2 VARIANT COVER EDITION An Image Comic (W) Dave Elliott (A) Alex Horley Don't tell me you missed out on your chance to meet Zeus, numero uno up there on Olympus? What?! You also missed out on the return to life of Blazin' Glory? What do you mean "why bother?" Oh, No. No! Don't be alarmed by the new cover visual of Sharky being dead. That doesn't happen for a few issues yet. And of course, don't miss out on Alex Horley's painted rendition of Savage Dragon. It kicks @$$! So don't miss out this second time, got it? FC, 32pg $2.95 SPAWN #75 Todd McFarlane Productions (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki & Todd McFarlane (S) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin The final chapter in the Heap saga ends with a startling new revelation about the true nature of Spawn's mission on earth. He learns that other forces beyond Heaven and Hell are concerned with his existence and that nothing in his life has been coincidence and can be taken for granted. Only the mysterious Cog can help Spawn make sense of these revelations and he is nowhere to be found. FC, 32pg $1.95 SPIRIT OF THE TAO #2 Top Cow Comics (W/I) D. Tron (W/P) Billy Tan (C) Jonathon D. Smith Joined by fellow Jaikap members, Lance and Jasmine are sent on a mission to destroy the base of Messiah-a TAO worshiper hiding a deadly virus designed to destroy all humanity. With some of their own members already infected, the heroes must act fast--but can Lance control his own teammate Jasmine and her thirst for blood? FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed in Stores 6/10 STORMWATCH #8 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) Warren Ellis (P) Bryan Hitch (I) Paul Neary BLEED: Part 2 (of 3)-Aboard their orbital platform, StormWatch peers through a hole in space and discovers The Bleed, a vast channel separating alternate dimensions. But even more shockingly, the team discovers an alternate Earth-- and an alternate StormWatch who are looking back in the hope of saving their world! Now it's a race against time, for the very thing that made their earth different from ours is returning to wipe their planet clean -- and all StormWatch can do is watch. FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 10 THE TENTH #10 An Image Comic (W/P) Tony Daniel (I) Salem Crawford (Color) Bongo Tone The Tenth reaches it's 10th issue with more explosive energy and excitement than ever before! Tony Daniel takes on the writing chores for the first time ever beginning with this first chapter of a 3 part story arc! As the Tenth borders on man and monster his metamorphosis is ever changing and unpredictable. His thirst for blood has diminished but he still fights the monster inside. Zorina and Adrenalynn continue training for special ops with the underground organization "Uproar". Rhazes Darkk begins rebuilding his Darkklon foundation and is now in conflict with other his ex-assistant, Bahareh and Government officials who are using his stolen technology,to build the perfect weapons! Be sure not to miss the writing debut of Tenth creator, Tony Daniel! Ships with variant cover by Tony Daniel in a 50/50 ratio. FC, 32pg $2.50 TUG & BUSTER #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Marc Hempel Hot on the heels of our successful Tug & Buster trade paperback, 1997 Eisner nominee Marc Hempel brings his critically acclaimed humor title to Image as an ongoing, quarterly series! In this special debut issue (a great "jumping on" point), Stinkfinger gets fed up with our dimwitted duo and drags them to the local art museum for a man-sized dose of culture. Will these goof balls get their artistic license revoked? Find out in Tug & Buster #1: "Now Museum; Now You Don't!" b&w, 32pg $2.95 WETWORKS #41 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) Steven Grant (P) Ken Lashley (I) Richard Friend Due to their recent military incursions, the WetWorks team finds itself charged with violating just about every international law in the book. The result: it's time for some all-out action as the WetWorks team must beat back the UN superpowed team known as StormWatch...or else let themselves be put back in prison again. And there's no way WetWorks is going to let that happen! FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 3 WILD.C.A.T.S #50 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) Alan Moore, James Robinson, Brandon Choi, Jonathan Peterson (P) Jim Lee, Travis Charest, Ed Benes (I) Scott Williams, JD, Al Vey (C) Jim Lee & Scott Williams It's the anniversary event of the year as the WildC.A.T.s celebrate their monumental 50th issue! With a gorgeous wraparound cover by creator Jim Lee debuting the teams all-new costumes, this special 32-page story is produced by a top flight list of WildC.A.T.s creators, past and present. Composed of four adventurous chapters, each one focuses on select members of the team as they fight their most formidable foes and must rededicate themselves to being the premiere super team of the 90's. So join us for a return to greatness as Warblade, Maul, Emp and Zealot must combat Lord Helspont and a marauding army of next generation Daemonites for control of New York City! Gasp as the Halo building comes to villainous life and threatens the lives of Majestic, Ladytron, Savant and Grifter! And prepare yourself for the romantic sparks and shocking revelations that will fly fast and furious when Spartan and a returning Voodoo are finally reunited! Retailer incentive: Every fifth copy of WildC.A.T.s #50 ordered will be a Chromium cover version of WildC.A.T.s #50 at NO EXTRA CHARGE. (Example: if you order 25 copies you will receive 20 regular copies and 5 Chromium Editions.) FC, 40pg (Note Price) $3.50 In Stores June 17 WILDCORE #6 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) Sean Ruffner & Brett Booth (P) Brett Booth (I) Al Vey After narrowly escaping Lilitu and the Symbiote Sammeal, Backlash leads Taboo and Serge back to PSI only to find Zealot and her unit missing in action. Meanwhile, in an attempt to rescue the wizard Azrum in the Himalayas, Zealot and WildC.O.R.E. fall captive to Tapestry. In order to save her teammates, Zealot must duel Tapestry inside the Mystical Plain. There she must confront not only the Soul Weaver, but the ghost from her past as well. FC, 32pg $2.50 In Stores June 3 WILDSTORM ARCHIVES GENESIS: THE #1 COLLECTION WildStorm Productions Let there be might! Discover the beginnings of all your favorite WildStorm titles, collected for the first time in WildStorm Archives Genesis: The #1 Collection. This mammoth, 238-page, black-and-white collection features the debut issues of WildStorm's longest-running ongoing series: Backlash, DV8, Deathblow, Gen13, Grifter, StormWatch, Union, WetWorks, WildC.A.T.s, plus an early J. Scott Campbell story and a Jim Lee StormWatch story reprinted from 1993's The Art of Homage. So if you want to relive the beginning of your favorite title's run, or just want to catch up on the excitement you may have missed, this book is for you!! SC, 7x10, 238pg, b&w $12.99 WITCHBLADE #24 Top Cow Comics (W) Christina Z. / David Wohl (P) Jason Pearson (C) Jonathon D. Smith In this special issue penciled by Jason Pearson, Sara discovers the shocking secret surrounding her father's death and how it connects to Siry and Irons. And not a moment too soon, because she has to deal with her sister getting into trouble AGAIN, as well as Ian Nottingham, who is terrorized by his unwanted possession --the Witchblade. FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed in Stores 6/17 WITCHBLADE COLLECTED EDITION #8 Top Cow Comics (W) Christina Z. / David Wohl (P) Michael Turner (I) D. Tron (C) Jonathon D. Smith In this important prelude to the "Family Ties" cross-over with The Darkness, Sara Pezzini is suspended from the police force and finds herself recruited for a mysterious mission in Rio. Once there, she's embroiled in intrigue and danger and finds herself at odds with the Witchblade and fighting for her life! Plus, don't miss the shocking return of Ian Nottingham! Please note: This book contains three issues of Witchblade. FC, 72pg $6.95 Guaranteed in Stores 6/17 WIZARDS TALE TRADE PAPERBACK (2ND PRINTING) Homage Comics (W) Kurt Busiek (A) David Wenzel This fully-painted fantasy by Kurt Busiek and David Wenzel won the hearts of fans everywhere, and sold out almost immediately! Don't miss a second chance to join in the fun as evil wizard Bafflerog Rumplewhisker goes on a quest--and finds epic adventure. SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $19.95 X-FILES MOVIE ASSORTMENT #1 (ASST. # 16100) McFarlane Toys € Mulder (Suit) (16101) € Scully (Suit) (16102) X-FILES MOVIE ASSORTMENT #2 (ASST. # 16110) € Mulder (Parka) (16111) € Scully (Parka) (16112) € Fireman (16113) € Attack Alien (16114) All Items are packed in cases of 12. These assortments will be randomly packed and McFarlane Toys does not guarantee which assortment a customer will receive. Figure SRP: $??.??Ea. Sales and Marketing Notes: The X-Files Movie line will be the most sought after toy line of 1998. Followed with the ad campaign by the film, McFarlane Toys will also make a massive roll out and blitz in most all the major mediums of print. I highly suggest retail stores begin building the excitement with in- store and window displays. Begin lining up product exchange programs with other pop culture retail stores in your area. Also advertise in local papers in the movie sections. This is a major opportunity to once again pull in new consumers to your stores. WILDSTORM EMPORIUM MERCHANDISE IMAGE OVERPOWER WildStorm Productions OverPower is back! The best-selling super-hero trading card game returns in a big way! Add to the hard-hitting, bone-crunching action of OverPower with this versatile expansion that's compatible with previous OverPower games and all expansions. With this expansion, you can do battle with Spawn, the Savage Dragon, Fairchild, Zealot, Grifter, Ripclaw, Witchblade, the Darkness, and many more! MSRP per pack: $2.95. 15 cards per pack. 36 packs per box Box PI WILDC.A.T.S COMMEMORATIVE POSTER-ISSUE #50 Art by Jim Lee from the cover of WildC.A.T.s #50. (0698-PO-WCL) FC, 36x24 SRP: $8.95 IMAGE COMICS-JONES SODA ASSORTMENT #2 Includes twenty-four 12-oz. bottles-in assorted flavors-per case. SRP per bottle: $1.50. (0698-JS-BBB) Case (x24) SRP: $36.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPAWN PLAYING CARDS Various artists contribute Spawn artwork to this standard 52-card deck. (0698- PC-SPA) Deck SRP: $9.95 ************************* RESIDENT EVIL ZOMBIE T-SHIRT A gruesome zombie image from Capcom's Resident Evil! Printed in color on a white shirt. Available in sizes L and XL. Item Codes: Large (0698-TS-RZL) SRP: $18.95 X-Large (0698-TS-RZX) SRP: $18.95 MARVEL COMICS MARVEL IMPORTS ON SALE JUNE 3 X-MEN: THE MANGA #10 Rei Nakahara Special 40-page finale to the Morlock saga! In the darkened tunnels below New York City, the X-Men encounter the strange and unique beings known as the Morlocks! Plus: Storm vs. Callisto in hand-to-hand combat! And: a special surprise twist involving Wolverine! FC $2.99 ON SALE JUNE 10 SPIDER-MAN: THE MANGA #16 Ryoichi Ikegami Beginning a controversial, decidedly different, and offbeat story that spotlights the human side of the Japanese Spider-Man! In his civilian guise as Yu Komori, Spider-Man stops a brutal crime-but he's wrongly implicated as one of the culprits! Now he must go undercover to gather evidence and expose the true villains! FC $2.99 ON SALE JUNE 17 X-MEN: THE MANGA #11 Rei Nakahara On his own in the Arctic wastelands, Wolverine has a run-in with his arch-enemy, Sabretooth! FC $2.99 ON SALE JUNE 24 SPIDER-MAN: THE MANGA #17 Ryoichi Ikegami Continuing the multi-part saga that spotlights Spider-Man's civilian identity! As Yu Komori continues his investigation into a brutal crime for which he was wrongfully implicated, he finds himself ostracized at school-and facing mortal danger from the true culprits! FC $2.99 MARVEL PRESENTS ON SALE JUNE 10 DOCTOR WHO #266 The official, full-color photo magazine celebrating Doctor Who! Magazine, FC $5.99 ON SALE JUNE 17 SEEKER 3000 #3 Dan Abnett & Ian Edginton/Andrew Currie/Art Nichols Continuing Marvel's all-new sci-fi adventure! The battle rages on as the Seeker is boarded by the barbaric Hkkkt! Can Vaun and Cyrene, along with their new allies the Medusae, turn the tide of war from defeat to victory? And if that wasn't enough, does Censys, the ship's computer, have its own hidden agenda? FC (3 of 4) $2.50 ON SALE JUNE 24 CONAN: RIVER OF BLOOD #3 Roland Green/Geof Isherwood/Sandu Florea The thrilling conclusion to Conan's latest adventure! With the conflict in the Black Kingdom reaching its height, Conan the Barbarian (along with the lethal Valeria) must bulldoze throught overwhelming odds in order to save a village-and his own hide! It's a tale of swords, sorcery and Conan, Lord of the Crocodiles! Huh? Conan Lord of the what?! Crom! Cover by Claudio Castellini. FC (3 of 3) $2.50 MARVEL HEROES ON SALE JUNE 3 DAREDEVIL #378 Scott Lobdell/Tom Morgan/Scott Hanna FLYING BLIND: Part 3 (of 4)-Continuing the controversial new story arc written by Scott Lobdell!Wrapped in a web of intrigue, more of Matt Murdock's memories resurface-as do Foggy Nelson, S.H.I.E.L.D., 2 villains from his past and 1 all- new threat! FC $1.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #8 Chris Claremont/Salvador Larroca The FF vs. the entire corp of Captain Britain-for the fate of Franklin Richards!At the heart of the universe, Roma, the guardian of creation, rules the life of Reed & Sue's only child! Have Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman been reunited with their son only to lose him forever?! Oh yeah, one more thing, did we mention the possible end of life in the Marvel Universe as we know it? FC $1.99 THE RAMPAGING HULK #1 Glenn Greenberg/Rick Leonardi THE HOOK: Hulk smash!It's the double-sized first issue of the brand-new, ongoing, monthly series set during the classic savage Hulk era! THE STORY: Get ready to travel back in time to experience-for the very first time-all-new stories starring the green goliath everyone knows and loves! Plus: familiar faces, new allies and, of course, new foes! As Dr. Bruce Banner desperately searches for a cure from his tragic curse, his eternal adversaries General Thunderbolt Ross and Major Glenn Talbot stand on the brink of finally defeating his monstrous alter-ego! And in the midst of this heated battle, you'll see the Hulk as you've never seen him before! And with all of the changes the jade giant's gone through during his legendary life, that's really saying something! It's a modern take on classic characters! It's a fresh look at one of Marvel's greatest creations! It's the Hulk destroying everything in his path! Run, puny humans, here comes THE RAMPAGING HULK! THE CREATORS: Glenn Greenberg (SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN, STAR TREK:THE UNTOLD VOYAGES) teams with Marvel veteran Rick Leonardi (MACHINE MAN & CABLE '98) to unleash this second monthly dose of gamma radiation upon an unsuspecting public! THE FORMAT: This 48-page debut issue features a wraparound cover by the book's ongoing artist, Rick Leonardi! Subsequent issues will be 32 pages. THE SUPPORT: Look for extensive coverage in Marvel On-Line, coverage in industry publications, house & industry ads, promo posters and P.O.P. items (to be named later). The Hulk deserves horns and trumpets. And if we didn't give it to him, he'd kick our tails! MARVEL MEMO: Look for a signed version of RAMPAGING HULK #1 from Dynamic Forces! FC, 48pg $2.99 KA-ZAR #16 Christopher Priest/Kenny Martinez/Anibal Rodriguez Guest-starring the Punisher! Frank Castle is finished stalking Ka-Zar-now it's time to nail his prey! He's convinced Ka-Zar is a murderer, and the Punisher is going to exact justice-his way! Plus: Shanna and Zira face the fight of their lives as the many deadly races of the Savage Land want their scalps-literally! FC $1.99 THOR #2 (A) Dan Jurgens/John Romita Jr./Klaus Janson The question of Thor's new ongoing status quo is answered here-in the most astonishing and dramatic way possible!With the Thunder God powerless to intervene, the unstoppable Destroyer bulldozes his way through the ranks of the Avengers! In order to rejoin the fight, Thor must make a grim bargain with Hela and the mysterious, yet hauntingly familiar, Marnot-but will Odin's son barter away his future in order to save his allies in the present?! "With name creators and with the new THOR riding the crest of Marvel's recent relaunchings of other heroes, Thor may have a better chance to succeed now than at any point in his history." (WIZARD) Cover by John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson. FC $1.99 THOR #2 (B) The heat on as this chart topper climbs a notch with a variant cover by the super-hot art team of John Romita Jr. &Klaus Janson! FC $1.99 ON SALE JUNE 10 ALPHA FLIGHT #13 Steven T. Seagle/Ashley Wood Everyone knows there is no 13th floor in the Department H headquarters-everyone except the man who works there! Spend a day with Basil Kilbrew and his top- security passcard as he walks the edges of Alpha Flight's greatest mysteries: What's really going on with Beta Flight? Who is Puck's informant? Basil knows the answers to these questions, but will 13 prove to be his unlucky number? Plus: Special appearances by not one, not two, but three classic Alpha Flight characters! FC $1.99 IRON MAN #7 Kurt Busiek/Sean Chen/Sean Parsons LIVE KREE OR DIE!: Part 1 (of 4) THE HOOK: This is it! The first chapter in an AVENGERS event as the Earth's Mightiest Heroes wage war for the fate of Earth! THE STORY: The expatriate Kree forces of Galen Kor (now using their race's traditional name of the Lunatic Legion) are back-and they want revenge on the Avengers for murdering the Supreme Intelligence! Their goal: the formation of a new Kree empire-with Earth as the centerpiece! Their plan: to alter the genetic make-up of everyone on Earth and turn humans into Neo-Kree! Standing in their way:Iron Man and Carol Danvers-but, due to Carol's drinking problem, Tony Stark fears that she's not fit to fight! Continued in CAPTAIN AMERICA #8, QUICKSILVER #10 and AVENGERS #7! THE CREATORS: The first shot is fired by the regular ongoing creative team of Kurt Busiek, Sean Chen and Sean Parsons. THE BUZZ: "Woo-hoo! Iron Man is back where he belongs! He's back in the one and only Marvel Universe...and as if that wasn't enough to have Iron Fans peeing their pants, there's also the fact that monthly adventures of Tony Stark are brought to you by new artist Sean Chen, who's doin' a butt-whippin'-cool job of drawin' some of the finest armor you've ever seen." (WIZARD) MARVEL MEMO: Look for a signed version of IRON MAN #7 from Dynamic Forces! FC $1.99 MARVEL ANNUAL '98 STARRING: THE HULK & SUB-MARINER Chris Cooper/Doug Wheatley THE HOOK: It's a Defenders reunion when the green goliath teams with the Avenging Son! THE STORY: Distraught over events from THE INCREDIBLE HULK #466, the jade giant finds himself without a friend in the whole wide world-so he heads under the waves to drown his sorrows! But a trip to Atlantis provides a new life for the new, blue Hulk! But when his newfound happiness is threatened, the Hulk and Namor, the Sub-Mariner must unite to battle a new menace unleashed by Attuma! Wait a minute-blue Hulk?! What's going on here?! THE CREATORS: This undersea adventure is cooked up by Chris Cooper (STAR TREK:STARFLEET ACADEMY) and Doug Wheatley (BLADE). And Doug's pencils are so fine that we're not even inking them! Instead we're handing them right over to Digital Chamelean for the finishing touches for what is sure to be a unique final package. THE FORMAT: This 48-page annual features a wraparound cover by Doug Wheatley. FC, 48pg $2.99 MARVEL UNIVERSE #3 Roger Stern/Steve Epting/Al Williamson The all-new series that reveals never-before-seen adventures in Marvel history continues with a cover by Paul Smith (LEAVE IT TO CHANCE)! Trapped aboard the giant battleship-swallowing Sea Dragon, Captain America, the original Human Torch, the Whizzer and the Sub-Mariner battle as never before to dismantle the neophyte organization known as Hydra! The Invaders must stop Hydra before they use their atomic bomb-and it's a fight they're destined to lose! (Marvel Memo: Hey, Roger Stern fans, check out SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #260!) FC $1.99 ON SALE JUNE 17 CAPTAIN AMERICA #8 Mark Waid/Andy Kubert/Jesse Delperdang LIVE KREE OR DIE!: Part 2 (of 4) THE HOOK: The super-hot art team of Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang officially join the team for part 2 of "Live Kree Or Die!" THE STORY: The industry's best talents and coolest characters come together as the Earth's Mightiest crossover continues from IRON MAN #7! Warbird (Carol Danvers) discovers a horrendous secret about the Kree invaders at Cape Canaveral! And Captain America must heal the rift between himself and Carol (that formed in AVENGERS #6) or their mission will end in disaster! But even if they succeed, will it be enough to save the Earth? Find out as "Live Kree Or Die!" continues in QUICKSILVER #10! THE CREATORS: They made KA-ZAR a marvel to behold, now Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang jump onboard the living legend's book! And fear not, Ron Garney fans ('cause we know there's a whole lot of you out there): Mr. Garney is busy working on Cap's all-new monthly book, which debuts next month! FC $1.99 HEROES FOR HIRE #14 John Ostrander/Mary Mitchell/Jaime Mendoza Chivalry lives as aspecial spotlight on the Black Knight! H4H is hired by the IRS to investigate a corporate raider who also happens to be-a mythical, fire- breathing dragon! But after Dane Whitman confronts the mysterious exec, whose side will the skeptical Knight take? And what does all of this have to do with Asgard and the war brewing in the realm of Avalon (hinted at way back in H4H #2)? Meanwhile, White Tiger faces off with Misty Knight over Iron Fist's affections, and She-Hulk once again breaks the fourth wall! FC $1.99 INCREDIBLE HULK #467 Peter David/Adam Kubert/Mark Farmer THE HOOK: This is it, after 11 years chronicling the life of the green goliath, Peter David pens his last issue of THE INCREDIBLE HULK! THE STORY: Hulk is the strongest one there is, but can he kill-himself?! Distraught over the shocking events of last issue-and the funeral he attends in this issue-the Hulk attempts to end it all!And when the big guy tries to off himself, everybody else better watch out! What shocks does Peter have planned for his last issue? This is an issue you just can't miss as history is made, a final chapter is written, and a new adventure begins! MARVEL MEMO: It's a gamma explosion as the green goliath stars in HULK & SUB- MARINER '98, X-MAN &HULK '98 and stars in his second ongoing monthly title, THE RAMPAGING HULK! FC $1.99 THE INCREDIBLE HULK: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TP by Various Hulkmania continues with a new volume celebrating the epic romance of Bruce and Betty! Featuring the talents of Stan Lee, John Byrne, Andy Kubert, Peter David, Andy Kubert, Jack Kirby and more, this collection follows the star-crossed lovers from their very first meeting to their historic wedding and beyond! With an all-new intro by Peter David, this 176-page collection is a must-have for fans of the Hulk! SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $16.99 MARVEL ANNUAL '98 STARRING: THE SILVER SURFER & THOR Tom DeFalco/Ramon Bernado/Mark Pennington THE HOOK:It's 2 of Marvel's mightiest in 1 adventure as the Spanner of the Spaceways unites with the God of Thunder to face an all-new villain! THE STORY: Condemned to spend eternity in an uncharted dimensional realm, Milennius, the warrior-god of Titan, has discovered the one person who can free him from his prison-and his name is the Silver Surfer! And when the evil immortal harnesses the Sky-Rider's Power Cosmic, the mighty Thor must bring down the thunder to save the universe! THE CREATORS: It's a 48-page cosmic collision by the titanic team of Tom DeFalco (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Ramon Bernado (SUPERBOY)! THE FORMAT: This 48-page annual features a wraparound cover by Ramon Bernado & Mark Pennington. FC, 48pg $2.99 THUNDERBOLTS #17 Kurt Busiek/Mark Bagley/Scott Hanna Graviton is back! Graviton is bad! And Graviton has both the Thunderbolts and the Lightningrods completely on the ropes! Plus:Atlas must deal with the repercussions of what's happened to his family-and Baron Zemo's plan for revenge against his former team leads to a climactic showdown! FC $1.99 ON SALE JUNE 24 QUICKSILVER #10 John Ostrander &Joe Edkin/Derec Aucoin/Rich Faber LIVE KREE OR DIE!: Part 3 (of 4) THE HOOK: The AVENGERS crossover continues from CAPTAIN AMERICA #8! THE STORY: Quicksilver joins with the Scarlet Witch and Hawkeye-the first group of new Avengers-on a deadly mission to the newly recreated Blue Area of the Moon. Their goal:free the imprisoned Carol Danvers, and prevent the Lunatic Legion from mutating the entire populace of Earth into the next generation of Kree hybrids! But disaster awaits when Carol's drinking problem places her comrades in peril! Meanwhile, the still-unstable High Evolutionary prepares the Knights for the assault on Exodus at Wundagore Mountain! And best of all, the action continues into AVENGERS #7! € THE CREATORS: "Live Kree Or Die" continues, brought to you by QUICKSILVER's new creative team of John Ostrander and his writing partner Joe Edkin and the BUG team of Derec Aucoin and Rich Faber! FC $1.99 AVENGERS #7 Kurt Busiek/George Pérez/Al Vey LIVE KREE OR DIE!: Part 4 (of 4) THE HOOK:An Avenger falls in the dramatic conclusion to the Kree war! THE STORY: The Lunatic Legion's plan for Earth has been exposed, and the Avengers head to the moon for a bombastic battle royale! But first, the order changeth, as Earth's Mightiest Heroes must cope with the fall of one of their own! THE CREATORS: The final chapter in this chaotic crossover is brought to you by Comicdom's Mightiest Creative Team: Kurt Busiek, George Pérez and Al Vey! THE BUZZ: Kurt Busiek and George Pérez...have managed to recreate the excitement of the Avengers' glory days, making this the runaway favorite of the whole Heroes Return bunch thus far. Anyone who's ever enjoyed a superteam book simply has to read this one." (COMIC SHOP NEWS) FC $1.99 DEADPOOL #19 Joe Kelly/Walter McDaniel/Livesay Landau, Luckman &Lake came clean with Deadpool about their goals for him:he's the herald of a cosmic event which will usher in a golden age for the universe. Heady stuff! Now they're sending him on his first mission towards that goal: knock out a massive military cosmos-watching installation. But with L,L &L there's always a catch, and 'Pool's about to find out whether he really measures up or not! Plus: more secrets of Blind Al revealed! (Marvel Memo: The latest issue of WIZARD has Deadpool ranked #5 in their "Top 10 Heroes & Villains Of The Month"list. Only #5?! That's it, he's teleporting over to Gareb's office to break his face.) FC $1.99 IRON FIST #2 Dan Jurgens/Jackson Guice/Scott Koblish Continuing Iron Fist's all-new limited series!To save the life of the sister he thought was long dead, the martial arts master must penetrate the heart of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s stronghold-and retrieve the fabled Scorpio Key! But can Danny Rand bring himself to turn over such cosmic power to evil hands? And even if he can, is even the Living Weapon enough to triumph over wave upon wave of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s most highly trained combatants? Cover by Carlos Pacheco. FC (2 of 3) $2.50 IRON MAN: THE IRON AGE#1 Kurt Busiek/Patrick Zircher/Bob McLeod THE HOOK: Hot on the heels of his triumphant return, Iron Man stars in a two- part, double-sized adventure that exposes never-before-revealed secrets! THE STORY: You know that Tony Stark is a cool exec with a heart of steel, but do you know how he transformed from a glib playboy into a brilliant industrialist and iron-willed hero? Set around the time of TALES OF SUSPENSE #41, this "untold tale" with a twist reveals how the deaths of Tony's parents forged his destiny-and also reveals the fact that their tragic demise may not have been an accident, but may have been caused by a brand-new foe! Corporate maneuverings, federal agents, black tie schmoozing, international espionage, high-tech action- if it's classic Iron Man action you want, this is the story that delivers! THE CREATORS: Kurt Busiek, fan-fave writer of Shell-Head's ongoing title, is joined here by Patrick Zircher (STAR TREK:EARLY VOYAGES) and Bob McLeod. THE FORMAT: Two-issue bookshelf limited series. Each issue is 48 pages. FC, 48pg (1 of 2) $5.99 MARVEL #3 What events do Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti have planned for the Marvel Universe?Find out here! And make sure you get the full scoop concerning September products in MARVEL, our all-new, all-different catalog! Featuring the most comprehensive listings for all products coming from the House of Ideas, each 48-page issue of this monthly magazine will feature exclusive interviews with the industry's top creators, in-depth articles on upcoming, high-profile projects, a pull-out poster, a complete checklist and more! Comics, t-shirts, statues, video games-if it's from Mighty Marvel, it's in here! FC SRP: $1.99 SILVER SURFER #142 J.M. DeMatteis/Jon J. Muth Continuing the story-arc featuring the art of Jon J. Muth! Tenebrae and the alien collective called The Union are preparing to invade Earth! The only one with the power to stop them is the Silver Surfer-but he's cut off from home, lost in a mysterious new universe! Meanwhile, Alicia Masters, trapped on a desolate alien world, struggles to save her own life-and the life of the machine-being known as Cipher! FC $1.99 SPIDER-MAN ON SALE JUNE 3 THE ESSENTIAL SPIDER-MAN VOL. 3 TP Stan Lee/John Romita Sr. Continuing the must-have, affordable collection gathering the early, ground- breaking Spider-Man adventures integral to the Marvel canon! From the Lizard to the Vulture to Kraven the Hunter, the fearsome foes of the wall-crawler strike here in Stan Lee and John Romita Sr.'s landmark work from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #44-69 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #4. It's 528 pages of classic comics in glorious black-and-white! SC, 7x10, 528pg, b&w $12.99 SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #30 Todd Dezago/Roberto Flores/Juan Belasco Spider-Man & the Black Cat enter Murderworld! A teenage runaway has both Spidey and Felicia Hardy on his trail-a trail which leads them both into a death-trap created by the insane Arcade! Why did the mirthful maniac capture our dynamic duo-and what strange connection does the runaway have with all this? It's a mystery wrapped in an enigma inside-Murderworld! Cover by Mike Wieringo. FC $1.99 ON SALE JUNE 10 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #437 Tom DeFalco/Joe Bennett/Bud Larosa Can it be: Spider-Man's a real spider?! Have we lost our minds?! Maybe-maybe not! You won't believe the wild transformation that occurs when Peter Parker becomes subject to the awesome power of Plant Man, the fluoronic fiend! And what strange part does Generation X's Synch play in this horrifying happening?! It's our amazing arachnid as you've never seen him before! FC $1.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES #17 STARRING Spider-Man Ralph Macchio/Andy Kuhn/Harry Candelario Guest-starring the Invincible Iron Man! College student and aspiring scientist Peter Parker takes an internship at Stark Enterprises, but the learning process quite literally hits a stone wall when Pete discovers that the scientist he's working with is none other than the villainous Grey Gargoyle! And as we all know, whatever the Gargoyle touches turns to living rock!Looks like it'll take both Peter's web-slinging alter ego and Stark Enterprises' own red-and-gold guardian Iron Man to stop the Gargoyle's stone-cold scheme! FC $1.50 ON SALE JUNE 17 PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN #94 Howard Mackie/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna From the heights of the devastated Four Freedoms Plaza to the depths of the darkest back room of the Hellfire Club, Spider-Man searches the Marvel Universe for the answer he must have: "Who was Joey Z?"! With the help of detective Arthur Stacy, the web-slinger journeys into the criminal underworld to learn who Joey Z was and why he was chosen to die to frame Spider-Man. With cameos by the Thing, the Watcher, Silvermane and Sebastian Shaw, its a hard-hitting story that examines the nature of the Marvel Universe itself. FC $1.99 SPIDER-MAN: MADE MEN Howard Mackie/Norman Felche THE HOOK: This gangster epic-seen from the point of view of the underworld itself-rocks the status quo of the crimelords of the Marvel Universe! THE STORY: In the back alleys and press rooms and smoky pool rooms they're talking in hushed whispers. And they're scared. Immense forces are mobilizing for a gang war to end them all-and the mean streets of New York City are about to run crimson with blood. The Rose, Fortunato, the Black Tarantula, Hammerhead- they all lay claim to their personal slice of the crime scene. But things are about to change. Now Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin, is back, ready to assume his former position at the pinnacle of the underworld. And all that stands in his way are two mysterious brothers who hold the key to halting an eruption that could tear the world's most famous city apart! When the bullets fly, what-if anything-can Spider-Man and Daredevil do to stop the violence? And will the Punisher attempt to cool tempers-or stoke the fires of war? THE CREATORS: After carving out a reputation for gangland stories in the pages of PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN, Howard Mackie is joined by Norman Felche (BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT) for a hard-hitting tale sure to appeal to all fans of crime comics. THE FORMAT: 48-page bookshelf one-shot. MARVEL MEMO: This is a re-solicitation of the title that was originally offered for May '98. All previous orders are cancelled. FC, 48pg $5.99 ON SALE JUNE 24 SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #260 Roger Stern & Glenn Greenberg/Luke Ross/Dan Green It's a showdown between the original Hobgoblin and the original Green Goblin- with Spider-Man caught in the middle! Why did Norman Osborn spring the Hobgoblin from prison? Spidey finds out the hard way when these two imps of evil square off! But are they out to get the wall-crawler-or each other? And-wow-the cover to this humdinger is by John Romita Sr. himself! (Marvel Memo: Don't forget theta Roger Stern delivers a monthly dose of magic in the pages of MARVEL UNIVERSE!) FC $1.99 SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED #21 Christopher Golden/Mike Deodato Jr./Joe Pimentel Frankenstein's Monster lives! While on assignment in Eastern Europe with Daily Bugle reporter Betty Brant, Peter Parker comes face-to-stitched-face with the legendary Monster of Frankenstein! But the real threat facing the quiet countryside comes not from the legendary creature, but from the evil Dr. Walstan Kraft and his army of clones (oh no, not clones)! Like Mary Shelley's original masterpiece, this double-sized adventure is dripping with a bizarre mixture of horror and science fiction! FC, 48pg $2.99 X-MEN ON SALE JUNE 3 CABLE #57 Joe Casey/Ryan Benjamin/Matt Banning Cable's powers are altered dramatically-and not for the better! How will the EMP wave released in X-MEN #77 change one of the world's most powerful telepaths?!Plus: personalities clash as reporter Irene Merryweather finally comes face-to-face with the Askani'Son's mentor, Blaquesmith! FC $1.99 MAVERICK #12-FINAL ISSUE Jorge Gonzalez/Jimmy Cheung & Leo Fernandez/Andrew Pepoy Double-barreled, double-sized last issue! Maverick, the Red Guardian and the former Soviet Super-Soldiers stage a final showdown against Ivan Pushkin and the forces of A.I.M.! Plus:Maverick takes on Omega Red in a one-on-one showdown-and a drastic change in Elena's condition could affect its outcome! What's the fate of this Weapon X survivor? This 48-page blowout reveals all! FC, 48pg (Note Price) $2.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #358 Steve Seagle/Chris Bachalo Poised to carry out Cyclops' bold new plans, the five original X-Men are shocked when Phoenix collapses! Plus: when their love goes wrong, will Bishop and Deathbird take it out on each other?! "There's been a renewed interest in the X- titles since Mr. Seagle and Mr. Kelly starting penning new stories." (WIZARD) FC $1.99 ON SALE JUNE 10 GENERATION X #41 Larry Hama/Ale Garza/Caleb Salstrom Jubilee's been watching too many horror flicks, and now she's stuck in a nightmare that's a real Scream! It's a mutant massacre as Bastion, Omega Red, Sabretooth and a host of villains reprise the roles of slasher-movie nasties! And if Jubilee doesn't evade the butchers' blades, she might not live to star in the sequel! Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachael Dodson. FC $1.99 PINT-SIZED X-BABIES: MURDERAMA Ruben Diaz/J.J. Kirby THE HOOK: Those lovable, Mojo-made, miniature, misfit mutants are back! THE STORY: Created by Mojo as the ultimate form of action-entertainment, the X- Babies, like the people they're based on, are heroes through and through. And when Arcade, the master of mayhem, targets the diminutive mutants for his own demented and deadly game show, you can bet the kid gloves are off! THE CREATORS: This crazy tale was cooked up by Marvel newcomers Ruben Diaz (IMPULSE) and J.J. Kirby (GEN 13: BOOTLEG)! THE FORMAT: 48-page one-shot. FC, 48pg $2.99 X-FACTOR #148 Joseph Harris/Mike Miller/Nghia Lam Spotlight on Shard! Encountering a teenage boy accused of being a mutant, Shard enters a hot zone of hatred! But when the boy she's protecting turns on her, she finds herself the victim of a mutant "bashing"! Now Shard must choose:will she walk away-or will she unleash her fury on her "helpless" attackers? FC $1.99 ON SALE JUNE 17 EXCALIBUR #123 Ben Raab/Trevor Scott Excalibur vs. Mimic-the mutant with all the powers of the original X-Men! Searching for Professor X, the team finds themselves against a nearly unbeatable opponent-who now has their powers as well! Plus: Captain Britain returns and must explain his recent whereabouts to Meggan-as the couple prepare to share the news of their special event with the rest of the team! FC $1.99 WHAT IF? #111 STARRING Wolverine Tom DeFalco/Adam Dekraker "What If Wolverine Became A Horseman Of Apocalypse?" When the maniacal mutant named En Sabah Nur chooses Logan to be one of his feared Four Horsemen, the face of the Marvel Universe undergoes a drastic-and unexpected-change! Can a world ruled by Apocalypse actually become a world of peace? And what would the price for that peace be? The answer is in the hands-and claws-of the mutant formerly known as Wolverine! FC $1.99 X-MAN #41 Terry Kavanagh/Roger Cruz/Bud Larosa A new direction! New characters! The return of Roger Cruz! It's an X-MAN renaissance! The mysterious new character introduced in issue #39 is closer than ever to catching up with Nate Grey, but is he coming as a friend-or the very worst of foes?! Plus: A major turning point in the relationship between Nate and Madelyne Pryor! Cover by Chris Cross. FC $1.99 X-MEN #78 Joe Kelly/German Garcia/Art Thibert At long last-the return of Professor X! Due to the effects of the EMP wave (released last issue) the Psionic plane has a new ruler-and his name is the Shadow King! Now X-Men old and new must rally against the power of this mad despot-or he'll extend his kingdom to cover the entire world! And in their darkest hour, the X-Men cry out for help, and the call is answered by the most powerful telepath on the planet: their mentor, Professor Charles Xavier! But has he returned only to watch Psylocke make her final stand?! FC $1.99 ON SALE JUNE 24 MARVEL ANNUAL '98 STARRING: X-MAN &THE HULK Terry Kavanagh/Chris Cross/Caesar THE HOOK: X-Man! The Hulk! Thanos! 'Nuff said! THE STORY: Oh, you want more? Okay: rolling out of his last appearance in KA- ZAR, Thanos makes a momentous return, with (of course) diabolical plans for Earth! And who's his first recruit for his war on life? You guessed it:the Hulk!Nate intends to defend his adopted world, but can he stop the strongest person on the planet?! THE CREATORS: Regular ongoing writer Terry Kavanagh is joined by penciler Chris Cross, a recent addition to the monthly X-MAN title. THE FORMAT: This 48-page annual features a wraparound cover by Chris Cross (X- MAN). FC, 48pg $2.99 WOLVERINE #127 Chris Claremont/Lienel Francis Yu Sabretooth takes over! Wolverine's arch-enemy takes his own book the only way he knows how-over the "dead" body of the title's main character! Shadowcat's his sidekick and he plans to remake her and the pirate nation of Madripoor over in his image! Ya' gotta problem with that?! Tell Sabretooth to his face. Just let us know where to send the condolences! (Marvel Memo: Be sure to steer WOLVERINE readers to WHAT IF? #111!) FC $1.99 X-FORCE #80 John Francis Moore/Adam Pollina/Mark Morales At long last: X-Force vs. Reignfire! It's been building for over a year, now get ready for the final, fiery showdown as the mysterious man who claims to be the real Reignfire slams head-on into our group of fugitives! "This team book has the potential to be the best of the X-bunch, with interesting characters and an 'on the run' mentality." (WIZARD) FC $1.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #83 EXCLUSIVES: € Spider-Man #1/2 comic book offer! This limited-edition comic from Marvel Comics features a previously untold Spidey tale written by Tom DeFalco (Amazing Spider-Man) with art by Rick Leonardi (Spider-Man 2099)! € FREE map of Marvel Comics' New York City with the real locations of the Avengers Mansion, the Fantastic Four's new headquarters, the local S.H.I.E.L.D. office and more! € FREE Darkchylde poster by Randy Queen! Wizard: The Comics Magazine #83 is our super-hot summer preview issue! Get the latest news and inside info on what will happen to your favorite characters and titles! "Comics are Cool" is our summer-theme/three-part feature which will start in Wizard #83 and continue in #84 and #85. Both of our covers tie into "Comics are Cool" part one: Characters. 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Magazine $5.99 COMICS SECTION A & T STUDIOS T & A TALES #3 by Rubin, Saghib, & Various Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.-b&w, 28pg $2.95 NUDE-b&w, 28pg $2.95 T & A JUNGLE TALES #1 by Rubin, Saghib, & Various NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 28pg $2.95 A FINE LINE STINZ: MARVELOUS RESISTANCE by Donna Barr Thirty years after the End of the War, the black centaur stallion Stinz still won't leave his home valley. Discover the painful secret he's kept hidden for three decades-and just imagine the trouble it's going to throw at him in the future. b&w, 56pg (Note Price) $5.50 A LIST COMICS L.A. CONFIDENTIAL #2 Featuring romance comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s. Never before reprinted, these are stories of scandal and backstabbing, including: "They Branded Me a Flirt," "The Wrong Kind of Love," "Doubtful Kisses," "Thrill Seeker," and "I Had a Second Chance!" Semi-annual. b&w, 32pg $2.95 PULP FICTION #5 Represents vintage comic work from the Golden Age of comics and the pulps. Detectives, Bad Girls, and Adventure Stories. Plus, lots of spice. Quarterly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 BOOK OF JUNGLE COMICS COVERS Presenting each cover of Jungle Comics from 1940-1954. All 163 covers together in one package. Marvel at the extraordinary graphic designs that are still talked about today. See first-hand the impact these images have had on modern society. Covers by Will Eisner, Lou Fine, George Tuska, Bob Powell, and many others. b&w, 64pg $7.95 ALEX NINO LIMITED EDITION ART PORTFOLIO Thirteen eye-popping black and white plates. This suite is painstakingly rendered; a true collector's item. Each picture is thought out for its own pure aesthetic value. Packaged in a Mylar sleeve. Signed and numbered. Limited to 200 portfolios. Portfolio, 13pg, b&w $50.00 Learning Tools GEORGE BRIDGMAN: LIFE DRAWING #1 Life drawing is not so much a unique system of drawing the human form as it is a new way of conceptualizing it. To draw the figure, the artist must have an idea of what the figure to be drawn is doing. Bridgman begins by examining movement. After abstracting the main masses of the body, he gives complete instruction for building these masses. Every point and principle is illustrated in one of nearly 500 of his own "life" drawings. b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) $2.95 GEORGE BRIDGMAN HEAD, FEATURES, & FACES #3 To paint or draw a portrait is one of the most difficult feats for an artist, unless he has a thorough knowledge of head shapes and proportions, of eyes and their expression, the mouth and jaw and the ways they move, and all the features. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this learning tool will provide a foundation and reference which you will draw on constantly. b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 GEORGE B. BRIDGMAN CONSTRUCTIVE ANATOMY #4 Countless artists and students have used Bridgman's learning techniques for a solid foundation and understanding of human anatomy. This anatomical reference guide for students and artists shows important parts of the human body and interrelation of all sorts-movement, twisting, turning. b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 AARDVARK-VANAHEIM CEREBUS #231 by Dave Sim & Gerhard RICK'S STORY: Part 12 (of 12)-Four customers in the bar at one time? Unlikely, but Cerebus gets to show off his bartending skills. And then, just when everything seems to be going so well... The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues: T-minus 69 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 1 TP by Dave Sim This thick trade paperback reprints Cerebus #1-25, the first chapter in Dave Sim's epic series-the longest running independent b&w comic published today! (STAR0070) SC, 7x10, 536pg, b&w $25.00 CEREBUS VOLUME 2: HIGH SOCIETY TP by Dave Sim In this edition, reprinting Cerebus #26-50, Cerebus is swept up into the world of high power politics in Iest and runs for Prime Minister. (STAR0071) SC, 7x10, 500pg, b&w $25.00 CEREBUS VOLUME 3: CHURCH & STATE I TP by Dave Sim & Gerhard This volume comprises the beginning half of one of the longest single stories in comics history, Church & State! (STAR0271) SC, 7x10, 600pg, b&w $30.00 ****************************************** ABC WILD THINGZ #0 by Ricky Carralero & Armando Huerta New adventures of China and Jazz, plus the introduction of a new series of characters for Double Impact! The regular edition of this book features a gold logo. Also available in a Fan Edition (with Star and Jessica Wild) and a Summer Edition (by Huerta). REG.-b&w, 32pg $3.00 PAINTED COVER-b&w, 32pg $5.99 FAN EDITION-b&w, 32pg $5.95 SUMMER EDITION-b&w, 32pg $5.95 JAZZ: SOLITAIRE #3 by Jose Varese China is worried about Jazz's new lifestyle and asks Mordred for his help to bring her to her senses. They try to track her down and soon learn that Jazz has gotten herself in too deep. Solitaire is holding Jazz's two friends hostage...and in return Jazz must complete her contract as an adult feature in Solitaire's clubs! Also available in two Variant Cover Editions. NOTE: The Variant Editions are not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.-b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $3.00 VARIANT KASPAR NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3)-b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $5.95 VARIANT JAZZ NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3)-b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $5.95 CHINA AND JAZZ: TRIGGER HAPPY #2 by Clayton Henry Jazz is caught between duty and falling for the son of the man she must bring down! Darrio's father comes back home, only to find his son in the arms of the agent who almost killed him before! Now what? Will Darrio's love be strong enough to defend Jazz from his father? Or will he feel betrayed by learning who Jazz is...and let his father kill her? Also available in a Playtoy Cover Edition, a Mercenary Edition, and a Gold Edition (limited to 1,000 copies). REG.-b&w, 32pg $3.00 PLAYTOY EDITION-b&w, 32pg $5.95 MERCENARY EDITION-b&w, 32pg $5.95 GOLD EDITION-b&w, 32pg $5.95 DOUBLE IMPACT: FROM THE ASHES #2 by Ricky Carralero The conclusion to the beginning, as the second issue brings you an all-star cast of characters! Finally, all of your questions are answered! Also available in two variant Swedish Erotika cover editions. NOTE: The Variant Covers are not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. REG.-b&w, 32pg (2 of 2) $3.00 VARIANT COVER A (MATURE READERS)(CAUT: 3)-b&w, 32pg (2 of 2) $5.95 VARIANT COVER B (MATURE READERS)(CAUT: 3)-b&w, 32pg (2 of 2) $5.95 ABERRATION PRESS TALES FROM THE BOG: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT #4 by Marcus Lusk It's the big wrap up for the Director's Cut Editions! Jaspar comes face-to-face with a dead guy! Cozmo writes a letter to Stan (the Man) Levy about the fate of Cobweb! Plus, the town is all up in arms over the sale of a disturbing comic book. This double-sized issue leads directly into next month's Tales From the Bog #8, the monthly series! b&w, 40pg $3.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS COMPLETE STRANGERS IN PARADISE BOOK ONE HC This quality hardbound volume is the first in a series collecting the SIP story in its complete story arcs, and is available here for the first time. Book One contains the entire original mini-series that introduced Francine, Katchoo, David, Freddie and more. Plus, a 5 page short story, sketchbook pages, character designs, creator notes featuring never before seen pages of script and unused scenes, and for the first time ever, actual pages from the original version of issue one that Moore never published, choosing instead to redraw the entire issue before its release date, altering scenes and character designs. HC, 112pg, b&w (Note Price) $29.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE GOLD LOGO REPRINT VOLUME II #11 Freddie wants to get back with Francine. David wants to get back with Katchoo. They take two different approaches in this issue, both with shocking results. This reprint of a SIP classic is the perfect mid-point book between the "I Dream Of You" story and the Homage story of volume 3 and features the first appearance of Rachel, a pivotal character in the SIP story to come! b&w, 24pg $2.75 AC COMICS THRILLING SCIENCE FICTION VOLUME 1 Another volume of great sci-fi from the 1940s and 1950s! This issue features "The Space Magnet" by Reed Crandall, "Captain Science" by Wallace Wood, "The Lost World" by George Evans, "Mysta of the Moon" by Matt Baker, "Mars-God of War" by Joe Doolin, "Gale Allen and the Girl Squadron" by H.C. Kiefer, "Cerebex" by Bill Benilus, and "Jealousy on Kano" by Bernie Krigstein. Early work by some of EC's greatest artists, with sharp art reproduction and text and editing by Bill Black. Painted cover by Earle Bergey. b&w, 76pg $9.95 GOLDEN-AGE MEN OF MYSTERY #9 Now monthly! Nedor's hero from Startling Comics, Pyroman, leads off this issue, followed by The Black Terror and Mr. Scarlet. Plus, a special in-depth article on the bizarre MLJ hero The Hangman, written by Mark Heike and illustrated by Bob Fujitani. Also features a retro tale in which Yankee Girl crosses over with Fighting Yank. Cover by Alex Schomburg. b&w, 52pg $6.95 ALL HERO RETRO COMICS #5 Presenting the dynamic and daring debut of Dr. Dimension, the dashing denizen of an alter-dimension who delivers dynamite thrills to the dull world of 1954! Watch as Dr. Dimension goes up against Tygraa, the vicious feral female fury who would rend civilization asunder! Guest-starring Yankee Girl and Fighting Yank, Plus, authentic Golden Age glitter with Strongman, by Bob Powell. Cover by Mike Machlan and Mark Heike. b&w, 44pg $5.95 FEMFORCE: ORIGINS SIGNED EDITION by Black, Gorby, Heike, & Goodhart If you missed this incredible story the first time around, here's your chance to get it again! Not only is the long history of the title recapped, but new story and art culminates in Paragon, the handsome hunk, popping the question to Ms. Victory! Readers will decide her future, so if you want a vote, you better be prepared! Thrill to the creation of She-Cat! Gasp at the ground-crushing origin of Garganta! Freak out at the far-out transformation of Synn! Signed by the creators. SC, 100pg, b&w $13.95 SHEENA: GOLDEN AGE STYLE PAK #2 Once again, see more of the original Sheena, Queen of the Jungle in stories from the classic Fiction House title, Jumbo Comics, in these issues of AC's Jungle Girls (#4, 11, & 12), bagged together with Good Girl Art Quarterly #4. Set $11.95 ACE COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A LOVE SUCKS: THE COLOR SPECIAL #1 by Kevin Santiago & Jay Juch This self-contained special features the girl you've all been asking for, Wendy, the cutie from the original one-shot! Just another ordinary day in the life of a gorgeous bombshell living and loving in Manhattan. Until her party-girl friend shows up to abduct her, that is. Then it's back to the barrooms again, to relive all those wild rock 'n' roll nights that she thought she'd left behind. Has her bad luck with the opposite sex changed? Hey, this isn't called "Love Sucks" for nothing, y'all! One-shot. FC, 32pg $2.95 ******************** ACG JUNGLE JIM #1 by Wally Wood & Steve Ditko A special treat for all Wood and Ditko fans! Not only does this issue feature one of the best teams in the history of comics, but it also contains the original Jungle Jim story, originally slated for Thunder Agents! Cover by Ditko and Wood. b&w, 32pg $2.95 BROADWAY BABES #1 More comedy, more lingerie, and more bizarre adventures from the screwballs in skirts! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ARIK KHAN #1 by Frank Reyes Powerful barbarian tales in the Conan tradition! Swords, sorcery, and fantasy in one package. Cover by Reyes. b&w, 48pg $2.50 TERRY AND THE PIRATES #2 by Georges Wunder More solid adventures of Terry and his crew. These are the ultra-rare Charlton editions, reprinted for your enjoyment. b&w, 32pg $2.95 BRENDA STARR #2 The first lady of comic strips is now back in print. This rare 45-year-old reprint from Charlton will also include one of the very first promo strips! Features Dale Messick art, to boot! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MANGA HORROR #1 by Sanho Kim A beautiful collection of Asian horror stories in the traditional style, like Wolf and Cub. The near-book-length feature "Bloody Mermaid" is a masterful piece and a must-read for the true manga or horror fan. Cover by Kim. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ALL SUSPENSE #1 by Chic Stone & Steve Ditko In the tradition of those great early Marvels, ACG presents the first of its twin heroes series, with classic heroes by the names that made comic book history-Pete Costanza on Nemesis, Steve Ditko on Mark Midnight, and Chic Stone on a mystery feature. Cover by Stone. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DEEP TERROR #1 TITANIC DYING-Tales of terror and disaster on the high seas, starting with the big one! Is the Titanic possessed by spirits? Cursed by demons? Also includes Tom Sutton and Pat Boyette's supernatural stories of the murky deep. Cover by Dan Day. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ADVENTURE COMICS ANUBIS #8 by Scott Berwanger Edward rides within a stone's throw of damnation in his quest to reclaim Sandy. The mogul learns of the Warted League bungling the plan to capture the heir to the throne, and Anubis arrives once again in the nick of time. Read on as the myth unfolds! b&w, 32pg $2.95 AEON THOSE ANNOYING POST BROS. #61 by Matt Howarth The Post Bros. are hired to assassinate JFK's ghost, a difficult task that's right up their alley-Ron and Russ can figure out a way to kill anything! But the hit isn't going to be as easy as they thought-a stalker is dogging their heels, trying to be helpful. Unfortunately for him, the Post Bros. prefer to work alone. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ALTERNATIVE PRESS QUIT YOUR JOB by James Kochalka On his way to work at the Chinese restaurant, Magic Boy discovers an enchanted ring and determines to make an expedition to the North Pole. He only gets as far as the coffee shop on the next block, but his world is forever changed in the short journey. Introduction by Jeff Smith. Special cover design by Michel Vrana. MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A YIKES VOLUME 2 #1 by Steve Weissman Nominated for two Harvey Awards-Best New Series and Best New Talent! Li'l Bloody, the Pullapart Boy, and X-Ray Spence start the second volume of this amazing brand new series off with a "whap!" in the cool new story, "Don't Call Me Stupid," with special guest "Crazy" Chubby Cheeks! Then Spence goes on a picnic with none other than Kid Medusa! Lost dog Elzie Crisler also returns with "Back in the Day," with surprise appearances by her old master and the "I'm a Li'l Stinker" Skunk (uh-oh)! Can you almost believe it? PC, 28pg $2.95 ******************** AIX C.C. SHADOW REIGNS: INTERREGNUM #3 by Horus This issue: Everything happens! Nuava tells Jem VanRey about the scheme he's caught up in, and then takes him into the bowels of South Downtown, the haunted, gargantuan maze of subway tunnels and sewer systems under New Zion. Join him as he meets the mermaids of the reservoir, a motley band from the segregated hierarchies, led by a real fury, who'd scratch your eyes out for calling her a kindly one! Plus, an ugly man-beast called Jem vanRey... b&w, 24pg $2.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink ILIAD #7 by Darren Brady & Alex Ogle In the stunning seventh issue King Minos's court is filled with rumors of treason. As Daedalus makes the trek to Tet'chlacunee A'tum and Eve lead the rebellion forces to the gates of Krete. Then Toad troughs herself off an airship to battle several dragons only to find that the pilot has betrayed her. Could this be the end of Toad's revenge-filled journey? b&w, 24pg $2.95 MISTER BLANK T-SHIRT by Christopher J. Hicks "Look Into My Big Fat Eyes." This stylish shirt from Amaze Ink's Mister Blank series Glows in the Dark! Doctor Ixcel's big EYES just stare at you- relentlessly! Until they DRIVE YOU MAD! Great fun in clubs, movies and other dark places where you will now totally stand out. Features a Mister Blank logo on the front. L-XL SRP: $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A REPLACEMENT GOD TP by Zander Cannon This big trade paperback collects the eight Amaze Ink issues of Replacement God. Series creator Zander Cannon garnered a Harvey Award nomination for his work on this series. Many of these issues are out of print and no new printings of individual issues are planned, so this is your best bet to jump in and see what all the talk is about. SC, 216pg, b&w $19.95 ******************** THE WRETCH #7 by Phil Hester & Others In the darkest days of World War II The Wretch teams with special guest star, Uncle Slam to take on the Nazi war machine! Phillip Hester and Ande Parks present this unexpected Golden Age flashback. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ZERO STREET #1 by Thomas Hong & Max Gault Zero Street is paradise for the damned: no matter how corrupt, insidious, depraved or psychotic you are, chances are the guy sitting right next to you is no better. This is the story of Erica 13, A-Project's newest and most powerful cyborg, an assassin without equal, a cyborg unlike any other. Dating is hard when your skills as an assassin are constantly in demand. It's a battle against time and mercenaries as Erica rushes to accomplish her latest assassination and still make it to the coffee shop on time to meet her blind date. Can Erica handle the target and his cadre of deadly bodyguards? Will she make a good first impression on her blind date? b&w, 24pg $2.95 Slave Labor DIM-WITTED DARRYL #1 by Michael Bresnahan Meet Darryl. His head is a hollow sphere, void of all intellect. In this premier issue, Darryl takes us on a journey through his neck of the woods. Witness the cockamamie situations his three brain cells get him into. 28 years-old and still in the 4th grade, Darryl is truly the world's dumbest mammal. b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC: DIRECTOR'S CUT by Jhonen Vasquez This book gathers together material from all seven issues of Jhonen Vasquez's incredibly popular Johnny The Homicidal Maniac series. Fans of the old series as well as fans of SQUEE will go nuts for this book. (STAR7025) SC, 168pg, b&w $19.95 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #6-7 by Jhonen Vasquez JTHM #6 contains the Johnny in heaven story and the resurrection of our hero. JTHM #7 features the classic "Meanwhile" story about the wanna-be vampires. Also, now that Johnny is back, an annoying "admirer" comes to visit. b&w, 24pg EA: $2.95 each ******************** LENORE #2 by Roman Dirge Yessssssss... The adventures of a cute little dead girl continue with Lenore attending her own funeral and being slightly confused about it. Oh yeah, this one has it all. Lenore gets to battle the Possum King and practice ballerina dancing from the darkside. Also, "The Crooked Man," a kiddie nursery rhyme type story of desire and death. If you don't see this one, you'll break a little girl's heart. What kind of animal would that make you? b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LENORE T-SHIRT by Roman Dirge This shirt features white ink on a black shirt of cute little LENORE and her cute little dead kitty cat. On the back is a cool Lenore logo. L-XL SRP: $20.00 O/A MILK & CHEESE'S THIRD #1, MILK & CHEESE'S FOURTH #1 by Evan Dorkin A carton of hate and a wedge of spite. We know people just can't get enough of this manic dairy duo. Issue #3 features the classic anti-drug epic, "Milk & Cheese on Dope!" Issue #4 features the full-length, "Destroy All Stand-Up." b&w, 24pg EA: $2.75 ******************** MONSTER BOY COMICS! #4 by Bob Supina Monster Boy Comics! #4 is the Beach Blanket Summer Fun Big Kahuna Swimsuit issue! Be there for all the warm weather hijinks! Don't start your summer vacation without Monster Boy Comics! b&w, 24pg $2.95 PATTY-CAKE & FRIENDS #8 by Scott Roberts A solar eclipse has the neighborhood abuzz in "Now You See It, Now You Don't!" But can Patty-Cake and Susie McBee eclipse their feud long enough to keep from spoiling the event? b&w, 32pg $2.95 SUGAR BUZZ #3 by Ian Carney & Woodrow Phoenix Introducing... Where's It At, Sugar Kat?! Sugar Buzz's first feature length story!! Join Sugar, the most popular girl in the world, as she investigates dog- headed demons, certificate-making astronauts and smart-drugged canines in the small town of Sprout Hair Meadows! Plus... more cartoon mayhem in Dinosaurs Vs. Ninjas!! b&w, 24pg $2.95 AMAZING MONTAGE PRESS ORACLE: A TRESPASSERS MYSTERY by Joe Zabel Researching a ghost story in a quiet college town, Raymond Fish stumbles across a deadly secret, with terrifying results. In this prequel to the Trespassers series, we learn how amateur sleuths Fish and Delphinia Morgan first met, in their most romantic and dangerous adventure ever. An ideal introduction to this critically-acclaimed series, full of surprises and new insights into the characters. SC, 96pg, b&w $4.95 ANGEL ENTERTAINMENT VAMPIRE GIRLS EROTIQUE: TITANIC 1912 #1 by Alexandra Scott & Dean Burnett Can vampires swim? When the Titanic commenced her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York on April 10th 1912, three neck-biting beauties came along for the ride. Alexandra, Candace and Simone booked passage on the Titanic in search of a fast, fun way to America and a little bit of blood- lovin'. Of course they couldn't have expected the ship would hit an iceberg, but they sure could have caused it! Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.-b&w, 24pg $2.95 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-b&w, 24pg $4.00 SECRET FILES NUDE COVERS #2 Available with two different nude covers A and B, signed by the creator/publisher. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #5 (May97) MATURE READERS COVER A-b&w $10.00 COVER B-b&w $10.00 ANDERSON STUDIOS ABSENCE OF LIGHT #2 This issue contains the first installment of "Angels of Madness," a view into a world of angels that are beyond imagination. "Bloodkin" continues as the hunters of the Blood plan their assault in the small northern New England town where the wolves have taken refuge for decades. Also, detailed pin-ups of things to come in future issues! b&w, 16pg $2.50 ANIMEZING MR. GREY #1 by Ben Clark & John Ferguson Mr. Grey is a light-hearted story about an alien Grey from beyond this Galaxy, who decides to visit Earth (for reasons that will unfold throughout the series). Mr. Grey moves in with a seemingly average human family and begins some crazy paranormal adventures. Set in a parody world of UFO's and Government conspiracies, Mr. Grey is a must for all who are interested in anything weird and wonderful. b&w, 32pg $3.50 ANIMUS WU WEI #7 by Oscar Stern EXPLICADOR-This issue shows that even the baddest guys in New York City can have bad days...very bad days. Ian experiences a nasty flashback of a murder he committed that will haunt him to the grave. Angelo, "the washed-up Mafia guy," is being slowly ground down between a rock and very hard place. Meanwhile, things can only get worse for Michael. Semi-annual. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS AMERICAN WOMAN #1 by Brian Denham & Richard Stockton This series chronicles the adventures of Victoria Strauss, the 13th American to use the name and powers of the USA's first super-heroine. Gaining incredible mystical abilities from the Spirit of America, Victoria draws her vast energy from the will of the American people. But when several thousand people are killed in a battle over New York, a reporter with a mysterious agenda wages a dark campaign against American Woman, hoping to destroy her reputation, and therefore her support by the American public. Threatened with the loss of her super-powers, will she be able to withstand the media onslaught against her? Will she be able to rally the nation's support before all is lost? FC, 24pg $2.95 AMERICAN WOMAN ACTION FIGURE Now you can show your support for American Woman! Presenting one of Antarctic Press' most-detailed action figures to date, designed by American Woman artist Brian Denham. Each figure has seven points of articulation, and comes with a helmet, gun, shield, and spear-that's four different accessories! CE tested for sale in Japan and Europe. (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $10.95 ROBOTECH-THE SENTINELS: RUBICON #1 by Nepomuceno, Tue!, & Lacombe This mini-series that brings closure to the long-running Robotech: The Sentinels storyline! A year has passed since the final attack that drove the Invid away from Earth and Scott Benard has returned from his last mission to invite a few of his friends to accompany him to REF headquarters on Tirol. As Lancer, Sera, and Ariel familiarize themselves with Scott's homeworld, a survey fleet has been sent by Admiral Max Sterling to investigate strange disappearances in a nearby asteroid field. Much to their surprise, they find the remaining forces of the Invid King Regent, who has learned a few new tricks and created deadly new weapons. b&w, 24pg (1 of 7) $2.95 MAGIC PRIEST #1 by Barry Lyga & Neil Googe Standing alongside the Warrior Nuns are the Magic Priests-a small, secret organization of hand-picked priests endowed with mystical powers to protect the Catholic Church. Now Magic Priest Sebastian Crowe is charged with an assignment that is outside his normal duties-investigating the murder of Rudolpho Manteria, a very wealthy researcher and businessman. As he searches for clues, Manteria's death reminds Crowe of the unsolved murder of his own parents-a crime that has been slowly eating away at Crowe's insides since he was a child. But his investigations lead him towards an uncomfortable conclusion that could shake the very foundations of the Magic Priest organization itself! b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $2.95 WARRIOR NUN: FRENZY #2 by Miki Horvatic & Esad T. Ribic Sister Shannon has been brought down by the infernal forces of Spitfire. Now her mission to stop the pyrotechnic fiend is in jeopardy. Can the untested Frenzy succeed where the battle-hardened Warrior Nun failed? Even her mentor, Kotnik the Demon Hunter, has his doubts-but a dark determination hides behind Frenzy's mask, and one thing is certain: she must stop Spitfire, or die trying! FC, 24pg (2 of 2) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARRIOR NUN: FRENZY #1 by Miki Horvatic & Esad T. Ribic Among the great demon hunters of our age, one man stands above the rest: Kotnik. During a fierce battle a demon sets fire to a nearby church. From the burning ruins of the torched church, Kotnik rescues a lone nun. Disfigured in the fire, Kotnik takes her under his wing and she becomes Frenzy, trained to fight demons and enemies of the Church! FC, 24pg (2 of 2) $2.95 ******************** ONIGAMI #2 by Michel Lacombe Man often struggles with his own internal demons, but Chief Oga of the Hiroshima Police now finds how true that really is! He can no longer control the Oni spirit that gave him the power to finally take on his Yakuza nemesis. His house has been bombed, his wife and children may be dead, and even the Ninja Nun seems helpless to stop the Onigami that possesses him. Has the vengeful spirit of Sho Yoshida played Oga for a fool? Has his blind desire to take down the Japanese mob doomed him, his family, and all that he holds dear? b&w, 24pg (2 of 3) $2.95 WARRIOR NUN BLACK AND WHITE #11 by Mallette, Blaine, & Dery The "Redeemers" storyline continues. Lillith the Demon Princess helps Shotgun Mary and her companions escape a ravenous demonic horde. But Mary still does not trust her, and now they have to fight their way through a vast, grotesque wasteland to try and get home. It's going to take the strength of Tomorrow Man, the skills of Night Hunter, and the mystic powers of the Magician just to stay alive-will they be able to leave Hell without more help from the treacherous Lillith? Or must Mary put her faith in a creature of the very Darkness they are trying to escape? b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MOTHER SUPERION #1 by Patrick Kelley Meet Mother Superion-the youngest of her order to head the school that trains the Warrior Nuns. And if there is one thing you'll learn from this comic, it's that Mother Superion is One Bad Mother! Find out if the Apocalypse is imminent, or if it has already begun. Who are the Altered Boys? What lies beneath Masada? Guest-starring Warrior Nun Areala herself-one issue packs in all the mystery and awe-inspiring mind-blowing concepts your brain can stand. FC, 24pg $2.95 ******************** NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #63 by Mallette & Rod and Robert Espinosa Meet Tetsuo Rivalsan: he's the meanest seventh-grader on the face of the planet, and he's dead set on making life hell for Jeremy Feeple and his family! Normally, his older brother Lendo might hold him back, but Lendo's got his hands full dealing with a Zardon invasion of Quagmire's economy. Will Tetsuo break the Feeples? Will the aliens huge new ultra-discount store break Lendo? Plus a back- up story by Ninja High School creator Ben Dunn. Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GOLD DIGGER #41 by Fred Perry Gold Digger BETA continues! Gina and Penny must deal with a frightening new revelation about their discovery of Beta technology. A creature from the Beta Phase has opened a gateway to our world, and Gina and Penny must find a way to close the gate. Meanwhile, Britanny and Strypp settle in to their new place, unaware of the danger that is closing in on them. Finally, Gar invites Brianna for a few weeks' holiday on Jade, where she meets Gar's team-however, Brianna has another reason for coming to Jade - a secret mission. b&w, 24pg $2.95 LUFTWAFFE 1946 #11 by Ted Nomura PROJEKT SAUCER: Epilogue-With the Soviet forces advancing near the Prussian/Silesian border, Hanna Reitsch attempts to launch an untested Sanger spacebomber from a hidden base. Meanwhile, Air Marshall Ritter convinces Adler to take Dora's child aboard the "Flugelrad" flying disc to America, taking all the secret "Projekt Saucer" files with them, escaping in advance of the Russian forces. b&w, 24pg $2.95 HEPCATS NEWBIE PACK by Martin Wagner Perfect for first-time readers! This "Newbie" pack includes Double Diamond Press editions of Hepcats #1 and #2, plus a poster, all signed by Martin Wagner. Limited to 750 packs (signed and numbered). MATURE READERS Set SRP: $5.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CHANGE COMMANDER GOKU VOLUME 1 TP by Ippongi Bang This volume collects the original five-issue series. Goku Tamiya is just your ordinary, average kid. Well, unless you count the collar he's worn all his life that chokes him each time he has a naughty thought, or the fact that his sister Honey battles bad guys in her spare time. Then one day he gets a mysterious message, guiding him to a secret laboratory where he learns his true destiny: to battle the evil organization Black Iczer in a battle suit specially designed by his long-dead father-as Change Commander Goku! (STAR3113) SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 ******************** ANTI-BALLISTIC PIXELATIONS GREMLIN TROUBLE #13 by E.T. & Elizabeth Bryan The Gremlin-Goblin War gets into full swing, with a Goblin mechanized army camped outside the city. Desperate measures are in order, as Chairman Annette calls the principle warriors of light together for a rooftop technolutionary clubhouse meeting and sun-bathing party. Fortunately, before the Goblins can get to the humans, they have to get past the Gremlins at the enchanted Toxic Waste Dump, Mk III-and Cypher. Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ARCHIE COMICS All Archie Comics titles' interior pages are printed on 100% recycled paper. Visit Archie Comics' Web Page at www.archiecomics.com. ARCHIE #475 by Gladir, Pellowski, DeCesare, & Goldberg "The Warning": A boardwalk fortune telling machine warns Archie to stay away from the opposite sex-but how can he, when he's heading for the beach? "Circus Atmosphere": Archie is a "bear" for punishment-literally, when he tries to win the girls a teddy bear at the circus! "Current Events": A "manly" fishing trip ends up with Archie, Jughead and Reggie getting the wind knocked out of their sails-literally, when the girls must rescue them from the strong currents! FC, 32pg $1.75 ARCHIE DIGEST #157 The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales by various talent including Stan Goldberg, Samm Schwartz, Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, and others. Digest, FC $1.95 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #102 Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales by various talent including Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Samm Schwartz, Dan DeCarlo, and others. Digest, FC $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE FUN-PACK Due to many requests, we are making these affordable 2-packs of Archie-published titles available to comic shops. Each 2-pack will contain 2 random comics featuring the Archie universe characters (ie: Archie, Betty & Veronica, Jughead, etc.). Bonus: Includes a limited edition, out-of-print Skybox Archie trading card! Set (Note Price) $2.79 ******************** BETTY #65 by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "Heel, Rover": There's something "fishy" when Archie joins Betty on the beach- his mind swims away whenever a bathing beauty walks by, and Betty has to keep reeling him back in! "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not...!": Betty is tired of competing with Veronica for Archie's attention, and enlists Jughead's aid to set Archie straight. Yeah, right-that'll work! FC, 32pg $1.75 BETTY & VERONICA #127 by George Gladir & Dan DeCarlo It's summertime, and every girl's heart is set on romance and adventure! Betty & Veronica are no exception as they frolic through this collection of new stories! FC, 32pg $1.75 BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN #5 Blondes, brunettes, beach balls and bikinis-need we say more? Riverdale's beauties romp their way through summer break in this special chock-full of beach stories and (of course) pin-ups! This issue has broad-based appeal-both boys and girls will thrill to the summertime exploits, while adults will cherish the innocence of summer days gone by. "Surf On Turf": Don those wetsuits, wax those boards and catch those waves-the girls have taken up surfing! "Peace and Chaos": Betty and Veronica mediate on the beach-until Cheryl tries to break their trance by asking Archie out! FC, 48pg (Note Price) $2.25 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN SPECIAL #3 & 4 by Frank Doyle & Dan DeCarlo Reflect on sizzling summer issues of the past, filled with sun, sand and swimsuits! Each special features various talent, including Dan DeCarlo, Dan Parent, Bill Golliher and George Gladir. Plus: An amazing assortment of bodacious beach stories and poster-ific pin-ups! FC, 48pg EA: $2.00 ******************** BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #31 by Dan Parent & Fernando Ruiz "Lost At Sea": Betty & Veronica set sail on their most exciting summer adventure ever! After snoozing on their blow-up raft, they drift off to a desolate island- can Veronica survive without a mirror?! "How Refreshing": Veronica and her cousin Leroy get a "thirst" for the lemonade business-but business turns "sour" when Veronica tries to "squeeze" every last cent out of the customers! "Burned Up": In an effort to tan so look their best for Cheryl's party, Betty & Veronica get burned-literally, as they doze off in the sun! FC, 32pg $1.75 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #98 Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette-teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales by various talent including Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Samm Schwartz, Stan Goldberg, and others. Digest, FC $1.95 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #74 What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales by talent including Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Samm Schwartz, Henry Scarpelli, and more. Digest, FC $2.95 CHERYL BLOSSOM #15 by Dan Parent CHERYL'S BEACH BASH: Part 1 (of 2)-Ever the publicity-seeking, celebrity chasing ham, Cheryl ends up with her own beachfront talk show. Will jealous brother Jason cancel the show before the network does? FC, 32pg $1.75 JUGHEAD #108 by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg The un-flappable, un-sinkable, man of a thousand hamburgers returns in all-new adventures! FC, 32pg $1.75 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #143 If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales with script and art by Samm Schwartz, Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg and Dan DeCarlo. Digest, FC $1.95 KNUCKLES #16 by Penders, Galan, & Pepoy REUNIONS-Knuckles finally returns to the Floating Island, only to discover things haven't remained "status quo" at home. Along with the surprise his mother presents him, the secrets of Haven begin to unfold as the Brotherhood gathers to determine what is to become of Knuckles. As if that weren't enough, it seems Julie-Su may also have a thing or two in store for everyone's favorite echidna. It's the most off-beat Knuckles story yet-and a homecoming he'll never forget! FC, 32pg $1.75 NIGHTS INTO DREAMS #5 by Bollers, Spaziante, Maxwell, & Mercadoocasio Elliot and Claris are in double trouble: the school is upset over their recent absences and they're running out of time to save NiGHTS! With each passing moment, NiGHTS-who can't survive in the "real" world-is ceasing to exist, and Reala is planning a strike against NiGHT's very weakness! Can Claris and Elliot save NiGHTS from extinction-and themselves from expulsion? FC, 32pg $1.75 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #35 The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.95 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #17 by Bill Golliher & Dan DeCarlo Co-starring Josie & The Pussycats! Rejected by a local band, Sabrina uses her magic to become a member of Josie's renowned group-and they enter themselves in a local "Battle Of The Bands" contest! Salem gets such a crush on Melody, he even talks to her-but nobody's going to believe Melody when she says she talks to a cat! The morning of the contest, Josie comes down with laryngitis, so it's up to sorceress-turned-songstress Sabrina to step up to the mike and belt out those tunes! She can't sing a note-until Hilda conjures up a "singing spell"-and that could spell trouble if it wears off! Will the competition end on a "sour note" or will the gals soar to musical heights? Photo cover of Melissa Joan Hart. FC, 32pg $1.75 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #1-8 Relive the early adventure of the teenage witch as she mucks with history, takes her dricing test, deals with her age-regressed aunts, and just generally conjures up trouble and laughs wherever she goes! Each issue features a photo cover of Sabrina TV star Melissa Joan Hart. FC, 32pg EA: $1.50 ******************** SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #62 Sonic and Tails are forced to land in the force-field covered desert town of Sand Salvador, where they encounter a group of Freedom Fighters that take hero worship of our blue blur to new levels! Meanwhile, the prisoners of the Devil's Gulag are planning a jailbreak, and Snively is among them, in a story by Karl Bollers, Steven Butler, and Pam Eklund. Then in part two of "On His Majesty's Secret Service" (by Ken Penders and Art Mawhinney): Now that St. John's got his raw recruits together, what are they supposed to do? FC, 32pg $1.75 SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #6 In answer to unending reader demand, we've restored the story presented in Sonic #50 to it's full, originally-intended double-size length, including scenes that just couldn't fit in the 32-page version! Here is the way the epic conclusion to "Endgame" was meant to be presented, with all the adventure, spectacle and grandeur you'd expect! Like the original, this version is also an all-star jam, featuring more creative talents than you can shake a joystick at! You haven't read the whole story until you read this! FC, 48pg $2.25 VERONICA #79 by Dan Parent & Stan Goldberg "The Shopping Trip": When Mrs. Lodge misplaces one of her rare earrings, it provides her and Veronica with an excuse for a round-the-world shopping spree! "My Hiccup Runneth Over": Veronica can't seem to shake the hiccups, so her father scares them away-by telling her he's returned her entire summer wardrobe! FC, 32pg $1.75 ARIEL PRESS SAPPHIRE #8 by Vince Danks Michelle's problems reach a climax in this issue while Stedd enlists the aid of a pair couple of new field ops to help out with their new assignment. What is the connection between the theft of a Dark Star spy plane from a British air force base and the large fireball that nearly destroyed a house in the Kirkby area of Mansfield eleven years ago? Their mission... Bi-monthly. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 32pg $2.95 ARROW COMICS ARROW ANTHOLOGY #4 This fourth issue of Arrow Anthology features previews of two upcoming Arrow titles. First is "The Land of OZ" a new beginning for the enchanted realms of L. Frank Baum by new series writer Gary Bishop and regular series artist Bill Bryan. The second preview features "August: Hero of Brevon" the comic world's newest action sensation by veteran illustrator Scott Rosema. We round out this issue with tales of "Simone & Ajax" by Andrew Pepoy, "Mr. Nightmare" by Dave Ulanski, and an untold tale of "Cor." b&w, 48pg $3.95 WAR OF THE WORLDS: MEMPHIS FRONT #2 by Richard Gulick & Randy Zimmerman The invasion of Memphis begins as Martian cylinders begin impacting on the outskirts of the city. Can the rag-tag defense team kill the Martians before they can construct a tripod? Also, we see why the resistance failed in St. Louis and we learn why "The King" is the Memphis leader's chief advisor. Cover by Zimmerman. b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 WOGGLEBUG SPECIAL #1 by Bill Bryan & Stuart Kerr It is the question that has been weighing on everyone's mind: What happened to Wogglebug during the whole "Dark Oz Saga"? Find out in this special one-shot written and drawn by "Dark Oz" artist Bill Bryan! With script assist from Stu Kerr, this special issue ties directly into the "Dark Oz" and "Land of Oz" storylines. Painted cover by Bill Bryan. b&w, 32pg $2.75 ATOM PUBLISHING THE NATURAL SELECTION #6 by Karl Stevens With this issue, you will witness a huge, climatic breakthrough in the series. "What is it?" you might ask. Well, we can't tell you. See, if we did, you wouldn't buy the book, now would you? So this is definitely the issue to pick up, whether you're already hooked on the series or a newcomer. b&w, 32pg (6 of 12) $2.95 AVATAR PRESS RAVENING #1/2 by Christensen, Seifert, & Lyon Beginning an all-new chapter in the Ravening saga as our ravishing vamps are challenged by one of their own! Ravyn and Glyph have long ruled the Ravening with bloodlust and fury, but now they are challenged by an upstart from within their own ranks! This pivotal tale marks the first appearance of the vampiress Rhapsody, but certainly not the last! Available with two painted covers, one by Matt Busch, the other by Pat Meadows. Also available in a Nude Cover Edition (by Tim Vigil), and in a Nude Leather Cover Edition (black leather composite by Bill Maus, limited to 350 copies). NOTE: The Nude Editions are not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS BUSCH COVER-FC, 24pg $3.00 MEADOWS COVER-FC, 24pg $3.00 NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3)-FC, 24pg $6.00 NUDE LEATHER COVER (CAUT: 3)-FC, 24pg $30.00 RAVYN COLLECTIBLE FIGURE Hobby Exclusive! Soaring in from the pages of the smash Ravening series comes the stunning vampress, Ravyn, brought to you by Avatar Press! She stands a sultry 7" tall, features 9 points of articulation, and comes with a giant sword (with two gemstones), and a hyper-realistic wolf! Limited to 20,000 figures. Also available in a special Gold Edition, with a metallic gold outfit. Limited to 6,000 figures. (CAUT: 4) REG.-Figure (Note Price) SRP: $12.95 GOLD-Figure SRP: $15.95 GLYPH COLLECTIBLE FIGURE Hobby Exclusive! Gliding in from the pages of the smash Ravening series comes the blond bombshell, Glyph, in this stunningly beautiful figure! She stands a sexy 7" tall, features 9 points of articulation, and comes with the Looking Glass (with mirrored surface), and a huge bat! Limited to 20,000 figures. Also available in a special Gold Edition, with a metallic gold outfit. Limited to 6,000 figures. (CAUT: 4) REG.-Figure (Note Price) SRP: $12.95 GOLD-Figure SRP: $15.95 THRESHOLD #5 In the prologue to Mike Wolfer's next Widow mini-series, Emma and Drew's night of unbridled passion is interrupted by the a swarm of demonic, flesh-eating locusts... The first plague to be delivered upon the woman-spider by the vengeance-seeking Queen of the Dead, Ra-Isha! Also premiering this month is "Midnight Doyle," a two-part serial from painter Brian LeBlanc. LeBlanc's first major creator-owned work, the story is a fully-painted, hardcore blend of Sherlock Holmes meets Cthulu meets the Crow! "Black Reign," Shelby Robertson's apocalyptic vision of the light vs. the dark and all the agents caught in the middle, continues this month. And rounding this month's showcase is the conclusion of the first "Journeymen" story-Perseus and Bacchus slug it out with a man-eating cyclops in the bayous of southern Louisiana. Guest-starring Avatar's own girl of myth, Pandora! Available in a different cover variant for each story, with art by that story's creator, as well as in two Nude Editions- Widow Nude by Wolfer and a fully painted Midnight Doyle Nude by LeBlanc. NOTE: The Nude Editions are not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS BLACK REIGN COVER-b&w, 56pg $4.95 JOURNEYMEN COVER-b&w, 56pg $4.95 MIDNIGHT DOYLE COVER-b&w, 56pg $4.95 MIDNIGHT DOYLE NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3)-b&w, 56pg $6.00 WIDOW COVER-b&w, 56pg $4.95 WIDOW NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3)-b&w, 56pg $6.00 LOOKERS COMBO SPECIAL by Christensen, Seifert, Scott, & Mowry Previously only available as a special send- away book from Combo! This is a perfect introduction to the Avatar universe for new readers! It's an Avatar free-for-all when the Lookers team up with Pandora to find an ancient relic of awesome power. Trouble is, the voluptuous Ravyn is on the trail as well! Which of these lovely ladies will find her heart's desire in the form of the Looking Glass first? Cover by Steve Scott. Also available in a Nude Cover Edition with a cover by Bill Maus. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Hong Kong. REG.-FC, 16pg $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-FC, 16pg $5.00 SNOWMAN2 ROYAL BLUE EDITION #1 by Matt Martin The ultimate Snowman collectable! This ultra-rare edition is limited to 100 copies and features a Royal Blue Foil logo. All copies ship well-protected with a Certificate of Authenticity. Cover by Matt Martin. NOTE: This item is extremely limited. Please check with your retailer for availability. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $75.00 AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT COVEN #9 by Ian Churchill & Jeph Loeb It's the battle you've waited centuries for-Loki leads the Pentad against Thor and the Coven. But will the earth survive when Babylon gets her hand on Thor's enchanted hammer? FC $2.50 MENACE #3 by Jada Pinkett & Dan Fraga Menace's epic story continues as her relationship in the eternal battle between Heaven and Hell is explored further-and it's not what you expect! A gothic tale encompassing themes of life and death, Menace deals with the consequences of one's actions in this life and their effects in the hereafter. FC $2.50 RE:GEX #1 by Rob Liefeld & Jeph Loeb From the most controversial creator of all time comes the work of his career! Rob Liefeld introduces you to a world where magic, myth and science collide in an epic tale of the next evolution of mankind and its fight for survival against tyrannical forces bent on exploiting them. The new series features all new characters and villains including Scarab, Genie, Dragynne, Beowulf, Tragedy Ann, Angelique, Cairo and Sharpe. Join a ragtag group that has banded together to battle the ultimate evil. FC $2.50 SUPREME #61 by Moore, Sprouse, & Gordon The most spectacular Alex Ross cover yet, and there's only one way to get it! Supreme #61 ships with two covers featuring special framed versions of the magnificent piece and a third special "upward gatefold" edition featuring the incredible piece in its entirety! The story takes place in the nineteen-fifties, where there were two different villains known as the Supremium Man. One has been accounted for. The other hasn't ...until now! Join Supreme and a frightened Omegapolis as they..."MEET MR. METEOR!" FC $2.99 SUPREME TP by Moore, Bennett, & Veitch An unbelievable Alex Ross painted cover adorns the first-ever Supreme trade paperback in the titles fifty-six issue history. This six issue trade includes Supreme issues #41 through #46, the first story arc of the critically acclaimed and award-winning run written by Alan Moore, and introduces the amazing new world of the Supremacy, the Citadel Supreme, the Suprematons, Radar the Hound Supreme, the city of Omegapolis and a host of exciting new villains and heroes. SC, 128pg, FC $14.95 YOUNGBLOOD #5 by Moore, Skroce, & Stucker In a tale you thought you'd never see, the members of Youngblood are thrown back to the Old West to handle the villains of that era while Awesome's western heroes are catapulted into the present! Will their gun-slinging talents be enough of a match for today's modern, high-tech super villains? Find out in "Young Guns!" FC $2.50 FIGHTING AMERICAN COLLECTED EDITION #1 by Liefeld, Platt, & Loeb An encore presentation of the first two issue mini-series of the impossible-to- find book that started the fight! Repackaging Fighting American #1 and #2 with an incredible new cover by Rob Liefeld, Fighting American is being offered in this special format for the very first time. A great jumping on point for new readers who missed out on the first 2 issues of Fighting American! FC $4.95 YOUNGBLOOD: BAPTISM OF FIRE TP by Liefeld, Stephenson, Yaep, Miki, & Sibal A spectacular new Rob Liefeld cover adorns Awesome's first and finest team, collected in this special seven issue compendium! Repackaging the classic Youngblood #6-8 & 10 and Team Youngblood #9-11 illustrated by Rob Liefeld, this completely contained storyline takes you to places you've never been before! From the first appearances of characters like Knight Sabre, Lt. Colonel Bravo and the phenomenally popular Bloodpool to the controversial suicide of Chapel, the Youngblood trade paperback has it all! Badrock cruisin' the late night circuit! Combat taken prisoner by his own Katellan race! The introduction of Troll into Youngblood! And the ascension of Chapel to Lord of Hell! FC $16.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BLOODPOOL TRADE PAPERBACK by Jo Duffy & Patrick Lee An amazing compendium edition of the hit four issue mini-series, this features all new pages of story and art and an amazing new cover! The story of the Youngblood cadets out on their own due to a lack of government funding struck a chord with fans with the manga-esque artwork of Patrick Lee and the fun story by super-scribe Jo Duffy! School is in session one more time with Task! Psilence! Rubble! Seoul! and Wylder! Guest starring Shaft! (STAR6224) SC, 7x10, FC $12.95 YOUNGBLOOD TP by Rob Liefeld & Danny Miki Collecting the first five issues of Rob Liefeld's original Youngblood series, this trade paperback comes complete with new pages from that series-completely re-dialogued! This is a great way for new readers to catch up on the 'blood! (STAR6227) SC, FC $16.95 YOUNGBLOOD/X-FORCE by Stephenson, Cruz, Miki, & Liefeld The Youngblood team collides with Marvel's mutant commandos as the madcap MOJO returns to stake his claim on Earth in the name of higher ratings and a really big piece of the market share pie! Featuring cameo appearances by dozens of characters from both Universes, this high octane first meeting between Youngblood and X-Force promises to be a non-stop rollercoaster ride! (STAR6228) FC, 48pg $4.95 **************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A AWESOME HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1 by Loeb, Liefeld, Churchill, & Matsuda The Awesome Heroes are brought together in a collection of never before seen new stories. From the Coven, Jeph Loeb and Ian Churchill tell the tale of the bad boy Scratch who goes home to Hell's Kitchen for the Holidays. This is the first time the former priest visits his old haunts and at this time of year, it will take everything he has to keep from the dark side taking control. From Kaboom, Jeff Matsuda and Jeph Loeb bring you a story that picks up where the shocking finale of Kaboom #3 left off. With Geof Sunrise's world turned upside down, he will have to find out just who in his life he can trust and who will betray him. As usual, The Zang will be there to get Geof into more trouble than anyone could handle. Also includes original adventures of Youngblood's Shaft and the Fighting American. FC $2.50 ******************** BARDIC PRESS TSUNAMI #2 Featuring three new episodes by Barry Blair and Colin Chan: In "China Sea," Troy Adams and his band of adventurers escape the trap set for them and set sail into the dangerous China Sea; the crew of the Time jeep vaults into the unknown, trying to thwart their nemesis' plan of world domination in "Time Gypsies"; and young Arthur Pendragon's world falls apart as he is left to face Morgana le Fey in "Darkness Rising." Plus, a new sci-fi tale by Michael Cohen, Jenni Gregory's "Rock's Keep," and a few surprises! Cover by Blair and Chan. b&w, 72pg $4.25 BASEMENT COMICS GRIM CITY #2 by ELF Inspired by the creator's own homeless adventures. Crass with a soul, this unique masterpiece is a riot. It's the down and out (not to mention intoxicated and washed-out smiley face from the sixties. It's giant war rats and bloodthirsty sewer goblins. It's officers Frank and Stein with murdered cereal box icons. And more. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BELMONT PUBLISHING BUZZ AND COLONEL TOAD #3 While searching for the elusive wizard Naoo, Buzz freezes a wing and crashes on a mountain pass. Falling through the ice into a cavern below, he finds both shelter from the elements and the entrance to Naoo's hidden domain. It turns out that the great wizard is a fraud, and instead of being callous and cruel, he is simply incapable! Can Buzz help him create a potion to stop the volcanic eruption, or does Gigi's fate depend on a rescue attempt by Colonel Toad? b&w, 24pg $2.50 BEST DESTINY ETERNAL ROMANCE: LABOR OF LOVE SKETCHBOOK by Janet L. Hetherington & Ronn Sutton What makes a person become an artist and create the things they do? In this special, Janet Hetherington takes a tongue-in-cheek look into the creative process by examining artistic influences, presenting character profiles, reproducing old and new cartoons, and more! What are the secrets of the spider- vampire Spinnerette? Can two artists live and work together without killing each other? Watch for special appearances by Ronn Sutton! b&w, 24pg $2.50 BIG PLACE COMICS BIG PLACE COMICS Metaphysical mayhem and rude romance: a Renaissance painter takes his weak will and questionable talents for a walk on the wild side; a smitten mental patient conjures burgers and fries to win his beloved; a couple's innocent quest for wine and Chinese food carries them to the heart of darkness. This Xeric-awarded collection traverses the high and low of it with stories that are both complex and engaging. MATURE READERS Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 BIRTHDAY GIRL PRESS HIM TP This volume collectes the "Him" feature that originally appeared in Lethargic Comics for its entire fourteen-issue run. A comedy series that satirizes comics, movies, pop culture, and life in general, it continues to appear in Lethargic Lad Adventures. In addition to the reprint material, the book will also contain an all-new, seventeen page full-length story. Introduction by Greg Hyland. Painted cover by Steve Remen. SC, 120pg, b&w $14.00 BLACK EYE BOOKS THE SANDS TP by Tom Hart This trade paperback collects the first three issues of the series published in 1996-97, with over 70 pages of additional material. From the creator of the Xeric-Grant winning Hutch Owen's Working Hard and critically-acclaimed New Hat comes this lighthearted reflection on love, learning, and the acceptance of maturity. Tom Hart's honest and expressive drawings animate this whimsical and challenging new work. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #7 (Jul97) SC, 6x9, 150pg (Note Price) $15.95 BLACK LACE STUDIOS GIRL'S KAMA SUTRA #1 by Kevin Taylor NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 BLACK OUT COMICS CHROME WARRIORS IN A '59 CHEVY #0 by Rob Roman & Tommy Castillo Set in a futuristic world-where industry has taken the place of government, the world is controlled by money and technology and a gallon of gas costs more than a large chunk of change-Chrome Warriors drags you along in their first adventure as they race to save humanity from itself. The bio-tech empowered heroes and their convertible Chevy Impala have no choice but to be the greatest invention since fuzzy dice for the rear-view mirror. Also available in a Nude Cover Edition (signed with a Certificate of Authenticity and limited to 2,000 copies) and in a special Deluxe Edition (with two signatures and a Certificate of Authenticity, packaged with the Nude Edition, two 3-D trading cards, and a 3-D mini-poster). NOTE: The Nude and Deluxe Editions are not available in Hong Kong. REG.-FC, 32pg $2.95 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-FC, 32pg (Note Price) $9.95 DLX. (CAUT: 3)-FC, 32pg (Note Price) $14.95 BLASÉ PUBLISHING PIN-UP GN VOLUME 3 This is the third and final volume in the trilogy of hardbound graphic novels telling the tale of an American cartoonist, his wartime glamour comic strip, and the models who posed for him. This is one of those strips that needs to be seen to be appreciated. If you like Caniff's "Miss Lace," or Betty Page, then you'll love this. Also contains extra pages that form a special sketchbook section. MATURE READERS HC, FC $16.99 BLATANT COMICS SLOTH PARK #1 by Bobby Crosby A humorous parody of Comedy Central's hit animated series! Sloth Park is a small town in Northern California populated entirely by morbidly obese children! They're constantly having sex with each other, smoking the newest and best illegal drugs, and swearing! And the best part is, every kid in town dies at the end of the book, so you won't have to put up with their constant immorality any longer! Until the next issue, that is. b&w, 24pg $2.95 BLONDE AVENGER COMICS FULL METAL CORSET POSTER This 18" x 24" full color poster is signed by Cynthia "Blonde Avenger" Johns! Poster, 18x24, FC $3.50 BLONDE AVENGER: MODEL KOMBAT FULL METAL CORSET: Part 2 (of 2)-The 27th issue finds Blonde Avenger facing off against the entire comics industry! Don't miss one live round as BA mixes sarcasm and bullets with just a little honest insight. It'll change the way you see booth bimbos forever. "Cry Havoc, and let slip the Babes of War!" Plus: Cindy's got something on her chest and it ain't 30 pounds of metal! Hear all about it in part two of her hard-hitting Flesh Game editorial: "Dying to be Discovered!" Cover by Leonard Kirk cover. b&w, 40pg $3.95 BONEYARD PRESS BABYLON CRUSH: GIRLFRIENDS by Julia Truman & Dan Plegel Babylon Crush and her best buddy Merle decide they've got better things to do on their Saturday night. So what are their girlfriends, Marisa and adult film star Ginger Hill, to do but get into a boatload of trouble! Dressed to kill in latex and rubber, Marisa and Ginger go out for a red hot night of clubbing across Los Angeles. You will not believe what two hot babes can get into! From Bondage Freak clubs to Disco Diva heaven, this one's got it all...and a stern spanking. Also available in a Nude Photo Cover Edition featuring adult film star Ginger Hill. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.-b&w, 32pg $2.95 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-b&w, 32pg $3.95 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS #37 by Tuber, Maile, & Morrison As he sits in his Lay-Z-Boy at the Springfield Retirement Castle, Abe Simpson is a solitary figure, forgotten by his family and forsaken by time. But once bitten by the bug of inspiration, Grampa Simpson will embark on a new career as Springfield's oldest Public Enemy #1! Proving that the spray can is mightier than the sword, he sets out to leave no building unmarked with his protests. But what happens when El Grampo goes nozzle-to-nozzle with El Barto? FC, 32pg $2.25 BRAINSTORM COMICS VAMPRESS LUXURA STATUE At long last The Vampress Luxura has been immortalized as a stunningly beautiful and detailed statue. The statue was sculpted by Shawn Nagel from an original design by Kirk Lindo and features Luxura sitting on marvelously detailed pedestal adorned with dragons' heads. The statue comes fully painted and measures 9 inches wide by 7 inches tall. The production of the Luxura statue will be limited to initial orders. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS Statue MSRP: $150.00 VAMPEROTICA PRESENTS: COUNTESS VLADIMIRA #1 Vamperotica has had a vast number of characters appear in its pages. This new ongoing series will present stories featuring solo adventures of the many characters that have been introduced in Vamperotica. Future issues will include La Femme Vamprique, Skynn & Bones, Vampire Quest, Head Hunter and many more. This premiere issue features The Countess Vladimira which was introduced in Vamperotica #36. Also available in a Photo Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.-b&w $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-b&w $4.00 VAMPEROTICA #41 Featuring The Vampress Luxura and The Bloodhunter. Starting with this issue, Vamperotica will also contain the continuing adventures of The Bloodhunter. The stunning wrap around cover for this issue is by Vince Evans and is the first ever painted cover on this Vamperotica series. Also available in a Nude Edition. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.-b&w $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-b&w $4.00 VAMPEROTICA TALES #3 Featuring The Vampress Luxura and The Bloodhunter. This issue: the legendary stories of Luxura's past continue with the story of how Luxura came to meet her master Bloodthrall, Thorn. Also The Bloodhunter stars in "The Prodigal Son." Also available in a Nude Edition. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.-b&w $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-b&w $4.00 VAMPEROTICA MANGA #2 This issue begins a multi-part epic which includes Luxura, Bloodhunter, and in an awesome struggle that threatens to destroy Luxura's entire Bloodvault. Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.-b&w $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-b&w $4.00 VAMPEROTICA ANNUAL ENCORE #1 This hard to find special issue of Vamperotica is revisited for all of you fans who missed it the first time and don't want to pay those high back issue prices. New cover by Mitch Byrd. Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.-b&w $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-b&w $4.00 VAMPRESS LUXURA PROMO PACK Four of the best selling Luxura comics are collected in this package. Each pack will contain Luxura Collection #1, Luxura Leather Special, Vampress Luxura #1 and Luxura Convention Book #2. Comes in an envelope. MATURE READERS Set $10.00 LUXURA COLLECTION COMMEMORATIVE EDITION This commemorative edition of the Luxura Collection features a brand new Red Foil Embossed Logo Cover and has 48 full color pages with art by Kirk Lindo, Buzz, Jim Balent, Everette Hartsoe, Mitch Byrd, David Mack, Adam Pollina and many others. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $10.00 CALIBAN COMICS BLUE MOON GN by Charlie Wise You've heard of "Lyssa and the Pirates"-now it's finally collected in one big book! Romance, adventure, and lots of funny stuff ensues as 32 year-old post- feminist Lyssa Strada finds herself captain of a pirate ship! Realistic characters, clever situations, and unique dialogue! SC, 160pg, b&w $9.95 CALIBER COMICS THE DETECTIVE #1 by Gerard Goffaux Crime Month title. The investigations of Max Faccioni. An on-going series of the past and the present as reporter Charlton Evans investigates the past of a body at a morgue and discovers that the corpse is Max Faccioni, an adventurous private eye known for his determined nature. As Evans continues his investigation, he discovers that although Max is supposedly dead, his legacy lives on as the mob seems very interested in learning about the past cases of Max. What connection could the cases possibly have in the present? The Detective is a classic crime series sure to appeal to a wide range of fans...guaranteed. Guaranteed? That's right! Any reader that buys a copy of The Detective and doesn't like it can trade in to Caliber for any issue of their choosing in stock plus Caliber will send an additional comic at no charge! Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. b&w, 32pg $2.95 UNTOUCHABLES: THE HIGH SOCIETY KILLER #1 by Pruett, Kissee, & Dreier Crime Month. A serial killer has been unleashed in Chicago and because of who is being killed, the Untouchables are called in. Rich and powerful men...the best of high society, are the prey for this killer who takes advantages of their secret weaknesses. Finding some of the elite power brokers of the city in sleazy motel rooms and the dark streets indicates that this is more than just a random killing spree...someone is out to destroy the power structure of Chicago! Painted cover by comics legend, Michael W. Kaluta. b&w, 48pg $3.95 CRIME CHRONICLES: JACK THE RIPPER #1 by Gary Reed & Mark Bloodworth Crime Month/Tome Press. Each issue of this will chronicle the crimes, provide information on the criminals and/or investigators involved, research any new techniques that were involved in apprehending the criminals, plus any other information that might be pertinent to the particular criminal. The premiere is a look at Jack the Ripper, who 110 years ago, shocked the world with his brutal slayings. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SHERLOCK HOLMES: DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HOLMES #1 by Steve Jones & Seppo Makinen Crime Month/Tome Press. A meeting that just had to happen! When word gets out that Jekyll is allowing the deranged Mr. Hyde free access to his wealth, Holmes realizes that something, regardless of how improbable, is going on and he embarks to find out what it is. But is the value of a friendship worth more than life itself? Holmes must make that decision. This classic meeting of Dr. Jekyll and Sherlock Holmes is sure to appeal to fans of the great detective and all classic literary fans as well! b&w, 32pg $2.95 CRIME STOPPERS PACK by Various A special offer for a special month...Caliber's Crime Month! This month, four titles are being offered: Untouchables: The High Society Killer, Sherlock Holmes: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes, Crime Chronicles: Jack the Ripper, and The Detective. By ordering this special pack, you get all Four issues at a special price, nearly 25% off the cover price...it's almost like getting one free! Set $9.95 CALIBER HARDCOVER LIBRARY SERIES: RAVEN CHRONICLES by Gary Reed & Various Contained in these Hardcover Library Series will be the complete issues of selected stories as they were originally presented, but wrapped in a hardcover and foil embossed. This month's offering is a special hardcover bound edition of the Raven Chronicles: Myths and Methods graphic novel. Collected in this special hardcover are four of the first five issues of Raven Chronicles which are long since sold-out in their original printing. HC, 192pg, b&w (Note Price) $19.95 DICKS TP by Garth Ennis & John McCrea Collecting for the first time what has to be the most outrageous comic series ever! Have you ever wondered what Garth Ennis would do if he had no restrictions? Well, here it is-a strange tale of two jaunty friends and their mad escapades. See what these crazy fellas will do for a beer or even a laugh. It's definitely a ride on the uncensored side! MATURE READERS SC, 128pg, b&w (Note Price) $12.95 GESTALT #0 by Gary Reed & J. Adam Walters Caliber Core. A special introductory issue featuring the newest addition to the Caliber Core shared universe, Gestalt! Gestalt is a woman with a mission...to kill the current Seeker! What is the startling secret of Gestalt and why does she have such a vendetta against Seeker? The answers were formulated in the Seeker series, but this special one-shot blows everything wide open! The ramifications within this issue will cause startling changes in the Seeker series in the months ahead, plus set the stage for the upcoming Gestalt regular series this fall. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GESTALT #0 CORE PACK by Various Caliber Core. A great way to get introduced to the Caliber Core universe by way of this special one-shot, Gestalt #0. In addition to FOUR other Core titles, this set will include a signed edition of Gestalt #0! That's a total of five different comics with Gestalt #0 being autographed by one of its creators! Set $14.75 HARVEST KING #3 by Joe Casey & Mike Macropoulos A return to the city triggers the ultimate confrontation between young Michael Dean and the archangel, Paul. But, will Michael make the right choice? Or will Paul finally harvest his young soul once and for all. And what does the future Michael Dean have to say about it? Young Michael's spiritual and emotional journey ends here. Writer Joe Casey (Cable) and Xeric award-winning artist Mike Macropoulos serve up a resonant and action-packed finale to this dark urban fable. Harvest King is a knock-out visual punch...part urban fable, part film noir, and part fever dream. This is a nightmare ride definitely worth taking! b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 KILROY #2 by Joe Pruett & Feliciano Garcia Zecchin Caliber Core. Imagine that you have lived since the dawn of mankind. Then imagine that you have no choice but to witness the most horrible, cruel acts that man has been capable of inflicting to the meek, the innocent, and even to their very own children. Then imagine that you aren't going to take it any longer! You're Kilroy and there's going to be hell to pay! Dan and Camille learn a bit more about the mysterious origin of this defender of the innocent as they pay a visit to the enigmatic man known only as Raven, while Kilroy continues to follow the path leading to insanity. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LEGENDLORE: IN MISERY'S SHADOW TP by Joe Martin & Philip Xavier Caliber Fantasy. Collecting issues 5-7 of the LegendLore series, "In Misery's Shadow" features A'zoth's golden warrior, Dominic, troubled. Unsettled since his active participation in the death of the son of the woman he loves, Dom comes to realize how discontented he is with his current position in service to the country of Drohm and the desirous Queen Sandra. All new material includes character guides, maps and all-new classifications of the lands and organizations of present day A'zoth. SC, 96pg, b&w $9.95 NECROSCOPE #4 by Lumley, Powell, & Perkins Special agents Zek and Simmons continue their adventure on Starside, strengthening their forces with the human Travelers against the evil Wamphyri as Harry Keogh, the Necroscope, makes an uneasy ally on the Vampire World with the beautiful and dangerous Lady Karen. Meanwhile, Shaithis, the Vampire Lord, plans his ultimate attack on humanity. b&w, 32pg $2.95 NECROSCOPE SIGNED EDITION #1 by Lumley, Powell, Perkins, & Locke Autographed by one the creators of the comic at no additional cost to you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 PENDRAGON CHRONICLES: EXCALIBUR by Joe Martin & Jose Trudel Caliber Fantasy. The Pendragon Chronicles is a series of self-contained one- shots set in a progressive Pendragon universe. Each issue will have a creative team that will take a part of this grand tradition and blend it with their own slice of fiction to create a truly unique Arthurian world. In this issue, witness the tale of Arthur's magical sword, Excalibur. That this is not the romanticized King Arthur of popular belief-Martin and Trudel are presenting a much closer version of the great Celtic leader as he might have been. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SAINT GERMAINE #10 by Gary Reed & Michael Gaydos Caliber Core. "The Tragedy of Falstaff." Based on the immortal character created by William Shakespeare, Falstaff is one of his most tragic characters, and in this stand-alone story, Saint Germaine hears the tale of woe from Falstaff himself. Formerly an influential force with the young Prince Hal, Falstaff is ostracized by Hal when he assumes the throne as King Henry the V. While Henry prepares for his epic battle at Agincourt, which led to the eventual unification of his kingdoms of France and England, Falstaff must stay behind. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SEEKER #3 by Gary Reed & Chris Massarotto Caliber Core. The force waiting to ambush the corporate raider known only as Medea has backfired...miserably. With dead bodies all around, someone must be made accountable. Could it be Seeker? Maxine must decide whether she wants to take up the mantle of Seeker, but after seeing the current Seeker in action, she fears for her own sanity Painted cover by Greg Louden. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SEEKER #1 VARIANT COVER SET by Gary Reed & Chris Massarotto Caliber Core title. A special set of three different variant covers of Seeker #1. Here you will get all three covers available featuring such cover artists as David Williams, and painters Pat Meadows and Greg Louden. Set $8.85 SUDDEN GRAVITY #2 by Greg Ruth Who's running the asylum? That's what Dr. Henry Auget wants to know in his new position at Bentham International Hospital, also known as the Panopticon. When he has a new patient dropped into his lap, he discovers that she is the infamous Alice Sparks...the former Commissioner of Housing and Urban Development who unexpectantly murdered her two children and husband and has been catatonic ever since. Could she somehow be responsible for the murders taking place within the hospital? b&w, 32pg $2.95 Tome Press Tome Press features the best in historical, biographical, and literary adaptations. BOOK OF THE TAROT by Eric Jackson & Various The Tarot Cards have fascinated the world for centuries and here Tome takes an in-depth look at them. Whether you're a believer or just an information junkie, this one-shot gives you vital and crucial information on the Tarot Cards and a rudimentary understanding. In addition, each of the 22 Major Arcana cards will feature illustrations from some of today's top illustrators, including Guy Davis, Vince Locke, Mike Perkins, John Cassady, Chas Truog, Mark Ricketts, Philip Xavier, Jim Mahfood, Scott Morse, Phil Hester, and Troy Nixey and more. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #9 (Sep97) b&w, 64pg $4.95 Innovation OFFERED AGAIN O/A DARK SHADOWS SET by Maggie Thompson & Jose Pemintel Contains the entire four-issue full color series of the second book of Dark Shadows. Set $9.95 ******************** CARTOON BOOKS 1998 TRILOGY II TOUR BOOK The Trilogy II Tour, featuring six of the hottest artists in the comics biz, will be visiting cons across the country this year, and this book is the Tour's only official souvenir! Jeff Smith and Charles Vess offer "Rose," a prequel to Bone. Linda Medley presents "Sweet Temptation," a tale of good and evil in the world of Castle Waiting. From Mark Crilley, witness the first full color Akiko story, featuring the entire cast of characters. Stan Sakai serves up "The Guardian," a new Usagi Yojimbo tale; and Jill Thompson gives you another glimpse into the world of Scary Godmother, courtesy of an all-girl tea party like no other! The entire issue is fully painted, with all original story and art. FC, 48pg $4.95 ********** Look for the Trilogy Tour II signed edition listed under Sirius in the Comics section of Previews. ********** BONE POSTCARD BOOK VOLUME 1 The perfect way to send a love poem to your favorite Bone fan! This set features color artwork from some of the most beloved issues of Bone. Share the fun and adventures of the Bone cousins with all of your friends. Contains 24 cards. FC $12.95 BONE VOLUME ONE: OUT FROM BONEVILLE SC NEW PRINTING Collecting the first six issues of Bone, including Fone Bone's mysterious first encounter with the Red Dragon. Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins- Fone, Phoney, and Smiley-as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. This new edition has the same great story and art as the original, with a new cover that features "First Encounters," the very first cover from the Image Bone encore series. SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 BONE #33 by Jeff Smith Find out Phoney's fate! While Smiley and Fone Bone have been confronting the powerful master of the Eastern Border, Rockjaw, Phoney's had troubles of his own! Find out the aftermath of Phoney's Dragonslaying days. Thorn fans will be happy to note that she is back...and reunited with an old friend. Plus, the beginning of a new story arc! What is Phoney's fate? Who's been keeping Thorn company? Find out in this issue! Plus, part three of Sakai and Sniegoski's back- up starring the Stupid Rat Creatures! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BONE VOLUME TWO: THE GREAT COW RACE TP The award-winning Great Cow Race story is now available collected into one softcover edition! This book collects issues #7-11 and the short story "Up On the Roof" from Wizard Presents Bone #13 1/2! It also includes new illustrations and a new poem about the possum kids. Also available in a deluxe hardcover edition. REG. (STAR2377)-SC $14.95 DLX. (STAR1464)-HC $22.95 ************************************ CAT-HEAD COMICS JONK: A BUGHOUSE FABLE GN by Steve Lafler Jimmy Watts discovers the tenor saxophone, loses his virginity, then dies of a broken heart-all before his nineteenth birthday! But wait...is this death of illumination? Signed and numbered by Lafler. MATURE READERS SC, 56pg, b&w $8.95 BUZZARD #20 This special expanded edition of the alternative rag features a beyond-wild roster of comic kingpins. Contributors include: J.R. Williams, Lloyd Dangle, Wayno, David Greenberger, Jeff Johnson, Stephane Blanquet, Steven Weissman, Phoebe Gloeckner, Steve Lafler, Gerald Jablonski, Jeff Roysdon, James Kolchalka, Heather Shinn, Marcellus Hall, Thierry Guitard, Mats!?, Aleksandar Zograf, and a few surprises! Cover by Gloeckner. MATURE READERS Magazine, 44pg, b&w $3.75 CAT'S PAW COMICS GREENLEAF IN EXILE #2 by Doug Anderson Drawing Betty deeper into the myth of his origins, Greenleaf puts the finishing touch on his web of words, then baits the trap with promises of tea and sympathy. But his partners in crime have other plans, and all-too-soon the war for Betty's heart and soul is on, inflamed by the sudden arrival of some infernal visitors. b&w, 24pg $2.95 CAVEMAN PUBLISHING CAVEMAN #2 by Tayyar Ozkan Still letting the picture tell a thousand words. With Caveman, Ozkan parallels the human race of a simple era with that of modern society, questioning the direction of evolution. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 CHAOS! COMICS Chaos Cosmos LADY DEATH #6 by David Quinn & Mike Deodato, Jr. Hell is against her and human Hope, formerly the indomitable Lady Death, has only her will, her wits, and her blood-obsessed mystic blade, Nightmare, to protect her as she faces the apocalyptic arrival of Uriel, the fire of God! Few humans have shown the ruthless desire for survival that Lady Death has-but how can she stand against Heaven's executioner as a mortal? Also in this issue, the deliciously evil Leviatha, the first wife of Lucifer, makes an astonishing discovery about her long-lost love! Cover by Deodato. FC, 32pg $2.95 DEAD KING #3 by Fisher, Brewer, & Arnold Homicide is one step away from fulfilling his destiny as the first Dead King, but before he can he has to escape from the Israeli shock troops that have taken him prisoner and then mount an all-out assault on the Pentagon to stop the renegade American general's plans for world conquest! But General Powell has some dark secrets hidden beneath the Pentagon, and some blood-curdling body blows to the soul for Homicide. And what do the demonic lords, "The Council of Six," have in store for Earth once they've been set loose upon this plane? Only one way to find out, fiends. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #9 (Sep97) FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 EVIL ERNIE #1 by Nutman, Brewer, & Arnold The "Resident Evil" of comics gets his own ongoing monthly series! The countdown to World War III has begun, but Evil Ernie's plans for Megadeath have been interrupted by the appearance of a new, diabolical foe-Purgatori, the vampire goddess! Seeking revenge against Lady Death, Purgatori kidnaps Chastity, forcing Evil Ernie and Smiley, the Psychotic button, to follow the vampires to Los Angeles where she plans to destroy him. Evil Ernie becomes a stranger in a strange land, and the dark streets of LA will run with blood as Ernie faces a vampire's vengeance! FC, 32pg $2.95 SMILEY #1 by Jesse Leon McCann & Ivan Reis Join us for a reckless joyride through the fantasy-filled mind of Smiley, the Psychotic Button. Our circular maniac revels in delusions of grandeur as he dreams he is a knight-king in the daze of old. But all is not happy in the Castle Smiley-although he has a vast army, a plethora of servants, and a bevy of beauties at his beck and call, he doesn't have his heart's desire-Lady Death! He must win her at all costs...and in the end, it costs him plenty! Freaky freewheelin' fun! FC, 32pg $2.95 THE OMEN #3 by Phil Nutman, Justiniano, & Branch Still reeling from his premonition that one of The Chosen will die, Gallows' problems are compounded by the interference of the mysterious and controlling Equinox group. With Chaos Goddess Vex on the run, Voodoo Childe and Carcass amid the LA riots, and Oblivia the vampire ready to tear the barrio apart, it appears that Gallows' plan to band the supernatural teens together is unraveling. To complicate matters, the persuasive Savior makes his move to seduce Vex to his side, and his Church of Divine Ascension. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #10 (Oct97) FC, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 SMILEY SHOT GLASS Chaos! offers this smashing new Smiley shot glass as the perfect addition to any bar or mantle! This 3/4 oz. shot glass has the classic depiction of Smiley by Steven Hughes on one side and the rallying cry of Chaos! fans-"Have a Psychotic Day!-on the other. (SSG01) Shot glass $6.00 SMILEY MOUSE PAD Tired of waiting while your computer downloads files off the World Wide Waste? Fight back with Chaos! Comics' new Smiley Mouse Pad! Steven Hughes' Smiley adorns this 7" x 8" mouse pad in full color, along with Smiley's trademark "Have a Psychotic Day!" It's roadkill on the information superhighway! (SMP01) Mouse pad, 7x8 $9.95 SMILEY BUMPER STICKER No Rad warrior can do without the new Smiley Bumper Sticker! America's favorite Psychotic Button, Smiley, is shown in all his crazed glory on the this bumper sticker telling the whole world to (all together now!) "Have a Psychotic Day!" The full-color rendition of Smiley by Steven Hughes will give your car a touch of class and make tailgaters more than a little nervous. (SBS01) Bumper sticker $3.50 SMILEY VANITY PLATE Express your road rage with the new Smiley Vanity Plate! The 6" x 12" vanity plate features Steven Hughes' illustration of Smiley the Psychotic Button in full-color on a black background, along with Smiley's well-known greeting "Have a Psychotic Day!" With a baked enamel finish and raised lettering, this vanity plate will send a clear message to your fellow motorists: "If you can read this, then you better start driving faster!" (SVP01) Vanity plate $9.95 CHAOS! SKATEBOARDS AND DECKS The Creature/Chaos! skateboard series! Each design is available as a complete, ready-to-ride skateboard, or as a deck alone. Endorsed by the Creature Professional Skateboard team, the complete skateboard features a Creature/Chaos! Everslick (slick bottom) deck, independent trucks speedwheels, bullet bearings, griptape, and hardware-assembled complete and ready to roll! BURNED AT THE STAKE EVERSLICK SKATEBOARD (IMSB10)-Skateboard MSRP: $124.95 BURNED AT THE STAKE EVERSLICK SKATEBOARD DECK(IMSB1P)-Deck MSRP: $59.95 MUMMY EVERSLICK SKATEBOARD (IMSB20)-Skateboard MSRP: $124.95 MUMMY EVERSLICK SKATEBOARD DECK (IMSB2P)-Deck MSRP: $59.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EVIL ERNIE: YOUTH GONE WILD NECRO BOXED SET by Brian Pulido and Steven Hughes Limited to 2,000 sets, this boxed set compiles the nefarious "Youth Gone Wild" mini-series that launched a horror legend-all premium Necro Editions in a special Necro Box with artwork by Steven Hughes. These books also feature the debut of Smiley the Psychotic Button, as well as the first appearances of Ernie's greatest foes: Leonard Price and Mary Young. The madness starts here, fiends! Comes with a "Death Certificate of Authenticity" signed by Pulido and Hughes. Set $35.00 O/A EVIL ERNIE POSTER #3 A horrific Evil Ernie image lovingly rendered by Steven Hughes, measuring 24" x 36." Poster, 24x36, FC $5.95 O/A SMILEY STICKER by Steven Hughes Smiley, the psychotic button, is a bona fide sex symbol, a good button gone bad, and everybody's wise-crackin' friend. This exquisitely produced sticker, made of durable vinyl, is suitable for your car, notebook, or just about anywhere you want to be heard, Join in the chant that's changing the face of pop culture: "Have a Psychotic Day!" Smiley measures about five inches around. Sticker, FC $3.50 O/A SMILEY POSTER #1 Smiley, the Psychotic Button, is the most cuddly superstar of today! In this bulbous 24" x 36" poster, see the circular sex symbol exclaim the words that are quickly becoming the phrase of the nineties-"Have a Psychotic Day!" Great for anyone on the edge-and hey, who isn't? Poster, 24x36, FC $7.95 ******************** CHINA WINDS ELFLORD: HAWK by Barry Blair & Colin Chan Set in the war-ravaged land of Pangia, the Warlord Hawk-Eric-San and his companion, the monk Hue Chen, are returning home from a battle with the humans of the Skytorn Mountains. On the way, they must contend with the usual assortment of demonic sorceresses, occult monsters, rampaging beasts, thugs, and highwaymen-before being plunged into a conflict between two cultist sects vying for possession of a magic jewel! b&w, 48pg $3.50 CLASS ENTERPRISES CUBE #3 Darque, Diablo, Brains, and Catnip have fallen at the hands of MacGavins' Henchmen, and Ghost Boy has no choice but to turn to an old acquaintance and to Pascale DiMorné for help. Meanwhile, Bonita Cross inherits the powers of a slain Guardian and undergoes a bizarre transformation. Also featuring the origin of Darque and introducing Jon Dazy. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 CLASSIC HIPPIE COMICS RAGING ANGELS #4 by Hyman, Petrisko, & Austin Just when the Angels are ready to judge their first world, the Prometheans get there first. Chaos reigns and only the winner of the "Beautiful Death" contest can save the day. Will Ozyras' most desperate plan yet work? Will a reader save the day...or die horribly? b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.00 CLASSIC HIPPIE COMICS PRESENTS #3 by Hyman, Petrisko, Broom, Hayes, & Austin CATNIP SAGA: Part 2-Follow the jungle Empress through her inaugural exploits. Will Catnip's first adventure be her last? Be there as Catnip claws her way through page after page of jungle excitement! Also, the conclusion of the Nordic tale of power and arcane Majik-"The Mare of the Mist." b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.00 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #62 by Strom, Day, & Lachance The pressing question of the day: Who's fixing Pro Wrestling? Could it be mobsters? Aliens? Is there an option #3? Elvira's determined to find out, and that means strangeness, cheesecake, and lots of laughs! Also, in part three of "Historical Babes," Elvira's search for the missing necklace is aided and abetted by Earnest Blank from the Minutiae Group and Maxine Scarlet, the Profile Maker! Photo cover of Elvira. b&w, 32pg $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #30 by David, Howell, Cockrum, & Mooney Still trapped in the over-romanticized, over-merchandised past, the Soulsearchers take to the seas and become Argo-nuts in order to find their way back to good ol' 1998-but will they be able to overcome a legion of syndi- combatants, modeled not after the legendary heroes of yore (and ours), but after their cheesy action-show counterparts? Guess which is the legendary strong man, the jungle king, the boy raised by wolves, and the swashbuckling sailor, and the warrior queen! Cover by Amanda Conner and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COMIC CAVALCADE KABUKI COLOR GALLERY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION Now available in stores for the first time, this spectacular book features full- page, full-color renderings of Kabuki and her cast by some of the biggest names on the indy comics scene! New, virgin cover by David Mack. Limited to 2,000 copies. Also available in a Signed Edition (signed by Mack and limited to 1,000 copies), and in a Lettered Edition (featuring an original ink piece of art by Mack on the inside back cover of a signed comic, limited to 26 copies). REG.-FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 SIGNED-FC, 32pg MSRP: $14.95 LETTERED-FC, 32pg (Note Price) MSRP: $85.00 KABUKI: MASKS OF THE NOH COMMEMORATIVE EDITION #1 If you thought Kabuki was deadly, wait 'til you meet the other Masks of the Noh! The provocative characters of the Kabuki world get spotlighted in this outstanding mini-series! New, virgin cover by David Mack. Limited to 2,000 copies. Also available in a Signed Edition, signed by Mack and limited to 1,000 copies. REG.-FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 SIGNED-FC, 32pg MSRP: $14.95 KABUKI COLOR SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE EDITION #1 The first full-color Kabuki story, wrapped in a new virgin cover by David Mack and available to stores for the first time! Limited to 2,000 copies. Also available in a Signed Edition (signed by Mack and limited to 1,000 copies), and in a Lettered Edition (featuring an original ink piece of art by Mack on the inside back cover of a signed comic, limited to 26 copies). REG.-FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 SIGNED-FC, 32pg MSRP: $14.95 LETTERED-FC, 32pg (Note Price) MSRP: $85.00 COMICS CONSPIRACY PARA TROOP #1 by Miers, Naylor, Boychuk, & Abrams Once long ago, a little girl befriended an alien Grey held captive at Area 51. Years later, Lt. Jane Ibsen goes AWOL from her command and takes on the US Army and the shadow government to find her alien friend and confront her father's ghost. But why is he haunting her, and what is the alien's secret agenda? One in four copies will ship with a variant cover by R.F. Van Koert. b&w, 32pg $2.95 COPPERVALE MONOGRAPHS #6 by James A. Owen The comic book that's monthly...'cause Owen does each issue in twenty-four hours! This issue is so remarkable that you're going to kiss the guy behind the counter who sold it to you. Then you'll buy an extra copy for your girlfriend. Maybe two. Indeed, owning this very comic book will say to the world, "I have not wasted my life." b&w, 24pg $2.95 TALES FROM THE TWOPENNY INN #4 by James A. Owen The fourth release in this series, featuring illustrated short stories from the world of Starchild. Stories this issue include: "The Armadillo and the Pineapple," "Indistinct," and "Doors and Faces." b&w, 48pg (4 of 6) $6.95 CPM MANGA CHIRALITY BOOK TWO by Satoshi Urushihara Picking up where Chirality Book One left off, Chirality Book Two collects stories from Chirality #4-8! We are introduced to Bart, a mysterious stranger from Patty's past who wants to rekindle old flames. We also meet Adam, Carol's counterpart who was also created by Mother. Possessing the same shape-changing abilities as Carol, Adam becomes the group's deadliest rival as he seeks to kill them all for taking Carol away from him. Also contains bonus pages and special never-before-seen Urushihara artwork! MATURE READERS SC, 112pg, b&w $14.95 MIDNIGHT PANTHER: SCHOOL DAZE #3 by Yu Asagiri As the Pussycats' education continues, it's time for fun and games in gym class. The uniforms come off...as the gym clothes come on in this issue focusing on Lou and her new found friend, Mai. This issue also centers around Miss Shiratori, a "well endowed" rival, who teams up with Bad to give Lou a true "physical education!" Added bonus: This issue will contain a special fashion section, featuring the Pussycats modeling their favorite school uniforms! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 LEGEND OF LEMNEAR #6 by Kinji Yoshimoto & Satoshi Urushihara Mesh comes to the aid of Lian and Lemnear after Camus summons an evil Gerverse beast into their battle. Mesh's power turns the tide of battle, and the three are able to temporarily make an escape. They retreat to the care of Master Lunagu, a mysterious monk who promises to heal an injured Lemnear. But their recovery time is short-lived as Camus comes a knockin'! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 CHIRALITY #16 by Satoshi Urushihara Shiori and Patty battle Adam alone in the depths of the shelter! As the rest of the survivors stave off a sudden GM attack, Shiori and Patty are forced to go at it alone against their deadliest enemy. Meanwhile, Carol, the only person who could stand a chance against Adam's might, is preparing for a direct assault on GAIA. Can our two heroines possibly hope to defeat Adam alone? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 CPM Comics THE CYBER CITY DATA PACK A Previews Exclusive! This pre-packaged polybagged set includes three great Cyber City items. First, you get two great previously sold out comics, Cyber City Part One #1-2. Then, in addition, you get a CD-ROM, compatible for both Mac and Windows, that contains the first 50 minute Cyber City anime by Yoshiaki Kawajiri. Previously priced at $24.95, this exclusive discounted special allows you to first read the exciting adventures of the futuristic, renegade Cyber Police, then to view the story in all its breathtaking animated glory. Set $16.95 CREMO STUDIOS SOUTHERN FRIED HOMICIDE by Michael H. Price & Various A new, awesome anthology of short comic book stories featuring factual and fictional tales of murder most foul, shocking suspense, and disturbing down-home folklore. Collaborators include: underground legend Frank Stack, humor high prince Mark Martin, Hollywood historian George Turner, Adrian Martinez, Don Mangus, Todd Camp, John Wooley, and the inimitable Spencer Williams Jr.! Prepare to be knocked out by two-fisted fiction! MATURE READERS b&w, 80pg $7.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: THE SERIES #13 by Tucci, Sniegoski, & Green All hell breaks loose in this awesome milestone issue of the Dark Crusade saga! Bizarre events erupt all over the city as supernatural forces begin to haunt Ana Ishikawa's friends. Pete's war dreams intensify as the mysterious Tristan and the ominous Katsugari arrive in New York. Plus Tomoe returns only to be caught under the thrall of the evil Oni that was last seen in issue 6. Why are all these events focusing on SHI and her friends? Biweekly. FC, 32pg $2.95 US SHI: THE SERIES #14 by Tucci, Golden, Sniegoski, & Lau The excitement builds in this super action packed issue of the Dark Crusade saga. Shi is hunted by her best friend Tomoe who is out for blood under the thrall of an evil demon. Ana starts to figure out why all these supernatural events are focusing on her friends while Pete and Monet get visitations from beings claiming to be angels. Also the dreaded power of Katsuguri is felt when St. George fights for children of the dragon. Biweekly. FC, 32pg $2.95 SHI: HEAVEN AND EARTH TP by Tucci, Cohn, & Others All four sold-out issues are presented for the first time in one complete volume. Billy Tucci's sohei warrior has never looked better than in this highly acclaimed series. Ana assumed the guise of the deadly Shi to avenge the murders of her father and brother, now Ana returns to Japan in order to save her mother who is the latest victim of the sohei in-fighting. Will Shi's newest quest end with a daring rescue and a joyful reunion...or will Ana end up like her medieval namesake Yuri, who also lurks in these pages? Painted cover by Alex Ross. SC, 112pg, FC $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ART OF WAR TOUR BOOK by Billy Tucci Because you demanded it! The Art of War Tour book is offered once more to fans who missed the limited first run. Sporting a Crusade comics "art board" cover, Shi fans can visit Tucci at any convention and have their very own customized Shi cover drawn in front of them. This rare look into the sketch book of Billy Tucci shows his art when he was a student in art school and some of his first comic book submissions. Don't miss this gem of a collectors item as Billy Tucci gives Shi fans an inside look to the makings of a comic book artist plus never before seen past and future Shi artwork! b&w, 32pg $4.95 ******************** CUSTOM COMICS OF AMERICA ROOTER VOLUME 2 #2 by Powell, Campbell, & Yambar Chris Yambar and his Mr. Beat guest-star for a humorous look at what happens when an "old blues-tick" hound (Muddy Walters) wakes up one day to a terrible discover: he no longer feels the blues. Mr. Beat and Rooter have to find a way to help Muddy get back the blues before he loses the respect of all his Memphis "back-alley" soulmates and runs off with a rich little uptown Poodle Princess to live out the rest of his dog years in the lap of luxury! b&w, 24pg $2.95 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS KANE #22 by Paul Grist Police officers Lucy Page and Liz Malone find out the secret of Queen Jane as they search for the mysterious man with "click click" shoes. Meanwhile, the Blind Man continues his apparent vendetta against the criminal underworld of New Eden-unless Detective Kane can stop him. b&w, 32pg $3.50 KANE SNIPER PACK by Paul Grist When a gunman starts taking potshots from the rooftop of Independence Park, Captain Dexter has no choice but to call in the ANGELS (Assertive No Go Emergency Liaison Squad). Sgt. Nelson leads the hunt for the sniper, unaware that he is the target! This pack contains three issues of the crime series (#16- 18), and includes a bonus signed black and white print of Detective Kate Felix. Set $10.00 DARK ANGEL PRODUCTIONS BLACKJACK: BLOOD AND HONOR #4 In the final episode, Arron braves an avalanche in pursuit of Tim Cheng and Oshio Masato. But his efforts may be in vain. Captain Sato and his army are determined to see Arron dead-even if they must kill as mother and child to succeed. It is the final battle between warriors...for blood and honor. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #9 (Sep97) FC $2.95 RACE AGAINST TIME #3 by Bill McCay & Jamal Igle Stephen and Uncle Richard crossed the Atlantic to stop the destruction of Big Ben and London Bridge. Now they have followed The Tailor to Paris to foil his plans to destroy the Eiffel Tower. The only problem is, it's hard to stop a bomb from exploding when you're tied to it! Sweat flows and bullets fly in the conclusion of Race Against Time's first action packed mini-series. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #9 (Sep97) FC $2.50 DAVDEZ ARTS THE LOST HEROES #3 by Rob Prior Matt Hammond (Mark Hamill) discovers a bit of himself, but Emens pushes him too far. All the Lost Heroes are dying. Will Hammond save them? FC, 32pg $2.95 DARK ISLAND #2 by Barry Blair & Colin Chan After telling the story of her trip into the secret realm of faerie hidden in Central Park to her Uncle Amish and nephew Adin, even Kathleen finds it hard to believe. The next day, with her friends and surrounded by reality, she begins to doubt herself. Perhaps it was all a dream, but her nephew believes! He takes it upon himself to sneak off to Central Park in search of the magic door. Disaster waits in the shadows as the evil Host grabs this chance to strike out at Kathleen! b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEATH COMICS X: THE ADULT MAGAZINE WITH AN EDGE. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.00 EDGE OF EVIL #1 From the edge of darkness came the most nefarious tales of all. First there is "Cyberatu" by Timons, Manna and Goodell and second is a tale named "Blind Man Make Poor Architects" by Jackson and Manna. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.00 DEE VEE PRESS DEE VEE #7 Eddie Campbell continues his acclaimed "Alec" series. Fate's knocking on Alec's door again, but has he just come to read the meter? Ignatz-Award winner James Kochalka brings us the tale of a robot and a mermaid, and Marcus Moore returns with "Road," this time courtesy of Bruce Mutard. Kanga Award-winner Michael Evans concludes "Montague Hale: Rebel Angels," and Daren White and Tony Single begin a four-part tale of suburban unease, romance and hormone therapy in "It's A Lot Like Life." See you there... MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 DEEP SEA COMICS RAY-MOND #1 by David Boswell New! Funny! Ray-Mond is a naive young man who inherits a suitcase full of "super-powers"-and all the "responsibilities" that go with them. But his efforts to "do good" are continually subverted by his own vanity/idiocy/greed. b&w, 24pg $2.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY PEEPSHOW # 11 by Joe Matt A new, extensive storyline begins in this issue and it sees the ever- insufferable Joe Matt plunging back into his contemporary life to grapple with the problems of his two great loves: women and pornography. Here, Joe paints a more "intimate" portrait of his obsession, from the amount of films he watches each day to the amount of...well, let's just leave it at that! This new series promises to be Joe Matt's best yet and as the first issue of a new storyline this'll be the best time to jump on board! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE POOR BASTARD by Joe Matt This aptly-titled new book features everything you wanted to know about Joe Matt, whether you asked for it or not. This autobiographical tome about the charming Mr. Matt made it on many "top-ten" lists of 1997. (STAR6773) MATURE READERS SC, 196pg, b&w $12.95 ******************** DREAMER COMICS SOJOURN #2 by Christopher T. Gerow & Jim Sommerville STRANGER AND STRANGERS-Who's Tela? What happened to C. T. during the experiment? Why is Aurora so important? The answers are all here! This is conclusion of the origin story and the jump-off point for the regular monthly series. FC, 36pg $2.95 DREAMLAND COMICS DRACULA VS. THE GRAD by John Migliore & Various The Ghostly Grad takes on the combined evil of Dracula, Frankenstein, and Mr. Hyde in a feature-length story that easily blends horror and humor in one wacky package! The Grad also appears in a number of one-page gags illustrated by some of comicdom's coolest artists: Geri Bertolo, Paul Pelletier, Greg Hyland, Steve Remen, Brian Lemay, Scott Dutton, and others. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DREAMRIDERS WORKSHOP FTR: FEDERAL TACTICAL RESPONSE #1 It is 2038-15 years after the end of WW III and the defeat of the alien machines. It is a world where the mutagenic virus has left millions dead, and millions more horribly altered. Netrunners hack into systems protected by registered psychics. The surviving Earth governments are outgunned in the street and it is up to a special team of heroes to pick up the slack. FTR marks the debut of comics powered by the Fuzion game system. Bimonthly. FC, 40pg $4.49 DREAMSMITH STUDIOS BOOK #2 The epic fantasy tales of "Norse Saga," "Chimera," and "Anna" continue! You'll find trouble in Scandinavia, see the sights of a big city in Thievesport, and visit the past of on the island of Simushir. Cover by Mike Wieringo and Chris Dreier. SC, 72pg, b&w $3.50 DYNAMIC FORCES Alternates for Everyone! Each Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover Edition now comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Even the unsigned versions have all the special packaging you're used to in Dynamic Forces limited edition autographed comics! DARKCHYLDE SUMMER PREVIEW DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE This preview book is exclusive to Dynamic Forces and sports a new cover by Randy Queen. Here is your chance to get a first-look glimpse at the new Darkchylde series! Limited to 20,000 copies. Also available in a Gold Foil Edition (limited to 5,000 copies) and in a Gold Foil Signed Edition (limited to 1,500 copies). (CAUT: 2) REG.-FC $6.95 GOLD FOIL-FC $10.00 SGN. GOLD FOIL-FC $20.00 SUPREME ALEX ROSS DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER GOLD FOIL EDITION #61 This issue of Supreme features a beautiful Alex Ross cover, with this edition sporting a gold foil logo. Limited to 1,500 copies. Also available in a Signed Edition, limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 2) REG.-FC $10.00 SGN.-FC $20.00 ALEX ROSS SUPREME PRINT This high-quality print features beautiful artwork by Supreme cover painter Alex Ross. This horizontal print is from the cover of Supreme #61 and measures approximately 16" x 23". Also available in a Deluxe Edition, signed by Ross. (CAUT: 2) REG.-Print, 16x23, FC $19.95 DLX.-Print, 16x23, FC $29.95 COVEN DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER GOLD FOIL EDITION #4 Limited to 1,000 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $15.00 COVEN DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE CHROMIUM LIMITED EDITION #1 A special exclusive Chromium edition of Coven #1! Limited to 5,000 copies. (CAUT: 2) NOTE: Allocations may occur. FC $15.00 AWESOME STARTER PACKAGE This starter package features 3 randomly inserted alternate cover Awesome comics and 1 randomly signed Awesome comic. Comics can range from The Coven to Fighting American and Scarlet Crush alternate covers. Limited to 1,000 sets. Set $15.00 DANGER GIRL TOUR EDITION ALTERNATE COVER #1 The Danger Girl Tour is traveling through the USA! If you can't be there to join the fun and get your personal copy of the Tour Book, you can get it here! This limited edition Tour Book is only available for a limited time! Also available in a Deluxe Edition, signed by creator/writer/artist J. Scott Campbell. (CAUT: 2) REG.-FC $6.95 DLX.-FC $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HELLSHOCK DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER #1 Drawn by Jae Lee, this cover is exclusive to Dynamic Forces. Limited to 6,000 copies. FC SRP: $6.00 ******************* DC Comics JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Todd DeZago. Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $17.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL SIGNED & NUMBERED #1 Signed by writer/artist Alan Davis and artist Mark Farmer. Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 JLA: GIGANTIC JUSTICE PACKAGE SIGNED Featuring both of the above issues, signed by their respective creators, plus a third randomly inserted, JLA-related autographed comic as a bonus. (CAUT: 2) Set $44.95 CATWOMAN/WILDCAT SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Beau Smith. Limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $14.95 BATMAN: THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Alan Grant and artist Frank Quitely. Limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $39.95 DC #1 AUTOGRAPHED COMICS SET This package contains 3 random autographed comics signed by their respective creators from DC Comics. These comics will either be #1 issues or part ones of new storylines. Set $9.95 Other Signed Comics WILDC.A.T.S/X-MEN PACKAGE Featuring WildC.A.T.s/X-Men: The Golden Age #1 regular and alternate cover and WildC.A.T.s/X-Men: The Silver Age regular and alternate cover comics. All copies are first prints. As a bonus, one copy in each set will be randomly signed by its respective creator! Plus, random sets will have one comic signed by multiple creators. Set $18.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH ACTION FIGURE SIGNED & NUMBERED Signed by creator Brian Pulido and sculptor Clay Moore. Limited to 1,500 figures. Figure $34.95 O/A EVIL ERNIE ACTION FIGURE SIGNED & NUMBERED Signed by creator Brian Pulido and sculptor Clay Moore. Limited to 1,500 figures. Figure $34.95 O/A LADY DEMON ACTION FIGURE SIGNED & NUMBERED Signed by creator Brian Pulido and sculptor Clayburn Moore. Limited to 1,500 figures. Figure $34.95 O/A PURGATORI ACTION FIGURE SIGNED & NUMBERED Signed by creator Brian Pulido and sculptor Clayburn Moore. Limited to 1,500 figures. Figure $34.95 ******************** RAMPAGING HULK SIGNED #1 Signed by artist Rick Leonardi. Limited to 750 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 IRON MAN SIGNED #7 Signed by artist Sean Chen. Limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 HEROES REBORN: THE RETURN PAINTED ALTERNATE COVER SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Peter David. Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 MIGHTY MARVEL CROSSOVER PACKAGE Features Iron Man #7 (signed by Sean Chen) and Heroes Reborn: The Return #1 (signed by Peter David) plus the four #1 "Heroes Reborn: The Return" issues-The Avengers #1, Iron Man #1, Fantastic Four #1, and Captain America #1. Random sets will have alternate covers for the #1 issues of the bonus books. Limited to 300 sets. (CAUT: 2) Set $39.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FANTASTIC FOUR ALTERNATE COVER SIGNED & NUMBERED #1 Signed by writer Scott Lobdell. Limited to 2,500 copies. FC $19.99 O/A X-FORCE SIGNED & NUMBERED #25 Signed by artist Greg Capullo. Originally limited to 7,500 copies. FC MSRP: $9.99 O/A X-MEN 2099 SIGNED & NUMBERED #1 FC MSRP: $9.99 O/A GEN 13: ORDINARY HEROES #1 & 2 COLLECTION SIGNED & NUMBERED Exclusive to Previews! Signed by artist/writer Adam Hughes. Limited to 2,500 copies. FC MSRP: $45.00 ******************** EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS EDDIE CAMPBELL'S BACCHUS #35 by Eddie Campbell Bacchus, Alec, and the Eyeball Kid, but not necessarily in that order. Some unusual new stuff and some classics from the Campbell vault. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 EL CAPITAN STRAY BULLETS #15 by David Lapham Kicking off the next story arc of Stray Bullets with a seedy tale of Sex and Violence! Virginia Applejack has run away. Hiding out in the basement of her friend Bobby's house, she secretly witnesses a succession of horrors going on in the house above. She needs to get out, and get out fast, before she's discovered and sucked into another nightmarish world of violence, sin, and debauchery. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS/WIZARD AUTHENTIC The Wizard Authentic Program is a premium line of exclusive autographed comics featuring the top comic book creators in the industry. All Wizard Authentic Editions are packaged in Mygards, bearing an official Wizard hologram and Certificate of Authenticity. AWESOME HOLIDAY SPECIAL GOLD FOIL SIGNED #1 Signed by artist Steve Skroce. (CAUT: 2) FC $14.95 X-MEN/WILDC.A.T.S: THE MODERN AGE SIGNED #1 Signed by artist Adam Hughes. (CAUT: 2) FC $14.95 WILDCORE CHROMIUM SIGNED #1 Signed by creator/artist Brett Booth. (CAUT: 2) FC $14.95 SILVER SURFER VARIANT SIGNED #1/2 Signed by artist Ariel Olivetti. (CAUT: 2) FC $14.95 BATTLE CHASERS PRELUDE GOLD FOIL SIGNED #1 Signed by creator/artist Joe Madureira. (CAUT: 2) FC $14.95 SHAFT LIMITED BLUE ACTION FIGURE SIGNED Signed by creator Rob Liefeld. (CAUT: 2) Figure $29.95 ASCENSION LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Signed by creators David Finch and Batt. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph $49.95 EVIL PROPAGANDA ANTI SOCIAL #2 by Bart Batchelor Anti-social Personality Disorder: impulsive, callous, manipulative, aggressive, and irresponsible behavior created from a failure to accept social norm. Anti- social: a sadistic production of humor in a short story format based on a compulsive drug-using gangster, an insane maniac, an alien spy, and other twisted treats. Painted cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 EXHIBIT A PRESS WOLFF & BYRD, COUNSELORS OF THE MACABRE CASE FILES VOLUME IV TP by Batton Lash Collecting issues #13-16 of the series! In unlucky issue #13, longtime client Sodd, the Thing Called It, finally goes to trial, with disastrous results. The whole "Soddyssey" wraps up in #16, which contains guest art by Steve Bissette, Bernie Wrightson, Jeff Smith, Shawn McManus, Phil Hester, and Charles Vess. In between, Wolff and Byrd encounter vampires and mysterious horror writer Ayn Wrice in her New Orleans stomping grounds, and zombies, werewolves, and statues that come to life. SC, 96pg, b&w $10.95 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS COMICS JOURNAL #205 It's about time we did this issue. "Young Cartoonists Rule The World!" Featuring a full-length interview with the popular and critically successful talent behind Optic Nerve, Adrian Tomine, and in-depth profiles of the work and lives of the next wave of alternative cartoonists. Or is that the first wave of post- alternative cartoonists? Whatever it is, they don't do comics like legendary writer Bob Haney-nobody does! Join us for a trip back through the career of one of comics' most unique voices! Plus, the news, views and reviews you've come to expect from the Journal! Cover by Adrian Tomine. MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg $5.95 COMPLETE CRUMB VOLUME 13 by R. Crumb It's the latest volume in Fantagraphics' multiple Harvey and Eisner award- winning series collecting the work of Robert Crumb! Found in this collection, spanning 1976-1980, are Crumb's classic "social and environmental" rants unleashed in the Co-evolution Quarterly and Winds of Change; the now famous "Short History of America;" more collaborations with Harvey Pekar in the gritty American Splendor; the quintessential "My Troubles with Women," and most important of all: the very first "Snoid" comics! Additional must-have artwork includes rare record covers from Blue Goose, Red Goose, and Yazoo. MATURE READERS SOFTCOVER-SC $18.95 HARDCOVER-HC $39.95 SIGNED-HC $75.00 LUBA #2 by Gilbert Hernandez Luba continues the search begun last issue and, with the help of the old man, reaches her destination and confronts the people threatening her family. The back-up stories focus on Luba's sister Fritz, guilty of introducing her to the lifestyle and the difficulties with the men in her life; Luba's other sister, Petra, and her daughter, Venus, have a mother/daughter adventure and get things out in the open; and daughter Guadalupe tries to figure out why all her sisters and brother are possibly gay. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 NAUGHTY BITS #26 by Roberta Gregory Roberta Gregory is Fantagraphics' featured artist this month, and this latest issue of Naughty Bits is the reason why. First comes love... then comes... well, since this is Bitchy we're talking about, it's S-E-X. Following the "Love" issue (#25) is the S-E-X issue. After Midge's abortive date with Chuck in #25, he finally comes across (sort of) in issue #26. It's all handled very tastefully, of course! And, Bitchy Butch gets into the act (well, her own act) in "Bitchy Butch gets laid!" It's about time! A classic post-feminist masterpiece that only Roberta Gregory could provide! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ROBERTA GREGORY SIGNED GRAPHIC NOVELS PACK Four collections ripped from the womb of Naughty Bits! A Bitch Is Born spans Bitchy's development from grade-school girl to teen hippie and take-no-crap woman warrior of the 9-to-5 office jungle. As Naughty As She Wants To Be prints all the raunchiest NB stories, including "Crazy Bitches" and Bitchy's sexual escapades. At Work and Play with Bitchy Bitch features the three-part "Bitchy Takes a Trip," exploring Ugly Americanism at its most hilarious. Bitchy's College Daze shows Midge's transformation to full-fledged Bitchy as she discovers college, Viet Nam, and the Pill during the '70s! Each volume is signed by Roberta Gregory. NOTE: This item is extremely limited. Please check with your retailer for availability. MATURE READERS Set $39.80 PENNY CENTURY #3 by Jaime Hernandez Jaime Hernandez is back with another unforgettable issue of his major, post-Love and Rockets series! High hilarity ensues when it's one of those days when you gotta pee real bad but there's not a bathroom around for miles! Follow Ray through an exciting and uncomfortable adventure from his past! And where the hell is Maggie and why are people saying such nice things about her? Plus, lots of humor, sex, horror and beer starring all your favorite characters! Drawn in Jaime's classical-cool style! b&w, 24pg $2.95 POGO VOLUME 9 by Walt Kelly The award-winning series winds its way through this Eisner- and Harvey-nominated incarnation into the most fertile and fantastically-drawn period in the strip's existence! Reprinting strips from November 1952 until March 1953, including another run of the fondly-remembered holidays with the Okefenokee gang, and a battery of get-rich-quick schemes ("The Housewife's Friend: Dirt," and moving Niagara Falls into the swamp) with Walt Kelly at his most graphically resplendent. A perfect jumping-on point for new readers into the prime time of one of the best strips in comics history! SC $9.95 ZERO ZERO #24 Remember that all-Deitch issue of Zero Zero a few months back that knocked everyone on their butts? Well, Kim roars back in #24 with an amazing 32-page third chapter of "Smilin' Ed," in which Waldo delves into the mystery of the bizarre (but real!) children's TV show. Also in this issue: Joe Sacco hilariously worships the Rolling Stones; Mike Diana finishes off the nasty bunny story begun last issue; Glenn Head returns to Zero Zero with another long story, "Slinky Toys;" all wrapped up with a stunning cover painting of musical rats by the legendary Archer Prewitt, and another full-color "Cosmonaut" strip by Lewis Trondheim! Cover by Archer Prewitt. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EARLY BAREFOOTZ PACK by Howard Cruse Collecting Howard Cruse's earliest work from 1970-1973, Early Barefootz offers a look back at the fledgling underground comic of the renowned creator of Stuck Rubber Baby. This definitive, historically valuable and extremely funny collection gives lots of laughs and a rare insight into the mind of one of this century's most talented and critically acclaimed gay cartoonists. A cover value of $11.95! Set (Note Price) $5.95 O/A ALEX #1-6 PACK by Mark Kalesniko Fantagraphics is proud to present this one-time only retrospective of Mark Kalesniko, renowned creator of last year's hit Why Did Pete Duel Kill Himself? The remarkable series Alex is the story of an ex-animator who discovers you really can't go home again. Tender and highly original, Kalesniko's engaging, semi-autobiographical story was met with rave reviews. A cover value of $18.00! MATURE READERS Set $12.95 ******************** Eros Comix EYE CANDY PACK by Todd Borenstein NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set $14.95 THE BLONDE: 12 PEARLS PACK by F. Saudelli NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set $14.95 X Rated Comix OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONDAGE OBSESSION BOOK TWO HC by Dementia NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL HC, 86pg $34.95 O/A BUFFY GN by Dementia NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL HC, 104pg $14.95 ******************** HARDCORE DARD by Howie Dard NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. VII #10 (Oct97) b&w, 32pg $4.95 LADY X: LUST'S CAPTIVE by Giovanni Degli Esposti NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg $9.95 LORD FARRIS, SLAVEMASTER #5* & 6 by Roland Cordell & Peter Noga, Jr. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL *RES. from Previews Vol. VII #4 (Apr97) b&w, 24pg $2.95 MISS ADVENTURE GN by Caragonne, Giffen, Polkowitz, & Austin Also available in a PG Cover version. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. VII #10 (Oct97) NUDE-FC, 72pg $14.95 PG COVER-FC, 72pg $14.95 SAVAGE SEWER SLUTS by Dementia NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE THORN GARDEN by Meroe Elahi & Wilfred NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg $14.95 ******************** EROS GN 4: 2 HOT GIRLS ON A HOT SUMMER NIGHT REPRINT by Terry Hooper & Art Wetherell NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 88pg (Note Price) $12.95 CAVE BANG SECOND PRINTING #1 by Tayyar Ozkan NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 HERE COME THE LOVEJOYS THIRD PRINTING #1 by Bruce McCorkindale NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 LORD FARRIS, SLAVEMASTER SECOND PRINTING #3 by Roland Cordell & Peter Noga, Jr. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 PLEASURE BOUND SECOND PRINTING #1 by Pretorious NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 Eros MangErotica SECRET PLOT DEEP #1 by NeWMeN NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 NEW BONDAGE FAERIES: FAERIE FETISH #4 by Kondom NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 SILKY WHIP #3 by Oh! Great NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 THE VOICE OF SUBMISSION #1 by Mashumaro Jyuubaori NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 HOT TAILS SECOND PRINTING #9 by Toshiki Yui NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 NEW BONDAGE FAERIES SECOND PRINTING #6 by Kondom NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 SUPER TABOO SECOND PRINTING #12 by Wolf Ogami NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 FIREMAN PRESS THE DRYWALL AND OSWALD SHOW #1 by Mondy Carter & Trent Kaniuga Saturday morning just got freaky, in this spin-off from Scud! Introducing the adventures of the world's sexiest male robot and his many-zippered partner! Drywall and Oswald get sidetracked during a mission to protect the Pope. After a shipwreck involving Spider Pirates, is it good or bad karma that washes Drywall onto the Isle of the Thunder Bitches? b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRYWALL: UNZIPPED #1 by Rob Schrab Drywall, the curious, trans-dimensional, zipper-covered sidekick of Scud, the Disposable Assassin, is discovered to be an all-important figure in the Scud universe. He is forced to deal with the burden that he may be responsible for the insanity that surrounds the world of Scud. If that wasn't bad enough, Drywall's hands get pretty full when one of his brothers attempts to take over Hell itself! FC, 32pg $2.95 ******************** FLEETWAY 2000 AD #1097-1099 Britain's science fiction and fantasy comic turns up the heat! Future cop Judge Dredd encounters the bizarre world of 22nd Century infomercials in "The Ugly Hour," written by John Wagner and painted by Killian Plunkett. Hot hitmen Sinister Dexter fight military terrorists in "Mother Lode and the Red Admiral," by Dan Abnett and Calum Alexander Watt. Celtic warrior Sláine tries to save his lover's eternal soul in "Secret of the Grail," by Pat Mills and Stephen Tappin. Plus, two more series! Weekly. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg EA: $2.95 2000 AD #1100 This special issue features a single, 24-page story! Writer Pat Mills reveals what happened after Celtic warrior Sláine became the ruler of ireland in a new series of stories. The first tale, "Lord of the Beasts," is presented complete in this issue, featuring stunning, fully painted art by Rafael Garres Cervantes. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg EA: $2.95 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #43 The crime and punishment anthology proudly presents three stunning stories! Future lawman Judge Dredd investigates a series of brutal murders in "Stone Killers," by John Wagner and John Burne. Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon push the limits with "Preacher," reprinted from the hit DC/Vertigo series. Plus, the second chapter of "Sin City: The Babe Wore Red," by Frank Miller. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 52pg $5.25 FLYPAPER PRESS INVISIBLE 9 #3 by Paniccia, Fairchild, & Oeming Will the Invisible 9 save the world from the terrible coffee crisis that's driving the planet mad? Can they stop fighting amongst themselves long enough to decide what to get on a pizza? How long has it been since Rex has had a shower? Do you really want to know the answer to that last question? The world's most dysfunctional leaders race to make the world a better place-for themselves. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 FORBIDDEN COMICS HOT STICKY BUNS: THE ART OF KEVIN TOWNSON BOOK ONE Collected in this all-new trade paperback are 64 different stunning sensual images from photo-realistic artist Kevin Townson, each one painstakingly rendered for your personal pleasures. Never before has there been so much willing feminine beauty just waiting to be captured and ready to be owned for such a low price. Vampires, college girls, teachers, and nurses, all wrapped up in one neat little package for you! Never before seen art is married with a special selection of Townson's classics to achieve a must-have amazing book. Also available in a Deluxe edition that includes an exclusive original piece available only for this edition, on a collector's print, signed and numbered by Kevin Townson. MATURE READERS REG.-SC, 9x11, 64pg, b&w $10.00 DLX.-SC, 9x11, 64pg, b&w $15.00 DEMON BITCH VS. ANGEL GIRL #1 by Faye Perovich & Nirut Chamsuwan When Hades and Heaven collide, somebody's gonna get their wings pulled off! Demon Bitch-girl from down under-really down under!-takes on Angel Girl in this sexy/violent/funny one-shot special. It all begins when Demon Bitch mistakenly travels to Heaven and falls into the Big Guy upstairs' office. She gets herself in a nasty brawl and a world full of trouble. Also available in a full color Nude Cover edition. MATURE READERS REG.-b&w, 24pg $2.95 NUDE-b&w, 24pg $4.00 FULL BLEED STUDIOS PITT #18 by Richard Pace & Dale Keown UGLY AMERICANS: Part 3 (of 3)-Against Pitt's bloodthirsty assault, the President's final line of defense is World War II hero Captain Curtis. But, is America's lone super-powered soldier Clinton's last, best hope? Or does the U.S. military have a different plan to stop the relentless Creed Hybrid? Meanwhile, Rai-Kee and the rundown robot, Kite, discover who set all these events in motion. Can they get to Pitt before it's too late? Don't miss the wrap-up of this exciting trilogy, starring a guest appearance by Timmy Bracken's severed head! FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.50 GALLANT STUDIOS ANT FARM #1 by Alberto Melendez Ant Farm begins with a vision from the retired mercenary Jaffa, a vision of war across the land. At the red ant lair, Wrem and his squad rescue some workers from the Thorax Slavers. Meanwhile, the gray ant queen Zaggara finalizes her plan with the mercenary known as Bee-tal. Soon she will fulfill her legacy. Or will she? Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.50 GAMES WORKSHOP WARHAMMER MONTHLY #4 Inquisitor Silas Hand is called to investigate dark and sinister events at the Convent Sanctorum. There he meets a battle sister seemingly corrupted by the taints of Chaos, locked away for years in a cell, the walls covered in her insane scribbling. So begins Kev Walker and Jim Campbell's "Daemonifuge." Then, in "The Curse of Dubois" by Andy Jones, Logan Lubera, and Craig Yeung, two Bretonnian nobles set out to the lands of Araby to rid their family of a curse and claim back their long-lost treasure. Plus more action, mayhem and carnage in "Bloodquest " from Gordon Rennie and Colin MacNeil; and "Titan" by Dan Abnett, Anthony Williams and Andy Lanning. b&w, 36pg $2.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING EC Comics CRIME SUSPSENSTORIES #24 Freeze! Put down that comic you've read six times and try something new... well, at least something classic! Once you've tried it, Crime SuspenStories is one of those comics you'll never forget... and this one includes stories by Reed Crandall, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and Bernie Kriegstein! Cover by George Evans. FC $2.50 FRONTLINE COMBAT #13 Wally Wood kicks off the combat with some WWI action, with stories by Jack Davis, John Severin, George Evans and Wood himself. If you like adventure, if you love action, this is a comic you shouldn't miss! FC $2.50 HAUNT OF FEAR #24 A horror classic each and every issue! A "Ghastly" Graham Ingels cover wraps around the fantastic artwork of George Evans ("The Secret"), Jack Davis ("Head- Room"), and Jack Kamen ("...Only Sin Deep"). Ingels himself supplies the art for "Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes." FC $2.50 PIRACY #6 Monthly! Attention on deck! This is the second-to-last issue of this classic adventure series! Don't miss this little-known classic by the same artists who made EC great! Reed Crandall contributes "Fit For A King," George Evans illustrates "The Skipper," Graham Ingels depicts "Fur Crazy," and "Solitary" gets the full Jack Davis treatment. All of these superb artists, plus a cover by Bernie Krigstein! FC $2.50 WEIRD SCIENCE-FANTASY PACK All 11 issues! The complete, timeless Weird Science-Fantasy and Incredible Science Fiction series in one pack. This is some of the best of 1950s science fiction in comics! Don't miss out on the chance to pick up a complete run of these EC classics! Set $20.50 EC Annuals Our EC comics "Annuals" are the same 32-page EC comics you know and love, conveniently packed into square-bound chunks! These hefty soft covers contain several complete EC comics--including covers!--in chronological order. An easy way to start and build your collection! Quantities are limited, and when they're gone, they're gone. TWO-FISTED TALES ANNUAL #5 FC (Note Price) $10.95 EC Library STARS OF THE MONTH EC's PRE-TREND TITLES This month Gemstone Publishing presents a special offering of the "Pre-Trend" EC comics, those titles published before the creation of the celebrated EC standards like Tales From the Crypt, Haunt of Fear and Vault of Horror. As with those classics, these gems feature many of the same writers and artists who made EC famous. These titles are currently only available in this format! Get these legendary comics in an oversize, permanent, hard bound format, for a fraction of the cost of the original collectibles! Each set of annotated, smythe-sewn library albums reprints the entire run of the featured series in crystal-clear black-and-white--including all text, ad and letters pages--with full-color covers. All shot from the original art! All in a deluxe, illustrated slipcase! NEW DIRECTION VOLUME 2: EXTRA! When "The Man" put the big squeeze on EC for their gruesome horror titles, publisher Bill Gaines responded with a rapid onslaught of his own, the "New Direction" titles. EXTRA! was one of those short-lived gems, tales of hard- hitting, no-holds-barred newspaper reporters, all with classic EC twists! EXTRA! is not on our publishing schedule until 1999 in individual issue format, but you can get the complete series in one volume right now! This hard bound format, smythe-sewn, annotated, album reprints the entire run in crystal-clear black- and-white--including all text, ad and letters pages--with full-color covers. (STAR1397) HC $20.00 EC LIBRARY: COMPLETE MODERN LOVE SET Romance comics were hot in the late 40s and Bill Gaines couldn't help but produce unique, EC-distinctive romance comics! Gaines, Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood and Jack Kamen are among the EC greats who worked on these issues; in addition there are stories drawn by prominent comics professionals at the Iger studios and others. There are two individual volumes in this set: one reprints the eight issues of Modern Love (#1-8) and the other the four issues of A Moon, A Girl...Romance (#9-12), and the three issues of Saddle Romances (#9-11). These are the complete runs of these three EC Pre-Trend titles. (STAR1383) Set $80.00 EC LIBRARY: COMPLETE WAR AGAINST CRIME AND CRIME PATROL While their other works may get the glory, War Against Crime and Crime Patrol were the first fruit of the team of publisher Bill Gaines and editors Johnny Craig and Al Feldstein. These Pre-New Trend titles present the skewed EC version of typical crime comics, and the last issues introduced The Crypt-Keeper and The Vault-Keeper, making these comics classics on their own. (STAR1384) Set $130.00 ******************** The Overstreet Guides OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE 28TH EDITION by Robert M. Overstreet The most recent prices from Bob Overstreet set off a wave of controversy. Now find out why! The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #28 is a perennial blockbuster, and now it's better than ever with a newly redesigned front section, special features, and the best documented pricing in comics. What went up? What went down? It might not be what you expect! Also, find out why DC's greatest characters were "Built To Last," get a retro-view of what the '90s were supposed to be like, and see what all the fuss is about in "Friends of Lulu Sound Off." But remember, the only place to do get all of these features and the latest Overstreet prices is The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #28. Covers by Murphy Anderson. JLA SOFTCOVER-SC $18.00 QUALITY HEROES SOFTCOVER-SC $18.00 JLA HARDCOVER-HC $24.00 QUALITY HEROES HARDCOVER-HC $24.00 ******************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK GRADING GUIDE FIRST EDITION by Robert M. Overstreet & Gary M. Carter Learn the ins and outs of grading your collectible comics from Bob Overstreet, the man who created The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, and Gary Carter, editor of Comic Book Marketplace. If you're a serious collector, this book is a "must have" tool. (STAR0256) SC, 300pg $12.00 ******************** Photo-Journal Guides STAR OF THE MONTH Ernie Gerber's fabulous Photo-Journals are a serious collector's dream come true and one of the best tools a researcher can find. Providing a shot of each of the more than 10,000 comic covers in the first two volumes and more than 3,000 in the third and fourth volumes (Volumes I & II are titled "The Photo-Journal Guide To Comics" while Volumes III & IV are titled "The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics"). These are incredible reference tools! Watch this spot next month for Volume I. THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS Volume IV (K-Z) by Ernst & Mary Gerber (STAR0179) HC, 11x14 $29.95 ******************** GIRL ON GIRL MY FIRST TIME #1 by Scott Rockwell & Kevin Townson All models portrayed in this book are 18 years of age or older. Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.-b&w $2.95 NUDE-b&w $4.00 GLADSTONE COMICS UNCLE SCROOGE ADVENTURES IN COLOR VAN HORN SPECIAL #3 This issue features "The Bedeviled Dime" from DuckTales #8, "Shooting to the Top" from Uncle Scrooge #235, "False Economy" from Uncle Scrooge #239, "The Whistling Ghost" from DuckTales #10, and "The Billion Bean Stampede" from DuckTales #13. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. or Canada. (CAUT: 3) FC, 8x11, 52pg $9.95 UNCLE SCROOGE ADVENTURES IN COLOR VAN HORN SPECIAL #4 This issue features "Another Vine Mess" from Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #545, "Sky-High Hijinks" from DuckTales #11, and "The Amazon Queen" from Donald Duck Adventures #20. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. or Canada. (CAUT: 3) FC, 8x11, 52pg $9.95 UNCLE SCROOGE & DONALD DUCK #3 A companion book to Walt Disney's Comics in Color, this volume is also bound as a bargain book, with $15.00 worth of pages but priced at only $9.95! Featuring a collection of stories by Carl Barks and Don Rosa. In "The Money Champ, the second Duck story written by Barks featuring Flintheart Glomgold, the antagonists try to measure their wealth by converting it all to coins! "The Duck in the Iron Pants" and "Numismatic Nightmare" are two additional ten-pager by Barks. Then, Rosa contributes "Last Sled to Dawson," "Rocket Reverie," and "Recalled Wreck." NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. or Canada. (CAUT: 3) SC, 8x11, 80pg, FC $9.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS IN COLOR #4 Featuring a collection of some of the best-loved stories by Carl Barks! Includes "The Sunken City," Barks' underwater adventure in which Scrooge, Donald, and the boys discover the lost city of Atlantis; and Barks' Yuletide stories: "Christmas for Shacktown," and "Turkey With all the Schemings," both of which star Donald and the boys. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. or Canada. (CAUT: 3) SC, 8x11, 80pg, FC $9.95 UNCLE SCROOGE ADVENTURES IN COLOR #47 & 48 When complete, this series will consist of 56 separate albums and will reprint in order all of Barks' timeless tales from Uncle Scrooge comics, in addition to selected stories featuring Scrooge from various other titles and specials. Album #47 features "Interplanetary Postman" from Uncle Scrooge #53 and "Billion Dollar Safari" from Uncle Scrooge #54. In the first story, Scrooge becomes an interstellar mailman and ducks take to the stars! In the back-up, the duck family heads to the jungle of Africa in search of treasure. Album #48 presents "McDuck of Arabia" from Uncle Scrooge #55 and "Mystery of the Ghost Town Railroad" from Uncle Scrooge #56. In the first story, Scrooge faces Bedouins and a harsh desert environment on his search for treasure. In the second, the ducks head west for a rip-roaring two-gun adventure! NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. or Canada. (CAUT: 3) SC, 8x11, 32pg, FC EA: $9.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #312 This issue features "The Hands of Zeus," a story out of Holland by Jan Kruse and Bas Heymans, in which Scrooge and Donald discover a pair of gloves that let their wearer transmute common objects into gold! Plus: "Searching for a Successor," a Barks ten-pager in which Scrooge tries to decide to whom to will his fortune, "Cold Duck," a European story that takes Scrooge and Donald to colder climes, and "Guard Dog Bolivar," another European story, drawn by Daniel Branca, in which Donald's St. Bernard gets a chance to prove his worth by protecting the Money Bin! NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. or Canada. (CAUT: 3) FC, 64pg $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS #627 In this issue: "To Bee or Not to Bee," a new William Van Horn 10-pager; the second part of "One of Our Dinosaurs is Missing," a Mickey story by Pat McGreal and Caesar Ferioli; a vintage Carl Barks' 10-pager called "The Icebox Robber"; "Feathered Friends," a made-for-comics story featuring the Fox and the Hound; a short story featuring the Little Bad Wolf; "Bucky Bug," another in the series of new stories drawn in Holland and rescripted in rhyme; and daily and Sunday Donald Duck strips from the 1940s. Cover by William Van Horn. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. or Canada. (CAUT: 3) FC, 64pg $6.95 GOBLIN STUDIOS JOE PSYCHO & MOO FROG: PSYCHOSIS ABNORMALIS This all new issue of spongy-dried, freak-o-cheesy outlandishness features extreme 3-D Black-O-Rama vision as previously seen only in full color! Exciting Joe & Moo splendor unleashed this time for the first time in comic book format, this low-brow humor will leave you kicking and screaming for more! In this issue, Joe has unnecessary surgery, Moo Frog becomes an anatomically correct action figure, and Troy and Mike eat nachos. b&w, 32pg $2.50 GREEN DOOR STUDIOS CUCKOO #4 by Madison Clell Have you ever felt like murdering someone in bed? Or taken an inside tour of a mental health facility? This critically acclaimed comic series blasts into it's fourth issue with a stunning color cover and two fascinating new stories about living with Multiple Personality Disorder! Cuckoo #4 will horrify and amuse you as you're taken though murderous rage and a guided trip around a "funny farm." MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.75 GREEN MAN PRESS ********** Look for exciting Trilogy Tour II-related merchandise listed under Cartoon Books and Sirius in the Comics section of Previews. ********** HARMON COMICS MAIDEN HELL #2 by Harmon, Sander, Moy, & Congo Studios Maiden Hell is the progeny of absolute Good and Evil. Torn from her birth fathers, who are only aware of her on a very primordial level, she is left to discover her own strange and complex nature-and ultimately her parentage-on her own. Hers is the struggle and the journey that we all make in life, to the understanding that no nature is absolute, but a balance of oppositions and forces. Her immortal quest is a study into what it means to be truly human and, ultimately, truly timeless. b&w, 20pg $2.95 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA/SHI: QUEEN'S GAMBIT #1 Vampirella Monthly #7 by Morrison, Millar, Conner, & Palmiotti QUEEN'S GAMBIT: Part 1 (of 3)-Their first battle rocked the comics world-now it's time for a Shi-match! Vampirella and Shi must come together to stave off the upcoming Vampire Apocalypse. There's only one problem-they hate each other! Harris Comics presents this new three-part showdown featuring Crusade Entertainment's Shi, in the third arc from Vampirella Monthly. Available in two cover editions, one featuring Vampirella, the other featuring Shi. VAMPIRELLA COVER-FC, 32pg $2.95 SHI COVER-FC, 32pg $2.95 VAMPIRELLA: ASCENDING EVIL TP by Morrison, Millar, Conner, Palmiotti, Quesada, & J. Lee Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, Amanda Conner, & Jimmy Palmiotti form the awesome team which launched the new critically acclaimed Vampirella Monthly series. By popular demand, we've collected the first story arc into one complete volume! Vampires have organized on a global scale and the stakes have never been higher! Introducing Von Kriest and Dixie! Cover by Amanda Conner. SC, 72pg, FC $7.50 VAMPIRELLA/SHI HOLOCHROME EDITION #1 by Ellis, Small, & Morales Offered for the first time! This collectible edition of Vampirella and Shi's very first encounter features an exclusive wrap-around Holochrome cover by Louis Small, Jr. Limited to 750 copies. FC, 32pg (Note Price) $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA/SHI CHROMIUM EDITION #1 by Ellis, Small, & Morales The hottest crossover in comics returns in this special Chromium edition! This new edition of Vampirella/Shi #1 features an exclusive Chromium cover by Louis Small, Jr. & Grey. Limited to 7,500 copies. FC, 32pg MSRP: $10.00 O/A VAMPIRELLA/DRACULA: THE CENTENNIAL-LIMITED DRACULA EDITION Alan Moore, James Robinson, Warren Ellis, David Mack, Gary Frank and others join to celebrate Dracula's centennial anniversary on this special project. This alternate version features a painted portrait cover of Dracula by David Mack. Limited to 3,000 copies. FC, 48pg (Note Price) MSRP: $10.95 ******************** Harris Comics & Dynamic Forces Products VAMPIRELLA/SHI: QUEEN'S GAMBIT SIGNED & NUMBERED VARIANT COVER #1 Vampirella Monthly #7 This collection features the first issue from the Queen's Gambit story arc. Signed by artists Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, this edition from Harris Comics and Dynamic Forces is limited to 250 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg (Note Price) $29.95 VAMPIRELLA/SHI: QUEEN'S GAMBIT SIGNED & NUMBERED #1-3 Vampirella Monthly #7-9 This collection features all three issues from the Queen's Gambit story arc. Signed by artists Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, this edition from Harris Comics and Dynamic Forces is limited to 250 sets. (CAUT: 2) Set (Note Price) $49.95 HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL 1999 SIMON BISLEY WALL CALENDAR Featuring 12 eye-popping images by world-famous artist Simon Bisley! MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, FC $12.95 HEAVY METAL 1999 LUIS ROYO WALL CALENDAR Featuring 12 spectacular images by world-renowned artist Luis Royo! MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, FC $12.95 HEAVY METAL 1999 DESK CALENDAR This desk diary contains over 60 images from artists such as Serpieri, Olivia, Corben, Manara, Julie Bell, Boris Vallejo, Luis Royo, and many others! MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x10, 128pg, PC $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEAVY METAL OVERDRIVE Stories include: "Salt of Acid, Salt of my Life," by Gera and Oscar Aibar; "Cobalt 60," by Mark Bode; "Cave Man," by Tayyar Ozkan; "Versus: Blind Memory," by Josep M. Polls and Jose M. Beroy; "Margot, Queen of the Night," by Jerome Charyn and Massimo Frezzato; and "The Cave of Ancient Fear," by Richard Corben. MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $4.50 O/A HEAVY METAL SPECIAL EDITION Stories include: "The Gate," by Azpiri; "Riddle of the Iron Mask," by Boucq; "Tumbleweed," by Kordej and Django; and "Sinkha," by Marco Patrito. MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $4.95 O/A HEAVY METAL WAR MACHINE A Special Edition compilation of stories from Simon Bisley, William Simpson, Dave Elliott, John Higgins, Gary Leach, Pedro Henry, and Dave Gibbons. Gatefold cover by Biz! MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.95 O/A HEAVY METAL GREATEST HITS Stories by Schuiten, Arthur Suydam, Juan Gimenez, Bilal, Val Mayerick, Nicolet, Azpiri, Pepe Moreno, Caza, and more! Available in softcover and hardcover editions (which features an additional 64 pages!). MATURE READERS SOFTCOVER-SC, FC $4.95 HARDCOVER-HC, FC (Note Price) $19.95 O/A HEAVY METAL HAVOC Heavy Metal's fall special features Jodoworsky's super-hero Anibal Cinq, Segura and Ortiz's "Burton & Cyb," and many more hard-hitting monsters of mayhem! MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $4.95 O/A HEAVY METAL PRESENTS: HORROR SPECIAL Europe's comics masters take a turn for the macabre in this Heavy Metal horror special, featuring Angel by Iron & Pablopez, "Puzzle" by Yann, and "Close the Shutters and Open Your Eyes" by Enki Bilal! MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $4.95 ******************** HUMBLE COMICS GORDON YAMAMOTO AND THE KING OF THE GEEKS #3 by Gene Yang The critically-acclaimed high school fantasy series from 1997 Xeric Grant recipient Gene Yang continues! Gordon and Miles's delicate new friendship is in shambles and Gordon's parents confront him about his expulsion from school. Meanwhile, the Miles's hate-creatures grow even more powerful. b&w, 24pg $2.50 HYPERWERKS COMICS DEITY POSTER #1 by Karl Altstaetter This high-quality poster features Jamie, the lead character from Deity. Alstaetter's stunning cover for Deity #3 has been turned into this full-color poster. Printed on heavy stock and suitable for framing. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.95 DEITY POSTER #2 by Karl Altstaetter This high-quality poster features Diamond Diaz, the hot-blooded gunslinger from Deity. Alstaetter created this piece as a variant cover for Deity #2 and now it has been turned into this full-color poster. Printed on heavy stock and suitable for framing. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.95 I:RON COMICS BARBAROUS #3 by Ron Riley A series of strange and gruesome killings are taking place in the quirky town of Robbis Ridge. The irrefutable finger of guilt points to a new visitor in town, calling himself El Grande Culo, from parts far, far away. But today, Deputy Barbarous and Sheriff Ellah should not have trouble discerning the wrongdoer on this one. Oh, if things could only be that simple... b&w, 24pg $2.75 IMMORTELLE STUDIOS PROPHECY #2 by Hawk, Wong, & Lovalle The Line has been possessed, the police have been completely overwhelmed. Now Cynder and War Dragon must learn to trust each other enough to keep the Brause and his minions from possessing everyone in the city! FC, 32pg $2.95 IMPACT STUDIO STRANGER THAN FICTION #1 Action-packed antics and off-beat adventures! Colorful characters and surreal settings! This is the world of Shan Li, a philosophically-minded, story-spouting martial artist whose existence is routinely permeated by strange and unusual happenings. b&w, 24pg $1.99 INNERVISION GUARD #1 by Brindisi, Carroll, Miello, & Tannacore Six heroic individuals are killed while saving the lives of other people, but their spirits are prevented from reaching their final resting places. Their souls plunge back to Earth and merge with the objects they come in contact with. Now endowed with new life and unique powers, Motorcross, Lumberjack, Skyscraper, Powerline, Jetfighter, and Packlord are drawn together by their common bond and use their powers for the good of mankind. b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.50 BLACK STAFF #1 by Brindisi, Antonacci, Jones, & Garcia Jake Jones, a young minister who has devoted his life to helping the homeless people of New York City, is one day given a strange gift by a homeless man. It is a staff that can transform him and enable him to wield great power. Jake decides to use the staff to protect the people of his neighborhood from criminals and street gangs, but the staff's true owner has different plans. And the true owner is...Satan! b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.50 IRONCAT CUTIE HONEY VOLUME 2 #1 The Cutie Honey saga continues and the heat is on! Unseasonably warm temperatures convince a beach-load of sunbathers to fling their tops aside. Det. Todoroki is ready to investigate this spontaneous happening...after all, he's only human. With Honey at his side he hits the beach, her top hits the ground, and Sister Jill's latest plot begins to unfold. Cover by Hajime Sorayama. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 DRAGON WARS #3 Three scrappy young dragon fighters set out to capture the coveted Red Dragon. Yet on their journey they are taken under the wing of an elder Golden Dragon who sets them on the correct path...should they choose to take it. Will our youthful adventurers down the Red Dragon, or will tragedy shatter their innocence? b&w, 32pg $2.95 GUN CRISIS #2 by Masaomi Kanzaki Akatsuki, the Japanese anti-terrorist special force, races against time and terror in an attempt to thwart a heavy arms trade. Yet as they dig their information probes deeper into the intelligencia they are left only with a convoluted web of intrigue, nationalism and conspiracy. Will they be able to unwind the Gordian knot of terrorism before it chokes them? b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 LOVE DRIVE #2 by Akira Gatjaw NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOL. 2. #3 by Narumi Kakinouchi Within the tender hands of the humans Miyu begins to question her natural urges once more. Miyu pines for Larva, uncertain of what he is going through, why he is not with her, or what her future with him will hold. Yet Miyu regains much of her former fury when Amy comes to confront her....the battle continues. b&w, 32pg $2.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 2 #4 by Haruka Inui NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 SPACE DREAMS #4 by Harumi Shimamoto NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 ISM STUDIOS HAPPENSTANCE JACK, III #1 Here it is, kids! The moment at least two of you (and you know who you are) have been waiting for-the first-ever adventures of Happenstance Jack, III. Marvel at the amazing antics of anyone's hero. Gaze wearily upon the wonder that can only be Hap. Dare to ask the question "Why does he keep losing his socks?" Oh yeah- and watch Hap take a bath right before heading to Metropolis. Yipee! b&w, 24pg $2.98 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #19-20 Knights of the Dinner Table is a comic book for gamers. The principle characters-BA, Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sarah-play numerous other characters in the course of their role-playing games, but their essential characteristics and their hilarious gaming interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. Issue #19 features "Heroes of the Hack League!" while #20 contains "Hack in Space!" b&w, 32pg EA: $2.95 KITCHEN SINK PRESS THE SPIRIT: THE NEW ADVENTURES #4 by Schultz, Lloyd, Busiek, Allred, Brundage, Avon-Oeming, & Freeman The Spirit lives on! Will Eisner's classic masked detective battles bugs, babes, and 'bots this time around, with three new stories from some of the best in the business. Mark Schultz and David Lloyd give us the creepy-crawlies with the beetle-laden tale of "Dr. Broca von Bitelbaum," Mike Allred and friends travel down to the docks for a confrontation with a Nazi robot in "The Weapon" and Kurt Busiek and George Freeman introduce a mysterious new femme fatale. Cover by Eisner and Stout. FC, 32pg $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SPIRIT: ORIGIN YEARS #8 by Will Eisner In an era when the action was bold, the villains were seductive, and the good guys wore suits, the Spirit was America's #1 crime-buster! Gird yourself for pre-World War II adventure and excitement! Contains "The Christmas Spirit of 1940," plus three more stories. (STAR3534) b&w, 32pg $2.95 ******************** COMICS & SEQUENTIAL ART NEW PRINTING by Will Eisner Now in its 17th printing! The best single book on how to tell a story with words and pictures, by the master of the form and the father of the graphic novel. Will Eisner covers all the bases in this guide to creating your own comics, profusely illustrated with his own work. A must for the serious fan or professional. A must for every store and every fan who wants to draw or write comics, or have an insight into the process. Also available in a hardcover edition. SOFTCOVER-SC, 158pg, b&w $19.95 HARDCOVER-HC, 158pg, b&w $29.95 GRAPHIC STORYTELLING NEW PRINTING by Will Eisner In Comics and Sequential Art, Will Eisner employed his 60 years of experience to define the disciplines involved in comic art. Graphic Storytelling, as a companion to that acclaimed work, undertakes to discuss the principles of conveying stories and narration with the sophisticated combination of text and imagery. While the comic book medium is the main focus, Graphic Storytelling recognizes that the mastery of graphic narration involves the influence of film and electronic dissemination. Designed for the young professional as well as the seasoned practitioner or teacher, anyone interested in comics as literature will find this work to have enduring value. Illustrated by scores of drawings by Eisner as well as Al Capp, Milton Caniff and other masters of the medium. Also available in a hardcover edition. SOFTCOVER-b&w, SC, 164pg $24.95 HARDCOVER-b&w, HC, 164pg $34.95 OINK: BLOOD & CIRCUS #3 by John Mueller Award-winning painter and storyteller John Mueller continues the saga of Oink, the man-pig living in the post-apocalyptic future. In this penultimate issue of the explosive new saga, Oink challenges the very leadership of the Underground to win his freedom. In the ensuing bloodbath, Oink finds an ally and high tails it out of there. All the while, the posse is closing in . . . MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (3 of 4) $4.95 OINK: BLOOD & CIRCUS T-SHIRT by John Mueller The other white meat returns! Put Oink on your bod with this stylin' red and black design by John Mueller. White, 100% cotton T-shirt. L-XL $15.99 THE CROW COLLECTED TP NEW PRINTING by J. O'Barr The book that started it all. The saga of immortal love and violent retribution by J. O'Barr. Includes the complete story, unpublished art and an 8-page color gallery. MATURE READERS SC, 244pg, PC $15.95 THE CROW: DEAD TIME PACK WITH LIMITED EDITION PRINT Complete set of the award-winning The Crow: Dead Time series, with an added bonus-a limited edition print! Original Crow creator J. O'Barr collaborates with artist Alexander Maleev and writer John Wagner for this chilling story of love and vengeance across centuries. The print features a haunting illustration of Joshua, the resurrected hero of Dead Time, by Maleev-available nowhere else. Covers by O'Barr. Limited to 2,500 sets. MATURE READERS Set $8.85 BETTY BOOP'S DRIVE-IN CARDSTOCK POSTER Order a malted and a burger with some of the cutest curb-side service ever. Betty Boop's Drive-In poster on sturdy cardboard is the perfect wall decoration for any fan. Posed in a waitress outfit in front of a classic "Boopley" automobile, this poster is a stylish combination of art deco and '50s moderne. Betty Boop's Drive-In was drawn by top Boop artist Leslie Cabarga. Comes with pre-drilled holes in corners for easy hanging. Poster, 14x12, FC $5.95 BETTY BOOP: NO SMOKING CARDSTOCK POSTER Nurse Betty says, "No Smoking!" This affordable, sturdy cardstock poster is perfect for store, office or home-anywhere you want this friendly but firm message. Drawn by top Boop artist Leslie Cabarga. Comes with pre-drilled holes in corners for easy hanging. Poster, 14x9, FC $5.95 BETTY BOOP PORCELAIN ENAMEL SIGN #1 by Max Fleischer Everyone's favorite boop-boop-a-doop girl immortalized on this colorful, long lasting, high quality porcelain enamel sign baked on heavy steel. 12" diameter, this sign weighs over 1 pound! Limited to 500 signs! Sign, FC $50.00 R. CRUMB POSTCARD PACK NEW PRINTING by R. Crumb Shrinkwrapped set of nine different color postcards by the underground comix master. Includes the famous "Stoned Agin," "Weight of the World," "Kitchen Cut- Outs," and "Kiwi Lovers." All on heavy point stock. Set $6.95 APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION PRINT by Robert Williams The infamous cover for Guns'n'Roses first album. The politically correct staff at Geffen Records rebelled, forcing the company to issue a safer alternative cover, making the original as sought after as The Beatles' "butcher" album. Robert Williams' controversial painting is arguably his best. "Appetite for Destruction" is now available as a high quality lithographic print. Sheet size 20 3/4" x 37 3/4". Image size 18 1/4" x 34 1/2". Print, 21x38, FC $15.00 SAUCER PEOPLE UNCUT SHEET Warehouse discovery! The card set sold out, but now you can abduct the rare uncut sheets! Features all 36 cards from the controversial set on one sheet. Details the history of UFOs from the 1940s to the present. Includes art by Charles Burns, Mark Schultz, Steve Rude, Al Williamson, John Pound, Hillary Barta, Steve Bissette, Jeff Butler, Mark Nelson, and more top artists. Suitable for framing. Comes shrinkwrapped on cardboard. Sheet measures 18 3/8" x 24 2/4", with an image area of 16 1/4" x 22 1/4". Sheet, FC $20.00 STARS OF THE MONTH FROM HELL VOLUME 1-2 by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell conduct a methodological and chilling investigation of the Victorian Age Jack the Ripper murders, with the Royal Family and Queen Victoria as possible suspects. You'll be surprised where the clues lead in one of the most terrifying and perplexing mysteries of all times. MATURE READERS #1 (STAR2610)-SC, 64pg, b&w $4.95 #2 (STAR3529)-SC, 64pg, b&w $4.95 SLEAZY SCANDALS OF THE SILVER SCREEN by Spiegelman, Griffith, Deitch, Spain, & Others (STAR2619) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.50 CHERRY DOOR POSTER by Larry Welz It's easy to see why everybody loves Cherry! This full-color door poster by Larry Welz brings Cherry home to you in a life-size glossy image! 26" x 72"-six feet tall! (STAR3983) Poster, 26x72, FC $16.95 ******************** KNIGHTSTONE TEKKEN SAGA #2 by Kim, McDaniel, & Madison Previously solicited as Tekken 2 #1! It's been one year since Kazuya Mishima defeated his father (Heihachi Mishima) for control over the Mishima Empire. In that time Kazuya has formed an elite army for a war that he will soon begin against Japan and the world. Now Paul Phoenix, Marshall Law, Michelle Chang, Yoshimitsu, King, Nina Williams along with Jun Kazama and Lei Wulong enters the second Iron Fist contest to bring an end to Kazuya's plans for world domination. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #8 (Aug97) FC, 32pg (2 of 8) $ 2.95 KOSMIC COMIC PRODUCTIONS FIRST OF THE FALLEN #1 by Patrick, Cruz, & Morala Angels, humans, and demons in a story of intrigue, with the fate of humanity as prize! Who wins-Immortal Adam and Eve, the first humans, evil Lucifier, or Gabrielle, the half-breed Angel? Technology and skills both mystic and martial will decide. b&w, 32pg $2.99 LAST GASP, INC. TROUBLES OF JANICE, PART 3 by Bernard Joubert & Erich Von Gotha NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (0-86719-456-1) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg, FC $14.95 LES CARTOONISTES DANGEREUX WHITE DEATH GRAPHIC NOVEL by Robbie Mavison A gritty tale of camraderie and loss during the Austro-Hungarian war. The story centers on Italian Peitro Aquasanta, an Italian who's had the misfortune on fighting on both sides of the war, and his callous, glory-hunting superior officer Constanzo Orsini. An expert climber, Aquasanta is ordered by Orisini to create a strategy to use the mountains as a weapon-an order with tragic consequences. SC, 96pg, b&w $14.95 LIAR COMICS MORE THAN MORTAL: TRUTHS & LEGENDS #1 by Scott, Firchow, & Prudeaux After 1300 years, a new protector has finally been born to safeguard Ireland from an ancient threat. It's just in time for Derdre who set sail to recover an enchanted weapon used by her ancestress Brigid. But a tragic secret looms over Derdre's only ally, the mysterious Witchfinder. Find out his secret in the first half of his origin story. Bimonthly. FC, 24pg $2.95 MORE THAN MORTAL: TRUTHS & LEGENDS POSTER by Steve Firchow & Scott Prudeaux This 22" x 34" full-color poster celebrates More than Mortal's leap to a bimonthly schedule. Poster, 22x34, FC $5.95 LIGHTNING COMICS GIRLS OF CHIODO SERIES I FIGURE SET From renowned fantasy artist, Joe Chiodo comes the Girls of Chiodo Series I Figure Set. Two of Chiodo's gorgeous creations step off the printed page and enter the wonderful realm of 3-D. "Jungle Girl," princess of the rain forest, feels the eyes of a secret admirer watching her from a distance. "Bikini Babe," a beautiful super model, poses for her swimsuit calendar on the beach. Each 5" figure comes individually carded. Also available is a special Pewter Collector's Set which is limited to 5,000. (CAUT: 4) REG.-Figure (Note Price) MSRP: $14.95 PEWTER-Figure (Note Price) MSRP: $19.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER #10 by Carla Speed McNeil Preparations have begun in the city of Anvard for Carnival Season, and Jaeger sees a way of extracting himself from the tangled knot of loyalties he's in. As the mercury falls outside the dome, the climate inside heats up. b&w, 24pg $2.95 LONDON NIGHT SHEENA QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE: BOUND #1 by Hartsoe, Shoemaker & Wetherell On the heels of Sheena-Queen of The Jungle #0 comes her first series in over 30 years! As the business men from Trevor Enterprises plan to destroy a section of the South American jungle with a man made volcanic eruption, Sheena must race against time to save the villagers from certain doom! Also available in a "Ministry" embossed cover limited to 2000 copies! REG.-FC (1 of 4) $3.00 MINISTRY ED.-FC (1 of 4) 5.00 THE CROW/RAZOR: KILL THE PAIN #3 by O'Barr, Hartsoe and Beck The world of Queen City is getting tougher and tougher each day. People are snapping and killing one another. The Mistress of Vengeance and the Warrior of The Dead face purgatory head on. If the Crow and Razor are to ever redeem themselves, they must first find salvation within their own soul. Also available in a limited Ministry edition, limited to 2,000 copies! MATURE READERS REG.-b&w (3 of 3) $3.00 MINISTRY-b&w (3 of 3) $5.00 THE CROW/ RAZOR: KILL THE PAIN TOUR BOOK MINISTRY EDITION This alternate edition has never been offered to the direct market until now. Limited to 5000 copies! MATURE READERS b&w $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A POIZON: CADILLACS AND GREEN TOMATOES #1 NUDE NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS b&w $6.00 O/A ULTIMATE STRIKE #1 NUDE EDITION NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS b&w (1 of 5) $6.00 STARS OF THE MONTH LETHAL STRYKE TP by Harstoe & Millien After her terrorist assault on Queen City, Jacklyn Mitchell (a.k.a. Stryke) is on death row giving an in-depth interview to Geraldo Rivera, detailing her origin! (STAR1898) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 80pg $12.95 *********************** EH! PRODUCTIONS POIZON: DEMON HUNTER #3 by Membelia & Griffin The demons have taken over the small town. Poizon and her friends are helpless to stop the murder and mayhem! Also available in a nude edition of model Gloria Ann, limited to 1000 copies. NOTE: The nude edition is not available in Hong Kong. REG.-b&w $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-b&w $6.00 ARIZONA: A SIMPLE HORROR #1 by Jerry Kennedy & Jerry Beck The demonic shapeshifter, is up against her most disturbing adventure of all. This first issue features the fantastic team of the acclaimed Sleepwalking series. Also available in a nude photo cover of model, Vanessa, limited to 1,000 copies! MATURE READERS REG.-b&w (1 of 3) $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)-b&w (1 of 3) $6.00 EROTIX #1 COMIC AND CARD SET NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set $9.95 LADIES OF LONDON NIGHT NUDE TRADING CARD GRAB BAG 18 cards per set. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set $20.00 LUXURIOUS COMICS INCREDIBLE DRINKIN' BUDDIES #5 by Bill Weaver & Nick Bertozzi Coprophilia! Naughty Geriatric Horseplay! Trans-dimensional Cocktails! Pseudo Social Commentary! and (Gasp!) Sandals with Socks! This issue tries to capture the undefinable mystique of Bill Keane's Family Circus and wed it to the frenetic je ne sais quoi of Planet of the Apes. Plus, a poignant, yet pretentious eight-page look at the Buddies on a deserted isle, ruminating on the nature of life. b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $3.50 MCMANN & TATE COMICS DUMB-ASS EXPRESS #1 by Dan Parent & Bill Golliher Dumb-Ass Express consists of zany parodies and fun-filled stories such as Assie, starring the collie with a big derriere, the simply "Faabulous" superhero Interior Decorator Man, Touched by an A**Hole featuring a not-so-helpful guardian angel, and Rich Retard starring the world's richest dimwit. Plus, there's a loving family of carnival freaks in Carneys, romance in "Kisses from Uranus", and a flashback to the Seventies in "Hot Pants, Cold Sores." 48pg $2.95 MARK'S GIANT ECONOMY SIZE COMIC RADICAL DREAMER VOLUME 2 TEAM UP PACK by Marc Wheatley Contains Radical Dreamer Volume 2 #2-3 featuring the Reality Knight, and Radical Dreamer in his early on-line battles. A good introduction for the new adventures of Radical Dreamer and Reality Knight coming in July. Set (Note Price) $5.90 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RADICAL DREAMER VOLUME 2, #4 by Marc Wheatley Death is not the final indignity! Watch as Radical Dreamer's body is carried through the city, subjected to fire, and riddled with bullets. Great fun! b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 METAPHROG STRANGE WEATHER LATELY: MARTIN NITRAM #5 Peter manages to stop gibbering and explains to Marin Nitram that death spoils lunch and that he has enough problems of his own. Meanwhile, a private detective has the sobering realization that someone is trying to kill him. Tarquin gets crawly and Harriet can't believe what's happening to her father as the mystery unfolds. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $3.00 MILLENNIUM PUBLISHING Modern BATHROOM GIRLS #2 by Yvonne Mojica The bad girls of Colesquo High School are back drinking, smoking, and brawling their way through this gritty blackboard drama. Madeline, Erika, and Sophie lie, steal, and kidnap a former band member-all in an effort to win a Battle of the Bands with their rivals Hello Kitties. But, things go wrong when the girls crash a party and Madeline steals a car. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LOVELY PRUDENCE #3 by Maze NIGHTMARES OF BREEDING-In this what-if story, the skull-face teenage she-brat Prudence and her friends get tapeworms, but are mistaken for pregnant teens. While visiting the doctor, they are kidnapped by Pro Life activists and forced to sing hymns. Plus, a Chick Tract parody where Prudence is impregnated by a Satanic cult, and later trades her baby in for a rare Land of the Lost coloring book. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 THE COLLECTED LOVELY PRUDENCE This six-comic set collects every Lovely Prudence item ever published. Read all the skull-face teen's adventures, including run-ins with serial killers, religious fanatics, and Madonna, in revolting detail. Includes a signed copy of Lovely Prudence #M (the mini-comic), the first two issues published by All Rage Comics, Lovely Prudence #1-2, the Lovely Prudence Christmas Special, a Certificate of Authenticity, and backing board. Set $14.95 ROGUE SATELLITE SIGNED COLLECTION Collecting the first four issues of Rogue Satellite Comics including the Rogue Comics Satellite Special signed by creator Chris Reilly. This four-comic set features the bizarre cast of characters from El Vira, Texas: Zack Golem, Betty Edison, and Caleb Steele, plus the wild villains Iron Jaw, the World Crime League, and the Eaters. The set also features guest star appearances from Oz Squad and Flaming Carrot. Limited quantities. Set $11.95 MIXX PUBLICATIONS MIXXZINE #6 The manga anthology featuring Sailor Moon, Magic Knight Rayearth, Parasyte, Harlem Beat (about basketball in the streets of Tokyo), and a surprise title starting this issue! Magazine, 172pg $4.99 MN DESIGNS OFFERED AGAIN O/A NOVA GIRLS: 10TH ANNIVERSARY BRONZE STATUE Titled "Nude with Ball," this high-quality partial nude statue captures the bold spirit of the Nova Girls! Created in the "lost wax bronze casting process," this beautiful piece weighs in at an impressive 40 pounds, and stands 23" high! Limited to 100 statues. Statue SRP: $1,595.00 ******* NOVA GIRLS #1 by Nicieza, Amash, & Smith THE IMMORTALITY QUEST, Part 1-In this brand new storyline, the four Nova Girls, Lira, Dobrah, Kopeck, and Rupiah, are in deep space searching for a missing Earth exploration vessel. What they find will test their loyalty and friendship to the limits...if it doesn't kill them first. Also available in a painted cover by Joe Jusko and a photocover of Nancy Sirianni. REG.-b&w, 24pg $1.95 JUSKO-b&w, 24pg $2.95 SIRIANNI-b&w, 24pg $3.95 MOJO PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH BLUEBERRY SAGA: CONFEDERATE GOLD TP by Jean-Micheal Charlier & Jean "Moebius" Giraud The Western classic is back in print with an all-new format and new material. This edition contains "Chihuahua Pearl," "The $500,000 Man," "Ballad For a Coffin," "The Outlaw," and "Angel Face." Also includes the first book publication of "Three Black Birds," a 14-page Blueberry adventure. (STAR6031) SC, 7x9, 288pg, b&w $12.95 ******** MOORDAM COMICS LEVI'S WORLD #3 by Levi Krause Xavier and Mikey, the Magic Blue-Skinned People, stop at Big Bobby's Burger Haven and find themselves stalked by the evil Tords with their firearms of blazing destruction. Afterward, Delores gives them a spaceship ride to C3 City where they begin their search for Xavier's little brother trapped by the giant amoeba-like Adali. Painted cover by Chris Yambar and Cayetano Garza. b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 MU PRESS ZU #17 by Various Adrian Kleinbergen's Frontiers continues with William still lost in the desert, but he is seemingly saved by an unusual stranger. Meanwhile, Marla confronts William's father and learns the truth about her father during the war. Donna Barr's Hader & the Colonel continue their quest by obtaining the forelock of a forest bull...but this is no ordinary steer. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 NAKED CITY VAMPIRE'S SILK #1 by Scott Rockwell & Dean Burnett Covers by Kevin Townson. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.-b&w, 24pg $2.95 NUDE-b&w, 24pg $4.00 NBM CLICK VOLUME 3 by Milo Manara NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (1-56163-210-4) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 72pg, FC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MANARA'S KAMA SUTRA by Milo Manara NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (1-56163-206-6) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 68pg, FC $12.95 ******* STARS OF THE MONTH CLICK 2 IN COLOR by Milo Manara NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (STAR1573) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, FC $12.95 GULLIVERA TP by Milo Manara NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (STAR3103) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 72pg $13.95 ******* CORTO MALTESE THE BALLAD OF THE SALT SEA #7 by Hugo Pratt The ballad concludes in this final issue. The reason why The Monk reacted so strongly to Pandora comes out: he was once in love with her mother. Meanwhile, Rasputin continues to cross and double-cross just about everyone in his quest to wrench away The Monk's treasure. b&w $2.95 COMICSLIT MAGAZINE CLOSEOUT #2-12 These issues feature stories and artwork by P. Craig Rusell, Bo Hampton, Peter Kuper, Ted Rall, Prado, Juillard, Scott Hampton, and more. MATURE READERS #2-7-Set $5.94 #8-Magazine, b&w, 32pg $0.99 #9-12-Set $3.96 NEW ENGLAND COMICS TICK: BIG BLUE DESTINY #5 by Eli Stone & Various THE CHRYSALIS CRISIS-Arthur has lost his moth costume to the mysterious Dr. Bowlingame who puts it on and is transformed into a hideous man-moth monster. Can the Tick defeat the beast and save Arthur from a life of accounting? Plus, the Tick's unsettling hallucinations of a past life continue. Plus, Tick news, and, starting this issue, each issue contains a backup feature Heroes of the City featuring all the superheroes of Tick's hometown. b&w, 40pg $3.50 LUNY BIN PREVIEW SPECIAL by Eli Stone & Various This summer, the "Luny Bin" trilogy will answer many questions of the Tick's past: Was he married with children? Was he always the Tick or has he been evolving? Is that really a mask? Maximize your enjoyment of the upcoming "Luny Bin" trilogy with this preview which provides issue synopses, behind-the-scenes information, and new Tick art. b&w, 32pg $1.50 TICK: NAKED CITY NEW PRINTING by Various Still the only all-color Tick comic book, this trade paperback collects the first six issues of The Tick and contains the first appearances of The Tick, Arthur, Oedipus, Paul the Samurai, The Red Scare, and many more. Features artwork by Ben Edlund, Max Banks, and Dave Garcia. Due to licensing requirements, this may be the last color printing ever. SC, 176pg, FC (Note Price) $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TICK BENDABLE TOY GIFT PACK Originally released in Christmas, 1996 this set features The Tick, Arthur, American Maid, and the Terror in a colorful, serially numbered collector's box. Each toy measures 4-6" and is fully bendable. This item is no longer in production, and quantities are limited. Set $15.99 ******* EL SEED BENDABLE TOY The fifth member of The Tick bendable toy collection, El Seed comes in his own blister pack, measures approximately 5" and is fully bendable. This item is no longer in production, and quantities are limited. Toy $5.99 NUMBSKULL PRESS GUTWALLOW #3 This issue offers you, the noble reader, some insight into the greater events occurring on Earth at the time of our narrative. Meanwhile, with poor little gutwallow is seemingly dead from his fall, heroes Leafale and J'Sika come face to face with the Necromancer's horrid beast the World Wrecker. Machiavellan underpinnings continue to frame the tale of the heroes' struggle to take the artifact back to J'Sika's homeland. Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ODDJOBS FORTY WINKS #4 by Vincent Sneed & John Peters THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS-Alone and unarmed, Pandora must save her father from the foam-flecked jaws of the Monster, but not before learning a valuable lesson about the way dreams work. Plus, the Smith Street Gang returns! But what can they do against a Monster that eats rockets and broken glass for breakfast? Cover by John Peters and Aaron McClellan. b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 OLIO COMICS ******* Look for exciting merchandise from Trilogy Tour II co-sponsored by Olio under Cartoon Books and Sirius Entertainment. ******** OLSEN COMICS DICK DANGER #3 by Werner Wejp Olsen THE ANGEL MURDER-Do angels exist? Are they made of flesh and blood? Can they commit crimes? These questions face the tough Inspector Danger and his dimwitted assistant Alfie as they try to solve this thrilling and mind-boggling case. b&w, 32pg $2.95 OMEGA SEVEN COMICS OMEGA MAN COLLECTOR'S PACKAGE This Omega Man package includes a Omega Man action figure, an Omega Man ashcan comic book, and a special signature from the creator. Quantities are limited. Set (Note Price) MSRP: $21.99 ONE DROP COMICS SILHOUETTE #2 by Christopher Jackson and Ed Ball Silhouette begins her search for DeAngelo. Her only lead, given to her by the ever watchful Nimbus Corporation, takes her to the underbelly of Aquarius. Meanwhile, a new face shows up at the docks with a style-and agenda-all his own. b&w, 24pg $2.00 ONI PRESS JAY & SILENT BOB #1 by Kevin Smith & Duncan Fegredo More insanity and hilarity from acclaimed writer/director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats) and talented artist Duncan Fegredo. The story picks up where Chasing Amy leaves off with the two "heroes" catching the bus to leave New Jersey to seek their fate on the road. They'll end their rollicking 3-issue adventures at the point when they appear in Smith's next feature Dogma. It's a sequel and prequel all in one package! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 ONI DOUBLE FEATURE #6 by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russel, Troy Nidey, & Jim Mahfood You know about Christmas in July, but what about Halloween in June? Featuring the first of Neil Gaiman's three part story "Only the End of the World Again," a Lovecraftian werewolf tale adapted by P. Craig Russell and Tory Nixey. Plus, the Kickin' King Jim Mahfood spins his yarn of temptation to its finish as Zombie Kid faces down his personal demons, and another horde of the rascally beasts in "Straight from Hell." MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 PAINTED PONY TOTALLY HORSES #5 by Various Painted Pony teams up with the United States (Olympic) Equestrian Team for this special issue in " Keri Greene: On Track To A Championship" by Len Strazewski and Claude St. Aubin. Keri Greene must overcome all the odds to make it onto the United States Equestrian team. Join Keri as she travels to the USET's Olympic Training Center, enters the Developing Rider Program, and competes in the Talent Derby. Plus, Western action with Black Fury and the usual horsy hijinx featuring Totally Trotsie, Chomper, and Fred Horse. Cover by Brigitte Sleiertin. A portion of all sales will be donated to the non-profit USET organization. Magazine, FC, 40pg (Note Price) $2.75 PENTHOUSE COMIX PENTHOUSE COMIX AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1998 #34 Painted cover by Adam Hughes. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $4.95 PEREGRINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT HARPY PRIZE OF THE OVERLORD TP by Dan Parsons This trade paperback collects all six issues of the Harpy: Prize of the Overlord mini-series and features the origin of this beautiful, yet deadly character. MATURE READERS SC, 160pg, b&w $14.95 EXILED #3 by Greg LaRocque REVOLUTION-The Out-of-Towners have arrived and the revolt against the Royal Families of Homeworld has begun. But will it be crushed before they can even achieve their first success? The die is cast, the sides have been chosen, and it's all or nothing for the Out-of-Towners. b&w, 32pg $2.75 WICKED #1 by Sean Shaw Rachel is a woman possessed by the ghost of an evil medieval sorceress who could be the key to the return of the dark ones, banished from our realm ages ago. As Rachel fight for sanity, modern sorcerers race to free her spirit. But, are they trying to save her or release the spirit to wreak havoc on the world? MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 RADIO COMIX TALES OF THE FEHNNIK II #1 by Elin Winkler & Scotty Arsenault Elin Winkler's long-awaited science-fantasy tale returns with an all-new four- issue mini-series! The Fehnnik Empire is embroiled in an interstellar war with a desperate enemy known only as the Haarea. The headstrong Shayzeri Zodd rebels against her impending arranged marriage and hatches a plot to take her wounded twin brother's place in the war, defying an Imperial decree that all women are to remain on the planet. This story weaves a rich tapestry of history, fantasy, and technology with a solid story and a strong female lead character. Shayzeri Zodd must battle the enemies above as well as her own culture's antiquated notions about women and their place in society. Painted cover by Pat Duke. Bimonthly. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #9 (Sep97) b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 HAVOC INC #2 by Mark Barnard & Terrie Smith Things happen disturbingly fast for Chris Deck, Just an hour after approaching Chester about HAVOC'S waning Finances, the astonished canine finds himself hip- deep in a murderous poker game. Escaping with their lives, they sign up with the pirate Captain Regulo to rob a newly arrived space ship. Chester enthusiastically joins in until he finds out that it's his OWN ship! b&w, 32pg $2.95 FURRLOUGH #66 by Various This issue features another suspense-filled chapter of Tobias Wah: Vampire Hunter by Kevin Muranaka, plus more of Josh Duffy's The Wild, rounded out with some wacky swords and sorcery hijinks by Brian Sutton and Jerry Collins. Cover by Bryce Nakagawa. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GENUS #30 by Various Cover by Brian Sutton. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 40pg $2.95 GENUS T-SHIRT The Genus logo and a sultry skunk femme by James Hardiman are featured on this cool black cotton-blend t-shirt. Show your love for Genus by proudly wearing this silk-screened beauty. L-XL $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GENUS GREATEST HITS VOLUME #1-2 by Various NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, or Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 1-SC, b&w $4.50 VOL. 2-SC, b&w $4.95 ******** RANDOM COMICS KOMBAT #1 by Marcus Marshall & Pablo Villabos Prepare yourself for Kombat! Gulf War veteran Martin Johnson has waged many battles in the name of God and country. Now, as a member of the elite Omega Committee, he wages a one-man war against the Hammer of Death, an organization responsible for many innocent deaths...and the enhanced condition of Martin Johnson himself. Bimonthly. FC, 24pg (1 of 2) $2.95 REALM PRESS BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #6 by James Kuhoric & Chris Scalf A PATH OF DARKNESS, Part 1-Mysterious voids appear abruptly around the Galactica and her fleet as Blue Squadron vanishes within a mysterious vortex. Meanwhile, the Commander opposes some controversial experiments with human cloning based on the works of Dr. Ravoshol. Painted cover and interior. FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DRAKKON WARS #0 by Richard Hatch & Chris Scalf The Unknown Warrior has no recollection of who he is or where he came from. As the Drakkon Wars persist, he slowly uncovers clues to his identity, with the main question being: is he on the side of good or is he an instrument of evil? Meanwhile, the Freedom Fighters believe he is some kind of Messiah who is prophesied to come and save them all, while others believe he is a spawn of the Dark who will lead them to the enemy. Painted cover and interior. FC, 32pg $2.99 ******* REBEL STUDIOS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BARBOUR AND VIGIL'S GOTHIC NIGHTS COLLECTED by Barbour & Vigil The collected edition of a scarlet love story in the tradition of the Hammer Horror classics! Dr. Frankenstein, sexy vampire Tanya Ravnos, and her hirsute lover, Anton-what pleasures and horrors will desperate experiments bring back from the dark beyond? MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $6.00 ******* RED INK NON #2 Let Non's brand of caustic humor beat your jangled nerves into a state of permanent relaxation. This issue has got a crack smoker, a Dada ubermensch, a whirling world, a sarin-gas-bomb-toting moviegoer, monkeys, madmen, and more laughs than you can shake a stick at. Even a really big stick. MATURE READERS b&w $3.00 RE-VISIONARY PRESS CARNAL COMICS: TRUE STORIES OF ADULT FILM STARS - SUMMER CUMMINGS & SKYE BLUE #1 by Cummings, Blue, Sanford, & Breyfogle Cover by Jamie Murray. Also available in a deluxe limited edition, autographed by Cummings and Skye and limited to 800 copies. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.-b&w, 24pg $3.50 DLX. (CAUT: 2)-b&w, 24pg $12.95 CARNAL COMICS: TRUE STORIES OF ADULT FILM STARS - CHRISTI LAKE SIGNED NUDE PHOTO COVER EDITION #1 by Lake, Sanford, Norman & Breyfogle Autographed by Lake. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $10.95 CARNAL COMICS: BAG O' BLONDES #3 by Various Also available in a Nude cover set and a deluxe autographed set, signed by one star, and limited to 400 sets. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.-Set $10.95 NUDE-Set $10.95 DLX.-Set $16.96 CHRISTI LAKE'S HOLLYWOOD HOOKERS SIGNED EDITION #1 by Christi Lake & Pretorius This special edition is numbered and signed by the producer/director/writer Christi Lake herself. Limited to 500 copies. b&w, 24pg $10.95 CARNAL COMICS: BAG O' BRUNETTES #3 by Various Also available in a Nude cover set and a deluxe autographed set, signed by one star, and limited to 400 sets. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.-Set $10.95 DLX.-Set $16.96 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JENNA JAMESON'S WICKED WEAPON OFFICIAL FILM ADAPTATION SIGNED EDITION by Sanford, Jameson, & Breyfogle Cover by Jamie Murray. Signed by Jameson and limited to 2,000 copies, and in a Nude Photo Cover Edition, depicting Jenna. NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, or Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $14.95 O/A CARNAL COMICS-TRUE STORIES OF ADULT FILM STARS: BUNNY BLEU SIGNED EDITION #1 SECOND PRINTING by Bleu, Sanford, Taillefer, & Paradise Signed by Bunny Bleu and limited to 2,000 copies. NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, and Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $10.95 ******* RIP OFF PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A UNDERGROUND CLASSICS #1: FREAK BROTHERS #0 CURRENT PRINTING by Gilbert Shelton NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 28pg $3.25 ******* ROBOT PUBLISHING ODEN by Various This is an avant garde magazine (in the spirit of Raw and Drawn & Quarterly) featuring a new generation of artists. Included stories are: "Yup Yup & Spiddle," an oil painted story by Cathy Malkasian; "Superbull," an odd story told in etchings by Joy Kolitsky; "Porky's Auto Body," by Duckman creator Everett Peck; and "Nth" by Spawn TV show director Jennifer Yuh. There's also a singing cowboy in Andrew Brandou's "Howdy Pardner", an incompetent sailing horse in Robert Goodin's "The Story of Horse", and much more. Beautiful etched cover by Joy Kolitsky. MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 72pg, PC $18.00 SAINT GRAY PRESS GUY PUMPKINHEAD #1 by Kevin Watkins Platform shoes, spotlights, trenchcoats, cyber-cows, bullets and lasers, monkeys, prophecies, traps and escapes,...and one scarecrow. Curious yet? The straw and gadgets will fly in this premiere issue. Introduction by actor Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, Hercules). b&w, 32pg $2.50 SHADOW HOUSE PRESS SHADOW HOUSE #6 by Chambers, Mills, Broderick, Harper, Nichols, & Van Wormer The series that brings true horror back to comics. First, "The Revenant," a tale of death, violence and madness on the edge of the Florida Everglades where a small town struggles against an entity hell-bent on vengeance. In Nightmark, Gideon King, humanity's sole defender against supernatural evil, must confront the demon Brokatha who's already taken the lives of his closest friends. Cover by Pat Broderick. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SHADOW SONG FOREVER EVE #3 by Timothy Shea & Jason Yungbluth The team disbands, but that does little to stop Daniel from continuing to fight his way. To do so, he gathers those who the New Eve Program has forgotten or ignored including an immortal who wishes to die, a schizophrenic clairvoyant, a cocky telekinetic, and a beautiful wind manipulator. Plus a strange crime- fiction vignette "Lament in Blonde." b&w, 40pg $2.95 SHARKBAIT PRESS PETE THE P.O.'D POSTAL WORKER #4 by Marcus Pierce, Jr. & Pete Garcia SPECIAL DELIVERY TO CONAD THE ALIEN: Pete arrives in Roswell, NM for a special delivery to "Conad the Alien." Pete's delivery goes awry because, for one thing, Conad exists, and also because he has three comrades who's consumed everyone at the location. They're scouting for a huge armada heading for Earth and ready to feed, and only Pete stands in their way. Can Pete deliver us from the alien evil? b&w, 32pg $2.95 PETE THE P.O.'D POSTAL WORKER #1 CURRENT PRINTING by Marcus Pierce, Jr. & Pete Garcia Banned from the streets, Pete the P.O.'d Postal Worker is confined to mail- sorting duties. The Post Office cannot survive another incident like his last destructive delivery. But an innocent misfiring of a sidearm at the office leaves management with a dilemma. A mail carrier is down, the mail awaits delivery, but Route 666 is the most dangerous and feared route. Only Pete will take it. Can he survive the gangs and pit bulls to earn his way back as mail carrier again? It will be difficult. Pete's a little tense-in fact, going postal is what he does on a good day. b&w, 32pg $2.95 PETE THE P.O.'D POSTAL WORKER T-SHIRTS Finally, postal workers-or wanna-be postal workers-have a shirt dedicated to their hero, the man who delivers, or else! Available in black or white, the shirts come with a portrait of Pete drawn by Pete Garcia and the Pete logo and Pete's arsenal on back. A must-have for all stylish federal employees. WHITE-L-XL (Note Price) $17.95Ea. WHITE-XXL (Note Price) $19.95 BLACK-L-XL (Note Price) $17.95Ea. BLACK-XXL (Note Price) $19.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT DAWN: LUCIFER'S HALO LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER SLIPCASE EDITION by Joseph Michael Linsner A Diamond Exclusive! Joseph Michael Linsner personally designed and oversaw production on this high-quality, slipcase edition. Two full volumes of Linsner's Dawn saga are packaged together in one slipcase-a signed & numbered hard-cover edition of the fully painted Lucifer's Halo plus Linsner's entire black & white layouts, preliminary designs and more in a totally separate softcover book! The signed and number edition an all-new, full color autographed art tip-in plate. Limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE READERS Set $95.00 CRYPT OF DAWN VOL. 4 by Various The smash-hit anthology continues with Sirius' founding creators creating a new era in epic story-telling. This special issue features the debut of Culture, a scathing tale of sex, drugs and rock & roll by Linsner & Horan. Also featured is the second exciting installment of Dark One's sci-fi action adventure, Collision. Stories by Joseph Michael Linsner, Dark One and Robb Horan. Dawn cover by Linsner. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NUMAN-DAWN COMPACT DISC by Gary Numan & Joseph Michael Linsner Sirius is very proud to present Gary Numan's Dawn, an album of 10 relentlessly infectious songs to read Dawn by! Numan is one of the UK's top stars; an innovator in techno and electronic rock who has received tribute from the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters and Beck, among others. Frightening, exciting, beautiful and magical, Numan's eccentric persona and outstanding musical craftsmanship combine to make a collection of epic songs worthy of Dawn. Plus Joseph Michael Linsner contributes over eight brand new Dawn paintings to the package, creating an audio-visual experience to be treasured for years to come. (STAR7265) CD MSRP: $16.95 MAGIC CD SINGLE CHROMIUM EDITION Contains 3 Tracks by Gary Numan. Art by Joseph Michael Linsner (STAR7416) CD $6.99 ******** AKIKO TRADE PAPERBACK VOL. #2 by Mark Crilley Collecting issues 8 to 13 of the on-going Akiko series, this trade paperback joins Akiko and her friends on their way to rescue the Prince of Smoo from the clutches of his evil mother, Alia Rellapor. Along the way they encounter the insurmountable Great Wall of Trudd, are reunited with P.Q. Goybi, and face-off with the villainous Loza Throck. SC, 128pg, b&w $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH AKIKO TRADE PAPERBACK VOL. 1 by Mark Crilley See what all the fuss is about and read the comic that launched a thousand all- ages books! Follow Akiko back to the planet Smoo where she must save the Prince from the clutches of Alia Rellapor. See our heroes crash in the Moonguzzit Sea (several times), survive a battle with the Sky Pirates, get swallowed by a water snake, attacked by a horde of Sleeslup worms, and that's just for starters! Contains the first six issues of the monthly Akiko series. (STAR6628) SC, 152pg, b&w $14.95 ****** BROKEN HEROES #4 by Fillbach Bros. Intrepid bounty-hunter Seagrave catches up with Captain Freebird south of the border, intent on cutting Cap's heart out and feeding it to Laughing Bear, the notorious crime lord. When a rowdy bar fight gets Freebird & Seagrave both tossed in a Mexican prison, the two men set aside their differences and escape with the help of a few revolutionaries and a jet-powered hot air balloon. b&w, 24pg $2.50 CHI-CHIAN #5 by Voltaire As the worm trains are destabilizing the island of Manhattan, a titanic Dragon Ship from Siam descends on the metropolis, and city-wide chaos ensues. Chi-Chian finds herself abandoned and completely alone. Worst of all, it seems more and more possible that her father really was the psychopath. Will her father's Grand Plan finally coming to fruition unwittingly cause Chi-Chian to destroy her world? Bimonthly. FC, 32pg $2.95 POISON ELVES #36 by Drew Hayes The proverbial crap hits the fan as Morachi and Talon succeed in tracking down Lusiphur, who's holed up in Mandratha with Jace and Lirilith. As a result, Lusiphur concocts a plan to exterminate the pair of albino Thief Kings. The only question is, which one should he bump off first? b&w, 24pg $2.50 TRILOGY II TOUR LIMITED EDITION TOUR BOOK by Smith, Vess, Medley, Crilley, Thompson, & Sakai This summer, Trilogy II Tour will go to conventions across the country and showcase a stunning collection of independent creators. To commemorate the event, the Limited Edition Trilogy II Tour Book features the signatures of all Trilogy II Tour creators who contributed all-new full-color stories to this ground-breaking anthology. As an added bonus, the Limited Edition features a certificate of authenticity and is strictly limited to 1000 copies. If you can't make it to a convention near you this summer, you owe it to yourself to get a piece of the most talked-about tour in comic book history. FC, 48pg $10.00 ******* Be sure to check out the "Cartoon Books" listing for the regular edition in this same catalog! ******* STARS OF THE MONTH ANIMAL MYSTIC VOL. 1 TP by Dark One Follow the birth of Queen Jatarri from her humble roots as a California college student to the leader of a tribe of Amazon warriors. (STAR3104) SC, 7x10, 156pg, b&w $14.95 BROM: DARKWËRKS by Brom From Dungeons & Dragons to novels and comics, Brom's powerful dark visions have placed the viewer face to face with the beautiful and the bizarre. Here are 150 of his best paintings collected for the first time in one volume. (STAR6850) 9x11, 128pg, FC $24.95 ******* DogStar Press OH MY GOTH! #1 by Voltaire One-million years ago, a supreme being named Hieronymous Poshe arrives on Earth to find signs of intelligent life and keep his homeworld from turning it into a colossal landing strip. Instead, he's found that time and again that "Humans suck!" This equal opportunity offender, pokes fun at the New York Goth scene, heaven, hell, and even the creator himself (who looks suspiciously like Poshe)! Quarterly. b&w, 24pg $2.95 WILDFLOWER #3 by Billy Martinez Cassandra and the wizard Zeno venture closer to Lord Thyten's realm, intent on rescuing the queen. On the way, they stop to gather reinforcements in the form of Cassandra's old friends, Angelique and Georgina. Meanwhile, Thyten sets his dimwitted Bosh mercenaries back on her trail. Cover by Martinez and Dark One. Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.50 SHEBA #3 by Walter S. Crane IV Once Isis was the most powerful goddess in the ancient world, but now she finds herself working as a lounge singer to the bored gods of Mt. Olympus. Can Sheba's winged spirit lift her spirits? Meanwhile in India, Anubis uncovers one scandalous revelation after another. Not only is Hathor taking a dip in Krishna's jacuzzi, but so is Anubis' mother, Nephthys! b&w, 24pg $2.50 POE #8 by Jason Asala & Chad Sliwinski SMALL TOWN-Delve into Edgar's past with this introductory chapter of the this story arc. Includes three independent stories which show that the goings-on in the village of Dover are not exactly what they seem. Guest artist Chad Sliwinski illustrates the second story, giving his interpretation of the dynamic characters in this offbeat, remarkable series. b&w, 24pg $2.50 SLEEPING GIANT COMICS THRESHOLD ONGOING SERIES #3 by David Yurkovich The recently paroled Demolition wants to stay rehabilitated. He wants his family, especially his daughter, back in his life, but, as he's about to find out, time and prison changes things. This issue flashes back to Thresholds very first meeting and their historic battle with Demolition. You'll discover that Cosmopolitan's actions were anything but heroic on that fateful day. Quarterly. b&w, 32pg $2.50 SOLSON ENTERTAINMENT CLINTON'S COMMANDOS #1 by Jim Salicrup & Rick Parker In the tradition of Tales from the Crypt, Mad comics, and Solson's own Reagan's Raiders comes Clinton's Commandos with four hilarious stories featuring America's Commander-in-Chief. Clinton gets advice from Nixon, Reagan, and Elvis in "The King and I"; the president battles his legendary weight problem in "The Incredible Bulk"; Clinton personally kicks Hussein's butt, superhero style in "Saddam Attacks"; and a late-night golf game with O.J. Simpson may have fatal consequences in "A Midnight Visit." b&w, 32pg $2.95 THE DARK SECRETS OF SANTERIA REVEALED This comic explores the history of the Santeria religion, practiced by millions of people for over 6,000 years, in a documentary style. With Santeria finding its way into headlines more than ever, a simple source is need to separate fact from fiction on this ancient religion. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SOUTH JERSEY REBELLION PROD. TONY DIGEROLAMO'S JERSEY DEVIL #6 by DiGerolamo, LaGrutta, & Smith THE ROBIN HOOD OF THE PINES, Part 2 of 2-Witness the final fate of New Jersey's greatest highway bandits, Joe Mulliner and the Refugees. Can J.D. avenge their deaths against the man that betrayed them over 200 years ago? Plus, pin-up contest winners! Semiquarterly. b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $2.95 SQP OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE COMPLETE NEW STATESMEN Hailed as a "Watchmen with a British accent," this is the complete, critically acclaimed New Statesmen limited series collected into one volume. It's the story of a future world where super-heroes are created, and every state in the union has their own hero. England has become the 51st state, and America reigns supreme. But all is not well in this would-be Utopia, as one of the Statesmen plots to take over the world! Story and art by John Smith, Jim Baikie, Duncan Fegredo, and Sean Phillips. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC $14.95 ****** STRAW DOG COMICS ALICE AND THE ENGINE #2 by Esker, Severin, & McClelland Alice has gone and done it. Merging with her industrial weapon of destruction, the Engine, she continues her battle against Madness, and the prize is some poor girl's sanity. Along the way, Alice makes new allies...and some new enemies. b&w, 32pg $2.50 STRICTLY UNDERGROUND SOMETHING #1 by Derrell Spicy & Joe Robinson Currie Some claim that Humanity has fallen into a Dark Era. Some claim that these are the last days, and that the world is on the brink of Apocalypse. The only thing that stands in the way is a special Angel. Ripped from the bowels of Heaven, the Chosen One will walk the Earth once more to battle for the human soul. Heaven has just pulled its Wildcard. Bimonthly. b&w (1 of 4) $3.00 SUPERGRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A STERANKO'S HISTORY OF COMICS VOLS. 2 by Jim Steranko Follow the progression from the pulps to comics of the Golden Age with hundreds of illustrations and covers-all complemented with Steranko's insightful text. This volume features a full-color wraparound cover by Steranko! The original, lower retail prices appear on the covers, but are not the publisher's current prices for these collector's item editions. SC, 10x14, 128pg, b&w $12.00 ******* TOO HIP GOTTA GO COMICS WAHOO MORRIS #1 by Craig A. Taillefer Alternative rock band Wahoo Morris, high school buddies Sebastien, Chas, and Arnie plus mysterious lead singer Alicia, is poised to explode onto the indie music scene. But life in a rock band isn't easy, and life in a co-ed rock band is even tougher. Can they weather the storm long enough to achieve success? And who is the mysterious figure haunting Alicia's dreams? It's sex, drugs, rock'n'roll, with a touch of the occult. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.75 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS BROKEN FENDER VOL. 2 #2 by Josué Menjivar This anthology of soulful tales includes two linked tales and "Iowa" where a kind gesture goes a long way in helping a street urchin escape his violent past. See how human emotion resonates in this issue of Broken Fender. b&w, 32pg $2.95 CLOCK! #3 by Paul Sharar From the creator of Red Calloway's Big Bang, comes this series of short, twisted vignettes, plus "50s," the dysfunctional chronicles of an adulterous bowling team. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 KEYHOLE #5 by Josh Neufeld & Dean Haspiel The Ignatz nominee for "Outstanding Comic" unlocks new doors in the comics dimension. In the autobiographical "A Few Perfect Hours," Josh and Sari find sanctuary in a Buddhist temple, and Dino celebrates broken bones and scar tissue in "Proud Flesh." Isn't it time you peeked through the keyhole? b&w, 32pg $2.95 TOPPS COMICS XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS: BLOOD LINES #2 by Aaron Lopresti Xena's plan to protect Cleopatra works too well as Gabrielle, disguised as Cleopatra, is kidnapped by the reanimated mummy. Xena and the palace guards set off to rescue Gabrielle, while Autolycus returns to Katebet's residence to collect an old debt, and finds Gabrielle instead. Gabrielle tells him of the traitor Judacus in Cleopatra's rank, so he rushes to warn Cleopatra, just in time to see the traitor attack. REG.-FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.95 PHOTO EDITION- FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.95 X-FILES SEASON ONE: BEYOND THE SEA by Roy Thomas & Sean Scoffield Continuing the adaptation of first-season episodes from The X-Files TV series. A death-row prisoner claims he can help catch a kidnapper using recently acquired psychic powers, and Mulder and Scully are sent to check the leads. In a reversal of roles, it's Scully who suspects paranormal activity. Is her belief genuine or is she grieving over the recent death of her father? Original script by Glen Morgan and James Wong. Painted art with cover by John van Fleet. FC, 48pg $4.95 XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS: THE ORIGINAL OLYMPICS #1 T & M. Bierbaum, Lim, & Montano Hercules returns as he prepares to compete in the original Olympic games. His competition? It's none other than the mighty Samson. Meanwhile, Xena and Gabrielle discover a sweatshop using child labor to manufacture designer Samson sandals which sell for over 150 denars. Can Hercules defeat the braggart Samson and stop the sale of the exploitative sandals? Cover by Terese Nielson. REG.-FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 PHOTO EDITION- FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 X-FILES OFFICIAL MOVIE ADAPTATION GRAPHIC NOVEL by John Rozum & John Van Fleet Based on the screen play by creator Chris Carter. The X-Files movie will star David Duchovny (Agent Fox Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (Agent Dana Scully), plus all the series regulars including Mitch Pileggi (Asst. Director Skinner), William B. Davis (Cigarette Smoking Man), and many more. Painted interior and cover. FC, 56pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE OFFICIAL XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS MAGAZINE #2 This issue features a close-up look at Xena's deadliest foe-Callisto! In an exclusive interview and photo shoot, we talk with Hudson Leick about her portrayal of Xena's deadliest adversary, along with sidebar commentary on Callisto from Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor. Plus, an interview with Ted (Joxer) Raimi, and "Friends and Foes" chats with Bruce (Autolycus) Campbell. Also, a comprehensive season two photo-filled episode guide, a double gatefold Xena poster, an all-new comic adventure by Roy Thomas and Claude St. Aubin, a painted Xena vs. Callisto clash by Dave DeVries, a behind-the-scenes tour with the special effects wizards at Flat Earth, a fumetti story of Callisto and her encounters with Xena, and more! Xena photo cover. Magazine, FC $4.95 O/A JACKIE CHAN'S SPARTAN X #1 by Golden, Meyers, & Gil THE ARMOR OF HEAVEN: Part 1-One of the world's top action/adventure heroes comes to comic books, as Jackie Chan kicks some four-color butt and takes names in this new title! This all-new adventure features Chan as a globe-trotting, modern-day hero-for-hire. Chan is on a worldwide hunt for the Armor of Heaven, five extremely powerful pieces of a divine arsenal which gives the wearer godlike powers. Unfortunately for Chan, they are held by five of the world's most powerful villains. The story will take him from Paris to Russia to Asia and, needless to say, will see him in quite a bit of trouble along the way! Cover by Michael Golden. FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 ******* TOY MAN INC. OFFERED AGAIN O/A A.D.A.M. #1 "IN THE BEGINNING..." You've seen the preview ashcan, now experience the first issue of the ongoing monthly series! A.D.A.M., the self-made superhero, thunders into a world full of them. But who is he? Why do his powers cut out, and how did he get them in the first place? How does DNA cloning with his favorite heroes change the course of his life, and that of the world? Learn the dynamic origin of Jim Hawkins, a.k.a A.D.A.M., in this premiere issue! FC, 32pg $2.95 ****** TV COMICS MUNSTERS TRADE PAPERBACK VOL. 1 by Various Bring home the excitement of 1313 Mockingbird Lane. Collecting the first four issues of The Munsters in a new wrap around photo cover. These are the first new adventures of the Munsters based on the classic cast since the show went off the air in 1966. This volume also includes an all-new prose story featuring Herman and Eddie by Marc Patten and Brad Gorby and a reprint of the limited "Welcome to the Con" story from the San Diego Special Edition. SC, 96pg (Note Price) $10.95 THE CRAY BABY ADVENTURES: WRATH OF THE PEDDIDLERS #2 Captain Camel leads the final battle against the evil Gelatinous Forms while the cosmic balance lies in jeopardy because of their leader, the Gelatinous Cue. In the astral plane, Telepathic Cray is in the fight of a lifetime as he strains to save everyone in the Land of Yagz. Meanwhile, in Cray World, the Cray Baby gets closer to the Cray Stick of Joy, but the Clay Baby creature stands in his way. b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 LETHARGIC LAD #5 by Greg Hyland The eagerly awaited return of the Aztec Mummy to the Lethargic-verse starts here. Witness, if you dare, the Aztec Mummy face off against his arch nemesis the evil Dr. Krupp. Oh, and Lethargic Lad is also in this issue, as he wonders what can be done with the excitement generated by Lethargic Lad Red. b&w, 24pg $2.95 VANGUARD COMICS AL WILLIAMSON SKETCHBOOK LIMITED EDITION HC Legendary artist Al Williamson glorified E.C.'s Weird Science, won awards for Flash Gordon and Spider-Man, and is one of the definitive Star Wars artists. This edition spans his entire career from his days with Frazetta, Krenkel, and Wood through his classic subjects-Dinosaurs, alien landscapes, fantastic ruined cities, exotic women, swashbuckling swordplay, and Star Wars. Includes an introduction by Walt Reed, a wrap around dust jacket, and a signature plate not found in the softcover. Limited to 700 copies. HC, 100pg, b&w (Note Price) $30.00 TALES FROM THE EDGE! #13 by Various The critically acclaimed alternative anthology returns with more unpublished Steranko work. If you enjoyed the Graphic Prince of Darkness special edition, don't miss this follow-up! Also in this issue: Vertigo cover artists Scott D. Ewen and Carlos Batts provide this issue's cover and 10 interior pages; George Pratt returns with a new feature, and there's a new story by Vertigo and Clive Barker illustrator Bill Koeb. Cover by Scott D. Ewen and Carlos Batts. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.95 VEROTIK BLUE BOLT REPRINT TRADE PAPERBACK by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon This edition reprints the Golden Age Blue Bolt stories for the first time ever. All nine stories are in full color and mark the first time Jack Kirby and Joe Simon collaborated. Forget how much the originals cost, just try finding them on the market. Includes all of the Green Lady's ever-ending efforts to seduce the Blue Bolt in this out-of-this world intergalactic adventure. SC, 90+ pg, FC (Note Price) $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEATH DEALER #4 by Glenn Danzig & Arthur Suydam Death Dealer returns to his keep, but must travel through a dangerous swamp ruled by a female demoness and her lizard-like minions. Will he make it back to the hordes of angry barbarians awaiting him? Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 ******** STAR OF THE MONTH FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER #3 by Glenn Danzig & Liam Sharp After Death dealer returns to his keep with the head of Khronon, he sets out against the kings and rulers who ordered death. Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. (STAR6822) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 ****** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MESSIAH by Aki Kyouma NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, or Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL FC, 48pg $6.95 O/A SATANIKA ANIME PILOT VIDEO The popular Satanika comes to life in full Japanese animation. Produced by Mad House Studios, this beautiful anime pilot features storyboards by the renowned Rintaro and character designs by Yoshiaki Kawajiri. Also included are interviews with series creator Glenn Danzig and Mad House staff Rintaro, Kawajiri, Takuji Endoh, and Masao Maruyama. MATURE AUDIENCES VHS $19.95 ****** VEROTIKA #15 VARIANT STUMPS COVER by Lee, Morse, Moore, & Hunger Limited to 1,000 copies. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Original cover price was $3.95. ADULT MATERIAL SC, FC (Note Price) MSRP: $9.95 WING*BIRD VEROTIK GIRLS PIN-UP BOOK by Wing*Bird NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL FC (Note Price) $3.95 VIZ COMMUNICATIONS DRAGONBALL #4 by Akira Toriyama NOT YOUR CUP OF TEA?-When Goku is hired to drive a hideous monster named Oolong out of town, he discovers his nemesis has some special abilities that may come in handy on his quest. b&w, 32 pg, (4 of 12) $2.95 DRAGONBALL Z #4 by Akira Toriyama NIGHTMARE TEAM-Goku and Piccolo battle to free little Gohan from his kidnapper, until help comes from an unexpected source. b&w, 32 pg, (4 of 9) $2.95 ASHEN VICTOR #3 by Yukito Kishiro Are the game motorballers of Team Spandau just pawns in some gangster's master plan? Written and drawn by in a new, blocky style reminiscent of Frank Miller! b&w, 32 pg, (3 of 4) $2.95 EAT-MAN PART TWO #5 by Akihito Yoshitomi FREE EAT-MAN-Eat-Man is hired to free a mermaid from captivity! And yes, she's cute! b&w, 32 pg, (5 of 5) $2.95 EAT-MAN VOL. 1: FULL COURSE MEAL TP by Akihito Yoshitomi Digests all of the monthly series Eat-Man Part One into one convenient, economical volume! When Eat-Man eats a weapon or object, he ingests its capabilities into his body and can subsequently transform the flesh of his arm into the mechanism he has consumed! As a professional "explorer," Eat-Man's services are in high demand for missions which somehow always involve a pretty young woman who can't resist Eat-Man's cool and detached charms. SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 INU-YASHA: A FEUDAL FAIRY TALE #15 by Rumiko Takahashi PUT TO THE TEST-Kagome is so busy fighting the evil Noh mask in the conclusion to this story arc, that she forgets about next day's major school exam! Published in English almost simultaneously with its release in Japan. b&w, 40 pg, (15 of 15) $3.25 MAISON IKKOKU PART SEVEN #12 by Rumiko Takahashi NEW JOB-Yusaku hasn't confessed to Kyoko that he lost his job as a preschool teacher, which makes matters even worse when she discovers him working at a risqué night club! Maison Ikkoku: Where Wacky Hijinks Can't Stop a Great Romance! b&w, 40 pg, (12 of 13) $3.25 MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR PART TWO #6 by Masami Yuki FEARLESS LEADER-Special Vehicles Section 2's tough new drill sergeant takes on Ota in a Judo match and tries to build Noa's self-confidence! b&w, 32 pg, (6 of 6) $2.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK TWO #4 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto FALL OUT-Shinji doesn't take kindly to being disciplined for disobeying orders, leading to further trouble. Then, Shinji's friendship with Kensuke deepens. Also available in a special Collector's Edition printed right to left like the original Japanese manga. REG.-b&w, 32 pg, (4 of 5) (Note Price) $2.95 COLL. ED.-b&w, 32 pg, (4 of 5) (Note Price) $2.95 NO NEED FOR TENCHI PART FIVE #1 by Hitoshi Okuda RESCUE MISSION-Our friends finally arrive on the planet Ryuten. Are they in time to rescue Asahi's father from evil mastermind Tatetsuki's clutches? b&w, 40 pg, (1 of 5) $3.25 PULP VOLUME 2 #7 Sadistic cop Angel kidnaps one of Yang's loved ones to force him to reveal the assassin Mayo's hiding place in Strain. In Dance Till Tomorrow, when college student Suekichi gets stuck collecting his fellow theater troupe member's dues, help comes from an unexpected source; and The Rat takes gang leader Chocolate's mother hostage to turn him against his pal Black in Black & White. Plus, the acclaimed shôjo manga Banana Fish continues, more toilet hysterical toilet humor from Heartbroken Angels, news, features, reader art, and much more. MATURE READERS Magazine, b&w, 128pg $5.95 THE RETURN OF LUM PART FOUR #11 by Rumiko Takahashi THE CAT'S MEOW-The electrifying tale of boy meets bikini-clad alien! Introducing a new regular character, a cat spirit always in search of a warm place to curl up. Then Lum comes to school drunk, causing a major riot! b&w, 32 pg, (11 of 11) $2.95 RANMA 1/2 PART SEVEN #5 by Rumiko Takahashi CHRISTMAS IN SUMMER-Will Ryoga remain invincible forever? Plus, two tots mistake Happosai for Santa Claus! b&w, 32 pg, (5 of 14) $2.95 RANMA 1/2 VOL. 11 TRANSFORMATIONS TP by Rumiko Takahashi The second half of manga superstar Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2, part Six. Wacky Principal Kuno hatches another plot to torment our hapless Furinkan High friends. Then, Ryoga suddenly stops transforming into P-chan the irresistible li'l black piglet, and Ranma and Shampoo will do anything to learn his secret! SC, 184 pg, b&w $15.95 STRIKER VOL. 2 THE FOREST OF NO RETURN TP by Hiroshi Takashige & Ryoji Minagawa Collects "The Forest of No Return" and the mini-series Secret of the Beserker. First, on the trail of a nectar of eternal life, Spriggan and cute treasure hunter Yoshino are trapped in a forest haunted by cursed spirits in "The Forest of No Return." Then, Earth isn't ready for the power of the Berserker. Is Striker? Find out in Secret of the Beserker. SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ADOLF HARDCOVER EDITIONS by Osamu Tezuka In this unforgettable story, comics legend Osamu Tezuka takes on the sobering subject matter of World War II, and its effect on the lives of ordinary people. One the eve of the war, the destinies of three men named "Adolf" become inexorably intertwined, leading to outcomes no one could suspect. VOL. 2 EXILE IN JAPAN (STAR1661)-HC $21.95 VOL. 3 HALF-ARYAN (STAR4696)-HC $21.95 VOL. 4 DAYS OF INFAMY (STAR2886)-HC $21.95 VOL. 5 1945 AND ALL THAT REMAINS (STAR3147)-HC $21.95 ******** ANIMERICA VOLUME 6 #6 Get the latest on the game-based sensation, Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge, just in time for its American debut on your video shelf. For the fifteenth anniversary of Macross' Japanese on-air run, Animerica revisits the many interlinked worlds of Superdimensional Fortress Macross (better known in the States as the first segment of Robotech), including OAV sequels, model kits and more! Plus, a full-length installment of Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999 manga and other cool stuff. Magazine, PC, 80pg $4.95 MANGA VIZION VOLUME 4 #5 Featuring new Striker and Steam Detectives story arcs. The neo-Nazi nasties of Striker try to resurrect Hitler (will they ever learn?); the Phantom Knight returns, just as he promised in Steam Detectives; and Black Jack teaches a veteran doctor a valuable lesson in bedside manners. All this plus the manga column "In Focus," letters, prizes, and more! Magazine, 80pg $4.95 VIZ-IN MAGAZINE VOLUME 10 #6 Your monthly guide to new releases from Viz Comics, Viz Video, and Viz Music, Viz-In is North America's manga and anime connection! Don't miss this free monthly full-color poster and sneak peeks at your favorite graphic novels, videos, music, and merchandise! Tabloid MSRP $0.00 WARP GRAPHICS ELFQUEST 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL This is Elfquest's first international co-publication compiled and edited by Andreas Knigge and Joachim Kapps, the driving force behind Carlsen Comics' ongoing translation of Elfquest into German. Includes a brand-new 16-page story written and drawn by Wendy Pini, plus never-before published articles and interviews sprinkled with art taken from all facets of Elfquest's 20-year history. NOTE: Contains minor female nudity. MATURE READERS Magazine, 64pg, FC (Note Price) $8.95 ELFQUEST #25 by Various Continuing Elfquest's 20th Anniversary celebration. Includes "Wolfrider" by Christy Marx and Wendy Pini-Whose elfin skull adorns the Pillar of Sacrifice Bearclaw strikes back, and the story behind the maiming of One-Eye is revealed. In "Wild Hunt," by Joellyn Auklandus and Lorraine Reyes, the Wolfriders face a challenge within the ranks, at the worst possible time, Rayek's life hangs in the balance in "Rogue's Curse" by Brandon McKinney, and much more. b&w, 64pg $4.95 ELFLORD CUTS LOOSE 39 by Barry Blair FELINES, NOTHING MORE THAN FELINES-The battle for Greenhaven swings into high gear as the humans concentrate all their attacks on the mountain passes. Meanwhile, back in Kathay, Windblade must fight for his life against the Evil Shade Brotherhood. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ELFQUEST LEGACY SC by W. Pini, R. Pini, & Various Collecting Elfquest: Hidden Years #16-22. While Cutter and the warrior core of the Wolfriders take the battle for the Palace of the High Ones directly to Grohmul Djun's own home ground, his own daughter Ember must embark on the most difficult quest of her short life. She leaves her family and friends behind to establish a second tribe far from the threat of war to ensure that the Wolfrider blood lives on. SC, 176pg, b&w $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ELFQUEST BOOK 4: QUEST'S END by Richard & Wendy Pini Fantasy and adventure collide in Richard and Wendy Pini's classic tales of Cutter and his intrepid tribe of elves. From battles with trolls to quests to the ominous Blue Mountain, kids and adults alike will find something to love and cherish for years to come. (STAR0095) HC, 8x11 $19.95 ******* WCG COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH ROB HANES ARCHIVES by Randy Reynaldo This trade paperback collects Reynaldo's early work from the original run of Adventure Strip Digest in one volume. Features nine complete stories with modern-day globe-trotting adventurer Rob Hanes, as well as a new "origin" story produced exclusively for the trade paperback and an art gallery that includes reproductions of the ashcan cover art and pin-ups. Foreword by Kurt Busiek. (STAR2099) SC, 144pg, b&w $13.95 ******* WESTHAMPTON HOUSE KING OF THE LILLIES by Rutu Modan Victor is a successful plastic surgeon, an artist with a scalpel who makes women beautiful. He falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Lilly, and when she disappears, he compensates by trying to turn every woman who goes under his knife into an imitation of Lilly. FC, 24pg (Note Price) $5.95 VIBRATO by Batia Kolton Victor and Nora run the local milkshake joint, the Shakers. Nora makes the shakes, and handsome, sexy Victor keeps the female clientele entertained with his disco dancing and his tight pants. Nora's not jealous, but when Victor dies, she's unhappy to discover she's sharing his final resting place with a gaggle of smitten townswomen. With rhyming text and painted interior. FC, 24pg (Note Price) $5.95 KARMA by Itzik Rennert Izumi is a Japanese girl who likes American movies. When the A-Bomb is dropped, she loses her hair then her virginity to an American soldier she mistakes for her screen idol Danny Kaye. She declares revenge on America, men, and Jews like Danny Kaye. Her instrument of vengeance is Victoria who is brought up to be a heartless schemer dedicated to her mother's plans. Fate has other ideas. FC, 24pg (Note Price) $5.95 WHAT COMICS CAPTAIN ZAP #6 Polly the Bird finds himself in the city of Nitty Gritty on a perilous journey where his hilarious misadventures link him up with new enemies and old friends. Find out why Will Eisner calls this series "very innovative." b&w $2.95 WHITE BUFFALOE PRESS JETMAN #1 by Chuck Austin NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.95 WOMP ADVENTURES OF MONKEY #4 by Mundt, Gillitzer, & Seeley Suddenly, every super-villain is out to get Monkey, and he begins to realize that they really want him dead-and with a little help from Firefly, he figures out why. When a dangerous new villain Dustman attacks, little Dan and cousin Stretch are caught in the crossfire! Plus, a bonus backup feature "Freshmen: Orientation" featuring Buckshot and Force from Eric Gillitzer and Tim Seeley. b&w, 32pg $2.00 ZEN COMICS ALIEN HERO TRADE PAPERBACK by Steve Stern & Dan Cote This 80-page volume showcases novellas and short stories written by Zen's co- creators including "Mistress of Chaos" from 1994 and a never-before-published Zen origin story. SC, 80pg (Note Price) $8.95 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #61 It's pretty simple. This is the Stan Lee tribute issue. You must buy it. You know the name. You know his work. Now get to know The Man! Stan Lee, the man behind the House of Ideas, is going to be the recipient of this year's CBM Lifetime Achievement Award and he opens up in this special issue of Comic Book Marketplace! Don't miss it! Magazine, PC $5.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES COMIC RELIEF #107 Now includes more of the best comic strips including Dilbert, Fox-trot, Bizarro, For Better or For Worse, and Mixed Media! Plus your regular favorites, Doonesbury, Life in Hell, This Modern World, Tom the Dancing Bug, Sylvia, and more. Finish your strips with the best humor features from Dave Barry, Joe Bob Briggs, Stephanie Brush, Ask Dr. Science, and Weird News. Completely ad free. (Page One) Magazine, 100 pg. $4.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #573-576 Comic Shop News is one of the most popular weekly newsletters about the comics scene. Each full-color issue is filled with news, interviews, and color art. Issue #574 contains CSN's Charts; #575 contains the July Checklist; and #576 contains July's Hot Picks! CSN is printed on 100% recycled newsprint. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC SRP: PI COMIC SHOP NEWS SUMMER PREVIEW The CSN Summer Preview covers hundreds of comics from dozens of publishers due from June through August. This handy guide will help readers pick from the best bets of the upcoming season. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, PC SRP: PI COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1283-1287 Now celebrating 25 years serving comics fans, CBG brings you news, comic book reviews, a huge show calendar, exclusive cartoons, and columns by such fan favorites as Peter David, Mark Evanier, Will Eisner, Gina and Richie Prosch, Batton Lash, Tony Isabella, and many more. Plus, every week you'll have access to the world's largest marketplace for collectible comics and related items from the Golden Age to the present. A must for collectors, fans, and industry professionals. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95Ea. COMICS INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN EDITION #95 Europe's #1 trade paper for the U.S. and U.K. comics industries is finally available to U.S. fans. With its no-nonsense approach, CI covers both mainstream and indie titles. Monthly features include all-company news, over 100 reviews, Internet gossip, market overviews, comics to film reports, trading card news, an events guide, investment tips, story synopses for U.S. and U.K. titles, and heated comics debates. (Quality Communications) Magazine, 100 pg. $2.35 COMICS REVUE #147 The latest review on comics features Sky Masters by Jack Kirby and Wally Wood, plus Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane, Alley Oop by V.T. Hamlin, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff, Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell, Krazy Kat by George Herriman, Tarzan by Russ Manning, and The Phantom by Lee Falk! (Manuscript Press) b&w, 64pg $5.95 FEATURE MAGAZINE SUMMER 1998 Want the inside scoop on the all your favorite alternative comics? Leave it to Feature! This issue: Frank Miller takes us behind the scenes of his new series 300 to reveal his creative process with a selection of previously unpublished roughs, development sketches, and illustrations for the series-an unprecedented look into the mind of a modern comics master that no Miller fan or aspiring artist should miss! Plus, Jeff Smith brings us up to date on Bone and examines the state of comics; Neil Gaiman reflects on Sandman as a finished work and considers the road ahead; and Scott McCloud gives a crash course on The New Adventures of Abraham Lincoln and grants Feature a first look at Reinventing Comics, his upcoming sequel to Understanding Comics; plus reviews, letters, and more. (Feature Magazine) Magazine $3.95 THE JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #20 It's Girls, Girls, Girls! as this issue spotlights Kirby's women including Mother Delilah, Medusa, the Invisible Girl, Granny Goodness, Big Barda, Galaxy Green. Also, a rare Kirby interview and a new interview with Dave (Rocketeer) Stevens, discussing Kirby, the early days of California fandom, and the fairer sex! There's also a lengthy section on Simon & Kirby's romance comics, plus an amazing array of unpublished Kirby art including unused pages from Mr. Miracle, In the Days of the Mob, Galaxy Green, The Eternals, and more! Color covers inked by Ken Steacy and Richard Howell, and centerfold inked by Mike Royer. JKC is the only 'zine authorized by the Kirby estate. (Jack Kirby Collector) Magazine, 48pg $4.95 THE JACK KIRBY QUARTERLY #10 Returning with a new publisher with more illustrations, photos, interviews, and a brand-new centerfold section. This issue: Captain America's Bicentennial Battles, Silver Star, Thor, Devil Dinosaur and a special tribute section to Roz Kirby. Features a color cover by Jack Kirby and Barry Windsor-Smith. (Pure Imagination) Magazine, 56pg $5.00 MODESTY BLAISE #14 A Comics Revue magazine! Featuring a Modesty Blaise tale-"The Vanishing Dollybirds"-by Peter O'Donnell and Romero. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, 9x11 $5.95 STRIPS VOLUME 10 #13 Get your strips in weekly doses! Receive the first two weeks' worth of 75 of everyone's favorite comic strips and panels. Each issue is now split into Week A and Week B. You lose none of the funnies and gain two issues a month! Featuring Filbert, Tarzan of the Apes, and more. (American Publishing Corp.) WEEK A-Magazine $2.50 WEEK B-Magazine $2.50 STRIPS VOLUME 10 #14 Get your strips in weekly doses! Receive the second two weeks' worth of 75 of everyone's favorite comic strips and panels. Each issue is now split into Week A and Week B. You lose none of the funnies and gain two issues a month! Featuring Filbert, Tarzan of the Apes, and more. (American Publishing Corp.) WEEK A-Magazine $2.50 WEEK B-Magazine $2.50 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS AND TOY REVIEW #69 The special Bat-issue asks what Kenner Bat-figures do you want, and which ones do you still need. Featuring all your favorite Batty stuff. Plus more of your favorite stuff including "Cool Giveaways," "This Space for Rant," "Altered States," "Toy Tracker," "Samurai Safari," "Action Review," and the Action Figure Price Guide. (Action Figure News and Toy Review) Magazine, 64pg, FC $5.95 ANIMATION MAGAZINE JULY 1998 Your guide to the business of animation from production and toy tie-ins to international conventions and making the perfect pitch. (Animation) Magazine, PC $4.95 BECKETT HOT TOYS JULY 1998 #2 Each issue will contain fresh, creative and fun articles and columns on the latest toy collectible products on the market, the hottest toy shows around the country and of course, Beckett's best price guide and checklist. Each issue a price guide, a convention calendar, a resource directory, and columns on action figures, dolls, gaming cards, Hot Wheels, Beanie Babies, Star Wars, video and computer games, toys on the Internet, vintage toys, and much more. (Beckett Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 COLLECT! AUGUST 1998 One of the "bibles" for card prices, this contains over 2,400 prices, covering the gamut of non-sports and entertainment cards. Articles feature popular comic book, movie, and TV character card sets, as well as tobacco cards from the 1800s. Plus, check out excellent coverage of the extremely popular collectible game cards like Magic: The Gathering. (Tuff Stuff, Inc.) Magazine $3.99 GO FIGURE! #7 Calling all toy lovers! go figure! marches on with the only celebrity cover toy magazine around. This issue: more of DreamWorks Small Soldiers, part 4 of 5 in go figure!'s Toy Fair '98 coverage, and the ever-present Godzilla coverage. All this plus the regular Star Wars zine, Brad Parker's "Mini-movies and Playthings," and the always electric Kiss War Machine. (Go Figure Publications) Magazine, 84pg $4.95 KIT BUILDERS MAGAZINE #27 This issue: "Cartoon Kits" featuring KBM's old favorite figure kits based on characters from TV, movies, and print; many of these old classics are more comical than today's kits. Also, more of the "New Sculptors"-few may know their names, but many will recognize their work. Featuring a short bio, a portfolio, and sculpting tips from some of these talented newcomers. Plus, as always, the regular features including "Cool New Stuff," "In My Opinion," "Xacto-Facto," "Some Assembly Required," a major show review, and more. (Gordys) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 MODEL AND TOY COLLECTOR #40 The only magazine celebrating the world of Pop Culture Heroes with this source of classic character toys from the 60's and 70's. This issue: MTC joins the Godzilla ride with everything you want to know about the famous Japanese monster, reprints of the heavily requested guide to Hartland Western figures, plus, Captain Action, Nutty Mad, toys and kits of the Outer Limits, and tons more. All this plus regular features on toy restoration, model building, show reports, and everything that can be fit into 64 pages. (Quantumrock Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pg $5.50 PLASTIC FIGURE & PLAYSET COLLECTOR #55 PFPC heads north for a review of Marx playsets produced for the Canadian market, including the unusual Fort York, a Revolutionary War era set with a Canadian twist, and the Canadian version of the WWII era Barracks Set. Plus, "Inside Marx, Part II" with more information from factory executives. All this and more in your source of information for Marx playsets and related toys from the 1950s through the 1970s. Bimonthly. (Specialty Publishing) Magazine $4.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #54 This issue begins the new fall toy line announcements with news of Star Wars, Star Trek, and second season independent lines. Plus, how the ThunderCats line will be updated, and the regular monthly announcements and features including the "Top 20 Selling Action Figures," "Action News Briefs," "Star Wars Update" and more. (Tomart) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOMART'S DISNEYANA UPDATE #25 The twenty-fifth chapter in the history of Disney Merchandising featuring Bavarian and Patriot (Salem) China, Bully and Comic Spain PVC figures, and watches. Plus, the regular departments on Publishing, Buttons & Pins, Home Video, Vintage Disneyana, Theme Park Collectibles, Mail Order Merchandise, and Disney Store Exclusives. Hundreds of color photos. (Tomart) Magazine $6.00 TOY SHOP #179-180 Specializing in '50s, '60s, and '70s, thousands of collector toys, models, dolls and related items are for sale in the pages of Toy Shop every issue! You'll find classified ads indexed alphabetically by category, making it easier for you to locate items of collectible interest. Containing more than 115 separate classifications, Toy Shop puts the entire spectrum of collectible toys and models at your fingertips every issue. Biweekly. (Krause Publications) Tabloid (Note Price) $3.98Ea. WHITE'S GUIDE TO COLLECTING FIGURES JULY 1998 The magazine dedicated to collectible figures, toys, and stuff! Now available with sports and comics covers! (Collecting Concepts) COMICS COVER-Magazine $4.95 SPORTS COVER-Magazine $4.95 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #250 Dragon, the bellwether of the role-playing industry, gets better than ever with more color and perfect binding! With new monthly game reviews, rule clarifications, fantasy artwork, original fiction, and, most importantly, new gaming material each month, Dragon remains the world's finest resource for AD&D® players. (TSR) (CAUT:4) Magazine $4.95 DUELIST #29 For players of Magic: The Gathering, there's only one place to turn for the newest information, the best artwork, and the freshest strategies-The Duelist. Produced by the folks at Wizards of the Coast, this magazine is a gamer's delight, a never-ending well of Magic manna. Hey, these are the people who invented the game-they know what they're talking about! So, whether you crave a sneak preview of the newest expansion, a stunning strategy that will catch your rival mages off-guard, or just a look behind the scenes at Magic HQ, The Duelist is for you. As a bonus, each issue is exquisitely illustrated by WOTC artists. (WOTC) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.95 DUNGEON #70 Dungeon features new adventures in every issue for use with all the TSR and AD&D® settings and campaign worlds. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.95 EGM2 AUGUST 1998 EGM2 is one of the definitive magazines dedicated to the world of electronic games. Each and every big, full-color issue is packed with "in-your-face" information and exclusive coverage of the hottest video game action in the market today. Every month, EGM2 delivers the latest news in the industry, along with Tricks of the Trade, an expanded Arcade Section, international coverage, strategy guides, and Fact Files on the hottest games. As an added bonus, each issue comes polybagged with a separate magazine focusing on the top video games and systems! (Ziff-Davis) Magazine, 200+pg, FC $4.99 ELECTRONIC GAMING AUGUST 1998 Electronic Gaming Monthly delivers the hottest information from throughout the video game world! Every full-color issue is packed with special pull-out strategy guides, video game maps, special secrets to your favorite games, up-to- date news on today's exciting video game industry, and exclusive insider info on the hottest games around. Polybagged. (Ziff-Davis) Magazine, 200+pg, FC $4.99 TRADING CARD MAGAZINES BECKETT BASEBALL CARD MONTHLY #160 This magazine covers the superstars of baseball and baseball card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photographs. 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 baseball cards. (Beckett) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.95 BECKETT BASKETBALL CARD MONTHLY #96 Read about the high-flying, fast-breaking superstars of the NBA in Beckett Basketball Card Monthly. Any basketball fan will enjoy the exciting action photography and articles dealing with today's basketball superstars and their cards. Includes tips on card collecting, previews, and reviews of new card sets as well as one of the most relied-upon monthly basketball card price guides in the hobby! (Beckett) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.95 BECKETT FOOTBALL CARD MONTHLY #100 Capturing all the excitement of the NFL in informative articles and action- packed color photography. Football fans will get their fill with special coverage of the most popular superstars and their cards. Includes tips on card collecting, previews, and reviews of new card sets as well as one of the most relied-upon monthly football card price guides in the hobby! (Beckett) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.95 BECKETT HOCKEY CARD MONTHLY #93 The "hottest magazine on ice" provides hockey fans with thorough coverage of the most celebrated superstars in the game. Insightful articles and fantastic action photography make this magazine a popular choice for hockey enthusiasts. Includes tips on the art of hockey card collecting along with the most reliable monthly price guides available for hockey cards. (Beckett) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.95 BECKETT RACING MONTHLY #47 The best in racing comes alive as this monthly publication focuses on not only the sport of racing, but also the increasingly popular racing card and collectible market. (Beckett) (CAUT:4) Magazine $3.95 BECKETT SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS AUGUST 1998 Beckett Vintage Sports and Beckett Future Stars have been combined into Beckett Sports Collectibles and Autographs. The world of sports collectibles and memorabilia, both vintage and modern, as presented by the one and only Beckett! This one source covers it all: Kenner Starting Lineup, vintage auctions, phone cards and cereal boxes, tickets, programs, history, jerseys, autographs, signing schedules, minor league and draft picks, and more. As much fun as a World Series grand slam! (Beckett) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.95 TUFF STUFF AUGUST 1998 The monthly price guide contains prices for singles, packs, boxes, and sets for baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. Also included are prices for racing, draft picks, limited edition collectibles, promo cards, plus autographs and memorabilia, as well as a Kenner Starting Lineup section. Each issue contains the liveliest feature stories and the best editorial coverage, with the latest in hobby news and regular monthly columns by experts in the field. Perfect bound. (Tuff Stuff, Inc.) Magazine $4.99 TUFF STUFF'S GUIDE TO STARTING LINEUP AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1998 Your complete guide to collecting Kenner Starting Lineup figures contains a comprehensive price guide, color photos from virtually every set, all the latest Kenner figures, and a complete Kenner checklist. The price guide also covers other popular sports figures, including those from Bobbin Heads, Hartland, Gartlan, Salvino, Sports Impressions, and Pro Sport Creations. Packed with informative articles such as Jeff Clow's "Investment Report," "On the Record," "Collecting on the Internet," and more! Quarterly. (Tuff Stuff, Inc.) Magazine, 48pg, FC $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES AIRBRUSH ACTION MAY/JUNE 1998 It's the 13th Annual Airbrush Excellence Awards, and staring with the "Psycho Airbrush" cover, it's going to be a blast. Plus, a feature on Alien designer H.R. Giger including his legal battles with 20th Century Fox over Alien: Ressurection. All this plus how-to's for both the expert and the beginner. (SQP) Magazine $4.99 ALICE #2 Welcome to Alice, the new magazine exploring childhood with a mix of fine art, comic strips, photos, and analytical writing on lavish high-gloss paper. This issue is a double cover issue focusing on photography and comic strips. Side one, "Maternal Eyes," introduces work by women photographers, including Inez Van Lamsweerde, Wensy McCurdo, and Angela Hill, who focus on childhood. Side two, "Animmation and Comics" explores thhe work of artists and animators from Harry Smith through Ren and Stimpy, and more. Magazine $14.95 BABYLON 5 #1 Announcing the U.S. and Canada launch of the monthly magazine dedicated to Babylon 5. Includes behind-the-scenes features, exclusive interviews, reports from our on-set correspondents, and a regular column from creator J. Michael Straczynski about the Hugo award-winning science fiction series. This issue: exclusive interviews with new-kid-on-the-block Tracy Scoggins (Captain Elizabeth Lochley) and Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski on the new Babylon 5 series Crusade. 15,000 unique CCG cards will be randomly inserted in this issue's print run. (Titan Magazines) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC, 68pg $5.99 BEANIE WORLD #6 Mary Beth's Beanie World is the only magazine devoted to covering news and events in the world of Beanie Babies and related toys. Each issue is filled with up-to-date information, color photos, and insight from Beanie Baby expert Mary Beth Sobolewski. This issue: new retirement announcements, using Beanies in school, more patterns for Beanie clothes, Kids & their Beanies, Ty's Plush line, Harley Davidson Bean Bags, and more! Plus: mail, price guide & Ty checklist, Collector Spotlight, and other regular features. Bi-monthly. (ADS Publisher Services) Magazine, 96pg, FC $5.99 BIZARRE JULY/AUGUST #9 For young males who share an attitude, not a life-style. From unusual stories to extreme sports and vampires, this magazine truly differs from mainstream men's titles. (John Brown Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.95 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOL. 30 #3 This month: behind the scenes of the new Avengers movie opening June 19, featuring interviews with Jeremiah Chechik, producer Jerry Weintraub, effects supervisor Nick Davis, and more, plus a detailed "Retrospect" to the original 60's series with interviews and a best-of episode guide. Also, all the summer blockbusters including Disney's Mulan, based on a Chinese martial arts legend; Armageddon, the rogue asteroid movie from director Michael Bay; Mighty Joe Young, and a preview of the Japanese anime sensation Princess Mononoke. (Cinefantastique) Magazine $5.99 CINEFEX #74 This issue: Godzilla and X-Files movies. Cinefex goes behind the scenes to bring the full story behind the visual effects of Godzilla, of one of the summer's most-anticipated, and secretive, movies. Also, The X-Files will get a big-budget feature makeover chocked with visual effects as it promises to answer some of the gnawing questions that have long puzzled X-Files enthusiasts. Plus, Lost in Space, Deep Rising, Sphere, Pleasantville and more. (Cinefex) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $8.50 CINESCAPE #35 Cinescape is the bold magazine of science-fiction and action/adventure movies and television! The July-August issue features the best of the summer blockbuster movies with behind-the-scenes reports and in-depth interviews with the stars, directors, and writers. Plus, a look ahead to the fall movie season and future blockbusters of 1999 including Star Wars: Chapter One and Planet of the Apes. (M.V.P. Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 CULT MOVIES #26 This issue: an except from the book The Films of Joe Dellesandro, silent movie star Harry Langdon, exotic Asian cinema, Italian super heroes, video reviews, Japanimation, and more. Quarterly. (Cult Movies) Magazine, 90pg $4.95 CULT TIMES #34 Each issue clues you in on cult television programs to watch out for on terrestrial, cable, and satellite with the "Out of the Box" comprehensive listings guide. Also, there is the instant guide to a Classic Series, plus, "Times Past" looks back at what was (and wasn't) worth seeing last month. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pg $4.99 CULT TIMES SPECIAL #6 Take a look at the popular cult TV series that found their way to the big screen including Lost in Space, The Avengers, and the long-awaited The X-Files movie. Includes a special poster. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 86pg $5.99 CULT TV JULY 1998 Cult TV is dedicated to "the cooler kind of couch potato." From the "Thwack!" and "Pow!" of Batman to the nylon-clad shenanigans of James T. Kirk, Cult TV is your essential guide to the month's best Sci-Fi and nostalgia on TV. Cult TV will tell you what's worth staying in for, when to set your VCR, and why some programs are destined to vanish into the Twilight Zone. All this, plus intimate interviews and in-depth coverage of your favorite shows. (Future Publishing) (CAUT 4) Magazine $6.95 DARK TERRORS #15 The magazine that's endorsed by Hammer Film Productions. This British import celebrates Hammer films with insightful articles and the latest news and reviews. This month's features include the making of Hammer's classic third Frankenstein movie-starring Peter Cusingh and directed by Oscar winner Freddie Francis-from casting and shooting through release. (St. Ives) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.75 DR. WHO IN-VISION #79 "Attack of the Cybermen"-The Cybermen have been revived in their tombs under the sands of Telos. The new Doctor must pit his wits once more against the Cyber- Controller and the sinister Commander Lytton. Bimonthly. (Jeremy Bentham) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.50 DREAMWATCH #47 Whether your tastes lean towards Quantum Leap or Blake's 7, Babylon 5 or Aliens (or the tried and true favorites: Who and Trek), you can find it in here with interviews, features galore, and comprehensive episode guides! (DWB) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC (Note Price) $5.99 FANGORIA #175 This month: More of Fangoria's gargantuan efforts to herald Godzilla's $100 million comeback with interviews with the stars. Also, interviews with Rob Bowman, director of the X-Files movie who also helmed some of its scariest TV episodes; and a look at the special effects of Species II ; a visit to the set of teen thriller Disturbing Behavior starring James Marsden (Bella Mafia) and Katie Holmes (Dawson's Creek); and a bloody set report from vampire yarn Blade starring Wesley Snipes. All this and video, laserdisc, book reviews, and special features. (Starlog Group) Magazine $5.99 FEMME FATALES VOL. 7 #3 Be starstruck by the return of Erotica, 1950s style featuring shutterbug legend Bernard of Hollywood. After escaping Nazi Germany, he-along with his sometime collaborator/pin-up genius Albert Vargas-went on to shoot some of the world's most torrid sex symbols including Marilyn Monroe, Irish McCalla, Rita Hayworth, Brigitte Bardot, Jayne Mansfield, Julie Newmar, and many others. Also, FF asks why Xena qualifies as the lesbian community poster girl role model and interviews Renee O'Connor (Gabrielle), and Diana Rigg on her pioneering role as TV's Emma Peel of The Avengers. All this, and much, much more. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FEMME FATALES VOL. 5 #1 The world-famous figure model, Pamela Green reminisces about working for British auteur Michael Powell in his horror classic Peeping Tom. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine MSRP: $8.00 FEMME FATALES VOL. 5 #11 The "Golden Girls" of photographer and fantasy film director Dan Golden who recalls his career shooting femme fatales. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine MSRP: $8.00 ******* FIGHTING FEMALES SUMMER 1998 One of the best women's wrestling magazines available. These sexy, strong women show off the raw strength and flawless technique that makes them the best in the world of Fighting Females. Featuring professional and amateur wrestlers, boxers, martial artists, and just plain Bad Girls. (Media International) (CAUT: 1) MATURE READERS Magazine (Note Price) $5.99 FILM REVIEW #94 Now even bigger and better than ever. Each issue features all the best in movie news, including interviews with the stars and directors of upcoming releases, plus masses of movie trivia, video competitions, and full-color pictures. "Script and Score" looks at the latest movie books and soundtracks; "Call Sheet" recalls a classic movie with exclusive interviews; and in "Picture Paradise," a celebrity discusses his or her favorite films. The lively review section spotlights and gives a star rating to every new cinematic release. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg $6.75 FILM REVIEW SPECIAL #23 This "Summer Blockbuster" special presents a huge report on the Cannes Film festival, loads of star interviews, and a massive previews of the summer's blockbusters including The X-Files, Lost in Space, Godzilla, Dr. Doolittle, and Eaters of the Dead. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 FILMFAX #67 It's summer fun, Filmfax style with actresses, Ramsay Ames (The Mummy's Ghost), Irene Tsu (Women of the Prehistoric Planet), Anne Helm (The Magic Sword), Marilyn Harris (Frankenstein), and Cynthia Patrick (Mole People); actors, Richard Herd (V, Seinfeld), Richard Eyer (Invisible Boy) and Gil Perkins (Teenage Monster); and directors Val Guest (Quartermass) and Jesus Franco (Awful Dr. Orloff). Plus, Bud Cardos remembers director Al Adamson, the continuing retrospective of the Star Wars imitations of the 1980s, and the usual book, video, laserdisc and CD reviews. (Filmfax) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 148pg (Note Price) $9.95 FLESH AND BLOOD #10 The British import horror and exploitation film magazine for adults. Tons of information, stills, and reviews - all on glossy paper. (Fantaco) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and U.K. (Fantaco) (CAUT: 1 & 3) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #11 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine MSRP: $14.95 FORTEAN TIMES #112 Become a student of American iconoclast Charles Fort with this expansive guide to the bizarre, featuring news, reviews, and research on strange phenomena, experiences, and curiosities from the intricacies of crop circles to phantom hitchhikers. It's wild, it's funny, it's open-minded yet skeptical, and it's true! (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 GIANT ROBOT #11 More than just Hong Kong movies! This month: The long-awaited interview with the kingpin of Yakuza flicks, Beat Takeshi; a rare confrontation with Black Belt Jones himself-Jim Kelly-the "Buddha of Blaxploitation" from Enter the Dragon, plus other martial artists with afros; and a meeting with Zhang Yimou, banned- movie maker from China. From Tokyo: garage rock gods Guitarwolf and hot-rod artist Rockin' Jellybean; and what Japanese school girls do for yen. Plus, the Tibetan monks-Lhasa Apsos connection, third-world skateboarders unite, the deadly art of Thai fruit carving; Sock monkeys vs. Cub and more of the best interviews with Hong Kong action stars. (Giant Robot) Magazine, 88pg (Note Price) $3.95 LOCUS #449 The science-fiction and fantasy community's journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by noted authors. (Locus) Magazine $4.95 OFFICIAL X-FILES MAGAZINE #6 X-Philes can't resist this information packed issue of exclusive stories and stunning color pictures. This issue features an exclusive interview with actor Mitch Pileggi (Asst. Director Skinner), a "behind-the-scenes" look at the making of a hot new episode, and more information on the surefire summer blockbuster X- Files movie. (M.V.P. Entertainment) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.95 THE OFFICIAL X-FILES MOVIE MAGAZINE X-Philes will be unable to resist this information-packed edition, filled with exclusive stories and stunning color photos from the summer blockbuster! Inside you'll also uncover interviews with the cast and creator Chris Carter; exclusive behind-the-scenes details; and dozens of never-before seen photos! Please note: due to the subject matter covered in The Official X-Files Movie Magazine, all editorial content is subject to change. (MVP Media Group) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is not available outside the US and the UK. Magazine, FC $5.95 OUTRÉ #13 There's even more pop culture fun in this summer issue with "George Carlson: Comics of the Absurd" by fantasy writer Harlan Ellison; part one of the life and times of rocket scientist Wernher Von Braun; and interviews with fantasy artist Vincent di Fate; composer Neal Heft (Batman), TV's original Jimmy Olsen, Jack Larson, and Elvgren pin-up model Myra Hansen. Plus, Japan's monster-fighting superhero Ultraman; Children of Noah fiction by Richard Matheson; continuing coverage of comic strip artist Wally Wood; and more ultra-rare Russian sci-fi flicks, the usual CD, video, and book reviews, and other surprises. Quarterly. (Filmfax) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg $5.95 PARSEC VOL. 2 # 6 This issue: Earth: Final Conflict with Kevin Kilner, Leni Parker and authors Anne McCaffrey and Robert J. Sawyer. All this and more from Canada's magazine of science fiction. (Parsec) Magazine $4.25 PENTHOUSE SEPTEMBER 1998 For the past 27 years, Penthouse has informed, intrigued, and entertained. Thought-provoking editorial in the form of investigative journalism, exposés, articles on finance, justice, and current events combine with the latest in fashion, movies, books, spirits, and fitness to create a lifestyle magazine as multifaceted as its readers. Add to the mix beautiful women and mind-boggling photography, and you've got one of the best men's magazines on the planet. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (Penthouse) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.99 PLAYBOY AUGUST 1998 The largest-selling, most respected men's magazine in the world! Each month over 11 million adults enjoy Playboy's engaging mix of fun, fiction and non-fiction, superstar personalities, sports, top-name interviews, and the most beautiful women in the world! NOTE: Not available outside of the United States. (Warner) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, PC $4.95 PLAYBOY PRESENTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1998 The best-selling line of specials in its category! Check this mag out for bimonthly themes, from Playboy's College Girls to Girls of Summer! NOTE: Not available outside of the United States. (Warner) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.95 PLAYBOY PRIVATE COLLECTION #7 This new series focuses on a different theme with each issue. Quarterly. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (Warner) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.95 PREMIERE AUGUST 1998 The slick magazine for moviegoers and couch potatoes alike, featuring articles and features on every aspect of movies, TV, and films. (Conceptions Unlimited) Magazine $3.50 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #51 The anime and manga magazine. This is a special thematic issue dedicated to mecha! PA #51 will spotlight all the mecha of Gundam (Gundam 0083: Memories, Gundam 8th MS Team, and Gundam W) and Tekkaman Blade (the second Tekkaman series and Teknoman). Plus, Anime World articles, the latest news of what's really going on in Japanese animation & manga, and reviews of the latest model kits, Anime videos, CDs, Manga, live-action movies to help you choose what to buy. Magazine, PC, 60pg $4.95 REALMS OF FANTASY VOL. 4 #6 Covering the entire world of fantasy! Lavishly illustrated, each issue features fantasy stories from the leading authors, including Roger Zelazny, Piers Anthony, Alan Dean Foster, and more. Artists include Michael Whelan, Don Maitz, and others. Every issue features regular coverage of the latest fantasy books, movies, television, role-playing games, video games, and more. Bimonthly. (Sovereign Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $3.50 SCI-FI ENTERTAINMENT VOLUME 5 #3 Featuring coverage of the summer asteroid flick Armageddon, the movie version of The Avengers, and the six-hour mini-series Invasion Earth; an interview with William Shatner; Sci-Fi channel's viewers favorite sci-fi series; plus the monthly guide to the Sci-Fi Channel. (Sovereign Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.95 SCI-FI AND FANTASY MODELS #29 This month: The special effects of Sphere; part II of the miniature effects of Lost In Space; an interview with FX and kit creator Michael Burnett; a 3-foot scratchbuild of the Millennium Falcon. Plus, Lighting Revell's Voyager kit; reviews for Lost In Space original Robot and Cyclops kits; a Werewolf review special; the hand props of Roar; and Galactica up close with new shots of the FX miniature. All this plus the regular monthly features including the CGI course and new U.S. kit roundup feature. (Next Millennium) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.00 SCI-FI FLIX #1 This special premiere issue will have extensive behind-the-scenes coverage of the X-Files movie as well as a retrospective of the series' history. Plus, Sci- Fi Flix goes to Hollywood to get the inside scoop on Godzilla, Mighty Joe Young, and more. Featuring a pull-out X-Files and Godzilla poster. (Sovereign Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pg, FC $4.95 SCI-FI TEEN SEPTEMBER 1988 #2 The new magazine aimed at the 8-14-year old age group covering the cutting edge of science fiction and related genres. This issue: interviews with James Marsden, Nick Stahl, and Katie Holmes, the stars of the teen sci-fi thriller Disturbing Behavior; a look at the special FX of Small Soldiers and Mighty Joe Young; a preview of The Mask of Zorro starring Antonio Banderas and Anthony Hopkins; and a look ahead to the third season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Comes with giant color gatefold posters, reader opinions' in the "Sci-Fi Teen Report Card," and more. (Starlog Group) Magazine $3.99 SCI-FI UNIVERSE OCTOBER 1998 #32 Each issue reviews the universe of science fiction TV and movies and tells you what's new, who's hot, and where to get the latest cool toys. All this plus interviews, the latest news, and more. (LFP) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.95 SCREAM QUEENS ILLUSTRATED POSTERBOOK #8 It looks like a magazine, but it's really a poster! This Ginger Lynn Allen issue features sexy, nude pictures in full-color and folds out into a full size 21" x 33" poster! NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. (Market Square) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG-Magazine $4.95 SIGNED-Magazine (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $24.95 SCREAM QUEENS STRIPPERS AND SHOWGIRLS POSTERBOOK #2 The magazine that's a poster! This first collector's edition features Penthouse Glori Anne in full-color sexy, nude pictures in full color and folds out into a color 21" x 33" poster! NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. (Market Square) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG-Magazine $4.95 SIGNED-Magazine (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $18.95 SECRET #13 The newest issue of the high quality Euro-fetish with moody black and white photography. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & U.K. (Media International) (CAUT: 1 & 3) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #9 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine MSRP: $19.95 SFX #40 SFX is one of the best sci-fi magazines covering films, TV, books, video, comics, toys, and models - anything and everything to do with science-fiction and fantasy, in fact. It's big and fat, it's full-color, it's on nice glossy paper, and it's from Future Publishing, one of Britain's biggest special interest publishers. (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $8.00 SHIVERS #55 This issue: Ingrid Pitt meets director Ken Russell to discuss his contribution to horror with films including Gothic, The Lair of the White Worm, Altered States, and The Devils. Also, up-to-the-minute reviews of The X-Files and Millennium, a look at the new summer horror movies, plus, the latest collection of ghoulish news, reviews, and interviews. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 56pg $5.99 SKIN TWO #24 The thick, colorful, gossipy, user-friendly magazine for both men and women featuring the newest and sexiest Euro-fashions. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & U.K. (Media International) (CAUT: 1 & 3) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #9 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine MSRP: $19.95 STARBURST #239 A Babylon 5 cover heralds Starburst's interview with Andreas Katsulas (Ambassador G'Kar). Also, an interview with one of the stars of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and an examination of the rise in its fortunes as it prepares for its seventh year. The countdown to the summer blockbusters continues as Starburst looks forward to the arrival of Godzilla, Lost in Space, and The X- Files movie. Plus, all the regular news, reviews, and features from the world of science-fiction entertainment. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg $4.99 STARLOG #253 Who will survive when worlds collide in Armageddon this month? Check out Starlog and find out. Plus, Antonio Banderas talks about his life as a hero in The Mask of Zorro, and all sorts of nifty stuff on The X-Files movie, The Avengers, Mighty Joe Young, Species 2, Virus, Small Soldiers, Blade, Babylon 5's Bruce Boxleitner, and more. (Starlog Group) Magazine $4.99 THUNDER: WORLD OF ACTION CINEMA #2 Summer is the time for big budgets, big explosions and hopefully, big box office. What do a big gorilla, a vampire hunter, a masked man and the number four have in common? Give up? Mighty Joe Young, Blade, The Mask of Zorro, and Lethal Weapon IV headline the summer movie line-up. Thunder will have complete coverage on these films as well as Jean Claude Van Damme's Knock Off, Steven Seagal's The Patriot, and Jackie Chan's Rush Hour. (Draculina) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC, 52pg $4.95 TV ZONE #104 The world's leading magazine of Cult TV, now in a larger format! Featuring coverage of popular Cult TV shows such as The X-Files, Babylon 5, Xena: Warrior Princess, Star Trek: Voyager, Deep Space Nine, Millennium, and Dr. Who. Plus, answers to reader questions in "Memory Alpha," along with regular news and reviews. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg, FC $4.99 WRAPPED IN PLASTIC #35 The world's longest-running Twin Peaks magazine looks at the work of Miguel Ferrer, from his sarcastic Albert Rosenfield on Twin Peaks to his new roles on NBC's Lateline and Brave New World. Plus, part 2 of the Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me report, an "X-Files Extra" update, and, the usual articles, letters, news, and reviews. Bimonthly. (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.50 XPOSÉ #24 Xposé is the monthly magazine concentrating on unusual occurrences and the paranormal as we approach the new millennium with reviews of the latest paranormal movies, TV, books, and current news of the unexplained from across the world. Reviews of the new paranormal TV shows and films; the latest of Xposé's interviews with experts on the unexplained; and more. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $4.99 XPOSÉ SPECIAL #4 Everything you ever wanted to know about The X-Files movie-and more- with star interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and exclusive reports. Plus, real-life paranormal events and your other favorite paranormal shows including Prey, Profiler, Ghost Stories, and Poltergeist: The Legacy. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 BOOKS SECTION ART AUBREY BEARDSLEY by Stephen Calloway Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) was probably the most extraordinary, the most celebrated, and the most notorious illustrator of his day. This book, which accompanies a major centenary exhibition on Beardsley, not only explores his diverse influences (which range from ancient Greek vase paintings to erotic Japanese ukiyo-e prints) but uncovers the roots of his genius, revealing his brief but hectic life in the racy artistic and literary circles of 1890s London. Includes over 180 illustrations (60 in full-color), many reproduced from the original artwork or from early editions of his published works. NOTE: This item may appear in other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty shops. (0-8109-4009-4) (Abrams) MATURE READERS HC, 8x10, 224pg, PC $39.95 CRIMSON EMBRACE 5 A Gallery Girls Book The first subject of the Gallery Girls series is still the one with the most bite! Female vampires who haunt the night, seeking that most precious gift of mortal man... his very blood! Featuring the vampire art of Arantza, Rich Larson, Steve Fastner, Blas Gallego, Mitch Byrd, Roca, Maraschi, DeMiguel, J.L. Marin, Mike Hoffman, Esteban Maroto, Tomas Giorello, and many more! Also available in a Limited Edition version, featuring an all-new full-color print signed and numbered by Fastner & Larson. Limited to 500 copies. Cover art by Greg Loudon. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS REG-TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 LTD-TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CRIMSON EMBRACE 2 REGULAR EDITION The second bite is the sweetest, with blood-sucking beauties by Balent, Callahan, DeMiguel, DeMulder, Henry, and Larson to name but a few! Also available in a Limited Edition version , featuring an all-new full-color print signed and numbered by Broeck Steadman of Goosebumps fame. Limited to 500 editions. Cover by Joe (Dawn) Linsner. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS REG (STAR1687)-TPB, 64pg, b&w $9.95 LTD (STAR4679)-TPB, 64pg, b&w $19.95 ****************************** DAN FRAZIER: A TOUCH OF FANTASY Dan Frazier started illustrating some twenty years ago. He was one of the first artists used by Magic: The Gathering and has produced such images as the now famous Mox series, along with many cards from the original set and expansions. This artography reveals reveals personal background about Dan, plus tips for breaking into the adventure game market as an artist. (Archangel) (4020) TPB, 80pg $20.00 FLESH & FIRE 2 The Blas Gallego Sketchbook Vol. 2 From his introduction to U.S. audiences in Flesh & Fire 1, fantasy fans can't seem to get enough of Gallego's unique talents and unmatched dynamic power! His ability to capture the essence of beautiful women in action hasn't hurt his reputation either! In this second volume of Blas' work, more material from his film and paperback paintings will be showcased, along with some samples of his personal projects and, as an added feature, many brand new illustrations, created just for this edition! Also available in a deluxe edition which includes a full color print signed and number by Gallego. This print is not featured in the book. Limited to 500 copies. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS REG-TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 LTD-TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FLESH & FIRE 1 The Blas Gallego Sketchbook Vol. 1 In the field of fantasy art, one of the top European greats is Blas Gallego, whose work can range from naughty "good girl" cartoons to magnificent scenes of sword and sorcery. Also available in a deluxe edition which includes a full color print signed and number by Gallego. This print is not featured in the book. Limited to 1,000 copies. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS REG (STAR2835)-TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 LTD-TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $19.95 *********************** THE NUDE FIGURE A Visual Reference for the Artist by Mark Edward Smith For thousands of artists lacking access to figure classes with live models, this portfolio of superbly photographed nudes provides a life-drawing studio right at home. An extensive compilation of traditional life drawing poses includes female and male figures in standing, seated, reclining, and action poses, each shown gracefully in circular movement, taking in all views: front, three-quarter- front, side, three-quarter-back, and back. Each photo is beautifully composed and lit, providing artists with all the nuances of muscle structure, line, and gesture to inspire fully developed figure drawing and paintings. Includes 450 b&w illustrations. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. (0-8230- 3232-9) (Watson-Guptill) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 8x11, 208pg, b&w $29.95 OLIVIA SLIPCASED DELUXE SIGNED SET Now you can enjoy both stunning hardcover Olivia collections-Let Them Eat Cheesecake and Second Slice-signed by the artist and packaged in a beautiful embossed black slipcase. This set is limited to only 1,500 sets. NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. (O Cards) (CAUT: 3) Set-HC (x2), 9x12, FC MSRP: $125.00 POSTERS AMERICAN STYLE by Therese Thau Heyman A successful poster has an unmistakable and immediate impact, urging viewers to enlist, vote, join, buy or boycott. This book-produced in conjunction with a traveling exhibition opening in March 1998 at the National Museum of American Art in Washington, DC-is the first to focus exclusively on American posters, concentrating on the last 100 years. Featured are over 120 posters by some of the most popular American artists and graphic designers. Includes 141 full-color illustrations. NOTE: This item may appear in other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty shops. (0-8109-3749-2) (Abrams) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 192pg, FC $35.00 COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES FILM & TV ANIMAL STAR COLLECTIBLES by Dana Cain From Mr. Ed, Old Yeller, Flipper and That Darn Cat to Gentle Ben, Morris the Cat, Spuds Mackenzie, and Benji, animal stars have stolen the show, won our hearts, and spawned a plethora of collectibles bearing their likenesses. This book celebrates these live-action stars with photographs, biographies, and film notes, and provides a catalog-complete with pricing information-on each animal star's collectible memorabilia. Features 300 color and 150 b&w photos. (0- 930625-98-6) (Antique Trader) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 208pg, PC $26.95 COMICS THE COMPLETE JACK KIRBY VOL. 3 The next volume of The Complete Jack Kirby features work produced in the first part of 1947, and by-passes the war years completely. Pure Imagination jumps ahead to prime Simon and Kirby art and story! Included in this edition is the first Flyin' Fool installment, Clue Comics Vol. 2 #1-3, Headline Comics #23-24, Duke of Broadway, Boy Explorers, Stuntman, the funny animal antics of Lockjaw the Alligator and Earl the Rich Rabbit, and much more! Available in both trade paperback and hardcover editions! (Pure Imagination) (CAUT: 1) TPB-8x11, 232pg, b&w $25.00 HC-8x11, 232pg, b&w $40.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DREAMLAND JAPAN: WRITINGS ON MODERN MANGA The long-awaited sequel to Manga! Manga! The product of twelve years of observing and writing about the manga industry in Japan, this book serves as a sampler of commentary and criticism. It can be read in small morsels or at one sitting. It is a personal and provocative collection of short illustrated essays, with chapters on issues in modern manga, manga magazines, artists and their works, Osamu Tezuka, manga and other media, and manga in the English- speaking world. 8 color pages with black and white illustrations throughout. (Stonebridge) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 240pg, PC $16.95 ********************* THE GUIDE TO GUIDES & COMIC-RELATED PUBLICATIONS by Robin Dale The Guide to Guides is the first comprehensive price and information guide for comic book price guides, fanzines, indexes, encyclopedias, reference works and related books about comics. Many of these items are selling for record prices, and there is a large and growing market for this material. Add to this the fact that some of these books are rare and highly sought-after, with prices varying widely, and you can see the value of this book. Fully illustrated, and featuring the most up-to-date pricing, The Guide to Guides details the vast expanse of publications dedicated to the comics fan, collector and investor, which has previously been largely undocumented. (Nicheware) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x19, 300+pg, b&w $15.95 SPIDER-MAN: WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE HC by Craig Shaw Gardner When Spider-Man is blamed for the accidental shooting of an innocent bystander at the scene of a bank robbery, Spider-Man becomes public enemy #1! Framed for murder by a corrupt businessman, hungry to wrest control of New York's criminal underworld, Spider-Man must avoid the police and find a way to clear his name. Of course, he must also deal with the double threat of Electro and the Rhino! Illustrated with chapter-opening line drawings by Bob Hall. NOTE: This item may appear in other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty shops. (0-399-14385-8) (Putnam) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 352pg, b&w $23.95 SUPERMAN ON TELEVISION: TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Michael Bifulco Originally published on a shoestring budget in 1988, Superman on Television is back, just in time for the Man of Steel's 60th anniversary! Revised and augmented with additional material, this informative edition outlines all 104 episodes of the classic 50s TV sensation starring George Reeves. Packed with over 100 publicity photos and production stills, this reference guide is designed for both the casual viewer and the serious film collector, and features a complete synopsis, critical analysis, and special points of interest for each episode. (Michael Bifulco) (0-96195-96-3-0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $24.95 X-MEN/SPIDER-MAN: TIME'S ARROW BOOK 1-THE PAST by Tom DeFalco & Jason Henderson Marvel's greatest heroes must go to the past to save the present! When Spider- Man finds a century-old picture of himself and the X-Men's Bishop at a museum exhibit, he decides to pay a visit to the X-Men. He arrives in time to hear of a shocking discovery made by Cable at the powerful Time Displacement Core: someone has shot four "time arrows" into the past that, when activated, could wipe out dozens of timelines! Interior illustrations by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood, cover painting by Jim Burns. NOTE: This book will ship in July. (0-425-16452-7) (Berkley Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg, b&w $6.99 X-MEN/SPIDER-MAN: TIME'S ARROW BOOK 2-THE PRESENT by Tom DeFalco & Adam-Troy Castro With Spider-Man and Bishop lost in the past (and the Time Displacement Core damaged), it's up to the X-Men to stop the evil plans of the evil Kang, who has fired three more "time arrows" into the present! Can the X-Men stop Kang and retrieve their stranded friends in the past? Interior illustrations by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood, cover painting by Jim Burns. NOTE: This book will ship in August. (0-425-16415-2) (Berkley Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg, b&w $6.99 X-MEN/SPIDER-MAN: TIME'S ARROW BOOK 3-THE FUTURE by Tom DeFalco & Eluki Bes Shahar Kang's machinations have led to numerous timelines collapsing, forcing the X-Men to tale the battle to Kang and stop him from becoming the master of time! But to find Kang, the X-Men and Spidey must brave divergent timelines... futures they may not like one bit! Interior illustrations by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood, cover painting by Jim Burns. NOTE: This book will ship in September. (0-425- 16500-0) (Berkley Books) (CAUT: 1) MMPB, 304pg, b&w $6.99 COMIC STRIPS STARS OF THE MONTH CASUAL DAY HAS GONE TOO FAR by Scott Adams Anyone who works in an office can instantly identify with Scott Adams' Dilbert comic strip. Sadistic bosses, insane managers, jargon-loving vice presidents who can't write a complete sentence, incompetent supervisors, conniving co-workers, talking rats-everyone knows them as facts of daily office existence. Here's another hilarious Dilbert collection filled with the skewed humor fans of this popular strip have come to expect! (0-8362-2899-5) (Andrews and McMeel) (STAR6176) SC, 8x11, b&w $9.95 DILBERT: SEVEN YEARS OF HIGHLY DEFECTIVE PEOPLE by Scott Adams This collection of Dilbert celebrates seven years of syndication, in corporate terms. Featuring Adams' personal favorites from seven years of strips about the cynical engineer who struggles to keep his job, and his sanity, in Corporate America. He also provides pithy commentary on the strips, characters, and the wonderful world of work. Not for the faint hearted! (0-8362-3668-8) (Andrews and McMeel) (STAR7038) TPB, 224pg, 8x10 $12.95 FETISH FUNNIES BONDAGE IN JAPAN BOOKS 7 & 8 Here are the two latest issues of this Japanese language magazine dedicated to the Bondage fetish. Imported from Japan. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. (Fantaco) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL BOOK 7-TPB, PC $35.00 BOOK 8-TPB, PC $35.00 X POWER SERIES 3 & 4 Stunningly beautiful full-color photography highlights these Japanese albums. Features tastefully presented, casual scenes of bondage. Imported from Japan. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. (Fantaco) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SERIES 3-TPB, PC $35.00 SERIES 4-TPB, PC $35.00 GAIMAN STARS OF THE MONTH THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH by Neil Gaiman An illustrated story for the young and the young at heart! Neil Gaiman, the award-winning writer and creator of The Sandman, and Dave McKean, the award- winning cover artist of The Sandman and have once again joined forces to bring us a whimsical and unforgettable story that taking you on a journey into the quirky mind of a young boy. Lavishly illustrated with 40 original illustrations by McKean, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish is the story of a young boy who, upon discovering that his friend has two goldfish, offers to swap him for them. Of course, as this is a Neil Gaiman story, what follows is a delightful cautionary tale about the perils of striking a bargain! (1-56504-944-6) (White Wolf) (STAR6306) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x10, FC $21.99 NEVERWHERE by Neil Gaiman Attention all you Sandman fans and Goth freaks, Neil Gaiman has published his first novel! This novel was inspired by Neverwhere, the BBC television series also created and written by Neil Gaiman. Richard Mayhew is an unassuming businessman living in London whose life changed when he stopped to help a young girl lying on the sidewalk bleeding. Overnight, he has become invisible to the normal world and the inhabitant of a London populated with monsters, saints, murderers, knights in armor and pale girls in black velvet. This world exists underground in sewer canals and abandoned subway stations. Richard must help the girl known as Door to save this world, if he is ever to return to his own. In Neverwhere, Gaiman delivers one of the most absorbing reads to come along in years-a darkly hypnotic novel. (0-380-97363-4) (Avon) (STAR6903) HC $24.00 ****************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A NOW WE ARE SICK-PAPERBACK EDITION An Anthology of Nasty Verse ed. by Neil Gaiman & Stephen Jones This macabre take-off on children's poetry books features contributions by Robert Bloch, Ramsey Campbell, Terry Pratchett, James Herbert, and 25 others- including a poem by Alan Moore, and the title verse by Neil Gaiman himself! Illustrated by Andrew Smith, with a frontispiece by Clive Barker. (0963094440) (Dreamhaven) MATURE READERS TPB, 96pg $11.95 O/A ON CATS & DOGS: TWO TALES BY NEIL GAIMAN The man who brought comics to a higher literary circle has penned two very special stories for this volume, one previously unpublished and the other from a hard cover anthology of Lovecraftian pastiches. "The Price" is a tale that all cat lovers will immediately relate to while "Only the End of the World Again " is the story of a man who has a "wolf's eye view" of the world. Illustrated with sculptures by Lisa Snelling. Color covers. Limited to 5,000. TPB, b&w $10.00 ****************************** GODZILLA THE BIG G: THE UNAUTHORIZED, UNCENSORED GUIDE FOR FANS OF GODZILLA by Hal Schuster Schuster, dubbed "Happy Hal" by Stan Lee and "Mr. Pop Cult" by CNN, has entertained millions with his words. Now he tells the origins of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, unravels four decades of film history and the creators who brought the giant monster to life, and uncovers how Devlin and Emmerich bring Japan's finest to millions of new fans. A special section reveals the special effects while key chapters illuminate the future, including the new film trilogy, the upcoming cartoon series, and the comic books and games. (1-892010- 2-X) (Hal Schuster) (CAUT: 1) TPB, 8x11, b&w $19.95 GODZILLA VS. THE SPACE MONSTER by Scott Ciencin For young readers! Infected by a meteorite with information about a terrible three-headed space monster heading straight for Earth, a 12-year-old boy from Indiana finds himself at the center of a worldwide monster battle when King Ghidorah attacks Monster Island, easily defeating Godzilla's monster friends, Rodan, Mothra, and Anguirus. Now it's personal-and its up to Godzilla and a kid from Indiana to save the world. NOTE: This item may appear in other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty shops. (0-679-888902-7) (Random House) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x7, 108pg $3.99 GODZILLA VS. JOURNEY TO MONSTER ISLAND by Scott Ciencin For young readers! A tense nation watches as Godzilla, lost in America, desperately searches for a way back to the Pacific. Meeting up with a band of science-spawned monsters, Godzilla and his newfound "friends" wage war on a fearful military. When a pair of children able to read Godzilla's thoughts make contact with the kaiju king and explain to the authorities his desire to just go home, Godzilla and the monsters begin a wild and rowdy journey back to Monster Island! (0-679-88901-9) (Random House) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x7, 108pg $3.99 GODZILLA AT WORLD'S END For young readers! This sophisticated sci-fi thriller is set in theyear 2001. A team of young science students makes an eerie discovery. Miles below the surface of the South Pole, the Ancient Ones, a race of crystallien beings, have awakened after a million hearts, horrified to find "their" world infected by a plague of humans. They create an army of cybernetic monsters to destroy the humanrace. The young scientists in Antarctica and Godzilla are humanity's last line of defense. Nonstop action trhilling battles! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (0-679-88827- 6) (Random House) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 320pg $5.99 FANTASY/SCI-FI/HORROR STUDIES HORROR: THE BEST 100 BOOKS ed. by Stephen Jones & Kim Newman The 100 best and darkest works of terror, both classic and contemporary! Editors Jones and Newman have paired horror's leading authors with the genre's milestones, featuring Peter Straub on Stephen King, Joe R. Lansdale on Ray Bradbury, Edgar Allan Poe on Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Clive Barker on Christopher Marlowe, and many equally inspired matches. Foreword by Ramsey Campbell. (0-7867-0552-3) (Carroll & Graf) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x8, 256pg $11.95 THE YEAR'S BEST SCIENCE FICTION edited by Gardner Dozois Science fictions' premiere editor assembles the best stories of the year! This year, Dozois has used his talents to showcase sterling work from veterans and newcomers alike, including Gwyneth Jones, Paul J. McAuley, Robert Silverberg, and many others. Rounded with Dozois's insightful summation of the year in science fiction and a long list of Honorable Mentions, this book is for every science fiction fan. (0-312-19033-6) (St. Martin's) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 624pg, 6x9 $17.95 MOVIES THE AVENGERS: THE MAKING OF THE MOVIE by Dave Rogers Set in a disturbing near-future England, The Avengers make their big screen debut in Warner Bros. summer blockbuster! Packed with over 250 color photos, this official companion volume features exclusive interviews with the cast (Sean Connery, Ralph Fiennes, and Uma Thurman) and crew, together with in-depth features on the movie's villain (Connery), fabulous fashions, and spectacular sets. (1-85286-933-X) (Titan Books) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x10, 96pg, FC $15.99 THE AVENGERS ORIGINAL MOVIE SCREENPLAY by Don MacPherson Don MacPherson's acclaimed screenplay is a scene-by-scene account of the movie, including all the original dialogue and directions used by the cast and production crew. The book also includes an introduction by Avengers expert Dave Rogers and an interview with MacPherson. Includes 16 pages in full-color. (1- 85286-932-1) (Titan Books) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 192pg, FC $19.99 FORBIDDEN ANIMATION How the slightly risqué gags in some silent cartoons were replaced by rigid standards in the sound film era is the first misadventure covered in this history of censorship in the animation industry. The perpetuation of racial stereotypes in many early cartoons is examined, as are the studios' efforts to stop producing such animation. This is followed by a look at many uncensored cartoons, such as Lenny Bruce's Thank You Mask Man. The censorship of television cartoons is also covered and the final chapter discusses the many animators who were blacklisted in the 1950s for their alleged Communist activities. This volume features top notch library binding. (0-7864-0395-0) (McFarland) (CAUT: 4) HC, 328pg $35.00 KISS KISS BANG BANG The Secret History of James Bond by Alan Barnes and Marcus Hearn This insightful book brings together everything a Bond fan would want to know about the Bond Classics, covering Dr. No, From Russia With Love, and Goldfinger to License to Kill, Goldeneye, and Tomorrow Never Dies. In this detailed new history, each film and its elements is given a mark from one to 10 to reflect its success as a James Bond film. They also provide Bond buffs with behind the scenes gossip and rare information on unofficial Bond spin offs such as OK Connery and the various Bond-influenced films and television shows. Features 16 pages of color photographs and 100 black and white illustrations. (0-87951-874- X) (Overlook Press) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 192pg, 7x9 $23.95 LOST IN SPACE BLUEPRINT A major souvenir for all fans of the upcoming movie, this is a poster-sized full color graphic illustration of one of the most fascinating pieces of high tech hardware in the film, the Jupiter 2. Detailed specs of this exciting futuristic spacecraft also feature cut out views of the bridge, engineering, and other sections of the ship. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. Not available in the UK. (0-06-105581-6) (Harper) (CAUT: 3 & 4) MMPB, 5x10 $12.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LUCIO FULCI: BEYOND THE GATES A Tribute To The Maestro New low price! Chas. Balun, author of Horror Holocaust and More Gore Score, presents this loving tribute to Italian horror master, Lucio Fulci, the master behind such gore classics as Demonia, Zombie, Gates of Hell, The House by the Cemetery, and many more cult classics. Filled with rare, never-before-seen photos and European movie art, this edition also features details on unreleased Fulci films, a complete filmography, and news and photos from Fulci's final film. Introduction by Fulci's daughter, Antonela Fulci. (1-888214-01-4) (Fantasma Books) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $9.95 THE MAKING OF ARMAGEDDON This book explores the work of the artists, technicians, and special effects specialists who made the forthcoming sci-fi spectacular Armageddon a feast for the eyes. It includes never before seen design sketches as well as photos of the high tech replicas of NASA equipment that were made for the film. (0-7868-8347- 2) (Hyperion) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 176pg, 8x11 $19.95 MIGHTY CHRONICLES In the tradition of those highly sought-after Big Little Books, Mighty Chronicles books adapt top movies into compact (3.5" x 4", 320 pages) hardcover volumes. Each page of text is faced with a two-color comic-style illustration to make the story come thrillingly to life! THE MASK OF ZORRO MIGHTY CHRONICLE Antonio Banderas and Anthony Hopkins star in the latest movie adventure--coming this summer--of the swashbuckling masked defender of justice in old California! (0-8118-9500-9) HC, 3.5x4, 320pg, FC $9.95 THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK MIGHTY CHRONICLE The exciting movie sequel to Jurassic Park! (0-8118-1999-X) HC, 3.5x4, 320pg, FC $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS MIGHTY CHRONICLE HC, FC (0-8118-1480-7) $9.95 O/A THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK MIGHTY CHRONICLE HC, FC (0-8118-1482-3) $9.95 O/A RETURN OF THE JEDI MIGHTY CHRONICLE HC, FC (0-8118-1494-7) $9.95 ******************* NICHOLAS CAGE: HOLLYWOOD'S WILD TALENT by Brian J. Robb Nicholas Cage, the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola, has effectively cultivated three separate movie personalities: the unlikely romantic lead, the quirky cult figure, and the present day action hero. Brian Robb covers everything from Cage's troubled childhood to inside dish from his films to his marriage to Patricia Arquette. (0-85965-264-5) (Plexus Publishing) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 144pg, 6x9 $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHOCK MASTERS OF THE CINEMA by Loris Curci Available again! Shock Master filmmakers and celebrities like George Romero, Robert Englund, Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Lucio Fulci, Tom Savini, Dario Argento, and many others speak out in a series of in-depth interviews. This fascinating book offers shocking photos and numerous behind-the-scenes secrets of famous contemporary horror films. Originally published at $19.95. (1-888214- 00-7) (Fantasma) (CAUT: 4) TPB, b&w $9.95 ****************************** TOM SAVINI-THE WIZARD OF GORE This all new British import was written with the participation of Tom Savini himself! Printed on high grade stock, this book contains hundreds of stills and private photos with lots of color and rare foreign versions of film art. Contains some of the longest and most current interviews with Savini. Find out what he's been up to and what he's planning on next! (Fantaco) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB $29.95 ZORRO UNMASKED The Official History by Sandra Curtis This is the complete history of the masked rider, from the 1920s pulp fiction to today's blockbuster movie! This fully illustrated book explores not only the making of the upcoming movie, The Mask of Zorro, but the origins of the masked avenger and the almost 80 years of fabulous characterizations and productions that followed. From the original character who appeared in Johnson McCulley's The Curse of Capistrano to the film that launched United Artists to success, Zorro has become an American pop culture figure. This book, with almost 75 photos and illustrations is perfect for Zorro fans. (0-7868-8285-9) (Hyperion) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #8 (Aug97) TPB, 272pg, 6x9 $14.95 PIN UPS DEANNA VIGNETTE BOOK Featuring more than 60 full color photographs of Deanna Merryman. (18900-2815-0) (Imagine) (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL TPB $8.95 POP CULTURE EVERGREEN REVIEW READER 1967-72 Evergreen Review served as a must-reader for hipsters in the 1950's and 60s, and was the bible for a generation of radicals and free thinkers. It championed Beckett and Brautigan, erotica and activism, with an in your face attitude that confronted and challenged the conventions of the day. Barney Rosset, the founder, publisher, and editor of Evergreen Review, led the way. His personal brand of activist publishing, his taste, his impulses, and his will catapulted his magazine to the forefront. Includes are interviewed between Allen Ginsberg and Ezra Pound; Jerry Rubin's Yippie Manifesto; a short story by Woody Allen Kim Philby's account of his life as a Soviet spy; Che Guevara's Bolivian campaign Diary, and much more. Includes black and white photos and illustrations. (1- 56858-110-6) (Four Walls) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, 336pg $18.95 INVASION OF PRIVACY by Louis R. Mizell, Jr. In the Age of Information, your life is an open book. Protect your right to privacy with this complete guide to safeguarding your home computer, credit cards, medical records, taxes and more. Mizell is a former intelligence officer and president of an international security group and shares up to the minute strategies for safeguarding one of our most precious freedoms-the right to privacy. (0-425-16088-2) (Berkley) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 256pg, 5x8 $13.00 PARADISE BURNING Adventures of a High Times Journalist by Chris Simunek With the gonzo mindset of Hunter S. Thompson and the curiosity of an eight-year- old, Simunek went out on assignment into the world with his High Times press badge to find out what is going on in the world of drugs-most importantly, heaven's weed: marijuana. From the offices of High Times in New York to the Land of the Rastafari and beyond in search of the perfect bud. Includes 25 black and white photographs. (0-312-18753-X) (St. Martins) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 192pg, 6x9 $12.95 THE PHARMER'S ALMANAC Widely recognized as heirs to The Grateful Dead, Phish began playing bars in Vermont during the early 1980s and progressed to packing concerts with more than 70,000 fans. An entire subculture of fans that tirelessly follow the band and keep up constant demand for detailed information. The Almanac includes backgrounds of the songs, profiles of band members, tour highlights, articles by fans and editors, and much more. (0-425-16356-3) (Berkley) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 272pg, 8x11 $15.00 PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING: A TWENTIETH CENTURY BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA by Harris M. Lentz III From Ace Abbott to Buck Zumhofe, this is the first ever comprehensive compilation of biographical information on male and female professional wrestlers past and present. Each entry is listed under the wrestling name and contains extensive cross references. Biographical data is also provided, including titles won, team partners, major bouts and other highlights. Library binding. (0-7864-0303-9) (McFarland) (CAUT: 4) HC, 383pg $55.00 PSYCHOTROPEDIA Here in one volume are detailed reviews and ordering information for over 1,100 books, zines, catalogs, and other media which exists outside the mainstream. Way, way outside! Here a few of the topics you can get information on: Men in Black, breast implants, sex work, S&M, body modification, and Heaven's Gate. (Fantaco) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB $25.95 RAW DEAL Horrible and Ironic Stories of Forgotten Americans by Ken Smith This is the perfect tonic for everyone who is sick of those inspiring tales of triumph over adversity. Whether it's a caged pygmy in the Bronx Zoo or a biochemist served an LSD-cocktail by the CIA, there are no happy endings here, just degradation, suffering madness, and death, served up with deadpan irony and noir-ish brio. From human guinea pigs to derided geniuses, never before have so many strange tales of outrageous misfortune been gathered in one book. (0-922- 2233-20-9) (Blast Books) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 304pg, 5x7 $12.95 ROCK STARS DO THE DUMBEST THINGS by Margaret Moser & Bill Crawford Celebrating the misguided antics, bizarre statements, and baffling lifestyles of the world's most famous musical "talents," this fun, authoritative book represents a wealth of facts and anecdotes about the likes of Cher, the Rolling Stones, Spice Girls, Rick James, Courtney Love, and dozens more! Includes 100 fact sheets on the greats of rock music. (1-58063-023-5) (St. Martins) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 256pg, 5x8 $12.95 ROLLING STONE: THE COMPLETE COVERS 1967-97 With an introduction by Rolling Stone Founder and publisher Jan Wenner. For the first time, all 728 covers of Rolling Stone have been gathered into one fantastic book featuring the mega-stars of rock, film, and popular culture. Also includes behind the scenes stories and excerpts from articles and interviews. This is an intense and evocative journey through three decades of rock and roll. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (0-8109-3797-2) (Abrams) (CAUT: 4) HC, 272pg, 10x12 $39.95 ROUTE 66 SOUVENIRS by Alan Rose Route 66 has remained America's highway for nearly 75 years. It lives in the imaginations of all and now you can recollect these memories in one book. This book features easy to assemble, die-cut buildings, gas stations, teepees, billboards, and road signs plus ready to use classic postcards. Plus two full sheets of replica stickers of license plate slogans and decals. (0-312-18755-6) (St. Martins) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 54pg, 9x12 $17.95 SQUEAKY The Life and Times of Lynette Alice Fromme by Jess Bravin This would-be presidential assassin was also an erstwhile groupie, an eco- activist, and the constant keeper of the Manson family faith during Charlie's imprisonment. Author Bravin unwinds perhaps the most convoluted and interesting life story to come out of the 1960s. (0-312-18762-9) (St. Martin) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 448pg, 6x9 $16.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION THE Q CONTINUUM BOOK 1: Q SPACE The first of three volumes! The cosmic entity known only as Q has plagued Captain Picard and the Starship Enterprise since their very first voyage. But little is known of Q's mysterious past or that of the unearthly realm from which he hails. Now Picard must learn Q's secrets-or all reality may perish. (0-671- 01915-5) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.50 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION THE Q CONTINUUM BOOK 2: Q ZONE While the Enterprise struggles to survive an alien onslaught, Captain Picard has been kidnapped by Q and taken on an astounding journey back to that immeasurable distant moment when the Continuum faced its greatest threat. (0-671-01921-X) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.50 STAR OF THE MONTH OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO STAR TREK COLLECTIBLES by Sue Cornwell & Mike Kott This is the definitive guide-with more than 5,000 prices listed! From action figures, buttons and calendars, to jewelry, posters and trading cards, The Official Guide to Star Trek Collectibles lists thousands of values for all Star Trek TV and movie memorabilia-including spin-off series like Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager-plus, important information on determining authenticity, and plenty of photographs for easy identification. (876-37994-3) (Ballantine) (STAR6160) SC, 8x11, 288pg, b&w $19.95 ****************************** STAR TREK: VOYAGER: PATHWAY by Jeri Taylor On what was to be a routine flight to another planet, Captain Kathryn Janeway encounters turbulence and is forced to crash land, resulting in life-threatening injuries for herself. Her faithful crew maintains a vigil at her bedside. As she struggles to recover those who have come to respect and admire her reflect on their own lives and the circumstances that led them to serve on the USS Voyager. (0-671-00346-1) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) HC, 448pg, 6x9 $23.00 STAR TREK: VOYAGER: PATHWAY AUDIO CASSETTE The book is also now available on audio cassette. (0-671-00346-1) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) Cassette $18.00 TO SEEK OUT NEW LIFE by Athena Andreadis, Ph.D. Which of Star Trek's life-related phenomena are feasible and which fly in the face of the ion stream of common sense? Find out here in this new book. How probable are non-carbon based life forms, such as the silicon based Horta? Why is the teleportation of living things so unlikely? Why is Vulcan science, which says that feelings and thinking can be separated in the nervous system, logically inconsistent? This and more are all here in what proves to be a clever look at the time honored Star Trek universe. (0-609-60329-9) (Random House) (CAUT: 4) HC, 240pg, 5x8 $20.00 WARP FACTORS: THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF STAR TREK by Jeff Greenwald Here is a study of how Star Trek's initial vision of an Earth liberated from war and prejudice still inspires our craving for miracle technology and extraterrestrial exploits. It explores how Trek imagery feeds the collective yearning to get back into outer space and expresses utopian longings in devotees from all walks of life-from NASA engineers to the director of the Klingon Language Institute. Interviews with actors Patrick Stewart and Michael Dorn are rounded out with observations from such luminaries as Kurt Vonnegut and the Dalai Lama. Includes black and white photographs. (0-670-87399-3) (Penguin) (CAUT: 4) HC, 256pg, 6x9 $23.95 STAR WARS STAR WARS: GALAXY OF FEAR #11: CLONES by John Whitman For young readers! Tash Arranda can't believe her eyes. Here, in an abandoned Rebel base on the remote planet of Dantooine, she has just seen her parents. Her dead parents. Is she losing her mind? Then Tash spies the one being in the galaxy she least wants to see-Darth Vader. It seems the Empire has tracked them down at last. But what Tash doesn't know is that this is only the beginning of a terrifying journey into an evil world, where she'll be forced to fight her own uncle and brother to the death! (0-553-48641-1) (Bantam) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $4.50 STAR WARS YOUNG JEDI KNIGHTS: TROUBLE IN CLOUD CITY by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta When the Empire died, Jacen and Jaina were born, a new hope for the New Republic. The young twins of Han Solo and Princess Leia have grown strong and continue their adventures when Lando Calrissian offers them a vacation on Cloud City. The youngsters bring their new friend, the mysterious Anja Gallandro, but little do the twins know that they are actually helping Anja hatch her sinister plan. A plan that goes far deeper than simple revenge. NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. (0-425-16416-0) (Berkley) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 240pg $5.99 STAR WARS X-WING: IRON FIST by Aaron Allston Against all odds the controversial Wraith Squadron has survived its first covert mission. But now they are called upon to cheat death twice. This time Wedge Antilles sends them in to stop the warlord Zsinj and his Super Star Destroyer, Iron Fist. If Zsinj joins the Empire, it could turn the tide of war against the Rebels. The Wraith Squadron's mission: infiltrate the warlord's fleet and uncover his plans. But first, they must become pirates in space lanes teeming with Imperial Navy patrols. If that isn't enough to get them killed they'll have to pass one last mission-a suicide test for Zsinj. Can they do it or is it the end? (0-553-57897-9) (Bantam) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $5.99 TUBE ADVENTURES IN A TV NATION by Michael Moore and Kathleen Glynn Chronicling the best stories aired on this popular show! Includes behind-the- scenes scoops on how Moore and his associates got away with filming what they did and how they were able to get past network censors. From Moore's picnicking with Dr. Jack Kevorkian, to challenging the chairman of Ford Motors to change the oil of a Ford Bronco, to hiring a lobbyist to see how much democracy $5,000 can buy on Capitol Hill, this is a hysterical, honest look at the absurdities of American life and politics. NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (0-06-098-809-6) (Harper) (CAUT: 3 & 4) TPB, 6x9, 288pg $13.00 AVENGERS COMPANION by Alain Coarrazé & Jean-Luc Putheaud Accompanied by over 250 photos, including over 100 in color, this book provides overviews and episode guides for all 161 Avengers episodes, plus detailed coverage of 10 all-time classic Avengers episodes. Also, there are features on the Avengers' key adversaries, the Cybernauts, actor biographies, Avengers vehicles and a tribute to the Avengers style. Includes interviews with Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Linda Thorson, and Avengers creator Brian Clemens! (Bay Books) (0-912333-61-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 200pg $24.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BLOODED An ancient vampire has arrived in Sunnyvale, bent on continuing his reign of terror, but the trail of bodies leads straight to Buffy's best friend Willow. Now, she must take up the fight to prove Willow's innocence while tracking down the ancient plague which has crept in from the past. (0-671-02134-6) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 192pg $4.50 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE ANGEL CHRONICLES VOL. 1 After a century of killing without care, the vampire Angelus was cursed with a conscience and eventually fled to Sunnydale. Then he met Buffy, the Vampire Slayer who he must first convince not to kill him. Then he must convince himself not to fall in love with her. Now, collected for the first time, are three stories from the cult hit TV series chronicling the beginning of a star crossed love story. Can this couple survive life, death, and beyond? NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (0-671-02133-8) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $4.50 CALL ME LUMPY by Frank Bank What was the Beav really like? Were Ward and June the Rockwellian epitome of mom-and-pop perfection? Frank Bank is here to answer those and other questions. As the actor who portrayed Lumpy in the classic Leave it to Beaver series, Frank tells all in this thought provoking book. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (1-886-110-29-8) (Addax) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 230pg $21.95 THE DEFINITIVE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW REFERENCE by Dale Robinson and David Fernandes If you like sitting down for a while and yakking with the folks from Mayberry, here is the reference guide for you. A complete episode by episode breakdown along with cast and production biographies. Plus, there's a guide to collectibles associated with the show and its actors! Includes 36 photographs. Features library binding. (0-7864-0136-2) (McFarland) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 336pg $45.00 EXPLORING SPACE: 1999 by John Kenneth Muir From the show's conception in 1973 to its cancellation in 1977, Space: 1999 is the focus of this book. Featuring all 48 episodes including a full plot synopsis, writer, director, guest star credits, and critical commentary that examine both the episode and other shows with similar plotlines. Features library binding. (0-7864-0165-6) (McFarland) (CAUT: 4) HC, 222pg $36.50 GLUED TO THE SET by Steven D. Stark Focusing on 60 American television programs and how they shaped the American viewer and modern American culture. From Leave it to Beaver to Roseanne, from Ed Sullivan to Oprah and Monday Night Football to MTV, Stark shows how American culture is directly linked to television, and he provides surprising analyses of leading TV shows and characters, including: Bob Newhart as the country's most significant leading man; the Beverly Hillbillies and the rise of the Christian Coalition; the major role of Wheel of Fortune had in bringing down communism and the Cold War, and other provocative conclusions. (0-385-32411-1) (Bantam) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 368pg $12.95 HIGHLANDER: THE CAPTIVE SOUL Over three thousand years ago, Methos helped the Egyptian pharaohs in their battle against sadistic Hyksos overlords. Then he fought Khyan, an Immortal Hyksos prince, but failed to take his head. Now a deadly madman stalks modern day New York, hunting an ancient sword and killing all who stand in his way. It can only by Khyan, seeking revenge. If Methos does not destroy this darkness from his past, Duncan MacLeod and all Immortals will be doomed. NOTE: Available only in the United States. (0-446-60571-9) (Warner) (CAUT: 3 & 4) MMPB $5.99 MILLENNIUM: FORCE MAJEURE Former FBI agent Frank Black has run into some strange cases working for the Millennium Group, but this may be the weirdest. While investigating the horrible, bizarre deaths of two pretty young women, he has made an incredible discovery, a modern day Noah preparing for a worldwide cataclysm that hasn't been seen since the Great Flood. Reluctantly aided by a quirky partner, Frank discovers that his desperate search for answers leads only to more questions. NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (0-06-105816-5) (Harper) (CAUT: 1 & 3) MMPB, 4x6, 208pg $5.99 SEINFELD: THE TOTALLY UNAUTHORIZED TRIBUTE by David Wild This is a handy episode by episode look at every season and includes a Seinfeld dating guide inspired by The Rules. A complete Seinfeld filmography, a collection of strange but true Seinfeld facts and trivia questions, and a look at the style, such as it is, of Seinfeld and tributes with stars like George Steinbrenner, Michael J. Fox, Raquel Welch, and more. And, yadda, yadda, yadda.... NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (0-609-80311-5) (Random House) (CAUT: 4) TPB $15.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS OFFICIAL GUIDE Go behind the scenes of televisions hottest and hippest syndicated show to see the real story of the making of Xena! You'll get first-hand accounts of the show's production, including casting sessions, writer's meetings, and filming, which enabled the author to tell the complete tale of how this show came to be and what goes on behind the scenes. Includes a complete episode guide, exclusive interviews with cast and crew, fascinating stories that reveal the inner workings and origin of the show, and little known tales such as how Lucy Lawless almost missed being cast as Xena. Lavishly illustrated with scores of never before seen photographs. (Bantam) (0-385-49136-0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 208pg $14.00 O/A HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS OFFICIAL COMPANION Here it is! A complete and detailed episode-by-episode guide to the Hercules series. Includes 100 never-before-seen photos including a 16-page full color insert and over 80 black-and-white photos. A look behind the scenes and on the set including special effects, stunts, scripting, casting, production, and more. In-depth interviews plus biographies of the cast and detailed time lines that will help you follow the action. Trivia, fun facts, and more! (Bantam) (0-385- 32569-X) (CAUT: 4) TPB $14.00 ****************************** X-FILES STAR OF THE MONTH THE X-FILES DECLASSIFIED The Unauthorized Guide by Frank Lovece The X-Files Declassified is the perfect companion guide to the cutting edge show. It features an insider's guide to the creation of the series; complete biographies of every major character; an annotated synopsis of every episode; informative sidebars on exorcists, extraterrestrials, on-air gaffes, errors and inconsistencies, and a glossary of frequently used terms; a speculative lowdown on the real X-Files: government cover-ups and conspiracies ranging from the UFO crash at Roswell, New Mexico to the secret of the Stealth bomber base; and much more! (0-8065-1745-X) (Carol) (STAR2335) SC, 7x9, 288pg, b&w PI THE X-FILES CONFIDENTIAL This is the unofficial episode guide to The X-Files, as well as a guide to all comics and books based on the series; a chronicle of the on-line responses to the show, an accounting of all of the clubs, conventions, etc., and an A-Z encyclopedia of the people, creatures, buzzwords, and paranormal phenomena in the X-Files world. It is the only book to currently cover the first three seasons of the FOX series. Illustrated with nearly 70 b&w illustrations. (STAR2872) TPB, 220pg, b&w $14.95 ****************************** THE MAKING OF THE X-FILES FEATURE FILM FOR YOUNG READERS Featuring full color photos throughout and including behind the scenes shots and special effects drawings. Also features interviews with Chris Carter, director Rob Bowman, David Duchovny, and Gillian Anderson. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (0-06-107-316-4) (Harper) (CAUT: 4) TPB $6.99 X-FILES FEATURE FILM SCRAPBOOK/YOUNG READERS Re-experience the X-Files feature film blockbuster of the summer with this cool scrapbook crammed with color photos and information from the movie! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (0-06-107-307-5) (Harper) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 32pg $4.99 X-FILES YOUNG AUDIENCES #16: MIRACLE MAN by Terry Bisson Young Samuel has the gift of healing. With just the touch of his hand, the crippled can walk and the blind can see. But when one of his patients suddenly collapses and dies on the pulpit, Samuel is under suspicion of murder. Can the small town spiritual healer's touch actually bring death? Mulder and Scully need to see the light before Samuel makes any new converts. NOTE: Not available in the United Kingdom. (0-06-4471-92-6) (Harper) (CAUT: 3 & 4) MMPB, 144pg, 4x6 $4.50 FICTION ARE YOU LOATHSOME TONIGHT? S&N by Poppy Z. Brite This new short story collection from celebrated horror author Poppy Z. Brite includes new material, as well as recent stories that appeared in obscure or overseas markets. Preface and story notes by Brite; introduction by Peter Straub; afterword by Caitlin Kiernan; and cover and interior illustrations by J.K. Potter. Signed by all contributors. (1-887368-16-7) (Gauntlet) MATURE READERS HC $40.00 CRYPT ORCHIDS LTD. ED. by David J. Schow The newest gathering of stories by David J. Schow, co-screenwriter for the movie The Crow! This limited edition book is signed by the author, and limited to only 500 copies. (0-9649890-6-9) (Subterranean Press) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 240pg $35.00 FIREFLY BURNING BRIGHT S&N by Barry Hoffman This 64-page chapbook Gauntlet edition by Barry Hoffman (Hungry Eyes) contains four short stories, with cover and interior art by Harry O. Morris and an introduction by Ronald Kelly. It is also signed, and limited to 350 copies. (Gauntlet) (CAUT: 4) TPB $7.95 ILLUSTRATED MAN 45TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNED EDITION by Ray Bradbury This special signed and limited (to 500 copies) version of the Bradbury classic features an introduction by William F. Nolan and an afterword by Ed Gorman. The cover art is by Bradbury, marking his very first outing as a cover artist. Slipcased and signed by all the contributors. (Gauntlet) (CAUT: 4) HC $65.00 OCTOBER COUNTRY 40TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNED EDITION by Ray Bradbury This signed, limited (to 500 copies) edition features a 1955 preface by Bradbury that was never published! Dennis Etchison wrote the introduction, which includes an interview with Bradbury in which he discusses how he got ideas for many of his stories and his relationship with artist Joe Mugnaini. The afterword is by Robert R. McCammon. As an added bonus, rough sketches by both Bradbury and Mugnaini relating to the original cover and interior art. Front and back cover art by Bradbury. Slipcased and signed by all the contributors. (Gauntlet) (CAUT: 4) HC $65.00 ROAD TO SCIENCE FICTION VOL. 6 Ed. by James Gunn Volume 6 in this stunning anthology of stories that changed the face of sci-fi looks at science-fiction in a dozen foreign countries and offers a rich variety of stories from around the globe. (1-56504-158-5) (White Wolf) (CAUT: 4) TPB $14.99 ROAD BETWEEN THE WORLDS Eternal Champion Vol. 6 by Michael Moorcock Three celebrated science-fiction novels form this sixth volume in Michael Moorcock's acclaimed Eternal Champions series. This book contains the novels The Wrecks of Time, The Winds of Limbo, and The Shores of Death, and includes newly revised text, connecting material, and a new introduction by the author. (1- 56504-197-6) (White Wolf) (CAUT: 4) TPB $14.99 VOODOO DAWN by John A. Russo Seven bodies have washed ashore in Florida, and one of the drowned boat people is Chango, the voodoo sorcerer whose leather pouch holds a child's severed finger. But Chango's spirit still prowls the moonlit beaches, taking victim after victim. And when the sun comes up, will the dead outnumber the living? Each edition is published in large, easy-to-read type, and both are signed by the author. (Market Square) (CAUT: 4) HC $14.95 TPB $9.95 CALENDARS SECTION ANIMATION/COMICS/CARTOONS BEAVIS & BUTT-HEAD 16-MONTH 1999 CALENDAR Love them or hate them, Beavis and Butt-Head are the coolest thing on MTV (remember when they played videos?). Now you can spend 16 months with MTV's animated morons on your wall. A frightening thought unto itself... (DD-D139- 2899) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Japan, and Europe. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 BETTY BOOP 16-MONTH 1999 CALENDAR The original "good girl" shows off the curves that scandalized the nation. Betty reigned supreme as a golden age pinup girl of the animated world until killed by the Hays Office censors in 1935 for reasons of "immorality." Thumb your nose at those bluenoses and let the big-eyed sweetheart once again fill the months with some boop-boop-a-doop! (DD-D123-2899) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 DARIA 16-MONTH 1999 CALENDAR Liberated from the hit MTV cartoon series, Beavis and Butt-Head's favorite grrrl , Daria (Diarrhea, cha-cha-cha!), is featured in her own 16-month calendar. As Daria would say "It's a really great calendar." Includes an exclusive Daria pull-out centerfold! Well, "centerfold" might be a stretch... (1-55809-960-3) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.95 DILBERT 1999 WALL CALENDAR Includes 10 FREE Clipberts-Clip 'em to papers! Attach 'em to folders! Control unruly ties! Cubicle jockeys and maze rats unite, your King is back with another 12-month excuse to read Dilbert comic strips at your desk! (0-8362-5519-4) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.95 DILBERT 1999 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR Now features Sunday strips! Daily toilers everywhere identify with Dilbert every day. Whether it's clueless bosses, ridiculous management techniques, or just hectic office life in general, you'll find all of these absurdities in this day- to-day calendar, with each page containing a Dilbert comic strip. (0-8362-5514- 3) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is available only in the U.S. and Canada. Calendar, 6x2x5, b&w $10.95 Dark Horse AGE OF REPTILES 1999 CALENDAR Travel back in time, millions of years, to the days when dinosaurs ruled the earth and lived by a simple rule: eat or be eaten! Award-winning atrist Ricardo Delgado brings these prehistoric creatures to life with 12 of his fantastic drawings. Each month is dominated by a different dinosaur-eight images taken directly from the pages of Dark Horse's Age of Reptiles-with four all-new pieces created specifically for this calendar! (1-55811-582-X) (Golden Turtle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 14x11, FC $11.99 DARK HORSE PRESENTS: MONSTERS & ALIENS 1999 CALENDAR Straight from the covers of the highly popular Dark Horse Comics series come 12 awesome creatures guaranteed to put some fear in your year! Features spine- chilling artwork from Predator, Species, Monkeyman & O'Brien, The Machine, and more! (1-55811-583-8) (Golden Turtle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 14x11, FC $11.99 *************** Disney DISNEY CLASSICS 1999 CALENDAR This calendar recalls the classics that made Disney a household name and showcases beautiful cel art from Pinocchio, Dumbo, Snow White, Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, and more! (0-7683-3056-7) (Cedco) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is available only in the continental United States. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 DISNEY'S MULAN 1999 CALENDAR A Chinese legend recounting the adventures of a young girl who defies the traditions of her society to follow her heart is the source for Disney's Mulan, its 36th full-length animated feature. Featuring exciting scenes from the film, this calendar will carry Disney fans up to and beyond Mulan's June 1998 debut. (0-7683-3062-8) (Cedco) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is available only in the continental United States. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 A GALLERY OF MICKEY 16-MONTH 1999 CALENDAR One of the most popular icons of this century proves that some things never go out of style. America's favorite cartoon mouse stars in this all-new calendar for 1999, featuring Mickey as interpreted by a host of different artists. (DD- D175-2899) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1) NOTE: This item is available only in the continental United States. Calendar, FC $12.99 A GALLERY OF MICKEY 1999 BOX CALENDAR This 6" x 5" box calendar features Mickey as interpreted by a host of different artists. (LMB40-10) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is available only in the continental United States. Calendar, FC $10.99 *************** FAR SIDE THEME-A-MONTH 1999 OFF-THE-WALL CALENDAR This daily tear-page calendar is divided into 12 different topics, such as "Tastes Like Chicken" (carnivore cartoons), "Four Stomachs, No Waiting" (cows), "Is It Hot In Here, Or Is It Just Me?" (Hell), and more! Each month features an all-new Larson drawing tied to that month's theme. (0-8362-5515-1) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 6x2x5 $10.95 FAR SIDE THEME-A-MONTH 1999 WALL CALENDAR New vertical format! This 12-month, "Theme-A-Month" calendar parallels the themes featured in the Off-The-Wall calendar, and features 12 full-color strips by Gary Larson. (0-8362-5527-5) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 11x13 $10.95 FAR SIDE THEME-A-MONTH 1999 DESK CALENDAR The "Theme-A-Month" format carries over to this handy week-by-week spiral-bound planner, sporting beautifully water-colored The Far Side cartoons, with plenty of room for recording those important (and often chaotic) appointments! New features include monthly divider pages plus name and numbers pages. (0-8362- 5524-0) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 7x9 $9.99 KING OF THE HILL 1999 CALENDAR King of the Hill makes its calendar debut in 1999 with 12 full-color images from Mike Judge's (Beavis & Butt-Head) animated series that's even more popular than The Simpsons! (LML-36510) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States. Calendar, 12x12 $11.99 KRAZY KAT 1999 CALENDAR George Herriman's Krazy Kat insanity is now available as a handy 1998 calendar with 13 full-color illustrations suitable for framing. Follow the saga of a kat's unrequited love for a mouse, the mouse's disdain for the kat, and a faithful dog in uniform. (1-55670-813-0) (Stewart Tabori & Chang) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States. Calendar, 12x14, FC $11.95 LOONEY TUNES CLASSIC 1999 CALENDAR Internationally famous and now more popular than ever, the Looney Tunes bunch is back with this nostalgic wall calendar featuring mock comic book covers featuring your favorite toons-Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Gossamer the Monster, and others! (DD-D177-2899) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States. Calendar, FC $12.99 LOONEY TUNES 1999 BOX CALENDAR All of the characters that have made the Looney Tunes name great can be found in this full-color, all-star character collection! Classic clips from decades of Looney Tunes cartoons make each day a colorful load of laughs. (LMB72-00) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States. Calendar, 6x5, FC $10.99 MUTTS 1999 CALENDAR Join "Earl" the dog and "Mooch" the cat in this 12-month celebration of cartoonist Patrick McDonnell's hit syndicated strip, Mutts. Find out why Peanuts creator Charles Schulz said, "It's hard to believe that after 100 years of comics, Patrick McDonnell could come up with a new and perfect little dog." (0- 8362-5532-1) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 1) NOTE: Available only in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Calendar, 13x11, FC $10.95 100 YEARS OF AMERICAN COMICS 1999 CALENDAR In association with the International Museum of Cartoon Art, this calendar features the best of strips, including Dilbert, Peanuts, Doonesbury, Krazy Kat, and many more. Each month is filled with illustrations from different cartoons and important dates in cartoon history, combining to ensure a nostalgic, humorous year for cartoon lovers of all ages. Includes more than 200 illustrations! Calendar created and designed by DC Comics legend Jerry Robinson. (0-7893-0199-7) (St. Martin's) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.95 POPEYE 1999 CALENDAR E.C. Segar's spinach-munchin', English language murderlatin' sailor is featured in 12 full-color panels. You will believe a sailor can eat a can of spinach and do the impossible! (1-55670-812-2) (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is available only in the United States. Calendar, 12x14, FC $11.95 REVENGE OF THE DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEE 1999 CALENDAR The office workers are mad as hell, and they're not going to take it anymore! And neither is Ted Rall. An escapee from corporate America, the award-winning syndicated cartoonist has created this twisted calendar dedicated to employee outrage... and getting even. (0-7611-1287-1) (Workman) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $9.95 SCOOBY DOO 16-MONTH 1999 CALENDAR Zoinks! Jinkeys! What better way to keep track of another year than with 12 spooktacular new designs featuring Scooby Doo, those "meddling kids"-Shaggy, Daphne, Velma, and Freddy-and their groovy ride, the Mystery Machine! (DD-D178- 2899) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, FC $12.99 THE SIMPSONS 1999 CALENDAR Aye carumba! Get yourself into a Springfield state of mind with this full-color wall calendar for 1999, features all-new artwork from one of the longest running animated TV series ever! It's 12 months of daily life, Springfield style, plus Bart's wacky chalkboard phrases, Itchy & Scratchy sidebars, and more! (0-06-105- 596-4) (Harper) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in Canada and the US. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 SIMPSONS: THE QUOTABLE HOMER 1999 365-DAY CALENDAR Enjoy life with The Simpsons day by day, with four-color art from the pen of master animator Matt Groening, as Homer Simpson delivers his own observations on the state of the universe! As the year unfolds, test your knowledge of Simpsons trivia by guessing from which episode each day's quote and screen shot came from-the answers are in full-color on the back of each page! (0-06-105-597-2) (Harper) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in Canada and the US. Calendar, 6x5, FC $11.99 SPIDER-MAN'S ROGUES' GALLERY 1999 CALENDAR Here's 12 spectacular images of Spider-Man battling his deadliest enemies! "Ghost" images of Spidey villains appear on every page! (0-7893-0206-3) (St. Martin's Press) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is available only in the U.S. and Canada. Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.95 WALLACE & GROMIT 1999 CALENDAR Cracking good! Wallace, the well-mannered inventor, and his ever-faithful companion dog, Gromit are featured in full-color photos from their wacky claymation short subjects, A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, and A Close Shave. (1-55809-969-7) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.95 WALLACE & GROMIT 1999 SUPERSIZE CALENDAR A big, 18" x 24" wall calendar featuring more full-color photos from Wallace and Gromit's Academy Award-winning claymation shorts! Spiral-bound. (1-57928-580-5) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 18x24, FC $19.95 WALLACE & GROMIT 1999 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR It's the plasticene pair's very first Day-to-Day calendar, featuring a liberal sprinkling of full-color images throughout, including video stills and line art, and trivia tidbits about everything from the making of the videos to facts about cheese and wacky inventions. (0-8362-6583-1) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in Canada and the US. Calendar, 6x2x5, FC $12.00 WALLACE & GROMIT 1999 SHAPES CALENDAR It's Wallace and Gromit aboard their trusty motorcycle and sidecar, as a die-cut stand-up with attached 52-week calendar. Spiffy! (CSU-104) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, FC $10.95 THE WORLD OF EDWARD GOREY 1999 CALENDAR Based on the art book, The World of Edward Gorey, this calendar features 12 examples of Gorey's intricately etched linework, taken from PBS's Mystery!, book illustrations, and theater programs. (0-8109-7668-4) (Abrams) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.95 FANTASY/SCI-FI BORIS VALLEJO'S FANTASY 1999 CALENDAR Fantasy art master Boris Vallejo returns with his perennially best-selling calendar, filled with mighty warriors, beautiful maidens, and deadly creatures. Here are 13 all-new paintings, each accompanied by the commentary of writer Philip José Farmer, award-winning author of The Riverworld Series. (0-7611-1125- 5) (Workman) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $9.95 FRANK FRAZETTA 1999 CALENDAR For years, the dark and mythic world of Frank Frazetta has been a fantasy art enthusiast's favorite hangout. The warrior-like "never-say-die" spirit of Frazetta's characters have enthralled a legion of fans, and has made his previous calendars some of the most popular in the fantasy genre. Here are 12 classic works from the master himself! (LML173-10) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.99 GALERIE MORPHEUS 1999 CALENDAR This beautiful calendar presents an amazing range of brilliant paintings by some of the finest visionary artists of our time! Features the work of Pieter Brueghel, Jacek Yerka, Judson Huss, Wayne Barlowe, H.R. Giger, De Es, and many more! Cover by Beksinski. (Morpheus International) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $12.95 GOOD FAERIES/BAD FAERIES 1999 CALENDAR Based upon the latest book by whimsical fantasy art master, Brian Froud, Good Faeries/Bad Faeries features twelve wonderfully imagined woodland sprites from both sides of the garden wall-the good side... and the bad. (0-8362-6631-5) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 13x11, FC $10.95 H.R. GIGER 1999 CALENDAR Includes 13 paintings and sculptural works from the Oscar-winning designer of Alien! Visit the darkling imagination of this Swiss maestro, replete with his exotic biomechanical women, strange landscapes, and bizarre creatures! This popular calendar is now in its seventh year and sold out within just two weeks of release last year! Foil stamped cover! (Morpheus International) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x14 $14.95 MARTIANS, MAYHEM & MADNESS 16-MONTH 1999 CALENDAR A primo collection of covers from yesteryear's lurid and exciting pulps and paperbacks, this calendar depcits some of the most sensational and appealing SF imagery of the 40s, 50s, and 60s! (1-55809-983-2) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 11x14, FC $11.95 MAXFIELD PARRISH: THE IMMORTAL WORKS 1999 CALENDAR The romantic art of Maxfield Parrish possesses a splendor and luminescence unrivaled today. This calendar collection of 13 art-quality prints illustrates why Parrish was one of the most popular artists of the century and why his work continues to attract a following. (1-55811-588-9) (Golden Turtle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 14x12, FC $11.99 MICHAEL WHELAN: INTO THE MILLENNIUM 1999 CALENDAR Acclaimed SF and Fantasy artist Michael Whelan takes us with him on his quest for hope and meaning in the new millennium, beyond the pale spectre of our past, with this stunning collection of new and previously seen works. Enhanced with metallic pewter inks. (1-55809-958-1) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.95 OLIVIA 1999 CALENDAR The perennial best seller is back with another stunning collection of Olivia's good girl art for 1999! (O'Cards) (CAUT: 1) ADULT MATERIAL Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 Signed, 12x12, FC $35.00 SCHWA 1999 COUNTDOWN CALENDAR The Future isn't over yet! This is the calendar you will want to get you through to the end of the millennium. With these wild slogans, amazing drawings, profound predictions, obscure historical facts and 10 great stickers to remind you and your friends that the end is near, you can have fun along the way. (Of course, won't you all feel foolish when the world-and the century-doesn't end on the last day of the year 1999... because the Second Milennium actually begins on first day of the year 2001?!?) (0-8118-2055-6) (Chronicle Books) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada. Calendar, 12x12 $12.95 SOFT AS STEEL: THE FANTASY ART OF JULIE BELL 1999 CALENDAR It is a realm of fantasy, populated by metal beasts, powerful women, and dangerous landscapes. This is the world of Julie Bell, the queen of fantasy art. This calendar for 1999 features a stunning collection of her fantasy females, captured in all their sensual beauty. (1-558811-585-4) (Golden Turtle) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in Canada, Australia, and the US. Calendar, 14x12, FC $11.99 TOLKIEN 1999 CALENDAR Fantasy artist Alan Lee transports us once again to Middle-earth, the timeless creation of fantasy grandmaster J.R.R. Tolkien, through his superb renditions of the characters and events known to fans around the world. Also included in this edition is a pull-out poster, also by Lee. (0-06-105591-3) (Harper) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in Canada and the US. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 TOLKIEN 1999 DESK DIARY Journey through Middle-earth all year long with this magical desk diary/calendar, filled with color illustrations and quotes from Tolkien's legendary Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. (0-06-105590-5) (Harper) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in Canada and the US. Calendar, 8x7, FC $16.00 WHEN DINOSAURS RULED THE EARTH 1999 CALENDAR The Dinosaurs of Wayne D. Barlowe Famed science fiction and fantasy artist, Wayne Barlowe (Barlowe's Guide to Extraterrestrials), presents his fascinating take on the creatures that ruled the prehistoric past. Colorful, quick and deadly, this is a unique and unusual take on these popular creatures. (1-55809-911-5) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.95 MOVIES/TV/MUSIC ALIENS 20TH ANNIVERSARY 1999 CALENDAR 1999 marks the 20th anniversary of Alien, the SF film that took the time-honored concept of a "stow-away alien aboard a spaceship" and turned it into a terror- filled classic! From the original, to James Cameron's Aliens to 1998's Alien: Resurrection, here are 12 full-color photos from one SF's most enduring and controversial films series! Each monthly grid also includes quotes, trivia, and behind-the-scenes info. (0-06-105584-0) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 THE ART OF ROCK & ROLL 1999 CALENDAR Showcasing the artwork of Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley, this calendar pays tribute to this duo's lasting contributions to the world of rock art, a signature style that changed the face of music packaging and set the mood for an entire era. (1-55811-573-0) (Golden Turtle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.99 BABYLON 5 1999 CALENDAR With Babylon 5 safe and secure on cable's TNT network, fans can relax and enjoy the show once again... and keep track of the entire year B5-style with this full-color calendar! Filled with photos from the series, this calendar is a Babylonian's dream come true! Calendar runs 13 months-January 1999 to January 2000! PLUS: randomly selected photo prints from the 1998 edition! (Antioch Publishing) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States. Calendar, 12x12, FC $16.95 BEATLES 16-MONTH 1999 CALENDAR Some thirty years later, those four lovable lads from Liverpool are still popular, and this 16-month calendar presents Beatles fans with classic photos (colorized) of the group to enjoy eight days a week! (DD-D115-2899) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 BRUCE LEE 16-MONTH 1999 CALENDAR Each year, the legend of Bruce Lee grows, propelling the late martial arts master and pop icon to an almost mythic status. Could the "Dragon" pull your heart out and show it to you-still beating!-before you died?! Probably not. But he could and did enthrall a generation of action fans with his style, form and playful wit-all covered in this 16-month calendar! (1-56894-601-5) (Avalanche) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, PC $11.99 GODZILLA 16-MONTH 1999 CALENDAR The Top Secret look of the new Godzilla will be revealed on May 20th, 1998. This calendar will capture all the excitement and action of Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich's Godzilla for the 90s with full-color photos from the summer blockbuster! Monthly grid features inset photos from the film. (1-55809-931-X) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 GODZILLA 1999 SUPER-SIZE CALENDAR A big, 18" x 24" SuperSize calendar featuring great big color photos from Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich's Godzilla! Spiral bound. (1-57928-579-1) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 18x24, FC $19.95 LOST IN SPACE (CLASSIC) 1999 CALENDAR With the debut of the big-budget feature film version of Irwin Allen's classic TV version, America is rediscovering Lost in Space's original cast! Here's the entire Robinson family-along with pilot Don West, stowaway Dr. Smith, and the Robot-in 12 stills from series! (0-7683-3121-8) (Cedco) (CAUT: 1) NOTE: Available in Canada and the US only. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 ROLLING STONES 1999 CALENDAR Bridges to Babylon: Collector's Edition of Tour Posters 1970-98 Speaking of the millennium, these guys probably remember the early days of the current one... and will probably be playing at the beginning of the third! Here's a collection of some of the striking poster art used to promote the Rolling Stones' many concert tours over the decades, proving that they not only know how to rock, but they've got an eye for art. (1-55811-581-1) (Golden Turtle) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 SCI-FI CHANNEL 365 DAYS OF SCIENCE FICTION 1999 CALENDAR From B-movie cult classics to Oscar-winning space epics, from comics books to literary masterpieces, this calendar culls all kinds of media to bring you facts about the creators, characters, and milestones in the SF genre. Awards, definitions, sources, special effects, and intriguing quotes are included. (0- 7683-3215-X) (Cedco) (CAUT: 1) NOTE: Available only in Canada and the US. Calendar, FC $9.95 SCI-FI CHANNEL STRANGE SIGHTINGS 1999 CALENDAR The SCI-FI Channel presents this calendar of dramatic and vivid illustrations of extraterrestrial phenomenon, each accompanied by selections from the True Life Encounters series revealing intriguing case histories of UFO sighting and alien encounters. (0-7683-3167-6) (Cedco) (CAUT: 1) NOTE: Available only in Canada and the US. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 STAR TREK 1999 CALENDARS Choose an era, choose a captain, choose a show... No matter which Trek is your favorite, there's a full-color calendar available, each packed with color photos of your favorite characters! (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 1) STAR TREK CLASSIC (01457-9)-Calendar, FC $12.00 NEXT GENERATION (01459-5)-Calendar, FC $12.00 DEEP SPACE NINE (01458-7)-Calendar, FC $12.00 VOYAGER (01455-2)-Calendar, FC $12.00 STAR TREK 1999 WEEKLY LOG BOOK Perfect for the office or home, get a a year's worth of adventures from every Star Trek crew in this all-new weekly planner. Photos of the captains, the crews, the ships, and the enemies highlight this ideal addition to anyone's desk. (0-671-02380-2) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 1) SC, 7x10, 122pg, FC $12.00 STAR TREK STARDATE 1999 CALENDAR Now all the most memorable moments from every incarnation of Star Trek-the four TV series and nine feature films-can be enjoyed for the first time in full- color! This 365-day calendar includes hundreds of breathtaking images that will transport you to where no calendar has gone before! (0-671-01456-0) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 5x6, FC $12.00 STAR WARS: DARTH VADER REVEALS ANAKIN SKYWALKER 1999 CALENDAR Learn the inner workings of the mystical Force, and how its Dark Side twisted the heroic Anakin Skywalker into the villainous Darth Vader. Each month, scenes from the trilogy and excerpts from the scripts illustrate the workings of the Force and the elder Skywalker's transformation into a servant of evil. (0-7683- 3177-3) (Cedco) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States and its Territories. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 STAR WARS: MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU 1999 CALENDAR & DATEBOOK Master Yoda imparts his years of experience as a Jedi Master to you on a monthly basis, allowing you a unique look into the philosphies and teachings of the ancient order. Each month features full-color photos from the trilogy, as well as quotes regarding the Force. Also available as a spiral bound datebook. (Cedco) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States and its Territories. CALENDAR (0-7683-3178-1)-12x12, FC $12.95 DATEBOOK (0-7683-3243-5)-9x7, FC $13.95 STAR WARS WEAPONS & TECHNOLOGY 1999 CALENDAR Lightsabers, blasters, jet packs-all are part of the technology that George Lucas envisioned when he wrote the stories for the Star Wars Trilogy. This calendar contains concept sketches, model photos, and images from the movies to illustrate the genesis of these items from concept to the screen. (0-7683-3183- 8) (Cedco) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States and its Territories. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 STAR WARS: THE WISDOM OF STAR WARS 1999 CALENDAR You'll be quoting Star Wars like Jedi Master in no time with this page-a-day calendar filled with color photos and actual words of wisdom from the Star Wars Trilogy. (0-7683-3216-8) (Cedco) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States and its Territories. Calendar, FC $12.95 STARS BY KRUGER 1999 CALENDAR A dozen wild and wacky portraits from the world's top caricaturist, Sebastian Kruger! Including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, Courtney Love, Steven Tyler, Elvis, Mike Tyson, William S. Burroughs, and others. Kruger's amazingly detailed and surreal paintings are a must-see for film and music buffs, as well as anyone looking for a fun twist our pop-culture icons! (Morpheus International) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $12.95 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN 1999 CALENDAR Now you can not only watch John Lithgow and company chew up the scenery on their hit NBC sitcom, you can also enjoy their wacky aliens-posing-as-a-normal-human- family antics on this 1999 calendar! Officially endorsed by the Great Big Head! (0-8362-6586-6) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is available only in the U.S. and Canada. Calendar, 13x11, FC $10.95 THREE STOOGES 1999 CALENDAR The original Three Stooges-Moe, Larry, and Curly-are back for another year of their world-renowned brand of slapstick hilarity. (Sorry, Shemp not included.) (DD-D130-2899) (Landmark) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is available only in the U.S. and Canada. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS 16-MONTH 1999 CALENDAR Lucy Lawless gets medieval in this 16-month calendar as the ancient world's Warrior Princess, Xena! It's sixteen months of Xena kickin' tail and takin' names, just like her many fans like it! (1-55809-889-5) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 11x14, FC $12.95 XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS 1999 SUPER-SIZE CALENDAR Xena does what she does best in this big, 18" x 24" SuperSize calendar, packed with action photos from the hit TV series! Enhanced with metallic purple ink. Spiral bound. (1-57928-581-3) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 18x24, FC $19.95 XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS SHAPES 1999 CALENDAR Here's a cool Xena calendar: a die-cut 3/4 image of the Warrior Princess standing ready for battle, featuring a 52-week tear-off calendar. Easel back. (CSU-103) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 10x11, FC $10.95 THE X-FILES 1999 WALL CALENDAR Experience The X-Files through startling images drawn straight from TV's most compelling drama! Delve each month into the paranormal investigations of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully with dialogue and stills from the series. (0-06-105-588-3) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is available only in the U.S. and Canada. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 X-FILES 1999 DESK DIARY Each week of this 8" x 7" desk diary features four-color photography drawn from The X-Files, plus sidebars with intriguing trivia, interviews with the show's creators, on-site photography, and more. (0-06-105589-1) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 8x7, FC $16.00 BABES BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD'S 1999 PIN-UP CALENDARS Legendary photographer, Bruno Bernard has been called "The Rembrandt of Photography," "The King of Hollywood Glamour," "The Discoverer of Marilyn Monroe," and "The Vargas of Pin-Up Photography." Each of these calendars is dedicated to some of the legendary blondes, brunettes, and redheads of Hollywood. Sure to dazzle nostalgia and movie buffs, photography lovers, and old and new fans of pin-up art. Each calendar is in full color and measures 12" x 12." (Golden Turtle) (CAUT: 1) BLONDES (1-558811-574-9) $11.99 BRUNETTES (1-55811-575-7) $11.99 REDHEADS (1-55811-578-1) $11.99 BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD'S MARILYN MONROE 1999 CALENDAR Hollywood's most glamorous star was tirelessly captured by the legendary photographer Bernard of Hollywood. Bruno Bernard had a special friendship with Marilyn-from the moment he first discovered and photographed Norma Jean for her first professional studio sitting in 1946, to capturing crucial moments in her fascinating life. In 1954, on the set of The Seven Year Itch, Marilyn ran up to Bernard and said, "Remember Bernie, everything started with you." Now you to can share the magical moments. (Golden Turtle) (1-55811-577-3) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.99 DEANNA 1999 CALENDAR This is the year Deanna Merryman will overtake Pamela Anderson as the number one selling pin-up. Count on it. She's ranked fourth in the world behind Pamela, Leeann Tweeden, and Patricia Ford as pinup fans' favorite model. You may not know her now, but just wait until the Fall. Now you can spend the whole year with this sizzling babe. (Infinity Studios) (281-771) MATURE READERS Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 ECHO JOHNSON 1999 CALENDAR She's a Guess Jeans model. A Playboy Playmate. A walking, talking dream who graces the pages of this calendar. She'll be there for you, every day of the year. You lucky dog. (Infinity Studios) (281-856) MATURE READER Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 ANGELS 1999 CALENDAR Never before have so many highly sought-after models appeared together in a calendar! Twelve of the most beautiful women ever created by the heavens are forever preserved on the pages of this stunning calendar. Includes models such as Cindy Margolis, Leeann Tweeden, Barbara Moore, Alley Baggett, Lisa Boyle, and other babes. (Infinity Studios) (82150) MATURE READERS Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 LINGERIE 1999 CALENDAR Beautiful women and lingerie go together like beer and baseball. One can only enhance the enjoyment of the other. This calendar features all new photos of sleek, sexy babes in the frilliest, sheerest, most tempting lingerie that almost never was. (Infinity Studios) (280-538) MATURE READERS Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 MARILYN BY MOONLIGHT 1999 CALENDAR In 1982, a group o fans formed an organization called "Marilyn Remembered," dedicated to preserving Marilyn's memory with dignity and respect. They collaborated on a book of rarely seen photographs and seldom heard interview titled Marilyn By Moonlight. This calendar features highlights from the book and reveals the beauty, innocence, wit, intelligence, and magic that were uniquely Marilyn. (1-56894-559-0) (Avalanche) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $11.99 PATRICIA FORD/LISA BOYLE 1999 CALENDAR Here's the Playboy Book of Lingerie's top two all-time models together in one spectacular calendar! This super-size, 22" x 14" calendar features new photos of the tooothsome twosome together in provocative photo layouts. A #1 best-seller! This calendar contains topless nudity. (282235) (Infinity) (CAUT: 1) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Calendar, 22x14, FC $19.95 PIN-UP 1999 CALENDAR Before the photographer, it was the illustrator who gave life, breath, and sensuality to the women in the pages of magazines. Illustrations from many of America's great pin-up artists are accompanied by facts about each artist's history, style, and technique in this eye-catching tribute to the illustrated fantasies of an era gone by. Features 16 months of pin-up art! (1-56894-574-4) (Avalanche) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x13, FC $11.99 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 1999 SWIMSUIT CALENDAR The women who have graced the pages of the yearly Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue have ascended to more than mere pop culture status, they have become the very modern day Athenas in America. The grace, the beauty, the magnificent bodies-all here for you to enjoy and contemplate every single day of the year. Features 16 months of women. (Landmark) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. CALENDAR (DD-D184-2899)-12x12, FC $12.99 BOXED CALENDAR (LMB48-10)-6x5, FC $10.99 WILD, WARPED AND WICKED 1999 CALENDAR Featuring lurid, scandalous original pulp fiction romance cover art from the legendary "trash" novels of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Experience the wanton wicked women who will warp your mind and soul! Sixteen months. (1-55809-982-4) (Portal) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 11x14, FC $11.95 VARGA GIRL 1999 CALENDAR Between 1940 and 1946, Alberto Vargas used watercolor and innovative airbrush techniques to create his enormously popular pinups. At the time they were considered so risqué that the Post Office attempted to revoke Esquire's mailing privileges. Now these voluptuous All-American girls invoke a nostalgia for the more subtle eroticism of that bygone era. (0-7683-3197-8) (Cedco) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Available only in United States and Canada. Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 INTERNATIONAL SECTION ARKHAM H.R. GIGER "PISCES" PRINT This stylish print is actually a photograph of a sculpture by Swiss surrealist (and Alien creator) H.R. Giger, but Giger whose art melds the mechanical with the biological signed and number 666 copies of this unique mixture of art and photography. Measures 16"x23" and would be a sylish addition to any room. (CAUT: 4) S&N Print, 16x23, FC $34.95 ART MODERNE MANARA INDIENNE PRINT #1 A spectacular image signed by Italian comics great Milo Manara. (REF1003) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Print, FC $125.00 MANARA INDIENNE PRINT #2 This spectacular figure study by Italian comics master Milo Manara is suitable for all ages. A great image from one of this century's best comic artists, this is a signed and numbered print you would be proud to hang anywhere. (REF1007) (CAUT: 4) Print, FC $135.00 DEMONS & MERVEILLES DROOPY THINKING MINI-STATUETTE This handpainted statuette depicts Droopy sitting on a bench pondering the best way to get Wolfie's goat. (V150) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Resin Figure, FC $15.95 DROOPY SILHOUETTE CANDLE HOLDER This black metal candlestick uses a silhouette of Droopy which creates some very interesting shadows. (BMTA1N) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Candle Holder $6.95 DROOPY SILHOUETTE LETTER HOLDER Here's the perfect accessory for your desk, a black metal silhouette of Droopy who can handle your correspondence with the same thoroughness he uses to track down Wolfie. (LCT01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Letter Holder $9.95 RED SILHOUETTE CANDLE HOLDER The pert and always sexy Red serves as a candle holder who casts some pretty sexy shadows of her own. Black metal silhouette candlestick. (BMTA3N) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Candle Holder $6.95 WOLFIE SILHOUETTE CANDLE HOLDER Wolfie arches all his zoot-suited elegance into this performance as a black metal silhouette candle holder. (BMTA2N) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Candle Holder $6.95 WOLFIE NICKEL SATIN WATCH This cool new design is perfect for the aspiring hipster. The quartz movement comes in a brass case with nickel satin plating and a leather strip. Made in France. (MD02) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Watch $39.95 ITALIAN COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A GLAMOUR #24 This issue offers an in-depth look at the career of Golden and Silver Age great Alex Toth. A loving tribute to one of the most neglected of all comic artists, produced in typical Glamour style on slick coated paper in a generous 12x12 squarebound format. English and Italian text. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, 12x12, PC $34.95 ******************** FOTO SELEN #9 Squarebound, full color, 66-page collection of adults-only photos of the Italian sex goddess and comics diva. Italian text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 9x12, 66pg, FC $12.95 SELEN #30 This Italian erotic comics anthology magazine also contains lots of photos of Selen and her starlet friends. Italian text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 9x12, 70pg, PC $10.95 SPANISH COMICS EL VIBORA #215 This anthology of comics from around the world (including contributions from Gilbert Shelton, Peter Bagge, and Ralf Konig) continues to become more adult in content. Spanish text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 68pg, PC $7.95 KISS #75 Kiss continues to be one of the hardest of all hardcore adult comic publications from around the world. Each issue features a spectacular full color cover. Spanish text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 68pg, PC $7.95 MANGA BOOKS DRAGON QUEST #23 Volume 23 (The Overture of World Destruction) continues the exciting adventure series by Riku Sanjo, Kiji Inada, and Yuji Horii. Based upon the popular RPG video game, with character designs by Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball), the hero of the story is a young boy named Dai, a pure-hearted orphan who lives on Delmurin Island. Follow the amusing adventures of Dai and his companions as they protect their island kingdom from the threat of evil. Japanese text. (4-08-871193-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 DRAGON QUEST: THE ILLUSIONARY LAND #2 An all new Dragon Quest manga series (following Dia's Adventure and The Crest of Roto)! Based on the popular PC role playing game, follow the adventures of Botz as he tries to foil the diabolical plans of Mudo. Japanese text. (4-87025-244-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 FIST OF THE NORTHSTAR #15 Tetsuo Hara and Buronon's Hokuto no Ken manga continues. The future is that of a world devestated by nuclear war and controlled through violence by warring gangs. The survivors have lost all hope until one man takes charge - Kenshiro, who is on a quest to find his lost love Yuria. Master of the Hokuto Shinken style, he travels the land and soon finds himself honor bound, by the code of his art, to protect the weak. Japanese text. (4-08-851674-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 FUSHIGI YUUGI #4 A popular shojo manga by Yuu Watase. Meet Miaka and Yui, two schoolgirls who discover an ancient Chinese book in the school library. The introduction reveals the story of a girl who gained the power of the Suzaku and had all of her wishes come true. Now, by reading the book, the legend would begin. Soon Miaka and Yui are pulled into the book and find themselves in the China-like land of Konan country and soon they're caught up in a story of destiny, love, betrayal, love and war. A fun story and great art. Japanese text. (4-09-134354-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 FUTARINI OMAKASE #6 Leave it to the Police Duo. Hiroke Yagami (G-Taste) presents a super-sexy police comedy in the vein of a mature orientated You're Under Arrest. Meet Sayuri, an innocent ojo-sama (a girl from a rich family), who becomes a policewoman and teams up the beautiful Jun. The two gals struggle to keep the town peaceful, and they don't care if their sexy uniforms get torn apart in the line of duty! Japanese text. (4-06-328196-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 220pg, b&w $9.95 GREAT MAZINGER #4 One of Go Nagai's (Cutey Honey) greatest hits featuring the mighty super robot, Great Mazinger-the greatest of all Mazinger robots. Follow the exciting story of Tetsuya Turugi, a genius young boy, who pilots the mighty robot to save the Earth from the evil and ancient Michene monsters. Originally created 20 years ago, Great Mazinger still delivers the thrills. Japanese text. (4-575-93537-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 200pg, b&w $18.95 HINOTORI VOL. #5 The fifth volume, of the Hinotori (The Firebird) saga by manga giant Osamu Tezuka (Tetsuwan Atom), takes place in the 25th century through the 31st century and chronicles the relationship between human beings and robots. In 2482, a boy named Leona is killed in a car accident and is revived by the latest medical technology, but unfortunately, with his new artificial brain he's unable to recognize fellow human beings. He now seeks solace in a beautiful female robot named Chihiro. Japanese text. (4-257-98655-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 318pg, b&w $13.95 HYPER POLICE MANGA #3 The third exciting volume to yet another cute police duo comedy! Meet the gal pal team of Natsuki and Sakura. Natsuiki is a half-human/half-cat cutie with cat ears, a tail, and swimming pool eyes. Her partner is the lovely Sakura, a lovely fox-person. Together these two comely female bounty hunters struggle to apprehend criminals in the devilish criminal town of Shinjuku with nothing but their good looks and some really big guns! Japanese text. (4-04-926097-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 170pg, b&w $16.95 KYOKASHO-NI-NAI #7 Artist/writer Kazuto Okanda explores the challenges and thrills of sexuality with this juicy manga series that is filled with sexy school girls and "eager to please" guys. Lots of provocative poses and great art makes this a must have for any hentai's collection. Japanese text. (4-253-14570-1) (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 210pg, b&w $9.95 LUM*URUSEIYA TSURA WIDE-BAN COLLECTION #15 Before Ranma 1/2, Rumiko Takahashi created Uruseiya Tsura, a brilliant and magnificent manga comedy (American title published by Viz: Lum * Urusei Yatsura). Follow the story of Ataru Moroboshi, an ordinary boy who finds himself being appointed to be Earth's champion against the lovely Lum, a princess of a mysterious race of aliens called the Oni. Japanese text. (4-09-122815-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 402pg, b&w $12.95 LUNATIC PARTY #9 An excellent collection of ecchi stories based on Sailor Moon. Prepare to be amazed with this dose of short stories which will definitely give you a new perspective on the Sailor Scout's relationships with each other! Japanese text. (4-89393-180-6) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 216pg, b&w $17.95 MANGA KUROSAWA #1: SEVEN SAMURAI PART 1 Takao Saito (Golgo 13) adapts one of the most famous Japanese motion pictures of all time-Akira Kurosawa's magnificent The Seven Samurai (1954-and the source of The Magnificent Seven). The story takes place in 16th-century Japan as a village hires professional warriors to fend off terrorizing bandits. Part one of two. A great treat for Kurosawa fans and those who like classic manga. Japanese text. (4-12-002727-9) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x8, 204pg, b&w $25.95 OTENKI ONESAN #6 Weather Report Girl. The ATV Network is in dire straights, with advertisers threatening to pull the plug if the ratings don't improve. Things look mighty bleak until substitute weather girl Keiko literally shows her stuff-lifting her skirt on nationwide TV. Naturally the nightly news becomes very popular. And when Michiko, the regular weather babe, returns and finds her careful climb up the corporate ladder interrupted, she's not going to take it lying down, and an escalating battle of on-the-air humiliation ensues. Japanese text. (4-06-323438- X) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 216pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON 9 & 10 Meet Tsukino Usagi, a lovable yet klutzy 14-year old high school girl, whose life is forever changed when she meets a magical talking cat named Luna and is given magical powers and the crescent Moon Wand of the fabled warrior Sailor Moon. Along with the other Sailor Scouts and the mysterious Tuxedo Mask, they search for the Princess of the Moon, Serenity and fight for love and justice against the evil ambitions of Queen Beryl. An enjoyable "magical girl" series by Naoko Takeuchi. Japanese text. (CAUT: 4) #9-SC, 200pg, b&w (4-06-178797-7) $7.95 #10-SC, 176pg, b&w (4-06-178806-X) $7.95 ******************* RANMA 1/2 #25 Rumiko Takahashi's comical and entertaining manga series continues. There's a new teacher, Miss Hinako, who has a reputation for bringing discipline to every school she visits. Soon her secret is revealved-her ability to change between an innocent looking girl and that of a well endowed woman by using her Yen Satsu attack which drains opponents battle aura. After defeating Happosai and the girl students, it's up to Ranma to defeat her. Japanese text. (4-09-123095-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN #1 The first volume (Kenshin: Himura Battousai) in Nobuhiro Watsuki's exciting manga series. Follow the adventures of Himura Kenshin, a once-feared assassin (hitokiri) and now a wanderer (rurouni). Leaving a life of slaughter behind, Kenshin is attempting to atone for all of the lives he took by taking an oath of non-killing. Soon he befriends a young woman named Kamiya Kaoru and other new companions, and he decides to use his blade (the Sakabatou) to defend those he loves and cares for. Japanese text. (4-08-871499-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 SAILOR X VOL. 3 The adults-only sex parody of Sailor Moon continues, which spares little in the way of sexual activity. It's easy to tell that these stories are sex parodies, since for once in the world of shojo manga, the eyes are not the largest discernible bodily feature. Translated into English. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 200pg, b&w $18.95 3X3 EYES MANGA #24 Yazo Takada's popular manga series continues. Sazan Eyes is a superb supernatural adventure story with a nice blend of humor, romance, and violence. The story centers on Pai, the last of mysterious race of immortals-the Sanjiyan Unkara, who is seeking an ancient supernatural artifact, the Ningen, which can change her into a true human being which is her fondest wish. Seeking the help of Yakumo Fuji, an ordinary 16-year old and the son of an archaeologist who devoted his life to the secrets of the Sanjiyan. Yakumo agrees to set off with Pai on what will be one fantastic journey of a lifetime! But will the journey be cut short as they find themselves caught in the middle of a secret war between opposing occult forces? Japanese text. (4-06-336635-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 232pg, b&w $9.95 VIDEO GIRL LEN HARDCOVER EDITION #9 Volume nine presents Makakazu Katsura's (Shadow Lady) Video Girl Len series collected in a deluxe hardcover edition. Taking place about ten years after the events of Video Girl Ai, follow the story of a young schoolboy named Hiromu and his discovery a cute video genie named Len. Their encounters provide a lot of fun and mayhem as the two discover the trials and tribulations of love. Plus, how does Youta figure into all of this? Also includes an appendix section featuring tantalizing "good girl" pin-up art by Katsura. Japanese text. (4-08- 782744-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL HC, 6x8, 303pg, b&w $19.95 YU-YU-HAKUSHO #9 Yoshihiro Togashi's Yu-Yu-Hakusho (The White Book On Ghosts) was one of the most popular occult/comedy series that ever appeared in the weekly Shonen Jump magazine. Follow the story of Yusuke Urameshi, a 14-year old juvenile deliquent who dies in a car crash trying to save a child. For this sacrifice, he's given a second chance at life by Enma, the judge of the undead, and is sent on a quest that will decide his ultimate destiny! Japanese text. (4-08-871515-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 ANIME BOOKS BANNOU BUNKA NEKOMUSUME OVA SERIES #2 All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku-Nuku. Meet Nuku-Nuku, a bishojo android with the personality of a cat. Initially created as a weapon of destruction, she escaped her makers and now must blend in with her new family and live life as a normal teenage girl. Of course, her new life is anything but normal. Volume two presents episodes three and four of the Yuzo Takada's (3x3 Eyes OVA series in full color cel art. Japanese text. (4-575-82319-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg, FC $??.?? GIANT ROBO: THE ANIMATION The complete guidebook of Giant Robo the Animation, the OVA series based on the manga series by Mitsuteru Yokoyama (Tetsujin 28 Gou, Babil the 2nd). Features story synopsis, character and mechanics guide, world map, staff interviews (in Japanese), and more. Japanese text. (4-07-308028-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8 1/2 x 11 1/2, 128pg, PC $49.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE 08TH MS TEAM ANIME COMIC #4 The fourth volume, set in the Universal Century, continues the exciting adventures of the The 08th MS Team OAV. Presented in full color cel art. Includes appendix featuring enemy heavy armored mechs. Japanese text. (4-88641- 251-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 112pg, FC $17.95 POCKET MONSTERS ANIME GUIDE PART 1 Kids Pocket Book #28. Pocket Monsters (Poke-Mon for short) is undoubtedly the most popular TV anime in Japan today. Th game-turned-anime story depicts a bunch a kids capturing and training 151 species of cute little monsters. The loveliest monster of them all is Picachuu, a yellow Poke-Mon with long ears and a tail, which has become a national phenomenon. Part one features a Poke-Mon section, a character section and covers episodes one through ten. Japanese text. (4-09- 280028-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 90pg, PC $12.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN ANIME COLLECTION The popular Rurouni Kenshin television anime is explored in this softcover collection spotlighting characters and important scenes in full color cel art. Includes special pages showcasing the voice actors and a b&w section devoted to character model sheets. Also includes a special Carddass masters card. Japanese text. (4-08-782758-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x7, 100pg, PC $23.95 SLAYERS TRY ANIME COMICS #5 Slayers Try is the latest TV anime season in the popular Slayers series. Follow the continuing story of Lina Inverse, Gourry, Amelia and Zelgadis as they set out on new adventures to save the world from the Oracle of Doom. Volume five presents episodes 21 through 26 in full color cel art. Japanese text. (4-8291- 8041-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg, FC $20.95 TENCHI MUYO! OAV SERIES 1 ANIME COMIC #1 Presenting episodes one ("The Revival of Ryouko") and two ("Aeka Arrives") of the first Tenchi Muyo! OAV series in full color cel art. Meet Tenchi Masaki, a normal high school student, whose life is turned upside down when he accidentally awakens the demon Ryoko. To make matters worse, Tenchi seems to attracting more trouble: the stranded Princess Aeka and her sister Sasami; and Mishoshi, a Galaxy Police Officer. Together they must all get along under one roof! Japanese text. (4-87376-112-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg, FC $21.95 VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU FILM STORY #1 The TV anime cel art comic of Vampire Princess Miyu. Meet Miyu, a 14-year old Japanese vampire destined to be the guardian of the world against evil monsters. Her only companions are a little rabbit-like monster and Lava, a mysterious Western monster. Volume one examines the first three episodes with full color cel art along with color and b&w character guides. Japanese text. (4-253-13004- 6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg, PC $12.95 ILLUSTRATION BOOKS DESIRE OFFICIAL VISUAL COLLECTION A character guidebook for the saucy adult orientated computer game Desire. This official guide isn't tactics book, but offers full color illustrations of the comely beauties that populate this popular game; character profiles; and a section with original sketches. Also includes a two-sided full color fold-out poster. Japanese text. (4-19-820031-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 102pg, FC $34.95 MOOMIN A lovely full color illustration collection by Yasuhiro Nakura. Based on the fairy tale story of Moomin, this hardcover collection showcases breathtaking art, an animation gallery section, storyboards, and a character guide. Nakura also designed the characters for the anime version by Tove Jansson. Japanese text and English text. (4-592-76084-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 72pg, FC $34.95 SENTIMENTAL GRAFFITI IMAGE ARTWORKS Based on the on the PC game Sentimental Graffiti, the exhilarating artwork of Tomohisa Kai is showcased in this softcover collection. Includes a full color foldout poster. Japanese text. (4-7973-0456-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x10, 224pg, FC $55.95 KAIJU BOOKS ULTRAMAN & THE GREAT KAIJU PICTURE SOUND BOOK A nifty sound effect enhanced mini picture book spotlighting the mighty Ultraman and some his Ultra relatives. Follow this picture laden adventure as Ultraman battles his most nefarious foes, and at the same time hear the actual sounds of the pitched battle come to life! Each heavy-duty cardboard page (5 x 4 1/2) featuring colorful pictures and photographs. Features five sound effects: Ultraman, Ultraman weapon attack, and three kaiju roars. Japanese text. (4-591- 04993-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 11pg, FC $27.95 PHOTO BOOKS POSE: MINAYO WATANABE This large format, hardcover collection of b&w and color photographs of the alluring Minayo Watanabe taken by Kohji Inomoto, is sure to please fans of artfully posed nude photography. Japanese text. (4-8470-2405-2) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 112pg, PC. $52.95 VS: MAI ASAKURA/MANAMI KOBAYASHI Professional lensman Sietaro Shimizu photographs the lovely duo of Mai Asakura and Manami Kobayashi alone (in the altogether) and engaging in Sapphic interplay. A sure delight of full color nude photographs. Hardcover with dust jacket. Japanese text. (4-8470-2379-X) (CAUT 3&4) ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $38.95 WIDOW: YUMIKO ITAYA PICTORIAL Master photographer, Kohki Nishida presents a breathtaking pictorial collection dedicated to the beautiful Yumiko Itaya. Features both color and b&w nude shots of this luscious Japanese morsel that which are both tasteful and tantalizing. Japanese text. (4-8470-2300-4) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 120pg, PC $58.95 MISC. BOOKS AH! MY GODDESS CONTINUITY SCRIPT Featuring b&w character/location/equipment designs, and the original storyboard layouts for the Ah! My Goddess OAV. Also includes four pages of full color illustrations. Japanese text. (4-900817-15-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 326pg, b&w $33.95 AMERICAN TOY CATALOG (1951-1967) Here's a real treat for toy collectors-a giant 256-page squarebound trade paperback of facsimile reprints of pages from American toy catalogs from 1951- 1967. For baby-boomers it's a real nostalgia trip back to the era of Hopalong Cassidy and Burp Guns. English text. (4-8465-2147-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 256pg, PC $38.95 BISHIN SANKA POSTCARD BOOK "Songs in Praise of Venus." Thirty-two superbly reproduced postcards demonstrating the superb and stylish renderings of famous Japanese painter Shogo Takatsuka. Takatsuka's hyper-realistic style and gorgeous models make this collection a real feast for the eyes of mature readers. Squarebound. Japanese text. (4-568-50190-3) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x8, 32pg, FC $17.95 CAN CAN BUNNY EXTRA VISUAL FAN BOOK A captivating collection of creative materials based on the alluring adult orientated PC game-Can Can Bunny. Filled with loads of full color pictures spotlighting the lovely and sexy characters. Also includes a "making of" section, staff interviews (in Japanese), a two-sided full color foldout poster, and much more. Japanese text. (4-89366-911-7) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 96pg, FC $37.95 CHOGOKIN RARE ITEM CATALOG A price guide of rare Japanese robot toys (and a few American robot toys) from 1974 to 1997. Filled with full color pictures of the actual toys and original packaging. Also spotlights some of the most renowned toy shops in Japan. Japanese text. An excellent reference for toy robot collectors. (T1101844031683) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 106pg, PC $29.95 THE KING OF FIGHTERS PERFECT ART COLLECTION Covering The King of Fighters '94-'97, this impressive softcover collection featuring loads of character design illustrations of the KOF characters. Also includes a KOF history (1994-1997), artwork from the KOF 1998 calendar, character profiles, storyboards, and more. Japanese text. (4-88199-459-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 272pg, PC $39.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION CONTINUITY SCRIPT #4 Here's a chance to own a copy of the original storyboard layouts used for episodes 11 through 15 of the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series. Created by the main staff of studio Gainax, including Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi (Gamera). Japanese text. (4-8291-7350-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 576pg, b&w $38.95 MAGAZINES ANIMAGE #241 Animage is an excellent source for all the latest news on Japanese anime. Each issue is packed with full-color and b&w giving you the latest scoops on the hottest anime around. Japanese text. (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.95 ANIMEDIA JULY 1998 Every issue of Animedia presents lots of colorful coverage of the latest in anime releases. Filled with pull-out posters, manga inserts, and plenty of full color anime art, this is a magazine that no self-respecting "otaku" can be without. Japanese text. (CAUT:4) Magazine $8.95 HOBBY JAPAN JUNE 1998 The key source on modeling in Japan (where the art of modeling has reached its highest development), Hobby Japan covers almost every aspect of modeling in every issue. Filled with hundreds of full-color pictures and illustrations. Japanese text. (CAUT:4) Magazine $14.95 HOBBY JAPAN EXTRA WINTER 1997 Hobby Japan's quarterly special spotlights the best in robot garage model kits and figure models from the past years. This issue's main emphasis is on the new Ultraman series and movie. Also includes a look at Godzilla, Gamera, War of the Gargantuas, and more. Spectacular photography and dioramas make this a must have for robot and model fans alike. Japanese text. (T1108128031001) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 126pg, PC $18.95 NEWTYPE APRIL 1998 Newtype has been covering the anime scene for over 10 years now, and the magazine remains a must for serious anime fans. Covers everything new and cool that's happening in the world of anime. Japanese text. (CAUT:4) Magazine, 9x12 $9.95 SHONEN ACE MAGAZINE MARCH 1998 A monthly manga anthology magazine featuring some of the finest Japanese manga stories being produced today. The line up includes such popular titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Cat Girl Nuku-Nuku, Martian Successor Nedesico, Welcome to Lodoss Island, B'T X, and many more. Printed on traditional multi-colored paper in b&w (& some full-color pages), each issue averages about 500 pages. Japanese text. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10, b&w $7.50 UCHUSEN QUARTERLY #83 A quarterly magazine dedicated to tokusatu (special effects), toys, and kaiju. This issue's main features focuses on the new Ultraman movie-Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dina. Other articles include The Ring. The Spiral, Spawn the Movie, Aliens 4, Starship Troopers, Star Trek, along with coverage of American comic books and Japanese SF toys. Japanese text. (T1101843030908) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 124pg, PC $16.95 V-JUMP MAGAZINE MARCH 1998 Japan's leading video game magazine provides valuable information on exciting games being released in Japan today. Often includes new installments of Akira Toriyama's comical "Dr. Slump" and "Cashman" manga short stories. Japanese text. Magazine $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A V JUMP FEBRUARY 1998 Magazine $8.95 ********************** MAGAZINES (ADULT) BUG BUG CG JULY 1998 A monthly magazine dedicated to the world of adult computer games. Featuring page upon page of full-color pictures of sexy pool-eyed beauties which inhabit the various adult CG's from Japan. Squarebound format. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.95 CANDY CLUB JULY 1998 A monthly adults only hentai magazine featuring a vast variety of serialized manga style stories centered around bondage. Lots of sex, toilet humor and action. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.95 DR. PICASSO MEN'S MAGAZINE AUGUST 1998 Japan's slickest and best designed men's magazine certainly doesn't skimp on the nudity though it is presented very stylishly. Over 200 pages of titillating tantalization. Includes a foldout centerfold calendar. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 8x11, PC $11.95 LEMON CLUB JULY 1998 A monthly adults only hentai magazine featuring a vast variety of serialized manga stories featuring young beautiful gals. Lots of sex, toilet humor and action. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.95 MANGA BUMP JULY 1998 A monthly adults only hentai magazine featuring a vast variety of serialized manga stories. Lots of sex, toilet humor and action. Drawn in a realistic style. Also features color photos of models in various modes of dress/undress. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 PA PI PO JULY 1998 New to Previews! An excellent monthly hentai magazine presenting a plethora of steamy sordid tales in the traditional manga/anime style. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 (3.14) PASOCOM PARADISE CHAT JULY 1998 Pasocom presents this monthly hentai magazine covering the world of adult Japanese animation. Filled with full-color and b&w pictures of pool-eyed babes. Also includes an original manga serial. Squarebound format. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $15.95 PENGUIN CLUB JULY 1998 New to Previews! One of the most popular hentai magazines around, Penguin Club delivers the goods each and every month with its sex laden stories. Excellent art throughout. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 YOUNG JAMBO JULY 1998 New to Previews! This monthly hentai magazine presents a tantalizing collection of adult orientated hentai stories featuring beautiful swimming-pooled eyed gals. A hentai's dream come true! Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 COMPACT DISCS AI ORIKASA: SHUKUJO CHO-TOKKYU IMPORT CD Featuring Ai Orikasa, the voice actress of Ryoko in Tenchi Muyo. Includes a special jazz version of "The Lonely Moon" (ending theme song of Tenchi Muyo 2nd series). Produced by Natsuko Karedo. 10 tracks. Includes a 20-page full color booklet. Japanese language. (8682/PICA-1058) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $25.00 CHISA YOKOYAMA: A-B-CHISA IMPORT CD Chisa Yokoyama, voice actress of Sasami in Tenchi Muyo, preforms five original songs and five cover songs on this disc. Includes the ending theme song of Pretty Sammy: Baka (Money no More). 10 tracks. Includes a 4-page insert along with five pin-up style special lyric cards. Japanese language. (8682/PICA-1073) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $25.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HAKKENDEN BEST ALBUM IMPORT CD Explore the deep passions within the hearts of each of the warriors from Hakkenden. Includes the compilation of the character's image songs for each warrior performed by original Japanese voice talents. 9 tracks and includes narrations by the eight warriors. Includes a 20-page full color booklet. Japanese language. (8682/PICA-1059) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $25.00 ******************* CD-ROM SLAYERS TRY DIGITAL COLLECTION CD-ROM (MAC/WIN95) This CD-ROM (Macintosh/Windows95) illustration collection is based on the excellent fantasy anime Slayers Try. Features beautiful digital illustrations, movies, an original mini-drama and puzzles with the main characters. Navigation and installation are fairly easy, but knowledge of the Japanese language and computers will help in the installation and full enjoyment. System requirements: Windows 95/Macintosh (7.0 or higher) compatible. Includes a 19-page booklet. Japanese text/language. (4-04-908307-8) (CAUT: 4) CD-ROM $96.95 U-JIN DIGITAL MOVIE MANGA COLLECTION CD-ROM (MAC/WIN) U-Jin presents this unique and humorous CD-ROM (Mac/Win 3.1/95) featuring a moving manga story (b&w), a picture archive (full color), and sound files (in Japanese). Marvel as a steamy U-Jin manga story is literally transformed before your eyes with motion, sounds, and effects. Installation is easy, and navigation is fairly simple. A sure treat for the hentai aficionado who demands more than the mere printed manga book. System requirements: Windows 3.1/95 or Macintosh (7.0 or higher) compatible. Japanese text/language. (4-87233-323-3) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $49.95 MERCHANDISE Apparel LUPIN III BASEBALL CAP Embroidered hat featuring the image of the great anime man of mystery and suspense. Black 100% cotton hat. (CAP02) (CAUT: 4) Hat $17.95 CAPTAIN HARLOCK T-SHIRT This double-sided shirt features Captain Harlock on the front and his spaceship, the Arcadia, on the back. Stunning full-color designs on a 100% cotton shirt. (J37) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 DORAEMON T-SHIRT Show your inside knowledge of Japanese manga and anime by wearing this supercool image of anime's leading robot feline character-Doraemon. Full color design on a gray, 100% cotton shirt. (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 RANMA 1/2 PANDA T-SHIRT The panda is one of the world's most beloved animals, and certainly for Ranma fans, the panda remains an enduring symbol of change and humorous situations. Gray 100% cotton tee. (J36) (CAUT:4) L-XL $17.95 SAILOR MOON: CHIBI T-SHIRT Sailor Moon's offspring of the future, the cute and lovable Chibi (aka Rini), is sure to be a big hit with Sailor Moon fans of all ages. Full color design on a gray, 100% cotton shirt). (J35) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $17.95 Bamboo Blinds RANMA 1/2 WEDDING BAMBOO BLIND Everyone loves a happy ending and it couldn't have gotten any better than Ranma and Akane finally tying the knot at the end of the Ranma 1/2 saga. (6094) (CAUT: 4) FC, 36x44 $34.00 Coin Banks DORAEMON FIGURAL COIN BANK Stash your hard earned money within the tummy of this cute and lovable Doraemon plastic bank. Measures approx. 8" tall. (6094/608008) (CAUT: 4) Bank $19.95 MEGA MAN FIGURAL COIN BANK Rest assured, Mega Man (or "Rockman" as he's called in Japan) is on the job and will keep your hard earned shekels safe and sound. Stands approx. 8" tall. (6094/608018) (CAUT: 4) Bank $19.95 SAILOR CHIBI MOON FIGURAL SAVINGS BANK Cute little Sailor Chibi Moon has more than enough moxie to guard your savings. This full color plastic bank is the second in a series of Sailor Moon banks. Collect them all, they are more useful than Beanie Babies. Measures approx. 8" tall. (FSB05) (CAUT: 4) Bank $19.95 Painted Figures CAPTAIN HARLOCK PAINTED RESIN FIGURE This beautifully painted and highly detailed figure of Captain Harlock, complete with scars and flowing cloak, stands almost ten inches high. Comes with plastic base and plaque. (CAUT: 4) Figure $129.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: ASUKA LANGLEY PAINTED RESIN FIGURE This finely painted 1/8th scale figure of Asuka Langley, sitting on a wooden base, is sure to please Evangelion fans. The base is a 4.5 inch square of wood, and the figure (though seated) rises over 4 inches tall. (CAUT: 4) Figure $110.00 Playing Cards DRAGON BALL GT PLAYING CARDS #2 Play a rousing game strip solitaire with your very own set of Dragon Ball GT playing cards! Each card features artwork taken from various sources. Styled after 54 card poker decks, 2 1/2 x 3 3/8, with rounded corners. (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $4.95 MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH PLAYING CARDS Add a little life to those boring card games with a set of eye-catching Magic Knight Rayearth playing cards! Each card features different art taken from various sources. Styled after 54 card poker decks, 2 1/2 x 3 3/8, with rounded corners. (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $4.95 RG VEDA PLAYING CARDS The perfect gift for all of you CLAMP fans. Each card features selected artwork from the exciting RG Veda series. Styled after the traditional 54 card poker deck, 2 1/2 x 3 3/8, with rounded corners. (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $4.95 Folders DRAGONBALL Z FOLDER: GOKOU/VEGETA Here's an imported, full color, heavy duty school folder with great color images from DBZ on both sides. (CAUT: 4) Folder $3.95 DRAGONBALL Z FOLDER: SAIYAN/GOKOU Here's a another great school folder, made from heavy coated cardboard and adorned with great images from DBZ on both the front and back. (CAUT: 4) Folder $3.95 SAILOR STARS FOLDER: CLOSE-UP Sailor Moon fans should love this full color, heavy duty, school folder featuring Sailor Moon and little Chibi on the cover along with the Sailor Moon logo in both English and Japanese. (CAUT: 4) Folder $3.95 SAILOR STARS FOLDER: ANGELIC WINGS Another gorgeous full color school folder depicting Sailor Moon and Chibi with angelic wings. Made from heavy duty coated cardboard. (CAUT: 4) Folder $3.95 Posters DRAGON BALL UNIVERSE POSTER #11 A classic image from the great Dragonball Z animation series based on the manga by Akira Toriyama. Horizontal design measuring 14"x20". (DB11) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Poster, 14x20, FC $6.95 DRAGON BALL UNIVERSE POSTER #12 Another great image of those replicating Super Saiyans from DBZ. Full color horizontal design, 14"x20". (DB12) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Poster, 14x20, FC $6.95 DRAGON BALL UNIVERSE POSTER #13 This poster presents a very evocative image loaded with a plethora of powerful characters from the great Dragon Ball saga by Akira Toriyama. Full color vertical design, 14"x20". (DB13) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Poster, 14x20, FC $6.95 DRAGON BALL UNIVERSE POSTER #14 "Spawn of Goku Rule!" Better watch out for these "pygmies of power" from the classic DBZ series. Vertical design measuring 14"x20". (CAUT: 3 & 4) Poster, 14x20, FC $6.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL POSTER #1 A marvelous full color laminated poster featuring breathtaking artwork from Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell. (6094/SS1094) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 RANMA 1/2 POSTER #4 Trapped on a remote tropical island, Ranma-chan takes some time out and strikes a pose for your viewing pleasure. Full color laminated poster. (6094/1815) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 SLAYERS GREAT POSTER #1 Lina and Naga, together again, on this marvelous full color laminated poster. (6094/2773) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 Stickers DRAGONBALL Z STICKER SHEET #6 This sheet features 13 stickers of your favorite Dragonball Z characters. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Sticker Sheet $3.95 PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON STICKER SHEET #5 Sailor Moon and the Sailor Stars are given the spotlighted on this sheet of 13 stickers. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Sticker Sheet $3.95 RANMA 1/2 STICKER SHEET #6 Ranma and the gang are captured on this sheet featuring a whopping 17 stickers. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Sticker Sheet $3.95 Toys BARAGON VINYL FIGURE Direct from Japan, the latest vinyl figure in the new "Marmit" series that has been a huge hit with Kaiju fans in Japan. With posable arms, legs, and head this rhinoceros-like creature will find a placed in anyone's Kaiju collection. Stands almost 11 inches tall. (CAUT: 4) Vinyl Figure $65.00 GODZILLA (CLASSIC) VINYL FIGURE Just in time for the big Godzilla film this summer, here's an 11-inch vinyl replica of the classic radioactive lizard. Once again, this is from the Marmit series, the clear favorite of Japanese kaiju fans. Original Japanese packaging. (CAUT: 4) Vinyl Figure $65.00 Capsule Toys DRAGONBALL Z CAPSULE TOYS Six different Dragonball Z toys, each packed in its own plastic capsule! Collect them all! (CAUT: 4) Capsule Toys SRP: $1.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION CAPSULE TOYS Six different figures from Neon Genesis Evangelion, each in its own plastic capsule-collect them all! (CAUT: 4) Capsule Toys SRP: $1.95 STREET FIGHTER CAPSULE TOYS Nine different super-deformed versions of your favorite Street Fighter characters-each in its own plastic capsule! Collect them all! (CP003) (CAUT: 4) Capsule Toys SRP: $1.95 Wall Scrolls DRAGONBALL Z MINI SCROLL #2 This mini paper wall scroll spotlights the mighty Goku and Trunks. Includes cloth cord for hanging. (6094/V24) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 11x30, FC $9.95 PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON MINI SCROLL #2 The lovely Sailor Moon takes center stage on this mini paper wall scroll. Includes cloth cord for hanging. (6094/V29) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 11x30, FC $9.95 BRUCE LEE WALL SCROLL #2 Bruce Lee, the founding father of the modern martial arts movie, remains a key icon for all those who love Hong Kong action cinema. This 33"x43" wall scroll features the master himself captured in glorious black and white. (6326/Z27) (CAUT: 4) Wall scroll, 33x44, b&w $19.95 DRAGONBALL Z WALL TAPESTRY Celebrate the phenomenon of Dragonball Z with this incredibly cool full color tapestry featuring a collage of DBZ characters. Made in Japan. (6165) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 24x36, FC $19.95 GUNSMITH CATS WALL SCROLL Pity the fool who riddled Rally's sweet ride with a spray of bullets! A great cloth wall scroll of Kenichi Sonoda's Gunsmith Cats. (6326/Z21) (CAUT: 4) Wall scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 LUM*URUSEI YATSURA WALL SCROLL You'll have your otaku friends ogling over this horizontal cloth wall scroll featuring the beautiful Lum. (6326/Z20) (CAUT: 4) Wall scroll, 44x33, FC $19.95 Miscellaneous Items DRAGONBALL Z LAMINATED IDOL CARD SET #2 A set of five trading card sized (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") laminated pictures featuring images from the thrilling Dragonball Z anime. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $4.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION LAMINATED IDOL CARD SET #3 The ever-popular Neon Genesis Evangelion anime is features on this set of five trading card sized (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") laminated pictures. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $4.95 PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON LAMINATED IDOL CARD SET #2 A set of five trading card sized (2 1/2 x 3 1/2) laminated pictures taken from various sources of Sailor Moon. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $4.95 HIGH SCHOOL U-JEN NOTEBOOK #2 Don't let the lovely U-Jin gals distract you from taking notes in class! 64-page ruled notebook measuring 7 1/2" x 10". (6094/NB-021) (CAUT: 4) Notebook $4.95 RYO-RAMIYA NOTEBOOK This 64-page ruled notebook, measuring 7 1/2" x 10" features the images of a lovely anime lass on both sides. (6094/NB-022) (CAUT: 4) Notebook $4.95 DRAGONBALL Z UNDERLAY PAD #1 A two-sided under lay pad measuring 7"x10". The back features a duo-tone image of Gotenks. Made in Japan. (6165/0395) (CAUT: 4) Desk Pad, FC $4.95 DRAGONBALL Z UNDERLAY PAD #2 A two-sided under lay pad measuring 7"x10". The back showcases a DBZ character report along with their respective attacks. Made in Japan. (6165/783375-25) (CAUT: 4) Desk Pad, FC $4.95 DRAGONBALL Z UNDERLAY PAD #3 A two-sided under lay pad measuring 7"x10". The back features a duo-tone image of the super saiyans. Made in Japan. (6165/783275-24) (CAUT: 4) Desk Pad, FC $4.95 Trading Cards DRAGONBALL Z HERO TRADING COLLECTION T/C BOX Collect your favorite characters and scenes from the exciting Dragonball Z anime. Initially released in 1995, this first DBZ Trading Collection series features normal, laser and randomly inserted 3-D hologram cards. 144 cards per complete set. Each pack contains 12 cards and one sticker. 15 packs per box. NOTE: Supplies are limited. (6165) (CAUT: 4) Box PI DRAGONBALL Z HERO TRADING COLLECTION #3 T/C BOX N Direct from Japan comes one of the most desirable series of Dragonball Z cars- the third series of Dragonball Z Hero Trading Collection cards. 12 cards per box. 20 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI TRADING CARDS SECTION Cool Collectibles NOTE: The products listed below are often hand-collated by independent repackagers. Not all of these products will ship in factory packaging. BEATLES CARDS This 100-card series captures the sights and sounds of one of the most legendary groups in music history, featuring gold foil-stamping on all 100 regular cards! Inserts include: "Meet the Beatles," commemorating the Beatles' first U.S. album and early years; "Psychedelic Sessions," highlighting the Sergeant Pepper era through the Magical Mystery Tour; "Gold Record Series," a gold foil, die-cut set featuring some of the Beatles' top albums; and 24 karat gold signature cards with replica signatures of all 4 Beatles. 9 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Box PI BEATLES CARD SET A complete set of all 100 regular Beatles cards! 100 cards per set. Set PI BEATLES 24KT GOLD SIGNATURE CHASE CARD SET Contains 4 chase cards with replica signatures of all 4 Beatles. 4 cards per set. Set PI BEATLES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR CHASE CARD SET The complete "Psychedelic Sessions" chase set, with cards highlighting the period from the Sergeant Pepper era through the Magical Mystery Tour. 5 cards per set. Set PI BEATLES: MEET THE BEATLES CHASE CARDS SET This series of chase cards commemorates the band's first U.S. album as well as the early years of the Fab Four! 10 cards per set. Set PI COCA COLA SERIES 4 SPRITE BOY GOLD CARD This card celebrates the infamous Sprite Boy! Image is nothing! This gold card is everything! Drop that Sun-Fizz and Jookie and obey your thirst-pick up a Sprite...card! (007) Card PI LOST IN SPACE ARCHIVES FAMILY ROBINSON CHASE CARD SET This set contains full-color, photographic foil chase cards that, when pieced together, create a complete Lost in Space Family Robinson collage portrait with Dr. Smith and Robot! 9 cards per set. (ML) Set PI LOST IN SPACE ARCHIVES WEIRD ALIENS CHASE CARD SET These full-color refractor OmniChrome chase cards include images of the Cyclops, the Frog Man, Verda the Android, the aliens from "Hunter's Moon," the Golden Man Unmasked, and Tybo, the Carrot Man! 6 cards per set. (ML) Set PI MEANIE BABIES CARD SET A complete set of cards featuring the Meanie Babies, including Up-Chuck the Duck, Litters the Cat, Warty the Frog, Sphinxter, Roadhog, and other totally wacky creations from creator/artist John Pound! 61 cards per set. (ML) Set PI MEANIE BABIES OMNICHROME CHASE CARD SET These OmniChrome chase cards feature rare original art for the Meanies, including Baby Cue the Unicorn, Flush the Alligator, Warty the Frog, Moldie the Goldfish, Roto Rooster, and Zippity the Bunny. 6 cards per set. (ML) Set PI MEANIE BABIES SKETCH CHASE CARD SET These black and white cards feature original sketches by creator/artist John Pound! Check out Virelus the Computer Virus, No-Brainer the Camel, and Bad Hare the Rabbit! 3 cards per set. (ML) Set PI MEANIE BABIES STICKER CHASE SET A complete set of Meanie Babies cards...as stickers! Now you can stick the Meanies wherever you like! 61 stickers per set. (ML) Set PI MONKEES COMPLETE CARD SET Consists of a complete set of full-color cards featuring everyone's favorite 60s TV and rock and roll stars, the Monkees! Also includes the scarce Monkees gold foil facsimile autographed 4-card insert set, featuring Davy, Mickey, Mike, and Peter! 94 cards per set. (ML) Set PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A PAGE SIX: BETTY PAGE CARD SET Rare, full-color, never-before-seen photographs of 1950s and 1960s pin-up queen Betty Page! This set comes in a beautiful, full-color collector's box. 36 cards per set. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (ML)(CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set PI ******************** ROYAL FAMILY CARD SET Americans don't have a royal family (unless you count the Kennedys, but we never saw one of them wearing a crown), but at least we can experience one vicariously thanks to our friends across the Big Pond in Merrie Olde England. This series of cards features photos of the Royals, with text by gossip columnist Liz Smith. In addition to a whopping 35 cards of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, you can also look forward to cards of Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Charles, the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Phillip, Prince Andrew, Fergie, Prince Edward, Princess Margaret, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace, Balmoral Castle, and more! 111 cards per set. (ML) Set PI SIMPSONS DOWN UNDER CARD SET This collection features Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa, and all your favorite Simpsons characters, with a Down Under twist! Also includes a complete set of all four Simpsons Down Under promo cards and the scarce Simpsons Down Under chase card! 105 cards per set. (ML) Set PI STAR WARS 1977-1983 TRILOGY CARD COLLECTION This collection consists of Near Mint to Mint original Star Wars cards, freshly assembled from wax packs approximately 20 years ago! Includes 1977 Topps Star Wars (15 cards), 1980 Topps Empire Strikes Back (15 cards), and 1983 Topps Return of the Jedi (15 cards). 45 cards per set. (ML) Set PI STAR WARS: BOBA FETT, BOUNTY HUNTER PROMO CARD SET This set contains 5 different, Mint Boba Fett promo cards, including the rare Empire Strikes Back WideVision #P5-Boba Fett Loading Han in Carbonite onto Slave 1! Also includes Star Wars Galaxy II #P6, Star Wars Galaxy III #P3, and Dark Horse #DH2. 5 cards per set. (ML) Set PI SUPERMAN 1 MOVIE SECOND GREEN CARDS This is a complete box of the second, green series of cards from Superman: The Movie, the first in the original series of Man of Steel features! This second set was much more difficult to find that the first, black series. (007) Box PI SUPERMAN 2 MOVIE CARDS Originally produced by Topps in 1981, these cards commemorate the second Superman movie-you know, the one where he kicks major Phantom Zone criminal butt! (007) Box PI SUPERMAN 3 MOVIE CARDS This is a complete box of movie cards from the third Superman movie, in which the Man of Steel takes on an evil version of himself and the villainy of...Richard Pryor? (007) Box PI SUPERMAN: DOOMSDAY CARDS In 1992, the unthinkable happened, and Doomsday killed the Man of Steel. This box of cards commemorates that dark day when the world lost its greatest champion at the hands of a big thing with lots of spikes. (007) Box PI SUPERMAN: RETURN OF SUPERMAN CARDS Yeah, he was dead, but now he feels much better! The Man of Steel returned from the dead in the classic Reign of the Supermen in 1993, an auspicious occasion that is immortalized in this box of cards. (007) Box PI SUPERMAN PLATINUM PREMIUM CARDS These cards are oversized pieces featuring the Man of Steel, his villains, and his supporting cast. Each card features dynamic art with an embossed, silver border. (007) Box PI SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK CARDS Remember Lois & Clark? Sure you do! That was the cool ABC TV series featuring Dean Cain as a slightly-hipper Man of Steel, with the ever-desirable Terri Hatcher by his side as a latter-day, Nineties Woman version of Lois Lane. This box features cards with photography from the show, along with explanatory text. (007) Box PI XENA COMPLETE CARD SET This collection includes the complete Xena card set, along with the Xena #P1 promo card. You'll find Lucy Lawless as Xena, Renee O'Connor as Gabrielle, and more, including evil kings, vengeful warlords, and other mythical creatures! 73 cards per set. (ML) Set PI XENA CHASE CARD SET Collects the Xena Mirrorboard chase card set and the Xena Finest chase card sets into one collection! 8 cards per set. (ML) Set PI X-FILES SEASON ONE AUSTRALIA CARDS Sure the U.S. Government is the main bad guy on The X-Files, but that doesn't mean that paranoids and conspiracy theorists of other nationalities can't enjoy it, either. Proof of the universality of The X-Files is box of cards from Australia. Even Down Under, you can't escape the pernicious influence of the Smoking Man! Box PI STAR OF THE MONTH X-FILES SERIES I CARDS Relive the weirdness and paranoia of the cult-hit TV show with episodic photos including special effects, creatures, aliens, paranormal activity, and behind the scenes info. 8 cards plus one foil or other chase card per pack. 36 packs per box. (STAR1201) Box PI ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A X-FILES SERIES I HAND-COLLATED CARD SET This hand-collated set consists of the complete regular 72-card set produced by Topps in 1995. This is the first X-Files card set ever! 72 cards per set. (007) Set PI O/A X-FILES SERIES I FOIL PARALLEL VERSION SET This complete 72-card set features foil stamping on each card. Much rarer than the regular set, this is the Foil Parallel version set. 72 cards per set. (007) Set PI O/A X-FILES SERIES I FINEST SET The chromium subset. 4 cards per set. (007) Set PI O/A X-FILES SERIES I FOIL CHASE CARD SET This is a complete set of foil redemption cards from the first series of X-Files cards. 6 cards per sheet. (007) Sheet PI ******************** X-FILES SERIES 2 CARDS If you missed out on your chance to snag a box of the X-Files Series II cards when they first came out, here's your opportunity to rectify that unfortunate oversight! This is a complete wax box of cards, the same as those Topps released in 1996! Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A X-FILES SERIES 2 HAND-COLLATED CARD SET Contains all of the regular cards in the awesome Topps 1996 card series! 72 cards per set. (007) Set PI O/A X-FILES SERIES 2 ETCHED FOIL SET Contains the etched foil cards from the popular second series of X-Files cards! 6 cards per set. (007) Set PI O/A X-FILES SERIES 2 FOIL PARALLEL VERSION CARD SET This 72-card set features the rare foil-stamped parallel versions of the standard Series 2 card set! 72 cards per set. (007) Set PI O/A X-FILES SERIES 2 HOLOGRAM SET Contains the hologram cards from the second series of X-Files cards! 4 cards per set (007) Set PI O/A X-FILES SERIES 2 UNCUT FOIL REDEMPTION SHEET This uncut sheet features six foil-enhanced cards from Topps' second X-Files card set. (007) Sheet PI ******************** X-FILES SERIES III CARDS Third time's the charm! This is a complete box of Topps' original Series III for The X-Files, originally released in 1996! Set PI X-FILES SERIES III MIRAN KIM ETCHED CHASE CARD SET X-Files comic book cover artist Miran Kim provided the artwork for this beautiful set of etched foil cards. 6 cards per set. (007) Set PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A X-FILES SEASON III HOLOGRAM CARD SET Features the 2-card hologram set from the third series of Topps X-Files cards! 2 cards per set. (007) Set PI O/A X-FILES SEASON III CARD SET This set features 72 full-color UV-coated premium trading cards from the Topps 1996 series. 72 cards per set. (007) Set PI O/A X-FILES SEASON III PARALLEL FOIL CHASE CARD SET A complete mint set of all the cards in the parallel foil chase set in the Season III series. 72 cards per set. (ML) Set PI O/A X-FILES SEASON III FINEST PARANORMAL HOLOGRAM CHASE CARD SET This set features 2 mint cards, comprising the special Finest Paranormal Hologram chase set from the X-Files Season III series! 2 cards per set. (ML) Set PI ******************** Sports Books CHARLTON STANDARD CATALOGUE OF HOCKEY CARDS EIGHTH EDITION More than 4,000 photographs! The most comprehensive reference ever published on hockey cards! This illustrated price catalogue lists and prices all cards issues from 1910 to the present., with all error, first, last, goalie, and variation cards as well as prices for singles, sets, wax boxes, and cases. Cards featured include NHA, NHL, NHL Team Sets, WHA, WHA Team Sets, Team Canada, World Hockey, and Minor League sets. Additional sections feature information on card care and grading, a counterfeit card section, a handy glossary, and an alphabetical index. (Dart Flipcards) (0-88968-136-8) SC, 800+pg, 9x11 $27.95 Sports Cards ********** Look for items related to Sports Cards listed under Trading Card Magazines in the Magazines section of Previews. ********** BLEACHERS KOBE BRYANT FLEER E-X2000 23KT GOLD SCULPTURED CARD Kobe Bryant's rookie card (from 1996/97) has been reproduced in 23KT gold, with a yellow facsimile autograph. Each card is meticulously crafted with over 17 square inches of shimmering pure gold, inscribed by a skilled craftsman so that every detail of the original Fleer card is displayed dramatically in three dimensions. The card is preserved in mint condition in a crystal clear protective case and a collectible commemorative box. Limited to an edition of 1996, each card is individually numbered and comes packaged in a clear acrylic card holder within a foil stamped box, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Card PI CHICAGOLAND ENVIROMINT DENVER BRONCOS SUPER BOWL XXXII MEDALLIONS In January 1998, the Broncos brought Denver its first Super Bowl victory, upsetting the favored Green Bay Packers. Now you can commemorate this event with a selection of fine medallions, all of which feature the Broncos helmet and "Super Bowl XXXII Champions" on the front, with the Super Bowl XXXII logo and the date of the game on the reverse. The Silver Medallion is limited to an edition of 25,000. The Gold Select Medallion is limited to an edition of 5,000. The Silver Enamel Medallion is limited to an edition of 1,000. SILVER-Medallion PI 24KT GOLD SELECT-Medallion PI FULL COLOR SILVER ENAMEL-Medallion PI DENVER BRONCOS SUPER BOWL XXXII 3-PIECE PROOF MEDALLION SET Each proof set contains a bronze, pure silver, and 24kt. gold select medallion with matching serial numbers, packaged in a black acrylic frame. This set is the only place where the bronze medallion is available. Limited to 1,000 sets. Set PI TERRELL DAVIS SUPER BOWL XXXII MVP MEDALLIONS Migraine-sufferin', hard-runnin', sleep-lovin' Terrell Davis was, undoubtedly, The Man in Super Bowl XXXII, scoring TDs and just generally making the Green Bay defense look like it was sleeping. For his prowess, Davis was justly named Most Valuable Player of the game, and these medallions honor his achievement. The Silver Medallion is limited to a mintage of 1,997 and contains 1 ounce of silver. The Gold Medallion is limited to a mintage of 1,000. SILVER-Medallion PI 24KT GOLD SELECT-Medallion PI BRETT FAVRE THIRD CONSECUTIVE MVP SILVER MEDALLION So, his team didn't win the Super Bowl. Big deal. Brett Favre is still one of the best quarterbacks ever to hurl a pigskin, and 1997 marked the third year in a row that he was name Most Valuable Player. In honor of his accomplishment, check out this silver medallion, with Brett on the front and the years of his MVP status (1995-97) on the back. Limited to a mintage of 1,997. Medallion PI BARRY SANDERS 1997 MVP SILVER MEDALLION Running Back Barry Sanders is one of the Lions' best players...and one of the best players in the NFL, is his 1997 MVP status is any indication! This medallion, limited to a mintage of 1,997, commemorates the honor accorded to Sanders by the NFL! Medallion PI USA WOMEN'S HOCKEY TEAM GOLD MEDALISTS SILVER ENAMELED MEDALLION Well, the much-vaunted Men's Team fizzled, but the USA Women's Hockey Team did not disappoint, bringing home the first-ever Gold Medal awarded in the Olympics for Women's Hockey! This full-color silver enameled medallion features the USA Hockey logo on front, with the Nagano 1998 Games logo on the back. Limited to a mintage of 1,000. Medallion PI FLEER ENTERTAINMENT FLEER 1998 E-X 2001 BASEBALL CARDS This 100-card series features 2 separate, sequentially-numbered parallel sets: "Essential Credentials Now," has a quantity of each player's card equal to his card number, while "Esssential Credentials Future" has a quantity of each player's card equal to the opposite of his card number. These cards are only available to the hobby market! Inserts include: "Star Date 2001," with the top young players; "Cheap Seat Treats," featuring the game's best hone run hitters; and "Destination: Cooperstown," featuring the games's best on a die-cut card. Also, be on the lookout for a special 10-card signature insert series with the game's future stars! 2 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., UK, and Canada. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI FLEER 1998 ULTRA FOOTBALL SERIES I CARDS This 225-card series features 197 player cards, 3 checklists, and 25 rookies. Gold, Platinum, and Masterpiece parallel cards will be carried over from the popular baseball release, and will be found only in the hobby packs! Inserts include: "Ultra Shots," "Next Century," "Touchdown Kings," "Flair Showcase Preview," and "Canton Classics." 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., UK, and Canada. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI FINLAY SPORTS 1998 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL OFFICIAL YEARBOOKS So your fave team is in another city? Another state? Across the country? Fear not! Thanks to Finlay Sports, you can now get an authentic yearbook from teams across the country, the same as the ones sold in stadiums throughout the land! CLEVELAND INDIANS-Yearbook $9.95 FLORIDA MARLINS-Yearbook $9.95 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS-Yearbook $9.95 ATLANTA BRAVES-Yearbook $9.95 NEW YORK YANKEES-Yearbook $9.95 SEATTLE MARINERS-Yearbook $9.95 METALLIC IMPRESSIONS KEN GRIFFEY JR. 5-CARD METAL CARD SET Ken Griffey Jr. continues to establish himself as baseball's brightest star with his record-breaking home run assault. His awesome combination of hitting, fielding and speed have made him a consistent all-star and a feared hitter. This 5-card all-metal set offers Griffey's career to date with exciting photography and in-depth commentary. Featured in an attractive round collector's tin, these durable cards are made by an exclusive patented process. (CAUT: 4) Set PI PHOTOFILE TIGER WOODS LIMITED EDITION PHOTO SET Collect the first set of authorized Tiger Woods photos, capturing his superb '97 Masters win, U.S. Amateur title, and more. Every photo contains a Topps Genuine Issue holographic security seal and was selected by Woods himself. Each professional photo measures 8" x 10". Limited to 10,000 sets. Set PI SCOREBOARD BROOKS ROBINSON AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL Signed by the ultimate third baseman! The Orioles' own Brooks Robinson fires this one straight into your collection! Baseball PI SCOREBOARD INK-CREDIBLE PRO LINE NFL ROOKIES CARDS This 50-card series showcases the elite players of the 1998 NFL Draft, with portraits and action photography on the front and stats, highlights, and analysis from NFL draft expert Mel Kiper, Jr. on the back. Inserts include: "Red Autographed," "Gold Autographed" (hand-numbered to 600, "Platinum Parallel Autographed" (a hobby-only series, with each card numbered to 50), "PSA Graded Autographed #1 Die-Cut" (with a total of 10 players' cards graded by PSA and encapsulated with a PSA certificate), "Memorabilia Bowl" (an innovative interactive series which could lead to autographed prizes for you), and "#1 Die- Cuts '98" (an insert of 15 first-round selections on high-quality cards). 5 cards per pack. 18 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A BARRY BONDS AUTOGRAPHED BAT Signed by Bonds himself, this bat is a would-be slugger's dream come true! Bat PI ******************** STELLAR PUBLISHING GOLDEN HORSESHU CARDS This 48-card series features beautiful, full-color photographs of horses who have won nationally, are of rare color, are famous, or are very special in some other way. Their personal statistics and their "personality"-as told by the horse owner-are sure to delight both young horse lovers and trading card collectors alike. Each card is gold-stamped. Inserts include: "Fame," featuring the famous Man O' War and Gifted; and "Cameo," with head shots of 15 horses, along with beautiful gold framing. 9 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI GOLDEN HORSESHU COMPLETE CARD SET AND BINDER A complete set of Golden HorseShu cards, including the inserts! The set also includes a full-color binder with a photographic cover. 69 cards per set. Set PI TOON ART, INC. SLUGGERS LITHOGRAPH This Looney Tunes limited edition is a tribute to the eleven living players (at the time the artwork was done-including Mickey Mantle, but before Eddie Murray), who have hit 500 or more home runs during their Major League careers. The image has been recreated by Warner Bros. animators Charles and Tom McKimson. The piece is a unique form of mixed media, including both lithography and serigraphy, resulting in a high-quality image measuring 18.5" x 32.5", Each lithograph contains both the official Warner Bros. and Major League Baseball seals, and signatures from the McKimsons. Limited to 2,500 copies. Lithograph, 19x33, FC PI TOPPS TOPPS BOWMAN 1998 BASEBALL SERIES I CARDS This 220-card series features veteran stars in silver and red foil, as well as top prospects in silver and blue foil. There are two parallel sets: "Bowman International" features a national indication in the background with backs written in the language of the country, while "Bowman Anniversary" feature the same technology of the regular cards, stamped in gold. Inserts include: "Scout's Choice," with the top players according to Bowman's scouts, on borderless double-etched foil cards; "Bowman's Best Preview," a sampling of Rookies and Veterans scheduled to appear in the upcoming Bowman's Best series, also available in "Refractor" and "Atomic Refractor" versions; and "Autographs," with a blue-foil Certified Issue Stamp, a silver-foil Certified Issue Stamp, and a gold-foil Certified Issue Stamp. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI TOPPS 1998-99 BASKETBALL SERIES 1 CARDS This 110-card series features the best players of the NBA with flood spot gloss printing. Inserts include: "Cornerstones," a hobby-only set with top players with less than five years' experience, on Uniluster technology; "Emissaries," a mirrorboard set of the players who have represented their countries in international play; "Seasons Best," with the top stars on prismatic foil board; "Draft Redemption," redeemable for special cards of the draft picks; "Roundball Royalty," with the superstars of the game in Finest technology, also available in a "Refractors" parallel; and "Autographs," with gold foil stamps. 11 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI TOPPS 1998 GALLERY BASEBALL CARDS This 185-card series is made up of five themed subsets, which are differentiated by card design and photography: "Portraits," "Permanent Collection," "Expressionists," "Exhibitionist," and "Interpretations" (featuring an artist's interpretation of the player). Each subset also has a parallel set. Inserts include: "Players Private Issue," with a foil stamp and unique frame treatment; "Photo Gallery," capturing specific historic events; "Gallery of Heroes," a translucent serigraph with a new stained glass design; and "Awards Gallery," featuring the awards winners from the 1997 season. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI TOPPS 1998 BOWMAN CHL HOCKEY CARDS This 165-card series features current CHL superstars and the latest NHL draft picks of 1998, as well as the MVPs from each of the four games! There are two parallel sets: "O-Pee-Chee International," with a nationality indicator for each player, and text written in his native language; and "Bowman Anniversary," with gold facsimile signatures. Inserts include: "Scout's Choice," "Bowman's Best" (also available in Refractor and Atomic Refractor versions), and "Autographs," with a blue-foil Certified Issue Stamp, a silver-foil Certified Issue Stamp, and a gold-foil Certified Issue Stamp. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI UPPER DECK UPPER DECK 1998 UD CHOICE PREVIEW CARDS Everything you expect from Collector's Choice Football, only better! Collector's Choice is now UD Choice, and you can get a sneak peek at the hot new cards with these Preview Packs. Each series has 55 randomly-numbered cards with a special "Preview" foil stamp that will not be found in the regular series. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (CAUT: 1 & 3) FOOTBALL SERIES I-Box PI BASKETBALL SERIES I-Box PI UPPER DECK 1998 BASEBALL SERIES III ROOKIE CARDS This 210-card series includes star rookies, updated player cards, baseball's most collectible superstars, and complete expansion team coverage. Inserts include: "Destination Stardom," with more rookie cards on a foil-enhanced set; "All-Star Credentials," designed to resemble to the official 1998 All-Star Game credentials; "Retrospectives," a special look back at the unforgettable careers of baseball's most valuable contributors; "Unparalleled," the most remarkable stars of our time on holo-pattern foil-stamped cards; "Rookie Game Jersey," with pieces of game-worn jersey from the hottest new stars; "Ken Griffey Jr. Game Jersey," with jersey cards from Griffey; and "Ken Griffey Jr. Signed Game Jersey," with a very limited 24 game-worn jersey cards from Ken Griffey Jr.! 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI Non-Sports Cards ******************* Look for items related to Non-Sports Cards listed under Trading Card Magazines in the Magazines section of Previews. ******************* ABSOLUTE BLUE GRAPHIX MORE THAN A HANDFUL ERROR CARD SET This is the first printing of this set that was recalled because of printer's formatting errors. Get back to nature today! This set of 21 cards gives you 42 reasons to put these in your collection. More Than a Handful are just that, 21 girls that would turn the head of any red- blooded male completely around! 21 cards per set. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set PI COMIC IMAGES SIRIUS GALLERY UNCUT CARD SHEET This special press sheet contains the entire Sirius Gallery series, printed on 24-point stock. (CAUT: 4) Sheet PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOMB RAIDER II JUMBO CLEARCHROME CARD SET The First Lady of Video Games appears in her own exclusive oversized Clearchrome set! Released concurrently with Tomb Raider II, the cards feature game tips, game action, and Lara Croft herself! 7 cards per set. (00400) Set PI ********************* DUO CARDS MASK OF ZORRO CARDS Presenting the latest series of Zorro cards, a 72-card retrospective of the character from the early movies and television to comics up to the 1998 film produced by Steven Spielberg. Includes classic art taken from the Zorro archives and live action shots from the new movie. Special subsets include a 6-card Catherine Zeta Jones chase set and a unique Antonio Banderas card set offer. 7 cards per pack. 30 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI MASK OF ZORRO CARD BINDER This specially-printed 3-ring binder is designed for the set of Mask of Zorro Cards! Full color art on front, spine, and rear. (CAUT: 4) Binder PI DYNAMIC FORCES OFFERED AGAIN O/A ASH CARDS This 100-card series features artwork from Paul Chadwick, Steve Epting, Rick Leonardi, John Ceballero, Nelson, Tenuta, Amanda Conner, Kevin Nowlan, Scott Lee, Humberto Ramos, Tony Harris, Jim Calafiore, David Mack, Ray Lago, and Quesada and Palmiotti themselves! Also features highlights from the first year of the comic, 10 cards by Quesada and Palmiotti, and more! 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI O/A ASH CARD & BINDER SET Signed by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti! Includes 12 nine-pocket pages for the entire 90 card series, plus the 10 chase cards. Plus, each binder comes with two sketch cards. Limited to 1,000 binders Set PI ******************** FLEER ENTERTAINMENT MARVEL 1998 CREATORS COLLECTION CARDS The new era of Marvel cards begins here, with a new 72-card series featuring artwork and commentary by the people who put the comics together! Inserts include: "Sketchboards," with art by Mike Wieringo; "Editor's Choice," featuring painted art of some of Marvel's best characters and commentary by Editor-in- Chief Bob Harras; "Marvel Gold," featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, and the Hulk with commentary by Stan "The Man" Lee; "Autographs," by some of Marvel's hottest artists; and "Sketchagraphs," special one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn cards by your favorite artists! 9 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., UK, and Canada. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI HIGHLAND MINT MARVEL SILVER MEDALLIONS Now you can commemorate the heroes who keep the world safe from super-villainy, natural disaster, Acts of Gods, what-have-you, thanks to these silver medallions of some of the most famous super-heroes ever! Cast from 1 Troy ounce of .999 Fine Silver. Limited to 5,000 medallions each. THE THING-Medallion PI IRON MAN-Medallion PI MR. FANTASTIC-Medallion PI HUMAN TORCH-Medallion PI THOR-Medallion PI MARVEL BRONZE MEDALLIONS Cast in bronze, these medallions are perfect for honoring the heroes who struggle and sacrifice to keep the Bad Guys off your back! CAPTAIN AMERICA-Medallion PI ROGUE-Medallion PI ILLUSTRATION STUDIO FULSOM BEAUTIES: TOP HEAVY SUPER CARD SET An accomplished artist, Steve Woron now brings his creative eye to photography, setting his viewfinder on some of the most gorgeous, busty models to burst into the card collector's market. Shot on exotic locations, these babes are eye- poppers that are bouncing with nothing but "up-front natural" beauty. Each set also comes with 2 Fulsom Beauties promo cards and 3 bonus cards. 17 cards per set. Also available in a Signed Edition, with 3 signed cards, a Fulsom Beauties promo card, a special new Fulsom Beauties promo card, and four bonus cards. 18 cards per Signed set. MATURE AUDIENCES REG.-Set PI SGN.-Set PI PARESI'S FATAL BEAUTY SUBSET 13: PLEASURES OF THE FLESH CARD SET This six card subset of Don Paresi's Fatal Beauty is all signed by the artist. That's right - 6 cards, 6 signatures. This set also includes one "Fulsom Beauties" promo card, one "Vampires & Vixens" card, 1 "Steve Woron Female Fantasy" card, and a bonus coupon for a free "To Die For" floppy computer disk, a sampling of Don's digital images. 11 cards per set. MATURE AUDIENCES Set PI THE STUDIO'S MEGA PROMO CARD BINDER Bikinis, Betty Page, Vampires, Mermaids, Heroines, Swimsuits and Fantasy-they're all here in this wildly incredible promo card collection dating from 1993 to 1998. It contains 61 cards-all the promo cards from Steve Woron Female Fantasy, Vampires & Vixens, Fatal Beauty and Swimsuits & Mermaids. Also includes 2 cards, 4 foil packs of cards from each different foil box, and a free floppy disk of digital images from the promo cards. MATURE AUDIENCES Binder PI INFINITY CARD COMPANY BEANIE BABIES CARDS This 90-card series features many of the popular Beanies, such as Baldy (the Eagle), Bongo, Iggy, Daisy, and Ears. Plus, a rare 1-card subset featuring Bronty, Brownie, Chilly, and Humphrey. Each card has fun facts about the Beanies on the back. Also, be on the lookout for Platinum Beanies and redemption cards! 10 cards per pack. 36 packs per display. Box PI ******************** INKWORKS STAR OF THE MONTH SPAWN THE MOVIE PREMIUM CARDS This series of high-quality, premium trading cards captures the spirit and the visuals of Spawn: The Movie. The entire story of the movie is here from start to finish, including dozens of exclusive Spawn photos not available anywhere else!! There are three original, outstanding levels of awesome bonus cards: "Legions of Spawn" features Spawn and the crew in a 6-card set of glow-in-the-dark cards; "Spawn: From Comics to Film" is a set of 9 premium foil-etched cards featuring all the major characters in their movie and comic incarnations; and "Spawn: The Devil's Own" is an outrageous, utterly Spawntastic rare set! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (11240)(STAR6875) Box PI ******************** JAPAN PRINTING PRODUCTS STAR OF THE MONTH GHOST IN THE SHELL CHROMIUM CARDS In a world where the human mind can be programmed like a computer, only the ghost-the last remaining element of humanity-determines who is human and who is a machine. Now Masamune Shirow's classic anime comes to trading cards with all original Japanese artwork with English translations. Plus, be on the lookout for Holochromium cards (1 in every pack!) and special Clear and Super Rare cards! 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (STAR6770) Box PI ******************** METALLIC IMPRESSIONS STARS OF THE MONTH STAR WARS DARK EMPIRE II METAL TRADING CARD SET The famed Dark Horse Comics series comes to life in this six-card embossed metal set featuring the magic of Dave Dorman's covers. Each card accurately replicates individual covers while the backs have actual frames from the comic books and interesting story commentary. Every card is polybagged and packaged in a beautifully embossed collector tin. 6 cards per set. (STAR1937) Set PI STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK METAL CARD SET Metallic Impressions "strikes back" with the this exciting edition of Star Wars metal cards! Production of this edition is limited to only 19,950 sets, each with its own numbered Certificate of Authenticity. 20 cards per set. (STAR0877) Set PI ******************** TOPPS THE X-FILES MOVIE CARDS The X-Files is now a major motion picture, and this 72-card series is here to take you through the flick, with ultra-secret scenes from the movie, behind-the- scenes info, and a look at the mythology of The X-Files. As a super-special insert, there is a series of cards signed by six key actors: Cigarette-Smoking Man (William B. Davis), FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi), Well-Manicured Man (John Neville), and the Lone Gunmen (Langly-Dean Haglund, Frohike-Tom Braidwood, Byers-Bruce Harwood). 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI GAMES SECTION ARCHANGEL ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! DARK CONSPIRACY REFEREE SCREEN RPG This referee's screen is 8.5" tall by 33" wide and contains artwork by fantasy artist Larry Elmore. Also included with the screen is a 48-page book including material from previous released Ice Daemon and Nightsider. (1010) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 48pg $20.00 SETTLERS OF KENTUCKY GAME Trade tabacca, hound dogs, pigs, and junk cars with kinfolk to build shacks, raise stills and blaze trails to the top of the mountain. Don't get too close to others or there may be some feudin', 'cause first player to the top wins! (2500) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Board game $20.00 **************** CHAMELEON ECLECTIC BABYLON 5 GAME MASTER RESOURCE KIT This GM's screen, backed by a stunning wraparound 11" x 25" piece of art, puts all of the tables from the game in one convenient place, while the companion booklet is chock full of secrets about what's going on behind the scenes in the Babylon 5 universe. Includes a promo card for the Babylon 5 card game. (051-002) (CAUT: 4) Kit $14.00 CHAOSIUM BEFORE THE FALL INNSMOUTH ADVENTURE PRIOR TO GREAT RAID Five dangerous adventures concerning the quaint hamlet of Innsmouth, Massachusetts, in whose harbor the fish always seem to bite unusually well. Now keepers have new situations for investigators to bite on as well. Tone and atmosphere are more significant in these adventures than quick shots and visible gore. Useful as standalone adventures or for insertion into campaigns as a change of pace. (CH2377) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $12.95 Call of Cthulhu DAY OF THE BEAST In this 13-scenario 1920's campaign, players confront the ancient Brotherhood of the Beast to stop a 4,000 year old prophesy that threatens all of humanity. Investigators travel to San Francisco, Egypt, the Andes, Romania, and beyond to stop the coming of the Beast. (CH2371) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $19.95 CHEAPASS GAMES BEFORE I KILL YOU MR. BOND CARD GAME Imagine, just once, luring the master spy into your evil lair and putting a bullet in his head. Imagine avoiding the temptation to tell him your secret plans. Imagine killing him before he gets away and blowing up your lair on the way out. Imagine winning. Yeah, right. (CAG002) (CAUT: 4) Game $5.00 KILL DOCTOR LUCKY GAME Welcome to the J. Robert Lucky Mansion, where you're goal is to track Doctor Lucky and take him out. The obstacles? Well, for one thing, your friends would rather do it first. Secondly, Doctor Lucky is aptly named. He's got more lives than Rasputin, and an uncanny knack for dodging your best traps. Stick to it. Persevere. Before the night is over, someone's going to kill him. Why can't it be you? (CAG001) (CAUT: 4) Game $6.00 THE PIPE GAME Players start with random 20-card decks, and try to build pipes in black or white. You try to pick up the sets you complete, if they are the right color; otherwise, they go to your opponent. Once you've got the hang of the pipes, you learn to play with the background fields instead. And once you've figured out the fields, you can start playing with pipes and fields together. (CAG009) (CAUT: 4) Game $7.50 CORSAIR PUBLISHING DRAGON HORDES FANTASY WARFARE MASSIVE SCALE A sweeping battle game where each player controls a massive army of mighty dragons, huge beasts, and colossal battle machines. The action is ferocious, as your forces stride, fly, dig, float, and swim across fantastic battlefields, with the goal of total domination over the opposing horde in order to capture more of the precious Eortheblood. (1000) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $29.95 DECIPHER Star Trek OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR TREK CCG OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT SEALED DECK Designed for maximum value, each set features a fixed deck of twenty new and unique black border cards. The set also contains four white border expansion packs and one Alternate Universe expansion pack. This product will be presented in six different box designs each representing one of 6 different affiliations: Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Borg, Cardassian, and Bajoran. Each box can ultimately hold 300 cards unsleeved, 150 cards in sleeves, or three 50-card hard plastic boxes. Each box contains 95 cards including 20 new black border cards. Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, & the UK. (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box MSRP: $20.00 **************** STARS OF THE MONTH STAR TREK: FIRST ANTHOLOGY CCG BOXED SET This card game contains two white-border, 60-card Basic Starter Decks, two 15- card Alternate Universe expansion packs, two 15-card Q-Continuum expansion packs, two 15-card Basic expansion packs (white-border), one free Warp pack, six never-before-seen white-border rare preview cards that give players a glimpse of upcoming Star Trek Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager sets, a revised rules supplement, and a durable and attractive 800-card storage box. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (STAR6617) (CAUT: 3) Set $32.00 STAR TREK TNG 2 PLAYER INTRO GAME Choose to play the Federation or the Klingon Empire in this trial of strategic powers. Contains 2 precustomized 60 card decks, one representing the Federation and the other, the Klingon Empire. Exclusive to these decks are 11 new mission cards-and Spock. Also included are 2 randomly assorted 15 card expansion packs containing cards from the 363 card initial set (white bordered) and the Alternate Universe expansion set and 2 black bordered premium cards (Data Laughing and Admiral McCoy). The Federation Edition contains the unique Federation personnel cards: Admiral Picard, Commander Data, and Commander Troi. The Klingon Edition contains the unique Klingon personnel cards: Mogh, Gi'ral, and Ja'rod. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (CAUT: 3) FEDERATION ED. (STAR7108)-Game $25.00 KLINGON ED. (STAR7109)-Game $25.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION UNLIMITED STARTER DECK The action starts here! You control the Federation, Starfleet, the Enterprise, and more. With the basic set, you'll have all the cards you need to begin your voyage where no one has gone before! NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (STAR0856) (CAUT: 3) Deck SRP: $9.50 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION UNLIMITED BOOSTER PACK Boost your power to new and mightier levels with booster packs powerful enough for the next generation! Features revised cards to add to your ever-growing collection. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (STAR1204) (CAUT: 3) Pack SRP: $3.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION CCG Q CONTINUUM BOOSTER PACK The Federation's greatest enemy (or are they friends?), the Q, have demanded their own expansion set for the Star Trek: The Next Generation collectible card game! Malicious tricksters with a bizarre sense of right and wrong, these beings are sure to make the game an exciting (and even more dangerous) place to be. Maneuver around them, and you could claim victory. Take a bad gamble, and you could become star dust! 15 cards per pack. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (STAR2828) (CAUT: 3) Pack SRP: $3.00 ****************** Star Wars OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS CCG SECOND ANTHOLOGY Picking up where the First Anthology left off! This attractive boxed collection allows new and existing fans to jump into the game with a selection of card sets from the Star Wars CCG universe. Includes two white border, randomized 60-card Premiere starter decks, two 9-card Dagobah limited edition expansion packs, and two 9-card Cloud City limited edition expansion packs plus a free bonus selection of preview cards from a future set-all packaged in a durable storage box designed to showcase over 800 cards from any collection. Contains a total of 197 cards including six preview cards. NOTE: Not available outside North America, the UK, and Puerto Rico. (CAUT: 3 & 4) Game $32.00 O/A STAR WARS CCG OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT SEALED DECK Designed to provide everything a player needs to participated in a sealed deck tournament. The set features a fixed deck of 18 new and unique black border cards which feature new sites, new systems and new characters. Although the contents remain the same, this product will be presented in six different box designs, each representing different aspects of the Star Wars Universe. Each box will be covered in an external wrapper that will keep the pack design a secret until it's opened. Each box contains 93 cards with 18 limited edition cards. NOTE: Not available outside North America, the UK, and Puerto Rico. (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box MSRP $20.00 ************** STARS OF THE MONTH STAR WARS CLOUD CITY BOOSTER PACK The Empire's setting a trap for young Skywalker, and they're using Han as bait! Bounty hunters will begin tracking down their prey, and Lando will have to decide between aiding his old friend and obeying the Dark Lord. Characters explore Cloud City cars, carbon freezing, Ugnaughts and Lobot. Plus, lightsaber battles are explored, and Luke faces Vader to discover his true heritage. 9 cards per pack. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (STAR7121) (CAUT: 3) Pack SRP: $3.00 STAR WARS HOTH BOOSTER PACK Over the ridge on the edge of Tatooine's arid desert, a sandcrawler is spotted moving at full speed. Suddenly, a flash of light blasts the sandcrawler. Another blast, and the sandcrawler is reduced to rubble. AT-AT Walkers have arrived on Tatooine! The Star Wars Customizable Card Game has made the jump to hyperspace! With different weapons, new vehicles, and deeper strategies, the Hoth Limited Edition Booster Packs are guaranteed to make Star Wars one of the most exciting CCGs on the market! 15 cards per pack. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (STAR2995) (CAUT: 3) Pack SRP: $3.00 STAR WARS UNLIMITED STARTER DECK This collectible card game, based on the extremely popular movies from George Lucas, pits the Rebel Alliance against the Empire in a never-ending battle of good versus evil! 60 cards per deck. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (STAR1528) (CAUT: 3) Deck SRP: $9.50 ******************** DREAM POD 9 HEAVY GEAR DESERT MAP PACK 1 The new maps for Heavy Gear now feature larger hexes and can easily be used with miniatures or counters. Two copies of two different 22" x 18" maps in each pack. (CAUT: 4) PACK 1 (DP9-022)-Pack $11.95 PACK 2 (DP9-023)-Pack $11.95 HEAVY GEAR NORTHERN VEHICLE COUNTER PACK This pack contains counters for all the vehicles that are present in the Northern Vehicle Compendium I and II. The counters are heavy stock, printed in full-color, with multiple counters for the most popular machines. In all, this pack contains over 200 counters for players who don't want to invest in pewter miniatures but want to play large battles. (DP9-041) (CAUT: 4) Pack $17.95 HEAVY GEAR SOUTHERN VEHICLE COUNTER PACK This pack contains counters for all the vehicles that are present in the Southern Vehicle Compendium I and II. The counters are heavy stock, printed in full-color, with multiple counters for the most popular machines. In all, this pack contains over 200 counters for players who don't want to invest in pewter miniatures but want to play large battles. (DP9-042) (CAUT: 4) Pack $17.95 TRIBE 8 RULEBOOK An RPG set in a tribal future, characters are blessed with mystical insight and marked for destiny. They must struggle to build a new society from the ashes of the old, fighting against alien horrors and the Fatimas, avatars of the Goddess Herself. Includes world background, character creation and interaction rules, and a new dynamic system for Synthesis, the magic of Tribe 8. (DP9-801) Game $34.95. FIVE RINGS PUBLISHING SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1998! Deadlands DEADLANDS DOOMTOWN PART 6 COMBO In Gammora, the lawless are free to pillage and plunder. Watch your back, keep one hand on your gun, and never trust a soul cause this game is a no-quarter, guns blazing, murder and mayhem thriller that leaves you breathless. 60 cards per deck. 15 cards per pack. (FPR07010) (CAUT: 2 & 4) STARTER DECK MSRP: $8.99 BOOSTER PACK MSRP: $2.99 DEADLANDS DOOMTOWN PART 6 BOOSTER PACK Stock up on some booster packs, pardner, for the unique, wild, and surreal world of Doomtown! (FRP07011) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Pack MSRP: $2.99 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! Dune DUNE THUNDER AT TWILIGHT STARTER DECK Set in the far future in a galaxy-spanning empire dominated by powerful hereditary noble families, secret societies, and intractable trade guilds, you call the shots in a gaming environment that would make Frank Herbert proud! (FRP06506) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Deck MSRP: $9.99 DUNE THUNDER AT TWILIGHT BOOSTER PACK Jump feet first into this exciting game of political and economic rivalry with these essential booster packs. This game spans more than three decades of literature and debate! (FRP06507) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Deck MSRP: $2.99 ****************** SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1998! Hidden Emperor LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS HIDDEN EMPEROR EPISODE 4 BOOSTER PACK Keep your warring factions pressing forward in battle as you take control of the Empire with these booster packs. (FRP05537) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Pack MSRP: $2.99 ******************* MILTON BRADLEY STAR WARS INTERGALACTIC BATTLE GAME Now you can use your own Star Wars action figure collection in an all-new way! This game allows you to draw from your favorite 3 3/4" action figures plus weapons accessories to recreate scenes from the classic trilogy in gameplay! It's realistic Star Wars gameplay taken to a whole new level! Plus, use the unique figure stands to replace the cardboard movers with your own action figures to create a playset for the battle taking place on the gameboard. For 2- 4 players. NOTE: Contains two 3 3/4" action figures made for and available in this game exclusively. (40905) (CAUT: 4) Game SRP: $25.29 STUDIO CRANIUM TINKERS DAMN ANIME RPG Finally, an RPG that's designed the way most people really play RPG's: quick and fun! This gaming system combines science fiction, fantasy, and modern-day adventure in any proportion. Now you can play a game that's based on nearly any anime or manga story! (001) (CAUT: 4) SC $12.95 TSR SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! HERCULES ENDLESS QUEST DICE GAME Keep Herc fightin' the good fight with this exciting dice game based on the hit TV series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. This game can be combined with the Xena: Endless Quest Dice Game. Contains 16 page booklet, 36 dice, and 50 cards. (01526) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Box $19.95 XENA ENDLESS QUEST DICE GAME Danger and adventure challenge Xena and her friends at every turn in the dice game based on Xena: Warrior Princess. Collect all the friends, foes, monsters, and quests-from the gentle giant to Ares, cruel god of war. This game can be combined with the Hercules: Endless Quest Dice Game. Contains 16 page booklet, 36 dice, and 50 cards. (01525) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Box $19.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH REALMS OF MAGIC It's up to you, a master of mystic elements, to prepare for the tumultuous task of beating the greatest odds, standing against the most frightful fears, and vanquishing your doubt and self-pity. Remain firm, my friend, and prepare yourself for the challenging realms of magic. (STAR3368) (CAUT: 4) SC $5.99 STARLESS NIGHT This breathless novel depicts the history of Drizzt, a Dark Elf who has renounced his dark heritage and now lives above ground. Although Drizzt is a master two-handed swordsman, he is nevertheless put on the defensive as he is considered a renegade by his own race and treated as outsider by others. (8542P/STAR3464) (CAUT: 4) SC $5.99 STJORDVIK DOMAIN SOURCEBOOK The second Rjurik domain opens to players' rule. Stjordvik is a warriors' realm, plagued by legions of savage humanoids. This player's sourcebook supplies detailed information on its people, their culture, the history, the geography of the land, and adventure hooks for hours of game play. (3127/STAR2979) (CAUT: 4) SC $7.95 UNSUNG HEROES A world of unsung heroes is like a world that has a sun. Both are there for you; both will remain at your side on the next day, and the day after that. But neither get credit for the good that they do. And neither is held in high praise or in song... (STAR4177) (CAUT: 4) SC $9.95 *********************** AD&D JAKANDOR ISLE OF DESTINY AD&D ODYSSEY ADVENTURE Continuing the war-torn epic of civilized wizards versus savage barbarians. The Charonti have settled on this isle rich in magic and isolated from the world. Players assume the roles of Charonti magi and their apprentices caught in a brutal battle with bloodthirsty savages. (09512) (CAUT: 4) SC $21.95 MASTERS OF ETERNAL NIGHT MONSTROUS ADVENTURE Day by day, the power of the sun wanes as the Illithids continue toward the completion of their dark agenda-the extinguishing of the sun. (09571) (CAUT: 4) SC, 32pg $9.95 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! RETURN TO THE TOMB OF HORRORS AD&D TOMES ADVENTURE Troubled times have returned to the world. The demi-lich was slain and the tomb cleansed of its terrors-or so we thought. Could it be that some other more terrible evil has taken up residence in Acererak's tomb? Get ready for traps and tricks that have baffled thousands of players! (01162) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC $29.95 ************ STARS OF THE MONTH AD&D CHRONOMANCER ADVENTURE Time, the final frontier-open at last! The last and most dangerous fantasy world lies not in space but in time! At last, the Plane of Time is open to those few wizards who would risk everything-even their very existence-to visit ancient and forgotten lands, or the unbelievable wonders and horrors of the future. These few are known as Chronomancers, and this accessory reveals the secrets of their existence. New spells, new powers, and new realms-as well as terrifying monsters are brought to light in this stunning work. (9506/STAR3273) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 96pg, PC $12.95 AGE OF HEROES CAMPAIGN SOURCEBOOK A great sourcebook for creating and running campaigns based in or around the Greek City-States. Embark on the legendary journeys of Hercules and others! (STAR3258) (CAUT: 4) SC $18.00 ******************* SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1998! Alternity ARMS AND EQUIPMENT GUIDE STAR DRIVE ACCESSORY From protective gear to weapons of mass destruction, you'll find everything you need to survive the Star Drive campaign in this comprehensive guide. More than 100 items are detailed, with descriptions, game statistics, and illustrations. (02809) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 96pg $16.95 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! STAR DRIVE ALTERNITY CAMPAIGN SETTING Get ready to hurl into a fantastic future of galactic space travel. With the aid of the newly developed stardrive technology, player characters encounter strange aliens, weird planets, and more. (02802) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 256pg $29.95 STAR DRIVE ALIEN COMPENDIUM CREATURES O/T VERGE This compendium features the unique aliens intregal to the universe of the first Alternity campaign setting. These aliens are sure to be a gigantic hit with gamers of both science fiction and fantasy alike-especially since these creatures are convertible into AD&D rules. (02805) (CAUT: 2 & 4) HC, 128pg $21.95 ****************** SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! Birthright BIRTHRIGHT CAMPAIGN SETTING RULEBOOK The fallen god of evil, Azrai, was sundred into pieces and his blood continues to empower his wicked followers. Prevent the spawn of evil from gathering their former lord's power and rekindling the bonfire of destruction! (03100N) (CAUT: 2 & 4) HC, 256pg $29.95 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1998! BOOK OF REGENCY BIRTHRIGHT ACCESSORY Exploring the powers, duties, and goals of ruling in Cerilia, this books includestactical advice, new domain actions, new blood abilities, guidance for using lieutenants, and other vital tips for successful rulers and warrior heroes. (03137) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 128pg $19.95 *************** STARS OF THE MONTH BIRTHRIGHT-CITIES OF THE SUN BOXED SET Explore and conquer the mysterious lands of the Kingasi! The first expansion to the Birthright: Legacy of Kings campaign provides players with new lands to add to their existing kingdoms, or a place to begin a new campaign. New War Cards describe the powerful Kingasi armies and the forces of their enemies, and a new poster map adjoins the map of Anuire included in the Birthright: Legacy of Kings boxed set. Cities of the Sun also presents new material for naval combat and sea trade to expand any Birthright: Legacy of Kings campaign. Includes one 96-page booklet, one 32-page booklet, one poster-sized map, 12 character sheets, and 110 playing cards. (3103/STAR3300) (CAUT: 4) Set $18.00 BIRTHRIGHT-THE SWORD OF ROELE In the Sword of Roele, hero-regents from Anuire and Khinasi will test their limits against the Abomination, the Chimera. (3118/STAR4768) (CAUT: 4) SC $12.95 BIRTHRIGHT-WARLOCK OF THE STONECROWNS Use your gifts of intuition and stealth to help you through this gut-wrenching adventure that tests the very limites of your already-strained wits! What abominations are you truly prepared to face next? (3110/STAR4775) (CAUT: 4) SC $9.95 **************** Dark Sun STAR OF THE MONTH DARK SUN-WANDERERS CHRONICLE: MIND LORDS OF THE LAST SEA Within the depths of the Last Sea lie mysteries never dreamed of. Ruling this verdant paradise are the Mind Lords, vestiges of an age when psionic powers were at their peak. This accessory introduces new psionic powers and proficiencies, plus a complete, ready-to-play adventure. Includes black and white illustrations and a poster-size map. (STAR5094) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 ***************** Dragonlance CITADEL OF LIGHT DRAGONLANCE FIFTH AGE DRAMATIC SUPPLEMENT The first detailed look at Ansalon's capital of mystic learning, expanding upon the information in the Dragonlance: Fifth Age boxed set and novels. Includes source material and an adventure which provide an all-inclusive campaign in which the heroes go from Aspirant mystics to full-fledged mystic Masters. Explores the Citadel of Light and features the character Goldmoon, one of the original Heroes of the Lance. (09554) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Box $21.95 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! SPIRIT OF THE WIND DRAGONLANCE FIFTH AGE NOVEL The first in a new series to bridge the years between Classic and Fifth Age Dragonlance and bring the two storylines together. With the help of his daughters and a ragtag gang of kender, Riverwind the plainsman sets out to save Kendermore from the wrath of a red dragon and find meaning in a world abandoned by gods. (08390) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Box $5.99 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH DARK QUEEN by Michael and Teri Williams This is the long-awaited illustrated story of Takhisis, the Queen of Darkness, who was once the mate of the god of good, Paladine. (8357/STAR3367) (CAUT: 4) PB, 320pg, b&w $5.99 DRAGONS OF SUMMER FLAME HC NOVEL by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman Raistlin is long dead, or is he? Ansalon is safe from the army of darkness, or is it? Something happens to stir ancient forces, and the Queen of Darkness wakens from her slumber. The most fascinating figure in the saga of Dragonlance returns as the central figure in a new showdown between good and evil. And the sword is passed to a new generation of heroes-the children and inheritors of the fabled Companions. (8369/STAR3436) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 560pg, b&w $23.99 **************** Dragon Dice STARS OF THE MONTH DRAGON DICE GAME The original Collectible Dice Game of powerful warrior armies against hordes of evil monsters. (1500P/STAR3805) (CAUT: 4) Game $12.95 DRAGON DICE KICKER 1 An add-on product for the Dragon Dice game. Each box contains a unique mixture of collectible dice. In the Dragon Dice game, each player creates an army from the dice that he has collected. Players roll dice to combat one another while striving to control the battleground. This kicker set features humans and 10- sided monster dice! Each game box contains 8 dice with varying degrees of rarity. The dice are colorful and come in many sizes. (STAR3806) (CAUT: 4) Box $5.95 ******************* SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! Forgotten Realms DIAMOND DOUBLE DIAMOND TRIANGLE SAGA 9 The ninth and final book in a serial novel set in the Forgotten Realms world and taking the reader to the hitherto unexplored region of the Utter East. As the quest that began in The Abduction draws to a conclusion, the heroes gather for a celebration. But amid the happiness, there are still a few loose end to tie up... (08642) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 96pg $2.99 DARK ELF TRILOGY HARDCOVER NOVEL The Dark Elf trilogy was the first set of novels to place Drizzt Do'Urdon Salvatore's signature character center stage to wide acclaim. This hardcover edition collects the first novels to develop TSR's most popular fantasy anti- hero. (08589) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 96pg $23.95 MURDER IN CORMYR PAPERBACK NOVEL Benelaius, sick of politics and his egotistical wizardly brethren, has retired from the College of War Wizards and taken up residence in a sleepy town in a remote area of Cormyr. But when a messenger from King Azoun turns up dead in Benelaius' sleepy little town, it is up to the cogitating conjurer to solve the crime with the barest minimum of interruption to his studies. (08655P) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 256pg $5.99 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1998! THORNHOLD FORGOTTEN REALMS NOVEL A dark power from the mists of time threatens the very heart of the secret organization known as the Harpers, and only Khelben Arunsun can stop it-if his fellow Harpers don't stop him first! (08584) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 352pg $5.99 VILLAINS LOREBOOK FORGOTTEN REALMS ACCESSORY Represents core source material for the Realms, providing a "Who's Who" of villains old and new. Many villains in this collection are antagonists featured in the Forgotten Realms novel line, and as such they require complete gaming statistics in order to be used in a roleplaying game. (09552) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 160pg $22.95 Greyhawk GREYHAWK THE ADVENTURE BEGINS ADVENTURE Enter the fabled city of Greyhawk, a melting pot of the ancient and arcane. It seethes with adventure, and explores the lands of the Wild Coast, the unfathomable Nyr Dyv, and the deadly Bright Desert. Features infamous dungeons, ruins, and fabled sites with independent adventures which can be customized to challenge your player's heroes. (09577) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 48pg $21.95 *************** Marvel X-MEN ROSTER MARVEL SUPER HEROES ADVENTURE GAME A Player's Handbook to the most popular Marvel Super Heroes and their nefarious foes provides all the down and dirty facts and history on the X-Men, their friends and their foes for your adventures. (06927) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 120pg $14.95 X-MEN WHO GOES THERE MARVEL SUPER HEROES ADVENTURE GAME A grand anthology of adventures as engineered by the sinister BROOD! These adventures may be integrated into any ongoing game, darkening the future prospects of your heroes and threatening to enslave the future beneath an alien's claw. (06928) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 48pg $6.95 ************* SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1998! Planescape GUIDE TO THE ETHEREAL PLANE PLANESCAPE ACCESSORY This resource details the environment of the Ethereal Plane and the multitude of creatures that live there. Easily accessed from any campaign setting, the Ethereal Plane has links to the Ravenloft setting and the popular Demiplane of Shadow. (02633) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 96pg $16.95 *************** Ravenloft CHAMPIONS OF THE MISTS RAVENLOFT ACCESSORY A collection of heroic figures from Ravenloft novels are presented here, with full histories and gaming statistics so they can appear in campaigns and interact with player characters. Join the monster hunters, witches, inquisitors, Knights of the Shadows, and more. (09559) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $13.95 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1998! VECNA REBORN RAVENLOFT ADVENTURE One of the AD&D game's most notorious villains is now one of Ravenloft's newest darklords. Now he's preparing an unholy ritual designed to bridge the gap between the land of the Mists and his home world! (09582) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 64pg $13.95 **************** STARS OF THE MONTH RAVENLOFT-FORGED OF DARKNESS ADVENTURE Discover many unique magical artifacts of the Darklords, including Azalin the lichlord's personal cache of horrors. The dark history behind each mystical artifact in his collection and the curse associated with it is revealed in this adventure. (9510/STAR4268) SC $12.95 RAVENLOFT MONSTROUS COMPENDIUM APPENDIX 1&2 The foul and horrible denizens of Ravenloft are waiting in this compilation of villains and monsters from the first two appendices (the first appendix was originally titled Monstrous Compendium 10: Ravenloft). With over 20 creatures unique to this collection, plus revised statistics and information in one bound volume, this is an essential tool for anyone planning an adventure beyond the mists. (2162/STAR3041) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg, b&w $20.00 ******************** TSR Novels ******************* Look for Art of Magic: The Gathering and Rath and Storm Magic: The Gathering Anthology listed under Wizards of the Coast in the Games section of Previews. ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH CHAOS CURSE by R.A. Salvatore The Chaos Curse is the exciting conclusion to the Cleric Quintet from the author of the successful Dark Elf series. In it, scholar-priest Cadderly returns to the Edificant Library to find his life shattered. Danica, the library, and Cadderly's own livelihood are at stake as he tries to put the chaos curse to rest for good. (8544/STAR3354) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pg $5.99 DRAGON REFORGED by Chris Cymri This novel blends fantasy magic and mythos with fascinating real-world settings. After successfully undergoing the changewinds-periodic blasts of irradiated air that can make the most intelligent of beings go mad-the dragon Gonard finds his way to a monastery, where his tortured soul and crippled body at last find the solace and healing he seeks. He soon finds, however, that hiding away solves nothing. Only by facing his past and the horrendous crime he committed can he truly find the peace he seeks. (8252/STAR3449) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pg $5.99 HAIL THE HEROES A CD adventure in the World of Mystara! Ancient evils lurk deep beneath the land of Karameikos, guarding powerful relics that must be brought to the light of day! Hail the Heroes reveals part of the Mystara's secret history-a history which lies within the TSR novel Dragonlord of Mystara. A streamlined format makes this adventure perfect for new players and DM's, though the tale within will intrigue any bold adventurer. Includes a 64-page rulebook, a full-color poster-sized map, and an audio CD. (2502/STAR3361) (CAUT: 4) Set $15.00 HAVENS OF THE GREAT BAY New lands open for heroes to explore, conquer, and rule! The Renaissance culture of the Brecht merchants is discussed in detail in this campaign expansion that provides a geographical, historical, and political overview of the lands and peoples that exist in the shadow of the Abominations, the Gorgon, and the Hag. (3129/STAR3009) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 IRDA by Linda P. Baker The Irda, first in a new series on the races of Krynn, tells the story of the high ogres, forerunners of the ogre race. As different from their monstrous descendants as possible, the Irda have never before been featured in a Dragonlance novel. The Lost Histories novel series will help fans of the world understand the evolution of Krynn and its myriad races. Blessed with exceptional beauty and intelligence, the Irda developed an advanced culture that mysteriously disappeared. For the first time we learn how a legendary race fell from the grace of their gods. (8364/STAR3395) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pg $5.99 MAQUESTA KAR-THON by Tina Daniell The Dragonlance Warriors Series details the exploits of heroes and villains of the War of the Lance. Having grown up on her father's ship, the Perechon, Maquesta Kar-Thon has had an interesting but sheltered youth. Now eighteen, she wants to sail on adventures of her own but she must be careful for what she wishes. Just as she is about to leave her father's protection, they find themselves betrayed, and Maq must take the voyage of her life-a race against time, high seas pirates, and her own trepidations to win her father's freedom. (8367/STAR3402) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pg $5.99 SEVENTH SENTINEL by Mary Kirchoff The last in the Defenders of Magic trilogy, The Seventh Sentinel concludes a fledgling wizard's quest to balance good and evil. The survival of magic is again in question on Krynn. The key is young lord Guerrand DiThon, whose heritage is tied to the tuatha dundareal, faerie folk who practice powerful earth magic. Will Guerrand and Bram DiThon be able to stop Lyim, Guerrand's former friend and renegade wizard, before he destroys Krynn's magic? The final battle will rage across the universe. (8362/STAR3407) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pg $5.99 TITAN OF TWILIGHT by Troy Denning The Titan of Twilight brings to a close the epic tale of Tavis Burdun, a larger- than-life hero facing larger-than-life foes. The secret of Twilight is now revealed, and the role of Princess Brianna of Hartwick in the tangled web becomes clear. Only with the aid of the firbolg scout Tavis Burdun, the runemaster giant-kin Basil, and the orphan thief Avner does Brianna have any hope of escape. (8554/STAR3416) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pg $5.99 ********************* U.S. GAMES SYSTEMS DRAGON HUNT GAME In this game you are the leader of a mythical kingdom where Dragons and Dragon Slayers work for you to defeat your opponent's kingdom. The object is to get rid of all the cards in your opponent's battlefield before they do the same to you. For two players. (WDH66) (CAUT: 4) Game $6.95 WHITE WOLF SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! Mage MAGE CRUSADE LORE THE STORYTELLERS SCREEN & BOOK The essential Storyteller screen for Sorcerer's Crusade. Follow the important rules not in the main rulebook, plus read through Merits and Flaws, story settings, movers and shakers of the age, and more. (4801) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 72pg $15.00 Trinity TRINITY FILED REPORT EXTRASOLAR COLONIES New updated information on the isolated human colonies! You'll learn the initial details of the exploratory missions to Earth's isolated outposts, and what the colonies have been up to for the past five years. (9201) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 24pg $4.95 Vampire VAMPIRE CLANBOOK BAALI The Baali have always been hidden in shadow, swaddled in veils of deceit. Now, for the first time, learn the demon-haunted truth. Understand the terrible cost of Daimoinon and know why the Baali make their pacts with darkness! (2817) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 72pg $12.00 Werewolf WEREWOLF HENGEYOKAI SHAPESHIFTERS OF THE EAST Examining the shapeshifters of the East, describing their unique cultures and secret magics. Learn how the Tengu differ from their Western Corax brethren and how they view the face of the Eastern Umbra. (3063) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 184pg $20.00 Wraith WRAITH DOOMSLAYERS INTO THE LABYRINTH Everything the complete Spectre-hunter needs: details on the interior of the Labyrinth, inside information on the factions in the Oblivion War and tips on stalking Malfeans. There's also advice for hunting and destroying Spectres on their home turf. But don't think they're easy prey. After all, that's what they think you are! (6064) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 144pg $18.00 **************** WIZARDS OF THE COAST SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! Battletech BATTLETECH CRUSADE BOOSTER PACK The Inner Sphere sets its sights on the Smoke Jaguar clan. Based on the first half of FASA's Twilight of the Clans novel series, the Crusade expansion features ominous 'Mechs, renowned personalities, and pivotal events from the storyline. 15 cards per pack. (WOC16312) (CAUT: 2, 3 & 4) Pack MSRP: $2.99 Magic: The Gathering SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1998! ART OF MAGIC: THE GATHERING ART BOOK Vibrant original artwork has contributed to the immense popularity of the world's bestselling Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This book features illustrations and descriptions by the artists themselves of the unique vision that enhances more than 2,000 game cards. (08450) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 144pg $19.99 RATH AND STORM MAGIC: THE GATHERING ANTHOLOGY An anthology of short fiction that tells the story of the flying ship Weatherlight and the battle her crew wages against the sinister Volrath, lord of the plane of Rath. (08731) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 352pg $5.99 RoboRally ROBORALLY RADIOACTIVE GAME This expansion to the RoboRally board game features formidable hazards for players programming Twonky and the other robots. New board elements combine with favorite elements from previous releases for a fast-paced, unpredictable romp through the Widget Factory. (WOC5010) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Game $17.95 ************** LAST MINUTE GAMES ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS GAME MASTER SCREEN This three-fold screen has all the necessary charts and tables from the core rulebook in an easy-to-read reference format. Also included is a 48 page supplement book including rules for Karma, Maho, GM tips, and a three-part adventure introducing one of Rokugan's minor houses. (3002) (CAUT: 4) Game screen $14.95 LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS RPG CORE RULEBOOK This second printing allows players to enter the dangerous and mysterious world of Rokugan as valiant samurai, and spell-slinging shugenja. Face the horrible undead creatures of the Shadowlands, shadowy ninja, and the warriors of the enemy clans. Contains rules for character creations, magic, religion, and more. (3001) (CAUT: 4) HC, 256pg $30.00 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY 1998! WAY OF THE LION Introduces new schools, ground-based military tactics for large units, and new techniques for the Lion Bushi and the Shugenja. It also contains information about creating characters from the various houses of the Lion Clan, including the Akodo, Matsu, as well as new advantages, disadvantages, and skills. (3010) (CAUT: 2 & 4) SC, 126pg SRP: $14.95 *************** CHAMELEON ECLECTIC SHIP OF FOOLS CAMPAIGN This first release for the Psychosis RPG contains a complete stand-alone campaign that is sure to provide players with many nights of puzzling entertainment. The perfect compliment to Solitary Confinement. (021-100) (CAUT: 4) SC $15.00 SOLITARY CONFINEMENT 2ND RELEASE The second Psychosis release, this 168-page stand-alone roleplaying game is not a supplement for Ship of Fools, but the complete rules and a highly complex and challenging campaign that's sure to keep even the most crafty players entertained. (021-200) (CAUT: 4) SC, 168pg $15.00 FASA CORPORATION Battletech BATTLETECH MASTER RULES Replaces the BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare as the single-source rulebook for advanced BattleTech players. This new rulebook combines material from BattleTech, 4th Edition, CityTech, Second Edition, and other sources to offer the most comprehensive set of rules ever published for the BattleTech game system. (1707) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 SWORD AND FIRE by Thomas Gressman A Battletech novel. Task Force Serpent stands poised on the brink of the greatest military operation since the liberation of Terra in 2277. Their target: The Smoke Jaguar homeworld. Their mission: The annihilation of that Clan's warrior caste, and the total destruction of the Jaguar's war-making ability. (5719) (CAUT: 4) SC $5.99 Shadowrun RENRAKU ARCOLOGY SHUTDOWN ADVENTURE SET An adventure set for Shadowrun. The corporate war takes a disturbing turn when Renraku's huge Seattle arcology shuts down, trapping 100,000 people inside. No one goes in, no one comes out...and no one can access the place from the Matrix. (7328) (CAUT: 4) SC $15.00 KOPLOW 7-PIECE PEARL DICE SETS IN PLASTIC BOX Seven dice in a re-useable plastic box, including 1 each of D4, D6, D8, D10, DT10, D12, and D20 in the following colors: Charcoal/white, Emerald/white, Gray/black, Navy/white, Purple/white, Red/white, and Mixed. (CAUT: 4) Box $5.20 JUMBO TEN SIDED DICE These jumbo opaque polyhedral dice in assorted colors are all choke tester safe, and perfect for keeping an eye on your life points throughout a game. (CAUT: 4) Dice MSRP: $1.25Ea. JUMBO TWENTY SIDED DICE For keeping track of life points, these jumbo opaque polyhedral dice come in assorted colors and are also choke tester safe. (CAUT: 4) Dice MSRP: $1.25Ea. OPAQUE MEGATUBES Fourteen dice in a sturdy plastic tube. Nine dice of a principal color include 1D4, 3D6, 1D8, 1D10, 1DT10, 1D12, and 1D20. Five dice of a contrasting color include 1D4, 1D8, 1D10, 1D12, and 1D20. Colors featured are Black/red, Black/white, Blue/white, Green/white, Red/black, Red/white, White/black, Yellow/black, and mixed. (CAUT: 4) Megatube $5.20 VIDEOS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS VIZ VIDEO NIGHT WARRIORS: DARKSTALKERS' REVENGE: THE ANIMATED SERIES VOL. 1 VIDEOS Based on the hit fighting game from Capcom! Long ago, when vampire prince Dimitri Maximoff was exiled from the demon world and set up a reign of terror on Earth. Now, 100 years later, the Darkstalkers-succubus queen Morrigan, catwoman Felicia, zombie Lord Raptor, and many more-have gathered to fight for victory... for revenge... and for their very undead lives! An awesomely animated action series with character designs by Shuko Murase (Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie)! Approx. 40 mins. DUBBED-VHS $19.95 SUBTITLED-VHS $24.95 RANMA 1/2 OUTTA CONTROL: IMMORAL KOMBAT VIDEO/DUBBED Cursed by Happosai's moxibustion technique, will Ranma be weak forever? Hopefully not anymore, now that he's mastered the terrifying secret of the powerful Hiryu Shotenha or "Heavenly Dragon Ascension Wave!" And just in time, too, because the perverted martial arts master Happosai is determined not to let Ranma use his new attack. Plus, Ranma's mother get reunited with her husband and son at last!... Or, does she? Ranma 1/2 from Viz Video: Yin And Yang Was Never So Much Fun! Approx. 52 mins. DUBBED-VHS $24.95 KEY THE METAL IDOL VOL. 7: KNOWING VIDEOS The penultimate volume of the surreal science fiction series! Wakagi, the surviving assistant of Key's "grandfather" Tokiko Mima, helps Shuichi discover the truth behind the Mima legacy, including the history of the Mima family, Key's true nature, and why Key needs 30,000 friends. The charade is over... must the show go on? 95 mins. DUBBED-VHS $24.95 SUBTITLED-VHS $29.95 MAISON IKKOKU: KYOKO + SOICHIRO VIDEO/SUBTITLED New subtitled edition! Godai agrees to babysit his buddy Sakamoto's kitten, a job made harder by the fact that it has the same name-Kyoko-as his lovely manager. Hiding a pet in a "no pets" rental is hard enough without the manager coming running every time he call's the kitty's name! Then, Kyoko's parents begin to meddle disastrously in their daughter's life. Maison Ikkoku from Viz Video: Because Home Is Where The Heart Lives. 52 mins. SUBTITLED-VHS $29.95 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ABASHIRI FAMILY VIDEO/SUBTITLED New low price! They're creepy and they're kooky, but they're not THAT family- they're even weirder! The Abashiris are the kingpins of disorganized crime and the most dysfunctional family of criminals to ever perpetrate anti-social behavior on a global scale! Imagine what happens when the clan's sole daughter is dispatched a very special finishing school secretly run by a ruthless gang of arch-criminals intent on destroying the Abashiri family. 80 minutes, subtitled. (VHSAF/001) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $19.98 ********************* BLOOD REIGN: CURSE OF THE YOMA VIDEO/DUBBED To avenge the woman and friends he loved, one lone warrior must seek out and slay his former comrade-but how do you kill someone who's already joined the army of the undead? From Toho, producers Godzilla (not to mention The Seven Samurai and Yojimbo, Blood Reign is set against a backdrop of flesh-eating stallions, shape-changing man-spiders and nightmarish battle sequences in which the blood-soaked earth becomes a feeding ground for the dark creatures that lay in wait beneath its surface. The struggle of life against death has never been so vividly portrayed. Intense and not for the squeamish, Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma is the English-language version of Curse of the Undead: Yoma. 90 minutes, in English. (VHSCY/001D) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $19.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CUTEY HONEY VOLUME 3/SUBTITLED Go Nagai's fabulous female shape-changing super-heroine is back! Yes, it's Cutey Honey, that hyper-kinetic indestructible android amazon, and she's got a new batch of lovely-but-lethal bodies to handle a new set of ruthless-yet-shape- changing villains! Whether she's up against mad bombers, acid-spewing terrorists, female assassins or time-tripping samurai, Honey's never been hotter-or cheaper, at this new low price! (VHSC/003) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $24.95 O/A CUTEY HONEY VOLUME 4 VIDEO/SUBTITLED New Lower Price! The evil forces of Panther Zora are on the march and only one young woman stands in their way! Of course, if that young woman's a certain android amazon, blessed with over a dozen lovely-but-lethal combat bodies, then the Armies of Darkness had better start marching awfully quietly! It's two more episodes of unmitigated, uninhibited mayhem and destruction, sixty minutes of gratuitous sex and violence in the grand old Go Nagai tradition! 60 minutes, subtitled. (VHSC/004) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $24.95 ********************** DIRTY PAIR FLASH ACT 3 VIDEOS It's the biggest bang ever as the universe's most underrated agents return for another installment of unnatural disasters and pyrrhic victories. Massive space fleets, killer kindergartners, gun-wielding stewardesses and baby head-bangers are only a few of the obstacles Kei and Yuri must overcome to stop a madman from taking over the universe through the galactic communications system! Fighting for Truth, Justice and the 3WA, it's the Lovely Angels in the spectacular, planet-shattering climax of DIRTY PAIR FLASH! 60 minutes, available subtitled (VHSDF/003S) or dubbed (VHSDF/003D). Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $29.95 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $19.98 DRAGON BALL Z VOLUME 10 VIDEO/DUBBED Episodes 29-31-Friends or Foes?, Hunt for a Dragon Ball, and Who's Who?. Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin face heavily armed children and mysterious illusion-wielding aliens during their journey to the planet Namek in search of the Dragon Balls. Surviving one close scrape after another, they close in on their goal, but they also begin to learn about Frieza, an immensely powerful alien who used to control the Saiyans! Meanwhile, on Earth, Goku resumes his training prematurely, preparing for Vegeta who, far away in the universe, is in a recovery room in one of Frieza's bases. 65 minutes, in English (70182). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in the US only; Title is tentative. VHS MSRP: $14.98 DRAGON BALL Z VOLUME 11 VIDEO/DUBBED Episodes 32 Touchdown On Namek, 33 Face Off On Namek, and 34 The Ruthless Frieza. Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin finally arrive on Namek but soon discover that Frieza, Vegeta, and more troops have already landed on the planet searching for the Dragon Balls! Frieza already has four of the seven, and his troops are scouring the planet for the rest. Goku senses that Gohan is in danger and immediately takes off in a spaceship to help! 65 minutes, in English (70183). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in the US only; title is tentative. VHS MSRP: $14.98 EL HAZARD 2 VOLUME 1 VIDEOS Continues where the original El Hazard OVA series left off! The palace is abustle as everyone prepares for Fujisawa and Miz's wedding. Believe it or not, Miz finally got Fujisawa to propose to her. (True, he was drunk at the time, but a promise is a promise!) Meanwhile, Fatora, disguised as Makoto, begins to make passes at Nanami and Shayla-Shayla-with very explosive results. With the disappearance of Ifurita, Jinnai now has to find his next weapon. How about another Legendary Demon-Kariya, the next Destroyer of El-Hazard! 60 minutes, available subtitled (PIVA-1541S) or dubbed (PIVA-1541D); Laserdisc fans: watch for LD set in August! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in the US only. Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $29.98 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $24.98 GHOST IN THE SHELL DVD Ghost in the Shell, the most expensive and technologically advanced animated feature film ever produced in Japan, is finally available on DVD. Besides the complete feature, it includes the theatrical trailer and a 30-minute "making of" segment in which the directors and animators show how they created this visual masterpiece and demonstrate their DGA (Digitally Generated Animation) process. The new format presents laserdisc-quality picture, up to five channels of digital sound, random access, and much more. (800 635 529-2) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in the US only. MATURE AUDIENCES RES. from Previews Vol. VII #6 (Jun97) DVD MSRP: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE HAKKENDEN VOLUME 1 VIDEOS In 1457, the Lord of Awa and his clan are trapped in their castle, out of food and fuel, surrounded by the dead and dying. As Yoshizane gives up hope, he makes a promise to the gods-if the dog Yatsufusa can return with the head of their enemy, he will be rewarded with the beautiful Fuse Hime as his bride... So begins this unique samurai tale based on the long-cherished Japanese novel Hakken-den, written by Bakin Kyokutei from 1814 to 1842. The new adventure has just begun... 60 minutes, available subtitled (70085) or dubbed (70084). Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $29.98 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $24.98 ************************ LUNATIC NIGHT VIDEO/SUBTITLED 75 minutes, subtitled (A18-1618) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSRP: $29.95 MAGICAL TWILIGHT 1-3: THE HEX FILES GENERAL RELEASE VIDEO Together again for the first time, all three Magical Twilight OVAs! What happens when an innocent mortal attracts the attentions of three sexy witches? Why fire up a boiling cauldron when you've got a hot tub handy? Dat ole black magic be puttin' a spell on studly young Tsukasa-and on you! 75 minutes, subtitled. (VHSM/004G) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $29.95 MAGICAL TWILIGHT 1-3: THE HEX FILES UNEDITED VIDEO Together again for the first time, all three Magical Twilight OVAs-unedited for an Adults Only audience! 90 minutes, subtitled. (VHSM/004U) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSRP: $29.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: GENESIS 0:12-REI III VIDEOS The beginning of the end is now. With Asuka traumatized from her last Angelic encounter and unable to fight, Rei must make a terrible sacrifice in order to save NERV. As the survivors sift through the wreckage of their lives in a desperate bid to come to terms with the horrible consequences of the latest battle, a guilt-ridden Ritsuko summons Shinji and Misato to a secret chamber for an even more startling revelation! In the deadly calm of the aftermath, the sudden and unexpected arrival of the Fifth Child hits like a hurricane. Shinji seems to have found a kindred soul in the unearthly Nagisa Kaoru, but does Kaoru really have a soul at all? A battle to the death follows in the shocking Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:12! 60 minutes, available subtitled (VHSEV/012S) or dubbed (VHSEV/012D). MATURE AUDIENCES Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $29.95 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $24.95 NINJA SCROLL DVD An epidemic has killed all the villagers of Shimoda, and the fiendish Eight Devils of Kimon slaughter a team of ninja sent to investigate. Every one except the female ninja, Kagero, that is. When she's attacked by a hideous creature with a body of stone, she's saved by the mysterious Jubei, and together they must face the Shogun of the Dark and his diabolical plans to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate. Bizarre characters-Benisato the Snake Woman, Mishizo the Wasp Man, a blind samurai, and the Shadow Ninja-and all the action you expect from Yoshaiki Kawajiri (Wicked City)-and now it's in the thilling new DVD format! English and Japanese (with and without subtitles) soundtracks, and other DVD features. 85 minutes. (800-634-813-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES RES. from Previews Vol. VII #8 (Aug97) DVD MSRP: $29.95 PHANTOM QUEST CORP VOLUME 1 VIDEOS Among the highrises of Shinjuku is the ghost-busting company Yu Gen Kai Sya, headed by the beautiful Ayaka Kisaragi. Her supernaturally-talented staff gets its first challenge in "Kiss of Fire" when the Ambassador of Transylvania seeks their aid in hunting down a vampire with a taste for the blood of young virgins. Next, in "End of the World," late night accidents, mysterious operations, and unaccountable deaths bring Ayaka and her friends to a hospital that's having a devil of a time keeping its patients alive! 60 minutes, subtitled (70074) or dubbed (70073). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in the US only. Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $29.98 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $24.98 RUIN EXPLORERS VIDEOS Get ready for the hottest fantasy adventures of the year-and you won't need any magic cards or dungeon dice! When lovely young adventurers Fam and Ihrie take on a dangerous assignment to recover a fabled weapon of unbelievable power, an entire civilization is about to be blown off its foundations! If Fam can just stay focused for more than three seconds, and if Ihrie can only get rid of that annoying curse, they might live long enough to squander the fabulous wealth they've been promised! It's a sizzling tale of cryptic conundrums, buried treasure, and gorgeous girls in varying states of distress and undress-talk about yer Fam-Ihrie values!. 60 minutes, available subtitled (VHSRE/001S) or dubbed (VHSRE/001D). NOTE: This item may be available in other retail outlets situations before it ships to comic book stores. MATURE AUDIENCES Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $29.95 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $19.98 THE SLAYERS VOLUME 6 VIDEOS Episodes 18-20. Lina and her friends finally make it to the holy city of Sairaag, and with a little luck they'll find out who's been causing them all this trouble. Sairaag shelters new friends and at least one old and very dangerous enemy - somehow, someway, Rezo the Red Priest has returned from the dead. How could he still be alive? More mysteries are revealed in this latest adventure. Oh, and Lina has to fight another fish man, although this one isn't quite as lovable (or as tasty) as Noonsa was! 75 minutes, available subtitled (SSVS-6001) or dubbed. (SSVD-6005) Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $19.95 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $19.95 SPACE ADVENTURE COBRA VIDEOS Directed by the famed Osamu Dezaki and based on the popular comic book series by Buichi Terazawa. Known only as Cobra, he is the most wanted bounty hunter in the 7th Galaxy. This time it's not his Psycho Gun or infamous reputation that makes Cobra so sought after by the corrupt Mafia Guild-it's his new-found association with the femme-fatale bounty hunter Jane Flower, the one person in the Galaxy that the Mafia Guild wants as badly as they want Cobra! Crystal Boy and the Mafia Guild are more determined then ever to bring an end to their archenemies. With all the galactic forces of evil combined to destroy them, there's nowhere to hide-even in the farthest reaches of space. Space Adventure Cobra is the type of epic adventure that comes around only once a decade. The action only stops long enough to let us grasp the complex motives that drive these sexy characters. A story of love, betrayal and galactic apocalypse, Space Adventure Cobra will captivate all six senses. 104 minutes, available subtitled, dubbed, and in special limited editions (see below). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada. Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $29.95 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $24.95 SPACE ADVENTURE COBRA SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION VIDEOS These special sets contain the above video-either subbed or dubbed-plus all ten issues of the Space Adventure Cobra comic book series published by Viz. Due to scarcity of complete sets of the comics, quantities are limited and allocations may occur. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada. Collector's Ed./Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $49.95 Collector's Ed./Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $44.95 STREET FIGHTER II TV SERIES VOLUME 9 LASERDISC Three more savage episodes, #25 - 27, "Fight to the Finish" Rounds 1, 2, and 3. Ryu attacks Ken; Cammy battles Fei Long; Guile fights Zangief; Nash is startled by Bison's explosive Psycho power; and we learn who is controlling the syndicate. 90 minutes, bilingual CLV with closed-caption subtitles (35304). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the US. VHS MSRP: $34.98 STREET FIGHTER II TV SERIES VOLUME 10 LASERDISC Here's the final volume of the Street Fighter II TV series. It's been a long, strange trip for our fistfighting, muscleburning Street Fighters, and you need this installment to find out if they prevail in their fight for justice. Or if they're just roadkill.90 minutes, bilingual CLV with closed-caption subtitles (35305) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the US. VHS MSRP: $34.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUIKODEN: DEMON CENTURY VIDEOS Early in the 21st century, Tokyo was destroyed by a devastating earthquake. Without its center of government and industry, Japan has become virtually lawless, its people at war with one another. Amid the crime and decadence which now prevail in Tokyo, Takateru Suga is searching for his missing sister. What he does not realize is that he is the reincarnation of Soko Kohogi, the leader of 108 Chinese heroes who received the protection of the stars but are fated to return time and again to combat the forces of evil in the Great Battle. The Stars have begun to gather and the fight to rescue Takateru's sister from the gang who has kidnapped her is just beginning. 45 minutes, available subtitled (VHSSU/001S), dubbed (VHSSU/001D), or on bilingual, closed-captioned laserdisc (CLVSU/001)-all at new low prices. Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $19.98 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $19.98 Laserdisc MSRP: $24.95 TENCHI COLLECTION VIDEOS VOLUMES 5 AND 6 VIDEOS/SUBTITLED This series, each volume of which features two Tenchi Muyo OVAs that were previously available as single volumes, continues! Volume V contains episodes 8 and 9, Hello Baby! and Sasami and Tsunami; while Volume VI contains episodes 10 and 11, I Love Tenchi and Advent of the Goddess. 60 minutes each. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the US. Vol. V Subtitled-VHS (PIVA-0105S) MSRP: $24.98 Vol. V Dubbed-VHS (PIVA-0105D) MSRP: $19.98 Vol. VI Subtitled-VHS (PIVA-0106S) MSRP: $24.98 Vol. VI Dubbed-VHS (PIVA-0106D) MSRP: $19.98 WRATH OF THE NINJA: THE YOTODEN MOVIE VIDEO/DUBBED From the highly successful Yotoden series,comes the cutting-edge feature length movie! The year is 1580, and the unholy armies of Lord Nobunaga Oda steadily spread across Japan. Narrowly escaping the slaughter of her clan, a young ninja steals into the shadows. She is Ayame, the last of the Kasumi Clan, and the dagger she wields is one of three mystical blades. She is joined by Sakon and Ryoma-renegade ninja and the possessors of the sacred sword and spear. Now, these shadow warriors must unite their weapons and skills to fulfill The Prophesy of the Enchanted Swords-or die trying.... 87 minutes, in English. (USM- 1665) VHS MSRP: $19.95 YU YU HAKUSHO: THE MOVIE VIDEOS Based on the manga, TV series, and video game. When Yusuke Urameshi finds himself accidentally dead, he has to work his way back to life by working as an agent for Koenma, son of the ruler of the Spirit World. When Koenma gets kidnapped, Yusuke has to interrupt his nice toasty summer vacation in Hell to find his boss and swap him for the Golden Seal of King Enma. But if anybody but the King has the Seal, chaos will ensue! What's a half-dead spirit detective to do? 30 minutes, available subtitled (AWVS-9832) or dubbed (AWVD-9833). Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $24.95 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $24.95 ANIMATION The Simpsons NOTE: Don't have a cow if these new volumes of the longest-running primetime animated series in TV history show up in other retail outlets before they ship to comic book stores, dude. THE BEST OF THE SIMPSONS: BART GETS HIT BY CAR VIDEO ...but we're awfully afraid he'll pull through. Also includes One Fish, Two Fish, Blow Fish, Blue Fish and a short from The Tracy Ullman Show. (0330) VHS MSRP: $9.98 BEST OF THE SIMPSONS: THE WAY WE WAS VIDEO Also includes Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment and a short from The Tracy Ullman Show. (0331) VHS MSRP: $9.98 BEST OF THE SIMPSONS: THREE MEN AND A COMIC BOOK VIDEO Also includes Lisa's Substitute and a short from The Tracy Ullman Show. (0332) VHS MSRP: $9.98 BEST OF THE SIMPSONS WAVE THREE TRIPLE PACK VIDEO The above three volumes at a $$$-saving price, enough for a case of Duff! (4104450) VHS MSRP: $24.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMPLETE SUPERMAN CARTOONS OF DAVE & MAX FLEISCHER VIDEO All 17 of the great Fleischer Brothers Superman theatrical cartoons of the `40s together on one tape. These top quality transfers of such great cartoons as Superman, Japoteurs, Bulleteers, The Mummy Strikes, The Volcano, and all the rest, were made from mint original 35mm film prints and are presented in full screen format. Today's popular Batman and Superman cartoons get their great look from the Fleischers', which were produced at the unheardof cost of $50,000 each from 1941-43. The tape also includes Snafuperman, a Superman parody from the Private Snafu series of training cartoons produced for the military during WW2. Celebrate the Man of Steel's 60th! VHS MSRP: $24.95 THE TICK VS. ARTHUR? VIDEO Everyone's favorite superhero named after a bloodsucking, disease-carrying parasite contends with Arthur? in this thrill-packed cartoon. (4183) NOTE: This item may be available in other retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores. VHS MSRP: $5.98 ASIAN ACTION Ho Ko All HoKo videos may have been previously available via mail order or in rental stores. A BETTER TOMORROW III VIDEO/SUBTITLED Also known as Love and Death in Saigon. 1974: the Vietnam war has ended as the Yankee oppressors flee for their lives. Chow Yun Fat returns to help his uncle escape the war-torn country, but he meets toothsome Anita Mui, a gang leader with an agenda of her own. Tsui Hark, who produced the first two Better Tomorrows, directed this one (1990). 114 minutes, widescreen, subtitled. (00683) VHS MSRP: $39.99 BLADE VIDEO/SUBTITLED After learning the truth about his father's death, a young man takes dad's broken blade and embarks on a journey of revenge and loss of limb. Tsui Hark directed this epic tale of love and honor and good and evil (1995), which is an uncredited remake of the classic One-Armed Swordsman. "Dark and visually compelling," recommends Hong Kong Babylon. 112 minutes, widescreen, subtitled. (49703) VHS MSRP: $39.99 ETERNAL EVIL OF ASIA VIDEO/SUBTITLED One of HoKo's famed Category III movies. (43633) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSRP: $39.99 LEGACY OF RAGE VIDEOS Now repackaged and available subbed or dubbed-at a new lower price! Brandon Lee stars in this gritty crime thriller, his only HoKo-made feature, directed with visual panache by Ronny Yu (Bride with the White Hair, Warriors of Virtue). Framed by his best friend, Brandon vows revenge, which takes the form of raw and furious martial arts battles and a stunning John Woo-style shootout. Available subtitled (56383) or dubbed (56393). MATURE AUDIENCES Subtitled-VHS $19.98 Dubbed-VHS $19.98 Mayhem Madness Series Fine exploitation fodder from the Far East-priced right for those with a yen for quality mayhem! KICKFIGHTER VIDEO/DUBBED When the chief of Hong Kong's narc squad declines an offer to look the other way at dope smuggling by the cops themselves, his family is murdered, and he takes off for Thailand, only to run into military drug cartels. Teaming up with a top kickfighter, he sets out to annihilate one of the deadliest smuggling operations in Asia. Simon Yam and Yuki Oshima star. 88 minutes, in English. (45053) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $14.95 LETHAL EXTORTION VIDEO/DUBBED "Victory or Death" is the motto of a ruthless gang of assassins who snatch a group of visiting Russian models in Taiwan. The cops can't deal with the extortionists, so they turn to a group of mercenaries for help, leading to a bloodbath of unprecedented proportions. Andy Lau and Angela Wang star. 99 minutes, in English. (44553) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $14.95 PHANTOM WAR VIDEO/DUBBED Relocated to Hong Kong after years in Vietcong prison camps, Ken and his wife struggle to make ends meet. But his violent flashbacks make him a prime target for the cops, the Mafia, and an old wartime nemesis. With brilliant hand-to-hand combat and martial arts action, Phantom War reminds us that Nam is never over for some. 80 minutes, in English. (45093) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS-MSRP: $14.95 Japanese Sword 'n' Splatter (...Sci-Fi and Film Noir, too!) TOKYO-THE LAST MEGALOPOLIS VIDEO/SUBTITLED Teito Monogatari. By fire, flood, and earthquake shall the old world be destroyed, and a city will be built on the bones of the dead! In the depths of the Earth, an ancient evil stirs, and a madman prepares to feed it a city! The total devastation of Tokyo and creature designs by H.R.Giger (Alien, Species) highlight this grim tale of ambition, supernatural horror and undying evil based on the manga by Hiroshi Aramata (that was also the basis for the anime series Doomed Megalopolis ). A thousand years ago, Masakado was executed for crimes against humanity, but his malevolent spirit has refused to die, and the attraction of this dark soul makes Tokyo the most haunted city in the world. Through Yukari, a young female medium, rogue psychic Kato intends to revive Masakado and use his evil energy as a weapon to destroy the city. Disaster follows disaster as, one by one, Kato begins to bring together the strands of fate that will cause the ultimate destruction of Tokyo-The Last Megalopolis! Shintaro (Zatoichi) Katsu stars. 135 minutes, subtitled (ALA/002). MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $19.98 THE BAD SLEEP WELL VIDEO/SUBTITLED Akira Kurosawa adapted a novel by American crime scribe Ed McBain in this 1960 tale of corporate greed. The late great Toshiro Mifune is a young executive who marries the boss' daughter to infiltrate "the family," expose their corruption, and avenge his father's death, even as a rival plots his own destruction. Bribery, kidnapping, murder abound, along with the director's rich ironic humor. This is the complete director's cut, available for the first time on video, digitally mastered with new electronic subtitles. The noted intellectual journal Entertainment Weekly gives it an "A"-so you know it's good. Original b&w, 151 minutes (BAD030). NOTE: May appear in other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty stores. VHS MSRP: $29.95 STRAY DOG VIDEO/SUBTITLED When a young homicide detective (Toshiro Mifune) loses his gun to a pickpocket, a heated chase through Tokyo's underworld begins, gaining desperate momentum when he and his partner learn that the stolen pistol has been used in a robbery and murder. Kurosawa offers a powerful insight into the criminal mind (including that of the policeman) and life in postwar Japan. Rated **** by Leonard Maltin. 1949, original b&w, 122 minutes, subtitled. (STR250) VHS MSRP: $29.95 THE SLEEPY EYES OF DEATH: SWORD OF SATAN VIDEO/SUBTITLED When a poor family entrusts a young boy to Kyoshiro's care, the body count starts to mount-government officials, criminals, even the family-but assassins, poisonous snakes, explosives, and satanists can't stop the master of the full moon cut. The sixth film of the series (1965). Subtitled (AT098-015) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $29.95 SLEEPY EYES OF DEATH 5: SWORD OF FIRE LASERDISC/SUBTITLED Our peripatetic punk swordsman continues his adventures in this 1965 release. Among his encounters (or "victims"-same thing!): a treacherous old lady, a mob of religious fanatics, a chick who's handy with knives, and another gal with some mighty comely tattoos! Subtitled. (AD098-014) MATURE AUDIENCES Laserdisc MSRP: $39.95 KAIJU GAPPA THE TRIPHIBIAN MONSTERS VIDEOS Original title: Daikaiju Gappa/Gigantic Beast Gappa, seen in the US as Monster from a Prehistoric Planet (1967). A group of scientists in the pay of a seedy fat cat (who plans to turn a serene island paradise into the world's largest amusement park) discover what appears to be a baby dinosaur. Against the advice of the natives to leave their god alone, they take "Gappa" back to Tokyo... which doesn't stand a chance when baby's parents turn up. Rarely has such devastation been wrought on the Japanese capital as these 200-foot menaces seek to reunite their little nuclear family! 90 minutes, widescreen, available subtitled (possibly the first kaiju eiga to appear undubbed in the US!-KPVS- 9890) or dubbed (KPVD-9891). Subtitled-VHS MSRP: $24.95 Dubbed-VHS MSRP: $19.95 VARAN THE UNBELIEVABLE VIDEO Original title: Daikaiju Baran. US military dude Myron Healy conducts experiments, disregarding the silly villagers' admonitions about the legendary prehistoric reptile hibernating in a lake. Naturally Myron's explosions awaken Varan, and nothing can stop his reptilian vengeance! Not much remains of the Toho original except its original b&w. 70 minutes, 1962. (7338) Selected from the vendor's video vault for your viewing pleasure. VHS MSRP: $14.99 Godzilla on DVD! The Godzilla movies offered last month are now available on Digital Video Disc! All have been digitally remastered and include Dolby digital 5.1 soundtracks, the Godzilla trailer collection, video art gallery, and more. All may appear in other retail outlets before they stomp into comic book specialty stores. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS DVD The original and still the greatest kaiju eiga of all, directed by Inoshiro Honda with SFX by Eiji Tsuburaya. Raymond Burr somberly narrates the first-ever destruction of Tokyo by Godzilla: King of the Monsters! 80 minutes, original b&w, matted widescreen and full-screen formats. (7473) (CAUT: 4) DVD MSRP: $19.95 GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA DVD Originally released in the US as Godzilla Vs. The Thing in 1964. The big lizard rips up the big moth, but the moth's egg hatches into two more big moths! Also features those adorable Peanut sisters. 88 minutes, color, widescreen and full screen formats. (7474) (CAUT: 4) DVD MSRP: $19.95 GODZILLA VS. MONSTER ZERO DVD The suspicious denizens of the Planet X haul Godzilla and Rodan back to their home planet under the false pretences of using the monsters to help them get rid of that pesky King Ghidorah... who actually works for the Planet X-ers! Gaijin Nick Adams stars! Originally titled Monster Zero (1965). 93 minutes, color, widescreen and full-screen formats. (7477) (CAUT: 4) DVD MSRP: $19.95 GODZILLA'S REVENGE DVD Plenty of stock footage from previous kaiju eiga recommends this tale of a young boy beset by bullies who dreams of going to Monster Island, where he hangs with Godzilla, Minya, and all the others (1969). 73 minutes, color, widescreen and full-screen formats. (7475) (CAUT: 4) DVD MSRP: $19.95 THE TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA DVD Also known as Terror of Godzilla-"The mighty titan of terror in his most incredible adventure!" A huge mechanical Godzilla built by aliens rumbles with the real thing in the last of the original series (1975). 79 minutes, color. (7476) (CAUT: 4) DVD MSRP: $19.95 CULT FILM OF THE MONTH HEADLESS BODY IN A TOPLESS BAR VIDEO Based on the crime that shocked New York! (No, not jay-walking!) In a seedy strip joint on the wrong side of town (which side would that be, Rudy?), a twisted ex-con and a collection of societal flotsam are on a collision course with death. Captives are forced to endure a bizarre encounter session that's part truth-or-dare, part Russian roulette. This stylish thriller "throbs with intensity" (Playboy) and is "as claustrophobic as a body bag" (Details). 102 minutes. ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSRP: $29.95 BETTY PAGE THE BETTY PAGE COLLECTION LASERDISC (2ND ED) This limited edition laserdisc features all the Betty Page clips from the classic burlesque features Striporama, Varietease, and Teaserama, plus selections from the Irving Klaw 8mm and 16mm klassics Bondage Classics, Bondage Classics 2, and Exotic Dances-all fully licensed and remastered! Includes trailers and a lovely poster of Betty. 120 minutes, CLV. ADULT MATERIAL Laserdisc- CLV MSRP: $80.00 THE HORROR! THE HORROR! MANIAC NURSES FIND ECSTASY VIDEO And from the looks of the packaging, they've also found various deadly weapons. Femme Fatales Magazine remarks, "Lolita meets Ilsa... the feminist flip side of Bloodsucking Freaks II-and if that ain't a compliment, we don't know what is! Offered only in the quality SP mode, so you can enjoy each splatter to its fullest, and in the rare graphic box art that you won't be seeing at Wal-Mart! (1191) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $14.98 EXOTIC HOUSE OF WAX VIDEO Directed by Sybil Richards, from the producers of Femalien and Virtual Encounters. 85 minutes. (2006) ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSRP: $14.95 SCI-FI GOLD More lost masterpieces liberated from the vaults of Wade Williams. All have been restored and remastered, and all feature brilliant new packaging. CAT WOMEN OF THE MOON VIDEO An expedition to the moon discovers a subterranean cavern fraught with ferocious, love-starved moon babes in tights. Their air supply is running low, so they must capture the astronauts and escape to earth. This atomic age cosmic classic (1953) features sultry noir star Marie Windsor, Sonny Tufts, and Victor Jory; music by Elmer Bernstein. 65 minutes, original b&w. (Sorry, original 3-D not included!) (SFG9) VHS MSRP: $19.95 FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER VIDEO "Wonderfully incompetent...required viewing," recommends John (Creature Features) Stanley of this 1958 Astor Pictures release. Doctor Frankenstein's grandson continues the family experiments in a whitebread US suburb and comes up with a she-monster who makes up in ugliness what she lacks in brains. When the neighborhood teens fail to invite her to their pool party, she goes nuts. John Ashley stars; directed by Richard Cunha. 85 minutes, original B&W. (HH3) VHS MSRP: $19.95 THE NAVY VS. THE NIGHT MONSTERS VIDEO "Acid-bleeding creatures cremate the human race!" A Navy plane crashes on a remote island; the passengers have disappeared, and in the cargo hold are weird life forms with acid in their veins and the hots for fifties sex bomb Mamie Van Doren. Billy "Bud Anderson" Gray and studly Anthony Eisley also star (1965). This one is based on a real novel, Murray Leinster's Monster from Earth's End. 87 miutes, original b&w. (SFG39) VHS MSRP: $19.95 ROBOT MONSTER VIDEO Ro-Man, a sex-starved alien in a gorilla suit and diving helmet, has destroyed everybody on Earth except George Nader, Selena Royale, and a few other survivors, and he's under pressure to finish the job in "an orgy of stock footage destruction... Movies don't come any better"-Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film. Directed by Phil Tucker (1953). 84 minutes, original b&w.(Sorry, original 3-D not included!) (SFG19) VHS MSRP: $19.95 WOMEN OF THE PREHISTORIC PLANET VIDEO SEE a giant lizard terrorize scantily clad space chicks! SEE spaceships and technology beyond belief! SEE a surprisingly professional cast (Wendell Corey, John Agar, Keith Larsen, Merry Anders, Stuart Margolin, Adam Roarke) in a sci-fi extravaganza that's nonsensical on a scale rarely seen today! Directed by Arthur C. Pierce (1966). 87 minutes, original color by De Luxe. (SFG38) VHS MSRP: $19.95 SKEWED SCI FI LOLIDA 2000 VIDEO Directed by Sybil Richards, from the producers of Femalien and Virtual Encounters. 85 minutes. (2007) ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSRP: $14.95 NYMPHOID BARBARIAN IN DINOSAUR HELL VIDEO From Troma! "In the tradition of Jurassic Park and Carnosaur"-which covers a lot of territory! We'd guess that this one is a mite closer to Carnosaur than to Jurassic Park, but speaking of covering territory, our plucky title character shows a lot of uncovered territory, which Jurassic Park sorely lacked. Features SFX by Brett Piper and Alex Pirrie. Offered only in the SP mode, unlike some places. (1200) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $14.98 HOW TO DRAW The Anyone Can Draw Series This series teaches drawing in a fun and exciting style with an easy step-by- step format. ANYONE CAN DRAW THE FEMALE BODY VIDEO Teaches the basics of drawing the superhero type female body. Featuring block proportional techniques, with special attention to muscle structure, featuring both front and side views. 60 minutes. (970103) VHS MSRP: $19.95 ANYONE CAN DRAW HANDS AND FEET VIDEO Details on drawing human hands and feet, with emphasis on proportion and placement, featuring front and back views. Also, a special section on alien hands. 60 minutes. (970104) VHS MSRP: $19.95 ANYONE CAN DRAW SUPER HEROS VIDEO The basic full-body superhero in action poses, with emphasis on face, clothing, and that all-important muscle structure. 60 minutes. (970106) VHS MSRP: $19.95 ANYONE CAN DRAW CARTOONS VIDEO You too can create a possible South Park! Teaches the principles of light animated cartoon characters with emphasis on characters that are funny and likable. This tape serves as a primer for a more advanced animation how-to that will be offered later this year. 60 minutes. (970108) VHS MSRP: $19.95 IT CAME FROM THE TUBE Doctor Who NOTE: The following new Doctor Who releases may materialize in other retail outlets before they ship to comic book specialty stores. Harlan Ellison calls Doctor Who "the greatest science fiction series of all time"-and he oughta know! DOCTOR WHO: THE WAR MACHINES VIDEO Doctor Who (William Hartnell) battles an evil supercomputer and deadly robots determined to destroy London. Includes restored footage not seen since this episode's original airing in 1966. (2776) VHS MSRP: $19.98 DOCTOR WHO: THE AWAKENING/FRONTIOS VIDEOS A peaceful English village hides an ancient alien curse in The Awakening. Then, the Tardis is stranded on a hostile planet, home to humanity's last survivors, in Frontios. Sylvester McCoy stars. Special double cassette. (2777) VHS (x2) MSRP: $29.98 DOCTOR WHO: THE HAPPINESS PATROL VIDEO Doctor Who (Sylvester McCoy) probes the hideous secret of the planet Terra Alpha where malevolent forces compel inhabitants to put on a happy face-or die! (2778) VHS MSRP: $19.98 DOCTOR WHO: BATTLEFIELD VIDEO Was the Doctor the legendary Merlin of King Arthur's court? Old enemies Mordred and Morgaine vie with the Doctor and his old friend the Brigadier. (2775) VHS MSRP: $19.98 DOCTOR WHO: TIMEFLASH VIDEO On the planet Karfel, the Doctor (Colin Baker) must plunge through a time tunnel on a dangerous search for a lost girl and a precious amulet. (2781) VHS MSRP: $19.98 *********************** LOST IN SPACE WAVE 2 TRIPLE PACK VIDEOS Lost in Space is just the next boomer-era TV series to become a Major Motion Picture. Ever wonder why all those boomer tele-faves get made into movies? It's because the boomers have forgotten how bad those shows really were, the senile old coots! Anyway, here are three more original episodes of Lost in Space in a money-saving three-pack that contains the First Season episodes "There Were Giants In The Earth," "The Hungry Sea," and " Welcome Stranger," all newly mastered from the original 35mm films. (4104225). NOTE: This item may appear in other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty stores. VHS (x3) MSRP: $24.98 THE WILD WILD WEST: NIGHT OF THE INFERNO VIDEO The premiere episode of the cult favorite series that melded James Bond-style gadgetry and, well, the wild, wild west. Robert Conrad stars as the frontier secret agent and Ross Martin was the able sidekick. Naturally, it's about to be made into a feature film (starring Kevin Kline and Will Smith). (5631) VHS MSRP: $9.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPERBOY & SUPERPUP: LOST PILOTS VIDEO Superboy was producer Whitney Ellsworth's next project after the untimely suicide of George Reeves (or was it... murder?) halted the successful Superman TV series. Johnny Rockwell stars as the Boy of Steel in Rajah's Ransom (1961), the only episode ever filmed. Superpup was intended to be a kid show with midgets (sorry, make that vertically-challenged persons) in dog suits playing the roles of Bark Bent, Perry Bite, and Lois Poodle. Strangely, the series was never produced. Billy Curtis, Clint Eastwood's sawed-off sidekick in High Plains Drifter, is the top dog. 90 minutes of bizarre fun, remastered and now including rare Kelloggs cereal commercials with the cast of Superman pushing corn flakes. VHS MSRP: $19.95 AUDIO Doctor Who OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE NEW DOCTOR WHO ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK There's a new Doctor in town! The original soundtrack recording for the recent 1996 FOX television movie that introduced the brand new Doctor Who. Composed by John Debney with additional music by John Sponsler and Louis Febre. 24 tracks. Limited promotional release. (7840/JDCD-05) (CAUT: 4) CD $19.95 ******************* Japanimation BASTARD!!! ORIGNAL SOUNDTRACK The domestic release of the original Bastard!! Music Edition 1 soundtrack. Includes the main theme song "Monochrome Trouble" by Toehinori Yonekura, and the symphony "Bastard!!" #1-4. Music by Kohei Tariaka. 1 song; 1 symphony; 22 BGMs. 20-page full-color booklet included (jacket art by Hiroyuki Kitazume and Kumiko Nakayama). (8682/PICD-1014A) (CAUT: 4) CD $15.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHISA AND HEAVEN & EARTH BAND: LIVE IN L.A. CD Recorded live at Ash Grove on the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, this 13- track compact disc captures live concert music by Chisa Yokoyama, one of the most popular anime voice-actresses in Japan, and the star of the Pretty Sammy TV series and radio programs. Includes: Instrumental from Tenchi Muyo 1st series opening theme song; "I'm a Pioneer" in Japanese; "Yumemireba Yume Janai" in Japanese; "Pretty Sammy, the Magic Girl" in Japanese; Instrumental from the Tenchi Muyo TV series; "Talent For Love"-duet; "Crazy For You"; Tenchi TV opening theme in English; Instrumental from the Tenchi TV series 2; "Baka," Pretty Sammy ending theme in Japanese; "Talent for Love" in Japanese; "I'm a Pioneer" in English. (PICD-1003A) (CAUT: 4) CD $15.98 O/A PHANTOM QUEST CORPS BEST OF CD International compilation soundtrack from Phantom Quest Corp., featuring 13 tracks from the soundtracks of both the Japanese and English releases. Includes a color booklet. (8682/PICD-1007A) (CAUT: 4) CD $15.98 O/A TENCHI MUYO OVA BEST ALBUM VOL. 1 CD Compilation soundtrack from the Tenchi Muyo! OVAs. Includes the Tenhi Muyo theme (opening of the 1st series); "Talent for Love" (both Japanese and English); and many songs performed by main character voice talents such as Ryoko, Tenchi, Ryo- Ohki, Ayeka, Mihoshi, and Sasami. Also includes instrumental background music. (PICD-1005A) (CAUT: 4) CD $15.98 ******************* Sci-Fi THE BEST OF GODZILLA 1954-1975 ORIGINAL FILM SOUNDTRACK Available for the very first time, this is a compilation of exciting soundtrack music from several memorable Godzilla films. Features suits from such classic Toho hits as Godzilla, Godzilla Raids Again, King Kong vs Godzilla, Mothra, Mothra vs Godzilla, Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster, Invasion of the Astro- Monster, Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, All Monsters Attack, Godzilla vs Hedorah, Godzilla vs Gigan, Godzilla vs Megalon, Godzilla vs Mechagodilla, and Terror of Mechagodzilla. 43 tracks total and includes a 10-page full color booklet. (913/GNPD-8055) (CAUT: 4) CD $15.98 STAR TREK ENCOUNTERS: NEIL NORMAN & HIS COSMIC ORCHESTRA America's leading sci-fi band, led by the producer of 18 original Star Trek albums, does a montage of the most famous Star Trek themes celebrating the bands's opening of the Las Vagas Hilton Star Trek Experience Theme Park. 2 tracks: "Star Trek: Encounters" (6:41) and "Vena's Dance" (1:51). (913/GNPD- 1701) (CAUT: 4) CD $6.98 Miscellaneous THE BEST OF NICKTOONS The first compilation off all the favorite tunes from Nickelodeon's Nicktoons. Features 41 tracks features music from Rugrats, The Ren & Stimpy Show, AAHH!!! Real Monsters, KABLAM!, Hey Arnold!, Rocko's Modern Life, and Angry Beavers. Also includes a bonus track for the newest Nicktoon show, Catdog. 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(80608) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 SQP CRIMSON EMBRACE: DARKEBROODE T-SHIRT She's not some Saturday morning cartoon bat-girl. This female haunts the graveyard at full-moon, has some very sharp teeth, and a tantalizingly dilapidated wardrobe. And she's Crimson Embrace lady of the month on this wicked cool black t-shirt. Talk about Wham! Pow! (80609) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 TICK THE TICK FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE PRINT T-SHIRT When you strike a blow for justice, there's no spare margin for error. Celebrate the thrill of righteousness-and a perfect score-with this keen-o white t-shirt showing the Tick in full battle. Comes complete with Tick logo. (80610) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 GRAPHITTI DESIGNS BIG BLAST MADMAN ACTION FIGURE ACCESSORY PACK Mike Allreds Madman is loosing his head!! With the Madman Accessory Pack you can, in mere moments, transform your Madman action figure into a flying version everyones favorite hero. Each pack includes an interchangeable helmeted head with removable goggles, rocket-pack with retractable wings along with all of the harnesses needed to get him flyin high. Please note that the accessory pack does not include the actual Madman action figure (though it is still available for order), and does not contain any sort of miniature, high-tech propulsion device that will actual permit the figure to fly. Let your imagination soar, fly with Air Madman. Increase the playability of this cool figure without having to by another entire figure. More than fun, its a Big Blast!! Action Figure Accessories $4.95 TRILOGY TOUR 1998 T-SHIRT Be a part of the coolest event in comics with the new 1998 Trilogy Tour T-shirt. Linda Medley, Mark Crilley, Charles Vess, Stan Sakai, Jill Thompson and Jeff Smith provide the art thats screenprinted in full-color on a natural-colored 100% cotton shirt. Twice the size and three-time the fun, look for the Trilogy Tour coming this summer to a town near you!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 GOLDEN AGE FLASH LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRT Pay tribute to the Flash that started it all with this hot new Golden Age Flash Long-Sleeve shirt. Inspired by the timeless tunic worn by Jay Garrick, this shirt features the classic yellow lightning bolt screenprinted on a red 100% cotton long-sleeve shirt. Order yours today cause theyre guaranteed to disappear quickly. L-XL $22.95 XXL $25.95 SUPERMAN: ACTION #1 T-SHIRT Commemorate Supermans first appearance with the Superman: Action #1 T-shirt. Screenprinted in full-color on a natural-color 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Featuring a June 1938 cover date, this shirt marks the 60th Anniversary of the Man of Steel. Happy Birthday Superman...youve never looked better!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 NEW ADVENTURES OF BATMAN LOGO T-SHIRT Wear the logo of the animated Batman & Robin with this New Adventures of Batman T-shirt design. Screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt, wearing this shirt is almost as much fun as watching the show on TV. Catch the cartoons and the shirt, their two of the coolest things around. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA T-SHIRT Celebrate the 4th of July early with this new Captain America T-shirt featuring the dynamic art of Jack Kirby. Screenprinted in full-color on a natural-color 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Let the fireworks begin...Captain America has arrived!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 SILVER SURFER II T-SHIRT The powerful new Silver Surfer II T-shirt design reflects the work of the new, regular artist on the Silver Surfer comic. Features art by Jon J. Muth screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. The team of Jon and writer J.M.DeMatteis on the comic gives us reason to expect greatness...watch the skies!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 GIGANTUS: MARVEL CLASSIC MONSTERS T-SHIRT Heres a blast from Marvel Comics pre-Super-Hero past. Featuring art by Jack Kirby with Dick Ayres, the Gigantus! T-Shirt has arrived. Screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt, giant monsters just dont come any bigger and badder than this!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 ELEKTRA T-SHIRT The woman who touched the heart of Daredevil has returned on the new Elektra T- shirt. Features the art of Frank Miller screenprinted in white on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Forever keep the memory of Elektra close to your heart with this elegant new shirt design. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 THE X-MEN (SYMBOL) T-SHIRT X marks the spot on this new X-Men Symbol T-shirt. Based on the costume worn by the Xavier students over the decades, this tasteful presentation of the X features a multi-color print on a navy blue 100% cotton shirt. Wear proudly the mark of the most famous mutant group in the world. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 ASTRO CITY II T-SHIRT Astro City welcomes you to the community of tomorrow with the new Astro City II T-shirt. Features the art of Brent Anderson screenprinted in color on a red 100% cotton shirt.The Chamber of Commerce thanks you for coming and knows that youll be back soon!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 *T-SHIRTS FROM GIANT MANUFACTURING* PINKY & THE BRAIN: P & B FILES T-SHIRT LOONEY TUNES: MARVIN GLOW T-SHIRT Pinky & the Brain and Marvin the Martian are at their best on these two new shirt offerings from Graphitti Designs and Giant. All designs are screenprinted in color on heavyweight 100% cotton shirts. L-XL $17.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ASTRO CITY MAGNET SET #1 Astro City honors its heroes with this first Astro City Magnet Set. Each set includes three full-color magnets of The Samaritan, Jack-in-the-Box and The Confessor featuring the art of Brent Anderson and Alex Ross. With attractions like like, the citizens of Astro City can sleep-easy tonight. Magnet Set (x3) $6.95 O/A WONDER WOMAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT Wait no longer, the release of a shirt featuring the classic Wonder Woman winged W symbol is here. Screenprinted in yellow on a black 100% cotton heavyweight T- shirt, this shirts can be proudly worn by all...enjoy!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A SANDMAN VII T-SHIRT The art of P. Craig Russells graces this colorful Sandman VII shirt. Screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt, the graceful lines of Russells art create a garment of eternal beauty. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A SUPERMAN DECO T-SHIRT The no frills Man of Steel is captured by Kevin Nowlan on this Deco Superman T- shirt design. Screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt, this is the no frills Superman that we all know and love. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A DAREDEVIL (SYMBOL) T-SHIRT The Daredevil T-Shirt is here! Featuring the Daredevil icon screenprinted in two-colors on a red 100% cotton heavyweight shirt, the DD symbol is clean and easy on the eyes.\ L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A THE AVENGERS T-SHIRT The intricate artwork of George Perez comes to life on this full-color design screenprinted on a white 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. The Avengers are back and theyve never looked better. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A MARVEL BAD GUYS T-SHIRT The classic villains have gathered from far and wide to made a special appearance on this new Marvel Bad Guys T-Shirt design. Features art by Steve Rude screenprint in full process-color on a white 100% cotton heavyweight shirt... its bad!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A THE LOST T-SHIRT Jay Geldhof portrays a modern-day Peter Pan on this cool new shirt design. The Lost T-shirt features a full-color screenprint on the front with The Lost logo imprinted on back of this black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Pan is back!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $19.95 O/A STRANGERS IN PARADISE IV T-SHIRT Based on the cover from the new collection, the Strangers in Paradise IV shirt design says it all. Screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight T-shirt, SIP creator Terry Moore continues to give us some of the best stories and art around. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A MADMAN BOLT T-SHIRT (BLACK) The Madman Exclamation Bolt T-shirt goes Hollywood. Purchase an exact duplicate of the shirt that starred in Kevin Smith's acclaimed Chasing Amy film. Features the yellow Madman bolt screenprinted on the front of a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Don your shades and get yourself and agent, Hollywood awaits!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 ************************* APPAREL SECTION AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT FIGHTING AMERICAN MANGA ENAMEL PIN The Fighting American goes manga with this enamel pin featuring Ed McGuinness' SD (super-deformed) version of the patriotic sentinel of liberty. (4139) (CAUT: 4) Pin $6.95 SHAFT MANGA ENAMEL PIN Ed McGuinness' "super-deformed" manga version of Youngblood's resident archer can be proudly worn on your jacket or on your backpack. (4139) (CAUT: 4) Pin $6.95 SUPREME MANGA ENAMEL PIN This enamel pin features the "super-deformed" manga version of the mighty Supreme courtesy of Ed McGuinness. (4139) (CAUT: 4) Pin $6.95 BABYLON 5 BABYLON 5: STAR FURIES T-SHIRT Join President Sheridan and Captain Lochley as alien threats unfold in the exciting Fifth Season of Babylon 5. Fly high in style in this official Star Furies tee, a glorious homage to the nimble workhorses of the B5 star fleet. Black t-shirt. (870/B5-T7) L-XL $17.00 BETTIE PAGE BETTIE PAGE: CHEETAH T-SHIRT Pay tribute to the queen of cheesecake with this black 100% cotton tee featuring sweet Bettie clad in nothing but a tight lacy silk black bodice and sexy long silk gloves. Meow! (7294/TL-487) L-XL $16.95 BETTIE PAGE: SPANKY TIME T-SHIRT Hey boys and girls, it's "spanky time"! Pin-up queen Bettie Page, bound in chains, must have done something Very naughty as she finds herself draped across the legs of a female companion and awaiting her punishment. Ouch! Black 100% cotton tee. (7294/TL-486) L-XL $16.95 BRUCE LEE BRUCE LEE: DRAGON KICK T-SHIRT You'll get more than a foot full of martial arts action with this sand colored 100% cotton tee featuring the magnificent Bruce Lee. (7296/32104) L-XL $15.95 BRUCE LEE: WATAHHH T-SHIRT "Watahhh!" The patented wail of Bruce Lee is legendary and is brilliantly captured on the front of this cool black 100% cotton t-shirt. (7296/32106) L-XL $15.95 CHAOS! COMICS SMILEY REPEAT BANDANNA Be the picture of mental heath by wearing this bandanna featuring the repeat pattern of Chaos! Comic's popular Smiley face. (8343/667) Bandanna $4.95 SMILEY THE PSYCHOTIC BUTTON CAP Protect your psychotic brain with Smiley the Psychotic Button. This black cap features an embroidered Smiley icon on the front and the "Have A Psychotic Day!" slogan embroidered on the back. Show your friends that you're a thinkin' man with this cap that says it all! (8343/695) Cap $17.95 SMILEY PSYCHOTIC DAY T-SHIRT Brighten up the day with a smile and some attitude with this black 100% cotton t-shirt featuring Chaos! Comic's Smiley the Psychotic Button along with the ever-appropriate "Have A Psychotic Day!" notation. Smile!! (8343/2170) L-XL $16.95 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) has spent more than $100,000 in its many years of existence protecting the rights of comic book industry, rights which in other media circles are taken for granted. In order to stop censorship and make comics as free as any other form of expression, the CBLDF defends those who are singled out and egregiously prosecuted. Previews is proud to support this organization by offering their special items. CBLDF: FRANK MILLER FIGHT CENSORSHIP! T-SHIRT Wear your heart on your sleeve with the new Comic Book Legal Defense Fund t- shirt. This black tee sports a stunning color image by Frank Miller and the bold words "Fight Censorship!"-simple, powerful, and for a good cause. 100% cotton, 100% censorship free! (8945) L-XXL SRP: $20.00 DC HEROES BATMAN LOGO CAP Protect your secret identity with this black, low profile, brushed cotton twill ball cap featuring the ever popular Bat-symbol. (7294/TL-HAT-288) Cap $15.95 BATMAN GOLF SHIRT When Bruce Wayne isn't fighting crime in Gotham as Batman or running Wayne Tech, he's hitting the links in style with this black golf style shirt featuring the Bat-symbol on the left front pocket area. 3-button, 6.5 oz. 100% cotton pique. (7294/TL-GLF-288) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $29.95 BATMAN: NIGHT WAVES T-SHIRT With the Bat-signal shining in the background, the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder are swinging into action on the front of this two-sided leaf green 100% cotton t-shirt. The Bat-symbol is displayed on the back in lime green and light blue. (7294/BM-109) L-XL $16.95 BATMAN: SHADOW KNIGHT T-SHIRT The Dark Knight doesn't look all too social today on the front of this two-sided black 100% cotton tee so you better watch out! The back features the Bat-signal image. (7294/BM-107) L-XL $16.95 BATMAN WELDED VINYL LOGO T-SHIRT Stick out in the crowd by wearing this black 100% cotton tee sporting a bonded vinyl and rubber Bat-symbol on the front. (7294/BM-100) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $24.95 SUPERMAN LOGO CAP Show your support for the one and only Superman logo with this royal blue, low profile, brushed cotton twill cap. Up, up and away! (7294/TL-HAT-259) Cap $15.95 SUPERMAN GOLF SHIRT Be a "Man of Steel" with this sporty royal blue golf style shirt featuring the classic Superman "S" logo over the left pocket area. 3-button, 6.5 oz. 100% cotton pique. (7294/TL-GLF-259) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $29.95 SUPERMAN: LOOK UP IN THE SKY T-SHIRT Look, up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane...no, it's Superman! The "Man of Steel" is captured on the front of this royal blue 100% cotton tee along with the "Superman" logo and the words "Look, up in the sky..." (7294/SM-104) L-XL $16.95 SUPERMAN RUST & GOLD JUMBO PRINT T-SHIRT Emblazoned in gold, the classic Superman S-symbol shines brightly on the front of this black 100% cotton t-shirt. Be a hero and wear yours today! (7294/SM-102) L-XL $16.95 SUPERMAN WELDED VINYL LOGO T-SHIRT You'll feel like leaping tall buildings in a single bound, garbed in the true colors of Superman! The front of this royal blue 100% cotton tee features more than the standard "S" shield-a glossy bonded vinyl Superman "S" logo. (7294/SM- 100) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $24.95 DILBERT DILBERT: DO/I CARE? T-SHIRT Express your own personal corporate mission statement with Dogbert's thought of the day: "Do I Look Like I Care?" Black 100% cotton tee. (559/88-301-1) L-XL $15.95 DILBERT: STAND BACK T-SHIRT He may not have quite mastered such mundane office equipment as the paper shredder, but Dilbert can configure a network quicker than you can say "cyberspace," so "STAND BACK" and let the cyber wizard work his magic! Black 100% cotton tee. (559/88-301-3) L-XL $15.95 DILBERT: VIDEO CONFERENCING T-SHIRT This two-sided navy blue 100% cotton tee proves that unsympathetic, selfish and sarcastic Wally can let his guard down (literally) and have some fun after all with the video conferencing unit. The back features the image of Dilbert on the receiving end of things. (559/88-331-6) L-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z DRAGONBALL Z: FAMILY T-SHIRT Goku, Yamcha, Krilyn, Piccolo, Son Gohan and Ten Shin Han-the heroic members of the Dragonball Z family are all gathered and presented on the back of this charcoal colored 100% cotton t-shirt. The front features a small Dragonball Z logo. (7296/96127) L-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z: TEAM EARTH T-SHIRT All of your favorite Dragonball Z heroes are presented on this way cool safari green 100% cotton t-shirt. The front features a small Dragonball Z logo. Don this garment and protect the Earth today! (7296/96126) L-XL $16.95 GODZILLA NOTE: Due to utmost secrecy regarding the "New Look" of Godzilla, we are prohibited from showing certain images at this time. GODZILLA MOVIE MONOTONE CAP The revamped Godzilla will be stomping his way to a theater near you so be prepared with this 100% cotton canvas black cap featuring the mono-tone image of the King of Kaiju (torso shot). Features a laser cut velcro closure with "Godzilla" printed on it. (6461/10-1021) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 GODZILLA MOVIE: PROWL CAP Leapin' lizards! A fiesty Godzilla is literally leaping off the front of this 100% brushed cotton cap with a gray crown and dark green bill. Features a laser cut velcro closure with "Godzilla" printed on it. (6461/10-2023) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 GODZILLA MOVIE: BIG EYE T-SHIRT Retooled for the big screen, a close-up shot of Godzilla's giant, bloodshot ocular organ is presented along with the movie logo on the front of this black 100% cotton tee. Also features glow-in-the-dark highlights. (8465/9GOB151) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 GODZILLA MOVIE: HELICOPTER ATTACK T-SHIRT Like an annoying swarm of gnats, a pack of attack helicopters futilely attempt to halt the advance of the mighty Godzilla. Black 100% cotton tee with blacklight effect. (8465/9GOB113A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 GODZILLA MOVIE: T-REX T-SHIRT The massive clawed foot of Godzilla makes a bold statement: "Size does matter." Admit it, we all know it does, and when it comes to kaiju, Godzilla is the biggest of them all, and if the size of his or her foot is any indication, heaven only knows how big the rest of him (or her) is! White 100% cotton tee. (8465/9GOW104A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 KING OF THE HILL KING OF THE HILL: DALE THEY KNOW T-SHIRT "They know that you know. And now they gotta come after you." Conspiracy expert Dale offers some expert advice. Heed it or you'll be verrrry sorry. Slate blue 100% cotton tee. You've been warned. (8615/FXSB-1005) XL $16.95 KING OF THE HILL: MT. HANK T-SHIRT "What are you looking at?" Soon to be American icons, Bill, Boomhauser, Dale and Hank are immortalized on the front of this athletic grey 100% cotton tee. (8615/FXAG-1003) XL $16.95 KISS KISS ROCK AND ROLL OVER BANDANNA Party on all night with this black bandanna featuring the two repeat patterns of the KISS logo along with the Rock And Roll Over logo. (6031/SS4005) Bandanna $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KISS LOGO CAP A black cap featuring the classic KISS logo in silver. One size fits all. (8465/9KIH700) Cap $16.00 ******************* KISS ARMY DEFENSE DEPT. T-SHIRT Join the ranks of the KISS Army today with this officially licensed t-shirt presented by the KISS Army Defense Dept. Sports grey tee. (8465/9KISG147) L-XL $17.95 KISS GROUP PHOTO TOUCH TONE T-SHIRT Here's a tee that'll have you standing out from the crowd-an interactive t-shirt featuring a built in sound unit allowing you to touch a part of the shirt and activate an unique sound. Hear five snippets of "intro riff," "You People Shout It," "Rock & Roll All Night," "And Party Everynight," and random sounds. Black colored t-shirt. (6252/KI901) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $26.95 KISS LOGO WATCH Officially licensed, this timepiece is a "must have" for all KISS aficionados. This impressive quartz timepiece features the KISS logo on the black face dial, framed in a matte black bezel, and highlighted by a sleek black leather strap. (4137/SAL-701) (CAUT: 4) Watch $44.95 LOONEY TUNES MARVIN THE MARTIAN: I DON'T THINK SO! T-SHIRT It would seem that a particular little Martian didn't get enough sleep today as evident by the diminutive Martian's lack of composure and decree of "I Don't think so!" Presented on a sage green 100% cotton tee. (559/30-301-525) L-XL $15.95 TAZMANIAN DEVIL: JUST SHUT UP! T-SHIRT "Just shut up!" A bold statement for a bold t-shirt! The crazy one from down under seems to have had enough, as evidenced by his colorful expression presented on a brown 100% cotton tee. Calm Taz down and get yours today! (559/30-301-526) L-XL $15.95 LOST IN SPACE CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE: WARNING, WARNING! EMBROIDERED GOLF SHIRT A golf style shirt featuring the embroidered image of the Robot (from the waist up) flailing his arms along with the words "Warning, Warning!" Perfect attire for the golf course or work. Ash 4-button, 6.5 oz. 100% cotton pique. (7294/LIS- 113) L-XL $29.95 CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE: BLOOP T-SHIRT Bloop. Bloop. Bloop. Every kid who's ever watched the classic Lost In Space probably dreamed of owning a Bloop as a pet. Well since that's impossible (import restrictions), you'll have to settle for this two-sided tee featuring Debbie the Bloop. The back features the frantic image of Penny Robinson along the words "Debbie where are you?" Black 100% cotton tee. (7294/LIS-110) L-XL $16.95 CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE: FAMILY PORTRAIT T-SHIRT America's first space family, the Robinsons, have earned a special place into many of our hearts as being the space family. This black 100% cotton tee presents everyone for a warm hearted reunion, even that "bubble-headed booby," the Robot, and the dastardly Doctor Smith. (8615/NLB-1009) L-XL $16.95 CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE: JUPITER 2 LOGO T-SHIRT Don't go off exploring uncharted nebulas without this dynamic navy 100% cotton colored tee featuring a large "Lost in Space" logo along with the image of the Jupiter-2 on the front. The back sports the b&w collar print image of the lovable Robot (w/ "Warning, Warning!" in green). (7294/LIS-112) L-XL $16.95 MAGIC: THE GATHERING MAGIC: THE GATHERING MORINFEN CARD T-SHIRT The soulless Morinfen sits perched and ready to strike! This mighty Weatherlight card (10" wide x 15" high) appears on the back. A Magic: The Gathering logo is printed on the front left chest of the tee. White 100% cotton, pre-shrunk, heavyweight t-shirt. (4110) L-XL $18.95 MAGIC: THE GATHERING PILLAR TOMBS OF AKU CARD T-SHIRT Out of the "Visions" set comes the demanding Pillar Tombs of Aku. Pass up this item and risk sacrificing all! The actual card (10" wide x 15" high) appears on the back. A Magic: The Gathering logo is printed on the front left chest of the tee. Black 100% cotton, pre-shrunk, heavyweight t-shirt. (4110) L-XL $18.95 MAGIC: THE GATHERING RATHI DRAGON CARD T-SHIRT Making its way from the "Tempest" set, this heavyweight draco demands some respect. The actual card (10" wide x 15" high) appears on the back. A Magic: The Gathering logo is printed on the front left chest of the tee. White 100% cotton, pre-shrunk, heavyweight t-shirt. (4110) L-XL $18.95 SAILOR MOON SAILOR MOON GROUP POSE T-SHIRT Join Sailor Moon, along with the rest of the Sailor Scouts, in their fight to save the world from evil through the power of love and romance. Purple 100% cotton t-shirt. (8343/2144) L-XL $16.95 XXL $18.95 SAILOR MOON PRISM POWER T-SHIRT Ward off the advances of the Dark kingdom with this white 100% cotton tee featuring the lovely Sailor Moon wielding her powerful moon scepter. (8343/2149) L-XL $16.95 XXL $18.95 SAILOR MOON 2X3 EYES T-SHIRT Activate your latent moon prism powers with this tee featuring the triple boxed images of Sailor Moon's lovely swimmingpool eyes. Black 100% cotton tee. (8343/2142) L-XL $16.95 XXL $18.95 SAILOR MOON GROUP POSE BABY-DOLL SHIRT Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts decorate this ultracool black 100% cotton baby doll with all their leggy glory. It's hard to imagine a better shirt for a Sailor "Babe." (8343/BLK-675) M-L $15.95 SAILOR MOON FLORAL MOON SPAGHETTI TANKTOP Not recommended for Sailor Moon's male devotees (or you're asking for trouble), this shirt is just too cute for words. A stunning design on a delicate blue 100% cotton spaghetti-strapped tanktop. (8343/BLU693) M-L $15.95 THE SIMPSONS BART SIMPSON WITH REMOTE BANDANNA A red bandanna featuring the repeat pattern of young Bart Simpson holding a TV remote control. Better hope that Nelson doesn't swipe this gem! Ha ha. (6031/SM4020) Bandanna $5.00 BART SIMPSON CIRCLE CAP Don't go off to Kamp Krusty without your lucky cap featuring the devious Bart Simpson. Embroidered image on a 2-tone cotton twill cap with natural colored crown and black bill. (6031/SM3019) Cap $16.95 SIMPSONS: AFTER SCHOOL T-SHIRT Underachiever Bart Simpson has once again incurred the wrath of his teacher and is sentenced to the chalkboard to write "Beans are neither fruit nor musical." Black 100% cotton tee. (8615/SIB-1053) L-XL $16.95 SIMPSONS: THE FULL HOMEY T-SHIRT Good ol' Homer, a downtrodden working sap if ever there was one, presents his take on the real Full Monty. Thank heaven for well placed hats! (8615/SIW-1064) L-XL $16.95 SIMPSONS: SIDESHOW BOB T-SHIRT It's that master-thespian-turned-hardened convict-the amazing Sideshow Bob. Presented on a gray shirt with burgundy ringer. Stop being a second banana and wear yours today! (8615/SIGB-1073) L-XL $16.95 SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK: CARTMAN TRIO V-NECK SHIRT If you thought one Cartman was bad enough, then how about three?! This athletic grey v-neck shirt features three figure images of the big boned lad on the front. The back features a small South Park applique logo. (8615/HAG-6012) L-XL $21.95 SOUTH PARK: STAN & SPARKY V-NECK SHIRT A boy and his beloved gay dog-Kenny and Sparky pose on the back of this athletic grey v-neck shirt with the South Park logo appearing over the front left chest area. (8615/HAG-6014) L-XL $21.95 SOUTH PARK: STITCHED KENNY V-NECK SHIRT Oh my god! Luckily Kenny learned how to stitch in the Cub Scouts or he'd be in big trouble as shown on the back of this white v-neck shirt. The South Park logo appears over the front left chest area. (8615/HAW-6013) L-XL $21.95 STAR WARS STAR WARS: BOBA FETT & GUN T-SHIRT Reviled throughout the galaxy as the baddest of the bad, Boba Fett is one character you should avoid. The front of this black 100% cotton shirt features the monotone image of Fett's helmeted head and part of his bloated torso while the back reveals the scourge's blaster gun, ready to ambush the unwary. (559/29- 331-167) L-XL $16.95 STAR WARS: C-3PO BOX DESIGN T-SHIRT Oh my, it's C-3PO, the ever-popular translator droid, stylishly presented on the front of this white 100% cotton t-shirt. (559/29-301-148) L-XL $15.95 STAR WARS: CHEWIE BAD HAIR DAY T-SHIRT Quick, someone fetch the Wookie a hat! Poor Chewie seems to be suffering from a really bad hair day as shown on this brown 100% cotton t-shirt. (559/29-301-169) L-XL $15.95 STAR WARS: DARTH VADER ILLUMINATED T-SHIRT Relinquish yourself to the Dark Side of the Force with this black 100% cotton tee featuring the menacing Dark Lord of the Sith, with his deadly light saber in hand, treading upon the illuminated logo of the Imperial forces. (559/29-301- 158) L-XL $15.95 XENA XENA: BATTLE STANCE T-SHIRT Every day can be an adventure when you wear this high spirited two-sided black 100% cotton tee featuring the warrior princess herself-Xena! The popular Xena logo is depicted on the back. (559/08-331-11) L-XL $16.95 XENA: REIGN OF COMEDY T-SHIRT The happiest trio since The Three Stooges! Salmoneous, Joxer and Autolycus have added endless hilarity to countless episodes of Xena and Hercules. It's only fashionably fitting to feature these three on a beautiful, photo-realistic black t-shirt, entitled "The Reign of Comedy." (870/XE-T10) L-XL $17.00 STAR OF THE MONTH XENA: WARRIOR/PRINCESS/TRAMP T-SHIRT The three faces of everyone's favorite barbarian beauty are lovingly displayed on this hot new t-shirt, showing the versatility of "Xena" star Lucy Lawless in shots from one of the series' most popular episodes. Beauty queen, royalty and warrior explode in vibrant color against a field of black with the "Xena: Warrior Princess" logo below. (870/XE-T8) (STAR7547-48) L-XL $17.00 ********************** X-FILES NOTE: Due to restrictions placed by FOX, we are unable to provide any design artwork for the new X-Files movie tees. X-FILES MOVIE: LONE GUNMEN T-SHIRT Conspiracy theories abound on the X-Files, but they don't on this ultra cool tee featuring the Lone Gunmen (oxymorons abound, too). Finally, the trio of misfits who have collectively captured the hearts of X-Philes are given their due on the back of this black 100% cotton tee. The front features the X-Files movie logo over the left pocket area. (8516/XFB-1089) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 X-FILES MOVIE: SMOKING MAN TRIPTYCH T-SHIRT Dead or alive, the nefarious Cigarette-Smoking Man is no longer just a keeper of the conspiracy-he's an active part of the machinations of evil, so beware. The back features a triptych of the mysterious yellow-fingered character. The front features the X-Files movie logo is over the left pocket area. Black 100% cotton tee. (8615/XFB-1087) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 X-FILES MOVIE: TOGETHER ALONE T-SHIRT This two-sided black 100% cotton tee features the back image of Special Agents Mulder and Scully (shown from the waist up) along with the new X-Files movie logo in the background. The front features the X-Files movie logo is over the left pocket area. (8615/XFB-1081) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 X-FILES MOVIE LOGO I WATCH Looking for something to add that extra supernatural touch to your ensemble? This analog watch is the answer you've been searching for. Not only does the new X-Files movie logo appear on the dial face, but it lights up as well! Features electroluminescent dial, genuine black leather band, and flat black tone casing. (6248/8404) (CAUT: 4) Watch $24.95 X-FILES MOVIE LOGO II WATCH Let everyone know you're a believer by wearing this handsome timepiece sporting the duotone image of the new X-Files movie logo. Electroluminescent dial, genuine black leather band, and brushed silver tone casing. (6248/8403) (CAUT: 4) Watch $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A X-FILES LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET Show up at the crime scene in style with this sharp lightweight, supplex jacket bearing the X-Files logo embroidered on the front breast area and "the truth is out there" across the back of the jacket. (870/XF-JKT2) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $120.00 O/A X-FILES GREY ENAMEL X PIN Only true X-Files fans will recognize this cool "X" pin which signifies the logo simply, yet, stately, so add design and style to your X-Files attire, or collection. (870/XF-PIN4) Pin $5.00 ******************* TOYS SECTION NOTE: Your retailer cannot guarantee receiving specific items-such as action figures-when they must be ordered in case or "assortment" quantities. Today, many of the most desirable figures are, unfortunately, being short-packed (meaning only one or two pieces of any specific item may be packed into a case lot), which means "hot" figures may or may not even be included in your retailer's order. Please be aware of this when ordering action figures and other items designated as cases or assortments. ANIME FIST OF THE NORTH STAR ACTION FIGURES Who can forget the powefully muscled frames of these massive masters of a post- apocalyptic world? There have been Fist of the North Star comics, cartoons, and even a live-action HBO film. Now, this line of exquisitely detailed action figures brings the heroic Kenshiro and his opponents to life! Based on the ultra-violent anime classic, each 6 1/2" tall figure features 11 points of articulation and comes with weapons and other accessories. (544) (CAUT: 4) KENSHIRO ACTION FIGURE The hero of the series, with the distinctive "Big Dipper" scar pattern on his chest. Comes with assorted weapons. (418-1) Figure $21.95 RAOH THE CONQUEROR ACTION FIGURE Ken's brother and most powerful fighter in the world. Too bad he's just plain evil! Comes with removable helmet and vinyl cape. (418-2) Figure $21.95 REY ACTION FIGURE A suave prettyboy, Ken's buddy Rey uses his finger tips to slice his opponents into little pieces! (418-3) Figure $21.95 JAGI THE PRETENDER ACTION FIGURE Ken's other brother, Jagi didn't pay attention in the butt-kicking class, which is why he comes with a cool double-barreled shotgun. Also evil, with a removable helmet, just like Raoh. (418-4) Figure $21.95 BARBIE/FASHION DOLLS BARBIE CITY SEASONS: AUTUMN IN PARIS DOLL Barbie wears the perfect ensemble for a beautiful autumn day in Paris. First in a series that features a new doll each season, presented in the season it represents. Includes a labled doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Open window box packaging. (222/19367) (CAUT: 1) Doll SRP: $44.50 BARBIE CLASSIQUE COLLECTION: EVENING SOPHISTICATE DOLL An exquisite collector doll designed to recognize the achievements of the Barbie fashion designers. Includes a labled doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Open window box packaging. (222/19361) (CAUT: 1) Doll SRP: $52.50 BARBIE VINTAGE SILKEN FLAME DOLL A beautiful vinyl reproduction of a classic Barbie wearing classic Barbie fashions! "Silken Flame" (originally produced between 1960-64) is a classic strapless dress with a red velveteen fitted bodice and white satin skirt. A wide golden metallic belt with a large matching buckle complete her dress. Includes a labled doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Open beveled window box packaging. Available with jet black or blonde hair, each worn in a cool '60s bubble-cut hairstyle. (222) (CAUT: 1) BLACK HAIR-Doll (18448) SRP: $44.50 BLONDE HAIR-Doll (18449) SRP: $44.50 BARBIE AS THE SWAN LAKE QUEEN IN SWAN LAKE DOLL This Barbie comes dressed in an exquisite costume with a white satin bodice and white pleated organza skirt over layers of white glitter tulle. Her bodice features delicate faux "pearl" straps and is embellished with feathers and a beautiful "pearl" drop. Shimmering white tights and white ballet slippers add a touch of realism. Also features a silver crown, earrings, and faux "pearls" in her hair (which is done up in a sophisticated bun with a braid). Rooted eyelashes enhance her delicate beauty. Includes hairbrush and labled doll stand. Open beveled window box packaging. Available as black or white doll. (222) (CAUT: 1) WHITE DOLL-(18509) SRP: $28.70 ETHNIC DOLL-(18510) SRP: $28.70 COMIC BOOK HEROES BATMAN ANIMATED 12" FIGURES The Batman animated series continues to thrill young and old alike in new and classic episodes (now seen on the Cartoon Network!). These 12" figures capture the unique character designs of the animated series, each fully poseable with cloth costumes and accessories. Choose from: Batman (w/Bat-A-Rang Launcher, Bat- A-Rangs, & Utility Belt), Nightwing (w/Nightwing Shuriken & Billy Clubs), and Joker (w/Boxing Glove Pistol & Bank Satchel). (6245/28960) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $29.95Ea. BATMAN ANIMATED ROLE-PLAY SET Young Bat-Fans can battle evil-doers around the neighborhood with this Batman Animated role-play set. Comes with cowl, cape, Bat-gun (which fires Nerf darts), and Utility Belt with handcuffs and storage space for extra darts. (6245/28948) (CAUT: 4) Role-Play Set SRP: $16.75 BATMAN KNIGHT FORCE NINJAS FIGURES Batman and Robin demonstrate their hand-to-hand combat skills battling Gotham City's most dangerous criminals! Each figure in this all-new series features an exclusive attack action (punching, chopping, kicking), and also comes with awesome weapons and accessories! Scheduled for this release: Street Warrior Batman, Azrael, Night Warrior Batman, Killer Croc, Martial Combat Robin, and Battle Knight Batman. (309/64235) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $11.75Ea. BATMAN & ROBIN MINI VEHICLES Send Batman and Robin into battle against evil-doers with this pair of single- man vehicles. Each features deployable wings and a secret copartment which reveals Batman or Robin at the controls. Each also fires a single Nerf missile! Choose from: Aerial Combat Batman and Aerial Assault Robin. (309/63925) (CAUT: 4) Vehicle SRP: $17.00Ea. COSMIC POWER SILVER SURFER ALIEN FIGHTERS FIGURES As the defender of the universe, the Silver Surfer has encountered some of the strangest beings in the cosmos. While some of these aliens fight for justice, others are commited to evil. This series of 5" tall figures features the Surfer and some of the exotic extraterrestrials that confront him during his search for his lost homeworld, Zenn La! Scheduled for this release: Solar Silver Surfer (plus Draconian Warrior w/Trident Launcher), Ivar (plus Ant Warrior w/Alien Annihilator), Cosmic Silver Surfer (plus Pip the Troll w/Fireball Bazooka), and 8" Galactus (w/Silver Surfer in Cosmic Orb). (49/49215) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $7.50Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A HARLEY QUINN BATMAN ANIMATED FIGURE Here she is, complete with her spring-loaded boxing glove and pistol! By far, the most popular female character in the Batman Animated Line! Previews has bought up the remaining stock of this figure, and now you can have her for your very own! (309/64115) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Harley will not be included in any 1998 figure assortments. Figure SRP: $8.95 ******************** MARVEL GOLD CAPTAIN MARVEL ACTION FIGURE This figure was previously produced as a mail-order exclusive-now it's available to all Previews readers! The Kree hero Captain Mar-Vell is captured in all his cosmic glory in this special limited edition figure, limited to 10,000 pieces. (491) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $12.95 PROPHET LIMITED BLACK SHIRT ACTION FIGURE This figure was previously produced as a mail-order exclusive-now it's available to all Previews readers! Prophet, Rob Liefeld's hard-bitten action hero, is captured in this "black shirt" variant figure, limited to 2,500 pieces! (491) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $15.00 SNEAK ATTACK SPIDER-MAN SHAPE SHIFTERS FIGURES Just when you though you'd seen everything... These shape-shifting figures allow you to transform Spider-Man into a Monstrous Spider, Venom into a Multi- Headed Serpent, and the Lizard into a Mutant Alligator. It's the ultimate battle between super hero and super monster! (49/47735) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $7.50Ea. SNEAK ATTACK SPIDER-MAN WEBSPLASHER BLASTERS Venom returns, determined to take over and rule the undersea kingdom of Atlantis. Spidey and the Sub-Mariner must stop his plot and restore peace to the undersea kingdom! Each figure in this this all-new series features a pump-up inflatable accessories that shoot water. Each 5" figure also comes with undersea weapons. Scheduled for this release: Kayak Spidey (w/Web Water Shield Spider Blaster), Aqua Tech Namor (w/Water Shell Wave Blaster), Hydro Venom (w/Water- Blasting 3-Headed Hydra), and Wind Attack Spidey (w/Water Cannon Blaster). (49/47380) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $7.50Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A 1989 JOKER ACTION FIGURE The clown prince of crime, the artist formerly known as Jack Napier, the guy who looks a lot like Cesar Romero, call him what you will-he's been a bat-thorn in the side of the Caped Crusader for decades! Comes with a real squirting flower (battery acid not included!). (6127) Figure $20.00 ************************e WILDC.A.T.S ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT Available again at a new lower price! Playmates popular action figure series based on Jim Lee's popular WildC.A.T.s comic book and animated series is back, each detailed figure featuring a host of weapons, accessories, spare hands, and stands. Scheduled for this release: Warblade, Zealot, Spartan, Maul, Grifter, Helspont, and Daemonite. (222/1800) (CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. VIDEO GAME HEROES FINAL FANTASY VII ACTION FIGURES A Limited Release! Final Fantasy VII, the hit Japanese role-playing game for the Sony Playstation has taken the world by storm! Until now, figures based on the FFVII characters have only been available overseas or through mail-order importers. But that all changes with the official release of the licensed Final Fantasy figures in the United States! These are the same high-quality figures sold in Japan-now at domestic prices! Scheduled for this release: Cloud Strife, Tifa Lockhart, Aerith Gainsborough, Sephiroth, Vincent, and RedXIII. Each figure comes packaged on original Japanese blister cards which-unlike standard action figure packaging-are reusable! The card slides off the back of the blister, allowing for easy removal and replacement of the figures! (9036/3710) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $10.95Ea. DUKE NUKEM 3-D ALIEN ACTION FIGURES Okay, so you ordered your official Duke Nukem action figure, and basically he's tired of whippin' tail on the rest of your action figure collection. What's a two-fisted, carnage-servin' computer game action hero to do?! Well, if you're Duke Nukem, you get ready to rock against these cool DN3-D alien figures! Yes, now Duke can mix it up with the likes of Pigcop (w/Shotgun, Nightstick, & Gas Mask), Battlelord (5-Piece Armor, Battle Blade, Chaingun, & Dagger) and the dreaded Octabrain (w/Poseable Tentacles, Bite-Action Jaws, & Removable Brain with Glow-in-the-Dark "Brain-Goo"). Why? Cause they're official, that's why! (6392) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #10 (Oct97) Figure SRP: $8.99Ea. DIE CAST BUDWEISER 1:34 SCALE 1931 HAWKEYE SACK TRUCK BANK This 1:34 scale replica of a vintage, 1931 Hawkeye truck features distinctive Anheuser Busch markings. Doubles as a coin bank. Window box packaging (598/F123DO) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This model has been retired by the manufacturer- allocations may occur. Die-Cast SRP: $33.95 COCA COLA 1:43 SCALE 1932 FORD IN COLLECTOR'S WOODEN BOX It's The Real Thing! Packaged inside a replica Coke case from the '30s, this festive holiday edition Ford panel van die-cast features a red and green color scheme with classic Santa Claus imagery on the sides. (598/F294TO) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This model has been retired by the manufacturer-allocations may occur. Die-Cast SRP: $23.50 HOT WHEELS LEGENDS TO LIFE SNAKE FUNNY CAR First in the Hot Wheels "Legends to Life" series! This 1:24 scale reproduction of the classic Hot Wheels funny car looks and sounds just like a real car! This highly detailed die-cast car come to life with realistic rumbling engine sounds and an audio soundtrack. Each die-cast car comes with a deluxe display stand with dust cover, which houses the digitally mastered audio and electronics to bring the Snake to life. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity, 8" x 10" color print of the Snake, and four-page collector book. (744/17823) (CAUT: 1) Die-Cast SRP: $190.00 RACING CHAMPIONS HOT ROD EDITION WAVE V DIE CAST CARS Nothing like a car that can smoke a quarter mile in the time it takes to open a can of beer! If you're into those types of rolling thunder, then this assortment is for you. Each 1:64 scale die cast car features opening hood and detailed engine. Assorted styles. (476/08900) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the UK. Die-Cast SRP: $3.99Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS MINT MOTOR TREND WAVE V DIE CAST CARS Classic style, exacting detail and limited editions make the Motor Trend Mint Collection a collector favorite! Limited to 19,998 each! New 1998 packaging-each limited edition vehicle is a reproduction of a car featured in Motor Trend magazine, and comes in a reusable collector's box with Certificate of Authenticity. (476/08100) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the UK. Die-Cast SRP: $4.99Ea. ELITE BRIGADE/GI JOE NOTE: Elite Brigade items are not official GI Joe products, but are compatible with all 12" figures. ELITE BRIGADE 1812 SGT. PATRICK HARPER FIGURE From the Sharpe's Rifles TV series set during the Napoleonic campaigns comes this 12" action figure of Sgt. Patrick Harper. The Elite Brigade standard body comes features a "Zach" head, and comes with the following: embroidered jacket, trousers, shako, waist sash, belt, sword bayonet & scabbard, shoulder belt with pouch, powder horn, and Nock rifle (seven barrels). (7093/GIEDF-15) (CAUT: 4) Figure $59.00 ELITE BRIGADE 1942 RED ARMY STALINGRAD RIFLEMAN FIGURE Now when you send your other Elite Bridage figures to the "Russian Front," they'll have some company! This Elite Brigade figure (with "Frank" head) comes dressed in authentic tunic ("gymnastiorka"), trousers, jack boots, belt with buckle, PPSH sub machine-gun, two anti-tank grenades, and Model 1940 helmet. (7093/GIEDF-58) (CAUT: 4) Figure $49.00 ELITE BRIGADE 82ND AIRBORNE WWII D-DAY FIGURE This "All-American" paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne comes equipped for the D- Day invasion. Standard Elite Brigade figure comes with shirt dickie, jacket with patches & belt, trousers, boots, web belt & X harness, canteen & cover, bayonet & scabbard (strapped to leg), helmet, Thompson SMG, and dog tags. (7093/GIEDF- 31) (CAUT: 4) Figure $69.00 ELITE BRIGADE USMC SGT. SERVICE "A" GREENS FIGURE This Elite Brigade figure (with "Jake" head) comes with Service "A" jacket and trousers, shirt dickie, tie, belt, shoes, cap with badge, Sgt. chevrons, Expert Marksman pistol and rifle badges, and Marine parachute wings. (7093/GIEDF-25) (CAUT: 4) Figure $59.00 ELITE BRIGADE US WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR II SET Perfect for outfitting any 12" action figures. Set includes: Browning Automatic Rifle, M1 Garand Rifle, M1 Carbine, and Thompson M1A1 Sub Machine-Gun. (7093/GIEW-USWWII) (CAUT: 4) Set $28.00 GI JOE 442ND JAPANESE SOLDIER FIGURE This special edition figure commemorates the men of the 442nd, a contingent of Japanese-American soldiers who fought for their country during WWII. Comes with rifle, helmet (with cover & netting), long coat, grenades, boots, web belt, trousers, and more. (309/81473) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $35.75 GI JOE 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION FEMALE FIGURE GI Joe continues to honor women in the Armed Forces with this second, all-new "GI Jane." Comes with M-16 rifle, helmet (with cover), camouflage shirt & trousers, web belt & harness, boots, and more. (309/81431) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $29.95 GI JOE TOM HANKS IN SAVING PVT. RYAN FIGURE Tom Hanks, star of Big, Apollo 13, and many more hit films will soon be seen in the WWII drama, Saving Private Ryan. This GI Joe figure features an incredible likeness of Mr. Hanks, and comes with jacket, shirt, coat, trousers, leggings, boots, helmet, Thompson SMG, and more! Sure to be a collector's item! (309/81467) (CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $62.00 ULTIMATE SOLDIER US ARMY RTO UNIFORM SET This Vietnam era accessory pack allows you to outfit any 12" action figure as a US Army RTO (Radio Telephone Operator). Set includes: OG107 Tropical Combat Uniform Shirt and Trousers, M1 Helmet with Leaf Pattern Cover & Bug Juice Bottle, OD Green Tee Shirt, Jungle Boots, M1965 H-Harness, Web Belt, First Aid Pouch, M1965 Canteen & Cover, 2 Universal Ammo Pouches, M16A1 Rifle, Signal (Smoke) Grenades, M17 Gas Mask Carrier, M7 Bayonet & Scabbard, and AN/PRC-25 Radio with Whip Antenna & Carrying Case. Figure sold seperately. (4141/30600USVIET) (CAUT: 4) Accessory Set SRP: $11.99 ULTIMATE SOLDIER US ARMY LIGHT INFANTRY UNIFORM SET This Vietnam era accessory pack allows you to outfit any 12" action figure as a US Army Light Infantryman. Set includes: M1 Helmet with Leaf Pattern Cover, Rubber Retaining Band with Bug Juice Bottle, M1965 First Aid Pouch, Fragmentation Grenades, M193 Ammo Bandolier, M1956 Universal Ammo Pouches (2), M-16A1 Rifle, Tropical 3-Pocket Rucksack, M1955 Canteen & Cover, OG107 Tropical Combat Uniform Shirt and Trousers, Jungle Boots, M1956 H-Harness, Utility Belt, M17 Gas Mask Carrier, and M7 Bayonet & Scabbard. Figure sold seperately. (4141/30400USVIET) (CAUT: 4) Accessory Set SRP: $11.99 ULTIMATE SOLDIER US ARMY SPECIAL FORCES 1965 MAC-V ADVISOR UNIFORM SET This Vietnam era accessory pack allows you to outfit any 12" action figure as a US Army Special Forces (Green Beret) MAC-V Advisor. Set includes: Green Beret w/Special Forces Beret Flash, White T-Shirt, M1956 First Aid Pouch, M1956 H- Harness & Utility Belt, M1956 Pistol Magazine Pouch & M1916 Leather Holster with M1911A1 Pistol, M107 OD Green Shirt & Trousers, M1956 Combat Field Pack, M1956 Canteen & Cover, M16A1 Rifle, and Black Boots. Figure sold seperately. (4141/30000USVIET) (CAUT: 4) Accessory Set SRP: $11.99 ULTIMATE SOLDIER USMC M-60 GUNNER UNIFORM SET This Vietnam era accessory pack allows you to outfit any 12" action figure as a US Marine Corps M-60 Machine Gunner. Set includes: M1 Helmet with Leaf Pattern Cover, Rubber Retaining Band with Bug Juice Bottle, OD Green T-Shirt, M-60 Ammo Belts, M1916 M1916 Leather Holster with .45 cal. M1911A1 Pistol, M-60 Machine Gun, M1955 Body Armor, M-60 Ammo Bandoliers, M17 Gas Mask Carrier, Jungle Boots, M1956 Utility Belt, First Aid Pouch, Canteen & Cover, KA BAR Knife with Leather Sheath. Figure sold seperately. (4141/30500USVIET) (CAUT: 4) Accessory Set SRP: $11.99 MOVIES & TV ARMAGEDDON 1:64 SCALE ACTION SITES This summer, Bruce Willis leads a band of deep core demolition experts on a last ditch effort to save the world from stellar destruction in the asteroid epic Armageddon! These authentic 1:64 scale action sets recreate exciting scenes from the film, each containing vehicles, figures, and other accessory pieces. Can Bruno and the boys save us all? That's up to you! (744/19311) (CAUT: 1) Playset SRP: $9.95Ea. ARMAGEDDON 1:24 SCALE VEHICLES Realistic 1:24 scale replicas of the key vehicles seen in the summer blockbuster Armageddon, starring Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, and Steve Buscemi. Each features plenty of authentic details and working parts. Choose from "Armadillo" or Space Shuttle. (744/19312) (CAUT: 1) Playset SRP: $23.95Ea. ARMAGEDDON ACTION FIGURES This summer, Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck will be the Earth's only hope for survival against Armageddon! These detailed action figures feature incredible likenesses of the stars (Bruce really looks like Bruce!). Each features ten points of articulation and comes with removeable space helmet and accessory weapon/tool. (744/19314) (CAUT: 1) Playset SRP: $15.95Ea. ARMAGEDDON MICRO PACKS Intricately sculpted, realistic micro versions of vehicles from the summer blockbuster Armageddon. Each set includes three to five vehicles on a collector base that doubles as a play environment. Choose from: Asteroid Surface with Armadillos, Asteroid Surface with Shuttle, and Shuttle Launch Complex. (744/19675) (CAUT: 1) Micro Pack SRP: $6.50Ea. HOT WHEELS AMERICAN GRAFFITI ANNIVERSARY SET CHUCK IS CHECKING WITH MATTEL FOR INFO CHUCK IS CHECKING WITH MATTEL FOR INFO CHUCK IS CHECKING WITH MATTEL FOR INFO (744/19025) (CAUT: 1) Die-Cast SRP: $19.00 IMPERIAL BEAUTY MULAN COLLECTOR SERIES DOLL Second in the Film Premier Series, Imperial Beauty Mulan wears a glamourous fantasy ensemble with a traditional Chinese look. It features a red, black and gold patterned gown with hanging tassels and beaded headpiece. Comes in a window box with labeled stand. (744/19083) (CAUT: 1) Doll SRP: $65.25Ea. PUPPET MASTER ACTION FIGURES SERIES IV Another deadly duo from Full Moon's Puppet Master film series come to life in the fourth release in the Puppet Master Action Figure Series! Jester comes with a real cloth hat and tunic, and three-part spinning head. Torch features a silver-plated helmet, cloth coat, and light-up flamethrower arm with simulated flame. Also, keep an eye out for cool variant figures! (6395) (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $13.95Ea. PUPPET MASTER EXCLUSIVE JESTER ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive-the ONLY North American exclusive variants! This specially- produced Jester figure features a redesigned outfit, featuring variant colors and patterns. Like the original, it comes with a real cloth hat and tunic, a spinning head mechanism. (6395) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $19.95 PUPPET MASTER EXCLUSIVE TORCH ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive-the ONLY North American exclusive variants! This specially- produced Torch figure features a new head color, new jacket color, and variant paint scheme on pants, boots, and flamethrower. (6395) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROBOCOP 15-INCH SUPER CLASSIC ACTION FIGURE He is the ultimate in law enforcement-and action figures! This 15" tall RoboCop is a fully detailed vacuum metallized figure, packed with plenty of extras! Includes: electronic lights and three actual movie sound effects; removable helmet which reveals neurobrain chamber and detachable brain pod; opening, spring-loaded leg compartments revealing removable pistol and Tac bomb; removable arm, leg, chest, and pelvic armor. Face it, toy collectors-this RoboCop is the coolest! This item will feature new packaging, similar to the Star Wars 12" line. (8931/50102) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $22.00 ************************* SMALL SOLDIERS BASIC FIGURES This summer, a normal suburban home becomes the backdrop for war... between two factions of toys! Small Soldiers pits a band of burly military he-men against a tribe of monsters for toy box supremacy. Each oversized figure features multiple points of articulation, as well as a built-in action (such as spinning attack or chopping action). Scheduled for this release: Chip Hazard (w/Firing Missile Launcher), Archer (w/Firing Crossbow), Freakenstein (w/Working Catapult), Insaniac (w/Spinning Attack), Flatchoo, and Brick Bazooka (w/Pop-Up Bazooka). (309/55150) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $11.75 SMALL SOLDIERS 12-INCH ARCHER FIGURE Fully articulated, Archer, the heroic leader of the Gargonites, comes with crossbow, quiver with 3 arrows, and wrist gauntlets. Window box packaging. (309/70911) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $29.50 SMALL SOLDIERS 12-INCH CHIP HAZARD FIGURE Chip Hazard, the mightily articulated leader of the gung-ho Commando Elite is ready to wage war against the Gargonites! Chip comes equipped with a full range of battle gear, including pistol, combat knife, grenades, and more. GI Joe gone horribly, horribly wrong! Window box packaging. (309/70923) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $29.50 SMALL SOLDIERS BUZZSAW TANK WITH OCULA FIGURE Just like in the movie Small Soldiers, the Buzzsaw Tank is an amalgam of toy tank and tool shed power tool! Featuring a turning turret and spinning buzzsaw blade, the tank also comes with an exclusive Ocula figure, which pops up out of the tank's lidded pilot compartment. Closed box packaging. (309/55183) (CAUT: 4) Vehicle SRP: $38.90 SMALL SOLDIERS DIE-CAST VEHICLES These die-cast toys bring the unique "built-from-household-items" vehicles to life. Scheduled for this release: Gargonite Skateboard (w/Archer & Chip figures), Buzzsaw Tank (w/Freakenstein & Chip figures), Gargonite Motorcycle (w/Punch-It figure), and Commando Helicopter (w/Archer & Blitz Bazooka figures). Blister pack packaging. (309/70900) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $5.00 SMALL SOLDIERS DIE-CAST MULTIPACK SET This set includes all four die-cast Small Soldiers vehicles-Gargonite Skateboard, Buzzsaw Tank, Gargonite Motorcycle, and Commando Helicopter-along with an exclusive Archer figure. Blister pack packaging. (309/70905) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $15.95 SMALL SOLDIERS GIANT FIGURES/SMALL VEHICLES Big Gargonite monsters! Light vehicles! Scheduled for this release: Slamfist (w/Boulder-Hurling action), Punch-It (w/Firing Assault Launcher), and Power Drill Cycle (w/Spinning Drill Attack, Missile Launcher, & Exclusive Scratch-It figure). (309/55160) (CAUT: 4) Figure/Vehicle SRP: $17.95 SMALL SOLDIERS SUPER-SIZED ARCHER FIGURE Over 2 1/2 feet tall! Fully-articulated, this soft vinyl and foam figure is perfect for rough-housing or display. (309/70917) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $42.50 SPICE GIRLS DOLLS WAVE II Smashing baby, smashing! Can't get enough of those bubbly pop tarts? Well then, here's another selection of Spice Girls fashion dolls to collect! They're all here: Victoria ("Posh"), Emma ("Baby"), Mel. B ("Scary"), Melanie C. ("Sporty"), and Geri ("Ginger"), each standing 11 1/2" tall, and dressed in trademark Spice fashions. Packaging features fun bio facts on each Spice Girl. Each doll comes in its own personalized window box package. (990/23500) (CAUT: 4) Doll SRP: $13.95Ea. SPEED RACER 1998 COLLECTORS EDITION DIE-CAST CARS Now you can own a set of authentic replicas from the popular cartoon series, including Speed's Mach 5 (two versions!), Racer X's Shooting Star, the villainous Assassin, and the GRX, the Fastest Car on Earth! Crafted with careful attention to detail, these die-cast 1:64 scale metal vehicles feature rubber tires, authentic detailing and markings, and come with simulated bonus animation film clips. This Collector's Edition series has several new updates for 1998, and includes two different Mach V's-one with a red interior and silver auto- jacks, the other with a silver interior and red auto-jacks. New packaging. (6243) (CAUT: 4) Collection SRP: $3.50Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A TERMINATOR 2 15-INCH SUPER CLASSIC ACTION FIGURE New packaging! This 15" tall figure features over 30 articulated joints-moveable head, jaw, arms, and legs; with mechanical "shock-absorbing" ligaments and "pneumatic" torso. This intricately detailed endoskeleton is based on the actual special effects model, with glowing red eyes and battle sounds. Includes electronic "laser sighting" Phase Plasma Rifle with actual missile launcher sound (operates on separate battery source). All batteries included! Face it, toy collectors-this is one of the coolest! (8931/50104) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $22.00 ************************* TRANSFORMERS 1998 BEAST WARS FUZORS FIGURES From the hit computer-animated TV series, the Transformers' Beast Wars continue! The heroic Maximals and the evil Predacons have taken the battle to a new level of savagery: new animal forms forged from two separate creatures, with one powerful robot hidden within! These are the Fuzors! Scheduled for this release: Airhammer (hawk/hammerhead shark), Quickstrike (scorpion/cobra), Instigator (turtle/alligator), Noctorro (bull/bat), Bantor (baboon/tiger), and Buzzclaw (mantis/lizard). Note: non-Fuzor Beast Wars figures may also ship with assortments. (309/80295.20) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $6.25Ea. TRANSFORMERS 1998 BEAST WARS DELUXE FUZORS FIGURES Bigger! Better! These deluxe Fuzors capture two animals fused into one-with a heroic Maximal or evil Predacon at its core. Scheduled for this release: Silverbolt (eagle/wolf), Sky Shadow (lizard/dragon fly), Injector (hornet/lion fish), Torca (killer whale/elephant), K-9 (German Shepherd-non-Fuzor), and Retrax (pillbug-non-Fuzor). Note: non-Fuzor Beast Wars figures may also ship with assortments. (309/80235.2) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $11.95Ea. TRANSFORMERS 1998 DELUXE BEAST WARS TRANSMETAL FIGURES WAVE II More robot than animal, the Transformers have taken their beats forms to the next level, the TransMetals! These meched-out beasts transform into vehicle forms, as well as ferocious, animalized robots. Seven new characters to collect: Rhinox, Cheetor, Tarantulus, Waspinator, Rattrap, Terrosaur, and Airazor. (309/80410) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $11.95Ea. TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS FIGURE WITH VIDEO SET This special two-pack comes with a Transformers video featuring back-to-back episodes featuring the new Transmetals and Fuzors, along with a standard Beast Wars figure. (309/80295.20) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $7.95Ea. UNIVERSAL MONSTERS SHRUNKEN HEADS SET Originally produced in 1994 (and getting very sparse distribution outside the Universal Studios theme parks), this set includes seven rubber "shruken heads" of your favorite Universal Monsters (some with hair). Each hangs from a string with a suction cup on the end for display on any smooth surface. Set includes: Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, The Bride of Frankenstein, Wolfman, Mummy, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Limited quantities available. (6127) Set $30.00 THE X-FILES BARBIE & KEN GIFT SET If there was ever a reason for grown men to buy Barbie dolls, this could be it... if they're fans of TV's The X-Files! Perhaps one of the coolest Barbie sets yet, this X-Files gift set comes with Barbie and Ken dressed as FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they appear in the upcoming summer blockbuster. Barbie and Ken wear authentic reproductions of the clothes worn by our beloved truth-seekers, each outfitted with such accessories as FBI ID tags, cell phones, badge wallets, and more. Window box packaging. (744/19630) (CAUT: 1) Gift Set SRP: $70.00 NASCAR NASCAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY GOLD PAINT 1:24 SCALE DIE-CAST WAVE II NASCAR's greatest cars, presented by Racing Champions in special 50th Anniversary gold chrome paint schemes! Each 1:24 scale stock car comes packaged in a handsome window box with driver-specific markings. Each car is serially numbered (on the chassis) to a limited edition of only 2,500! (476/05053) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $18.00Ea. NASCAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY GOLD PAINT DIE-CAST WAVE II NASCAR's greatest cars, presented by Racing Champions in special 50th Anniversary gold chrome paint schemes! Each 1:64 scale stock car features an opening hood, detailed engine, and deluxe wheels. Shipped in durable clam-shell packaging, with each car serially numbered (on the chassis) to a limited edition of only 5,000! (476/05052) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $7.00Ea. NASCAR PIT ROW DIORAMA Hey, let's face it-the best part of the race is the Pit, where the cars are gassed up and repaired in the blink of an eye, making the guys at Jiffy Lube look like turtles! Now you can check out the excitement of the Pit with these dioramas! Scheduled for this release: Dale Earnhardt (Goodwrench), Johnny Benson (Cheerios), Bobby LaBonte (Interstate), Jeff Gordon (DuPont), Dale Jarrett (Ford Quality Care), Rusty Wallace (Penske), and Kenny Irwin (Texaco). (309/55530) (CAUT: 4) Diorama SRP: $11.95Ea. NASCAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNATURE SERIES 1:24 SCALE DIE-CAST WAVE II These are 1:24 scale Racing Champions NASCAR stock cars, each with an opening hood, detailed engine, painted interiors, and die-cast chassis. This series included the new Ford Taurus. Each package features individualized decorations specific to each driver. (476/06200) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $19.00Ea. NASCAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNATURE SERIES DIE-CAST WAVE II Premier Racing Champions NASCAR 1:64 scale stock cars, each with an opening hood on a clear display stand. The Driver's signature is printed on the chassis of each car, while the blister card is decorated with images of the car's team and driver. (476/06100) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $3.25Ea. NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP LEGACY ACTION FIGURES Now you can celebrate the champions of NASCAR with these cool figures, each representing his year of triumph! Scheduled for this release: Jeff Gordon 1997, Jeff Gordon 1996, Darrell Waltrip 1981, Dale Earnhardt 1994, Dale Earnhardt 1986, and Dale Earnhardt 1980. (309/55560)(CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $15.50Ea. NASCAR GREATEST LEGENDS DIE-CAST CARS WAVE II Driver legends and their cars are brought back by Racing Champions in this special 50th Anniversary series. Each blister-carded, serially numbered (on chassis) car is 1 of a limited edition of only 19,998! (476/05051) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $2.50Ea. NASCAR JEFF GORDON VICTORY LANE FIGURE 1997's Winston Cup Champion is none other than Jeff Gordon, and now you can celebrate his triumph with this cool commemorative figure! (309/55565)(CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $7.95Ea. NASCAR PRO RACING 1:24 SCALE DIE-CAST CARS These 1:24 scale NASCAR replicas let you experience the thrill of stock car racing with real performance and style! The cars feature authentic detailing- like having the real thing in the palm of your hand! (744/19255)(CAUT: 1) Vehicle SRP: $12.75 NASCAR PRO RACING 1:43 SCALE DIE-CAST CARS The ultimate 1:43-scale collectible stock cars! These cars have incredible detailing and authentic appearances, which are frequently updated in order to reflect changes at the track! This means that you get the real-deal, a cool car that matches what you see on TV! Each collector quality die-cast vehicle comes with an exclusive Upper Deck NASCAR trading card. (744/19233)(CAUT: 1) Vehicle SRP: $7.95Ea. NASCAR SPEEDWAY SERIES III These cool, highly detailed 5" cars are in a 1:43 scale to the real thing, meaning big play action that you can hold in your own greedy little hands! Scheduled for Series III: Mark Martin's Valvoline Ford, Ted Musgrave's Family Channel Ford, Bobby Hamilton's Kodak Chevrolet, John Andretti's STP Pontiac, and Johnny Benson's Cheerios Ford. Scheduled for Series IV: Chad Little's John Deere Ford, Michael Waltrip's Citgo Ford, Ernie Irvan's Skittles Pontiac, Derrick Cope's Pennzoil Pontiac, Hut Stricklin's Circuit City Ford, and Jeff Burton's TrackGear Ford. (4008/?????????)(CAUT: 4) Vehicle SRP: $?????Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1998 1:24 SCALE NASCAR CARS WAVE VI These large size cars have been produced in celebration of the 50th anniversary of NASCAR, and come in a specially decorated 50th Anniversary window box. Choose from a variety of styles and assorted drivers. Each is individually packaged in a window box. (476/09050) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $14.50Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1998 DIE-CAST NASCAR CARS WAVE VI These smaller, more traditional size cars have also been produced in celebration of the 50th anniversary of NASCAR, and come on special 50th Anniversary- decorated blister cards. Choose from a variety of styles and assorted drivers. Each is blister carded and comes with a display stand. (476/01153) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $2.50Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS HISTORY OF NASCAR DIE-CAST CARS This 1:64 scale car series capture the history of NASCAR from 1948 to 1998, with one car for each year of NASCAR! Check out a variety of the circuit's coolest cars, each of which comes on its own display stand with a fact card about the car and the year in which it raced! Each chassis is serial-numbered. Limited to 19,998 cars. (476/05050)(CAUT: 4) Vehicle SRP: $4.25Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS PREMIER NASCAR DIE-CAST CARS Each Premier NASCAR Stock Car comes with a Pinnacle trading card and a display stand, as well as an opening hood, for those of you like to tinker with the engine! Each chassis is serial-numbered. Limited to 19,998 cars. (476/09220)(CAUT: 4) Vehicle SRP: $4.50Ea. STOCK RODS DIE CAST CARS WAVE V Modern and vintage cars decorated with the graphics of current NASCAR stock cars! Each includes a display stand and a collector card, and each is limited to 19,998 serial numbered pieces. Blister carded. (476/06700) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the UK. Die-Cast SRP: $4.50Ea. ***************** See the DIE CAST Section for more collectible toy cars! ***************** SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK COLLECTIBLE WIND-UPS Dude, sweet! Here's the first South Park toys ever: 3" tall wind-up figures of all your favorite foul-mouthed animated 3rd graders-Cartman, Kyle, Stan, and the perpetually imperiled Kenny. Wind 'em up and watch them go! Send Cartman waddling off in search of Cheesy Poofs! Kill Kenny (You bastards!) by marching him off the tabletop to his doom! Just be sure to collect them all! (7180/12100- CD)(CAUT: 4) Wind-up SRP: $5.50Ea. SOUTH PARK SAVINGS BANKS Ey! Keep yer damn hands off my money, hippy! Saving money can be a chore (especially when it's burning a hole in your pockets, ready to be spent). What to do? How about saving your hard-earned shekels in one of these cool vinyl coin banks, each shaped like one of your favorite South Park kids? Cartman, Kyle, Stan, or Kenny will soon be helping you save your coinage. And with the money you save, you can buy yourself a big bag of Cheesy Poofs! (7180/21998)(CAUT: 4) Bank SRP: $12.00Ea. SPORTS HEADLINERS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL XL FIGURES Introducing Headliners XL, with the same "look and personality" of the classic Headliners you've come to know and love, only now a full 5" from cap to base! Scheduled for this release: Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Mike Piazza, Hideo Nomo, Andres Galarraga, Chipper Jones, Frank Thomas, Mark McGwire, Dave Justice, Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, and Cal Ripken Jr. (6351/38300)(CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $9.95Ea. 1998 PRO ZONE NHL 12-INCH FIGURES WAVE II Enter the Pro Zone, where sports figures are help to the MVP standard! Each 12.5" action figure is outfitted to hit the ice in an authentic official cloth team jersey and pants. They also come equipped with a helmet, gloves, and hockey stick. The fabric team jerseys features authentic team logos! Scheduled for this release: John Vanbiesbrouck, Paul Kariya, and Sergei Fedorov. (222/11013)(CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $29.95Ea. 1998 STARTING LINE-UP 12-INCH BASEBALL FIGURES All new 12" authentic likenesses of baseball's most popular players, with highly articulated bodies and exacting detail. Each figure comes with their team uniform and equipment. Scheduled for this release: Alex Rodriguez, Chipper Jones, Derek Jeter, and Hideo Nomo. (309/28101)(CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $29.50Ea. BARBIE NBA COMMEMORATIVE DOLLS It's Barbie dressed in your favorite NBA team's official uniforms! (These are authentic NBA player uniforms, not cheerleader outfits.) (744)(CAUT: 1) BOSTON CELTICS (20716)-Doll SRP: $27.00 CHICAGO BULLS (20692)-Doll SRP: $27.00 L.A. LAKERS (20704)-Doll SRP: $27.00 NEW YORK KNICKS (20714)-Doll SRP: $27.00 FRONT ROW MCDONALD'S RACING TEAM FIGURES Each articulated Front Row Racing Action Figure measures 4" tall, and comes with Cap, Helmet, and racing card. Features top drag car racers Cruz Pedregon, Jim Yates, and Cory McClenathan, all of the McDonalds Racing Team! (6243/5301)(CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $8.75Ea. WCW DIE-CAST CARS Are you ready to rumble? (Your engine, that is!) Check out these cool WCW Street Rods-big wrestlers on fast cars! Each die-cast car comes with a die-cut wrestler card and a display stand. Limited to 19,998 cars. (476/03300)(CAUT: 4) Vehicle SRP: $4.50Ea. STAR TREK STAR TREK 1998 9-INCH DELUXE FIGURES This series of figures features exciting new interchangeable outfits that allow you to change any figure from one character to another! Each figure comes with two custom-fit character outfits that easily slip on and off. Scheduled for this release: Captain Picard (with Locutus from "Best of Both Worlds" episode and fourth season Federation outfit) and Lt. Data (with outfit from "Elementary, My Dear Data" and first season Federation uniform). (222/65370)(CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $24.00Ea. STAR TREK 12-INCH LATINUM EDITION WORF STATUE This series of icon characters feature true-to-Star Trek authentic detail in a 12" scale. Each hand-painted, resin, cold-cast figure comes display-ready on a Star Trek collector base. This statue depicts Lt. Worf from the episode "Rightful Heir," wearing a Klingon tunic and brandishing the deadly bat'telh! Individually hand-numbered with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the sculptor! (222/65024)(CAUT: 4) Statue SRP: $96.50 STAR TREK 6-INCH LATINUM EDITION SEVEN OF NINE DIORAMA This is a Highly detailed three-dimensional diorama featuring the Seven of Nine in her full Borg persona, captured in cold-cast resin. Faithful to the scene in every detail, this hand-painted figure comes with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity. (222/65033)(CAUT: 4) Diorama SRP: $80.00 STAR TREK 5 INCH FIGURES Originally available from Playmates, these classic Star Trek figures can now be yours, mint in their original blister card packaging! Check out Commander Gul Dukat from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the Morn from DS9, Commander Riker as a Malcorian from a 1994 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and The Next Generation's favorite neurotic engineer, Lt. Barclay! (6127) GUL DUKAT DS9-Figure $18.00 MORN DS9-Figure $18.00 RIKER AS MALCORIAN TNG-Figure $18.00 LT. BARCLAY TNG-Figure $18.00 STAR TREK TRANSPORTER FIGRUES Talk about cool! Now you can say "Beam us up, Scotty!" and mean it! Your favorite characters from the original Star Trek are now available in a special 4.5" figure, with bodies designed to mimic the famous "transporting beam" effect from the TV show. Each figure comes with a special "transporter pad" that produces a light and sound effect to complete the image! Scheduled for this release: Mr. Spock, Chief Engineer Scotty, Lt. Uhura, Captain Kirk, and Dr. McCoy. (222/65400)(CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $14.50Ea. STAR TREK TWIN PACK DIORAMAS Double the figure; double the play! Each twin pack contains a duo of 4.5" figures and real "freeze frame" backdrops from your favorite Star Trek episodes! Scheduled for this release: Captain Picard (as Dixon Hill) and Guinan (as Gloria) on the holodeck, and Captain Kirk with Balok and Balok's Puppet. (222/65180)(CAUT: 4) Diorama SRP: $20.90Ea. STAR TREK ULTRA TREK 6-INCH COLD CAST LOCUTUS Featuring characters and ships from the full Star Trek universe, the Ultra Trek line is made up of dioramas that re-create scenes from popular episodes along with limited cold-cast resin collector edition figures in a 6" scale. Locutus of Borg (a "Borgified" Captain Picard) appears on a platform with a Borg ship interior background, hand-painted for realistic detail. Individually numbered. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (222/65001)(CAUT: 4) Statue SRP: $56.50 STAR WARS MILLENNIUM FALCON CARRY CASE UPDATE WITH FIGURE If your trusty old Darth Vader helmet carrying case is stuffed to the rebreather with figures, then look no further than this cool Millennium Falcon carry case to shoulder the load! It's got slots for plenty of figures and enough room for all your accessories. And to make the deal even sweeter, it even comes with a new Imperial Scanning Crew figure! Yep, now you can have your Luke and Han figures beat the crap out of the scanning crew off-screen, just like you didn't see in the movie! (309/27728)(CAUT: 1) Carry case SRP: $24.95 STAR WARS 13-INCH BOBA FETT ROOM ALARM Sure he couldn't even hit Luke from a measly ten or so yards away, but he was the only guy with the brains to figure that Han was hiding in the Empire's garbage flow, so give the guy a break! Now you can employ the services of the bounty hunter Boba Fett to stand guard over your room and announce the arrival of rebel parents or siblings from up to 4 feet away! He'll either fire a shot to alert you or speak one of two phrases: "He's no good to me dead!" or "Put Captain Solo in the cargo hold." (These may, in fact, be the only lines he ever spoke!). You can also take shots at him with the enclosed Han Solo light blaster and provoke a response that way. Figure stands 13 1/2" tall. (491/88-080) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $24.50 STAR WARS ALLIANCES FIGURES WAVE IV More figures join in on the ongoing struggle against the Empire! Scheduled for this release: "classic" Princess Leia, R2-D2 with Periscope & Accessories, captured C-3PO (w/Removable Limbs), Lobot, Chewbacca as Boushh's Prisoner, Prune Face, Mon Mothma, and a resculpted Tatooine Luke. (309/69570)(CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. STAR WARS CINEMA SCENES DIORAMAS WAVE II These special sets contain backgrounds and figures that re-create scenes directly from the Star Wars trilogy! The sets feature exclusive and sometimes never-before-produced figures, like Uncle Own, Jabba's Dancers, and the Mynock! Scheduled for this release: Cantina Showdown (with Obi-Wan, Dr. Evazan, and Ponda Baba), Purchase of the Droids (with Uncle Owen, Luke, and a weathered and rusted C-3PO), Mynock Hunt (with Han, Leia, Chewbacca, and a Mynock), and Jabba's Dancers (with Rystall, Greeata, and Lyn Me). (309/69650)(CAUT: 1) Diorama SRP: $21.95Ea. STAR WARS DARTH VADER 14-INCH ELECTRONIC FIGURE This towering figure of the Dark Lord of the Sith comes with a lightsaber and a 2-part removeable helmet that reveals the scarred face of Anakin Skywalker beneath! Hear Darth Vader/Skywalker say 4 phrases from the movie. The figure also makes lightsaber noises. (309/27729)(CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $35.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS MILLENNIUM FIGURES WAVE II Don't have enough Star Wars figures to satisfy your cravings? Fear not! Scheduled for this release: Jawa, Bib Fortuna, Bossk, 2-1B Medical Droid, ASP Droid, Dengar, 4-LOM, Admiral Ackbar, Niem Numb, Yak Face, 9-D9 Droid, Gamorrean Guard, and Rancor Keeper. (309/69605)(CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. **************************** MODELS SECTION CLASSIC TV STARS OF THE MONTH ADDAMS FAMILY HAUNTED HOUSE MODEL KIT In 1964, the legendary Aurora Plastics Company created the frighteningly detailed Addams Family Haunted House model kit. The original, mint in box kit is valued at more than $800! Now, with some minor changes, we have an almost exact duplicate of the original version! Cast in glow-in-the-dark plastic, it features detailed instructions, a window labels sheet, and control rods to manipulate the glowing ghosts lurking behind the windows and front door! (6243) (STAR7145) Kit $18.00 ************************* CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE JUPITER II MODEL KIT Never before released-ALL-NEW! This is the first mass-produced injection molded kit of the spaceship from the classic TV series! Measuring 12" in diameter, the 1:48 scale Jupiter II features detailed interior, hull, and landing gear. An Aurora-style kit, perfectly scaled to the previously released Lost in Space cyclops diorama kit! (6243/5033) (CAUT: 4) Kit $25.00 THE OUTER LIMITS 1:6 SCALE RESIN KITS The officially licensed Outer Limits resin kit series continues this month with a new trio of strange alien beings from the original 1960s TV series! This month, choose from: the O.B.I.T. Creature (from the episode, "O.B.I.T."), the Luminoid (from the episode, "A Feasibility Study"), and the Empyrian (from the episode, "Second Chance"). Each comes in a sturdy box with full-color box label showing completed kit. All kits comes with a display base and name plate. (6455) (CAUT: 4) O.B.I.T. CREATURE-Kit (OL-03) SRP: $52.50 EMPYRIAN-Kit (OL-04) SRP: $52.50 LUMINOID-Kit (OL-05) SRP: $52.50 COMIC BOOK HEROES AMAZING SPIDER-MAN WALL RELIEF Leaping out from the skyscrapers of New York City, this Amazing Spider-Man collectible captures all the excitment of Marvel's arachnoid avenger! The mesmerizing perspective draws you into this unique three-dimensional rendition-a marvelous addition to any True Believer's collection! Cold-cast resin, expertly hand air-brushed. Measures 12"H x 14"W x 4.5"D and can be displayed on a tabletop or hung on a wall. (8792) (CAUT: 4) Wall Relief MRSP: $70.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATMAN VILLAINS 1:8 SCALE VINYL KITS The dynamic duo has battled countless numbers of villains who have reveled in death and destruction. Now you can build your own Rogue's Gallery of deadly villains with these highly detailed 1:8 scale vinyl kits! Choose from: Joker, Mr. Freeze, Penguin, and Riddler! (435) (CAUT 4) JOKER-Kit (HOR056) $45.00 MR. FREEZE-Kit (37114) $49.95 PENGUIN-Kit (37110) $39.95 RIDDLER-Kit (37104) $39.95 ********************* COMIC BOOK CHAMPIONS PEWTER STATUES They're thrilling! They're dynamic! And very soon, they'll be history. They're the Comic Book Champions, a limited series of white metal statues, hand-sculpted in highly detailed pewter and only available once. Now only 10,000 of each figure will be produced! Then the molds for each will be destroyed! Each figure stands approximately 8" tall (with base) and comes in a window box display with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Choose from: Wonder Woman and Silver Surfer. (476) (CAUT: 4) WONDER WOMAN-Statue SRP: $24.95 SILVER SURFER-Statue SRP: $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH COMIC BOOK CHAMPIONS PEWTER STATUES Each white metal statue is hand-sculpted in highly detailed pewter, and stands approximately 8" tall (with base). Comes in a window box display with a hand- numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Choose from: Modern Age Wolverine, Silver Age Thor, or Golden Age Submariner. (476) M.A. WOLVERINE-Statue (STAR7249) SRP: $24.95 S.A. THOR-Statue (STAR7253) SRP: $24.95 G.A. SUBMARINER-Statue (STAR7262) SRP: $24.95 *********************** HELLBOY 1:8 SCALE LIMITED EDITION COLD-CAST PORCELAIN STATUE When strangeness threatens to engulf the world, a strange man will come to kick some demon ass. Hellboy, the world's greatest paranormal investigator, is doing just that-kickin' ass, two-fisted style-on the newest three-dimensional collaboration from Randy Bowen and Mike Mignola. Standing amdist the broken shards of an ancient stone monolith, the newest Hellboy statue finds Mike Mignola's Hell-spawned hero in a fight to the death against a horde of Lovecraftian demon tentacles. This huge 16-inch statue is possibly the most complex creation to ever come from the studios of Bowen Designs. (You know, the people that brought you those beautiful Death Dealer and Dawn statues!) The Hellboy Statue includes real miniature rope detailing and sits atop a thick polystone base. Fully-painted and ready for display, the statue is limited to only 1,000 pieces. Whoever said "raising hell" wasn't an art form? (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue $195.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARVEL LEVEL II MODEL KITS Have fun re-creating classic action scenes with these Marvel model kits! These 24-26 piece glue-together kits are designed for modelers of an intermediate skill level, and come complete with a detailed display base. Included in this release are: Wolverine, Spider-Man, Storm, and The Hulk. (48655) (CAUT: 4) Kit MSRP: $12.99Ea. ********************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE MAXX 1:8 SCALE COLD-CAST PORCELAIN STATUE From the pages of Sam Kieth's masterful comic and MTV's astounding cartoon, the Maxx slashes his way through doomed Iszes as a fully-painted, limited edition sculpture. This 1:8-scale masterpiece is sculpted by Clayburn Moore and comes in a full-color collector's box. (8734) (STAR6208) Statue $195.00 ************************ THOR COLD-CAST PORCELAIN MINI-BUST Most archeologists will tell you that you'd have to be one patient scientist to dig up any kind of ancient god sculpture, but they'd be wrong. Randy Bowen, although not an ancient sculptor, has produced a unique new statue that will have fans digging not through dirt, but through their wallets-and, for a measly $50 bucks, they can have a masterful sculpture of Thor, God of Thunder! Cooler than any mythological god you've learned about in school (hey, this version of the Norse god was designed by Jack Kirby!), the Marvel Comics version of Thor (now in his own monthly book!) is all decked out in keen, other-worldy attire, and carries his big, stone hammer with him everywhere he goes. In addition to creating a stunning likeness of the character, Bowen has also succeeded in including the mighty hammer into the sculpture-by using it as its base! Fully- painted and ready for display, the statue is limited to initial orders received. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Bust $50.00 FANTASY CLASSIC FEMALE FORM 1:12 SCALE RESIN KIT Sculpted by Mike Cusanelli, who was one of Habro's premiere toy sculptors! This nude figure kit can be built and painted as-is-as a nude female-or can be used as a base for a customized Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Cheesecake figure. (4175) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Kit $57.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DUKE NUKEM 3D STATUE Blasting his way from your game video screen to your collection shelf comes GT Interactive and 3D Realms' world famous Duke Nukem - the grooviest bad *!@# to ever kick alien butt. Sculpted by the Shiflett Brothers with Clayburn and Paul Moore, this fully painted limited-edition 7 3/4" sculpture is the first in Moore Creations' Game Hero Line. Come and get some! (8734) Statue $99.00 ********************* SCORPIO COLD-CAST STATUE "The seductive curve of the tail matches the deadly curve of her blade..." Scorpio, the second release in Sam Greenwell's highly successful Fantasy Zodiac series is here (the first being "Aries"). Standing approximately 11" tall, the beautiful-but-deadly vixen comes fully assembled and painted, and includes many detailing accessories. (544/600-201) (CAUT: 4) Statue $99.95 SNAP DRAGGINS' 1960S GASSERS MODEL KITS Originally produced under the "Car-Toons" brand name, this series of snap- together '60s-style hot rods is perfect for modelers young and old alike. Each kit averages approximatley 20 pieces, and requires no glue or paint (although you may want to go nuts with your own custom paint job!). Choose from: Bad Boy, Boss Austin, Willy Haulin', Willy Wild, Willy Fast, and Manglia. (6243/6001) (CAUT: 4) Kit MSRP: $6.50Ea. STANLEY MOUSE'S JESTER WALL RELIEF From the deep vaults of Stanley Mouse's artwork comes this pensive Jester, seemingly contemplating his next tune. The color palette for this cold-cast resin piece was personally chosen by Mr. Mouse to best recapture the look of his classic piece. Measures 14"H x 12"W x 2.75"D and can be displayed on a tabletop or hung on a wall. (8792) (CAUT: 4) Wall Relief MSRP: $70.00 WOLFMAN'S WAGON MODEL KIT Move over Frankie! Make way Imhotep! There's a new monster on the dragstrip, and this hungry wolf plays for keeps! Frankenstein's Flivver and the Mummy's Chariot-both classic '60s "odd rods" brought back for a new era of modern modelers-is now joined by the third model of the classic Aurora series: Wolfman's Wagon! Larry Talbot tears up the roads (instead of a hapless victim) in his hot rod, featuring wild detailing and plenty of rats! The original kit, mint in box, is valued at over $600! Now you can own an almost exact copy for a fration of that-complete with classic Aurora-style "long box"! (6243/5033) (CAUT: 4) Kit $15.00 KISS KISS: DESTROYER WALL RELIEF KISS! Ace, Peter, Paul and the serpentine-tongued Gene Simmons make this exuberant collectible come alive! It's glam rock at its most precisely rendered, sculpted, molded, and painted, to illustrate the one and only KISS in action from the cover of their classic album, Destroyer! Measures 12"H x 14"W x 4.5"D and can be displayed on a tabletop or hung on a wall. (8792) (CAUT: 4) Wall Relief MSRP: $70.00 KISS 10 INCH COLD-CAST FIGURINE SIGNED ARTIST'S PROOF Limited to only 250 pieces, this "Artist's Proof" edition of the previously released 10" tall display figurine-featuring the upper torsos of the band emerging from the KISS logo-comes signed by all the band members and features an all-over glazing. (674/KSFP) (CAUT: 4) Figurine $595.00 MACROSS MACROSS 1:170 SCALE MODEL KITS Perfect for use in Sci-Fi and Robotic wargames, these 1:170 scale model kits bring the unique and popular mechs of Macross to miniature life. Choose from the VF-1S "Roy Fokker Special" Battroid or the Armored VF-1S Valkyrie. Each kit features some minor moving parts (some articulation). Decals included. Assembly and painting required. Each kit measures approximately 3" tall. (8030) (CAUT: 4) ARMORED VF-1S BATTROID-Kit (76027) $4.00 VF-1S BATTROID -Kit (76021) $4.00 MACROSS 1:100 SCALE MODEL KITS Fly into battle against the Zentraedi and all alien menaces with these super- cool 1:100 scale Macross model kits! This month, choose from: Valkyrie VF-1J Battroid, Valkyrie VF-1D Gerwalk, or VF-IJ and VF-1D Super Gerwalks! Each kit features jointed arms and legs, pivoting wings, and decals. Each kit measures approximately 6" tall/long when assembled. (8030) (CAUT: 4) VALKYRIE VF-1J BATTROID (76051)-Kit $9.99 VALKYRIE VF-1D GERWALK (76057)-Kit $9.99 VALKYRIE VF-1J SUPER GERWALK (76525)-Kit $9.99 VALKYRIE VF-1D SUPER GERWALK (76527)-Kit $9.99 MOVIES & TV GINGER LYNN ALLEN 1:8 SCALE RESIN KIT This roto-cast white resin kit captures scream queen Ginger Lynn Allen in a classic pose. Sculpted by Barsom. (6391) (CAUT: 4) Kit $125.00 R.M.S. TITANIC 1:570 SCALE MODEL KIT Now you can build a realistically detailed miniature of the real star of James Cameron's Titanic-the "unsinkable" leviathan herself! Included are detailed instructions for full radio and mast rigging. Display stand included. (89/850445) (CAUT: 4) Kit $13.50 THE X-FILES: MULDER & SCULLY COLD-CAST PORCELAIN STATUES Dark Horse is proud to announce the release of the first in a new series of high-quality cast resin sculptures created in conjunction with the upcoming feature film of The X-Files! In celebration of the award-winning television series' big screen debut, we are thrilled to present the very first officially- licensed, three-dimensional representations of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. These fully-assembled, pre-painted figurines are based on the likenesses of actors David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson and were masterfully sculpted by top talent Carl Surges, and will be released in early June in time for the film's highly anticipated debut. Measuring a full 11" inches, these statues reflect the attention to detail and precision manufacturing and packaging that sets the Dark Horse line of cold-cast sculptures apart from the rest. The Scully and Mulder statues are sold separately, and each is attractive standing alone. When grouped together, the two sculptures are clearly companion pieces. On sale June 10! (CAUT: 4) FOX MULDER-Statue $99.95 DANA SCULLY-Statue $99.95 SCI-FI OFFERED AGAIN O/A AMBASSADOR G'KAR COLD CAST BUST He's the Narn ambassador to Babylon 5, and one of the most intriguing and fascinating characters on the show. You know that this piece has got to be a perfect replica-it was sculpted by Greg Aronowitz, the special effects artist who designed the original character in the first place! This 10" tall bust is mounted on a techno-themed sculpted base that features the Babylon 5 logo. Limited quantities remain. (7278/BA-8001) (CAUT: 4) Statue $189.00 O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA CYLON BASESTAR REPLICA Sculpted by Greg Aronowitz, this 4 1/2" tall cold-cast porcelain piece brings to life the ominous Cylon's basestar, regularly seen on TV's Battlestar Galactica disgorging wave after wave of deadly warships to pursue and attack the Galactica and her rag-tag fugitive fleet! This replica comes mounted on a sculpted base that features an intricate pattern of planetary orbits, as well as the Battlestar Galactica logo. Limited to only 1,500 pieces. (7278/BG-4002) (CAUT: 4) Replica $149.00 *********************** HEAVY GEAR KODIAK 1:35 SCALE RESIN KIT The first Heavy Gear model kit reproduces one of the most fearsome combat machines of the famous role-playing game! Cast in high-quality, plastic-like resin, this stunning kit can be assembled in a wide range of poses, and features a detailed cockpit, armor, wepaonry and more! A great addition to any 1:35 scale military model collection, both for the armor modeler and the SF fan! Measures ??" tall when assembled. (7269/DP9-9100) (CAUT: 4) Kit MSRP $220.00 JOVIAN CHRONICLES SYREEN 1:200 SCALE RESIN KIT The first kit of the Jovian Chronicles model kit series reproduces one of the most popular mechanical designs from the famous role-playing game! Cast in high- quality, plastic-like resin, this stunning kit requires minimal work and features beautiful detail throughout. Measures ??" tall when assembled. (7269/DP9-9301) (CAUT: 4) Kit MSRP $52.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LANDO CALRISSIAN PRE-PAINTED VINYL MODEL KIT This is the sixth release in a series of pre-painted Star Wars vinyl kits, licensed by Lucasfilm Ltd. Standing approximately 12" tall when assembled, this easy-to-assemble 1:6 scale vinyl kit is limited to 9,000 kits, worldwide. (8533/POL-SW-006) (CAUT: 4) Kit $34.95 ************************** LOST IN SPACE: THE MOVIE BIG BLUE WALL RELIEF Roll into the future with the rewired, overhauled and renamed LiS Robot! Designed by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the all-new robot features an extra set of clawed arms and newly widened tracks. This is not your father's classic LiS Robot! Made of cold-cast resin, this hand-painted piece measures 14"H x 12"W x 3.5"D and can be displayed on a tabletop or hung on a wall. (8792) (CAUT: 4) Wall Relief MSRP: $70.00 STAR TREK CHAMPIONS PEWTER STATUES This all-new, limited edition series brings the Star Trek characters and space vessels of the past and present together as highly detailed pewter statues. Star Trek Champions figures will capture all your favorites from Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and the Star Trek film series as expertly sculpted figures-limited to one pressing of only 10,000 each! After production has ended, the master molds. Look for a new figure every month! Each figure stands approximately 8" tall (with base) and features a stunning full-color photo background. Each comes in a window box display with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This month, choose from: Mr. Spock and the U.S.S. Enterprise! (476) MR. SPOCK-Statue SRP: $27.95 U.S.S. ENTERPRISE-Statue SRP: $27.95 SPORTS SPORTS CHAMPIONS PEWTER STATUES The greatest heroes of sports, captured in all their glory as fine pewter sculptures! Whether its Football, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, or Hockey, you'll find the greatest Sports Champions in handsome pewter each and every month! This limited series of white metal statues will be produced only once. After the production limitation has been met, the molds for each will be destroyed! Each figure stands approximately 8" tall (with base) and comes in a window box display with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Choose from: gold legend Arnold Palmer, Dan Marino, and Mario Lemieux. (476) ARNOLD PALMER-Statue SRP: $27.95 DAN MARINO-Statue SRP: $27.95 MARIO LEMIEUX-Statue SRP: $27.95 LAST MINUTE MODELS OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER PORCELAIN STATUE Originally offered as a bronze sculpture three years ago, Sculptor Randy Bowen has gone back to the original sculpture and made some modifications that make this high-quality cold-cast porcelain statue even closer to Frank Frazetta's original vision. Standing 13.5" tall, the statue includes burnished steel chains and sits atop a dark mahogany hardwood base. Fully-painted and ready for display, it is limited to 5,000 copies. (8824) (CAUT: 1) Statue $250.00 ************************* POSTERS AND PRINTS SECTION COMIC BOOK HEROES OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIDER-MAN #40 LIMITED EDITION IRIS PRINT This limited edition print features the cover to The Amazing Spider-Man #40, signed and numbered by John Romita. Limited to 300 copies. (8286/0697-IR-SPI) (CAUT: 4) Print, 16x21, FC $150.00 O/A LIMITED EDITION IRIS PRINT THOR #337 The first release in a series of classic Marvel covers! This limited edition, high-quality Iris print features the cover to The Might Thor #337. Printed on Arches water color paper and signed by Walter Simonson. This print is limited to 300 signed and numbered units and measures 16" x 21." (0698/IRTHO) (CAUT: 4) Print, 16x21, FC $150.00 ****************************** COVEN LITHOGRAPH REGULAR SERIES Featuring beautiful artwork by creator and artist Ian Churchill, this lithograph of Awesome's hottest team will blow you away. This lithograph measures 18" x 24." Also available signed by Churchill. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #12 (Dec97) REG-Lithograph, FC $16.95 S&N-Lithograph, FC $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DARKNESS LITHOGRAPH PRINT This 24" x 36" full-color high quality lithograph is printed on aqueous watercolor paper, and features Garth Ennis and Marc Silvestri's sensation from Top Cow Studios: The Darkness! Featured is Silvestri's exquisite detailed art from the cover of The Darkness #1. (691) Lithograph, 24x36, FC $24.95 O/A PURR-FECT MEMORIES PRINT SET by Charles Vess Charles Vess' love of felines led him to create this soothing two-part print set. Spider-Man reflects on shades of his past, with memories of his rooftop journeys to interludes with the Black Cat. As an added bonus, the set-limited to 2,500-is not only signed by artist Charles Vess, but also by Spidey's longtime scribe and "dad," Stan Lee. (350) (CAUT: 4) Set, 23x17, FC PI ****************************** SPAWN THE MOVIE NEON ENHANCED PRINT Spawn glares out at any who dare hold his gaze! This adaptation of the Spawn movie poster features two green neon light tubes to add a hellish final touch! (438) (CAUT: 4) Print, FC SRP: $200.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS LITHOGRAPH Featuring exclusive art from the Dynamic Forces variant cover to Witchblade #10, this high quality 24" x 36" full-color lithograph is printed on aqueous watercolor paper, and features the two sensations from Top Cow Studios-The Darkness and Witchblade. Limited to 3,500 copies. (691) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 24x36, FC $29.95 ****************************** FANTASY BORN TO THE BLOOD PORTFOLIO Blas Gallego serves up six full-color paintings filled with barbaric fury and power! Features 6 11" x 14" prints. (232) (CAUT: 4) Portfolio $25.00 NIGHTSLAYERS B&W PORTFOLIO Featuring avenging women and their nocturnal beasts of prey! Contains 7 11" x 14" black and white prints. (232) (CAUT: 4) Portfolio $12.00 STEVE WORON'S HEROINE ART PORTFOLIO Woron's sultry skin divers, secret agents, super heroines, Pulsar, and barbaric and Burroughs'-style warriors, all lavishly illustrated in this beautiful portfolio containing 8 6" x 9" black and white plates in an illustrated envelope. Signed by Steve Woron. (139) (CAUT: 4) Portfolio $12.99 MOVIES AND TV LOCUTUS OF BORG RESISTANCE IS FUTILE POSTER Back in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Captain Jean-Luc Picard was captured and transformed into the Borg collective's herald, Locutus. This poster features Patrick Stewart in full Borg regalia along with the catch phrases "Resistance is futile; Assimilation is inevitable." (932) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $5.00 XENA CLOSE UP POSTER The daring, saucy Lucy Lawless is frozen forever in time in this flattering close-up. You can almost touch her... the girl of your dreams. (932) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $5.00 SPEED RACER OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPEED RACER STAND-UPS Now go go go... win win win!!! Choose from two different, life-size character stand-ups: Speed or Racer X (who, unbeknownst to Speed, is actually his older brother Rex who ran away from home years ago). (865) (CAUT: 4) SPEED RACER (162)-Stand-up $25.00 RACER X (163)-Stand-up $25.00 ****************************** STAR WARS STAR WARS JEDI DUEL NEON ENHANCED PRINT Adapted from Ralph McQuarrie's conceptual art for the original Star Wars film, this print features Luke dueling Vader. Each warrior's light saber is really a band of brightly colored neon light! (438) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC SRP: $200.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS CUTAWAY MILLENNIUM FALCON POSTER You've seen it from inside when you saw the movie, now you can have the Millennium Falcon as a killer poster on your wall. Includes over 60 technical callouts and general specifications. (7183) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 36x24, FC $19.95 ****************************** STAR OF THE MONTH STAR WARS: DEATH STAR MAIN REACTOR S&N PRINT Sure to become a sought-after collector's item, this lithograph reproduces Star Wars production designer Ralph McQuarries' original painting of the Death Star's cavernous Main Reactor chamber. Each print is faithfully reproduced, individually framed and matted, and autographed by McQuarrie and David Prowse- the man beneath the armor of Darth Vader! Each numbered print also includes a lighted 70mm film cel from Return of the Jedi illustrating McQuarrie's painting realized to film! (8134/50055DP) (CAUT: 4) Framed Print, 18x24, FC $249.99 ****************************** STAR WARS WEDGE S&N PRINT The heroic Wedge Antilles, leader of the Rebel Alliance's illustrious Rogue Squadron, is captured here in all his fighter pilot glory! Each handsome collector's print comes signed and numbered by Dave Dorman and is limited to a print run of 1,500. (8147) (CAUT: 4) Print, 16x22, FC $45.00 MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE BABYLON 5 BABYLON 5 PEWTER KEYCHAIN Gain access to all levels and environments of Babylon 5 with this heavyweight Babylon 5 keychain. The front of this circular pewter keychain is beautifully embossed with the B5 logo, and the back is engraved with the B5 ship flying with in the slogan: "Earth's Last, Best Hope." (870/B5KEY1) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $12.00 BEATLES LENNON PEWTER MINI FIGURINE Give peace a chance and commemorate John Lennon's activist legacy. This detailed figurine shows John Lennon, in his early post-Beatles days (complete with granny glasses) sitting above his famous self-portrait and imagining a better, peaceful future for everyone. Each figurine includes metal from smelt weapons, plus a portion of each sale is donated to several charities, including the gun-control "Cease Fire" fund. A revolutionary addition to any collection. Approximately 5" tall. Limited to 5,000. (674/JLF3) (CAUT: 4) Figurine $125.00 CD-ROMS MACROSS PLUS MOVIE CDS The Macross saga continues in Macross Plus right on your Windows PC! In 2040 A.D. on the colonial planet Eden the air fight to counter alien attacks has begun. Now the defenders must race toward Earth to battle a mysterious Ghost Fighter that threatens their very existence. Minimum requirements: Windows 3.1, 486/66 processor, 8MB RAM, double-speed CD-ROM drive, local-bus video adapter, and 100% Soundblaster Pro sound card. (4072) (CAUT: 4) PART 3 (4099)-CD-ROM MSRP: $14.98 PART 4 (4102)-CD-ROM MSRP: $14.98 UROTSUKIDOJI III RETURN OF THE OVERFIEND EPISODES MOVIE CDS Twenty years after the world was ravaged by the monster Magumo, the true Overfiend has been born in Osaka Castle. But evil forces wait for the right moment to make their move, and the deadliest is the evil tyrant Lord Caesar. Turn this anime saga into a multi-media event with these movie CD's which play the movie right on your Windows PC. Minimum requirements: Windows 3.1, 486/66 processor, 8 MB RAM, double-speed CD-ROM drive, local-bus video adapter, and 100% Soundblaster Pro sound card. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (4072) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL EPISODE 3 (4070)-CD-ROM MSRP: $19.98 EPISODE 4 (4071)-CD-ROM MSRP: $19.98 DC COMICS DC COMIC MAGNET SERIES 1 Over 60 years of DC comic history have been collected in these great full-color magnets, each showing a detailed rendition of one of the classic DC characters. Choose from Batman, Batman in Gotham City, Batman and Robin, Catwoman, Riddler, or Supergirl. And for those Golden Age buffs, there's Wonder Woman as she appeared on the cover of Sensation Comics #1 and Batman as he appeared on the cover of Detective Comics #27. Each magnet measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/2". (7146) (CAUT: 4) Magnet SRP: $3.35Ea. DC COMIC MAGNET SERIES 2 More popular characters of the DC universe collected on full-color magnets, each showing a detailed portrait. Choose from the modern JLA, Clark Kent changing into Superman, the Joker, Poison Ivy, and Batgirl. For fans of the Golden Age, there's Batman and Robin as they appeared on the cover of Detective Comics #32 and Superman as he appeared on the cover of Action Comics #1 or Superman #23. Each magnet measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/2". (7146) (CAUT: 4) Magnet SRP: $3.35Ea. HERCULES HERCULES MAGNETS You got the photo sets, you've got the postcards, but have you got the magnets? These lovely, full-color photographic magnets show the cast of Hercules in classic action poses. Choose from Hercules crouching, Hercules pouncing, Hercules swinging, Hercules avoiding impalement, Iolaus firing an arrow, and Hercules fighting a fire-breathing dragon. Or, choose a more contemplative Hercules and Iolaus or Salmoneous. Each magnet measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/2". (7146) (CAUT: 4) Magnet SRP: $3.35Ea. KEYCHAINS CLASSIC BARBIE KEYCHAINS Barbie has changed with the times, but she's always been poseable, even in these nifty keychains modeled on Barbs from decades past. Choose from fishing Barbie, bathing suit Barbie, shopping spree Barbie, and Barbie in a black strap evening dress. They're plastic, and they're fantastic! Window box packaging. (6328/709- 0) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $5.00Ea. CLASSIC GI JOE KEYCHAINS Now you can hang the keys to your Humvee or ATV on one of these miniature reproductions of the original 1964 GI Joe! Featuring 21 body parts, this 1:3 scale miniature figure moves just like the original! Choose your own Joe from one of the four branches of the military-Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines. Each figure is part of a limited edition, each with its own Certificate of Authenticity. Window box packaging. (6328/709-0) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $5.00Ea. HASBRO GAMES SERIES 1 KEYCHAINS America's most loved and played board games are now available as collectible keychains! Each keychain features a miniature reproduction of the game box that opens to reveal original game board graphics and removable game pieces. Choose from Monopoly, Life, Clue, or Ouija. peration, Twister, Barrel of Monkeys, or Trouble. (6328/538-0) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $5.00Ea. HASBRO GAMES SERIES 2 KEYCHAINS Alone at lunch with nowhere to go and nothing to read? Fear not, for the Hasbro games miniature keychains have arrives to the rescue. From the buzzers and lights of Operation to the trouble of Barrel of Monkeys, you'll never be bored again. Choose from Operation, Twister, Barrel of Monkeys, or Trouble. (6328/538- 0) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $5.00Ea. LUNCHBOX KEYCHAINS Remember when your main ambition was to own the lunchbox from your favorite show? Relive those glory days with these miniature lunchbox keychains based on classic TV shows. Choose from Get Smart, The Wild Wild West, Happy Days, The Beverly Hillbillies or Gunsmoke. Each mini box opens up to reveal a decorated thermos and a toy snack. Mmm, Mmm good. (6328/530-0) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $3.50Ea. MR. & MRS. POTATO HEAD KEYCHAINS Those lovable toy tubers have returned as keychains, and they're just waiting for you to make dozens of funny faces. Each keychain comes with 9-10 removable features, and there's even a back compartment to store extra pieces. Choose from Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head. (6328) (CAUT: 4) MR. POTATO HEAD (360-0)-Keychain SRP: $5.00Ea. MRS. POTATO HEAD (363-0)-Keychain SRP: $5.00Ea. VIEWMASTER KEYCHAINS Your favorite red portable slideshow has returned as a portable keychain complete with a miniature removable slide reel. You'll never be bored on those long drives again. (6328/310-0) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $5.00Ea. KISS KISS SIGNED ARTIST PROOF PLATE This ain't your Mom's collector's doll plates. Heck, this ain't your average Kiss memorabilia. This is the ultra-limited Kiss artist proof plate. It has the logo, and a photo-realistic portrait of the four band members on a cool stormy night background, but this version has a protective glaze over top and is signed by the members. Because nothing beats an original. Limited to 250 pieces. (674/KSAP) (CAUT: 4) Plate $495.00 KISS TELEPHONE It's not a bad trip-that black Kiss disk really is playing music, and it really is a telephone! This rockin' phone lights up and plays music (or has a normal ring), has last number redial, switches between tone and pulse, and is FCC and ETL approved. Best of all, the cradle is shaped like a black LP and has the Kiss logo and the four band members on the side. Great for calling Dr. Love. (8056/283947) (CAUT: 4) Telephone $98.95 LOONEY TUNES MARVIN THE MARTIAN COMMUTER CUPS & MUGS Greetings, Earthling! Marvin has come in peace to offer you a two pieces of innovative Martian technology: commuter cups and ceramic figural mugs. Your daily commute will improve immeasurably with this insulated, resealable 15oz. commuter cup, and you'll always have a container for your caffeinated beverages with this Marvin-shaped figural mug. How did we Earthlings ever cope before? (374) (CAUT: 4) COMMUTER CUP (41396) $10.00 FIGURAL MUG (39283) $15.00 MARVIN THE MARTIAN PLUSHES Lonney Tunes' master of planetary annihilation is now available as a cuddly plush. Available in as 12" poseable model or in a larger 17" talking model. Buy one for interplanetary peace. (374) (CAUT: 4) 12" POSEABLE (41230)-Plush $15.00 17" TALKING (41402)-Plush $25.00 TASMANIAN DEVIL BANK Forget highly trained security guards and expensive heat and motion detectors. If you really want to safeguard your money, give it to the Tasmanian devil. The only question is, will that whirling beast ever let you get it back? (374/41220) (CAUT: 4) Bank $10.00 TASMANIAN DEVIL COMMUTER CUP Just because you're driving like a whirling maniac through morning rush hour doesn't mean you have to spill your coffee. With this 15oz. Tasmanian Devil insulated resealable commuter cup, your morning java will stay hot and safe for as long as you need it. (374/41397) (CAUT: 4) Commuter Cup $10.00 TWEETY FIGURAL MUG Start every morning smiling with this Tweety Bird ceramic figural mug. If the coffee doesn't wake you up, then Tweety's bright yellow and orange visage surely will. (374/29375) (CAUT: 4) Mug $15.00 TWEETY PLUSHES "Ooh! I see a petty Teety puhsh!" Make that two pretty Tweety plushes. Choose from a 10" poseable model (great for high perches) or a 16" talking model featuring Tweety's distinct articulation. (374) (CAUT: 4) 10" POSEABLE (41233)-Plush $15.00 16" TALKING (41224)-Plush $25.00 RUGRATS RUGRATS COIN BANK Chuckie and Tommy don't know what to expect when they play "Jump on Spike" as he stumbles across a big bone. The Rugrats electronic bank is activated with the drop of a coin or pressing the "Try Me" button. Plus, it features a shaking motion and a built-in melody. A great way to begin that savings habit young. (8851/231608) Bank SRP: $31.79 RUGRATS KEYCHAINS Those mischievous Rugrats will never get too far away when they're attached to your keys. Whether these Rugrat keychains are used for your house keys, office keys, or car keys, they'll always remain at your side. Choose from Chuckie, Tommy, Angelica, Phil, Lil, Reptar, or Spike. (6328/950-0) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP $5.00Ea. RUGRATS TUMBLERS When it's time to move to Big-People drinks, you can be prepared with these durable plastic Rugrats tumblers both featuring Chuckie and Tommy. Choose from the 7oz. tumbler or the really, really big 22oz. sports tumbler. (4198) (CAUT: 4) 7 OZ. (RUGA-0731)-Tumbler $5.30Ea. 22 OZ. (RUGA-0801)-Tumbler $5.00Ea. SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK CAST WRAPAROUND MUG The adorably raunchy cast of South Park has been emblazoned and wrapped around this white ceramic 15oz. mug. A great reminder of why leaving elementary school was a good thing. (870/SPKMUG5) (CAUT: 4) Mug $14.00 SOUTH PARK KICK ASS MUG The lovable Kyle now has his own mug featuring his portrait and catch phrase "Kick Ass" printed on this white 15oz mug. Will inspire you to kick corporate (or academic) ass each and every day. (870/SPKMUG9) (CAUT: 4) Mug $12.00 STAR TREK STAR TREK LIMITED EDITION SILVER MEDALLION They may not have money in the Federation, but they still have commemorative medals, like this beautiful 1 1/2" silver medallion. Because honor is eternal. Comes inside a 4" x 6" notebook protector. Limited to 5,000. (7889) (CAUT: 4) Medallion $29.95 STAR TREK THE WOMEN OF VOYAGER PHOTO SET #4 If Voyager ever makes it back to the Alpha quadrant, it'll be due to the fine women in the crew. This set of six 8" x 10" photos features key crew members over the seasons, Captain Kathryn Janeway, Lt. B'elanna Torres, Kes, and the newest, Seven of Nine. They have come a long way, baby. (870/VGR-SET4) (CAUT: 4) Set $30.00 STAR TREK VOYAGER SHOT GLASS This classy 1 1/2oz. black shotglass captures the U.S.S. Voyager in gold and silver plate floating within a galaxy of stars covering the shot glass. This is definitely too good for cheap Ferengi synthehol. (780/VGR-SHOT1) Shot Glass $6.00 WINNIE THE POOH WINNIE THE POOH BANKS They may not have any honey inside, but these banks store something even better- your collected loose change for those times when you need to get "a little something." Choose from either Pooh or Tigger (374) (CAUT: 4) POOH (37221)-Bank $10.00 TIGGER (37220)-Bank $10.00 WINNIE THE POOH PUZZLE MUGS They're not just mugs, they're learning tools! These 9 oz. white mugs are made of three independent movable rings which move to distort and reform the images of the characters. The high band has the character name for reading practice, and lowest band shows the numbers to help kids learn to add and count. Choose from Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger. (4198/9328-PA) Mugs SRP: $5.00Ea. WINNIE THE POOH SCULPTURE TREE HOUSE CANTEEN It's the canteen that's a tree house. This 16oz canteen is shaped just like Pooh's tree-trunk abode, complete with sculpted leaves, bark, window, and mushrooms. Plus, it shows Piglet and Eeyore on the side, and Pooh with his honey jar on top of the screwtop lid. Comes with an adjustable strap. (4198/1077) (CAUT: 4) Canteen $15.00 XENA GABRIELLE PHOTO SET 2 Grab this second set of exciting photos from Xena: Warrior Princess episodes showcasing popular sidekick Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor). The six-set photo includes Gabrielle in Market Square, Gabrielle as Xena, and Gabrielle as the Amazon Princess, two close-ups, and Gabrielle in a formal robe. (870/XESET14) Set $30.00 XENA CHARACTER PHOTO SET Battle on with this great new set of 8" x 10" individual cast member photos from Xena: Warrior Princess including Cupid, Ephiny, Ares, Joxer, Callisto, and the herione herself Xena. (870/XESET13) Set $25.00 XENA MAGNET SERIES 1 True Xena memorabilia fans cannot be satisfied until they get these full-color Xena photographic magnets. Choose from Xena close-up, Xena in a gown, Xena and Callisto, Xena wielding her sword, Xena as prisoner, or Xena in the mists. Each magnet measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/2". (7146) (CAUT: 4) Magnet $3.35Ea. XENA MAGNET SERIES 2 These full-color photographic magnets capture the cast of Xena: Warrior Princess at their photogenic best. Choose from Xena, Gabrielle, Callisto, Xena and Gabrielle, Xena and Autolycus, and a group shot. Each magnet measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/2". (7146) (CAUT: 4) Magnet $3.35Ea. XENA PEWTER KEYCHAIN Hang on to your keys in style, and support the Warrior Princess with this brand new circular pewter keychain with an engraved sketch of Xena on one side, and the slogan "I Have Many Skills" on the other. The trim of the keychain replicates the beautiful trim of Xena's trusty chakram weapon. A truly awesome sight to behold. (870/XEKEY1) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $12.00 XENA CHAKRAM STERLING SILVER KEYCHAIN Xena's beautiful, yet deadly, chakram has been captured in this lovely sterling silver keychain. Car thieves and house burglars beware! (4074) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $60.00 YO-YOS ALIEN GLOW IN THE DARK YO-YOS The truth has been revealed at last. Those UFO's were never weather balloons, fighter jets, alien spacecraft, or flying pie plates. Nope, they were actually foreign agents allied with the CIA and the mafia using these glow-in-the-dark alien yo-yo's to operate their diabolical mind-control devices. Get one for yourself! (4196/3247AL) (CAUT: 4) Yo-yo SRP: $3.50Ea. COCA COLA YO-YOS What's better than drinking a Coca Cola? How about going around the world with a Coca Cola or fetching the dog with a Coca Cola...yo-yo? You can dazzle all your friends with these cool Coca-Cola yo-yos, even if you don't know any party tricks. Choose from a logo model, a bottle and logo model, and the polar bear model. (4196/3024CO) (CAUT: 4) Yo-Yo SRP: $3.50Ea. DUNCAN YO-YOS They call it "The Yo-Yo of Champions," and, more importantly, these yo-yos are a valuable tool for learning the principles of pendulums, momentum, conservation of energy, and, of course, how do to those amazing tricks! Choose from black, navy, hot pink, white, clear red, clear green, and more. (4196/3036DY) (CAUT: 4) Yo-yo SRP: $2.79Ea. DUNCAN YO-YO KEYCHAINS This miniature red yo-yo keychain has been engineered to met the performance standards of the classic Duncan Imperial style yo-yo. Detaches from key ring, and it "sleeps," allowing for awesome trick performance. (6328/550-0)(CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $3.50Ea. DUNCAN YO-YO TRICK BOOK Learn the tricks of yo-yo performers from this handy guide book. Contains illustrated instructions for 35 tricks ranging from beginning to advanced levels. (4196/3102BK) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x4 SRP: $1.65Ea. MOOSE SERIES I YO-YOS Balanced perfectly for long spins, these yo-yos are great for competitions or just having fun. Choose from the scented Vaporizer model, the chrome-plated Ultrasonic model, the glow-in-the-dark Power model, and the glitter Tornado model. (4197/0464) (CAUT: 4) Yo-yo SRP: $4.00Ea. MOOSE SERIES II YO-YOS These perfectly balanced yo-yos are electroplated in black, gold, silver and come with black strings. Now that's yo-yoing in style! (4197/0466) (CAUT: 4) Yo-yo SRP: $4.00Ea. MISCELLANEOUS HARLEY DAVIDSON VROOM TELEPHONE Maybe you can't get your precious motorcycle into the house, but this Harley Davidson phone captures the beauty and power of those awesome bikes. The cradle is a detailed model of a Heritage Softail complete with modeled lights, parts, windshield, orange-trim chrome and studded bag. The phone has a Vroom-Vroom ring, switches between tone and pulse, has last-number redial, and is FCC & ETL approved. Now that's precision telecommunications. (8056/023147) (CAUT: 4) Telephone $139.95 STANLEY MOUSE MAGNET SERIES 1 Stanley Mouse has created album covers for The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Paul McCartney, and more. Some of his wildest images have been captured one these color 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" magnets. Guaranteed to raise the hackles of the Establishment. (7146) (CAUT: 4) Magnet SRP: $3.35Ea. STANLEY MOUSE MAGNET SERIES 1 Stanley Mouse has created album covers for The Rolling Stones, Journey, The Steve Miller Band, and more. More of his wild images have been captured one these color 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" magnets. Guaranteed to offend the Politically Correct. (7146) (CAUT: 4) Magnet SRP: $3.35Ea. SUPPLIES SECTION REMBRANDT STARS OF THE MONTH ULTRA PRO NASCAR RACING DRIVER ALBUMS Two unique albums that feature NASCAR-driving legends Jeff Gordon or Bill Elliott! Constructed of casemade paper, these albums feature three 2" D-rings, ribbed round spine, and vibrant 4-color graphics that depict the driver and car. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and UK. (CAUT: 3) BILL ELLIOTT (81123H/SUPPLY262) Album PI JEFF GORDON (81122H/SUPPLY261) Album PI ULTRA PRO COMIC ALBUM Keep those comics in pristine condition with this 3" No-PVC comic book size D- ring album with 12lb. 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NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and UK. (214D1/SUPPLY250) (CAUT: 3) Page PI ************** ENOR CORPORATION OFFERED AGAIN O/A ACTION FIGURE PROTECTING CASE Protect your mint-on-card figures with these durable, 30 mil PVC cases, perfect for X-Men, Starting Lineup, Star Wars, and other action figure lines. Each case stacks on others for easy storage and display. Includes a hole pull-out on the back for hanging and four adjustable clips which will hold the boxed figure in the case. Case $3.99 **************